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SCARCITY OF rRAcryoSAL SILVER.
Treasury Stock Reduced to 03, ,02a, ,2s0-Oniy
Sss, 1908 Available Silver Dollars.


WASHINGTON. Sept. 25-The leading offlclals
ofthe Treasury are seriously concerned on ao-
count OF the remarkable scarcity Of fractional
silver coin In the Treasury and the coincidcnt
demand for this form OF money to meet the
needs OF trade in various parts OF the country.
Secretary Gage and Assistant Secretary Van
derlip are trying to devise a method OF relieving
the stringency, At the close OF business to-
day the amount OF fractional silver in the
Treasury was only So, ,022. .2S0 The stock in
the Treasury week ago was small. but Il was
considerably larger than 1t Ia now. the reduc-
tion being caused by the numerous requests
that have come to the Department within the
last few days and which show no signs OF de-
creasnR in number On the first day Of the
fiscal year the fractional silver on hand
amounted TO more than Sl2.0OOOOO.
that the supply of silver dollars. which a few
years ago was SO large as to be a source Of
annoyance to persons who desired other forms
o. currency Is now greatly reduced The Sub-
treasurer at ~. Louis recently declined to eX-
change silver dollars. except Tor silver certiti
Gates, the excuse being given that the supply
was too small to permit II. The Treasury has
on hand 4Oo.SB0SOS silver dollars. but II 10
necessary to retain most Of this for the pur-
pose OF redeeminC silver certificates, the
amount OF which is very nearly as large. The
real supply OF silver dollars-that 10. the supply
ava liable for other purposes than redemption
ofslver ccrtflcates-is only SS2. .301
. The Treasury cannot legally buy more bull
lion for coming fractional silver pieces and
the omcaIs are in hing OF a quandary as
to method Of relieving the growing demands
OF the business community.
The sun., 1899-09-26
Canada VIII Refund Tonnage Tax Collected
from American Steam Vessels.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 25.-Acting Secretary OF
the Treasury spaulding to-day advised Col
lectors OF Customs at ports on the great lakes
that taxes on the tonnage OF American steam
vessels. which have been imposed since Jan.
as inspection tees by Canadian authorities in
the Province OF Ontario, will no longer lie col
lscted. These so-caIled inspection fees were
in contradiction OF the agreement by which
Canadian vessels entering the United States
from Ontario are exempt from tonnage taxes
The Governor General OF Canada telographed
strued the Canadian Steam boat act and that
orders have been issued for a refund Of fees
paid by American vessels since Jan. |.
The sun., 1899-09-26
Abraham Lincoln.

WILLIAM j. BRYAN Is going about In
Nebraska mouthing the name OF LINCOLN
In the cause Of surrender to rebels.
II want to tell you, shouted Mr.. BRYAN
at Grand Island, that in the course OF the
next eighteen months we'll quote more
from ABE LINCOLN than the Republicans
have in all the past fifteen years"
He ought to be prevented. His purpose
IL an insult to the memory Of the patient.
unwavering patriot who tolerated no doubt
or question or scheme OF compromise with
rebels in arms, and whose single condition
OF peace was contained In this memorable
declaration Of policy: THE war will cease
on the part Of the Government whenever
IL shall have ceased on the part Of those
who began It,"
No PROCLAMATION Of ABRAHAM LrNCoLN's
name or memory
The sun., 1899-09-26
4 WOMAN LEiDs FIRE SQUAD.
Mrs. Blackshaw Does Grsat Work Helping
to Save NeiRhbor's Property.

