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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-04

1t Is very probable, says an exchange,
that +. G.. Bald, who has been crowned
the champion wheelman of 1896, will 40
TO Australia this winter, as, although his
firm has not agreed 90 send him, the Bison
has expressed his intention OF going at his
own expense He has made an offer 20
Billy Young, the we'll known trainer, to
accompany him, but the latter is not like.
ly TO accept, as he has other offers under
consideration Bald, however, urged on
by the stories Of large purses offered in
the antipodes, Is anxious to start as soon
as possible, as he thinks ho can make a
conquest of tho island. lie claims that
Zimmerman was not In condition when he
rode there and was defeated, and that as
he is now riding faster than over no
thinks his chance has arrived 10 win gold
and glory on foreign shores.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-04

1eiaus StnnRe, an ex-actor and young
man to whom much other excellent stage
matter may be credited. The libretto of
Brian Boru" has been hailed with one
accord as n relief to persons Who had be-
come wearied with the acrobatic musical
farces which for so many years have been
masquerading as comic operas.
The music was composed by Julian Ed
wards. 1t would be high praise TO state
that IL was equal in merit to the excellent
libretto, but IL is the general opinion that
it is even better. There is no effort 10 pro-
vide airs which will be whistled by street
urchins, but Mr. Edwards has produced
number of melodies which will for many
years be popular in THO parlors of refined
people. "King Rene's Daughter" semi
grand opera, in which the beautiful Eleanor
Mayo made her great hit was the first evil
dence which Mr. Edwards gave to the
world at large of the possession of more
than ordinary musical ability. That work
abounded in real musical merit and was so
dignifled when there was great temptation
to descend TO frippery that attention was
Immediately directed 20 the comparatively
new composer, and orders for his work
came in rapidly His next effort to be
presented on the stage was Madeleine; or,
Inc magic Mss, the opera In which Ca
mile d'Aryille made her stellar debut.
Madeleine" was written in rather light
vein, but it was commendable throughout,
and the orchestration was distinct ad-
vance upon the usual standard i'm works Of
that character. This output is said to
have brought more fame than money, but
1t nevertheless added to Mr. Edwards
reputation for versatility and showed that
he was equally at home in any sort of COM
position.
Brian Boru" is, Of course, his best
work, and IL will also prove his most prof
liable for at the Broadway theatcr i'm New
York city, where IL l. at present holding
forth, tickets are sold weeks in advance,
and already an effort has been made TO can
Gel other attractions which have been book
ed at the house in order TO give the new
opem an opportunity TO remain there
throughout the season.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-04

Court Will Decide Which Society 10
Entitled to Beck's Big Legacy.

Ehtitieu 10 DOCKS Dig Legacy.
NEW YORK, Nov. 4.-whether Anthony
Comstock or DR.. Parkhurst is entitled
to big legacy is to be decided tomor-
row In Part Nv of the Supreme Court.
The two conservators of the morals OF
New York may be the star witnesses in
a suit involving over 600, 900.
Charles Bathgate Beck OF West Farms,
died three years ago, leaving an estate
valued at $4,000, 900. Among other b..
quests he left the sum In controversy
To the Society for the Prevention OF
Crime. Shortly after the bequest was
made public tho Comstock society filed
notice Of claim for 1t, although the
legal title OF the Comstock organization
is the "Socioty for the Suppression Of
Vice."
In making the bequest Mr.. Beck failed
to specify whether he desired the money
spent by DR.. Parkhurst or Anthony
Comstock. lie had been actively engaged
In the work Of both societies.
The Comstock people assert that he wss
more regular In his attendance at the
meetings of their organization and sub
scribed literally toward 1t while alive;
they claim, further, that he informed
George Baker, tho lawyer who drew the
will, that he desired Anthony Comstock
to have the money.
On the other hand DR.. Parkhurst claim
there can be no doubt as to the intention
of Mr., Beck
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-04
JULIAN EDWARDS.
Composer of Light Operas Who Has
Recently Become Famous.


