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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-18
A PIGEON FLY.
Mr.. BuiIfs Birds Took First
and Second Prizes In 200
Mile Contest.

Providence District OF Pigeon
Flyers concluded the longest young
bird race ever held in the state yester-
day. six birds were liberated at Heights
town. n. j.. and the first bird to arrive
I'm the home cote reached Providence I'm
FIVE hours. 80 minutes. a distance OF 200
miles.
The owner OF the winner Is Albert Built
and the bird was a red checker cock.
Second prize also went TO a bird from the
Built loft. DIR. X. l.. fuckers birds won
third and fourth places. Thomas Shall
cross bird finished I'm hfth place The
winner averaged 1882 yards per minute
When the flyers were liberated by w.
". Wear. Adams Express agent at
IIeightstown. the wind was southwest -
Rhode Island the birds encountered
northeast wind The race was splendid
test of the game qualities OF the birds.
one hundred miles is usually considered
enough To make the flying difficult for
birds bred the same year as flown. but
yesterdays race showed the excellence OF
Providence-bred flyers. Mr.. Built has but
recently become associated with the sport
I'm public races. although he has been a
breeder for several years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-18

Dunkle was the star performer at Mon
freai yesterday lie held the Royals down
10 seven scattered hits and aided by SUI
perb support in the field did not allow a
single Canuck to reach the plate.
1t was a great game full OF ginger and
snap. that would have made the fans In
this town wild with enthusiasm had they
witnessed 1t.
Dooley's consistent winners OF other
days were as marionettes before the big
Dutch artist and his hypnotic smile when
hits would threaten the run column.
Seven times he allowed them to rap the
ball out of reach, and twice for two
sackers. Bat. these seven safe ones pune
tuated several innings and were not close
enough together to d9jany damage.
ON the other handf Felix Was an easy
proposition to the ash wielders from
Rhode Island.
The erstwhile wizard had his choicest
assortment OF pafabolas hammered out of
all semblance to straegic1 pitching. The
ball was sent out ofre3ch'1 - times de-
cidedly unlucky nunfs<r for the Royals.
Half a dozen of the number were good
for two sacks and Jud Smith rounded up
the pyrotechnical record with a homer.
The weather was very cold and the game
was called on account OF darkness after
the eighth inning was completed. Score:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-18
CHAPTER I.

was on the point of leaving India
and returning TO England when he sent
for me. At least. TO be accurate--and
am always accurate-I was not quite on
the point. but nearly, for 1 was going to
start by mail on the following day.
/ had been up to Government house 10
take my leave a few days before, but ST
John had been too Ill to see me, or az
least he had said he was. AND now he
was much worse-dying, IL seemed, from
ali accounts, and he had sent down ma
tive servant in the MONDAY heat with "A
note, written i'm his shaking old hand,
begging me to come up as soon as II be-
came cooler He said he had commits
sion which he was anxious | should do
for him in England.
OF course l went. II was not very
convenient, because had to borrow one
of our fellows traps, as | had sold my
own, and none OF them had the conf
dence in my driving which had myself.
was also obliged to leave the packing
of my collection OF Malay krises and In
dian kookeries to my bearer.
j wondered, as l drove along, why Sir
John had sent for me. Worse. was he?
Dying. and without friend? Poor old
man. lie had done pretty we'll In this
world, but / was afraid he would not be
up TO much once he was out of IT; and
now, II seemed, he was going. / felt
sorry for him. 1 felt more sorry when
saw him--when the tail. long faced A.
ID. c. took me into his room and left us.
Yes, Sir John was certainly going.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-18
PAWTUxET VALLEY.

The annual banquet OF ST. Josephs co.
ciety OF Natick which was held in O'Don-
nelrs hall. was well attended. and was a
most enjoyable affair. This banquet en-
braces both members and their families.
A mission has been opened. to continue
three weeks. at st. James church. Arctic.
by Rev. Frs starry. McCabe and Blessing
of the Providence apostate.
benefit concert In aid of the sufferers
at Galveston will be given at Thornton's
opera house Thursday evening. 1t will
be under the direction of Mr.. Robert
Reoch, manager OF the Clyde Print works.
For two or three evenings the lights
throughout the Valley have resembled
rings of red hot steel. rather than elec-
trio lights.
Tomorrow afternoon the sessions OF
the Coventry club will be resumed at
their rooms in Anthony.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-18
diers field.

