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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-30
ELKS MEMORIAL SERVICE.

At the Providence Opera House tomor-
row. the Providence Lodge OF Elks will
hold their annual memorial service at $3.50
o'clock. Among those who will take part
in the exercises are Mrs. Celia r. Black
inton soprano: Miss Mae Monahan. con-
tralto: Mr. A. \. Walker. bass: Gesang-
Veroin- Einkang. G. Saacke. leader; Prov
idence Opera House orchestra, Raymond
Ladd. leader; Brother Joseph Hesse, ac-
companist.
The program will be as follows: Over
ture Don Juan" Mozart. orchestra;
opening of lodge. order OF Elks. Provi-
dance Lodge. No IA. chorus The Lords
Day" Kreutzer. Gesane -Nerein- -Einklang:
prayer, Rev. Bro. j. j. Woolley; reading.
There is 10 Death" Lord Lytton, Mrs.
Sadie Clifford Jones; contralto solo,
abide with Me-" Ashford. Miss Mona
han; cornet selection. The Palms"
Faure. Bro. Bowen II. Church, our absent
brothers, In Memoriam; chorus, "Resjg-
nation" Brahms. Gesang-Nerein-E Elm
kIang: selection, "Andante Contabilc."
Tehachowsky. orchestra: bass solo
Hear Me! We Winds and Waves" Han
del. Mr.. A. a. Walker (by reduesD: ad-
dress. Rev Edmund 5. Rousmaniere, rec
tor OF Grace church: soprano solo, Jesus
Lover of My Soul" Macdougall. Mrs.
Rlackinton; reading, The Uncle Cby re-
ouestl, Mr.. John w Heffern. chorus.
Here sleeps the Bard" Gesang-Verein-
Einllang, words by Thomas Moore, music
by +. Silcher,
Here sleeps the bard who knew so well
All the sweet windings Of the Apollos
shell;
Whether It's music rond like torrents
near,
or died, like distant streamlets, on the
ear
sleep. sleep, mute bard; alike unheeded
now
The storm and zephyr sweeps they life
less brow,
That storm, whose rush IL like they mar
tial lay:
That breeze which like thy love-song,
dies away,
selection. Funeral March. Chopin. or
chestra: closing ceremonies. The audience
ioining in tho DoSology: Benediction, Rov.
Bro j. j WoOlley.
The committee in charge is composed
of Edward G. Dammers. chairman; = H.
w. Merrie Joseph Hesse; G. A. Abbott
W II. Burleigh.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-30
EAST PROVIDENCE

The new town council had It's innings in
granting liquor licenses last evening, and
while one o. two persons have been shut
out, that Will cause the citizens generally
10 applaud the action OF the council. the
taxpuv-rs do not take kindly TO the los
Ing OF something like $4,000 OF an income,
Tor some of the liquor dealers appear to
have been shut out more from spite
than an effort 10 restrict the traffic
The following named persons have been
successful In getting licenses: Robert III.
Tobin. Daniel j. Sullivan. Peter McGough,
Edward Kupfer. @. w. Case. Jr.. G. vi.
Bertsch, Richard Murphy. John Meehan,
NJ. II. Ryan and the price To be is $500.
Those who appeared and were given
permission 10 withdraw and We're not
granted were: Patrick Mcclure, Michael
Bennett. w II. Mclaughlin. j. J. Sdlli-
van, Daniel Mahoney, Michael Murphy,
V. j. Fagunda. B. Il. Cheney. Edwin l.
jerks. John Murray and b. ". Gardner
Among the other items of business
transacted was the exempting of taxes
the property of the Faith home; East
Providence high school to hold an enter
TO hold one the evenings of Dec. and 10
and the Ballou society OF the. First Uni
versalist church TO hold fair on the
evenings OF Dec. 3, and 5.
OF plumbing was laid upon the table.
j: p. II. Harper was sworn in al "a
weigher.
The council will meet again Wednesday,
Ann Farrell, wife of William Farrell
one OF the oldest and best known resi-
dents Of the place, died at her home on
Valley street this morning after long
illness.
X. of p, made a fraternal visit to Riv-
erside lodge at Riverside, where the rank
OF knight was conferred upon "a Well
known town official. and at the close OF
the ceremony a feast was served, Past
Grand Chancellor l.. 5. Winchester acting
as toastmaster.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-30
new BASEBALL LEAGUE.

