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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-26
Norld Of 3ports.

running in. Il In not unusual fro a vessel
10 make "a catch which VIII bring her as
high as 5000. SO that the racing business
would be a great loss. Last summer.
Henry g. Rouse of New York offered a
$500 prize for race on Gloucester, but
there were no entries
Matters In connection with the con-
struction of the Boston boat are going
along smoothly. No frames have been set
up In addition TO the IS already in place
last Thursday.
The workmen have been busily engaged
In getting the Ave bronze plates which
lap around the lower part OF the forward
overhang ready. and yesterday they were
put in place. These plates were necessary
for the reason that the ribs are placed
upon them and connected by the steel
centre keel plste as well ar with the
bronze skin A lot OF finishing mp has been
done about the frames reaching down in
to the keel piece, and yesterday after
noon steel rivets were rounded up for the
first time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-26
THE BOSTON YACHT.

Thomas w Lawson has decided upon
name for his new n-foot sloop. but OWING
60 press of business matters. he was un-
able to confer with the officers OF the
Hull Mass Yacht club relative 10 the
selection OF committee to- manage the
regattas for this and other classes OF
boats for which he has offered cups and
prizes. so he let the whole thing rest
until today.
The name which MIR. Lawson has fixed
upon for his boat Is said by those who
know TO be an entirely new one and that
the guesses OF America" "Bostonian,"
lobster "a. ana Excelsior are crro-
neous. 1t is one which ~ s. said can be
taken I'm two ways. one rela ting 10 the
situation which Mr.. lawson may have 10
contend regarding the entry of the boat
iu the trial races OF the New York Yacht
club.
Mr.. Lawson was desirous Of Offering a
Gun for the 9O-footers which would cost
the round sum Of $4,000. but he was ad-
Niscd that tho expenditure Of hall that
amount would purchase a trophy. TIC In
triusic value Of which would be EreIter
than any ever before hung ny for any
class OF boats. so he will have n cup
made which will neccssltais the expenli-
turc OF 5000.
The Gloucester fishermen arc greatly
Interested in tho offor of cash prizes f1r
a race between vessels engaged IN that
business. but there is one difficulty which
coufronts them. At the sea son Or the > ar
when Mr. lawson expects 10 hold the re-
gatta. Sept. I. al the fast boats az en-.
gagged in scinlng. and I'm order to race q
vessel would have 20 lay OF week or
two 20 be pat into the best ot condition.
In September, when the maekerel are
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-26
PAWTUXET VALLEY

The result of the minstrel entertain-
ment held in Lyceum hall. Pontiac. for
the benefit OF All Saints Episcopal
church. is very gratifying to the COM
mittee of arrangements, II having exceed
ed fifty dollars.
Forcible arguments are much IN vogue
In Jericho. In an alteration between
business man and customer with loud
and explosive voice, the argument OF the
business man took the form OF an axle
handle, which was convincing. -Le local
police have presented arguments TO the
business man to settle, but he remains
as vet unconVinced
Notice OF the levying of the annual as
sessment payable April 10. 1901, has been
issued by the assessors of Riverpoint ire
district
The members of Court Mercier, c. of
F.. of Arctic will soon institute a circle
of the Companions of the Forest in that
village, more than one hundred persons
being anxious TO become members.
A barn belonging TO Elisha Greene To-
Gated near Washington village. was de-
stroyed by fire early Sunday morning.
The fire when first discovered had OBJ
tanned such Roadway that no effort was
made TO extinguish IL, as no water could
bo obtained.
Bishop Mcvickar administered the ritc
of confirmation I'm Trinity chapel. Paw
tuxet on Sunday afternoon.
The meeting i'm Temperance hail. Clyde,
OF the Ladies' Auxiliary or IS. Peter
and Pauls church, Phenix, Sunday af-
ternoon. was of an interesting character,
owing TO the presence of the Ladies
Pawtucket auxiliary. After a short busi-
ness session the visitors listened to n
choice program of vocal and instrumental
music interspersed with remarks from
members of the societies. Before retir-
ing a collation. was served. A return visit
will soon be made.
Rev. Fr. Riviere, the first pastor OF ST.
Joseph's Catholic church, Natick, died
Feb. ., at Janesville, Wis. Many resi-
dents of the valley remember him as the
genial. whole-souled parish priest, beliv-
ed alike by members OF his own and other
congrega tons.
Two men driving past the electric car
barn at Clyde late Saturday night were
thrown over the dasher OF their carriage
by the sudden stopping OF their horse,
who was frightened by the sudden ap-
pearance of the headlight OF the big
Providence electric car. just as tho horse
was passing. The men were badly shak-
en- up. One had his nose badly cut and
the other several teeth loosened by ths
fall.
The Italian residents of Riverpoint en-
tortained on Sunday Avv Mariana VervenA
the Italian consular agent at Providence:
Fredrico Curzio. editor OF the Eco Di
Rhode Isisnd;" Ferdinando Consighers
Rufstimo Antonio. vice president Of the
Telodrommodia Society ofProvidence. and
Davide Temerdimo. vice president OF tho
Mutual Succor Society OF Riverpoint, and
| c. Tedcschi. president OF the Mutual Sue
| cor Society of Natick.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-26
OLNEYvlLLE.

