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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-19
3 Greatest Herds OF Acting Elephants
A World of Rarest wild Beast Wonders.
The Greatest Coliseum Ever Moved

Double Imperial Roman Hippodromes - Greatest
Speeding Wild Beasts 90 Greatest Jockeys and
Thorou ughbrcds-Creatcst Races Ever Run.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-02
NAVAL ARMAMENT OF JAPAN.
Big Battleships Ready for Irnmedi-
ate Service.

Big Battleships Ready for Inmedi-
ate Service.
Philadelphia, Aug. g. Charles II Cramp,
who returned Saturday from London, said
yesterday:
There can he no questioning the fact tn at
japan is putting herselfin position to be a
formidable power OF the sea. OF battle
ships she has contracted for three, each of
4, 500 tons or larger than the United States
battleship Indiana, and with speed OF
eighteen knots each, and for two of
49, 200 tons, with a speed OF nineteen
and a que rter knots. The latter W are the
Fuji and the Yashma. Both are Completed.
with their crew on board, and are waiting
in English waters, read to sail at mo
meut's notice.
Japan has four armored cruisers build
ing, each of $500 tons, with a speed OF
twenty-three and d half knots. These COM
plete the list Oflarge ships building or just
completed in England for the japanese, al
though thereis contract in course of prep
aration, which calls for one other arrnored
cruiser of 10, ZOO tons.
1.-The JapS have four torpedo boat de-
stroyers CT thirty knot speed building ut
Thorneycroft and one more at Schiehau
Work is heing pushed at Normand on eight
torpedo boats and at Schichau on three.
add to this list the two cruisers now
building in this country, two more in France
and twoin Germanyand you can readily see
that the japanese government isn't letting
the grass grow under it's feet as far as a
navy is concerned"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-02

threatening t. kill her II she did not and
tnat he said il they were married in New
jersey she could not be prosecuted i'm this
State"
Trahan said yesterday that he would LSe-
gin at once divorce proceedin gs on statutory
grounds, bet il is likely'that there viii be
no contest II is said that an arran cement
has been entered inntO whereby Mrs Ira
han is 20 sign deeds -suTrendering her right
Of dover in all real estate, and Trahan is TO
let her hare the household furniture.
1t is said that she has admitted to the po-
liceman who arrested her, TO her own
lawyer. To the matron of the pOlice court
and TO a number Of other persons. that she
was married to Schultz, but yesterday
afternoon she denied it alleging that some
one must have impeTsOnated her in the
HOboken ceremony. she said: why when
Mr.. Trahan left me yesterday morning he
kissed rIe and made an appointment to meet
me in New York for dinner. cOuldnOt keep
the appointment because I was arrested.
THIS Is all a conspiracy against me-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-02
CUBAN AUTONOMY SCHEME
Senor Quesada Looks Upon 1t as
Impfaetieable.
Free Cuba Would Have No Part in
a Debt That Spain Imposed
Upon Her.

Philadelphia, Aug 2.-seDor Gonzales de
Quesada Cuban charge d'affaires at Wash
ington, was In this city recently, and held
a long consultation with Gen. Emilio NU
nez. chief OF the department of expeditions
OF the American Junta, at the latter's home
in West Philadelphia. Before leaving
Senior Quesada spoke OF the impractical
bility OF any scheme for the settlement OF
the Cuban problem with autonomy for its
basis.
He stated that Cuba had been pledged
by Spain as security for S400 ,0O0,0 600 OF
Debt, the interest on which would be
$50, 900 900 annually. Three years ago,
when the country was at its best and rich
est period Of production, the entire revenue
coilectible under the extortiOnate taxes
OF that time waa but $21 ,00o, 900, which
was used to support the army OF occupa-
ton, pay the interest OF the debt then
existing and support the Spanish admin
istration on the island. Before the war
is ended. he predicted, Spain would have
pledged the island for $500 900 900, rails
ing the interest charges to S25.00o,000.
weyler's policy, he said, had converted
fertile farms into wildernesses, burned
the buildings and driven the workers into
the cities, and, knowing the conditions,
what sane capitalist would supply the vast
sums required To rebuild barns and houses,
and make the agricultural population self
sustaining.
Free Cuba would, however, be in Il very
different position. She would have no
part in the debt which Spain had put upon
her. and IL would be easy to raise first
loan Of $40 600 900 with which to set the
wheels of industry moving again, while
the rich and fertile soil would invite for
eign capital.
Gen. NuueZ. whoi on one OF his periodical
visits to his family, speaking Of his recent
raids in the suburbs OF Havana said he OBJ
jeCt was to secure supplies and disprove
to the world weylcr's declaration that the
provinces OF Havana. Matanzas and Pinar
del Rio bad been ''pacfied." "Gen. Gomez
has issued orders" he added, that when
ever no startling risk would be run, the
commandersin Havana province shall make
a demonstration against Havana City.
with more or less OF force, in order to let
Gen. Weyler know the patriots are doing
business 1T the old stand, and in order to
let the word see what kind OF champion
liar Gen. Weyler is"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-02
NEW TRANSFER SYSTEM.
Stations on Fifteenth Street and the
Avenue TO he Discontinued.

