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then the high clubs 1t is true that North's
lead Of trumps makes it look as though he
must have the queen of clubs twice guarded
but If that is SO, South may have but one or
none, and may work in his small trump be-
sides letting his partner make the queen, II
the knave is led. In any event, the writer
would not lead the knave. If he were going
TO lead any card but the ace it would be the
five or tray. II the knave went to the queen
fourth in hand he would never expect his
partner to return the club when he got in.
ASIDE from the reasoning that North must
have the guarded queen OF clubs, because he
led the trumps, there is strong probability
that tho queen will fall from one of the b ands
on the second round, or be in your partners
hand In either of these cases the high lead
makes the most tricks, unless your partner
with the queen, fails to unlock, which he
manifestly ought to do if you lead the third
round Of lrumps at trick 4.
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and deuce, played deuce; of course North
knew that king or queen was the only card
above the eight with either adversary, and he
took the chance that the card was to his right;
1t happened to be there and was the king, and
the play proved very lucky. However, we re-
gard North's play iustifable only in case he
held trump strength and good cards to be led
to in the other suits, and with great trump
strength we believe sound whist would de-
mand winning the trick and exhausting
trumps
What we have said here is intended to apply
only to third-hand play on the original lead
The "Oregonian' Of Portland Falls
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ton, A. W. L. and Minneapolis trophy con-
tests must be members of the clu BIS they repre-
sent, but any players, whether members OF the
same club or not, may enter together for the
progressive "fours' and .pairs" contests and
straight whist contest.
The main differences between the pro-
grammes OF the sixth and seventh congresses
lie In that the entries for tho Hamilton
trophy contest are not divided into sections.
that the A. w. L. trophy play runs through
the entire week, that a progressive four or
pair match is provided for every afternoon
and evening during the week, except Monday
and Saturday, and that the play for the Min
neapoiis trophy only extends over three days.
There are more contests provided Tor than
at any previous congress, and there will be no
time during the week when delegates not in
any of the trophy contests cannot find some
thing to compete Tor. The one sitting matches
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The A. W. l.. Trophy Contest.

This contest Is the principal whist-playing
feature CT the midwinter meeting. When the
trophy is Won by an Eastern club at the con-
gress, 1t is surrendered 10 the leapue and
played for by picked Western club ct the
midwinter meeting. This yesr the clubs
chosen to represent the East and West in the
midwinter match for the American Whist
League trophy were the Albany Club and the
st. Paul Whist Club. The match was played
on Saturday, February 20, the teams being
Albany-Smith (captain), Snow, Lodge and
Muhlfelder. ST. Paul-Briggs (capta1n), Bron-
son, Gordon and Metcalf. Much to the sur
prise of every one, and to the great dlsap-
po1ntment OF the entire West, the Albany club
won, and won on its merits the margin of
tricks in its favor being 100 large to admit any
claims of adverse luck. Still there were pal
liating circumstances. Judge Bum, one of St
Paups strongest players, was unable to be with
his team, while the Albany team was intact,
and duringthe game hand on which ST. Paul
was due to win six tricks had to be thrown out
on account of the trump being turned wrong
at the second table. But be that as it may.
the West lost. and with the game went all
Western clubs chances for a try ct the trophy
in the post-midwinter series. The game was
never in doubt from thesstart. The to tai score
was: Albany "a. st. Paul II.
What Is the Best Whist Play I?
Mr. John H. Briggs in the Sunday Times OF
Minneapolis says The writer would be
pleased to have whist players comment on
this deal. The point which particularly de-
mands consideration is the correct play at
trick A. In my opinion this is one of the most
nteresting positions that ever presented it.
self to my attention. Shall East lead the win
ming cards or shall he lead SOME other card to
make sure of the Command at the third lead
of this suit ? What shodld West play to the
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second lead of the suit If East leads the ace
and king?
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b
o be il on app
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Ten OF spades trumps. South to lead.
The winning card is underscored.
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LEADERS IN HANDKERcHIEFS

sCALLOPED EMBROIDERED II
KERCHIEFS
EMBROIDERED HANDKERCHIEFs 10
Will offered IL
SCALLOPED EMBROIDERED HAND 4
hghty imperc 3Oc Will be
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-01

Digby Bell tells this story about a cer-
tain comic opera manager who is more or
less distinguished for not paying salaries.
On one occasion he was indebted TO the
comedian TO the extent of $1,000. Digby
called on tho manager one afternoon to
get some money. The latter's manner
was frigid and naughty as the actor made
bis request for q part payment The man.
ayers feelings were evidently hurt, but he
reserved his composure and informed his
caller that he had no money.
Every WE'LL" said Bell, then I won't
play tonight"
"You won't play tonightl" echoed the
manager In evident surprise. "You don't
mean its''
"Yes, do" persisted tho actor. "Not
one step on the stage do go unless get
some money"
"Ah, that opens up new line of
thought" replied the manager oheerfully,
and his cold air quickly thawed into q
CHEEKY friendliness.
Before Bell left he had obtained $500,
and the band played o..
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-01
A COLLEGE GOLF ASSOCIATION.

