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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-12

What are You going TO have?"
we snook hands. and I glanced uues-
tioninsly at the young lady by his side.
You know her." he shouted Don't
you remember the little girl you used 10
give sweets TO and tell fairy tales?"
why. bless my soull" s~exclaimed
Surely IL isn't little Maidie?'
Are you Mr.. Beresford?" she said
eagerly. with a fash of recognition. And
j remember that she colorcd with pleas-
ure. and small, firm hand caught mine
with womanly grip which / have never
forgotten.
She had been a little three-year-old
when 1 was about twenty. and we had
pcen inseparablc chums during the six
months 1 worked with old Jimmy. That
she should have developed into this ra-
diant creature. with perfect manners and
style. I'm the teeth OF such n rough and
tumble life. was little less than n mira
Gle. But l learned afterward that old
Jimmy. I'm spite OF innumerable reverses
OF fortune. had contrived to keep her I
first-class boarding school, and some
Unborn good breeding OF her own had
done the rest.
Although she was always known an
Maidie Merrion. she was not Jimmv's
daughter He had married her mother.
who had once been prominent London
actress, when Maidie was an infant Mrs
Merrions professional name was Ada Sim
clnir. but there appeared TO be some mys-
terry concerning her first husba nd. and be-
yond the fact that he was a Mr.. Douglas.
no.ning was known OF him. Mrs. Merrion
had been dead some fifteen years, and old
Jimmy had been a father to his wife's
little orphan ever since.
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a howman's Daughter.


/ looked at her In amazement--she was
the loveliest girl I had ever seen Slight
" above medium height slender and
graceful, with face beautiful In feature
and coloring, but above all lighted With
an expression indescrihably lovely. She
was the showmans daughter and as
much out of place In her present sur
roundngs as an angel would be at a
Punch and Judy show.
AS looked at her the Snowman him
self came and stood by her side. He look
ed at me for moment, and then, lifting
his gilt-headed cane. poked me with an
air of friendly vulgarity In the ribs. Then
j recognized him. 1t was old Jimmy Mer-
rion, man with whom had once tour
ed. many years before, when | was a
he was running a blood-curdling mclo-
drama.
Poor old Jimmy,He was typical show
man-loudy dressed. very shiny silk hat.
slightly tilted, clean shaven, bright.
twinklng' little eyes. and nose which
illustrated Its own story I'm colors. I
think he had managed every kind OF en-
tertainment I'm every part of the globe
plays. circusses, lectures lreliRious. scien-
tinc and comic), freaks, ''portabIes.' dis
solving views and performing dogs. He
had all the itincrant showman's bounce
and swaRger. he was by trade something
OF a fraud. he knew all the usual lodges
OF his business. and had one or two ia
vorite wrinkles OF his own, and at the
bottom Of his heart he was a good-heart-
ed. plucky old boy, who had made fort
unes for others and ruined himself.
"You bounderl'' he roared. boisterous-
~. Fancy meeting you'll How are your
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-12
ELKES DEFEATED BY STINSON
IN BIG MATCH RACE AT BOSTON.

Boston. Sept. l2.-To the surprise OF
nine-tenths of those present Champion
Harry Fixes was defeated in the hour
motor paced cycle race at Charles River
Park last night, the Cambridge boy win
ming from the man who captured so many
races In Europe by about half lap
Lack of condition .ost the race for
Elkes although had ne been paced less
cautiously he might have made a bet
ter showing. He rode strong for 25 miles
and led most OF the time up TO that mark.
But after that he began TO show signs
OF fatigue and near the end was badly
baked.
Stinson rode very cleverly and was out
to win. Several times he crawled up
around toward Elkes when the latter
was leading the parade. and showed his
eagerness to win. The race showed that
there was no fake and that the man en-
titled TO victory was the winner
RACE RESUMED.
Elkes got the lead on the second lap
and held 1t to the eighth mile StinI,n
stayed in front for three miles Elkes
got the front position back again, and
then Stinson. The Europeon champion
went ahead on the 18th mile and held II
TO the 22d. Here Stlnson rushed past, and
then held IL TO the finish.
Stinson rode 50 miles and 1l56 yards.
just few yards short OF two laps on the
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CALDWELL LOST.

