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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-20
JOSIAH T. MAREAN.

president OF the Brooklyn Chess club.l
ysis of his game on the part Of any play
er aftor the match has begun Neither
may no receive any hint, advice, ins.ruc-
tion or suggestion as TO the conduct of the
game from any person whatever.
The result a. the coming contest is hard
20 guess. II Is claimed by some that the
few changes that are likely TO DO made in
tho American team viii not add 60 its
strength, while 10 is considered that tho
British combination is stronger than ever.
On the other hand. there are those having
full knowledge Of the available material In
both countries who are confident that the
Americans viii be able TO retain the cup.
At all events there is splendid talent en-
listed on both sides, and u Is certainty
that tho contest will be one of the best
and most exciting events that tho chess
world will witness this year
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-20
Y. NJ. c. A. State Convention.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Jan. 70. The 21th
state convention of the Young Mems Christ.
ian Associations % the State is announced for
February 25-2s. and 10 will be held at Middle
-tuvr1. II is cvTrrtU-i hat this will be one Of
the largest conventions ever held by the al.
sociations OF Connecticut.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-20

Louis Steinagle. the champion of the
Buffalo turn ers, outlifted George WsG-
zenrsid, the unknown butcher, at Turn
Hall, last night. After lifting lit Of
iron, weighing just 1870 pounds, he strap
ped dumbbell on it, snc lifted 1880
pounds dead weight. Steinagls offers TO
lit against anybody in the world for
from $500 to $1,000. He weighs l55 pounds,
and will concede his rival 25 pounds In
weight.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-20

Some ono recently called the attention
Of Chicago paper to the curious fact that
o man may bC elected vice president Of the
United States who could not serve as pres
slcnt in case of The presidents death. The
rcason for this is that the vice president
may ~ ~ tr-yirrr- TT ~ yrT7s, but rtIu Trcs-
ident must be over 80.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-20
CANNOT FIGHT ~ MONTREAL.

Mayor wilson Smith, at the instigstion
Of the Citizens League, has issued sn
order forDidJing the ten-rounds sparring
match between Slavin and Hall, which is
'cheduled for this evening at Somer
psrk, Montreal. Efforts will be mace 10
usye him reconsider his decision.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-20
Wants an Observatory Established.

DEEP RIVER, Conn. Jan. 20. Horace John.
son, the well-lpown weather prophet, is hard
nc work upon scheme looking toward tho
establishment q big weather observatory.
This observatory, 80 is said, is 90 be- equipped
with oil necessary paraphernalia for weather
forecasts.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-20
WITCHES BEATEN.
They Put Up Good Game Against the
Whalers, However.

The sa.em Witches played good game
Of polo at New Bedford last night, but
coulo not win from the home ciuh, com
ing cut one behind. Ii was passing
game all the way through, only two fouls
being called, one on Wiley for holding
Spencer and one on Conway for q little
scrap with Wiley, in which arms were
flying around suggestive OF prize lighters.
Hipson put ups star game for Salem,
getting most of the drives at John Smith.
The summary:
New Bedford-RobertS ir, Spencer Pr
Dos C, Conway hb, smith z.
Salem -Hipson 1r, Griffin Pr, Wiley C,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-20
eAupAUR's REPLY TO HANLAN.

Jake Gaudaur, who signs hin.sei cham
pion oarsman OF the world, has written q
very sharp reply TO Edward Hanlsn's
challenge to meet him on Toronto Bay.
lie says that rs champion he will not al.
low Hanlan or anyone else to dictate
terms to him. Re says should Hanls u
really mean race. he can get ore, but
Guadnur will namo the course and the
date
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-20

Next week, beginning Monday. Jan.
., those absurdiy grottsqno comedians.
Ward 4 Nokes who ere best remembered
a. "Pcrcy" snd Harold. the dilar
lords, will be seen ~ tha rosrinr farce,
"a Run on ths Bank, at keith's opera
House.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-20
INTERNATIONAL CHESS.
A Great Match Game Between Eng.
land and America.
The Second Struggle for the Intcrns-
tional Trophy.