to Save n Neighbor's Property.
Mrs W. H. Blackshaw OF 2O3 Jewett avenue.
Jersey City. led band OF society men and
women. and their servants. to the rescue Of
property yesterday afternoon when the house
at 80 Kingston avenue, occupied by W. Y
Boutwell, took fire. Mr.. Boutwell, has been
having his house overhauled and about 2 p NJ
a squad Of tiDsmiths were on the roof making
repairs. II Is supposed that Il hot coal started
the fire. How long the firc smoudered is not
known, but whom II finally blaZed forth the
workmen climbed down from the roof in a
hurry and ran to send in an alarm.
Mrs. Blackshaw seated at a rear window OF
her home. saw the blaze and. running down
stairs. climbed over the fence into the Both
well lot. Her neiRhhors. the Huxfords Har-
veys and Mrs, benjamin Green and their SER
wants also hurried to the scene. and in few
minutes the lawn was filled with valuable
bric-4-brac and other ornaments which
they carried out. Mrs. Blacksnaw climb bed
from n picket-fence to the roof OF
an extension at the rear and entered
one OF the windows. A hurried search
through the upper rooms satisfied her that
there was no one in any Of them, and she
also turned her attention to saving valua bles
She carried several pictures out OF the house
hr. Green coming out Just behind her
STUN bled. and large picture he carried struck
post. and both Mrs. Backsh and himseIf
were covered with u shower Of glass Both
we're cut slightly but continued their work OF
rescue. When the firemen finally put out the
fire, It was found that about $1,000 damage
had been done.
The sun., 1899-09-26

The letter published by the Providence
Journal from Prof THunsToE OF Cornell Uni
versity advising that the Colum bia' 9 top sides
be washed Of their paint. since the friction OF
the naked bronze will be twenty per cont. less
than the paint. may be all right scientifically.
but il would be pity to unpaintths Columbia.
all the same. To take the paint of her would
rob her greatly OF her beauty. and as the
Shamrock Is likely to remain painted. the sug-
gested change in the Columbia would diminish
the value OF the test OF the two hulls Keep
our boat white.
The sun., 1899-09-26
TWENTT-SIITH REGIMENT SAILS,
on for Manila on tho Transport Grant
Discharged Mon Get Home.

SAN Francisco. Sept 25.-The transport City
OF Para. which left Manila on Aug u. ar
rived this morning. She brought over 1000
m en-. mostly discharged soldiers OF tho Four
teenth. Eighteenth and Twenty third Infantry.
Troop Of the Fourth Cavalry and portion OF
the Third Artillery.
The Twenty-si1th ReGmentlett the PresIdro
this morning and marched TO the transport
dock. where the men went aboard the steam or
Grant. They sailed this evening for the Philip
pines. The regiment is in charge OF Col Ed =
mund Rice and numbe ] .2S7 men. 1t was re-
cruited at Plattsburg Barracks from the New
England States.
The sun., 1899-09-26

The Shamrock has been doing some great
sailing lately against steam tugs and
watches over distances measured by guess
Last Saturday, on u straight reach of fifteen
miles down the Jersey coast, she was
reported to have sailed at an average OF
a shade better than l3 Ito knots an hour
1t was great going, Of course and the
Shamrock may be, what her esteemed owner
thinks she is, veritable "cup-l;ter." But
upon the very next day our good Defender
tore down Long Island Sound at rate
that would have left the Shamrock hull
down over the distance covered On
Saturday the Defender ran from Pequod
House, New London, to City Island, n
distance OF eighty-four nautical miles, in
six hours and quarter, or at an average
OF more than thirteen and quarter knots
For some Of the time she logged fourteen
knots.
We are making no comparison between
tho Defender and the Shamrock, but we
commend the Defenders performance to
the attention OF those who attach any I'M
portance to the reported trials of the
Shamrock against the watch.
Tests by the watch are thought to be fair
basis for comparison between horses trot-
ting on a mile track OF practically unchang-
ing service. On the running track, but
slightly more variable in its footing, the
trainer often throws his watch away Tests
by the watch on the sea that Ia never still
and with winds that are ever fltful make
the old salts laugh.
The sun., 1899-09-26
Plans for the Deportation OF the
Negroes.

