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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-17
A BIG POOL CONTEST.
Powers and Werner to Play De Oro and
Manning a Match.

Manning n Match.
NEW YORK, May 16-What promises to be
a remarkable pool contest will be the four
handed match, which will take place in Tam
many Hall on the evenings OF May %, 27 and
% between the Chicago experts, Albert G.
Powers and John Werner, on one side, and
Champion Alfredo De Oro, of Cuba, and
Charles H. Manning, of New York, on the
other.
1t is to be contest of 600 balls at continu-
Gus pool, played in blocks of 200 balls a night
for s., 600 and the net receipts. 1t Is q match
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-17


Washington. ..... .........O Ol 0 0 0-5
hts H. SAT- t,o Robne
son, VanHaltren. Double plays-Richardson and
Larktn, Mcmahon and Robinson, Shindle and
Shock Pickett, Shock and Whistler, Whistler(un-
assisted). First base on balls-Balrmore. 2: Wash
ington. 6. Hit by pitched ball-Shock; Whistler 2;
McMahon. Struck BY McMahon. 5; Knel: L;
Foreman. L. Time-One hour and so minutes. Um-
pire-Sheredan.
SECOND GAME.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-26
POINTS ON PAWTUCKET.
The Case Of Alderman Davis Against
Charles A. Lee.
A VERDICT FOR The PLAINTIFF.
Lots OF Fun mt the TriaI-Other Paw
tuclxet News-Social Events-Bums in
the District Court - Minor valley
News.

The case of the State VS.. Lee, num-
bered 200 on the criminal docket, came
up for trial last evening, the charge being
that on the night of Dec. "a last Charles
A. Lee, a well-known resident of Paw
tucket, did enter the hen house Of Alder
man Benjamin w. Davis and appropriate
therefrom one Plymouth Rock rooster
Owing to the widespread interest in this
case the court room was found wholly in
adequate to accommodate the great num-
ber of spectators. aud Judge Olney Arnold
adjourned the court TO Music Hall, which
place the spectators comfortably filled.
and the court was opened by the crier,
Carlos l.. Rogers.
Before the calling of the principal case
on the docket one or two cases OF minor
Importance were disposed Of The case of
Newell VS.. Carroll was continued, owing
to lately developed case of cholera in
fantum in the person of one of the parties.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-26
Points of Interest.
WEXFORD.

The Few. Z. ID. Blake will occupy his
pulpit tomorrow for the last time as
pastor, though he will probably supply
the following Sunday and officiate at the
communion. He expects TO make his
future home with his sister in Attleboro,
Mass.
The engine company have voted TO pur-
chase sixty new uniforms.
The ladies of the W. &. T. L. called in a
body upon Miss Hannah q. Lewis one
evening this week and gave suitable ex-
preston OF their appreciation OF he's ardu-
Gus labors in connection with the State
convention here.
The public school at Hamilton closed
Yesterday with appropriate exerci ses.
Miss Dockrey of Hope Valley and Miss
Wrell of this village have been the teach
ers.
Charles Crombe OF the Worcester Acad-
emy Is at home for vacation of ten days.
Mrs. George T. Rose Of Hamilton, has
returned from visit 90 Lyme, Conn,
where she formerly lived.
Mr.. and Mrs Albert :. Reynolds of Da-
visville have returned from their trip TO
Florida aud other points South.
Mr.. Allen Reynolds, who has been Wis
iting her son in California, has returned
home.
Wilbur Hazard is reported quite i'll at
his residence near Hamilton.
There IS considerable moving among tho
farmers this spring
A large cat owl was killed bv ". q. q.
Gardiner near his residence on West Maiu
street one evening recently.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-26
RED MEN,

Pettaconsett Tribe of Red Men celebrat-
ed it's fourth anniversary Thursday even
ing 10y giving bean supper aud an excel
lent entertainment. The ladies and gen
tlemen who formed the committee are as
follows: Messrs A. A. Austin, chairman;
George +. Rice w. H. Bowen, n Avery,
IL. +. Trask, Mrs. II. L. Wood. Mrs.G. H.
Allen, Mrs. NJ. Aver, Mrs. Thomas Cod
ding. Mrs. Nellie Tyron, Mrs. Cora
Walker, Mrs. George Taylor, Mrs. Fran
oes Bowen, Mrs. Il. Morey aud Mrs. George
Saunders.
Great Sachem Lewis f. Davis and
board of great chiefs will make an Official
visit to Pettaconsett Tribe next Thursday
evening. The chiefs degree will be con-
ferred on one warrior.
Wamsitta Tribe will hold its annual
banquet Monday evening, April T.
Naneta Council, ID. OF p, will hold n
social in Red Mems Hall, Wednesday
evening April l3
Ossamequin Tribe will hold a basket
party and social in Music Hall assembly
rooms, Pawtucket, Monday evening,
April IL.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-26

