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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-16
IDENTITY OF A SUICIDE.

Schenectady. n. Y. Sept l6.-There
eeems little doubt that the woman who
committed suicide in Montreal was Miss
Hattie Warren o: this city. She was a
dressmaker by occupation She had
lived here about six months, coming to
this city from Hartford. Miss Warren
left this city Saturday at 1:4O p. m. This
train arrives - Montreal at $50, the
time when the dead oman arrived there.
During her residence in Schenectady,
Miss Warren lived with Mrs. John
Bigelow. and she is very positive that
the dead woman is Miss Warren. Mrs.
B!gelow says the description OF the
dress worn by the dead woman was iden-
tical with that which Miss Warren wore
when she left this city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-16
DESTITUTE REFUGEES.

Washington. Sept. 1G.--As a result Of
the Turkish occupation Of Thessaly, ac-
cording 10 a dispatch 10 the state de-
partment from United States Consul
Horton at Athens, there are now over
100, 600 Thessaliaa refugees scattered
through Greece, mostly in a condition
Of desttution. Even should peace be
declared today and these refugees he al
lowed TO return 10 their abandoned
homes several years would be required
10 repair the damage done and 10 re-
establish life and industry on their for
pler basis
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-16
LEAGUE STANDING.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

Boston, Sep,. io.-'The Phinies were
again at the mercy Of Bostons yesterday.
and after the third inning were not in
the game. Sparks proved an unequal
match for Stivetts and only some ex-
cellent fielding saved him from worse
punishment than he got. He was not
given the support that Stivetts received.
Long made series OF brilliant plays
that caught the crowd. Tenney. Collins.
Stahl, Long. Lowe and Bergen made "A
fine record, while Geier Delehanty and
Bowd did the best work for the visitors.
Thc SCORE
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-16
THE AUSTRALIAN WON.

Salem. Mass, Sept. 16.-The dory race
at Salem Willows yesterday afternoon
between James Wray. the single scull
Bruce Of Gloucester. dory champion Of
New England. for a purse Of $3.50, re-
suited in an easy victory for Wray The
latter took the lead after the first 100
yards and held il easily til within zoo
yards OF the finish, when ne waited for
Bruce - come up. Then he shot ahead
and won as he pleased. The distance
was nominally three miles with three
turns, but the course was scarcely that
distance, and the time was 19:47.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-16
FRANK MEDIUM WON.

Pittsteld, Mass, Sept. l6.-Ihere was
a large attendance at the annual fair OF
the berkshire Agricultural Society yester-
day. In the trotting events Frank Medi'
um won the matcL race for $500 against
Pattee Clark in two straight heats. best
time , :26. In the , :25 class Sam Hl!,
.Jr., won in straight heats with Amber
second best time 2:22
Gummy Il. won the 2:30 class with
Earline second,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-16
'Nilnins run scored with one out.
TORONTO, IS; SCRANTON, s.

Toronto, Sept l6-Iornnto defeated
Scranton yesterday very easily. harper
was hit hard, ard the Miners gave lin
poor support. McDouRall. late OF Taun-
ton, Mass. pitched his first full game for
Toronto doing good work in the box and
1t the bat. lie had splendid support,
Wagner. McHale and Lush making circus
catches. The score by innings:
Innings 12 3 / 3 q 50
Toronto 800 3 3 , lis
Scranton 90 3 = 0 90 0-5
Earned runs-Toronto. 3: Scranton. ?.
Two-baso hits-Walters Massey. Griffin.
Wagner. 1hreo- base. e.hits-McGann, War
ner. Wagner, Freeman. Struck out-Bv
Harper 4 by McDougall /. Double play
Wagner TO McGann; Smith To Casey TO
Smith To Taylor. First base on balls-On
Harper, q; off McDougall, g. Stolen
bases Casey, (; McHale t. Freeman,
McGann, Lusn. Sacrifice bit-McDougall.
Wild pitch Harper. mpiro-Swart-
wood. lime-2 hours.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-16
A FERFECT PANIC.

Jackson. Miss. Sept 16-The state
capital is depopuated. its business
houses closed. its newspapers suspended.
Seven cases Of yellow fever are officially
announced in it's very doors, with many
suspected cases an various points. An
embargo has been placed on the rail-
roads OF the state and there are grave
apprehensions that the dreaded disease
has obtained a foothold in numerous
p~rtc - -i'o etata
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-16
THE TENNIS TOURNAMENT.