0itIc ncius
George Sanford. Coiumbia's coach. now
has squad OF more than 25 men at Bran
ford, Conn.
Princeton gossip has II that Moffat, 's3,
will be head COACH at Princeton since
Langdon Lea has been engaged by uni
versity OF Michigan.
nell university as head coach. Jack Moak-
ley will look after the physical condition
OF the team.
Leicester Warren. Harvard's right half
back I'm 'S8 I'm the Yale game and In the
Penn game last fall. will coach Amherst
college this year.
BUNNY" Booth, Princeton's centre In
80 and '9S and '97. is at the law school OF
Nebraska university at Lincoln, Neb. and
will coach the team there.
The order of the Harvard-Yale and
Yale-Princeton games will be reversed
this year. In 80 Yale and Harvard met
Nov. is and Yale and the tigers Nov. Is.
This year Yale plays at Princeton Nov.
II and meets Harvard at New Haven
Nov. a.
Billy Hoag. who has coached the Bates
college team for several years. will be
assisted by Swain, tackle at Cambridge
last year and three years ago. During tho
last week Robinson of Brown has been
working with the Bates candidates.
Kraenzlein. the T. OF p. hurdier and
jumper, is urged 10 come out for the
eleven. but parental objections keep him
from doing SO. He is anxious to be a cam
ddate and will do his best TO obtain
home permission to join the squad.
Paul Dashiel OF Annapolis and McClung
OF Lehigh will be the officials for the
Harvard Pennsylvania and HarvardYale
games this fall. Also for the Pennsylva-
ia-Cornell game Dashiel will umpire the
Observation-Disclosures game Oct. % at Cam
bridge.
The Refsree.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-18
NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING.
Diamond PIckups.

George Cuppy was pnid off yesterday by
the Boston club and given his release.
This heady pitcher will do no more work
this season. tt
A. ]. Reach. one sf the owners Of tho
Philadelphia club. enjoyed the game yes
terday at the South end grounds. Bos-
ton. Mr. Reach came TO Boston for
bicycle tour of the hub, and will return
tomorrow.
Manager Selee has recommended Harry
Dolan OF Springfield and Harry Davis of
Providence and Alex Smith of Brooklyn
and Delehanty OF Worcester as good men
for the Boston club. The directors are
slow to warm to the the men Manager
Frank has picked out. Young Donovan
won his game for Brooklyn yesterday
Suppose the league takes In Baltimore
next season. where will little Mack and
Robby he found? Not with Mr.. Richter.
that's sure.
The Chicago players are anxious for
thoge games with the pick OF the Amer
kcan league. So confident are they of do
ing UP the Johnson-comiskey outfit that
each man Is willing to chip 800 for pot
60 play for.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-18

Runs-Lush g. Bean 2, O'Hagan, CaTa-
pau, Householder, Murphy--e; Myers.
Massey. Two-base hits-Greminger.
Hemming. Three-base hit-Campau, Sac
rifice hits-O' Hagan 2. Bean. Stolen base
Lush. Double play--Myers 10 Massey.
First base on errors Rochester =; HART
ford /. First base on balls--On Murphy 2:
off Hemming 3. Struck out--By Murphy 3:
by Hemming /. Left on bases--Rochester
6; Hartford 2. Passed ball-Steelman, UNI
pire-Hunt Time--ih. 4om.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-18
Rochester Victorious.

At Rochester yesterday the home team
won from the Hartfords chiefly through
timely batting. They hit Hemming opror-
tunely. while the visitors were unabis to
touch Murphy when hits were needed.
The support received by Hemming WAS
very poor. The game was called at the
end OF the seventh inning on account OF
darkness. Attendance 50J.S Score BY in
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-18
MONTREAL.

Stolen bases-Davis, Stafford, Leahy.
Two-base hits-Delehanty, odwell, Con.
nor. Cassidy 2, Dunkle. Davis, Smith.
Home run--s,mith. First base on balls ON
DInkle 3. Struck out-By Dunkle 2: by
Felix 3. Double play-Parent TO Connor to
Cassidy. Left on bases-Providence 6.
Montreal G. Umpire-Egan. Time--lh. i5m.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-18
Stops the Cough
and works off the Cold.

Laxative Bromo- Quinine Tablets cure
cold in one day.No Cure, No Pay. Price
rs cents
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-18
POLO AT DEDHAM.
Point judith Beats Myopia Sec
Ond After a Close Contest
.On the Field.

In a close interesting contest. finished
In the midst of pouring rain. the Point
Judiths beat the Myopia second team 8
TO goals at Karlstein yesterday after
noon. La Montague or the Joint Judiths
and Shaw of the Myopias were the par
ticular stars.
BY the time the fourth period was be-
ing played rain and darkness made the
players hardly distinguishable.
This last period was fercely fought
from start TO finish. Shaw scored an
other goal for Myopia in about two and a
half minutes. This closed the scoring
The lineup and summary:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-18
National League Results.