The Capital Traction Company contem-
plates change in its present system of
Issuing transfers, and steps have already
heen taken in the direction of perfecting
a new and better plan.
For the present the old methods viii be
continued, and not until all arrangem
are completed will they be done away wi tn.
President Dunlop, of the company, ad-
mitted that the changeis contemplated.
1--WE are about TO inst tute uniform sys-
tenn of transferring" he said, at our vari
ous functions For the present we cannot
disclose the details, but you can say that
it is being done to rotcct tn ecompany from
Icing imposed upon.
The present sheds at Seventh and the
Avenue and Fifteenth and G streets, will
be allowed to stand, as they will prove to
be a protection for our passengers in very
warm or indictment weather."
Mr.. Dunlop would not enter into any of
tre details OF the new plan but it is under
stood that the transfers will be given from
the cars. Tnde- such an arrangement it
viii be impossible for persons to obtain
transfers dishonesty as they now can do.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-02
An Indian Head SpeciaI

~ is Truly q popular place to which spe-
ciai trips must be made. But this is tho
case with the run to Indian Head. Tontpbt
mas oeenseiected blythe managemen ntfor an
extra run TO accommodate the crowds who
are anxious to enjoy the pleasure of the
outing. The steamers have never made
the trip that they have not had all the
folks they could take care of, and tonight
VIII be no exception to the rule. The
coolness or the river is pronounced as soon
as the boat is turned out into the stream
and nothing but comfort and endowment is
In store for the guests until the home
wharf is again touched. Four hours of
continuous sailing are included I'm the nro
gram, enlivened by Schroeder's Band. In
dian Head has been visited So often nv
most people who take excursions as n
means OF securing an evenings outing that
1t is hardly necessary to elaborate on the
charms. AT Marshall Hall the boat will
stop both going and returning. This gives
q double advantage TO the people Those
who wentdow N on the early boats and wish
to take the extra run to the Head ma Y do
so without extra charge. 1t also affords
a chance to those who prefer to spend a
time on the lawns OF the Hali instead of
going the entire length OF the sail, or en-
joy the dancing until the return of tn e boat.
An example OF the forethought OF the man
agcment is evidenced in the provision OF
the barber shop. The convenience to the
gentlemen is evident at glance. The
Macaiester tonight at $40.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-02
MOSQUITO ARMY INVASION.
Jersey Pests Enter Delaware and
Torment the Inhabitants.

Georgetown, Del, Aug. 2.-An army
OF Jersey mosquitoes has crossed the Del
aware Bay ard taken possession of Lower
Sussex county. The pestiferous insects
made their appearance last Monday, and
uave been tormenting people OF this Sec
ton day and night.
The plague they have caused has become
50 bad that the summer camp meetings
which were to Ia st ten days h ave been iein-
porafily suspended. On Friday night,
while Rev. Joshua Abbott was offering
O pra ser at colored camp meeting near
Gravely Hill, flock or mosquitoes at
tackled him, and, flying into his mouth,
caused hifn to choke almost to death, aud
put a stop to the services.
The plague has caused the negroes
to become wild with superstition. Many
OF them pray all day for it to cease. The
negroes believe that the plague is the fore
runner OF a biz drouth, during which the
world will be burned by the sun. The
plague has assumed such proportions that
la st night this town, Milton and Lewes are
in darkness, the residents OF each having
agreed not to burn or permit to be burned
a lamp or gas JET after sundown.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-02
MANEUVERS OF WARSHIPS
Big Armored Cruisers Sail for the
New England Coast.
Sea EvoIutions That Will Last Fif-
teen Days-New Special Tactics
viii be Undertaken.

