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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-10
The GENTLER SPORTS.
A Noted Golf Pioneer in the United
Stats
British Tennis Players Here Foreign
Champions Want American Laurels.

Lovers Of golf are confident that the
game will be greatly benefited by tho recent
election of Lawrence Curtis TO the presi-
dency Of tho United States Golf associa-
tion. Mr.. Curtis is a pioneer of the game
In America He was born In Boston AZ
years ago and was graduated from Har-
ward in 1870. He hos always been lover
OF the "gentler" class of sports-cricket.
rowing, lawn tennis, rackets, shooting
and driving When goK was practically
an unknown sport in this country, he be-
came interested in it, and in 1898, after
having played himself when and where
he could In 1892, he succeeded in hav-
ing IL regularly introduced at the Brookline
Country club in Brookline, Mass. He was
one of the committee OF the club that laid
out tho first links and has served each year
since on the golf committees Of that, his
home, club. Mr. Curtis is "a member OF
the firm of Jackson 81 Curtis, stock bro
kers Of Boston.
Several expert English tennis players
will enliven the senson in the United
Stntcs. Harold s. Mahony, the cham
pion. is among the number. He will DO
remembered ns competing in the cast In
1895, when he ard DIR. PIN were success
full in largo majority ~ the single
matches. In oroles, however,, they were
forced 10 lower their colors to the Amerf-
cans. Baddcley the champion OF 1895, Is
also a member OF the party. His brother,
II. Baddeley, who with the champion held
the premiership in doubles, may possibly
come, but IL Is not definitely decided.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-10
Cycle Preaching.

The latest bicycle preacher Is the Rev.
j. Il. Randolph, colorcd, pastor of Shiloh
Baptist church, Trenton. His congroga-
tion is mixed as to hue of skin, but is said
20 bo highly cultured When he took the
church, few months ago, the congrega-
lion was slim, while now every pew is
filled. II don't want bicyclers," says Mr..
Randolph, "to get the idea they must
dress up before coming 20 my church. IL
they are riding by with knickorbockers
on, let them come in, knickcrhOckors ond
all. They can worship God just as sim
cercly and successfully in -siee breeches as
In any other kind OF dress" "lIow about
bloomerss" he was asked "If woman
wants 10 como TO my church with bloom
ers ou, let her come Bloomers are just
as holy gnrb rs any other kind, and
there is no reason why awoman shouldn't
wear them Go church IL she feels disposed
A.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-10
Actors at Mount Clements.

When ar actor says he IS going TO Mount
Clements to rest for the summer know
ing smile travels over the face of the per-
son addressed II he or she ever spent n
season at that resort. Actors will be actors
all their lives md nothing can stop them,
Particularly is this the case when a lot of
them get together. A summer at Mount
Clements Is usually one season OF theatrical
entertainments--as sort of continuous per-
formance, so to speak. Benefits are gotten
up for almost every known charity, and
members Of the notors' colony, when not
performing, are studying and rehoarsing.
AT least "A half dozen entertainments are
under consideration now, and the project
ors have not started for the health resort.
A we'll known actor who spent few
weeks at "thc Mount" Inst year returned
10 New York city with the announcement
that he had just finished an extended en-
gagement In the coun,ry-and it wasnt
so much of a joke at that.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-10
A CHANNELS WHEEL.

three, two or onlr one day at their dis.
posal With favora Ole weather, 10 is be.
lieved that several hundred will be taken
down each day. Then the entire outfit
will form q monster parade, returning by
wheel on the Sunday following the close
OF the meet. Some Of the more enthusi.
astc of tho workers on the scheme plao.
tho number at 1000 or 5000, with favor
able conditions, while nearly all thinA
that 1000 will make the trip.
The cost of building bicycle Is q mat.
ter of much doubt, so that the public
should be grateful 10 the litigants who oc.
:upied ono of the London courts for two
days recently. In the course of evidence
the quality of tho work of the plaintiff
firm was impugncd, and expert evidence
was called which laid down TINT an up to
date high grade bicycle cost between S25
and $50 to bnild, minus tires and rims.
As the English public has 20 pay any.
thing from 500 to Sl25 for these at pres.
ent, It goes far 10 show that big profits
have been and are being made in a some
what limited market. Still, it Is said that
the cycle trade In I'm gland is in none toe
fourisbing condition. 1t is, however. only
fair 10 say that this opinion has been ar.
rived at hy means of study OF the share
list quotations. These are a not too re.
liable index, becGusc IL is generally felt in
financial circles that the whole business
is moro or less ophenernl. From inquiries
which have been instituted the official re.
ports OF tho trade done during the present
season show an increase over last year OF
between 40 and 80 per cent This, in view
of the prosperous nature of last years re.
suits. would seem satisfactory enough.
Professional cycle racing in Australia
seems TO be in bad way. Every bad
practice which is known here appears tc
be rampant To tiis aatipodes, and it seems
almost hopeless 10 expect any improve
ment for some timo to come, as those who
are responsible for its good conduct are
said 10 bo much better suited by the pres.
ent deplorahlo state of affairs 1t is de-
clared possible 10 havea offonse palliBted
by the stewards, no matter how heinous,
and TO such an extent is betting INDUCED
In by officials that to expect impartiality
from them would be flying in the face OF
human nature as 1t shows itself in gam
bling matters.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-10
NO TRACE OF GIRL.
Millionaire Stevenson's Daughter Has
Dropped Completely Out of sight.

