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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-30
To SEND A wARsHIP TO COLOMBIA.

Washington Jan. 2s.-The Navy Department had
not yet decided this morning which vessel, the
bennington or Alert. most available for duty
on the Pacific coast OF Colombia, but the an
nouncemcnt was authorized that either one OF
them would be ordered 20 Buena Ventura. The
bennington IL taking coal al Mare Island and
would be ready 10 start ut once on the 5000 mile
Journey but the Alert. which Is already at sea.
Is expected to reach San Diego to-day. $50 miles
south Of San Francisco. and the department would
prefer TO send her. She could reach Buena Ven
tura about az soon as the Bennington could. hav-
ing nearly so miles start OF the speeder vessel.
and she Ia considered better adapted for Ions
stay In the vicinity OF Panama than the Benning-
ton.
The Atlanta will remain at Colon at the Ca
rbbean end Of the I-thmus railroad for the pres
ent. The United States had already agreed to a
long stay OF the Atlanta at Colon before the revo-
luton broke out. the Colombian Government hav-
ing bng ago requested that an American war
ship be directed TO make "A careful survey OF the
harbor for the purpose OF locating accurately on
the charts lighthouse which has recently
lac. cpmuletel
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"CONGRESsMEN FOR SALE"

MAYOR Sl-TEOS WAY or INFLlEN'lNG GOV FIN
MENT PURCHASE OF THE rAciFic
RAILROADS
Washington Jan % (Spccan-circulars have
been received here from San Francisco IN the
last week addressed to members OF Congress ana
Others containing what is described az "a star
Ting report from the National Capital taken from
Washington letter TO Idaho newspaper IN
which II Is said that Coils +. Huntington mas
raised sS0oo.0Cl in gold coin with which he pro-
poses buy the $50 votes necessary to secure me
passage of the Pacific railroad Funding Dill
through Congress In large letters across the top
Of the envelope nclosing these circulars are me
words "CongreNmen for sale at S2OOD apiece
They appear to be sent out by Adolph Sutro
Mayor Of San Francisco, for the purpose OF IN
fuencng the action Of Congress In favor OF the
purchase of the Pacific railroads by the Govern
ment that they may be operated In the inter
es Of citizens OF the Pacific coast. The method
OF approach seems n trihe abrupt
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business interests o. the country demand such
action.
A message OF like import signed by prominent
merchants was also teiegraphed to the same men
this evening.
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into competition with domestic materials ron,
the Germans make oleomargarine and CHEESE
the German Government has d.,ifesd tn "a some '
ported cottonseed oil must have ADDED 10 !. so,.,.
chemical compound in the presence OF German
custom officer. which Without changing ne Us manu-
facture OF any article intended for human eo"
sumption
An amendment 10 the Consular ana p'po"a''c
Appropriation bill for the coming fiscal year wiz"
was reported TO the Senate late this afternoon 'o
the Committee on Appropriations carries IL" ap
rronrjation Of $500 Oo for the construction of tte
rranh cable between the United states ana thF
Hawaiian Islands other amendments gre: ~ ~
nrotectne the interests OF the United states II.
Samoa 5000: corsul at Iarzibar. s2:vw; saiay 90 -
consul at Erzeroum increased from slNJ To SL .
,l,owance for clerks at consulates Increased vow
The Increase over the amount fixed by the fouse
is $40 40 and the bill now carries total OF g.
o. As
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5.ooo-nHc tckets) was passed. At 5:21 o'clock the
Senate adjourned.
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The Morton Dinner

The. other night BOSS, AFFAIR Ihric We ws,.
STRONG why. Taking %, ''c,,,n,
though. ''PfAI-T' -hudcs are require" l" ''"'N'
NON
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-30
RIKER'S EXPECTORANT

il the BOSS" CURE Tor - COI'GiI or COLD HoAfsE-
NESS GRIPPE. BRONCHITIS. GROUP or any other
THROAT ING trouble - ...,..,. ,
Only bottle for this SWIFT. PLEAsANI ana
CERTAIN REMEDY. Your money bacs-if 1t fans or
hriIrc or a.
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DOWN THREE MILLIONS MORE.

