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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-14
UNEXPECTED INFLUENCE.
How Hawaiian Missionaries Prevented q
Sunday Baseball Game.

Sunday Baseball Game.
Pfeffer, the baseball man, tells a story
illustrative Of the influence Of the mission
aries In the Hawaiian Islands Pfeffer was
In one OF tho teams that made tour of
the world "a few years ago, and tho steam
er upon which they sailed from san Fran
cisco TO Australia stopped for day at
Honolulu. They reached Honolulu Satur-
day and had TO leave Monday morning.
The citizens Of the Hawaiian capital raised
a purse Of $4,000, and a game was ar
ranged TO be played Sunday. The citizens
of the town had never seen game of
baseball and were crazy for the exhibition.
The missionaries served notice on the
management of the baseball teams that
they would not allow the game TO be
played. special dispensation from King
Kalakaua was obtained, and tho civil au-
thorities OF the town acquiesced. The
church dignitaries were confronted with
evidence OF this authorized permission.
but they merely smiled and said that new
ertheless and Aotwitbstn Dding there would
be no game of baseball Sunday In Homo
lulu, and they were strong enough 90 over
ride the kings orders and the authorities.
There was no game, and the ball players
lost the 81, 900 which the sport loviag Ha
waiians were anxious to empty into their
laps. Tho missionary influence on the
islands is said to be as strong now as IL
was then although exertcd in different
way. Now, as formerly, they can secure
the reversal of any official permit when
they put tho pressure on, as they did
against the baseball desecration of the
Sabbath 10y Pfeffer and his fellow players.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-14

tricycle. with screen made OF branches OF
tree and so arranGcs 1t that IL looks MS
much like bush as human ingenuity can
make 1t. Seating himself on tho tricycle.,
he wheels gradually nnd cautiously TO the
feeding grounds OF tho shore birds. His
pcramhulating blind enables him 90 get
within close range OF tho birds, and ho
thus gets good shots. The blind affords
him an opportunity TO get closer TO the
birds than any other method of stalking
would.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-14
BIG PURSE FOR BICYCLIsTs.

New York. July l4-It was announced
yesterday that the Quill Club Wheelmcn
OF America. who have been working ener.
getically for ihcir big two-day national
circuit meet 10 be held at Manhattan
Beach. have decided to offer q purse OF
$1,000 for a professional handicap race
This is the largest purse ever offered
The trial heats for the big race will be
run on Sept at one mile.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-14
CHESS QUEENS.
New Talent Developed In the Recent In.
ternational Congress.

The recent ladies' international chess
congress In London was characterized by
fine playing, and several participants dem,
onstratcd their fitness for high positions In
the chess world. The close positions of sew
eral contestants in the race for second prizo
held interest, and the games were closely
followed. In the eighteenth round Miss
Rudge had bit Of luck in winning a
drawn position from Miss Watson. Mrs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-14
PETITION REFUSED.

Concord, y. H.. July l4.-The mayor
and board of aldermen have refused to
grant the petition of tho Concord Tcle-
phone company branch 81 the Peoples
Telephonn company of Laconia permls-
sion to establish an exchange i'm this
city ir opposition to the New England
company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-14
Hamburg Had n Cold.

It Is said that NJ. L. Dwyor went over
to Maddcn's stable recently half inclined
to purchase Hamburg. Fortunately foI
Madden the colt had contracted slight
cold and was stiff aud sore. Mr.. Dwyci
selected another youngstcr, and didn't
oven ask Madden to put - prico on Ham.
burg. Tho cold was knocked ont by n re
sort to the stcaminR tub and an extra SET
Of blankets, and four days lator the colt
captured one of the handsome prizes of the
wear.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-14
SUICIDE PREVENTED.

Paris July ii-Richard Cartwright Of
Philadelphia attempted 10 commit sui
eide yesterday by jumping from the
second story Of the Eif',l tower. lie was
prevented from carrying out his inten-
tion by the tower officials, who seized
him as he was climbing over the hand
rail surrounding tho tower,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-14
BRIDGE WILL NOW BE BUILT.