Recently Become Famous.
1t has for years been the fad with the
dramatic and musical critics of this coun-
try, and especially of New York city, to as
sert that we had no one in the United
States able TO write worthy comic opera
libretto, and no one who would be COM
petent TO set such work TO music IL 1t
should by an accident be produced. De-
spite the phenomenal success Of "Robin
Hood" here and In England, tle croakers
continued their wall 1t was asterted that
the music Of that opera was in a large
measure adapted" and that the libretto
was only good because of the magnificent
treatment 1t received at the hands OF the
Bostonians who interpreted II. A portion
of each OF these statements may have been
true, although no proof was ever brought
forward In support of either. But the fact
remained that Robin Hood" was gen.
orally admitted to be the best comic opera
ever written by Americans
But now brian Boru" has been pro-
duced in New York city, and to say that IL
Is the talk of the town but mildly ex-
presses the sensation which 1t has created
In the musical and literary circles of the
metropolis. The book is the work of Stan
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-04

vnlnK or chance 20 display that general
ship about which some sportsmen rave
i see that some shrewd judges Of the
! game predict that II / use the same tactics
with Fitz that 1 used with Corbett, the
lanky chap will whip me inside of ton
rounds by just jabbing me with his long
and powerful left as he did Peter Maher.
Well, he did not jab Peter out In the l2
rounds they fought. Peter was out of con-
dition, broken hearted and his throat and
nose cloggcd with blood. And surely am
more rugged man and can stand more
punishment than Peter Maher, however 1
make out with him on the point of clever
ness.
No, Fitz can't knock mo out in ten
rounds or, believe, any number Of rounds.
i have had many fights with American,
Norwegian and British tars, and never
met a man who could hurt me with his
hands. also had III boxing CONTESTS in
California after left the navy in just as
many months, among them being the mills
with plucky Joe Choynski ard clever Jim
Corbett, None Of these hurt me "A particle,
but injured every one of my adversaries
All but Joe and Jim whipped outright,
and expert judges say would have fin
ished them I'm round or two more. With
these was awarded draws.
want no draw with Fifty however I
know bit more than did six months
ago, and will try my best from the start
TO whip him. i honestly believe l will
outwear him and Outright him. Mind
you, have none but the kindliest feeling
for the critics who disagree with mo IL
all sportsmen thought alike. there would
be no matches and no sport / believe
that L will conquer Fitz lust as sturdy
John Morrissey in days gone by whipped
Yankee Sullivan and John c. Heenan, the
two oleverest men of their time: as John L.
Sullivan did Jimmy Elliot, Steve Taylor,
Charley Mitchell lot Of clover fellows
and, last, as kid" Layigne bested the
much vaunted Dick Burge Of England,
Jimmy Handler, Andy Bowen and Jack
Everhardt They were all taller than La
vigne, had great lefts," but could not for
their lives "jab out" the grand little
Michigan lad.
OF course I don't expect 10 look very
pretty when emerge from the encounter.
No man aspiring to championship honors
should expect To escape unscathed
Should defeat Fitzsimmons, as have
every confidence OF doing, will fight the
next best man In the profession and will
keep on, meeting all challengers u the
championship class every six months, rs a
champion should. My only ambition az
present Is to become the greatest fighter
on earth, as John l. Sullivan was, but to
escape the defeat that the lion hearted
pugilist met with in his old age Foreign
champions especially would suit me- I
was ever ready to fight for Uncle Sam at
sea, and will gladly do the same on land. |
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-04

1T is said that knockers" are at work
IN New York 10 prevent the meeting at the
broadway A. G. Of Peter Maher and Joe
Choynski. and that the police have intis
mated that they will not permit fight be-
tween such noted hoavyweights Jim Ken
nedy Of the Empire A. G. OF Maspeth, n.
A., has publicly put Maher on the black
list, and Maher is getting more knocks
than complimentary words from all direc-
tions
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-04
NOW THE HORSE SHOW
All Ready for the Great Annual
Event In New York.
Prominent Features of the Great
Exhibitions.