Mrs. Rabbit. widow Of the late John r.
Rabbit. died at her home on Alverson
avenue last night. Mr.. Rabbit died a
few weeks aEo from pneumonia and
shortly after his death. Mrs. Rabbit was
taken sick, as was tho eldest OF her hve
small children.
Tho remains OF Joseph Schackelton ar
rived here from Yonkers. ~. ", and were
taken to Thornton by Undertaken j. VIII
Carpenter. The funeral will be held at the
Church OF the Nativity tomorrow NJ
1890. Mr.. Schackelton was we'll known
here. his daughter being the wife OF Ben
jamin Greono OF Thornton.
James La We're. who lives ON Bartor
street. was aroused from his slumhcrs a
an carly hour this morning and upon in-
vestigation found that James Casey. VII
liam Fitzgerald and Peter Major. CHAINS
OF his son. had stolen into the house. ana
were in the act OF going 70 bed. They were
escorted 10 the Chaffee street police sta
tion. but We're liberated this morniilr.
A committee from the business Nous
Association attended the ''tradirg stamp
hearing at the State House today.
The sunset club held n well attended,
" llst party last eyeniliss
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-26
GOOD PROGRAM.
Patriotic Exercises Given in
Honor Of George Washington

Patriotic exercises I'm commemorauon
OF Washingtons Birthday were held In
the hall OF the English High school last
evening. about 600 pupils and many of
their friends being present.
1t has always been customary for tho
public schools I'm Providence to cele-
brate the birthday of the father OF his
country either the 2lst OF February or
the first school day after the ed, and
this year was no exception.
The following program was rendered:
Singing by school; original defamation
on Washington, William T.. White; sing
ing by school; stanzas on Washington
from Under the Old Elm" Lowell, Ches-
ter c. Greene; singing by the school; orig
inal theme, abraham Lincoln Marion
Mideeley; Captain. o. My Captain"
Walt Whitman. Hazel Elliot. piano ac-
compartment by Ethel Mathewson; sing
ing by the school.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-26
WARREN.

St Marks Parish club was addressed
by Rev. William Sheafe Chase OF Woon-
socket in st. Marks parish rooms last
night. The address was on Social
Purity" and between so and 100 were
present.
The weekly meeting of the pastors Bible
class will be held in the Kings Daugh-
ters' rooms Wednesday evening.
The funeral of Neil McCallion was held
at 10 o'clock Monday morning at ST.
Msrys church Rev. John ID. OKeefe
pastor OF the church. offciated. Burial
was i'm st. Marys cemetery. Mr.. Mccall
lion was SO years OF age and resided I'm
Swansea. and was also a brother of the
late Father Medallion. who was for so
many years pastor of st. Mary's church
Lenten services will be held Thursday
and Friday evenings or this week in St
Marys church.
Rev. Herbert Dana will preach at the
Lenten service at St Mark church We'd
nesday evening
German service was held in the Baptist
vestry last night
A game of basket ball will be played
I'm the Armory hall tonight. Two games
will be played tomorrow evening, the first
game being between the Warren Artillery
and the Y. NJ G. a. or Bristol, and the
second game between two local teams
Tobin Post, G.. n. r., met last night i'm
G.. A. X. hall. Routine business was con-
Quoted.
The annual election of officers OF St
at an early date.
The annual election Of officers OF st.
Marks Parish club Will take place next
Monday evening. Important business will
be transacted At this meeting
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-26

