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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-23
ISNOW STRANDED
Edward Sch|esinger, Late Of
Miller Syndicate, Is Broke
in the French Capital.

New York, Aug. 23.-Edward Schlesin-
ger, who decamped from America with
$4,000 belonging to depositors In the
Franklin Investment Comp-ny, has
souandered the fortune and Is now
stranded I'm Paris.
A private letter received I'm New York
from that city yesterday saws Schles-
niger gambled away his Ill gotten gains
at Ostend and Monte Carlo. and that he
is now living through the Kindness OF
friends who knew him when he was
bookmaker nI
Schlesinger was the silent partner in
the Miller Syndicate. 1T was he who
furnished the money for the formation OF
the enterprise and when the "dupes" be-
gan to send their money I'm " was de-
posited In his name. On the day the ex-
posure was made he had in his posses
sion $4,000 belonging to the Syndicate
which he was to put In bank.
FLED TO ENGLAND.
When he learned that Miller was un-
der suspicion. he went 10 steamship
office. purchased ticket for Queens
town. and quietly sailed away. securing
letters of credit under an assumed name
for the full amount OF cash which he
held.
The day following Miller was arrested.
but Schlesngers name ives in no way
conected with the swinde. He reached
London. and ther he converted his let
ters OF credit into cash.
A week later the Morning Telegraph
told OF Schesinger's connection with the
bogus investment company, and COM
plaint was lodged against him.
Meanwhile, however, he had made the
hest of time. and went TO Baden Baden.
There he remained for several months.
until he learned that Miller had been
sentenced to fourteen years I'm Sing Sing
prison. and he wrote 10 a friend in New
York that it was his intention TO return
TO New York
COULD NOT WIN.
From Baden Baden he went to Ostend
and there became associated with some
OF the leading members Of the Summer
colony. lie spent money fast and furious
IN the hope he would ultimately win IL
back. but he learned at some cost that
there were others at Ostend Tor the
same purpose.
n is said he spent and lost about sio.-
600 there and then went Co Monte Carlo
20 get n back. Here luck was again
him again. and in his endeavors TO at
least "break even ne lost his last penny.
The directors OF the Casino advanced
him $1,000 through the references of
friends. and with this he went 10 Paris.
For a few days he bet on the races, but
finally wound up without capital.
Tho letter says Schles'nger Is now llv-
ing on n very few dollars n week, and
that it is his intention 20 come back 10
America as soon as he can In the proper
style.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-23
SONS or ST. GEORGE MEET.

The annual session of the Grand Lodge
OF Rhode Island. Order OF Sons or ST.
Georges hall, Pawtucket. and viii in-
clude afternoon and evening sessions.
The morning session was devoted Co rout-
inc business, while the afternoon and eve
ming sessions viii b. devoted TO action
on number of imp,ftant matters con
cerning the grand lodge and its future
sessions.
IL Is proposed TO erect suitable mem
orial 10 Samuel Slater IN the proposed
new St Paul church.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-23

gold monometallism.
THE vital question at this time, so far
as paper money is concerned is whether
government or banks shall issue il. The
Republican party is now committed TO n
currency system which necessitates
perpetual debt. while the Popilist finds
himself in agreement with the Demo-
Gratis who believe In paying of the na-
tional debt as rapidly as possible
IF belief in an income tax justified a
Pspulst I'm acting with the Democratic
party in 1896 what excuse can he find for
aiding the Republican party now when
even the exigencies OF war have not been
sufficient 70 bring that party tuothe sup
port of the income tax principle
OPPOSITION TO THE TRUSTS.
I'm 1896 the Populists united with the
Democrats In opposing the trusts. al
though the question at that time appear
ed like cloud scarcely larger than
mans hand Today that cloud we'll nigh
over spreads the Industrial sky.The farm
er does not participate I'm the fruits of
any trust, but he sorely feels the burden
of them all 4n,
The fact that the trusts support the
Republican party ought TO be sufficient
proof that they expect protection from IT,
The Republican party cannot he relied
upon to extingush the trusts so long as II
draws it's campaign contributions from
their overfiowing vaults.
THE prosperity argument which the
Republicans bring forward to answer all
complaints against the administration
will not deceive the farmer He knows
that two factors enter into his income.
first the size of his crop and second,
the price which he receives for the same.
He does not return thanks to the party
in power for favorable weather and a
bountiful harvest and he knows that the
Republican party has no policy which
insures permanent increase in agricul-
natural prices
PoPULIsTs CAN DETERMINE.
IL Is sometimes urged by partisan Popu-
lists that four years more of Republican
misrule would so aggravate economic
conditions ms to make reforms easier No
one can afford TO aid in making matters
worse and hope to being able to make
them better afterwards for I'm so doinz,
he assumes responsibilities which he may
not be able To remedy. No Populist how
ever. sanguine, believes II possible 10
elect Populist president at this fir,c.
but the Populist party may be able TO
determine whether a Democrat of a Re
publican Will be elected.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-23