Jimmy Michael defeated Harry Cald-
well in motor paced race at Springfield
last night. At the beginning of the 10th
mile caldwelrs wheel slipped and he FELL
receiving injuries which prevented him
from finishing the race. Michael finished
the 20 miles I'm 33m IS --5s., lowering the
track record.
Caldwell did not catch his pace well at
the start and Michael kept pulling away
from him. At the time OF the accident
Michael had a lead OF nearly three laps.
The race was disappointing to the 5000
people who paid well to see IL.
Other events resulted as follows:
Mile amateur. handicap-T. j. Grady,
Chicago. first; j. ]. Collins. Springfield.
second; T. p. Davis. Hartford. third.
Time. Pm. 5 2.5s.
Two-thirds mile. amateur. lap race-F.
j. Caldwell, Hartford. first: /. q. Perry.
Chicopee, and h. c. Thayer, New Britain.
tied for second. Time. I'm. 23s.
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Ssth mile. Elkes rode s5 miles and 7ls
yards. being defeated over half a lap.
The ride was nothing big. and few
yards better than that done by the
riders In the first hour OF the Golden
Vase race Wednesday and Friday
nights. IL is about two miles poorer than
the record, and the conditions were fa-
vorable TO record making. as there was
no wind and the air was warm.
Elkes was paced by two teams. Rem-
er and Mclean and Gateiy and Champion.
while Waller and Myer did most OF tho
pacing for Stinson.
sTINSoN CAUGHT PACE.
rode slowly up the stretch until the
behind II and got the lead at the begin
ming of the second lap. They rode ten
yards apart until the 18th lap. when
Stinson started 10 go by. hut evidently
changed his mind, for he fell back
again. On the 18th lap. or beginning OF
the seventh mile. the chain OF Stinsons
motor broke. but he didn't lose much. as
another motor was on the track On
the 23d lap Elkes' motor went wrong,
and Stinson led on the eighth mile. Stin-
son stayed in front to the 3lst lap. when
Elkes got the lead back. They made a
great race. riding two laps abreast at the
beginning OF the 18th mile They con-
tinued TO scrap, but Stinson went into
the lead at the beginning OF the 22d mile,
and was never headed.
Many were disappointed that Elkes did
not win, while others hailed the con-
queror OF the champion with unfeigncd
JOY.
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H0oF PRINTS
New York winds up the grand circuit

New York winds up the grand circuit.
saugus will hold two weeks meeting
in October.
Syracuse will apply for admission 70
the grand circuit next season.
A lot OF Boston people will take In the
Rochester On. HI fair this week.
New England's capable starting judge
will give the word this week at the Roch-
ester fair.
When Bonnie Direct paced In 2:05N he
made a new record for green PAGERS. The
best previous record was Flying Jib's
2:05S4 made In 1892.
All OF John r. Gentry's fall engage
ments have been called of. This means
that the ex-champion was more severely
injured than was supposed.
When Corinne took a record Of 2:19x
she made her sire. Baron Wilkes. the
leading sire of 2:15 trotters as she Is the
18th by him to enter the list.
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YOU continue to like her. what is the game
going to be?"
"I should marry her. I said sharply.
He looked at me for a moment In ST.
lence. with queer, hard smile wrinkling
his old face. Are you quite certain or
that?" he said.
absolutely certain replied.
"Although she has neither position nor
money!"
although she has neither position nor
money" l said. warmly. for l rather re-
sented this questioning. 1 thought he
was going to make some further remark,
but all he said was:
well, good night"
Six months later. on the morning that
Maidie and I were married. a firm or
solicitors forwarded to us bankers draft
for a large amount as wedding present.
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The Pittsburgs lead the Bostons. Brook
lyns and Phillies in the series thus far
PLAYED. They have won 10 out of 10 from
Boston, lacking one 10 win the series; 8
out OF Is from Brooklyn. and 8 out OF IL
from Philadelphia. They have five games
yet to play in Boston and Brooklyn. so
that they will scarcely lead the big three
when the season ends. Pittsburg has %
games to play abroad and IS at home.
There is whole sermon in the fol-
lowing observation OF Manager Hanlon:
.If / do say II myself. know that
have the good will of every member OF
the Brooklyn aggregation ana at that no
PLAYER ever escapes censure when he
makes a wrong play. Some managers
seem TO be possessed of the idea that
the only way TO get good work out OF
their players is TO bully them and swear
at them whenever they make mistake.
That is not my way of doing business. II
one OF my men makes a dumb play he
hears from me. and hears at once, too.
But the lecture he receives Is not one
that will hurt his feelings, notwithstand-
ing the fact that IL covers every point
and perhaps more-than a whole diction-
ary full OF c,lss words and abuse could
do. I was a player once myself. and do
not believe In treating my players diff
ferently from what / would expect TO be
treated IL still was a player. Ball play
ers are human and should be treated In
a proper way. However. there are some
managers who forget this, and one hardly
can blame some players for not being
able TO put forth, their best efforts for
certain managers OF the league whom I
might mention
Frederick Tenney. of the Boston club.
considered by many the best first base
man IN the business, was born on Novem-
ber 26th. 1871. at Georgetown. Mass. He
attained eminence as ball player while
a student at Brown University and
ioined the Boston club In July, l&,. as
catcher. He batted .3s7 that year and did
fairly we'll as a catcher. The following
season he fell off in batting and fielding
SO much that his release was talked OF.
But he showed up strong In 1896 and after
catching twenty-six games. became his
teams regular right fielder. He began
the sea son of 1897 at right field. but after
n few games succeeded Tucker at first
ba SO and has been the Boston clubs guar
dian OF that bag ever since. He handles
fast hunt hits finely. and being quick
and clever left-handed thrower. he often
gets back 10 first base I'm time 10 complec
n double play after catching the runner
at second base on what was formerly
considered simply an out at first. His
nlavs made I'm this way were great
Innovation I'm base ball especially when
he got back to first base in time to COM
nlete double play. He is strong In all
departments OF the game.
The Referee.
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NELSON WINS.

