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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-24


Havana. March s4s~-Clara Barton.
president Of the American branch OF the
Red Cross society. left for New York
yesterday on the Key West steamer.
She said that the cause OF her departure
was purely personal and had to do with
private matters. Miss Barton expected
to go TO Washington. and she expressed
the hope THAI she would soon be able to
return to Cuba.
The Lucha, in an editorial under the
caption OF Expectation In the World"
maintains that the American court of In
quiry. owing to the short time II was
here, could not give a scientific report
of the Maine disaster. american naval
officers" 1t says. ARE not likely to de-
eide against brother officers The divers
could not give expert testimony. owing
to the fact that the machinery was i'm
bedded four feet In the mud. II Is greas-
ly TO be regretted that more time and
care were not given to the preparation
of report for which the whsle world
waits and which is likely to change the
entire feelings OF part of the Ameri-
can people towards Spain and Ccpa."
General Pando, after due considera-
tion, expresses himself hopeful OF being
able largely TO pacify the eastern prov
inces In about four months. He expects
to enlist many negroes as guerillas to
overrun the province of Puerto Principe,
and he reports that the health OF the
Spanish troops In excellent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-24


or these fleet cutters being maintained
outside OF the cruisers and battleships.
The revenue cutter service now has
ready tor instant and active service 12A
line officers. "a engineers, 900 enlisted
men and 10 vessels. All OF them
could quickly be converted into tor
pedo boats or dynamite cruisers.
Whether this last move will be made IL
not definitely decided. IT has become
evident that torpedo boats cannot be
built abroad and In this country soon
enough. so that II may be necessary to
equip other craft with torpedoes.
Senator'S who have seen the presi-
dent within the last day or two have
formed the impression that he has not
yet formed q definite plan as to what
general course he may pursue. They
expect him to take some decisive action
at once. but are In doubt whether II will
be IN the nature of the recognition of
belligerency. or Of independence. or di-
rect intervention. No fear Is expressed
that Spain will allow this government to
furnish aid to the sufferers. and ii is
pointed out that II she should she would
bring upon herself the condemnation Of
the civilized world. 1t is suggested
that there Is little difference between
the present method of supplying help
through private American subscriptions
and assistance offlcially supplied. as is
now proposed.
The report OF the board OF inquiry is
expected to reach this city at 9:35 to-
night. tt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-24

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-24
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE.
A Sp endld Performance Of "Lord Chum-
ley" Given Last Evening.


Comedian f. H. Sotherp. in the charac-
from an audi nee that filled nearly every
part of the Providence Opera House last
evening. 1t was . fine sight and 1T be-
toKered tie esteem in which this sslf-
respecting and gifted player Is reid. lbe
big audience whistlsd and stamI ed in
the gallery, clspLed and laughed in the
talcony and parque5 and cheered all over
the house. Three recalls after the rrst
act, two after the st cond sno sevt raj at
the conclusion of tho play testified to the
pleasure patrons derived from the even.
inR's acquaintance with Mr.. S0thern and
his excellent company.
When the play was done, and on the
fourth recall, MIR. Sothern cams before
tt ci imson curtain and smiliugly said:
~ cannot make spsecb, but We enjoyed
myself very much this evening, anu 1
hope you have" 1t was s great good bye
TO the comedian whose engagement In
this city this year has reen altogether too
brief.
Lord ChumIey' was nav to the city
and constant theatre soers declared it
was the best thing they had ever seen Mr.
Sothsrn In. Those who had seen the
players distinguished father in similar
character admired the son fer coDjurinq
the fatt er aud affordinR another gsimT 50
of Lord Dundreary. 1t was after tie
fsshion Of the famous fop Of "Oor Ameri-
can Cousin" srroundsd with NELL
dramatic trimmings and popular situa.
tioLs. 1t moved tie heart and compel ell
adn. iration. 1t was quite eviceDt that
Da Mile and Bslasco had wri ten the
play to order, tecar Sc tho sc accomplished
play makers gave their product gene
rous share 81 relourama. knowing that
that sort OF thing was liked by nearly
every one. They made Cbumley what
actors call fat a fellow- with the
sps ech, walk and manner Of a ohun,p,
but wit, the nerve OF nos-
pitsl ply sician, tie strength ana
skill Of Jamrs Corbett and the Wit Il
I',rres for foiling deIp-dyed villains.
III friendship was OF the gilt-edged
Quality ana his LOVE making was popular
while IL appeared to be stupid. 1t was
all plain to the audience; Chumlev was u
brick In oil his undertakings. and Mr..
sothern made him lovabls fellow and
exhibited nearly al! tie characteristics
that appeal to the sympathy and impulse
OF good, bad and indifferent PERSONS tie
world over. Pluck. generosity. un-
selfshns IS and wit are great attributes
on the stage, even II they are not prac-
ticed as much as they ouRht 10 be IN the
world at large, aud while Lord Chum-
icy" may not be a great play. IL is q
mighty interesting one.
Ibe star had most of the time and
stage, tut thoss n.emters Of his company
In this INTERESTING cast we're players OF
fine ability.
Primross a. Vests miustrels will be
seen at this tBeatrc for the balance Of tho
weeh, including SATURDAY mhtines.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-24
ADVOCATE OF BALLOONS.