Augusta. Me-, July 14.--The state rail-
road commissioners have rendered de-
csion in the l.lg contested matter of
the Washington street bridge at Port
Hand, in which so many interests are
Involved. BY the decision bridge is 70
be borne as follows; The city of Port
land one-half and the Portland electric
railroad and Portland and Rochester
railroad one-quarter each.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-14
Eastern League Standing t,
National League.

At CleYela...--
Lewis was trihe wild. while Cuppy.
after the first inning, pitched fine
game. Errors by the Bcstons at criti-
cal moments helped TO swell the score Of
the Indians A fiLe one-handed catch
by Collins and the all around good work
OF Childs and Wallace were the features.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-14
SCHEME FOR HUNTERS.

How IA Tricycle. May Be Converted Into N
Moving Blind.
A New York genius has discovered a
new use for the tricycle., which may be OF
uso TO huntcrs whom the wheeling is not
too bad. Tho machine has been success
fully utilized MS blind for shooting shore
birds Tho hunter covers the frame Of the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-14
Scran Ons Victorious.

At Scranton yesterday the Bisons were
defeated In an IL inning game filled to the
boy of Buffalo and Beard, Bonner and
Massey of the Miners. The latter won ON
Barry's error and singles by Massey and
Mcguire with none out A peculiar feat
ure Is that the Scranton outileld had not
put-out, nor an opportunity To make one.
= Innings l234 g SO 10 IL n
Scranton, OO020 o 90 D 10
Buffalo, 1000 o 0-5
Earned run, Scranton, T. Buffalo |.
Two base hits, Walters 2, Beard, Grey,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-14

Lowell. Mass. July H-Nicholas De-
Lcen. aged IL. received burns yesterday
afternoon which resulted in his death
last evening at 81. Johns hospital. lie
was using Kerosene 60 kindle a fire. ana
Il exploded. The boys father had his
hand severely burned while trying to as
sist him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-14

Worrall had only been able To draw with
Mrs. sydney, while Miss Thorold had won
from Mime. dc la Vignc aud tied Mrs. Wor-
rails score, each having l3 wins and 5
losses. In the nineteenth and final round
Miss Rudeo defeated Mrs. sydney after 6S
moves. Mrs Worrall did not have a strong
opponent In Miss Forbes Sharpe, and the
American won Dutch opening by supe-
rior skill In the ending after 60 moves.
Miss Thorold stood the tension we'll and
played excellent chess in her final game, q
Ruy Lopez, against Frau Hertzscb, win
ming after % moves
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-14
SPORTING WORLD.

Wise e Stolen base, Massey. Double
plays Bonner, Beard and Massey; Giiboy,
barry and Fields Wise. Barry and Fields (;
Greminger, Wise and Fields First base
ON balls, off Wellnar ., MoPartian 1.
Stuck out ny wellner l. McPartian 2.
Left ON bases, scranton z, buffalo 3.
Sacrifice hit, Greminger. Iimo--2 hours 10
minutes. Umpire, Swartwood.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-14
BOYS Of ButtOOWOOdS.

We can offer bright boys at But
tonwoods who would like a chance
to earn little spending money
this summer a frst-class oppor-
tunity.
For particulars write or call on
MR.. BARSTOW at The News
Office, No. 7 WEYBossET STREET,
CITY.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-14

At Toronto II was a good gamo after
by pounding keenan, all over the field,
got five runs Staley kept the hits we'll
scattered. and they did not court for
much.
Innings, l234 567
Toronto, Doc o | o o 0-6
Wilkesbarre, 90 30 o o o.
Two base hits, Lush, Taylor. DR. Smith,
Freeman, Belts Three base hit. MpGann.
Stolen bases, Casey, Gonding. Double
play. MoHale, Lush and Taylor, First
base on balls, by Staley D. by keenan, !.
struck out by Stalcy !, bv Koenan 2,
Left on bases, Toronso, 8, Wiikesbarro @.
minutes. Umpire Docscher.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-14
THB NEW ENGLAND R. R. co
Passenger Train Service. Week Days.
Corrected to June 30, 1897.

