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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-09
PACING TEAM TIME.
John Il. Gentry and Robert j. Lower
IL In Splendid Style.

Glen Falls, N. Y, Oct. 9.-At the M
track OF the Northern Horse Breeders
association Friday. John II. Gentry and
Robert j broke the pacing team record,
going the mile I'm faultless style in 2:0S.
This was done after the pair had been
sent mile in 2:1, and before the close
OF the days sport Gentry with a running
mate paced mile in 2:03 "a.
Robert was given a warming up heat
III 2:12 and Gentry was sent a mile in
209 1-2. after the first heat OF the 2:1S
trotting and pacing class had been run
off. After the second heat of this event
the two great PAGERS were in readiness
for their effort against the worlds record
of 2:09 for team. After short spin
they faced the wire and received the
yord. They turned the first quarter in
- seconds, and at the half 1:oi "a was
hung out: the three quarters was turned
Off in ;37 IA and the mile in 2;1l. This,
OF course. was disappointment.
On the second trial they got away on
the third score. Robert having broken
on the first turn In the two first attempts.
and they settled down 10 work in 4
manner that made everybody feel that
the record would go. The first quarter
was repetition OF the firss trial in 32
seconds, but the half was a quarter OF
q second slower. Strangely enough
they reached the three-quarter pole in
1881 Ia again. AS they Strengthened
out for home Driver Bovine shook them
up a bit, and they came down the
stretch in a tremendous burst of speed,
passing under the wire in the marvellous
time OF 80 ga for the last quarter and
making the mile in 2:0S. The crowd
went wild with enthusiasm.
Shortly afterwards Gentry came out
for his trial with a running mate to
break the track record OF 201 1-2 made
by himself in 1896. lie went the dis
tance I'm 1903 ga. finishing fresh, which,
considering the work he had done pre-
vious 10 this. was a great performance.
Robert j was then sent along. He
turned the first quarter in 30 seconds
the half in 1:OO the quarters in
1888 and the mile in 20i ga. The wind
interfered greatly in the trials, and but
for this the record would have undoubt-
cdly gone much lower.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-09
LOST THROUGH KLOBY.
Boston Pitchers wildness Helped
Baltimores to Win.

Springfield. Mass. Oct. e.-Three thou
sand people saw the champions and ex-
champions OF the National league play
an exhibition game at Hampden park
yesterday afternoon, which resulted in
pn easily won victory for Baltimore.
Klobedanz's poor work in the third in
ming was largely responsible for Boston's
defeat. lie was wild and was batted
hard when he managed to get them over
For an exhibition game II was well
played and full OF snap and ginger, al
though none of the players exerted
himself at any time.
Boston took the lead in the first inning,
when hits by Hamilton and Duffy. on
error by Reitz and remarkable base
running by Hamilton and Lowe gave
them two runs. Baltimore sandwiched
n couple OF hits with as many bases on
balls in the second inning and tied the
score. In the third Kelley started off
with double. Stencil, Doyle and Reit=
followed with singles, scoring Kelley and
Stencil. Doyle was thrown out at the
plate on Ciarkes bunt hit. Amole
scratched a hit which filled the bases.
Kiobedanz hit McGraw and gave O'Brien
his base. forcing in two more runs. and
another scored on Jennings short hit
before the side could be retired. That
gave the orioles five runs and the game.
Stvetts went in for three innings, and
Eas then succeeded by Sullivan, both
OF them doing we'll
Amole shut the Bostons out with two
hits and no runs for six consecutive in
nings, but in the eighth they found him
for four hits and as many runs. When
Doyle first came to the bat he was pre-
sented with a handsome watch with
chain and charm by his fellow towns
men from Holyoke. ex-senator Buckley
making the presentation. Score.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-09

cafe Jocrisse, one OF the most famous uf
restaurants In Paris 100 years Ggo. An
exact reprod ucjion is given of the Con-
ciereerie prison in which so many unf9rt-
upates lauRuished in despair The most
notable stage visw will ho that OF the
B,stile, which, with tho Tower OF Lon
Con. hos gone Gown into history as one OF
tho two most famous Irisors in
the world. Correct and beautiful scenic
paintings Of the three places have been
made for Mr. O'Neill by Mr.. John A.
Thompson of Boston. while all tho cos
TUNES In tia PRODUCTION were made 10y
Maurice Hermann of New York. Every
thing employed on the stage is carried hy
the organization. and in the scenc illus
trnting the storming of the Bastile 90
people Will 10 employed.
Mr.. O'Neill In "Ths Dond Heart" will
he the eitraction st the Providence Opera
House Friday evening. while Monte
Cristo" will be the bill Thursday and
Saturday evenings and "NIrginius.
Saturday matinee.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-09

