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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-11
MAYOR R. N. TAYLOR
SWEEPS The city
CONTINUED From First Page.)

tho smith supporters shouted loud ana
long at the reading of its contents.
The vote here was: Smith. 22s: Epps.
60: and the greatest ovation of the even
ing. up to. this point, was siVeit the p1uchS
City Sergeant.
FIRST NEWS FROM LEE.
IT vas 11:4o P. NJ. when the new ward
recently created reported her maiden
vote. MIR. Fuller called out First pre-
8cinct, Lee Ward. and the great moving
mass Of humanity was Stilled and hushed.
but it was only for "a moment. for it
had given Mr.. Claiborne Epps $50 ma
jority over Sergeant Smith, and put the
former again in the lead.f His supporters
apparently tried to Guido those of his op-
ponent. who a moment before had shaken
the great wall with hilarious cheering
Messrs. jefferson Wallace, II. NJ. Tyler
and other prominent local Democrats
some of them long associated with the
party organization here. were Interested
spectators and moved about considerably
among their old friends and associates.
Mr.. Clyde w. Saunders came IN from
Clay about IL o'clock and forecasted the
defeat Of Councilman Gibson and others
OF the present delegation Courlclimai
Marx Gunst. who was nominated 1or AZ
dernan without opposition. kept the taiiy
with as much care and earncstness us
though he had been bitterly fought. and
was much gratified that he was only
scratched a few times
INTEREST IN THE COUNCIL.
Great interest was displayed by the
voters in the early returns. so far as the.
Council was concerned. and the supjec--.
grew in interest precinct after pre-
cinct reported. Those that came in fIEst
showed that Councilmen Pollock. OF jack
son. and Wallerstein. of Madison. were In
great danger OF defeat. and their friends
gave evidences of being down hearted
Councilmen Gibson OF Clay. and Mills. OF;
jefferson. sat within the railing anNiously
awaiting some news from their wards. h',s
it was slow in getting in. Other cand,.
dates for the Council were in the nall
displaying great interest in the returns.
SIJ6IrTTNC, E>0p EpPS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-11
VOTE FOR WARD TICKETS
jackson Ward.

For Board OF Al
dernen %: 1st. I'd So. I'LL L. Z /,
xP Fl. Donal1oe. 81 10 157 I :
n r. Mccarthy. so IL 81 Ii =
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-23
MlIllkan Says Ha Was Offered
$4,000 to Compromise.
The MARSH WILL OF 1900.
Jury for tho Trial Of LAWYER Patrick 90 The
Charge Of Murder Finally
Completed.

St Louis. Jan. 23.--John 4. AIilIiken. tho
wealthy chemist, mine owner and capt.
,aiist OF this c,ty. VINO is "A brother-in-law
OF Albert T. Rtrick the lawyer who IL
now on trial in New York on the charge
or having murdered Millionaire William
Marsh Rice, made a statement to the AS
ISOLATED Press today In regard 10 the re-
port that he was offered a bribe TO havs
Patrick compromise the will OF 1900. He
said.
a short time before the trial OF Mr..
Patrick began, was called TO New York
and was offered $4,000 by certain attor-
neys TO have Patrick compromise the will
OF 1900 We declined TO accept any offer
that would not eXonerate Mr.. Patrick OF
the charge OF murder and stop the prose-
cution.
"A reply OF such character was made
TO our refusal. that led me to believe we
could get $25O00O If we would compromise.
We again declined. as no one was I'm DO
sition 10 deliver what We wanted and the
negotiations ended"
Mr. Mllliken declares his belief I'm Pat
TICK innocence. and said he would de-
trdy the cost of his defence
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-23
New Irish Granite,

