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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-27
PAWTUxET VALLEY.


The Athletic association of Natick met
in their rooms on East avenue last even
ing A large number were present and
business of Importance was transacted.
The rain OF yesterday caused many
small washouts in the Valley. One near
westcott was repaired by employees on
a special train, i'm about an hour
Joseph Beardville. leading cornetist OF
the Pontiac band. has resigned his posi-
ton, and accepted the position of leading
cornetist in the Buffalo Bill show for tho
season.
\ drunken Frcnchman disturbed the
services in St Johns church. Arctic,
last night was arrested by Officer Cen
dron, landed IN the police station at Lip
pitt and will probably be sent to East
Greenwich Jail today. whore salt water
is more plentiful than whskey.
ono hundred and eighteen pupils were
vaccinated In the school at Arctic yes
terday by DR.. Christie.
Two cases OF scarlet fever have broken
out I'm the family OF II. w. Quinlan at
Arctic The house Is quarantined.
The washing OF sand upon the rails or
the electrics caused many derailments OF
cars yesterday. one at Fiskevile left
the track. crossed the road and ran into
a. stone wall.
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NorM Of 3ports.

Louis next week. The following week we
Will visit Milwaukee. II Groom gives us
what We ask for the match wiil be made
at once, and Rubin will commence seri-
Gus work after our engagement at MIL
waukce.
1T seems TO me that II we fight at all
the battle will be held i'm July. During
that month the Dewey celebration will
be held at Frisco and a large number OF
strangers Will be attracted TO the Pacific
coast"
Billy Brady. manager of Jefsries. could
not be seen yesterday. IL was learned
from a reliable source that he will yield
AND sign articles II Groom will increase
his offer. Jeffries has not been careless I'm
LIS habits since he went out OF training.
He will close his theatrical season the
end OF April. and IL he agrees 10 fight
Rubin at Frisco i'm July. will have two
months In which 20 prepare.
IL was said yesterday that II the gov
ernor signs the bill making boxing legal
at Connecticut. an effort will be made 10
have the battle decided I'm the East. The
managers OF both men realize that they
can secure better inducements nearer
New York. and may perhaps wait until
the fate OF the Connecticut bill is settled
before agreeing 10 fight elsewhere.
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LANG's TEAM.
BROWN LOSES COACH.

The last man OF the Boston National
leaglers to have his uniform measured is
none other than John A. Gammons. the
Brown coach, who has been so much
talked about in the papers. 1t was be-
lieved that Gammons would be signed by
the American league team OF Philadel-
phia.
Several coaches were after him, Wood
cock and Tenney for Boston and Fultz for
Philadelphia. Gammons gave his ultima
tum to Philadelphia. but IL was not ac-
cepted. and as he was seen yesterday
morning while his measure was being
taken for Boston uniform. 1t can be
put right down that he will play In that
city on the National league grounds the
coming season.
Gammons was TO have coached Brown
60 the end of the season and manage the
North Attleboro team thereafter lie was
lCath To give up these engagements and 1t
took much persuasion 10 induce him To
do so. Gammons Is fine general player.
lie Is strong az first base as well as i'm
the outficld, and can play a strong game
in the nfeld in case of need.
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WORK PROGRESSING SLOWLY.

The plating OF the deck OF the Inde-
pendcnce was begun yesterday. One of
the four large sheets OF nickel steel
which are To surround the mast was
placed in position and fitted in the space
perfectly. These four plates are the
only steel ones outside the stringer
plates. tie plates ard one at the extreme
stem of the deck which were used.
Their purpose Is 10 strengthen the sec
ton of the deck upon which the strain
OF the mast will come. The remainder
OF the deck beams will be covered with
aluminium. which is now on its way from
Pittsblrg.
Of the IS steel shear strakc plates. six
are now I'm position, two on the port side
aud four on the starboard side of the
craft. The other shear plates are al
most ready TO be put on hut the work
mon find this metal much harder to han
die than the bronze underhody and IT
therefore requires more time.
The extra bronze Tor the tuck OF the
boat is expected ann Aay now. and ~ the
time these plates are on the riveters will
have nearly finished their work upon the
other sections OF the hull.
The partner plate through which the
mast Will run into the hold has been put
on Tho hole for the mast comes square
iv over a deck beam. and this win have
TO I've cut or doubled around 30 allow the
stepping or the stick.
\ number of worknen werc busy YES
terdav preparing the suporstrurture upon
which the mast step g. 20 be placed. The
surface ~ the angie irons is being low
| cllcd smoothly. preparatory 60 drilling
| tho bolt holes The tic plate running
down tho centre of tho deck has been
/ cot 10 allow tho steering gear 10 come
/ through 90 the deck
number NJ rivct holes have been
! punched IN oven rows about this open-
/ ine and give the impression that a rein
| forcing plate is 10 20 there
| Work upon the mainsaii Is progressing Q
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CHOICE or OCCUPATION

