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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-28

The boy came little closer and looked
at the old man fearlessly.
1t amt any wonder you don't know
me- grandfather" he cried, "'cause YOU
never saw me before. Yet mamma says
I've got the family resemblance strong.
l m your grandson, and I've come all the
way from Graytown to see you. It's just
iov miles. an you take he mornin' ex-
press, at S:O5 Are you pretty well?"
Who sent you here?" cried the old
man. He arose and lowered over the boy
You're tall man when you stand I'm
grandfather" said the boy I'm evident ad-
mlration: Mamma says all the Ashtons
were tall men. / expect to be tall. too.
when 1 get my growth"
VINO sent you here7" the old man re-
peated, but his voice had softened
Nobody sent me. grandfather" said the
boy, stoutly. Just a b.g policeman down
oy the depot told me what car to tnIxe IN
come TO your house. DO you know the
oIu man ne says. He's my grand
Ia,ner told him. II you don't mind.
srsndtather, I'll sit down You get so
.N,',ea when you ride In cars alone that
IL Kind O. tires your legs"
you've come for money. haven,t ,,o,,9,,
growled the old man.
No. said the boy and he jingled one
OF his pockets. ''1 ain't broke vet. You
see ! get a lowance OF 10 cents week.
an It's 10 cents more when YOU cut tn
grass, an ! had two dollars n nfty-six
cents when left home, an tn ticket for
boy there an back IL one dollar m
ninety-but II you're six years old it's
full price on tn 'lectric cars"
But what brought you here7' demand
ed the old man.
III you don't mind. grandfather" said
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-28

There was plenty OF sunshine outside,
but somehow II didn't find Its way into
the great house. The master cared moth
ing for sunshine. A little light 10 read by
was all he asked. The masters wants
were few Today when the housekeeper
had paused in the library doorway and
defcrentially asked what he desired for
luncheon he had abruptly replied. Moth
ing" and then had turned back to his
book.
Now the housekeeper paused in the
doorway again.
mir. Ashton" she said, with little
ouaver in her voice, "if you please. sir.
there is small boy at the door who says
he must see YOU"
"A boy" repeated the old man. Send
him away. We want no boys here. You
knew this. Martha. Why do you annoy
mc?'
"If YOU please, sir" said the house,
keeper, with an unaccustomed note OF de-
fance I'm her usually placid voice. ''this is
not the kind Of boy that it's easy 10 turn
away. He--he says he has come long
ways. sir"
Come long way! repeated the old
man. What for?'
'To see iis grandfather. SIR"
''NVhati' The old man whirled
about In bis chair. but the housekeeper
had vanished. In her place stood boy,
n sturdy boy OF nine years. neatly
dressed boy who paused on the threshold.
cap IN hand for a brief moment. and then
boldly advanced.
"weil. weli!~ cried the old man in his
testy voice. who are you and what do
you want7'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-28
OLNEYVlliE.

Anyone who wants TO go to work for
Uncle Sam" at the Olneyville post office
can make application to Mrs. A. f..
Brownell. secretary OF the local postal
board before Saturday. Sept. s. or course
all who apply will not be successful in
getting a job but all must apply IL they
hope to get place.
The nature of the examination is a test
OF practical, general intelligence, and OF
adaptability in post-ofiice work. The age
limitations for this examination are as
follows: Clerk. not less than IL years.
Carrier, between Il and 40 years.
Applicants for male clerk and carrier
must have the medical certificate In Form
10l executed. Applicants for carrier must
be at least II. in. in height, and weigh
not less than l25 pounds. Female appli-
cants are not required to have this certi-
ficate executed.
John Byron, employed at the Interna-
tional Power Works, died while at WORK
Yesterday afternoon. Medical Examiner
Perkins was called. and said that death
was due to the heat, and that liquor was
also partly the cause.
The deceased boarded at 60 Valley
street. and so far as known has no rela-
tives.
The remains were turned over TO Under
taker Walsh for burial
The funeral of Patrick Henry McGovern
was held at his late residence on judith
street this morning and later services
were held at ST. Mary's cnurch.
The 81. Anthony church fair committee
met last evening and appointed num-
Der Of subcommittee.
Narragansett Lodge of Workmen met
last evening and initiated one candidate.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-28

