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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-16
LAWSON WANTS A RACE

Two checks for 5000 each were received
In New York city late yesterday after
noon from Thomas w. Lawson of Boston
to close the negotiations over the talked
or race between his trotter, Boralma, and
T.. Il. smathers' horse. Lord Derby. and
The Abbot, owned by John j. scannel
IRE commissioner OF New ! ork city. This
Is the outcome of Mr.. Lawson's original
chailenge to trot Boralma against anv
morse in the world. When this Challenge
was made known. Messrs. Smathers and
scanneI posted forfeits and Mr.. Lawson
was advised OF that fact
The Boralma-Lord Derby race and the
Boraima-The Abbot race will be trotted
some time between July Is and Sent /
1902 and will be for 10000 a side. The
cIuo Offering the largest stake will ref
the event and the two matches will he
decided In favor of the winner OF the
best three out OF Ave heats i'm each case
MT Lawson says in his letter: "In re-
gard to this race, ] don't want you 10
split any hairs"
The remainder OF the side stakes is %
be posted as follows: 5000 on signing M
articles. 5000 on the first OF July and the
hnal foOOO on the night before the race.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-16
MANUAL.
WARREN.

The Warren Choral society met in the
district court room last night and prac-
ticed Dudley Bucks Golden legend. n,
An Ice cream supper was held I'm s,
Marks parish rooms last night bv the
Young Mems league OF the church. A
potato race was held previous 20 the sun
per. I'm which Mr.. Kirkland Wilson "a
rled OFT nrst prize. MIR G Patton second
prize aud NJ =. Hudson third prize.
me NATURALIZATION society will have a
supper Sunday night for members only.
James Luson, who has been confined To
his home by illness, is able to be about
a in. N
The regular weekly drill meeting ~ the
hall tonight
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-16
new MINISTER
ordained as Pastor Of OakIawn
Baptist Church.

III 'he Baptist church In Oaklawn last
evening Irving j. Euslin. q recent grad.
uSte OF Brown university who has oe. n
supplying the pulpit of the church for tho
past three months, was ordained ~ tlqe
haptist ministry. The exercises were
divided into two parts. the nrst being q
council before which the candidate rre-
sented himself for examination. and the
second tho ordination services nro,q,.
Inc council convened az O'Clock iu the
afternoon and organized bv electing
rev. whitman =. Wood moderator and
Rev Frank 4. Robinson clerk.
The candidate then presented hims,lf
D'i'I' me council and gave short his
tory Of his conversion. After answering.
SoFeI~ questions propoundcd by the
council he gave bis reasons for believing
lnat ne had a call TO the ministry. This
Was Followed IN turn by The presentation
OF written statement embodvinr his
views on Christian doctrine. The Houncii
men voted 10 80 into executive session
IN a snort time the announcement vas
u4aue thdt the candidate bad received the
al applOVai or the council and that "A COM
mlttee had been appointed 10 uroceed
WIN lhe ordination ceremony
AZ clock In the evening the eXer-
clses We're opened by Clerk Rev Frank
\. Robinson, who announced that Mo-
orator Wood had found IL impossible fo
attend the evening services. Rev J. B
.,r,.I,i ~ 81 was was elected moderator The con-
SIesalIon then rendered the hmm II
Love Ihy Kingdom. Lord" after which
IN minutes OF the afternoon session were
.ead, Clerk Robinson conducted the
reading and PRAYER and Rev
y. B Jutten. il. D., delivered the sermon.
aking as his subject. "1'he Attractions
u the Cross. Rev. T.. A. Harry ex-
ended the right hand of fellowship To
he young minister and the chairman fol-
owed with the charge TO the candidate.
Rev. w. j. Wilson delivered the charge
o the church
The exercises closed after il had been
'oted TO present a copy of the minutes
o the church. with the benediction bv
rev. Irving j. Euslin, the newly or
ained minister
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-16
TO STOP FRAUDS
Pure Food Commission Begins
Suits Against Chicago DsaIsrs

