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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-26
LABOR DAY PRIZES.
Articles TO Be Competed For at the
Rocky Point Meet.

Following Is the list of prizes presented TO
the Labor day committee for the athletic
shorts and games at Rocky Point, Monday,
September g.:
Beautiful silver lemonade set, Tilden 81
Thurber; beautiful silver water set, Shepard
& Co.; beautiful toilet set. IL pieces. Callen-
der. McAuslan a. Troup, Boston Store; beau
tiful cut glass silver berry dish. }. A. Foster {;
beautiful silver headed cane, Wood, Bicknall
& Potter; a high.grade bicycle, Providence
News; beautiful Morris chair. Flint a. Co ;
bicycle suit. j. b. Barnaby; beautiful pearl
inlaid rocker, Household Furniture Co.. suit
OF clothes. J. McManus beautiful bath robe,
W. +. Willis; willow rocker, Dunn Il Burke;
gold medal, William Il. Brown; fine pair of
shoes, Henley g. Sullivan; gold headed cane,
Harson Co. fine hat, Ettlnger; boys suit Of
clothes, L. Kavanagh; pair of ladies fine
shoes, @. Goodwin, Midway; barrel OF -four,
McCrlllis, knight g. Co gold medal. Evans
Rogalia House; pair Of fine shoes, Sans Souci
Bros. fine umbrella, II. l. News Co. fine pair
OF shoes. W. II. Stevens; fine hat, H. Hartman; /;
fine umbrella, O. E. Leavens IS Co. four pair
Of shoes, Music Hall Shoe store; umbrella and
box silk braces, Hartwell. Richards Sc Co. /;
fine hand bag. Besse. Middlebrook & Co. fine
Shoes c. G. Mclaughlin; bottle Of toilet
water. Hall l. Lyon: boys suit of clothes,
Star Clothing Co. fancy table, q. +. Daniels
pair Of imported vases, Robinson's Auction
House fancy baby plush rocker. J. shapiro;
fine hat Manning's fine pair Of shoes, Brock
ton Shoe Store; tabourctte John NJ. Dean /;
pair Of large carvers II. 81 j. Sawyer; beauti-
ful lamp, Scattorgood's. fine silk muIler, A.
4 Tav % Iphn A,
Son. half barrel Of -four J. II. Althans &
Son; fine pair of shoes, John the Shoeman
frst-class football, G. A. Hayward; box OF
fine cigars, George r. Young; box of Sailor ;
Pride plug and box of Sailors Pride cut plug,
Huntoon ~ Gorham; cutting off saw. J. b.
Cohen box of fine cigars, j. NJ. Anthony; a
fine fishing rod, g. Pope; box Of fine cigars
Charles a. Leonhardt half barrel OF -four
Dallas Milling Co, a, box Of fine cigars. +. IL.
King cash, 81. +. NJ. vining; bicycle stock
ings, J. G. Ryan; bicycle lantern, Dawson &
Co. fruit preservers, Middleby Bakers Sup
ply Co.; alarm clock, A. ID. Wilson; box of
fine cigars, William Matthews.
PRIZES PRESENTED IN PAwTUCKET.
Beautiful lamp, Shattenberg S Robinson I;
fine hat, Globe Clothing Co.. boys suit of
Clothes w. II. McDevitt & Co. ; pair OF ladies'
fine shoes, Deahy Bros; silk suspenders in
glass case, EasterbroolS a Gatchell.
The committee, on behalf Of the various la
Dor organizations, desire to tender their siu
core thanks TO all of the above business firms
for the kindly manner in which they respond
cd to their call for prizes, also the gentle
manly way in which they were treated.
CHARLES A. LUCIER,
GEORGE DICKSON,
The Committee.
For list of games Mt Rocky Point see future
announcements on posters and in daily papers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-26
FIGHT WITH A SNAKE.
Killed After a Hard Battle-FOrty-
four Young Inside II.

