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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-23
SIGNS OF WAR.
Recruiting Now Progressing Rapidly
at CapetOwn.
Every Tenant Brings Fresh Recruits Beers
Have Formed a Lager.

Capetown, Aug. 23.-Although the
cabhed summary OF the counter propo-
sails OF the Transvaal government to
Great Britain's proposition for n joint
commission TO inquire as 90 what effect
the reform franchise measures would
have on the Outlanders Is probably in
complete. II undoubtedly gives the gem
eral lines accurately.
The Mafeking horse regiment IL mob
ilizng rapidly. Several hundred re-
crilts have arrived and have been
equipped here and have Joined Vivians
camp. Every tenant is bringing fresh
recruits. 10 Is rumored that 900 Beers
have formed laagcr on the border.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-23
A Private Gentleman TsstIiies.

Dreyfus briefly corrected some OF Du
Chatelets statements and then M. De-
brueil who described himself as pri-
vate gentleman took the stand. He
testified as to LOW he was introduced to
Dreyfus by a certain M. Bodison, at
whose house the witness afterwards
dined in company with Dreyfus and a
German attache whose name he did not
remember.
Continuing. NJ. Dubrieul said he was
greatly astonished at the suspicious
familiarity" between the attache and
Dreyfus and that. pcrceiving they dis
approved of his presence. NJ. Dubrieul
ceased his visits TO NJ. Bodison. When
the latter asked the reason for this. he
said, according to the witness, that
Dreyflns was the friend and even the
lover OF his wife. and asked witnesses
advice as to how TO get rid Of her. Wit
ness asked NJ. Bodison II ne had proofs
and Bodsson Is said to have replied;
Proofs! Yes ] have even proofs
enough to drive Dreyfus out OF the
French army" Witness. however. was
unable to learn to what NJ. Bodison re-
ferred.
NJ. Dabori after questioning the char
acter OF NJ. Dubrieui asked the govern
ment commssary IL he had made in
quiries on the subject from the police
af Coutesance TO which Major Carriere
replied: THAT is a strange request"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-23
ANTI-LYNCHING BILL.
Committee Of The American Council Passes Rssu-
IuIon Endorsing n.

Chicago. Aug. 23.-At yesterdays ses-
sion Of the committee of the American
Council a resolution was adopted en-
dorsing the anti-lynching bill presented
TO the recent convention by Attorney
Edward f. Brown of Boston. The bill
framed by Mr.. Brown declares lynchlng
TO be a crime against the general gov
ernment and empowers the president to
interfere in any state or territory to
prevent sucn crimes. The executive
committee resolved to use It's best en-
deavors to secure the passage of the
bill by congress.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-23
Dreyfus Indignant.

The prisoner was very indignant dur
ing the deposition and once tried TO In
ferpose. but the president of the court
waived him down, telling him he might
renly when NJ Dubrieul had finished,
which he did as the witness uttered
his concluding words. requesting an
enquiry. SAYING: because IL must be
made known here who is lying and who
is speaking the truth" The statement
Of the prisoner caused a deep impress
sion.
there was no response so the court or
dered the reading of his evidence as
given before the Court OF Cessation.
General Gonse here asked to be al
lowed 10 respond to Esterhazy's testi-
,nonv "A given before the Court OF Cas-
sation and declared I'm n loud voice that
Teterhazy's statement that he was the
instrument of the general stan was an
absolute lie.
The general traversed Esterhazys
evidence. contradicting statement after
s,,tement and declaring Esterhazy
could only have had relations with Ma.
tor Du Patty dc Clam and the hate
iteut col Henry. The general abso-
Iuiely denied having had any relations
with him.
Mai. Carriere. the government com
-ntEvary. said he hoped Du Patty de
clam would be able To come 90 court
in a few days He added that n msdi-
cal consultation In this connection
would take place tonight and that the
decision would be announced tomorrow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-23
Dehrleurs Sally.

