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The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1902-03-28
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION.

The North Pacolet Interdenomi-
national Sunday School Convention
met at Elbethel Sunday. Devotional
exercises were conducted by the
Chaplain who read the 23rd Psalm
and asked Bro. ]. G. Thomson to
lead in prayer.
The roll was called aud the follow
ing schools and delegates responded =:
Abingdon Creek-W. A. George.
Draytonville-J. 9. Thompson.
Elbethel-Miss Lizzie Moorehead,
Il. NJ Littlejohn and J. A. Hames.
Gethsemane--William Jeffries.
Nj Mesopotamia-H. b. Robinson.
Salemn-Wesley Osment and J. l..
Strain.
Wilson'S Chapel-O. w. Whiso-
nant.
The old officers we're reelected.
Bro. Frank McCluney having resign
ed II. +. Jeffries was elected Secre-
tary and Treasurer in his place.
Bro. William Jefres was elect ed
delegates to the State S. S. Conven-
tion ut Greenwood with @. w. Whis-
onant as alternate.
Query-Is there tendency toward
indifference or carelessness in church
and Sunday School work on the part
Of protesting christians and what is
the cause OF it? was discussed by
Bro. William Jeffries and Others
Parental opportunities and re-
possibilities, was discussed by G.
w. Whisonant and others.
Query-Can the same benefits be
derived when the lesson helps are
used to the exclusion of the Bible in
studying the Sunday School lessonsP
discussed by II. M. Littlejohn and
others.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-20
THE ROGUE TOURNEY

Norwich, Aug. 1-Large crowds greeted
the rogue players at the opening OF the
second days play OF the 2lst annual
tournament of the National Rogue asso-
citation. This years tournament promises
to be a record breaker I'm the number OF
entries, there being about rs up 70 date
The surprise Of the day was the defea,
of Duryea. the ex-champaon, by II. p.
Howard, Jr. The result OF the morning
was:
First division-Wahly defeated Howard.
Cox defeated Bell. Jacobus beat Bishop,
G. G. Williams beat Jacobs, A. L. WI
liams beat Foss. Bryant beat Greensiip,
Strong beat Bell Howard beat Duryea-
Second division-Crosby beat Hickman.
Messenger beat Wahly. w. L. Robinson
beat Davenport, Hogeland beat Mo
Donald, Hickman beat Cranska, Duryea
beat Graves.
Third division--Shirley beat Otis, Robin
son beat Cowles, Porter beat Prentiss.
Robinson beat Brown, Porter beat Cowles.
Davenport beat Caruthers, Prendiss
beat Otis.
Champion wahly leads the players In
the race for championship honors In
the national rogue tournament here. Peck
Durryea and Cox arc crowdng him close
ly. Peck lost TO Duryea for the Hortsman
medal and III. Duryea beat Messenger for
the first and second division Van WickIe
medal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-20
GROUND
UNDER
WHEELS
Giuseppe Rattacco and America
Gauti0ri Were Victims Of the
Woonsocket Tragedy Aug.7

The identity of the two young men
on the Consolidated road at woonsocket
on Thursday. August 7th. has been COM
pletely established and the bodies have
been brought to this city for interment.
The unfortunate lads were America Gau-
teri. II years old. whose people reside at
Is years old. of lis Spruce street.
These boys left home on August 9Th, to
obtain work at Woonsocket Nothing was
heard Of them after that and while the
information was made public on the Sth
instant that two boys had been run over
and killed at Woonsocket. neither the
relativse nor the local police 10 whom tho
disappearance had been reported
thought 20 connect them with the woon-
socket tragedy.
John c. Gautieri went to that city, yes
terday. and Identified his brothers re-
mains by means or picture taken of the
bodies just before they were removed TO
a oemetary.
When he returned 10 this city TO give
TO the family the sad information. some
body rushed over to the Rattacco house,
death Of Giuseppe.
A startling episode followed. Georgia
Rattacco. tho father. attempted suicide
with razor and Angelica, the mother
tore out her hair. dug her face with her
finger nails and tried TO choke herself.
Patrolmen Griffin and King were called
In and found each parent was In the
grasp OF a son. The boys had with diffi-
Guilty restrained their grief-maddened
parents from killing themselves
The funerals OF the victims were held
today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-20
CENTRAL FALLS.

