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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-28

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The reason so many failed to make this
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-28

side OF each gun is painted in large
white letters, Taken from II. NJ. 5.
Macedonian by the frigate United States
Oct. %, 1872" These guns have been
in the navy yard for many years and
make up one OF the principal collections
OF old war relics
Some time ago England. through her
representatives. negotiated for the re-
turn OF these guns To her. In one OF the
English dockyards is the American ship
President, which was captured during
the war OF 1872. The vessel is rapidly
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-28

constructed in 1884. The Gun is mass
i've piece of metal and was looked upon
az the time OF its construction as one
OF the finest specimens OF the gunmak-
er's art and capable OF doing great de-
struction. IL threw a spherical shot
weighing several hundred pounds. Fac
ing the muzZle is a piece of armor plate
about one foot in thickness 1t is made
up OF several plates bolted together. 1t
was penetrated by a shot fred from one
OF the "peacemakers." The inner plates
are ragged on the edge where the shell
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-28
The "American Roy" Battles b IN.

Every patriotic American hopes the
school boys OF the United StUTes witt
succeed in their efforts 10 raise $4,000. .
600. which VIII De used in building q
battleship 20 be called the American
Boy Ii costs great sums Of money
20 build a warship but YOU build up
your health with Hostetters STOMACH
Bitters az small expense This refnedy
is an appetizer. tonic blood purifier
and stimulant. u is Tor stomach. liver
and bowel disorders.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-28

tore them apart, showing the great force
OF the impact. Besides these there are
a number OF small guns or yacht can
non which were taken from some of the
captured blockade runners during the
civil war
Near Admiral Bunce's headquarters
is massive piece OF metal. II is wedge
shaped and weighs many tons. IL was
taken from the Confederate ram Mis-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-28

the old vessels. They are mounted on
light field carriages and viii shortly be
taken away.
There are many interesting relics to
be found in the buildings in the navy
yard. They are kept there by the off,
GERS i'm charge of the different depart
ments. and nothing would induce them
TO part with their trophies, some OF
which are very valuable. One of these
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-28

ers at their parlors one trial bottle Of their
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live away from New York may be bene-
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dress, all charges prepaid, on the receipt OF
- cents Stamps or silyer) TO cover cost of
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The Misses Bell have Just published
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This valuable work is free 10 all desiring
il. The book treats oxhaustiyely Of the
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harmless methods Of making the hair pre-
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Danish supcrfuous hair from the face,
neck and arms without injury TO the skin.
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Correspondence cordially solicited. Adj
dress
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-28

a movement has been started In
Georgia to honor the memory OF Miss
Winnie Davis by establishing an indus
trial school for girls. The movement is
headed by the Daughters Of the Con-
federacy. and will have the hearty sup
port OF the Georgia legislature and Of
Georgia's people. The idea originated
with Mrs. Halle Alexander Roundsa-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-28
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CRYSTAL ICE COMPANY.

u. y. SHERWOOD, Manage Telephone Is
Office, Ia Washington ~, lroy ,deuct, A.. l.
ICE FROM PURE SPRING wArEH.
Depots-Dexter avenue and Eiond street.
Early and Prairie streets. Storehouscs -
Crystal Lake, North Smithnsld: Tnrhl,n
Pond, Burrillvillei spring treen foru'
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English
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BEAUTIFUL MOONFlSH.

cent. II is OF very fine web as are the
others They swim around slowly and
gracefully and do not seem 10 notice
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-28
EARL CARPENTER & SONS,

No. 2 Westminster ST., cor. Dyer.
71,,. old. established house wholesale ,ni
retail ICE nj fair prices, and by prompt a..
fcutior 10 business and the employment os
sood men in their several depattment%
louo CniOXeu
New-York tribune., 1898-01-12

