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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-10

At the Broadway Athletic club last
night George McFadden of New York
whipped Kid Mcfarland of New York.
so badly that McPartland's seconds threw
up the sponge in the 10th round TO
prevent their man from being knocked
out
The men were matched to fight %
rounds at lSS pounds and Mcfarland
had a five-pound pull in the weights
McFadden was on the defensive in the
early part of the fight and was fire.
quently cautioned for using his elbows
too freely. After the fourth round Nc
Fadden began TO assert himself. The
Kid went to the floor in the 10th round
and took the count before he got up.
At the close of the 18th round McFadden
swung left and right to the body and
repeated both blows to the head, send
ing Mcfarland again to the floor just
as the bell sounded.
Mcfarland was groggy as he came up
for the 10th round, and McFadden
rushed him. flooring him with body
blow. Mcfarland was very weak when
he regained his feet and he clinched to
save himself from going down again.
McFadden beat him off, and would un-
doubtedly have knocked him out had
not McPartland's seconds thrown up the
sponge.
The preliminary bout was between
Austin Rice OF New London and Hughey
Murphy of New York. at 12s pounds. Rice
was extremely clever. and at times had
Murphy I'm bad way, but the latter's
strength stood him In good part. Rice
claimed that he broke both hands. and
gave up the fight when the bell rang
for the beginning of the 18th round.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-10

the list is Champion James J. Jeffries. Al
though his injured arm is still weak he
has decided to take chances and now
stands ready to meet the winner of to-
nights big fight.
His statement. explains itself. Here 1t
is:
81 have been in active training for the
past two weeks preparing myself for the
emergency that may make IL necessary
for me to defend my title before Sept. l.,
/ find that my arm is improving steadily
and although have been advised by my
physicians not to take chance until they
declare the arm has completely recover
ed its former strength, a statement that
they have refused to make as yet,
l have decided for myself that l will
take the risk that the doctors advise
against, and / now stand ready to make
a match for the worlds championship
with the winner OF tonights battle, the
bout to be decided In or about New York
city before Sept. /.
IF Gus Rubin should win.I admit with
out question that he is entitled TO first
chance, and / am willing to grant IL to
him on any fair terms before the club
offering the best inducements. He must
meet me before Sept. 1. or wait at least
six months. after that date.
''If Robert Fitzsimmons is the winner I
stand ready to give him another chance
on certain conditions, provided he agrees
to meet me before Sept /"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-10

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. lie Is able
10 prove. however. that neither Is guilty
OF the murder. He 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. Dean, upon learning
that his identity has been discovered.
makes a mad dash for liberty.
Gebb follows and captures the man after
n long run. and takes him TO a cell near
by, and then goes 90 interview Mrs Grix.
She says Miss Gilman killed kirkstone.
Gebb searches the house but finds no
evidence OF the missing confession. He
en- telegraphs for Edith and Arthur and
asks them TO explain why they hid Dean.
They do so but Gebb offsets their story
by presenting Miss Gilmar's jewels. which
he found I'm Deans room. All three then
go to Westminster jail TO interview Dean.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-10
THE WORLD OF SPORTS

run for Stafford And he did run, too He
stole third and home after reaching Sec
ond on a short passed ball.
Several OF the men on the team kicked
when Judson was allowed TO run. but the
captains orders went.
Killen formerly OF Chicago. oficiated
for the Toronto team yesterday. but the
Ponies found his benders to their liking
I'm two innings and won out.
Evans and Wiltze will probably oppose
each other today. Providence should win
three out OF four 10 even up the defeats
I'm Syracuse recently.
Leever gave Boston a game yesterday
IN the tenth inning by forcing in a run
by a base on balls.
In the third inning when "Silver" Braun
came TO bat was presented with an
elaborate and beautiful basket OF flowers
He ascertained who the donors were and
then made a good attempt 10 place a hit
He failed, however, Campau getting the
ball after a hard run.
Tho 2oforoo
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-10
SYNOPSIS OF PREVIOUS CHAPTERS.