Boston, July 10.-There are no really
Important developments regarding the
mysterious disappearance Of Miss Grace
Stevenson, daughter Of James Steven
son, the millionaire real estate operator
oc this city and Brookline, who has been
missing since April &c
A responsible gentleman stated yester-
day that he saw young lady, undoubt-
edly Miss Stevenson. on nelectric car
one night the last Of April in Boston, and
he noticed particularly that she wore
slippers, which he thought strange for
young lady Of her refined appearance.
This is the very latest report of her hav-
ing been seen by any one.
There have been domestic troubles be-
tween Mr. Stevenson and his wife and
Grace, who has lived with her mother,
has acted the part of peaccmaker, being
strongly attached TO both. One theory
Is that these troubles may have preyed
upon her until she determined 10 leave
home and escape them.
AS opposed to this theory is the fact
that she took Sc with her when she could
easily have taken a much greater sum.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Stevenson state posi-
lively that they have no knowledge OF
her whereabouts. and the mystery OF the
girls disappearance is as deep as ever.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-10
LAWRENCE CURTIS.

Eaves, who ranked last year In the same
class ms the foregoing, Is also counted up
on 10 mako things Interesting. A number
Of others may also decide to cross tie
ocean for test Of skill.
After playing nc Hoboken the Britishers
are slated 10 compete In the Longwood in
vitation tourney. There they will prob
ably meet the cream of the American tall
ent. Three OF the cracks have eyes on the
LonRwood challenge cup, which must be
won thrice TO become the permanent prop
erty Of any player. Fred Hovey has two
credit marks, W. a. Larned an equal num-
ber and Bon Wronn single win, gained
last season. Hovey and Champion Wrenn
have announced their practical retirement,
but the presence Of the foreigners will no
doubt influence them 20 renounce their de-
termination at least for one season.
The coming Of the EnRlishmen gives
rise to curiosity os 10 what kind of a re-
ception the American players can give
them. The east has Champion Bob Wrenn,
W. A. Larncd. Fred Hovcy, Dick Stevens,
A. f.. Footo T.. j. Fischer, George Wrenn,
whitman end u scofo Of lesser celebrities.
A number OF tho foregoing intended 20 re-
tire, but probably could not resist tho eK-
citement OF tho Tray II the visitors play al
around tho circuit. The west is not so
fortunate. Carr b. Noel. who was ranked
In the flrst class last season and came so
near landing the national championship,
has announced positively his retirement.
He has said hc might defend his title Of
western champion, but would be unable
10 give the requisite time 60 practice. IL
be adhercs Co The determination, tho west
will be without representative Of the
GLASS of the Englishmen.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-10

NIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. The pros
N poets are that the excursion to
Coney Island of the He Will Social
Club on Saturday. July 81, Will be "a rOus.
ing success as the tickets are being dis
posed.of at rapid rate. The proceeds OF
the occasion will be donated To the build
ing fund of Elmwood Lodge as tho mem
bers of the He Will Social Club are mostly
mem bers Of that lodge. Ibe club is made
up as follows: George II. Fisher, Thomas
III. Campbell. L. ID. Cady, j. Etchells, Il.
NJ. Bowen, IL. L. johnson, J. IL. Monroe.
Grand Chancellor Levi ;. Winchester,
Grand Keeper of Records and Seal
William A. Wilson, and ten or more
OF the supreme representatives were
guests of the Grand Lodge OF Maine
at Portland last evening, that or
ganization celebrating It's 10Th anniver-
sary. The Rhode Island delegation will
return Monday.
A handome flag was floated from high
pole on the new building now being
erected by Elm wood Lodge mt the corner
OF Elmwood and Potters avenues, Monday
morning by Benjamin h. Hamilton and
IL. ;. Bemis
The Pythian day committee met at the
office of the grand lodge Saturday evening
and DECIDED to hold Pythian day Mt Rocky
Point on Monday, August 4, as was stated
in The News last Saturday. The following
committees were appointed Games. w.
Treu, John McQuillan, K. y. L. lie Bar
on, G. w. Malley, T.. II. Whiting and
Adna 4. Howe; printing and advertising,
John X. Lowell. and Frank y. Wehoskcy,
badges q. w. Malley, John &. Purkis
and j. j. Delaney. Andrew Mckenzie was
elected treasurer OF the committee.
IL was also decided that should there be
any profits accruing from the day that the
same be presented TO the FirstRegiment Of
the Uniform Rank Another meeting viii
be held next Saturday evening when it
will be decided whether or not n parade
will be made previous TO the excursion.
The rank of page will be given one
candidate in What Cheer Lodge Monday
evening
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-10

hDD Fellowship grand officers
~ will visit Hope Valley Monday
evening To participate in the festiv-
titles attending the anniversary celebration
of Mechanics Lodge of that village On
July 10 the grand officers will make an
official visit to Anthony Lodge OF An
thony. On Tuesday evening, July 20, they
will DO the guests Of Crescent Lodge
which will celebrate it, 25th anniversary
at that time. On July 81 the grand
officers will make an official visit 10
Exeter Lodge OF Exeter.
Twenty-six thousand Odd Fellows will
extend an invitation 90 the Sovereign
Grand Lodge at Springfield, H., To hold
the annual session Of the Sovereign Grand
Lodge In Detroit, Mich. in 1873. Detroit
Is called the convention city and tho
members Of the Older in that vicinity are
OF the opinion that tho city is not sur
passed I'm facilities To meet the require
ments OF a meeting as important as the
annual gathering 6f the representatives
of the greatest secret organization in the
world They Will make strong bid to
get tho representatives in Michigan S
big city.
The committee OF arrangements are
making great preparations TO entertain
the members Of tho Sovereign Grand
Lodge next September in Springfield, Ill.
A special committee has been appointed
10 take care OF the ladies accompanying
the representatives
One candidate was initiated in Mount
Pleasant Lodge last Tuesday evening.
The first degree was conferred upon one
candidate in Eagle Lodge last "Wednesday
evening.
Minnehaha Encainpment celebrated its
oath anniversary last Wednesday evening
by banquet and social exercises. Grand
Patriarch Lloyd and his board Cf officers
anu Grand Master Martin were guests Of
the evening. lt was pleasant and
thoroughly enjoyable time.
Mt. Vernon Lodge had "a fair attendance
Wednesday evening aud one brother APP
piled for visiting caro- which was
granted ana considerable routine business
was transacted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-10
FOUL PLAY SUSPECTED.
Autopsy Performed on Man Found Dead
mt Peabody.


mt Peabody.
Salem, Mass, July 10.-By order of
District Attorney "A. b. White. Drs. II.
*. Foster OF Peabody and H. ]. Caffney
of Salem made an autopsy yesterday
afternoon on the body of D. w. Shay.
who was found dead under rather Pc
culiar circumstances In the barn OF j.
l.. Miller in the rear of the Woodbine
saloon in Peabody on Wednesday night.
The physicians decline to makepublic
their finding, but il is understood that
death was not caused by alcoholic pois-
oning. as at first believed. but by clot
of blood on the brain.
It's presence. however Is not fully ac-
counted for. Deceased has been known
for the past three years hereabout as
Dean Shay, but is is now believed that
his name was George Cutter.
1t is said that he was possessed or $500
or 5000. and that he made over this
money 10 his brother the day before he
died, which fact has given rise 20 sus-
ricion Of foul play State officer George
T.. Neal Is working on the case In con-
junction with Peabody officers. but thus
far the affair lis enveloped in mystery.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-10
ADVICE TO THE SULTAN.