taken this arduous duty TO perfor IN are
incompetent TO perform IL, and IL is quite
amusing TO the locker on to see the various
schemes that are practiced by the leaders
A little advice from the old school poll
ticians would have saved many disaster
the party. another danger is that the party
is not in harmony with itself. There are
dissension in the ranks and who have
broght it about. II is those who are try
ing to-day to lead the party TO victory.
They are in bad condition. in dilemma
that they are unable to overcome. A di-
vided House cannot stand and the results
of this is sure defeat, but there is one con-
ISOLATION they can have. Thev can try
again, but not under the same leadership
If they expect to accomplish success.
Arrived, steamer George Birkbeck with
tow of barges from Fall River for New
York.
The Hon. j. X. Bullock and Charlie
De w. Brownell are both confined to their
homes. DR.. George A. Pike is their at
tending physician.
The meeting which was to assemble on
Monday evening next at the Court House,
for the purpose of assisting the Soldiers
Home, have postponed IL TO the latter par,
of the week, so that necessary arrange
ments can be made.
Walter B. Harding of Bridgewater j.
the guest of Abram Walker upon Mata
com avenue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-26
THE SECRET SOCIETIES.
The Odd Fellows Will Have a Great
Day April 26.
A BIG PARADE AND A COLLATION..
The Grand Army and its Undertaking.
The Sons Of Veterans Tug Of War
The Red Mon and the Royal Society OF
Good Fellows.
THE ODD FELLOWS.

Crescent Lodge had an attendance of
nearly seventy as its session last Tuesday
evening, the second degree was conferred
on one candidate In an exceedingly pleas
ing manner. Brother +. 4. Ballou. past
grand, Byron w. Bowen and William ID.
Walker were appointed committee TO
make the necessary arrangements for the
anniversary, and they expect to see one
of their "old time turn outs" And that
is not less than one hundred and fifty men
wearing dark clothes, white gloves and
silk hats There Is a special treat in store
for all who are present at the session next
Tuesday evening aud every member that
can, is earnestly requested to be present:
Hope Lodge win probobly entertain n
their old friends from Lynn. on the 10Th
Of April.
Major Alexander Strauss of Good
Samaritan Lodge has been selected as
chief marshal for the grand demonstra
tion.
wear dark clothes, white gloves and SILK
hate on the 36th.
Crescent lodge has rendered it's services
TO the grand lodge officers TO do escort
duty. They will be accompanied by a
first-class band Of music. After the pa
rade collation. will be served in their
hall.
Next Tuesday evening Roger Williams
lodge will hold a MASQUERADE ball in Odd
Fellows hall, 97 Weybosset street.
Nearly every lodge in the city has voted
20 participate in the parade, and have ap-
pointed committees.
Brother Elmer Parrott of Norway lodge,
Norway, Maine, visited Mayaower lodge
last Wednesday evening.
Mayaower lodge had good attendance
last Wednesday evening. The bylaws
were amended. The initiatory degree was
given one candidate. Past Grand Will
liam X. Drake, Brothers Warren Heap,
Edward Start, Past Grand Nat K. Greene
and Brother A. K. Campbell were APP
pointed as the anniversary committee.
Next Wednesday evening the lodge will
hold a pound party and entertainment,
commencing at $780, A good time is
looked for.
Pilgrim Lodge received two applications
for membt rship last Tuesday evening. On
April the initiatory degree will be given
two or more candidates. Pilgrim Lodge
will be Ia line In round numbers on the
Goth.
The visiting cantons together with the
cantons of this jurisdiction will present a
beautiful sight upon the streets on the Goth.
Eagle Lodge will make an extra effort
to make the largest showing OF any lodge
on the 26th aud 225 members are expected
20 march headed by Stones Continental
Band They will have for guest Med
bury Lodge of Medbury, Mass.
A banquet will be served in Music Hall
after the parade. The committee Is Past
Grand Master George ID. Lansing. Past
Graads Edward 5. Tinkham and George
b. Hazard.
The subordinate lodge committee on
the anniversary will meet with like
committee from the cantons, encan D.
ments and grand lodge in the office of the
grand secretary next Wednesday evening
at $50. Every member Of the committee
is requested To be present.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-26
KNIGHTS OF PYTHlAS.