THE TREASURY GOLD RESERVE NOW STANDS AT
&4s.5i6.l03.
Washington JAN 2s-The Treasury gold reserve
was reduced to-day. far reported up to the
close of business to &5l6193. The Withdrawals for
the day amounted to $4,000. and for yesterday
and to-day combined aggregated N.224 900. In addi
ton 10 the S. 1856 900 teegraphed as Withdrawn don
day $4,000 was announced to the Treasury to-day
by mail withdrawn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-30
ST LOUIS MERCHANTS APPROVE THE MES.
SAGE

ST. Louis. jan 2s.-The Merchants Exchange this
afternoon adopted a resolution indorsing President
Cleveland's message TO Congress on the bond ques-
ton and asking for an early enactment Of the law
covered BY the message Of the President. Copies Of
the resolution have been telegraphed TO President
Cleveland and each Senator and Representative
from Missouri.
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APPROVED BY THE CHAMBER OF con
MERGE.

Washington, Jan. 2e.-In the Senate to-day Mr..
Hill presented resolutions Of the Chamber Of Com
merce Of the City OF New-York on the subject Of
the National finances, and said that he did
account Of the high standing Of the body. OF the
Oldest organizations of that kind in this country.
having been founded In 176s, and on account Of
other considerations The resolutions. which de-
clare hearty concurrence with the recommendations
OF the President. were read and referred to the
Finance Committee
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HOLLANDERS AT DINNER.
JOLLY ANNUAL BANQUET OF THE NEW
YORK SOCIETY.

SPEECHES BY WARNER VAN NoRDEN, THE REV.
DIR ELMENpoRr r. 3d. ROOSEVELT. TUNIs
G.. BERGEN f. j. DE PEYsTER. DIR.
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S a r s a p ariIIa

HoUd's Pills are the best after-dinner
Pills, assist digestion, cure headache. 2Sc.
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HOW THE CHICAGO BANKERS STAND.
Chicago. Jan. @.-The following telegram signed
by all the bankers In Chicago. this afternoon
forwarded to Senators Palmer and Cuilom and Con-
gresham AIdrich
The bankers OF Chicago respectfully urge the
members OF the Senate and House. Irrespective
Of party. to unite in the immediate passage OF a
bill In conformity with the Presidents message
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-30

Ambassador RunyoD. AT Berlin. states that bill
has been introduced In the German Ecichstag TO re-
duce the duty on imported eo;tonseed oil from I to
$50 marks; hut this reduction OF duty IL to be ac-
oonpaned by provision which viii make the i'm.
portation OF the oil impossible. The amount OF
cotonseed oil Imported from the United States FOR
tho ten months ending October 81. 1885, wds No. saf
gallons. OF the value of 1884, AZ this oil Gomez
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-07
BY STEPHEN Il. CHACE,
4o4- I0j Butler Exchange.
MORTGAGEE's SALE.

Will be sold at Public Auction, MONDAY,
December rs 1895, at IL o'clock m, at 4Oj
Butler Exchange b. virtue Of the power Of
sale contained in deed OF mortgage, made
and executed by Robert Hindle, dated August
lg. 1885, and recorded in book No. ~, page
81, of the Records OF Mortgages OF heal
Estate, in the Record Office In the City Of
Providence, X. l., the condition Of tho said
deed or Mortgage having Dsen broken.
-Four certain lots OF land, with ali improve
ments thereon, situated IN the City OF frOvi-
dence. and laid cut and described "a lots
numbered One Hundred Sixty.Ono (l6l), one
Hundred SiKty-Two (l62). One Hundred sixty.
Three QG3l, ana One Hundred sixty Eight
(l6o), in Section One. the Elmwood Nursery
Plat, No. 2, a copy OF which plat IS On record
in the Office OF the Recorder OF Deeds, in said
Providence. in Plat Book. No. 10, page Q. and
are the same premises conveyed To me by said
grantee by deed OF even date herewith.
Reference being made 10 said deed, plat and
records. said premises are conveyed, subject
TO TWO Mortgages amounting To 5000.
By order OF the Assignee OF said Mortgage,
who hereby gives notice of its intention TO
bid upon said property at the sale thereof or
at any postponement or adjournment thereof.
dec5'7' 10 -l4-I7- 2l-23-1t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-07
Knights of PythiaS.

