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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-28
WILLIAM CAFFREY.
The Champion Amateur ScuIIer
Of America.
ONLY TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OLD.
Has Defeated the Best Men I'm the
Country-No Oarsman Now Before the
Public Has Won More Trophies.

william Canrey. the champion amateur
sculler OF America, was born In Lawrence.
Mass, March "a. 1857. and is now In his
twenty-fifth year. His home was located
on the banks Of the Merrimac River.
whore. as q boy, he learned TO row. His
first race Of prominence was q junior
scullers' race. at Boston. July 80, 1887, In
which he defeated F. Smith. Dyer, McPhee
and four others. his time being lam. ass.
He wss the winner OF the intermediate
scullers' race June II, 1883, at Worcester,
the nrst time such q race was pulled.
He defeated eight others In lam. las. On
June II. 1889. he lost the senior race at
Worcester through mistake In crossing
the line. Ryan being the winner by sew
ersl feet. In lam. 85s. On July 4, 1889. he
was winner ut Portland, Me-, defeating
1rstcs. Bergen and Smith. On Labor
Day. Sept. q, 1889, he was defeated at Bos-
ton by Rogers. In one Of the finest con-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-28
CENTRAL FALLS.

The date of the Veteran Firemen's fair
has been changed to January 26. The
committee held u meeting last evening,
b. Frank Bowen was elected official sec
retary. 1t was decided to have pictures of
the Volunteer taken and to be at a price
within reach of all. There are TO be in
troduced several new features never seen
at fairs here, and the committee are meet
ing with great encouragement.
In regard to James McCann who fell on
Lonsdale avenue and broke his leg Thanks
giving day, it should be stated that yes
terday when both doctors visited him
they declined to take the case the mis-
chief having been aggravated by his walk
ing upon il several hours, and ordered
him taken to the Rhode Island Hospital
His wife procured the necessary papers.
and Overseer of Poor Gilchrist gave orders
went to his home yesterday afternoon,
with help ready to handle him as care
fully as possible, when he emphatically
refused to go. This is the third day of the
accident and the condition of the leg is
growing more serious.
A man registered at the town clerks
Office yesterday who gave his age as 92
years.
At 1:30 o'clock this morning the resi-
dents of Foundry and High streets were
awakened from their slumbers by runa-
way horse tearing down the street, when
suddenly there was crash, ana tnen nur-
ried footsteps. To whom the horse be-
longed could not be ascertained. 1t came
from Broad street and across the
railroad barely escaping the gates,
which at night are kept partly lowered. At
the corner the horse must have taken a
long turn. for the open buggy was found
wedged between the electric light pole
and the fence of George Patt. Here the
horse cleared itself and leaving part of
the harness continued down High street
to Cross and away il went over the bridge
out of sight. Mr.. Patt and Officer Nc
Cra found blankets, robe and cushion
scattered along the street, while the buggy
was total wreck. 1t was taken to Bar
ber's stable, Cross street, and there
awaits an owner.
The committee appointed at the last
meeting of the Town Council to straighten
Lonsdale avenue have purchased that strip
of land from Daniel O'Neil, of Pawtucket,
which has so long been an eye-sore to the
neighbors of the vicinity, and will begin
work at once TO make the necessary re-
pairs. They paid the small sum of SlS5 for
that whicn two years hence would cost
more than three times that amount.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-28
EAST PROVIDENCE.