Vienna, July 10.-The sultan. having
wired Eemperor Francis Joseph. ask
Ing his assistance i'm arriving al a settle
ment OF the frontier question. received
a telegram from the emperor assuring
the sultan OF his sincere friendship"
and urging him TO "conclude peace with
Greece on the basis OF the conditions
the ambassadors have formulated. which
are the maximum concessions recognized
as equitable by the concert" The tel
egram concludes as follows: The con-
cert OF the powers is firm and united In
Its decisions. Therefore. request your
majesty to take my advice into sarnes'
consideration"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-10

For the last few years it has been the
custom 10 call the college football elevens
together early in August, take them to
some fnyorah- resort and begin TO fit them
for the iull suson. The method, however.
has been found imperfect. The long period
during which the men are kept at high
tension Is thought by the best judges to
more than uuunterhGlance the benefits ac-
cruing from more practice and more high
ly perfected team play. Last year Prince.
ton practically abandoned the system, and
the result is history. The University Of
Pennsyl,an,A persisted In adhering TO the
summer troining and went down before
Lafayette IN the middle of the season.
This year, however, the line men at least
of the big college teams will not be called
together before the middle of September.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-10
IS THE CHAIN TO CO.?
Som: People Expect Surprises In
Bicycle Manufacture.
Must Have the League Brand-Cost OF
Making Wheels.

The recent sensational reduction of 25
per cent In the price Of high grade wheels
has set the cycling world TO guessing.
Many people profess TO believe that the
plausible reasons given by certain manu-
factlffers for making lower rates In the
height Of the season do not disclose the
whole truth. The diplomatic Colonel
Pope has been experimenting with various
promising improvements ever since bicy-
cles first grew into popular favor, and 1t Is
hinted that something new may be sprung
upon the public next year. Has somebody
discovered how 10 overcome the objections
heretofore made 10 a chainless wheelf Are
the leading manufacturers getting rid OF
their stock 10 make room for some innova-
tion which will sell for $l00f These are
among the questions asked by those who
believe that tho manufacturers are deeper
than current talk about the price Of wheels
would seem TO indicate. That all around
sport, Spalding, proclaims that the chain
less gear upon which he has been expert
menting has reached the point Of success,
and will be feature of the wheel of 1898.
There are now a few chainless wheels on
tho market, but nothing of the kind has
yet become popular, although tho desir-
ability of such a devise Is universally ad-
mitted.
II you want TO be in the swim at the an
nual meet In Philadelphia, you must join
the league. 1t will be a strictly l.. A. W.
affair. The membership ticket will be the
first thing asked for, will serve as a ere.
Dental op all occasions, and without IL one
will be able to see little, for 10 most of the
scheduled entertainments no admission
tickets will be sold to the general public.
There Is unusual interest in the meet, and
the greatest racing in the history of cycling
Is promised. The racing board of the AS.
sociatcd Cycling Clubs Of New York will
conduct century run to Philadelphia on
each day of the meet, so as TO accommo.
date all riders, whether they have four,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-10
NO MORE APPOINTMENTS.

Washington, Julylo.-It can be an
nouncd on authority that with the pre-
sentation TO the senate OF the large list
OF diplomatic and consular nominations
which has been prepared. and will go TO
the Capitol today or Monday. the presl-
dent VIII decline positively to make an
other appointment to places Of this
character until after the adjournment OF
congress. This notice 4. inspired by a
desire TO spare useless importuni'ies by
seekers after diplomatic and consular
places. and also V sfforA the president
some relief,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-10
Take Care of Your Wheel.

When you come in after n long ride,
you doubtless do not feel much inclined TO
look after your bicycle, 90 rub 10 down or
90 oil it However. you should brace your
self and look 20 your wheel before you at
tend 60 your own comfort IL will pay you
20 do this 10 will also pay you not TO let
the air ont OF your tires when the wheel is
resting Nothing SO quickly cracks tirs
ss % bo left with the weight Of the bicycle
pressing on IL with no air In the tubes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-10
Springfield, 3; Syracuse, 2.

