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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-18
A CHRISTMAS STORY FRAGMENT

The eompositor who rejoices in sprfnkling commas over a sentence would enjoy setting up Henry James's "copy," of which the Baltimore Amer ican furnishes bogus extract as fol- lows: ... Having, then, perfectly made his plea, if, perhaps, 1t might not, more fittingly, be called declara- tion. to her, Who, indeed, was not averse, nor could she be, evidently, to listening, but, nevert1eless, she, per ,fectly firm as ever, gave him, gently. to understand, that, even the pealing, which they heard, of the Christmas bells. upon the frosty, and, doubtless, biting air, would not, even though he 'Syaahed slt infi,fa4ea heti lie, sadly, as who would not Jeff her, and walked
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-18
RICE WHIPS MURPHY,

New Haven. Jan 1S.-In the St Pat rick'S T. A. B. gymnasium last night Austin Rice of New London knocked out Hughey Murphy of New York after fifteen seconds of fighting in the last round of fifteen-round go. Rice had it all his own way. In the pre- liminaries Kid Gallagher of New Ha- ven knocked out Kid Cahill, also of New Haven, in the fourth round, ant Jack Conroy of New York gained de cision over Frank HalIett of the same city in ten rounds.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-18
SCORED A KNOCKOUT.

Springfield, O., Jan 1S.-Tommy Ky an of Syracuse knocked out Jack Beau scholte of Chicago here last night in the third round of what was to have been twenty-round contest. After one minute and twenty seconds of the last round Ryan feinted and as Beau scholte shot his left for the head, he tucked. went in and countered with his right on the jaw. Jesse Shipp of Cincinnati knocked out Joe Mcknight of Piqua in the second of the prelim- mary.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-18
LOATES MAY RIDE.

Chicago, Jan 1S.-Sam Loates. the English jockey, arrived in Chicago yesterday and will start for San Fran cisco to-day. If invited I may ride out west, but at present I have no in tention of doing so,'' the Englishman said. Later developments may alter my plans, however, so 1 cannot say definitely that l shall not ride If I do ride it will not be for the money offered
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-18
M'GOvERN FIGHT IN FRISCO.

Jim Kennedy returned from Pitts burg yesterday afternoon. While in the Smoky City he secured a contract with Terry McGovern for a matc-, before the Twentieth Century club III San Francisco, on April 30. McGov- ern's opponent will be selected from among the following fighters: Dave Sullivan, Broad, Santry, White, Ham, ilton, the ''Tipton Slasher" and Gard her. McGovern closes his theatricai engagement on April 6 in Brooklyn.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-18
ABOUT THE RINGsIDE.

Joe Cans yesterday signed articles of agreement to meet Jack Daly of Wilmington at Baltimore on February l. Daly has been after Cans for some time. They are to come together for twenty rounds at 135 pounds for q purse of $1 900.
 After n long absence from the ring, Dan Creedon has concluded to fight again. He has been matched to box pia A. C.. Dallas. Tex. The mill Is set for: February 8 and will be for twenty rounds. Creedon is now train ing at Dallas.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-18
WARNING FROM ENGLISH

London, Jan 1S.-The Jockey club has issued q warning against jockeys betting or accepting presents from non-oWnerS. The club announces that Jockeys who are proven to have any interest in {: race horse or to be en- gagged in betting transactions will bo deprived of their licenses.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-18
BASKETBALL.
Waterbury and Naugatuck Business
 Men Indulge in the Sport.

Waterbury and Naugatuck Business
 Men Indulge in the Sport.
 The game of basketball last evening at the |. NJ. c. A. gymnasium be- teams representing the Waterbury Business Men and the Naugatuck Business Men was far more interest ing than the score. 33-S, indicates The contest at intervals became exceeding ly warm and exciting and aroused great enthusiasm among the large crowd present
 At the end of the first half the score stood 21-I in Waterbury's favor. h. stead of their lead decreasing. in the second half it gradually increased, owing to the accurate shots of Me Williams and Platt, and the defensive work of Margratf and Fenner. Nauga- tuck was surpassed in every point of the game and they never had the slightest chance of winning The lineup was as follows:
 Waterbury, Naugatuck Platt Il f........ .. Brown PeaSiey waters Margraff ..r g ..Grummon, Cobleigh Fenner ........ g .... Sewell, Paul
 Summary: Score 23-S, time of halves 20 minutes, umpire Curtiss, referee Smith. s
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-18
MAJOR TAYLOR DISQUALIFIED.