This became louder when NJ. Du-
brieul remarked that he had no preju-
dice against Dreyfus for visiting his
acquaintance, or, rather. his acquaint-
ance's wife, adding:
IF every officer who is in love with
his neighbor's wife were dismissed from
the army there would be very few left"
NJ. Labori took NJ. Debreuil in hand
and ascertained that he only knew the
visitor was a German attache because
he was told so and he did not know
whether he was military or a civil at
tache.
He did not even know his name. In
fact, the whole story was of the film
sest description. Moreover. a foreign
military attache would have had moth
ing to gain by eultlvating the acquaint-
ance Of a simple lieutenant as Dreyfus
was then.
Dreyfus, when he rose to reply 10 this
witness, spoke in a quiet convincing
voice. denying that he had any rela-
tions with a German attache, military
or civil.
Nj. Labori finished with NJ. Dubrieul
by asking for the production OF h. rec
ord in the law courts. which counsel
hinted was discreditable.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-23
NATIONAL FRATERNAL CONGRESS.
Report Of Committee on Standard Of Mortality
lkeIy 10 Cause llvsIJ Discussion

Chicago, Aug. 23.--Business occupied
the delegates to the National Fraternal
congress in session here yesterday. the
following orders having notified the
president that they would not be rep
resented at the congress. were dropped
from the association: Order ofthe Col
den Chain. knights OF the Golden Rule;
Legion of the Red Cross and the Shield
of Honor.
The report of the committee appoint
ed I'm 1897 to devise a standard OF NOR
tality applicable TO fraternal benencl-
airy societies is expected to cause hVe,
ly time. The committee has prepared
the report which is said TO give allow
er death rate than the tables recog-
nized by the old line and assessment
companies.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-23
ATkINSON'S SON USES
HIS FISTS AT ATLANTA.
Knocked Down a Councilman Who
Had Called Him "Cur," "Viper"
and "Blue Bellied Yankee"

Atlanta, Ca. AuS. :S- Harry NJ. At
kinson, who is the Southern represent
itlve OF New England interests and
resented an Insult offered MIN in the
city council by attacking and beating
Councilman w. S. Thomson on the
streets last night. IL Is feared that n
shooting affray will follow.
The trouble grew out OF contest for
street car franchises. Mr.. Atkinson's
company, which is backed by Boston
and New York capitalists. has secured
franchises asked for, and Will build a
system to compete with present lines.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-23
Upton REPLIES TO
SHArlROCK'S CRITICS
American Experts Have Seen Chal-
Ienger Through Their Telescopes
OnIy--Matter of Secrecy.

would be happier than he to accept the
invitation. but his engagements pre-
vent We may yet have distinguished
guests. | am not at liberty To mention
their names"
Continuing Sir Thomas Linton ex-
pressed great satisfaction with sham
rocks crow. lie said.
Even now every man knows his sta
tion and his duty. with two skilled
captains we shall get the highest
craftsmanship. The Americans know
my feelings. We want 10 win and NJ We
do I believe they will shout as loud as
IT COTumbla Won, Tor our opponents are
sportsmen."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-23
Access 10 Documents.

The session began with the testimony
of Comptroller Roy and Maj. Dreville.
The latter deposed that Dreyfus while
on the general staff could have had ac-
cess TO documents unperceived during
certain hours of-the day. The prisoner
replying admitted he was present dur
ing those hours, but explained that his
presence was connected with his duties.
The fourth witness, NJ Debrieul,
describing himself as a private gentle
man, provided most entertainment and
moreover gave M. Labori the first op-
portunfty of making a few points in
favor of Dreyfus.
NJ. Debrieul, one of NJ. Quesnay de
Beaurepeare's witnesses. told gossipy
story of meeting Dreyfus at the house
of an acquaintance, NJ. Bodison, In 1894,
when Dreyfus was a lieutenant and to
seeing the latter conversing with a man
described to the witness as a German
attache. This was the sum of his tes-
timony, which was dotted with flashes
of unconscious humor, as when NJ. Du-
brieul said he told his acquaintance
that he could not frequent his house if
the German visited him. The acquaint-
ance. it appeared, excused the fact by
saying the German was only his wife's
friend. which caused general laugh
in court
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-23
He Discovered She Was an AtvsntuTsss,
but Refused to Give Her Up.
DESERTED HIM AFTER HONEYMOON.
Later The Minister Heart Of His Niles Death and
Grief Unbalanced Ills Mind Attempted 10
XIII Himself With G.s.