Passenger Train Service, Week Days.
Corrected to June 30, 1897.
Trains leave PROVIDENCE as follows:
For BosToN-6:25, li;55 a. M; RETURN.
wAEP6L1sns',ss. IIS5 T; M, s'n Il B B, n' a. m.
FRANKLIN-6:25 IL :55 a. m; 5:25 p. m.
MI FoRp3s ;25; Il :S5 .; M; S;25 p m.
WEST ARLINeToN.Fi26S fyas Feaopn:
KNIGHTSvILLE-Fl2: :O5, F5:S5, $50, s'Tll:ie
MEsHANTIoUT-iaas. Sa6, $50. ''lias
SATeK TssArEaTGsIs5 EiEES foISS oO oEmTERSla NJ S
cR$SsTos S ioSK5A$Ss Z g., eS9 .iS ..
PoNTfAC.Tsio a. M; FisO6, 5:Ss. ssa
ARfTig A ANP !, 9u5DEIGK.s;tto, 9 n o,s 81 20 a'
ANTHoNY-6:4O. 900 a. IN. l2 :05. 20. S:sa
$50, II :l5 .'ll l0p. m.
s6EKkTo c6EkNfRY SsRESs ReSf oNteS t M MJRasup
PLAINFIELD-6;40 900 u IN. 40 7i5
P; m, The 7l5 p, m. train connects a.
JEWETT CITY, CANTERBRY, SCoiAND.
VERSAILLES, BALTIC, SOUTH WINDlAd
wILLiMANTIC-6:iO,0 900 a. m; s2o, ':u
HARTFoRp-e;!o, 800 !. N. 42o, 'hsp N.
FISHKlLL 81 NEwBURG-0:0oa a. m.
NoRWlCH-6:lO, 600 a. m. 4:2O. 7;l5 p. N.
WATERBURY,, DANBuRY-9OO 90 q. m.
CHICAGO AND THE WEST VIA NEvBUR0
AND ERIE RY-9:OO A. IN.
PASCOAG AND INTERMEDIATE STA.
TONS EXCEPT FIELDS STAT ON % ;l5.
o.80 a. m. 4:l0. @ 5O a s'll rs y. IN.
Fields station-F6l5, F0:l0 a. m: NlQ
70 80 p. IN.
Leave Pascoag at 5;e6. 7:25 q. m. n;to.
b2S and .-S 05 p. m.
All trains leavs from west end Of Unios
Depot. Providence
ssSatutdays only. r Stops on notice.
W. X. BABCoCk. u. p. n
4 N..KlNo, supt.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-14
RAILROADS.
NEW YORK, NEW HAVEN AND
HARTFORD RAILROAD.
OLD COLONY SYSTEM.

Time tables giving full informstisn
rs TO local and through train servies
may be obtained At Providence Sta
lion and stations below
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-14
Toronto, 6; Wilkesbarre, ?.

None out whom winning run was made
The herald., 1897-03-24
Court Notes

Robert T. Topel. a native of Sweden,
was yesterday admitted to citizenship
by Judge Smith.
E. B. Carrier was yesterday appointed
by Judge York guardian ad htem of
Charles and Ida Conar minors, for the
purpose of answe ering in the suit of the
Bank of San Pedro against Jensen ct al
A. P. Wiley, arrested on complaint of
l.. c. Tilghman for withholding the
records of the Big Rock Creek irriga-
ton district, was arraigned before JUS
tice Young yesterday and his eXamina-
tion set for March so. His bond was
fixed at $500, he being released upon his
own recognizance.
The suit of E. B. de Rangel and wife
VS.. Ballero Bojorghes and wife came up
for trial yesterday in department three,
but, as counsel for defendants stated
that new information had reached them.
he asked permission for him to amend
their answer. The permission was
granted upon paying costs to date. The
suit is over certain Santa Monica real
estate. 1t was continued until the 30th
inst.
The suit of Haywood Bros. & Co. ct
al. VS.. ]. Turner and Reed was submit
ted yesterday in department three.
Judge York stated that albeit Turner
and Reed were made co-defendants,
the latter really was a plaintiff in the
case, and in considering it he would al
together ignore Reeds testimony. Reed
was the owner of the furniture store at
Santa Ana. which, he stated, he turned
over to Turner in order that he might
profit at his creditors expense.
The herald., 1897-03-24
A NERVOUS SHOCK
Mrs. Rosa Birnbaum Wants $4,000
as Damages for an Assault