Boston, Jan 1S.-The referee in the contested mile professional race in the Park Square Garden Tuesday night has decided against Major Taylor, who finished first. First money goes to A. w. Ross, second to Archie Me Eachern, third to k. A. Walthour and fourth to Hugh Mclean. The referee says that Taylor violated one of the most important rules of track racing, which forbids one rider from passing on the inside of the track. except in the home stretch, unless when there is q wide Snacp '
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-18
Hartford here tonight.

Hartford here tonight.
 Waterbury has again gone to the front and now leads New Haven by five points. New Britain made that possible last night by defeating New Haven i'll a game abounding in goals.
 After Hughie Devlin's latest exhibi- tion of polo in this city he can no longer figure in the front rank of half- backs in this league. Gardner and Bartlett arc now alone in this class BrOckton Times.
 k This week will see some changes in SAe National league if we are not
 Salty mistaken and those changes
 in all probability include the : ..fheastern league and the story as heard. around the circuit is told in another column.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-18
M,GoyERN AND ERNE

The prospects are favorable for an- other fight between Terry McGovern and Frank Erne in the near future. During the past few weeks the light weight champion has changed his mind about retiring from the ring and has instructed his former manager to put him aKx1nsk thes f&atherweight schdmpion Mcaovern says he iss will-
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-18
HARRIS AND PEDLAR PALMER

London, Jan 19.-Harry Harris of Chicago has been matched to fight ''Pedlar" Palmer twenty rounds for a purse of EG5O in the National Sport ing club, March IS.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-18

Fridav-ffarffor1 at wafers,1rv' New Britain at New Haven.
 SaturdayNew Britain at Hartford.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-18

Score, New Britain 15, New Haven
 12; stops, Chatfield 4G. Lations 3s; rushes, Bone 2G. Curtiss 4: referee, Ieahy: timer, O'Neill: attendance 300. . NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-18

New Britain. Jan 1S.-The New Britain team in q Garrison finish won from New Haven last night by a score of 15 to 12. Fast, clean polo was the order of the game. Bone of the wis itors particularly distinguished him. self, capturing ytwenty-six rushes and giving a fine exhibition of floor work. Heffernan has left the local team and Chatfeld. the Waterbury amateur. cared for the goal Circle. putting up a good game. Hausman. who played in Whipple's place. also played q good game. The score and summary:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-05
WESTMINSTER THEATRE.

Miner and Vans Bohemian Burlesquers
attracted two large audiences at the
Westminster Theatre yesterday after
noon and evening, and this undoubtedly
will be the rule during the week for the
i,iiiiii presented ~ a strong and clean one.
The frn begins with l. TShable con-
ception entitled "A Case OF Com" in
which all OF the company take part and
the company is not small one by any
means, AS the stage is we'll filled during
the action of the play and all OF the
young ladies' are possessed OF good voices
so that the chorus. as well as the
marches, are something OF a feature.
Fred Wykon. character comedian
and unique story teller opens the oilo
with a budget of new stories and songs,
and is followed by the three Lane sisters
Ada, Laura and Alice, in song and aero
bat tic dances.
Edward johnson and Mae IIillard appea r
I'm 81 pleasing turn called" From Fifth ave-
nue. TO the Bowery" and are very inter-
esting.
the well-known musical and comedy team
added TO their popularity.
The last IN the olio Is the Casino Com
edy -Four i'm their sketch. They'll Never
Make That Boat" and this is one of the
leading features of the bill.
titled "A Scrambled Egg.' i'm which Billy
Van. that peculiar and ever funny COM
edian heads the list and makes matters
lively for 20 minutes.
The closing number is of sufficient
strength to keep all In their seats untlI,
be given every afternoon and evening
during the week
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-05
MARVELLOUS BIT OF MAGIC.

In one OF his new Oriental illusions,
which will he presented i'm this city for
the first time this season, during Magi-
clan Kelars entertainment he will IL
lustrate the Hindoo theory of the rein
carnation of souls
He will show in full light upon an al
most vacant stage. how easily he can
materialize a beautiful, living woman,
from the air, simply by means OF a Hin
doc Incarnation, originally used, II IL said.
hundreds of years ago. by an old priest
in one OF the Hindoo temples. And the
reincarnated being will walk and speak
TO the audience. TO show that she Is not
an Image or n reflection.
All Kellar's new masterpieces and a
host OF novelties In small magic Will be
presented at the Providence Opera House
next Thursday. Friday and SATURDAY.
At the Saturday matinee the prices of ad-
mission have been reduced TO 10, 80 anu
IS cents.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-05
OLYMPIC THEATRE.

