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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-21
TO CONTROL THE RIVER
Representative Sayers' Plan for
Dealing With the Mississippi.
Would Have Competitors Plan From
Engineers in All Parts OF World.

Washington, April -Rcpresentatiye
Sayers Of Texas who has had much
experience in dealing with government
works suggests plan for comprchen-
siye settlement OF the Mississippi river
problem. Mr.. Sayers would have the
United States government invite the
engineers of tho world To consider the
problem of controlling tho Mississippi
river and TO present. plans tor "a perma-
ent system SO that the government might
adopt the ideas OF the best engineering
talent. For this purpose he suggests that
a competition might bo brought about by
the offer Of prizes perhaps 500 600 for the
plan which should DO considered best and
S25 900 for the second best, Inducements
sufficient To attract the most skiliul On
gineers Of the world Including those who
have dealt in such works, as the Suob
Canal and the dikcs Of Holland. Notices OF
competition would be- published I'm the
principal cities OF Europe In India,
Australia, Japan and every other country.
Competitors would bo instructed 20 dlsrc-
gard the local interest of cities and per-
manently establish and control the chan
nels of the Mississippi and its suburbs on
tho basis OF the welfare of the entire
Mississippi valley The decision of tho
competition would be in tho hands of u
commission of engineers selected from the
engineers corps of army and from civil
life
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-21
CYCLING TALK.

A novelty in bicycles that gives mo-
tion similar TO that of n cantering horse
has recently been invented.
The awakening of heretofore too busy
men and women 90 realization of the
benefits Of outdoor exercise and the pleas-
ure of short excursions away from the
humdrum life of stuify cities to the beau
tiful country is an achievement that will
work untold good not only in this but In
future generations and Is but one of many
that the bicycle Is responsible for.
1t is physiological law that any action
performed automatically gives rise 10
comparatively little fatigue. The heart
works automatically. II never rests, and
10 Is never tired-till death. And so of
course, in "a minor degree with cycling.
This and this alone explains the otherwise
marvellous fcats of champion riders. Who
ever heard Of asy one i'm any other sport
going on for 20 hours mt a strctchY
The raising mp of mammoth industry
and the production of inventions that
are being utilized in widely different chan
nels In the developing of the country in
which good roads are bound to play no un-
important part arc but few things that
tho bicycle has been the means of and is
Oa1lN uOlnp. III WofIun SIncrc its lnuu-
encc has been mighty, changes being pro-
jcctcd and carried out that years Of fruit
less agitation has failed toaccomplish, and
the work IL by no means ended.
Often rider will discover that tire
has gone down from no apparent cause,
and the uniritiatcd Is apt 20 decide that the
trouble originate" from fine puncture
when I'm reality such IL not tho case. The
whole trouble So at the valve. After pump
ing up tire bc sure Co return the valve
cap, which should bo put i'm place with
| gcntlc pressure, not turned too hard.
| While it does sometimes prevent a leakage
Of air, its mair function is To keep dust
from the valve itself, and when screwed
down tight spreads the plungcr washer,
| which becomes affected and refuses q
properly work This ~ evidenced some
times when ID is found To be extremely diff
ficult To got air la the tire. the plungeI
having spread and not working. A new
washer will remedy the matter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-21
JAMES J. CoRBETT.
Claimed a kaul.

The 20.round bout no catchweights be-
tween Joe WalCott of Boston and Jim
Watts another colorod pugilist from
Louisville Ky, which promised TO be
good contest, was brought To "A very un-
satisfactory termination in the fourth
round at the Broadway Athletic Club, at
New York last night IL was expected
That Watts, who is taller and heavier than
tbe Roston boxer, would render good
account OF himself, but, although hc was
well trained AMI showed plenty OF muscle,
his levs were very weak. lie frequently
sIiurcd 10 the floor tO save himself, ana
as tbe hout progressed 70 was easily seen
thnt Walcott was bis superior, and that
the Boston boy would win was only "A
question of time.
eourtb round and the last time he was
knockcd down. Walcutt hit him as he
t,,rbcd the floor. Tho police inspector
iutcrfercd and the referee sent tine men To
their corners, while There were loud cries
III ttoul" from ull parts of the house
After "a wordy wfangle between the
scconds of the men and Referee Roche
which lasted about five minutes, the latter
decided TO coll the bout q draw. Nalcott
,vns willing to go on. but Natt seconds
insisted ON their cluim ot foul and would
NOT Ict him continue.
pafsv Donovan ol philadelphia defeated
rs.E Nrl<rrk uf New York in I'D round
nm uf lil puurds Donovan outiought
,ud outpniuicd MckUck in the iirst eight
rnnuds after which Nckcck came very
strnrg In the last round Donovan sent
right and left to the wind at viii and had
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-21
A $4,000, BRIDGE.
VIII Re Built Over the Mississippi
River Above New Orleans.