John Nelson defeated Hardy Downing
OF San Jose. Cal. at the Coliseum. Spring.
field, last evening in l5-mile match race,
the time being 2im. Ses. The. track rec
ord of i'm. 3is made by Harry Elkes. was
broken twice during the progress of the
race the time for the second mile being
I'm 32s., and for the sixth mile I'm. 81
3-5s.
Nelson was paced by his newly remod-
elled Red Devil" motor, manned by
Blanchard and Lynch. For the first two
miles the race was highly interesting, but
after the second lap of the third mile the
outcome was never in doubt. Nelson
Tapped Downing In the sixth mile, and
repeated the performance In the eighth,
10th and 18th miles. Downing failed TO
finish the race when he saw he was utter
ly beaten.
The other races did not come up 10 the
standard set in previous races and the
crowd displayed considerable dissatisfaV
ton toward the close.
One mile, 2m. ASS class-Won by A. L.
Withnell Hoiyoke; second. w. A. Balm,
Worcester; third, A. G. Smalley. Time
2m 26 3-5s
Fiye-mile pursuit race-Won by Jack
Colgan, Worcester, defeating f. p. Kent
in / mile 200 yards. Time-2m. los.
One-miIe handicap-Won by George w.
Anderson. Worcester O0oyds.); second. c.
G. Madscn, Worcester tscratch); third, A.
Zigmond. Worcester Qooyds.). Time-2m
Q ASS.
Two-miIe exhibition, motor paced, by
James B. Casey, Worcester. Time-3m
las
Eifteen-mile match race-Won by John
A. Nelson, defeating Hardy Downing.
Time-24m. 36s.
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mice girl that" he said. laconicaiiy'