The Bon-Tons, an aggregation OF very
clever vaudeville people is at the olym-
pic Theatre this week. and is giving a
performance which is up-to-date i'm every
feature. A large quantity OF special
scenery. comedians of much mors than
ordinary cleverness. chorus that in
ciudes exceptionally well-rsined singers
and dancers. all tends to make up n
hrst-class show.
The bill opens with burlesque, entitled
"The Homsly Twins" In which a heap Of
fun Is furnished by Frank Byron and Ed
Shayne, and In which the entire company
appesre There Is some good singing
and dancing Dot. Davenport opens the
ollo. and her sprightly and attractive per-
sonality is just as welcome as ever. She
sings a number of songs. I'D Shayne and
Mae Worden have littlS farce 10 which
they give the title "A Joke" and u H.
successful I'm producing many laughs.
The Barrett Brothers have an act OF the
sidewalk conv erSati0n order which Is full
of songs dances and stories, and makes
a hit.
The Dams. de Ttirbillon" Is given by
Mile Dezzia and a corps OF coryphees,
wearing attractive costumes. and the
scenery used is very elaborate indeed.
Viols sheldon. a soprnno of ability mot
with a very cordial reception Frank
Byron and Louise Langdon presented n
nonsenaicai farce which contains some
situations ot irreslstihle humor Byron
ls clever comedian % eccentric manner
and Mss langdon SINGS coon songs ex-
ceptionsily well.
Dave Nowlin. ono ~ the best Of mlnics
with his remarkable snCoze. closes tho
olio A huricsquc. entitled "A Jsmborec
concludes the performance. aud ~ is
az ginger, 10 H. based on the Paris ev-
position OF 1'sn and contains n LOT OF
good fun. Some rcailv clever character
work ~ done by Frank Byron described
on the program ~ "Yaie-Lock Holmes.
Who has the detecting habit" a number
OF characteristic national dances are In
troduced
The same excellent bin will b. given
FOR the balance cf the week, every after
noon snd stsnins.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-05
kEITH'S NEW THEATRE.

The most striking characteristics OF
the Keith entertainment this week are
the exceptional novelty OF several acts
and the strength OF the entire bill in pop
ulsr qualities; and its reception yester-
day would indicate that II Will prove
quite as enjoyable to lovers OF high
class vaudeville as any seen at this
house for some weeks
"A Wise Guy" as presented by Ed
mond Hayes and Adele Palmer. provoked
shouts OF laughter that were almost con-
tinuons. and proved one of the most
amusing sketches seen at Keith's this
winter. The idea of the piece, In which
an uncouth piano mover temporarily i'm
personates a millionaire at Newport to
assist an adventures In capturing an
English lord il rich In comedy possibili-
ties. all of which are utilized 10 the ut
most b. author and players; and the
funmaking is fast and furious through
out.
The Newsky troupe OF Russian singers
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-05
new EMPIRE THEATRE.

Ward and vokes I'm "The Floor Walk
ers" is the entertainment furnished by
the management Of the New Empire
Theatre this week II Is the regulation
Percy and Harold show and the result
was lots OF laughter and applause at the
opening performance last evening.
The audience was large, notwithstand-
ing the ineiement weather, and seemed to
hugely enjoy the witticisms and appear
ances OF Happy" Ward and Harry
Vokes. and many other peculiarly named
persons on the program. All OF the good
old features in the piece are retained and
there are some new worthy OF the favor
of being seen. The company Is good
one as is always the case with the two
principals who direct the affair
The production Is "A potpourri OF nom
sense and music. There are some pretty
young women and there is many an In
cident In the play that cannot he de-
scribed. save by laugh. Percy and Har-
old seem to create as much fun as ever
and they have long had the reputation
OF being two as funny men az -are-to be
seen on the stage.
George Sidney makes more of the part
OF isy Mark than ever before. His work
is indeed clever and last night IL got
most distinctive recognition Without
any apparent effort ne Is constantly caus-
ing laughter while on the stage. Mar
garet Daily Nokes il still as merry and
satisfactory as ever. Her speciality with
Mr.. Sidney was one OF the cleverest OF
the many clever things for which Ward
and Vokes are noteworthy Her dancing
was unique and interesting.
There is some real good chorus work,
one OF the best things being Nah But
ter1y' by Miss Lucy Daily and company.
There was good deal of spirit 10 some
OF the songs given. one of the best songs
given being Absence Makes the Heart
Grow Fonder." The Tuxedo Ladies' Band
proved last might one OF biggest attrac-
tions and many encores were given.
or course, all the principals have
number OF bright new jokes and the per-
formance Is one calculated 90 put almost
anybody In a happy frame OF mind. The
same production will be. presented all the
week
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-05
PENSION FUND.
Police Members Are Carefully
Considering tho Matter.