Saville. l.. l.. Aug. 2G Patrick Null
len. watchman, employed by l. II.
Green, had thrilling experience Tues
day afternoon with "A large water snake,
and after hard battle succeeded i'm kill
ing the reptile. Mullen was at work
clearing out "A section of the trout ponds
on the outskirts OF the village. wnen his
little daughter screamed for help.
Running To where the child stood he
found his watch dog snarling and snap
ping at an immense snake which lay
coiled, ready TO spring Mullen carried a
heavy hoe, with which he dealt the snake
blow after blow. and Mt last killed it.
He dragged the dead reptile to the open
roadway. and noting its immense size
around tho body cut il open. and then "A
wonderful sight met his eyes, for "a
young, squirmina snakes wriggled from
out the dead body
The young reptiles measured nearly
seven inches in length. Many persons
from all over the village went to look at
the wonderful sight. Tho mother snake
measured nearly five feet in length. The
snake had evidently swallowed its young
before 10 was killed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-26
DiSpIeaSed by Action Of
the Bishop.
Services in Honor of CanOvaS
Were Meagre.
Priests Ordered Not TO EulOgize the
Dead Minister.

Havana. Aug. 26.-Bishop Santander
priests TO perform religious services for
the repose of Canovas' soul. This was
done in accordance with the wishes OF tho
Queen Regent.
Compelled by the circumstances TO de-
liver n eulogy upon Senor Canovas. the
Most Reverend Senor Santander did not
admit that the late prime minister had
any personal virtue, nor that he had rem
d sred great services to tho church, nor that
he possessed an extraordinary intellect,
as all the other panegyrists of senior
Canovas have dons in Spain and Cuba.
He merely snid that tho decedent was u
person of cultivated understanding. AT
the same time he advised the people 10
pray not only for Canovas but also :. for
the necessities of the church." and he
forbade the priests to pronounce during
tho ceremony any oulogy upon the muir
uered minister, TO avoid any disturbances
that might occur on account of the differ
onCes of opinion now prevailing.
The sensation created Dy the document
has been enormous, ana it is generally
believed that the bishop took this oppor-
tunity only as u preteXt to harass Gen.
Wey' er. The Rrudge now existing be-
tween them is well known. Gen. Weyler
had a special desire that the manifest
ations of grief in Havana on account Of
the tragic taking off of the prime minis
| ter should he most impressive. as Canoyas
| was his personal friend.
But tho bishop has destroyed all the
| hopes of the captain general. The re-
| ligious services and all other public
manifestations in Havana have been
meagre, owing to the cool attitude OF the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-26
THE COLORED EVANGELISTS.

The colored evanRelists are still holding
forth at the Providence Casino No. 935
Westminster street. Tho meetings are
well attended ana the interest appears TO
grow more interesting each evening.
There are many requests for prayer from
the unconvertcd, which quicken the
fervor of the meeting and give an i'm
petus TO the work in general.
The new plantation Melodies" as
sung by the evangelists form quito an
attractive feature of the services. AS tho
meeting is free for all fight" the mem
bers of the various churches both white
and colored are taking an active part.
Among the local clorgy who have already
rendered assistance are Rov. Dennis John
ston, of the African Union church; Mr..
Warwick of Allen Chapel; Father
Emery, Revs. Messrs. Turner and Motley.
Next Sabbath is expected to be field
day for the good work IA many persons
are looked for from n distance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-26

Speakers for Grand Army
Warmly Greeted.
Buffalo Responds With Music
of Martial Tone.
Pictures of Patriots Hang About
Convention Hall.