In a small suburb OF London an eccen-
tric old woman, who has given her name
rs Miss Ligram. is found murdered. 1t is
finally discovered that she was In reality
n Miss Ellen Gilman. formerly house,
keeper at Kirkstone Hail.. During her
stay there n sensational murder had oc-
CURED. The master OF Kirkstone had
been murdered In a room known as the
Yellow Boudoir. A man named Dean had
been convicted Of tho deed and imprlson-
ed mainly on Miss Gilmar's testimony.
lie had sworn to be revenged on her. The
room I'm which Miss Gilman is found dead
Is an almost exact facsimile OF the orig
inal Yellow Boudoir.
Gebb. a detective. is set 10 work on tho
case. lie discovers that Edith wedder-
burn. a cousin OF Miss Gilman, and her
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-10
COLORED WOrlEN'S
CLUB CONVENTION.
Interesting Reports Made at Today's
decentralization of Officers to
Take Place This Afternoon.

president called upon several clergym n,
who responded with appropriate remarks.
after which the session adjourned.
A pleasing incident OF the convention
was the presentation OF Mrs. Francis Il.
Harper. an aged colored woman of note.
Mrs. Harper is a resident of Washing
ton, and her little book OF published
poems Is justly recognized.
She addressed the afternoon session.
reciting, by the way one OF her own
poems.
Tea was served at half past In the
vestry below and social season en-
joyed.
The evening session was very largely
attended and was opened promptly at 8
o'clock by Miss Carter. the presiding Of
ficer.
First on the program came the reports
of the clubs of New York.
Following the reports. soprano solos
were rendered by Miss Mamie Williams
of Providence.
Then came a paper on Manners" by
Miss Clare L. Smith or Boston.
Solos by Miss Margaret Coshburn OF
Worcester followed. and the president an
nounced that Mrs. Booker I. Washing
ton of Tuskegee. Ala, was unable to be
present. as was anticipated.
Mrs. Mary Lynch, the corresponding
secretary of the National Association of
Colored Women. was present. however.
and spoke In place of Mrs Washington.
At this point two solos were charmingly
given by Mrs. A. Il. Sparrow of the
woman's Era club of Boston.
Miss Elizabeth Carter then made hei
annual address. which was an excellen
one.
The meeting closed with solo by Mrs.
Irene Jurix of Boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-10

sion I might be accused OF the second
crime. Certainly had a defence: but
the evidence was so strong against me
that did not wish to risk appearing
mar?"
moi" cried Dean. vehemently. II do
not"
Then what about these?" said Gebb.
and suddenly produced the jewels OF Miss
Gilmar These ornaments belonged to
the dead woman: they were taken off her
body by the wretch who killed her. I
found them hidden in your room at Kirk
stone Hall; yet you swear that you do
not know the name OF the assassin.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-10

hands. ] ran to the station. but there
found had lost my ticket, where know
not. / had no money to buy another, so
/ went back to the Town Hall and saw
Mr.. Alder again. about half past nine
O'Clock. Then. to my surprise. 1 saw
Edith enter the hall"
"I had just returned from getting the
necklace from Miss Gilmar," explained
Edith. Il came up to Grangebury after
you did"
81 did not know you were out OF Kirk
stone Hail." said Dean. ''Well. I did not
trouble TO wonder why you were there:
but lest you should see me kept myself
out OF sight then explained my posi-
tion to Mr.. Alder. He gave me some
money. and advised me to stay all night
at Grangebury. I was unwilling to do
so. but as the last train had left, was
forced to stay. slept in the public
house where I had been before. and left
by the early train next morning"
did you hear OF the murder before you
left?"
mo; as I departed early. SO you see.
Mr.. Gebb, ! can prove an alibi for at the
time of the murder-l0 o'clock, II was. the
paper said-I was asleep I'm the public
house. The keeper OF IL can prove that
1 was"
what is the name OF the public
| house?"
'The Golden Hind. near the railway
| station"
| Gebb noted this name IN his pocketboolS
| and rose 10 his feet 80 this Is all you
have 10 tell me7" said ne. briskly.
"Alll and enough. too. 7 don't know
| who killed Ellen Gilman. IL was not T."
"1f tho hotel keeper can prove your
| 9libi. that will be all right. Mr.. Dean. But
this confession. You say Mr.. Alder has
tr'
"Yesi But 7 asked him 10 make no use
| OF it." replied Dean: FOR as 7 was In
| Grangebury on the very night-about the
| very hour-that Ellen was murdered. I
! was afraid IL Alder acted on the confess
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-10

