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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-14
The Rhode Island Stake Race.

The Rhode Island stake OF $4,000 for
the 2.20 class was considered only "a
good work out for Frank Jones's great
five-year stakehorse Kingmond.
He was a prohibfive favorite. lie de-
layed the scoring some by heing over
anxious When they got away Bel
Esprit was I'm front, but broke and. IN
stead Of trying TO get out OF the way,
Williams sawed him TO a standstill, and
the result was that Kingmond narrowly
escaped an accident. AS 1t was,
Marsh had to snatch him off his feet
and then wisely lad him up. The
Queen went after Pierrot. which took
the lead and handily beat the field In
the very moderate time OF 2.l6A.
When they scored for the second heat
Klngnond had his trotting clothes all
i'm good order and when the word was
given he raced round his field and got
to the quarters In 32l2 seconds handliy'
From there he won easily Pau FRY
took the great young horse down TO the
half in 1.05M, but tnat was easy Tor
Kingmond. When the circus-spottei
fellow went TO a break in the stretch
Geers landed second. but good way
behind Kingmond who wasted no time
i'm the hast heat winning the heat ana
race easily.
There was a track full OF PAGERS In
the 2.11 class, and a lot of very fair
horses. The best thought OF was Ter
rell s. though Mazette. Free Bond
Johnny Agan. Joe Pilot and VIII Ly-
burn all had their following. II was an
awful field to try and start, so Merrill
let them go the first time they were al,
punched within so yards. IL was bad
send Off. but possibly the best obtaina-
BILE Dempey was in front all the way,
and heat out Majestic
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-14

A grand racing day and card in
every way worthy of the weather at
tracted several thousand people to Mar
ragansett Park yesterday afternoon.
The track was in good orderand though
no sensational miles were seen during
the day Ut was evident that when the
stars go over IT on Friday there will be
speed enough shown. The fields were
large. and Starter Merrill got them on
well.
The first race OF the day was the un-
finished 2.16 class, which was left over
from Monday. In IL Excel had won the
first heat in PA the favorite, Senator
l.. having broken gong away. In the
second Senator l.. had his racing slip
psrs on, and going round the field at the
half had WON in a comfortable jog. IN
the mud, in 213. During the carry
hours of the day Senator l.. ruled na-
vorite at S25 TO $i5 over the field, both
ends OF the betting we'll supported.
Excel was on his mean behavior In
the scoring, and delayed the sta-t a
good deal At last they were away and
the Boston road horse, Senator L.,
sprinted away from them at the first
turn. He never let anything get near
him, and won handily In 2.12A.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-14
CHRISTIAN CONFERENCE.
SIb-Fourlh Annual Session Held al Christian
Church al Souh Portsmouth.

The eith annual session Of the Rhode
Island and Massachusetts Christian
Conference met with the Christian
Church at South Portsmouth yester-
day, Rev. A. II. Moicll, ID. D.. Of New
Bedford. presiding. There was n large
amount VI routine business transacted.
after which the following officers were
e,ected u serve during the ensuing
year; President. Rev. 4. IL. Moiell II.
D.. New Bedford, secretary. Rev. e.. ".
shank. North Dighton: assistant sec
retary. Rev. O.. a. Conibcar, Swansea; /;
treasurer. Mr.. J. II. Dunham. Provi-
dcnce; Christian EndeaVor secretary.
| Rev. w. n. Flanders. a. NJ. New Red .
/ ford. Sunday School secretary. Mics
/ Jane Macomber. North Westport
4 Mass; mission secretary. Rev. Ellen q
] Gustin. Attleboro. Mass auditing
committee. Mcssrs. Taylor and Pierce
The service In the evening wa> In
! honor Of the memory Of Rev. Alfred q
| Morton. and was In charge Of Rev T.
| :. Coe. ~ New Redfor,.. and Rev. VIII.
/ liam Miller. ~ Swansea. the former s.
years Of age. and the latter So.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-14
A BRILLIANT FUNCTION.
Mrs. CIapp Gives a Charming Dinner
Dance al Newport.
h Was In Honor Of Prince Caniacullns ana
His Fiauces Miss Grant.