The old man did not heed the sugges-
ton. His eyes were fixed on the dark
fireplace. One of his long, slender hands
had closed on the chubby fist OF the boy.
There was brief silence.
grandfather"
"well?"
"was this mamma's little chair?'
And did she sit right here where am
sittingT'
Yes"
And talk to you like I'm talking?"
"Yes."
There was another brief silence.
And wasn't she ever hungry, grand
father?'
A ghost OF smile wavered across the
old mans face.
Press the button there at the right Of
the mantel," he said. by the way" he
added, as the boy obeyed. what is your
manner"
Thomas Ashton Bayne."
The elder Thomas Ashton gave a little
start and then the housekeeper appeared
in the doorway.
Mrs. Gresham" said the old man.
Master Thomas Ashton Bayne has come
TO make his grandfather visit. Have
you anything in the house that a grow
ing boy can cat?'
nOuSekttpeT iODhtu Ut tut NHiN'
He came toward her with hand out
stretched.
How do you do. Mrs. Gresham" he
said. with n sunny smile. i've heard
| mamma speak OF you. You were here
| when che was n little girl"
The housekeeper stared hard at him
There was a sob I'm her voice when she
| spoke.
How much he's like Miss Alice" she
murmured. with a swift glance at the old
man. who had turned I'm his chair and
| was looking toward them. Then she
| quickly stopped and kissed the lads cheek
| and hurried down the hall.
You did wrong TO run away from your
home" said the old man. as the boy
| looked back at him.
| Sometimes I think I did"
You knew that running away from
| home sometimes brings great trouble and
| lifelong regret" said the old man solemn
ly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-28
CLUB STANDING.

blamed herself for all that followed. She
said you cast her off. What is that,
grandfather"
Something that fathers do when they
have cause to feel very angry, my boy,
replied the old man.
THAT isn't like my father" said the
boy
The old mans face hardened and the
suspicious look came back 10 his eyes.
did your father teach you all this and
send you here to work on my feelingsT
he harshly asked.
why, no, grandfather, said the poy'
papa doesn't know where i am. Be-
sides, he's most too busy 10 teach any
body anything. He has 20 work so nara
all the time. You know how IL is your
self. There's the rent. an the life insur-
ance. an the meat BILL an the clothes,
an the Doctors bill, an the gas. an the
ice / tell you IL keeps him hustlin'. he
wanted mamma to go away somewhere
this summer. cause she needed change.
It's like old Mrs. Ballard. the lady that
lives mex door. says-mamma amt peen
her old self since Sister Alice died. But
she wouldn't go unless papa could go, too.
Said he needed rest more than she dld.
An papa couldn't get away, nohow' an
so that made me all the more anxious 70
have somebody i'm the family go a visitin',
an when I'd made up my mind an raw
ed up my money, / just started away
ieavln note on the bureau In my room
that said. Don't worry. I've got clean
nightgown an return ticket. an I'll
soon be back An then I hurried away
80 fast that forgotted my nightgown--
but may be you could let me wear one
that mamma wore when she was as 1T
tie as mo-"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-28

"You mean mamma, don't you?' mur-
INJURED the boy. But. of course. IL isn't
just the same. I've got return ticket,
you know"
logic of this argument the housekeeper
suddenly appeared I'm the doorway
Sir" she said, there is policeman
at the door asking for you"
"Show him In" said the old man. The
lad stepped to his grandfathers side and
stood leaning against the old mans knee
as the officer entered.
BEG pardon. Mr.. Ashton" the police
man remarked, with a sharp glance at
Master Tommie. I'm looking for a boy
who has strayed from home. The chief
had a telegram from his anxious father
Left Graytown this morning on north
bound express. Bought through ticket.
Good description here" He drew yellow
slip OF paper from his pocket and glanced
at IL. Then he stared hard at Master
Tommie. "Patrolman Maginnis at the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-28
PIckups From the Diamond.

Parent is now the only man on the
team. His homer yesterday installed him
a favorite In every one OF the 260o hearts
which were beating rapidly in expecta-
ton of something whicn would occur,
that would win the game.
The Hartfords were taken into camp
in all four games and the locals now
have a commanding lead of so points.
At last. George Bannon has won q
game The youngster has certainly been
twirling in poor luck of late. but yes
terday his team developed a batting
streak and victory was chalked UP to
his credit.
From the third inning of the first game
until the seventh not a man reached first
base, nine men going out In order.
Time after time. hundreds of throats
shouted approval when runs were shut
off by phenomenal fielding. In this line
Parent. Jud Smith, Stafford and Harry
Davis excelled for Providence while Dom
ovan was the star for the visitors.
The Referee.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-28
EVENTS IN THE WORLD OF SP(

West the favorite, and the referee was
outspoken In reference to Walcotts Pc
cuiiar actions.
Referee White said:
Walcott was not injured; he quit
deliberately, and IL was my candid, con-
hrmed opinion that he was actuated I'm
quitting by some dishonest motive. / be-
lieve that Walcott was encouraged TO act
as he did by some person closely eon-
nected with him.
THAT lac should act thus Is no surprise
TO me, as he established precedent for
similar work in San Francisco not SO
very long ago.
And l think II was scheme to hurt
the management OF the Twentieth Cen
tury club. which has all along acted in
good faith"
Manager Kennedy on behalf of the
club. announced that Walcott's share Of
the money would not be given to him.
but would be donated to some charitable
institution.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-28
NOTES ABOUT TOWN.

