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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-30
JEFF READY TO SIGN

There seems TO be a possibility OF an
early battle for the heavyweight cham
pionship. Through his trainer. Billy De-
laney, who arrived In New York yester-
day, Jeffries announces his eagerness to
defend his title against any man In the
world. Robert Fitzsimmons. the man
from whom Jeffries won the champion
ship, is preferred by the Californian
II lanky Bob declines the issue, the
former boiler-maker will make a match
with Tom Sharkey, the sailor pugilist.
Delaney said that Jeffries would be I'm
town this afternoon, prepared to sign ar
ticles for fight with either Fitzsimmons
or Sharkey.
"Jeffries." said Delaney, "is anxious 10
fight FitZsimmonS again. Lanl<y Bob has
made many statements regarding the last
battle that are not consistent with the
facts. but in order TO remove any doubts
Fitz may entertain i'm regard 10 the SUI
periority OF one man over the other,
Jeffries will fight him again.
Those who profess TO enjoy the conf
dence OF Fitzsimmons say that the former
champion will surely sign TO fight his
conqueror. In support OF this opinion,
they point 10 the fact that Fltzsimmons
in recent interviews has refused to COM
init himself when asked IL he would re-
enter the ring. Several months ago FitZ-
simmons did not hesitate to say that he
would never fight again.
IL Is possible that Cleveland sporting
men will ask the coming legislature OF
Ohio TO permit boxing contests in, Cleve-
land for money prizes. They state that
without purse good men cannot he Sc
cured. The present law makes a contest
wherein money is at stake illegal. Matt
j. Hinkle OF Cleveland IL said 10 be the
primo mover I'm the matter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-30
new ENGLAND CRICKET

William Meiklejohn, secretary OF the
Pawtucket Y. NJ. G. A. Cricket club has
received notice OF meeting or the secre-
taries Of the cricket clubs OF New Eng
land. which is 10 be held I'm Boston on
Saturday. Jan Is. for the purpose OF ar
ranging the schedule OF games for next
season, The Brockton club and the crack
eleven OF Long Island. n. Y, are already
negotiating for games in Pawtucket. The
latter team is arranging for tour OF
New England cities and is anxious TO
play one or more matches in Pawtucket.
Another tour TO Halifax and other Nova
Scotian cities Is being favorably consider
ed by the Y. NJ. &. a. club management.
The prospects for "A busy and interesting
season are very bright.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-30
AMONG THE HORSeMEN.

The most successful rensman OF the
past season was Ed Geers. who won
$50 lo5. Onward Silver heads the list, with
Si5 475. having won six frsts and two Sec
onds. The Abbot Is a close second. with
$4,000; Lord Derby Is third, with sii $50: /:
Shadow Chimes won @6l5 and Iva Dee
won 5000.
Fairly favorable footing for winter
weather has prevailed on Reservoir ave-
nue. Christmas week and there has been
some speeding I'm competition and against
time. but nothing approaching the dignity
OF real racing. n was not too cold and
tho thaw softeued the top dressing and
made n little damp grit that held the
horses feet well and did not make heavy
wheeling. HOrscmen congregated occa-
sionally In small numbers and there were
several out Christmas. but there seems a
dearth of interest IN engaging i'm races
that will settle discussions OF the relative
merits of fast horses or else give rise to
now problems
Ed. Tillinghast has been driving Celia
Wilkes on the avenue looking for bother.
and the mare has shown an ability to
give a good account OF herself. though no
real contests of speed have developed Sre
Is big rangy mare Weighing about 1l00
pounds. and she is an honest traveller
that will go her limit II called on Leroy
Fales brought Celia Wilkes down from
Maine two or three years ago. Her sire
rs Riverside. hy Mambrino wilkes and
her dam Is b. Harry h1ox, Celia Mikes
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-30
IN CONFERENCE.
Governors Meet to Consider Big
Railway Consolidation.

