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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-19

The second game was played between tho
Camp Streets and Dawsons. With their regu-
lar rushers the Camp Streets did better work
than when they played this Westerly men in
the Narragansett Camp Street game ON Mon
day night. Good POLO was feature through
cut the game, and it was due TO the exceed
ipgly fast work OF the Camp Streets that they
won hard earned victory.
The summary:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-19
Westminster Kennel Clubs
10th Exhibition.
Peter Maher Will Be in Con-
ditiOn by Friday.
Harvard Defeated Brown at Ice Polo
The Series Now a Tie.

The 10th annual bench show OF the West
minister Kennel Club opened in Madison
Square Garden, New York, today, and will DC
continued until Saturday night. In former
years the canine exhibition began on Tuesday
and ended on Fridays. but this year change
was made In order TO derive all the advant-
ages of a large attendance OF holiday visitors
on the closing Washington birthday.
The rule OF the American Kennel Club pro-
hiblted the oonfining OF the dogs for more
than four days. and tho management decided
80 open tho show one day later than usual.
IL was generally supposed that there would
be a considerable falling of in the entries this
year, account OF the poisoning of King
Charles and Japanese spaniels at last years
show. Superintendent Mortimer and all the
others interested in the exhibition were very
ngreeably surprised whom 70 was found that
the entries this year, both in number and
quality, far exceeded those OF previous yonrs.
In the toy classes. especially, there Is very
marked increase, showing that the exhibitors
repeated. The total number OF entries this
year Is 1910.
The second OF the series OF ice polo games
between Brown and Harvard was played on
Spy pond. near Cambridge, yesterday after.
noon, and resulted in victory for tho Grim
sons by the score of goals to g
In yesterdays gamo Harvard proved her
superiority in passing and rushing, but in the
second period Brown braced mp, and toward
tho close ot. the ea,no Matteson ana Hale did
some excellent work. The series now stands
tie. one game each.
The summary:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-19

Eight hens valued at Si5 were stolen
from the coop Of Dennis Cullen on Man
ton avenue i.st evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-19
MORE PROFESSIONALS.

Under tho new cdjct Of the l.. A. W., the
first two cyclers to leave the amateur ranks
are Eddie MoDuffeo and Nat Butler, two old
time racing rivals. With their entrance into
professionalism they have issued challenge,
which they Will back up with 500 forfeit, to
race any tandem team from one TO 10 miles on
the track for the best money prize offersd.
The forfeit will be placed In the hands OF Mr..
George w. Tarbell OF Boston. until May !.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-19
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.
PAWTUXET VALLEY.
PHENIx.

Francis c. Green Camp, Sons Of veter-
ans, will hold its semi-montlhy meeting
in q. A. X. hall this evening.
The meeting of the Benevolent Society,
which was to have been held at the resi-
dence OF John Potter this evening, has
been postponed for one week.
The Guild of st. Andrews Church held
very pleasant meeting at the residence
OF James Gee last evening.
Ash Wednesday was observed by
special services at st. Andrews Church
this morning.
phenix Council, o. u. Am. met in q.
A. X. ball last evening.
The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union will meet at its rooms on River
street, tomorrow afternoon, and COM
plete the arrangements for the Colonial
Tea, which 1t will give in Music hall,
Saturday evening. Many contributions
have teen received by the ladies for their
bazar, among them being quantity of
cloth from Hon. Henry l.. Greene and a
number OF fancy articles made by the in
mates OF an institution for the blind in
New York city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-19
Harvard.
Brown.

Goals made by-Clarkson L. Matteson /,
Jewell. 80
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-19
APPONAUO.


The funeral of John Williams, who died
at his home here last Saturday, was
solemnized at the Catholic Church at East
Greenwich yesterday.
Sally Duffy, who has been an inmate Of
the town asylum for several years, was
carried to the insane asylum at Howard
yesterday by town sergeant E.ihu X.
Shippee.
II Is reported that agents OF the Hotch-
kiss Arms Co. have been inspecting the
printworks and adjacent property for the
purpose OF ascertaining the suitability OF
this place for the new plant which they
are soon to erect for the manufacture of
their small arms, cannon and torpe6oes.
WASHINGTON.
The womau's Christian Temperance
Union meets with Mrs. s. J. Salisbury
tomorrow afternoon.
ANTHONY.
The Coventry women's Club meets
with Julia Richmond this afternoon.
The petition which was recently pre-
York & New England Railroad has
been fsvorably received and a
new time table will go into
effect ON the Willimantic bra lch next
Monday. Although the petitioners do
not receive all that they asked for, by
the new schedule one extra train has teen
added between Providence and Washing
ton. The new train will leave Provi-
dence at 1905 p. M, and Washington at
1:1O y. M, and will be greatly appreciated
by those who wish 20 visit or return from
Providence in the middle OF The Gay.
PONTIAC.
Mr.. George w. Belts, who was struck
by train on the u. V. Railroad Monday
afternoon d ~ af h. NJ
George II. Tyler and IL is thought that
he will recover from his injuries.
The Parish Aid Society will meet in the
Parish houte tomorrow afternoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-19
ADJUSTMENTS.
Providence Opera House.