New York. Aug. ga pair OF pretty
black eyes, the owner OF which sat in
the little Baptist church at Paisley's
Falls, N. Y. were all that the Rev.
Mervin Webster could see while he
was delivering a sermon to the congre-
CATION last December The people who
listened TO his sermon wondered why
the minister spoke with so much feel
ing.
They did not know that he was
preaching TO the owner OF these dazzl :
ing eyes. The next day he met the per-
son who had fascinated him. 1t was a
case OF love at first sight. He did not
inquire as to her antecedents and a
few weeks later they were married. He
is 22 years old, tall for his age and
wears a full blond beard and gold spec
taTlaS
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-23

In the council meeting Thomson de-
nounced Atkinson as a viper" cur"
and blue bellied Yankee" The police
kept Atkinson from attacking him on
the spot. but an encounter has ever
since been expected.
The engagement last night was brief
but spirited. and caused little damage
TO either party Atkinson met Thorn
son on Alabama street, and before a
special detective who had been detailed
to shadow the men could prevent At
knson knocked Thomson down and
was on him. beating the councilman
in the face. He brought the blood from
Thomson, and seemed satisfied when
held Off from the councilman by Clark
Howell and a policeman.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-23
BURGLARS At ATTLEB0R0.
Thsy Stels JswelY, Cash, a Revolver and 0ihel
Articles from Russell Rall.

Burglars at an early hour this morn
ing, by means of a ladder. entered the
second story OF North Main street,
Attleboro-- residence and stole from
Russell Hall lot of jewelry. cash, re-
volver and other things. They escaped
The police have no clue TO the crooks.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-23

Cape Haytien. Aug. 23-Ger. Victor
iano Torres. commander of San Jose de
Las Matas santo Domingo. has de-
clared for the revolution and Il ls re-
ported that Santiago has also pro-
nounced IN favor Of the revolution.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-23
Could Not Remember,

NJ. Labori-"Everything Is strange in
this case. and the evidence OF this witt
ness is by no means the least strange"
When he was pressed to describe
more clearly the alleged German at
tache NJ. Dubrieul replied that he did
not know his name but was told he was
attached TO the German embassy.
NJ. Labori: Was he a military or q
civil attache?'
NJ. Dubrieul: "I don't remember.
don't know. Let NJ. Labori put himself
in my place Qaughter) and he Win see
the difficulty OF remembering the name
Of stranger he met thirteen years
ago"
NJ. Labor: "If I were unable 20 give
his name I should not come here 10 tesa
tify. So here Is another Bearepeare wit
ness who knows nothing, yet tsstifies
against the prisoner without being able
to substantiate iYs allegations. The
court will draw It's own conclusions"
Dreyfus protested excitecly against
the eyarence OF NJ. Dubrieul. who Is q
Partisan friend of VI. De Bearepearc.
but Col. Jouaust exhorted him 10 be
calm. promising the prisoner chance
O.. ranly
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-23
YOU KILL eE SURPRISED

and interested with the News calcuiat-
irg pencil. one OF the wonders OF the
age. IL can be seen and bought only at
the News office, Weybosset street.
Call today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-23
ONE OF TIE GREATEST WONDERS

OF the age is the Providence News Cal
culating Pencil. 1t must be seen TO be
appreciated. Call now at the News Of
fee, Z Weybosset street, and you will
be interested as well as entertained.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-23
A Brief Honsymoon.

They moved to Onteora, in Greeae
county, this state. where Mr.. Webster
had a charge. The honeymoon was a
short one. The husband was told that
his wife had been an adventures. He
would not give her up. however.
Then the young wife ran away and
the sorrowing husband learned she had
come TO New York. He came here three
months ago and became connected with
the Bennett Memorial chapel at Second
avenue and One Hundred and Nine
teenth street.
He devoted his time TO work in the
slums, preaching TO women.
Mr.. Webster recently received word
that his wife was dead. 1t was said she
had committed suicide.
God forgive me for wreckng the lif'
of my dear husband" had been her las
prayer, he was told.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-23
Caused a Sensation.