Washington. March 24.--General A.
w. Greedy. chief signal officer of the
army. has urged upon Secretary Alger
an allotment OF money for the purpose
OF connecting the various parts OF the
fortifcations at seaport cities by means
of electrical communications. Another
matter which General Greedy thinks of
great Importance In case of hostilities
is the employment OF balloons for OBJ
servation purposes. He believes that
they would be invaluable for many pur-
poses in war. For instance. he says.
while floating in the air off the coast
around any Of the seaport cities the oc-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-24
SECRETARY ALeER

cupants could observe the presence Of
hostile ships at great distance on
shore, and by means of ghe cable at
tached to them and connecting with
telegraphic instruments below could
disseminate information of the fact.
Should an army OF occupation be sent
to Cuba the balloons would be OF use it
Is thought, in observing the operations
of the enefny's army, the country being
so heavily wooded that il would be i'm
possible to ascertain the movement OF
opposing troops on the ground. General
Greedy does not believe there is much
danger to be feared by the balloonist
from the fire OF the enemy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-24
A CRISIS V
IS AT HAND.

Feeling at washington That the Important Moment Is Not
Far 0ff-The Question Of Intervention Puzzling One
Law Officers Unable to Find Precedent to Fit
the Case--Old Monitors Have Been Ordered
Into Commission Revenue Cutters to
Be Employed Along the Coast.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-24
WHAT WILL AUSTRIA Do7

Vienna. Merch A.-In the lower house
Of the diet DIR. Mayreder addressed en-
Interpolation to Count Won Thun-
Hohenstein, the president OF the council
OF ministers, asking what steps he pro-
poses to take for the purpose OF getting
the Austro-Hunsarian government TO
adopt vigorous attitude respecting the
scouittal Of Sheriff Martin and the
deputy sheriffs OF Wilkesbarre. Pa. who
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-24

The several committees OF the Senate
and Houss are being kept busy during
the legislative rstess In tclding public
hesrings. There IL one for tomorrow
and several for next week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-24

yoBwARDTuREKT or MONITOR PURITAN.
machine in the navy. In addition to
other preparations for possible trouble
II 80 proposed TO employ 10 OF the sea-
going revenue cutters for use along the
Atlantic coast. They viii be first sent
20 Norfolk. where additional guns will
be mounted and Will then proceed to
Key wust and become part OF the
squadron there. Their main service.
however. Will be as naval pickets. chain
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-24

In another part Of this rnrer appears
on adverti isefnert worthy the reedine ~
it's for tts pnblir good. IL teIis OF FIRE.
disfribu ion cf Do-n's Kidney pits, q
msdv for kidres Ills Head Il and call
~ y. L. Lothrop's, So -westminstsr street.
The San Francisco call., 1898-09-24
ALL READY FOR THE
 SCHUETZEN FESTIVAL