San Francisco, April 2l.-The Southern
Pacific Company is making arrangements
to build bridge Co cost s., 0Oo 600 across
tho Mississippi river at New Orleans.
"Wc have had this expensive undertaking
i'm mind for some time past said Vice
President Fred Crockcr. A bridge COM
pany will bc Incorporated TO build ard
operate it and the Illinois Central, Texas
a. Pacific and Louisville 4 Nashville
roads will become members OF that COM
pany i'm partnership with the southern
Pacific. II will do away with the trans
fer by boats Of freight and passengers
across the Mississippi. The bridge Will
have double tracks and will cross the
river about five miles above New Orleans.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-21
Jewett May Run Again.

IL is possible that Harry Jewett, De-
troit's celebrated sprintor, may go into
training for competitive running events
the coming summer Mr.. Jewett and
John Owen, .Jr., have received an offer
from Il. :. Weeks of the New York Atb.
letic club, 90 take part in the ladies day s
games at the grounds of that club on Sept.
20. 1t is the ambition of the New York
Athletic club To send the feet footed De
troters against Champions Wefers and
Kirkpatrick in quarter of n mile dash for
the worlds chant iionship. The n. Y. A.
G. is hopeful that new worlds record
might be established il the stars all came
together An effort will he made To keep
Wefers out Of the short sprints and give
newcomers "a chance
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-21
Bjcvcle Enuipmept.

The English have always accused the
Americans Of being behind the times in
some OF the details of bicycle equipment,
and some experienced riders are willing to
acknowledge that they are right, especially
on the gear ease question. An English
man would almost as soon think Of riding
a bicycle without saddle as he would of
using wheel not equipped with n gear
case. over there they have mud to con-
tend with, while here we have dust, which
il equally destructive to the easy running
qualities of n wheel, when literally sprin-
kled over the chain and sprookets.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-21
Corhett ON n Wheel.

A story has just been discovered about
cx-Champion James j. Corbett, the de-
ieatCd ring artist. One afternoon at the
Pavilion meet at San francisco Corbett
was induced To ride one lap on the track.
His hair stood on end and his face was
pale AZ he dismountcd at the end of IL, and
cold respiration stood I'm beads on his
forehead IL was riding right into the
side of stone wall, " he snid, and the
wall was hitting me In the face all through
that terrible ride l had 20 ride fast or
would fall on the banking. and l done
want to do u again"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-21
Erce For ALI TrOfa.

The free for all trots promise to secure
the entry of substantially the same fields
as they had last season, with the addition
of Alix, who will, If she stands training,
come east down the grand circuit line.
Fantasy was the queen of the free for all
trottcrs last year, and will be out again,
while the remainder Of tho competitors
promises 10 consist of William Penn, Beu-
zetta, Onoqua, Kentucky Union and
Klamath, If his new manager decides 10
bring him so far east New blood will! be
introduced, of course, into this select ring
from time to time, cut tho prospect for a
much enlarged field Of free for all trotters
Is not bright.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-21
General Sporting Gossip.

Dave Pickett will fiji the bill for Tom
Burns on the Springfield team.
The Bostons will meet tho Pawtuckets
Of the New England League today.
With Rusie in the game the giants will
keep all comers guessing this season
Stivctts, Stahl and Klobedanz are pretty
good hitters TO be on the bench these
days.
Bobby Moore, who has signed with
Springfield is one Of the finest second
basemen i'm the business.
The Detroit team has made world s
record 1t went south to play schedule
Of l3 games and every one was prevented
by rain.
Laioie had a batting average In his 10
exhibition games, this spring. OF 900.
The young man is likely TO do nearly as
well in the big league, this year.
Ii is said that Elt Chamberlain, the
once famous pitcher has received an offer
from the New York club ana III he can
get into condition will join them early In
May.
DISPATCHES from San Francisco state
that on Saturday next Cycle Racer A lta
Jones, one of the most noted men on the
Pacific coast, will be matched in mile
against Flying Jib. the great PAGER.
Harry Dolnn says he was used badly by
manger Selee of the Bostons. The Bos-
ton club made no friends by its action In
Dolan's case. The young man was not
wantod and yet was held on the reserve
list, without pay, until the big clubs had
engaged all their men. Moves OF this
kind bring disgrace on the national sport.
The Clcvelands were defeated by the
Grand Rapids, last Saturday, To 3. with
Cuppy and McDeimott In the box for
the League men. A brother OF Charley
CANCEL played perfect game at first
and got in four safe hits. Slagle' the
young man manager Selee gave trial
last fall, got in single, double and q
triple Bobby Wheelock and Gill Hatfield
are members Of the western league team.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-21