The first step In the formation of a
college golf association was taken tcday,
when delegates from five Of the leading
colleges met at the University Athlstic
Club, New York. The colleges and their
representatives, were;
Harvard, w.Baysrd Cutting and Joseph
II. Choats, Jr.: Yale, Roderick Terry, ,Jr.,
and Amos Tinchot; Columb bin, l. NJ. Law
son and Stuyvesant Morris; Princeton,
Louis p. Biysrd, Jr., and W. ID. Wander
pool: University OF Pennsylvania, Prosi-
dent Geylin OF the Athletic Association.
Mr.. Terry was chosen temporary chair
man and Mr.. Cnonte acted as Sc cretary.
Among other things, 1t was decided to
recommend that an annual intercollegiate
golf match be beld,to which players from
all colleges, throughout the country shall
be eligible.
A rough draft OF constitution was
drawn, and will be Submitted to the
different colleges. Other meetings will be
held between this and next May.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-01

tended horizontally, some six feet above
the ice. To these. at intervals Of IL inches,
bright colored ribbons foot I'm length are
attached, and all Is ready for the word
"Go!" Hero is how the game Is played:
The skaters form in limo and follow each
other around tho rink at full speed, grab
bing at the stroamers as they shoot past.
There must be no Stacking down, for q
ribbon plucked under slow bell does not
count. AS the rapid dash for trophies
carries the skater close up against the
wall, an element of danger enters into the
sport and gives IL spice.
But 1t Is the final scrimmage that the
snnp and lre Of the game arc found.
In the collection Of ribbons hung up at
the beginning Of the chase there is SIN
glo white one which is left until the last
No one is allowed to touch the white one
until the word is given. When the poles
have beon stripped clean Of everything else
except the white ribbon, tho skaters gather
In bunch and spin rapidly over the
smooth ice. Then at the most unexpected
moment the referee sings out "Gor'
This signal may occur just as the bunch
passes the ribbon and In that event the
s, ecfators witness some highly spectacular
gyrations. A scoro or more skaters in one
flock attempting 10 wheel suddenly and
take the back trail Is sure to result in
more or less exciting accidents and spinal
curvaturss. In fact, starting them from
any part of the rink leads to a most excit.
Ing chase for the lone ribbon and calls in
10 play all the speed and skill of the lucky
winner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-01
HANDBALl TOURNAMENT.
The National A. A. U. Competition VIII
BE the First OF Its Kind.

The first annuni hnndball tournament Of
tho Amateur Athletic union is attracting
much attention IN tho world of sports 1t
Is TO be played NJ the Jersey City handball
court Jan. 7. 1t will decide the champion
ship of America mt singles and will be open
to all amateur players In America and Can
ada. lt will be the first tournament ever
held for the amateur championship in this
country, and It Is expected to bring about
a great reyiva! of handball playing.
Handball is one OF the few games that
thrive well IL ill seasons. It's chief draw
back is that too few people are aware OF Its
many oxcellencies. Corbett, the pugilist,
has always held IL In high favor. 1T Is
the one game" says he, that exercises
the body from the top Of the head to the
ends OF the toes. No lazy man can play 1t.
Two hours of it will tire the strongest
man" Many other athletes have testified
as To the excellence of the game, both as
pastime and "A healthful exercise.
A handball court Is not nm expensive
luxury. All that is necessary Is bit of
level ground and n big, smooth wall. The
cost of equipment is slight, and the bene-
fits to bo derived from the gamc are unlim-
ited II there are side walls TO the court,
sosmuch tho better. Instructions for lay
ing out the court may DO had conveniently
in any one OF the numerous books on the
game. The outfit costs about one-fourth
as much as tonnis, ard the game affords
as much amusement and great deal more
exercise
The Amateur Athletic union has deter
mined 10 mako great success of tho initial
competition and will recommend the hold
ing of district championships next eeason,
as In athletics. Handball will give TO the
union larger scope and will add to the
pastimes for the indoor season. The tour
narnent proposition was eagerly approved
as soon as IL was made. and a large num-
Der of well known clubs In various cities
have actively co-operated with the local
committee in Jersey City in preparing for
the event. The list cf.cntries forms COM
potent guarantee Of great sport. The Jersey
City court is ono Of tho finest In tho coun-
try 1t is Of full regulation size, with ac-
commodations for a large number of spec
tators. The regular A. A. U. champion
ship medals will be awarded-gold to lrst,
silver to second, and bronze to third.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-01
DEAD In BED.
Husband, Wife and Child
ASphyxiated.
Found by BOarderS at An
Early Hour This Morning.
Other Inmates of the House RecOv-
cred After Being Removed.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. LA special
from Youngstown, Ohio, says Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Bsbe. and child were found
dead In bed at struthers, Ohio, this morn
ing and four bosrders In the family were
in a comatose condition when rescued,
having been ssphyxiated by gas. Bebe
was laborer at the 6truther furnace
and several furnace employees boarded
with him. Three others were at work
last night and wren they came Ia at o
O'Clock this morning they found the
family dead. They carried the boarders
out and after working over them for
time they recovered. The house is owned
by the furnace company. bu tho latter
believe the family was aspnyxiated BY
the gss from cook stove and not from
the furnace.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-01