Donegal now threatens the supremacy
81 Scotland in the matter OF granite Ex-
perts who have been paying extended Wis
its OF inspection IN -1ie neighborhood OF
Dangloe. I'm West Donegal. report inn
mense forma tions OF granite, which for
variety OF shade. durability aud general
beauty. are said 20 rival the famous
products of Aberdeen and Petcrhead The
DunglOe granite. a Is stated. embraces
almost every variety Of color and texture
the predominating shade being red and
flesh colored stones OF medium and coarse
grain.
OF the familiar gray granite there r.
also a wonderful variety. comprising
stones OF all shades, from the lighter 10
the darker tones. Some Of the finer
grained rock has light. warm tone from
the intermiNed buff.cOlored feld.par. \
SIN more beaniiful variety Of stone
which a. found On DuuglO" ia The very
dark micsCeous granite. closely rssem-
bling the handsome Labrador" with
which many London buildings are riilarpd
When it is remembered that one f1n
alone u America imports Eia00 worth or
polished a1auiie yearly from Aberdeen.
and That the demand for the highest class
stone ln all shades a. ever ou the iu-
.rrcler. There should DO thriving Times
o. Mat pouoral m Tho near future
London EApfcss.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-23
I'm SOCIETY

This evening Mr.. Howard Anson Rich
mond has a party chsperoned by Mrs.
Edwin A. Barrows TO hear sousa with
a supper later at the Wellington.
Mr.. Bertrand J. Horton gave a hand
some dinner at the Wellington last night
for out-of-town guests and members OF
tho Queen Dyeing company.
Miss Marion Hazard sails for Genoa ON
the Both OF January with Mrs. sowell of
Pittsburg.
Miss sallie and Daisy Smith OF England
are guests of Miss Green on Cooke
street.
Mrs. Edward r. Trowbrdge viii give
tea on Jan. 9th 10 meet Miss Gray OF
New York.
Mrs. j. X. H. Nightingale will give a
bridge whist dinner on Friday next.
- Miss Granger. sister OF Mayor j.. l.. ID.
Granger, gave an extremely pretty tea"
at her residence on Thayer street yester-
day afternoon from 4:S0 TO $50.
~ was q red tea, the dinin. room table
nations and greens with red candelabra.
Those who poured were Mrs. Joseph
Ely. Miss ketcham, Mrs. William G. Po-
land and Miss Palmer.
About fOrty persons were present.
among them being the following: Mrs.
Elisha Dyer. Mrs. David :. Baker. Mrs.
Moses B. !. Goddard, Mrs. Joseph Ely,
Mrs. Albert Babcock Mrs. Daniel Beck
with, Mrs. w c. Poland, Mrs. johnson OF
Norwich. Mrs. Albert Babcock Mrs.
Fred Reach. Miss Morse. Mrs John
Campbell. the Misses Campbell. Mrs. Ed
win Burgess, Mrs. Frederick Harris. Mrs.
Robert Il. Chapman, Mrs. James r. Cog
geshall the Misses Coggeshall. Mrs.
ketcham, Miss Palmer
The tea was the first OF "A series OF three.
The two remaining will be given on the
afternoons OF Jan. 20 and Feb 5.
Mrs. GrosVenor gives n small dinner
dance at her home tomorrow evening
Mrs. Henry Pearce gives a dinner at
her residence on George street this even
ing.
Miss Ethel Studley has just returned
from a visit 10 New Haven
Mrs David :. Baker enttrtains at her
residence on Benevolent street this even
IN
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-23

