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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-17
WARREN.

The members of the Warren football
were entertained at Parkinson's restau-
rant by Capt. Arthur Smith. An oyster
stew was served. At the conclusion of
the supper the boys gathered outside to
cheer the captain for his generosity,
when they were ofhciously informed by
a policeman that "a little OF that went
a good ways" Considerable surprise was
caused by this action which, in view OF
the fact that the street was practically
deserted, was considered as wholly un-
called for. The boys are indignant that
conduct, which could not possibly be con-
strued as disorderly, and which disturbed
no one, should meet with such prompt
reproof.
The public schools OF the town are
closed for the Xmas vacation.
Miss Marion Vaughn entertained the q.
III. Il. Club at her parents residence on
Washington street at its last meeting.
Mrs. Gilbert Cole has returned home
after three-weeks visit with frie.us
In New York and New Haven.
John Waterman still remains in the
same condition. lie is unable to talk,
but is conscious friends being pres
ent The right side is completely paraly-
zed
The funeral OF Mrs. Maud Hancock,
wife OF Nathan Hancock, was solemnized
from her late residence on Wind street
Sunday afternoon at $780, Rev. N Il.
Cook officiating. The interment was in
the South cemetery.
An entertainment is TO be given i'm the
parish house of ST. Marks church on
School street at an early date under the
auspices of the Girls Friendly Society OF
the church.
George w. Arnold. who was poisoned by
ivy, has recovered.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-17
BASEBALL WAR IMMINENT.

The Protective association OF Profess
sional Base Ball Players, through its
committee, Charles L. thinner. Hugh
Jennings and c. c. Griffith, has ordered
every member of the association not to
sign contract with any National league
club until the officers say the word. In
oidentally the players who were with the
American league last year, received per-
mission TO sign with that body, but at
present all National league men have
been prohibited from doing business with
iian Johnson's organization. This action
II the result of the action OF the National
league magnates last week. The players
asked to have the drafting, farming and
scales system abolished, and demanded a
limitation OF the reserve rule TO three
years.
Harry Taylor. attorney for the Protec-
tive association. arrived In New York
Saturday morning. He spent the entire
day in conference with the players COM
niittee, with the result that they gave
out the following official document yes
terday:
The refusal of the National league
'magnates to consider and discuss with
us seriatim our requests as representa-
tives OF the Protective association Of
Professional Base Ball Players and their
resolution, which is probably intended to
express in words their complete ignoring
of said requests collectively. without any
adequate reason therefor, seem to require
us as such Representatives to make the
following statement TO all the members
OF our association and TO the public:
"One: We shall continue to stand--as
we have always stood-for the avoidance
OF base ball war IL that be possible.
1.-TWO: We recognize and shall respect
the inviolability OF all actual contractual
obligations
Three; No member OF our association
who. during the past season played last
in the American league, shall at present
sign a contract to play the coming sea-
son In the National league-or vice versa.
-Four: Pursuant 10 our bylaws, none
of the members OF our association shall
sign a contract for the coming season
which has not been approved by our as
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-17
POLO LEAGUE TO Be Fo'MzD.

1t begins TO look as though Providence
would see some polo this year after ALL
set by the National League. there will be
more earnestness and a greater desire to
win.
For some time plans for the formation
of an amateur polo league have been
in view a meeting was called yesterday
afternoon. Delegates were present from
Providence, East Providence, South Prov
idence. Washington Park. Pawtucket,
Riverpoint and Bristol, and an enthusias-
tic session was the result
The present plans indicate I2-club
league with prizes for the teams that fin-
fish In first, second and third places. A
committee was appointed to arrange for a
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-17
AMATEUR BILLIkRDISTS.

The Kellogg Hendrick billiard match In
the Class b amateur championship tour
nament at the Knickerbocker Athletic
Club Theatre. was not finished until after
midnight Sunday morning. After a pro-
tracted struggle Kellogg won. Only one
game remains to be played. This will take
place this evening between Cutler and
Hendrick. III the former wins. the cham
pionship will be his with clean record.
but II he is beaten by Hendrick there
will be three-handed tie between Cut
Ter. Hendrick and Kellogg. AS neither of
the two visitors can stay over to play
of the tie, II has been agreed that In such
case the championship shall go 10 the
player who has made the highest grand
average.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-17
Aged Margaret Hunter Left
SeVahteen Bank beoks.
HAD $4,000 ON OlPoSIT.
Ssms Of Her Accounts Were In The Names
Of fe'Ilicus children Administrator
Forced 10 Sue banks.

