davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington times., 1901-07-21

mere are few spots around Washington
as favored by nature for a pleasure re-
sort as Marshall Hall. Music is rendered
throughout the afternoon and evening by
Prof. Schroeder's band, largely aupmant-
cd on Sundays. The green lawns and
Shady corners in and around the Hail are
especially beautiful at this time of wear
ana there IS always "A breeze blowing
iresn from the river. All the amuSements
are IN tull operation and excellent table
note dinners are served The steamer
Charles Manchester will make three trims
70 marshall Han today, leaving at II a
? m, 2:3D and G:30 p m; returning Lave
the Hall at /. ;. and . o'clock D. m. in
addition week day trips are made to Mar
shaIl Han az - a. m, 80 and GO n m
The Washington times., 1901-07-21

The cool trip to Arlington via the swift,
safe, and comfortable electric trains of
the Washington. Alexandria and Mount
Vernon Railway Company should not be
overlooked by those who desire to spend
few cool and pleasant hours away from
the heated streets on Sunday. Within the
sacred precincts OF this honored spot ma
ture and the landscape gardener vie with
csc another in making the resting place
of the 20.000 buried heroes. including the
sailors OF the Maine, place of everlast-
ing beauty. The reduced rate on Sunday
via trains leaving Pennsylvania Avenue
and Thirteen-andu-half Street every half
hour induce thousands to take this en-
joyable outing
The Washington times., 1901-07-21

The twcnty-eighth annual excursion Of
Carroll Institute will be held Thursday
of this week at River View All of the
regular amusements provided at the re-
sort will be in operation and special |
programme for the occasion has been ar
ranged by the Entertainment COMMITTEES
An excellent time is assured and it is ex-
pected that the attendance will be excep-
uonally large The steamer PentZ Will
convey the excursionists from her wharf
at the foot of Seventh Street leaving at
10 a m. and at 2:l5 and Gas p. M; return
ing. boats Will leave for the city at l2:i5.
4:l5 and I0:3O D. m
The Washington times., 1901-07-21

Lace and Embroidery trimmed
Gowns, Corset Covers, etc Superior
garments made to fit well and wash
well. All sizes
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-18
OUT FOR RECORD.

Henshaw and Hedstrom. the champion
motor tandem team which lowered the
mark at Buffalo last month. expect 90
soon set lower pace I'm a race with a
locomotive, which will be fully as sensa-
tional az the ride "Mile-a-mnute' Muir
ply. The scene OF the proposed race Is
on n stretch OF the Chatham and Lebanon
Valley Railroad I'm New York state. The
roadbed Is good and the track az the
place selected Is as perfect a straight
way course as could be laid out There
Is "a slight down grade. which will give
impetus TO both the tandem and the loco
motive. A narrow board track beside the
railroad will be built for the tandem. Hen
shaw IL confident OF his ability 90 hold the
track at a speed Of a mile a minute or
better.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-18

ference. She Is five feet longer over all.
about three inches wider on deck, erd
draws a foot more water.
She is not fat like the Columbia, in
fact there is no distinct fiat OF floor. but
her midship section Is one cinuous curve,
from her gunwale 10 the turn tin gradu-
ally turns outward over the lead which Is
rounded transversely on the bottom.
The dead rise on midship section is be-
tween 2S and % degrees. The bottom OF
the fin IS q feet inches I'm length. straight
on the bottom. with gradual rise OF n
foot at forward end, then curves upward
with sharp turn, after which the for
ward edge of the fin runs up in straight
line at an angle OF 30 degrees until it
runs into the line OF the fore foot with
a quick turn, then forward in a straight
line TO the curve at the stem head.
The stern post rakes at an angle OF
Is degrees. and Is about the same distance
from the after end of the load water line
as In the Columbia. The forward over
hang Is q feet g inches long, and aft the
overhang is 25 feet 6 inches. which. with a
load water line OF practically 30 feet.
makes the over all length 16 feet. The
width of taffrail Is about feet inches.
and the side deck lines are arcs of cir
Gle running in one continuous sweep from
taffrail 10 stem head.
Apparently there is very little differ
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-18