A prize defamation and concert was
given last evening in the town hall, under
the auspices of the East Providence High
School, for the purpose of raising money
to establish gymnasium. The hall was
crowded with the friends and parents of
the scholars.
Between the first and second parts there
was a short intermission for the sale of
fancy articles and refreshments, after
which Rev. j. Stewart, in behalf of the
committee of arrangements, presented the
prizes, two new crisp s. bills to Miss Myra
A. Ray and Master George w Carpenter
with honorable mention of Miss Katie B.
Anthony and Master Herbert ID. Horton.
The declamations were all excellent and
the judges found some difficulty in decid
ing to whom the prizes were entitled.
The real estate transactions for week
ending Nov. 2S are as follows:
II. f. Borden sold TO Hattie l.. Tilling-
hast, tract of land at Sabin's Point for
$40; NJ. G.. Purvere sold to Harry Curtis
house and lot on Walnut street for 500;
Henry ii Golf sold to Andrew n. Med
bury one-thirty-sixth part of house and
Mcneil sold to Estella +. Peck a tract of
land near Armington Corners for $40; Ella
NJ. Eaton sold to Herbert w. Flagg four
lots with improvements thereon at River
side for 800; Robert II. Tobin sold TO
Abbie j. Tobin lot on Vine street
for SlO; John a. IoDln SOLD TO
Robert III. Tobin tract of
land on Massasoit avenue for so.
Mr.. Clarence A. Wheeler has been Sc
cured To appear at the entertainment of
the A. Il. Hoyt Grammar School Dec. 9, in
the Town Hall. Mr.. Will Cushing, cor
netist, will also appear and will be sup
ported by talent from Boston, as well as
some of the best local talent.
The case of John +. Bell came up in the
Seventh District Court. yesterday, before
Judge Bliss. Examination was waived
and the case bound over To the December
term of the Court of Common Pleas.
A "mum~supper and musical aud lit
erary entertainment will be given mt the
United Church. Monday evening. Supper
will he served at o'clock and the enter
tainment begins at $, and will consist Of
singing by Mrs. w :. Robinson, readings
by Mrs W. :. Robinson and Mrs. Eugene
G. Webster, and most interesting address
by Charles r.. sutton on -Four Years
with Uncle Sam"
The service at the United Congrega-
tional Church, tomorrow afternoon at
o'clock. will be attended by n delegation
from the Providence Y. VI. &. A., and adj
dresses will be made by Messrs. &. n.
Scholefeld and Edwin Hill, secretaries at
the association.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-28

tests witnessed on the Charles River, by q
boats length. Time, Ism. SIS. In 1890
Cafrey won nine races out OF twelve. On
May 30 1890 he was defeated at Passaic
by Hawkins; Juns@A he defeated Rogers,
at Worcester. by twelve boat lengths, In
ian. S4s. July q. at Haverhill, he defeated
Cummings and McPhee. On July 4. at
Lawrence, he again defeated Cummings
and others, in Ism. Ass. He appeared at the
National Regatta at Worcester, August
i8. IA, and defeated Hawkins, Kirby and
others. Time. 9m. ass. The same day he
was second In the. quarter mile dash. be-
ing defeated by E. J. Carney. On Labor
Day. September A. at Boston, he defeated
Hawkins In the remarkable time OF Ism.
8ls.. and also won the quarter mile dash
on the same day. October 5. Mt Paw
tucket, T. l.. he won race In Ism. 49,,
and finished second among seven starters
In the quarter mile event. October IL, he
defeated Hawkins, at Lawrence, by ten
lengths, for prize offered by citizens. At
the New England regatta at Lawrence,
July 4, 1891, Caffrey suffered defeat at the
hands Of Bergen and Higgins, and again
on July II, at Psssaic, N. j., being third in
the race with Hawkins and Hedley. He
attributed bis defeat to not being in
proper condition, and he resumed train
Ing for the National Regatta in Washing
ton, August 1s, 10. where he won his trial
and the final heat, defeating Hedley and
Higgins. and taking the championship;
also finished second In the quarter mile
dash. On Labor Day OF this year he
defeated Bergen and Buschman easily,
and pulled his last race with John
d. Ryan at Canobie Lake, N. H., Oct. 10,
winning by boats length In Ism. 4Ss. 1t
Is his ambition to 60 to the Henley Re-
gatta. in England. next year, and a move
ment Is on foot to arrange trip for him.
He Is strictly temperate In his habits and
modest In his dsmeanor. His style OF
rowing 10 peculiar, he pulling with the
right oar over the left. and pushing back
the right oar under the left. Few oars
men now before the public have won more
trophies, or are better liked in their ma
tive city. Many inducements have been
offered to CafYrcy to join Boston clubs.
and from present indications he will soon
attach himself to club at the Hub. Caf-
frey is 8 It. 10 in. in height. and In condi-
tion weighs $50 pounds. His measure
ments are: chest, 40 In; biceps. IS In;
forearm, l2L In. He is at present en-
ployed as coachman by wealthy resi-
dent Of Lawrence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-28
BRISTOL.