Helena, Dec. So-Gov. Toole is active
ly preparing for the conference OF north
western governors to be held in this city
beginning today, 10 decide upon plans to
block the proposed consolidation OF the
great Northern, Northern Pacific and
Burlington Roads.
The meeting today will he merely con-
ference at which the governors will en-
deavor TO formulate plan for united ac-
ton. Gov, Toole has received word that
I'm addition 20 Governor Van SAINT of Min
nesota. Governors Herreid and White Of
North and South Dakota will be present
II is also understood that Gov. Hunt of
Idaho Will he here, although he has not
informed Gov Toole when he will arrive.
In addition to these executives ~ is un-
derstood that the attorney generals of a
number OF states will be I'm attendance
Attorney General Stratton Of Washing ton
may be present but Gov Toole said that
he thought il very probable that he would
not attend owing 70 the funeral of the
late Gov. Rogers. For the same reason,
the new governor OF Washington, who
has been invited 90 attend the confer
ence is not expected.
Gov. Geer of oregon. owing 20 a pre-
vious engagement. will not be able TO
attend the meeting The governors OF
Utah. Wyoming and Nebraska are not
specially interested In the conference and
will not be here.
The conference will hold It's first session
I'm the private office Of Gov. Toole at the
state house at o'clock this afternoon,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-30
HIS DECISION.
Rev. Mr.. Moore Announces He
WlllACC0pl HaTvaTdpTOfesSV

From the pulpit of the Central Congre-
gational church yesterday the pastor.
Rev. Edward Caldwell Moore, made an
nouncement that he had finally decided
TO accept the call to the Parkman pro-
fessorship Of theology in Harvard uni
versity.
The News exclusively stated definitely
that he had decided To accept this third
and urgent call and that he would make
due announcement 10 his congregation at
yesterdays services.
He Is "a graduate of Marietta, o., col
lege, and after completing his theological
course filled pastorates ably and success
fully I'm Yonkers n. y, and other places.
He became pastor OF the Central Con-
gregational church in 1899, when IL had
its home on Benefit street. Under his
pastorate the work of the church has
been greatly enlarged, and the new edifice
at the corner Of Angel street and Diman
place. one OF the best arranged and most
notable in an architectural way OF any
of the places OF worship I'm the city, was
erected.
He has been accorded the honorary de-
gree of Doctor of Philosophy by Brown
University and is prominently Identified
with the Congregational club He was
for several years president of the Provi-
dence Rescue Mission, and he has been
actively connected with a number of other
organizations affiliated with religious and
charitable movements.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-30
BADE FAREWELL.
RW. 7. {. BaTlIett's Sermon
Upon ResIgning Long Pdst0rate

After quarters century az their pas
tor. farewell sermon was preached by
Rev. Thomas y. Bartlett To a large
congregation In the South Baptist church.
last evening. There were many moist
eyes, for the parishioners with whom he
had 80 successfully and faithfully labor
ed for the past - years deeply regreat
the loss they sustain I'm his resignation.
His text last evening was from Second
Corinthians xiii. "a: He said here are
three petitions, viz The love OF God
the grace or Christ and the presence Of
the Spirit, and they are known To be In
harmony with Gods will We need not
come for those I'm doubt We need not
say or think the words ~ it be thy will
They are ours, they are for all ~ all will
only accept them. Unfaithful ones, some
whom In his letter he has sharply re-
buked, some he has denounced as guilty
and yet these blessings he asks for them
ALL
And so now when these words are used
at the close OF a Christion service, some
are present and hear them who are hard
ening themselves against God. some are
far from repentance, some professed dis
ciples are cherishing rebellion in their
hearts. The benediction is for all the
penitent and impenitent the faithful and
unfaithful The Christian minister can
ask for such blessing upon every one for
these blessings are but summary OF the
precious Gospel. and the Gospel and all
it's treasures are for the world
The service closed with benediction hS
the retiring pastor
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-30