The complaint against George w.
Brown. for non-support.wa continued by
Judge Sweetland. this morning; and for
one month. Browns arm was broken re-
Gently and as he had been paying what
he had agreed to. Chief Baker consented
TO a months respite for him.
Max Govodetsky was fined $40 and costs
I'm the 9Th districl court today. for as
saulting Max waserman. These men had
a quarrel over 40c. worth of grease and
came to blows.
Harry McDermott was held In $500 for
trial next Friday for stealing a 50 coat
from Edward Bowe. McDermott was be-
fore Judge Sweetland today
Kate Holland will be tried In the 9Th
district court, next Friday. for assault!ng
Sue Grison. The arrest was made this
morning.
Ellen Brown and Mary Jones were plac-
ed on probation until December 7th by
Judge Sweotland today. They were UP as
common night walkers.
James Mccormick was sent to jail for
60 days. by Judge Sweetland, today. for
assaulting George Lafontaine. at Olney-
vile n few days ago. The assault was
unprovoked. The severity of the SEM
tence was due to the fact that McCor-
mick had been up twice before for as
sault.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-28
A RIB FRACTURED.
McQGlIIian, Injured In a Mixup
With Sullivan, is Sent to the
Rhode Island Hospital.

Patrick Mcouillian and Stephen Sulli-
van came to blows yesterday, because, 1t
is stated. Patrick. who IL about so years
DID, was teasing a small boy.
The result is that McQuillian is In the
Rhode Island Hospital with a broken rib.
Patrick works near the corner OF
Friendship and Eddy streets and was
trihe intoxicated yesterday. II is stated.
officer Alfreds arrested Sullivan.
In the Sixth district court this morning
Sullivan was held in $1,000 for trial Sept. 7.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-28
The Referee.
WALcOTT QUIT.
He Had the Best Of tie Argu.
ment Until He Stopped
Fighting.

The fight between Tommy West and Joe
walcott, which was the main attraction
at the Twentieth Century club In Madi-
son Square. New York, last night. ended
in most peculiar manner.
The bout had gone II rounds, very much
in walcott's favor, as he had punished
West very badly about the body and had
him in a very weakened condition.
When the bell rang for the 18th round
to the surprise of everybody Walcott re-
fused to go on. claiming that he had in
jured his left arm.
Referee Charley White, suspecting that
some crooked job was on foot. insisted
on Walcott continuing, but the negro
simply grinncd and refused TO resume.
This left White no alternative other
than TO count 10 seconds. after which
he declared West the winner There was
quite large sum of money wagered, with
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-28
NELSON BEATEN.
After Winning Fifteen Races
in Succession He SuCCumbed
TO Burns Pierce.

Johnnie Nelson was defeated for first
time after Is successful races against the
fastest riders In the country in a 20 mile
motor-paced race last evening at Brock
ton by Burns Pierce.
Nelson's pace went wrong in the eighth
mile. when he had lead OF over half a
lap. and for the next seven miles the
plucky rider plugged along unpaced. fin-
ally quitting on the third lap of the ff-
teenth mile. Pierce kept along. having
gained 3-6 miles on Nelson at time the
latter quit, and finished the race in @:5S
AS.
Nelson was less than a second behind
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-28

Union depot remembered the boy. Said
he inquired the way to your home. Mr..
Ashton"
This Is the boy" said the old man.
The lad pressed a little closer against
his grandfather's knee. The hand of the
old man rested gently on his shoulder.
Answers to the name OF Tommie,"
said the policeman with another glance
at the yellow slip.
His name is Thomas Ashton Bayne."
YES" said the officer with an interest
ed nod.
HE is my grandson"
"Ah," commented the officer.
Report to your chief that he Is In good
hands and will return 10 his home this
afternoon" said the old man.
Certainly. sir" The officer picked up
his helmet. '%hank you. SIR" He paused
In the doorway. and threw farewell
glance at Tommie. Seems bit young
ish to travel alone, sir
I'm going with him." said the old man.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-28
The 2:14 TrutilRg Race.