sl-E. i. Mcpherson
ruit and tonic stand at
short distance east of
Albert shepherd is n
place of Herbert Sher-
bout a mile from the
married.
both have boon infat-
Lucy Goodman, who
son : house. y few
;. Goodman started To
for milk, and on the
rd. The two walked
| soon came across Nc
some words and then
mt down with McPher-
Shepherd was lying on
hcrson kicked out one
cked the other in some
eriously injuring him
Is little likelihood that
regain bis eyesight.
II Mrs. Goodman was
tually run out of town
nd thieving. Since then
pported herself and two
out washing and clean
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-21
Stuart's August Carnival.

A Livingston of Carson, New, and
Dan. A. stuart are making active propa'
rations for the August carnival. Stuart $
representative will arrive in "A few days
and later stuart Is expected. Livingston
will give out no portion of the program
except TO say that the affair will last I'D
days and will be more important than
reached Carson that Stuart had recently
communicated that he was certain of
another match between Corbott and Fitz-
simmons, and intimating this would be
the paramount number on the summer
list Of attractions.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-21

Many a poor family that seeks 'he western
wilds in the hope 81 winn ing fortune. is
preserved from that insidious foe ot the emit
grant aud fruntiersman- chill- and fever-by
Uostetter's Stomach Bitter-. 80 encctuaily
do. that incompatible m'sliciual dcfen-e
fortify the system against the cufnbined inhu
rnse of 4 rualar uu- ntimosphcre and miasma-
tainted ,vster that protected by " the pioneer.
the miner az the tourist provided with H.
may safely encounter the danger.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-21
yCONSCIOUS.
Vern0p'S Condition
Critical.
)ut In q Bout With
'ce Last Night.

)ril 81 Billy Vernon,
he 18th round Of his
Pearce at Athens, Del
t night, was still alive
orning, but was uncon-
clans are in attendance
his recovery are very
gas carried to his dress
tely after having be-
and u few minutes
loved Co Llanerch, n
lrt distance from the
not regained conscious
mrricd from the ring.
Amsterdam, y. Y,
conds, and Leslie Pearce
into custody by the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-21
SPORTING WORLD.

the Bowery boy badly beaten when the
gong ended the fight.
london Campbell of Pittsburg was
given the decision over Willy Kelly ni
Newark at the end Of the ninth round In
what was To have been a l0-round bout at
1oS ponnds In the third round Campbell
Knocked Kelly down with II right hand
swing On tho hoad Kelly slipped down
frequently To avoid punishment, Ii was
an unin teresting set-to.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-21
SIX MEN KILLED.
Buried by Land Slids While They
Were Asleep.
A Number OF Others are Reported to
Have Been Injured.

Spokane, Wash, April 2l.-A Spokane
review, special from Bossland, B. c., says
that as tho result Of a landslide near Sheep
Creek on the Red Mountain railroad, six
men were killed and number of Others
seriously injured The men were en-
ployed on the railroad. Twelve of them
were asleep i'm camp when huge land
slide, three hundred feet wide swept over
their camp. The number OF injured is
not known.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-21
This Afternoon.

iams Eye, Ear and
Il 257 Broadway was
ick this afternoon.
ices was as follows:
% reading, Rev. w. 9.
dedication, Rev. NJ.
music; brief addresses,
Guinness, Rev. Wal
NJ. >. Kaufman, Ph.
Fmrnan, Rev. A. Nj.
aver and benediction,
soloist, Mrs. Minnie
impanist, Miss Jennie
re will be an entertain
| reception.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-21
No Report of Santo Domingo.