This arrived shortly afterwards and
Drevfus rhundsred out: II WONT speak
here OF Monster or Madame DodisQn.
except 10 say that my relations with
Nine Rodison ceased In 1856 or 1887.
sInce when I have never seen her. I
wish simply 20 assert that the witness
IS wing. | never dined at VI. Boil
SONS with any civil or military at
Continued on Page Two)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-23
Tried 10 XIII Himself.

The young preacher was found in his
room Monday evening with the gas
turned on. He was unconscious. DR.. A.
Gerard. of West Ninety-fifth street. was
called and brought the young minister
to consciousness again and his friends
were called to watch him.
To cheer him up his friends gave an
entertainment last night. There was
singing and recitations and at the close
the minister arose and began TO preach
He spoke of a woman and of tfhusr
beautiful black eyes"
DIR. Gerard was sent for again and
he advised taking the minister to Belle
vue Hospital His friends took him
there and he was placed in cell in the
Insane Pavilion. 1t is feared that he is
hopelessly insane.
All night he was raving about beau
tiful eyes," which ne said haunted
him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-23
The Same Old Stories.

The following are the proceedings In
detail
Comptroller Roy, the first witness
called today, gave his impressions OF
Dreyfus, which harmonized with those
of the generals who have already tes-
tilted. But the witness was unable to
give a single specific fact TO substanti-
ate his impressions.
Maj. Dreville testified to a long string
OF similar insinuations. He referred TO
Dreyfus' alleged boastfulness of his
money and the prisoners irregular at
tendance at his Office. aU
After Dreyfus had rebutted one or
two Of his witness's statements. Nal
Du Chatelet was called. He described
the alleged condolences of Dreyfus In
regard TO women and gambling.
Matre Demange expressed surprise
at the fact that the witness had not
mentioned this at the court martial OF
1894. OF which Major Du Chatelet re-
piled:
What? What? He was man ac-
cused Of one of the most heinous crimes
and you think ought TO have retailed
his condolences in regard to women and
gambling Nonsensetn
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-23

searchlighi Hingcn. Hal r. and 500 others
will be az Nnrfugnn-et Park for the Grand
Circuit meet Don't forget that the gaze
admission is only lici
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-23

questions on Esterhazy's relations with
the general STAFF. The general became
very excited. especially when asi1i IL
there was not an intrigue In favor OF
Esterhazy and IL he did not take part
in IL.
1T is false! 1t is false!" shouted the
general.
Finally counsel asked why Esterhazy
was not arrested after the inquiry, and
Gen. Gonse replied: Because Gen.
Saussier deemed it proper TO leave him
at liberty"
Yes" retorted M. Labori, but Gen.
Saussier must have been deceived by
the general staff"
This abrupt declaration, accompanied
by an expressive gesture, caused sem
sation in court, amid which the general
returned to his seat looking very Ill
at ease.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-23

N this is your happy lot gentle reader.
procure Invitations. etc. Of The J. y. RYDER
TO. az washington. Does best work ~ loo
prices stationery stamping . specially.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-23
Gunse Becomes Excited.

Leading counsel then submitted to
Gen. Gonse a number OF searching
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-23

R l. state Fair, is0o. dates arc october 9. Ic,
Al. L. lS
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-05-08
A YOUNG GIRL
COMMITS SUICIDE

Beemer. Neb., May 8.-Mary Vlach, the
16-year-old daughter of a farmer residing
near this city, committed suicide while
despondent over the death of her soldier
sweetheart, George Hoar, who fell before
Caloocan while fighting with the First
Nebraska. Hoar was neighboring farm
boy and the two had attended the same
country school. The sorrowing girl took
her fathers shotgun and retiring to her
room went to work deliberately to pre-
pare for her death. She removed one Of
her slippers and placing the muzzle of the
gun over her heart pushed the trigger Of
the weapon with her toe. Death was in
Simultaneous. The girl left a letter to her
parents saying she could not bear her
grief any longer and preferred DEATH
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-05-08
OF NEGROS
ARE VERY LOYAL

