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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-14
RACES FOR ASTOR CUPS.

The annual Astor cup regatta of the
New York Yacht Club was sailed off
Newport yesterday.
The Corona won the $1,000 cup given for
schooners,. and the Mineola the $500 cup
for sloops.
The race was sailed in hard wind and
lumpy waters
The cruising sailing feet remained at
anchor. owners who wanted to see the
race being content TO take passage on
steam yachts and the best men that could
be spared were loaned to the various
racers
Among the Vessels out for start were
the torpedo boats Morris and Gwin, the
revenue cutter Gresham and the steam
yachts Electra. Corsair. Columbia, Ma
jorie. Tide. Llewellyn, Nydia, Barracuda,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-14
kind IN Ferris p"

kind TO Ferris?'
"Oh. that was his deceit" said Bas-
son, with a sigh. ''He fancied that when
Dean was accused OF this second murder
Edith would never marry Ferris. as being
the son OF such a man. He was kind
to him because he wanted to ingratiate
himself with Edith; so that she might
marry him after parting. as he thought
she would. with Ferris"
Internal scamp!" cried Gebb. swear
ing, when he knew that the poor devil
was innocent Have you Miss Gtlmar's
confession?"
Here IL is! Alder gave II to mel IL
clears Dean entirely, so 1 suppose he'll
receive a free pardon"
'I suppose so.' said Gebb. putting the
confession OF Miss Gilmar into his pocket
along with that OF Alder. But his life
is ruined. I'm only sorry for one thing,
that Alder did not live to be hanged.
well, ! cannot agree with you; after
ALL he was my friend.' said Basson,
sadly.
'He was a bIackguard," retorted Gebo.
and took his departure.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-14
EVENTS IN THE WORLD OF SPOF

Grenninger gets back into the game. the
Rochester arrangement may be induced
TO let Bonner go.
Raidy, the new Worcester infielder, and
Parent, shortstop for Providence. handle
themselves In an identical manner.
John j. ODonnelly has been appointed
financial manager of the Farmers 10 sue
ceed Leonard. who is now busily engaged
In strengthening out the Syracuse mud
die.
wiltse. who pitched yesterday. twirled
for an amateur team on Saturday and
shut out his opponents.
Davis steal home I'm the third was
sensational piece OF work Harry is ad-
ding points TO his base stealing recobl
each day now, and will reach the hun
dred mark before the end Of the year. at
the present rate. He is in a class all
by himself when II comes 10 purloining
extra sacks.
Davis made a great try for Staffords
low fly i'm the eighth. He got his hands
on the ball. but had TO drop it, as he fell
down.
Cassidy made laughable error in the
last inning, when he dror ed an easy
throw which landed squarely in his NIT.
In the opening inning of the Hartford
Toronto game yesterday OLaughlin fined
Jimmy and Tommy Bannon and Steel
man, and later Jimmy" was removed
from the game.
Wall, who was with Springfield earlier
in ha Wit m
the Connecticut league, made a visit 70
Adelaide Park yesterday to see Frank
Corridor. Murray had a talk with him
and tho result was that he donned
uniform and will probably be afforded
chance TO show what he can do within
the next few days.
Latimer. a crack-a-jack pitcher from
the North Carolina league has been
signed by Manager Murray. The league
is breaking up and the new man is look
ed upon as the best man in the league.
catcher may be secured, too, IL Wall
does not make good.
When Wall caught here early I'm the
season the locals stole bases at will.
Wall could not seem to send them down
to second as well as the r1;ht handlers.
Catcher Patrick McCauley has been re-
leased by the Providence management.
He has been in very poor form of late
and Leahy has played many games with
injuries with no one TO relieve him. He
has not shown his old-ttne form this
year and has been weak i'm both batting
and fielding. When he WIS drafted by
the Washington team two years ago. IL
Is doubtful IL there was a more promis-
ing catcher I'm the Eastern league. He
was a critically exact thrower. a fairly
good batsman and was In the game TO
win from start to finish. He failed to
make good with the Washington team,
however and was finally released. He
was signed by Providence the first of the
present season and hundreds OF his ar
dent admirers were inwardly glad that
Mack had again caught on.
McAuley also believed that things had
taken a turn for the better and told many
that ne never had any luck since he left
this city.
We are sorry to see you go Mack. and
sincerely hope that your Improvement
and subsequent return TO the game will
be only matter OF time.
curious feature Of the years pitching
Is the fact that all the no-hit games have
been pitched by left-handers-Hahn
Bowling and Amolo-although the left
handlers have been getting their bumps
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-14

