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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-12
AMERICAN MECHANICS.

Ex-Councilior John Stanton has beer
appointed Deputy State Councillor for
district No. 2, comprising Nathaniel
Greene, Mohegan and What Cheer coun-
Just who was to be appointed as the
field day committee for is53, has been n up 10
permost in the minds of the
active members of the order as
1t will be more than an ordinary
affair, for the committee will also make
arrangements to entertain the officers
and members OF the National
in this city In September. A grand street
demonstration will be made on the 18th,
and the next three days will be devoted
TO business and sight seeing. At
the session OF the State Board
Monday afternoon, the following mem
bers were appointed: Ira ID. Goff. II. l..
stanton, A. L. Rice, j. r. Morey, G. f..
Slocum, with State Councillor III. True.
and State Council Secretary g. w. Littell
as members ex-ofiicio.
The first degree was conferred on one
candidate in. Columbia Council Monday
evening. State Council Secretary c. w.
Littell was among the visitors.
State Councillor II. #. True and suite
made an official to Wincheck Council
sides Councii-Tuesday evening.
Burnside Council will make a fraterpal
visit to Columbia Council Monday even
ing.
Deputy State Councillor r.. s. Stanton
and delegation of 20 members OF Colum-
bia Council were entertained by Burnside
Council Tuesday evening.
Lady Lincoln Council will hold an en-
tertainment in Rhode Island X. of T..
Hail, Thursday evening.
The second degree was conferred on one
in America Council Tuesday
evening and one application for member
ship was received.
The second degree was conferred in
Council Monday evening.
Eliza Garfield Council, Daughters of
Liberty, held successful basket party in
Mount Hope Hall Thursday evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-12
Goat Chased the Professor.

NEW BRUNSWICK, n. j., May 12.-The
second division of the sophomore scien-
tific class mt Rutgers college was sus-
pended for characterization and disorder
in the class room Of Professor Loeber.
instructor in modern languages. The
students had discharged cannon fire.
crackers, and encouraged bucking goat
to chase the professor and performed
minor pranks
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-12
Alleged Bonus of 500.

HAvERHrLL, Mass. May I2-When the
grand jury in the aldermanic liquor
noodle sensation case adjourned yester-
day afternoon it was found that j. L.
Bartlett, one of the men against whom a
subpoena had been issued, could not be
found. IL is now believed that the testi.
mony submitted has disclosed one impnr-
tant case where it took &f0o to make sure
of a license
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-12
Mrs. Getcheu Found Guilty.

AUGUSTA, Me-, May l2. In the trial of
Clara Emma Getchell. under indictment
of murder in the first degree. the jury
agreed in an hour and quarter They
reported their verdict Guilty" The
prisoner shed few tears. but otherwise
was calm. Her sister tainted. The trial
lasted ii days. Mrs. Getchell's counsel
tiled exceptions aud asked for q new trial.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-12
To Welcome Their Former Pastor.

The parishioners OF Grace Church will
welcome -thcir-fornlar- rector, Rcx-Dr.
Greer OF st. Bartholomew Church, New
York, at the morning service tomorrow.
IL is nearly SIX years since Dr. Greer re-
signed the rectorrhip, aud his occasional
tschment OF the people. The announce
ment OF his occupancy OF the pulpit will
doubtless insure the presence of large
congregation including many OF other
denominations who have held him In hig III
esteem.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-12
SCOTTISH SOCIETIES.

The Rev. III. w. Rugg has extended an
invitation to the members of Clan Cam
eron TO attend special divine service at
the Church OF the Mediator, Sunday, May
20, at O'clock. The members of the diff
ferent clans and the, Providence CAL
edonian Society will march to the church
headed by the Caledonian flute band.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-12
RELIGIOUS SERVICES.