chicago. Jan. 16.-Adulterated vinegar
and havoring extracts and imitation but
ter having been found in the markets in
large quantities recently the state pure
food commission has begun the prosecu-
tion of numerous retail dealers in an ef-
fort TO stop the frauds.
Civil actions against 30 dealers have
been instituted before "A justice OF the
peace. Other cases will be filed in a short
time.
Twenty OF the prosecutions are aimed
at purveyors of impure vinegar, six are
for violation OF the oleomargarine law.
and six are against sellers OF favorlng
extracts. The complainant i'm each case
is H. NJ. Patterson, assistant pure food
commissioner. Inspectors for the com
mission have been gathering evidence in
THESE cases for several weeks
Most OF the impure vinegar being sold
IN Ihicago Is from St Louis and Is Ia
beled pure cider vinegar" but in real.
ity IL is low wine article.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-16
IN CONTROL
OF NEW
THEATRE
Col. WsndsI;chlGf,T Leases
Playhouse Now Nearing Com
plstIon on CATHEDRAL So.

The host OF friends Of Colonel Felix
II. Wendelscheafor. viii rejoice 20 know
that he has assumed the control OF the
new theatre, on Westminster street, Op-
posite the Doyle statue. aud that a ten
year lease was signed by him yesterday.
Regarding his new enterprise, Colonel
Wendelschaefer said. last evening: "The
new house will be very attractive. There
VIII be nothing cheap or taudry in the
decorations and furnishings. 1t will seat
$500 persons. and will be considerably
larger than the Providence Opera House.
which accommodates about 16)0. The
entrance will be arched. and will be dis
tinctly theatrical. The new house has
not been named. My idea Is TO let the
people OF Rhode Island suggest names,
and don't expect them 10 do il for moth
ing. The person who sends In the name
which seems to be most appropriate will
receive a ticket good for the season OF
lSO2-'O5 al the new theatre. Names should
be In on or before March Is"
The estimated cost OF the new theatre
viii be 100000, but for the present. at
least, the policy of the new theatre will
will not be announced
IL is understood. however that the lease
OF the Providence Opera House runs for
another year and that only first-class
companies shall be engaged there.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-16
BOAT CLUB ELECTION

The annual meeting and banquet OF the
Narragansett Boat club were held Tues
day evening. and the occasion proven a
most satisfactory and enJoyable one.
At the conclusion OF the dinner. President
Rowen officiated as toastmaster. and re-
marks for the good of the order were
made by Prof. Damon OF Brown univer-
sity. Capt George G. Kelly and Frank
Sheldon.
The election OF officers resulted as fol-
lows: President, Frank Bowen; vice
president DR.. l.. IL. kalloch; secretary,
Frcd w York; treasurer, Howard l.. An
ahony: captain, George G. Kelly: lieuten-
mt L. II Buffum: board OF governors,
Dr. A. w. Calder, ID. y. Holmes. II. w.
Greenough; auditor, William r.. Evison,
The club is especially fortunate IN It's
been enthusiastic and consistent IN all
thinrs appertaining To the welfare OF the
organization. Among those VINO are
cant Kelly. Or. Kalloch and President
JFfprpn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-16
Fiiz'S Final to JeffrieS- Beat Club EIec-
tlon--lawson Posts Forfeit for Big
Race General Gossip.