At Boston Boston, SIS: Chicago. IA.
At Brooklyn--Brooklyn. z; ST. Louis, s
At Philadelphia-Philade i--4; Gin
cinnati. 2-1. A
At New York-Pittsburs. IL; New York,
8. t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-18
CLUB STANDING.
TodaI's Contests.

Providence at Montreal
Hartford at Rochester.
Worcester at Toronto.
Springfield apd Syracuse at
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-18

FOIHitf fbRlOD'
l6 .Myopis .........Shsw sw.............. 2;Zi
Score. Point Judith 9; Myopia Second 4.
Referee. Edward Weld. Timer, Dr. H. A
Souther.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-18
On The GrIdIfVA.

Harvard will play her first game a week
from Saturday with Wesleyan at Sol
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-18
STRAIGHT HEATS.
Romespun Won ZIG Race at
New England Circuit Meeting
al Granite State Park.

The New England circuit at Granite
State Park. Dover N. H.. opened three
days meeting yesterday under favorable
conditions, with two first-class events,
the 2:i6 pace and the 2;2i trot.
Nine starters. with Garnet favorite.
started in the pace. From the first c;iar-
ter the favorite was only a trailer. and
Homespun easily captured the heat and
race In straight heats.
Consuela s. was a big favorite against
a good field in the 2:2f trot She dropped
the first heat 10 Billy King. but IN the
secsnd she won only after hard race
with Alberto and Billy King. but In the
mile in 2:Isiz, the best time of the ra se.
Summary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-18
AMATEUR RACE.
A Cleveland Horse Carried OF
the Ronors at The Read
Vile Track.

Probably the nrst exclusively amateur
meeting in New England was the invita-
ton event yesterday afternoon at the
ReadvilIe track under the auspices of the
GentIemen's Driving club Of Boston, for
trophies representing the championship
among matinee horses.
Road drivers from widely separated
points, notably from Cleveland and Chi
cago. provided great sport. A Cleveland
horse carried away honors by winning the
cup offered by the club in the free-for-all
Only two horses out OF the large entry
list came to the wire.
Ananias OF Cleveland, with record
of 2:06k 10 a wagon. and who has been
a mile I'm 2:03il. was too much for the To-
cal competitor. Mazctte, and although she
used all the tactics she knew 10 hold the
cup at home, she came second twice
Three events--the 800 and 2:s0 trottins
and the free-for-all were concluded and
the 2:15 trot after three heats was put
over on account OF rain.
DR.. Buckner. driven by III. X. Dever-
eux. outclassed the local horses In the 2:So
class. winning as he pleased.
w. r. Farmer won for Boston with
Dominant. the 400 trot. after hard fight
with Mazel and Tell Me.
After the sree-for-all. the 2:l5 trot de-
veloped most interest. Miss Duke.
Franker and Rightwood had each a heat
when rain came, These three battled
every inch OF the ground TO the wire. and
three times they lined up abreast at the
turn 10 the stretch and only inches sep
arated them az the wire. Summary:
300 class. trot: for cup:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-18

Dominant, br. g., by Prodigal. w. B.
FARMER .......,.....,.s.......... 1
Mazel. b, g., DR.. Hanna ...............2 ?
Tell Me, br. g., c. A. Otis ,............. s
Tims-2:2iis. 2;2ss.
2:3o class. trct:
DIR. Buckner, b, g.. by Kaho,a Boy.
VI. *. pevereux ....................... 1
Lillian Wilson. b. m, w. Leonard. 2
Bedan, b. e., IL .. Aldrich. h............ 3
Time-3:2sis. 2:29.
Fres-for-all. pacing; championship cup:
Ananias, br. g., by Patron. c. F. En-
Mazette. b. m. VI. s. Russell .......2 2
Time-2:iiis. 2:12
2:15 class. trot (unfnished).
Miss Duke. br. m..by Simmons, DR..
Carmichael ..........4............. 2
Frankcr, h. r., c. X. G.. Biliings..i ? I
Rightwood. blk. r., G. A. Otis.......1 3 3
Gussie Leonard. b.m..H. o. Aldrich DIR
Time-2:lsh. 2!i5i.. 2:I5M.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-12-08
Iowa Woman Gets Confused.

