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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-26
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speak IN the United States about in
creased ties and even a formal alliance
between France and the United States
This Is the psychological moment for
such an alliance. particularly as Ger
many 10 showing an extraordinary appe-
tite for extr European territory.
..If we had such an alliance neither
England nor Germany nor any other
country could upset the peace OF the
world. nor could all combined do 90. for
very soon the American navy will be the
greatest In the wrld. just as our sub
marine feet Is now the strongest.
The ersndest spectacle OF the present
century would be these two greatest de-
mocrac.es of the world defying the COM
bined monarchies OF Europe. I trust the
lesson OF enezuela win not be lost on
the United States.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-26
CASTELLANE
FAv0RS AN
ALLIANCE
Before Departing on Trip TO
America He Declares United
States and France Should Unite

New York. Feb. 2s.-count Boni de Cas-
teilsne has sailed for eNw York. says
the Paris representative OF The Amerl-
can. Before embarking at Cherbourg
ne said.
THE primary object OF my visit is
10 see my relatives and friends and bring
back my wife and children. l shall also
visit Florida.
While the trip gives me pleasure Il Is
one OF duty also. / would like much 20
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-26
ARM CRUSHED.
James Dlaz Caught In Gear At Manchester
Street Power House.

James Diaz. employed at the Manches-
ter street power house of the Rhode Is
land company. was quite seriously in
jured, this morning.
He was working over a machine and
extended his right arm so that II was
caught in tho meehes OF a gear.
The forearm was cut and torn and
Diax had to be sent to the Rhode ISL
and hospital.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-26
ron OVER SIXTY YEARS

MRS. wINSLowS SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over sixty years by
millions OF mothers for their children
while teething with perfect success. IL
soothes the child softens the gums, al
lays all pain cures wind collie. and is the
best remedy for Diarrohea. 1t will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately. Soia
by druggists In every part of the World
Isk for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-26
GENERAL MENTION.

The women's Church Aid society OF the
Second Baptist church held its regular
meeting yesterday afternoon at the par
sonagc.
Enterprise Lodge. order Of United
Workmen held it's weekly meeting last
night with "a fair attendance.
Howard Lodge. Knights OF Pythias.
met IN it's hall laat night and transacted
routine business.
Fraternity Encampment order Of odd
Fellows. met tonight and the principal
topic OF the evening will be the coming
state encampment
The executive committee or the River
side Improvement society will meet to-
night in the rooms Of the Narragansett
Engine Co.. No. 2 This is the last meet
ing before the monthly meeting OF the or
ganiZa tion.
Massasoit club holds its weekly whist
tonight.
The civil division OF the Seventh district
court will meet tomorrow afternoon.
The Favorite Whist club held its week
ly meeting last night st the homo OF Mrs.
Edward Bidwel, Providence avenue. The
resulting scores were. Mrs. Harry Cor
man AZ Mrs. Ed. Bldmead 40. and Mrs.
VIM Ferris 20. The next meeting of the
club will be held a the home OF Mrs.
Geo. Kink. Turner avenue.
Tom Congdon has signihed his intention
Of delivering a speech a the town meet
ing Monday He made plucky fight for
the position Of town sergeant at the last
cleo ton.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-26
SUED ON BOOK ACCOUNT.

suit against the W and s. Blsckington
CO. % Providence 10 recover = book ac-
count ~ t4laba by tho manufacturers
Building company. The plaintiffs are rep
esented by Comstock and Gardner and
claim tsoO damages.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-26
Thay are Good for Women.

Iadies II you want siimulsnt that viii not In
lure you In any way, try Champagne Tablets; they
will stimulate and exhilarnte. but VIII not intoN'
cate you nor affect your breath. They VIII I'M
nediately relieve that tired feeling, hrsin'fag'
mental and physical exhaustion. tudden or extreme
weakness, fainting, etc. They will improve your
health and complexion make your eyes bright ana
sparkling. cure = weak. aching back. sll nervous
affections and female weakness
They win cure obesity. and relaxation of the
stomach and intestines, and remove that fat
gross appearance by which 90 many men and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-26
As a STOMACH and KIDNEY CURE,

they aid digestion. cure indigestion and dyspepsia
liver complaint, sick kidneys, lame bsek' BLADDER
troubles. rheumatism. catsrrh. etc.
II you suffer from III health or feel bsdls 10 NO
ruin your stomach with poisonous drnes, bat cure
yourself by stimulation natures method OF curing
all dissases). with that delightful preparation =
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-26
viii Cure the Liquor,
Tobacco or any Drug Habit