ed I'm getting the lock placed crooked SO
that the key would not fit. A boy had
been added TO the company by this time
and soon the trio again disappeared TO
the mysterious place whence they had
come. Wa dared not follow for fear of
losing our temperS: we had lost every
thing else since we left home so we ga
ON the balcony and looked at the Tour
o. Ethel Al they returned for the last
time. and after more tugging. hammering.
pushing aud pulling, the lock was adj
1usted, and the key turned and handed
20 US.
I'VE had agreed with them that the
repair should be made for two francs but
as the day advanced we questioned if this
sum should be sufficient for the wages of
two men and "A boy for an afternoons
work When they had received the money
they started for the door. then turned
and commenced 10 gesticulate violently:
we could not understand them, for they
all spoke together. OF course. we knew
they were ob1eCting to the smallness OF
the pay. We Informed them that We lived
up to our part of the contract and would
give them no more. More gesticulationS
from them, more denials from us; we all
talked together. and with three on their
side and two on ours, IL is no wonder
that Madame. our landlady. came 20 learn
the cause OF the disturbance.
I'VE changed our tone to one of calm
and judicial severity, while we informed
her that we had stipulated for two francs
and did not intend TO give more. Madame
questioned the men. They stated their
grievance. She turned toward us with a
slightly ironic glance; They say they
have left their tools in the trunk and
want YOU to unlock it they can get
them OUT" We handed her the key, went
out on the balcony, looked again at the
Tour d Einel and thought we could un-
on its account; IL is irritating. Golfers
Weekly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-23
ON LOCAL ALLEYS.

The Early Birds defeated tho Cuban
Giants In two or the contests at the
Trinity square alleys last evening, and
although tho second contest was won by
only one pin, IL counted as much as II
the margin had been much larger. Il.
Grove made tho highest total. securing
Z f2s9. which included a single OF lH. and
Packard was also well 20 the front, with
2s6, in which n single OF 100 was included.
The summary: Early Birds, 1884; Cuban
Giants. 1907.
The No. 3 team won two OF the contests
from the No. team in the Elmwood club
series last evening. Pierce made total
of ~. and Anthony obtained 47s. The
summary: No. . team. 7S7; No. team,
7S2
Coates team won two OF the contests
from Bakers team last evening in the
Mercantile series. The summary: Coates
team. $50; Bakers, 36s.
Two teams from the Silver Spring
Bleachery had a series OF contests at the
Hope alleys last evening Although the
scores were comparatively small, there
was plenty OF determined effort. Cooper
made the highest total. securing 27s. Tho
summary: No. ] team. lo6s; No. team,
JOl7.
Quigleys rollers were successful In two
events last evening, having Roberts
team for their opponents. G.. McGuinness
and Connors secured totals OF 27S. the
former roller obtaining a single OF 100.
The summary: Quigley's team. 1918; Rob-
srts, 1872
from the Lorraines in the Auditorium
League series at Psvtucket last night,
the margin or victory OF the three strings
being 2s. Crowell and Royds were the
high rollers for the Independents. The
score: Independents. 1854: Lorraines, 1895.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-23
GENERAL GOSSIP.

A Hanover IN. H.) special says that
Charles A. Folsom. second baseman and
right fielder of Dartmouth for four sea-
sons, has signed to play with Newark,
n. j.. under w. w. Burnham.
The University of Pennsylvania is to
have a new boathouse, built entirely by
student enterprise. Subscriptions are 10
be asked from students, and the active
canvass is TO be started by a rowing
ball TO be held at Houston hall on FRI
day. April IL.
Boston fans who follow the American
league procession are expecting great
things OF Dineen this summer. Last
year Billy pitched some OF the best ball
in the old league. hut was decidedly
unlucky. II is predicted that Jimmy
Collins will get the best work out Of
him.
The indoor meet. open to all the coll
leges and schools OF the United States,
which is annually given In Philadelphia,
under the auspices OF the University of
Pennsylvania, will be held at the Acade-
my OF Music on Thursday evening. Feb.
q. Harvard. Yale and Princeton are
asked TO meet Pennsylvania in a one.
two or four-mile relay race.
James Braid. open golf champion.
definitely decided to accept an offer made
some time ago to visit the United States.
He will leave London about July /. lie
is likely 10 be accompanied by Harry
Vardon. IL is also said that w. J.
Travis will come over hero 10 take part
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-23
The French of 1t.