The great international chess match be-
tween England and America, which is to
be played by cable Feb. IL and 13, Is the
one topic Of talk In chess clubs and among
chess players all over the world. IE Is by
far the most important chess event of the
year as far as America and England are
concerned, and the experts Of both coun.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-20
I GPORTING J
!, GOSSIP. !

ball b bove the dead weight point. Rood
intends to make another try soon, ss he
believes firmly that he can beat the
record.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-20
STANDING OF THE POLO oLua,.
brown BEATEN AT ICE ro1o.

The Harvard polo team easily heat The
Brown team yesterday afternoon at Roger
Williams PARK. Harvard Gagged the ball
eve times, while Brown was unable to
score.
la the first part OF the game It looked
g though the teams were matched pretty
evenly for neither side scored for nearly
for goal and the ball glancing of Watson's
skate, wen: through for Harvard's first
goal. After seven minutes more hard
rushing, In which Harvard showed fine
team work, Goodridge passed the bali to
Besrdsvll, who Gagged it very neatly. No
more scoring was done during this half
The Brown team shower scarcely any
.eam play, and the men seemed unable to
ssndle themselves, while the harvard
men were very spry, particularly Good
.idge. Harvsrd's 's'passing was swift and
accurate. while Brown drove at random,
! Harvard man generally connecting with
the ball. The Harvard rushers juggled
the ball very prettily, and generally kept
their men guessing.
In the second half the game was one
sided. The first 13 minutes was used up
IN carrying the Dall up and down tho ice,
when Besrdsell made Hsrvsrd's third
goal. After this Harvard had things
pretty well her own way. II took only
five minutes to make another goal, and
IN two minutes more Beardscll scored the
last one, all five of which were TO his
reuit.
For Harvard, Goodridge and Beardsell
did the hest work. They rushed the ball
hsrd and passed TO one another very
rleverly. The Harvard defense was inn
pregnable. For Brown, Pevear and Bunt
did tho best worg. Tho defense OF the
nome team was very weak. Watson did
not break up the play as well az he
should, and Barrows was not rs lively as
usual. The ice was keen and smooth and
kept clean by a high wind. The sum
mary:
Haryard-Goodridge lcapt.) lr, Beard
veil 2r, Stevens c, Clark ho, Baldwin z.
Brown--Pevesr 1r, Cook Pr, Merriman
c, Hunt C, Watson (capt) bib, Bsrrows g.
ioal, won by, made by lime
1--Hsryard, Beardsell, 12.25
2-Hsrvard, Beardstll, 7:1b
3-Harvard, Beardseil, 1919
Harvard, Beardsell, 4:d5
o-Harvaro, Beardsell, 2:O5
Score, Harvard 5. Referee, 40. Foster.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-20

There are too mSny poop. aith prems.
ture by gray hair, wlcn thsv might ayoiu
II by Supplying mat reliable and effective
preparation, Halls Hair kenewer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-20
Which would you rather

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1t has been a friend to thou
sands for more than twenty
years. They trust it and
you can trust it.
Let us send you a book
telling you all about it.
Free for the asking.
scorr & bows. Chemists. Nsw York
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-20

Score New Bedford 8, Salem 4, Fouls
Wiley Conva Stops Smith 80. Hefier-
an 70. ksfrr:se-o 'Malley. Timer
Mcbride.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-10-12
The chi VINO shamp RelIrion.

Ruth Ashmore. writing Of the ''Shams
OF the Modern Girl" In the October La
dies Home Journal, and OF the sham
that is worse than all others-the religi-
Gus sham" says: "She Is the one who is
most conspicuous In speech and some
times In work; but In her heart her Teli-
gion is simply meane 10 very earthly
end. She is prominent In the Sunday
school because she thinks she can in that
way become acquainted with some peo-
pie she would like 10 know. She Is ever
ready to get up and express her creed at
the prayer meeting because she thinks
that her ability will be recognized. She
rustles into her pew kneels for a Ions
time, and then settles herself comfort
ably-to look at the congregation. Shd
considers 1t respectable to go 10 church,
Beyond that she gives no thought She
forgets that, unless religion is In the
heart, 1t is OF no value. She has never
understood that II is not the loud prayer
which makes an impression on God, but
It Is the sincere cry from the soul ap-
pealing TO Him to which He listens. The
religious sham can usually give you n
description Of all the costumes worn by
her set in church. She can tell you OF
the amount of money put in by each
member as the plate ls passed along.
She goes to church to observe the out
ward, visible sign, and never, in any
way, troubles herself about the inward,
spiritual grace"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-10-12