The weather yesterday was all that
could be desired for the contests In the
state tennis tournament mt the grounds
OF tho Elmwood Tennis Club on Congress
avenue.
Bassett defaulted to Loud yesterday.
Burt and +. III. Potter started their game
first. IL was well they took this precau.
ton, for 10 was u three-set match and
contest for every point there was in view.
Burt's steadiness alone saved him, for
P1tter's game yesterday afternoon was
equal 10 his in every way but this. Both
worked for the most part from tho base
line. Neither used the net much and it
was not always with the best results when
they went up, as each one had "A tendency
to drive out OF court under those circumI J
stances. Because OF its equalness this
match was the prettiest of the afternoon.
Burt won, Ga. SO, Ga.
The scores, games and points:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-16
HIGHEST SCORE MADE.

Springfield. Mass, Sept l6.-The an
nual rifle competition Of the Second ReRi-
ment NJ. " NJ, was shot over the
Brightwood range in this city yesterday.
l Coinpany's team Of Northampton won
first place with u team total of 425, with
NJ Company of Adams second with 4l9.
h Company Of this city also scored ll9, but
was outpointed by NJ. / Company total
is the highest made in reginental COM
petition in this state.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-16
WANTS A POLO TEAM.

New Bedford, Mass. Sept. ia. G.
Doe, manager Of the New Bedford roller
polo club. has received an offer of S 100
from w. B. Foster Of Brockton TO trans
fer the team To that city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-16
GARDNER GETS DECISION.

Rochester, n. Y, Sept l6.-Ihe third
fight between Tommy Dixon of this city
and Oscar Gardner, the Omaha kid. took
place here last night before the National
Athletic Club. Dixon had received the
decision in both OF his former lights with
Gardner, but this time it was reversed.
Referee Turner gave the fight 10 Gardner
at the conclusion of the 20 rounds. The
decision was greeted with applause.
ILo preliminaries were between Mike
Donovan and kid Lavette, and Bud
Montgomery and Billy Gordon. Lnvette
Quit in the ninth round of his bout aud
the other bout, which was for four
rounds was a draw.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-16

Earned runs Buffalo /, Providence g
Two-base hits-Urqnhart, Lyons, Braun.
Three base hit-Lyons First base on balls
of Prown /: II Braun /. Hit by pitched
ball-tireminger. First basa on errors
Buffalo ?; Providence 3. Left on bases
Buffalo 4: Providence B. Stolen bases
Clymer Weigand. Struck out-By Brown
2: by Braun |. Wild pitch-Braun. Double
plays--Grey 90 Wise: Cooney to O'Brien 10
Bassett; Weigand 10 O'Brien 20 Bassett.
Umpire--DOescher. Time-lh. som.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-16
THE CBESs TOURNAMENT

Berlin. Sept. 20 YESTERDAY the third
round uf the international chess tourna.
mcuJ' was played, when rounl four Of
the Berger schedule finished the pairing,
which was as follows:
Bardeilon W.. Blackburne, Cohn VS.
Schiirers, Schlachter VS.. Charousck,
Marco VS.. Albin. hle'cer VS. Alapin.
Janowski vs. Winawer. Vechmanu VS.
Caro-, 1schigorin VS.. Iinkl Walbrodt W.
Buru, Suechting W. EnRlisch.
Iho committee received TODAY Bardel-
hons resignation from tine tournament.
1t Is said that the player is in i'll health
and could not stand the strain of those
contest
IL was further announced that tho
game left unfinished yesterday between
Alhin Gnd Metger was declared draw.
Yesterdays results follow:
Blaokburne won against Bardelben by
default; Cohn beat SchiIers on tue
second board; Sohlccbter defeated Char.
ousek on the third board, whilc Marco
and Albin drew their game on the fourth
table. Metger and Alapin on the next
board also drew. and Ianowski a1miuis-
tered "a defeat To WiBawer on the sixth
table. Both Caro- and Xinkl went down
before leChmann ana Tschi guriu re-.
spectivoiy, these men occupying the
seventh aud eighth tables. Malbro1t dis.
posed of Burn on the ninth liuard. and
Suechtirg and Engliscn drew on tho
tcEth board. The following are tho scores
up 10 date.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-16
SYRACUSE. :; SPRINGFIELD, g.