New York, Dec. E.--Margaret Hunter
died a pauper's death in Newark, n. j.,
In 1895. although bank books found In her
possession showed that she was worth
s25,O0c.
In suit brought by her administrator
TO recover two sums deposited with the
Bank for Savings, OF this city, before
Judge Beekman. in the supreme court, de-
tails OF her methods of keeping her ac-
counts came to light which make the
case one OF the most peculiar with which
the court has had to deal In a long
while.
Not only did the woman deposit money
In her own name. but she also used her
maiden name. called herself trustee for
herself, and entered accounts for sons and
and niece. whom her administrator de-
clares. are purely fictitious persons.
! 1t developed In court that the old wo-
mans idea was to evade the rules by
which many savings institutions refuse to
pay interest on sums above a certain
amount
SHE KEPT A BOARDING HOUSE.
Margaret Hunter opened a boarding
house In Fair street. Newark, in 1861 or
1852. She was known to her neighbors as
divorced woman who was compelled to
seek this means of livelihood.
She frequently told those who knew her
that she was childess and had not a rela-
tive in the world. After many years she
left the boarding house and went 10 live
In q cellar in Mulberry street, where her
condition was apparently one Of abject
poverty.
She was found dead In bed one morning
In February. 1885. The county physician,
who went to look at her body found in
q pocket OF an old dress. which was con-
cealed under the bed, IL bank books, rep
resenting accounts In about half as many
banks, some OF them In New Jersey. but
most OF them In this city. Among them
Dime Savings bank and the seamen's
Bank for Savings.
HER THRIFTY CALCULATIONS.
Mrs. Hunters method OF keeping ac-
counts was unique. She had apparently
studied very carefully the interest limit
OF the banks. and had calculated how her
accounts would increase, with the interest
added to them, without approaching the
danger line. Whenever an account grew
10 he OF n certain size she would omen
another account in the same bank.
She could not use her own name the
second time, SO for the second account
she used her maiden name OF Martha
Brown. Martha Brown. trustee for Mar
ths Hunter" Martha Hunter. trustee
for Martha Brown" Martha Hunter
the names on some OF the bank books.
"Marths Hunter. trustee for her SON.
John Tenter." and Martha Hunter.
trustee for her son, Thomas Hunter"
wer~ others
These sons. II they ever existed. must
have been twins. and born when the wo-
man was ~ years old. according 10 the
representations made by her At the bank
when oppnfnQ the accounts a. the coun-
~ physician said ~ woman was ~
years old az the time OF death
These last accounts caused the trouble
With the Bank for Ssvingp. one for Mar
ths Hunter. but the case has been dsoid-
ei against the hank. which must pay
eifso.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-17
W,Ot 70 London Shortly Aft.r
the MoIin0ux Trial.
Wife SISTER OF MRS. E,OLIyEux
SA, Has Suad for AMI Obtained a Divorce.
Custsay Of Her Children Has Also Been
Awarded Her.