II you have drank to repletion and wonld like TO
sober up. or give up drinkng liquor using Tobacco,
Opium. Morphine. Cocaine. Coca. Koia or other
drugs. Champa gne. Tablets will sober you up and
strengthen your heart brain and nervous system, SO
,hat ~, q. a CIV. nm ,rv of the habits easily,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-26
a TRUE BRAIN and NERVE FOOD.

Champagne Tablets Is the only true Brain and
Nerve Food ever discovered. They cure Nervous
Exhaustion by feeding the Brain and Nerve Centres
with Cerebrin. thus supplying new electric energy
and vitality for the whole system. They VIII
strengthen your heart. increase your flow OF Ian
guage. improve nerve and brain power. sharpen M
your business ability and energy for oratory, mental
or physical work. making brain workers. preachers
lecturers lawyers, singers and students able 10 ds
more and better work They will cure nervous
headache or the blues and remove that tired feeling
IN Eve minutes making you feel fne and lively, 40
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-26
SOCIETIES.

The Ivy Social and the Imperial Social
clubs held their regular meetings last
night There will not be much activity
til after the Lenten season.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-26

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-26
GREAT CHEMICAL DISCOVERY
Champagne
Res: Tablets EEL ':':'':
KING OF STIMU[ANTS.

Champagne Tablets will produce more siimnis-
ton and eKhilaration than Champagne, Brandy
OF whiskey. No intorcation, reaction or bad AT
ter-enec,s. They do not contain alcohol, opium
(morphne), cocaine. chioral, oocs. kola or OTHER
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-26

The substitute teachers recently ap-
pointed 10 the eligible list had a chance
TO all several vacancies yesterday. AlIss
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-26

Bowen OF the Union grammar school was
forced 10 be absent, which vacancy was
filled by Miss Huld Scalander OF River
side. and Miss Ross was teaching at the
No. Z. Miss O'Leary was forced 10 be
absent and Mr.. Bliss being unable 10 find
any substitute. the school was forced to
continue half a session without Miss
OtIgarv's tutprship
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-20
ARMY OFFICERS FORM
COLONY IN one BLOCK
Eleven of the General Staff Live in
Adjoining Houses.

Out of fourteen houses on the north
side of S Street northwest, between
Nineteenth and Twentieth Streets,
eleven are rented to officers on the gem
eral STAFF of the United States army. The
houses are of the latest type and in
every way attractive. 1t happened that
the officers were in search Of houses and
had much trouble in getting a suitable
location The row they now occupy was
at that time under construction. and be-
fore the houses were anywhere near
completion the officers inspected them
and in a short time had their names
signed TO renting contracts.
The colony" consists of the follow
ing: Major Cocktails. Colonel Ballinger.
Captain JudsOn. Colonel Pullman. Cap
tain Marsh. Major Kean. Major McCaw,
Major Ireland, Captain Rhodes, Captain
Mahoner, and Major Littell. Davidson &
Davidson, real estate agents in i Street
northwest, have the agency for the
houses.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-20

and when they are. bids are to be ask I'd
for at once. It is now expected that
work can be commenced before cold
weather begins. The foundations for the
piers and abutments have already been
completed
AS it is to be 300 feet in length, "a
feet wide. and is TO have a maximum
height of 120 feet, the bridge is 20 Re
noteworthy for its size. 1t is to be one
of the largest in the world. II is to be con
structed of stone and concrete through
out with an asphalt roadway and cement
sidewalks. Five full centered arches
with $50 feet spans separated by piers
twenty feet thick, two full centercd
arches with eighty-two feet spans aud
two Ushaped abutments 100 leet in
length are to compose the foundations
and supports of the bridge.
A stone and bronze railing is to sur
mount the structure. and attractive
bronze lights are to adOrn the spaces be-
tween the spans. Panels of varying sizes
are also 10 be placed on the sides OF the
bridge above the foundations and be-
tween spans.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-20