Bob Fitzsirnmons has at last come out
with a positive OFFER 20 fight Jim Jeffries.
Nettled by the champions latest talk,
which Fitzsimmons takes as an imputa-
ton on his honesty, Fitzslmmons today
issued a formal statement Offering to
fight Jenries, winner to take all the purse,
as proposed by the champion ten days
Ggo.
Ftzsimmons makes the proviso that
T. be side bet OF $4,000. lie asks
some sportsmen to put UP the money
Cor him
Jeffries announced last Sunday that he
was willing To waive a side bet and fight
Fitzsimmons for the purse. He has since
repeated this I'm Philadelphia.
In reply TO Jeffries' statement that he
has used every honest means TO induce
me 20 fight" said Fitzsimmons today.
II can say that have never heard per-
sonally from either Jeffries or his man
ager ! never asked Jeffries for any in
ducements.
IF any sportsman will back me for
10000 j Will fight him, winner TO take
all. All 4 will ask II win is tho purse.
] did not intend To reenter the ring. but
II Jenfries thinks j am dishonest or a
buffer 1 will show him who is a quit
ter.
II have retired since tho Horton law
was repealed and never have asked any
one for a fight. Jeffries has been con-
tipually annoying me by challenges and
newspaper talk. I am tired OF It, and
want him 10 understand that when he
casts reflections on my honesty he had
better look into some OF his own fights,
especially that with Rubin.
II have invested my capital I'm a home |
for my family and the rest of my money |
] use I'm supporting them. That's why |
] haven't huge Jumps OF money that he |
seems to have.
LAS / said before. if any sportsman |
will back me with $4,000 side bet / will |
show Jeffries that he is slightly mis-
taken both as 60 my honesty and fight
ing ability"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-16

! summary: No. team, 2Sl4; No. 2 team
2ls5.
In the Auditorium Bowling League
series ut Pawtucket last night the Y. NJ
SIS took the odd game from the En-
terprise rollers. the margin OF victory
Tor the three strings being g. Me-
MILAN was high roller for the " MS s
and Perrin carried of the honors on
the other side. The score: y NJ. s.
team. l2l5; Enterprise, 1870.
Captain Cons quintet or rollers took
two OF the three games with Captain
Healey's team In the City Bowling League
series on the Auditorium alleys last
night Goff set the pace for his side
while Andrew Meiklejohn was 20 the
front for Captain Healey's aggregation.
The score: Goffs team, 11s2; Healey's,
Ills.
The Hope bowling alleys were opened
10 the public last evening A large
amount OF hard work has been done to
place the alleys and their surroundings
In nrst-class shape, and new pins and
other incidental accessories were i'm evil
dencs- During the evening the alleys
were well patronized and were visited
by a number OF people who were present
TO inspect and encourage the venture.
The pool and billiard tables also came in
for their share of interest, and were
Wen patronized. Music was furnished
Tor the entertainment OF the visitors dur
Ing the evening.
This evening in the New England so.
ries the Providence team will contest
with the Music Hall team, the River
point team will take trip 10 Pawtuck
~ ana the New Century rollers win
Journey to Fall River
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-16
EAST PROVIDENCE

Thero Is story going the rounds IN
the square this morning 10 the eject tbs,
MT McCausiand is TO resign from the
Couhcll TO accept position on the pro-
posed police commission.
Ihe report Is well founded. as II cornes
from parties who arc in tho cmplov 40
MI. McCausland f''' VI
~ 70 the commission that's another
mater Tor tho best posted citizens sny-
mat they don't want one ''
men again there are but few well most
90 persons politically now i'm the ntacc
W ,Nhat tht re- were year ago and n
police commission bill might bc under
way ana none but those most closely ide,,.
uned would know Of H.
., Nnothof story hitchrd 10 this r1imor Is
VA. tuc present council must give Per-
ItId boWd license Tor hp aud his rgrt,,
ol9 mlch work for them. and so far Tho
Oiiy, pium that They have been able 10
niuSK from the political tree iv n con-
stabh without power 60 serve wrltS ana
my claim That u Mr.. Dow,i docs not
the next election WI ~
The Eastern Star Social Whist club
place to play the fascinatIna aafna 4, ',s ths
Iydte room parlors of Rising sun lodge
81 MaaonS last evening The VfInngTs
MtIt llIE--Loorge Shoefihar,i hffsr
= amy Anthony. Miss Coonev. Mrs n An
hunt. :. X wall and William Arnold. M,
isktef being q resident Of this cift.
The prizes Were OF more vanis tho,
y naily given IN events or this characts-r
=, Qutt delegatiOn uf yOang folks from
l.ls vicinity attended n country dance
NV Chioh hal, South Seckouk. last even
% is rupoftcl that Georrtsrriiz ,r ,Its
plsce is about to issue . wscki, r.t,s,
ln tlis tosn. ''''
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-16
HoW's This 2