opening OF play he has received tele-
gram from n young woman lawyer, who
has been sent East as "a representative OF
firm in San Francisco, but her telegram
is SD wofded that be believes IL TO be
from man. This representative OF the
Western firm has been intrusted with
delicate mission involving the bringing
together of two people who have sep
arated years before after brief expert
ence supposedly rs man and wife, but
really without tho ceremony. Walboys
becomes speedily Interested and notwith-
standing his astonishment at finding the
young man from the West to he really
woman, promises his help. Seeking for
the woman in the case be discovers the
fact that she is engaged to his own father.
Added 20 this is the knowledge that the
child of the unhappy couple is his young
Western acquaintance.
An attemp pt To conceal the matrimonial
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-09
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The Theatres.
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Keith'S Opera House.

There will hs an entire change In the
character of the entertainment at Keith 3
Opera House during the coming week,
beginning. Monday. Oct. ii. as the farci-
cal plays that have held the boards there
for some time will he succeeded by - For
Fair Virginia" play Of powerful
romantic interest, with exciting and stir
ring cllmaxes. agreesbly relieved by novel
ana original types of comedy characters.
MIR. and Mrs. Russell Whytal are the
stars. and for two years they have feen
appearing continuously in this play,
which was originally brought out at the
Fifth Avenue Theatre, New York. end
has since been acted over 600 times. Mr..
Whytal is the author and is therefore a
doubly interesting figure.
The story deals with life in the "Old
Dominion" during war times, but the
war Ia only used as background. and no
actual scenes of battle are reproduced.
'For Fair Virginia" has achieved sue
cess in every section OF the country. n
somewhat unusual record for rlsy OF
this character. bet Mr. Whytal has
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-09
MOB AT THE PRISON GATE.

season in this city. and the organization
will be headed by Comedian Morris him
self Those who admire shapely young
women will have an opportunity TO look
upon that sort of attraction rs the
girls" have beeD selected with an eye
single TO female charms
Two new burlesuues will be presented,
entitled THE Century Widows. and
loo Much Trilpy," with Harry Morris
rs Slnnavally. These burlesques are full
OF laugbabe situations and lot Of pretty
music. Living pictures will be one Of
the prominent things OF the dill and they
will bs all new and up To date. The
equipment will be both elaborate and
expensive. Miss Lola Milliere. the win
ncr of the prize offered each year bv the
manager for the most perfect type of
female development. will head the list In
the group of shapely females forming the
living pictures
Lillian Coply. Leila Triiuble Clara
Simmons. Goldie hi1ehart aud Irene
Young will complete the group vi pic-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-09
NARRAGANsETT wHEELMEN.

At 4 O'Clock this afternoon the road race
under the auspices of the Narragsnsett
Wheelmen will be started In East Prov
idence. The entries for tho raco are as
follows: Fred Jepson, James Cameron.
Leon Bryant. Enoch McLaren, Fred n.
Young William Il. Packard. Ed. Il.
Hydner. q. X. King. Il. g. Mathewson.
George Is. BiRney. Thomas q. Calvin.
Sidney @. Williams j. i. Fleming. j.
+. Mcintyre. James :. Kenyon, Thomas
Loughlip, William Seelty, ii. 4. Root,
Jr., Thomas j. O'Donnell. Edward Auty,
Ed. y. Fuller, J. Mcleod. Walter Chat
mar. L. Duhaine. William CooF. Jr., A.
Z. Rosenfelt, George A. Richards.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-09

James A. Herne begins his sixth consecutive
season in "Shore Acres at the Harlem Opera
House on Monday evening next, October IL.
The play continues TO have strong hold on
the thee tire going public, and MIR. Herne has
no intention Of producing his new play lie.
fore next season. The present tour includes
runs in New York, Chicago and San Francis.
co, and shorter visits in cities like Detroit
Toronto. Buffalo Providence. Worcester, Batl-
more, Washington, Pitsburg and New Or
leans. The company engaged TO support Mr..
Hcrne this season Is the same, with but few ex-
ceptions, to that seen last year. Among the
new comers is the author.actor's oldest
daughter, Miss Julie Herne, who will alter.
nate the roles of Helen Berry and Perley.
Entire new scenery has been prepared for
the play.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-09

treated his theme and characters so sym.
pathetioally. that they appeal to all. ire
spectivs Of prejudice or sectional feeling.
The Brooklyn EeRls said: 1.-The ro.
mantle scenes and nervous situations OF
yet another war drama won instant and
increasing favor in the presentation ofs
For Fair Virginia" at the Amphion,
the judgment tbeing rendered by an
audience as large as it was enthusiastic
in Its applause. Mr.. and Mrs. Whytal
are excellent actors. Mrs. Whytal is n
comedienne of sympathetic temperament
and of a touch, whose art and certainty
were quite surprising. The supporting
company is carefully selected and a scenic
outfit is carried. A very important
child's character falls To clever little
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-09
LESS THAN A MINUTE.