James Harvey, who was arrested by
Detective Sherman. when trying to dis
pose of a ring for 81, was fined In the dis
trict court yesterday. $40 and costs for
peddling without license. Margaret Fin
nigan was sentenced TO the reform school
during her minority as a wayward girl.
James Henry Cunningham and Rose
Helen Schey were united in marriage at
the Sacred Heart church yesterday by
Rev. John Harty. The groom was attend
ed by John Schey. brother OF the bride
and the bridesmaid was Miss Anna Schey,
sister of the bride. Following the cere-
mony there was a reception at the home
OF the brides parents. Cross street On
the return from their wedding trip the
newly married couple will reside on High
street.
A special meeting of the Veteran Fire
mems Association will be held this even-
ing for the purpose OF taking action on
the invitation to take part In the state
muster at East Providence on Labor
day.
Richard Ciavin who was SO badly in
jured on Monday by falling from the roof
Of a house on Moore street was last even.
ing removed to the Rhode Island hospi-
tai The mans condition Is very serious
and his chances for recovery are consid-
cred poor.
Deputy Great sachem Walter Z. Car
penter paid a visit TO Hiawatha Council
ID. OF p. last evening who raised 10 their
stuTnps several OF the chiefs who were
absent at the last raising or the tribes
officers. The council VIII hold a barge
party on Friday evening 10 Hunts mills
Alderman and Mrs. p. H. Maynard OF
Fall River are the guests OF Mrs. Ros.
seau. corner Hedley avenue and Washing
ton streets.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-20
POST
MASTERS
OUTING
New England Association Has
Grand Time at Boyden
Heights.

II was hard day for an outing down
the bay. but that fact did not prevent
the members of the Postnasters. asso-
ciation OF New England from having a
very enjoyable time.
The out-of-town members. Is strong.
arrived just before noon and were met
and welcomed at the Union station by
President A. X. Goodwin OF Pawtucket.
AT Hale's wharf the party embarked
on the Henry A. Harber and sailed to
Boyden Heights. where an extra bake
was served at 1890.
Every state In New England was repre-
sented. as follows:
From Maine-W. III. Downes of South
Berwick and #. III. King (assistano OF
Portland
New Hampshlre-C e. Buzzeli OF Lake
port, Horace French OF West Lebanon
Z. l.. Gilman OF Laconia, +. b. Kinsman
OF Sommersworth, r. r. Merrick OF Hem
mixer. L. n. Morrill, OF Tilton, II. f.
Estes of Merideth-
Vermont-E. w. Bisbee of Barre, ]. A.
Sheldon of Rutland.
Massachusetts-W. H. Merrill of Salem.
NJ. w. Baker OF Randolph. C. T. Bliss OF
South Hadley A. NJ Bearse of Middle
Belcher (superintendenD Of Winthrop. A.
Bliss of Andover. G. w. Cram of Middle
town. r. H. Brayton (sssistanD OF Brock
ton, w. ]. Brennan (assistanD Of Ded-
ham, c. ID. Brown OF Gloucester, C. F.
Bryant OF Sharon. ]. w. Duff OF New
Bedford, G. +. Cook (assistanp of Sa-
lem, l.. B. Crockett Of North Easton.
8. b. Dearborn Of Wakefield. d. Derby.
Jr., OF Concord Junction. w F. Dunbar
OF Taunton, s. b. Dover OF Easthampton.
j. w. Fairbanks of Westboro. f. H. Fales
OF South Framingham. A. b. Fay OF
Northboro. j. s. Fay OF Marlboro, w. H.
carp of Swampscott, j. ID. Foster OF
North Brookfleld, F. H. Fowler OF Wal
pole, G. III. Haselune (assistan) Of Ha-
verhill, 7. A Hills OF Leominster, A.
Hooking OF Melrose. J. o. Hodges OF
Mansfield, A T. Holmes of Plymouth
+. b. Horne OF Framingham, II. NJ Howe
(assistanD OF South Framingham. III. A.
Hutchinson (superintendenO OF East Ded-
ham, II. o. Kendall (assistanO at Law
renee, c. RI. Mead OF West Acton. @. T..
Minot Of Gardner, J. +. Mitchell OF North
Grafton. II. s. Moore OF Hudson, s. r..
Moseiy Of Hyde Park. EDWARD Nash OF
South Weymouth. G. Newhall of Danvers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-20