1t was Mrs. n. Devereaux ClappS
turn to entertain last nighp at Newport
i'm honor of Prince Michael Cantacu-
zene and his fiancee. Miss Julia De"l
Grant. and she gave brilliant dinner
dance for them.
Miss Edith Clapp, daughter Oh ''i0
hostess, is Miss Grants most intiiha'e
friend, and II There were to be priues-
maids for the coming wedding S"e
would have been the first young woman
invited to act. This rendered MISS
Clapp's Entertainment one of the most
interesting of the series.
The dinner company which gathereu
about the single table wlh the prince
and Miss Grant In the places Of hoiGr'
was composed of Miss Evelyn Burden
Mr.. Potter Palmer, Jr., Miss Mdr'7
Winthrop. Mr.. Honore Palmer MISS
Marion Fish, Mr.. Robert l.. Gerry Mfs' -
A. Lanfear Norrie, Mrs. j. Ellis iiolI-
man, Mr.. Henry Lehr. Mr.. WlIia.n al,
Woodward, Jr., Miss Marion Mason, tiie
Prince Henri Decroy, Miss Laurei swan
Mr.. Frank w. Andrews. Jr.. Mr.. w NaltSr '1
s. Andrews, Miss Edith Gray, MISS FL
sic French, Mr.. Henry II. Taylor, Mr;
Humphrey owen and Mr.. McDousah
Hawkes.
Beautiful Egyptian lotus hoWers
Formed the table decoration. JoIlS
party arrived at Oak View for theeco-
tillCn at l0.30 o'clock. They came ron,
various dinner companies and lncludeu
Lady Bache Cunard. Mrs. Clarence n.
Mackay, the Earl OF Yarmout, MISS
Louise McAllister, Miss CAME Kane
L III he Afie.ng
Mrs. Charles NJ. Oeli-chs. Mr. George
II. Mcsservey, Mrs. George B. DeForest'
Miss Daisy Post. Miss Madaline COO
dard Miss Virginia Gamm5n, ne
Misses Stone. Miss Meta Taylor, MIS-
Edward j. Berwind, Miss Fin Potter
and Mrs. Victor Sorchan.
Mr.. Henry Isehr led the cOtillon, the
favors for which were unusually pref =
ty. There was an inspiring patrlotlc
figure. for which the stars and stripes
and the Russian colors. all OF silk, were
distributed, and while IL was being
danced musicians rendered a medley
OF national airs of beth countries. TINS
was an idea of Mrs. Clapp's, who mas
ben several weeks gathering the
bright flags together for IL.
There was also an attractive garden
figure In which the women received
watering pots and the men spades, TIED
with ribbons and hung with flowers
Some other favors were lovely mana
painted parasols. which delighted the
women; large doll carriages, which oc'
casioned much merrlment and hats
dressed with lurid hued ribbons.
The cotillon, which was danced in ~
hall. was one OF the pretuiest Of tn
season. The various rooms Of the villa
| wsre transformed into perfect flower
bowers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-14
A Hot Heat.

The second heat was a hot one. Gay
ton tried TO step away with Charley
Herr. and it was disastrous for him.
When Nv Allerkon horse broke. Char
ley Herr was good way I'm front. The
field began 10 close up and at the up
per turn there were six horses that
seemed 20 have chance. These half
dozen were ton clear lengths ahead Of
Captain Jack, but he came through
the stretch like runaway horse. and
he had nailed Charley Herr twenty
yards from the wire. IL was a close nn-
ish. but it looked as 81 Herr was I'm
front. To the surprise Of everybody the
judges gave the heat TO Captain Jack.
II was "A grand lot of horses that
turned round I'm the 2.i0 trot. Who Is II
was enc choice with Charley Herr. Cap
tain Jack and Clayton next i'm order IN
popular favor. They were not long I'm
getting away and Alcliala raced 60 the
front. with BOnnatclla next. and Who
Is n third. Bonnatella OUTRAGED Alcidalia
10 the quarter by half length. bu
then the little mare again got to tn
front. who Is II got up 90 Bonnatella
and the three raced 90 th@ upper turl
like a triple team. but there Who Is !
broke and Narsh went easily. Gaytoi
now came with n rush. and fought on
the finish with Alcidalia. and won tn
heat by a narrow margin from her.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-14
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.
PROVIDENCE OPERA HousE-"rhs
Gadfy."
KEIrHs NEW THEArRE-continu-
Gus performances.
--:o:-
oLYMPIc-Royal Burlesquers
--:o:--
EMI~z-"The White Heather"
-:o:-
VEsTMINsTER-Eight big specially
THE WEATHER.
F,Ir and Continued cocl Tonight and Tomorrow
frost al lnIerIor Points.

washington. Sept. i4.-Fair and con-
tinued cool tonight and Friday; frost
tonight in interior; fresh westerly 10
northerly winds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-14

White snd Yellow Peaches.
Dnmson Plums.
G-een Gage and Purple Piums.
Wild Grapes
Bartlett Pears. Crab Apples.
KING 4 co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-14
Rubber Heels.