New York, Aug. 2.-Admiral Sicard's
squadron os war vessels, consisting of the
armored cruisers New York and Brooklyn
and the battleships Massachusetts, indi
ana and Maine. sailed shortly after O'Clock
tins morning for Newport, where the new
,,att,eship Iowa awaits them. The vessels
will reach Newport tomorrow morning.
The vessels will he put Though a few
minor tactical eyolutions en- route. pre-
liniinary To the extensive series of drills
anG evo!utiOns whichare TO take place AFTER
the sQuadfoh leaves Newport, August 10,
on the regular summer practice cruise.
The vessels will move eastward as far
as Portland. Me. The monitor Puritan was
scheduled 10 salt with the fleet this morn
lag. but owing TO a serious break disooN-
cred recently in che of her steam-steering
engines. her departure has been postponed
for a few days.
The battlesmp Texas, now undergoing
reDaiIs to her twelve-inch gun system at
the Brooklyn navy yard, will join the flee.
at Norfolk, rs also win the Monitor Terror,
thus forming the most formidable fleet
OF United States war vessels ever as
Scnlbled on our coast.
The evolutions of the entire fleet at
sea VIII consume fully fifteen days, and
some special tactics never before attempted
by American naval commanders. owing To
the insufficient size OF orr available prac-,
tee fleets viii be undertaken. Tie squad
ron is expected to return to TompK:nsvilie
about August 25, when preparations are
TO be made for the proposed evolutions OF
the bait leshp squadron" which viii
take place during September.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-02
GIANT REPTILE OF THE vvAvE-
veracious Lightship Keepers Tcs-
tify 70 Seeing a Sea Serpent.

Rridgetan. n J., Aug. 2.-Neracious.
scrupulous and careful TO degree are
Thomas Wright and David +. Aarts.
They have lived too long in this wide
world To tie moved by any OF its foib.es
and hallrCinations. They are in the sery-
ice OF Uncle Sam. and their duties are
not such as to cultivate the imagination
nor to SUI the brain into unusual activity.
They are the keepers OF Ship John Light,
IN the Delawa are Bay off the mouth OF the
sinuous and uncertain Cohansey. which
flows sIuggishly through this city. They
attend to their duties most diligently. and
never stray from the path OF rectitude.
For thirty days and nights they inhabit
the lonesome. wind-racked and wave shaken
lighthouse Then for fifteen days they
are permitted to remain on shore with their
families.
Tie men came to land yesterday, and
brought his story with them: 1t was broad
daylight, the sun had broken through the
cloud riffs and Wright was sitting in the
shade of the house, when suddenly he ex-
claimed ia awful tones:
Good Lord, Dave!'
Narts. who as within the house peeling
potatoes for dinner, rushed out, startled
by the tone of Wright voice and expecting
TO see. possibly some great craft off her
course and hearing down upon the light
house. What is it," he asked.
The sea serpent gasped Wright
Sure enough here came the great mon
stcr serpent Of the deep. Up and down
came the convulsions of the giant reptile
over the waves, its terrible head erect and
its awful eyes glaring wide. Approaching
the turret il tried to scale its iron sides.
but failed. and made the Structure shake
ouinously. Then it slowly swan around
the cylinders 1o5 feet OF circumference,
lts head closely following it's tail Three
times it swan around the turret, and then,
apparently tired out. turned over on its
back and rested, and then disappeared.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-02
FOR THE BABY.
A Valuable Hint to Every Father
and Mother.


There are two kinds of babies in the
WORLD ths Kind who have too little nourisi-
ment and he kind who have TOO much.
The first kind Of babies starve because
their stomachs are too weak 20 digest the
amount Of food necessary for their growth
and healthful Development, and the ether
KIND are overfed with the result that the
delicate stomach and intestines are in-
famed, and as every mother knows, thou
sands of infants die yearly when warm
weather Legins from stomach and bowel
disorders.
Opiates. soothing syrups and ca thartics,
however mild, are not what is deman ded.
Go to the root of the trouble; assist the
chiid's digestion. give the little stoma ach the
aid necessary to thoroughly and promptly
digest its food. and the little one will thrive
and grow and gladden. the other's heart.
To give perfect digestion to the child il is
onlynecessary to givein pleasant form the
harmless diGcstives contained In the
wellknown tablets soIdin drug stores under
the name of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets.
Stuart's Tablets contain no sO-called drugs,
but arc composed of pepsin, pure aseptir,
fruit acids, starch digestives, and are put
up in ioZenge form, with sugar of milk,
very pleasant 70 the ia ste, and have been
used for years as the safest. hest remedy
for any form of indigestion and stomach
troubles in adults, but recently many re-
markable cures have been ria de In the cases
of weakly baties who failed to grow and
thrive as they should.
A Buffalo mother stoIt time ago who
despaired of the life of her bale, was so de
lighted with the results from giving the
child these tablets that she went before the
notary public Of Erie Co.. ~ Y, and made
the following affidavit:
Gentlemen Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
were recommended to me for my two
months-oid baby, which was sick and ogny
and the doctors said was suffering fIom in
digestion. took the child to the hospital,
but there found NO relief. A friend men
toned the Stuar. Tablets, and procured
tox from my druggist and used only the
large sweet iozenge in the box an was de-
lighted to find they Were just the thing for
my baby.
7 feel justifiedin SAYING that Stuart's Dys-
pepsia Tablets saved my childs life.
Mrs. w. T. DETHLOPF.
Subscribed and SWORN to before me this
18TH day Of April. 1897.
HENRY KARIS,
Notary rubIic In and for Erie Co.. n. Y.
For babies. no matter how young or del
icate, he tablets will accomplish wondersin
increasing flesh. appetite and growth. Use
only the large sweet tablets in every box.
Full sized boxes are sold by all druggists
for so cents. and no parent should neglect
the use Of this safe remedy for all stomach
and bowel troubles IL the child is aiIing in
any way regarding it's food or assimilation.
stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets have been
known for years a s the best pFepa ration for
all stomach troubles, whether In adults or
infants. au2, ,6-3t
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-02