Just one more kiss for good night. mamma,
Just one more kiss for good night;
Aud then you may go to my dear papa
And-yes-you may put out the light;
For III promise you truly / won't be
afraid,
As / was last night you'll see,
Cause I'm going TO be papa's brave little
maid,
But the shadows won't seem SO dark,
mamma.
II you'll kiss me little bit more:
And you know can listen and hear where
you are,
II you only won't shut the door.
For II can hear you talking, think
1t will make me so sleepy, maybe
That III 20 to sleep Just as quick as a
And forget toto cry like baby.
You needn't DO laughing, my mamma.
dear,
While you're huRging me UP 30 tight:
You think am trying TO keep you here,
You. and-f guess-the hight
Please kiss me good night, once more,
mamma.
I could scarcely my promise keep.
II you'd only stay with me Just as you are,
And kiss me till go 10 sleep.
-Harper's Round Table.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-10-12
THE INTELLIGENCER.
WHEELING, ocronEa l., lso1.



The condition OF attairs al Charleston,
growing out of the failure of ex-Secre-
tary OF State Chiffon to settle his account
with the state, calls attention to the
loose method which seems to have pre-
vailed in connection with the admins
traitor OF the office. While It IS appar-
ent that the state will lose nothing in the
present instance as II is generally con-
ceded that Mr. Chiffon will pay all that
he owes, meeting every obligation with
out causing any sacrifice on the part of
his bondsmen, still it ought not to be pos
sihle for such a shortage to exist.
In Mr. Chilton's case, and in other
cases which he refers to in his published
statement. IL does not appear that defal-
cation can properly be charged, but so
long as method Is pursued which per-
mits public official to get behind many
thousand of dollars In his accounts with
the treasury there is danger that at some
time or other the state will suffer loss.
Where such freedom exists the door is
wide open, and 1t is easy to see how, In
the course of events, some men might
find it hard to resist temptations that
are presented and the state be put to
great trouble In consequence.
In the case OF a sheriff It often occurs
that it requires years after his term of
office expires before he is enabled to
make his final settlement. This is often
due to the fact that he has been lenlent
to Taxpayers and others having bust
ness with his Office and in more than
one instance the sheriff has been heavy
loser himself, quitting his Office a poorer
man than he was when he assumed his
duties II seems that under the present
system. there Is little remedy for this
state Of affairs.
In an office like that Of secretary Of
state, however. where the receipts of the
office are, or should be, cash, there seems
10 be no reason why the officer should not
be compelled to make regular settle
ments and account for every penny owed
TO the state at each settlement. A sys-
TEN of conducting the public business
nuder which the state government is I'M
able to know how much an ex-pubilc
servant is endebted tn the state seven
months after he has gone out Of office is
a loose system to say the least
If the statements of all parties con-
cerned are TO be taken, there has been no
dishonest conduct on the part of the Off
cial and the state will lose nothing. but
the Incident reveals what a splendid op-
portunity IS presented to any man who
might be disposed to be dishonest, and
the remedy which would guard against
danger would be a requirement of regu-
lar settlements.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-10-12
Not . rnrtI,an ou..t,on.