The Grand Assembly of the Pythian
Sisterhood, will hold grand concert and
ball, in Inf" ,try hall, Tuesday evening,
May 3. Blighim's orchestra, of Malboro,
will furnish the music.
Charles +. Chickering lodge received six
applications for membership last Wednes-
day evening.
Enterprise lodge conferred the rank of
Knight on twelve candidates for Sterling
lodge last Thursday evening.
Elmwood Temple of Pythian Sisters,
will hold poverty masquerade. in Pals
tine hall, Al Westminster street, next
Wednesday evening.
Rhode Island Division OF the uniform
rank, meets next Monday evening
Damon lodge conferred the third rank
on one Esquire, last Tuesday evening
Riverside lodge voted in one applicant
at its last meeting. The rank of page
will be conferred next Wednesday even
ing.
Elmwood Temple Of the Pythian Sister
hood will hold "A supper and social in their
hall, corner Greenwich street aud Potters
avenue next Wednesday evening.
St. George Lodge voted last Wednesday
evening 10 exemplify the amplified third
rank every third Wednesday III the
month.
Elmwood Lodge is soon to visit Com
mercial Lodge in DO 'ton.
Last Wednesday evening between sixty
and seventy of Garfield Lodge visited
Howard Lodge. The amplified third rank
was conferred on one candidate.
What Cheer Lodge and division will
hold grand union ball Wednesday even
ing, April 20, in B. L. Hall. 246 High
street.
Harmony division is making prepara-
tions to hold a May ball in Oriental Hall,
"Wednesday evening, May 4.
The Unity Social Club will hold social
In Oriental Hall tuesday evening, April 5.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-26
CENTRAL FALLS,

The remains of Horace Daniels. who
died in New York, "Wednesday evening,
were brought here last evening, and taken
to the residence of Edward l.. Fifield in
Central Fail. The direct cause of the
dea n was heart failure, but the deceased
hau been suffering for about two weeks
from rheumatism in one of his legs. His
funeral was held this afternoon at 9
o'clock.
In the District Court this morning
James Carver, an old offender, was fined
Sl5 and costs for drunkenness and revel-
ling.
Two persons were fined s. and costs
each for drunkenness.
A man arraigned for non-support had
his case continued for one month.
Spencer Lodge, i. O. O. Z. met last even
ing, and appointed two new members on
the commit ee on the celebration of the
anniversary OF Odd Fellowship in Amer
ica.
Thomas Hughes, veteran Of the war.
died yesterday afternoon at his residence
on Earl street. He was over 90 years OF
age, and has been ailipg for some time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-26

In the case Of keenan, VS.. Goodwin the de-
fendant was adjudged guilty, but owing
TO the extenuating circumstances OF ex-
treme youth, the complaint was filed, and
the case dismissed.
The case of the State VS. Lee was then
called, and both sides declared their rea1i-
ness for trial. The clerk OF the court,
Frank M. Bates. read the indictment. and
the jurors answered TO their names and
came out from the audience as follows:
George f. Hoar, who resembled George
II. Fuller to a surprising extent Benja-
min Harrison, whose likeness TO the post
master of Pawtucket was striking Grover
Cleveland who frowned this morning
when he was mistaken for Robert ID.
Mason; James G.. Blaine, whose hair dur
ing his late illness seems TO have grown TO
about the length of that of John w.
Davis Jay Gould, who. il seems, under
an assumed name, has acted for some time
in the capacity of judge of the district
court John Sherman, the active partner
in the firm OF Lyons, Delaney &
aid of an alias, succeeded in
installing himself as the first mayor Of
Pawtucket: Benjamin +. Butler, who ap-
peared TO advantage disguised as Lieut..
Gov. Stearns; Thomas b, Reed. who, like
City Clerk Sibley. sometimes allows his
records TO get behind; William f. Russell.
whom A. II. Littlefleld claims is Demo
crat from Massachusetts; John l.. Sulli-
van, who since he has quit the ring has
lost his magnificent physique. and has
dwindled TO about the size of w. ID. :.
Havens; Cardinal Manning, who, IL ap-
Rev. J. j. Woolley Of Park Place Church,
though "no one ever knew it,"
Capt. a. B. Newton, OF Worcester.
Mass, counsel for the defense, objected
10 Mr.. Mckinley serving on the jury, on
the ground that he was n Democrat of the
4 lAs..
on account Of mental alteration on the
subject of reciprocity. Both objections
were overruled.
Alderman Belshazzar G.. Davis took the
stand swore that he was farmer and had
been for many years an owner of poultry.
He had one Plymouth Rock rooster which
he valued at more than any of his flock, ~
rooster that had been his playmate and
companion from boyhood
Ion the night before Christmas he on.
tcrtained a party Of friends at his house,
among whom were Frank Summertime,
Charley Boxer, Herb Tracy. Gov. Adams
and wife; no members OF the city govern
ment. They stayed until about 10 O'clock,
and about IL O'Clock he retired. Some
time in the night his wife walked him. He
at once thought OF his pet rooster, aud
donning few unnecessary garments,
rushed out OF doors, where his dog had "a
man by the coat tails. In order to escape
the inan slipped out of the coat, aud
climbed to the top Of the hen house on the
fire escape, where be sat upon the ridge
pole. The witness called 10 him, but he
did not see the witness when he called.
Receiving no answer, witness threw n
stick at him, which called forth some cur
sorry remarks. Another stick struck
bag the man had over his back, at which
the cry of his favorite rooster broke upon
his ears Angercd at this. he went FOR
his gun, and when he returned the man
had lied, leaving his coat. In the coat
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-26
Current Comment.