The American Association of Profess
sional Baseball clubs. with Thomas j.
Hickey as president was launched at
Chicago yesterday.
The new magnstss finished their pre-
lminary business and adjourned subject
TO the call OF the president. Chicago will
he President Hiokey's headquarters. The
circuit and the owners OF the respective
franchises wete announced 10 be as fol-
lows:
Indianapolis, w. II. Watkins and j.
Rauschkaup; Milwaukee. IA. ID. Quinn
and G. s. Havenor; st. Paul. George Len
non; Columbus, II. j. Bryce; Toledo,
Charles Strobel; Minneapolis, A. Il. Real;
Omaha, W. -. Rourke; Kansas City,
George Tebeau.
The new league announced that IL would
not affiliate with the national body or
with any of the minor leagues. liz was
announced that this decision was not
arrived at I'm any spirit or defiance. but
because the new organization considers it,
self etit of the class ef- the miner leagues,
although not ranking with the national
organization. Contracts will be respected
but not reservations.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-30

James -. Sullivan was born In Charles
town. April %, 1863. He made his first
appearance as n pitcher with the St
Mary's club, I'm the Temperance league, i'm
1883. In 1893 he pitched for the St Stoph-
ems team, the champion OF the same
league. During visit OF club 20 St John.
n. b., that fall. he struck out Il men I'm
a game against local team. and he was
Immediately signed by the Shamrock
team OF st John, which won the cham
pionship OF the New Brunswick Provin-
cial league I'm that as well as the succeed
ing season OF 1920.
In 1891 ne was given a trial by Manager
Selee of the Boston club. but did not par
ticpate I'm enough championship games
with its team TO get his name in the Of
fetal averages. I'm 1892 he signed with the
Indianapolis club OF the Western league.
and remained with its team until about
the middle Of the season, when that
league disbanded.
lie then returned East and PLAYED
few games with the Providence team of
the Eastern league. He was re-enga ged
by Providence for the season of 1899 ne
participating that year in 80 champion
ship games. lie continued with the Provi-
dence team throughout the season OF 1894,
participating that year ln 10 champion
ship contests.
His excellent pitching again attracted
the ailenuon OF manager Selee or the
Bostons, and his release was obtained
from Providence. During the season Of
1895 he participated in - championship
games Ills work that season was OF
such a satisfactory order that he was re-
served by the ,,oston club and re-engaged
for the season OF 1876. when he took part
I'm ~ championship contests.
Ho was re-engaged by Boston for the
season of 1897. and was taken South with
the rest OF the players for the prelimin-
ary work. IL was announced that season
that Sullivan would only he used when
there was a call TO put him in lie was
considered when In form. 20 be one of the
most puzzling pitchers In the country He
was re-cngagcd ny the Boston club for
the season OF 1898 On Dec. Il. 1897. he left
Boston for Asheyille. n. c.. I'm search OF
health
lie returned 20 Boston In the spring Of
1895, hut returned South with the Boston
PLAYERS when they left the Hub for
Greensboro. y. C.. to do their training
He was light I'm build. but very nervy.
had great curves and almost perfect con-
troll OF tho hall and was generally look
cd upon us one ~ Tho "hoadicst' and
most scientific pitchers IN the country,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-30

covered the elixir OF life. That he Is
able with the aid OF a mysterious COM
pound known only TO himself produced
as a result Of the years he has spent ina
searching for this precious life-givins
boon, TO cure any and every disease that
Is known To the human body. There Is
no doubt OF the doctors earnestness IN
making his claim and the remarkable
bear him out very strongly. His theory
which he advances IS one Of reason and
based on sound experience In medical
PEA tice OF many years IL costs noth-
ing TO Try his markable Elixir of Life.
he calls it. FOR he sends " free. to any
one who Is a sufferer. I'm sufficient guam
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so there Is absolutely no risk 90 run.
Some of the cures cited are very remark
able. and but for reliable witnesses would
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two or three trials OF the remedy. The
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iu perfect health rheumatism. neural
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Partial paralysis. iOComotOr ataNia.
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-30
WHIPPeT CLUB.