The following vessels have arrived and
sailed since last report
ArriYedEsteamers Connecticut, Haz-
ter, Foster. baltimore; Rambler, Lake.
fall River and return; City Of Newport,
Rickertson, Newport and return George
w. Danielson, Coney, Block Island I:
Queen City, Grey Tiverton and return;
tugs r.. b. Little. Battler. James Hughes:
sschooners j. X. Brest, Burt. Norfolk;
Martory, Brown. Norfolk
Sailed-Steamers Connecticut. Virginia,
New York tugs X. 3. Little. James
Hughes, Gapsee, Battler; barges Island
Home, Ada l.. Tice, W. III. McClave.
Templar. Richard Jackson, New York
Maryland, Musconetcong.
The od-time barge Brandywine that
has been coming 10 this port for more
than quarter " century IL probably
at the bottom Of the sea near Winter
Quarter lghtship.
The Brsndywine and Oracle left Nor
folk for this port IN t0M- of the tug
samson few days ago. and when near
the lightship sprang "a leak, aud the
crew was taken off by the tug and landed
at Philadelphia. The Brandywine was
built at Newburyport I'm 1896
She was consigned 70 n. r. Little & Co
IL may not be very cheering news TO
the readers OF this paper. but it does
look now as II coal was going higher and
this higher does not mean p or 30
cents. hut 50 and 81 more a ton
The master OF one of the large barges
now I'm port and ready 20 sail has been
informed that he cannot load at Newport
News for more than three weeks. and the
same state OF affairs Is said TO exist at
philadelphia.
This will necessitate a trip To Ralti-
more. and. IL Is doubtful ~ crafts can be
loaded there fast enough 10 prevcH a
coal famine.
The sailing masters declare that this
state of affairs IS due 90 the coal kings,
who want TO create a famine by holding
the coal back from water fronts. for there
Is no shortage IN the output az the mines.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-30
a KILLED
and 29
/. INJURED
Result Of Collision Between
Passenger and Freight Trains
OnChIcago and Northwestern

Chicago. Dec. s0.-Four persons were
killed and 20 more or less seriously In
jured in the collision on the Chicago. &s
Northwestern railroad yesterday at
Malta, Ill., 60 miles west OF Chicago. The
trains I'm collision were the Omaha Flyer.
an east-bound passenger train and an
east-bound freight train.
The wreck caught fire and two pas
sengsr coaches. one sleeping car and
eight freight cars were burned and an
other sleeping car was partly consumed.
THE DEAD.
George w. Rudio. western agent Kirk
Soap company, residence. Omaha.
Mrs. George w. Rudio. Omaha
ID. O. Nichols. Council Bluffs, Ia.
r. B. Duncan, sleeping car porter, Chi
cago.
THE INJURED.
Bert Carr willett. n. Y, badly.
Fred Dunham, Chicago.
George w. Fox, Boulder, Col.
III. ID. Gray, Evanston, Ill
Edward Hincley. Surprise, Neb.
Mrs. j. l.. Kali. Chicago.
Clarence LausZerus. Chicago.
w. A. Sweene. Larchford, Ia.
Marion Wilkes, Fremont. Neb.
Mrs. Eva Hall. Chicago.
Lincoln tart, chicago.
Veronica Rohrmoser. Milard. Neb.
II. Larrabee. passenger engineer.
+. II. Curran, fireman.
G. w Aiken, yardmaster.
y. ID. O'Neil, special agent Northwest
ern railroad
John w. wilson, civil engineer North
western railroad
w II. Dawes, Pullman conductor.
John Schoentngren, Council Bluffs. Ia,
nd attf
about body.
IL. l.. Miller, brakeman.
l.. Il. Jameson and wife. Platte. Neb.
g. T.. Fifer Racine, Wis, face and
body badly cut
Miss Mamie Ellingwood, Omaha
A. T.. Jewell, Buffalo. N. Y. hands and
face badly lacerated.
j. w. Woodruff, Chicago, internal In
juries.
w Hickman. sleeping car porter.
J. NJ Wilson. Bone, Ia.
DIR. j. n. Anderson, Cripple Greek,
burned.
w f. Risley. Chicago.
With the exception OF three employees OF
the road-Curran, Larrabee and ONeill,
VINO were seriously hurt, the injured are
suffering from bruises and cuts from
falling glass.
The injured passengers were attended
Immediately by surgeons from Rochelle
and DE Kalls and later were removed TO
st. Luke's hospital in Chicago by spec
ial train.
The freight train had taken a siding at
Malta, but the train was longer than the
siding and the freight locomotive pro-
truded on the main track beyound the
side trakc. The incoming train from the
West was not stopped until the two To-
comotives 'cornered' at the switch. the
passenger engine being thrown into the
dith and several coaches piling upon the
wreck. The cars caught fire from the To-
comotive.
A statement given out by the officials
OF the railroad company explains that the
switch at the east end OF the siding was
opened through mistake and that the re-
sponsibility probably lies with some
member of the crew OF the freight train.
The statement places the companys loss
at about $1,000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-30
EAST PROVIDENCE.