While the bridge is undoubtedly an at
traction In the locality it in no wise
will detract from the beauties of park
ing which viii be laid out beneath its
wide spans What with the fine drives,
parks and other natural beauties, the
sightseers VIII find diversion beneath
the structure as well as on top. Bel
mont Road, Cathedral Road aud Rock
CreeL will each pass through a span.
The creek is fifty feet wide at this
point. and it will probably be unneees-
sary to disturb il in any way. The
woodley Lane bridge. which at present
spaIs the creek. is 10 remain. and it is
10 come directly under the new bridge.
The bridge plans and the work entailed
IL their contamination bespeak much
praise for Colonel Biddle and the District
engineering staff. Engineer of Bridges
w. J. Douglas and staff also find their
time fully occupied with plans for the
new structure. and with their compile
ton will come the much more important
and trying task-that OF their develop
ment into. what all Washington antici-
pates-tbe Connecticut Avenue Bridge.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-20
COMMITTEES NAMED
TO CARE FOR DELEGATES
Entertainment of Pan-American
Episcopal Conference.

Bishop Satterlee has appointed the fol-
lowing local committees for the recep-
ton and entertainment Of the Pan-Amer-
lean Conference and Missionary Council.
The Rev. r. p. Williams. rector of
Trinity Church. chairman; A. Y Gray.
secretary; E. N. Waters. treasurer. com
prise the general committee
The executive committee is composed
Of the officers and chairInen OF different
subcommittee. The general committee
is arranged into subdivisions as follows
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Col Cecil Clay,
Edward F. LOCKER, George W. Salter,
Albion X. Paris and Henry p Blair.
Transportation--J. Holdsworth Gordon,
chairman; Edward H. Talcott and Percy
C. Melbourne.
Press-Frank W. Hackett, chairman;
Casenone G. Lee and r. Preston SheaIey.
Public comfort-E. S. Hutchinson.
chairman Arthur S. Browne, Robert
Stead, Harry c. Whitney. and William
F. Young.
The finance committee contains repre-
sentatives Of different churches on the
france committee OF the diocese, and
who are also members of the general
committee.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-20
MOTHER ACCUSES SONS
OF DEALING UNFAIRLY
Mrs. Syphax's Suit to Set Aside
Deed Transferring Estate.

Mrs. Abbie A. p. Syphax, OF Philadel-
phia. Pa. has fled proceedings in equity
against her Ave sons. three OF whom
reside in washington. for the purpose
of having the court set aside certaia
deed made by her transferring her es-
tate valued at about 100000 TO them
Her sons are Douglass p, John, Mar
cellus NJ, Theophilus. and Ernest sy-
phax.
A telegaphic dispatch from Philadel-
phia. published in a local newspaper
says:
"Abble Syphax is a daughter of Col.
John Mckee. the negro multi-miilion-
aire. who died about year ago. leaving
the bulk OF his estate to Catholic chari-
ties. Archbishop Ryan and Joseph p.
McCullen. the executors named by Col
onel Mckee. declined to accept the gift
unless provision was made for the reia-
tives. 1t was under an arrangement
proposed by them that Abbie Syphax Got
800 900, and Harry Minton. a grandson
of Colonel Mckee, a like amount.
Mrs. Syphax says that her sons, IN
der the pretext of acquiring authority
which would enable them to protect her
against outside aspirants to her hertz
age. persuaded her to sign a deed of
transfer for all the property. She says
they paid her nothing for 1t. and that
she was ignorant of it's nature. All that
remains to her under the transfer is the
interest from her property for life"
Douglass p Syphax. in discussing the
matter yesterday. said:
Il desire to state the charges in the
bill are so fiimsy. vague and uncertain
that they state no direct act on the
part of any of her sons in obtaining The
deed in question. The bill does allege.
however. that the deed in question was
never read to her
The deed was prepared for my mother
and her children by d. W. Baker, OF the
over 10 her three times, and she was
fully advised by counsel of the contents
of the deed, and the result the came
would have on the estate that was then
vested in her
Knowing all this, she executed the
deed before a notary public, and ac-
knOwledged TO the notary public that she
had read the same aud knew the coz
tents thereof. There was no influence
or persuasion brought 10 bear by any Of
the children on Mrs. Syphax, but The
children. having signed away their
rights in the compromise OF the estate
OF Col John Mckee, my mother Thought
it only proper to make the deed that
she did make
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-20
WHOLESALE SHIFTING OF
OFFICERS OF THE ARMY
An Unusually Long List of Changes
Made Public.

