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OUR PHILIPPINE FLEET.
A List Of the Spanish War Vessels
Purchased by Otis.

The Navy Department has obtained by
telegraph from Manila a complete list of
the Spanish vessels purchased by Major
General Otis from the Spanish Government
and turned over TO the Navy. With the ad-
dition of these vessels all of which draw
little water. Rear Admiral Watson will
have a sufficient number of light draft
craft to police the Philippine archipelago
and to operate against the insurgents in
the numerous lagoons and rivers of the
Island of Luzon. AS early as last Deem
Der Admiral Dewey requested the Navy
Department to send him a number of light
draft gunboats. A month later the Admire al
cabled an urgent request for vessels OF
that character, but the department Was
unable to send him more than half dozen.
As the Admiral continued to impOrtune the
department on the subject, 1t was decided
to fit up some of the converted yachts used
in the war with Spain, but on the advice
of the Chief Constructor this determina
ton was abandoned, the Chief Constructor
holding that it would be dangerous to risk
such small, frail craft on voyage Of 10
900 miles.
After the battle OF Manila Bay all the
in policing the Philippines concentrated
at Zamboango, in the Island of Mindanao,
and remained there until recently, when
they were bought for the United States
by General Otis. Just prior TO their de-
parture from Zamboango for Manila these
guEboats were raised by insurgents, who
| took from them number OF guns which
were used against the Spanish garrison
defending that place. Otherwise, how
ever, the vessels were left untouched, and
General Otis has cabled that half of them
were in excellent condition for service
when delivered at Manila.
According to the telegraphic report re-
ceived at the Navy Department the vessels
purchased are thirteen in number, twelve
| gunboats and one torpedo boat. The gun
boats are the Calamianes, Mariveles, Bulu-
| san. Pampamga, Paragua, Samar, Albay,
| Manileno, Panay, Vasco, Urdaneta, and
| GuardoQui. The torpedo boat is the Bar
| celo In addition to these the feet in the
Philippines has been increased, by pur-
| chase or capture, by the tugs Rapido
/ Sureste, and Petrelita, the steam launch
| Iona and the steam barge Ondina. With
nine vessels now in serviceable condition
| captured by Dewey, the fleet in the Philip
pines is sufficiently large for all present
| purposes. The nine vessels are the Dor
Juan de Austria, the Isla de Cuba, the Isl9
de Luzon. the Manila, El Cano, Callao
Leyte, Mindoro, and Mindanao. Most o
these are gunboats of light draft. The
| Don Juan, Cuba. and the Luzon have beer
repaired and put in first-class condition
| at Hongkong and it has been reported tC
/ the Navy Department that Ell Cano. als6
| at Hongkong, will be ready this month fol
| receiving her armament.
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The commerce of those portions Of the
British West Indies with which reciproci-
fy treaties are under consideration is dis
cussed somewhat in detail by the monthly
Summary Of Commerce and Finance just
issued by the Treasury Bureau OF Statis-
tics. The imports OF Jamaica and baroa-
dos. with which reciprocity DISCUSSIONS
have reached such an advanced stage as 70
render this subject a matter OF special In
terest, amount to nearly $l5.ooo.Ooo annu-
ally. Discussing the details Of the COM
merce OF these two islands, the "Summa-
ry'' says:
Jamaica. the largest OF the British West
India Islands, lies ninety miles south oi
Cuba, and 100 miles west Of Haiti; has an
area OF 1900 square miles, and popula-
ton OF $4,000. The total number OF acres
under cultivation and care in 1897, was $685.
$50. OF which 49s,s1e were under pasture,
as.764 acres were devoted to sugar cane.
22,3s7 to coffee. 1890 to bananas. 1878
to cocoanuts, i,611 to cacao, 9e2 to pimen-
TO. 245 to corn, and so,656 to ground pro-
visions The tillable soil OF Jamaica has,
since the abolition Of slavery, passed TO a
great extent from the hands OF large hold
ers to those OF small owners, and the pro-
auctions have at the same time been great
iy diversified, coffee, bananas, cocoanuts,
and cacao having, in many cases, occupied
the area formerly devoted to sugar cane.
Business facilities include a colonial bank
with a circulation of sl,9s5.os7 and assets
of slT, ,644. The Government Savings
Bank has 80 $50 depositors with deposits
amounting to G64s. l99. The local cur
rency is that OF Great Britain, but various
American coins are also current. The reg
istered shipping of Jamaica consists of 12s
sailing vessels OF 6,694 tons, and one
steamer OF 459 TONS There are in opera
tion 1856 miles of railway and 937 miles OF
telegraph.
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THE WHITNEY STABLE FIRE
Detectives Searching for CIews t.
Locate the Incendiaries