This morning at o'clock Michael
Flynn, Jr., proprietor of Glendyne ken
nels, received despatch from High River
n. c., that mis- Irish setter Sedan took the
first prize of 500 and cup valued at 800
in the all-age stake in that place. He was
entered against Coleraine, the prize win
ner OF England, who was recently sold To
the Glenmore kennel of Philadelphia for
&, 500
Mr.. Flynn also received dispatch ask
ing him to set a price on the dog.
The registry is progressing very quietly
and the sum total up TO date will not ex-
ceed three hundred and fifty. Only about
four weeks more remains for about four
hundred more to register.
There are in circulation several petitions
by lovers of hand line fishing requesting
the General Assembly to pass an act pro-
hibiting weir traps or any other con-
trivances from any of the waters of Mar
ragansett or Mount Hope. Bay North of a
line extending westerly from Church's
Point in the town of Little Compton to
the northerly line of the District of Mar
ragansett provided, however, that nothing
herein contained shall be construed as TO
apply to the shad and herring fisheries in
the tributaries of said bays.
Col. Samuel Norris left here on Friday
en- route for New York, and will sail to-
day for Europe. He will be absent several
months. This makes thirty times that
Une cOlOnel mas crOSSeu tne aUlantlc upon
business.
The cause Of the delay i'm finishing the
foot of Franklin street leading TO the
depot is the slowness of the quarryman in
not shipping the stones as agreed.
There has been a paper drawn up for
circulation through the parish for sui
scriptions towards placing set of chin @
bells in Trinity church tower. A number
of our well-known citizens are willing to
contribute, and il looks as ii n set of
chimes equal to them on Trinity upon
Broadway, would on Easter morning peal
out the Easter anthem.
Charles Davis on Friday swas stricken
down with paralysis. His case is consid-
cred critical.
Sailed on Friday the schooner Rosie and
Abra Barry for New Bedford To unload
shells.
The goods of James McCaughey upon
Bradford street are being sold by Il. NJ
Lincoln at auction by order OF the assignee
Mr.. Jonathan Bowen left here on Friday
evening in company with Miss Bliss for
New York. They will visit Buffalo and
Chicago during their soiourn.
Letters received from Mr.. John Bush,
who is at Grand Island, write that his
wife, who has been dangerously i'll, is now
conValscing.
Sailed schooner Mary Bennett Work
master for New York TO load coal for Bos-
ton; also schooner Eliza Emery for New
Town Greek TO load coal.
In town on Friday Mr.. j. l.. Lincoln of
the firm OF Batchelder and Lincoln of
Boston, and III. &. Lord of the firm of A.
NJ. and II. G.. Lord, they were entertained
at the Commercial.
Wide or narrow toed boots to measure. $3.50 and
A
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-28

athletics, and some uniform plan of teach
ing must be adopted before the new gym
nasium is opened next fall.
Stages formal acceptance of the offer
made by the faculty will determine the
course 10 be pursued. Stagg stands in the
highest favor with the corporotion,
faculty, graduates, and undergraduates
of the university. His record in athletics
during his collegiate career while mem
Der of the academic department and theo-
logical stands unparalleled. This year he
has developed into football coach TO
whom Walter Camp surrenders the palm,
for here at Yale the success of her team on
the football field is attributed to 'Stagg's S
tricks"
Old Yale coaches and the players of this
years team lay all of their laurels at
Stages feet and to his ingenuity attribute
the victories of the year. Stagg was offer
ed 81 800 year to go TO the new Chicago
University, but has stated TO friends that
the salary named by Yale is better than
this; at Yale, too, he will, if he accepts,
be member of the faculty.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-28
IN SPORTING CIRCLES.
Why Smith Will Not Participate in
the Manhattan Games Tonight.
PROVIDENCE CARRIER PIGEONS.
Conference of Bicycle Men Tonight 10
Talk Over Plans for n Race Track-In-
teresting Contest at the MetroPoie Club
To-night-stagg May Go Back to Yale.

James Smith, the sprinter of the Metro
politan Athletic Club, will not be con-
testant at the indoor sports Of the Man
haitian Athletic Club in New York to-
night as has been previously stated. 1t Is
not his fault, nor the fault OF the CLUB OF
which he is a member, for both were anxi-
Gus for him TO be there among the crack
runners TO see what he can accomplish.
The Manhattan Athletic Club played
funny game of freeZe-out in Smiths case
When their indoor meeting was flrst an,
nounced and invitations extended 10 All
amateurs to participate Smith sent on ior
"A list of events and entry blanks. The
latter arrived but the list of events did
not and Smith wrote again for them FIN
ally whenlthey did not arriveIhe filled out
the entry blanks for the events he judged
the club would have and sent them on
with an explanation The following is
the answer he received which explains
itself.
Mr.. James Smith, A. A. Metrop0le:
entry was received too late. / am very sorry
that we omitted to send you list OF events,
but we have been so busy with our game ana
the Princeton football game, that has no
doubt been overlooked.
Yours truly
:. j. CORNELL,
Captain and Chairman Athleuc Cohihi'Dee,
Manhattan A. A.
That is rather chilly communication
in view Of the fact that in not receiving
the list of events Smith did not know
when the entries closed, but it is worth
something TO know that Mr.. Cornell is
sorry for the omission. The least the
Manhattan Club could have done would
have been 70 accept the entry under the
circumstances even If il was a day or two
late. Thev probably haven't forgotten
the scoring Martin gave their pet, Nor
timer Remington, in September, and are
perhaps afraid that Smith may be another
ringer"
#.s
One of the most satisfactory tourna-
ments ever flown was that lately conclu-
ded for the golden leg band offered for the
best speed during thO>season from New
York city to New England loft. There
were in all twenty Journeys for the prize,
but only such birds were timed that held
promise of breaking the existing record.
The result, showing the best speed, is as
follows:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-28
HOMELY WRINKLES.

