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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-16
Incorporated 1906.


There are now two or three fne fellows I
have In my minds eye who ought 70 have
the material of good tragedians in them,
but will make no invidious distinctions
and will mention no names This much
will say, hcwoyer-Salyini, the younger,
had he not boen stricken down by fatal
disease, ought to have had the stuff Of
which tragedlans are made In him. Ply
sique, talent, olocutionary power and al
most every other attribute was In his fa-
vor.
One trouble about actors as well as 9TH
er mon is that they often try a role for
which they are untitled and either avoid
or do not get the opportunity to essay one
In which they would shine. Some, too,
who have attained wonderful success in
one field sincerely believe that they were
ont out for another, and earnestly yearn
for It, Thus l am told that genial Nat
Goodwin, the incompatible comedian, be-
lieves that he is a natural born tragedian,
and comedy is distasteful to him. So, too,
with the elder Sothern. He made tho hit
of his life as Lord Dundreary in "Our
American Cousin" but he hated the part
so cordially that he could hardly be per-
suaded TO so on with II. Early in life, they
tell me, he was anxious to be q tragedian,
but, scoring n triumph in comedy when
quite young man, fate seemed to ordain
that he should stick to IL.
Other great men In other fields have the
same foibles. Thus General u. S. Grant,
the great American commander, it is mar
rated, once told his companion in arms,
General Phil Sheridan, that he made a
mistake In taking up the profession Of
arms, as his Wall street experience con-
vinced him that he would have been sue
cessful flnancier had he gone into the game
early in life. That was when his partner,
Ferdinand Ward, was quilting tho grand
old soldier about fictitious profits and be-
fore the crash which wrecked his banking
house and sent the grim old warrior pre-
maturely To the grave.
Grants British prototype, that other
grim old warrior, Wellington, the Iron
Duke, thought he might have been bet
ter parliamentarian than soldier because
with three sentences he once choked off
noisy agitator in &C bate in the British par
lament. The man had told lie, and the
nan Of iron proved 1t amid the widest
cheering from the benches.
81 think / would have done better hero
than in the field" no said with solemn
earnestness TO friend. That friend was
dazed, for the Iron Duke meant it. Like
Grant, he never uttered single word
about his military prowess, for which he
was world famed, but, ike the hero of APP
pomattox, he did talk about that of which
he knew little.
a visit to competent phrenologist be-
fore starting the battle of life would be
good thing, ] think, for most of us. He
might be able TO tell Us what we arc best
fitted for. L think Davy Crockett hit il ex-
actly when he uttered those wise words,
" Be sure you re right, then go ahead"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-16
AN AUTOMATIC PITCHER.

Professor Hinton gave the first public
exhibition OF his base ball pitching ma
chine last night in the university gymna-
sium at Princeton.
The gun, which is a short breech-load-
Ing cannon, "a inches in length, placed
upon two-wheeled carriage, was put at
one end of tue gym. At the other end
was q net. at which the professor pitched
several balls from his cannon. The
curves Of the ball were as distinct as IL
sent from the hand OF one OF Princeton's
varsity twirlers. Professor Hinton ex-
poets that tho national game. will receive
a great change through the agency OF the
mechanical pitcher.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-16
A HARDENED LIFE.
Story Of the Career Of a Woman
Accused of Murder.
Mrs. Cregier Warned by White Caps
and Used Pistol.