day after day. They have done better
In the American than in the National
out OF l26 games in the National the
left-handers have won IS. In the Amer
lean they have won ~ and lost only Co.
Boston Herald.
Bassett, who played third for Provi-
was last heard Of as policeman In faw-
tucket.
Phillips was beaten at home for the
first time yesterday. The New Yorks
turned the trick.
Davis at short for New York yesterday
accepted IL chances without an error.
Monday is certainly hard luck day for
the Quakers. They have won only five
games out Of IA played on wash day. al
though they managed to make one even
break.
Harry Curtis, the former Pawtucket
catcher. Is now playing with the ElmIra
team of the New York State league Billy
Bergen. another former Pawtucket play
er, is playing behind the bat and on first
base for Fort Wayne.
But three errors in Is innings is fine
ball playing IL happened I'm the game
Ne other day between Milwaukee and
Indianapolis. the latter winning, not
making an error.
Burket. in his last % games. has made
% hits, with a total OF S. and has oatted
at the rate OF 40 This Is by all odds the
best work of any batsman In the league.
In the 10 games between Boston and
brooklyn, the T-stons have made 80
runs. 90 hits VIII il9 totals stolen II
bases. reached bases on balls 25 times.
and struck out IL times TO 6s runs. los
hits. with l59 totals % stolen bases, 80
bases on balls and 16 strike outs for the
champions.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-14
by did Alder kill Mis- Gilman o.

why did Alder kill Mis- Gilmar?''
Because he wanted her money"
wen, by threatening her with Dean
ne could have got her to allow him a
good income. There wasno need for
him to strangle her"
Perhaps not; and especially I'm poor
Mrs Presk's front parlor. She hasn't
been able to let since. And, to make
matters worse, Matilda Crane has gone
away with five pounds you gave
her"
by the way. is Ferris going to stick
to that name?" 1850
well no; but all the same he isn't go
ing to call himself Dean"
Then he is going to take his wife's
name. j suppose?' suggested Parge.
Gebb shook his head. "By the will OF
that ancestor who left the hall TO his
descendants. all who live i'm II not be-
ing Kirkstones have to take that name.
If Alder had lived he would have called
himself John KirkstoIe."
Like the one that was murdered. A
bad omen!''
"Well. he never had chance OF
changing his name. But expect Ferris
and Miss Wedderburn will call them
selves Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kirkstone."
"Well." said Parge. raising his glass.
81 hope they will be luclxss"
$50 do L." responded Gebb, .if only
because they paid us this two hundred
pounds"
"Of which 7 got only fftv," grumbled
Parge, and so got the last word after
all"
CThe End)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-14
VARDON WINS.

Harry Vardon played 36-hole match
against A. III. Fem on the links at Po-
land Spring in South Poland. Me. yester-
day, and won by up and 6 to play.
Vardon beat the nine-hole record OF 81.
held by Fem, and beat the 1s-hole rec
ord of ~ also made by Fem. by five
strokes. His puts were brilliant at all
times, especially when IT is borne in mind
that the ground was new to him and
familiar to Fem
The match was played In the rain, but
TINS did not prevent large gallery turn
ing out after the men all day. The best
round was the third, when Fem was
trying to hold Vardon.
Nardon-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-14

Plckups From The Diamond.
Manager eLonards crowd made a good
try for the game yesterday. but they were
still one shy when they closed their turn
at bat in the ninth.
Providence made II four straight from
and increases the lead held by the locals.
Both teams batted in timely fashion,
but the locals were faster on the bases
and so won out.
Donovan added another victory TO his
already long list yesterday. He batted
lust a few" too A single triple and
homer, in four times UP. Whew!
Montreal succeeded in shutting out the
Ponies. although the latter had men on
bases in nearly every inning.
The Royals are here today for the first
of a series of the games. When they
were here before the locals got five
straight. Three straight would be the
proper caper just now
Rain was responsible for the post
contest yesterday.
While the Rowdies were idle the locals
played. won, and increased their lead
slightly
The light shower about o'clock yes
terday afternoon affected the attend
ance.
Worcester is after Bonner. now playing
the infield for Rochester Buckenber-
ger has Joey Bean on third and when
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-14