Senator NJ. G. BUTLER OF South Carolina
takes the ground in a recent letter. that it
is the duty OF the National Government to
"provide home in Central or South
America, or elsewhere, where the negro may
be induced to emigrate and set up for him
self, apart from the race prejudice and
Ostracism" which will always prevent his
reaching 1.-THE full measure OF American
manhood and citizenship" Bishop TURNER
OF the African Methodist Church. conspicu-
GUS as an advocate Of negro emigration to
Africa, contends likewise that 1t is the duty
OF the National Government to appropriate
great sum-one hundred millions, for in
stance-to payfor their free transportation
30 Liberia.
Now. why is it the duty OF the National
Government to deport and pay for the de-
The sun., 1899-09-26

The Major Expected 10 Order Robes Worn
as soon us tho TurRstiles Arc Moved.


1t was understood In the Criminal Court
building yesterday that District Attorney
Gardiner had decided to call meeting Of his
staff and issue general order that gowns
must be worn bv himself and by them in
court during the trial OF cases Common
rumor was to the effect that the Major is to
have satin gown his assistants. silk, and the
deputy assistants. cotton. Some OF the depu-
ties had a meeting on SUNDAY at which tho
proposed general order was discussed. They
were all OF opinion that gowns would add dig
nifty to, their ofilce. Tho full assistants are
opposed to gowns.
They would make monkeys OF us" said one,
Major Gardner could not be found yester.
tanned. IL Is known that he has been think.
Ing great deal on the subject lately, hut it 10
after he has anished the turnstiieS from the
elevated railroad; With that great victory
achieved. he will have time TO think OF other
things.
The sun., 1899-09-26
BURIED WITH HER DOG IN HER ARMS
The Strange Request of Miss Webster OF
Syracuse Is Carried Out.

SYRACUSE, Sept. 25.-Miss Elizabeth Webster.
who died last week at her home ll3 Seymour
street. left strange request. which to-day has
been carried out. For several years Miss Web.
ster had been singularly attached to a pet dog
and when she became aware that her illness
was 70 terminate fatally she asked that the dog
be allowed to remain in her room constantly
Rrleving whenever 1t was absent
As n dying request Miss Webster asked not
to be separated. even in death. from the animal
whose cotnpanonship was such n solace to her
in lie and in her last illness. Her Instructions
were as explicit as they were positive. and
were tolthe effect that when shehad passed away
her net should be nut to death in the most
scientific and the least painful manner and
put in her arms In her coffin. The dog was
promrtiy choroiormed to death and placed in
her arms. aud the ret canine and its owner
went to their grave together.
The sun., 1899-09-26
KHAKI Uniforms FOR THE ARMY
Awards Made for Supplying 500. 900 Yards
of the Cloth.

wAsHISaToN. Sept. 25.-Awards were m ado
to-day for supplying the army with 4OO.OO
yards Of khaki and 100000 yards OF khaki
serge. Proposals for these supplies were
opened in New York several weeks ago. it
being the intention then to purchase all khaki.
28 inches wide. The contract went TO Bosss.
neck. Broesel a Co. OF New York at 10 0-IO
cents per yard. The khaki serge Is an ex-
and will be used for the first time in the army
1t is made 81 inches wide and the contract
went to the Brighton Mills Of New York at 80
cents per yard.
The sun., 1899-09-26

liberty, independence and self-government
But while the insurrection lasts, said Sena-
tor FORAKER, in language OF noble patriot
ism and eloquent simplicity, there can bo
only two sides, and one Is the American
side. Where our flag and our soldiers are,
there must stand the whole American
people,"
Such Is the revenge" Of the Hon JOSEPH
BENSON FORAKER. Let 1t be innexibe
The sun., 1899-09-26

To-day Auditor Jardines and Supt. Elliot oY
the money order division o. the Post Of,lce
expect to take Off 100000 In coin from the
transport Mcpherson which arrived hero from
the West Indies on Saturday, The coin is an
herremlttance from tho money order depart
meht OF the Cuoan Postal Service. made In ths
charged for money orders 30 cents for a $iUO
order anu no war tax to pay. has brought out
business with Cuba. ~'
The sun., 1899-09-26
Statue of Oliver p. Morton Unveiled II
stRtuary Hall.