The Grand Duchess. ............ LILLIAN Russell
Wanda. Mario Celeste
'..''''....''''''' ~
olga, Martha hatelmann
Ahba. 's'..................'s''' Mhinic sus.on
Set,.h p.ai
loIia az" nih.
pra pni i.anh t,arbart
Iaroh uck...... ..Sorepp iiofoofe
General Boum. m.........,..,..,....Fr FRED SOLOMON
Nepomuk. k............,...........O Owen Westford
Baron Grog. og........................ Albert Juhro
Heinrich. .......,............... Katherine Gay
"i"eii"''''... ''''''''''''''""''"" ""s''"
The Providence Opera House was filled
last evening and the fine audience en-
joyeh itself hugely AS on Monday even
ing there was good reason why those
in the theGter had a pleasant time. The
stage was constant delight because q
master stage me nager was guiding affairs
and dressing the space splendidly:
1.-The Grand Duchess" Is one OF Lillian
Rusell's best parts, because il suits her
personality and gives her the lions share
of the work, aud its music Is OF enough
Importance to command the charming
vocslist's test efforts. These are major
1gs In any entsrpr Sc Miss Russell en-
gage, in. She is fair TO look at and she
sings beautifully and acts with good taste
and grace. she likes to have good time
on the stage, too, and her pleasing man
ners ana good nature illustrated when
ever ANYTHING goes awry on the sage
9dus a little attraction 10 those VINO are
blase enough TO "catch on'. OF course
the bounds are some times overstspped in
this respect and the performance Is
harmed. 1.-THE Grand Duchess" was
splCndidly presented in every detail and
those who saw il last evening saw Miss
Russell at her best. Miss Celeste, Mr..
Solomon, Mr.. Herbert and Mr.. Ling con-
tributed literally TO the success OF the
opera.
This evening Miss Russell will offer her
new opera, entitled "The Goddess OF
Truth" IL will be interesting because it
has not been seen here before. 1t Is the
product of Stanislaus STANCE and Julian
Edwards. Miss Russell will be gorgeous
as the Goddess
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-19
RIVERPOINT.

The Pawtuxet Valley wheelmen held
their semi-monthly meeting at the club
rooms In Flanagan's block last evening.
Alert Hose Company no. 2 will hold q
special meeting at the hose house this
evening.
The Royal Dramatic Club held one Of
the most enjoyable socials OF the season
In Pioneer hall last evening. The ar
rangements were in charge of commit
tee consisting OF John McGlynn, G. ID.
Remington, Leonard Pulsifer, John
Duffy, Alice Finnegan, Annie Finnegan,
Victoria Rogers and Maggie Duffy. About
forty couples took part In the grand
march which was led by John McGlynD
and Miss Jennie Hampton. After the
dancing supper was served. Lambs
orch eslra furnished the music.
The social which was to have been
given at the Congregational Church last
Thursday evening" but which was post
poned on account OF the storm, will take
place in the vestry OF the church tomor-
row evening. The social is under the di-
rection OF Misses Susie Sweet ana Lille
Lindsay, and among the attractions will
be the cantata "The Quixotic Quaker. +"
Court Warwick, A. Q. +. Of A., meets
in Forester's Hall tomorrow evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-19
CHAMPION REunrNsrEIN.

Last night in Montreal the Canadian figure
skating championship contest took place. As
the competition was confined TO local men, M o
eutulos from the United States being made. IL
was devoid OF any great amount of interest.
Moses Reubenstein and j. Dumas were the
contestants. Reubenstein easily outclassed his
opponent, winning by AL points to Dumas
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-19

That those stroots need attention Is not
questioned. The people want 81; but how
shall the town secure the money-by a Al. 30
tax or by issuing another serios OF tondsf
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-19

ANIMAL sales moro thanacoococ borea
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-19
p. A. A. NO. 2.
WEST SIDE, NO. l.