The annual prize shooting festival of the California Schuetzen Club will be held tomorrow and Monday at the Schuetzen Park rife range near San Ra- fael. The whole line of targets will be opened at 9:30 o'clock in the morning, and, with the exception of forty-five min utes' intermission for lunch, will remain in use until 4 o'clock. The prizes this year are as numerous and liberal as usual. There will be twenty cash prizes on the point target. ranging from $20 to $1. Similar prizes will be given for the twen- ty best centers. Twenty premiums, rang ing from $l0 to $1. are offered for the most red flags in forty shots. The shooting for the honor of king" and the king dia- mond medal will be done on the German 25-ring, target. During the past year this honor has been held by D. w. McLaugh- lin. In addition to the medal there will be nine prizes from s10 to s1 to be distri- buted. One of the most interestinp matches will be shot on the honorary target, three shots to ticket. and the prizes to the winners will be over si0o0 worth of jewelry, silverware, household goods and other useful and Ornamental articles. Besides these, special prizes will be shot for by the prize judges and mem bers of the press. As usual, first and last bullseyes will draw s2 50 and sl cash prizes. The distribution of the trophies to the winners will be held on Sunday, October g. at Schuetzen Park, when the club will give a picnic. It is understood that rifiemen from all along the coast will be in attendance on this. occasion.
The San Francisco call., 1898-09-24
JUDGE CONLAN THANKED
 BY THE MASTIFF CLUB

The past week has been one of unusual activity among the dog clubs of the coast A call has been issued for meet ing to be held at the Occidental Hotel on the 29th inst. to consider the present con- dition of kennel affairs and to take such action as my be deemed advisable.
 In consequence of this call the San Jose Kennel Club and the Collie Club of Cali fornia both held meetings at San Jose last Sunday, and both passed resolutions ap- pointing delegates and instructing these to vote in favor of the formation of an independent coast league. c. R. Harker and Norman J. Stewart will represent the San Jose Club and H. H. Carlton the Col lie Club.
 The directors of the San Francisco Ken nel Club were to have held a meeting on Wednesday, but quorum was lacking and the meeting adjourned until this af- ternoon.
 The star meeting of the week was that of the Pacific Mastiff Club, which was enlivened by the presence of H. T. Payne. Two 9, new 1as members were elected and other obtained permission to address the club, and delivered an able harangueA upon the advantages to be derived from local or nagization, independent of the American Kennel Club. The point on which he scored most was the payment to the A. K. c. by each club holding a show of the s. This he claimed with some justice to be an unjust, unnecessary and useless charge. The secretary of the club re- piled at some length, warning the mem dark. and declaring against secession un- less harmony were guaranteed by suff1- ctent authority being conferred on the central body.
 J. P Norman was appointed delegate to the convention, with discretionary pow CTS of action: It was intended by the sec retary that his action as delegate would as far as possible be in unison with that of the delegates from the San Francisco Kennel Club.
 Dr. d'Evelyn, the president, then ad- dressed the club, his speech being an eulogy of Judge Conlan's denunciation of the pound mems brutality toward their canine victims. The following resolution was ordered spread on the minutes: Re solved, That the Pacific Mastiff Club in- dorses the position taken by Judge Con- Ian toward the ruffianism of the Pound Masters employees, and recognizes with pleasant anttcipations the new era of re- lationship that has arisen between the Judicial authority and the interests of the canine race. It is further resolved and hereby are extended to Judge Conlan for the noble humanity exhibited by him in disposing of the case in question. The secretary Is hereby directed to inform Judge Conlan of these resolutions
 N. H. Hfckmans fox terrier bitch has arrived. and her new owner Is delighted with his purchase. George. Bell has also received two fox terrier dogs for the stud, one smooth and one wire coated New blood Is greatly needed for the breed on this coast, and MT. Bell Is now able to supply the demand
 pr. Longest of Boston has sold to S. H. Miller of Baltimore for 5000 the peerless and unbeaten mastiff Black Prince out of Brampton Beauty. Black Prince Brampton Is beyond the shadow of a doubt the finest mastiff ever bred in this country.
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weather, was somewhat unfortunate; only one member of the regatta committee, whose duty 1t is to manage races, was on hand on the 18th. and the best that the circumstances allowed had to be done. The commodore and secretary had sent out all the notices to yacht owners. but could not get any yachts to act as stake boats. Ella, Clara and Mignon dragged their anchors, and Aeolus had two hooks out; After the regatta the p. sloops Aeolps I,,s former having the yawl Dulce in tow; on the return to Tfburon the wind dropped and both boats had some difficulty in making their moorings
 To-day the Corinthians take the cruise to Vallejo originally set for September IT. The Pacifics, Encinals and Califor- nias have open dates:
 building for Hobson of Honolulu will soon be ready for her owner, who wants race against the Macdonough cup winner.
 The South Bays would like to see race between the boats of the twenty-foot ais sloop Papoose. which has been brought within the 25-foot class. ar rived too late to have an opportunity of trying her speed on Admission day. But s'so9nk is somewhat I doubtful whether. with It. tie more than month of the yachting season remaining, owners can be per suaded to get their boats into racing trim again The sSnda Sontn Bays ay had had cruise to bumbarton Point tomorrow.
 When their boats have been laid up for the winter several of the San Fran cisco yachtsmen will kick pigskin for Association Football Club. held last Mon day evening, Vice-Commodore G. T. s. White was elected captain, Treasurer R. B. -Hogue vice-president. and Measurer J. M Punnett member of the executive
The San Francisco call., 1898-09-24
PLACER COUNTY TEAM
 TO VISIT THIS CITY