All makes. fixed conn, etc for CSC. NJ JOHN
THE SHOEMAN'S. Others charge 90 cent.
While you wait, IL You wish.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-14

The Barfho omav lager. unsurrassed for
the table tases al. lo. delivered IN rroVt.
dence. TiiOS. GRIMES a BRO. opp. new
station.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-14

All mates hxed complete fr sc. ~ jobs
TIE snoENsS's. otiicrs shergo % cents
wbBe you wait, ~ you wish.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-14
Rubber Heels.

Rubber Heels.
All makes, n xed complete for Csc. at JOHN
THE SHOEMAN's, Others charge 90 cents
While you wait. II you wish
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-14

Sec JOHN TIE sHoEMAN's display OF
Mems Fall shoes nj Sl9s; ns good as any
81. 50 shoes II The city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-14
TQAe AWQV The Lower HQ|f

of three KS and three VS. remain.
There you have a simple object
lesson in the difference in price
between suits made by other tai
lors and those we make. They
charge $50 for Suits that are no
better--if as good-than those we
make TO measure for
NO MORE SIS NO LESS
The reason is simple-WE ARE
MILL OWNERS--goods direct
from loom TO wearer-import our
own trimS:ings-make our own
garments-several middlemen and
contractors are dispensed with III
the manufacture OF our product
and that advantage we give to you.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-04-05
"How to Read Pictures"

The audience gathered in Athenaeum
Hall Monday evening enjoyed delight
full hour with Henry T. Bailey, whose lee
ture, How to Read Pictures" brought
them close to the hearts OF the great
masters, and the stories artists tell upon
the canvas were shown to be as varied,
ar interesting and as inspiring as any
told upon the printed page.
The lecture was illustrated with ster-
eopticon views, presenting Photographic
reproductions of many of the great
paintings Mr.. Bailey said it was pleas
ant to think OF ourselves as being born
with stock in trade-with powers and
capabilities of achievements-but more
than that we are born with an inheri-
tance from all the great minds gone be-
fore us, an heritage of literature and art.
1t is our duty to enter in and possess
the heritage the race has laid up for us.
The difference between a photograph
and work of art was shown by COM
pairing examples of each. The distin-
gushing characteristic of the latter is in
the fact that the artist emphasizes and
makes prominent as photographer can
not do, that which suggests his thoughts.
The figure or thought in the picture to
be emphasized is brought out in varied
ways by different artists. By unity
making all merely suggestive except the
central figure by concentration of in
terest; by flow of lines, one into an
other; by opposition of lines; by light
and shade. The poetry, religion and
lofty sentiment OF man are beautifully
expressed in the best pictures. 1t is not
only privilege but duty to read beau
tiful things. AS we see and study the
works OF the masters we shall think as
they thought. Thus will our lives grow
more beautiful, for "as a man thinketh
so is he." The last piece upon the screen
was Raphael's Sistine Madonna, "the
masterpiece of the world"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-04-05
Official Inspection.

A special conclave of Palestine Com
mandery, Knights Templar was held in
Masonic Hall last Tuesday evening, the
occasion being the official inspection by
Eminent Sir Jesse E. Thompson, Grand
Commander of the State of Vermont.
There was very large attendance,
among the visiting knights being Charles
H. Heaton of Montpelier, Past Grand
Generalissimo of Vermont; Sir Knight
Ellis of Lancaster, Past Grand Capt.
Gen. of New Hampshire; H. R. Titus Of
McIndoe Falls and W. P. Lang Of Tilton,
N. H.; Eminent Commander Sir Perley
F. Hazen presided and the knights were
in full regalia, performing the work Of
the Templar Degree in most impressive
and satisfactory manner. Addresses
were made by Grand Commander
Thompson, Sir Knights Bowman, Titus,
Ellis and Candidate lyric, that were
very complimentary to Palestine Com
mandery. At the conclusion of the
speechmaking, Commander Hazen on be-
half of the Commandery presented Sir
Knight c. A. Calderwood with hand
some solid gold, past commanders jewel.
Sir Knight Tyrie was also remembered
in pleasing way, by the presentation of
a Knight Templar charm, which was
formerly worn by the late Sir Knight A.
o. Baker. The charm was gift from
Commander and Mrs. p. F. Hazen.
The closing and not the least enjoyable
feature of the evening was banquet
served by Caterer Atwood.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-04-05
Academy Notes.