mously indorsed by the Commission. Each OF the
detailed classiications reported under such orders
by the departments received the approval OF me
commission 1t should he remembered tina; the civil
Service act forbids the classification OF persons
merely employed as laborers, and no such persons
ment OF the head OF the Depar rment nj the time was
IN error My observation OF the prdctcal operations
or these extensions has satisfied that the Work
mas oeen better and more economically done uhdeF
them than before.
Absolutely no obstacle exists in any part of the
competent employees. Practically difficulty OF
any Kind appears until II Is desired TO make APP
polntmenis or removals for merely political reasons
every person has a better opportunity now than
ever 20 demonstrate competency for the Government
service. The Government deserves ;he best service,
me best as by the absolute enforcement Of the Cv
Service rules.
Il am opposed TO any backward step In the list
or exceptions as they now appear In Rule l. | am
convinced that reinSa ements OF any kind should De
only after demonstration OF present physical and
az Intervals the efficiency OF every emp0ye.
II employees decrease in efficiency they should prop
eIly give way 10 those who demonstrate better quail
incalons for the work 20 he performed This Is the
practice In private business. and no Just complaint
can De made against such plan. Government sal
aries need adjustment In order that the many able
men In Government employ should be adequately
PAID No greater appropriations however.
necessary: In fact. appropriations be .essened Il
government employees are compensated on the plan
ana more nearly at the rate prevailing I'm outside
occupations. proper adjustment OF salaries the
Dasis suggested would he among the greatest Of fut
ure Civ! Service reforms.
Il expect return shortly 20 my home IN Albany
\. Y. and to take UP business interests that de-
mand my attention"
New-York tribune., 1898-01-12

20 take into account the money which the inll ~
brngs we must in fairr ess, also observe the
amount he withdraws from US ..,, aura for
Tbs bul bafore the Senate offers partai cure aot
the evils incident 70 the present lrnmlsrar4S" 20
tan. {, is one which IS simple and Just anu. iot .
ssfiy administered will go far toward removing - III
dsauet prevalent throughout the SCun,iIy uni, IN de-
80 cIassaca tion which il makes Will result ~ ue
10 rim large percentage Of the most opJeSirOt.
aIie elements which now have unreStfsteu
aion r. Is not claimed that IL Will oscI I'll
,;,h abSoiiIte Justice and that only the Wot.ny
h. admitted and the unworthy exciut"d ,,nrate
- W ho will be denied entrance. thoukn ,,i.
o,,id make accountable additions 10 our pOkr'
ton but much the larger number WGdf bcb would en-
abI ybem 70 develop into desirable citizens.
A. the close OF Mr. Fairbanks speech Mr. oa',
fery Ga3 announced that on THURSDAY nsHa n,u ne
would address the Senate the lmmigrauoh ~ 1'i'
WIN W. ,1ntinn of Mr. Davis the Senate tIeii, a. 80
III III uyent into executive session. IL ad)our"eu "
2.ss o'clock
New-York tribune., 1898-01-12
cppycEP Held TO AWAIT REQCISlTloN'
cz.pGEp WITH swINDLINd AN OLD fAN"NN
OUT OF $500.

OUT OF $500
PHILADELPHIA Jan. n-George spencer a'd' 49, ,'e'
o,,as GreenhaIge OF New-fork VINO was So p,
.. the Reading Railroad station last hish', o"".
.,,h ,hs larceny Of $500 from Charles ""''' >
WV" ad farn,er Of Chelmsford. Mass, received d
rearing this morning and was helu 10 """ '0N
si,ion papers from Massachusetts. -
Sno,aar 4, Is alleged represented TO S"ei'Her
49,, ba v,os a nephew OF ex-governor Oreehhase
=, Massachusetts,. He said he wanted 10 Du' q
arm for q widow. Sweitzer took MIN ou' III "''
buggy and showed him several proper"es "0"e
OF which suited - u,,,,
- cnancsr engaged In three-card mont
a,, =, which the stranger lost $500 The money
ras mn, in ;in box and the stranger sao ne
,,ould meet the men again the next day
- the mean time Sweitzer and Spencer drove 10
lowell and there SweitZer drew S'c' OUT "a "
INK SPENCER. il is alleged, grabbed the money
- ~ ,, ar5 MI, II in a tin box saying he would
mao, Sweitzer the next day SWei'zer ho"''e'
uarted his money whereupon Spencer gave Ill"
,ip hox which subsequently proved to be empty.
cnarc.r was later arrested at Clinton, Mass lie
vas taken 20 the various district courts al Lowell
south Framingham. Natick and Gardner wheFe
he was wanted for working ms sam .s az Sar bis
allowed 10 enter bail amounting TO s1W ig' dis iss
onoearance al a preliminary hearing ne tnen az, oLs
Detectiye J. II. Whitney, OF LowS''l s.n1Tdod ,he
A. the hearing this morning anu 'uei''"0N '
nrisoner as the man wanted ,.,,.. .t, ,h,, bo
- Yer the arrest Detective whitney sau ..iI II.
~ Srranging 10 the necessary requiHIioi i
papers Spencer said he did not desire no 10 20 cnn
tIp%assachus.,ts and that lie wou-d IKE 10 con-
syl lawyer Detective whitney said y wa was mo- noy
su.' 81. Lnou,n now much money Spencer ana ms gans
yctJ yct hn -, The New England States In when they
had operated but he thought mat ine anns
may have reached 10000 IN n nsb,re
and Connecticut The SIS 900 bail when III he
s"r,tsbad In Massachusetts, was gwen Dy hIhseA.
,r ,rn,ss,irafions made by Chief Murphy. OF
Jersey City in cOnjuneti1n, VIII DeJecJ'e Was
49,, sd mar Spencer maintained handsome Isl
Gence there although he was seldom onnS AZ nSu and o
n',nied bv wealthy New-York business men ana
Snence- was considered to be man OF sldetao!e M
,,nmng Philadelphia woman, who. the police think.
yy,as no, aware OF his character
New-York tribune., 1898-01-12
POSTMASTER HICKS EXAMINED.
THE ALLEGED CIVIL SERVICE VIOLATIONS /
THE PHIIA ApEN.PHIA POSrOFTrcp