MRS. wINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over fifty years by
millions OK mothers for their children
while teething. with perfect success. II
soothes the child. softens the gums. al
lays all pain. cures wind collie and Is the
best remedy for Diarrhoea. II will re-
lieve the poo. little sufferer Immediately.
Sold by Druggists in every part Of the
world. Twenty-Five cents a bottle. BE
sure and ask for Mrs. winslow's Sooth-
ing Syrup" and take no other kind
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-14

The Young Calverleys defeated the Re-
gents yesterday I'm forfeited game by a
score of 10 0. The Calverleys have won
23 games out OF "a.
The Amherst base ball team Is looking
for games from any strong amateur team
in the state. Wanskuck preferred. The
Amhersts have an open date Aug Is. Ad-
dress John Breard, 30 Erastus street, city
The Shove Street Stars defeated the
Hedly Stars yesterday by a score of 10 TO
2. The features OF the game were the bat
ting OF Carr and Canaan. the battery
work of j. Garrett and Leach and tho
fielding of cosgrove. who put up a fine
game.
The Melrose team defeated the West
Sides by the score of 81 to IA. and the
features of the game were the playing
of Kenney and Myers. good catching by
Van Leuven and the batting of Holden.
They would like to hear from any 10
year-oid team Address challenges to Wal
ter Myers, 1Sl Webster avenue. Olneyville.
The Columbus Union Juniors met and
defeated the Young Ramblers. by the
score OF IA to 9, Saturday. The Juniors
would like 10 hear from the Capitol Hill
Sluggers or the Regent Stars for Sept.
3. or from any 13-year-old team I'm the
state. James Conway. II Harvest street.
Providence.
The Elmwood Juniors beat the Young
Gorhams Saturday on the latters grounds
with score of Is to 10. The features OF
the game were the pitching OF Lawrence
Walker. 13 years old, OF the Emwood
Juniors. and the catching of Cranston
Seabury, aged H. The left-handed pitcher
OF the Young Gorhams weakened In the
fourth inning. and his place was taken dn
the sixth by o. Lorum.
The Hyatts defeated the Eagle Stars
for the second time this year by the score
of 10 TO y. The feature of the game was
the pitching OF Callahan, who had IA
strike-outs. The lineup is as follows:
Eisman, c.; Callahan. p: Hopkins, 1b.:
McElroy. 2b.; Brag, 3d.: Barnford. s. s.:
German, r. T.; Wise, C. f.; Newton, l. f.;
Sullivan. substitute. Umpire Eisman was
a little OF on balls and strikes. They
would like 10 hear from the Dewey Boys.
Address challenges to w. Eisman. 43 Hy-
att street.
The Providence Juniors defeated the
strong Samson team Of the North End. on
the Palace Garden grounds by score OF
10 to s. The Juniors played a good all
round game, their batting being one OF
the features OF the contest.
Mowry pitched a heady game for the
Juniors. having 10 strike-outs to his cred
It, and Sonley at short, put up a consist
ent game. Hunold made a long hit over
the trees in left.
One OF the best and most interesting
games OF base ball played by an outside
club at the Sockanosset School for Boys
occurred Saturday afternoon on the
school grounds between the Sockanosset
Grays and the Mashapaugs of Providence.
Both sides played TO win. but the Grays
were the victors with a score of to j.
Batteries for the Grays: Burke, pitcher;
OConnor, catcher. For the Mashapaugs:
Sterns. pitcher: Tatz and Seabury, catch
ers: umpire. Garrighan. The Sockanosset
Grays have been beaten but once this
season, by the Ashtons OF Ashton, In
10-inning game. These two clubs Will cross
bats next Saturday afternoon on the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-14
MATCH POSTpOAfD.

The 2O-mile motor-paced match between
Charles w. Miller, the six-day champion.
and Harry Caldwell OF Manchester, N.
H.. which was to have taken place at
the Nelodromc track I'm Hartford last
evening, was postponed on account of
rain.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-14

Johnny-Paw. what is higher criticism?
Paw-It is something that is able to re-
move all the heat from the hereafter. but
is not so successful with the present.
Baltimore American.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-14

The rural typesetter was looking over
the cuts.
what must I do with all these Boer
types?" he inquired.
"Chop off the whiskers and let them 20
in as Boxers" responded the editor.-Chi-
cago News.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-14

Runs. Clymer-i; Shindle 3 Gatins,
Fleming, Donovan-5. Two-base hits,
Shindle, Gatins. Turner. Three-base hits.
Massey, Donovan. Home run, Donovan
Struck out, by Killen 2: by Donovan T.
First base on balls, of Killen 2: of
Donovan 5. Sacrifice hits. Clymer Myers.
Gatins, Steelman. Hit by pitched ball.
Stratton. Schaub Left on bases, Hart
ford O.: Toronto a. First base on errors,
Hartford 1; Toronto 2. Umpire. O'Lough-
lin. Time, 2h.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-14
Donovan Again.