Team totals. ... 200
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-28
SOVEREIGN GRAND LODGE ADJouRNs
Two Important Questions That Are POST
poncd Till Next Time.

Dallas. Sept. 2S.-The sovereign grand
lodge. odd Fellows. has adjourned sine
die. There were several questions OF
much interest discussed at it's final
session. The question OF opening the
doors OF the Ecbekah lodges to ali
white women lS years of age ard of
good moral character was taken un-
der consideration. After much dis
cussiun action on this matter was
deferred until the next session of this
body. The lodge formulated an amend
mont to the constitution permitting q
sister member Of Rob, l<ah lodge to
make herself known to any odd Eel
low.
y committee report recommended that
subordinate lodges he given the ,i.ht
To- withhold all sick dues for the first
two weeks of sickness. This met with
strong opposition. but was finally adnp-
ted. An amendment was offered to
change the constitution of the Soyer-
,iEn grand lodge To- remove the re-
Stricjions against saloonkcepers bar
keepers, or others engaged in the liqour
traffic, leaving that portion intact
which refers to gamblers. No action
was taken on this. 1t being decided
TO take II up at the next session.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-28
VETERANS POLITICAL TOUR.
HAnn.'s sps eiaI Mckinley stumpers Whit
Dobuqae.

Dubuque, Sept. 2S-Gen. Algers'
party OF veterans arrived from the
ives, before daylight. Even at tbs,
honr they were welcomed by large
crowd. At $50 they were escorted
to Washington park, where thew
spoke two hours and half for Me
kipley. The exercises were pre-
ceded by a parade with marching
clubs of veterans and others in line
to the number of 10000. Special
trains this morning brought large
numbers to hear the addresses. At
the park Congressman Henderson
presided. Senator Allison and Gov.
Drake were among those present.
Senator Allison delivered the ad-
dress OF welcome on behalf OF the
city, and Gov. Drake for the state.
Gen. Sickles was The first speaker.
His speech was mostly on the tariff
Gen. Howard followed him on the
general issues of the campaign. Gen.
Algcr followed him on the money
question. Then Corporal Tanner
and Gen. Stewart. OF Pennsylvania,
closed he talks. At noon the party
left for the west. Between Sioux
City and Dubuque during the night
crowds at all large stations cheered
the veterans, bur no stops were made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-28
CRIME THAT "SFNT HIM TIP,
And the Letter He Wrote Instructjn, "a
"Fal" How to Perjure U;mse,f

The crime for which Saczett was
convicted Saturday. after a long and
sensational record of events. was conn
mitted late in July. At o'clock on
the morning OF July 26, in connanv
with a thief named Miller the f,ncIe
wood merchant was caught by Officer
OHare. of the kenosha police force
while leaving the yard of a uron,i-
nent citizen of this place When ra-
quested to state his business at thar
hour Sackett backed away, and prod,c
ing a revolver fired three shots at the
officer. falling. however, to hit him
Miller. his companion. was shot by
Policeman O'Hare while trying to es-
cane. His wounds were not serious.
fessed that Sackett was the man who
had been with him. In sworn state
ment he said he and Sackett had been
for n long time engaged in robbing
residences and stores in Wisconsin
Sackett he said. entered the house.
while he watched outside Several
weeks were consumed in endeavoriny
10 locate Sacke;t and in the mean
time Miller broke jail, having been
furnished files by an outsider Aug.
10 was the date Of the Jail delivery.
Aug. II Sackett was arrested
When apprehended Sackett was in
his Office. in room l23l, Masonic Temple,
where he and his brother were en-
gagged in the jewelry business under
the drm name J. II. Sackett. 4 ca
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-28
FLAMES IN MOUNT HoLYoKe.
Pioneer w"mrn's College loses It's Main
1sutiding-I.oSs 81 30 OVO

South iiadlcy. Mass. Sept. .S.-Mount
1lolyokc college, the pioneer institution
for the higher education Of woman. re-
Ccivcd severe blow yesterday after
noon In the burning of the main build
Ing with probable loss uf over Sl5o-
600. The building cost over $500. 600
and could not he replaced today for less
than 100000. Fortunately none Of the
Zoo students or faculty We're injured.
there being ample time for their escape
with part Of their personal effects. The
fire was first discovered In he laundry.
In the gymnasium wing. about 4:s0
o'clock. The college fire apparatus was
put to work. hut it was soon seen that
they could not control the fire. and
help was sent for from South Hadlcy
Falls and 1lolyokc. Fire apparatus was
sent from these places and steamer
and hose wagon were sent. hut owing
to the distance and delays were too
late To be effective
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-28
RUINED HIS CLAIM OF INNOCENCE.
Rascals Had Robbed Many Houses in Ra-
cine. ElkhOrn, and Elsewhere