There was a large attendance at the ses-
sion of-Palestine Lodge Tuesday evening,
when the rank of page was conferred
upun five cand idates. The meeting next
Tuesday evening is likely TO last until
midnight, at least, as the rank OF page
will be conferred upon two candidates and
the rank of esquirs on nine pages. There
will also be something 10 eat.
Sumner Lodge of Attleboro and Wash
ington Lodge OF Central Falls will be
present at the session OF Tuesday, De
cember 81. when the members of Old
Palestine Lodge propose TO watch the old
year out and the new year ia. Ii is prob
able that the Sumner boys will accept
the invitation.
The social committee Of Rhode Island
Lodge will hold a select soc ial at u West
minister street, Monday evening.
Hon. &. A. Pillsbury. the flour king OF
the Northwest, has been appointed chair
man of the citizens committee, com
posed of the leading merchants OF Mime
apolis, for the psrpose OF entertaining the
members OF the Supreme Lodge VIII are to
be in that city IN August. 1896. The
finance committee is positive that si5,-
600 can be raised for the purpose.
The rank OF knight was given three
candidates in What Cheer Lodge Monday
evening, and one application for mem
bership was received. The rank OF page
will be conferred upon two candidates
Monday evening.
The rank OF page was conferred upon
one candidate in Providence Lodge last
evening.
Grand Chancellor Charles f. Peirce and
suite will make an official visit to Red
Cross Lodge Tuesday evening.
A delega ion from Palestine Lodge was
entertsined by 81. Johns Lodge Thurs
day evening.
The social committee OF Elmwood
Lodge will open fair in Spragus's Hall,
corner of Elmwood avenue and West
Friendship street, Monday evening.
Enterprise Lodge held successful
basket party in B. T. Hall Thursday even
ing. il was n stormy night, but not so
much so as to prevent so couples from eu-
joying one of the most p leasant socials
ever held by this lodge.
Two applications for mem bership
were received in 81. Johns Lodge Thurs
day evening.
Grand Chancellor Charles +. Peirce and
staff made an official visit TO Lafayette
Lodge Thursday evening
Next Tuesday evening the ranks of
page and esquire will be conferred upon
three candidates, and on the evening of
Tuesday, December 10, the rank of knight
in the "long' form will be conferred
upon four candidates.
Lodges that meet Wednesday evenings
will omit the session OF Wednesday even
ing, Dec. 25.
The officers for 1896 for Howard Lodge
will be elected Wednesday evening,
Dec. Is.
Grand Chancellor Charles T.. Peirce
and staff will visit st. George Lodge,Wed-
nesday evening.
II everything goes we'll the sir knights
rank will he conferred upon three csndi-
dates in Perseverance Lodge, thursday
evening.
The rank OF esquire was conferred upon
one rage, and one application for mem
bership was received in st. George Lodge
Wednesday evening. The rank of knight
will be conferred Wednesday, Dec. is.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-07
Naval Veterans.