Syracuse, y. Y, Sept. i6-Wilis
pitched wonderful ball against Spring
Held yesterday, being touched for but five
scattered hits. korwan was as wild Is a
hawk. and was hit freely. One of the
Ponies runs was forced in on a Daik. The
score by innings:
Innings l2 3 I 3 g Z 50
Syracuse DOL 5000 ! X-7
Springfield 000 90 0-3
Earned rIns-Syracuse 1;Springteld, /.
Two. base hts-Green, Woods. Three
base hit-Ryan. First base on palls-Of
Willis, s; of korwan, Z. Hit by pitched
ball-By Willis / by Korwnn, !. Struck
Out-liy Willis, II; by korwan, 2 Left
on bases-Syracuse, 10; Springfield, >.
Stolop bases-Smitb. EaRan, 2; Ryan,
Magool. sacrifice hits Shiebeck,
Smith, Ryan. Umpire-O Neil. Time
Sh. 5m.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-16

Earned rurs-Montreal 3 Wilkesharre |.
three base hts-Bannon, Dooley. Butler.
+. Shannon, First ba 30 on balis--OG
Cotton / Oft Mcfarland 2: off Patton Z.
Struck by Mcfarland .; by Patton
3. Hit by pitched ball-By Patton /.
Passed bali-Diggins. Doutie play
.Atherton To Goeckel. Uml ire-Mason.
limo-2h. ION.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-16

II you are troubled with failing hair. dan.
drufi. eczema Of tn staip, or inclined 10
graynesS. use the best preparation made 20
correct and cure-Hall's Hair Reviewer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-16
IS, games and points:

In the last set, seven Of the ten games
were deuce, and the winner of the set
secured but two more points than his
opponent. For the match both won the
same number of points, 10.
BudloDR and Vaudeville claimed the
spectators attention almost entirely.
as soon rs they got under way. Budlone
was playing his game with accuracy.
Mandevil lie forced him TO do his hest ana at
times the younger man did some clever
passing himself. Every point Mandevil.e
won was applauded. Ihe spectators knew
he could not win, but they liked TO see Bud
long forced to do his best The points in
the sets which Budlong won, 6-2, g.,
were rs follows.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-16

and Jimmy Michael yesterday, Michael
won by l60 yards in the fast time of 3S
minutes ii seconds, beating the worlds
record by 3-5 seconds. Tho race by miles
was as follows:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-16
MONTREAL Is: WILKEsBARRE s.

Montreal. Sept. lG-The locals found
an easy thing In Patton yesterday, and
batted him freely Cotton was in tho
box for Montreal, but was wild McFar-
land relieved him and was very effective.
ka
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-16
Soto Fac ,or FIFTY Gents.

Guaranteed toba. habit cure. makes weaA
men s.rong, blood pure. SOC. e. All druggists
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-16
MICHAEL A WORLD BEATER.

Springfield, Sept l6. In the twenty
mile match race between Lucisn Lesna
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-16

There were many rallies in the two sots
but Budlong's cross court drives into
his opponents corners decided tue point
his way usually.
Anthony aud A. A. McAusland, who
strug yled all the afternoon tuesday ana
were only separated by darkness with
the score 5-1, & - 90 renewed the battle
yesterday. Thty called tho last set off
and even then they spent considerable
time in deciding the matter Anthony
finally socuId it.9.7. Altogether tney had
to play % games before Anthony could
come into the second round.
Howard Wilcox ueat II Is. Loud 6-2 e..
Wilcox will met EuIiong in the finals.
IL his work Tuesday and yesterday is any
indlCatiun of his powers. The contest will
te worth watching.
Gross, however. is going to stop Bud
long, IL any ono in the tournament can.
he has a long reach and a hard drive. but
his precision and III gment ara the quail
ties that make him formidable. Day
played hard ana conscientious game
against him yesterday. He followed
Gross's diivos abIut the court with good
intent. but they were too fast tor him.
Gross won 81, 6l, making 81 points in
tho first set and 53 points in tho second.
Day made in the same sets II and 10
points This match is the urst in the
second round.
The consolation matches were drawn
rs follows: preliminary round 49, ii.
i. Wilcox vs.. Loud. Allen VS. A. Nc
Ausiand, II. Ii. Hills vs.. Gladdiny, and
Bittleilold vs.. Greene; first rouCc. r. "A.
bin VS.. Vaudeville and Brown VS.. Col
well
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-16
MIDDLE.DIsTANCE RACES.