Washington, Jan. 1.-THE Investigation under the
direction or the Postoffce Department into the
changes IN the Philadelphia Postofice made al
legged In violation OF the Civil Service law was be-
gun to-day. There were present First Assistant
Postmaster General Heath Chief Beavers OF the
salary and allowance division OF the Postoffice
Department: Postmaster Hicks. with several OF
low. Of the Civil Service Commission
After the inquiry. which was OF a preliminary
character. had been concluded behind closed doors
the Civil Service Commission took the matter under
investigation. On its decision devolves the ques-
ton whether there shall be any further proceedings
Postmaster Hicks explained thoroughly the
changes which he had made during his term as
postmaster Many OF these changes. II developed.
resulted from arrangements OF the classes Of en-
amount and Importance OF the work they had
performed. This had given rise TO considera bic
complaint but the postmaster justified his action
the ground that II best for the public ser
vice. Another feature which ne explained was
the reduction OF about twenty superintendents in
charge OF stations and filing their places with
employees taken from the service. The superin-
tendents were Democrats who felt that they had
been removed for political reasons Subsequent
10 the hearing Mr. Hicks declared that what he
had done in the way OF changes was for the pur-
pose Of subscribing the Governments interests. and
they had had the approval OF the Postofhce De
one OF the officials who sat Mt the inquiry said
that there had been but twenty-three separations
IN all from the service during Mr.. Hicks's IN
while the remainder were OF persons VINO held sine
New-York tribune., 1898-01-12
THE DRYDOCK SCANDAL.
CIVIL ENGINEER ENDIcoTr TO ASSIST IN MAKING
AN INVESTIGATION.


Washington Jan II (SpecaD.-Secretary Long
to-day directed Civil Engineer Endicott Of the
Bureau OF Yards and Docks. 70 proceed TO the
New-York Navy Yard TO assist Naval Constructor
Bowles in thorough investigation OF the condi-
tion OF Dry Dock No. g.
The Information given TO Secretary Long by Mt
Bowles showed the dock 10 be In An extremely
critical condition and liable 70 collapse az any
appeared before the House Committee Naval
Affairs and urged Appropriation OF 5000 for
repairing the dock questions put TO them by mem
bers OF the committee showed clearly that the
committee WAS thoroughly disgusted with Dock
No and the work done on IL Secretary Long
was unable give ali the information on the
subject that desired. but promised 10 make
an exhaustive investigation OF the subject.
From what can be learned il seems that the
$4,000 asked for will only repair the defects In
sight WHAT amount will be required thoroughly
TO replace defective work and make repairs no
one car tell Officers duty In Washington who
are acquainted with the subject predict that this
appropriation will only be sufficient 10 begin the
repairs and that II will have TO be doubled. at
least. If the dock IS 10 be made al all safe
before Il is completed 1t now appears certain that
Engineer Menocal will he called TO account. Sec
retary Long. Il il stated. promised member OF
the committee that this would be done.
Secretary Long has instructed the Judge Advo-
and report what steps be taken by the
Government 10 reimburse Itself for the large sum
OF money that has been will be expended in
repairing the big dock
New-York tribune., 1898-01-12
COMMISSIONER RICE's RESIGNATION.
HE TALKS ABOUT WHAT HAS BEEN ACOOM-
p1IsHEp BY THE COMMISSION IN THE
LAST THRED YEARS