IL was a typical winters day, with
steady and cold rain thrown I'm, at New
Orleans yesterday. The track, as expect
ed. was muddy. Cheap selling platers
paraded I'm the different events.
Interest was centred In the mile and a
quarter handicap. OF the original eight
that were carded TO start only six ac-
cepted. False Lead was made the favor
ite. and was played down to to at post
time. Joe Collins, the 3-year-old, and the
second choice I'm the betting, led from
end TO end and won easily by two lengths.
The worst dump the talent received
during the afternoon was when Triaditza,
the fevorite, finished absolutely last.
Only two choices managed TO score for
the talent. the other four events going to
a second choice and three outsiders. sum-
mary:
First race. 6 furlongs-A Lone. 80 Cwon-
deriy) Z to 2. won: Kiss Quick, 81 (Coch-
ram, 10 TO /. second; Junaetta, l02 Oale).
third. Time 1:lSis.
Second race. l mile--The J1lba. l09
(Cochran). to /. won Cogswell, ia
Dupee), TO /, second: Saragamp, l09
OBerman), third. Time 1895.
Third race, 6 furlongs-Curtsey, l01 (Bo-
land), 10 /, won; Irene Lindsey, l01
(Cochran). to /. second: st. Bluff, ios
(Slack). third. Time lie.
Fourth race. 1k miles-Joe Collins, ~
(Slack). TO l, won; False Lead, 1Ol CIV.
Dalc). 2 to 1, second Hoods Brigade, lo2
(Cochran). third. Time 2:l5is.
Firth race. 6i5 furlongs--The Bronze
Demon. 81 Connolly. 10 TO |. won AMI
mostly. 81 (Wilkerson), 10 :. second !:
Empress OF Beauty. SO (Cochran). third.
Time 20.
sixth race. furlongs-Uterp 100 CHoth-
ersoD. s 10 !. won; Henry OF Frantsa-
mar. l07 Cochran, 3 TO ]. second: j. ii.
Sloane. III (Ailesl. third. Time %.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-26
WINS FIGHT BUT IS ARRESTED.

Last night. I'm = 20-round set-to before
the Galveston Athletic club. Joe Choynski
knocked out Jack johnson. a negro. I'm
the third round 4 squad OF Texas
Rangers. under Capt. Brook. thcreupon
arrested Choynski and johnson. The arr
ress< were made at the instigation OF Gov.
Sayers. who had counsel and witnesses
az the ring side.
The penalty under the Texas law for
engaging In n prize fight is from two to
i've years In the penitentiary az hard
labor. Counsel representing the state
stated he would insist on bond or 5000
each for Choyuski and Johnson.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-26
NOTES FROM THE HARB0R.

Among tho arrivals in the harbor to-
day We're tug II. II. Little, with barges
ges Esopus and Walton, steamer Aragon.
Sailed tug Samson, with barges oracle
and Dessaug, steamer Simon j. Murphy.
quite an array of barges with large
cargoes OF coal are tied az at the r. q.
Little a Cos wharf waiting 10 he un-
loaded There are seven barges. includ-
ing the Esopus, Walton. Cunton. Ariaqne
~ w. Stetson, Powell and the Island
Home, and their combined consignment
aggregates nearly sou tons OF coal. 1t is
a formidable array and Is a strong Illus
tration of the passing OF the sailing yes
sells as far as the coal carrying trade Is
concerned.
The steam lighter Saginaw, which has
been lying M the Clyde line wharf for
some time, having boilers. an engine and
a mast put in her. IL now nearing com
pletion and soon will he engaged in the
carrying ot freight along the bay
ThM This harbor has not been tho only
one Hhat was filed with ice during the
past cold spell N shown in the case of
steamer Chelsea, Of the Norwich line.
While ploughing her way through New
London harbor recently (and New London
harbor Is usually one Of the last ports
along the coast TO freeze upl she was
caught in an icc foe and II plates were
torn off her sides She began To make VIZ
ter rapidly hut fortunately her dock was
near ana she was tied mp and the holes
repaired.
New England ports have become
flrner owing 20 lack Of tonnage The lat
ter condition IS due principally to the fact
that many Of the schooncrs have gone 10
Newport News where the Ice a. not sO
troublesome as iu New Sork Philadcl-
phin and Baltimore. Another reason is
that several of the largest coasters have
gone on foreign voyages and others have
laid NJ for the winter owing TO the cx-
tremely low rates.
The owners OF the vessels which took
cargocs 20 foreign countries say they
were forced 20 do 30 IN order 10 keep from
running behind. ~ is unusual To send the
cOa sters across the ocean. and past eN-
periences have demonstrated it is risky
business.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-26
ALUMINIUM FOR Geek.

II has been learned that aluminium VIII
be used for the deck of the Shamrock H.,
with a view of saving top weight. Though
the order was placed some time ago, the
first Of the plates have Just been deliver
ed at Dunbarton.
On top Of the aluminium plates the
whole deck will be covered with thin
sheeting OF wood. this serving the double
purpose OF protecting the metal from the
corroding effects OF salt water and CIV
ing the crew a better foothold. Designer
Watson decided that this composite deck
would be both much lighter and stronger
than one OF wood. and he considers every
pound of top weight saved valuable.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-26
GENERAL SPORTING NOTES.