We oner one Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case OF Catarrh that canno, -.
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
f. ]. CHENEY 6 CO. Toledo. n
We, the undersigned. have known n
Cheney for the last 10 years, and beua,S.
hlm perfectly honorable I'm all bus,r.s,
transactions and financially able 20 carr
out any obligations made by their Arm
WEST & TkUAA' Wholesale Druggists.
Toledo. o.
wALLING KINNAN a MARVIN
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internau,
acting directly upon the blood and Tnucot,s
surfaces OF the system. Price 55c ma,
bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testsmon.
falls sent free.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-16
SPINNERS
GO OUT ON
STRIKE.
A'arIy All The Departments Of
tho Asablt Mills al Maynard
Shut Down.

Maynard, Mass. Jan. fG-The Assabct
Mii's OF The American Wooden company
IN 'hls place were shut down Tncsdav
WIN the exception OF the carding ana
/ sorting departments In which 600 or iel
hdnaS arc employed on account OF a
@''lh' or the srnners, and these two de-
P%tt tuAehis Were the only ones running
The probability is that thcy. too. vim
De Closed today or tomorrow unless the
aplhneFs grievances are adjusted
ihis action would mean idlencss for
ABOUT 100 employees and would be a most
serious blow TO the town
For - years the connan,, hos 49,,
weighing the roping used I'm ths sninntnes
department with beam scales. bur a fe,5
weeks ago the discovery was made thar
those scales were inaccurate and the
COMPANY began the use of grain scales.
winch change, the spinners claim. makes
- necessary Tor them to work harder In
order TO produce given amount Of warn
ne men have been working until u. m.
iour days IN the week, and they have re-
celVed no pay Tor these two extra hours
Ihey nave been earning on an average
nN over IS or 50 per week the lowest
man receiving 81 and the highest from SO
70 fII- lhe spinners demand that the de-
uclehcy IN pay for overtime work be
inauc up 10 them. and that for all over
ume they be paid 10 cents per hour
above the regular wages
trouble has been brewing since last
ran, When wages were cut about 81 a
week, but Il was brought 10 a climax by
'he change In the method Of weighing.
"A strike was threatened several weeks
ago nut as work was slack at that time.
IL was felt that strike might not prove
eHectlve' and IT was decided to await 4
more favorable opportunity Now with
improved business conditions the men
feel confident Of ultimate success.
tuesday morning 50 spinners struck and
d committee had conference with Agent
who demanded that the men
return to work at / 80 y. m. or the mills
would be shut down OF all bur two de-
partments followed, The condition of af-
iairs at the mill has been unchanged.
Agent Hinchelesse went 10 Boston
where he has been in conference with
the directors OF the company but he did
not return and the result of their meet
Ing is not yet known here
Agent Hinchelesse said that the resnIt
pt the strike would prove far more seri-
rus Than the strikers anticipated and
mat IN such event the Assabet Mills
would be shut down for an indefinite pc
'lod. The company is building n new ad-
httt> to its mill, 70ofeet in length, for
Nhich Robert 5. Fosburgh is the con-
ractor and which is nearly completed
IN this building IL was intended to give
employment TO 1000 extra hands
IL was stated by Agent Hinchelesse
nat unless the strike is settled, all work
m this addition will be suspended and
he additional workmen will not be put
o work
The company claims n scarcity Of coal
IS the reason for closing the mills. but
casual observer the supply Of that
commodity on hand appears to be sufh
lent for all present needs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-16
A STEAMSHIP COMBINE

New York, Jan. 16.-Among the passen.
gers on the steamer Celtic. which has
JUST sailed for New York, are w. ] piria
director in both the White Star ana tbe
Leyland lines: Bruce Ismay and w. S.
Graves, White Star directors: RaIph Ne.
VII and John Dickinson. leading Liver
pool shipping lawyers, cables the Worlds
London correspondent.
IL is believed that their mission IN tho
United States is I'm connection with The
rumored pending transatlantic combine
between the White Star Leyland. Amer
ican and Atlantic Transportation com
panies. The opinion in shipping circles is
strong that working agreement viii be
settled upon soon i'm New York
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-16
MIND A BLANK.
Rev. Mr.. lift Found Wander
ing in tha Street.