4
The horse show season has arrived ano
society people are happy. During the past
three or four years several of our large
cities have maintained annual horse
shows, and very successful they have boen;
but tho original exhibition was the New
York horse show, which was instituted a
dozen years ago, and has annually achieved
greater and greater Importance and pres
tige ever since. There Is no public func-
ton in which the social and sporting
features Of fashionable metropolitan exist
ence are so conspicuously arrayed as they
are In this gorgeous fall pageant
At the horse show 10 Is a popular as
sumption that the horse Is the roigning
attraction, but such is not the case The
beauties OF tho paddock--and they are
truly superb-rank second I'm Importance
to the beautiful women who, In the splen-
dor OF rich rsiment and healthful anima-
tion, come forth TO glorify the occasions.
And not only IL lovely woman at this time
particularly triumphant in her sovereignty,
but her masculine escort Is also on his best
behavior and in his bravest apparel. so
that the horse show has come to beregarl-
ed as society's annual dress parade But
still the sporting quality of the great ex-
hibition is quite distinct and genuine.
Furthermore, this feature Is as we'll
looked after as II IL were the sole end and
object OF tao show, for the leisure class is
willing to have its hisure annually dis
turbed and its energies roundly taxed in
order that no detail of perfect arrange
ment for the display of its magnificent
horses may be overlooked. The annual ex.
citement is on now and has been for sew
eral weeks past. Everything is in readi
ness for horse show week, which opens at
Madison Square Garden Nov. and con-
cludes Nov. Ia.
The National Horse Show association is
In direct control Of the exhibition, and the
same excellent methods that have made it
snccessful " the past will be in operation
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-04
SHARKEY FEELS SURE.
The Fighting Tar Talks OF His
Chances With Fitzsimm0ns.
How the Marine Expects to Defeat the
Australian.

am matched 90 box Bob Fitzsimmons
for the world S championship The contest
will take place at the National Athletic
club of San Francisco on Dec. o. The
purse wc strive for will be sl0, 600, and the
battle will be limited to ten rounds The
amount and conditions suit me- ! am not
a wolf and do not expect 81 900, 600 for
single Gght. Naturally would have pro
ferred finish contest, but l figure that
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-04
Divorce Petition Heard in Part.

The petition. Of Ruth Dobson for a
divorce from her husband, willard Hob
son,:was heard in part.today, and there
VIII be further hearing on the 25th
inst. Mrs. Hobson claims her husband
has been guilty of hsbitual drunkenness
and. has cruelty treated her, as we'll az
failed TO support her and his child.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-04
MARION MILLS RACES WITHOUT A
DRIVER.

A revolution In pacing aud trotting
'zces fs promised, II the scheme OF George
Athesrn of Oshkosh, Wis.,, is carried out.
lie proposes to interest Q mum ber of West
Elm treeders and turf men in an organ
cation for the purpose of Offering prizes
for races of trotting and pacing horses
that are to be run without driver or
sulky. This novelty in morse racing was
brought about by the wonderful pacing
mare Marion Mills, owned by MIR.
Athesrn. Marion Mills pscos over q re-
gular race track and under regular rules
without driver or sulKy. She is a won
der to all the turtles and trainers of the
country who have seen her. 1t Is not
merely the fact that she "goes aloneu
that renders her a marvel. Her almost
human intelligencs and tho nearly
thoroughness with which she enters into
the sport-for such II seems to her-are
factors In the wonderful impression she
makes on beholders. She comes from
fast strain OF pacing stock. Before essay
Ing her present feat, Marion Mills had n
harness record Of 2:2iL. She was an ex-
csedingly nervous but knowing horse.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-04
PROVIDENCE pxrEArs BOSTON AT POLO


The Providence polo team visited the
Hub last evening and defeated the Boston
team by 10 goals to 4. At no time after
the first few minutes was Boston in the
game.
During the trst inning the Providence
Players piled up six goals, while the Boa
ton men were scoring half that mum Der.
Providencs took things easily in the
second inning, scoring only once, but lid
net sllcw Boston TO score.
In the last period Providence added
three more goals end Boston made one.
The summary:
PROvIDENCE-Pierce 1r, Griffen Pr,
(anavan c, Leyden c, Mul Smith nh,
sword G.
BCSTON-Campbeil 1r, McPeck 2r,
Ccnnei c. Mooney Q, Gendreau hb,
O'Mniley q.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-04

baseball magnates go about strengthening
their teams They are always on the alert
for horses good enough to enter in the
favored classes, and often very long prices
are paid for promising competitors. This
year tho strengthening system Is in full
blast, and 10 remains to bc seen whether
or not some Of the recent large purchases
made by prominent horsemen were made
with wisdom.
The bidding at tho auction sale OF arena
boxes, which took place a few days ago,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-04
STILL pRAcrrcrNa IN sEcREr.