and ginger. And that is what wins the
majority Of games.
Well. we're on top once more! Had 70
put up some fast ball TO do IL. though.
Corridor was sent to middle garden
yesterday and did not have a chance to
muff as many flies.
Jack" Walters went back TO right and
the Rowdies didn't try 10 put as many
balls into that territory.
Jack" was seen after the game by the
News man and he said that the heat on
the ball field was something terrific.
The grand stand and bleachers, coupled
with the high board fence shut out all the
air that was moving. Two innings were
sufficient TO make a player become over
heated.
Braun had dashing support and kept
the seven hits well scattered. lie should
have shut. them out and probably would
have. but for Pete Cassidy's alteration
with Bonner.
Hartford made II eight straight. as we
predicted yesterday. Donovan was on
the slab and did not allow bingo until
the seventh.
Rochester plays at Worcester TODAY,
and as the Farmers are trying hard 10
win. the Rowdies are liable TO run
against a snag. We hope they do.
Toronto goes 10 Hartford today and Il
is up 10 them to take fall out OF Shin
dies crowd.
"Bill' Donovan got more hits than any
other man I'm the Hartford Montreal
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-10

Providence made a rally yesterday and
In fighting game beat the Rochesters
and sent them down into second place
once more.
The game was intensely exciting and
was well attended.
Braun opposed Mcfarland on the slab
and had a little bit the better of the ar
gument
Up to the sixth inning no scoring had
been done. Lush opened UP this inning
with a hit and George Smith followed
with a grounder TO Connor. Jim lost the
ball and OHagan was at bat with two
men on bases and none out He at
tempted TO bunt. but put up little pop
fly, which Smith. Braun or Parent could
have gripped. But the inficlders left the
ball to Braun, who was unable to make
the play and there were three on bases
with none out Bonner tried to hit the
ball out. but Braun got II. sent IL TO
Leahy, who In turn passed IL over to Cas-
sidy for double. Smith kept right on
from third and scored because Bonner
and Cassidy were having a game OF fisti-
cuffs. Parent stopped the trouble by
gripping a fly from the next man up.
Walters opened up the last half of the
inning with hit and Connor drew base
on balls Stafford, who had taken Cas-
sidy's place at first, was at bat. He
played the game and sacrificed.
Davis came to bat and banged ball
20 Smith. He threw to the plate TO shut
out Walters. but failed. Corridor banged
a fly to left and Connor beat the throw
home. Davis going to second. from which
bag he scored on phenomenal base-run-
ming. on a low throw TO first by Bonner.
Parent stole second and Jud Smith drew
called balls. Leahy banged out hit and
Parent scored. Tommy was caught 60
ing TO second and ended the inning
A single by Bean and a double by Nc
Partland scored a run for the Rochesters
in the seventh, but Stafford placed hit
in the eighth and then Jud Smith, who
was allowed TO run, stole two bases and
scored another run.
That was the finale. Score:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-10

game yesterday Three. with total of
four, was his contribution.
Up to the fifth inning only two safe
hits on each side had been placed. while
neither twirler had given a free pass.
O'Hagan is cne OF the most dangerous
men in the league when he is at the bat
ard hit Is needed.
Bonner punched Cassidy In the ribs
with a great deal OF force in the sixth
Pete demonstrated with him and then
Bonner called the first baseman several
vile names. Cassidy was fully justified
in punching him when the words used
were taken into account.
Cassidy was removed from the game.
while Bonner was allowed to continue.
The crowd was displeased and showed
their feelings.
But for the alteration the locals would
probably have made triple play.
Stafford is very lame but he played first
with good Judgment
The crowd certainly did root In the
sixth inning. Keep II up. 1t encourages
the players OF the home team and works
to tho disadvantage OF the opposing
twirler, a great many times.
Capt Smith OF Rochester won many
friends when he allowed "Jud' Smith to
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-10

Runs, Dclehanty, Henry 2, Phelps-4;
Turner 3. Shindle. Myers. Gatins. Massey,
Fleming, Donovan-9 Two-base hits.
Donovan, Myers. Massey, Steelman.
Stolen base. Shindle. Double play. John
son to Raub. Struck out, by Donovan 4;
by Mcfarland 2. First base on balls. OFF
Donovan 2: off Mcfarland l. Sacrifice
hits. Stratton, Steelman. Left on bases.
Montreal S. Hartford 6. First base on
errors. Hartford 2: Montreal I. Passed
ball. Phelps. Hit by pitched ball. Turner.
Delehanty. Wild pitches, Mcfarland.
Donovan. Umpire, O'Loughlin. Time.
In. Som.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-10
amateur Games.