Commodore Marshall was on deck in
command Saturday night. Ihsre were
about thirty members present and con
siderab bic routine business was transacted.
One application for membership was re-
ferred.
Shpmste Barnard was reported still in
the sick bay.
Surgeon Traver and Past Division Chit
Place were in New York last week and
stayed over Sunday. They called upon
Past Admiral Oborn and attended church h
in Brooklyn. The pastor is the Rev.
Samuel Altman and rear admiral OF the
National Association.
A communication was received from
Captain George Taylor from Harwich,
Mass, stating that ne would attend the
next meeting.
The adies' Society will have another
bean supper tonight. 1t is proposed 10
have them right along IL they prove profit
able enough 10 warrant it.
Shipmate j. j. Card is out OF the sick
bay.
Shipmate Joseph Cooper was here from
Boston Wednesday
Secretary Banding is preparing a paper
TO read at some future meeting, and other
shipmates are writing up their experien-
ces TO be read this winter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-07
ROYAL Arcanum.

Unity Council met Monday evening and
elected the following officers Regent,
Charles w. Crawford; vice regent, Ed in
L. Morgan; past regent, W. r. Hopkins; I;
orator. Clarence A. II. Berg; secretary,
II. Simmons; collector. .. a. Carleton (;
treasurer, William A. Gammell; chaplain,
William ~. Shaw; guards, DIR. Harry =.
Flynn; warden, VI. ID. Nickerson; sentry.
J. A. {. Wright; trustee, DIR. George n.
Kenyon; representative TO Grand Coun-
Gil. w Hopkins; musical director. G.
r. Williams. The installation will take
place January 20.
Olneyville Council, No. 1890. elected
the following officers Dec 3; Represen-
tative to Grand Council, Charles n. Nit
chcll; alternate. James y. Farrell; regent,
Patrick Il. Cannon: vice regent, William
III. Hawkins, Jr.; orator, W. r. HALT
well; secretary Frank l.. Gormley; col
lector, j. h. Russell; treasurer George
". Lees; chaplin Frank l.. HsDley; guide,
W. III. Carpenter; warden, Lewis Bourne;
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-07
American Mechanics.

Elmwood Council will hold a select
social in X. OF =. Hall, corner OF Elm
wood and Potters avenues, Monday even
ing.
The officers of the State Council made
en- official visit TO America Council Tues
day evening.
A number of the old memb bers of Hope
Council, which disbanded some time
ago, called upon the officers of the State
Council Thursday, and requested that
the charter OF Hope Council be given
them, and the prospects are that the
council VIII be reorganized. within a few
days.
On Monday evening, Dec. 16, Burn
side Council at Riverside will hold appro-
pirate exercises in marking graves of
seven Revolutionary soldiers, including
that OF Thomas Willet, who was the first
Mayor OF New York city, and succeeded
Miles Standish in command OF the Colo
nidl forces. These heroes are buried at
Little Neck Cemetery. His Excellency.
Charles Warren lippitt +. B. Stockwell,
Edward Fields and other prominent mem
bers will be present. There will also he a
musical program.
Seven candidates received the second
degree in Byfield Council Tuesday even
ing.
Friday evening delegation from
Eliza Garfield Council, Daughters OF Lib
erty, headed by deputy State Councillor
Loena l.. Wheden, made a surprise visit
TO Garfield Council, and Mrs. Whelden. in
behalf Of the visitors, presented TO Gar.
field Council n handsome silk ban
ner properly inscribed. The banner cost
upward of 800, and was received bv the
Council through Brother Joseph Taft
The ladies also brought generous sup
nearly l o'clock before the session was
cIOqed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-07

BOSTON, Dec. Five thousand people
crowded into Music hall last night to lis
ten 10 debate between Timothy w.
Coaklcy the leader u the independent
Democracy. and John b Moran, ex-inde-
pendent leader, and now follower of the
regular Democratic party, on the merits
OF the two mayoralty candidates, Curtis
and Quincy. Several thousand people
were unable 60 obtain admission Coax.
ley attacked the Democratic machine and
Josiah Quincy's record as assistant secre-
tary of STATE, and his attitude In the print
ing controversy, which neccssitated an in
vestigation. Koran attacked Mayor Cur
tis and his heals OF departments, and de
clared Ss administration was not one that
recommended Itself 70 the people.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-07
Knights of Honor.

