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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-08
DAMANGE SPEAKS
FOR CAPT. DREYFUS.
CONTINUED from Page one)

Continued from Page One.)
needing hatred or prejudice. i have
done my duty. You will do yours, which
rs 10 mete out Justice"
M. Demange said he wished to clearly
ueIlne the prisoners position. saying:
WI hen the case OF the revision began
Dreytus was convict and serious pre-
sumptions of his Innocence were neces-
sary before the case could be taken up
py the Court of Cessation. Today. it
is Tor the public prosecutor to prove his
quit. Let no one blame us, therefore.
IL we have not proved the innocence
or our client. The task was not incum-
pent upon us. II is for the government
commissioner to show he is guilty of
the abominable crime imputed to him."
nj. Demangc then protested against
the suggestion that IL had been at
tempted to put Esteihazy on trial. ex :.
planning that all the defense desired
was that the Innocence Of Dreyfu,
should appear. dazzling and complete
and that the court martial should pro-
claim II. Counsel was satisfied that
the judges OF 1894 were honest. like tho
present Judges. But IL the former had
seen Esterhazy's handwriting they
would have pronounced alfferent ver-
dict. Counsel then entered into details
dealing with the information collected
regarding the prisoner in 1894.
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WORK OF RECRUITING.


Capt. Gresham, in charge OF the local
recruiting bureau. has received the fol-
lowing official communication from
Asst AdJt.-Gen. w. A. Simpson of the
war department.: II have the honor 10
inform you that recruits are urgently
needed for Light Battery c, Seventh
United States artillery, and that the
adjutant general directs mat you make
special effort 20 nll vacancies dn the
battery with desirable men TO be sent
90 Fort Adams You will keep in COM
munication with the post commander
regarding such vacancies therein, and
report 20 this Office when the battery
Is filed"
Men are being enlisted here at pres
ent Tor all branches OF the service. and
yesterdays enllstments were as fol-
lows ihlrty.-eighth infantry volunteers
William Archambcau. Worcester.
nass. s Fltth cavalry GO Porto Rlco)- |
James Cunningham. Nulburv Mass
THOMAS lie Breck. Mnlburv Mass r. Fd' !
Mard G. Beebe. Worcester. Mass
Forty-s IN Infantry v5mn.eers- 80.
gene a Hawwell. Worcester Me-
,s ,ate ~ iJmpaay g. Twelfth inf,,,,,.
wins A. I'icf ardson. provid s,,cc. n
S,sroNer Prov dence. late or patt "a, ~
rYuf'n a. tillery (eight vears) arl &,
rst -, l'nele Island volunteers
.tr iesnlat Infantry. now In y ,ni,
ensrc,,' =, iaio Cal.--John Pluto
go siAss william Lynch. u,rf
,.ru' conn; Charles Rovar 49,.
Mass. late of the Twelfth inf,,,,.,' ''er ger,
MlIton \. Dupouy. Providonco ~ ""
'"hpahy a, First Rhode fsIand -
the Signl corps. '''' w. TO
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GASOLINE EyPLODES.
Mrs. J. 7. Inman and Her Daughter
Burned at AttIeboro.
Prompt Aid Given by Nslghhors Probably
Saved Both From Death.

Mrs. j. Thomas Inman, the wife OF a
prominent Attleboro manufac .urer. and
her daughter Mamie ~ years old. were
seriously burned last night. The child
went to shed containing a barrel of
gasoline with light in her hand. and
the fuid exploded. The child -wns MI
most instantly enveloped i'm flames. and
tne mother, in her endeavor to subdue
them. was also burned about the head
and arms.
The neighbors. who had their atten-
tion directed 10 the scene by the cries
or distress, gave their Immediate aid
ana in all probability saved Mrs. IN
mans life. In the meantime some men
had put out the fire i'm the barrel Dr
Battershall was called and dressed the
wounds, which he thought were prob
aDly superficial. He thinks that both
patients will recover Mr.. Inman is af
present on the road In the West
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WILLIAMS FAMILY.
Two Hundred Attended Reunion al
Roger Williams Park.
dinner Followed by interesting Speeches
and Entertainment