Attleboro and Pawtucket cross bats on
the Dexter street grounds in the latter
town, tomorrow afternoon. In the first
game of the series for the interstate
trophy.
Callahan. who has been doing consist
ent twirling throughout the season. will
again pitch for Pawtucket and, on the
other hand, the Attleboro crowd may be
relied upon TO place a first class team up
on the field
The rivalry between the two teams is
intense and undoubtedly a large crowd
will be in attendance.
Tomorrow afternoon at Centredale, the
final game of the Georgiaville- -Centredale
series will be contested and a large crowd
will be on hand to cheer their respective
teams TO victory.
Especial interest Is attached to this
game as IL is the rubber game of the
series and also on account of the inter-
town rivalry which exists.
Centredale captured the first game at
Georgiaville by a score of 6 to 3 and then
had the tables turned on them on their
own grounds by n score of III to Z.
1t was originally planned to play the
game at Adelaide Park, but as the Prov
idence-Syracuse game was scheduled. II
became an impossibility to carry out this
portion of the plans.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-10

CONTINUED from yesterdays Ncws.)
81 borrowed IL from Mrs. Grix, and
told her was visiting n friend" ex-
planned Dean. Also l asked her To tell
you that I had gone into Norminster In
case YOU missed me-
II didn't miss you at all. and there
was no need for Mrs. Grix 10 say any
thing" said Miss Wedderburn. "All the
same" she added reproachfully, you
might have trusted me-"
And me. Also" interposed Ferris. II
should have had the confession, not
Basson."
You are right" replied his father
with a sigh. II behaved foolishly. ad-
init. but I acted as I thought for the
best. On July "a by the O'Clock train I
went up To Grangebury"
did you know Miss Gilmar was there7'
asked Gebb. with n glance at Edith.
mo. 1 did not" answered Dean. why
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-10
The Referee.
NOW COMES JEFFRIES.

Spurred on by the thought that on and
after the first day of September next the
boxing game will be dead in New York,
all the big heavyweights of note are en-
deavoring to secure a bout OF some de-
scription and so to gain little wealth
which will suffice TO keep them through
few weeks OF rainy weather.
The latest big man to add his name to
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-10
PAWTUxET VALLEY.

Mrs. Edward Smith of Lippitt is enter
tanning friends from Ireland. who are
making a tour in this country.
The annual clambake of Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. p. Cruff occurred yesterday at their
home on Maple avenue. Anthony. More
than 60 invited guests from Auburn.
Providence. Pawtucket and the valley
villages were present. After Rhode ISL
and clam dinner was served. the after
noon was spent In listening to selections
OF vocal and instrumental music and
readings by various guests.
Mrs. VIM. Urquart OF Minneapolis.
Mimi, is being entertained by Mrs. John
McAlpine of Pontiac.
Very extensive improvements are be-
ing made In the bleachery at Pontiac.
whereby the output can be much increas-
ed. New improved machinery has been
put in and new methods introduced.
The excursion TO the Buttonwcods made
by the Young Peoples society of Pontiac.
last night. was a gala affair and was
much enjoyed by the large excursion
party.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-10
Ponies Down Toronto.

Killen, the old Chicago left-hander.
failed to win against the Springfelds at
Springfield, the Ponies batting out 13 safe
hits.
Woods was batted rather freely In the
first two innings. but afterwards pitched
good ball. His fielding was sensational.
having no less thsp accepted chances.
Score:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-10
ROCHESTER,.

Two-base hits. Parent, Bean, Bonner.
Mcfarland. Sacrifice. hit. Stafford
Stolen bases. Davis 2 ]. Smith. Parent.
Stafford 9. Double play, Braun TO Leahy
20 Cassidy First base on balls. off Braun,
Dixon: off Mcfarland Connor. Corri-
don, ]. Smith 2. Struck out, by McPart-
land. Walters. Passed ball, Dixon. Hit
by pitched ball, Cassidy. Umpire, Egan.
Time, In. Som.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-10
Royals Beaten.