The Harvard varsity eleven sgsin had
secret practice yesterday afternoon. The
varsity lined up against the second, and
riayed for some time, but the practice
was not up to tie standard. The varsity
iinsd up as follows: Bewer left epd, Mills
left tackle, Bouve left guard, Doucste
center, Norton Shaw right guard, Lee
right tackle, Moulton right end, Beale
Quarterback. Sullivan left half back, Dun.
lap right half back, Dibblee fuIIbsck
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-04
:M>p~0LMxkzw
A MIDGET JOCKEY.

Willie O'Connor Weighs Sixty Pounds
and Rides Winning Races.
That very small boy may do mans
work and do IL well has been fully proved
by Willie O'Connor of Brooklyn, Father
Bill Daly's 60 pound jockey. This lad is
the lightest jockey riding In this country.
He had an ambition to ride race horses, and
20 he hung around the stables at the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-04
FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT.
A Providence Man Sentenced to jail
by Court In Boston.

BosroN, Nov. 4.-william Engley ol
Providence, who was ct the food fair
here in charge Of his employers exhibit,
was today sentenced TO go days In Ded-
ham jail for contempt OF court. He Sc
cured a divorce here two years ago from
his first wife, and he was arrested recent
ly for refusing to pay her alimony,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-04

shed and now and then, by special per-
mission, riding turf favorite around the
stable track. This was In 1892, when Will
lie was only 12 years old. 1t was only
three months ago that DAILY, recognizing
his worth, began to give him mounts.
O'Connor rewarded him by riding clever
race on Emotional at the recent Aoueduct
meeting and landing the purse at odds of
90 TO /. DAILY is quite proud of O'Connors
work and will probably have him up for
the star events next season.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-04
oENnRAI SPORTING BRrrrs.

Recent Australian papers coutain
challenge from George Towns of
Newcastle. n. Z. w, to Jacob Gsudaur,
the Ssnsoian osrsmsD. TO row for the
sceliing championship OF the world.
Towns wants Gsudsur TO row him OF
fhs Psrsnstts River, Australia, ana also
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-04

and the rush for reserved seats, which be-
gan as soon as they were put on sale, give
evidence of the extraordinary esteem in
which the horse show is held by the fash
ionable public and foreshadow such a
crush Of beauty and elegance and wealth
at Madison Square Garden as swelldom
rarely contributes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-04

They are 50 little you hardly know
ron are taking them. They caGse no
gripping. yet they act quickly end most
thoroughly. such are the famous little
pills known as Dewitt's Little Early
Riser. small In siz'. great IN results.
Joseph :. Johnston's Pharmacy, sp3
Westminster street; Metgzers Pharmacy,
30 North Main street; Aiireds Phsr-
macy, sli Eddy street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-04
|H!fl!Slill

a marvellous sleep producer. Forms
no bad habit. Perfect slumbcr Cuaran-
teed. Contains no opiates. AT al drug.
gists, IS cts. Go To Sleep Co., y Boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-04

score, Brown 10, Dartmouth 10; touch
downs, Hall, Fuliz, Crolius 2; goals from
touchdowns, Fpltz, Mccormack; umpire,
Captain DAVIS of Tufts; referee, H..
Weeks, Brown 90; linesmen, W. Wing OF
Providence, Perkins Of Dartmouth; time
rs minute halves; attendance, 1000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-04

Score, Providence 10, Boston 4. Fouls,
Providsnce z. stops IN goal, Sword 81,
O'Msiley Is. Referee, william Rogers.
Timer, Peter Kelly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-04
TIE GAME.
Brown and Dartmouth Break Even on tn:
Gridiron.