Only two heats Of the 2:14 trotting class
could be finished. Nell Gwynne was the
favorite. with Alice Barnes second choice
At the finish Alice Barnes showed In
front, Niger Jack was second and Lamp
Girl was third.
In the next heat the previous winner
went away in bad position and
was distanced. The judges gave
her a place, however. ruling that
interference had caused her to get
the fiag. In an exciting finish Nell Gwynne
won at the wire. Iris o was second and
Lasso. third
The race then went over until today.
A. III. Merrill was starter and Gen.
Charles Wilson, Col. Frank Tillinghast
and James Hagan acted as judges.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-28

the record at two miles and only ten sec
onds away at the third mile.
II. l. Hammond, OF Mattapoikett, by
winning the mile open I'm 2:o5 s-5 csfab-
lished new track record for the die
tance. Summary:
Mile open-Won by T.. I. Hammond.
Mattapoisett. Time 2:05 3-5.
Half-mile handicap--Won by G.B.c Chase.
Brockton go yards). Time l:01.
Five-mile unpaced pursuit race--Won
by Fred Beauregard. Stoughton. Time
1898 3-5.
Trial for two-mile record OF i:i6-I.ost
by j. X. Dubois of Brockton In 4:i9 20.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-28

MRS. wINsLOw'S SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over fifty years by
millions o. mothers for their children
while teething. with perfect success. IL
soothes the child. softens the gums. al
lays all pain cures wind collie and is the
best remedy for Diarrhoca. IL will re-
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Sold by Druggists I'm 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, 1900-08-28

dapper little player and king of all short
stops. Fred ("Kid") Parent. from the
home plate to his dressing room.
Hundreds upon hundreds exhibited the
same signs of JOY when that homer was
made which won the game and relieved
the tension which had been on every
nerve from the start to the finish.
Patsy Flaherty. who had threatened
10 do dire things TO the Graybacks did
absolutely nothing at all. the locals
pounding him until safe lead was gained
and then letting up. The score was TO
Then commenced what was destined to
be the greatest game ever played upon
the Adelaide grounds.
Hemmingopposed Braun and again "Sil-
yer" came out with flying colors. In the
seventh the first run was scored and
Hartford got 1t. Donovan. big Bill, T"
hit the ball on the nose and two-base
hit resulted He scored when Stafford
over-ran Gatin's single to centre.
1t was up 70 the locals TO gain that bin
go back and they did IL. Connor, who
seemed 10 be able TO hit Hemming at will.
placed his second hit. Cassidy sacrificed
HIM to second and he went to third on
Davis out from short TO first
Two men were out Connor was on
third and hit would tie the score.
STAFFORD hit at Myers who attempted to
scoop the ball. He juggled the ball for n
single instant and I'm that time Connor
got home and old General landed at first
all In a heap.
Trying situations kept the crowd worked
up until the tenth inning when kid"
got his homer and then followed a dem
onstration such as never had been seen
before at Adelaide Park. The game was
over and Providence had won the series
of four games, Attendance 26oo. Score:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-28

Runs. Rickert, Delehanty. Hransneid,
Sharrott q Horton-6; Shannon, Curley,
Dolan. Schoch. Knoll 2, Cargo-' TWO
base hits. Delehanty. Dolan, Tucker.
Three-base hit, Rickert. Home run.
Bransfield Sacrifice hits. Delehanty, Do
Ian. Cargo. loft Stolen bases smoot.
Knoll. Double plays. Raidy 10 Bransfeld
TO Delehanty: Sharrott TO Kittredge; Cur
lev to shannon to Tucker: Tucker to
Shannon. First base on balls. Sharrott 2.
Smoot, Horton, Curley 2. Dolan, Bannon.
Struck out. Bransfield, Connaughton,
Raidy. Schoch. Bannon 3 Wild pitches,
Horton 2. Umpire, Hunt. Time 2h.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-28
THEY WON TWICE.
Providence Grays Defeated tho
Hartfords In Two Well Played
GdmaS at Adelaide Park.

''Well. guess. yes! calculated an en-
thusiastic fan at Adelaide Park yesterday
afternoon, as he joyously noticed that
kid" Parents hit went over the fence at
a safe distance from the foul line. and
knew that II was the winning run. Then
he left for the diamond TO escort that
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-28
BROWNS CASE CONTINUED.