James Kelly and his wife were in court
this morning, he upon the charge OF keep
ing liquor for sale and she for selling.
Both pleaded not guilty and furnished
bonds for their appearance on Friday.
Saturday Mr.. Kelly learned that the
policemen In Phillipsdale were looking for
him. so he went to the police station and
informed Chief OF Police Adams that he
was ready for any action the police
cared 10 take.
The chief told him TO be I'm court this
morning and also TO have his wife ac-
company him.
Kelly believes that tho authorities have
very weak case against him.
Among the first to set a flag at half
mast in this town upon the announcement
of the death OF the late President Nc
kinley last September was Mr. Pierce
on Valley street. and during the night
some mean cuss stole the flag and hal
yards.
William VALLEY was supposed to know
something about the missing flag and
halyards, and some time later was
charged with stealing them and the case
has dragged along until this morning,
when il was discontinued by Judge Bliss.
This morning Health Officer Mason II.
Wood placed a scarlet fever card on a
three large blocks at Saylesville.
In the house of the patient there are a
number Of children. and in fact there
and so as 10 prevent n spread OF the dis
ease Mr.. Wood called upon each family
and instructed them in just what they
should do and If they all follow his i'm
structions the case will be confined TO
the present location.
The farmers coming in from Seekonk
and Rehoboth report that the roads are
I'm horrible shape and that there is not
the least sign OF frost In the ground.
Michael Ryan. the Valley street saloon
keeper. is dangerously i'll with pneumonia
and there are but little hopes OF his
recovery
The condition OF Frederick Carpenter.
the druggist. is now considered serious.
there being a consultation of physicians
yesterday and all visitors have been de-
uied admittance TO the sick mans bed
side.
Deputy Grand Chancellor L. NJ. Good
win will install the offlcers-elect of How
ard lodge X. OF r.. Wednesday evening.
A collation. will be served.
Miss Minnie Harris OF Mary avenue Is
spending -feEp- days with friends In Phil
adelphia.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-30
AT HERRESnOFf YARDS

II is learned from good sources some Of
the 70-foot sloops are to be brought to
Bristol early in spring to be improved
for the next racing season, as the Mine
OLA Rainbow, Yankee and Virginia are
all TO be in commission. AT present there
are 10 shippers engaged for the craft, but
an endeavor is being made TO employ ef-
ficient American captains. Ii is learned
Furthermore that British shippers will not
be engaged TO sail any of the 70-foot boats
again. as was the plan in the first year Of
the 7Os.
The Herreshoffs have completed the
construction of FIVE of the fleet OF rae
ing and cruising boats of the 30-foot class
for members of the Beverly Yacht club
The fifth boat was stored in the Walker =
cove yard last Wednesday. The others
OF this new class arc turned over in the
south shop aud almost plsnked. A space
has been provided I'm the Walker's cove
yard TO store all these craft until next
May.
The new steam yacht. 40 feet I'm length
for Frederick Grinuell OF New Bedford
Is having her deck planked in the HERE
shon shops She viii be ready for
launching I'm February.
The new houseboat for Designer Herre-
shoff is taking shape In the shops stead
fly. She will have speed of about eight
miles an hour.
The boiler OF the Cornelius Vanderbilt
steam yacht Mirage has been removed IN
order TO give the craft an overhauliug
before being laid up for the winter. II
IS understood that Mr.. Vanderbilt will
have a larger steam yacht next summer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-30
CH|NA'S PLAN.
Another Attempt TO Be Made to
Drive Out Foreigners.

New York, Dec. 3O.--Charles +. Gam
mon. superintendent of colporteurs for the
American Bible society i'm Northern
China. writes to the society concerning
the political situation in the Chinese
Empire. as follows:
"While at Shanghai / observed that the
Chinese government was openly violating
the provisions of the protocol. The great
empire would shake off European domina-
tion. Thousands of boat loads OF small
arms and ammunition were passing weekly
up the Yang Use Kiang and the arsenals
were being enlarged and worked day and
night.
"Cargoes of explosives were being re-
ceived and the dowager empress had is
sued instructions To call officials TO re-
cruit the army and also TO inform her as
to the fighting strength Of each division
and the time required to concentrate the
forces at given point.
There were and are many other un-
promising features which weighed heavily
upon the minds OF those interested.
must believe that the end is not yet and
that within ten years. and possibly within
five, war will ensue the like of which
the world has never known. For CEN
turies China has been making repeated
attempts To expel the foreigner, each
time profiting by past experience: each
time with more power and success: each
time better equipped and better planned
''She is now preparing as never before,
buying vast quantities OF superior weap-
ons and reorganizng her armies on a cor
rect basis. Therefore. the next attempt
will be gigantic in force and terrible in
execution. IL will result in an universal
upheaval and the final dismemberment
of this empire at a terrible cost"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-30
0VERPOWERED.
ThoTs0n Rrandlshad Revolver
While Approaching tho EmpsTer