Donovan's wild pitch at Hartford was
all that saved Toronto from a shut out
yesterday.
Hartford was erratic on tho diamond,
but well placed hits won the game
Donoyan's hitting was phenomenal.
O'Loughlin had an of day and several
fines were imposed. Attendance 500.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-14

Two-base hits. Cassidy. Smink. Three
base hits, Davis. Parent. Sacrifice hit,
Parent. Stolen bases, Davis 2. Gilbert.
Double play Walters TO Connor. First
base on balls off Evans, Hargrove.
Struck out, by Evans, Hanivan; by
Wiltse. Corridor, Smith, Evans. Um-
pire, Egan. Time, In. 35m.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-14

Runs. Lezotte. Henry ., Schiebck,
Cross-5. Sacrifice hits. Eustace 2.
Tucker. Two-base hits. Lezotte, Cross,
Johnson. Schiebeck First base on balls,
by Woods 1; by Cross 2. Left on bases.
Springfield u; Montreal 4. Struck out,
by Woods 2 Double plays. Cargo TO
Curley to Tucker; Woods to Cargo TO
Tucker: Dooley (unassisted). Umpires,
Pappalau and Mcfarland. Time, In. 40m.
CLUB STANDING
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-14
SYNOPSIS or PREVIOUS CHAPTERS.

In a small suburb OF London an eccen-
tric old woman, who has given her name
as Miss Ligram. is found murdered. 1t Is
finally discovered that she was in reality
n Miss Ellen Gilman, formerly house,
keeper at Kirkstone Hall. During her
stay there sensational murder had oc-
CURED. The master OF Kirkstone had
been murdered in a room known as the
Yellow Boudoir. man named Dean had
been convicted of the deed and imprison-
ed. mainly on Miss Gilmar's testimony.
lie had sworn to be revenged on her. Tho
room in which Miss Gilman is found dead
Is an almost exact facsimile or the orig
inal Yellow Boudoir.
Gebb, detective, is set to work on the
case He discovers that Edith Wedder-
burn. n cousin of Miss Gilman. and her
lover, Ferris. were both in London on the
night OF the murder and that Edith Wis
tied the murdered woman, going up from
Norminster for the purpose. He is able
10 prove, however, that neither Is guilty
OF the murder. lie discovers that Ferris.
so-called is a son OF the man Dean. Gebb
goes to Kirkstone Hall and finds out
from the old housekeeper there, that
the mad gardener. Martin, as he is called.
Is in reality Dean. He also learns that
Dean went up TO London on the night OF
the murder. Dean is arrested, but be
fore he can be brought TO trial letter
is discovered. which incriminates Alder, a
nephew OF Miss Gilman. Alder however.
is dying. Parge. retired detective. adj
vises Gebb to obtain from Min a confes-
sion.
He goes but Alder dies before he reach
es him. He makes a written confession
TO Basson. however, who in turn gave the
facts to Gebb.
CONTINUED from Yesterday
Oh, that was easy" replied Basson.
'He was busy seeing after the tickets
on my behalf and looking at the house;
so noe of the attendants knew where he
was az the moment. but believed him
90 be I'm another part OF The Town Hall.
When Edith camc back with the neck
lace he sent her into the hail. and got
rid OF Dean. who had missed his train.
by giving him money and telling him to
stay all night In Grangebury--a fact
which favored his plans; then. the coast
being clca,. he went alone 10 Paradise
Row. shortly before 10 o'clock and saw
Miss Gilman In accordance with his In
structions she was alone In the house.
as she had sent Mrs. Presk and Tilda
Co my lecture"
she admitted hIm7"
"Yes. and locked the door after he
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-14

What is your idea of silent MART
ner?" was asked OF a business oracle on
the Board of Trade
Hes the fellow that puts his money
INTO firm and keeps his mouth shut while
IL is being spent"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-14
Ponies Shut Out.

