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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25
Westminster Theater.

Rose Sydell's London Bellies Company
is the attraction at the Westminster Thea
ter this week, and the large audiences
yesterday afternoon and evening showed
that the company is popular one. The
performance begins with William Camp
boll's comedy, Widow Wynne's Recep-
tion," in which Miss Rose Sydell, tho
well known burlesque actress, assumes
the title role. She is assisted hY-Mlss
Eva Allen William Campbell, William
Hart and other members of the company.
In this there is an abundance of good
singing. dancing and comedy. In the
olio Billy Hart and Miss Ada Walling
present the novel sketch, "A Plaything
or a human Marionette" and furnish
much amusement. ;. c. Shepp and
William Campbell, the well known Dutch
comedians, have the stage for 20 minutes
and everybody laughs at the drollerys sof
these artists. Clayton Frye and Eva
Allen ~ the policeman and the fllrt, find
no trouble in making the audience good
natured.
The drawing card of the company Is
the musical team made up OF Edward
Howard, Frank Russell, Lester Powers,
and j. ii. Blackford, who are expert per-
formers on all sorts of musical instru-
ments and are excellent vocalists. They
were Obliged TO answer "a number OF en-
cores. The entertainment concludes with
"A funny extravaganza by Mr.. Campbell,
entitled, Isle OF Sham Pain" In this
Miss Sydell assumes the Leading charac-
ter, and is assisted by the entire company,
William Campbell as the yeiled prophet
attracting fair share of the applause.
The same bill will be presented every
afternoon and evening during tho week,
and large audiences should bc the rule.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25
Brief spO ting Mention.

Arrangements for the two road events
nj Wakefield Mass, next Saturday after
noon are all completed, and the course Is
In the very finest Of condition.
Capt. Ebenezcr Hill. Jr., Of the Yale
bicycle squad has determined TO Grain his
men in fashion never before tried at
Yale. The Yale Field Is only quarter
mile track. and ill-adapted for fast rid
ing. lie will take squad down 10
Pleasure Beach, Bridgeport, where the
fastest track in the state Is assured.
Twelve men viii be taken. They will
go TO Bridgeport daily, practising every
afternoon this week for the regular inter
collegiate races on Manhattan Beach,
June D.
The president of the Springfield Bicycle
Club was in New York yesterday TO sec
Bald regarding the match contest at
Springfield, Mass, planned for June Is.
The club has placed up 500 for the purse
and Cooper has signed and deposited $500
for single bet. Bald will not sign at
present. as he is entered all along the
New York state circuit, and the date
would interfere with his plans.
Besides this, IL is thought Bald will
hold off, owing TO the poor form dis.
played in the contests of Saturday
Bald's original challenge while in Louis
VILE, was for July, and he may hold
Cooper TO this.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25
Lothrop's Opera House.

y. s. Wood, the popular actor Of juve-
nile parts began an engagement In
Lothrop's Opera House yesterday appear
ing in his favorite role i'm the sensational
drama entitled, "lho Boy Detective "
Mr.. Wood has identified himself with
stage work OF this character and has been
known as the boy actor for the past ID
years lie has been successful in the por-
trayal of juvenile parts OF the popular
cheap novel kind, and he has been seen
many times in this city as the boy detec-
tive and kindred characters. There Is
nothing new TO be said of his work,
conscientiously. 1.-The Boy Detective"
illustrates the kind of life criminals are
supposed 70 lead in New York, and the
purpose of the play Is TO permit the chief
player to show how villainy can be foiled
on the stage OF course play Of this
character cannot be considered seriously,
because such things n the play shows are
next 20 impossible anywhere except upon
the stage Its popularity comes from
widespread reading of yellow covered
books by that large class of persons who
read for thoughtless entertainment and
for this reason The Boy Detective" APP
peals TO "a considerable class of the pat
rons of popular priced theaters. The play
was well put upon the stage and IL was
well played by Mr.. Wood and his sup.
porting company which included Charles
X. Harris Mr. Nackey j. r. Donohue,
4. +. Thomas, q. W. Watson, Mr. Walker,
Charles Moran, James Martin, William
Harcourt and Miss Alice h. keane.
"The Boy Detective" will he played
every afternoon and evening during the
Xyaalx
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25