There are trades open to young women
in which they not only would be experts.
but could add largely 10 the comfort OF
others, which will never be filed because
they would be either laughed at or per-
haps set aside by unreasonng and weak
minded companions. For instance. there
are many girls who have great judgment
and skill i'm cooldne. who could earn
easily $40 q month. and even, II very
clever $50 or even $50 who would rather
stand for weary hours subject to the eX-
actions of ill-bred buyers at a counter.
travel home in wet and cold, and receive
from s. TO s. a week. without any allow
ance for their food.
Servant is not a pleasant name. nor is
obedience to commands pleasing thing,
and there arc both mean and selfish en1-
ployers, but | have personally employed
one of the pretticst girls | ever saw.
notably refined and delicate. whose dainty
taste and touch made her skill wonder
ful. She had httle education and no ac-
compishmcnts. she knew that she had
great talent for cooking. she had Wild
owed mother without income and a sister
dying OF consumption she had to relieve
her mother of her own maintenance, ana
she had 10 make "A certain amount or
money. She was kind without familiar
ity 10 others An the kitchen; she kept her
leisure hour 10 herself. working much for
an exchange, enjoyed her neat anu com
Portable room. had access 60 good books.
anosin year earned the money she re-
quircd Her only defect as perfect SER
want was that She was so attractive and
delicate In appearance that she was often
embarrassed hy too much attention as
she came and went.
Having attained her end. she returned
10 her home freed from debt by her
efforts. and then made preserves and deli
cacics which sold vel. Had she been
afraid of being called a cook she could
only have attained by great enort and
exposure about SEQ a month by incessant
toll and had to support herself out cf
that amount. leaving not more than half
her sayings free She saw what she could
do and knew IL was right. and was not
afraid 90 live out her own life In her own
way.-Mrs. Clement Farley in March
Ledg q Monthly.
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JEFFRlES AND RUALlN.

The contest between Jim Jeffrics and
Gus Rubin for the heavyweight cham
pionship OF the world which was recent
ly prevented from taking place at Gin
cinnati will probably be decided at San
Francisco next summer.
According To dispatch from that city.
the National Athletic club. through its
manager. !. J. Groom. has offered to the
pugilists ~ per cent OF tho gate receipts
and q guarantee that there will not he
any interference 10y tho authorities Groom
thinks that h" can pull of the contes; on
or about July &
When Billy Madden was Informed Of
the offer hc did not cvince any surprise.
lie said that hc know all along that
Ruhlin and Jcnries were going 10 fight.
bat could not tell whore or when. Mad
~ said.
"-rhc offer % the National club, while
n GOOD ono. IS not enough IN my csti-
nation W the club will increase the
percentage to 20 pcr cot and allow 500
tor expenses. there wllf not he the least
trouble IN clnrhing matters. Gus is in
shape. In fact. 10 has tccu taking the
hest of care OF himself and could get
ready for Jeffr.cs quickly.
"He does light road work every da Ssnd
his wind is all right. We Will go TO St
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-27
BRISTOL.

