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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24
Civil Service Law Under
Fire in the Senate.
Senator Gallinger Declares
in Favor of Repeal.
Arbitration Treaty Was Not Con-
sidered al All Yesterday.

Washington. March "a. - The senate
was Unexpectedly precipitated into a
civil service debate yesterday. 1t pro-
ceeded for two hours. the civil service
act and the commission being under fire
most of the time. The debate assumed
added significance owing TO the recent
change OF administration and the at
tendant demand for offices.
fdr. German of Maryland called at
tcntion to the presence in Washington
of the horde OF hungry place hunters.
and expressed profound sympathy with
his Republican associates over the re-
strictions OF the civil service system.
The discussion came up on a resolution
TO investigate federal removals at South
Omaha, Neb. Mr.. Gallinger of New
Hampshire characterized the civil SER
vice system as humbug, anu declared
lie would be glad to cast his vote 10 blot
out the system. There was continued
applause In the galleries at this state
mcnt Mr.. Allen of Nebraska called the
civil service act a monumental hum
bug and MIR. Wilson crop, Wash.) said
II was a "humbug, a delusion, a snare
and a fraud" Mr. Hawley of Connecti-
cut. while defending the principles OF
civil service, said It's practice had been
attended with glaring incompetency.
Mr.. Stewart OF Nevada regarded the
civil service commission as an office
brokerage establishment" The Massa
chusetts senators. Messrs. Hoar and
Lodge, defended the law. The resolu-
tion directing the civil service committee
of the senate TO investigate the South
Omaha removals was broadened by an
amendment instructing the committee
TO inquire into the general operation of
the law and 20 report whether IL should
be continued, amended or repealed.
Mr.. Turpie OF Indiana spoke at con-
siderable len tn in advocacy OF the cleo
ton of United States senators by the
popular vote, detailing the uncertain
ties and frequent scandals attending the
present method OF choosing senators.
During the day Mr.. Berry of Arkansas
received a telegram stating that 300
Mississippi river flood sufferers had
landed ut Helena, Ark. He secured the
adoption of Joint resolution for the
purchase of 1000 tents for the use OF the
sufferers. Before adjouyning Mr.. Hoar
had the bankruptcy bill made the un-
finished business OF the'senate. thus Civ
Ing. Ii the right OF way after 2 p. m. daily.
The arbitration treaty did not receive
any consideration at the hands OF the
senate. There was brief executive
session. which was called for taking up
the treaty. but when Senator Davis. who
has the matter in charge. discovered that
Senator Morgan was not prepared TO go
on with his speech, he moved the re-
opening,of the doors. The supporters OF
the treaty are hopeful that vote may
be reached soon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24
TO PRESERVE POULTRY.

II is always a puzzle TO new house,
keepers TO preserve poultry in mild
weather, and any little help toward ac-
complishing that end Is thoroughly ac-
ceptable. The simple rules laid down
here are applicable 10 game as well.
and will be found efficacious even in
summer.
Draw them as soon as possible after
killing, wash cerefully, then plunge into
a large kettle OF boiling water. Holding
by the legs, draw the bird up and down
a number OF times that the water may
reach every portion within and without
Drain, wipe dry, and hang In a cool
place. When perfectly cold, rub the in
side and neck with pepper. When ready
to use, give the bird a thorough wash
ing.
Another way. is. TO wash we'll in soda
water, rinse in clear water, place char
coal inside, cover with a cloth. and hang
in cool. dark place.
Charcoal is q great sweetener. Game
or poultry that have strong taste or
smell. or which seem to have been af-
fected by keeping, may be freshened
and sweetened by standing for several
hours in water with charcoal.
Game may be shipped safely even in
warm weather. IL drawn Immediately.
two or three whole peppers forced down
the throat, the inside lightly sprinkled
with powdered charcoal and the body
filed with very dry grass. III the grass
Is fresh or moist. 1t will cause immediate
decay.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24
Blackburn May Withdraw.

began yesterday In the legislature fer
United States senator. In the senate the
vote stood: Blackburn Gree Silver
Dem), IA; Hunter (Rep). 13: Boyle
Repl. 8; Davie (sound Money Dem.).
6; total, SO. In the house the vote was
as follows: Blackburn. "a. Hunter. So:
Boyle, 3: Davie, 5, McCreary, /; Buck
ner /; Sloane. ]; necessary TO choice.
20. II is expected that Blackburn will
withdraw in favor Of Governor Bradlev.
who. IL is believed. would defeat Hun
ter Six Republicans have declared
against Hunter. Should Governor Rrac :
ley become an open candidate the Silver
Democrats would vote for him
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24
News Notes and Cossip.