The Rhode Island Whippet club has
taken new lease OF life The club Is
now chartered and proposes TO meet
nightly after Dec. ]. The rooms at ll9
Rugby street are being fitted up, the
membership has been doubled within the
past month. and already there Is talk OF
leasing lot of land for race track.
The ball on Thanksgiving eve was "A
great success. A program of % orders
contributed TO the enjoyment of over 80
couple. until the small -hours-The- COM
mittee of arrangements comprising ]. l..
McDermott. A. r. Built w. Nottage. ii,
Simpson. 7. Gallgan. @. Redden and G.
A Pasbach. deserve great credit for the
success of the ball,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-30

The name OF J. l.. McDermott has been
mentioned for the presidency OF the club
for 1902, and no would make a capable
officer.
The club race Thanksgiving Day was
success. There we're IL entries. divided
into six heats. three seml-iinals and
final Billy, PADDY, Mischief. Daisy.
simpsons Lilly and Nottage's Lilly
proved up for the semi-hpals, and won
as follows: Mischief. Billy and -Nottage's 5
Lilly.
The final resulted as follows: McDer-
mott's Mischief, lst. Groves Billy, I'd;
Nottsge's Lilly, 81.
The first prize consisted OF a handsome
ebony sisht-day clock. presented by Il.
II. Gailigan; the second prize was a hand
some silver cup, and the third was So
in cash.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-30
NO new TRIAL.
Patton Must Pay Verdict Award
Cd ksho9 by Jury.

The appellate division of the supreme
court has denied the petition OF defend
ant IN the case OF Edward Kehoe vs..
Andrew Il. Patton for new trial Judge
Rogers in the jury trial waived division
OF the supreme court gave Mr.. Kehoe de-
cision for S3l7l3
The grounds on which the new trial
was asked were that the defendant did
not make proper promise TO Doyle TO
pay the plaintiffs claim. That the plain
tin did not release Doyle as his debtor
and accept Patton In his stead. That
the plaintiff elected to treat the deed
from Doyle "a Patton ss void and TO rely
upon Doyle for payment thus rewaiving
any claim upon the defendant. That
Doyle released defendant from the pay
ment OF his claim before this suit was
begun. That there were no funds I'm the
hands OF the defendant wherewith to pay
his claim.
The court Gays these points were all
urged before Judge Rogers and the court
adopts Judge Rogers decision as The
opinion. OF the court.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-30
NOTES IN GENERAL.

Joe Nuttail. the English swimmer. re-
Gently lowered the worlds record for 300
yards TO Sm. los. at London.
Len Hurst. the crack English runner,
tried TO lower the records from n 10 Is
miles at Lille Bridge. Eng, the other
day, but he stopped after going IA miles.
Charles Morse, better known as
"Grampa, the well-known baseball
pitcher, was terribly bitten on the hands
and legs yesterday at the Auburn gun
clubhouse, East Auburn, Me, by a shep-
herd dog belonging TO George l.. Has
kell. Morses' wounds were cauterized
and sewed up Today he was comfsrt-
able. but there is a possible danger of
blood poisoning. He was at one time
pitcher for tho Pawtucket club of the
New England league. but jumped his
contract
There was a marked falling OF In the
attendance at Bennings yesterday. owing
To the cold and threatening weather The
greatest upset OF the day was the defeat
of Extinguisher I'm the fourth race. going
20 the post at the prohbitive odds of 1
to 5. Col. Bill won. The other winners
were Prosper. La Gal, SiSell, Zemora,
Federnlist and Potente.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-30
GRIDIRON GOSSIP.