It is always gratif ying TO receive testi-
monials for Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
ard Diarrhoea Remedy, and . hen the in
dorsement is from a physician It is es-
peeialiy so. ''Thereis no more satisfactory
or effective remedy than Chamberlain 3
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. -
writes DIR. r. +. R0bey, physician and
pharmacist, OF Olney. Mo: and as he has
used the Remedy in his own family and
sold it in his drug store for six years. he
should certainly know. For sale by Henry
Evans, Wholesale and Retail Druggist. 933
F street: Connecticut avenue and Streat
northwest, and f42S Maryland ayeuue
northeast
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-02
STOLEN MONEY IN THE SAND
PiIferiDgs Buried by the shore Go
Out With the Tide,

Atlantic City, N. j., Aug. Eighteen.
year-old Elwood Harvey, of Wilmington,
Del, vas arrested today, charged with
stealing $50 from August Lent, fellow
bCarder. After his arrest Harvey con-
fessed the theft, and said he ha d purchased
a complete suit of clothing with portion
of the money.
He buried S26 at the foot of one of the
posts supporting the board walk tying the
money To the post with string. He hid
S33.75 ia an Clubhouse and placed SO
under the floor ill closet. A pfonissory
note for $500. which he had also taken,
he threw away.
A search showed that the package buried
on the beach had been washed away by
the tide. but he treasure hidden in the other
places was found. The note has not been
recovered
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-02

You have lost your old-time snap and
Vim. Work that yOU used Jo DO Win ease
now tires you You often feel dull, displr-
ited, and without ambition You pass more
or less sleepless nights, wake mornings sheo
and Unrefreshed; have little or no appetite
is bad aste in the mouth, aud yOiIr bowels
are Irregular. You 90 about your WORK
with sense or weakness and weartneSs,
and distaste for taking hold OF your
work Besides Won are nervous. Irri-
table, and often have blue spells With
OUT apparent cause. Then look TO your
sell, Tor that weak feeling is forerURner
OF exhaustion. These symptoms are the
warnings that you are running ON the
rocks OF disease, and wreck OF brain.
nerve, and body will surely follow. Those
VINO VINO ma themselves affected in the above
manner should consult
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-02
Tide Table.

Today-Low tide, 1856 a. I'm. and 4:27 D.
M; high tide, 1890 p M. and 1910 a. M.
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition of tho water
at 8 a. m.: Great Falls-Temperature, 20;
condition, 8; Receiving nservoir-Tem-
perature, so: condition at north con nectsen,
8; condition at south connection, 3. Dis
tributing yoir-Temperature, 81: con-
dition at infiuent gatehouse, o; effIuent
gatehouse, 10.
City Lights.
Gas lamps lighted at 6:16 p. m.: extin-
gushing begun at All q. m. The lighting
is begun one hour before the hour named.
Arc lamps are lighted at sos p. m; cxtfn-
guished at 4:26 q. ms
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-02
CHARGES OF BI.ACKMAIL.
Allegations Against Two Well.
KNOWN West Virginia Men.

Hinton w. Va, Aug. "A sensational
ease of ALLEGED hlacknail has just come to
light in this county. James A. Altere and
David Walker, two well-known citizens of
this county. it is alleged, accused Mfr.
Andrew GwynB of a heinous crime and
estened TO expose him unless he gave
them money. This he had done to the
amount of from 500 to $2G0 per month
for the past two years.
Yesterday they called on him and de-
n8nded 5000. He refused their and no
titled his friends Of the occurrence and they
promptly had 10th n.en arrested and placed
In jail. Walker. It is said, has confessed.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-02
FOR SALE-BICYCLES.