President Mckinley yesterday gave n
reception TO the newspaper correspon-
dents stationed i'm Washington.
President Mckinley has granted a ten
days respite TO the notorious Borregio
gang, under death sentence in New Mex
leo for murder.
Theodore Swaze OF New Jersey has
been appcirted chief clerk of the treas
ury department. He held the same
position under-President Arthur.
The secretary of the treasury has au-
thorized the collector OF customs at
Fernandlne. Fla, 10 issue clearance to
the suspected filibuster Bermuda, now
at that port.
The government board of managers
OF the national home for disabled volun-
teer soldiers met here yesterday in an
nual secession. Preparatory action was
taken for the erection OF @ new branch
home at Danville Ills. foTwhich an ap-
propriatioa Of $500, COO will become avail
able shortly.
j. n. BrEham of Delta. o., took the
oath of office az assistant secretary Of
agriculture yesterday and Immediately
assumed HE duties. Mr. Dabney. the
rCtirins assistant secretary. will remain
IA " fshlNglcn some lime cnd VIII not
resume the rreoitcucv cf tho Uaivcrsity
of reurcaTc0 until next autumn.
The Chinese empire viii be repre-
ser "a ot che univercal postal congress.
&C. bo hc'n in warhineton next May.
Thig v.i,l tc the lrst time China has been
re- TrcFcntea al such q gathering. which
II held sex,cnniaily. and the delegates
vii Dp l-at ,lth q view TO me entrance
CT the empire into the Universal Postal
union.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24

CITY ADVERTISEMENTS.
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THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE.
Sewer Assessments.

. The owners of estates assessed for the con-
structlon Of sewers in the streets hereinafter
named are hereby notified that the ASSESS
ments for said construction were on the 18th
day of March, lsVI, lodged at the Office OF tho
City Treasurer
Hope street, from end of present sewer in
East avenue at Olney street 10 the Thayer
street sewer near junction OF Hope street.
Liberty street, from point 100 feet north
OF smith street 20 sewer IN Smith street.
Grand avenue, from Angel street to Oriols
avenue.
Francis street, from point about 600 feet
northerly from the north line OF WestExchangs
street as occupied, 10 connect with the sewers
in West exchange street.
Camp srreet, from Doyle avenue to Howell
street
Thsyer street. from Arnold street to Tran
sit street.
Wheaton azd South Court streets from
Bowen street 10 Benefit street
Globe street, from Beacon avenue 70 Plain
street
Harris avenue, from Grove street to the
sewer already built IN Harris avenue north OF
Atwells avenue
Mclrose street, from Laura street. northeriy
about 15 feet; and also in Broad street from
Elma street 10 Early street, and in Early
street from Broad street to Prairie avenue.
and also in Colfax street from the summit
east OF Ocean street 10 Rugby street.
Sayles street, and in Sayles street from
Harriet street TO Prairie avenue.
President avenue, from west side OF Slater
avenue TO Blackstone boulevard, and in Black
stone boulevard from President avenue to
sewer through Blackstone Park.
Dexter street. from Miller street to Grams
ton street
Eimgrove avenue, from Olney street to Irv-
ing avenue; in Irving avenue from Elmgrove
avenue 10 Wayland avenue, and in Wayland
avenue from Irving avenue 10 Elton street.
IL payment of the whole of any assessment
is made before the 18th day Of March, 1893, a
deduction will be made on the same at the
rate of six per centum per annum from the
date Of payment TO said aforementioned date
One-third of the assessment may be paid at
any time within one year from the time the
assessment is lodged with the City Treasurer,
without interest.
The second installment'of one-third may be
paid within two years from the day of said
iodgment with the City Treasurer by paying
in addition thereto the interest on the whole
amount due on said assessment at the rate of
six l6I per cent per annum from the first day
of the second year after said lodgmeDt to the
time of payment.
The last or third installment of the assess
ment may be paid within three years after
said lodgment by paying in addition thereto
the interest thereon at the rate OF six l6) per
cent. per annum from the date of the last pay.
ment.
If the first instalment il not paid at the end
OF one year from the day of the lodgment of
the assessment with the City Treasurer the
whole assessment can then be collected with
interest therefrom at the rate of six t6l per
cent. por annum and expenses of collection.
ID. L. ID. GRANGER,
mrl2-l2t City Treasurer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24
NOTICE TO
Providence Architects.
Competitive Plans Invited for a
Six-Room Primary and Kin
dergarten School
Building.
Office of the Clerk Of Committees.


