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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-17
They CAME BACK
Ten Baseball Players Who Went
to Cuba Return TO This
Country Disguised.

New York. Nov. 17.--Among the pas
sengers who arrived today on the steam
er Yucatan from Havana were 10 base
ball players from the Brooklyn, New
York, Pittsburg and Chicago clubs.
Manager Geo. Davis said that the par
~ originally consisted OF % players who
went TO Havana under contract To play
a series OF exhibition games. but on ar
rival some misunderstanding with the
Cuban clubs prevented the carrying out
OF the terms, Finally several games
were played. hut without much profit.
The first game was PLAYED on Sunday
aud as the owners OF the grounds had
promised the local club the use OF the
ball field. trouble promptly arose. The
local ball players stood around about
the entrance and persuaded mapy 81 the
visitors To stay away. The other pro-
posed games were finally abandoned
Ten OF the players became disgusted
with the situation and returned home
The others will stay while I'm Cuba and
arrange games with the local players ~
pOasible.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-17
OLNEYvIlLE.

The announcement In The News last
evening that gambling den had been
closed by the police was quite surprise
to the citizens, as they had not the
slightest idea that any one would dare
to undertake to open one. The old Law
and Order League would have been up
in arms, had they known OF the fact.
On Sunday, Nov. 25, the Rev. Walter
A. Gardner of Berkeley, will take charge
of the Tabernacle NJ. r.. church, he hav-
ing been called TO fill the vacancy caused
by the resignation OF the Rev. MrGrose,
who is now on his way TO India. The
Rev. T.. r. Jones will officiate tomorrow.
The Bud of Hope social committee met
last evening.
The Spiritualists Association viii be
addressed tomorrow afternoon by w. G.
Dawson. The meeting Will be held in
Library hall
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-17
FOR CONTEMPT.
Mrs. O'D0nne|I Wanted Writ
Issued Against Husband In
Divorce Proceedings.

There was petition before the appel
late division of the supreme court brought
by Mrs. Mary A. ODonneil down for
hearing today.
Mrs. o'Donnell wanted writ OF attach
ment for contempt issued against her
husband, Thomas p. oDonnell.
Mr.. o'Donnen began suit for divorce
some months ago. His wife got an al
lowance OF s. a week from the court
There was hearing on the divorce pc
tition a few weeks ago. but no decision
has been handed down. Mr.. o'Donneil is
foreman in a big jewelry establishment
and makes $26 week.
The order for the allowance was made
TO run Gati further order of the court.
Mr. ODonnell has paid nothing since the
hearing OF the divorce case and owes
some 81 on the order. He was not pres
ent In court today.
Louis J.. Angel. Mr.. O'Donnelrs coun-
sci. said his client has spent his money
I'm getting winter clothing for his family
but something due on the order would
be paid today. Walter +. Reynolds. coun.
sci for Mrs ODonnoll, agreed TO con.
tinuance until next Tuesday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-17
SLY MRS. GRECO.
Police Of PoughkHapsis Would
Like TO Talk About "SorcsIy"'
With Her.

Poughkeepsie, Nov. i7.-For the benefit
OF three thrifty housewives who rendered
savings amounting TO sl45 TO Mrs. Tony
Greco. sorceress. that the money be
doubled within week through her mys-
tic charms, the police OF this city are in
vestigating
Mrs. Greco and her husband left for
Rochester yesterday. They came TO
Poughkeepsie three weeks ago, posing as
hypnotists and mind-readers, and secured
quarters I'm the Italian colony.
They were about 40 years old and @p-
parently prosperous. Mrs. Greco called
herself doctor" and cured Mrs Leo :
baby OF illness accepting a fee of Sl0
Immediately she ingratiated herself in
the affections OF all the wives and moth
ers I'm the colony.
She gave advice on all matters, from
love affairs TO business troubles, and
clients thronged her place. Consulting
hours were from midnight TO la. m, and
she gained all her wisdom, so she said,
from a mysterious book OF knowledge.
Three housewives brought Thursday
night all the money they possessed by
invitation from Mrs. Greco. The money
was 10 figure i'm a demonstration OF hyp-
notism and be doubled I'm a weeks time.
Mrs. Greco RECALLED her clients with
pork chops and cognac. put them to sleep
with weaving PAGES and waving hands"
and charmed the coin with more mystic
passes
Afterward she apparently restored the
money To the owners purses and hand
kerchiefs, but when these were opened
later the money was missing. The VIC
Tins appealed to the police.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-17
and
A JAILER Il
ATTACKED
Mother Of Convict Benson
Brings Suit for $4,000 Dam
ages Against Each.