1rasb,npton Jan lin reply 10 a question TO-
dav Civil Service Commissioner Rice sad;
"I have resigned 70 take effect on the appoint
mont OF nv successor and have expressed TO tie
Iraidnt nv appreciation OF his courtesies during
our brief official association. with my BEST "lshes
for the success Of his administrator IN al us en-
nssvors for good government, and particularly IN
his declared purpose 10 MAINTAIN the oehehciai
operations OF the civil Service act
Relative 10 the recent work or the COMMISSION
7 vo,,Ih ssv that since May. 1896, when succeeded
Theodore Roosevelt Civil Service ComnlssloLer
the cocihcation OF the rules and the VIDE exteh-
sons OF the classifcation-two measures OF con-
s,-uctivs work OF far-reaching importance-have
been accomplished In both OF these TOOK the
greatest interest and TO the attainment OF both de-
voted all nv energies. Every citizen may feel
lust pride In their realization and the consequent
petterment Of the pubic service
oTha codifcation OF the Civil Service rules re-
,,rsa n deserves special attention in that there
are now put twelve rules. concise. simple and ap-
plicable 10 all services. The basis Of practicable
and tust promotion system Is embodied In Rule TX
OF these new rules. and IN Rule XII provision IS
made FOR keeping accurate records or the whoie
executive Civil Service. by which means In time
the cost and extent OF this service Will be ac'
curatey known.
The rules as they formerly existed, were com
plex and confusing They nearly hun
dred in number. and every branch OF the service
was conducted under different rules. Separate
sets OF departmental, postal customs. railway
mail internal revenue. Indian and general rules
existed II was In fact difficult even for An ex-
pert understand just what the rules were. Now.
however every Official. newspaper editor and citi-
may easily know e he desires. what the sys-
is and readily comprehend any changes pro-
posed
Tho rules as finally codhed had the unanimous
approval OF the Commission. constituted then as
now OF Messrs Proctor. Harlow and myself Ex-
cept IL the amendment providing for hearing in
cas ses OF removal, essential change has been
made since their prom ulgation IN 1885. do not be-
leve any essential change ought 10 lie made, unless
Iinon the recommendation of those who have had
long experience with the workings OF the classified
service. o,,
ering the Government Printing once inclusion on
August ! 1856 and the wider inclusions OF May 6.
1856 were prepared with special care and unani-
New-York tribune., 1898-01-12
THE TELLER RESOLUTION.
NO ACTION TAKEN BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
-REPUBLIcANs FRowN ON AGITATION.

Washington. Jan 1.-THE Senate Committee on
Finance met to-day for the purpose OF considering
the Teller resolution declaring for the payment .:
the National bonds In silver as well as gold, but
after discussing It al some length. postponed ac-
ton upon IL until the next meeting OF the COM
mittee. to be held Tuesday OF next week. Tho
postponement taken at the instance OF Sen
ator Merrill. chairman OF the committee. who dd
not give any specis' reason for the request.
The discussion by the committee was on the
lines OF expedency. The Republican members took
the position that any effort action on tho
lines Of the resolution necessarily would be futile
They called attention TO the fact TIA, the resolu-
ton was IN the words OF the Matthews reso-
luton the statute books, and also pointod
out the probably negative result In the House.
even II the Senate should pass the resolution
They deprecated the agitation OF the question az
this time. .
The Democrats replied that the Republican Ad-
mnstra tion had initiated this agitation by means
OF the Presidents Message. and especially by Sec
retary Cages bill. and stated that they were anx-
ious 10 ascertain whether Congress had changed is
attitude
New-York tribune., 1898-01-12
REFUNDING CERTIFICATES or 1879.