At Springfield yesterday Mains won the
greatest game ever played at Hampden
Park by pitching Syracuse out with five
hits in III Innings and scoring the win
ming run himself in the llth inning on
hts own -bagger and Fuller's single.
Konnedy's decisions and the intense heat
made lots Of trouble for both teams. The
score:
Innings 1873 456 7S9 10 III
Springfield 002 5000 o 1-3
Syracuse D O020 100 o O-2
Earned runs Springfield, Syracuse 2.
Sacrifice hit. Malarkcy. Stolen base.
Eagan. Two-bsse hits, Rogers, Mains,
Smith, Earle. First base on balls, of
Mains 2, off Malarkey 10. Struck out by
Mains 8 by Malarkey 2. Hit by pitched
balls, by Mains, by Malarkey q Double
play, Eagan and Earle. Passed ball,
Ryan. Umpire Kennedy. Time 2h 25m.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-10
NAVAL vETERANs-Farragut AS

~ sociution met Saturday night,
Commodore Groves i'm command.
The boatswain piped all hands on deck at
four bells, the anchor was hove short and
with all sails set the ship filed away
upon her course.
Capt. George Taylor OF Harwich, Mass
was reported To be about the same and
the surgeon thought out of danger
Shipmate Swan Of Bristol is about
again. though old age is telling on him.
Mr.. swan is a great great grandson OF
the late Thomas Swan, who was one of
the heroes who, disguised as Indians,
boarded and burned tho British gunboat
Gnspeo on Nonquit Point, June 10 1772.
He afterward fought in tho battle OF
Bunker Hill
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-10
Buffalo, 10; wilkesbarre, 9.

At Wilkesbarre yesterday Wilkesbarre
bad a good lead until the eighth inning.
when .Meaney weakened and the bisons
succeeded I'm tieing the score. They won
out in the 10th. Meaneyi and Daily.
formerly OF Scranton. made their first
appearance witb,the local team. keenan,
and Urquhart umpired, the Wilkesbarre
management refusing to allow Umpire
Gruber TO enter the grounds owing to his
alleged partiality :for Buffalo In Thurs
days g8me. The score:
Innings 1234 B SO 10
Buffalo, 0200l 1914 10
Wilkesbarre. 0202 o. 80 o - 9
Batteries, Sanders and Zahner: Meaney,
Ordwell and Diggins Base hits, Buffalo
Is Wilkesbarre L. Errors Buffalo 4,
Wilkesbarre T.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-10

the balls In position for the exercise Of his
talent in this direction. At times ht
shows the effects Of his long associat IN
with pool, particularly in his method OF
driving an object ball around the table,
when the pool stroke Is quite apparent.
He is hard stndont, prpcticing steadily
for hours every day, and thare is no reason
why any defects in his style which now
exist may not be remedied before the next
season is inaugurnted. That he is play
er of great promise is admitted by all who
have watched his career, and II he con.
tinues To- develop In tho next two years he
may occupy position equal TO that of the
great leaders in the game. While 10 IL
true that his system is not a new one, but
simply reproduction of the one intro
duced by Ives. the fact that he has attained
proficiency in it is sufficient to induce
his admirers TO hope TINT he may even
tually evolve something of his own con
ception which will equal and perhaps sur
pass the mastery reproduction of the
young Napoleon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-10

CCOTTISH CLANS-Clsn Cameron
- No z, q. 5 c., met last Monday
evening at 1913 Westminster street.
Chief VIM. Forsythe presiding The
usual business was transacted Clansman
John Mckerracher was reported on sick
fund, h. having met with an accident by
jainbing his foot, rendering him unable
to follow his employment
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-10

DRITISH VETERAN ASSOCIA-
ID tion-The committee on bylaws
will report the same at the meet
ing To be held on Thursday, July ID, at
20 Wey posset street. All men who have
served i'm the army and navy, militia or
volunteers are invited to be present at the
formation of the new organization.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-10
SUTTON AS A BILLlARDIsT.
Recent Work Entities the Canadian 20
Rank with the Best.

George sutton, the Canadian billiardist,
recently made the highest run, 2i5, ever
scored by short stop In record game at
IA inch balk line. Several years ago SUIT
ton concluded that he could not play bill
liards, and took up pool, tut nfterward re-
gained his courage and returned 10 his
first love.
He has mastered the intricacies of the
balk line nurse 10 perfection, and his efforts
from the moment he starts 20 play until
the game is ended are directed TO securing
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-10
Providence, s; Rochester. ).

A feir-sized crowd Of spectators wit
messed yesterdays contest between the
Grsys and the hochestor. It was we'll
played game throughout, both teams field
ing exccllently, though both were a little
weak at tho bat. IL was In the last half OF
tile gaino that the home players began to
gauge Deckers' delivery, and when they
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-10
Eastern League Standing.
National League.
Al Chicago

The Bostons were again defeated yes
terday in q close. but loosely played
game. Lewis Was batted hard while
but little could be done with Friend.
Both captains Were fined and sent 70
the bench in the seventh inning on ac-
count OF a heatsd arsument with Lynch.