New York, April 2l.-1nquirics Of the
life saving stations along the coast fail to
locate the steamer Santo Domingo re-
ported i'm trouble last evening showing
three black balls i'm her rigging IL is
supposed that her machinery or steering
gear became temporarily disarranged and
the vessel unmanagcnble and that she pro-
ceeded on her voyage after making the
necessary repairs There is no vessel
ashore.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-21
Gaudaur Accepts.

Champion Gaudaur yesterday signed
articles with Ras Rogers of Worcester,
Mass, for two-milc race To be roweu at
Orilla on May - for the championship of
America and $500 a side. Gaudaur re-
fuses to risk the worlds championship on
"A two-mile race, but agrees that If Rogers
beats him at that distance he will accept
challenge for a threc-milc race for the
championship.
Gaudaur allows Rogers 900 expenses to
come To OrillA
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-21
Business Men.

meeting of the Olney-
rs Association tonight
Addresses will be made
Allen, speaker of the
se of Representatives; /;
city engineer Of Provi-
editor of Real Estate
icnce. A musical pro-
red and the East Prov
ms Association will be
The committee of ar
II. Covell, chairman;
ID. Harris, +. Il. Sib-
ant, John Il. Bowen
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-21
Sold University Bonds.

Chicago, H., April o. Investigation
of the endowment fund OF the University
OF Illinois has revealed the fact that Fran
els H. Mackay the present president OF
the board of trustees, sold TO OK Treasurer
Spalding s9Oo, 900 worth of bonds, forming
a part of the fund.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-21
FIRE CHIEFS.
Annual Convention of National Asso-
citation to BE Held at New Haven.

Kansas City, Mo-, April 2l.-Thc 23th
annual convention of the National Fire
Chiefs Association will be held in New
Haven, Conn, during tho third week of
August next The executive committee
Of the association composed of the chiefs
of the fire departments of salt Lake,
Omaha, Denver, New Haven, Dayton,
Ohio, Wyoming. Ohio, and Roanoke, Va,
at IA meeting in this city have agreed upon
the time and place and have also decided
TO request the following chiefs TO pre-.
pare papers of the subjects named; Chlet
Swenie, Chicago, Fighting Fires in the
High Buildings;" Chief Dickinson,
Cleveland, "Best method Of Handling
Coal Oil Fires" Chief McAlsee, Balti-
more, improvements in Automatic
Sprinklers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-21
PROVIDENCE

Earned runs PHILADELPHIA 2; Providence |.
Twu-bas hits Thompson 2, Hallman,
Drauby, Lyons. Stolen bases-Lajo,e, Doio-
hanty Double plays-HulInun 10 Lajoie;
Nasii TO Laioie. First base o. balls-Gillen,
Tgau First base on errors-Pbiladelpli :,
Providence B. Struck out-Delehanty, GRADY,
Hallnan, Ncigand, Coocan. Wild pitch
Fid,ld. Hit by pitched hall-Rassett. Um-
pire-C Cunningham. Tme-2 hours.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-21

Earned runs-BroWn Midgots .. Two-hnsc
hit-Cnvnnaugh. stolen basCs-Richardson 3,
Estes 2, Hopkins 4. Lane B. Dnvis 3, VI. Barn
field Il. Earnhold, Davis nnd NIckerson.
First base on halls-By Nickcrson I. Struck
out-By Nickcrson 1 Ivy Waterman .. Wld
pitch-Nickerson. Hit by pitched ball-By
Nickerson |. Umpncs-houlihan and Cot
trell Iime-lh. l5m.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-21
z Price Of Gas.
lNes Dcfentrh.

Elections through
yesterday resulted in
Ginning defeat for the
~. out OF n house ~
succeeded In electing
s-one in Pictou. one in
o in Hants county. The
every member of the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-21
ght speakers.

Mass. April 21.-The
he successful contest
light prize speaking last
Bacon % Toledo. Philip
iblirn, Cornelius Gala
Harry y. Minis of Con-
4 ROssiter ID. Towle OF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-21
Brown MidgetS Win.

The Brown Midgcts had "A very easy
time Yesterday afternoon in defeating the
Pawtucket High school team. The game
was playod ON the Dexter street grounds,
Pawtucket, and when seven innings had
been played the Pawtucketites concluded
they had enough.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-21
COrbett Challenges.