The French people may give us a lead
In many of the artistic necessities of life.
but when IL comes TO those mechanical
appliances which make the wheels Of eN-
istence run smoothly. the limitations of
the Frenchman are at once apparent.
with a train Go catch. at the mercy of a
French workman called in for some
trfling defect which would take an Amer
can perhaps half an hour 10 adjust. viii
appreciate the following extract from q.
letter received from an American girl in
Paris.
THE locksmith. after a lengthy exam
ination. informed Us that the lock was an
American one Perhaps he expected us
to use one of Boar pattern. After he had
rested from this declaration, he stated
that he had no key In stock and would
he Obliged to take the trunk with him
and have one made. We objected as we
had already packed the box. He went
away and returned IN an hour with a
companion, who held the trunk and gave
advice while he unscrewed the lock. This
they took away. and at about ; o'clock
he had started In at 2-he returned. After
another half hour, tho two men succeed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-23
TWO BIG RACES

Articles Of agreement for the two match
races for SO, 900 a side between Thomas
w. Lawson's Boralma and f.. r Smath-
er's Lord Derby and John J. Scannell s
The Abbot, were signed today by the
Owners. thus consumating what promises
10 be two OF the greatest trotting races
ever decided on the turf
The agreement was signed by Mr.. Law
son and forwarded TO Messrs. Smathers
and Scannell. and as the conditions were
satisfactory 10 the latter. both gentlemen
affixed their signatures without delay.
The conditions named in the articles
are the same as those accepted by the
owners Of the racers when thew posted
81 forfeit OF 5000 each. The Boralma-
Lord Derby match Will take place first,
and the Boralma-The Abbot Will be de-
cided on a date 10 be selected not earlier
than two weeks subsequent 20 the Bor-
elna-Dord Derby match.
~. X. DevereuS, owner or John A. Nc
Eerron COB may accept the challenge OF
Thomas w. Lawson, owner or Boralma,
30 a match race for $4,000 a side. Dew
ereux believes his horse can knock a
few seconds from his record. Lawson's
challenge 20 any horse in the world has
already been accepted in behalf OF The
Abbot and Lord Derby.
'I cannot believe Lawson is sincere In
barking Boralma against Lord Derby and
The Abbot" said Devereux. IF IL de-
relops that no is I'm earnest / will ac-
ccpt the challenge myself / believe Nc
Eerron can beat Boralna.'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-23
THERE WAS NO BOUT

A spsrring exhibition was scheduled 90
occur IN connection with a theatrical
performance at the Pawtucket Opera
House tast evening, when Hugh Clancy.
who came into prominence as one OF the
sparring partners OF Young Corbett. the
Conqueror Of Terry McGovern. was 20
have donned the gloves for four friendly
rounds with his sparring partner, train
or and hacker. Eddie Moore.
From some source, the assurance ap-
peared to have been given that the ex-
hibition would be allowed TO proceed
without police interference. and az a re-
suit the theatre was filed TO overhowing
Devotees Of the boxing game In Paw
tucket and vicinity have not been able
20 get line on Young Clancy since his
aspirations for honors I'm the ring have
come TO be seriously recognized by the
followers OF the game. and much eager
ness was manifested In the desire 20 see
him perform.
A large delegation Of the sporting fra
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-23
Basket Ball at Brown--Pawtucket Bout
Was Not Permitted Bowling and
General Gossip.

ternity from woonsocket also came down,
evidently 10 size up Young CLANCY, for the
reason that they have an aspiring young
man I'm the boxing art in that city who
has a hankering after Glanceys pugil-
istic scalp.
Tho big crowd was doomed TO disap-
pointment. however. AZ when the time
appointed for putting on the bout ar
rived the management announced that IL
would be unable TO fulill that part OF
ths evenings entertainment, having re-
celved notification from Chief Of Police
Rice that no such exhibition could be
held. as IL would be in violation OF a
resolution passed some months ago pro-
hibiting any kind OF boxing exhibitions In
the city.
The chief of police gave the manage
ment timely warning. notifying them as
early as O'Clock. Sergeant Gardner and
two officers were assigned TO the opera
house 10 see that the chiefs orders were
carried out
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-23