New York, July 14.-Detectives are TO-
day hunting for clews that may lead to
the hrebugs whe destroyed the stables of
William c. Whitney at Westbury L. l..
last night. Added interest is given to their
search by the belief that the same person
may have burned Idle Hour the home OF
young William H. Vanderbilt, at Oakdale
and the home of Clarence H. Mackay,
in Wheatley, in November last. The sup
position has been that Idle Hour was burn
ed by burglars, while the Mackay fire
was attributed to a defective fue
The blaze in Mr. Whitney's stables had
secured a good start before it was diScoy-
cred. Every workman on the place was
reused. and mounted men rode to the near
by farms, asking all to lend hand. and
the fire companies at Hampstead, Minola
Roslyn, and Westbury were summoned by
telephone. At the clubhouse of the Mea-
dow Brook Hunt Club the fire was oh
served as soon as it started and the mem
bers OF the club who are summering there
fastened to the assistance of the servants
Among the number were E. D, Morgan
Stanley Mortimer, Thomas Hitchcock. ir.
and Clarence Mackay. The men formed
themselves into fire brigade and fought
the flames CALAMITY.
The men first turned their attention to
saving Mr.. Whitney's valuable horses. Most
Of his racing string were very fortunately
away, but several carriage and saddle
horse, many of them of great value, were
in the stables. 1t was difficult work get
ting at the animals. They were crazy
from fright, but the grooms and stablemen
worked hard. and only four of the animals
perished. The spread of the fire in the
stiff breeze menaced Mr.. Whitney's splen-
did home for time, and men were called
from all other work and put to the labor
OF saving the house. The residence was
not damaged, The loss will probably reach
500, eco.
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Death of a vinegar Drunkard.

st. Louis, July 14.-Chris Schurman. a
vinegar drunkard, died yesterday at the
county farm. He had been an inmate of
the farm for sixteen years, where he con-
tracted the habit that caused his death,
being denied all other stimulants. in the
cellars of the institution he used to tap
the vinegar barrels and drink his fill. IN
diligence in this appetite brought on ne
phritis, which caused his death. He would
drink half gallon of vinegar daily. when
he could procure it, which proved mildly
intoxicating. Physicians say that his
death was undoubtedly caused by his abb
normal appetite for vinegar.
The evening times., 1899-07-14

1T is not generally known, but 1t is q
fact nevertheless, that the employees of the
City Postoffice have not the use of library
like employees in the other departments. !"
remarked w. Scott Towers, Superinten-
dent of Station C, to Times reporter this
morning. 1T was only few years ago. :"
he continued, when the Public Printing
Office had no library. but when the subject
was agitated and brought to the attention
of Congress provision In an appropriation
bill was at once made for a library for the
use of the employees Of the big printery.
1t will be conceded, l think, that the
Postofhce employees are as deserving OF as
much consideration at the hands of the
General Government as any other class OF
it's employees, and the people who work in
the Postoffice compare in intelligence and
culture with any other class Of public
servants
When Postmaster Merritt's attention was
called to the matter by Times reporter
he expressed surprise. You can state for
me-" said he, that l want the postofice
employees to have every privilege accorded
to clerks in the departments. l shall look
into this matter and make whatever recon-
mendation is necessary The employees OF
the postoffice are hard workers, but at the
same time they can find few spare mo-
ments to enjoy wholesome literature.
When the question is presented, as it will
be, to the proper authorities l believe it
will receive due consideration"
In the meantime, if it can be arranged,
Postmaster Merritt will probably recon-
mend that the postoffice employees have
cards issued to them TO give them the priv
ilege of the Postoffice Department Library.
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A PRIZE FIGHT IN THE WOODS
Summerers at Narragansett Pier
Witness n Brutal Battle

Providence, R. l., July 14.-Several
young men of New York who are sum-
mering at Narragansett Pier were treated
to bloody prize fight at o'clock this
morning. which was arranged for their
especial benefit. They left the Pier at
midnight on traps and buckboards and
were pursued by the police for hours be-
fore the bluecoats were given the slip.
The ring was pitched in the depths of the
woods eight miles from the Pier.
Burnett Rhodes and Burrill Johnson
colored, fought eight rounds for purse of
$780, which the young cottagers and swells
put up, three-Quarters going to the win
ner Rhodes won in the eighth round by
a right hand swing which knocked John
son out. The fight was a bloody affair.
Johnson was outclassed in height, but he
put up a stiff, singery fight.
The evening times., 1899-07-14
a Large catbont Capsize..