To end all doubts as TO his sincerity of
purpose james j. CorDctt yesterday for
mally challenged Robert Fitzsimmons TO
meet him once again in the prize ring
and deposited 5000 as "A forfeit The
challenge was ~ follows:
10 Robert FitZsimmons, champion of the
world:
| hereby challenge you TO box me any
number OF rounds for the championship
of the world, under the provisions of the
law before the club Offering the best in
ducements.
As it would be violation Of the law to
propose n side stake, that il n detail that
may be settled at your pleasure
AS an evidence of my sincerity, how
ever, / have today deposited the sum of
5000, which 1 invite you To cover, and
name time and place TO meet me and
arrange the final details.
Yours truly,
JAMES j. CORBETT.
Fitzsimmons declared last night that he
meant TO pay no attention To challenges
from Corbctt or anybody else for n time,
as ne had earned rest, and meant 10
have IT, He added, however that ne
proposcd To follow Corbett's example as
dictator of the prize ring and his reply
was that the latter should earn "a reputa-
tion as a fighter, instead Of boxer, before
he presumed to challenge him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-21

Apfil Z1.-Bank Ex-
Ike has petitloned the
uding up Of the affairs
wings bank. The court
gat Calais. May l.mean-
be bank from transact
lees.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-21
Will Render Assistance.

Chicago, April 81. Over 200 Greeks at n
mass meeting held last night agreed to
assist their country In the war with
Turkey, amid great enthusiasm.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-21

The Organized Church OF Jesus Christ is
building a chapel on Bellevue avenue. They
have the outside nearly completed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-21

tss. April 21.-The com
night voted TO instruct
q street lights to make
a With the Gloucester
ngsaS
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-21

Tho beard should bc trimmed and rot
allowed 90 grow srrnggily aud u grizzly
or uf uneven color, Use but Kin ham
I've which colors beautiful brown or
black.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-21
urdcrs ~ Marshal.

t., April 21.--Ike Rog-
10 captured Crawford
erokee Bill. came I'm on
and had only alighted
when he was shot by
a brother OF the des-
than 200 persons were
form when the shoot
he first ball took effect
hen the people crowd
libby fired three shots
He then picked up
an under the cars to the
ere were 80 shots ex-
him and the crowd.
as hit i'm the face and
but not fatal, wound.
z Price Of Gas.
The assembly passed
10, which provides for
ton OF s cents i'm the
Sew York city for five
is now S1.25. The bill
,rnor Rack. The gov
the bin amending the
w. The amendments
b make the law more
larry as il affects clubs
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-14
LATE KILOGRAMS CONDENSED.

The funeral OF former Gov. Evans of
Colorado was the largest ever seen in
Denver
Bethany Storer, the new United
States minister to Belgium, has arrived
at Brussels. n
sion on the farm Of w. A. Allen, near
Huntsville, Tenn, by which nine people
were instantly killed and five badly in
jured.
John Henry Barker, coIored, was
electrOcuted at Sing Sing, \. Y, for wife
murder. The crime was committed on
August SO, 1895, just outside OF White
Plains.
Sam Mitchell, husband of the newly
appointed postmistress of Empire City,
KaS. wiped out an old feud here by
shooting and killing King Cole, ex-city
marshal.
The Missouri Supreme court ousted
Chief of Police Thomas \. Vallins of
Kansas City from office on the ground
that he was a nonresident of the state
when appointed.
Roberts Bros, manufacturers Of
mackintoshes and rubber goods, made an
assignment at Chicago ILL., Assets,
$4,000; liabilities, $4,000. Business
depression is given as the cause.
Sixty tons of butter have arrived at
San Francisco from New York and will
be forwarded to Sydney by the Wari-
moo. This is the first shipment of Ameri-
can butter ever sent to Australia.
Prof George Weston. the aeronaut
and his assistant, II. S. Cotton of Aber-
deem, Wash, were fearfuIly crushed
while the former was attempting an as
cension and parachute jump at Eureka,
Cal.
At Cameron, Mo-, Henry Whitaker,
a young farmer, while in a fit of Jealous
rage, shot and instantly killed Miss
Thompson, to whom he had been paying
attention, and afterWard blew out his
brains.
"A freight train on the White Noun
tain division of the Boston & Maine rail
roal was wrecked by a Washout near
WoodsviIle. n. II. Three men were
killed and the engine and three cars were
badly wrecked.
Ten of the largest breweries in ALE
gheny county Pa.) have consolidated.
the company being capitalized at $1O,-
100000 The sole object the manage
ment says, is better to control the mar
ket and lessen expenses, and deny that
any attempt will be made to increase