Your duty will uoL stare you In the Ia
tery long.
The devil is a great cutter and filter out
OF whole cloth.
II you want to convince q man say some.
thing in his favor.
Diamonds sometimes show just how
poor the wearer is.
When a man Is In the soup he may
know that he is no oyster.
When you boast OF your bravery you re-
mind a wise man OF growing dog.
Nature drops her leaf and goes naked at
precisely the wrong season OF the year.
No wife should be called "dove" who
has a beak like a parrot. Call her
"polly."
So live to-day that you may not have
to dodge your creditors on the lst OF next
mouth.
When you size person up always make
liberal allowances for both shrinkage and
expansion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-26
SOCIETY OF GOOD FELLOWS.

Roger Williams Assembly No 1877, met
last Thursday evening, with "A very good
attendance. The good of the society was
participated In by large number Of the
brothers.
Providence Assembly No. held their
regular meeting Friday evening. aud
initiated one candidate. There was u
very good attendance, and at the close Of
the injecting refreshments were served.
Pawtuxet Valley Assembly No. iGl,
will celebrate their anniversary next Mon
day evening. The grand officers have
been invited.
Columbia Assembly, No. 3, will meet
Monday evening, and hope To have good
attendance.
The executive committee met last We'd
nesday morning TO consider several i'm.
portant matters which had been referred
~ them, notably the Bowen claim, which
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-26
W00NSOCKET,

Harris will be closed two weeks for re-
pairs commencing Monday next.
Nathaniel w. Pierce and family have
transferred their residence TO Pawtucket
Abel Trask, n carpenter living in Black
stone, about 30 years old, fell last evening
about o'clock froru the roadway on Rail-
road street TO the tracks Of the y. Y. y.
& Il. railroad, distance Of twenty feet,
and fractured his left leg and sustained
other injuries. He was conveyed to his
home in the police ambulance and attend
ed by DIR. j. j. Baxter.
John Barsomia, aged 20. an employe in
the rubber works, was found in his room
IN the Woonsocket Hotel suffering from
gas poisoning, the gas JET having been left
open when he retired Thursday night. lie
will probably recover.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-26
SONS OF VETERANS.

Gen. Jane. A. Garfield, Camp, No. IL,
held a short business session last Wedues-
day evening, after which they open their
hall for'the many visitors that we're wait
ing for admittance TO witness the tug-of-
war and fencing contest.
Burrillville and Garfield teams first
tried the tug-of-war and the latter won.
The principal event of the evening was
between the post Office employees and the
Garfield teams. Payton Ford acted as
referee and Col. Il. a. Barton rs time
keeper The first pull took place at 9l5
O'Clock and resulted much in favor of the
G rield te I'm. While the teams were
resting three, five minutes fencing bouts
took place between Lewis h. Brayton aud
j. d. Ellis.
The carriers and Garfield team began
their second pull at twenty minutes to ten
it was very close one.
AS the contest was decided by the team
winning two out of three pulls, a gold
badge, the prize of the contest, was pre-
sented TO each member of the Garfield
team.
Burnside Camp, No. 5. mustered one re-
cruit last meeting might. The resigna-
tion of Brother Dana having been accept
ed at division headquarters, tie camp will
hold an election next Tuesday evening for
senior vice commander.
At n regular meeting Of Capt A. X.
Tilton Camp, :. of ". "Wednesday even
ing. two candidates were initiated, and
the camp voted to hold "a masquerade
social at Infantry Hall on the evening OF
April %, and to attend the fair of Gen. g.
A, Custer Camp, Rockland, April 8.
Fred II. Davis Camp, No. IL, will attend
the fair Of Gen. q. A. Custer Camp, Rock
land, April -. All members of the order
desiring TO attend will consult Past Capt.
Pettis in regard to transportation.
II.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-26