A scheme that will surprise the baseball
world Is rapidly developing at IT. Louis.
The presence of Il. DeHaas and stanley
Robson, owners Of the Cleveland Club,
In that ciD and their frequent conferences
with Won Der Ahe and Booker, owners Of
tho 81. Louis Club, have sprouted u rich
crop OF rumors.
Last night it was definitely announced
by one OF the parties most Interested that
IL was the intention OF the Robisons to
buy the browns and transfer ths Cleve-
land Club to ST. Louis 1t was further
stated that Cleveland would be aban-
dOned, and the franchise transferred TO
Buffalo or indianapolis. The only thing
In the way of the instant accomplishment
OF this plan Is the stubbornness OF Won Der
Abe In holding on To his franchise.
Mr. Edward Booker, the majority stock
holder, Is not averse 10 selling but the
kobisons say they will never accept Won
Der Abe as "a partner. Negotiations are
almost completed The grounds, lease
and the value of the privilege have been
rated. and other details arranged. In the
very unlikely event Of "a failure 10 pur-
chase here. the Cleveland club will 20
TO Buffalo, and Cleveland will become AN
Eastern league city with the Buffalo
players.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25
Professionalism Checked.

Worcester. MASS, May 25.-A YOUNG
man named AMMAN, hailing from Man
chester, n H., who, since the beginning
OF the present term. has been pitcher of
the Worcester academy baseball nine,
has been sent home. as the faculty have
discovered that he has been paid for his
services by a subscription taken up
among the students. Two OF the boys,
Clarence S. Forsaith OF Manchester. 80,
and. George Morton of Fall River. '9S,
who is captain OF the ball team. who were
active In raising the funds and engaging
Amman. have been expelled from the
school
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25
L. A. W. Los Hold on Road Racing.

Road racing receives "a new impetus
from the tact that the League Of Ameri-
can Wheelmen declines 20 either sane
tion or prohibit roud event which starts
aud finishes upon n track without max
ing one complete circuit Of the track.
Heretofore the racing board has virtu-
allv prohibited the starting and finishing
of q road evont on the track, by requiring
that portion of the event which occurs
on the track to have sanction. which
policy held the prize value down TO S35.
The New England member of the racing
board, Dorntee, tells the Worcester Y Nj.
&. A. that road racing does not become
"A track event, requiring the H. A. W.
sanction, unless the course circles the
track once.
This means that road race can be
started from tho scratch mark on "a track,
and can go around the back and up 20
WITHIN 100 yards OF the starting point
and then off the track, the return being
begun on tho track at the point on which
the departure was made. but the course
continuing down the back stretch and
not home 10 the scratch. by this the
competitors would not make single
whole lap Of tho track, and consequently,
would escape coming under the sanction
rule and prizes To any value could DO
offered.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25
Aquatic Troubles at Cornell.

A general shakcup occurred in the Cor.
nell navy last night The Annapolis"
Tor soc0nd) crew has been teating the
varsity frequently. The boat was manned
ms follows: Bow, Savage 2. Criswell 3,
Johnston; q, Crawford; d, Swetland; Il
Froburn; q Tatum; stroke, Bentley.
Two, six and seven remained unchanged.
Captain Sptllman is being developed at
starbonrd IN another boat As soon as this
combination guts accustomed 10 rowing
together, race will be held with the
second crew, which Is still rowing I'm the
order " did nc Annapolis.
. The crows rowed four miles down the
lake last night On the way back the first
varsity boat was seen TO stop suddenly,
then fiji and double up I'm the middle.
Life prescrvors were thrown 60 the men,
aud they were hauled into the launches
and the collapsed shell slung alongside the
launch which had gone 20 their assist
ance. A hidden snag had bcon struck.
tearing n big hole In the bottom of the
she'll " cannot In all probability be re.
paired. a new sholi, however, was re-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25
NAVAL BOARD STARTS FOR BATH.