Washington, Jan. l6.-Rev. William
lin OF Hamilton, H., known throughout
the middle west as an evangelist. was dis
covered walking almlessly about the
streets here yesterday in a dazed condi-
ton and was taken TO the Sibley hospital
for treatment.
According TO his statements DIR. Ilim
has been away from home since the lat
ter part of December, but his mind seems
blank as TO what happened 20 him dur
Ing the intervening time. He is OF adj
Nanced age and his condition is such that
IL will be some time before he can leave
the hospital.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-16
ON LOCAL ALLEYS.

The Early Birds defeated the Provi-
lence Grays in two contests In the
Trinity Square series last evening. The
second game was very closely contested.
but the other contests were decided by
moro liberal margins. Hunold obtained
a total of 20. which included a single OF
I0l, and Packard secured 275. which in
cluded n single OF JOG. The summary:
Early Birds, 1878; Providence Grays,
123a.
Coates team won all the contests I'm
the Mercantile series last evening. hav-
ing Shermap's team for its opponent
The last two events were very close and
kept the players guessing as 20 the
results. Comparatively low totals pre-
vailed The summary; Coates team,
I26S; Sherman's. 1850
Critchley's team won All of the con.
tests from Roberts team last evening
IN the Olneyvillc series. Fielding OBJ
taincd "A total of go. which included q
single of 100 Golngs team has dropped
out. and Pagott's team viii hereafter
he known as Critchley's team, and Col
Inns team Will take the name OF Rob
erts' team. No records VIII be affected
by the several changes. The summary:
Critchley's team, 1874; Roberts, 1914
The duck pin contests I'm the West
minister series commenced Tuesday even
ins ana resulted in Mellor's team win
ming two OF the contests from Shea's
team. Mellor obtained total Of 2Sl. and
Martin secured 279, which included n
single Of 100 The summary: Shea
team l2g2; Mellor's. 1863.
The opening contests on large pins M
the Elmwood club last evening resulted
IN Lestrade's team defeating Bullock's
team in all Of the contests. Lestrada
and Wilcox made totals OF 5is and 5I0
r. respectively. and Hunt made a total OF
oil, which included single Of 21O. The
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-16
SUGAR MARKET EXCITED

Glasgow. Jan. 16--In anticipation of an
increase in the duties on sugar. and i'm
view OF the possibility of a countervailing
duty on foreign refined sugar. the CLYDE
crushed sugar market opened exctedly
today.
In few minutes everything offered was
sold az three pence advance over yester-
days prices, making an advance of six
pence over Monday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-16
NOTES FROM THE HtRBOR.

The following vessels have arrived and
sailed during the past "A hours Arrived
Steamers Massachusetts, Applebv. Tre-
mont, Wilcox, Oneida, Hale New York
City OF Newport Robertson. Newport and
return; Bay Queen. Lake Fall River and
return; tugs Prudence, y a. w No
Gaspee; schooners Wainwright, Norfolk:
harges n & w No. 3, Marie, Ellenville.
stetson. Sailed: Steamers Massachusetts.
fremont Oneida, New York; Prudence:
tug Gaspee; barges Bandit. Brilliant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-16
MUST BE ALLOWED TO LAND

Paris, Jan. 1s-The French government
this morning cabled to Caracas Instruct.
ing inc French consul there 10 Insist that
NJ. secrestat, Jr.. who recently arrived at
La Gualra on the French line steamer
st. Laurent, from Bordeaux, be allowed
10 land.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-16
Oh! That's Different.