Major Thomas c. Goodman has been
detailed as paymaster for the militia
troops encamped at West Point. KY. the
scene Of the maneuvers. Capt Ed
mund Wittenmyer has also been detailed
to West Point for service in connection
with the payment OF the militia troops.
Transfers and assignments have been
made in the Coast Artillery as follows:
First Lieut.. Richard II. Williams, from
the Seventy seventh Company to the
Nineteenth Company.
First Lieut.. Leonard T. Waldron, from
the Nineteenth Company to the Seven
ty-seyenth Company.
Second Lieut. John E. Munroe, from
the Ninety-sixth Company TO the Forty
fifth Company.
Second Lieut. Claudius NJ. Seaman.
frcm the Forty fifth Company. 10 the
Seventy fourth Company.
Second Lieut. Paul ID. Bunker is as
signed to the Ninety-slxth Company.
Major Hobart X. Bailey, inspector
general. has been detailed to service in
the Office of the Inspector General of the
ArrsY in this city.
Major William p. Duvall. Artillery
Corps; Capt. Charles d. Rhodes, Sixth
Cavalry, and Capt. Dennis f. Nolan,
Thirteenth Infantry, all of the general
staff, have been detailed TO attend the
army maneuvers at West Point, KY.
Officers OF the general staff detailed to
attend the maneuvers at Fort Riley.
Kan. are;
Major Edward ]. McClernand. United
States Cavalry. assistant adjutant gen
eral.
Capt. Benjamin Alvord. Twenty-ffth
Infantry.
Capt. Peyton G. March, Artillery
Corps.
Col. Clarence A. Stedman, Fifth Cav
airy, has been relieved from duty at Fort
Riley. and has been ordered to Fort Lo-
gan, Col.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-20
CHAMBERLAIN ASKED
TO VISIT AMERICA
Illinoisans Want the Distinguished
Briton to Address Them.

Through the State Department the
Illinois Manufacturers Association sent
an invitation to the Right Hon. Joseph
Chamberlain to address the American
people. This invitation was extended by
Acting Secretary LOOMS several weeks
before Mr.. ChamberIain's resignation
from the cabinet.
Since the announcement of Mr.. Cham
berlain's retirement from official life
the invitation has been renewed by the
Illinois men, who believe Mr.. Chamber
lain will now have time to come to this
country
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-20
CuardSrnen Anxious
For Ten Days Pay

operator. a skilled lineman, and could
probably show Inventor Bell thing OF
two about Installing and setting up a
thoroughly reliable and dependable tele-
phone system. Lieutenant Niemeyer's
telephone and telegraph lines and COM
munications have been the wonder and
admiration OF everyone at the encamp-
ments.
Possible Successor.
Although Lieutenant Niemeyer fore
warned the boys before he went to camp
in July that he intended resigning in
November. no preparations have been
made for the election of a successor.
although there are several competent
and reliable sergeants who are anxious
and willing to wear Lieutenant Niemey-
er's mantle First Sergeant Otto Me
meyer, a brother to the lieutenant is
a most likely candidate for the posi-
ton. but he has histrionic ambitions,
like his brother Benny, who attended
the last encampment. and then went on
the stage, and il is doubtful II he would
accept the office.
Sergeant Painter, an expert on rig
ging up telephone lines, and taking
switchboards to pieces and putting them
together again, is another possibility,
while Sergeant Evans. one or the most
universally liked and hardest working
men in the corps. is also to be consider
ed in the rum ag
Robert s. WILKES. of the Ambulance
Corps, upon his owr application. was
granted an honorable discharge from
that organization.
Prof Joseph. the physical instructor
of the Guard, who has worked wonders
in the Guardsmen since he has had
charge OF the gymnasium, is preparing
for a great athletic season. and in or
der TO spur the boys on he will offer a
gold medal during the year to be com
peted for by all the Guardsmen.
AS yet the Guard has not been rein
vested with the use OF the franked en-
velope, but 1t is believed that action
will be taken within the coming week
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-20
CIRCULATION WITHDRAWN
THIS MONTH S2,8OO,0O0