I. c. l. team OF Providence and the
Woonsocl<et GYMS. The I. G. l. team,
feeling the smart OF having the Provi-
dence team beaten by the Gyms last
Thursday. have determined TO wrest vic
tory from the Gyms and bring back the
lost laurels OF this city. The I. G. I. team
has secured the services of Friend and
Leahy as a battery. and other strong
players for this game.
Providence viii play at Worcester on
Friday A double-header will be played
by the two clubs on Saturday
Pittsburg did not play In Cincinnati
Monday on account OF the flower parade
In that city. but will double up instead
on Sunday, Sept. -.
Charley Msrston Is booked to take hold
of the Syracuse club i'm the Eastern
next season. Marst6n can land winner
IL any one can.
Young's only gift should be credited to
Umpire Connolly Man was never mole
fairly struck out than was Pickering in
the first inning.
The Boston players Of the National
will have TO come back 10 Boston from
Philadelphia at the end Of the season.
The Detroit club will clear $4,000 this
wear. according 20 President Burns. lt
has been the most successful season since
the happy days OF the old Detroit Nation
ais.
"I have signed some OF the players for
next year"says Jim Hart OF Chicago,
but there are still some good men that
I have not closed with, although all or
them have pledged me that they would
give me first call on their services.
Manager Duffy OF Milwaukee has sccur-
ed another young player In the person OF
George Mcbride who has been playing
third base for tho Fargo club In the pa
kota league. lie IL a Milwaukee boy lie
had fielding average OF 1861 and batting
average OF over 800. the rules being the
same as the National league.
II Is no wonder that Umpire Connolly
refuses TO accept McGinnity's apology
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-18

boats are famous, merging into straight
floor line running DOWN. rd at an angle
of y degrees and merging into the nearly
vertical lines OF the fin, with reverse
curve or easy sweep.
The least space between the plates OF
the fin on the midship section is about
nine feet below the load water line. where
IL measures 20 inches. from which point
the plates gradually separate TO a width
OF 30 inches at the under side OF the lead,
giving total transverse area Of 19f
square feet-a powerful section. with
great stability, and particularly vel
adapted for n thrash TO windward In a
hard wind and heavy sea.
How much lead the Columbia carries
no one except her designer knows, but
approxims tely there are Ss tons cast In
one solid lead keel--30 feet long on top,
6 feet deep az the heel. and forward. just
before the bottom line turns upward, the
depth Is Z feet inches.
From the heel forward, for a distance
OF about 20 feet the bottom OF the keel is
level and then rounds upward in an easy
curve 10 a straight line FIVE feet above.
The widest part of the lead is about one
third of the length from its forward end,
rounding 10 sharp edge forward.
The Shamrock II. bears close re-
semblance TO the Columbia I'm a general
way. but there are minor points OF DIFF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-18

street track by a sensational sprint In
the final mile.
Porter was caught mapping and now is
anxious TO show the patrons of the
Colosseum that he can defeat the local
rider. Tho introduction OF a third rider
in the shape OF Mclean will add to the
contest for the latter is one of the COM
ing middle distance riders and is toLted
as the dark horse in the race. In speak
ing OF the recent Bolting race an old
time follower of the game and one who
knows Porter well said: "Porter's motor
skipped so badly when no met Boiling
that Porter did not dare to cut out the
miles as fast az he wanted. When Charlie
gets after Bolting Friday night II Will
be different story"
The Bolting faction takes exception TO
this statement, and has a bundle of
money ready 10 wager that their man
Porter settling their dispute and Nc
Lean as a third contestant the race
should be one OF the best OF the season.
for the men i'm their present form appear
10 be evenly matched
Bolton will have Stinsops pacing ma
chimes II it Is possible 10 secure them
while Porter will be paced by a crew
from Worcester. Mclean and Porter are
expected this afternoon or tho first thing
tomorrow morning and will proceed 10
tune up for the race.
Boiling has been AT the Colosseum
track for some time and Is in the best of
condition. The entries to the sprint races
comprise the best amateurs I'm the coun-
try and I'm the Australian pursuit race
the fastest amateurs Of New England
have entered which will ensure a great
race.
Tickets are now on sale at usual places
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-18
WORLD
OF
SPORTS
WILL TOUR The COUNTRY.