The Brown and Dartm outh football
teams played 10 a standstill vest erday
afternoon In a battle for blood.
Brown did not have her strongest team
in the field owing to the injuries which
several OF her best men had sustained.
Each team gained through the others
line, Dartmouth having the advantage
while in around the end plays Brown
made the longest gains. Dartmouth's
touchdowns were made by hard play and
good team work, snd Browns points
were the result OF phenomenal individual
play.
In the first half Fultz made one OF bis
sensational runs. carrying the ball for rs
yards to Dartmouth's l0-yard line, soon
after which Hall was pushed over the line
for touchdown.
In the second half OF the game Fultz
ran 30 yards for a touchdown. Dtri-
mouths touohdowns were made by short
bot steady gains through the lire, using
the revolving wedge TO good advantage.
In the Brown line, Dyer, the new
center, played the best game. All the
Brown backs played well, particularly
Fultz. For Dartmouth. Kelley, McCor-
mick, MacAndrews and Crolius played
the best game. The summary:
nart ~ l.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-04
SPORTING !
......GOSsIP. J
SSr>s

stipulates that each man put up $500. lie
offers 10 allow Gaudsur $500 expenses.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-02-07
Marvellous Results.

From letter written by Rev. j.
Gunderman, Dimondsle. Mich., We
are permlrtea TO make this extract:
81 have no hesitati0n in recon
mending DR.. Rugs New discovery
a. the resnirs were most marvellous
no the Gaze of my wife. While 4
was pastor 'ot the Baptist Church
at Rives :Ianction she WAS brought
down with PnehnonIa succeeding
La grippe Terrible psroxystns OF
coughing would last hours with
little interruption and It see ned
as 1t she could not survive them.
"A friend recommended DR.. Kings
New Discovery; iJ was quick IN It's
WORK and highly satisfactory IN re,
'suIts,n Trial bottles tree at j. +,
Kershaw's Drag Store. Regula,
size 5oc. and sl.00 4
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-02-07

The exposure to ALI sorts and ecndi-
lions Of weather tina. a lnmberman is
called upon TO endure in the camps
often produces severe colds whichs II
not promptly checked, result in codges-
tion or pneumonia. Mr.. J. o. Dsven-
port, ex-manager Of the Fort Bragg
Redwood Co, an immense institution
At Fort Bragg, CAL, says they sell large
Quantities Of Ghsmberlain's Cough
Remedy at the cona3any's store and
that he has himself used this remedy
for a severe cold and obtained immedi-
ate relief. This medicine prevents any
tendency 81 cold toward pneumonia
and insnres prompt recovery. Fol
s.le by !. 2. Kershaw, the druggist
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-02-07

yo1Nr RESOLUTION.

Joint RESOLUTION.
Proposing en- amendment to the Consti-
futon Of the Stnte OF Louisiana, reia-
tive 70, pensions. for Confederate Sol
'disrs. Sailors and their widows.
SECTION /. Be IL resolved by the Gen.
eral Assembly OF the State Of Louisiana.
tWo-thirds Of al the MEMBER elected 20
each house eoncurring;
That the following amendment 70 the
Constitution of the State CT Louisiana be
submitted to the electors Of the STATE
at the nns1t election for representatives
IN isse.
Tao General Assembly may provide BY
law pensicns for INDECENT and disabled
Soldiers and Sailors who enlisted IN
Eouislans compspies or Commands or
safissd in this State and who served
honor abiy through the war. In the Con-
federate army or navy. or were honor
ably discharged. 81 honorably paroied.
and who are now resident IN this State
and are not abba TO cara a support by
their own labor on account Of wounds
received In the Confederate Army or
other physical disability caused by SER
vices IN said army. Pensions may also
be allowed 70 the INDECENT widows OF
such Soldiers and Sailors now dead. when
from age or disease they cannot earn q
support -.
Pensions may also be allowed to the
wives OF such Soldiers end Soldiers upon
TIE death Of the husband. Il disabled and
indiasnt as Aforesaid; upon proper proofs
in al eases. Pensions grsnted to Wild
ows shall cease upon their re-msrriagA
C. w. BOLTON
speaker OF the House OF REPRESENTATIVES.
H. R. LOTT.
:sresicsns Pro Tempcreof the Senate
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