NEWARK, N. j., Dec i6.-In her cell
In the Essex County jail Mrs. Gertrude
Cfegier, who, on Sunday shot and killed
Cherries Anderson, the colored man with
whom she lived In bloomfield, laughed
aud swore ana was ever ready to talk
about her manner OF life. which had
caused her TO be Stunned and abhorred.
She apparently hes no regret for her
crime. - never let white man strike
me; wouldn't Niger" she says.
Tne woman says that before taking up
with Anderson she was twice married.
Her maiden name WAS Andersen and her
first husband was named Clark. She does
not know whether hs is alive or dead.
she aiterward married Cregier, who is
well to do. They lived in good style on
Belleville avenue, Bloomfield. Soon after
removing to Bloomfield Mrs. Cregier
hired Anderson to drive her dog cart,
and in short time her actions with him
caused a scandal.
Her neightors became incensed and a
notice was tackled on a tree in front of
her house warning her to cease her OBJ
jectionabl behavior or to leave the town
and save the trouble OF applying tar and
feathers and giving her a ride on rail.
1t was signed "White Caps" and was
decorated with a scull and cross bones.
Mrs. Cregier shot the piece of paper full
OF holes ana announced that sne would
treat the authors of the notice In the
same way il she could find them. The
"white Caps' troubled her no more.
She suspected Iregier OF having had
something to do with the notice. She
shot holes In his hat, coat and trou sers,
while they were on him, she says, and
would have shot him had he not fallen
on his knees and begged for his life.
Cregier soon afterwsrd got divorce.
Then Mrs. Cregier took up openly with
Anderson. He was much attached to her.
They were to have been married last New |
Years day, but the ceremony was put off |
on account of a quarrel Recently it was |
sgreed between them to get married on
Christmas Day.
Expressing desire TO lead a better life, |
she left Anderson a few weeks ago and |
joined the Salvation Army. For several days |
she paradcd with the Bloom ield branch |
Of the organization. At one of the open air |
meetings she told of her wickcdness, ana |
said she intended in the future to DO |
different, but her good resolutions did not |
last Tong, for In a few days she returned |
to Anderson and her old habits.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-16
THE "KlD'S" ADVICE.
Hints to Amateur Poker Players by a
Professional Gamester.

"Kid" Royal, confidence man and
gambler is showing the tricks OF the
| trade to the uninitiated. lie gives the
following advice to amateur poker
players:
"Every gambler has bis own method of
dealing in draw poker, and each 80 man
ipulates the cards that ne will win. II
want fourth king place 1t on the top
of the deck and deal the card under it
each time until / throw the top one off
to myself at the end of .he deal. No
man can detect me.
"My advice TO those who would play
draw poker is: Don't play; brt II you
feel that you must play. the following
hints may prove to be useful:
"The whole object of poker is to save
your own money and to secure that of
some one else. Win cash and lose on
credit Is a good general rule. Therefore,
buy only ons-salf as many chips as you
think you viii need, and when they are
gone. owe.
"Ante only when you are reminded OF
II. You will make a chip or two in an
evening by following this aovicc.
"If any one has to owe for chips, be
the fret to do so and bet against the
cash players.
sect a look at tho bottom card IL you
can. il may alter your drew to do 50.
"Always salt away checks in your
pocket. No one viii then know how
you stand, and you can be 'shy' from
time TO time.
"watch the discards carefully, but use
them sparingly. Excesseo in these luxu-
ries may beget trouble.
"Seil your chips when you have plenty
OF them, bet only for cash.
"lf there is kitty take few extra
cigars. You msy not smoke, but there
are Others
"At the close OF tho game halve your
winnings and multiply your losses in
discussing how you stand. All good
play ers do that.
"Nevsr pay any hold-over bets at the
beginning OF new game.
"when you gro winning look et your
watch and sa you must 60, and go
when you srs ready.
"By following these rules you will be
doing few o. the things that the pro-
fessonal gamblers with whom you play al
WAYS do
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-16
Alabama Iron Sold Abroad.

A significant feature of the iron trade
for the past month has been the demand
for the Alabama product abroad. 1t was
given out yesterday that the sales Of ono
of the two principal iron companies in the
Birmingham district wero greater last
month to the eastern continent than their
domestic sales wore.
This is the first time In the history Of
iron mnking In tho south that such has
been the cnso. On account Of continued
scarcity Of ship room, caused by heavy
shipment Of cotton, the export trade in
iron is not as heavy as IL would be other
wise. New York sun.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-16
Hcke Smith Wins n Case.

Hoko Smith won a case in a magistrate's 8
court in Atlanta the other day. He defend
ed woman who was charged by DIR.
Powell with having robbed him of his
pocketbook. Powell, who had sold the
woman somo medicine, invited her TO kiso
him. Size hugged him and kissed him.
Later ho said he discovered that while sho
was huggiDg him she had taken his poci-
etbook, which had S45 in &C. Powell, who Is
225 poundcr. tried TO illustrate how no be-
lioved he had been bunkoed by taking hold
of Hoke and hugging him, but Hoke was
so vast about the body that Powell's hand
Md not reach within foot of Hoke's hip
pocket The woman was discharged.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-16
TO HELP THE CURANS.