A game OF rugby was scheduled 10 De
played on the Ashton Recreation grounds
Thanksgiving morning between tho
BerksIeys aud Ashtons. The Berkeley
boys boys were ss on their way to The & sro1n,dis nn,is
Ned them that he was unable 10 get his
players together. The Berkeley boys
were very indignant at the Ashtons
squealiDg at the last minute, as they were
fully equipped and armed for the fray.
The North Main Streets defeated the
Hawes Streets yesterday by score of
Cohen, c.; II. Feinberg. q. b.; N. Max,
T. b.; g. stTasmich, ]. h. b.: M. Harrison,
r. h. b.; r. Max, r. T.: III. Bearman. !. L;
i reSse S,,.ersteln' =: e. Sobap = ram e"r-hhs h
North Mains would like TO receive chai-
len"es from any team in the state under
Il years OF age.
Yale's gate receipts for. the football
season Will reach a total or about No,VD;
The late game with Harvard netted
$4,000.
Dartmouth certainly did rub It into poor
old Brown.-Boston Globe.
The Philadelphia professional clubs give
gooi guarantees. Lafayette was allowed
$3.50. while Washington ana JEFFERSON re-
ceived 1905.
The punting contest at Columbia was
won by big Bruce. who averaged 81 yards
on five trials. Van Hoevenberg was a
good second, while Morley and Wolre
were third and fourth respectively. .
Yale will have fine ground gaining
back I'm Hinckle for the 1850 eleven. lie
was the fastest individual player on the
'O5 team and with his speed and weight
should experience little difficulty in rele-
eating some cf the veterans to the side
lines.
William W. Hefelhnger the mighty
"I1eff' the best guard Yale ever had, Is
TO become a benedict Cards are out Tor
his marriage TO Miss Grace Harriet Pierce
of Kansas City.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-30
ABOUT The BOXERS.

Terry McGovern still claims 10 bo
featherweight champion, as he did not
night Young Corbett at the class limit.
l22 pounds. Nevertheless Young Corbett
will be called the champion. This has
BEEN an unlucky month for McGovern
and his two sparring partners. The three
have been defeated.
philadelphia Jack" O'Brien, VINO is
still at London, has offered 90 box Kid
Mccoy at i5s pounds for $500 a side.
Robert shepard a railroad detective at
connellsville, Penn, ordered ex-Cham-
pion James j. Corbett from the ladies'
waiting room at that place and threat
ened to put him out if he did not go,
backing up his words by removing his
coat for an ARRAY OF the kind the affair
promised. Corbett went out
Tom Jenkins, the champion wrestler.
intends TO turn pugilist. Today ne issued
challenge 20 James j. Jeffries to meet
him TN a glove contest for the world =
championship and q reasonable side bet.
Frank Erne, according 60 Jimmy Mi
chasl. the cyslist. has fallen into a good
job at London. He has been appointed
boxing Instructor at oxford university
for two years.
Mike Sears of Lewiston sot the decision
over Arthur Cote of Biddeford in a 10
round bout last night at city hall in the
former municipality. An unusually largo
crowd was present. Sears appeared TO be
in his old-time form
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-30
NOTES FROM THE HARBoR.

The following vessels have arrived and
sailed during the past "A hours:
Arrived-Steamers Chester w. Chapin.
Collins; Virginia, New York; George ".
Clyde, Hale, Philadelphia; Gloucester.
Parker, Baltimore; Rambler, Lake, Fan
River and return; City of Newport, New
port and return; New Shoreham. Dodge,
Block Island and return; tugs Gertrude,
X. C. Veit: schooners Ruth Decker. Hav-
erstraw; Sarah w. Lawrence. Greene,
Norfolk; barges Delaware Felix.
Sailed-Steamers George W. Clyde,
Phil: Chester w. Chaplin. Virginia, New
York; tugs r.. G. Veit, Gertrude.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-30
McGovern Anxious to Face Young Cor
bett Again--Army Against Navy on
Football Fie|d--Former Providence
Pitcher Passes Away.

to think that am hurrying home be-
cause i am so vain that l am anxious
about welcome-weii 1 might as well
tell you. It's a girl, and she Is a swell
fellow. l expect To be married"
The champion refused to disclose his
girls name. saying that no date for a
wedding had been set. He said his
sweetheart lived at home, and the
thoughts OF her had been a source of in
spiratioa for him while training.
When "Youns Corbett' left last night
he wore a fancy vest that would have
made hit at the horse show.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-30
ARMY VS., NAVY.