Anamia means "wanr O.:
blood" & deficiency in ti,c
rcd corpuscles of the blood.
It's cause is found ia wan; OF
sufficient food, dyspepsia,
lack of exercise o, breathing
impure air. With i. is a
natural rcpugnanoe TO pll "a,
foods. Scott's Emulsion is
an easy food to get fat iron,
and the easiest way Of taking
fat. 1t makes the blood rich
in Just those elements neccs.
sary to robust health. by
supplying it with red eor-
pusc!es.
For sale at 50 cent and s;.oo by all diag,tta
scoTT BOVINE, New YORK
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-01
"The Heart Of MARYLAND"

The sale OF seats Is now in progress at
tho Providence Opera House for "The
Heart OF Maryland, "Dsvid Belssco's latest
and greatest drama. "Tho Heart OF Mary
land" comes to Providence after run Of
five weeks in Boston, where, at tho Hollis
Street Tnenter, IL has won for itself the
highest encomiums from press and peo-
pie. Mrs, Ieslie Carter, In tho leading
role, Ia a revelation to those who have
watched her In her struggle for art
supremacy. The success OF Mr.. Belasco's
masterpiece Is owing rs much TO Mrs.
Cartor's mastsrfN impersonation of the
difficult role Of Maryland Calvert as to
the excellent construction OF the play It
self. ne production has been placed uron
the stage under the direct personal sup
vision OF Mr.. Belssco, whose experience
and judgment i'm every detail OF stage
craft is evident in the magnificent stag
Ing OF "Tnc Heart OF Maryland"
Though the environment and time OF
the.play is selected from the period OF
the great Rebellion, war is Understood
only by suggestion, and conflict and
bloodshed bave b,oa eliminated from The
drama leaving a pure and simpls humsn
story, repIete with hesrt-interesi, with
comprehensive text and picturesque set
tinps
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-01
SOUTHARD WINS.
Price of Columbia Too Much For the
Harvard Player.

Price of Columbia Too Much For the
Harvard Player.
New York, JAN There was q large
collegiate chess tournament yesterday,
when the fourth round was played.
The men paired as follows:
Southard (H) VS. Parker (C), Ryder
QH) VS.. Price Co. Young (P) VS.. Lshl-
bach (Y), Seymour tP) VS.. Murdoch CY).
For the first time during the tourney
open games were played on all OF the
boards. While Southard ventured .on a
kings gambit both Ryder and Young
cssayed the Scotch gambit, Ruy
Lopez being selected by Seymour.
ParkerG splendid and stubborn fight
against Southard and Prices brilliant
play against Ryder were the features
Of yesterdays play.
On the second board Price played fine
chess against Ryder. once in possess
sion OF the gambit pawn he held on TO
IL, and lator he gained an additional
pawn with splendid position. Ryder.
who was in a bad way. now decided to
make an attack. which proved wholly
unsound.
AANe hNtiNi biSh tit tAtidHEtt idttI
rook and finally won the game, after
20 moves. The Columbia player was
warmly congratulated on his splendid
form.
"A capital game was played by Young
and Lehibach. There never was
chance for either man TO gain an ad-
vantage. and after an even and inter-
esting contest. lasting for 80 moves. II
ended In raw.
on the fourth board Seymour over
looked the winning continuation m the
opening. Later on, however matters
became even, and after a well-fought
game OF 30 moves the players divided
honors.
Southard found In the Columbian,
Parker, rcal tartar. for the latter's
defense To the kings gambit was a regu-
lar treat. Repeatedly the Harvard
man was put on the defensive and at
about 0 o'clock Parker missed a draw
Ing. IL not a winning continuation.
Finally Southard won after 66 moves.
Following Is the record OF the game:
2. lost 9; Harvard
Won Z, lost 1; Yaie-Won T. lost 4;
Princeton--Won 3, lost Q.
The pairing for the fifth round. which
will be played today, is as follows:
Murdoch VS.. Parker. Ryder VS. Young,
Lehlbach VS.. Price. Southard VS.. Sey-
mour
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-01
Production No, to nc our,a,l.a.