Companies Organizing In st. Louis and
Kansas City.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Dec. l6.-In q house
at 2o2 Elm street in this city, a company
Is being organized 10 GO to Cuba and join
forces with tee insurgents. Edward
Hastings Is ct the head OF the scheme
and is eager to join forces with Other
Cuban sympathizers who are in the city.
He has the names OF 20 men who have
joined his company and thinks be will
have 100 men before the end of the week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-16

TIE artists WHO wilt appear at touights
concert in the Subscribsrs Course Ht In
huiry Hall Ife Edwfri Bsxtor Ferry.
the tlind pianist; SIG. Frank a. Rsis,
hnrTist; Jsrncs infkcr Coombr, taritone: !:
Gustav @. Eoratcrcsr, virtuoso; Aibert
>. Metcaif. accOmrsriu.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-16
NATIONAL CYCLE RACING ASSOCIATION

Representatives OF many of the large
cycle tracks of the country were In Boston
yesterday considering the plans for the
formation Of National Cycle Racing
Association.
Nothing definite was done and In Jan
nary another private meeting will be
held In New York. other meetings will
b held before the public will be IN
formed OF the plans to be pursued by the
association.
IL is asserted that before two months
more fade into history there will DO
National Cycle Racing Association, which
will be conducted on a basis that will
bring satisfaction to the promoter, racer
and the public.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-16

The cld way OF delivering messages ny
post boys compired Win the modern
telephone, illustrates this old tedious
methods ci "bre1lsinE" colds compared
with tier plmost instantaneous cure by
one Minute Ccugh Cure.
Joseph <. johnson's Phsrmacs. S13
Westminster street; Metsget's Pnarmacy,
c3l North Main sncs:; Aifrcd's Phar.
macy, Sii Eddy street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-16
A Big Glass Mandatory.

ST.. LOUIS, Mo-, Dec. j6.--1he Globe
Democrat tooay prints the following: 1t
is said that st. Louis is to have 81, 900, =
600 plate glass manufacturing company.
The story is that mum Der of local cap
itslists have been holding quiet meetings
during he past few weeks and as n result
tire incorporation papers of a big anti
trust company will probably be filed be-
fore January l.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-16
Yale's Fall Term Closed.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, De-. 10 Tho fall term
Of Yale University closed today for the Christ.
mas rcccss The scmi-annual examinations
clio ell this noon. and tho -tudcnt, are leaving
FOR their homes in large numbers today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-16
Fire Claims Adjusted.

DUBUoUS, Iowa, Dsc. l6. The Chi
csgo aud Great Western railway has
effected settlement with the insurance
comp ni,s and lnmber firms 81 this city
which were burned oct over two years
ago. The claims were for 500. OcG aud tire
company agrees TO pay 25 per cent. of the
toss. II Is alleged tnai spark from an
encino caused the fire.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-16
We hear a great deal about

We hear a great deal about
purifying the blood. The
way to purify it is to enrich
it. Blood is not a simple
fluid like water. 1t is made
Up of minute bodies ana
when these are deficient, the
blood lacks the life-giving
principle. SCOTS Emulsion is
Tot a mere blood purifier. /;
actually increases the number
of the rcd corpusclcs n The
blood and changes unhealthy
action into health.
If you want 10 learn more
of it We have a book, which
tells ;hc story in simplewords.
sc0:g g tv~HE cir--ss.s. Htw Yeis.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-16
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unnecessary punishment, so he stopped
the bout in the seventh round and called
IL a draw.
Carroll was punished badly. Some of
the spectators were not aware Of the
agreement between the fighters, ana they
got hot thinking the referee was robbing
Bysrs. After everything was explained
they quleted down.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-16
Three Hundred in Kansas City.

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Dec. l6.- Already
ove- 300 Cuban recruits have been en-
rolled in this city and Colonel s. j. Hsr-
riman, head of the local movement stated
that ttere are Just es many more in Kan
sas City and vicinity ready and willing
to 60 to the front.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-16
WILL GO TO PHILADELPHIA.

Mains, the Bangor New England league
pitcher, has been sold to the Philadel-
phia CLUB OF the National League. Mains
is the third pitcher that the Phladephias
have taken from Bangor, the others be-
ing Jack weithoff ana George Wheeler.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-16
VIEWS OF JOHN HARE.
The Famous English Comedian on
the Stage as a Profession.
Perseverance, and Ability, However,
are Indispensable.

Does IL pay any ono to aspire to histrion-
10 success? In the vernaoular, "Is the
game worth the candlef" unhesitatingly
say "Yes" IL the aspirant have ambition,
talent, good stage presence, fair vocal
power, unyielding courage In the face OF
seemingly insurmountable obstacles and
last but not least a genuine love for the
dramatic art This proposition will apply
to either man or woman. I make this
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-16
poIoIsrs TO GO TO ENGLAND.

