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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-04

vision, cost him but $3.50. There Ia
a tendency among most bag punchers To
stand still and merely use their arms, but
the secret of the best results lies In using
the feet as well. Some punchers make a
great speciality Of punching the ball blind
folded. 1t is simple trick, because the
ball will return to the fist If struck a
square blow.
Fitzsimmons has a clever trick for con-
Guiding his performance. Like Choynski,
he ends with number Of heavy swings,
and in the last of these, by a peculiar
blow, he breaks the rope and sends the
ball spinning into the balcony of the thea
ter.
Tho number Of punches which may be
delivered Is almost limitless, but there are
only about dozen rudimentary blows
Almost all Of the experts have been self
taught, and any one who has ever boxed
can easily pick up the rudiments and by
practice acquire tbs individual tricks
which cause man to be ciassed as clever.
The inventors have not finished work
with the bag, and a number or improve
ments may be looked for. There is now a
patent ceiling on the market which may
be secured upon the ceiling of n room.
Another new device Is substituting a
spring for tho rope which now supports
the ball. The spring screws into plate
which may he fastened in the top Of a
doorway. The resiliency of the spring, pcts
rs substitute for the rebound from the
PLATFORM OH
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AR1ON CONCERT.
Splendid OpeSing of the Clubs Six
teenth Season,

1t was the comment of those in the de-
lighted audience at Infantry Hall last
evening, who had followed the Arion Club
in its progress through successive seasons,
that never bad work more enjoys bIe
been presented, and never had any or Its
selections been So spiendidly produced, as
that OF Saint Saens' opera, 'Samson and
Delilah," F" at this opening concert OF the
sixteenth season.
The opera itself hss all the essentials TO
delight a music-loving audience. 1t is
tunetul and dramatic; its composition
notably varied. SO far az the work of the
Club is to be desired it fails TO give op-
portunity as to quantity, but this is quite
compensated for by the brilliant quality
OF the numbers assigned TO the chorus.
The solo parts are as delightful as fire.
quent and the orchestration Is superb.
And so well rendered was the work last
evening by chorus fy soloists, by orches-
ira, that only searching critic hungry
FOR faults rather THAI Tor worth coufd md
a word OF anything but praise. spen-
did work was splendidly done. A large
audicnce went from tho hall with salts
faction that amounted 10 delight. The
concert was a veritaDle treat.
The big chorus started out with admira-
BILE confidence, and under Director Jor-
dams baton made music of splendid vol
ume unu unison OF tempo and shad ,nC.
i heir concerted success demonstrated The
training ana public work OF n large nu-
cleus through suCC ssive seasons, oapa ble
voca lists associated for a long period,
inspired by enthusiasm and enthusias-
tically md efficiently led and directed. OF
the soloists, the pare OF Dclilah, sung by
Miss Gertrude May stein, mcZZo OF rare
sympathy and absolute technique, was
positive delight. Not less satisfying was
the rendering OF the bass solos BY DIR. q.
IL. Clark, whose smooth and resonant
voice is tested about 20 its full range in
the upper register by the requirements OF
the score which he responded 10 most
grGtifyingly. Mr. George ". Ferguson,
a baritone Of high quality, sweetness and
power, ssng the part OF the High Priest
with splendid efie {. Mir. Carl Nseser
assumed the imposing tenor role OF Sam
son, and while MIR. Naesar Is severe
rath her than ropuss his uneXcep, ionahle