Buffalo. N. ", Aug. 26-To Music hall
the delegates of the q. A. r., at the 3lst
National Encampment marched this
morning from the Iroquois Hotel, to the
music OF bands and the cheering OF their
comrades. visitors and citizens. seated in
the body of the hall the delegates waited
patiently for the opening of the encamp-
ment, while the galleries vibrated with
the hum of expectancy
The lavish decorations OF the building
appealed to patriotism. A prosccnium
arch was draped ana festooned in the
national oolors surmounted by the coat
of arms OF the United States tipped with
golden eagle crest. Beneath tho aroh
flags of all nations formed brilliant
group On the sides Of the arch were satin
banners bearing the arms of tho state OF
New York. Streamers OF rainbow colored
silk pended from the boxes, which were
set off with satin banners, flags and
shields.
The balcony was covered with maroon
silk plush hangings. Pictures OF Wash
ington, Grant, Garfield and Lincoln were
hung about the walls.
General Clarkson, commander-in-c in chief,
took the platform at $3.50 o'clock and was
oheered General Edgar Is. Jewett, mayor
Oh bullalO, WHO was aIuOu0 lns DeAb w
come on the stage, was welcomed by Cen
eral Clarkson and cheered.
The buglo sounded the assembly Mt
10:02 Bugler Rexford rendered with
pathos Were Tenting Tonight on the
Old Camp Grounds" at 1905 General
Clarkson callea tho encampmont TO order.
As he was speaking Hon. Frank y
Black was escorted TO the stage, and the
delegates rose and cheered him.
81 Introduce to you, gentlemen, said
General Clarkson, "the Governor OF the
great Empire State.
Gov. Black bowed many times in
ckpowle ledQment of the prolonged cheer
ing and addressed the convention.
Col. A. ID. Shaw, commander OF the de-
partment of New York, Rrasped the gov
crnor by the hand ut the conclusion of
his speech and the assemblage cheered
Justify.
Gentlemen, said Gen. Clarkson.
when his voice could be heard above the
clapping of hands. lit is my pleasure 10
introduce to you Comrade Jewett Mayor
Of Buffalo" Mayor Jewett's reception
was hearty.
When the mayor had completed his ad-
dress, Gen. Clarkson introduced Col.
Shaw adding glowing personal tribute.
Col. Shaw stepped to the front OF the
platform and spoke.
Comrade Foster of New York was
called to the stage and read n poem en-
titled, "New York's Greeting TO the
Grand Army"
Hon. Edward w. Hatch of Buffalo
Justice OF the Supreme Court OF New
York for the eighth judicial district was
next introduced Justice Hatch spoke
in vein of picturesqueness.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-26
SLOCUM SUES MRS. NICKERSON.

William a. Slocum sued Mrs. Louisa a.
Nickcrson TO recover $40 alleged 10 be
due tor painting and white washing ut
her home Mrs. Nickerson claimed that
shu never ordered tho work but that her
daughters husband, Mr.. Merritt ordered
the work and was responsible for the nc
count she had been wrongly brought into
court on.
Mr. Slocun was certain he had sued
the right party and Mrs. Nickerson
claimed that the reason she was sued
instead of Mr.. Merritt was because the
latter was where he could not very soon,
owing to the limited compensation he
was receiving. earn money enough Co pay
the bill.
Judge Ruecksrt who heard che case gave
decision for the defendant Tor costs Il.
u. Mulholland was counsel for Mrs.
Nlrker.ln.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-26
GIANT HAlLSTONES.

Walton, y. v, Aug. ~ What seems 10
be an almost incredible story is told by
several reliable mon who are engaged In
Gallagher Brothers' saw mill. on the
Franklin mountain. several miles from
here. During "a terrible storm Yesterday
afternoon. which was accompanied ny
hail, one of the employees Burt Nichols
found large hnilstnno that measured
lBH inches in CirCum ference.
Aitor the storm Cegsod Mr Nichols
picked up the frozen lump. and tho sun
was shining brightly on 10 thon. Ha
buried ft tfi che sawGust and this morn
ing IL was as large as pcrsODs fist
The ground was covered with hail ~
smaller size
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-26
GREAT BICYCLE RACE.
Eight Leading Cracks 10 Participate
in a Sensational Contest.