New York, Dec. l7.-Mrs Laura c. okie.
formerly Miss Cheseboroush. a sister OF
Mrs Roland B. Molineux, from Supreme
Court Justice wilmet b. Smith. in Pat
chogue, L. l., has obtained an absolute
divorce from Howard p. Okie. formerly
we'll known lawyer in this city. but
now, according to the papers. residing at
No. 20 Ryder street st. James, London.
Mr.. Dixie. notified by published sum.
mons, made no defence. No alimony was
asked for. The custody OF the three chill
drew was awarded to the wife Logan.
Demond Hardy OF "a William street
appeared for Mrs. okie
No correspondent was named, although
II was intimsted that there were sew
eral
When IL was said In December last
that Mrs. Oke Intended 20 sue for a
divorce, both Mr.. and Mrs. okie denied
1t. Mr.. okie, who was in London at the
time, said: M
Mrs. Dixie says she is on anectionat te
terms with me. -Mrs-Oxie r. right The
story Is very absurd and has no founda-
tion have been over here some time
on business and remained longer than
intended"
Mrs. Okie said to a reporter:
Mr.. Okie has been away for some
time and i had letter from him last
week saying that he was III al the Hotel
Cecil. i do not know when he will re-
turn. have not talked with any law
yers about getting divorce nor has Mr..
okie been served with any snch notifca-
ton. He went abroad on important bust
ness"
At that time, a year ago Mr. okie had
been absent nearly four months. In
February last Mrs. Okie sailed for Eng
land with ono OF the children and a maid
She returned In April but refused to talk
about her husband and herself. Mr..
Okie has not returned
Howard =. s.Okle was a we'll known
man-sbout-town and n prominent Citi-
zens' Union man. He was elected to the
board OF aldermen In 1897 on the Citizens
Union ticket On the 18th district The
vote was close and John S. Geagsn. Tam
many, was seated by tie board. Mr.
Okie took the matter TO the courts and
won.
Mr.. Okle had fun with his fellow mem
bers. He proposed the names OF Noah
Webster and Lindley Murray for com
missioners Of deeds. Although the ma
jority OF the board admitted that they
have never heard or the men, they were
elected by a formal vote.
There is only one department OF the
city government" Mr.. Okie once said.
that can be Iikened to the board OF al
dermen. and that is the monkey DEPART
ment In Central Park
As lawyer, Mr.. Okie was employed
by the City club to prosecute violators
Of the election law and procured many
convictions. he was one OF the lawyers
IN the case against Mrs Fleming. tried
for murder lie was a Good Govern
ment club man and also belonged to
the Manhattan, Colonial and Dremocrs tic
clubs. His Law office was In the St Paul
building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-17
GFNER | SPORTING NOTES.

On Thursday night at Madison Square
Garden a 25-mile open professional race
will be ridden, in which will be seen the
foreigners and Tom Cooper.
Emperor William OF Germany will send
a special envoy to make a tour OF the
notable American stock farms, with the
view OF buying saddle anu carriage
horses for the imperial stables. Hitherto
the court has bought exclusively in Hun
gary and England.
Barney Demarest bought 10 trotters and
PAGERS at the Fasig-Tipton sale. Seven
were purchased on orders and l2 were
bought on speculation. When the bss sale
ended Demarest had only one horse left,
all the others having been sold at a profit
before they were removed from the gar
den.
A dispatch from Muncie, Ind, says that
Amos Rusie. formerly the giant pitcher
of the New York baseball club, has signed
with President John T. Brush of Cincin-
natl TO pitch for the Porkopoltsns next
esason. Rusie was willing to play with
Cincinnati. but balked at returning to
New York.
The foreigners will 60 home with new
ideas of the value OF American methods
OF training. John West Miller's former
trainer, allowed them to have no wine
and made them work. and he Is most re-
sponsible for the excellent showing OF
Simar and Gougoltz and kaser and Ry-
ser.
Give Harry Elkes credit for headwork,
I'm the six-day race he and Floyd McFar-
land have Just won. IL was Elkes who
figured out that the sprinters could kill
off the pluggers and then have the race
to themselves. His headwork on the last
day told, for he set most OF the pace
through the day, thus holding the bunch
back SO that he and Mcfarland would
have O chance TO win In the final sprint.
Authorities agree that there should be
some change made In the manner OF run
ming the race each year, 80 that a strong
rider who Is thrown out OF the race be-
cause his partner quits. may get some
portion OF the purse. Miller and Wal
thour, two OF tho strongest appearing men
In the race. fell by the wayside. because
Miller could not stand the pace.
Walthour was az strong as horse when
Miller quit and was furious At seeing his
chance OF winning taken away by Miller's
quitting. Muller, the hardy foreigner,
was also thrown out by the quitting OF
his partner. Aucoutrier. Had the race
been an individual one. both althour
and Muller could have continued. yet Il
was manifestly unfair TO allow them To
tie up again an q team and continue, for
this would mean teams OF three men In
stead OF two.
phere viii be little rest for Harry
Erkes. the clens Falls cyclist. this week.
Despite the fact that he has Just emerged
from the six-dsy race, he VII contInpe
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-17
A SCHOOL Of HORTICULTURE.