The annual election of officers al Excel
sior Lodge on Friday evening resulted in
the following being chosen: Dictator,
David L. Sherwood; vice dictator, A. l.. T..
Cornell; assistant dictator, Christopher
{. Chappell; reporter, John V. Johnson
financial reporter. Stephen i. Chase;
treasurer, Walter M. Bangs; chaplain, A. o.
Blake; guide, James NJ Nightingale;
guardian, Nat. :. Green; sentinel, Will
liam II. Hamilton: trustees, Thomas Jol-
lie, X. r. Baker, A. J Donle; represen-
tative TO Grand Lodge, George W. Davis
alternate, W. III. Hamilton. There was
n full attendance and good humor pre-
vailed. The social committee announced
novel entertainment in progress in
connection with the coming lecture,
entitled "A Mysterious Box" party.
Brothers Simmons aad Blake also sdyo-
cater holding a moonlight lawn party in
the back yard, using the cellar door for a
toboggap.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-07
Red Men.

Great Sachem A. A. Mowry and suite
made an official visit TO Watchemoket
Tribe last evening. The next visit OF
the great chief will be to Pocssset Mon
dav evening, Dec. 10
One application for mem bership was
received in King Philip Tribe Tuesday
evening. At the close of the meeting
the members boarded an electric car.
went TO the residence OF Brother Charles
Gorton at Pawtuxet and partook OF a
clam poil The adoption degree VIII be
conferred upon one candidate next Tues
day evening.
Work In the adopt ion degree is prom ised
in wams.tta Tribe Monday evening.
The charter members OF the new tribe
that Ia soon to be formed at Woodlawn,
met In Foresier's Hall in that place
Thursday evening. As an incentive, State
Organizer Charles W. MERCER said be
would give the person that would present
the largest numer OF names before the
evening OF institution handsome framed
EN- blematic chart. Great Chief Of Re
cords William X. Brown supplemented
this cifer by saying that he would give
the next two highest each gold watch
chain. The tribe will be instituted early
in January with about fifty members. The
next meeting will be held IN the same
hall Tuesday evening, Dec. H.
A new tribe is being founded at Bris-
toll
The visitation OF Pocasset Tribe TO
X ing Philip Tribe is set down for Tues
day evening and Jolly good time is ex'
pected.
The adoption degree was conferred
upon one candidate and one application
for mem bership was received in Jshoms
Tribe last evening.
There are 20 or more names on
charter list for a new tribe in the city.
The hunters degree will he conferred
upon one candidate at Tshoma Tribe,
Friday evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-07

THE cr,Y OF PROVIDENCE.
CANAL STREET.

Whereas On tho fourth day az October. A. D.
ls35, the City Council OF the CITY OF Provi.
denoe passed the following resolunons,
Resolved, That in the opinion of tho City
Council 10 Is desirable and necessary 20 iay
oat. extend. widen or otherwise alter canal
street In the City OF Providence from smith
street TO MIL street, making Canal street, as
extended, 10 bound westerly Epon the Mos
hassuCk River, between said Smith and Mill
streets, and for the easterly line of said Canal
street, as extended, line beginning ab
point in the northerly line of Smith street,
and thence running northerly Tin n line rang
ing from point eighty four feet easterly
from the southeasterly corner OF the building
on the northery side of smith street, ana
west OF and adjoining the Moshassuck River.
toward a point eighty three feet easterly
from the northeasterly corner Of granite
underpinning Of building, between Charles
street and the Moshassuek River, Just south
OF Mill street, to point in the southerly
line Of the second gangway, north OF Smith
street: thence turning and running easterly
in tine said southerIy line to the westerly line
OF Mill street: thence turning and running
northerly in the said line Of Mill stlset to tie
Moshsssuck River as aforesaid;
And. whereas, certain real estate will be
required for that purpose
Resolved, That the city solicitor be hereby
directed TO make application 10 the Supreme
Court, common pleas division, Providencs
County, OF tbis State, for the appointment of
commissioners of estimate end assessment.
under and according 10 the act entitled: IAN
act in relation to the laying out, enlsrging,
Strengthening and otherwise altering streets
in the City OF Providence. and the acts in
amendment thereof and In addition thereto /;
and the City Council hereby direct that In
said application the city solicitor shall make
application that said commissioners shall sp.
portion and assess one-half of the loss and
damage thereof upon the persons ard estates
benefited thereby, in the ratio OF the bers-
ftSconferred.
Resolved. That the city clerk De hereby
directed to give notice of such application as
soon as he shall be informed thereof by the
city solicitor, according to the direction and
in manner required by said act.
The City Council Of said Providence hereby
gives notice that application will be made 60
the Common Pleas Division Of the Supreme
Court of this state, in said Providence, on
SATURDAY, December IA. A. ID. 1885, at 80
o'clock a. m, for the appointment of Com.
Inissioners for tho purpose Aforesaid.
Witness: WILLIAM 4. CLARKE.
nx&letd City Clerk.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-07
HORSES--d3 HEAD.