Buffalo. Aug @-Amcrica's eight leading
racing men will meet in the most sensational
race Of the season September IS at Manhattan
Beach. Sanction has been granted for the
race 10 the Amer lean Cycle Racing AssOcia-
tion, which organization promoted the great
Michael StarbucS match race last Saturday,
although Boston has national circuit date
for the same day. Manager Ducker of Charles
River Park gave his permission for n rival
meet on tine same day, as the great race
schedules for Charles River Park track for
September Is has Michael Lesna, Starbuck
and probably Tom Linton or J. W. Stocks as
competitors
The contest at Manhattan Beach will be new
and decisive. The eight leading men will be:
T.. G.. Bald, Buffalo Arthur Gardiner, Chi
cago; Earl Kiser, Day ton; the half-mile cham
pion Fred Loughead; the mile champion, A.
G. Mertcns, st. Paul the five-mile champion,
Tom Cooper, Detroit; John s. johnson and
Orlando Stevens. These eight men win not
compete together as in n regular race, but
will ride in pairs. Numbers will be placed in
"A hat and drawn, the first two riding one
heat the second two the second heat, the
third two the fourth heat, and the fourth pair
the last hoat. Tho winners will then go
through tho same procedure, and the winners
of the semi finals will compete for the purse.
which, it is estimated, will be more than
5000
I'm this kind of a race 10 be tried hero for
the first time there is no opportunity for team
work or jockeying, and the best two men, IL
Is thought, will be sifted ont OF the field in
the six heats for the final race. Tom Eek has
proposed steadily plan Of this kind to de-
termine the champion OF each year, but this is
the first attempt 20 bring off such race.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-26
ISSUES WITH SPAIN.
Commercial Negotiations Await Ac-
tion in Case OF Cuba.

L,ndon, Aug. % The correspondent OF the
Standard at san Sebastian telegraphs that he
has made inquiries ~ 60 the comercial nego-
tiations between Spain and the United States,
and has learned that Spain has often intimatod
her willingness TO considerably reduce the
contemplated West Indian tariffs, with the
view 20 develop trade between Cuba and
the United states and TO negotiate n rcclproc.
ity treaty a. soon ss the Dingley tariff bill be-
came operative.
Tne.Unted States received the advances
from Spain coldly. considering 10 indispen.
sable that the Cuban question should bc first
s.ttl,d Snnin i now aware that other and
more important issues will Sopn be raised Ivy
the United states before any commercial ques'
fipu A. upUtpl.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-26
GOOD GOLF.
Pleasant Weather For Games in the
WOmen's Championship Series.

Manchester, Mass, Aug. 6.--The third
day in the United States women's cham
pionship golf tournament started in this
morning in most satisfactory way. The
weather was oil that could be desired,
with "a clear sky and fine breoze.
The official drawings were Miss l.. q.
Sargent and Miss +. &. Grscom; Miss
Beatrice Hoyt and Miss &. Il. Longworth.
The first TO take the tee was Miss Sar
gent. Who made fine drive half way to-
the hank. She was followed by Miss
Griscom, who made n rather Indifferent
stroke.
Miss Hoyt was the first of the second
match to drive and made fine stroke.
the best of all, sending the ball nearly
TO tho pank Her partner was less for
tunate. the ball landing square in the
brook.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-26
DAMAGE BY TORNADO.

Dnnbury, Conn, Aug e6 The town
OF Bethel. about four miles from Dan
bury, was visited yesterday afternoon by
n tornado, ana although no lives were
lost the excitement for tho time icing
was intense. Con siderable damage was
done 20 crops.
The fierce blow did not last longer than
five minutes and then ~ subsidized. Inc
damage was confined principally to tho
uprooting OF about 100 trees. which were
whirled In every direction.
Iher. was small cloudhurst with the
tornado. and ~ had It, effect ON the
Bethel reservoir, near the Grnssy Plain
district The hank around this reservoir
was partly washed away. but no' enough
To impair the reservoir or to create any
alarm among the citizens OF tho town.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-26
CHAMPION 14-YEAR PLAYERS.