In the amateur and open championship
games at Holyoke this year.
The Lonsdale football team held q
meeting Tuesday evening and furthered
the arrangements for the game which is
10 be played on the John street grounds
one week from Saturday next, when the
local team will have as opponents the
Pan-Americans OF FAN River. Games
have also been arranged with the Paw
tuckets and the Pocassets and Oaks, the
two latter OF Fall River. The Lonsdale
team having won the Rhode Island
championship, claims TO be able 10 cope
with any team I'm New England now.
The Automobile club OF America is ar
ranging for Memorial Day a test race,
with mile record event tho day follow
Ing. The start and finish will be at the
club house at Fifty-eighth street and
Fifth avenue, New York city, but the
turning point has not yet been an
nounced. The rules will stipulate that
the motors must cover the distance to
the turn and back 10 the club house
without stop. This route will be 100
miles in length and there will be over 100
starters. Among the owners OF fast au-
tomoblles expected TO start in this race
are w X. Vanderbilt. Jr.. Clarence
Mackay and Colonel J. j. Astor
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-23
AROUND the RING

Young Corbett has already tired OF
the stsae. which is an indication that
he will shortly return TO the ring.
Kid Parker. the Denver boxer, IS re-
ported TO have been very lucky in his
oil investments. having cleared more
than 5000 in the past six months.
George Murray. the Lynn feather
weight. and Chick Tucker OF New York
will meet in the main bout at the next
meeting OF the Lenox A. c., Boston, Jan.
81.
Tom Sharkey does not like TO be classed
as a faker, and he says that he is ready
TO 60 to Louisville and meet Peter Maher
Hurst.
Young Peter Jackson is matched TO
meet Jack Bonner at the Pennsylvania
Athletic club in Philadelphia next Mon
day night.
Ike Weir, the Spider" who has been
sparring with Champion Jim Jeffries at
Hartford. returned 20 Boston yesterday.
He says the champion IL In great shape
and is far more clever than ne expected.
Ike will spar with him again in Boston
next week
Al weinig of Buffalo won the decision
over Dan Creedon last evening before
the Vapor City Athletic association of
Hot Springs. Ark. after nine rounds OF
az hard fought battle as was ever
witnessed in this city. Creedon started
In after his man, and for four rounds
seemed TO be a certain winner. He land
ed at will on Weinigs face, closed one
eye and had the other puffed almost 10
closing. In the NTH round the effective
short jabs that Weinig had been raining
on Creedons body became too much
for him, and the tide turned. Dan went
as far as possible. but IN the middle
OF the ninth Benny Murphy. Creedons
second. threw up the sponge The
crowd, which was the largest ever in the
opera house. was satisfied with the bout
in every respect.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-23
PATRICK JURY COMPLETE

New York, Jan. 23.-At the trial ~ Al
bert L. Patrick. attorney. charged with
the murder OF William Marsh Rice mil
nonaire, yesterday. William NJ. Bradford.
JonlL n. Never and John l.. Burggraff
were accepted as Jurors
~ was announced that George IT, Car
penter' the third juror chosen had been
excused. and Gustav Schirmer. a musica
publisher. was selected for the vacant
place, finally completing the fury
As soon as the jury was completed As
slstant District Attorney Osborne began
his opening address He went into the
swell-known details of the death OF Will
liam Rice and the Incidents following A.
and made the declaration that he would
snow the defendants guilt without having
recourse 90 the alleged confession OF ValeC
Jones. Mr.. Osborne had not finished his
address when court adjourned until this
morning
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-23