America will be represented In the
polo field In England next season by q
team from the Meadow brook Hunt Club.
IT wilt be composed Of IL. X. vingut,
q. haoul Duval,w. e. and George EustIs.
Foxhsli Keene will be abroad for the
hunting season, and 1t Is possible one OF
the announced members will step out to
admit Mr.. Keene. A number of horses
and ponies have already been shipped to
England for use during the hunting and
polo season.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-16

President Elect Mckinley has made no
plans as yet for leaving Canton this win
ter before his Inauguration. His future
movements will depend entirely on future
conditions. Ii Is, however, very probable
that he will have O. 90 away for n rest, be-
cause Office seekers arc bound TO tire him
out unless he begins q decline seeing all
Of them. New York World
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-16
wHALERS WON.

Defeated the Fall Rivers In an Exciting
Gam:.
The Whaiers did up the fast Fall River
team at New Bedford last evening in q
game abounding with excitement all the
way. Cotter drove the ball every chance
he got, but did not accomplish much.
The best work was done by Roberts, Doe,
Williams and Everett. The summary:
New Bedford-Roberts lr, Doe Pr, VIII
liAms c, Conway bb, Smith g.
Fall River--Russeil 1r, Connell Pr,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-16

A report has been circulated that had
not Hale won the six-day cycle race or
Linton lowered the hour record the
foreign racer would have returned home
at once.
"Silver" Braun, formerly pitcher for
the New Bedford CLUB has been engaged
to add to the strength OF the pitching
department of the Providence Grays next
season. lie will DO tried before he is en-
gagged as a star.
The Salem News remarks: Menard
wouldn't como 10 Salem, so Salem went
to Menard. Not only did the Salem polo
team take the war right into the enemy's
country Saturday night, but 1t played
the whole Providence team, Menard in
cluded, clean of its feet, defeating tne
gray-backs by score Of q to 3.
In San Francisco Monday night, Joe
Cans OF Baltimore knocked out Charley
Rochette, the San Francisco lig ht weight,
before the Occidental Club, in the third
round. jimmy Anthony, the Australian
bantam-weight champion, was out point
ed by Jack Ward OF Baltimore in 10
Among the talked-of candidates for the
presidency oflthe L. A. W. are Sterling
Elliott, Isaac b. Potter, Chief Consul of
the New York Division; Chief Consul
Somms of the Maryland Division. A.
Cressey Morrison, second vice pr esident
Of the League; Mr.. wiliiston, who was
candidate sgainot Elliott last year. and
se versl others have been mentioned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-16
srANprNa or rnn ro1o cnuns.
MORE TESTIMONY TAKEN.

The Fitxsimmo s-Sharkey witnesses at
Ban Francisco yesterday gave no sensa-
tional testimony, but Fitzsimmon's .
friends say they now are able to prove
that doctor performed IN operation on
6harkey to produce external evidence of
apparent foul, and that he was paid
Si 900 for the service
Danny Lynch, Sharkey's manager, de-
MED all knowledge of q conspiracy, and
member Of the National Club, and denied
that Referee carp had no pecunisry inter-
est in the check for $4,000.
On cross-examination by FitzsIm-
monu's counsel Lynch was asked IL he
had ever been prohibited from racing at
the local track, and why. An objection
by Sharkey's attorney saved the witness
the possible embarrassment Of reply.
A sporting reporter said he witnessed
ira fight, hut saw no foul blow struck
By FItzsimmons. Sharkey's testimo-w
was simply q denial Of the stories told by
his trainers, Billy Smith. and George Al
len. He never heard of . conspiracy be-
fore the light.
He declared Fitzsimmons struck him a
foul blow In the groin. When asked
why he screamed as II in pain, when he
wss with DIR. Lee, In the dressing room,
after the fight, Sharkey said that Lee mad
pressed his groin hard during the exami-
nation after Fitzsimmops's blow, and
that the pressure cau,si great pain. He
stated he still suffered pain from injuries
In his groin.
Several amateur sporting men testified
thut the recent meeting was not prize
Tight, but glove contest, so that the
court could take cognizancs OF the pres
ent action.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-16

no morphine or. or.rc In DR.. Miles FAIs
'uds. CURE AllP -. ''ooe cent doea"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-16