Withdrawals from national bank circu-
lation for September have mounted up
to s.. 500. 600. according to a staten ent
given out at the Treasury yesterday. and
are within 100000 OF the s. 200. eco
limit fixed by the national banking law.
Government bonds to this amount have
been taken over BY the banks for the
purpose OF realizing a profit from pres
ent high bond prices.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-20
CONTRACT AWARDED FOR
A NEW REVENUE TUG

The Treasury Department awarded a
contract yesterday to the Spedden Ship
building Company. OF Baltimore. for a
new revenue cutter tug for service at
Philadelphia. This company was the
only bidder, and the price was SCI 600.
Some weeks ago the bid of the Crescent
Shipbuilding Company. Of Elizabeth. n.
J.. was accepted That company went
into the hands of a receiver, and the
contract was annulled
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-20
TRAFFIC AGENTS VIEW
MOUNT PENN'S SCENERY

READING, Pa. Sept. 19.-Members OF
the Interstate Railroad and Steamship
Agents Association came to Reading
this morning. on a special train from
Philadelphia. for an outing on Mount
Penn. There were about 100 OF them,
including guests
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-20
ASKS A HALF MILLION
FOR ARMY HOSPITAL
Surgeon General VIII Recommend
Its Establishment.

The surgeon general OF the army will
renew his recommendation of previous
years to Congress that half million
dollars be appropriated for a general
hospital TO be erected in this city in con-
nection with the Army Medical School
On November i the Army Medical
School will open. Colonel Hickman viii
succeed General Dewitt as president of
the faculty.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-20
BRITAIN SAYS NO MAP
WAS EVER ACCEPTED

LONDON. Sept 19.-When the fifth sit
ting Of the Alaskan Boundary Commits
sion was opened today Sir Robert Find
lay again resumed his argument. He
continued the examination OF maps of
Portland Canal. He contended that no
map marking the boundary line, as
America asserted. had ever been accept
ed by Great Britain.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-20
BACK FROM VACATION.

Assistant Attorney General NJ. d. Pur-
dy. OF the Department Of Justice. has re-
turned from the Massachusetts, coast,
where he has been enjoying a vacation.
Private Secretary Long has also re-
turned
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-20
COAL REGION PRIEST
DIES FROM AN OPERATION

HAzLETON. Pa. Sept. 10. - Father
Peter Mallory, pastor OF st. Patrick's
Church. MeAdoo. died this morning.
after a short illness. He had been sta
toned there the past four years. His
death was the result OF an operation
performed last February.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-20
NAVY YARD CHIMNEY BIDS

Pavarini & Greer, Of Washington. were
the lowest bidders on a chimney which
is to be built at tha Washington Navy
Yard. Their proposal was sl2.24s. Other
proposals were: II. r. Heinicke. New
York, 81. Goa Joseph W. Collins. Wash
ington, S12. $40.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-20
EXPLOSION AND FIRE.

There was small fire late yesterday
afternoon. IN the house Of Charles Tay-
1or. at 1922 Bladensburg Road. due TO
the explosion of an oil stove. The
damage amounted TO $50.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-20
sENAToR scorr IMpRoyINe.

DENVER. Col. Sept f9-The condi-
tion of United States Senator Scott con-
tinues TO improve. and he is now on the
read TO recovery.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-20

Unless there is some unforeseen delay,
the proposed Connecticut Avenue Bridge
is to be ready for traffic within the
next eighteen months. This announce
ment was made yesterday by the en-
gineers having the work in hand
According to the preliminary draft CT
the plans for the structure. the bridge
is to be one of the handsomest in the
city. It is also to be of great value to
the locality. At the present time Con-
nectieut Avenue is crooked, and not over
long. The bridge is to make the avenue
one of the longest in the city. and at
the same time it is TO take out of the
the curves and kinks which
neeessitate a drive of more than a mile
out of the way when person desires 10
drive out from the fashionable part of
the city TO Chevy Chase.
Money Appropriated
There has been appropriated for the
structure S740 900. not including $4S 900
for preliminary labor in preparing plans
and surveying, at the last session Of
Congress. These plans are nearly ready
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-20

Can't Understand Why Uncle
Sans Stipend Should Be
So Long Forthcoming.
Make Paymaster's Life a
Burden.