Yesterday. beneath the spreading elm
trees at Roger Williams Park. 200 of
the descendants Of Roger Williams held
their eighth annual reunion. many hay-
ing come from distant points. Dinner
was served at . o'clock, after which
the assembly was called TO order by the
president. Mrs. Walter A. Hill of Phe-
nix. who welcomed the descendants OF
the founder of the state and then I'm
troduced Franklin Burton of this city
as the toastmaster OF the occasion.
Mr.. Burton introduced John McBay,
who responded 10 the toast. Roger
Williams The other toasis and speak
ers were: THE Female Descendants of
Roger Williams" James Tucker OF
Pawtucket; The Male Descendants OF
Roger Williams" Mrs. j. II. Allen OF
Fall River; The Unfortunate Nom de
scendents OF Roger Williams" Mrs.
Adelaide Wayland OF Washington.
Kan; The Park Commissioners.
Thomas Wilhams "Betsey Williams"
Mrs. Chester Tingley OF this city; "The
Youngest Descendant OF Roger VIII
liams," w. A. Brown, father OF a three
weeks old descendant. Rev. James Will
liams of East Greenwich delivered
short address on the life Of Roger WI
liams.
The following program was then Civ
en-: Recitation. Hanna, the Quaker
ess." by Miss G.. Evellne Cook: n num-
ber by the quartet: reading. Trouble
in the Amen Corner" by Miss L. t..
McRae; Wonderful Tar Baby Story" I
by Miss G.. Eveline Cook: number by I!
the quartet; reading. Feeding the ,
Black Filly, by Miss l.. r. McRae.
After electing OF 10 members OF the |
associations executive committee, the
exercises OF the day were brought to a
lose by the singing ar America" by
he entire assembly.
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A Disgrace 10 Die.

Writing to his brother, the prisoner
said; while one or more scoundrels
are walking free IL would be a happy
release for me to die. But IL would be a
disgrace to Lucille and my children"
The letter continues with urging his
brother TO find tbe culprits, while care
fully protecting the interests of tho
country.
lis not that the cry of an innocent
mann" asked NJ. Demange. yet,
though Gen. De Boisdeffre received the
letter he did not forward IL to Matthieu
Dreyfus. Five ministers of war pro-
nounced Dreyfus guilty while admit
ting Ii was impossible to prove. M. De
Boisdeffre. Gen. Gonse and Gen. Roget
also affirmed their belief in his guilt.
But happily they stated reasons and in
stead OF proofs only accumulated pre-
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USED LOADED SHELLS,
ons Spec'a'C K lied and Another FslsIy Wounded
Oahn, Repesena on o. aRailn

columbus. Sept S.-During the sham
battle In tne Paine spectacle. "Tha
Battle of San Juan" at the state fair
ground last night Charles Krag. AGED
iV years, spectator was killed. Rev-
ira Smlthson' private Of Company r.
fourth ohio engaged I'm the shem bat
tie, was Fatally wounded. and Max
G1sse nheim, spectator was seriously
wounded.
~ ~ supposed loaded shells were ac-
ciuentaily mixed with blanks furnished a
the soldiers I'm the sham battle.
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lev tsclIlc Rsirosd.

q. Tpiedo. Sept S.--H. \. Haight and
:. ;. Angus. capitalists Of -etroit, have
'onPl ted ARRANGEMENTS which will
give a new electric road from Toledo 20
nuiralo, whlch VIII be the longest road
or It's kind On the world. The material
Is now on the ground for the construc-
uon of the line from Toledo 4, Norwalk
snd this VIII be running by Dec. 1.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-08

DO Not snye Ihr.. c..,.

The beet spiccsdo not cost three cents n
more fhsu the poorest No a,c
FOR spices IN this city. grinding
our own S-iceS ~od thus guarente,in,, tn.i,.
purity. FRASER BROS Co, spice Millers.
2gs weybossct street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-08
PROVIDENCE OPERA HoUsE-"Rip
Van Winkle."
10
KEITHs NEW THEATRE-continu-
GUS performance.
TO-
WESTMINSTER = Bohemian Buries-
Quers.
%
EMPIRE THEATRE IA Female
Drummer"
10
oLYMPIc-"A Devil Among the wo-
men,"
The WEATHER.
Showers and Thundesoms Tonight and Tonor-
row With Fresh horhwestry Winds.