Montreal shut out the Ponies at SPRING
field yesterday because Cross pitched
magnificent ball when hits were needed
to score runs.
In two Innings the Royals punched hits
on "Wally" Woods and scored all their
runs Score:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-14

: Today vardon will play the best bali of
Fem and Findlay
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-14

At Chicago-Chicago 7-6: Boston IA.
At ST. Louis--st. Louis 10; Philadelphia
At Cincinnati-Cincinnati 4; Brooklyn o.
AT Pittsburg-New York z; Pittsburg T.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-14
Amateur Games.

The Young Calverleys defeated the Re-
gents yesterday I'm a forfeited game by a
score of TO 0. The Calverleys have won
23 games out OF "a
Evening journal., 1900-03-02
JENNIE CREEK HoNoRED
BIDDEN TO PARIS FAIR AS GUEST
OF LEGION OF HONOR.

Miss Jennie Creek OF Millgrove, Ind,
who is the youngest member of the Ma
tional Humane Society of France, has
been invited to attend the Paris Ex-
position this year at the expense OF the
Legion of Honor.
Miss Jennie Is an orphan and still
lives with her foster parents in sight
Of the spot where her heroic act avert
ed wreck which would have cost the
lives OF many people. IL was the af-
ternoon OF September 10. 1893, that
Jennie, then but IL years old, was
playing along the lodges and in the ra-
vine OF her uncle's farm. She came to
the Panhandle railroad and to her
great surprise found the railroad
bridge which spanned the deep gulch
az this point almost burned away. 1t
had taken fire from the burning grass
which had been set fire by red-hot
cinder from passing engine. In tue
distance she heard the Worlds Fair
train coming. There was no time to
summon help, and as the train drew
nearer a happy thought passed to her
mind. Trembling with fright she tore
of her red petticoat, and. standing in
AAit ltnAit vi MaANtu IL NAA-
iantly above her head Engineer
Frank Williamson, who had charge of
the train. reversed his engine and
stopped on the brink Of the flaming
bridge
The story of the little girl reached
the passengers. who picked her up and
carried her through the coaches and
showed their appreciation by present
ing her with no small purse. Among
fhe passengers were many from
France, returning home after a visit
to the Worlds Fair. When they
reached their native country the So
ciety of the Legion of Honor was told
OF Americas little heroine. President
Mckinley, then governor of Ohio, was
asked for the childs address, and a
month later little Jennie received a
i hve-pointed gold star, an emblem worn
only by those who have performed ex-
ceptlonally brave deeds.
The French Legion Of Honor was
founded by Napoleon. At first he ex-
/ cluded women as recipients OF decora-
tons, but through the solicitation OF
Josephine this order was rescinded
But one other American girl has been
thus hOnOred, it being the Iowa school
teacher who saved her pupils in a cy-
clone by tying them together. For
months after the stopping Of the train
the little girl received hundreds OF let.
ters. One OF the school readers used
IN the primary grades of Indiana has
the story OF her act Each year she
has been urged by the officers OF the
society to attend their meetings il
Paris, the society Offering to pay hei
4 expenses.
A few weeks ago Miss Creek. who /.
now is years Of age. began a term a
the Marion Normal College. Tn,
badge OF the Legion is still proudly
worn by her and d is more than prob
able tnat she will accept the invitation
indianapolis Sentinel.
Evening journal., 1900-03-02
nMI.LE. mai. .

At the Opera House tomorrow even
ing the rollicking French and fantasti-
cal. but exceedingly dainty and humor-
GUS comedy, Mile Fih," which ran 200
consecutive nights at the Manhattan
Theatre, New York, to crowded audi
ences, will be seen for the first time in
Wilmington. The most pronounced and
finished artists ever seen on any stage
are in this charming play Mile. Norm,
together with her supporting company
is beyond a doubt one OF the most
beautiful and charming actresses who
has ever visited this city. Mile. NORM
may be likened to such famous artists
as Calve, with the magnetism OF an
Annie Pixley, or Lotta. Her voice and
figure are wonderfully perfect, and the
bewitching expression Of her eyes, heI
natural grace and winsome smile are
Iinfectiously magnetic. Her methods IN
depicting character are natural and q
marvellous study that appeals TO the
cultivated mind and the art student