In order to facilitate the handling OF the
announcements OF Sunday services and do
justice to all interested In their publica-
tion, The News, in future, will print on
Saturday afternoon notices received be-
notices should be limited to three lines
each, aud FIVE CENTS LINE will be
charged for every line over three, but no
charge will be made for announcements to
the amount of three lines.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-12
A ChIcaro sensntlon.

CHICAGO, May l2.-The Times says il Is
rumored that State Attorney Jacob Kern
will be indicted today for advising the
election commissioners'to burn the bal
lots demanded by the grand jury in its i'm
vestigation into the alleged election
frauds in the 29th ward.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-12

BRocKToN, Mass, May le.-Four hun
dred disappointed people left the Gaiety
theater last evening after being informed
that the sparring contests, advertised to
come OFT, were not TO be held, as there
was no money forthcoming to pay the
boxers. The concert was all there was to
the entert innaent
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-12
UNITED ORDER GOLDEN CROSS.

What Cheer Commandery met MAY 4.
They had bean supper after which they
We're very pleasantly entertained with
readings by Miss Florence l.. Williams
Fuller and Fanny Wells OF Riverside. and
Emma Cotton of this city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-12

CHICAGO, May 1.-Two thousand en-
ployes of the Pullman Palace Car com
pany quit work yesterday, the men de-
manding the restoration of 80 1-3 per
Cent cut in wages made last year. The
employers refused the demand.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-12
Prosecuting the jews.

ST. PETERSBURG, May l2.-Very serious
anti-Jewish disorders occurred In the
southern part of Russia during Easter. In
sevrr5V rusrs uurtrrs- of persons were
killed. Shops owned by Jews were
broken into and. pillaged OF their cen
tents, and the Jews everywhere horribly
-maltreated.. ~ a r
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-12
The Third straight.

BosToN, May H. Harvard's sophomore
eight-oared crew are the class champions
at rowing. This fact was established be-
yond doubt yesterday afternoon, when
for the third time they defeated the other
crews by over two lengths In om. 55s
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-12
GRAND ORIENT.

Crescent Council will meet in Red Mems
Hall Tuesday evening when the first and
second degrees will be conferred on q
number Of candidates.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-12
RED MEN.

The adoption degree was con ferrcd on
one candidate I'm Wamsitta Tribe
Monday, evening. The sachem, A. III.
Bowen, left this city Tuesday evening
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-12
GARD DIRECTIONS.

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New-York tribune., 1894-04-14
COYEY'S Band IN MARYLAND.

OK MASON AND DIXONS LINE THEY sToppD
TO SING "MARYLAND. Ny MARYLAND"
Grantsyie. Md, April B.-Ano;her tiresms
march across the high ridges Of the Aleshaay
Mountains to-day brought the Commonweal Army
across Mason and Dixon's line into Maryland and
into thi- quaint village. fourteen miles nearer
Washington. Camp L. S. Grant is pitched In 4
sloping field Just outside Of town. Tonight II b
the centre Of attraction for all the people OF as
part OF the country.
For the first time In week the weather was hal
Progress was slow however owing to the condl
ton OF the horses. several OF which about e.
hausted Two miles out Of town white milesios
by the roadside marked the border line hetweea
Maryland and Pennsylvania. There the army Ru
halted Led by the band ii sang Mary yand, ny
Maryland" in rousng style. The halt was bria
Before the army lay the steep sides or kisert
Ridge $50 feet high. and the highest point "a
Maryland. The three miles ascent took TWO houn
OF the horses tagged out ana had 10 be lei
in care OF two men.
over fusleys Run. at the foot OF Negro Mountain
From that time until Grantsyille was reached ha
Plttsburg, April ID s Coxey reached this ey
last night. He intends 10 visit Massl.l0n IN oris
10 see his family and 10 attend TO private busihssA
and he expects TO join the Common"eai Army I
Cumberland tomorrow night When asked tag
morning whether or not his visit 70 P!ttsburg bad
any connection W.;n the "CommonWeal movement
Mr.. CoXey said: Yes; one Of my purposes in con-
ing at this time - confer with some OF tie
peop.e here who expect 10 Join the army when 4
gets almost 70 Washington. There VIII be srsI
number OF these. No. | can give no estimate OF ~
number of people who viii come from here 70
washington later on, but you VIII De surprised a.
the large number"
Wilmington. Del April i3.--Commanler ZONES AM
his slXty-one followers were met by hundred mu
half a mile beyond the city limits al o'clock thi
evening. They were taken in charge by s1ax
of poicemsn. and escorted TO a grove nelr tn
turnpike. where they pitched tent and ip.eparH
10 settle for the night.
New-York tribune., 1894-04-14