Minneapolis. Dec. Mrs Alvina
Watt, Of Des Moines, Iowa, has been in
charge of the lnatron OF the county jail
for two days, unable to complete a
journey which she commenced last week
10 the home of relatives at Beer River
she is Very old and supposedly in her
doiage.
The case was brought to the attention
OF the state board of corrections and
charities; and State Agent Gates has as
oertained that she has two daughters
working in a Des Moines factory. These
have been communicated with.
The old lady had forgotten where she
started from when she was found by
the police. and did not know even her
own name. Articles found on her ldenti-
fed her. Among them was railroad
ticket which the state authorities will
have extended in order that she may
complete her journey If it is found that
the Deer River relatives wish to take
charge of her.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-12-08
THE GRINNELL NEWS.
Local and Personal Items-An Or,
tortoSoctety OrcanfZed


torto Society Organized.
Special to Times Republican.
Grinnell. Dec SAsmus Huebner
was in Dillon yesterday.
Innsss' people took Rock Island train
for the east this morning. They play at
Iowa City tonight. Their playing last
night is said to have been excellent, tho
solpe thought not quite UP to their con-
cert last spring.
Angus Mcdonald. on-in-law Of Mr.
and Mrs w P. Wallace. Of this city
died at Montezuma Thursday Mr. Me-
Donald submitted to an operation some
months ago in the hope that relief would
ensue. hu, in vain.s
II IS said that Frank Bechly will serve
az deputy clerk under n F Morton.
who viii assume the duties of clerk of
courts Jan. j.
Grinnell lodge, I. o. o. F., has elected
officers for the coming term as follows:
\. g., q. a. Baker; Y. G., George Mart:
recording secretary, sam Nelson; Fin
Sec, u. w. Brainard; treasurer, w. e.
Kepeke.
Rebekah lodge elected officers also.
\. G.. Carrie Lyman; " c.. Anna Nc
Conaghie; II. s., lone Shiffet, II. s..
Mrs. X. b. johnson; treasurer, Grace
Shiffle..
The Grinneil Oratorio Society has been
organized, With +. II. Branie president.
Professor Cole. director, and Mrs Cole
acconranist. The oritorlo of Elijah VIII
be given in the spring, probably in May
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-12-08
IN MORE PEACEFUL MOOD.
English Ministers Would Be Clad to


Make Feace With Boers
London, Dec. S-While the ministe-
rialists present a bold front in parlia-
insnt, they. are none the less greatly dis
sturbed over the South African situation.
Just as the correspondent has already
'cabled, several members of the cabinet
have been secretly working thru unotfi-
scial channels To create conciliatory
movement designed to promote the
issstoration of peace. one effect of this
ifianeueyfing behind the scenes s de-
Nfs.oped in l-prd Robe rls speech at Dur
ban yesterday. The field marshal said:
hose wllo healsnne Will tell the Beers
who are still in arms that we are ali
one now, in one country; that We have
now but one interest and that we honor
them. They have been fighting for 4
wrong cause, Induced thereto by mis-
guided rulsrs- We nonor them for fight
ing for liberty which we ourselves so
aorfsssg ID ~ believe In, and now, in the
spirit Of liberty, truth, justice and free
COM, We are prepared to extend these
privileges valued by every Englishnlan
TO these Who have been fl ighting against
us
Lord Roberts did not talk in this
strain Until word had goae out from
l0ownins street that the time had ar
rived foa' Speaking gently to the Beers
10fi1s as the first intiination of an Off
eiss !: nature ira The Boer leaders might
hone III tia event of surrender for
amnesty frcssa tile hands Of the con
aiisspis. Lord Roberts proclamation
defining the fake Of those republicans
WHO should Ian down their arms ex-
pres sl ciueeti the Boer special and
military leaders from the provisions Of
iile niaaiifes tc, Whether the field mar
sha caneiliatcsy Speech may be taken
IS indicating change OF heart with
iefssferee toe the men whose leadership
lss l,esn tiae source of Boer resistance
San not b ssatad. II is recognized. how
eAt.f faf 20 lo:ig as the Baer leaders ex-
peet tllatfor them submission Will mean
o!sIsseated property and exile they are
lilsely q do their utmost to keep their
sardes In the Ifeld
III his official pubic utterances Lord
Salisbury sticks to The position he took
When Presidents Sand Steyn pc
titionea for cessation of hostflities
last simmer. Nevertheless. he wolld
gladly welcome almost any arrangement
with tlae lSoers except one-restorirls
Their rs!ede penaence. Mr.. Chamberlain
is fun Of rancor because of the relent-
lessness of the opposition's attack upon
him. and extiibitsslittle enthusiasm fer
he ceneiiatoly sentiments of some oss
his caileaglsss.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-12-08
Married After Many Years.