The short course In horticulture whoch
was given at the Rhode Island College
last winter for the first time will again
be offered the present winter. The time
will be Increased TO six weeks, begin
ming Feb. 90 1900. and the work will en-
brace wider range of topics. Instruc-
ton will be given in the following SUBJ
jects:
The weather I'm it's relation to plant
life; the soil and Its management; fer
tilizers. their mixing. use and the calcula-
tion of formulas: plant-life, how plants
live and what they demand; fungous dis
eases; insect-lifc and how combated; !;
manual training In woodwork and forg-
ing.
The work I'm horticulture will include
study of fruits. their care. manage
ment and enemies; vegetables, with es-
pecial reference TO market-gardening
methods; ornamental planting and nori-
culture including window-gardening; for
estry. principles of management and In
fuence on climate and water-fow; labor
atory work in grating pruning. propssa-
ton OF plants. preparation of Insecticides
and funsicides. management OF hot-beds,
etc.
The aim will be 10 make the course Of
practical value TO any young farmer.
even though he may not contemplate
making a speciality of horticulture. Men
OF wide experience in special lines will
be secured to aid In the instruction.
Women are invited as well as men and
were we'll represented In the previous
course With few exceptions, In which
case options will be provided. the work
Will prove Of equal interest To them.
For further Information address. Fred
w. Card. professor OF horticulture. Kings
ton. II. I.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-17
Y. M. c. A. IyCEUM.

On Wednesday evening there will be a
debate on the question. Resolved That
Socialism II the only remedy 10 bring
permanent prosperity. The affirmative
will be supported by Mr. Chas. Kroll a
member OF the Rhode Island branch s. r.
and L. Association OF Olneyville. and the
negative by Mr.. Washington Prescott a
member of the Lyceum There will be n
special musical attraction. as n chorus
OF twenty male voices has been secured
for that evening. Come and bring your
friends.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-17

A hill Just introduced I'm the Georgia
legislature prohibits the employment Of
children under y years OF age in mills.
mechanical establishments. etc. and re-
stricts the employment OF those between
IL and IA years OF age 10 those who can
read simple sentences I'm English. This
bill furthermore provides for a specified
number Of hours OF lsbop daily for the
adult working peOple as the maximum.
and makes the granting OF n reasonable
time for the MONDAY meal obligatory
upon employers,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-17

riding in practice. after his respite OF
yesterday.
Elkes Is matched TO race Jimmy Michael
for Is miles, behind motors, at Madison
Square Garden next Saturday night, and.
as tits an opportunity he has long sought,
he intends 10 be In the best possible shape
for the match.
This will not be difficult, however as
the attenuated midde-distance crack suf-
fered but little sLsom last weeks grind.
and last night decided he was i'm excellent
fettle.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-17

Lincoln, Neb.. Dec. 17-In announcing
his plans for the future. w. ]. Bryan
makes the following statement:
Il have for several years had In con-
temptation the establishment OF a weekly
newspaper and this seems an opportune
time for undertaking II.
intending to devote my life 10 thel
study and discussion OF public questions.
have chosen this method because II will
best accomplish the purposes which I
have in view.
Through such a paper shall be able
TO keep In touch with social and political
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-17
n CARD.

We. the undersigned. do hereby agree
10 refund the money on a 5o-cent bottle
OF Greene's Warranted Syrup OF Tar II
IL fails 10 cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee a 25-cent bottle to prove
satisfactory or money refunded
Blanding & plandtne. ~ W. Fenner,
Kenyon, Smith y Co. u. v. QpsmSl.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-17
THE COAL or CHINA.