New York, May s.-A dispatch to the
Journal and Advertiser from Hong Kong
says: NJ. Lachon, brother of the loyal
president of the island of Negros, ar
rived here today bearing letter of intro
duction from Gen. Otis His mission is
to purchase steamers for trade among the
islands, under the American flag. In an
interview NJ. Lacon said:
THE proclamation of the American
commissioners is entirely satisfactory. It
gives us autonomy and greater liberty
than we demanded We believe that
America will not fool US with treaties as
Spain fooled us. AguinaldO was honest
as long as he was under the influence Of
Dewey and Wildman but he listened to
the statements of the Hong Kong junta,
who are American traitors. Negros wants
nothing to do with Aguinaldo's proposed
peace conference. We are as loyal as New
York and our soldiers now march under
the American flag"
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-05-08
THE AMERICANS
WERE SURPRISED

Manila, May s.-7:4O p. m.-The Fill
pinos surprised the United States forces
at San Fernando with a daring trick on
yesterday. A railway train with an en-
gine at each end was run almost to the
American outposts and in plain sight of
the town. Before they could be reached
a gang of natives sprang off the train,
tore up several lengths of railway track,
boarded the train again and steamed
away so quickly there was no opportu-
nifty to capture the raiders. The Nebraska
regiment is asking for temporary relief
from duty Only S75 men of this regiment
are left at the front.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-05-08
The Gunb0ats Shelled Towns
Along the River.
MANY PRISONERS TAKEN
Nebraska Men Wan! to be Relieved.
Gen. Otis Sends in Another
List of Casualties.

Manila, May $3.50 p. m.-The army
gunboats Laguna De Bay and Cap Cav
donga, under command of Captain Grant.
started up the San Fernando river for
Guaga yesterday, as was presumed to
establish there a base of supplies for
troops engaged in the northern cam
paign, returned today, General Mac
Arthur having failed to connect with the
expedition. The gunboats found the
rebels entrenched at Sosmoan and Guaga
on the water fronts of the towns. The
vessels steamed past the works, shelling
the occupants and driving them out.
Landing parties from boats entered both
/; towns, capturing at Sosmoan Spanish
captain in uniform who was ostensibly
a prisoner in the hands of the rebels and
also a native officer.
Arriving at Guaga the twon and small
gunboat were found to be burning and
the natives were evacuating the place in
consequence of the bombardment. At
sosmoan a landing party captured a
number Of Filipino flags and quantity
of arms, chiefly bolos, and bows and ar
rows and beside a lot of band instru-
ments which the men played as they
marched back to the boats.
Captain Grants expedition will prob
ably return up the San Fernando river
after having been reinforced on the re-
Gently purchased light draught Spanish
steamers.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-05-08
The Newark at Rio

New York. May S.-A special to the
Herald from Washington says: Secretary
Long was advised several days ago Of the
arrival of the Newark at Rio, where it
was announced she had put in for coal.
The Newark was directed when shes tart
ed south to stop at South American ports
in order that the department might reach
her with orders to proceed to Samoa,
should the situation demand the presence
of another American man. of-war. The
agreement of Admiral kautz and Ma
taafa, which has put an end to the fight
ing and ending in inquiry by the commits
sioners has made the presence of an
other man-ofwar unnecessary and un-
less new and grave developments arise the
Newark will continue on her way to the
Pacific ocean.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-05-08
SITUATION Is EXPLAINED

Washington, May S.-The war depart
ment has received a cablegram from
General Otis giving the situation in the
Philippines, some parts of which have
been omitted by the war department in
making it up. The despatch is as fol-
lows:
Manila, May S.-Adjutant General,
ashington:-Situation as follows: Law
ton at Nassih and Baling; scouting par
ties to north and east. Macarthur at
San Fernando. Population of country
between Manila and northern points held
by troops returning to their home. Men
appear cheerful and contented. Army
gunboats operating in rivers. Have
cleared country west Of Macarthur of in
surgents. Signs of insurgents weakness
more apparent daily. (Signed) OTIS.