This afternoon Philadelphia was prac-
ticaily the seat Of the Federal govern
ment for the time being.
Under the keen eyes OF the comma nder-
in-chief. Theodore Roosevelt, the valiant
warriors of West Point and the hardy
mariners OF Annapolis are fighting out
their annual battle on Franklin field, and
whichever side wins will receive the
praise OF the president and OF congress.
The most illustrious company that ever
distinguished Philadelphia watched the
combat President Roosevelt and virtu-
ally all the members Of the cabinet came
on a special train as guests OF Secre-
tary Root, arriving about noon.
The president was escorted to his box
on the grounds by the secretary OF war,
the secretary OF the navy, the superin-
tendent OF the military academy. the SUI
perintsndent of the naval academy and
two representatives of the University of
Pennsylvania. Two officers of the army
and two OF the navy escorted the presi-
dents party to their boxes on the army
and navy sides OF the field
During the first half the president was
on the navy side. and I'm the second half
he went to tho army side. Upon the en-
trance TO the grounds the bands played
Hail to the Chief" and. when the presi-
dent changed sides the cadets of the two
academies gave their cheeYt At the end
OF the game the president will be escorted
back 90 his car. The lineup.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-30
THE STARS WON.

A Suappy snd interesting game OF foot
ball was played or THANKSGIVING Day
between the Wells street club ard the
Planet Street Stars. Tho Stars were de-
fcated by a score NJ 60 2 iu q highly
contested game from start 20 finish.
The lineup of the victors was: Ma.
honey. T. r.: Clancy. s. r.. Sullivan, C.:
Dickson. h. b.: Harrington. q.
Tho Wells street team would like 10
meet any other sggrcga ton from i4 20
IL years cf age 10 play for q to = "a side
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-30
WAS PROVIDENCE PITCHER.

James ID. Sullivan, formerly pitcher Of
the Boston League baseball team, died
al his home % Quincy street. Roxbury,
yesterday afternoon. lie was obliged 10
give up playing ball couple OF years ago
owing to failing health. He was popular
with all who knew him. and many friends
I'm and out OF baseball circles will be sorry
20 hear OF his death. He leaves a widow
and two children.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-30
Magic Hair Stain

For brown or black: prepared by
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-30
SICK MADE WELL,
WEAK MA0E STRONG.
Elixir Of Life Discovered
by Famous Doctor-Scientist That
Cures Every Known AiIment.
Wonderful Cures Are Effected That
Seem Like Miracles Performed
The Secret of Long Lie of
Oiden Times Revived.
The aemsdy 10 Free 20 AL Who sens
Name and Address.

After years of patient study. and dely-
ing into the dusty record Of the past, as
well as following modern experiments In
the realms OF medical science. DR. James
w Kidd. ALI First National Bank build
ing. Fort Wayne Ind. makes the start
ling announcement that he has surely dis
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-30

Address all challenges Go Thomas Suili-
van, Is Williams street. the game 10 be
played on any holiday except Christmas.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-30

Corbctfs part OF the purse amounted
90 Si5i aud McGovern's share was $3.50
-tl As4ll certainly not consider amy offers
of fights until after New Years he said,
"and 7 will stay in New York for about
three days. ( will then return home with
Johnnie Corhett and my uncle.
- have been notified that a big re-
ception awaits me in Denver. and sheriff
JoEss. who won 1900 ON my nght. Will
l~ad The procession. 1 so not want YOU
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-30

philadelphia jack O'Brien, VINO is
still at London, has offered 60 box Kid
Mccoy al i5s pounds for $500 a side.