Ocean City. Nd, July IA large cat
boat, in charge of Capt. Doc Hadden, of
Bishopville, Worcester county, capsized
yesterday in the Sinepuxent Bay. near
Ocean City. There were four white and
three colored men in the vessel, all of
whom succeeded in reaching the shore.
The accident occurred in full sight of the
railroad pier, which at that time was
crowded with guests of the hotels. Great
excitement was caused by the accident.
The evening times., 1899-07-14
Spain's Greatest Need.

Mr.. R. p Olivia, Of Barcelona. Spain, spends
his winters at Aiken, s. G.. Weak nerves had
caused severe pains in the back of his head on
using Electric Bitters Americas greatest blood
and nerve remedy. all pain soon left him. He
says this grand medicine is what his country
needs All America knows that it cures liver and
kidney trouble. purifes the blood. tones up the
stomach, strengthens the nerves. puts vim, yigor.
and new life into every muscle. nerve, and organ
of the body. II weak, tired, or ailing you need
It. Every bottle guaranteed. Only so cents.
Sold by Henry Evans. druggist. 9as r Street.
The evening times., 1899-07-14
THE sHAMRocK's NEW BOOM.
Need of a Larger Spar to Carry IL
Yachts Canyas,

Need of Larger Spar to Carry the
Yachts Canvas.
Southampton, July 13-The shipbuildng
firm of J. G. Fay & Co., Southampton, Is
constructing for the Shamrock still
larger boom than the one with which she
is fitted at present, as it is thought that in
the lighter atmosphere of America she will
be able to carry more canvas.
When the Shamrock was in dry dock
here the police refused to allow Sir Thomas
Upton admission to the dock until his
identity was proved. Sir Thomas after
ward rewarded the policemen for their
faithfulness.
The evening times., 1899-07-14
DIED.


BUSHROD-Departed this life on Wednesday,
July IL 1Sga. at 4:30 a. m.. FRANK BUSHROiN
the husband of Ellen Bushrod. ard the iatt.r
of Charles and Frank Bushrod. aged sixty-eigHt
years.
May he rest in peace.
Funeral will take place Sunday. July Is. tt
o'clock p. m, from the First CoiOrcd Churcs
OF the New Jerusalem, Tenth Street. betwes.
and W Streets northwest. Item
CALLAGHAN-0H Friday, July II, 1S90, at g
a. H.. HONORA, widow OF the late John Cal-
laghan.
Funeral from her late residence, Chevy Chase.
Sunday, at p. H.. thence to st. AIMS Church.
Tenleytown. Burial at Carroll Chapel. Forest
Glen, Nd Item
BOGAN-pcparted this life Wednesday. July
Il, 1880. LUCINDA BOGAN, beloved wife Of
Richard Began
Funeral from Zion Baptist Church. Four-and-a-
half and Streets southwest. Sunday, July l6,
at l O'Clock Friends and relatives invited to
attend Item
; KRAMER-On Thursday, July IS. at D. M.
MATILDA s., widow OF the late Rev. Samuel
Kramer, in the eightieth year Of her age.
Funeral from her late residence. 63I A Street
southeast, Saturday, July Is, at $50 A. m. In
tesment at Mount Oliyet, baltimore. 1t
The evening times., 1899-07-14
THE cAUGHNAwAGA INDIANS
They Make an Extraordinary Claim
for Lands in. Vermont

for Lands in. Vermont.
Montreal, July 1.-THE Caughnawaga
have presented claim through the chief,
Knocks Wall, for the territory situated
in Vermont between the Onion and Otter
rivers, down the Lake Champlain district
and including the city Of Burlington and
other towns in the Green Mountain State.
The claim is based on document made
in 1902, when the chiefs representing the
Abenakis tribe in council ceded to the
Caughnawagas all their rights in the Yer
mont possessions. Canadian counsel has
been retained to make a thorough inyesti-
CATION of the records in the United States.
The Canadian Indians have already made
formal application for possession or a rea-
sonable compensation for the lands ceded
to them.
The evening times., 1899-07-14
METROPOLITAN RAILROAD