technique and the really fine quality OF
his voice commended his efforts TO the
applause OF a discriminating audience.
Mr. II. II. Brown. MIR. william Allen Dyer
and Mr.. Fred Martin sang minor solo
parts oreditably.
Under the direction OF Mr.. Emil Mol
lenh8Ger the large orchestra played the
beautiful music OF the opera With perfect
satisfaction. rho orchestra score and the
orchestra playing were Ia thems elves con-
sp!cucusly fine. Mr.. y. Is. Sprague pre-
sided at the o rgan.
Beriitzs "IamnatiCn do Faust IL IN
course OF preparation Tor the second con-
cert, date to be announced later.
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IHB LAND AND " AlEk BlClNlst.
ed TO tho machine, and preventing any
possible capsizing of the contrivcnce, the
weight being below, rs is tho ballast of
any launch or vessel.
All the extra parts arc very light, not
adding moro than 20 pounds to the weight
of an ordinary bicycle. The propeller and
steering gear Will be made of aluminium,
and the circular rubber tube, which, when
filed with air by means of "A pneumatic
pump, forms tho buoyant feature Of the
machine is moro bulky than weighty.
Alongside tho buoy will be handles or
ropes fog rescued people TO grasp.
The inventor claims that his peculiar
bicycle will be most serviceablo for carry
ing lines to n disabled vessel, as 1t may be
propelled through the roughost surf or sen,
there being nothing to iugulf or capsi2e.
AT night small storage battery and in
candcscent lamp, as "A signal, may be made
portion Of the equipment. The rider con
be incascd In a light waterproof rubber
suit. covering him mp 10 the neck.
if 10 H. found that the various portions
of the bicycle are subject TO the action of
tho salt water, it may be kept immersed
when not in uso in "a tank OF specially pre-
pared oil. The extra equipment may lie
applied 90 any bicycle, and Is constructed
so as TO fold In "A compact manner when
not in use IN fording streams.
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iine OF work, I'm which tho comedy pre-
dominates, but with just a dash of pathos
thrown in at intervals, Jennie Yeamans
stands head and shoulders above any ac-
tress on the American stage.
Miss Yeamans' best remembered work
was as June, tho poorhouse waif, in " Blue
Jeans" 1t has been truly said OF her:
"June, as portrayed by her, was a
strangely complex human being, a crca-
ture Of habits and instincts. Her success in
the part was very great. Sho was applaud
ed by the untbinking majority, who pro-
nounced her great, simply because she sue
cceded In making them laugh. She was
likewise applauded by the critics and the
knowing few, proud To honor her as the
artistic offspring OF an artistic mother"
Miss Yeamans is at present appearing
with Peter Daley in his amusing farce,
1.-THE Night Clerk" Her role in this piece
Is scarcely worthy of her. but, conscien-
tious artist that she is she throws into it
all that rollicking force and whimsical hu-
NOR of which she has so rich u store at her
command She and Mr.. DALEY make the
hit of the piece with their inimitable
"cake walk at the end Of the second act.
Miss Yeamans' twinkling feet would alone
have assured the success of 1.-THE Night
Clerk"
But IL Is not as a dancer that Jennie
Yeamans Is bound TO shine. Before long it
Is to he hoped that she will be seen in an
other strongly conceived character like
June, where her rare and original gifts
may find adequate expression. 1t Is posi-
BILE that she and her mother may appear to-
gether next season. Such q combination
Of comic geniusos would prove irresistible
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"SCORCHlNG" ON THE SEA.
A Bicycle That VIII lie Equally Usefais
on Land and In Water. 90