WAsHINGToN. Sent. 25.-A statue Of oliver p.
Morton the famous war Governor OF Indiana.
was unveiled to-day In this Statuary Hall Of the
Capitol. There were no formal ceremonies
state Senator Charles f. Schivelcy OF Rich
mond, represented the State of Indiana. and
many Of the Government Ollie ais formerly re-
aiding in that State were present. The statue
is OF marble, lie size. ana represents tho late
governor standinG beside a desk, 1t Is tho
gilt o. the state Ot Indiana, whose Legislature
voted So 600 for the work
The sun., 1899-09-26
CAPT. sig.boe'. Youpge.t Ch,ld Dead.

LEwEs, Del. Sept. %, Eleanor sigsbee. aged
IL, the youngest child of Capt. G. D. siRsbse
OF the destroyed battleship Maine. died sud
denly OF heart disease at the summer house
q her aunt, Mrs. Caroline Rittenhouse, al
Rehoboth this morning. She came To Rsho-
Capt Sigsb bee Is expected At Rshobot to- night
The sun., 1899-09-26

" our friends vho favor rs ,cih mdnu'eripn for
publication pish to have rejected articles returned they
s.ust IN all easet tend stamps for that purpose.
The sun., 1899-09-26

PARu-Kiosquo No. Ia. near Grand Hotel. and
kiosquo No. 10. Boulevard des capucines.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-02
METHODIST SOCIAL UNION.


The Methodist Social union met last
evening at the Mathewson Street NJ. T..
church. and the large audience listened
to an address by Rev. y. Is. Kendig,
ID. d.. pastor of ST. Marks church,
Brookline, Mass, who spoke on
''Niethodism Historically Interpreted
The lecturer described the early labors
of John Wesley, the founder Of Meth
odism. It's birth was among the lowly,
with plain man as its midwife.
Methodisn. he said, had stick-to-
itivcness. Secondly IL was an expert
oncc. IL was born of faith. IL was a
conviction. IL was a singing eNangel
horn with "a clarion at its lips. Meth
odism was the song bird of the land
and created n new hymnology. People
had been sung into salvation through
the power OF those hymns Methodisn
is n religious force, said the speaker
As "A force she had wrought remarkhblt
results Her tenets were so in accord
with Gods Word that ii had not beer
and would not be necessary FOR hel
creed TO be changed. she had rarely
been on the defensive, for she was too
aggressive. A religious enthusiast as
"a working force was the only one liable
10 be successful among the heathens
at home and the heathens abroad.
Preceding the lecture there was re-
ception i'm the parlors of the church
during which several musical selections
NycrC given.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-02
WILL GO TO GLENS FALLS.
Rey. LB. MCKsy Of The Second Presbyterian Church
Mas Decided 10 Go 10 a New field.

In addition TO four clergymen named
within week To leave here for other
pulpits is Rev. j. II. Mckay OF the
second Presbyterian church. lie VIII
90 10 Glcns Falls. y. y. Mr.. Mckay
Is a graduate of the University cf Edin-
burgh.
The call has come about as result
Of his labors at the North Reform
church in Newark. y. J. Mr.. Mckay
was asked Co supply thVr' recently In
place of Dr. -. Sage MaCkuy who has
been culled to New York. aud who. 81
was Iumurcd at ono timo. VAS to take
charge ct Dr. Hairs church. While NJ.
Mckay was at Newark the call came
from Clcns Fails. the church there AaV-
ing learned that his labors were beinG
attended with great success.
MIR Mckay was asked to look over
the field. and January % went TO Glens
Falls and preached. Tie was favorably
Impressed with the church and parish
and the church was also SO we'll salts
fed that Il decided TO give him Oh,
call
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-02
Mr.. CHADWlCKS FUNERAL.