Washington. May 25.--The naval in
spection board. minus Captain Coffin,
who IL slowly convalescing from an at
tack OF pneumonia. left Washington yes
terday for Bath Me, there 10 go upon
the speed trials Of the two gunboats
Nicksburg and Nashville. built by the
Bath iron works. These trials will he
made by what is known as the standard
lied screw method, SO that with a knowl-
edge of the speed that will result from
each revolution OF the screws all that is
necessary for the board TO do Is 20 count
carefully the revolutions 10 ascertain the
speed at any moment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25
Harvard's Crew Practice in New She'll

The Harvard Varsity used the new
Webb she'll for the first time Yesterday
afternoon. The crew rowed but few
slides needed TO be readjusted To some
extent.
The new shell sits higher in the water
than the Clasper she'll did. Her lines are
good, but not so fine as those of the
English shell. The Webb shell is stiff and
carries the crew well.
The varsity practised squirting yester
day and were able 10 drive the boat
through the water mt great speed, and
still keep the boat on even keel and pull
well together. The men rowed very pret-
tily in the following order: Stroke,
Brnadman; e Goodrich; Ii, j. L. Perkins (:
), J. II. Perkins; 4, Sprague 3 Wright
ington ?, Thomson; bow, Maryin.
In all probability the crews and sub
stitutes will leave for PoughkeepsIe on
June >
The makeup Of the college crew has re-
mained; unchanged since Donald left.
They are rowing "a shorter stroke, and
although they have been but short time
together and have poor boat. they rowed
yesterday fast and we'll The college crew
has arranged for "a mile race with B. A. a.
for "Wednesday afternoon. After this
race the crew is to be disbanded. Four
of the men will be selected from the
number TO go TO Poughkeepsie. as varsity
substitutes.
The order of tho crew yesterday was
Stroke Bull; q McDutlie; 4, Blake. D.
Hollister; I, Moulton; 3, Whitbeck; 2,
Swift; bow, DiDblee.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25
An UnSi kahle POat.

Local yachtsmen will probably be inter
csted in the news that an English gentle
man Of Esstbuurne, has invented an un
sinkable boat which, II half Of what he
claims for 10 is true, Will be one of the
most marvellous contrivances ever
launched. IL is said TO bc so constructed
that when struck by a bic sen II imme-
ciatcly returns tn an even Keel while by n
patent arrangement the water shipped IL
run of. III by any chance this boat Is so
uroken up that the water can absolutely
wash In and out Of her IL Is yet impossible
To sink hcr. TIE propulsion Is effected by
means of some power, the nature of which
the inventor will not diyulge. He claims,
however, that this power only costs per
,elt # steam power and will yet drive
tho vessel-at-a higher rdtc of speed than
any ship yet constructed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25
Syracuse's Double Header.

At Toronto the Stars and Canadians
played two comes both OF which went TO
the visitors by easy scores. Three thou
sand people attendedathe morning game
and 1000 attended the afternoon match.
In the forenoon Dineen pitched an excel
lent game but was accorded poor support,
both Wagner and Taylor slipping up on
easy chances tn retire players.
The afternoon battle was slightly more
interesting. The home team started In
with dash putting out three runs. but
after then Mularkey twirled for Syracuse
in gilt edge order and was untouchable.
On the other hand Pitcher Wiethoff was
hit hard at critical moments. The sum
mary:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25
Zimmerman to Resume Racing.

Arthur A. Zimmerman, at one time
the worlds champion bicycle rider, il
authority for the statement that his early
return To the race path is certain. At
Manhattan Beach on Saturday last Lim
norman was asked the question direct
and In reply said: II will return Co the
racing path, but to ride exhibitions only
for time at least. / cannot speak for
the future. All depends upon what con-
dition / reach with good training. i go
into regular training Monday. and shall
probably join the circuit chasers on the
Now York state circuit. / have several
good offers for exhibitions and shall accept
them ~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25
CKISpTS THREAT.