Owing to the numerous changes and
repairs that are being made in the build
ings, the winter term closed Tuesday
AFTERNOON, instead of Friday afternoon.
Work upon the different rooms is pros
pering finely, and, at the opening of the
next term, April 10, the Academy will be
provided with greatly enlarged and i'm
proved facilities for it's work. The rooms
that have been provided for Mr.. Barbour
and his assistant wllbe exceedingly com.
modious and attractive models Of their
kind and not surpassed by any accom-
modations Of like nature in the largest
and best institutions. The physical lab
oratory work will be carried on in more
roomy and convenient quarters, and
new and attractive recitation rooms will
be in readiness. The Adelphian and
Athenian societies will move into halls
especially planned for them, and it is be-
lieved that their life and work will re-
ceive new impetus in consequence of
the change.
The Alumni number Of the Student has
scored great SUGGEST, it's new dress, at
tractive illustrations aud interesting con.
tents having received very many compli.
ments. AS school journal it takes first
rank
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-04-05
An Alumni Number.

That St. Johnsbury Academy is in the
front rank of the educational institu-
tions of the day is evidenced by the
alumni Number of the ACADEMY
Student" which was issued last week.
Upon the front cover is a charming
picture Of the Passumpsic River valley
taken little north of the village. The
pages within are adorned at intervals
with cuts of the Academy and various
public buildings and the faces of Jona-
than Arnold, founder of St. Johnsbury,
James K. Colby, first principal of the
Academy. Thaddeus Fairbanks, donor
of the Academy buildings, the late Rev.
Dr. Heath and A. F. Walker.
Contributions historic, descriptive,
biographical and poetic are from the
pens of Rev. DR.. Edward T. Fairbanks,
Principal D. Y. Comstock, S. H. Brack-
EFT, A. c. Cummings, A. H. Barbour,
Mrs. Emily ]. Arthur, Miss Mabel Car
penter, Arthur F. Stone, Rev. G. w. Pat
terson, Rev. o. S. Davis and Others, who
are or have been connected with the
school. A series of articles by alumni
tell of the colleges WI they are now
studying. Editorials, school notes and
bits of fiction all add to the interest OF
the paper.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-04-05
Killed In the Railroad Yard.

Joseph Larrier was run over and killed
at the south end of the railroad yard
Saturday evening. No one saw the
accident but the evidence is quite conclu-
sive as to how it occurred
Mr.. Larrier left VIM. Burke's barber
shop on Railroad street for his home, the
DR.. Bullard house between the dry bridge
and the bridge over Sleeper's river,
between $50 and 8 o'clock, and is sup
posed to have reached the st. Johnsbury
& Lake Champlain division switch at
about the time an extra freight train
east bound, arrived just west of the dry
bridge. AS is the custom. the engine was
uncoupled from the train and ran up
near the switch to await the signal to
enter the yard. At this point the st. J.
& L. c. and Passumpsic Division tracks
run parallel While the engine stood
here a south bound freight train went by
on the Passunpsic track. 1t is supposed
that Mr.. Larrier was on the east side Of
this train and when it had passed,
crossed over to the track behind the
locomotive. In the midst of the noise of
the south bound freight the signal was
given to the waiting locomotive and it
quickly passed back to draw in the
train beyond the dry bridge, doubtless
knocking down and passing over the
body of Mr.. Larrier. At 9.05 the regular
passenger train from the west came in.
followed by second extra freight. A
third extra was behind this, and Brake
man Ed. Gleason was sent to signal it
upon its approach, as the yard was not
clear. This was at about 9 30. AS he
started along the track with his lantern
he stumbled upon a portion OF the dead
mans body, which was beyond all
recognition. He was only identified by
a pocket book, found among the clothing,
containing $75 in money and Mr.
Larrier's bank book.
The funeral was held at c. A. Calder.
woods undertaking rooms Monday at
10 O'Clock a. M, Rev. G. c. Waterman
conducting the service.
Mr.. Larrier was born in Canada 6a
years ago. He had lived in St. Johns
bury three years, being employed as cal
inspector in the railroad yard. For Is
years he has been in the employ of the
Boston & Maine X. r. Co.
He was an honest, industrious mar
and had worked hard all his life. He
had just received money from the bank
with which to take trip through
Canada, with the hope of finding some
easy business in which he could spent
his closing years. He intended to qui
work on the railroad this spring.
Mr.. Larrier leaves wife, one son
Victor, who is married and is employed
at Stevens mill, and daughter, Mis-
Josie Larrier who lived with her parents
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-04-05
Death of Alonzo Caswell.