Lazlness travels so slowly that poverty
soon overtakes him.
To be hearty and strong begin by select.
ing healthy grandparents.
Many girl who takes the cake wouldn't
II she had to bake II herself.
The man who overlooks and ignores his
wife will be caught up with sooner oil
later.
The shell OF fresh egg looks dull and
porous, that Of a stale ono smooth and
shiny.
Now ia the time TO enjoy life. Put of
the opportunity few years aud you will
lose il. Habit becomes second nature.
The quiet cow. the friendly hen. and the
peaceable horse. give the largest returns
with the least expense. Conquer every
thing on the farm, including the hired
man. BY polltoness and kindness
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-28

Never Judge chapple by his ever vacant
stare;
Never Judge maiden by the beauty Of
her hair;
Never Judge a banker by tho Jingle OF
his change;
Never Judge alandlord by the smallness
OF his rents;
Never Judge cook maid by the blackins
on the range;
In fact. in al! things keep your judgment
ever " AsspsRlsxzIqqE4.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-28
A Specific for Quinsy.

Many persons are complaining OF sore
throat. Among the most painful troubles
IL that old enemy quinsy. What may be
called specific for this Is inhaling tho
steam from a medium-sized teapot, In
which has been stepped teacupful OF
sage leaves and teaspoonful ofpowdered
sulphur. The teapot is always safe and
convenient steamer. as IL does not gener.
ate enough steam 10 be dangerous. and by
the time it reaches the throat the heat is
not too great. In most cases the tea must
ba rohsstod ssYeEN umes
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-28
NERVOUS and SICK HEADACHE.
How to Perfectly Cure Them.

All forms Of headache are of a nervous
character, and are caused by weakness, irri-
tation or disease of nerves of the head, and to
cure such cases IL Is absolutely necessary to
use DIR. Greene's Nervura. Many persons
who suffer from headache have, by repeated
failure TO find relief, despaired of cure. To
such we would say, by all means secure bot
tie OF this wonderful remedy, and watch its
marvellous effect. II is the most perfect cure
known for headache.
For over twenty years my life was made
miserable by frequent and terrible headaches.
At times they tcere so screre 4 feared icoidd 20
insane.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-28

Wide or narrow toed boots TO measure, $3.50 an
$3.50, ANNABLE's, is Arcade.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-28
Art Sale.

Next Thursday and Friday the great sale Of val
liable oil paintings at Sheldons, Music Hall Build
ng. Now on free exhibition.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-28
What a Years Trial Of the Terrible
Mckinley Bill Shows.
Facts and Figures Which Prove the Bene-
fits of Protection.


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The Republican journal., 1891-04-09

The Executive Committee of lht Waldo I. II b.
Assoc eat9p bBfldu 1tti8s iS5fr the annua meet.
ing in August which is larger than ever before
and shows that the association meets the approval
Of the horse breeders of the country There are 40
entries in the association colt sta kes as follow
fearlings 10 entries; year-old7 lj ycar-ol,ls :
year-ol!s :, In the general race there are p en-
tries win 3 minute class 9, . .i5 class 10; 80
class q a fun list Of entries, including names of
colts and horses and sires ami nOminators Will be
prepared and printed soon
The state colt stakes did not fill ana in its place
the association olssr the following new stakes
open e the state entries to close May Stake
No. p, Green horses, SO guaranteed Entry fee
= 30, payable = 80 May l. June and Aug. 49,
stake No l2-2 ~ class, trotting and pacing, sIa5
guaranteed Entry fee Sl2.5J, payable May |, j
June l. -; Aug. 10, $3.50.
President Marshall was elected a delegate to the
state Breeders Association at Lewiston this week
1t was decided to give race with three purses
on the 4th of July, particulars of which will be ar
ranged hereafter.
Adjomned to meet at the Secretary's Office Mon
dav May
The Republican journal., 1891-04-09