The Joint Standing Committees Of the City
Council on City Property and Education,
which were directed by resolution No. w, APP
proved February 10 1897 TO obtain plans,
specifications and estimates OF the cost OF a
brick sx-room primary and kindergarten
school building. hereby invite competitive
plans and specifications therefor from oil
architects having an Office or place OF business
in the City 81 Providence.
Plans and specifications with "a suitable
Identifying mark and accompanied by scaled
, nvelope containing the name and address OF
the author of such plans and specifications
noon. of FRIDAY, APRIL I'd, 1877, at the
office of the Superintendent OF Public Build
ings, City Hall, Providence, where plat ot
the lot on which it Is proposed TO locale said
school building and the requirements for said
proposed school building may be seen daily,
Sundays excepted, between the Ours OF a. m.
and o'clock p. m, except saturday, when
the eit Hall closes at clock u.
For the best set of plans and specifcat ation.
submitted the sum of $3.50 will be paid.
For the second best sat of plans and specih
cations the sum of $50 will be pal y : ana
For the third best set of plans and specifica
tions the sum of $3.50 will be paid, IL being ex
pressly understood and agreed that the co.
of the accepted plans and specifications sha
be deducted from the final payment TO ths
successful architect. Bv order OF
BURMAH X. PERKINS. Chairman.
ID. + HAYDEN, Clerk of Committees.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24
New York.s Great Cathedral.

New York. March 24.--A meeting Of
the trustees of the Protestant Episcopal
cathedral was held yesterday in the see
house. Bishop Potter occupied the
chair. They discussed the plan for re-
suming building operations on the
cathedral OF st. John the Divine. and the
trustees directed the proceeding with
the construction of tho choir at the east
end and the portion of the cathedral
under and around where the spire Is TO
be. This work will go on Immediately.
The stone for the interior has been de-
cided ON and will come from a quarry
purchased in Wisconsin after careful
search here and in foreign countries.
The stone for the exterior wall OF the
cathedral has not as yet been decided
on. The exterior of the choir will be in
ru' n stone and pressed brick. The To-
cation for the residence OF the bishop of
the diocese has been determined upon
as the southwest corner of the plot. The
cathedral contributes the ground, and
the building will be erected from fund
for the support of the bishop. The choir
and portion near where the spire will be
will cost about 81, 100000. For the land
100000 was paid. and the foundation
cost s250,o00 The cathedral will prob
ably cost over $4,000, 0o0.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24

CURRIED SARDINEs.

Take ell the sardines from the box,
drain thoroughly and place on dish in
the oven TO heat through. Pour the oil
into frying pan; mix dessert spoonful
of curry powder, smooth with a little
water and add to the oil. Thicker the
oil with little arrowroot or cornstarch
wet with water and cook until a sauce
as thick as good melted butter is OBJ
tanned. Pour this over the sardines and
serve hot.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24
TROUBLESOME WOMEN.
Proposed Changes at Waitham watch
Works Create Sensation.

Proposed Changes at waItham Watch
Works Create Sensation.
waltham, Mass, March 24.-There was
q tremendous sensation among the 2000
employees of the Waltham Watch COM
pany yesterday, when IL became'known
through notices posted. that the great
factory would close on the afternoon OF
March 26, for a week, for re-arrange-
ment of departments. and that all finish
ing room employees. some 90 In number.
would be discharged after that date. TO
be rebired at the pleasure OF the COM
pany.
The plan which the company desires
to inaugurate In its finishing depart
ment is To so apportiop the work that
It may be divided between men and
women The finishers are the highest
paid workmen In the watch business, and
as the art is somewhat OF secret. the
men have an agreement that the trade
shall not be taught to women.
The men who are thus discharged.
with practically but three days notice.
claim that the company IL desirous OF
substituting women finishers for men,
end that a number OF the former have
already been secretly taught the trade.
A year ago there was trouble between
the flnishers and the company. but II
was settled by agreement the com
pany making a contract for one year
from March 81. 1896
The men believe that II Is to avoid
signing another agreement that the
change Is TO be made.
There will be meeting tomorrow
of the flnishers to decide upon some
plan. but in the meantime. feeling among
the other employees is rapidly becoming
intense against the proposed change.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24
FREIGHT CARS TELEsCoPED.
Montreal Express Wrecked Near Chicopoo
junction.