While the Republican party is In
power In this city and the scheme 10 re-
fund S525.000 OF the city debt is being
worked In the name OF the Republican
party, the small Interested clique that Is
back of this scheme is not working for
the interests OF the Republican party and
the effort to stir up partisan feeling in
the matter is simply trick TO shove the
measure through by the force OF a parti-
san majority.
This is an astounding statement in
view Of the fact that no partisan feeling
has been stirred up by anybody but the
Register. Il has never occurred TO any
one that there can be any political feel
ing involved. Men OF all parties regard
the matter as purely business question
on which there is no call to drawpolit-
ical lines.
After the refunding committee had
agreed upon the ordinance the Register
charged that 1t was scheme Of RE
publican bosses" to get more money 20
spend. That was the first intination of
partisan politics In connection with the
matter. and no one else has ever sought
to drag them in. The Register has stood
single and alone as the only factor in this
entire community which has sought to
create such feeling on a matter which
the thoughtful citizens OF the communal.
ty are discussing on its merits.
The Registers assertion that there Is a
trick to Shove the measure through by
the force of a partisan majority" is alb
surd on its face. The very fact that be-
fore the ordinance can become a law 1t
must be adopted by three-hfths ma
jority OF the popular vote, precludes the
Idea that 1t can be made a partisan ques-
ton. 1t Is not one, and the Register can
not make it so by indulgIng in silly
abuse of Republicans in council.
When our nelGhbor broadens Its views
enough to discuss the loan proposition
purely upon its merits as a business pro-
positions, and ceases its petty misrep-
reservations of the motives of honorable
men who have devoted their time and
thought to the formulation Of plan
purely in the interest OF the city's well
fare. it will receive a respectful hearing
from men of all parties who now differ
from II.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-10-12
Yellow streak.
Yellow journalism.
pERTlrrN I PARAGRAPHS.

Woman's sphere nowadays seems 70
be the big round earth.
Prohibition that prohibits might be
termed glass stopper
Some men manage TO make both ends
meet by leaving the middle empty.
When a man falls in love his ac-
quaintances soon tumble to the fact.
A great many orators mix the oil Of
eloquence with the water of weak argu-
ments
When woman marrles man to re-
form him she has lifetime job Of
twenty-four hours day.
When you hear a man say that every
man has his price that man Is anx-
ious TO sell out
1t isn't working for living that hurts
the average man. but the kind Of living
that he gets for his work.
The Bible tells us that Naomi was $50
years old when she married. Surely
that ought TO be some consolation TO
the old maids.-Chicago News.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-10-12
WHAT The BACHELOR SAYS

The average girls kisses are dear at
any price.
People who live in glass houses should
sleep down cellar.
Children were sent 10 earth u shame
people into acting decent to each other.
Every woman has her times when she
wishes II wasn't unwomanly to swear
Very few men ever see the collection
taken up in church without thinking Of
corn pepper.
A woman may not be able TO concen-
trate her mind, but she can gencrallyGet
baby to so to sleep.
The men that look haughtiest and
most defiant when a woman gets on a
smoking car are the same ones that
daren't light a cigar on the front porch
at homc..-New York Press.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-10-12

now OF sowing any winter wheat, and OF
necessity will turn their attention to
some other crop II possible. This Is the
situation that appealed 10 the grain
brokers and aided in forcing the market
upward.
This Is a state OF affairs which may
lead some TO speculate as to whether Il Is
not possible that next year may ind US
with shortage in the wheat crop SINH
lar TO that which is now being expert
enced in Europe, The resources of this
great country are so great however,
that even a prolonged drouth cannot pro-
duce famine. Besides, the farmers Of
the United States will have very large
surplus with which to meet such an
emergency.
There need be no fear of the future
The hardship and suffering OF the pres
ent are things which are causing imme-
diate concern. The drouth in some Sec
tons OF the country is unprecedented.
Water courses, and even the wells, are
dried up. and water has to be carried for
miles IN many instances, while live
stock is furnishing in the fields. The
dangers from forest fires in the wooded
sections are increasing daily, and in the
west the inhabitants OF villages sur
rounded by prairies are constantly on
guard against disaster that might be
precipitated by sparks from passing
locomotives.
Everywhere throughout the west,
which has Just been so beautifully bless
ed with enormous crops, the story IS the
same. and the farmers have been pray
ing for rain for weeks. 1t Is an unfortu-
nate satuation, and 1t IS hoped every
where that the flood gates of the heavens
may yet be loosened IN order that the fu-
ture effects of the drouth may be mini
mixed.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-10-12