The American government ts TO devote
$4,000 10 the purpose of experimenting
with nying machines 60 ascertain thiir
practicability for use In the army. This
is large sum 90 use for an experiment,
and yet II cannot compare with that
spent uselessly by those who experiment
with various so-called dyspepsia cures.
Take Hostettcr's stomach Bitters and
avoid expense and uncertainty. n Is
made expressly to cure constipation, tys-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-23
CHART MAKER ELORIOGE DEAD.

Chatham. Mass, Aug. 2S.-Capt. George
Eldridgc. maker Of the Eldridge charts
OF Vineyard and Nantucket Sounds. r.
dead. at his home here. aged - years. His
theory as TO the location OF the lost
steamer Portland placed her on Still
wagon bank. and was accepted by many,
lie leaves n widow and three sons
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-23
DR.. LEWIS, Specialist

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tlemen
Appointments made by telephone. ssSs-a
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-23
To Kees Cool.

Take a trolley. ride TO Oakland Besch.
Dinner AZ the Hotel from to o'clock.
One dollar.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-28

PLANS OF G. A r. MEN To HAVE THE PRESI-
DENT DO THIS AT CHICAGO.

Chicago. May p Cspeciap.--In course of the
Grand Army of the Republic encampment in
Chicago President Mckinley may have the
pleasure of returning to the Southern States the
Confederate battletiags now in the War De-
partment. Prominent members of the Grand
Army of the Republic have in hand a plan to
secure the authorization of Congress for the
return of these flags. and it is hoped both
houses will pass the necessary joint resolution
before adjournment two weeks hence In the
coming week it is expected the military COM
mttees will take the necessary preliminary ac-
ton
If the consent of Congress can be obtained,
the flags will be turned over to the G.. A r.
and the representatives &C Confederate military
organizations will be invited 10 Chicago. and
with appropriate ceremonies President Mckin-
lev assisted by the veterans of the blue. will
hand the torn and bloodstained banners back TO
the valiant hands of the veterans of the gray
that once carried and defended them. Stored in
the building of the War Department at Wash
ington are 400 or 500 of these Confederate flags.
They have been there ever since the war.
Few visitors to the National Capitol see them
because they are not easily accessible. and are
kent in a. dingy attic. but there are few more
inspiring scenes in this country than this col
lection Of ragged flags. They bare mute witness
to the vaIor of American soldiery. Many of
them are mere tatters. Not but is shot
through many times. Only few have proper
staffs and these are broken. patched and bullet
marked. The great majority of the ensigns are
attached to common hickory poles. cut in the
woods by the soldiers. A number of these
hickory sticks were ornamented by the jack
knives of the ConfederateS
None of the friends of President Mckinley
know anything of the project to secure authority
of Congress for the return of these flags The
movement is wholly in the hands or the veter-
ans of the G. A. r., and their organization will
have full charge of the proposed ceremonies. in
case the plan is worked out successfully. If
Congress gives its assent TO the proposal, Chi
cago will witness of the greatest ceremonies
that ever took place American soil.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-28

OPERATIONS IN LUZON.
MANILA CROWDED WITH NATIVES FLEE
ING FROM INSURGENT CONSCRPTION.

Manila, May 2I.-Scouting small engagements
and the capture of arms and prisoners continue
daily in Northern Luzon. Last weeks opera
tions by the 9th. 18th. 33d. Saith and 36th regi-
ments resulted in the killing of forty-six of the
enemy. the taking of $50 prisoners and the
capture of three hundred rifles and quantity
of ammunition.
Colonel Edward E. Hardin with three COM
panies of the 29th Regiment, and bluejackets
from the gunboat Helena. landed at Palonog.
Masbate Island, under the enemy's fire, routed
the insurgents and after engagement lasting
half an hour. occupied the town. without casu-
alties.
The insurgent commander. with twenty officers
and go men surrendered on May 20, giving up
a hundred rifles An impressive scene occurred
on the plaza when the prisoners disarmed
and liberated. The islanders were found suffer
ing from lack of food, owing to the blockade. and
the American authorities are endeavorng TO
relieve them
Peace regns and no trouble is expected in
Manila. although the city is crowded with people
from the provinces who leaving the unpro-
tected hamlets in order to avoid the conscripton
which the insurgent leaders enforcing.
well robbery and outrages at the hands of
rowing insurgents and bandits
The investigation of the charge against Briga-
dier-General Frederick Funston of having sum
marily executed two natives in the Province of
Zambales has resulted in a discontinuance of
the proceedings. 1t developed the fact that
General Funston caught the natives in the very
act of numbering bound Macabebe scouts. his
action In view of these circumstances being re-
garded justifable
New-York tribune., 1900-05-28