y Mice girl that" he said, Iaconicahs'
! "who?" I inquired.
{ Jimmy Merron's daughter you're
bit smitten, are you not! ne saiu' eN'"e
me a shrewd look.
"WelI'' said, evasively. "I don't know
about being smitten. She Is very beauti-
full. and she seems to have sweet dispo-
sition."
"you mean to say she's the best girl you
have ever seen in your life. and that you
are head over heels in love with her, but
don't like to own up" said the old man.
dryly.
,ok,np But curiously enough he was
ouite I'm earnest. The old cynic was al
most as much struck by her beauty and
manners as l was myself
"Would YOU like to have a part In the
new play?" he asked.
"Yes. / should" answered promptly.
"And why not let Jimmy be agent In ad-
vance? We shall never get better
man7'
Sir Andrew agreed. and then added care
Iessly. IT can't understand man like
Merrion having such a daughter"
"She is not his own daughter" 1 said.
"Ahl guessed az much" he said. help
ing himself to as much soda. What was
the name of her motherT'
ada Sinclair" answered. II believe
IT remember her name" he said. and
noticed that as he held his tumbler to the
siphon his hand was shaking.
Then the conversation drifted to gen.
eraI subjects. remember In particular
that. In discussing old English comedy.
be mentioned that, az young man. he
financed a revival Of THE Good-Natured
Man" at the Queens. and IL had very
satisfactory little run. and then went on
tour But Sir Andrew was quite unlike
himself that evening. for as we were say
Ing good night. he suddenly returned "a
the subject OF the Merrions.
Now. look here. Beresford." he said
fixing his keen eyes on minc-and his face
was curiously gray and stern-''you are a
young man. and I am an old one. My life
| lies behind me. and It's mostly a bundle
| OF regrets. You have future. I want "a
| ask you n straight question. Suppose this
| Merton girl comes on tour with US, and
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the end OF my tether.''
II shall never leave you, dad" said
Maidie, quietly, $50 don't talk like that
Well go 10 London together, and make n
fresh start"
In the meantime an idea had struck me.
was staying with Sir Andrew Stilling-
fleet at the time, whose place was only "a
few miles out of Norford. He. too, was
something OF an old Snowman. but an
aristocratic one, and he and j, and few
more, were syndicating new piece.
which we were about to send on tour IL
occurred to me that II could induce him,
out of good nature. to pay a visit to old
Jimmy's exhibition the local aristocracy
would be certain to follow suit Besides
! might manage to get Maidie engaged
for our new piece. ! broached the sub
ject to him when we were having an af-
! ter dinner smoke 1.-THE man who Is run
ming that exhibition in Norford Is an old
pal of mine." / said by way of introduc-
| ton.
There's never anything worth seeing
| I'm Norford," said Sir Andrew. shortly.
Hes in n bit OF n hole" continued,
"The townspeople won't support him.
wish you would drive over one afternoon
/ and look In for half an hour Everybody
would think II good enough to go. too. II
| you led the way"
whats the name OF the man?" he
asked.
IT'S Jimmy Merrion-not a bad old sor,
I'm his way"
Jimmy Merrionl" he said. sharply. and
| with a sudden interest. 1T know him. He
was at oxford with me. Ran through his
4 money. and went TO the bad. The man
was rather a bounder. But there are
/ many worse"
The following day. after luncheon. the
1 old Baronet suggested we should drive
| into Norford and see the exhibition. ac-
| quiesced readily. as knew what Il would
mean to Jimmy. Besides. was anxious
\ 10 see Maidie again. I believe Sir An
drew's visit had the desired effect. and
turned the tide In Jimmy's favor. for ne
| told me afterward that he got out 81 II
with a proht But more important things
/ followed that visit.
when the cigars and whiskey were GO
| ing after dinner that night. 10 my sur
I prise, Sir Andrew returned to the subject
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-12
Batting Streak in the Eighth Gives
Rochester a Came.
Providence Grays Still in the Lead.
Referees Gossip.

Rochester won the second game OF the
present series with Providence at Ro-
chester yesterday by punching hits In the
eighth inning
II was a battle royal between Evans
of Providence and McPartlin OF Roches-
ter. and the Providence expert was slight
ly outclassed. Evans had better support
than McPartlin. but both mems pitching
was superb.
IL was even up until the eighth inning.
when Rochester scored two runs 10 the
locals one and then held the Providence
team without run In the ninth innirg.
IL was the most exciting game ever
played I'm Rochester and was not won un-
I'll the last man was disposed Of Attend
ance 900. Score:
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The note which accompanied II merely
said that they acted under the instruc-
tions Of a client who had been friend OF
Miss Ada Sinclair and who wished us
well. j had my suspicious. and showed II
TO Sir Andrew He appeared 10 be sur
prised. but only said with shrug of his
shoulders. Its good thing for some of
us that there are plenty OF fools in the
world"
A short time ago i came across an old
program OF the Queens Theatre. dated
thirty years ago. 1t announced a revival
of THE Good-Natured Man" and Miss
Ada Sinclair was included In the cast.
that he was the manager but. curiousy
enough. the name of Stilling1eet did not
appear on the program IL simply said.
Sole lessee and manager, Mr.. Douglas"
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Diamond Dust.