An eleven from the Citrus Colony, Placer County, will visit San Francisco next month. They propose to reach this city on Friday, October 21. and to play against the Pacific Cricket Club on the following Sunday. Matches will also be played against the Alameda and San Jose clubs, but the dates for these have not yet been fixed. The matches against the Alameda and Pacific clubs will be under the auspices of the California Cricket Association So far the Citrus Colony men have played only one match dhat against the Alameda Wanderers at Pen ryn on May 29 and 30), under the auspices" of the association, and will find it rather hard to make up the five in- nings required by the association as a qualification to compete for the Burnell batting and bowling prizes. Several of our local batsmen have already been at the bat in association matches more than the eight times necessary to qualify as competitors for the prizes. B. R. Hogue has been at the bat B times, J: ), Moriar- Musson 12, G. Theobald 12. T. w. G. Wal lace Il, J. H. Harbour 10, F. Sewell g, J. J. Theobald g.
 Francisco, of which the first innings was played last Sunday, will be continued to- morrow on the Alameda ground; San Francisco having scored 132 and Alameda
 
 of San Francisco have a lead of 5S runs. But such is the glorious uncertainty of cricket that the relative position of the two teams may be entirely reversed by to-morrow's play.
 c. B. Fry, one of the most famous all- round athletes that the University of Ox- ford has ever had, has played splendid cricket this season for his county-Sus- sex In thirty-one innings -four times not out) he made 1904 runs, or an average of 5940 per innings Six times he made more than 100 runs-three times against Middlesex and once each against Somer- setshire, Yorkshire and Hampshire. His highest score was 179 runs (not out) against Yorkshire. He did better this season for Sussex than the famous Ranj- itsinjhi did last year, and quite as well as the Indian Prince did in his best year 1896 For thirty-five innings in f1rst-class cricket during the season c. B. Fry's average is 54.95.
 A. E. Stoddart's average for Middlesex is also very high one-1005 runs in 2 innings (three times not ouD, or an aver age of 52. 89 runs per innings. His highest score was 15, against Leicestershire.
 In bowling the most brilliant perform ance of recent date is that of Richard son, the Surrey bowler, who, in the match against Warwickshire, performed the That trick,' and took four wickets in one over. In the second innings of Warwick shire he took eight wickets for twenty eight runs, and In the whole match fif- teen wickets for eighty-three runs, and that on hard true turf
The San Francisco call., 1898-09-24
NOTES AND GOSSIP
 FROM THE DIAMOND.