Barnstable, Mas, Nov. 17.--Two at
tachments OF $4,000 each have been filed
with the register Of deeds here against
judah a. Chase, high sherlff, OF Barnsta-
bile county and Geo. H. Cash, keeper Of
the Barnstable county Jail, in an action
brought by Matte NJ. Benson of Brock
ton the mother OF Marshall H. Ben
son, prisoner, 60 recover damages for
injuries TO Benson alleged TO have re-
suited from his ill-treatment while con-
fined In the Jail at Bsrnstable about a
year ago.--
No statement accompanied the writ
which is returnable at Barnstable In
December. Benson was detected by tho
officials OF Bourne, almost in the act or
robbing market I'm that town. Several
men were surprised In the act OF rob-
berry, but they escaped; after duel win
pistols between the robbers and the onl-
Gers I'm which two OF the town officials
were shot. Search for the fugitives was
continued for many weeks Neither of
the officers shot by them was seriously
injured.
Benson was finally arrested and taken
To Jail at Barnstable and after trial was
sentenced to "A term of incarceration
there. According TO the officials Benson
Was one of the most refractory prison
ers ever placed i'm their custody.
He escaped from the jail once but was
recaptured and afterwards it was found
necessary on account OF his unmanage-
able disposition 10 use both the straight
Jacket and the ball and chain. After
time the man showed some signs OF fall
ing health and symptoms or paralysis
developed and his place of confinement
was changed to the state institution at
Brldgewater
lie Is alleged that his present physical
condition which show no sign OF I'M
provement is the result OF the treatment
he received at the jail and the suit for
damages resulted.
OF the attachments filed today one was
made by Everett T. Lincoln of Middle
boro and the other by Elisha A. Bearse
OF Harwichport.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-17
TO DEAF MUTES.
Rev. Or. GaI|audet Conducts a
Service Entirely In the
Sign Language,

A service for deaf mutes was held In
the parish house OF Grace church last ev.
ening. and was conducted by Rev. Thom-
as Gallaudet. ID. d.. of New York. The
service was. OF course. held entirely In the
sign language. with "a few explanatory
verbal notes, for the benefit OF "A few that
could hear.
The service is a regular monthly one
for deaf mutes arranged by George Gear
ing, of Boston, but as DIR. Gallaudct. the
famous instructor OF deaf mutes, was here
In attendance at the church congress, he
was secured TO talk 10 the meeting last
night.
DIR. Galaudet considers the sign Ian
guage far more expressive than spelling
out the words with the fingers. DIR. Gal
laudet considers this method particularly
adapted TO the social intercourse among
deaf mutes for sermons and other occa-
sions where warmth Of expression is de-
sirable
During the sermon the room was abso-
lutely noseless, and all eyes were hxed
intently on the speaker, who silently ges-
ticulated the sentences OF his discourse.
Smiles and grave faces succeeded each
other and no speaker ever had more SYM
pathetic spectators, for the hearers were
few.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-17
MAKES DEMAND.
Wa|dsrses Wants the Chinese
Troops WiIhdraWn'From Ter
rItory Occupied by Allies.

Pekin, Thursday. Nov. ia command
er-in-chief OF the international forces.
Field Marshal Count Won Waldersee, re-
ceived Prince Ching and Ii Hung Chang.
the Chinese peace commissioners. today.
at the imperial palace. f
The field marshal demanded that the
Chinese troops be withdrawn from the
vicinity OF the territory occupied by the
allied forces, adding that IL this were
done. the dispatch OF military expeditions
by the allies would be discontinued,
PRINCE TUAN UNDER ARREST.
London. Nov ia news agency dis
patch from Shanghai says Prince Tuan Is
under arrest at Nighsia, province OF
Shansi, that Gov. Yu Hsien has been ar
rested at Pinana. near Sian Fu, and that
Sheng. the director OF telegraphs and
railroads. has memorialized the throne,
denouncing Yu Shien.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-17
COLLEGIATE ALUMNAE
ASSOCIATION MEETS.

paign of one month with force ranging
from 10 to ~ men, the usual number be-
ing between rs TO 20.
/. Redscovery OF the "bee-hive" tomb,
the eastern slope OF Rusty RIDGE S. S.
r.. OF the village $50 metres above the sea.
2. Excavation of a large house OF the
early geometric period on the citadel s. s.
+. of the village 700 metres above the
sea; a find of terra Gotta animals on the
adjacent ridge.
g. Excavation OF a house OF the early
geometric period on Atzozia Hill, &. II. OF
the village, $50 metres above the sea.
a. Discovery OF eight beehive" tombs
on the west slope OF Thunder Hill," s.
by g. w. OF the village, $50 metres above
the sea. Four tombs contained vases and
one was absolutely intact.
5. A find OF vases of later date I'm shaft
graves lying between Atzozia Hin and
Thunder Hill.
Trial excavations were masa at st. An
tony's little villages and Halsor Head
Miss Boyd dwelt at length upon a de-
scription OF the above, illustrating the
same with large number OF photo
graphs.
Following the formal programme of the
morning q luncheon was enjoyed I'm an
adjoining room.
In honor OF the speakers and OF the day
a special table was set apart for the rep
resentatives of Smith college.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-17
VERY ACTIVE.
Maine Pr0hlbltlonlsts Are at
Work with Greater vIgor
Than Ever Before.