London, May 25.-Referring TO the ex-
pected trial OF Signor Crisp for com
plicity i'm the Bank of Naples scandals
the Rome correspondent OF The Daily
Mail says Two months ago Signor
Crispi had an audience with King Hum
bert and complained bitterly Of the cam
paign against him. le declared that he
would defend and Justify his connection
with the transactions In question, and
then added: Permit me TO tell you
plainly, sire. what the upshot will be.
Two persons will go into exile. |, as a
poor man. and you. sire, with your mil
lions"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25
May Win Points or Pennsy.

The sprinters OF the University OF
Pennsylvania are reported TO be running
in time that bids fair to win points for
old Penn in the Mott Haven games.
Trainer Mike Murphy has three Of his
cracks, Hoffman, Hillary and Yewksbury
part of last week. There was strong
wind favoriDg the trio and Hillary de-
feated Hoffman by two feet in remark
ably fast time o 40 seconds, as announced
III Hillary continues to show such fine
form 10 is possible that Hoffman may
run in the quarter r-mile at the intercolle-
giate games on Saturday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25
Baseball Briefs.

Yesterday In the Howard instructors
baseball games the sophomores defeated
the freshmen 8 To z. and the seniors de-
feated the juniors III 10 L.
Another deaf mute has broken into
professional baseball. His name Is Dickles
and he will play with Rockford In the
Western league
The New FL gland league has been very
lucky indeed regarding postponed games.
Though there have been very few real
good days for playing, but four games
have been postponed.
On Sunday last the Narragansett
Wheelmen baseball nine played "A picked
team at Hillside and defeated their OPP
ponents by score Of IL TO l5. Tho fea-
ture OF the days play was Bert Eunos
fielding
President Young is quoted as saying
that the fines collected from league play
ers this season breaks all previous rec
ords. The umpires are also putting more
men out of the game than heretofore and
generally speaking discipline is being ad-
ministered in large and wholesome doses.
Umpire Kelley has acquitted himself
very cTeditahly. He has made hit by
announcing the batteries and any changes
before calling play. His decisions are
easily audible, and he keeps the players
well in band. He has been charged with
being IA home umpire, but this is not So
He gives decisions rs he sees them, with
out Tear or 1aYOr.
A game was played recently on the state
line between Tennessee and North Caro-
lima clubs in which the score was lis To ~
in favor of North Carolina. The game
started at sunrise on sunday and lasted
until > o'clock. The man who umpired
sold moonshine whisky and every time "a
player objected he was fined the price Of
"A drink and IL was handed TO him. 1t is
needless 10 say there were many nhjec=
tions
The Philadelphia Press says of the
work Of the Harvards in that city last
Saturday: 1.-The Harvard boys backed
their pitcher up In fine style, ran bases
with Judgment and cracked out singles
and three bageers just whore they did the
most good. Stevenson gave the prettiest
exhibition Of third base play that has
been seen on the local college grounds this
season, and Beae made three catches in
center field that were ringers" "
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25
PRESIDENT WILL GO.

washington. May 25-The president
has decided To accept the invitation OF
the business men OF Philadelphia and
TO visit that city on June ?. TO attend
the opening Of the commercial congress.
Whether or not Mrs. Mckinley viii ac-
company him is not yet settled but some
members OF the cabinet and some for
algn ministers will 20.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25
The Emeline.

A goodly number Of Rhode Island Yacht
Club members were out To see the arrival
OF the new yacnt, Emeline, yesterday.
She rode the rough waters Of the bay AS
easy as duck. behaved we'll and created
"a generally good Impression. Her trip
from Oysteryille TO the club house, dis
tance OF nearly 100 miles, was made in
IL hours She IL owned by MIR White OF
the firm OF Alexander a. White, and will
make her debut in local rowing circles on
Decoration day in the Fall River races.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25
National B cycle Shows.

The executive COMMITTEES OF the Ma
tional Cycle Board Of Trade met on Sat-
urday and decided To offer resolution 10
the board OF directors recommending the
association 10 hold two national cycle
shows next year. They will be held ear
lier than was the case this year, the one
at Chicago in January and the New York
exhibit about two weeks later Final ac-
tion In the matter will soon be taken.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25
A Bicycle Device.