Goal, won by, maue by Time
New Bedford. Roberts 4:U2
2-Fail River, Conneli I:52
3-Fall River, Russell lao
Fall River, Connell 1857
b-New Bedford, Roberts 0:03
6-New Bedford, Roberts O:l2
Fall River, Connell O:4l
S-New Bedford, Doe b:b3
9-New Bedford, Roberts 3:45
10-New Bedford. Doe 2:35
11-Fau River, Conneii O:30
12-New Bedford, Conway 4:15
13-New Bedford, Doe 1:25
14-Fall River, Cotter 1855
score-New Bedford 8, Fall River q,
Referes-Keough. Timer-Fox. Fouls
conway, Connell,.. Williams. Stops
Smith %, Curley 2s.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-16
GENERAL spoRrrNa GOSSIP.

The gears OF the bicycles ridden by the
six-day racers ranged from az to los.
The Fall Rivers lead conside.a BILE in
goals scored, with the Pawtueket, sec
ond.
Lewiston hasssecured as half back Fitz-
gerald, who has played on Massachusetts,
and Connecticut teams.
Referee O'Maley 10 still iii at his homo
In Gloucester, ard may be unable to
ofiiciate until next week.
The winners Of the short races at Msdi-
son Square Garden won $4,000, while the
inen who raced six days, almost steadily,
received $4,000
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-08-06

earth. ~ Tue
The question admits Of no compromise
II IS a vital principle at stake. but + Is
~ 40 sense partisan or sectional. 1t con-
Germs all people. Ours, as one of tho
foremost nations, must have 4 monets w
standard equal to the best. It il of vital
consequence that this question should no
SERTED now in such q way as to restore
public confidence here and eyervwhore
IN the integrity OF u purpose. A doubt
OF mat integrity among the other great
commercial countries of the world will
not only. cost us millions of money. bnt
ure still more highly-our industrial and
commercial supremacy.
My estimate Of the value OF n nro.
tective policy has been formed hv tho
study of the object lesson Of a great ;r-
dustrial state extending over n ner;asl -
thirty years. 1t is that protection 30,
only builds up important industries from
small beginnings, but that those and al
other industries flourish or lanpuish IN
proportion AZ protection is maintained or
withdrawn. | have seen it indisDIta hlv
proved that the prosperity Of the farma.
merchant, and all other classes nf 1;.;,
gems, goes hand in hand with thot ae
the manufacturer and mechanic. a..
firmly persuaded that what we need mns4
of all to remove the business paraIrs;s
that afflicts this country is the rest9r SIS
ton Of a policy which, while afford;nr
ample revenue to meet the expense az
the government, will reopen Amer;cs =
workshops on full time and f~ull-handedI
with their operatives paid good waec
in honest dollars. And this can onlv
come under q tariff which will hold ~
interests OF our own people paramonne
III political and commercial s~ysfe,ns
The opposite policy, which -.
American enterprises, reduces Americsn
labor T. idleness, diminishes the earn-
ings Of American workingmen, opens our
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-08-06
Speech to the .Laboring Men.

At the railway station. in Canton, on
July 22d. as Mr.. Mckinley was about
to take the train for Cleveland, an as
semblage of workingmen called for a
speech. In response Mr.. Mckinley re-
ferred to the object of his visit to Ali
ance, and said:
All of US are interested in the well
fare of our country, because in the well
fare of our country is involved the indi-
vidual welfare of every citizen. If our
great country is prosperous, then the peo-
pie are prosperous. What we all want
no matter to what political organization
We may have belonged in the past-is q
return to the good times of years ago.
We want good prices and good wages.
and when we have them WI want them
to be paid in good money. Applause
and cries of You are right Whether
our prices be high or whether they be
low, whether our wages be good or
whether they be bad. they are all the
better by being paid in dollars worth 100
cents each. Tremendous cheering.1 IL
W. have good wages they are better by
being paid in gold dollars. If we have
poor wages, they are made poorer By be-
being paid in gold dollars. II we have
low citizens, what we want more than
anything else is to keep our money equal
to that of the most enlightened nations
Of the earth and maintain the credit and
honor Of the government of the United
States. IGreat applanse.1 We are the.
greatest country in the world-grentest
in our freedom. greatest in our possibili-
ties, greatest in our opportunities, and
we are too great to t.iAt our ~cOuntry's.
honor or to cast suspicion upon the credit
or obligations Of our government. ZAP
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