Washington. Sept. S-For New Eng
land-Showers and thunderstorms to-
night and Saturday; winds becoming
fresh northwesterly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-08

M. oan now De made NJ Entry Onice. Narrapan
sett stt i.ark or by mail addrcs 10 n sss",a
M, ~, Ar,soclail1n, Providence. Entries close
list. WM II UkNpAUr' sh premium
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-08

Robinson's Elmo Ale. a .,..s..,
Duilds np trade and retains A. Rnns cf,.e ", ",
,p,,,r ,ne ,,,t no Package. 10 the trade. mos
1hihts a BRO opp new station. ''
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-08
N EWS SIZE T s,

III ycu and should wake from sleep
A century from now.
Back TO the grave we'd want to creep.
"A century from now.
Wed witness such a startling change,
Find everything so wondrous strange
Wed hustle back across the range,
A century from now.
A woman, forty fat and fair,
century from now,
May warm the presidential chair,
century from now.
Her cabinet may be a flock
OF giries. gay of hat and frock,
The White House may resouIl with
talk
A century from now.
The people all will fly on wings
century from now,
Not heavenly. but patent thing.
A century from now.
They'll soar aloft devoid OF fear
On plnions of chainless gear,
End change their model every y.al,
A century from now.
Denver Post.
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sEPT N ". n d, o.
~, NAHh N1hNsETT PARK.
GENEkAL ADMISSION ss' ~
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FRESH AIR OUTINGS
FOR
NVAL|DS AND OTHERS.

This work will be done as usual dur
Ing the summer by committee OF
THE UNION FOR CHRISTIAN
WORK. Carriages are used for the
Aged and Invalid people; boat tickets
for the river and bay sail. and street car
tickets for the pleasure and relief OF
those really in need and well vouched
for. The committee can be seen We'd
nesdays and Saturdays. from IL TO 1.
at the Union during July and August.
Money is needed and solicited.
All contributions sent TO the Treas
urer Will be receipted Cor by him, or IL
to the PROVIDENCE NEWS, Z wey-
bosset street. will be acknowledged by
them. VIM. II. CRANDELL. Treasurer
OF Committee l5l Weyhosser 81 treet.
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Anv kind see Tne y y RYDER Co Wa,
ington. cor. Eddy; best work, low prtcea
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Y. .. STATE FAIR.
Merchants Display and Selling prlvi-

I, books now Omen. Apply ~ Fair Grounds
Natfavnnsett Park. or ~ officc e- Mcsf,n,r
> er street WM IIANRAnAN, Secretary.
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MONUMENTS ON ANTIETAM FIELD.
Memorials to Gems. Mansfield and
Reno to BE Erected.


Special Correspondence OF The Evening Star.
HAGERsTOwN. Md. July IA, 1899.
The commissioners of Washington coun-
ty have granted to the state of Connecti-
cut permission to erect a monument at the
intersection of the Smoketown and Keedys-
vile roads, on Antietam battlefield. The
monument will be erected in honor of Gen.
Mansfield, who fell MORALLY wounded at
this point, while the battle of Antietam
was in progress
The commissioners who were authoriz-
ed by the last legislature and appointed
by Gov. Lowndes to select a site for a
monument to be erected on the Antietam
battlefield to the memory of the Mary
land soldiers who were killed there have
performed the duty assigned them and
have chosen a rocky bluff near the old
Thinker church. The monument is to rest
on the enhance, and the surroundings will
be beautified by a landscape artist. whose
services have already been secured. The
committee, which consisted of Col. Benja-
min f. Taylor, DR.. George r. Graham, Col.
Joseph F. Sudberg, Col Osmun Latrobe,
Capt. William Gibson, Capt w. II. Parker,
Capt. w. F. Dement, and Gen. H. Kyd
Douglas. after leaving the battlefield pro-
ceeded to Washington TO invite President
Mckinley to be present at the unwilling,
September IL next. .
The government has notified Major Bar
rows, superintendent at the Antietam GEM
etery, that the Reno monument grounds
are now under his care. The monument
marks the position where Gen. Reno was
killed, at the battle of South Mountain,
September IA, 1852. Gen. Reno commanded
at that time the 9th Army Corps.
Among the guests from Washington at
the Buena Vista Hotel are Mrs. c. A. King,
Miss Maude King, Master Charles King,
Mrs. H. c. Barker. Rev and Mrs. S. Ward
Fighter, Mrs. E. j. Orr, Mr.. and Mrs. G..
Ayers and son, c. Z. Dean and Joseph
Barker. At the Blue Mountain HOUSE are
Harris Crist, w. F. Roderiek, Miss NJ L.
Larentz. Mrs. F. L. Voigt, Mrs. ]. A. Ba-
ker and ]. E. jerks
Last evening violent hail storm. doing
much Damage, passed over the section be-
tween here and Waynesboro'. Hail COW
cred the ground to the depth of fully an
inch, some of the stones being as large az
hickory nuts. In many of the fields the
growing corn was literally cut to pieces.
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POTOMAC RIVER BOATS.