Alonzo F. Caswell died at his home in
Summervile last week Tuesday night
about O'Clock as result OF complica-
ton of diseases. He was veteran of
the civil war and since the war has spent
most of his life as engineer the steamer
Lady of the Lake at Lake Memphrema-
Cog. About two years ago he discon-
tinued his services there and remained at
his home in this place. His pension was
increased two weeks ago to $50 per
month, but he did not live long to receive
any benefit from the advance. He leaves
a wife and one son, Guy H. Caswell.
The funeral was held from his late home
Thursday afternoon, the service being
conducted by Rev. Albert c. Hussey.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-04-05

Cboa Cfor,, We have received this
week direct from the
factories, seveIal lots of new shoes, and for
stylishness and goodness they are not sur
passed anywhere. People who make it their
business to know say that Oxfords will be
worn more generally than ever this season.
We have taken their ADVICE and secured the
following exceptional values.
OXFORDS in tans and black. Never
sold for less than $1.50 a pair Our price is
$125.
oXFoRDs at $3.50, made of fine soft
Kid-skin with plain or vesting tops. sold
elsewhere at $500, The price for t.,is lot
is $1.5O.
PHIT-EESI is the name and the cut and
style of he shoe will back up the manufac-
turers in calling 1t that. They do fit easy
and are a stylish, handsome shoe. The
name Ford, stamped on every pair will guar
antee the wear and the price is only $2.75.
Our Ford Shoes at $2.75 and $3.50 are
not Bargain shoes as the term is used, but
every pair is a bargain. We have many Gus.
toners that have worn this make for years
and are always pleased
CHILDREN'S SHOE SPECIALS.
Ages to years. at CSC.
Ages 21a to s1a years, Vici Kid, at csc.
Ages to s1a years at S5c.
Ages s13 to 111a years at SIPS.
Look at them.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-04-05
An Enterprising Business.

Business at the Ely Hoe & Fork works
is increasing to a surprising extent, there
being larger number OF men employed
than ever before in the history of the
concern and one department is working
every night. About rs men are at work
and more are being hired daily. The
orders are largely for hoes and forks, and
come mostly from the domestic trade,
although there is good sprinkling of
foreign business. In the case of two
large foreign shipments this winter the
ships on which the goods were sent were
lost and this of course added materially
to the work to be done at the factory.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-04-05
A Former Townsman H0nored.

A very enthusiastic reception was ten
dered President Mckinley and party at
their recent visit at Tallahassee, Floridas S
capital. Through the courtesy of Gov.
Bloxham, our former townsmau, Henry
S. Chubb, chairman Of the state execu-
tive committee, represented with others
the republican party, and was honored
with the second seat at the banquet
table. The CALIFORNIAN and St. Johns
bury friends note with pleasure the mer-
tied recognition which Mr.. Chubb is
receiving from the republicans of the
South.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-04-05
w 0man's Club.

The April meeting of the Woman's
Club was held on Monday afternoon and
was in charge of the Art Committee of
which Mrs. Martha Titcomb is chairman.
Henry T. Bailey spoke upon Beauty in
House Furnishing" illustrating the talk
with blackboard drawings, artistically
framed pictures, casts, etc. Mr.. Bailey
began by saying that most American
homes are over owded-"too full of
things" We have too much furniture,
too many pictures and other wall decor
ations, too much brick-a-brac, all of
which tires instead of resting the eye and
mind. To make our homes attractive it
must be borne in mind that beauty has
nothing to do with fashion. All is
matter of relation, of color, OF form and
of space. The carpet, which is the back
ground of all other furnishings, should
be both orthodox and sensible" Avoid
large and impossible designs and bright
colors and choose small geometric fig
ures without perspective effects. The
walls should be lighter in tone than the
carpet, the ceiling still lighter both
preferably plain. Furniture should be
plain and solid, of good lines and pro-
portions, first useful, then beautiful. Pic
lures, the function of which is to add
beauty, should be selected from the
masterpieces of the world and chosen so
as to express ones own personality
Hints as to framing and hanging pic
lures were given. The general tone oi
the picture should decide the mount and
frame. AS to brick-a-brac, the following
should be avoided: First, the deceptive
such as gilded cones, tissue paper flowers
etc.; second, the curios, like strange
bronzes, intricately carved balls, etc
which should be consigned to a cabinet
third, the reminiscent, old photographs
pressed flowers, etc.; fourth, the inap
propriate; fifth. the ugly. 1t is possible
to gradually purify our homes by dis
cardng the inartistic and replacing witt
really beautiful things, bearing in mint
always that "A thing of beauty is a JOY
forever"
A large company was in attendance
including about thirty ladies ir rom Lyn
donville and Lyndon, members of tn,
Shakespeare and Lyndon Woman's Club
who listened most appreciatively to this
interesting and instructive talk which
closed the programme for the year, tn,
May meeting being the annual meeting.
Seven ladies were admitted to member
ship.