Montreal Express Wrecked Near ChicopoS
Junction.
Springfield, Mass, March "a. - Tho
Montreal express was wrecked last night
just north Of the Chicopee Junction depot
by running into four freight cars which
train was running 30 miles an hour, when
II crashed into the freight cars. The en-
zine crashed into the rear freight car
with such force that the car was COM
pletely telescoped and the engine pene-
trated several feet into the second car.
A flying timber from the wreck struck
Engineer Brennan in the head. He was
knocked bleeding and nearly senseless
TO the floor OF the cab. Fireman Hoff-
man managed to dodge the flying tim
bers and escaped without injury. AS
soon as possible he reversed the engine
and the train finally came to a stop near
the Chicopee street crossing. about 600
yards north OF where the collision &C.
Cured.
The injured are Engineer John Bren-
nan of Windsor. VT, severely cut and
bruised about the head, and probably
internally injured: DR.. j. owen of New
York city, severe internal injuries caused
by violently colliding with seat in the
smoking car: Postal Clerk w. r. 81
monds, bruised about the head, but not
seriously injured
A special train was made up as soon as
possible. but IL was nearly midnight be-
fore the passengers were finally trans
ferred and started north.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24

Lockport. n. Y. March 24.-The strike
on the Erie canal at Pendleton assumed
n serious aspect yesterday. when the
stone masons were attacked by 90 Ital-
fans. because they refused 10 quit work.
Sheriff Kinney ordered the Italians 20
return 20 their cabins. They refused
and were reinforced by Poles. whcreupon
the sheriff and his posse fred a voiley
CT them. The men ran from the field.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24
CITY ADvERrlsEMENTs.
THE CITY OF PRovIDENcE
CANVASS NOTICE.

The Board Of Canvasssrs and Rogiairation
will meet for the purpose OF canvsssing and
correcting tho ward lists of voters for the
state Election to be- held April Z, iSlf, ~ tla
following places, and on the following dates,
FIRST WARD at PIONEER HALL. on
SOUTH MAIN STREET, March %, 1871 froa
:a5 70 I'D D. IN;
sSsTa sS9fR NAM HHr2 a1EEh +: SAaD SasS 3 sqS @ 3. e
THIRp WARD at the WARD ROOM on
SMITH STREET. March 30. isI'. FROM ':Oo 10
FOURTH wARDat the WARD ROOM on
FoUNTAIN STREET, March 20, 1876. from
NJ FIFTH n / i' RAIR.iD at the WARD ROOM on
BEACON AVENUE, March n, 1891, from : oJ
SIXTH WARD at the WARD ROOM on
PUBLIC STREET, March "a 1891 from I;a5
y sEVENTH iilY I'll WARD at the WARD ROOM on
OAKLAND STREET, March ~, lsG, at s:sJ
EisG5HTH WARD at the WARD ROOM on
HARRISON STREET. March 70. 1877. from
n NINTH N 4 WARD at the WARD ROOM o,
PALl.AS STREET. March ~. 1897, from AS
TENTH WARD at the WARD ROOM on
ATwELL'S AVENUE, March 81. 1897 atS0J
y. m.
of the final canvass Of ali the Ward and Dis
trict lists OF said city. at their Office, In City
Hall, on March 81, 1s97, at o'clock "A. IN.
Notice is hereby given 10 Registry Voters
of foreign birth that the time OF fling proof
ton expires on FRIDAY. MARCH %. 1857, at
BY order Of the Board of Canvassers and
mrie-i0t CHARLES 4. SMITH Clerk.
Il
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24
Original Log of the Msyflowcr.

London. March 2t-tpon the recon-
rncndation of the Archbishop Of Cantcr-
bury tho original log OF the Mayfiowcr.
now in the library OF Lambeth palace.
will he presented 10 the state Of Massa-
thusetts. The matter will have TO be
approved by the consistorial court. which
sits next Thursday as matter Of form
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24
MINUTE BISCUIT.
Marion Harland.")

One pint sour or buttermilk; one tea
spoonful soda: one and one-third tea.
spoonfuls Cottolene; -four to make soft
dough.
Have dough just stiff enough to han
die: mix, roll and cut out rapidly, with
as little handling as possible, and bake In
q quick oven.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24

Three ounces of potatoes. two ounces
OF sugar. two eggs, rind of two lemons,
two ounces of butter, milk.
Boil the lemon peel until tender and
pound In mortar with the sugar: boil
and peel the potatoes, add them to the
lemon, rinsing thoroughly. Stir in the
well beaten eggs. the butter, and enough
milk 10 moisten thoroughly. Bake a
short time I'm well CREASED dish.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24
APPLE JAM

Core and pare as many apples as de-
sired, then weigh them. Make syrup
os equal weight of sugar with a little
water. boiling and skimming IL thor
oughly; add some grated lemon peel, a
little white ginger and the apples to the
syrup. Boil until the fruit looks clear.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24
BISCUIT.