STEAMERS WAKEFIELD AND T. V. ARROW
SMITH, FOR POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS.
Leave Washington, ID. &. 9th ST. Ferry Wharf:
Steamer Wakrfield-Mondays, Wednesdays and
lonial Beach, Bushwood. Rock Point, ColtOn's and
Nomini creek. Return, arrive at Washington Tues
day, Thursday and Sunday about pm.
Steamer T. V. ACCOMMODATIONS and Wednes-
days 800 pm, Cooaiai Beach, Colton's, Leon
ardtown, P1Eey Point, st. Georges Island, Smith
creek Coan and YeocOmico landings In st. Glenn
ents bay. Arrive at Washington early "Wednesday
and Friday mornings. saturdays, 600 IN, for Co
lonial Beach, COltOus, Piney Point st. Georges
Island, Smith creek. Arrive Washington Sundays
about 10 pm. c. w. RIDLEY,
In effect July 8, 1870. GEM. Mgr.
jy4-f
THE WEEMs STEAMBOAT co.
POTOMAC RIVER ROUTE.
Summer Schedule in effect May 90, 1899.
Steamers POTOMAC and SUE leave 18th street
wharf every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at
4 pm. for Baltimore and river landings
All river freight must be prepaid
Baltimore freight solicited.
Passenger accom-, modations strictly frst-class
STEPHENSON BRO, Agents.
Office, $40 Pa
Telephone 745. jel-l2tf
e. s. RANDALLS POTOMAC RIVER LINE
Steamer HARRY RANDALL Will leave River
View wharf Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at
Z am, landing at Colonial Beach. Chapel Point
and all wharves far down s Lower Machodoc
and Fridays about 3 80 pm.
UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE,
WASHINGTON. ID. c, TO GLYM0NT. ND.
and intermediate landings.
The Steamer ESTELLE RANDALL, daily,
except Sunday, $3.50 Returning about D m.
Passenger accommodations first class. Freight
received until the hour Of sailing.
L. S. RANDALL,
Proprietor and Manager.
GEO. o. CARPENTER, General Agent. Washington.
VIM. NJ. REARDoN. Agent. Alexandria ja26-tf. 20
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Repafrs to the Atlanta.

The cruiser Atlanta, which has been un-
dergoing extensive repairs at the New York
navy yard, is being hurried to completion,
and Lieut.. Frederick c. Bowers has been
assigned to duty in fitting her for sea- Her
intended service is not made known, but it
probably will be in American waters in or
der to observe the working of her new
equipment, which includes triple-expansion
engines and double screws in place of dou-
BILE engines and single screw
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LEGAL NOTICES.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA. In the matter of George E. Bedell.
bankrupt. In bankruptcy. No. 47.-Sotce is hereby
given that the above named bankrupt has filed his
petition praying for discharge from all his debts
in bankruptcy and that all creditors and other per-
sons are ordered to attend at the hearing upon said
petition before said court at Washington. In said
District, on the 9th day OF July, 1899, at 10
o'clock m. and then and there show cause. if any
they have. why the prayer of said petition should
not be granted. and examine the bankrupt if they
fit. EDWARD 5. McCAI.1ONT
CflAS. w. STETSON, Referee in Bankruptcy
Attorney for Bankrupt. 1t
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DIS
trict of Columbia. In the matter of Robert Wal
dron, bankrupt In Bankruptcy, No. 49.-Notice is
hereby given that the above named bankrupt has
filed his petition praying for a discharge from all
his debts in bankruptcy, and that all creditors
other persons are ordered to attend at the hear
ing said petition before said court, at Wash
ington in said District on the 27th day of July.
1899, at 10 O'Clock am, and then and there show
cause, II any they have, why the prayer of said
petition should not be granted and examine the
bankrupt If they see fit.
EDWARD 8. McCALMONT,
1t Referee in Bankruptcy
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FHPWOOTD.

At last, Hyattsvilie, the beautiful suburb of
Northeast Washington has been provided with a
place of rest and refreshment long needed for
ladies and gentlemen. You now >get fine
lunch, dinner or supper at 'Firwood," we'll as
such refreshments ice creams, fruits, cake,
etc. Ample provision for those who drive or
bicycle. Remember also that the City and
Suburban electric cars. starting from and 10th
SITS, well the Baltimore and Ohio local
trains stop at the gate.
FTrwood is truly beautiful place, with lovely
lawns and shade trees. We need only state that
W. H. A. Wotmley, formerly Of Wormley's Hotel
of this city, is the proprietor. jel7-1aw6w-19
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MRS. RICH TO BE SURRENDERED.
Will BE Given to the Mcxicans to De
Tried for Murder.