London. oct. 9.-In the 20-round glove
fight between Dick Burge and Tom
Causer Friday night Burge won in half
a round. He wasted little time in spar
ring. Thrice in succession he planted
his left heavily on the right side OF
Causer's head without being hit in re-
turn. Burge then landed his right with
tremendous force on the left side OF
Causer's chin. Causer dropped like n
log and was counted out. The whole
thing only lasted 81 seconds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-09
"The Dead Heart"

James O'Npill In 1.-The Dead Heart, 4" is
one OF this seasons most notable sue
oesses. Owing to the demand for roman.
tic plays, Mir. O'Neill decided TO revive
this play. He made IL famous five years
ago by giving n sumptuous production of
the play in Chicago immediatel after
sir Henry Irving's presentation In Lon
don. The action Is laid during the
stormy period known as the French Rev
olu:ion, which lends itself better TO n
present alton on the stage tnan any other
epoch in history. During the progress of
"Ibe Dead Heart will be seen the noted
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-09
Providence Opera House.

The scene Of the new comedy, "A Cont
of Many Colors," which Is To bo given
here for the first time at the Providen -
Opera House on Monday, Oct. IL, when
an engagement Of three nights and a
Wednesday matinee, will be begun by MIR.
Herbert Kelley and Miss Ellie shannon
and their company, including Mr.. wiz
liam y. lie Moyne, Is laid in New York
and Cedarwood, n. d. Herman Walboys Is
a young but staid lawyer, but with de-
cIded views against matrimony. At the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-09
BEATEN BY ONE BIRD.

Kansas City. oct. al. r.. A. Elliott Of
this city. champion wing-shot Of Amer.
ica. and Fred Gilbert of Spirit Lake. Ia.
shot at 100 live birds each for 800 a
eide and the Kansas City Star cup.
Gilbert won. scoring aj TO Elliotts %.
Elliott has challenged Gilbert for another
match.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-09
IEN-MILE RACE.

The Rhode Island wheelmen will have
ten-mls road race this afternoon. The
men who have entered arc y. ;. Bolt
ing j. L. Devlin. ii. ID. Merritt, w.
III. Woods. ii. ID. Hougb. ;. 4. Gould,
r. X. Nichols, +. Il. Chese5ro. a. A.
Adams. William T. Aldrioh. Horace NJ.
Peck. Robert Whitehill and 4. A. Web
ster.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-09

ture makers. Besides the important part
played in tile fun by Harry Morris there
will appear j. q. Harrington, comedian
and mimic. Baisley ana simmons. the
johnson Trio, Ella Herring. and Abacca
and Page There will be afternoon and
evening performances each Gay.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-09
LONG DISTANCE RIDING.

Fall River. Mass. oct. 9.-Fred Beau
regard OF Stoughton left here at o'clock
yesterGsy to attempt to lower the state
record OF GIG miles for "a hours riding.
and II possible to also lower the Amer
lean record OF 356 miles. He will ride
between Fall River and Boston, paced
by local and Boston riders.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-09
SIX Two-MrNuTE ROUNDS.

Bar Harbor. Me. oct. s.--Joe Mullins
OF Boston and Isadore Strauss OF Phila-
dclphia contested for six two-minute
rounds at Music hall last night for the
lightweight championship OF New Eng
land. The referee decided IL draw. AL
though Strauss had clearly the better OF
the 60
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-09

the part of Herman leads tn all sorts OF
humorous incidents. Mr.. keicey plays the
part Of Hermep Walboys, and Miss Shan.
non that of the girl from the West. Mr.. lie
Moyne appears in an admirable comedy
sketch in the part OF the elder Waboys.
The other mem bers Of the comp my are
Edmand ID. Lyons, Edward See, Bruce
McRae, David Terrence, Richard Brin-
ton, Edwin James, Miss Ellie Wilton ana
Miss Georgia Busby. The new comedy
will be presented here with all tho special
scenery and effects that made its presen-
tation at Wallack's Theatre, New York,
a notable event in the metropolitan dra-
matte season
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-09
Westminster Theatre.