Portland, Me-. Nov. E--From nearly
every section OF Maine come reports OF
unusual activity on the part OF the anti
liquor element and particularly through
kennebec. Cumberland and Androscoggin
counties is the result OF the work In evil
dence.
While the real work in these cases has
been done In nearly every instance by the
civil league, under the direction OF Rev.
MIR Berry OF Waterville. and local or
gsnizations. the opinion prevails that the
very general wave OF temperance reform
now sweeping over the state is mainly
due TO he.election OF "a prohibition sher-
iff In Cumberland county last September.
Although the new sheriff will not enter
upon his duties until the beginning of the
coming year. Il IL quite evident that the
fact OF his election IL pretty thoroughly
felt In this city 81 Is now almost impos-
sible TO purchase liquor or any kind. This
condition has come about with hardly
any appearance OF activity on the surface
by the temperance people I'm this section.
In Watcrviile. Augusta. Hailowell. Gar
diner. Skowhegan. Rumford Falls. Waldo.
boro and many other places the city and
town governments have instructed the
police go exert every EFFORT 10 close the
saloons and as a result an almost unpre.
cedented period OF drought prevails ir
these places
Al the present time the scene OF actIv
ity In in Androscoggin county where IN,
civic League is conducting the crusade
This organization does not work dircctl,
against the liquor dealers. its object be
Ing 20 educate the people 80 they will IN
sist that their local governments shsi
take the proper steps 20 suppress the Ia
nor evil
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-17

The regular monthly meeting OF the
Rhode Island collegiate alumnae asso-
citation took place at the "Eloise" at 1880
O'Clock this morning. with the president,
Miss Alice Hunt I'm the chair There was
an unusually large attendance. brought
together, no doubt, because of the de-
lightful weather which prevailed and also
because of the fact that It was Smith
Day"
After a graceful opening of the meeting
by Miss Hunt, Miss Holden was intro
duced and gave an interesting account ef
the national convention OF the lntercol-
legiatc Alumnae association recently held
I'm New York
The real interest OF the morning GEN.
tered In n paper read by Miss IL. A.
Boyd OF Northampton. Mass, "Adven-
lures With Pick and Spade, in Crete"
Miss Boyd Is a member OF the American
school OF archaeology at Athens, and her
paper described In "a thoroughly delight
full way the excavations made at Kavou-
~, I'm eastern Crete, from April To- July OF
the present year. After "A graphic de-
scripton of her life and experiences In
Crete. Miss Boyd passed TO more inti-
mate consideration OF her theme and I'm
this connection she said that the follow
ing results were obtained from n cam
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-17

The committee on grammar and pri-
mary schools OF the school committee
met yesterday afternoon. 10 consider the
question OF selecting successor to the
late Miss Martha Il. Teel. as principal OF
tho Branch avenue grammar school
There were two or three candidates for
the place among them being william III.
Eddy. second assistant in the English
High school. and Mr. spratt. who was a
teacher In the Johnston High school be-
fore annexation.
The committee went into the m~rits OF
the case very fully, and finally decided
TO give the position 10 Mr.. Eddy. This
news will be received with pleasure :.
his many friends.
William n. Eddy In graduate OF
Brown University, and received the de-
gree of NJ. A. after examination In 1893.
After leaving college he began TO teach
in the High school. being I'm the CONNER
cial department
Later he was made a second assistant
In the English High school, and has con-
tinued I'm that position ever since. lie
is regarded as a very capable teacher.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-17
SCAR. L|PP|TT.
Overdue Craft Reported to Have
! Passed Highland Light
f This Morning.