On and after Sunday, July 16, 1899. th-
Metropolitan Railroad Company will give
and receive free transfers at the following
junction points on its lines:
Brightwood Railway. Seventh and u
Streets northwest.
Georgetown and Tenna1lytown Railway.
Thirty y-second and and P Streets north
west.
Washington and Great Falls Railway.
Thirty-sixth and Prospect Streets.
Six tickets for twenty-five (25) cents wiz
be sold as before. good for one fare in the
District Of Columbia only; five t5) cent
cash fares will be collected on all lines
outside of the District.
1t is the intention to give one continuous
ride from any point to any other point in
the District. in one direction. but the COM
pany reserves the right to withhold trans
fers on transfers which could result in
continuous riding ON a single fare
+. l.. HART.
General Superintendent.
iyI3-3l-cra
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4 POS7OFFlCE LIBRARY
Mr.. Merritt Will Endeavor to Pro.
vide Reading Matter.

He Believes His Employees Are as
Much Entitled to Such q Facility
as Those of Other Departments.
A RecOmm endntion Likely to BE
Made to the Proper Authorities.
The evening times., 1899-07-14

The reputation Of Heurich's beer is becoming
known to people in all parts of the country
The american Journal Of Health in its last
issue stated that Heurich's has no equal in
purity, age, strength.
The evening times., 1899-07-14

RHEUMATISM and Gout cured by Medi-
cal Gymnastic- Consultation free. Call az
the Gymnastic Institute 20 Third Street
northeast. JOHN E RUEBSAM Dr. NJ Ph.
The evening times., 1899-07-14
JAMAICA and BARBADOS
The Reciprocity Discussion ExcItes
Interest i'm Them.

Something About the Commerce ana
Character of Two of the Most
Prosperous British West india is
lands-Their Business Facilities.
Products for the Worlds Markets.
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TypeWriterS Rented
$3.50 per month.
Delivered With ta5,s.
The Typewriter Exchange.
1905 F Street N. W..
EDUCATIONAL.

examinations; English lessons 10 foreigners
For terms. ETC., address MISS C. NJ BALL. $40
2Ist st. NV yE-l2t
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MEN
AND
WOMEN

Tor pleasing results use Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root,
he great kidney remedy. At druggists. Sample
Dottle by mail free. also pamphlet.
Address DIR. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. 7.
The evening times., 1899-07-14

OFFICE OF the Chesapeake and Potomac
Telephone Company-A dividend of 81
per share will be payable on the 24TU
DAY OF JULY. 1899, to the stockholders
of record at the close OF business on tie
nth OF JULY, 1899. at the office of t.!
Treasurer of the company, 619 Fourteen ;
Street northwest, Washington, ID. c.
The transfer books will be closed from
the 18TH DAY OF JULY to the 2i.:I
OF JULY inclusive
JEREMIAH NJ WILSON President.
CHARLES G. BEEBE, Treasurer
Washington. D. c.. July 10, 1899.
ju12 1314161S212
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nsls People find prompt relief
kIH0MO and cure by taking Hoods
UHVUUO Pills, the great family ca
thartic and liver stimulant.
&c. OF druggists c. L Hood 4 Co.. Lowell, Mass.
The evening times., 1899-07-14

Kidney trouble preys upon
the mind, discourages and
lesseps ambition; beauty,
vigor, and cheerfulness soon
disappear when the kidneys
are out of order or diseased
The evening times., 1899-07-14
SPECIAL NOTICES

THE CHESAPEAKE AND POTOMAC
TELEPHONE COMPANY will publish
its next Directory on or about August 5.
This Directory will contain the names OF
all the subscribers of the company in
Washington and Baltimore as well s5
other points in Maryland and in West Viz
ginia- To secure the advantage of listing
in this Directory, ali contracts must "a
signed prior to July 20.
Call contract department. telephone -.
1888 jy14. 1913
THE CORCORAN GALLERY OF ARR
will be closed TO the public from JULY
18TH to SEPTEMBER nth, 1899. By
order. F. S. BARBARIN, Curator.
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
The firm of G. A. Snow & Co., whici
was for period Of fourteen years coz
posed of Chester A Snow and Edward T..
Siggers, has been dissolved.
Mr.. Siggers is locarcd in handsome OF
fees in the National Union Insurance.
Building, S1S F Street northwest, where he
will be pleased 10 greet any local CLIENTS
jy12-6tem
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PROF. S. A. WELTMER.

Prof. 8. A. weltmer. the great scientist
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