Rev. Augustus VI. Lord. pastor. Sunday
school at 930 A. NJ. Public worship at lol5
A. NJ; Vespcrs at 40 =. VI. The Rev. Stop
ford Wentworth Brooke, of Boston; Will
preach.
Miscellaneous.
BELL STREET CHAPEL - SEATS FREE -
Service at . +. NJ: concluding discourse
II series, on On. Leaders of Thougns and
Powell Bond, Dean of Swarthmore College
Subject: reform In Education; Pestalozzi
and Froebel. the Apostles OF the New Training;
and Horco Mann, the Pioneer I'm Free Public
Education" Sunday school at 2o'clock.
CHURCH OF YAHvEH-PREAcHING AT
lOi5 A. NJ. and 7:30 p NJ, by the pastor, tho
Rev. l.. Osler; Baptism At the evening ser
vice, Sabbath school at lib Il. NJ: =. Z. L. at
Gas +. NJ.
Y. NJ. C.. A. BUILDISe.-4:3o p. NJ.
Song and Gospel meeting. for men only; -wi'h
pastor OF the Broadway NJ. K. church. Juniors
meeting at the same hour, led by Mr.. Carl
scherr. Gospel meeting for all ats y. ~.
Saturday eyeying.
BETHANY GOSPEL Mission, 26 sourH
Main street. .-NIeetings sunday at AID .:si
Il. NJ. conducted by Joel Dassott, evangelist.
YoUS0 woMES's MEETING p. f.. NV.
G. A. Ia their hall. 3sl Westminster strsst. az
asp NJ. Mrs. w. III. Bowen will lead sub
ject: Coming 20 Christ"
PROVIDENCE SPInrrrA.rsr AssocrA-
ton. Columbia Hall, sts Broad strcet-Pro-
srcssive school n | l.. NJ Subject. "l'ursuit
O Happiness" Meetings at $50 and I'D. st
which Mr.. Edgar w. Emerson. "rhc csls-
bratcd Test and Trance Mediuu,- VIII sfs
fcists. Secure seats early.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-26
BRISTOL.

The feeling today in the Republican
ranks Is the same rs at the opening OF the
canvass. They were at the commencing
OF this campaign confident OF success and
are every day receiving intelligence OF cer-
tain things happening which add great
strength TO their cause. On thatcher
hand the opposition is losing that feeling
which has usually manifested itself 80
strongly in previous campaigns There il
q lack of hope among the leaders which
expresses very plainly that it il n lost
cause. The reason can be easily seen. IL
is the lack VI leadership. Men who have
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-26

was amicably settled to the satisfaction
of interested parties
Supreme Treasurer James G. White
house. assisted by Supreme District Dep
uty f. B. Tew, will institute an assembly
this evening at Pontiac, to be composed OK
some of the best citizens OF the town.
The total amount paid on death claims
up TO March 10, is 81, ,6l1, ,311.S2.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-26

Opening cards announcements, etc. printed by
the j. j. Ryder Co. l46 Westminster street, in the
best style and at moderate prices.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-26
Chickering Lodge Holds a Social.

Chickering Lodge. No. 20. X. of p, held
a pleasant social in Chickering hall last
evening About fifty couple were present
and dancing to the music of Baker
Brothers orchestra was enjoyed until n
late hour.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-07-28
MORE TROOPS LEAVE.
Only Three Regiments 10 Remain mt Home
stead Arcr This Week.

HOMESTEAD. July 27.-Two regiments OF in
fartry and q troop OF cavalry loft camp for
home to-day. Gen. Snowden announced this
evening that he expects to leave tomorrow.
All this means that the soldiers consider tho
strike practically over. Thoy think that the
spirit of 'awlessncss is Quclod. and TINT for a
long time the people of Homestead will have
some respect for the law. They are not going
to take too many chances. however Three
regiments. tho Fifth. Fifteenth. and Six
tcenth will remain several weeks longer
The others will all leave within a week.
II there should he the slightest possibility OF
trouble the tire" regiment. will remain here
ali summer. After Gen. .nowden leaves Gen.
Wiley Of the Second brigade will be in COM
mand. Tho regiments that LEI. to-day ,were
the Thirteenth and Fourteenth IN" Thir-
tecnth is from Scranton. and its mcmhers
were heartily tired Of the strikers and glad to
leave for nome. The men Of the Fourteenth.
however: most Of whom aro from pittsburgh;
have had n very good time Of it in CAMP and
We're somewhat sorry to leave.
The Governors Troop Of Harrisburg also
left for homo o.day. Thev marched down the
hillside in Il pouring rain but the buglers
blew m"rrily and the troopers hearts were
light.