IL cost Dreyfuss and his syndicate, ac-
cording 20 all reports, sS6,loO for the
holdings OF Messrs. Auten and Kerr in
the Pittsburs club.
Definite arrangements have been made
for a cycling race during the coming sea-
son on the cycle track I'm the Pare des
Princes, Paris. between MAJ Taylor
and Jacauelin, the French champion.
The University Of Pennsylvania stu
dents have already subscribed $1,000 for
the trip of the crew TO England TO row at
Henley next summer.
The Automobile Club Of America has
been asked TO cooperate with the sports
committee Of the Pan-Americsn EXpost-
ton in arranging week OF automobile
sports I'm connection with the exposition.
John Outland, cx-captsin of the Uni
versity OF Pennsylvania fotball team,
has been engaged as director OF athletics
at Kansas University,
The Cairo correspondent OF the London
Daily Telegraph says: Martin. the
American JOCKEY. has been suspended
from the EgyptIau turf for fouling a
gentleman rider at the Cairo races"
There will be no DAYS of for The players
on the Chicago National League 'eam the
coming season. ror President Hart has
announced that every member OF the
team. which viii contain only IL players
the limit allowed by the league viii have
20 come 20 The grounds clad I'm his uni
form and he prepared 80 So into the game
every day II he ~ called upon to do so.
Jimmy McAleer tells the following good
story at Jack DoNle's expense. which
gives additional evidence of Fat Tebeau's
wit; 1--WE were playing IN Baltimore one
day" said he. eve had man on first
and Tcboau was at the bat lie hunted
toward first The ball hucgcd tho line.
Jack DOYLE got 10. aud when he looked
w 10 touch Pat. nc was standing stu a
few feet @way Doking ~ him Jack saw
ohancsto get hF man st second. turned
quickly and threN there. Then Pat iutl
walked past him 20 first and both men
were safe. When the decision was given,
Tebeau stood on the bag put his hands
80 his mouth and yelled: IL there a doc
tor IN the standy DOYLE was fighting
mad Cor q week after that
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-26
EAST PROVIDENCE.

The Business Mems association held q
social session last evening, and had for
their guests "A delegation from the East
Providence Whcelmen's club. These two
organizations have become extremely
"chummy" Of late. which makes IL all the
more agreeable for both.
Mrs Robert II. Tobin and her son John
have returned from their visit 10 New
York
The late small pox patients have taken
possession of the old home. and are en-
joying life on their own hook.
Any citizen who has a desire 90 tote
Uncle Sans mail from this place Go
South Rehoboth can file a bid with Post
master Cunningham on or before the last
day OF this month. So far but one man
has shown any signs of hankering for the
job.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-26

In the Music Hall Duck Pin league Sc
rles last evening, Halls team and the
coterie under the leadership of Brown met
In three interesting ana well contested
games.
Halls team easily won the first enc.
while the second went to the Brownies.
For the final bout n hot battle ensued
with both teams on an even basis until
the last frame when the Haliites forged
ahead and won out by 10 pins. Hall led
the cast with 27s. The summary:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-26
A BIG MEETING.
Christian EndeaVor Union. Lis.
tens 10 Mr.. W. A. Moody.

At the semi-monthly meeting OF the
Providence Christian Erdeavor Union
held last evening at the Roger. Williams
Free Baptist church. the attendance was
very large
Devotional exercises were conducted by
the president Rev G.. 4. Connibear. after
which Rev w. r. Moody. OF Northheld.
the son of the famous evangelist, Dwight
l.. Moody. was introduced. The audience
gave him Chautauqua salute.
lie preached "a sermon upon text tax
en- from Exodus Nxxiii., IL. The Lord
spakc unto Moses face TO face, as man
speaketh unto his own friend"
The Pearl Street society won the BAN
ner for the largest attendance. The con-
test between that society and the one
from the First Presbyterian church was
close and made necessary two counts.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-26
AMERICAN FIGHTER WINS.

jack o'Rrien Of Philadelphia defeated
Harry Smith of Birmingham. England. IN
tho third round of iS-round BOXING con-
test at Newcastlc-On-Tyne last evening
for purse Of GOO The referee stopped
the heht before the third round was COM
pleted. Smith at that time being helpless
and without any chance % winning
oBrien weighed is2 pounds and Smith
lss. From the outset the Philsdelphian
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-26
SOM Fool LlSH PEOPLE