FOR SALE-Riders, attentiOni BY order
OF the different storage houses we rep
resent, I am offering all high grade bIcy-
cIes and tandeuIs for ladies and gents at
the greatest attraC tive slaughteTing prices
OF the year. Advances made on these goods
must De collected, and, therefore, dDoyo
sacrifices will be made. Such high-gra ade
fslc ycfes as > yracuse. Rambler. Columbia,
Worlds, etc, etc. new and slightly used.
Will be Offered at this, the greatest bar
gain sale OF the year. Sundrtes ana parts
Will be sold also, and 10 reasonable offer
Will be refused. Bicycles bought outright
and exchanged and taken on storage
NEW YORK BICYCLE CO, 434 9th st
au2-7t
FOX SALE-'96 bicycle in excellent con-
ditiOn: $24. 413 I'd ST. Sc. Jy31 Stem
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-02
FOR SALE-LOTS.

FOR SALE Building lot at half price
and on terms to suit; 1Sx1 90 It. TO alley;
4th 81 ne; $50. c. NJ. TOWSON, SO
10th st NV Jy3l -3t.em
FOK SALE-Lots and villa sites at the
beautiful village OF BallstOn; only miles
from the Treasury Depart Ument. on the sfec-
the railroad, prices 81 90 per lot, terms
80 cash, balance 81 per week, or $50 cash.
Row is the time TO get a Cheap and con
vcnlent home; only minutes ride to the
city and on a Scent fare. Can and get
plat and map showing location. Also farms
St NV. Jy31 st
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-02
Roosevelt Acting as Secretary.

Assistant SECRETARY Roosevelt has re-
TUNED from his vacation and during the
absence of Secretary Long this month will
attend TO department business as ActingSec-
retsry- Mr. Roosevelt looks well and says
his outing has done him much good Heis
much pleased with his trip, and speaks in
the highest terms of the naval reserve
along the great lakes.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-02
BALENsl.s WIFE In PARIS.
Max Iebaudy's Banker Said to Have
Ahandoned His spouse.

London, Aug "A dispatch from Paris
says that the name of Baiensi alleged to
be the late Max Lebaudy's banker, who
is imprisoned in the Tombs in New York
under the name Of william A. Beliwood,
is Alfred. and not Guillaume, as reported
at the time OF his arrest.
The dispatch also says Baiensi's wife,
who is said TO have visited him in the
Tombs, was not i'm theUnited STATES at the
time that Balensi or "Bellwood' was taken
into custody. bat was in Paris, where she
and her three children were abandoned
by her huband and where she is still living.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-02
old-Fashioned Camp Meeting.

Owing TO the success attending the sacred
concerts given at Congress Heights several
Methodist churches in Anacostia and the
vicinity have decided to hold an old-fash-
foued camp meeting at Randie Park. 1t is
stated that the Anacostia and Good Hope
Methodist churches are Interested in the
proposed meeting The camp will con.-
mence Sunday August 9, aud ,vfli continue
during the week. The Rev. Mr. Cannon viii
have CHARGE
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-02
FOX EXCHANGE.

WANTED To exchange two houses worth
$4,000 each for $4,000 house in north
NJ. HENDERSON, with j /. +. WaggaTnan.
TOO 14th ST. NV Jy19-1 4t-em
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-02
FOR HIRE.

FOk HIKE-To drummers and business
per day, and special prices for pleasure
driving Apply to the REX STA BL Eas
tear 6l5 Z sI. aw 4; tiephons can. l0a
aD3O-sf
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-02
FOR REST -MISCEILANEOIS.

FOR RENT-First-elass opening for an
apartment, drug or confectionery store:
corner. fine room, good location. plate
glass fronts, rent reasonable Call on or
address q. H. GORDON, T24 Z. CapittIst.
aul-3t
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-02

S1.OO to- Philadelphia and Retur,
via Is. N %.
Account L. A. w. meet August A tn
tickets sold August 3 and A, good To re-
turn unth sth- Jy2S 30, O,au-2,3
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-02

Vacation clothes at a
saving of a third.
You men who are going
to spend August away-and
need some new "duds -
will find this B-off sale a
great opportunity.
Suits - Trousers a nd
Bike clothes are all re-
duced the same-B from
"first-of-season" prices.
Children's Wash Suits at
half price.