The charge OF assault with dangerous
weapon which had been preferred against
George L. Brown. was TO have been In
vestigated in the Sixth District court to-
day. but continuance was ordered un-
til Sept. 18th.
This was the Warren street shooting
affair. in which William Il. Packard was
thought to have been fatally injured.
Packard was expected to die before
night. but he rallied and has since be N
making a splendid fight for life with the
chances largely In his favor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-28
Amateur Games.

The Young Tigers defeated the Brown
ellis, Sunday. by a score OF 3 To 3. They
would like To play any team at ROCKY
Point, Sunday, September 2. Send chal-
lenges TO A. Ringold. 81 Hawes street.
The Young Providences defeated the
Defenders I'm a very hot game, Saturday.
by the score of l6 TO 13. The feature OF
the game was the all-around playing OF
the home team. They would like TO hear
from the Brownell team for Labor Day
afternoon. Address c. Dawson, SSs Ad-
miral street.
The Young Rhode Island Stars defeated
the Young Unions by a score OF l3-l, Sat-
urday. The makeup was as follows: II.
Trainor, c.; ]. Reynolds. p.; G. Jacques.
h.: w. McDougall. 3D.: w. Reynolds. 30.
u. McCorrie, C. f.; w. Trainor. J. T.; G.
Masterson, s. s.; j. McDougall. r. I. They
would like to hear from any team I'm the
state under the age of IA years. Address
all challenges to ]. Reynolds. 26 vesta
street.
The Wood Choppers defeated the
Charles Street Juniors In well played
game, Saturday, by a score OF TO O. Hol-
land sprained his finger In the NTH In
ming and had to retire. j. Fitzpatrick
was put in his place. McGovern, short
stop for the Wood Choppers. accepted
nine out of ten chances. and assisted in
a double play
The Attleboro -Centredale game. which
was 10 have taken place at Attleboro
next Saturday, will not take place. as the
Attleboro management would not provide
a suitable guarantee. 1t is possible that
the game will be played I'm Centredale at
some later date.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-28
HARTFORD.

Two-base hits--Davis. Cassidy. Stafford.
Gatins. Sacrifice hit--Dunkle. Stolen
bases-Cassidy. Davis. Double plays
Cassidy TO Smith: Smith TO Parent to
Cassidy; Parent to Cassidy. First base
on balls-Off Dunkle-Shindle. Struck
out-By Dunkle-Msssey, Urquhart; by
n b,aherty-Connor. Passed bsll-Urquhart.
Hit by pitched ball-connor. Umpire
Rim. Time--1 hour AZ minutes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-28
Tho 2:20 Trottlng Race.

The first race on the card was the 2:2o
class, trotting. for a purse of $1,000. Nine
teen horses paid entrance fees to this
race, but Marique. Brandywine. Euiah'
Juntoria and Brigham Bell were with
drawn, leaving IA horses to battle for the
purse.
Corinne was looked upon as the good
thing in this race, but the crowd was
destined to meet with disappointment.
Last week she won at Readville IN an
easy drive and yesterday was made the
favorite at SIS TO $i4 for the field.
Iissa Bee, with Joe Mlddleby behind.
proved to be the winner of the first heat.
Middleby landed IT very handily and
aave Lissa a new mark OF 2:lSA.
Abe johnson. the Brockton trainer, got
this mare In Kentucky some four years
ago and Immediately started To condition
her for campaigning purposes.
The next season Middleby purchased
her She was erratic that first year, but
is now level headed, although not quite
strong enough to last out a race, so after
the first heat she was not very strong
factor In the race.
II turned out that Billy Coville had the
goods in Orian, who took the three heats
in a rather easy fashion.
This mare Is a remarkably good gated
horse and has great turn of speed. This
speed was shown in the third heat when
she raced from a very poor position at
the half into second place at the finish
wire.
In the third heat Timberlake and Miss
Duke got away well In the lead with
Oriana away back. At the half Coville
shook out the gray and Oriana came
very fast, getting on even terms with the
leaders as the bunch swung into the
stretch, and winning out by a head in a
hard drive to the wire. Timberlake was
second and Major Groer was third.
The fourth heat and the race went to
Drian in 2:131k.
oriana was we'll placed when the horses
got away. and was never headed although
twice challenged during the heat.
At the half the field was punched. but
at the three-quarters, Orian had moved
up until she led by three-quarters of a
length. 4.
Coming up the stretch. Major Greer was
on the outside. and Winnings with All
Right stole the pole. and attempted to
land the heat. Coville held the gray well
I'm hand. however, apd won the heat by a
short lead.