Fall River. Mass, Jan. 1.-The report
that the executive committee OF the FAN
River Cotton Manufacturers association
would soon call a general meeting OF the
manufacturers TO adopt plan for cur
failing production. Is denied by the mem
bers OF that committee. u seems that at
an informal meeting OF fhe committee
the situation ives quite lengthily dis
cussad. but no action was taken. This
long meeting probably gave rise 10 the
report. which has a disquieting effect
among the mill operatives OF this city.
However the outlook Is especially dun
at present. thoush sales for future de-
livery viii prevent material increase Of
stock on hand during January.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-01
A WONDERFUL COLT.
He Is Nine Months Old .,nd Can Pace n
Mile In 2:.c.

So many pacing records have been bro
ken during the past ceason or two that tho
credulity of horscmen Is now ready for al
most anything, and yet there is pacing
colt In Michigan whose recent perform
ances are en- 'ugb to astonish even tho
most blasc of / ON all. This equine won
der camo into tho world on the first day Of
last April. Ills owner Is J. ID. Kerfuss OF
Hudson, and auch education as ho has had
was given him by Trainer +. +. Church.
The youngstor Is largo and perfect In
form. After wenning time last fall he
was broken to the halter and worked for
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-01

few weeks at the side of saddle pony.
In little while 1t was noticed that his
speed was phenomenal. When the watch
was put on him, it was found that he coald
step 2:22 clip with as much ease as II he
had been in training for two years His
owner believes that il he had been worked
80 days longer he would have brought
that hguro down TO 2:16 or better. Horse
men who watched the work of the colt
concur with Mr.. Kerfuss in this opinion.
When 1t Is considered that the colt has
shown this speed with practically no train
lug, IL is easy to believe that he is destined
to lower the yearling pacing record next
year.
The sire Of this remarkable animal 10
tho champion 4-year-old Online, a:04, the
famous Indiana stallion. The dam of the
colt is Jessie Mace, the dam Of De Soto
Belle, 2:1sA. She Is also the sister of two
with records better than $50.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-01
A NEW ICE GAM.
'sThe Chase" Bids Fair to Becorae Pep
ulRr Pnstine.

There IA brand now leo game that IL
fast gaining popularity in tho east. 1t Is
called "the chase" IL was Invented by
an enterprislng rink manager OF Drooklyn,
and since its introduction few weeks ago
has been played a great deal in several OF
the rinks of Brooklyn and New York and
other cities.
The game IS simplicity itself AL that
is needed arc somo ice, n pair OF skates, n
few bits Of bright ribbon and some posts
en- which to hang the ribbons. Any rink
con be fitted for the sport In few min
utos. From three to four posts on ono
side OF the building small poles are OK.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-01
sneo,lns FROM sink Boxes.

ut Is rather easier work shooting from
blinds than from sink boxes I'm tho water I"
says an old duck hunter. II had the ex-
perienco of lying fiat on my "ack in one OF
these sink boxes for four hours and cam
not say that relish shat part Of the sport
much. 1t is not tho easiest thing I'm tho
world to hit ducks with shotgun WHOM
standing up because it's hard to get near
enough to them at any timo. But fellow
is certainly at a disadvantage unless accus-
toned to the thing, as l discovered, to
shoot when lying Cat on his back"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-01
BEFORE TUE wHALERS.
Providence Grays Went Down at New
Bedford Last Evening.