Vancouver, B. C., Dec. 90 japanese pa
pers received by the steamer Athenian
tell OF what appeared TO be an attempt
at assassination on the emperor by a
foreigner named Thorsen This man,
with an ex-member of the Japanese par
lament TaDaka Sioseo. waited for the
imperial carriage after the ceremonS of
opening the diet had taken place.
The Japanese wished To present a docu-
ment 10 his majesty and threw off his
coat and hat TO approach the carriage.
AS he rushed forward Thorsen also ran
up with a pistol in his hand. but before
he could do anything he was overpowered
and disarmed by the soldiers of the guard.
IL is alleged that Thorsen had an inter-
est In the document which the japanese
was attempting TO present 10 the emperor
and that he brahdished the weapon mere
~ TO impress the Japanese with his i'm
portance. Thorsen is still i'm Jail, while
the japanese was Professionally pardoned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-30
BASEBALL WORLD

Sporting Life has the following TO say
OF President Pat Powers and the Eastern
league has solved its circuit problem by
dropping Syracuse and Hartford and ad-
hitting Jersey City and Newark. two
n cncities. which will not only balance
the circuit. bur viii doubtless prove val
liable and profitable members. These
densoly populated cities have lain dormant
so long that "A revival Is surely tn order.
and the high class Of ball offered by the
Eastern league Is well calculated 10 re-
Nive the interest OF the old fans and 10
create enthusiastic new patrons in paying
Numbers"
The New England league will hold it's
annual meeting at the Savoy hotel I'm
Boston on Wednesday. Jan II, The most
important business will be the selec ction
OF a city 90 take the eighth place in tho
circuit Tho majority OF the committee
on circuit. Messrs. Reed aud Mathis. Ia
vor Lawrence. and Manager Lake OF
Lowell favors Fall River Mr.. Parsons.
now the owner OF the Lowell Roller Polo
club. desires the Lawrence franchise, and
there is a strong desire on the part OF
pcople OF that city 10 obtain a place In
the circuit Fall River people, howeve..
VIII make a strong effort To secure ad-
mission into the circuit.
The American league has made further
inroads upon the National leag<e men.
and has secured more than 20 since the
close OF last season. and now has the
cream OF the playing strength OF the
country. BALTIMORE has taken Joe kel-
lely. McGann. Selbach and Hughes; Bos-
ton has Dineen. Warner and Hickman;
Philadelphia has IIartsel. Flick. Monte
Cross and Duggleby: Washington has
Townsend Delehanty and Wolverton.
Chicago has Green. Daly. Davis and Nc
Farlpnd: Detroit has Harley; ST. Louis
has Burkett. Wallace. Powell. Padden,
1Ieidrick and probably Harper. This is
a total loss OF p players.
Plans for the organization Of q strong
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-30
COLLEGE CHESS

The third annual chess tournament OF
the triangular college league was begun
at the Manhattan chess club, New York
city. today. when two students each from
Brown, Cornell and the University OF
Pennsylvania will play for the Rice tro-
ply. which was won last year by Cornell
and the year before by Pennsylvania. f.
ii. Ridel and G.. w. Heuser will play for
Cornell and B. +. Pardee and o. NJ. Cha
pin for Pennsylvania. The tourney will be
continued Tuesday Wednesday and Thurs
day. while Cornell and Columbia will be-
gin their annual team chess match Fri
day, this contest TO be concluded Satur-
day.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-30
s6,5oo,ooo,ooo.
Capital Of thH Industrial Con-
sO|idatiOnS in the United States

New York. Jan. 3o-Tn an annual re-
view OF the corporations OF the United
states the Journal OF Commerce estimates
the total capitalization of "all indus
trial" consultations in the United states
az approximately $500 O00. 900. This does
not include railway. street railway, light
ing or banking consultations.
1t Is also esumard that the indus
trial" corporations completed during 1901
and having an authorized Capitalization
OF 81 0O0. 0oJ or more have an authorized
preferred stock issue amounting 10
stock amounting 10 81. .i58, ,f50. 900.