Plans have been completed for a tour OF
the country by two picked teams compris-
tng players OF both the National ana
american leagues.
The territory to be covered will probab-
~ the largest ever attempted outside OF
the Spaulding globe trotters back In the
eighties.
The proposed tour will begin as soon az
the American leagu season ends, week
from Saturday. when game Will be play
ed at Weehauken.
A week later the National leaguers Will
Join the party and the real journey will
begin IL Will include the East. South
North and West from Providence 10 New
orleans and from Chicago 10 San Fran
cisco. with the possibility OF later trip
To the Hawaiian Islands.
"a players will be included In the party
under the management Of Umpire Cantil-
lion OF the American league Among them
will be Tom Daily, Bill Dahlen William
Donovan and Charley Irwin OF the
Brooklyns. while Wee Willie Keeler is
making up his mind.
Others TO 60 are Ne poleon Lajoie. Joe
McGinnity. William Robinson, Cy Sey-
mour, Harry Howell, Jimmy Williams
and a number OF others.
IL IL intended 20 make the two teams as
strong as any combination which ever
went TO the coast.
The teams are scheduled TO reach Call
fornia on Thanksgiving day. Guarantees
have been given by every city along
the route and IL $ confidently expected
that the expense OF the trip will have
been secured by the time the party reach
es Frisco.
The PLAYERS confidently believe that they
will clear s500 piece
While both teams will be picked mines
the majority OF the Raltimores will play
together while the others will form the
opposing forces.
John McGraw. who has made the pre-
variations for the trim will not GO owing
20 the fact 81 Is said. that he Is 10 be mar
ried shortly and because he is unable
play on account Of an injury.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-18

Square root Of sail area t14d 1870
Racing length ............ 1ozlS loo.0
Time allowance ......... I'm. 4fs- A1ioWs-
A study OF the preceding table viii
show that there are no wide differences In
the dimensions OF tho two yachts.
The greater differences being I'm the
draught and tho length OF ovsrhang aft
The lowering OF the lead by q foot in the
Shamrock II. IS. doubtless. advantageous.
but II is not clear what gAsn there a. i'm
the extra four feet of overhang.
The Shamrook's bow 10 fuller thau the
Columbia's above the water liue. ths
frames having a strong u section which
will ada somewhat TO the sailing length
when the yacht is hselsd. but a. her
quarters are narrower and higher than
the Columbia'A the gain In length AFT
will be less. so that the sailing length OF
the two boats when heoied from Is to 20
degrees will be about the same.
The Shamrooks midship section. when
compared with tho Columbias. does not
show as much power. but IL rernarkably
Viewed from the latter ths Shamrock
II In an exceedingly dangerous boat I'm
light and moderate weather.. and close
race NAV be expected under sueh condi-
tions. too close for the writer 70 say who
would be the winner, but should II come
to dousing topsails. Columbia at the same
time housing her topmast. while Sham
rock III. carries her pole aloft. the
chances are all in favor Of the American
boat.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-18