At auction, at our old stand, 1856, lJS and ii0
Dorrance street.
We have, today had consigned 20 us by John
Haskins, one carload of horses, direct from
Indiana. We are also going to have another
load consigned by Mr.. Smalloy from Michi-
gan, which will arrive Wednesday December
ii. in time TO be sold at our sale, THURS
DAY, December IL. This will bo grand
opening sale of 43 head, comprising workers
and drivers (single and in matched pairs)
ranging in weight from 1000 20 1900 pounds.
We have opened our stables TO the shippers.
We shall run IL on tho commission plan. In
adopting this new plan we are in better shape
10 meet the wants of tho people, both in
quality and price than ever before. We have
a nice lot OF robes, blankets harnesses and fur
coats on hand. We sell at private sale as well
as at auction. Don't fail To attend our sales
THURSDAY and SATURDAY. We shall hold
two sales each week, commencing at 10 80
a. m.
L. S.-Parties in or out OF the city having
horses carriages and harnesses TO dispose Of,
VIII find this the place 20 sell well as buy.
ID. AHEARN g. Co,
dec5-6t Auctioneers and Commission Agents.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-07

the second degree next Tuesday evening.
One application for membersbip was
received In Olive Branch Lodge Thurs
day evening.
The third degree was given one candi-
date in Eagle Lodge Wednesday evening.
The officers elect OF Friendly Union
Lodge are: Noble grand, Albert White;
vice grand, Leroy Whitman; recording
secretary, Lewis +. Beck ford permanent
secretary, George X. Bell; treasurer,
James V. Shredder; trustees, James
Anderson, John NJ Brown, r. l. Dob
son; hall committee, walter l. Marks.
On Monday evening the following
were elected officers in Westminster
Lodge; Noble grand, l.. W. Fslch; vice
retary, A. A. Simmons; permanent sec
retary, Martin M. Johnson; treasurer,
Isaac G. Potter; trustees, Martin NJ.
Johnson, II. +. Bishon, William Il.
Hoyle.
In Pilgrim Lodge last evening the fol-
lowing were elected as officers for 1896
Noble grand, John l.. Schneider; vice
tary, William A. Wilson; permanent sec
retary, {. A. Butler; treasurer, Albert
Fenner; trustees, Charles Cooke, W. Il.
W. Hallett, Daniel Taylor. There was a
good attendance. The initiatory degree
was conferred upon one candidate and
one application or membership was re-
ceived.
Canonicus Lodge last evening elected
Fred A. Graichen, noble granu; Albert
Mowry, vice grand W. T. Sout hwick,
recording secretary; John Il. Higgins,
permanent secretary; Cyrus Day. treas
urer; j. M Bsttey, L. A. Smith, Jr., aud
+. A. Johnston, trustees. The grand
master will make an official visit to this
lodge Friday evening, Dec. q.