Highland Light, Mass, Nov. IA four
masted schooner very much resembling
the overdue Henry Lippitt of Providence.
came In from sea this morning and
though her signals could not be made out
for a certainty by the observer at High
land light, owing to the distance, he felt
reasonably certain that signal letters
were tx. M. j. O."
IL the vessel is the Lippitt the report OF
her having passed South Shoal Li4lt-
ship during the gale or November In a
dismasted condition, Is hardly borne out
from the fact tnat this'sohooner had sim
ply lost her main gaff. mainsail and jib.
Otherwise she appeared to be all right.
She displayed no signals OF distress. only
showing her distinguishing letters and
proceeded in the direction OF Boston
against a light westerly wind.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-17
A PITIFUL CASE.
John Hennessy Is Found Sick
and Destitute by the Paw
tuCket Police.

A sad case OF destitution was brought
to the attention OF the Pawtucket police
yesterday when they were called to a
shanty in one OF the squalid districts of
that city, and there they found John
Hennessy i'm a feeble condition.
He had occupied the shanty alone and
without attendance for six weeks, II
was alleged. He was In wasted condi-
house.
The poor department was notified.
and the ambulance took the sufferer To
the city farm, where he was given food
and medicine, but there are no hopes OF
his surviving many days.
The man had been employed doing odd
jobs about the city, but of late had
been out OF employment, and being
without relatives he had Neen lost sight
OF by his friends when taken sick.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-17
MEANS BUSINESS
Croker Says Tammany WlIl
Rid New YOrk'S EaSt-Side
Of Vice.

New York, Nov l7.-Mr. Croker break
tasted today with Lewis Nixon, chairman
Of the anti-vice committee, and others.
To his callers Mr. Croker said: 'vrhis
movement by Tammany Hall against vice
means business. We have taken up this
tight 10 purify the city in earnest and we
propose TO carry II to a successful issue.
As a result OF the first step 10 purge
the east side Of vice IL young women
were fined 81 each this morning In the
Yorkville police court. They paid their
fines, and were informed that for a sec
ond offence they would be sent to the ISL
and.
Croker sailed on the Lucania at noon
today for a Ave months trip abroad.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-17
IN FAVOR OF FOOTBALL.

Chicago. Nov. 17.-Football at secondary
schools and academies has received the
unqualified and almost unanimous sane
ton of the principals and deans OF the
affiliated schools of the University of
Chicago.
At the 18th annual educational conven-
ton Of the schools the following resolu-
tion was adopted by vote of lis TO 2:
BE AZ resolved, that this body favors
football I'm the secondary schools, pro-
vided II is under the control OF the
faculty
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-17

sent I'm for Rev. Ernest G.. Wesley maxi
ing his total To date 5403. and Rev. s NJ.
Dick OF the Mathewson street NJ. IL.
church has "A small increase. bringing his
figures To 1896.
A big jump was that made by Rev. FIR.
Dennis NJ. Lowney OF the Cathedral. who
had 1907 additional coupons placed 10 his
credit, and now has 20l9 Rev. James NJ
Presley of Congdon street Baptist. has an
increase of 80, with total OF 1885
Other increases were made by Rev.
Lewis Il. Dunham, 130: Rev NJ. ". Bixby.
IA; Rev. Norman Robertson, All Saints
Memorial, u.
DO not forget that now is the time 10
secure coupons. as the contest closes on
the evening of Tuesday. November -.
and the time Is short
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-17
DAUGHTERS OF CuNFEOERAcY.

Montgomery. Ala. Nov. i7-At the
closing session Of the meeting ~ the
United Daughters OF the Confederacy
held last night the following officers were
elected:
Mrs. T.. q. Weed. Florida. president:
Mrs. w. w. Reed. New York. first vice
president: Mrs. =. r. Mccullough. Nir-
g'nia. second vice president: Mrs. John
T. Hockman, Tennessee. recording secrc-
tary, Mrs. Mary r. Moarcs, North Caro-
Una, corresponding secretary. Mrs j.
Jefferson Thomas. Georgia. treasurer. All
reelected. The next annual meeting will
be held at Wilmington. n c.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-17
CzAR'SCONDITI0N
TOday's Bulletin Shows His
Illness Is Taking a Favor
able Course.

St, Petersburg. Nov. i7.-AnOther favor
able bulletin on the subject or The czar's =
health was issued this afternoon as fol-
lows:
Livadia, Nov, II, IL a. m.-The emperor
passed a good day yesterday, He slept
an hour. Last night the emperor slept
sufficiently we'll. Temperature this morn
ing 1905; pulse s0.
His majestys general condition is good.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-17
GAVE HEARING.
Committee on Railroads Hears
Arguments on The India Street
Railroad Track Matter.