Allow a cough 10 run until it gets beyond
tho reach of medicine They often say
"Oh, ~ will wear away" but in most
cases II will wear them away. Could
they be induced 10 try the successful
m.dicine called Kemps Balsam. which
Is sold on a positive guarantee To cure,
they would Immediately see the excel.
lent effect after taking the first dose.
Price 2oc. and soc. 1rial size free. at
all druggists.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-26

Thomas Dorsey was before the Sixth
District court today on the charge OF
stealing sl7 from Thomas Garrity. In Glib
Hn's saloon on Fountain street. several
weeks ago. The money was i'm a tobacco
bag in Garritys pocket and after Dorsey
left the saloon Garrity missed his treas
ure. \ witness said that he saw Dorsey
puttIng a hand i'm Garrlty's pocket and
presently Dorsey went out. A few min
utes later Garrity went down Into that
same pocket and cried out that he had
been robbed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-26
DEAD TROUT In ICE REVIVED
AFTER A LONG JOURNEY.

ment on the snow. would freSze stlff in
n very few moments.
These frozen fish were taken into the
tent an which the party lived. The tenn
perature inside the tent was so low that
a scum of ice always froze on the water
pals, yet the fish put in on one of these
pals, Yet the fish put in one of these
become as lively as ever.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-26
a CARD.

we. the undersigned. do hereby agree
20 refund the money on n 50-cent bottle
OF Greeno's Warranted Syrup of Tar n
Il fails 10 cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee 25-cont bottle TO prove
satisfactory or money refunded.
Blanding & Blanding. a. w. Fenner.
hsaysn, smith q Co.. II ". o'ponnelL
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-26
BROWNS TEAM.
TRINITY SQUARE TOURNEY.

The Eagles and the Night Owls met in
the Trinity square tourney last evening,
and at the conclusion OF the afray the
Eagles were two games TO the good. Aus
tin with total OF 800 broke the three
string record and made the first 900 mark
OF the season. The summary:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-26
IN PUGILlSTS' REALM.

Austin Rice of New London will meet
II. sullivan at New Haven tonight.
George Dixon and Tommy Feltz have
been matched 20 box 20 rounds before the
club making the best offer.
Marvin Hart OF Louisville last night
knocked out australian Jimmy Ryan In
the eighth round OF what was TO nave
been twenty-round bout
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-26
NIGHT OWLS.
CENTURY CLUB TOURNEY.

Psyton's team captured the odd game
from Browns aggregation In the Century
club tourney last evening, in three inter
esting strings. Brown led with the neat
total of 2ss. The summary:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-26

showed greater cleverness. aggressive
ness and power. lie quickly wore down
his opponent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-26

1t cost Dreyfuss and his syndicate, &c
cording 20 all reports. ss6,loO for tn
holdings OF Messrs. Auten and Kerr Il
the Pittsburs club.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-03-29
The Marietta Daily Leader.
FRIDAY. MARCH 70, 1901.
NEWS NUGGETS.
Personal Paragraphs and Pertinent
Points,

DR.. N. e. Eddy, of st. Marys, was
a caller in the city Thursday.
"A daughter was born Thursday>to
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Neuberger.
w. G.. Jewell went to Bartlett on a
business errand Thursday morning.
THE Ameer," Frank Daniels comic
opera at the Auditorium tomorrow
night.
Mr.. William Breckenridge, of Wat
ertown, made Marietta a business visit
Thursday.
Mr.. Charles d. Mann, of Woods
field was business visitor in the city
Thursday.
Mr.. John r. Parr, of New Martins
vile, was business visitor in Marietta
Thursday.
Mr.. T. j. Bowman of Bartlett,
was business visitor in the city
| Thursday.
Mr.. Will Torner, of the Newport
| MllllHS COMPANY, WAS IL DuSlHeSS NlSl-
tor in the city Thursday.
Mrs. j. E. Stacy left Thursday
morning for Brooklyn, New York, to
visit with relatives and friends.
Architect w. B. O'Neill was at Sis
tersville Thursday letting the contract
| for business block for which he drew
the plans.
Mr.. John Potts, well known oil
operator, returned to ST. Marys Thurs
day after spending a few days in the
city on business,
Miss Green, whose home is at New
port, passed through the city Thursday
enroute to Chicago, where she will be
| the guest of relatives
Frank Daniels with his entire New
York company of sixty people and two
cars of scenery, at the Auditorium Sat
urday night, March 30th.
Reserved seats for Frank Daniels
Comic Opera, THE Ameer," which ap.
pears at the Auditorium Saturday
night, are now on sale at Gates's Bool
Store.