the caucus reached a conclusion. Late in the day
MI MGCreaTy of Kent%Gs 20 red h ON
Rules. The vote on this resolution was taken oy
tellers, and resulted In tell To- Gi-whereupon Mt
Holman Of Indiana the chairman Of the caucus,
stepped forward and the deciding vote In favor
taken and the resolution was defeatcl-59 to 65.
A motion vas then made the part of some or the
adjourn but this was voied down by d large ma
jority Prior to the vote on the DE Almond resoiu,
tion Mr.. Springer Withdrew his resolution. ana
announced that he would support that OF the gem
tieman from Missouri.
contended that the Democrats Of the House ought
to adopt some rule by which they would require the
OF the Democrats large. and they did not have
case in the List Congress F5rfeiiing the pay Of
members would nos only have the tendency 10 Keep
business (adjournmenU 50 that members might re-
turn home on business matters which now caused
Mr.. Warner, Of New York. speaking to the motion
ina %that haa been mao t. reier tnS "iotD M
Rules, inquired whether this would not carry with
IL the inference that the cancus WGnl suppG,t
committte might determine on Tie added that no
In any case 10 vote for a rule Tor counting a
Mr.. McMrlin of Tennessee was opposed to count
ing quorum. Messrs. Dunn, of New-Jer-
sey and ae McCreaTy f OF hfn,ncky
humorous speech hut showed conclusively by his
remarks that he would vote Tor any proposition
looking to the securing Of quorum ,.,-
Mr. Bryan Of Nebrask9 opposed any , dra n, ste
measures. Inc democrats Nal u"NobllCtu tnt Iu'S
of the Reed Congress and he did not want To de-
fend similar rules inaugurated by a Democratic
Congress. The Democrats. he added already have
enough TO answer for in not passing the Tariff bill
and giving the people the silver legislation they
demand.
The caucus finally adopted both the Bland and the
De Almond resolutions. The latter Is as ioilows;
Resolved. AS the sense of the caucus. that the
Committee on Rules should report TO the House a
rule. amendment to the rules. by means OF
which members present and not voting may be taken
into account In determining the existence or nOn-eN-
istence of quorum. and TO compel the attendance
OF absent members"
New-York tribune., 1894-04-14
RIcHMoND'AND DANvHLE SALE ORDERED

Richmond. Va. April l3.Judge Goff. in the Inited
States Circuit Court. to-day entered decree for
the foreclosure and sale of the Richmond and Dan
vile Railroad
The report Of the Master Commissioner remains
subject to exceptions for thirty days. and all ques
tions Of priority left open. Separate sale Is
provided for In case Of all the Washington prop
erty. which objections to the decree as originally
drawn claim is under the mortgage to the Cen
tral Trust Company
The warehouses. wharves ami other property az
West Point are left ont Of the decree. az are also
Sl.0o0O Piedmont Railroad frs; mortgage bonds.
ami al other bonds and stocks not specified in the
mortgage This modification not made until
after there had been quite a sharp discussion.
The question left open es to priority is that the
NOR gage Was never legally ACKNOWLEDGED or re-
corded under Virginia Laws There are also ques-
tlons OF supply liens etc. The decree conempates
a sale of The road before july J. and II is under
stood that when IL shal. have been sod II Will be
reorganizel under the charter granted at the last
session Of the Legislature.
Thomas : Atkins ami VI. F. Pleasanis, OF this
appointed commissioners 10 mako the sale
There may possibly be appeal upon certain
points In the decree by the Western Union Tee-
graph Company. Pullman Palace Car Company
and the standard Oh Company.
New-York tribune., 1894-04-14
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
crpoNc ATcHIsoN COMMITTEE.