Montreal went down at Hartford yes
terday for the third straight time.
Donovan's pitching won the game for
the Connecticut team. Not hit was
made off him until the seventh inning.
when he let up slightly. OLoughlin was
off color on his umpiring. being way be-
low standard. Attendance 1000. Score:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-10
The Providence Grays Win and Are
Again in the Lead.
Results Of Other Eastern League Games.
Referees Gossip.

Sacrifice hits, Grey, T. Bannon. Three
base hits. Shoch. Cargo, t. Bannon. Carr.
First base on balls. off Killen 2. Left on
bases. Springfield s.; Toronto 5. Struck
out. by Woods 2; by Killen 2. Double
play. Woods to Tucker. Wild pitch, Kill
len. Umpire. Rim. Time, 2h.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-10

What am to understand by this contra
diction?"
Its a plot to ruin me-" said Dean
becoming very pale. II did not know
that these jewels were In my room
never saw them before. Edith. Arthur
What do you know OF this?"
1--WE know nothing" they said, stimuli
taneously.
'Come, Mr.. Dean," said Gebb. imperi-
ously, these ornaments would not have
been hidden I'm your room without your
knowledge. III your alibi is to be be-
lieved, you are innocent; but on this evil
dence you must know who Is guilty"
(To be continued in tomorrow's News.)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-10
CLUB STANDING.
National League Results.

At Pittsburg-Boston 8; Pittsburg 2 90
innings).
At ST. Louis-Brooklyn z; st. Louis 3.
At Cincinnati-New York 5; Cincinnati
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-10

Run, Delehanty. Two-base hit, Rickert.
Stolen bases, Kuhns, Rickert. Delehanty.
Double plays. Gilbert TO Stafford 2. First
base on balls. off Magee 3. First bate
on errors. Worcester 2: Syracuse /.
Struck out. by Magee 2; by Pfanmiller
2. Passed ball. Smink. Umpire, Hunt.
Time, In. Som.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-10
Stars WhIteWashed.

Magee outstyied Pfanmiiler at worces-
ter yesterday and the Farmers won from
the Stars.
An error by Kuhns. followed by hits by
Bransfield and Sharrott won the game.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-10
y FERGUS HUME. Author of "The

and Dean gives full account of his life
since he impersonatcd Mad Martin.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-10
Plckups From The Diamond.

An altogether different spirit was
shown In yesterdays contest. More snap
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-10

Capt Smith OF Rochester won many
friends when he allowed "Jud' Smith to
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-10

But for the alteration the locals woult
probably have made a triple play.
The Republican., 1900-11-15
LEADS LONELY LIFE.
Sultan of Turkey Rarely Leaves
His Palace Grounds.
Has the True MOsIem Aversion for
EurOpeans-In Constant Fear of
AssassinatiOn-HiE Daily
Routine.

Abdul Hamid, sultan of Turkey,
though strong of frame and full of mus
cular vigor, is cursed with an invalid
temperament which makes him sus-
picious OF everyone and least known of
all picturesque and important person
ages. The pure Ottoman blood which
came from his father, Abdul Medjib, is
mingled with that of less sturdy race,
for his mother was an Armeno-Arab,
and gave him his brown skin and that
unmistakable air of languor and mel
ancholy which is his chief character
istic. This trait has certain charm
for the rare persons who are admitted
to his presence. But besides the am
bassadors of the different countries
few foreigners have ever seen him from
a distance, and still fewer have entered
the royal presence. No one, not even
humble tradesman who wishes to speak
with one of the cooks of the royal litch-
en-, is permitted to enter the Yildiz
grounds without showing card and
answering closely the half-dozen
formal questions put to every man who
demands admittance.
For Europeans, says the Chicago Rec
ord, the sultan has the true Moslem
aversion. The fits of melancholy that
tend to make him distrustful of all
human kind usually mean a revival of
all hatred for Christians, by whom he
well knows that he is Judged most
harshly. That he appreciates the abili-
ties of Europeans in some respects,
however, is shown by the fact that all
his coachmen, gardeners and upper
servants are chosen from England,
France and Italy, while it is well known
that the Turkish army and navy and
many public institutions count implic-
lily on the services of the hated for
eigners. Al these persons are kept at a
distance, nevertheless, and the sultan's
bodyguard is made up exclusively from
his own people.
Not long ago a famous European rifle
rack advertised some exhibitions in
the Pera quarter of the Turkish cap
ital, where most of the foreign resi-
dents live. After the first exhibition