A report from the Rhode Island hospi-
tai regarding the case OF Manuel Cabral.
the Portuguese OF this town who murder
ousIy assaulted his wife and attempted
10 commit suicide about 10 days ago,
states that he passed n comfortable night
and is more quiet this morning, although
his condition is considered very critical.
John A. Stuart engineer of ,he steam
road roller and engine at the stone crush
er, has fallen neir - snug little for
tune by the death OF his aunt at Attic
boro. The estate is estimated at $l2.Vn
and he Is sole heir.
MIR Daniel Tobin OF Valley Falls, who
has been visiting his brother. Mr.. James
Tobin, and sister Mrs. Thomas Comery,
for several days past. returned home yes
terday.
IL was expected when the committee
was appointed at the annual town meet
ing TO apply To the legislature for re-
duction OF the school committee member
ship, that something would be done be-
fore the legislature adjourned, but as yet
no action has been taken and the matter
will go over until atter the NoNenlpeT
election.
The Fathers OF the Providence Apostle
late opened mission In st.Mary's church
this evening for women only. mission
for men will commence Sunday evening
next at 7:30. The order of exercises each
day during the mission will be as fol-
lows: Mass. instruction. $3.50 a. m; mass,
g. and a. m, instruction, $50 n. m;
confession. 2 y. m; rosary. 1880 p. m;
short Instructions, 7i5 r. m; sermon, y.
M. benediction. 9:l5 y. m.
Augustus French. a veteran. at the
Soldiers Home, died last night. aged '2
years. The cause was apoplexy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-27
NOTES FROM THE HAR Dor.

Among the arrivals III hne ndTpoE tVoas
were the tug Nathan Hale. with barges
Marion Chappell and Majestic; revenue
cutter Dexter
Sailed, tug Navigator. with barge Ex-
FOUNDER; steamer Simon J. Murphy;
schooner Hazel Dell.
The fremont. the new steamer that has
lately been chartered by the JOY steam
shin company. TO run on passenger SER
vice between this city and New York. ar
rived i'm port this morning and created
favorable comment as she proudly steam
ed up the bay. She is a large side wheeler
and can make in the neighborhood of IL
knots an hour She is a handsome craft,
very commodious and contains every
comfort for her passengers. In word
she is an excellent type OF modern
steamer
She has 1876 staterooms with capacity
for carrying 1909 passengers and is thor
oughly modern In every sense OF the
word.
Captain Wilcox, formerly OF the Sea-
board brought her up from New York and
reports that she made excellent time on
the trip.
There is no question but what the boat
Is valuable acquisition 10 the large
their headquarters and it Is hoped that
the travelling public will appreciate 1t.
While the fremont was making her
dock this morning she had a very narrow
escape from running down the water
boat owned by Captain Studley, and that
the small boat was saved from being
crushed against tho side of the barge
Blackstone 10 which she was tied. was
indeed a kind act OF Providence
The large is unloading coal at the wharf
just south OF the JOY line pier and was
takirg water on board from Captain
Studley's boat.
1he fremont. while engaged i'm making
her dock. came nearer the barge than
was usual. Captain Wilcox. doubt, be-
ing deceived by tho unusual size OF his
steamer. and barely shaved her but came
right on 10 the watcr-hoat, pushing her
guard rail on top Of the smaller crafts
boom. Captain Studley with the quick
ness and agility FOR which he IL noted.
pulled The boom 10 one side. thereby saw
ing &C from Doing smashed Captain VIII
cox realizing tho danger quickly pulled
the bell 90 back water ard an would have
been well. had not some ono on the barge.
who had moro strength thsn brains cast
on the water-hoats line and set her
adrift v
She was caugh, In thc current Kicked
up by tho Trernout's wheels and Was
buffetod around until she WAS nearly on
her beam end. but dnally through Cap
tain WilcoX's skill she was rescued from
her perilous predicamcnt
Captain Siudiey was very much
frightened man and stated afterward
uiat he thought AT one time he was book
ed FOR n comfortable berth in "Davy
1 Jones locker
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aged =
4. COUPLE
ss'l''l 'GEl0PE0.
They Feared tho Ire Of Stern
Children, but Were Forgiven
When They Returned.