The game yesterday evened the Provi-
dence and Rochesters up. and today's
game will be the rubber one OF the series.
Braun or Friend will oppose either
Walker or Murphy.
Clements, the East Providence boy. Of
ficiated I'm the box for Worcester. yester-
day, and held the Syracuse team at five
hits. The Farmers made nine errors. how
ever. and the game was won by the Stars.
Many new men from minor leagues are
finding their way into the Eastern and
National leagues. They usually last the
remainder of the season. but next year.
when they go into training. they rapidly
succumb to the managers hammer.
Montreal and Hartford were TO play a
doubie-header at Montreal. yesterday, but
rain prevented.
Leever of Pittsburg. allowed the Phil
lies only two hits, yesterday. and the
Pirates shut them out
Brooklyn was extremely lucky to gain
n tie with Cincinnati. yesterday. Phillips
wildness was alone responsible for the
tie.
Inc race between flttSDuTk ana BfOOk-
lyn is becoming very exciting. The odds
Just now seem TO be I'm favor OF the Pi-
rates. who are putting up a magnificent
game, and away from home at that.
In IA games. Hickman made 20 errors
at third. and since he played the position
he has made 75.
1t is said that Pittsburg paid 800 for
the release of Eddie Pool of the Wheeling
clVb.
Patsy Donovan now leads the league in
stolen bases.
Beckley made 43 hits I'm "a games, Sept.
T. inclusive. and scored his 150th hit OF the
campaign on Tuesday last.
The Phillies are booked to meet the
New Yorks. BrookIyns and Bostons on
their own grounds TO close the season.
New York has shipped Sheehan. the
youngster who was recently picked up as
a utility infelder Andy wants TO keep
the salary list down.
After Pitcher Taylor won five straight
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-12
FIRST PRACTICE.

The squad OF is canu.eates for colum-
bia football eleven, who are training
near New Haven. were taken out yester-
day afternoon by Coach Foster Sanford
and put through a practice OF an hour
and a half. Austin was used the gfcater
part OF the time to snap the ball back,
and Msnton was complmented by Coach
Sanford for his showing at quarterback.
Van Huydenberg. the substitute quarter
back OF last year, also did some 6ood
work with the ball.
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Foe cvs, F,ay vssr..

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Is Catarrh Your Life's Cloud ?

Eminent nose and throat specialists In
daily practice highly recommend DR..
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I Rmaieur Games.

The Young Turnips defeated the Union
Stars by the score Of Ito 2, Monday. and
would like to meet any team I'm the city
under II years OF age. Address Johnnie
Pistfle. AZ Roam street, city.
The Young Belmonts defeated the
Young Montreals by a score OF q to IL.
Monday. The Young Belmonts viii be
pleased to meet any team from the ages
10 to 13 years. Address Albert Besglang,
l143 Gladstone avenue. city.
The Marden e. Kettlety and the Ikey
Parks journeyed down to the Palace Gar
dens to play a game OF ball, Sunday
afternoon. To make IL more interesting
a purse OF SO was collected 10 be played
for. The game was very interesting from
the start 10 the finish and was won by
the NJ. & ks by the score of 10 TO 7.
The winners would like to arrange a Sun
day game with any team. Address III. T.
Swan. Beverly street. city.
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FOOTBALL GAMES.

The Thornton Stars would like TO hear
from any team in the state under W years
OF age, to arrange game of association
football. Address all challenges to John
Hayes, Thornton, r. l.
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PROVIDENCE

Two-base hits. Leahy, Lush, Walker
O'Hagan. Three-base hits. Walters,
Smith. Sacrifice hits, Connor. McPartlin
Stolen base. Parent. Double play. Parent
TO Cassidy. First base on errors, Provi-
dence 3: Rochester L. First base on balls.
off McPartlin 1: OF Evans g. Hit by
pitched bail. Smith. Struck out. by Nc
Partlin 2. Left on bases. Providence 8;
Rochester g. Umpire, Rim. Time, 2h.