The Unions" OF Smiths Hill are
acquiring an enviaDle reputation for
Youngsters and their claim To tho 14-year-
old championship is well founded, they
having won out of the last 10 games
played On Monday last the Unions
iourneyed TO Sockanosset an1 defeated tho
school team by score OF 20 .. Another
game between these two teams has been
the Unions dates for next week are all
filled. Challenges must he addressed To
james McCrudden, manager No. 223
Orms street and must be for dates later
than Sept ith.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-26
NEW RAILROAD.
Proposition to Build a Branch Line
in Maine Considered.

Watervile. Me-, Aug. n. -Haines Bros. OF
Kingderhoolx, n. y, who now control the
Wiscasset & Quebec and Sebast.cook 81 Moose
head railroads, have made a proposition TO
Hon. W. G. Pillsbrook OF this city TO build the
branch from Weeks mills ia Waterville. which
will in "A few davs be placed before the people
Of this city.
Mr.. Pillsbrook was seen today by an Asso-
ciated Press representative, and while he re-
fused TO make public the terms, he said they
were sufficiently liberal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-26
INTEREST IN TREATY.

Cleveland. o., Aug. 2d.-There was .
large attendance of ladies and mem bers Of
the local bar at the meeting of the
National Bar Association today in an
ticipation OF discussion on the arbitra-
tion treaty which did not materialize
AS soon as the meeting was called to
order President Woolworth introduced
Gov Griggs of New Jersey as the first
sneaker.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-26
BOND OF UNITY.

~ Petersburg. Aug. AT the luncheon
given today tn honor Of the ear on board the
French cruiser Pothuau, the czar, IN q toast
to the French president, 'uid
Your stay among us creates = fresh hond
between our two friendly and allied nations
which ary, equally resolved % contribute with
all their power 90 the maintenance - the
peace of the world. in the spirit uf right and
eouitv."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-26
TWO MISSING GIRLS.

Edward l.osetto of i5 Comstock avenue,
Pawtuckot. says that mis- daughter Iona,
~ years old. is missing from homo since
Tuesday. Josephine Arrey. ~ wears old.
n companion OF thc missing girl Is also
znfri To be frffxstfttr
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-26
PARTNERS QUARREL.

l.. T.. Coolidge and T.. j. Manning
wcre formerly co-partners in business In
Pawtucket. Now Mr.. Coolidge has beguf
suit through II. j. Carroll, Esq, TO re
cover $1,000 alleged to be due on book 40
count,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-26
WHAT DOTHt CHILDREN DRINK ?

Don't give them TIA ~ coffee. Have Won
tried the nsw food drink called Grain.Og ~
g. delicious and nourishing and takes the
t,iar. 81 cpfe-- TIE more Grain % you give
the children tho moro nealth Won distribute
thronan their systems Brain.O - made of
ta.f~s like the choice grades 81 coffce, bnt
costs about as much AL grocers yell it.
81. and zJa
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-26
FINANCIAL NEWS

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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-05-20

into tue large south room. The north
room has no outside door but is en-
tered from the south9room, the door
being near the southeast corner.
This north room had two windows.
one ON the east and one about the
middle OF The north side.
The body OF Olive Esther Townsend
was found living in the north room.
dead, with a bullet hole through her
head. The ball entered at a point
about even with the top of the ear
and an inch and a half to the right Of
the middle Of the back of the head.
Speaking in another way the ball
pierced the right lamboidal suture an
inch and a half or a little more from
the position OF the posterior fonta-
nellie. It passed entirely through the
woman's head, coming out at the left
temple and tearing hole in the front
part OF the temporal bone three-quar-
tiers of an inch in diameter. Where
it entered the skull the bullet made
clean round hole the size of itself.
When first found by Mr.. keene and
Others the body OF Mrs. Townsend lay
in the middle of the room nearly flat
on her back, turned partly, some Of
the witnesses think. to the right.
Her feet were toward east side Of the
north window, Is inches or two feet
from the wall. BY the side or back
of the body was a low rocking chair
in which she is supposed tc have been
sitting 1t was lying on its side Just
as though it had been overturned
when the body fell or was laid on the
floor. A great pool OF blood covered
the floor around her head and should
ers, and on the mop board a few inches
east OF the north window was a spot
Of blood aud below little pool. Thi,
mark is presumed to have been made
by the first squirt Of blood from her
face
The furniture Of the room was 4
sewing machine standing across the
northeast corner Of the room, a stand
estimated to be about 20 BY 30 inches
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-05-20