cTRONG ATCHISON COMMITTED
OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY UNITE WITH
NENr BANKERS IN REORGANIZATION "oi'N'
conference between the officers Of the AtcliSo''
Toneka and Santa Fe Railroad ana some u w
large securlty-hoders Of the company mas ,,t
in the announcement OF a general Reoreani|A",''
committee as follows. Il. Somers Hayes L' a.
Won Hoffman Edward y. Gibbs Frederic j. oIoo''
Louis Fitzgerald, George G. Haven ana A','%"
1se,n r. OF New-York and william Rotch anu d.
Rodman Weld Of Boston. The committee mas sc
lected Charles c. Beaman and John H. DOS 'saD'
az counsel. and Herman Kobbe as secretary M
Uayes the chairman of the committee Is one oi
the best-known railroad men OF the. country. MI
Haven and Mr Iselin are directors Of the MUTUAL
Life Insurance Company and the New-Nork uuar-
anty and Indemnity Company. Mr.. GlDbs ~ trea'
urer Of the New York Life Insurance Company anu
General Fitzgerald is chairman OF the Finance Coi"
rnittee Of the Equitable life Assurance Society ana
president Of the Mercantile Trust Company. MT
Won Uoffmann is the head OF the well-known bank
ing firm whose representatives. in Europe are Ra-
phael & CO.. OF London Mr.. Ocot' Is the presideht
of the Central Trust Company, which has success
fully conduo.ed the financing Of many railroad re-
organizations Messrs. Rotch and Weld are New
ENGLAND capitalists who are understood to represent
and own large amounts OF the Atchison securities.
The financial strength Of the committee and the
experience of its members in railway reorgan'za-
tons were recognized In Wa. street YESTERDAY by
pany. The committee was formed by ne express
invitation Of the Atchson company 0sr @ lend
to q ds5andment OF several voluntary protectNe
yersn and condic,ing plans Of reorganzatlon
The committee has selected stephen Little as
expert accountant to verify by An examination OF
b.. submitted to IT by the company's officers. He
that the companys managers are endeay9rng to
provide some scheme Of reorganzatlon whcn VIII
IL any upon the stock
New-York tribune., 1894-04-14
TICANCIES FOR NAVAL CADETS.

Washington. April 3 CSpcciaD-The question OF
providing the necessary number ~ vacancies for
the naval cadets VINO VIII complete their final
aminatous this year VIII soon engage the special
attention Of officials at the Navy Department. This
years class contains thIrty-threc cadets. Two
u the number VIII be- appointed assistant
naval constructors. leaving thirty 10 be
otherwise provided FOR. There are only
twelve vacancies IN the line and four in the
marine corps As the law allows III assistant
engineers and there are only 10 In the service
there are twenty -one vacancies In that grade The
number Of appointments 10 the engineer corps Is
limited 10 the number OF naval cadets OF the en-
ginccr division. The number OF these cadets IN
this years class Is only five. 80 that on July
there Will still remain sixteen vacancies In this
corps. There is some talk OF having a bill intro
duced authorizing the transfer OF cadets OF the line
division 10 the engineer corps 10 MI the surplus va
canclcs So FAR no practical steps have been taken
I'm this direction. There Is yet time which 10
secure the pi.saRe of such law. and II Is likely
that members Of Congress interested In welfare
OF naval cadets. who would otherwise be dropped
from the service. would favorably consider a meas
ure looking t. the retention In the navy OF young
sters from their respective districts.
New-York tribune., 1894-04-14
GOLD PRODUCTION FOR 1898.