Jacob and Rosa Birnbaum are desirous
that Robert B. Morehead. Christopher
C. Barre and Day s. Hutchins be made
to pay over to them by way of damages
the sum Of s25o0. and the case is now on
trial before Judge Allen.
1t appears that the plaintiffs rented
from Morehead half of the store at 349
South Spring street for a millinery es-
tablishment. They intended yielding up
their premises at the end Of February,
1890, and Morehead desired that they
should not tear down the partition di-
viding the store, but have a carpenter
take it down so as not to destroy the
paper. The plaintiffs on Sun
day. March 1st, removed their
belongings. and while engaged in so do
ing Morehead and his companions hap
pened along. 1t is alleged that they then
assaulted Rosa Birnbaum in such a
manner that she became insensible and
received severe nervous shock. For
this she wants damages.
The defense, on the other hand, con-
tend that Mrs. Birnbaum was doing
on the Sunday what it was understood
she would not do on the Monday-the
day she had intended to move. About
the time of the trouble Mrs. Birnbaum
had Morehead and Hutchins arrested
for assault, but upon the case coming
to trial before Justice Rosster, sitting
for Justice Morrison the defendants
were discharged. This damage suit ap-
pears to be the civil side of the trouble.
The herald., 1897-03-24
INTERPRETING A CONTRACT
Judge Van Dyke Holds 1t Must Be
Read in Reasonable Manner

The first stage of the contest in the
suit of the California Truck company
against the Los Angeles and Redondo
railway has resulted in favor of the
plaintiff, by the overruling of the de-
murrer by Judge Van Dyke yesterday
A contract was entered into between
the parties on April 20, 1891, and the pres
ent suit has resulted from a difference
of Interpretation of certain clauses in the
contract. The truck company claims
that the defendant agreed to furnish
it with all the freight transported over
its road for delivery to consignees with
in the city; and the defendant contends
that the contract was intended to apply
only to such freight as the defendant
delivered for the truck company for
hauling within the city.
The contract shows that the plain
tiff was bound by the terms of the con-
tract to work for the interests of the
railroad company by furnishing it with
freight from Los Angeles, and not to
divert such freight to any other railroad;
also to collect freight bills for the bene-
fit of the railroad company and to enter
into a bond which it is alleged was
done. for the faithful performance of
these conditions. 1T is hardly reason
able" says the court, ito suppose that
the plaintiff company would obligate
itself to the performance of these con-
ditions without receiving some benefit
from the railway. If, however, the rail-
road company could furnish freight or
not at its pleasure plaintiff would be on
no better footing than any other truck or
dray company in the city not subject
to the duties required of the plaintiff.
On the other hand, inasmuch as the rail-
road company had no control over the
freight beyond its terminus, and that
merchants or those patronizing it could
receive, if they choose. freight at such
terminus, it would not be reasonable to
suppose that the defendant would en-
ter into any agreement that it had not
the power to perform.
1T seems to me that a fair and rea-
sonable construction of the contract is
that all the freight hauled over the
road Of the defendant, which it might
itself be able to deliver to consignees
at their place of business should be
turned over to the plaintiff corporation
for that purpose under the terms of the
The herald., 1897-03-24
SUIT TO ANNUL
Conveyance Of Community Property
Minus the Wife's Consent