The committee on railroads gave hear
ing at the City Hall. this afternoon, on
the bill to be presented to the board of
aldermen next Thursday. relative to the
freight railssin India street.
The Union Railroad CO., the CONSOLE
dated, the JOY and the Merchant and
Miners Transportation Cos. were repre-
sented
At the request of Mr.. Marsden j. Per-
ry, who represented the Union Railroad
Co. the hearing was continued for one
week. because OF the important details
embraced by the proposition and the de-
STABILITY OF giving to each item the
most careful attention.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-17

A fatal burning accident occurred In
the upper tenement OF the house at No.
So Grand View street. last evening
rhe victim. was Mrs. Mary Leddy, IS
years of age who occupied that tene-
ment alone.
She was evidently working about the
kitchen stove and by accident brought
her dress IN contact with a hot coal
The first that was known OF her ter
ribe situation was when her grandson,
William j. Leddy heard her scream
lie rushed up stairs and in the kitchen
found the old lady envelopcd In flames.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-17
THlEWgG FRUIT PEDLERS

The two bogus fruit pedlers, who go
about with skeleton keys which they
use on back doors. visited the house at
No. 81 West Friendship street. yester-
day aternSSoni ,nSon; Sma nna,ng % Gotn , tene,
500 worth of sltverware and other arr
ticles. The losers were Helen Ferguson
and Mrs. Alice NJ. Andrews
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-17
CARS BURNED.
Explosives Cause a Fire After
Train Is Hurled Over
Embankmsnt.

Pittston, Pa. Noy. ia disastrous
freight wreck occurred today on the Le-
high Valley railroad near here.
one freight train collided with the rear
of another and an engine and several
cars were thrown over deep embank-
ment. One OF the cars contained ex-
pIosives, resulting In n fire which con-
sumed the derailed cars. The loss Is
estimated at $100, ,000 IN
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-17
Mrs. Leddy's Clothing Ignited
by a Red-Hot Coal.
Grandson Found Her Enva|opsd in Flames
and ExtinguiShed Them--Died
ina Few Hours.

In an incredibly short space OF time
the flames had spread over her entire
clothing.
Mr.. Leddy extinguished the flames and
then sent for DIR. Akers.
The doctor did what he could to- ease
the unfortunate woman's suffering. That
was all that he could do. for her burns
were necessarily fatal.
At O'Clock this morning Mrs. Leddy
died.
Medical Examiner Palmer was called
and ordered the body delivered 10 Under
taker Tanner, which was done. No in
quest was considered necessary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-17
WILL Be NOMINATED FOR MAYOR.

Lowell. Mass, Nov. 1.-THE Democratic
caucuses held here last night were car
ried by General G. A. r. Dimou, who
will be nominated for mayor. He carried
every ward excepting one-Ward Z,
which was carried by Col james H.
Carmichael
Hon. John T.. Drury was third I'm the
race Fred III. Rourke won the contest
for the nomination for purchasing agent,
his plurality being 205. The other can
didates were James j. Gallagher and
Frank f. Stowell. About 5000 votes were
ca II I'm the caMcnses
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-17
LeoNIOs WERE OBSERVED.

New Haven, Conn. Nov. i7.-As a result
OF the three nights observation for leon
ids at Yale observatory, several were
seen. IL Is believed that they will APP
pear on the Photographic plates which
have not yet been developed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-17
Dle0 WHILE DANCING.

Randolph. Mass. Nov. I7.-Petcr n
Hand, chairman OF the board of select
men, and Overseer OF tho poor. " position
which he has held Tor ~ years, died sud
denly while dancing at an old folks partv
In Stetson hall here last night He was
81 years OF age.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-17

Articles OF Incorporation have been
granted hy Secretary Of State Bennett 10
William T. q. Phetteplacc or Warwick,
Melville Bull Of Mddietown, William
Gregory 0f North Kingstown. Frank W.
TIllinghast OF Johnston. Frank NJ. Bur
rough Of Providence and Charles n. Gross
of New York. Under the name of the
Phetteplace Olive OH Improvement COM
Iauy.
The corporation will have an office I'm
this city and the capital stock " placed
a. f2uo.ooo
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-17
WEEKLY BANK STATEMENT.

New York. Nov. 1.-THE weekly state
ment averages of the banks show:
Loans. Increased g., iS9. COO; deposits in
creased Ms'S, 5oO; circulation, decreased
$3.50: legal tenders. increased t26i2 500.
specie increased t2.595. SOn Surplus re-.
serve s. $50 715. increased 81. .OG3 7eh
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-17
BLOOD POISONING CAUSED DEATH.

Bristol. Conn. Nov. ls.-Wm Wright.
general Superintendent Of the Ingraham
cOmpany's clock mauufactory of THE
town. who has been suffering from blood
poisoning causrd by cutting himself with
pocket knife VII. which he had been
"perating on 90 inerowing toe nail. died
early this morning lie was u years old