Professor Drake, OF Tien Tsin, has late-
ly published a report on the coal fields OF
the Chinese provinces OF Shan-si I'm
which the estimates that within $50
square miles around Tse-chau there are
about 5000 million metric tons OF coal and
yet this area is only little OF the ragged
edge OF the great coal fields OF Shan-si
Richtofen. in 1870. estimated that The an
thracite coal alone oi this province
amounts 10 $4,000 million tons. ana hat
the coal area Is greater than that OF
Pennsylvania.
The workable coal ot Tse-chau lies In
one bed. the average thickness Of which
Is probably not less thar q fect An OF
this coal Is anthracite. with specific
gravity OF l5. and is hard enough 10 sup
port any weight put upon it IN the blast
furnace. The proportion OF sulphur is uni
formy low. and that or ash also.
The soil in the neighborhoo3 OF T'ee-
chau Is highly fertile. and rfF
dense population Tho ifH
tired round the miu- Ntat
Is mined through .ffft
from 50 feet to over
is mined through incli Natf
used for raisi' the cns
and explosives are not rf
work is done with the wit6f
Tunnels are run thrnuv tNe
the bottom OF the shaft aud si
along the tunnels large quari
are removed -lCaNiEz-clccni nin-------------
from 20 20 30 feet In diameter. ,.0
about 10000 tons a year arc hrougis iu
the surface For local use the coal 's cars
ried away IN little carts drawn by 81 4.
bur the most OF IL Is taken down tho.
mountain By pack animals. as The raths
are very steep and rough. II 10 20 miles 10
sle Isaips. Ihs pahe aTs about y fssa
mi2s AM sTfpayI1 NH sims
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-17

rink N the ralma Theatre on South Main
street.
Another league is projected, to be COM
posed OF shop teams from Brown a.
Sharpe. Foster AZ Bailey, Providence
Steam Engine Co.. Ostby q Barton and
other concerns of q similar nature.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-17

Half the human race die before they
resbn u srd onfy sDs gsr7op n lW
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-17

. Boots OF elephant hide are worn only
by the wealthiest OF men: but the COM
fort and durability OF such footgear are
remarkable.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-17

-Thery are 100000 tons OF stone in the
6XM ~ crssps. ~ cgula 1r rlan for
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-17

There viii be little rest for Harry
Elkes. the clebs Falls cyclist. this week
Despite the fact that he has Just emerged
from the sjx-dsy race, be VII copiInpe
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-17

On Thursday night at Madison Square
Garden 25-mile open professional race
will be ridden. in which will be seen the
foreigners and Tom Cooper.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-18
NEWS FACTS IN OUTLINE.

Chicago registration lists containe:
the names of 404.312 voters.
Mrs. Bessie Goldstein, 40 years old
was. dragged to death by an electric
car at Chicago.
Jewelry valued at $4,000 and but
Ter named David Richards are miss
ing from the home of Charles Ptizer
near Bernardsville, y. J.
Crown Prince Gustavus has been
made regent of Norway and Sweden
Annie Mackowski, 16 years old, was
killed by a Chicago ana Northwestern
freight train at Chicago.
Fatha Gillian, servant girl. has con
fessed that she poisoned the family OF
Charles Winold in Cincinnati.
Stories of the Dowager Empress
Frederick's marriage to Baron Secken-
dorff have been revived and are not
denied.
Sir Henry Agland. British scientist.
is dead, aged s..
White blackberries and green roses
have been propsgated in Louisiana
this year.
There is a restaurant in Paris which
employs 1000 persons. The smallest
kettle Units kitchen contains 100duarts
and the largest 500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-18
HELP FOR WOMEN
WHO ARE ALWAYS TIRED.

{" do not feel very well, L am so
tired all the time. l do not know what
il the matter with me-"
You hear these words every day; as
often as you meet your friends Just so
often are these words repeated. More
than likely you speak the same signifi-
can't words yourself. and no doubt you
do feel far from well most of the time.
Mrs. Ella Rice, of Chelsea, Wis,
whose portrait we publish, writes that
she suffered for two years with bear
ing-down pains, headache, backache,
and had all kinds of miserable feelings,
all of which was caused by falling and
Inflammation of the womb, and after
doctoring with physicians and numer-
Gus medicines she was entirely cured by
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-18
Must Have Cork Helmets.

Army officers were considerably surprised
at reading dispatches of the suferings of the
American troops in Chino, from the heat. on
account OF their hats. 1t was the belief that
the regiments sent 10 China had been equipped
with cork helmets and that their campaign
hats had been discarded. The heat of the sun
is dangerous, but over heating of the diges
tive organs is even more so. To overcome
irritation and other stomach tr yubles there is
nothing to equal Hostetter's Stomach Bitters.
No matter how long you have suffered FIR m
constipation, indigestion, dyspepsia, liver and
kidney troubles, the Bitters will cure you. 1t
also creates a hearty appetite and is an excel
lent tonic for the nerves Try IL.