Tiff Krelling, Arctic explorer, gold chaser, athlete and devotee of baseball. is in our midst once again.
 Tiff has spent over year in the Klon- dike country, with the intention, l am told, of forming a ball league, and, fail- ing owing to the lack of material, has re- turned to renew, with intense energy, the art of installing confidence into the hearts of Manager Coffraths "tin finishers."
 The Sand Crabs. after much worry and little money, have secured the perma- nent services of famed Pitcher Borchers.
 MT. Campbell of Stockton extended every possible means which would enable him to hold this much-sought individual, but the fates smiled seawardly and the astute manager had to give way.
 Monahan's' sensational mishaps, while playing at third base on Sunday last. con- tinue to be the topic in baseball circles. He, however, plays rather steady ball when some of his cohorts are taken into consideration.
 Jimmie Hughes is at 1t again Tester day the Chicagos fell down before his
The San Francisco call., 1898-09-24
 : SOUTH BAYS WANT ! A RACE { WITH CITY YACHTS {
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The regatta committee of the Pacific Interclub Yacht Association will meet next Wednesday evening to wind up the affairs of the Admission Day races, and to make formal award of the trophies
 The San Franciscos give a hop at their clubhouse at Sausalito tonight. Kitter- mans launch America will leave the club wharf at 11:30 D. m. to bring back visitors who wish to return to the city. Commo- dore Dr. T. L. Hill cruised to Fl Campo last Sunday to witness the Corinthian small yacht races, and was conveniently on hand to pick up the vice-commodore of his club from a swamped and water logged Pacific half-rater, which the flag ship afterward lowed back to Sausalito.
 The weather off Fl Campo on the 18th was so saually and clustering that the Corinthians, instead of marking out a triangular course by means of stakeboats, made Red Rock the turning point for the small yachts. The course was thus free run out and a beat back-a not uncom- mon course at important regattas. The postponement of the races from Septem- Der Il, though rendered necessary by the
The San Francisco call., 1898-09-24
contact between the players and the

contact between the players and the board of directors.
 California has the advantage of training over their club rivals. At Berkeley Coch- of weeks rest drilling the men in the preliminary practice. The Blue and Gold contingent recommended their practice last Monday and have been at 1t ever many of whom have lined up shoulder to shoulder in a seasons battles. This will be to their advantage and will Tn ,a meas ure offset the other disabilities. There IS ttsrmlnation of the Olympic formation. Sheehy, the great guard, will probably be tried as half-back on account of the scar city of good back material. Hobbs will De placing depending upon the approved value of Ward, Columbia college man, or Randy at center. Sexton, Erskine and Nelson. will try for tackles, Code will probably not play with the Oiymplcs oM this great loss. Roy Weldon will try for quar- ter back. The Olympic team will be ex- ceptionally heavy as Weldon is the light est man on it.. Back of the line King, year, will try for half. F'aw and Le Bal lister will be the other candidates for po stions back of the line. Altogether the Olympics should have a pretty strong of team play in the early games. But the college eleven are not too strong in this respect
 . At Berkeley the new center trio which center; Cadwaiader. right guard and Atherns the freshman. left guard. A great deal of attention is being bestowed upon this trio and 1t is very likely that Stanford everything Is in a tentative state awaiting the arrival of Coach Cross, who was expected a few days ago.
The San Francisco call., 1898-09-24
F % F r Y Y z r Y Y Y r Y \ ECHOES FROM
 THE GRIDIRON FIELD.
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 A week from to-day the initial football game of the season will be played on the Recreation grounds between the Olym- pics and the team representing the Uni versity of California. The Olympics will begin their training tomorrow morning; the California athletes have been at work on the gridiron for a month and are in pretty fair condition for this time of the season.
 On Monday night there was gathering of football men in the club house on Post street for the purposes of formation and organization. It did not need much can vassing to elect Pete Smith captain of the team this year. Hardly had the men present been informed that an election of captain was in order when forthwith a captain was elected by exclamation DDouglas Erskine,. tackle tsa.cckkle on the victorious captain to serve in the advent of Smith being disabled or being forced to with draw from the game for other reasons George James became manager by ex officio right. He is the captain of the club and member of the board of man. agers and as such will be the point of
The San Francisco call., 1898-09-24
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