MR. DINGI.DY INTRODUCES BILL no CLOSE UP
THE SMALL OUTSTANDING BALANCE
Washington, Jan. u.-Mr. Dinsley. Of Maine. In
,-oauced in the House to-day bill TO authorize the
redemption and limit the right OF conversion OF
m. outstanding refunding certificates issued under
the act OF February 26. 1879 II directs the Secre-
tary OF the Treasury 10 redeem on presentation
such 4 per cent refunding certificates now out
standing issued under the act OF February %.
1879 as may be presented for redemption. and to
pay the accrued interest on such certificates SO
redeemed 10 the date OF redemption. The holders
O, these certificates who desire TO convert them
With the accrued interest into per cent bonds OF
1907 shall present them for this purpose on OF
before December g. 1899. and thereafter the riSht
go 10 convert such certificates shall cease ana
determine ,u, L. .o, ,c,,oI,.a
~ g.nar3i financial legislation but Is merely 10
cnyse M the small balance OF $a5i0 In refundiny
certificates yet outstanding
New-York tribune., 1898-01-12
NO ACTION YET on AKENNA-
A NUMBER OF PROTESTS AGAINST HIS E1pvA-
TON TO THE BENCH PRESENTED

a ~
TIoN TO THE BENCH PRESENTED
Washington, Jan. 1.-THE Senate Committee on
Judiciary had the nomination Of Attorney-GenersI
McKenna 10 be Justice Of the Supreme Court
under consideration for two hours to-day. but ad-
iourned without reaching decision on H. The
committee adjourned with the understanding that
the chairman should call another meeting for the
purpose OF taking up the case In advance OK the
regular meeting II stated that the failure
was due 10 the Importance OF the nomination ana
the general feeling that full time should Do given
10 1t by the committee
The entire time OF the committee meeting to-day
WAS consumed In reading communications bearing
on the nomination. There was great mass o,
these some Of them urging continuation ana
others IN opposition. There were large number
~ nro,rsts against the nomination from branches
~ he American Protective Association. also from
some members Of the bar Of the Pacific Coast be-
sdos a miscellaneous lot Of letters from other
narts Of the country The charges were generally
,haf Mr. NcKenna had not had the legal training
and judicial experience 10 At him for the position
There was also disposition manifested on the part
az some 10 attack him on the ground OF MS men,
hership In the Catholic Church.
The members OF the committee DID not enter on
INV discussion OF the nomination. Only one
Temocratic member expressed an opinion during
tha meeting and This favorable TO conhrma-
,ion The committee will be called 10 meet again
on Thursday. when It Is hoped 10 secure favor
able consideration
New-York tribune., 1898-01-12
MEETING or THE CABINET
ALL PRESENT EXCEPT Mr. ALGER-SENAroH
FORAKER SEES THE PRESIDENT BY

Washington Jan. 1.-THE Cabinet meeting to
day was attended by all the members OF the Cab
met. except Secretary Alger. who is still In bed.
though reported by q physician to be improved this
morning.
Tho President saw only a few persons before
III. meeting. including Senator Perkins. Senator
shoup and one two Representatives. but half
An hour before the meeting the persons who were
in waiting 10 secure a hearing from the President
had 20 give wAy to Senator Foraker. VINO called
by appointment Il was said. ana was Immediately
closeted with the President
New-York tribune., 1898-01-12
PRACTICE AT THE PATENT OFFICE.
A BILL GOVERNING THE RECOGNITION Or
AGENTS. ATTORNEYS AND THE LIKE

AGENTS. ATTORNEYS AND THE LIKE
Washington. Jan. u-Assstant Commissioner
Greey, OF the Patent ONCE has prepared the draft
OF bill which Will be introduced in Congress
governing the recognition OF agents, attorneys or
other persons representing applicants for patents
before the Patent Office. 1t gives authority 10 the
Commissioner OF Patents TO require persons de-
string 10 practise to show that they are OF good
reputation and possessed OF the requisite qua.ii-
Ca tons enable them 10 render applicants valu-
able service. To the Commissioner is given author
ity TO dsSar from practice any attorney shown TO
DC incompetent or disreputable or who refuses to
comply with the rules and regulations, VINO
msicads or threatens any applicant for q patent in
any manner whatsoever. All persons desiring 10
practise snail be required 10 register. the Zee for
certificate OF registration 10 be 81. The Commissions
er IS authorized 10 appoint committees to deter
mine by examination the qualifications OF appli-
cants for registration. After July no person
snail be entitled 70 describe himself a patent
agent or attorney unless he is registered such.
and for IA violation OF this law fine not exceed
ing $50 Is imposed
Some II these provisions are now IN operation
IN the Office but II is desired that they shall have
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