Harry Morris Goth Century Maids will
be at the Westminster TheairJ next week.
1t will be their first appearance this
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-09

Charles G. Collin. who was for a long time
nn employe at the Providence Opera Housa
and very popular with the patrons, is now
treasurer OF. the jefferson, the handsome new
theater recently opened TO the public at
Portland, Me. According TO the testimony Of
experts, the Portland house is one Of the most
cosy and elegant in the country, and the
many friends OF Charlie" will be glad to
know that he is in good place. The patrons
will reAlily recognize that the theatre has a
competent and very accommodating treasu
rer. Mr.. Collin began in minor place at the
Providence Opera House, and by attention 10
business gained tho position of assistant
treasurer and then treasurer. and at the time
he left the theatre he was assistant manager.
Perhaps he will be as worthy Of promotion in
Portland.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-09

The veteran and famous comedian, Joseph
Jefferson, will be at the Providence Opera
House Monday and Tuesday, October Is and
TO- Ae will appear in two of his greatest
characters, namely, rip Van Winkle" and
caleb plummer." There are not great
many opportunities 10 see this beloved player,
and lovers Of the hest in dramatic art will
probably remember that fact on this visit OF
the distinguished actor. The last Of the
week the theatre will be occupied by Chaun-
cey Olcott.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-09
wHEELMEN PRESENT IN FORCE

Brockton, Mass, Oct. 9.-Over 5000
L. A. w. members and 10000 non mem
bers were among the 10000 attendants at
the beginning OF the l.. a. W. meet held
In connection with the fair yesterday.
The special features included a mile
race by E. A. McDuffee. paced by two
triplets: parachute jump, astride BIZ
cycle. by Nine. Nicholson and a bicycle
parade with over 100 competitors for sl65
worth OF prizes.
The Shoe City wheelmen won the $50
couch for best appearance: Taunton
Cycle club s3j Morris chair for next best
appearance: Blanche Wicher. Lowell,
s25 diamond ring. best appearing lady;
]. w. Bragdon. Dorchester. $25 diamond
ring. best appearing gentleman; G.. Nj.
Crocker, Brockton, most grotesque rider.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-09

For the week of October Is the attraction Mt
kcith's Opera House will he "Chimmia Fad.
den,' comedy drama Of New York life.
This play has never boon presented at popu-
lnr prices, and the engagement nj Keitb's
ought 10 be Success. IL Is perhaps the best
comedy of life IN the metropolis tbo,h high
and low life) that has yet been given to the
stage. 10 comes with - prestige of a sir
months' run at the Garden Theatre, New
York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-09
THE SPORTING WORLD Z;
e invented by Wal.

for the teams was one invented by WAL
ter III. Barney OF Providence.
In the evening, simultaneous with the
teams Of eight matches. the first pre-
liminary round in the pairs contest oc-
CURED. There were S2 pairs. and play
was by the Howell method. Messrs.
Clark and Manning OF the Boston Dupli-
cate Whist club and Bouve and Fene-
losa OF the American Whist club quail
fled to enter the finals for pairs. which
will be played tonight.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-09

Earned rlns-3altimore. 2; Boston. /.
Stolen bases-McGraw (2). Hamilton,
Lowe. StahL Two-base hits-Kelley.
Stahl. Three-base hit-Kelley. First
base on bals--OT Amole. 3; off Kobe
danz. 3: off Stivetts. 1. Struck ou.-
Hamilton. Hit by pitched ball--By
Klobedanz. 1; by Sullivan. 2. Double
plays-Clark and Doyle: Lowe. Long and
Tenney. Passed ball-Clark. Time
1:45. Cmpires-Hurst and Emslie.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-09

"Courted Into Court" is making an envi.
able record on the road this season. Since it
left the Hollis street theatre, Boston, where
It ran for fortnight to crowded houses, IL
has played the larger New England cities
with success. IL comes 20 keiths Opera
House the week Of October 25, with Marie
Dresser OF Lady slavey" fame, and known
as Tess OF the vsudcvilies, "and nj o John G.
Rice, the established Keith favorite.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-09
GATHERING OF WHIST EXPERTS.