The funeral services over the remains
of Richard Chadwick were held at the
late residence of the deceased yestrday
afternoon. there being a large gather
ing of friends. The services were con-
Quoted by Rev. Frederick j. Bassett,
rector of the Church of the Redeemer,
and were i'm charge of Mount Vernon
Lodge No. 4, A. f. and A. NJ, ana
the lodge officers were present Ill Iuli
regalia.
There were also representatives OF
many lodges with which Mr. CHADWICK
had been connected, including many
prominent Masons and Alfredians. The
floral tributes were very beautitul ana
were sent by the following organlla-
lions and persons: St. Johns Lodge,
Palestine Temple, No. 8. Masonic Vet
eran association, Providence Council,
II. and :. Masters. 81. johns COM
mandery, No /; Mt. Vernon Lodge
European Companions, What Cheer
Lodge. No. II. A. and a. Rite; Provi-
dence X. A. Chapter. Providence Chap-
ter. No. /. Order of the Eastern star,
William Butcher, Edward !. Mulcahey,
Frank r. Pearce. Craig Cameron. Nj. ID,
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Buckley, Mr.. ana
Mrs. IL. G. Patterson. Mrs. Birtwistle
The interment was at the Nofth
Burial ground, the full ritual OF the
Masonic order being observed at the
grave The bearers were James SUIT
cliffe. John Turner, Robert buckley
and Edward Angel.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-02
AN APPARENT
DISCREPANCY
Between Books Of Treasurer
and Former Tax Collector
OF TOWN OF EAST PROVIDENCE
President Wilson Of Town Council Made
Report 10 That Body Yesterday.
FURTHER EXAMINATION TO Be MADE.
General feeling Is That The Apparent Shortage Is
Due 10 Errors in Making Footing
Eunler Suffering from Illness.
FURTHER EXAMINATION TO Be MADE.

At the meeting of the East Provi-
dence town council yesterday Presi-
dent Wilson made a report in relation
TO the difference in the accounts Of
Treasurer Ray and OF Tax Collector
Hunter. and according 10 Mr.. Wilson >
statement Town Clerk Hunter, since
the last meeting of the council. has had
prepared a list of tax abatements ana
unpaid taxes and from these state
ments II appears that Mr.. Hunter fails
10 account for about Sl2 OOO
This does not by any means indicate
any wrong Going upon the part of Mr..
Hunter. rs il is possible that the as
sessments for some or all OF the -four
years have not been correctly footed,
and there are other ways in which err
Iors might arise. a thorough inVestl-
cation will be made, SO that II shall De
exactly known how the accounts stanu
Mr. Hunter Is at present conilned to
his home by sickness, but is expected
90 be out again in a few days.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-02
BROUGHT NO MESSAGE.
Mrs. Lee Says Story About Admiral
Dewey is Unfounded.
Believes FlIlplnas VIII Soon Become Sup
poTters Of American Rule.

Chicago, Feb. 2.-Mr. and Mrs. Ar
thur Lee OF Richmond Va, who were
the guests of Admiral Dewey on his
flagship. the Olympia. for a week In
the early part Of December, are at the
Auditorium annex. Mrs. Lee Is The
daughter OF ex-senator Davis OF West
Virginia, and the report was current
a short time ago that she was the
bearer Of a message from Rear Admir-
al Dewey to Presi ent Mckinley urg-
ing for state reasons that he be APP
pointed a mlral.
Mrs. Lee pronounced the story 10 be
absurd and without the slightest
foundation. She said IL must have
started from a personal letter which she
wrote 10 a friend i'm this country, IN
which she eXpressel the opinion thdt
Rear Admiral Dewey should be pro-
NOTED to the position OF admiral, Doln
out OF regard for the best interests OF
the American occupation as Wen as
for the purpose OF removing what was
a source OF much humiliation 10 INN
because of his being out-ranked by the
admirals Of other navles. Because OF
this fact ami because OF the duties I'M
pose by naval international etiquette.
Admiral Dewey was made 10 appear IN
dhe light OF an inferior as compared
with Admiral Dietrich OF the German
navy or the admirals of other coun-
tries whenever they should visit Man
ia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee said it was the
opinion of the American officers and
other intelligent people at Manila that
when the natives come To better un-
derstanding wlth the Americans, the
present prejudice Will disappear ana
the natives VIII become earnest sup
/ porters OF American rule. They SAID II
! is idle to talk Of the rLApion being
4 able TO naintaln government OF theii
/ own that outside Of their leaders they
| are exceedingly ignorant and would be
! the tools of selfish and unscrupulous
! leaders, who would soon plunge tht
! islands into a state Of anarchy through
| their struggles for leadership.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-02
N EW SLETS S.