Sift with one quart -four two tea
spoonfuls Cleveland's Superior Baking
Powder and one-half teaspoonful salt.
Rub in shortening (butter and lard
mixed) the size OF an egg and wet with
enough sweet milk to make soft dough.
Handle as little as possible and roll out
about one inch thick. Cut the desired
size, and bake twenty minutes. Do not
have the oven too hot at first-increase
the heat.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24
PRESSED CHICKEN

Stew the chicken until the meat leaves
the bones Remove the bones and chop
the meat, adding, If you wish. three or
four hard-boiied eggs. Return to the
stew-kettle with a little OF the broth
carefully skinned. Season to taste
with salt and pepper T TIrn into a mould
and subject IL 10 heavy pressure until
thoroughly cold. 1t will then slice
smoothly and make an attractive as
well as delicious dish
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24
Chicago suburb. Inundated.

Chicago. March 24-Chicago suburbs
ere having a food experience. For the
second time in 30 years the Desplalns
river has tossed aside the restraints Of
banks and of levees, and the flood has
stretched its rule over all the lowlands
along its course. One third of the resi-
dence part of Riverside is under water
and since Sunday boats have been the
only means OF conveyance possible TO
Inhabitants of the flooded locality.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24
Condition of Nazaire survivors.

New York, March 24.-The three sur
vivors Of the ill-fated French liner. Vile
de st. Nazaire. Captain Berri. DR.. Marie
and Engineer SAINTS. are reported as
doing well. while the fourth. Juan DC
Dios Tejada. has suffered relapse. and
at times appears 10 have lost his reason.
The friends OF Teiada feel alarmed over
his condticn. lie Is often delirious,
calling for his wife and children.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24
ROLLED CUSTARD.

Heat one quart of milk almost 10 boil.
ing point. add two tablespoonfuls corn
starch dissolved in cold milk, two well.
beaten eggs and four tablespoonfuls
sugar. Let il boil up once stirring all the
time Flavor with Metcalf's Water White.
Vanilla.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24
LEMON TEA CAKES.

Rub half a pound OF butter into a
pound OF -four, add half a pound of finely
sifted sugar, crate the rinds Of two
lemons. squeeze In the juice Of one. and
add two eggs well-beaten. Mix thor
oughly. roll out the paste. cut i'm shapes.
and bake in a slow oven.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24
POACHED EGGS.

A yer yeasy way TO poach eggs is to get
boiling water in your muffin tins and
set them on the very hottest part of the
stove; break the eggs in a saucer, then
drop one in each tin in two or three
minutes they will be done, and can be
taken up one at time in good shape
with the help of a small strainer; sea-
son with butter. pepper and salt.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24
BOILED ONIONS.

Skin and soak them in cold water for
at least one hour. Then put in kettle
With boiling salted water. When nearly
done, pour off the water, cover with milk
and simmer till tender Season with
pepper, salt and butter before serving.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24
SUGAR TAEEY-

One pound of sugar, half tumblerful
Geld water, one teaspoonful cream tar
tar lump of butter size OF hickory nut.
one teaspoonful vinegar. Boil slowly for
twenty y-five minutes without stirring at
all. Drop little in cold water; If crispy
IL is done Pour on well-greased plates.
add mixture OF lemon and vanilla flavor
ing in equal proportionc, and pull till
very white.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24
pAKED MILK

Fill a half-gallon jar with milk and
tie down with writing-p paper. Let IL
stand in a moderate oven for eight or ten
hours. when ii will be about the con-
sistence of cream. Even consumptives
can take this readily. and 1t is very nu-
tritious.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24
COLD IAMH.

To give a delicious favor to lamb that
r. TO I've eaten cold, put i'm the water I'm
which ~ Is boiled whole cloves and long
sticks OF cinnamon. III the lamb is TO be
roasted. boil t;,s cloves and cinnamon I'm
water and bake the lamb with IL.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24
To CLEAN crrsTARD Cups

To take the brown discolorations Off Of
cups in which custards are baked. rub
with damp flannel dipped I'M the best
Whitening.