Washington, April 13.-Director Preston Of the
Mint Bureau has completed his final figures on the
gold production of the United states during the cal
endar year 1893 The total product Is given as
I7 08 ounces valued at s3j 900, which Is an In
crease for the year Of 1856 ounces. representing
N,5lS42S. The following table shows the production
in fine ounces for the calendar year 1888 by States
with the increase decrease compared with the
year 1882. The value OF the silver in any case may
be found by multiplying the number OF ounces by
$50 67
Alaska 4S ssS decrease 3; Arizona 572Ss increase
32 California 5S so decrease 236 Colorado 1864 iO2
increase 96,O72; Georgia 47O2. increase ll9; Idaho
1865 decrease 3,6O2: Michigan 2032. decrease 314:
Montana 1891 increase e. 433: Nevada 46.367, de-
crease % 654 New Mexico 4ln, decrease 229; North
Carolina 2592. decrease 127 Oregon 79oi3 increase
1873; South Carolina 599s increase 80; South Dakota
1893 76l Increase 3Oi3 Utah Il ,293 increase 1851;
Washington 1914. decrease T327 all other States,
72s.
These figures about 81 10000 less than the ag-
gregate values reported by the agents OF the Mint
Bureau for the reason that the Bureau officers have
been unable 10 trace 10 the refneres and mints the
full amount reported. The Director states that his
estimates are certainly not in excess Of the actual
production.
New-York tribune., 1894-04-14

THE QUEEN OF TABLE WATERS.
"The best beverage"
TRUTH, LONDON.
"Much favored by Her Majesty"
WORLD, LONDON.

friends on other side dlibrsterlns very IN
I'VE Will take the responsibility OF that sa'u
MI MI IasIr - ind,re OF the Senator from New
York" said Mr. QUAY dsep. Psnn.!. whether ne
wishes to suggest that the Reed rule De en-
forced?' -, -, nm, .,,
Il do not recognize the fact" Ilr Hlll REPLIED
that Mr. Reed has any monopoly on siihp,e p
nloin rlle like this which be adopted Dy any
body. and which car be recognized as existing on
the ordinary principles Of parliamentary law. H..
Does the Senator from New-fOrk, Mr. Chandier
asked tauntngly. claim the rule as his own oy
81 decline to answer the question" Mr.. fill good
humorcdly replied. VI, ,,,,1,,,
After some further bantcring the Vice President
was about 10 rule on the parliamentary point, wiieh
Mir CockreIl interposed with motion to proceed 10
executive business.
The motion was agreed 10. AMI after SNORT
executive session the Senate. at p. m. ADJOURNED
until tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1894-04-14
DIR. ARENDTs SILVER PROPOSALS.

Washington, April Ex-senator Sherman this morn
ing read the dispatches from Berlin stating that DIR.
Arendts plan of raising the price OF silver by in
ternational action had been submitted to the In
perial Currency Commission. but declined to dis
cuss the proposition of the German statesman. 1T
would be useless, said Mr. sherman, "tO attempt
TO discuss the details Of any plan for there have
been a great many made for the settlement of this
vexed problem. The United States has always stood
ready take part in any conference looking to the
proper solution of the silver question, and so
stands as | take il. to-day / by these dis
patches that England Is included in the countries
who to be asked to assist in keeping up the
price Of silver | cannot believe that England would
be any more serious in this matter now than she
has in the past, but would be glad TO know that
that country ready TO into q conference
and make some arrangements with the other Pow
ers relative TO the OF silver
New-York tribune., 1894-04-14
READY FOR THE SUMMERS WORK.
SECRETARY HERBERT MAKES THE DETAIL OF
OFFICERS FOR THE BEHRING SEA FLEET