Quite an elderly lady named Mrs Jo-
sephine Marlett appeared in department
two yesterday to contest the claim of her
son, Louis Marlett, to a certain lot IN
East Los Angeles. She is making the
contest as administrator of the estate
of her deceased husband, Alvah Marlett
1t transpired that the father during
his lifetime attempted to convey this
lot to his son, and made a conveyance of
it. The father died on March IA, 1898,
and two days later the son recorded the
deed. Mrs. Marlett claims, however,
that the conveyance to the son was
without consideration, and was without
her consent as wife. Since the death of
Mr.. Marlett too, the personal property
having been divided between mother
and son, the latter has spent his portion
while the mother has invested hers and
has improved the lot. The court order
ed $50 month paid out of the estate for
her support; the cost Of administering
the estate will be about 5000. making in
all an indebtedness of about $500, and
one solitary lot is all that the estate con-
lists of.
The plaintiff asks that the deed of
conveyance to Louis Marlett be declared
void, and that she be declared the pos
SCISSOR.
The herald., 1897-03-24

of publishing the official program.
which alone includes the line of march.
views Of the floats and other official in
formation. Mr.. Behymer's solicitors are
provided with authentic credentials.
signed by Secretary Walton.
The chamber of commerce and board
of trustees of Santa Monica will be rep
resented in the floral parade by elabor-
ately decorated vehicles.
At a conference last evening between
the ball committee and the executive
committee it was decided that the OPEN
ing event on Tuesday evening, April 20,
will be masquerade ball. and not a
fancy dress ball. as was at first proposed
This step was taken at the earnest re-
quest Of large number Of prominent
ladies' The committee decided to allow
no dominoes or gentlemen in full even
ing dress. though masked, on the floor
until after IL o'clock Any Objectionable
costumes will also be denied the priv
ileges of the floor.
The herald., 1897-03-24
AsENsATIoNAL EPISODE
A Juror Repudiates His Verdict From
the Witness Box

4
A most unprecedented state Of af-
fairs developed yesterday in department
six when the sealed verdict of the jury in
the case Of Frank Abrahams. an incom-
petent person, by Henry Stieler, guard
ian Of his estate and person. agsinst the
Los Angeles Traction company, was
| opened.
The case which was to recover $4,000
as damages for injuries alleged to have
been sustained, went to the jury at 5 30
o'clock on Monday evening, and at
o'clock sealed verdict was returned and
the jurymen were discharged with in
structions to return yesterday morn
ing at 10 o'clock. At the latter hour every
juryman was In his place, and the YER
dict was opened. Nine of the jurymen
found for the plaintiff in the sum of
$4250. Counsel for the defense thereupon
demanded that the jury be polled. and
upon this being done not only did the
three jurymen who had dissented from
the verdict on Monday evening again
record their protest against 1t, but to
their astonishment as well as the aston
ishment of the court, a fourth juryman-
Thomas Milsap-gave a negative an
swer.
For some moments things were rather
mixed. To render a legal verdict nine
when, after giving his vote one way,
a juryman rescinded It, Finally Judge
Allen determined to have the jury polled
again, and this was done with the same
result, that Milsap again voted against
the verdict.
There was only one thing to do in the
premises, and Judge Allen did 1t. He
discharged the jury and reset the case
for trial on April eth. That being done
he asked if any of the jurors desired to
make any statement in open court l..
S. Butler, foreman of the jury, there
upon said:
II would like to say that nine OF the
jurors voted in favor of the verdict as
it has been brought in, and in favor of
the questions as they have been answer
ed and directed me to sign it as fore
man. Had they not done so I would not
have signed it. I say this in explanation
and defense of myself and majority of
the jurors"
Probably, your honor" interposed
Juror Milsap, the whole trouble comes
through myself Now. my understand
ing was when 1 voted-we voted in the
first place when we went into the jury
room as to what our verdict would be,
against the plaintiff or for the plaintiff,
and I voted for the defendant. But af-
forwards 1 did agree to the amount;
I agreed to the amount Of the verdict,
but 1 was in favor of the defendant"
And yet you propose" interposed
Judge Allen. "to return a verdict of s4250
against a defendant when you thought
it ought to have a verdict?"
''Well," responded the changeable
minded juror. II didn't see any other
way to reach the matter. I voted with
the nine simply to participate in the
work of the jury and not intending to fix
any amount any further than just-we
ali voted; every one of us voted"
Judge Allen announced that the mat
ter would have to be investigated and
the case may go before the grand jury.
The only explanation of Milsap's strange
conduct is that he was anxious to go to
his supper last night and voted with the
majority to hasten an adjournment.
The herald., 1897-03-24
THE CHINESE DRAGON
TO PLAY ITS IMPORTANT PART
IN FIESTA PARADES
The New Monster Is 700 Feet Long.
Commercial Travellers to Assist.
Advertising Fakes