TIE three kings of middle.distance rae.
ing Eddie McDuiTee Jimmy Michael
and Lucien Lesna, differ greatly in all
thIngs-size, nationality and training
habit. Lesna Is really u Swiss. and Is
muscular lean man, who depends abso-
lutely on Raymond Pignon. his manager.
Less deuenuent on Dave Schafer is
Jimmy Michael. examiner from Wales.
His slight form and light weight have
often been told.
Eddie McDuffee, American, is stocky.
well developed man, about middle-height
He is almost absolutely independent
doing his own managing and even build
ing his own crates when his big pacing
machines have to be transported from one
place to another.
Eddie rides in training about 10 miles q
dav behind pace--hve in the forenoon ana
the remainde after lunch. Lesna rides
the same or perhaps q little more, and
does in addition some road riding. But
the ittlest one, Jimmy Micheel is the
hardest working of them all lie rides lO
miles in the morning, seven in the after
noon. and besides this runs on foot on the
road, and jumps the skipping rope.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-16

Earned runs-BOstOn, 4, FHIIdutIpHId,
1. Two-base hits-Stahl CD, Collins.
Long, Tenney, Boyle. Three-base hit
Cooley. Stolen base-Tenney. First
base on balls-Off Sparks. 4; off Stivetts,
/. Struck out--By Stivetts. 3. First
base on errors-Boston, |; Philadelphia,
2. Left on bases-Boston. 6; Phila-
delphia, I.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-16

Besides breaking tho 2O'nile racord
Michael broke the l6-mile record, which
was formerly ~ 40, and held by Lesha
The 20-mile record was formerly held by
Lesna. The fastest mile was the 10th
made In AS 4.5.
Michael and Lesna started. paced by
quads. Michael took the lead at the start
and kept 10 to the third lap, when Lesna
passed him. Michael kept few feet be-
hind until the seventh lap when he shOt
ahead ana took the lead. At the fourth
mile he was 100 yards ahead. lie kept
the lead to tre 18th lap, when Lesna's
PAGERS passed him. Michael then hitched
on to LesDa, leaving his own PAGERS
behind Michael's PAGERS caught him on
the next lap and Michael led again.
Lesna then took the lead, ana Kept 10
for a mile. Michael took the lead at the
Goth lap, and kept it for two miles. Lesna
then had tho lead by few feet Tor
milo. Jimmy then shot ahead. and with
a fine burst OF speed kept Az yards ahoau.
He kept this lead till the 33d lap, when
Lesna gained and led for n mile. That
was the last time that the Little Welsh
man. was headed.
At the 18th mile Michael was 80 yards
ahead He gained right along 10 the
finish. and passed the tape fully 100 yards
in the lead. The crowd piled on TO the
track when he came around. Gnd fairly
went wild. As he passed down through
the crowd the people patted him on the
back and head until he reached his quar-
ters.
Eddie Bald redeemed himself in the
half-mile open, professional, by winning
out with fine squirt. DIR. A. !. Brown
followed half wheel behind and Arthur
Gardiner third. Major TAYLOR had good
position all the way, but was outdone at
the tape. When Bald came around the
track after the race the people went fairly
wild with enthusiasm. The time /: :0l 2-5.
was the fastest that Bald has ever inade
in competition race.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-16
Splendid Carriage and Bicycle Road.
Trains Leave Oakland Beach:

Professional and business men buy season
ticket three months $1,000; one month
500.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-16

Coming in Bros Veteran Burlesquers"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-02-04
''Your One Old Exempt"

The following letter appeared in
the Missoula Democrat of January
2lst, and will be of special interest to
the people of Fergus county, who
will be glad to learn that Brother
Watkins is now chief of the Helena
fire department. His long service as
fireman i'm New York City during
the Tweed regime was the only rec
ommendation needed to secure this
important position:
Chief Mentrum has received "A letter
from p. w. Watkins. chief of the
Helena fire department., which is as
follows:
DEAR SIR take the liberty of ad-
dressing you at this time for all the
Information yOucan possibly furnish.
AS am about putting a bill before
the legislature to form a fireman's
for the state of Montana to the
end that a home may be founded for
disabled and aged firemen. The fire
men are of more Importance to the
state, and should be protected more
than N y>Other citizen i'm it.
Your one Old Exempt,
p. W. WATKINS.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-02-04
Death of Thomas Day.

Frank and Clarke Day received
Tuesday, the sad intelligence Of the
death of their brother. Thomas, at
Mineral Point. Wis, ON the 24th ult.
This is the fourth of the brothers to
depart this life within four years,
two others having died i'm the east
and James Day dying at his home
near Lewistown i'm the fall of 1895.
Thomas Day was born i'm Bishopton,
Durham, England. i'm September,
lS30. and has been i'm this country
since 1850. The Iowa County Demo-
crat, published at Mr.. Days home,
says: Mr.. Day w "A blacksmith
by trade, and for years there was no
better in this line. He was a kind
husband, an indulgent father. and
an honest and honorable man. The
large number who attended his
funeral bears testimony. The family
desires to return thanks for the
and Kindness of friends"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-02-04
GOLD DUST.