Thompson. minister of justice, anG c. c. Chip
man, Tupner'- private secretary. arrived here
from Ottawa last sunday night and called by ap-
polntment upon Secretary Blaine Monday to in
formally discuss the proposed negotiations with
Canada nited States cruiser san Francisco
has been ordered to Chill and the Charleston
has been ordered to Target prac-
tice in the squadron of evolution was very sue
ces>ful...... Excitement over the Italian affair
has almost completely subsided.
IN BRIEF. Canadian paper manufacturers
want the Government to impose an export
duty on pulp wood. which Americans are cut
ting in the forests of Canada......A l.. Mellen.
who disappeared from Baltimore several years
ago and who was indicted iD Boston on the
charge Of conspiracy to murder his sons wife.
has returned to Thomas Charles
Barring, one of the two members in Parliament
representing London, is dead. For 20 years he
was member of the banking firm of Barring
Brothers....N Warner Miiler's party that went to
overlook the work on the Nicaragua Canal are
reported wrecked about 100 miles northeast of
the eastern terminus of the canal. All are report
ed Safe....A tight between strikers in the Penn
SYlNauia coke region and the guards at More
wood. Thursday morning. resulted in the kill
ing OF seven of the >triker>......O Malloy. the
notorious detective, who was charged with
having attempted tC pack the jury in the New
Orleans trial. has surrendered...... Its an i'll
wind etc. The heavy fall of snow in Yer
mont and New hampshire means an extension
Of the season of sugar making ......Sir Charles
Tupper reached Ottawa, Ont. from Washing
ton Saturday. Directly meeting of the cabi-
net was held, and high hopes entertained of
a commercial agreement with this country.......
Protests sent from Hamburg to Chancellor
Won Capriyi showing that German exports to
Chill, heretofore amounting to 23.0OO.000 an
nualv. are Cea>ing and that German vessels in
ChiIian waters are unprotected. have caused
no hN'p a Orlpr the whale pf fhp
The Republican journal., 1891-04-09
Rev. X. T. Hack on Luck.

large audience assembled at the North church
on Sunday to hear Mr.. Hack preach sermon on
Luck" The pastor said he had made promise.
Last fall while assembled about the camp fire In
the woods on deer hunt the party discussed the
matter af luck. The minister agreed 10 pieaci
sermon on the subject and the hunters all agreed
to attend church on that day. Mr.. Hack said tha t
nearly everyone believed IN luck. There are two
sides To the question-Gods side and mans side.
Webster defines luck as ga course or series of such
events regarded as occurring by chance" The
pastor said that there is no such thing as chance.
Gods laws are immutable. Every thing is govern
ed by law. Also mans part there is no such
thing as luck or chance Often it is said that a
man is "lucky" when he has accomplished a Ger
tain thing 1t was not luck, but the result of hard
work and knowledge. The man who is most
lucky" in the deer hunt is the one who has the
most knowledge of the game, who creeps silently
through the forest and takes the most deliberate
aim The sermon was full of practical and useful
knowledge and was well received.
The Republican journal., 1891-04-09

Instead of league comprised of Colby, Bow
doin, Bates and the Maine State College. there
will be two college leagues in the State one
composed of Colby and Bowdon, and one of the
Maine State and Bates. The reason for the
friction in the old college league is the expense of
neutral games, which two of the clubs were will
ule of the Intercollegiate League comprising
Colby and Bowdoin is as follows
Three games in Waterville, MAY g. lG and June
Three games in Brunswick, May l3, % and
June 6.
Also game in Augusta on the 10th of Nav
The umpires are W. Pushor, of Pittsfield, NJ f.
5. Cannell, Of Lewiston.
The Republican journal., 1891-04-09
ten. Albert Pike Dead.

Gen. Albert Pike, commander of the Scottish
Rite Masonry of the Southern Juriscicion and
chief of the Royal Order of Scotland for this coun-
try died last Thursday evening at the home of the
supreme council of the order, in Washington, ID.
G., where he has lived for several years The
cause of his death was paralysis of the organs of
the throat, which had prevented him from taking
any food or drink since March 81.
1t is said that Gen. Pike has appointed Josiah II.
Drummond of Maine, to be his successor as the
mead OF the Royal Order of Scotland Iti probable
that his successor in the Scottish Rite will be either
Surgeon Gen. j. NJ Browne of the navy, Thomas
II. CasWell of California. or Thomas NJ. Dudley of
kentucky.