on Land and In water.
The "scorcher" marks the earth with
ruin, but his control DO longer stops with
the shore. DIR. Charles Edward Quigley is
responsible for this. He has invented "a bi-
cycle that will permit the "scorcher" to
pursue his destructive career on the bound
ing main as well as on The populous bou-
leyard. This peculiar bicycle is intended
for the use of life saving stations and The
general patrolling OF the coasts where dan
ger is greatest from shipvrecks, or at the
various summer resorts, where prompt ac-
tion Is sometimes necessary in saving the
lives of reckless bathers.
1t is often necessary in work OF this
character TO rapidly proceed over both land
and water as sometimes rescuing can be
done with greater facility If a portion Of
tho distance can be covered on land, 60
bring the rescuer as near as possible oppo-
site the point of danger before entering
the water
When in uso on land, tho bicycle is pro-
PEELED in the usual way, and on entering
the water "a lever is moved, connecting the
pedal crank with tho propeller, and at
once the bicycle becomes n small launch,
capable of propelling the rider at n good
speed. Tho steering arrangement is gov
erned by tho handles Of the bicycle, which
move "a rudder, the feet revolving the pro-
pelcr. The whole is buoyed by an inflated
rubber tube surrounding the rider, attach
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-04
BRISTOL.

The dwelling house upon Hope street
recently purchased by DIR. Z. j. Has
brouck is soon to be removed and Q fine
block erected upon the same site. Ap-
plicants have already the refusal of the
stores. The second story will be utilized
as a hall. 20. aa
The drug store formerly occupied by
the late Joseph N. Morris .npon Hope
street has been sold by the eadministratrix
OF the estate of Mr.. John +. Bickford,
who has deen associated with J. ii.
a Young d. Company. 1909
meeting OF the Bristol Train OF Artillery
was attended TO, the company repaired
to the lower hall where a savory chowder
was served by Sergeant Ingraham.
A meeting Of the Council will take
place on Saturday next to listen TO those
interested in the petition OF the Electric
Light Company to lay gas pipes along the
main road from Warren to Bristol
Rev. Father William Rogers of Stam-
ford. Conn, Is visiting his sister, Mrs.
James Tobin, upon Bristol Neck.
Miss Ida Newman is the guest OF Misc
Clara Melville ut Newport.
Registering Is progressing very slowly,
there being only about $50 out Of about
300 who have qualified.
The following have been drawn as petit
jurors for the adjourned session OF the
common pleas division OF the Supreme
Court, which convenes here Thursday
morning: Matthew Cunningham, Will
Benjamin Il. Munroe, Harry +. Munroe,
James Connery, James 4. Coggeshall,
John V. Lewis, Harry X. CoDgdon,
Richard ii. Dunbar, Edward M. Easter
brooks and Giles A. Congdon.
Barge Bristol arrived with 750 tons of
coal from Perth Amboy for Seth PAUL.
MIR. Sanford Benton Munro Is confined
to his home with pneumonia.
Mrs. Joaquin Memoir met with seri-
Gus accident Tuesday afternoon. She
slipped on the back steps, injuring her
knee cap and bruising her nip.
The Bristol Train of Artillery and Naval
Reserve Torpedo Company were shooting
today at the Pappoosesquash rifle range
for the Wilbur trophy.
The Bristol Train of Artillery Veteran
Association held meeting on Tuesday
evening and the following committee
was appointed to confer with the Bristol
for the observance OF Washington's birth
day: Colonel Joseph Burgess, Colonel
Thomas +. Usher ana Robert II. Bullock.
High Sheriff Philo V. Cady, who has
been confined to his home, has so far re-
covered as to be seen upon the streets
again.
DIR. Charles II. r. Doringh left here
this morning accompanied by his daugh-
ter, for Rio, Albermsrle county, Va, for
the winter.
Mr. James Connery, who was taken
suddenly sick on Tuesday, is now conval-
escing.
John Burke had his left hand caught
in one of the grinding mills at the Bris-
toi Rubber Works this afternoon and four
of his fingers were taken of. DIR. Will
Jams rendered surgical aid.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-04
NEWPORT NEWS.
The Police Pension Bill Killed
by the Council. ''"
Special TO The News

NEWPORT, Dec. 4.---The last regular
meeting of the present City Couucil was
held last night and was short and sweet.
During the meeting the police pension
bill was called from the table but lost
upon it's passage. There was also COM
munication received from the sanitary
Protective Association, signed by the
city 10 remove the asphalt works from
Briggs wharf. No action was taken in
the matter. The contracts for lighting
the streets for the next three years were
ordered to be made and much routine
business transacted.
Brown was tried for keeping a nuisance.
She keeps Q place on West Broadway
known as "Paradise Alley" resort OF
low people, and frequented by young
girls, both white and black. Several
police officers were put on the stand and
their testimony was sufficient to bind
her over to the grand jury. Ann CoHley
was sentenced To six months in the State
workhouse, from which she appealed.
The charge against her was that Of being
3 common brawler.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. T. Johnson mad a lit
the latter being taken to the hospital.
1t seems johnson pushed his wife and
she fell and cut her forehead.
Tne torpedo boat Cushing will go to
Tiverton today, where Commodore Samp-
son will view the trial OF the new 1S-
inch Howell torpedo.
Excelsior Lodge Of Odd Fellows last
night elected officers, with w. III. Boone
as noble grand.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles II. Thurston OF
Providence are visiting relatives in this
city.
There was fire in the old engine
house on Thames street last night,
Nv Kerosene.
The damage was slight.
IL is reported that one Of tho local
social clubs is heavily in debt and is
about to disband.
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three ounce lighting glove and may be pur-
chased for 81. so.
James j. Corbett, Joe Choynskl, Tom
my Ryan, Jimmy Barry, Bob Fitzsim-
mons, Melody Of Kansas City, Jimmy
Handler Of Newark and Tommy Mckee
yer of Philadelphia are among the promi-
nent men at the bag. Ono OF tho most
skillful of the group is Tommy Ryan, who
Is very clever, both with his feet ard with
his hands, and adds all Of tho qulcl.ncss
which has distinguished his work in tho
ring.
Corbett is an excellcnt bag puncher, al
though ho does not pay so much s.tention
to il as some OF the others. Ho moves all
around tho ball like q cat and rains in
his blows from all sides Choynski is ex-
tremely clever and il rapidly improving in
his work. He confines himself TO straight
punching, and docs bat littlo work In Jug
Cling tho ball. Tho blows he uses are
straight from tho shoulder and arc clean
knock out blows. Ho has several plat
forms; one of them, huilt under his suaer-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-04
WOMEN THIEVES.
Arraigned in the Sixth District Court
This Morning.