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London, May 2S. 6 a. m.-The Beers have
retired before General Roberts toward the Kip
River. and Post" correspondent states that
their artillery has been sent protect Johannes
burg.
Some particulars of the dash for Vereeniging
bridge are published this .morning. On Satur-
day. it seems Colonel Henry and his mounted
infantry in touch with the rear guard of
the Beers, who were making for the Vaal at
Vereenigtng. An exciting took place for
the bridge. The Beers succeeded in getting
across first and Immediately proceeded to blow
up the structure. but Colonel Henry was quickly
on their heels, and he succeeded in seizing the
southern portion of the bridge. The Beers
the northern portion Of the structure before
they were obliged to retire.
The Times" correspondent points out that
General Robertss strategic redistribution of his
front completely upset the calculations of Com
rnandant Botha. who seems TO have considered
the line of the Vaal indefensible
The Federal force at Laing's Mex is variously
estimated at from 1000 to 10000 The burghers
are, il is said, resolved to oppose General Bull
lers advance.
General Rumble is slowly but effectively
sweeping the northeast of the Free State. He
has now occupied Senekal and the Beers have
fallen back TO Bethlehem.
statement forwarded by a News" repre-
sentative at Lourenco Marques may prove TO
ba.
1t is TO the effect that communication between
Pretoria and Heidelberg has been cut off. The
latter town is on the railway by which the Beers
at Laing's Mex would be withdrawn for defence
Of the capital. l. n. f
New-York tribune., 1900-05-28

crossed the Vaal this morning, and now en-
camped on the north bank. The advance troops
which crossed yesterday, were only just in time
10 save the coal mines both this and the
other side of the river from being destroyed
Our casualties were four.
Baden-Powell reports that the railway be-
tween Mafeking and Buluwayo has been re-
stored and that supplies being brought into
Mafeking. He says the Canadian artillery
Joined Colonel Plumer from Bera with incredi-
BILE rapdty.
Lieutenant Webber was taken prisoner at
Hebron a few days ago He went there on
telegraph duty. 1t not known that our
troops had been temporarily withdrawn.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-28
HAMILTON ACROSS AT woNDERFoNTEIN
THE BRITISH MARCH NoRTHwARD
BOERS FORCED TO ABANDON THEIR POSI-
TIONS WITHOUT FIGHTING.

Grootvlei Ctwenty-three miles south of Vereen-
iging), Sunday, May 27.-Lord Robertss north
ern advance force steadily continues. and to-
day the Transvaal hills sighted. General
French has secured an excellent fianking posi-
ton on the northwest. There is something
Irresistible about this advance. The troops
have been splendidly handled and the Beers
completely outmanPuvred, have been forced to
abandon their positions at the first appearance
of the British fanking force which has made
determined resistance at the Vaal impossible.
Many Transvaal burghers trekkins
homeward. and it is safe to say that the most
irreconcilable Transvaaler at last recognizes the
hopelessness of the struggle Most of the farms
in the northern part of the Free State, where
the ties Of blood with the Transvaal are strong
est have been deserted This section has been
flooded with false tales of British cruelty, re-
ports of burning farmhouses and the eviction
of women and children, in the hope OF inducing
the burghers to remain with the commanooes'
but the evidence all points now to the existence
of a permanent feeling of enmity between the
Transvaalers and the Free Staters, each accus-
ing the other Of treachery and cowardice.
It is regarded as unlikely that the Transvaal
Government will go to Lydenberg. where food
is scarce body of Beers. mostly on foot, is
trekking hard toward Vereeniging from the di-
rection of Hebron.
The condition of the British troops continues
excellent although the cold nights are very
trying They are able to march three miles an
The Beers have destroyed every bridge and
culvert They are said to regard Klipriverberg,
north of the Vaal, position of great
strength and talk of making themselves i'm
pregnable there.
1t is reported that the population Of Johannes
burg is in a high state of excitement The Beers
who are passing through northward threaten TO
blow up the mines, and, in view of their Wanton
destruction of everything else, it would not be
surprising if they carried out the threat.
The British more interested, however, In
grazing and in the water supply than IN the
mines.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-28