Yesterday the members of the execu-
tive committee of La Fiesta were Off
cially informed through Chairman John
Alton of the Chinese committee that the
Chinese merchants had consented to
take part in the general carnival, and
that their handsome costumes and the
dragon would again be seen in the
street parade on Wednesday, April II.
This announcement was received with
great joy, as the Chinese display in the
procession caused much admiration and
enthusiasm from eastern tourists and
spectators. The Chinese merchants,
while anxious to show their public spirit
and interest in the Fiesta, have been
suffering from stagnation in business
and could not afford to pay the great ex-
pense of their part of the parade. as they
have done in years past. This difficulty
has been overcome within. the last few
days, and they have loyalty pledged
themselves to provide the magnificent
feature of the day parade.
The new dragon, fully 700 feet in
length, and operated by about 120 Celes-
tials, will make its appearance for the
first time. 1t was imported from China
a few months ago and costs nearly S10,-
L
al, embroidered satin and velvet, stud
ded with Jewels. The costumes to be
worn by the Chinese are also elaborate
ly designed with gold and rare silks.
The travelling men have been invited
by Chairman Fl. H. Mayberry of the
Commercial Travellers association to
meet next Sunday at l o'clock at the
Hollenbeck hotel to discuss the question
of what form their participation in the
Fiesta shall take. The travelling men
have previously contributed largely to
the success of the carnival, and they in
tend to show their interest in the enter
prise again by their appearance in a
body 1t is the wish of many that they
shall take part in the floral parade in
handsomely decorated tally-hos.
The public is warned through the ex-
ecutive committee against a number of
advertising schemes that have been
started within the last few days. The
promoters of these schemes inform ad-
vertisers that their publications VIII
contain the route of professions, official
program and other information of an Of
fetal character. The executive commit
tee desires it understood that L. Behy-
yner has been granted the sole privilege
The herald., 1897-03-24
were filed yesterday in the superior

were fled yesterday in the superior
court:
Henry E. Carter VS.. David Lyman-A
suit to recover $500 due for attorney g
fees for legal services rendered.
The Alpine Springs Land and Water
company VS.. VIM. Lvken-A suit to re-
cover 1920 on seven notes, 5000 attorneys
fees. costs and decree of foreclosure
against the mortgaged property.
Oscar d. Burlington VS.. Los Angeles
Railway company-A suit to recover S10,-
227 as damages.
Frank Fascallier VS.. Occidental col
lege of Los Angeles and F. A. Hutchin-
scn-To enfore contract and to re-
cover 355O0 damages.
c. B. Olsen, assignee of the estate of
Arnold Tischhauser and Chris Cloetta
VS.. j. Adloff and j. Hauerwaas-A suit
to recover S3131 alleged to have been
paid by Tfschhauser and Cloetta to de-
PENDANTS for the purpose of showing
preference for them as creditors.
The estate of 1. Clinton Myer, deceased
Petition of w. A. Barker for probate
of will. The estate is valued at $4,000.