Three OF the five persons afraigned be-
fore Judge Sweetland this morning were
women, charged with being sneak thieves.
The most important one CT these was
Allie Pierce. who Is but 70 years old.
Miss Pierce did most of her stealing from
the offices of dentists. She would go
into an Office and ask the dentist some
question, and II he had patient in his
chair, she would say she was In no hurry
and would wait until he was at leisure.
She would then rife the pockets OF the
outer garment of the patient. A number
of persons have been treated in this man
ner by the young woman, end in the
court this morning she was fined $40 and
costs for stealing rScketbook conatir-
fng s2 from Annie f. Byron, slO and
costs for stealing a pockethook and 20
from Laura NJ. Dodge, and sl5 ana costs
for stealing 81 from Della Judge.
The next on the list was Catherine
Clark who was arrested yesterday by de-
tective Swan, and, as stated in HE NEWS
yesterday, gave her name as Jordan. 1t
was thought by the detective that she
had taken a number of articles that
had disappeared from the homes OF Nit
chell, Wilkinson, Martin and Burgess
families who live in the vicinity of stew
art street. She has been shrewd enough
to keep the facts to herself, but the po-
lice department had her fast for stealing
glass and towel from Clara Mitchell,
and for this she was fined S10 and costs
Annie Keirns was fined II and costs
for stealing a bottle and contents from
E.Carpepter, the Aborn street druggist
For some time this woman has been in
the habit Nf calling al the store. and after
her trpsrturu a number Of small articles,
such as are usually found upon the show
cases OF drug stores, would be missing.
Mr. Carpenter came TO the conclusion
that Miss Keirns was the person that
took them, and when she came into the
store yesterday he watched her from be-
hind glass partition, while one of the
clerks, who was waiting on the woman,
Intentionally left the front of the store,
and as he did SO Miss Keirns helped her.
self TO bottle Of perfumery. Mr.. Car
penter held the woman while the clerk
telephoned 70 police headquarters. She
admitted her guilt.
Everett Sherman was arrested in the
North End last evening for being crunk.
lie had a reovlver in his pocket and for
this he was fined $40 and costs.
William South was sent to the County
Jail for 80 days for stealing a coat and
vest and watch chain from G. W. Billie
nix.
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THE POLICE BALL.
Minor Details Arranged by the
Committee.

The committee which has charge of the
thirteenth annual police ball met in po-
lice clerk Blanding's Office last evening
and attended to many minor details Of
the ball. The committee says that every
thing will be done 10 make the concert
and ball more enjoyable, and more elabo-
rate than any ever given by the associs-
tion. His Excellency, Governor Charles
Warren LIppitt, and staff, His Honor,
Mayor Frank II. Olney and mem hers of
the Board OF Aldermen aud Council are
TO be invited.
The invitations are ready to be issued
and will make delightful souvenirs be-
cause of the beauty OF the design ana col
oring. Each card is in the form OF a
folder, on the inside OF which is the an.
nouncement of the ball in handsome
script. The cover is as unique as it is at
tractive and is decorated with lace-like
open work edged with gold and silver,
while the center Is richly embossed with
a bunch of forget-me- nots and ivy leaves
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-04

The advance sale OF seats for Frank
Daniels in ''Thc Wizard of the Nile, at
the New York Casino is SO great that Ca
nary q Lederer, tho managers OF the house,
now propose 20 have La Shello q Clark's
highly successful comic opera organization
continue indefinitely, although 1t had boen
originally intended that IL should go else-
where on Jan. -. "The Lady Slavcy,"
Canary & Lederer's forthcoming produc-
tion, had been booked by thcm TO follow
"The Wizard" " but the present schomo is
TO have "Tho Lady Slavey' produced first
outside of New York city, fulfilling tho
engagements made for Daniels.
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A MAGNIFICENT DISPLAY.
New "ShOw Room" Opened al
Fosters.

James A. Foster & Company have re-
Gently acquired possession of the entire
block part OF which they have occupied
for so many years on borrance street be.
tween Wey bosset and Middle streets.
The entire second floor has been devot-
ed 10 the uses of a magnificent display
room lighted on the four sides by large
windows by day and many clusters of in
candescsnt lamps by evening. This room
is now open TO the public and is in charge
of Mr. John McCready, who for 20 years
has been closely associated with the silver
business OF this city.
There is one OF the richest displays of
artistic goods in New England in this
show room, and it includes rare and
unique articles in silver, cut glass, onyx.
and brass. old china aud bronzes. Particu-
larly noticeable TO the visitor is the at
trsctive line of clocks and richly designed
banquet and piano lamps.
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Domestic industries.