SECRETARY HERBERT MAKES THE DETAIL OF
OFFICERS FOR THE BEHRING SEA FLEET
Washington April 1S (SpeciaD-The commanding
officer and the list Of vessels for the Behring Sea
fleet were formally determined upon by Secretary
Herbert to-day. Commander Charles +. Clarke. the
present captain OF the Mohican will be in COM
mand of the fleet The vesse,s-most Of which have
received sailing ordershave either started for their
destinations or are getting ready for the service
before them. The Mohcan VIII be the flagship. The
other naval vessels Of the fleet will he the York
and Petrol The revenue marine service will furnish
three ships. The Fish Commissions ship AlbatrOss
Will also join the fleet There will be some delay
in the sailing of the revenue vessels. The Rush is
to sail by May |. The Corwin. which bore i'm
portant dispatches TO Minister Willis at Honolulu
will be in condition for her cruise by the Goth Of
this month. The Bear VIII make preliminary trip
with supplies 10 Point BurrOw. She is expected to
report to Commander Clarke in Behring Sea by
April 30
The Concord and the Petre, are still in China
waters. Both vessels under orders to patrol
duty this summer and will probably arrive on the
sealing grounds by May l. They vii, soon take
their departure from Yokohama.
Secretary Herbert is now preparing instructions
for the commanders of the Behring Sea fleet The
orders will define the duties OF the captains OF the
several ships, and specifcay direct what vesse,s
TO be seized during the summer, and what dispos
ton is TO be made Of them when caught in the act
OF poaching This years orders will be more severe
and explicit than those heretofore issued from the
Navy Department Those to the commander Of
each vessel will be confidential 10 a great extent
Nomnally. at least. the fleet Will be under the
direction OF RearAdmra Walker 1t is quite likely
however that all special directions will emanate
from the Navy Department.
New-York tribune., 1894-04-14
MANY PIGEONS WINGED.
ANNUAL. SHOOTING MATCH At TUXEDO.


THE BEST MApKsMEN ~ SIX CLUBS FACE THE
TRAPS THE SCORES.
Fine demonstrating was witnessed yesterday
AZ Tuxedo. Il WAS the first day Of the shooting
I'm the third annual Tuxedo Sweepstakes, and as
usIa,. was held at the Tuxedo Clubs grounds
The couics, was open % the crack clubs among
them being the Westminster Kennel club. the C)nn-
trv club the Philadelphia Gun club. the Riverton
Gun club. the Iarchmont Gun Cub the West
chester Country club. the Valley Gun CluD, the
C.rtorct Gun club and the Washington Park
GIN, C.lb Members OF six Of the clubs COM
petng In the sweepstakes this year. and they are
l.. :. Thomson. OF the Cartcre, club; George Work.
Of the Westminster Kennel club; c. \. McAester
Of the Philadelphia cub; Fred lIoey. Of the
Westminster club. r. A Wclch. Of the Riyerton
club: Edgar c. Murphy. Of the Larchmont cub
and ~ c. Reynal. Of the Westchcster cub.
Those u the marksmen who We're not quarterel
Al Tuxedo in the clubhouse previous - the shoot
wen, down yesterday on an early train. Seven
men qualified to shoot In the sweepstakes which
wer. under the management Of Walter Watrous.
ana John = Hoey OF Hollywood. was persuaded
to act referee.
The shooting. which began soon after II o'clock
speedily demonstrated that there to be plenty
Of sport The birds were a tine lot. stim wind
was blowing almost directly from the north and
across the traps. J.. :. Thompson. OF the Carteret
club Was the nrst To- say pull" and he brought
down fast right t-quartercr in good fashion
After the shooung-hoX left. visit was paid
TO the hat heries Of the club.
The second and last half OF the Tuxedo annual
sweepstakes Will bc shot to-day. and there viii be
present H. expected. a largely increased attend
arcc. Tn. scores made yesterday are as follows