Miss Anna France spent a few days
visiting friends in the gold camp.
Mr.. John Bebb and wife were visit
ing with the Shadows and SCOTS for
a few days last week.
Mrs. NJ. l.. Poland is circulating a
petition to be presented to the state
Legislature praying for woman SUI
frage. Mrs. Poland is an ardent
worker for "women's rights" and
says il is not ''sex" that she would
like to see making our laws, but
brains"
1t is rumored that Mr.. George H.
Purmort of Sheridan, Wyoming. has
purchased of W. +. Wilson the Chic
adee and Stand BY quartz lode min
ing claims. Mr.. Purmort returned to
camp on the Both of January, after
an absenceof n month. He is accom-
panied by an expert from Denver.
The people of the gold camp gladly
welcome Mr.. Purmort's return, as
we believe him to he a man Of bust
ness, and one who will rot trifie over
the cost of developing a mine. May
your path he strewn with golden
dollars Mr.. Purmort, is the wish Of
the correspondent.
David Scott, who il teaching the
public school i'm Gilt Edge this winter
is winning the commendation of all
the patrons, for his impartial treat
ment of all concerned. Mr.. Scott
has inaugurated a thorough system
of discipline and holds the Juveniles
up to n strict accountability for all
of their actions both i'm and out of
the school room, and is teaching
morality AZ well as education. David
has won the respect and obedience of
the scholars and we predict that this
will he in all particulars one of the
best terms of school that has ever
been taught i'm Gilt Edge. May the
good work continue. Mr.. Scott cor
daily invites all of the parents to
visit the school and seefor themselves
how order works.
After a temporary freeze-up the
Spotted Horse mill has again re-
sumed operations. Mr.. Losinger has
not got everything in shape yet and
is only running ten stamps. The
management has shipped several
tons of ore and has Il quantity on
hand to ship as soon as they can
secure freighters to haul it.
y. j. Littlejohn and Moshner 4
Butts occupied the attention of Judi e
Sawyer's court Monday evening.
Mr.. Littlejohn who had been work
ing for the company and boarding
some of their men during the months
of December and January, was not
satisfied with the misery pittance
allowed him last payday and de-
manded either security or the money
to satisfy his claim. Messrs. Mosh-
| ner K Butts declined, refused or failed
| to do either and as n result MIR. Lit
tlejohn was compelled to invoke the
aid of the court to protect himself.
Accordingly he sued and attached
| and the case came up for hearing
Monday evening. T.. q. Worden of
Lewistown, appeared for the defense,
and after this learned counsel had
exhausted himself IN sntally and phys
ically and also the patience of the
court, judgment was rendered for the
| plaintiff according to h complaint.
Moshner X Butts threaten to appeal.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-02-04

The Home Workers will meet on
Friday of this week at Mrs. Frank
Wright's home. Tea will be served
at > O'Clock. AS there is to be a
business meeting ALSO the ladies are
requested to come early.
John McGinn, an old timer of Fer
gus county died at Helena Sunday
last. He was until a few years ago
a resident of Cottonwood and had
many friends i'm this section who
feel thai i'm the death of MIR. McGinn
they have lost another Ofthat sturdy
band of pioneers which is rapidl'
disappearing. The Independent Il
the list inst. says: Another old
timer has crossed the divide. John
McCiinn. after an illness Of nearly a
year, passed away yesterday morn
ing at st. Johns hospital. He was
taken to the hospital II months ago.
when he was suffering from pa
ralysis. He gradually grew worse
until a short time ago it was ap-
parent he could not live long. The
e /" Ndilt At W. otloth- Ills
brother, Felix McGiDn, who had
been with him several months, was
present, as We're other friends. John
McGinn was ~ years old and a
native of st. Louis. When a boy he
removed to- Michigan and after
wards to- Nebraska, where he lived
ON "a farm for years. In 1S62 he went
to Colorado and the following year
came to Montana, following the
throng of gold seekers to the famous
diggings at Bannack and then to
Virginia city. He spent about
a year in the mines at the latter
camp and then returned to the
states, where he spent a year or two. ]
Then he came to Montana, going to
the Judith country, where he settled |
among the earliest of pioneers of
that section. He went to Beaver
creek. where Winston now stands. |
in 1880, and remained there until |
his health broke down. He was
well known in this city, where he
had many warm friends, as well as
in other parts of the state. He was
a typical old-timer, generous and
gOod-hearted. The dead man leaves
two SONS, Felix E., aged 20, and
John o. Ii years old, and two
brothers, Felix and Z. A. McGinn,
all of the Judith country. No
arrangements have yet been made
the funeral, and none will be I'M
until his SONS and brother, now i'm
county. are heard from"