The special committee appointed by the
Police Association to consider and report
some suitable plan for the establishment
of q police pension fund. met in City hall
yesterday afternoon 20 talk the matter
over There is a strong feeling that such
a fund should be created.
IL is understood that tho members of
tho force are I'm favor OF plan similar
10 that adopted by the school teachers.
by which each teacher contributes one
per cent. of his or her salary.
One per cent. OF the salaries OF the
members of the police department, it is
estimated, will yield over 5000 year and
that annual income will take care OF a
few men.
day man is of on sick leave, one OF the
night men who patrolled a beat during
the first part OF the previous night Is
sent out TO cover tho beat during the
first half OF the day and then another
night man takes the other half
This is extra duty for the night men.
who receive no compensation for the ad-
ditional work performed, and the man
who is on sick leave loses his pay during
his period OF absence.
This money goes into the treasury of
the city and I'm view OF the fact that the
work il done the officers believe that
there could be no objection to allowing
the men 10 have what they earn by ad-
ditional service toward swelling the PEN
sion fund.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-05
TEST OF CHARITY.

One OF the pleasantest Of day dreams
T. TO imagine how charitable you would
be Al Won had plenty ot money. Inc
role OF bountiful master or mistress
il a delightfui one. and u Is easy 90 Inn
sgfne Al YOU had The command OF
fortune. YOU would make people happy
and with what grace You would receive
their gratitude OF course, Few persons
can venture 10 indulge the hope that they
will be rirh. but while We are dreaming
thesc dreams IL 81 wcll enough 20 think
whether we are showing ourselves char
ifahio I'm the use of what is really within
our command Take. for instance. ones
thoughts no o. natural enough 10 put
a hard aud bitter ConStrlStion upon fhe
actions of others. Possibly. from ~
supcrncial point Of view. their conduct
warrants 90 Nut thoroughly chari-
table pprson-oue who would use money
hcnciicpuuV if hc bad twill certainly
make allowances rcr others. and only
reluctantly come 90 The severe judgment.
~ a. "A mistake also 20 suppose that
money can DO everything. There are q
good many persons who would not. n
you were ss rich az Barnato take a
penny from you. They do not want
your money, even though they are not
rich themselves. bUt they wOuld ptis,
considerateneGs sympathy and fellow
ship. AZ W. withhold these things that
are surely within our power proh9bly
We should NOT b. ~ varv generous VI We
he'd ricniy ef fugneg - hrisiisn ass.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-05
ELECTED A SON.
Capt. William ChurCh's Father
Fought in Revolution.

Capt. William Howe Church. one Of
the two men now living i'm Rhode Island
whose fathers fought I'm the Revolution
airy War and a resident OF BRISTOL has
been elected a member OF Bristol Chap
ter. sons OF the American Revolution.
Cant Church who was extended a
hearty welcome 10y the members Of tho
society. h In his 9lst year. and very ac-
tive I'm mind and body FOR one of such ad-
Nanrcd years.
lie was born M Psppoosesquaw IN 1870
His father. who served IL months In the
Continental line regiment OF Col. Miller,
Was also born i'm Pappoosesquaw In i1G0
Ills nsme was Thomas Church and he
WAS a ship owner and merchant Of Bris-
toll lie drew pension from the United
States government. dating from lSS3. He
died in iSN.
capt William II Church IS a retired
ehipina ster. hts experience at sea cover
Ing 4 period of - years. A nlembcr of
the Congregs tional church of Bristol for
G5 years he H. now deacon OF that church
h~ is the nfth direct descent from
capt BENJAMIN Church, who was famous
as an Indian hghter I'm Colonial DAYS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-05
bRI0N CLUB CONCERT.