CHICAGO OFFICERS SAY PRISONER IN IE1PsIc is
THE DIAMOND swALLowER"


Chicago May 27-The Chicago police say that
man under arrest in Lepsic, Germany, on the
charge of stealing $4,000 worth of diamonds is
Charles Woodward. alias Williams, alias Anderson
alias Watson. alias Wright who has been absent
cleverest thieves in the world. and has earned the
cognomen of Diamond Swallower' through
peated of that kind in order to escape convc-
ton. He has stolen $4,000 worth of diamonds and
has served nearly twenty years In jas and peni-
tentiaries in this country and in Europe. In the
sixty years of his !Ie Woodward has become cee-
brated all the world through his penchant for
stealing diamonds.
He caused a big sensation In Chicago In 1S7S
when on August 10 of that year he stole So 900
worth of diamonds from a tewelry salesman in the
Palmer House He arrested shortly afterward
by William Pinkerton. and the only gem he had in
his possession. which belonged to the lot stolen
from the salesman. he swallowed He
victed, nevertheless. and TO Joliet TO serve a
year He left the penitentiary January l. 1850,
and after living a few months in Chicago disap-
peared. and although he arrested many times
afterward he returned to this city, far as
the police know His arrest in Germany occurred
four weeks ago. and came to the notice OF the Chi
cago authorities in letter TO Superintendent
George Porteous of the National Bureau of Identi-
hcation, in which the President of Police of Berlin
said that he had In custody two men charged with
the theft Of SIS 600 worth OF Of @ gems n, In Leipsc
the other that of James Hawkins The letter was
Rertiiion measurements. Superintendent Porteous
says Morton is Charles Woodward and Hawk
on the charge of stealing several hundred dollars
worth of precious stones. stones
Lepsic only short time when they swinded a
bv pretending TO be wealthy travellers Who wanted
settle in that country and wished 10 invest their
bring the gems to hotel, and it took the swndiers
only short time to part him from them. They
were arrested.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-28
DO NOT LIVE EITR4T4G4NTLT
DENIALs FROM AMERICAN OFFICIALS IN
CUBA

Havana. May 27-American officials here
feel that they have been unjUstly treated by
certain newspa pers in the United States which
have published the sweeping statement that
they all live extravagantIy. Army officers point
out that if they have 10 live in cities their ex-
penses much greater than when at home
Moreover. very few care to risk the health OF
their families by keeping them in Cuba durin,
the summer. Thus two establishments are nee
essary. AS their duty compels them 10 remain
in tropical climate. they feel that the United
States Government. like other Governments
under similar conditions, should pay additional
stpends.
So far the officers of high rank are con-
cerned it should be pointed that General
Wood occupies only small portion OF the Pal
for residential purposes. the rest of the
building being utilized not only for the divisional
offices, but also for all the municipal Offices.
A number of employees have to be kept at Gen
eral Woods expense-ceaners and helpers gen
erally-and he says that if ne did not have some
private resources TO exc out his pay and his
allowances it would be next to impossible for
him to live in the Palace ALL
Collector Bliss lives quietly in a single room,
at the Hotel TELEGRAPH. going to and returnin;
from his offices in hired vehicle of the most
ordinary description. Major Ladd Chief Quar-
termaster, lives at FL Vedado, in a house which
he shares with three other families. General
Lee lives at headquarters at Quemados where
do all his staff officers who are unmarried Cen
eral Wilson, Governor OF Matanzas- Santa Clara
lives in house for which he pays small
rental Colonel Whiteside at Santiago. lives in
little wooden bungalow formerly occupied bv
General Wood. and leased from Mrs Ramsden.
wife OF the former British Consul General
Humphrey. Colonel Black. Major Scott Captain
Pitcher and many officers live in buildings used
oy the Government either offices or police
barracks. General Wood. when asked TODAY
what he thought of such charges. replied that ne
considered charges OF extravaganza in the de-
partments. except the postal unfounded add
ing that he believed no other department had
anyt & TO fear on that score. and that all
could endure the closest investigation possible
postal official who has Jeen in the island
more than year says that when the Ameri-
cans first came there were no records and no
furniture even; that the Spanish postmasters-
the only ones who knew anything about the
service-could not be employed because OF tha
cry Cuba for the Cubans." and that consa-
quently the service had 10 be built nm uno,
New-York tribune., 1900-05-28
ANARCHY IN CHINA.
SUCCESS OF THE BOXERS MAKES THE STU
ALTON AT PEKING CRITICAL.