Now you do not have to answer any
questions you do not want to. You
can say, I decline to answer They
Will likely ask you if you wrote to
me for tools, as Harkins will likely
swear to that. You can answer that
or decline as You please. for if you
admit it, it will make you a leader in
Jall-treakinS: or you can say you told
II. SO. but it was not true: or Won
can say YOU did. Then they viii ask
you if I replied to it. and you can
say no. This letter was destructive to
Sackett's claim OF innocence The man
soughtsto prove an aiihi. claiming he
was at his home on the night of the
robbery, and in proof presenting the
sworn evidence of several relatives and
friends. Miller was of no use to him.
for the man had contradicted himself
too often to be believed
The operations of this pair of re- seals
have gone on for many months Rob-
cries have been peypetrated in Elk
horn. Racine. North Evanston, Wau-
kegan and nearly every other town
along the lake shore. The men have
been most active and successful, and
their final capture was due TO acci-
dent and miSchance. Miller has been
taken to Racine to answer to several
charges of burglary committed in COM
pany with Sackett. Stolen goods which
came from Racine residences were
found in Sackett's possession. and the
police claim the Englewood man used
his brothers store in the Masonic
Temple as a fence" where he disposed
of his accumulatiors
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-28

He was brought to Kenosha only after
sXtradition papers had been received.
and had been able to cover up his
tracks well. Miller was captured the
next day. and to an officer declared
Sackett had furnished the tools with
which he sawed his way to liberty. Nexr
Development was that Miller began tn
hedge" denying his previous stores
ana that he was intimate with SaCkett.
This put the authorities on their guard
and they began to watch, being re-
warded with a first-class discoVery-a
letter from Sackett to Miller instruct
ing him how to commit perjury.
This letter is a gem OF ingenuity in
crime and is as follows: Tell this story
about me Tuesday: That YOU met me
at Adolph Moses law offices on La
Sale street when you went there to get
advice how to prevent those parties
frG-n beating you out of your money. !
Gas emploded there and you introduced
yourself to me. and l took you into
Moses room and introduced You 70
him: that you met me there several
times afterward; that / went to work
for a jewelry company in 1892 and sold
your wife watch. That you met me
at various times since on the street and
two or three times at the office. and
had been to your house twice for dinner.
CTell this to Kelley and everybody If
YOU stick to the old story of Charley
Sackett and the ponies, you Will simply
have to deny that l am the man.
Charley Sackett is a cousin of mine,
had a restaurant. in 1891. on Madison
street, between La Sale street and
Fifth avenue. and broke up, then went
into some real estate agency and fail
ed: went to Texas and came back. He
is my height. or an inch shorter. about
my weight, hair same color. and sandy
brown rHustache. Now you can claim
this is the man who was with you and
my brother. and that he once told YOU
so: you could say you got acquainted
with him when he was running the res
taUrant. and knew about his real estate
business in the Chamber of Commerce
block; and when he went to Texas to
trade in ponies. and around the stock
yards. and that he took trips around
the country on horse deals: you did not
know his address since he came back
wrote to me for help you can say, as
you thought this man was related to
us. we would help you in some way. If
they ask you if you ever saw this man
around our Office say no. If they ask
why you gave Mr.. Harkins our address,
say because you thought he could be
found there, as you supposed we could
tell
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-28

New York, Sept. 2S.-Dr G. :. Slate, of
Sydney, \. ;. w, recently offered to
match his trotting horse Fritz against anv
harness horse in tn, world for $4,000 a
side. L. c. Tewl,Sbury, of this CITY. who
owns Robert j., the PAGER, has accep.e ed
the offer. Tewkshury offers first to give
odds of $4,000 to $1,000 if the owner of
Fritz will bring his horse to America to
race. and will allow all expenses if the
visitor Is defeated. Conditions permitting
the race in Australia We're also sent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-28

Worcester, Mass. sept. .S--Wh"n BRYAN
spoke here last Friday William II. Burns
* Co, underwear manufacturers. dis
played an anarchist flag in derision of
Bryan. their factory being close to the
speaking stand. Early yesterday morning
the factory was burned and traces of in
rrndiarism are plain. Burns action
caused much unfavorablc comment at the
time. and while the factory was burning
Dell II. Morgan. cx-chairman of the Dem
octatic "ity committee. sent telegram To
Bryan announcing the fact and thanking
Gud that Justice receives her due"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-28
Patents In England.