Middetown. y. Y, March 27.-John Mil
lens. aged seventy-nine, and Nancy Dow
ney, seventy-seven. married without
gaining the consent OF their children, but
now they have been forgiven and are as
happy as any younger elopers.
The widowers wooing was not only sin
cere but ardent and Aunt Nancy was
just as coquettsh as I'm years gone by
when she had captivated the heart of
her chileren's father. When the old
couple coyly hinted at an engagement the
children laughed. then grew serious and
finally fatty opposed the marriage.
SO there was nothing 10 do but elope
and Aunt" Nancy and Uncle" John
eloped. They drove fourteen miles to the
home OF an old friend and were married,
The bride and bridegroom were so happy
when they returned and confessed their
marriage that the children relented and
extended their blessing
Mllens lived with his son on a farm
near Shawangunk. Ulster county, adjoin-
ing the farm of Mrs. Downey. She has
been widow for many years, Millens'
wife died two years ago.
When the aged widower's attention 10
the widow was first noticed IL was con-
sidered a joke by their families and 3eigh-
bors. but when daily calls were made
family councils were held and obst..Nies
were put in the way of the wooing.
Aunt Nancys children were away
Friday evening. Uncle" John knew Of
this and appeared at the door with his
horse and carriage. Aunt" Nancy put on
her bonnet and shawl and was handed i'm
TO the carriage. The roads were muddy.
but they drove at rattling speed TO the
home of .quire Bevier in Rochester and
were married They returned home Sat
urday,
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500 Reward, 500.

rhe readers OF this paper viii be
nlea sed to learn that there is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been
ahle 10 cure I'm all its stages and that is
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the only
nositive cure now known 10 the medical
fraternIty Catarrh oeing "a constitu-
trcaiment Halls Catarrh Cure is taken
internally. acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of tho system.
thereby destroying the foundation OF the
disease. and giving the patient strength
nv building up the constitution and as
Stating nature I'm doing its work. Tho
nronrietors have so much faith IN It's
curative powers, that they offer ono Hun
dred Dollars for any case that IL falls tn
cure Send for list OF testimonials.
r. j. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. o.
Sold by druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
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DIAMOND CHIPS

Herman Long called on Charley Ben
nett this week he came through De-
well I'm the cigar business. and was anx
ious To know all about baseball I'm Boston.
President Powers has called a meeting
of the Eastern League for April in New
York. The delay has been due 10 the
serious illness of Mr.. Powels' father.
President Hurley Of the Worcester Club
expects to sign Pat" Carney. the old
Holy Cross pitcher and outfielder. TO play
first base this season Frank Doran. the
ca atcher, signed yesterday.
Underhlll. the Princeton Pitcher, struck
out 10 men i'm FIVE innings on Saturday.
and gave but one base on balls He is
a Freshman. and made an excellent rec
ord on the foot ball team last fall.
Tommy Leach of Lorain. O., has
signed a contract TO play with the Pitts
burg base ball team of the National
League this season. He will leave sat
urday for Pittsburg 70 Join the club He
will play third base in ali probability.
In referring to the announcement that
Jimmy" Williams, Pittsburgs third
baseman, had jumped to the American
League. President Dreyfus said last
night that Williams would play with
Pittsburg or not at all He will try to
enforce the reserve clause of his coGtract.
Jimmy" Williams. who played with
the Pittsburg National League Club last
year and Mike" Donlin. who was with
st. Louis during the same period, have
been signed by Manager McGraw TO play
with the Baltimore American League
team. Williams is the first loss barney
Dreyfuss has suffered in the base ball
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-27
IN PUGlLISTS' REALM.

Otto sieloff and Perry Queenan will
meet in Milwaukee April s.
Joe Choynski acted az prison barber
while he was confined in the Galveston
jail recently.
Bennie Yanger and Johnny Ritchie have
been matched to box In Memphis, April
10.
Tim" Eearns and kid Thomas are
ma tched 10 meet in 20-round contest at
before the National club OF New Britain.
Conn.
Patsy Sweeney, who Is at Memphis. IL
the latest American pugilist that believes
he is matched 10 fight Pat Daley in Lon
don May % So many bdve been prom
ised the chance against Daley. IL Is hard
20 tell who Is 10 get IN.
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NOTES FROM THE THEATRES.