Shanghai. May 2I.-Reports received to-day
indicate that affairs around Peking are X
tremely critical. owing to the defeat of the Gov
ernment troops by the Boxers
1t is now regarded here certain that for
eign troops must be sent to Peking TO protect
the legations, while the withdrawal of mission
aries from the interior is considered imperative
Large portions of the Provinces of Pe-Chf-Li
and Shan-Tung are in state little better than
absolute anarchy: and disorder is spreading in
the Province of Shan-Si in consequence of the
encouragement received from the Empress Dow
ager
The Diplomatic Corps have decided to ask the
Tsung-li-Yamen (Chinese Foreign Offce) to de-
fine explicitly the measures which the Govern
ment intends TO take in dealing with Boxers.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-28
ASHANTEE RISING STILL SPREADING
THREE EUROPEAN OFFICERS KILLED IN THE
RECENT FIGHTING

Accra. May 27.-It is reported that three Euro
mean officers were killed and Captain Aplin and
one hundred Haussas were wounded in a re-
cent effort by the Lagos Haussas to break the
investing lines of tribesmen at Coomassie
The Ashantee loss is reported have been
great as the Haussas had three Maxims en-
gaged although themselves greatly outnum-
bered.
Three hundred Ashantees are said to have
heen killed in a previous action
The rising is still spreading.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-28

DYSPEPSIA CATARRH OF THE STOMACH.
Gastritis. Nausea Impaired Digestion. cured Wnere
all else falls Doctors heartily indorse II. MAN
A-CEA. Natural Spring Water. Druggists. or
Bsayer-st-Advc
New-York tribune., 1900-05-28
LA MORINIERE WINS GRAND PRIX
TOD" SLOAN COMES IN FOURTH ON
SOLON.

Paris. May 27.-The Grand Prix du Jockey
Club. which was run here to-day. was won by
Baron Rogers's bay colt La Moriniere.
NJ Ephrussi's Goldman was second and Comte
De Berteux's Ivoire third
NJ CASTOR -Dreyfus's Solon. ridden by Tod
Sloan was fourth.
Thirteen horses ran.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-28

ALWAYS USE PLATT'S CHLORIDES
Aa1 10 uAs A1ld diSiniScton- You Will IKE it--Advt
New-York tribune., 1900-05-28
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NETWORK AND PRINCETON SPECIAL. VIA
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.

PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.
New through service between Princeton and New
York The train with parlor car and coaches
leaves Princeton 500 a m. arrives New-York 9:33
leaves New York West Twenty-thrd et 3:55 D. m
Cortlandt and Desbrosses sts., 400 D. m. and ar
rjves Princeton 5:25 D. N. every weak aa1H-AdyI
New-York tribune., 1900-05-28
CHANGE OF TINE OF THE ATLANTIC CITY
SPECIAL.

Beginning Monday. May 18th. the Atlantic City
express OF the Central r. r. OF New-Jersey will
Ferry s:s5 p m. Returning leave Atlantic City at
$50 a. m.-Advt.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-28
SUNNY CALIFORNIA NOW

Can be reached quickly and luxuriously by the New
York Central lines. Pullman cars on all through
trains-Advt.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-28
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NIAGARA FALLS AND RETURN Ss
Buy Lackawanna Railroad tickets May % Good
TO return any regular train on or before May 81
-AdVt.
The SUREsT and SAFEST of Cold Cures is
JAYNE'S EXPECTORANT.-Adyt.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-28

o'NEILL'S GREAT SALE OF GOLF CI.OcEs
Begins this morning. Their advertisement win r,r
nish you with fun details. Extraordinary yaIss -
oueTed- SXth-ave. 9tA to 2lst. sI-AdyL
New-York tribune., 1900-05-28
BULLETIN FROM LORD ROBERTS

THE BRITISH ARMY NOW ENCAMPED IN
TRANsVAAL TERRITORY
Aond"n. May 27.-The War Office has received
the Following from Lord Roberts:
Vereenirng, Sunday, May %, 1:50 D. m.-we
NnEAi BICYCLE SALE AT O'NEILLS TO-DAY
ci 10y oHer to-day large lot OF reliable bicycles
pg MAKES at $50 and $780, at Sls rs each sixth
ave. 18th 10 list st-Adyt
New-York tribune., 1900-05-28
IN THE TRANSVAAL.
ROBERTS'S ENTIRE ARMY
NORTH OF THE RIVER.
RACING FOR THE BRIDGE AT VEREE-
NIGING-BOERS MASSING AT
LAING'S MEX

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