neiehbors that summer. but spent
most Of MS time studying preparatory
to writing for state certificate or to
entering school. For recreation and
exercise lie would often hunt small
game such as squirrels or pheasants
In the forenoon Of Feb 81. he was
ont hunting and killed some game
and practiced shooting at a mark with
Mr.. Keene and his sons not far from
where he, Townsend. lived
In the afternoon shot was fired in
that house. Mr. keene. who was
grubbing PA steps south of the
house, heard it as did Mr.. Pagel also.
working in an adjacent field
In few minutes. ten or fifteen per-
haps, Mr.. keene looked up from his
work and saw Mr. Townsend standing
only few feet away when according
to MIR. keene the following conversa-
ton took place;
Keene. Hello Bessie"
Townsend, Henry. help me-
Keene. .What is the matter?''
Townsend. Il shot Esther. /"
Keene. eHow2n
Townsend, Il was cleaning my
revolver"
Keene. Chow bad is she hurt?"
Townsend, ''Oh, don't know"
keene, go back and | will rouse
the neighbors and send for a doctor. =
Townsend went back and Keene
started to rouse the neighbors. He
SION met one of his sons and told him
to call help. He then returned to
Townsend's house. In few minutes
Mr.. Gelbach arrived. He was driving
along the highway east Of the house
and came at the call and signaling Of
Mr.. Keene. In an hour or so many
neighbors were present.
The house was not large one.
Down stairs the two principal rooms
We're south room about Is feet
square, used as kitchen. a north
room 10 feet inches east and west
BY 10 feet inches north and south.
The outside door opens from the east
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-05-20
GETS TWO YEARS. IN WAUPUN PRISON.
A Full Report Of the Trial which opened Monday,
May 10TH and closed Monday, May 18th.
A Sensational Lady Witness.

la romantic, lonely spot in the
town of Lancaster near the village of
Hurricane stands a small farm house.
In Sept. 1885. 1t was occupied by a
family Of three persons, Mark Wheel
Ter Townsend. his wife Olive Esther
Townsend and their little daughter
Bessie, about three years Of age.
The house was about a quarter Of a
mile from the nearest public ghway.
1t was surrounded on nearly every
side by higher ground covered with
timber On the south the land de
scends gently for few rods to little
ravine and rises in wooded slope.
Mr.. Townsend was a man about 80
years OF age, a little under medium
size, with 4 graceful. erect carriage
weIl-knit ply a keen light blue
piercing eve, and the air OF a man Of
resolution, reserve and great self-con-
trol. He was of a sandy complexion
and had reddish hair and mustashe
He was inclined to be dressy. Was
always neat in personal appearance,
He was a man of good education
and strong ambition He had taught
school for several years in and about
Hurricane and other places in the
county. He had been principal Of
the Cassville public graded schools
fer one year.
The wife was woman 20 years of
age, not the equal Of her husband in
education or intellect, somewhat care
less as to personal appearance, and
domestic rather than literary IN her
tastes. She was kind-hearted, true
and without enemies. She was the
daughter of Mrs Fawcett.
well respected lady of that neigh
borhood. Her maiden name was Olive
Esther Libby, being the child of Mrs.
Fawcett by former husband.
Mr. and Mrs. Townsend moved into
the house mentioned, in the spring Of
1855. It was the property Of Henry
5. Keene. who lived in another house
d half mile or more south Of that one.
Mr. Townsend worked little for
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