The basketball team held q very fast
practice yesterday afternoon. They play
ed two halves. For the first time this
season the second team was superior TO
the first and it won. 4-43. This was not
what the first team expected and 1t was
much surprised. Harding and Alneur OF
the second team played especially WELL
rho men out we're Captain Ray Ingals,
Schwinn. Brown, Dewolf, Leland. Hard
ing, Hunt. Butler. Aherns, Bakeman,
Briggs.
Brown plays Williams at basketball
Saturday night at Providence Williams
s. the best basketball team in New Eng
land. and Brown will have TO work hard
90 make q credible showing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-23
HOME SOCIETY.
Annual Ball Of Beauty and
Wealth al The EIoiss.

wealth, fashion and beauty filled the
Eloise assembly hall on Christian hill
last night, on the occasion OF the Home
society's annual ball. In the gathering
were the members of the prominent
lrish-Amsrican families OF the city and
state, and there were also many well
known guests from out OF town, Mass
achusstts cities being we'll represented.
The ball this year was I'm charge of
the younger element, and during the past
three weeks there has been "A vast
amount OF work done to meet the ex-
pectations of those who attended in such
unusual numbers last night
The assembly hall was not over dec
GRATED, but here and there was an ap-
propriately placed plant or flower. and
the inches of the ballroom were made
holstery OF catchy designs.
coy and inviting with brilliant up-
holstery of catchy designs.
Among the splendidly attired younger
set at the dance were several debutantes
the number including Miss Helen j. Hur-
ley and Miss Alice Sweeney, both of
Providence.
Miss Mollis a. Brennan, the charm
ing daughter OF General John NJ Bren-
nan. was also noticed. she having Just
made her reappearance in society after
an illness lasting through the fall
months. Last night she was a leader and
none or the u numbers passed without
her taking a part therein. Miss Brennan
was chaperoned by Mrs. John McManus.
The very successful ball and its ar
rangements were under the supervision
OF Mr Robert W. Grimes of Pawtucket.
who acted as the chief floor director. His
assistant was Mr. Francis f. HOVE of
Providence, and the aids were Messrs.
Thomas J. Ticrney, Thomas A Ryan,
John Il. Smith, William IL. Gilbane, Leo
T. McWilliams. j. Austin MsGreery,
Judge Henry A. Palmer William V. Nc
Greedy, NJ. D., Benjamin A. Bamford and
William J. Kennedy.
Continuous music was furnished BY two
bands and the program was varied and
lively. There were IL numbers on the
souvenir dancing card.
Among the out-of-town guests were
the following: Mr.. and Mrs. James T.
Flynn OF Boston, Mr.. Dennis O'Brien of
Northbridge Miss Emma J.. Hoye of
Taunton, Alderman and Mrs. Rooney of
Waltham, Mr.. and Mrs Geo. Dempsey
OF Lowell, Miss Jennie A. TIoye of Taun-
ton, Miss Anna Dempsey OF Lowell, Miss
Rose Cassidy OF Norwich, the Misses
Maloney of Taunton, Mr.. John Devlin
of Taunton. Miss Edith Dempsey OF Low
ell. Miss Maxwell OF Taunton, MIR. and
Mrs. William Grimes of Pawtucket,
Mayor John ]. Fitzgerald OF Pawtucket,
Miss Lee OF Woonsocket, Judge and
Mrs. John Palmer of Cranston, Miss
Agnes Larkin Of Pswtucket, Judge
Thomas "a. Lee of Woonsocket. Mr.. Fran
els L. Hoye of Woonsocket, Mr.. George
Rosseau of Woonsocket. Mr.. Frank Nc
Gamma OF Woonsocket, Dr. and Mrs. Con-
ley OF Pawtucket. Miss Grimes of Paw
tucket.
Others present were:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-23

The united bands were under the lesd-
ership Of slrrbcft l.. clark and ID. ~.
Phillips and John \ patV Was tho
prumptcr The supper pas = most Ciab-
Ofats shUf.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-23

In the amateur and open championship
games at Holyoke this year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-23

Young Corbett has already tired OF
the stsae. which is an indication that
he will shortly return TO the ring.