The British government makes no
examination IL determine the validity
Of device for which patent is asked.
bu. takes 1t for granted that every in
vention is Now and grants patent 10
every applicant, leaving his claim. If
contested, to be subsequently determined
ty the courts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-28
Another TIyip- Machine m r,i,u-.

Chicago sept. 2S.-Aftcr waiting for al.
most one month for a favorable wind TO
test his "Albliro>s' fiying machine WILL
lam iSri. the inrchtui, SiIur.ay after
noon risAod his life. his airship and his
drcam OF fame and fortune in an effor, TO
sail among the cloGds The ma, hirc fell
sixty-iivc feet and was badly wrecked. the
inventor escaping death Ivy u miracle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-28
Have They DOT The m At Last:

st. Louis, Sept. 2s.-The police be-
lieve they have under arrest both the
"tall and short" men. who have been
making so many daring robberies in
Chicago. The tall man gives his
name as Cherry. and the short man
says his is William Askran.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-28
TASTE OF RED WAR
For the Militia Now Guarding
the leadvilIe Mines.
STRIKERS FIRE ON THE pICKETs.


Leadvillc. Colo. Sept. 2s.--Rcnewed
riotins occurred here last night. The
entire city was up and in arms. At
10 O'Clock the military guard at the
Bon Air mine. on Carbonate hill. was
attacked. The pickets were driven in
behind the stockadcs by fusillade of
lead Erred from one of the dark recesses
of the mountain. iuCkshot riddled the
timberwOrk of the mine and whistled
close To- the ears of the militiamen.
The fire was returned. the heavy ring
az the Springfield rifle sounded on the
air. and ia few moments all Lead
willie was awake. Lieutenant Verdeck-
berg tclephou"d General Brooks that
the guard had been driven in. and a
few moments later the troops were
turned out aud started to the bon Air
on double time.
Infantry Makes n i;ayanct Charge.
Tn" shots from the Bon Air sounded
Hike "A hail. Lights flashed In all the
windows of the town, and within half
IN hour the streets were filed with
men. armed and ready to go to the
mine. which 81 some little distance
away. The exchange of shots was live
Is and lasted fully fifteen minutes.
tn" attacking party was located in
on" spot. while the fire of the military
was scattering and from different points
glung the guard line. n squad of in
fautry with fixed bayunets charged
int" the brush, but the assailants re-
treated rapidly before them and were
soon silcnCcd.
Occurred at mn Inopportune Time.
This attack occurred at "A time when
Tho union was consulting for peace. and
VIII have the effect cf causing renewed
"nlistments To the ranks of the militia
today. No one was injured among tile
troops. u IL not known whether any Of
th" rioters were killed or injured. 1t
viii De Impossible to- tell until later. In
dirnation prevails and It Is the general
opinion that this attack will bring forth
II declaration of martial law.
Objective Point Was the watcrworks.
rh"r" have been rumors for tn. past
frw days that there would be renewed
trouble. hut this was scorrad at by the
military. II Is generally believed that
N" men who made the assault uf last
night were on their way to the water
works for the purpose Of tamperinE
WIN IN" water supply OF the city. and
w"r" discovered. when th"y opened fire
ON the guards. II * believed that tn.
outbreak was caused 10y the arrival of
w"rkmcn from the lead rincss Of Mis-
souri, saturday, when twelve companies
"t military were necessary to conduct
The men through the town.
Fireman and Eiotsr Hurried.
The funeral of Jerry O'Eccrr. the fire.
man murdered last Monday while turn
Ing hose on the fire at the Coronado
mine. occurred yesterday. II was the
largest funeral procession ever seen
here. The funeral ~ William Higgins.
who was literally hlled with buckshot
while engaged In the attack on the
Coronado. was from the same church
and Immediately following that of
'Nccfc. Almost tho entire miners
union. including fully 1900 people. fol-
lowed the remains to- the cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-28
Fire Follows "A Deadly rirht.

Lansing. Ia. sept y. - Two men,
Thomas German and Mat Carey. were
crcm,tcd near this city saturday evening.
10th were single. Carey was batchinr in
n ln-t hut and German was stopping over
night with him. The rc.c-il impr sSi.n
i that the men quarrclci. fatally wound, d
each other, and in the Srri,nma.e the
lamp was overturned, setting fire 70 TIE
buil,liny