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat OF the disease
Catarrh is a blood or constitutional dis.
ease, and In order to cure II you must
take internal remedies. Halls Catarrh
Cure Is taken internally and acts d.
rectly on the blood and mucous sur.
faces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not a
quack medicine. 1t was prescribed by
one Of the best physicians In this coun-
try for years, and is regular pre-
scrlptlon. 1t Is composed OF the best
tonics known, combined with the best
blood purifiers, acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect combinu-
ton of the two ingredients Is what pro.
duces such wonderful results In curing
Catarrh. Send for testimonials, free.
i. j. CHENEY & Co, Props, Toledo,O.
Sold by druggists, price Is cents.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-10-12

The few clouds which were in the
heavens over this section of the valley
Monday were heartily welcomed. for
they carried with them the hope that the
long drouth was about TO be broken, but
as the day wore on and not enough rain
fell to settle the dust, It seemed that DIS
appointment was again in store for the
farmers and others who are the chief
sufferers from the almost unprecedented
dry spell.
But the Ohio valley has not been alone
in this affection Throughout all the
western and middle states In particular.
and throughout the country in general,
rain has not been needed so badly In
many years as In the pact seven weeks,
Happily the drouth is now broken. All
over the country the farmers have been
surveying their parched fields with much
apprehension Of the future, Pastures
have been withered, fields we're dry and,
20 use the expression OF Chicago con-
temporary in reviewing the situation,
"the whole continent was parched to the
heart
The Chicago Times-Herald, In an artl-
Gle in which II details the suffering on
account Of a lack Of rain, Gays that each
day for nearly three months, with few
exceptions in favor Of certain localities
that have been blessed with slight show
ers. has brought forth clear sky and a
sun that has brought forth summer heat,
and continues:
II Ia not mere local drouth There are
plenty OF Indications that other countries
than the United States are suffering for
rain. The markets betrayed the iniu-
ence Of the dry weather yesterday by tho
advance In wheat prices both I'm the east
and wet Even the foreign markets
showed nm upward tendency because "
the dry spell, and the mere fact that rain
had fallen In far away Argentine was
deemed OF SUFFICIENT Importance 10 ho
cablnd TO all the great commercial ccn-
tcrs.
In their distress the farmers nnd small
comfort In the predictions ~ the govern
ment weather bureau, What Ia known
as n dry map" has been the rule IN all
the elgnnl service stations FOR weeks.
with the earth ~ dry rs powder and
baked 10 hrickliko hardness. the farmers
I'm the majority Of che states have found
n impossible to PIT In their annual acre.
are Of wininr wheat. ThnuRnndH and
thousands ~ acres remain yet unHown,
while thousands moro had hs well not
been HUwn. The nel1s have boon de-
prived " moisture 10 long that lho
wheat planted carly enough IN the Hon.
eon 10 come up hnF been blasted beyond
recovery, The season In 40 far advanced
mat many farmers will not run the rick
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-10-12

Humane women Of the world who have
been conducting the crusade against the
ruthless slaughter of song birds, and
other birds OF beautiful plumage that
are of much benefit to mankind, in re-
Spouse to the demand OF fashionable
women for the feathers. will be rejoiced
to learn that their campaign, which haze
been conducted with such energy. Is
proving effective. According to an arti-
Gle which win be found elsewhere in to-
days Intelligencer. the ostrich plume
will this year supplant the plumage Of
the song birds and the feathered beau
ties Of our southern coast will have at
least temporary relief from the wicked
pursuit Of hunters who have been re-
spending to the market demand for
them.
The feather dealers ailege that the
change Of fashion Is due to natural de-
sire OF the women to change the fashion,
but to those who have closely observed
the trend OF public opinion, there is much
moro than that in the sudden return to
the ostrich plumes, the trade in which
Involves no cruelty, and 1t is believed to
be partly the result of the gradual reali-
cation OF the women that they have been
parties to the cruel slaughter OF limo
cents that are also the natural protectors
Of man from the insect pests
In addition to this the urgent demand
on tho part Of our agricultural depart
mcnt that the determination Of the blrds
must cease or a terrible awakening for
our agricultural Interests Is in store Is
having It's effect, The course OF the
women ia prompted by the instinct OF
sympathy which women naturally pos
sess, and which Is being aroused by the
educational work Of the humane socie-
ties but beyond the mere question Of
sympathy Is the preservation Of these
birds In the interest Of the public well
fare, a matter which appeals to the pub.
lie generally