Lady-I want to see something suitable
Tor a birthday present for man.
Shopwalker-Men's furnishing depart-
ment on the next floor.
Lady-The gift is for my husband.
Shopwalker-Oh. beg pardon. Bargain
counter is IN the basement.--Tit Bits.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-16
MANUAL TRAINING WON

The Manual Training high school polo
team played Its first game of the season
Tuesday having English high school as
opponents. The first two periods were
close and interesting, but in the last ne
Rod Manual proved her superiority The
makes individual merit hard to defer
mine. but Baxter, Meyer and Pierce for
Manual and Hubbard and O'Hara for
English deserve especial mention. The
lineup.
MANUAL. ENCIJStI
Meyer Hoey. r.............r, Paine Sweet
DaAtSS,' ..'.'.'''s..s........... C., Hubbard
AhseIl' n o's's..'.............h h. b.. O. Hara
Referee Flint Timekepers--Wilde,.
Dix Time-l5-minute periods.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-07-26
n,sa. saae a slesR;

1.tfus Jade sievsd
u the monntains Of Tenat,see
ssl.a 4.4ae uga Il t.an mes. was
shovonng coal upon weodehN~,gye,
IT,. .....-.r..- LIZ c. earth he .sot such
a curious thing the old man replied:
"Stranger, cont think you'll b'leeve
me ii I tell you"
"Oh. yes. certainly" said the man.
Il VIII Dtl.efe yC4."
-, aalf said the mountaineer. III
N.. t.ls Way. About five years ago !
lived loDn On the side Of the mountain
wier woecgDclUrs and other Kind
birds is powerful thick. That ar thing
49, .- 10 III, sicye-"War my door
20 my cabin. II nd mock any bird that
dies. i'd jest sit thar some summer
eyctin' ana Jest move ~ ana every
bird came that war initiated.
"IIowsumeypr, CIr dy | left my
cabin 20 go huatiH l went prean-
/ bin down ihc u9uh. d. WAL some
wind come a.0u4 j uade that ar
door initiate wC i ecker First one
come and then i whole pile q tie
critters. They Iii III on the door, ana
when / come il war jest like you see
H."
I Theman thanked him and moved on.
II declur'. said the mountainrer, 4
\ don't blceye Le tuoagAt war tcllin'
the trudl. And III resumed shovel
Il ing coal New YogE IIorald
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-07-26
AntIdyspepsin Diet.

dyspepsia would no longer be the
national disease in America III the peo-
pie Of this country would adopt plain
diet similar to that Of Norway ana
Sweden. Gout Is unknown among
Swedes and Norwegians, and the rosy
cheeks and clear compilations Of the
young people Of those countries are
the result OF the simple food the chill
dren eat," the United States consul at
Bergen, Norway, says Hot rolls and
white bread are rarely seen in Sweden.
Knackbrode or hard bread is the stand
ard article OF food. II Is made or
ground oats and rye. There is no yeast
In the bread, and II Is rolled into thin
waters, which are baked and hung up
where they will keep perfectly dry.
Swedes eat this bread and drink milk
for two meals day and have one meal
at which they eat meat and potatoes.
Sweets are almost unknown. Children
are allowed TO cat candy only on state
occasions"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-07-26
4 Rnmnn Dinner.

A Romaa dlancr at the house Of n
wealthy man consisted chiefly OK ta..Ct
courses al sorts OF stimulates
appetite were first served UP, and eggs
were indispensable to the first course.
Among the various dishes we may in.
stance the guinea hen, pheasant, night
ingalc and the thrush as birds most in
repute. The Roman gourmands held
peacocl,s in great estimation, especial
ly their tongues. Macrobius states
that they were first eaten by Horton
sius, the orator, and acquired such re-
pute that a single peacock was sold
for 80 denarli, the denarius being equal
TO about eightpcnce halfpenny OF our
money.-Chambers Journal.