The annual meeting OF the Rhode
Island society for Encouraging Domes-
tic Industries was held in room 6, st l0i
North Main street. this noon. There was
Peek ham was in the chair. In tho ab-
scnco OF Secretary Davis 5. Collins, Mr..
IUhn Campbell OF the Pawtuxet Valley
Cleaner ofliciated. The principal busi-
meas was the annual election and tho old
officers were unanimously chosen TO a
man. The suggestion that the society,
which is nearly so years old IL going out
Of existence seems TO be entirely out OF
place, as is evidenced by the meeting of
today, which IL i'm accordance with tho
statutes. Mr.. Pcckham says that the
society is still alive.
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PROPOSED HOME OF THE ct. ANDREWS GOLF
CLIfR


club in Yonkers, N. Y, there was not an
other club of the kind in the United
States. The st. Andrews golfers have had
several homes, aud they are now contem-
plating the erection of handsome $25, 900
clubhouse on tho old Lawrence farm near
Yonkers. The farm contains 80 acres and
has been purchased by tho ST. Andrews
company, which is composed OF club MEM
bers and is capitalized at $50, 900.
The farm has been in the possession OF
the Lawrence family for nearly f75 years,
and the old farmhouse, which was built
l66 years ago, is still one of the landmarks
Of the neighborhood. The entire farm Is a
first class natural golf course there being
everything required 10 bring out all styles
Of play. IL will need good Judgment to
keep cle.r Of tho brooks, stone walls, ra-
vines and outstanding rocks, and IL Is for
these reasons that genuine golfers are SO
much i'm love with the farm, so peculiarly
lttod for the enjoyment Of their fayorito
sport.
1t Is proposed by the building commits
tee to place the clubhouse OH tho summit
of. the hill at the extreme northern cnd OF
tho property, which is tho highest point for
somo distance around, so that tho house
can thus command nearly nm entire view
of the links and be soon from every point
in the course. It Is also the intention to
tako advantage Of the natural lay of tho
lanG TO construct such terraces and grades
as will bcautify the site and mako tho
clubhouse moro effective from an architec-
tural as well rs from a picturesque and
useful standpoint.
The approximate Dimensions of tho club
house arc l20 feet bv SO feet. Tho first
story plan embraces "a main han, l4t< feet
by 2S15 feet, running through tho build
ing. with main staircase TO tho second
floor
\ large fireplace and elaborate nsaicI
with appropriate decorations on THO walh
are proposed. Tho exterior Is desirned
in tho Italian renaissance, with a do
cidcd colonial feeling. Tho mcr.hef hip
limit, at 175, has long since 1cen r,., -.
and there arc now al on the waitih' ..t
1t is proposed To increase the mei
90 ESQ at the December meeting
GERS are John Reid, president: ". y
win, vice president; W. X. Inpis.
urc; II. ID. Hoigman secretary, anu .}r'
thur l.. LivorinoIe, captain. J.. a.. .ot
dart, ex-champlon Of tho United States 10
one OF tho clri''s '-oiniBcnt rssla5cl@
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DR.. DAVID KENnEDYS
FAV0R!TE REMEDY

"After using two bottles, was greatly
relieved OF the pain and very much helped.
since 1 used Il, and gladly recommend
1t 10 any troubled with rheumatism.
DR., David Kennedy's Eavorite REM
edy cures kidney, liver and srinary
troubles. In rheumatism, neuralgia. dys-
pepsis, skin and blood diseases, it has
never failed where the directions -cre
followed. IL is also q specific for the
troubles peculiar TO females. 1t builds
up the blood and restores the glow Of
health TO pale cheeks.
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Haworth Supports ModJeska.

Tho engagement of Joseph Haworth for
Modieska's support Is important in itself,
and is furthermore interesting as indica-
ting the Polish actress artistic spirit in
having SO excellent an actor closely asso-
ciated with her Mr.. Haworth had plan
ned 10 star on his own account this sea-
son, but accepted with alacrity this offer.
He made his first appearance with Mod
jcska as Orlando in "As You Like IT, at
the Walnut Street theater, Philadelphia.
He played this part somc years ego, also
in support OF Modjeska.