MRS. wrNsLow's SOOTHING syRrr
has been used for over Hf'y years ~
millions ot mothers for their chlldrer
while teethinR. with perfect success. "
soothes the child. softens tho gums. all
lays ell pain. cures wind collie. and ~ ths
hest remedy for Diarrohea. II will re-
neve the por iittls sufferer inmedisteiv.
Sold BY druggists In every part of ths
world Twenty-Five cents a bottle Re
sure and ask for Mrs. winsiow's sooth-
ing Syrup" ana take no other kind
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-18

arranged with WARREN Pasceao ana
Woonsocket Gyms.
The association voted to irula q ball iM
Hedley hail. Oct. 4. to defray ths expenses
Of fixing the grounds.
The Brooklyn Jockey club opened its
fall meeting at GrNvessnd yesterday af-
ternoon under unfavorable weather aus
pices. but in the presence OF q good-sfzed
crowd. The chief feature waA t1ae S16.ood
junior Champion stakes. w. G. whitney,
scratched Nasturtium. but with Bius Girl.
Goldsmith and King Hsnovsr ~ gtart-
ers the stable was made q e. 8 favors
ite.
Goldsmith won by a head frvm Ygniter
after grand burst OF speed through
the stretch. Blue Girl ran q disappointing
race. The frpt special furnished an up
set. Advance Guard. at IS to I. wfnnings
while watercolor. theadds on favorite.
finished last.
The Lawson stables OF Boston wars the
biggest winners at therecent Nswport
horse show. According to the announce-
ment madstoday their prise nfzonev
amounted TO Sass. Next casus Strsuse a
Hexter with sssS. Frank J. Goulds win-
nings were $50. Eben y. Jordan's ssso.
Mrs. Procter's s2s5. Ralph Pulieser's si7o.
Alfred q. vandcrbiit's ti65, ana Alfred n.
and Reginald G. vanderbiits together $40
with the arrival OF ths Harvard ana
Yale teams In New York In anticipation
OF the trials al berkeley oval. matters irv
relation 10 the international athietia
meeting between the American univsrsi-
ties and oxford and Cambridge began To
assume proper shane.
Despite reports 90 tho contrary eha
most amicabie relations exist hetweer
the blueand the crimson. and tomorrow's q
trials will return the cream OF the eor>
petitive forces OF New Haven and Came
bridge.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-18

Now that the Columbia and the sham
rock III. are being given their final clean
ing and polishing, preparatory TO Their
FIRST race for the Americas cup. II may
be Of interest to compare the two yachts
as far as a careful inspection will per-
nit. and draw certain conclusions there
from.
With exact lines, sail plans wetsnts,
etc. and assuming equally good handling
the winning boat could be picked with
mathematical certainty. as natures Jaws
are immutable. leaving nothing TO mys-
terry or chance. but as such data very
properly belongs TO their designers any
forecast al this time must rest upon the
nicer perception Of the trained eye.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-18
new ENGLAND LEAGUE.

At the meeting Of the New England
League OF Professional Baseball Clubs at
Boston yesterday the following repre-
sented the clubs I'm the league: vice
president r. A. Burke Portland. Fred
Lake. lowell A. q. Doc. lewiston Pres
ident l.. L. Reed llanchester; Con =
Driscoll, Haverhill; Henry Burns. Nash-
The officers of the organization were
congratulated on the success or the
past season, and Il was stated that the
outlook for next season could not be bet
ter The report OF the National Organic
ations OF Professional Baseball Clubs re-
Gently held in Chicago was read and met
the hearty approval OF all the delegates
Secretary Morse stated that the New
England league would be entitled 10 and
would apply for Glass Il. In the organiza-
ton. which would give them draiuhg
price OF $500 for each player.
The matter OF the forfeited games OF
Portland to Lowell at the latter city on
Aug IS. was thoroughly discussed IL
was shown that President Mathes or the
Portland club did not approve OF the ac-
tion OF Manager Wiley. and ~ was de-
cided that the fine OF 500 inflicted upon MS
club should be RENTED, ana the snare
that was TO have been Portlsnd's was or
dered paid to the treasurer of the league
within five days.
Mr.. John T. Carney OF Manchester ap-
plied for n franchise for Concord \. ~.
lie stated that the city was anxious Tor
team I'm the New England league. and
would be backed by some OF the best
people I'm the city Nv. Michael McDer-
mo'' applied for a franchise for Eau
River. and Messrs. r. y. Burns and w.
a. O Parsons asked for franchises for
Lawrence. IL was stated that within a
short time Dover. n. H. would apply for
franchise IN the league. " was de-
clded that the matter OF franchises would
be referred Co a committee -on circuit,
composed OF representatives from Man
chester. Lowell and Portland
.taFf Of II lat frf n
that no was of the opinion that Lewiston
desired 90 retain It's membership I'm the
league. and that there would be amnle
backing for the organization next season.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-18