Moet hicyclists experience the want Of n
suitable rack in which to hold the wheel
clear oi the ground while cleaning or
tinkeriug nc H. tut now "a bright New
ana In con o1ucncc porulm-rriced, ready
made RACKS must eitAtr 81 tb the wall pr
sell M cut rates. The suedy is nothing
more Lor less tnan an ordinary hard
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25
SPORTING WORLD.

wood chair. SUCH as is found In any
kitchen. Turnfhe chair over, hook the
handle bars OF the wheel into the rear
legs and rest the saddle on the back OF
the chair. In that position the wheel
will rest securely, the working parts VIII
be free to manipulate at and the chances
are that you will be entirely satisfied with
this simple device.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25
A coNGREssMAN INDICTED.

st. Paul. May 20 The grand jury has
returned another sensational indict-
ment, Congressman +. G. stevens being
named and charged with an overdraft
OF 5000 In his account with the Mime
sofa Savings bank az the time when he
was a trustee and acting president of the
bank
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25
NO CHAPEL AT WEST POINT.

Washington. May 25.-Attorney Cen
eral McKcnna has rendered an opinion
that the secretary of war cannot allow
the erection OF chapels by religious or
ganlzations on the reservation at West
Point. Archbishop Corrigan asked per-
mission 20 build church on the reser-
vation for the Catholics living at West
Bninf
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25
Eastern League Standing.
National League.

AT LOuisViIle--
Nichols was too much for the Colonies
yesterday and the Beaneaters won a
nicely played game Ma8ee pitched
his first whole game for the home team,
and, barring little wiidne,s, did good
work
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25
New England League.

At Fall River
Pawtucket .....5 04O40 900 -zl3
Fall River .......,..8 o o o o / o o.
Batteries wilder. McCaffrey and Bue-
low; Cook, NOrcom and Rupert
At Newport
Taunton .........0 O o 2 o 0 1 o 0--3
Battsries--Hawley and Crisham; Ashe
and Burke.
Al New Bedford
Brockton .......,....o y Ia
New Bedford .......1 o 02 l o 0 o.
Batteries Mansfield and Rollins;
Flanagan and Murphy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25
Baseball.

On account Of rain yesterday the Provi-
dence- Wilkesbarre game played at Wilkes
barre was stopped in the fourth inning
with the score / TO !.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25
(First Game. }
X. Il. +.
Scranton Defeated Springfield.

At Scranton the Miners hit Woods of
Springfield six times for II bases in the
fourth inning scoring eight runs after
Schefller and Moore had missed chances to
retire the side. and won the game there
and then. Rain stopped the conSs in
the eighth inning. The score:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25

Games today will be played as follows
Providence at Wilkesbarre.
Springfield at Scranton.
Syracuse at Toronto.
Rochester at Buffalo.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25
Night as Light as Day and as Com
plete In Detail.
GENERAL ADMISSION so CTS.
Children under 9 years rs Cts.

Numbered coupon, actually reserved seats, will
be sold on the day Of exhibition at VI. STEINERT
& SONS Piano Warerooms, 327-32o Westminster
Street m2l-7t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25
Rochester 10; Buffalo ).

Buffalo fell down in yesterdays game
with Rochester at the latters' home. and
after tho fifth inning was out of the
game Brown was touched up for many
hits while Cannon, on the other hand,
was steady at all times. The score:
III l.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25

ceived from Matters of Troy, which tho
varsity can use.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25

Earned runs-BOston, z. F1rst on er-
rors-B Boston. 2; Louisville, /. Left on
Lases-- Boston. Z; Louisville, 3. First
en- balls-On Nicho,s. I; of Mage, 6.
Struck out-By Nichols. g.: by Magee. 2
Three base hit-Tenney. Two-basc hit
Dexter Sacrifice hit--Lowe. Stolen
bases--Wilson. Collins Duffy, Long
Double play-Long. Lowe and Tenney.
Passed ball-Bcrgen.