Though it's winter. wish today
j could get back TO the May
Where we went the shadow way
To the river,
Where little world Of joys
Blossomed round the farefoot boys.
AS they went with jocund noise
To the river.
Wish could get back today
Where the mosses trailed i'm gray,
And the lilies felt the spray
OF the river.
Where. above it's banks Of green,
Well I loved TO loll and lean,
IN the shadow and the sheen
or the river.
Wish ! could get back today,
But the gold has left the gray!
Long the winters-brief the May,
And The river.
With It's gold and With it's CLEANS,
Where life's dying sunset CLEANS,
Twinkles through an old mans dreams
Family ever!
Atlanta Constitution.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-02
SWAN POINT CEMETERY
oG.cc. 35 North Main street

Omnibus To the Cemetery runs from
corner OF South Angel street and way
land avenue Sundays every 40 minutes
from - a. IN. TO = y. IN. until furthef
notice. ....
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-02
FOSTER ELECTED.
Chosen United States Senator on Twerb-fouth
Ballot al 0lympIa, wash.

Olympia, Wash. Feb. 2.-On the 2ith
ballot Addison q. Foster has been
ceed John l.. Wilson, 81 votes were cast
for Foster. although only 81 We're nee
essary 20 elect. In accepting, Mr.. Fos-
ter made n brief address, saying; In
fulfilling the duties cf my office. / shall
know no county and In business no
party. I'm political affairs IL shall be
my aim 10 uphold the Republican
party. dlsrcgarling factlonal strife W
any has existed I'm The past.
"Souud money and expansion. th'
building up of our merchant marin
and "A tpriW protection for thr leading
products of this and other states iu-
volve great issues which can only bo
upheld By sustaining the relies OF the
Republican party"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-02
kpln1ft In ltahr.

Boise. Idaho. Feb. 2.-One " the most
severe bIzzards Inv che history Of Idaho
fs rlgiug in Lemhi county. \ message
from Red Rock. Mont, the junction.
states that an traffic over the stage
lire to Salmon city has been suspend
Cd. Great loss Of stock Is reported. AMI
several people caught by the storm in
che mountains, ID o. feared have per-
Irhel
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-02
FATAL SNOW SLIDE.
lsl Of Thosq Krcwn 10 Pave Lost Their Lives.
= Faroal Trarks rol Yoi Cleared

Vancouver. b. C.. Feb. s--Latcr de-
tails from the snow slide from Rogers
Pass on the Canadian Pacific railroad
are that the track Will not be cleared
before this afternoon. The dead are
known 10 be. william Gator agent:
Mrs. Gator and two children Ethel anl
Charles. James y diey. engine wiper;
Frrnk Carter. operator. 4 Chinese
cook. The injured are Anna Berger.
leg broken Frank Wager. Injured on
head.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-02
A CARD.

We the undersigned, agree TO refund tho
money on n fifty cent bottle OF Grecne's
Warranted syrup of Tar If IL fails To cure
your cough or cold We also guarantee n
TWENTY-FIVE cent hottie To prove satisfactory
Handing 4 Handing. 80 Weybosset Street
W q Handing. Il North Main Street.
w o. Handing. $50 Westminster street
4. W. Fenner Jr, Eg Westminster street
Kcynon, smith A Co, n Exchange Place.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-02
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

PROVIDENCE OPERA HoUsE-An-
ME Russell in "catherine.'
lxEITHs NEW THEATRE-continu-
Gus performance.
OLYMPIC THEATRE-weber's Pari-
sian Widows.
WESTMINSTER THEATRE - Tne
American Burlesquers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-02
THE WEATHER.
Fair and Cold TtnIghi and Friday; Light TO Fresh
Westerly Winds.

Washington. Feb. 2.-For New Eng
land fair and continued cold tonight
and Friday; light TO fresh westerly
winds.