Mrs. Rich is to be surrendered 10 tho
Mexican authorities to be tried for the
murder of her husband. For days past
kilograms and letters have been coming to
the President and to Secretary Hay, somo
almost hysterical in the strength OF their
protests against the extradition OF the wo-
man. 1t has been represented that she Is
insane; that there are impending physical
obstacles; that she is innocent OF tho crime
charged against her, and, finally, that &
would be an act of barbarism TO place an
American woman at the mercy OF Mexican
law and officialism.
All of these considerations have bcsu
weighed and IL has been decided fiat nm
less Mrs. Rich is surrendered there, ee. bo
no hope of securing the surrender 10 orr
officers of the many Mexican border thieves
and criminals who plumber on or s.oc OF
the line and retreat into Mexico, co the
precedent will be established
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Joaquin Yela, jr., charge d'affaires ad in
term of Guatemala. has received the fol-
lowing official cablegram, dated July ID.
from his home government: Peace and
perfect tranquility prevails all over the
country"
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CHIROPODISTS.

FEET
Afflicted with Bunions, Corns, Ingrowing Club
charges PROF j. ]. GEORGES & SON Ii15
Pa. ave. to pm. Sundays. to IL. je3o-tf
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(No. 1881. Adm. Doc. 25.)

Go s931 Adm. Doc 25)
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE: THAT THE SUB
scribers of the District of Columbia have obtained
from the Supreme Court of the District OF Column
business. Letters Testamentary on the personal
estate of Jacob Franz, late of the District of Co
the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the
with the vouchers thereof to the subscribers
otherwse BY law be excluded from ali benefit of the
said estate Signed this 18th day Of June 1saa
DEPOSIT. SAVINGS AND TRUST COMPANY Of
the District of Columbia, by GEORGE HOWARD.
Treasurer. GST BLAIR, Attorney. jy151aw-3t
of Columbia, holding special term for Orphans
Court bIsiness.In ao re estate Of Marion Purvance,
Application having been made to the Supreme
Court of the District of Columbia holding "A spe-
of last will and testament and for letters tesla
mentary on said estate, by Eddy B., Townsend. the
day of July, 1899, that notice is hereby given to
Matilda Upton, Bessie Diffenbaugh, John Upton,
Samuel Purvia1ce and to all others concerned to
appear in said court on Friday, the 25th day of
cause why such application should not be granted
This notice shall be published in the Washington
Of three successive weeks before the return day
therein menttoned-the first publication to be not
i fss 'nl F. Chief as day
test; NJ J GRIFFITH, Acting Register of Wills.
u n THE sgPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
United States for said District In the matter Of
the right of way for the extension of the Columbia
Railway through tact Of land called "Beall's
Adventure belonging to Lester Van Alstyne or
to the heirs of John J. Coyle, near Watts Branch.
D. C. District Court. No. 55S.-Upon considering
the petition filed in the above entitled case by the
Columbia Railway Company seeking the condemna-
ton CT land for the extension OF the Columbia
Railway Company through tract of land coIled
"Bealls Adventure" near Watts creek d. c.
and described in deed to John J. CoyIe. recorded
in Liber 1866. folio 2lS. Of the land records of
the District of Columbia. it is ordered by the court
this 10Th gay OF June, 1888, Lester Van Alstyne
claiming an interest in said property. or having
any interest therein, occupants or otherwise be
and they are hereby, required to be and appear in
this court or before the 10Th day of July 1899 at
which time the G. court will proceed to the CON
marshal of the United States. for The District OF
Columbia. shall serve copy of this order ON
Lester Van Alstyne and John ]. Coyle named In
said petition II they found in the District Of
Columbia, ct least seven days hefore the said
10Th day 90, Ct July. And provided further: That
copy OF this order shall be published in The Even
ing Star of Washington. D. c.. every third day
until the said 10th Of July, and in the Washington
Law Reporter four times before the said 10th day
OF July. 1899. tsgnedl ". s cox. Justice. a
AEIGs, Jr., Assistant Clerk. je20-t, tn, stiDjy2o
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FOR SALE-HOUSES.

FOR SALE-s5.50o WILL BUY A THREESToRY
pressed hricA. 10 rooms, bath, cellar furnace
heat; house in excellent condition and locality:
brick stable. BECK & WELLER. 6U2 I st. Nv l