Boston. oct. 9.-One hundred and
twelve whist players attended the first
session cf the New England Whist as
sociation's fall meeting yesterday after
noon and evening at the American
House The contests We're highly in
teresting. The chief event was the play
'ng for the American whist trophy by
Seams OF eight men each Seven teams
entered. They represented the Pyramid,
Bosom Duplicate, Mount Bowdo,n AMI
Howell whist clubs n this city: the New
ton club. the oxford club OF Lynn and the
Providence Athlc8c association. The
Pyramid eight made the best showing
in the nCht They PLAYED four matches
Ind won them all. Today they have two
Gore me ctches Tie --hod-lls Of Dlav
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-09

The Columbia Girls Burle.que Company will
b. the attraction at the We minister Theatr.
during tho week beginning October is.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-09

To secure IN abundant growth OF hair,
use Halls Hair Renewer. or. II possessing
an abundance IL may be kept looking
anely by using the Repewsr occasionally.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-25
1t Saved Hor Boys.

Mrs. E. J. Fielder, Bellefonte, Pa, writes
as follows; 1.-TWO of our children were taken
i'll with diphtheria and the disease developed
into a most serious form. By the aid Of
skillful physicians all possible means and
medicines were applied and still our deal
ones grew worse. A kind neighbor sug
gested we use ~Thompson's Diphtheria Cure
We did SO and in less than tweEty-four hour
the coating was all removed from thei
Threats and the boys we're up and about. Tn,
third day they could eat with comfort.
annot say too much for Thompson's Diph
iberia Cure, as l feel sure it sayod gu.
children" Sold at Kirlin's drug store at 81
cents a bottle.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-25
PUBLIC NoTIcE
Notice Of an Election to Increase the Indebt-
edness of the School District Of the
Borough of Shenandoah.

Notice IS hereby given that at an adjourned
meeting of the School Board Of the said school
district, held on the sixteenth day of December,
A., D., 1896, the following resolutions were
WHERhhAs, The School Board Of the School
District of the Borough of Shenandoah, have
lately erected and furnished a new school build
ing, and to have sufficient school room are com
PEELED to enlarge the Main street school build
ing at a cost of about $4,000 and,
WHEREAS, There are a number OF unpaid bills
and obligations due to sundry persons, by reason
Of the said new building and contemplated en-
largement
of the School District of the Borough OF Shen-
andoah, that the assent OF the electors OF the
Borough Of Shenandoah be asked TO increase
the bonded indebtedness OF the said school dis
trict in the sum Of twenty-five thousand dollars
(S25,OO0l.
Resolved, That Tuesday, the 10th day Of
February, A. d., 1897 lthe regular municipal
election day. be fixed as the day OF holding
said election, and the said election to be held by
che several election officers Of SAID borough"
The following statement showing the last pre-
eeeding assessed valuation Of the taxable prop
erty of the Borough Of Shenandoah, the exist
ing debt, the proposed amount OF the increase OF
Indebtedness, etc, as required by inc Jaws OF
the Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania is hereby
published:
Isl. The last preceding assessed valuation Of the
taxable properly Of said school District Is 81
md. The existing debt is ss7,500OO.
Bird. Monies in the treasury, all outstanding
solvent ueDtst ana wv REVENUES appic"Dle WIN
in one year to the payment of the same, is $751;
955.12.
4th. The amount Of the proposed increase is
S25, 10000.
9Th. The percentage OF tho proposed increase
Is G-lO per centum.
9th. The estimated value Of school buildings
Is SI3O,
9TH. The purpose OF the proposed increase is,
the payment Of the debt incurred in the erection
and furnishing of the new school building on
White street and the proposed enlargement OF
the Main street school building.
JOHN j. PRICE,
President.
Attest:-FRANK HANNA,
Secretary,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-25

Attention is called to am advertisement for
a lost ring in to-day's issue.
Warrants have been issued for the robbers
who entered Harry Cables barber shop on
Friday night.
At two o'clock this morning the thermom-
eter registered zero.
The Grand Chief of the Knights of Pythias
will visit the Pottsville lodge on Thursday.
James Mccarthy, Of st. Clair, has gone to
spokane, Wash, where he will probably
make his future home.
Owing to a cut rate fight between butchers
in the Shamokin markets the fac roasts can
be bought for eight cents per pound and the
best steaks for ten,
William Toobey, Republican candidate for
Burgess of Ashland, fell on a slippery pave
ment Saturday night and broke his log.
The State Editorial Association will meet
in Harrisburg tomorrow evening.
Thomas Protheroe, a well-known printer,
died at his home in Pottsville yesterday from
pneumonia.
Anthony Lally, Of Rappahannock, has ac-
copied a position as assistant operator in the
depot at Nahanoy Plane.
It is quite probable the Mahanoy Plane
| will follow the Gordon planes into disuse, as
the management Of the P. & R. Co. have
about concluded to handle all coal via the
short line and Tamaqua permanently.