The announcement that Cecilia Lotus
Is TO be the leading feature at Keiths
next week has not been clearly under
stood by some, who have fancied that
the star H. not the "Cissy" LOTUS who
created such furore at this house year
ago. AS matter of fact, Cecilia and
"Cissy" are one and the same. the change
To the more formal name having been
made by the young lady after she had
entered the ranks OF the Legitimate" ="
from which she now emerges temporarily
TO appear I'm the Keith circuit of theatres.
Her reputation I'm vaudeville has been
materially enhanced by her clever work
as "A member OF Days Theatre company
in New York and she will come now with
this additional recommendation TO pop
ular interest. During her single week al
Keiths. Miss Lotus will present her
remarkable limitations OF other stage ia
Vorites. adding several to those formerly
given by her here. IN which her wonder
ful mimetic powers and daintiness Of
method shine AT their brightest. The de-
mand for seats already indicates that the
clever little English woman will prove
an even greater attraction next week
than last season. and n number of large
theatre parties have been made up to
attend her performances.
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RICE FIGHTS A DRAW.

Austin Rice of New London and Tommy
Sullivan OF Brooklyn went 20 fast rounds
10 a draw last night at the New London
Opera House. The men met at i2i pounds
and for 10 rounds Rice had the better OF
the argument.
In the nth his eyes<began 10 trouble him
and for the remainder of the go he could
not do better than 10 stand OFF his am
tagonst.
In the preliminary Denny Mack of New
York city won from Paddy Cannel OF
Brooklyn In the third round Of what was
20 have been an eight-round go Marty
McCuc was the referee.
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oxford beat Cambridge yesterday I'm
ON nen The Sq nks az s9 The sP
stiles have now won Ii matches each. one
match was draw.
The two new motor tandem pacing ma
chimes which have been installed in Will
Stinson's camp by Col. pat Sheehan
are said 10 be very neat They are
named respectively Hattie and "As-
nes.
Louis Gimm of Pittsburg who has
never fully recovered from the effects
al San Francisco IN 1898. Is preparing TO
follow u motor again this season. al
though the doctor advise him against II.
Garry Hermann. generally supposed
10 have a sure thing i'm the Kentucky
Derby. was sold al Louisville Monday
To Capt = - Brown, the well-known
turfman. by Charles Head Smith. The
nounced that the colt will keep all his
engagements. After the Kentucky Der
by he will be shipped 10 Chicago and
raced there.
Irving n. Baxter. the famous high
Irving X. Baxter, the famous high Jum-
per Of the Lnive rsity of Pennsylvanla !;
the track team by Iowa university. BaN-
ter Is taxing but one branch OF two hours
eo week , b, IN e1eg gec,ared ineiGbs iG bv the
University Athletic Committee. IT Is eN-
pected that he will accept the position.
The prize list for the Medheld road race
on Patriots Day Is rapidly being filled
and the latest addition H. an option on u
$500 piano or motor bicycle for the frst
position prize. There will be four special
prizes for riders of certain wheels, ana
diamond for the rider lowering the pre-
sent record for the course, which Is 2Sm.
AS.
Harvard football men gathered I'm
Upper Massachusetts, last evening and
listened to Capt. Campbell. Bill Reid and
several "old grads outline the policy Tor
the coming year. a good number of men
turned out and considerable enthusiasm
was manifested. Sporting practice VIII
begin in day or two. just as soon az me
ground gets dry enough 10 allow the men
TO get "A footing.
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'....Zheatres. g.

Richard Golden's "Old Jed Prouty,"
WHICH will be the attraction at the Provi-
dence Opera House next week. commence
ing Monday night, Is not a ,sfrface play,
for Richard Golden In turning playwright
turned poet. dropping his pummet-line
deep into the hearts OF the men and
women he wrought. The emotions OF the
lowly folks he depicts are deeper than
thase of the city bred, who, accustomed
To-, school themselves, forget in the VIC
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ELMWooD.
MUSIC HALL LEAGUE.

Swift's and Halls teams rolled three
very even games in the Music Hall Duck
Pin league last evening. and although the
Hallites led on the total by pins, they
lost the odd string. Both teams were
tied on the final game at 4lo. but on the
roll-off sSwift and his cohorts won out
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