could Just be seen rounding tho turn.
She had nice race to ths wire with
Early Bird, Jr., but finished two lengths
to the good without effort.
The small crowd was greatly enter
tained however, with fine display, the
judging going on right through the -ain.
In the trotting class the Forbes stable
captured nearly all the blue ribbons. while
In the harness class the Jordan horses
were generally successful The racing
tomorrow will be started In the forenoon.
Summary:
2:1O class. pacing: purse $1,000 (unhnished):
Louise O.. b. m, by Alcyone (MerrilD..
Early Bird. Jr., blk g. Payne).
Rama, q. m. (Young). g)........................ 3
Reubens. b. &. (Ryan). )......................
Norvin c.. br. q. (Sterllng) .............. 5
Jack Harding, b. h. (McDonald). .......... 6
Time-2:lii4.
FIRST IN RING EVENTS.
Class 1syearling trotters-J NJ. Johnson's
b. f. Miss Todd
Glass 6. pony stallions-E. ID. Jordan's
br. s. Dilhsm Prime Minister.
Class Z, pony mares-E. ID. Jordan's
ch. m. Scarlet Letter
Glass 5. registered hackney mares-C. M.
Jewetts CHI m. Bon Bon.
Glass IA. brood trotting mares-Lookout
Farms Young Miss.
Glass 49, brood trotting mares with
standard bred foal at foot-J. Malcolm
Forbes b. m. Nancy Hanks.
Glass p, horses In harness, not over
l5 hands-Gerkendale Farms b. s. Fox
wood.
Glass 10. saddle horses. over 151 hands
Gerkendale Farms blk. e. wauban.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-18
RACED IN RAIN.

A number OF heavy showers prevented
the Readville track events. with the ex-
ception Of one heat. but did not stop the
horse show. I'm the second day of the
Breeders meeting az the Readville track
The track dried out Just enough 10 al-
low six horses In the 2:i0 pace 90 start.
but Just before they reached the turn
with Louise q. In the lead the rain was
falling fast.
The mare led the field 10 the half and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-18
Comparison Of Columbia and Shamrock
Il Shows Power and Weaknesses Of
Each Boat Shamrock Is Dangerous

So much has been said and written
about the Columbia that her features and
form are familiar to nearly all. but, Tor
sake of a better comparison, "A BRIEF de-
scripuon may not be amiss.
The Columbia's length on the load water
line is about 50 feet inches, the exact
measurement depending on her trim when
Measurer Hyslop takes her dimensions
officially.
Her length over all is 1$2 feet. with
nearly equal overhang forward and aft.
Her beam measures exactly "A feet and
2 inches at deck and % feet inches at
load water line, and her draught is 70
feet 10 inches. In the midship section the
bilge shows the same smooth, easily
rounded lines. for which all Herreshotf
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-18
HARVARD'S SCHEDULE.

Harvard's schedule for this season in
cudes II games. IL is as follows
Sept civilians at Cambridge.
oct. 2-Bowdoin at Cambridge.
oct. BATES at Cambridge.
Oct. 12-Columbia at Cambridge.
oct. 16--Wesieyan at Cambridge.
oct. 1e-West Point at West Point
oct. 26-Carlisle Indians at Cambridge.
Nov. Brown at Cambridge
Nov. 9-Pennsylvania az Philadelphia.
Nov. 16-Dartmouth at Cambridge.
Nov. 23-Yale at Cambridge.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-18
GRAND CIRCUIT RACES.