Creston, Dec. s.-After forty years
Josiah Litteer and Mary Kitchen have.
thru the circums tancss and incidents
of life, met at Hymen's altar. 1t was
the corislimnation of a love affair of
childhood days and the uniting Of
hearts that once beat as one. Josiah
LITTER last summer visited in the east
and there met Mrs. Kitchen. the love
of his youth. Both had been married
and both had lost their companions.
The meeting resulted In their marriage
at Bedford last Wednesday, aud white
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-12-08
TAR Bull LETIN.
NOTICEABLE NEWS OF TODAY
Tho weather.

The Weather.
For Iowa-Fair tonight and Sunday
colder.
For Illinois-Fair tonight and Sun
day; colder Sunday.
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-12-08
Victim Of the SIOUX city c ollnpse.

Sioux City, Dec. iss Jamie Rog-
ers famous as a real estate operator
and promoter in the days Of Sioux C'ity's
great boom, died at the Samaritan hos
pital here yesterday. In spite Of the
facts that at one time she was not far
from being millionaire sae diad all.
most destitute. 1t wasiil 1888 that Miss
Regers left the school room to go into
the real estate business She proved
herssif to be woman Of remarks BILE
business ability, and soon was cosnpet-
ing withathe shrewdest buyers and seli-s
ers on the market. When the crash
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-12-08
4 NJ essn 90 from kru~cr.

New York. Dec. s.The consul general
of the orange Free State has received
the following reply to cabiegranl az
COED 'Sisaaes te Paul Kruger by the
Transvaal League: Il thank the Ameri-
can TransNaal League and all sympa
thizins Americans for greetings and
hope their Kind wishes will be fulfilled.
TX RT-C,E,R
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-12-08
saloon Petitton Fai,s.

Special to Times Republican.
Clarion, Dec. S.Fiiday was the last
day OF filing for the saloon petition in
this county and it was not filed. We
hear that a good many names Were or
dcred withdrawn. So the county will be
free of the saloon for a time at least.
and the thirsty ones win have to rely
upon the drug stores and bottleggers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-12-08
STRUGGLE OVER THE TREATY.
Senators Continue in Secret session

70 AIiStiiSs .ACtIpn.
Washington, Dee Behind the
closed doors Of the senare the trernen-
Idous fight now raging over the question
'of amending the Hay Pauncefote. treaty
Went cll Yesterday The senate decided
Ito prolong discussion. but agreed 10 take
a vote on the Davis amendment next
Thurseay afternoon at O'Clock III is
believed that whether the amendment
the same day on the question of ratifica-
ton OF tllest treaty.
The session Of the senate was occupied
by Senator Morgan, Who concluded, His
speeci, in favor Of ratification D. the.
treaty without amendment. Serater
Teller followed with q speech opposing
the treaty. He contended that If the
United States desired to build the carat
It should proceed to do 90 without .rying8
s 70 secure the eonsen, Of Great Britain.
He said the opinion OF Secretary Hay
that the abrogation of the Clayton -Bul-
wer treaty was necessary was Only the
opinion of one man, and he quoted from
public documents 10 show that former
secretaries Of state had differed in their
opinions in thsrespect. He also si.owea
that in some instances there had been
breaches Of the Cayton- Bulwer treaty
He quoted Secretary Evarts as saving
that the guarantee Of neutrality s one
thing, while the question is unsettled
and quite another when the canal shall
be opened to the interests. ambition and
cunidity of the commercial nations and
is occupied by population of foreign al
legiance and dlssordant habits Secre-
tary Blaine was also quoted on the same
point.
Senator Lodge. who has charge of the
treaty in the senate for the foreign rela-
tons committee. is positive that the
Davis amendment will be adopted. but
Senator Cullom believes the amendment
will be defeated.
1t can be stated on the highest author
ity that President Mckinley and Secre-
tary Hay are unaltcrably opposed to the
Davis amendment They suspect that
several senators are supporting the Da-
Wis amendment for the purposs of rem
dering the treaty so objectionable to
Great Britain that It will be rejected and
cause great delay ia the construction Of
the Nicaragua canal. If the ssaate de-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-12-08
Kuskie Taken sack .
Special to Times Republican.

Spec1aI TO TlnleS-I1epublcan. a
Clarion. Dec. S.. Sheriff Duer went to
Independence last night with Charles
Kuslsie. who had been sent to the insane
hospital from this county. but by some
means got away from the attendants
and returned to his home.