The sale OF seats for the second Arion
concert commenced this morning at In
fantry Han ticket office, at o'clock. The
concert takes place Friday evening, when
n miscellaneous program, including selec-
tions from Clucks "Orpheus, the great
Prayer and Finale from "lohengrin,
some shorter choruscs and solos by the
assisting artists. Mrs. Carrie Doty spoon
or. Miss Gertrude May Stein. Mr.. George
Deyou and Mr. Joseph Baernstein.
A full orchestra will also assist, with
Mr.. Newell l.. Wilbur 80 the organ, Or.
Jules Jordan conducting.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-05
CARS DELAYED.
Nasty SnOwstOTTn Caused Many
People 10 Say Things.

The snowuorm which visited this city
yesterday, almost developed into 4 bllz-
zsrd late In the afternoon. but Fortunate
~ change came very soon. and about
O'Clock there was a decided improve
ment
Later it commenced showing again in
earnest and az midnight was again a
pretty good Storm The fan during the
day was about three inches.
The storm greatly delayed car travel
late yesterday afternoon aud evening, de-
moralizing time schedules. stalling the
eiectriCs Ia the snow tlli they stool an
trains snd Ga yeneral makirg thousands
Of people say things.
ThstrOubls VAS With the power house
About O'ol0gk there came over the
lines al 'cNsr-lcsd, blowing oat tbs Clr-
cult brskes snd svitchss al the station
but it ti5 rot take Ions &C. remedy the
trouble
some lines were oot - uss from 3
o'clock until a.31; other- from 3 until !
o'clock. 'oieee hin vss aemurs rslized for
tiu". but fskfn altogeiher there wss
nyi - ssis loss,il - sNaflAlp stckL
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-05
IN CONVENTION.
Anti-SaIoOn League Has Second
Annual Gathering.

The second annual convention OF the
Rhode Island Anti-saloon League was
opened at Trinity Union Methodist Epis-
copsl church at 2:s0 o'clock this after
noon. The program OF exercises was as
follows:
Devotional service, led by Rev. James
X. Ever: address by President Andrew ].
Coultas; superintendents report, A. y.
Cristy; 'The IIistery OF Temperance Leg
islation I'm Rhode Island George II.
Huddy: solo, "The Plains OF Peace" Miss
A. NJ. Robinson; ''our Allied Work: Char
ity and Drink" Mrs. Anna Garlin spen-
Ger; THE Salvation Army and the Sa-
loon" staff Captain Edwy White; Res
cue Work" Miss NJ. y. Denehy; ''W. G.. Il.
president OF the Providence Union; solo,
Thy WIN be Done Miss A. NJ Robin
son; hve-minute talks, Good Govern
ment Leagues Westerly. Rev. w. L..
Swan: Newport. Rev. n. G.. Boardman
Tiverton, w. +, Brightman; East Proyi-
dence, Rev. E. A. Herring; Woonsocket.
Rev. William Sheafe Chase; Chepachet,
Rev. r. II. Frost
Frsm $50 O'Clock until z lunch will he
served IN the yestry; the trustees Will
meet for their annual business meeting
and be served with supper In one OF the
rooms OF the church AT 500.
$50 p. m, evening session-Organ pre-
Iude Miss Maude VI. Tower; hymn, con-
gregatiou; Scripture: solo. Abide With
Me-" Liddle. Mrs Grace IrVing Gum,
prayer, Rev. William Sheafe Chace; solo
star Of Faith" Miller, Christopher n.
Pearse: address Rev. j. .. A. Henry. su-
perintendent OF the New York League;
hymn, congregation; benediction; organ
Dostlude
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-05
COOK K'SUNIvERSAI TOuRSEF.s;,i,

lem. March afh.Itsly and South Of Franco
February 23d China. Manila and japan
February 18th and March 25th. Hawaiian
Islands and Volcano ktlaues February
18th and March 9Th. Bermuda every week
and special excurrion April 18th, Florida
every week, Annual Special Tour 20
Spain. Italy, Switzerland. The Rhine.
France, England. etc. April 18th 1901.
ST., Boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-05
WAS POSTPONED.
Proposed Investigation Was Not
Begun Yesterday Afternoon.

The committee on accounts Of the city
council. which II 20 investigate the de-
partment ot public buildings. did not
meet yesterday. Chairman Trssk deciJ-
ing upon . postp0nsmsnt yesterday morn
ing.
Councilman Trask had decided 70 call
the members together 90 arrange for the
hearings. but Gle Solicitor Coiwsh was
unable 10 attend on account OF tho John
Marshall nay exercises. ana the ds's ~
tbt preliminary msttins vas ehargsd
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-05

We. the undersigned. do hereby agree
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