The first grand circuit meeting at
Cincinnati was opened at Oakley Park
yesterday afternoon. Rain in the morning
left the track slow, the weather was cool.
The sport was good and the betting brisk.
The Zumstein purse of 5000 was the
only event finished. It went I'm straight
heats to Csptor, driven by Charles Mar
ian. The favorite, Neva Simmons, was
beaten handily for the place I'm the first
and second heats by Country Jay. In the
third heat Al. Hutchngs drove Leola TO
the place and beat Neva Simmons out
OF third money.
Captor sold i'm the field at $40 against
800 Five heats were paced In the 2;2i
Terrace Queen took the first two quite
handly, distancing the favorite New
Richmond In the first Donna McGregor
got the third and fourth heats by hard
racing. and Carnot slipped for the fifth.
Harold an even choice with Sir Alcan
tara. took the first two heats In the E:O9
pace race. Darkness necessitated post
ponement until tomorrow. summaries:
The Zumstein; purse $1,000: for trotters
Ceptor. br. G.. by Electric Bell :,
Country ay CHI e. CMacey) ........ :
Leola, h. m. CHutchings) ........... =
Neva Simmons b. m. Price) ... 3 4
Lady Patchie. b. m. tHigniGho sc. 8 . 3
Col. Glare, h. h. (Bukiln ..:...,...'. 5ds
THY Sltga. ch. m. tltlRnnelul ..ss. uS
Time-2:12A. 2:llA. 2:l2.
The Oakley. purse 5000; for PAGERS or
the 2:24 class (uniinished)
Terrace Queen. br. m, by .
Velnean (Schaffer) ......... 3
Donna McGregor. br, IN.
CEverson) ..................... 1
Carnot blk. n. CWickersham) ,
Tommy Nc b. e. (McFitz) 80. 2
John H.. b. x (Mugson) .... D
Red Post. h. e. G. Henrv) 80. . 8 DIR
Jean Cuyler. ch. m (Miles).. ds
New Richmond. ~. n. (Bene-
ulCf1 s.ssssssssssssssstsa ssssss
Time-211L 2:iiA. 2:lih. 215. 2:l5.
ghe Gibson House 5000; for PAGERS OF
the goo class Unfinished:
Harold. b. x. by Roadmaster !,
CSwarts) .,........ ....... :..s''''''''''' = =
Carmine. d. r. CMcDowelD ........... 2 2
Little Squaw. blk M ERWIN ........ Z
Carnetta. br. m Gfogan) ............ =
sir Alcantara. ch. n. G.ocketD ...... ,
Argetta ch m. (Berrv) ............... s
Jim Kennedy n. ~ CBogRes) ........ ds
Time-209ik 2:i0.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-18

ence in the displacement of the Colum-
bia and Shamrock H.. and as the weights
OF the two hulls, spars, sails and rigging
are about the same, IL Is fair to assume
the ballast TO be also about equal.
To give better understanding OF tho
differences in the two yacts compara-
tive drawing. showing their relative sheer
plans and midshp section, is published
herewith, together with a table OF their
principal measurements, which are as fol-
lows
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-18
SOM FOOL lSH PEOPLE

Allow a cough 90 run until Il gets beyond
The reach oi medicine. They often say.
'Oh a will wear away" but In most
cases Il win wear them away Could
thcy be induced to try the successful
medicine called Kemp's Balsam. which
IL sold on a positive guarantee to cure,
they would Immediately see the excel
lent effect after taking the first dose
Price 25c. and soc. TRIAL size free. At
all druggists
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-18

No person with spark of manhood would
and Connolly will. no doubt, receive the
support OF every lover of clean baseball
on the circuit. If President Johnson and
the rest OF the American league officials
intend TO have clean baseball for their
patrons they should not begin by making
a distinction In any players case.-Phil-
adelphia Times