John Roberts fast drives could not be
touched at New Bedford last night and
the whale-s won game from Providence
very bsndily. John Smith made some
excellent stops. but Sword had the nest
work to do and kept many bard driyes
from scoring. Caravan was bothered by
Spencer, who put up fine game. The
summary:
New Bedford Roberts 1r., Spencer 2r.,
Dne C., Williams hb., Smith G.
Providence Pierce IT,, Menard 2r.,
Canayan G., N. smith hb., Sword &.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-01
ITS LICENSE REVOKED.

Mayor wurster of Brooklyn. revoked
the license OF the Greater New York
Athletic Club at Coney Island. The clubs
license was revoked on the strength of a
report submitted to the Mayor by the
police that the fight between Peter Maher
sno Steve o'DonnelI, which took place
ut the club on December 25, was q prize
sight.
The officials Of the club say they. will
appeal to the courts to compel the mayor
to restors the licenso.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-01
TORONTO NAY BIZ DROPPED.

President Powers OF the Eastern Base
Ball League In an interview yesterday
afternoon said that owing to criticism
made by Toronto papers on him and
Prcsident Kerr Of the Piitsburg National
League Club. who owns the Toronto fran
chise, IL was not improbable that tie
Canadian city would he dropped from the
Leigue next season to be replaced by
either Troy, Worcester or Fall River.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-01
Scabrook: In "The Sp eulaiofv-K.i,h,s.

Next weeks attraction NJ Kcith's Opera
HouEe win BE- n capital one in Thomas Q. Sea
brooke who will present tho latest comedy
success OF the day. "Thc spcculator," Mon.
day, January a. aud the balance OF the week
'Ths SpeculntoF' - a thrcc-act comedy by
George ~ Broadhurst who wrote 18th
Wrong Mr. Wright II hrs 60 do with the
rising and failing fortunes OF spectators on
the sicci, exchange. Nirhily during Mr.. Sen.
brookea portrayal Of th, title role are there
hundreds IN the audience who know the ex.
citement o. the ticker and appreciate only too
well the feciinfs % the cpcrnto' wtcn ,hc
market voes against him. some VI the most
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-01

effective bits of work in Thomas Sea brooke's
portrayal Of "1he speculator' are those in
which he expresses serious pathos unmixed
with humor This has been great surprise
to his intimate friends, for IL was quality
OF work he was not called upon TO portray
during his soiourn in comic opera.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-01
GENERAL SPORTING GOSSIP.

The famous pacing 4.yesr-oid Sulphide
In very sick from blood poisoning, follow
ing an attack of in Huenza, and his re-
covery is doubtful sulphide is the prop
erty Of A. V. Hunter, millionaire miner
and banker of Leadvilie, and is valued mt
s2O, 200.
There Is movement I'm Toronto to
make pool to send Jake Gaudaur and
Eddie Durnan, Ned Haplan's nephew,
abroad. Ii is propose, to rnise enough
money to send the pair to England and
probe bly, to Australia, and give thom ell
the backing they want.
The Bay View A. G. gave its fret box
ing show in Brooklyn last night. There
were three ten round bouts on the pro-
gram, and the results follow: First,
Jack Brennan W. Jim Moran. They
fought the entire ten rounds. and Bren-
nan was declared the winner. The Sec
ond pair wero Frank Patterson and Bill
Forsyth. Jhsss two also won't the limit,
but Patterson had the advantage and was
declared the victor. Andy Walsh and
buidoNh thth ~ up iOr ten
rounds, and when the gong sounded on
the last round the referee declared Walsh
the winner.
During the past few days X. o. Hsw-
kin, OF the law firm OF Hawkins q Smith
OF Indianapolis has been in New York
preparing to institute new suit against
the New York Baseball Club In rehalf a.
pitcher Rusie. As the New York club Is
Incorporated under the laws OF New
jersey, tie suit will have to be brought
In that Stste Accordingly Hawkins ma,
made out the necessary papers, and they
will he served upon Edward r. u. Young,
president OF the First National Bank of
jersey City. who Is director OF the
New York club. II 10 unders ood that the
Eurr win be for 5000 damages and a re-
iesss from contract.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-01
JORDAN is LEADING.

The first "a hours of the three days
bicycle race at Troy, was completed at
10:30 last night. At that time the scores
were: Jordan, 1874 miles Q laps; Golden.
3i2 miles, lap; EIkos. 295 miles, IL laps;
barber, $50 miles. 2 laps; Cartwright and
CARRIER cropped out, the former having
gone "a miies, and the latter lats in the
sffaruoou