+. H. Nichols (assistant) OF Lynn, q. r..
O'Brien (assistant) OF Chelsea. 8. OsGood
or Georgetown. O. q. Reddlng of West
Meiford, f.. A. Reed superintendent oe
Boston, j. w. Richardson of Winchester.
CIV. Rowell of Amesbury, e. j. Ryan
(supertntendent OF the railroad mail SER
vice. Howard X. Sanderson OF Lynn, L. A.
Saville OF Lexington, j. Il. Sawyer of
Metheuen. r. M. Smith (assistant) OF
Beverly. w. IL. Sprague OF Stoneham
c. {. Torrey OF South Braintree, w. C.
Stoddard OF Fairhaven, H. A. Talbot of
Franklin. j. A. Thayer Of Attleboro, III. s.
Tripp of Spencer. Q. E. Wallace of Fitch
burg, w. j. Wallace OF Norwood, g. T..
Wheaton OF Manchester c. A. Wilbur
OF Bridgewater, w. h. Wiley of Peabody.
r. o. Winsor superintendent or Chel-
sea.
Rhode Island-J. A. Allen Of Peace Dale,
]. E. Bowen of Central Faus, N. H.
Brown of East Greenwich. ]. w. Cass
OF Woonsocket w. NJ Gorham of Bristol.
e. Jones Of Riverpoint. M Mennier of
Arctic, Walter A. l.. Harris Of Oiney-
Vile.
Connecticut w. Carruthers Of Nor
wich.
After the dinner. President Goodwin
made an address expressing appreciation
on the part Of the postmasters of Rhode
Island that the association had selected
Rhode Island as the place for holding the
annual outing.
Letters of regret from Governor KIM
ball and Congressman Capron and Bull
were read, brief speeches were made by
Daniel n. Ballou and Postmasters Sam
derson, French. Bisbee and Moseley.
The constitution Of the association was
amended making fourth-class postmasters
eligible to membership.
The company then sailed to Crescent
Park to look over the Arts and Crafts
exhibition and at $50 o'clock returned to
this city to take their trains for home.
The officers of the association are:
President, Almon X. Goodwin. Pawtuc-
ket: first Woe president. Hon. Henry Rob-
inson. Concord ". H.; second vice presi-
dent, Howard X. Sanderson, Lynn, Mass
secretary and treasurer Ezra o. Wind
sor,' Chelsea Mass.
The objects are to promote the welfare
aud efficiency OF the postal service and
to advance the general and social In
terests of its members. The annual
business meetings OF the association are
held In November OF each year. the mid
summer outings being to bring the MEM
bars together solely for pleasure A
full measure of credit is due the follow
ing committee for the success of yester-
days event: President A. X. Goodwin,
Secretary and Treasurer Il. o. Winsor of
Chelsea. and Postmasters Clinton ID. Sell
lew of this city. A. c. Landers OF New
port and John w, Cass Of woonsocket.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-20
INTERSTATE CRICKET

The team TO represent Rhode Island I'm
the Interstate cricket match with Massa-
ehusetts. Labor Day. was chosen at a
meeting OF Rhode Island clubs at Paw
tucket, last, night. The players selected
for the Rhode Island team are Smith,
Alexander Meiklejohn. Armitage, Marsh
all Macdonald and Andrew Meikiejohn of
the Pawtucket Y. NJ. c. A; Bramham
James Aldred and John Aldred of Ashton
Berkeley, Shaw of Thornton and Dexter
OF the American Textile club OF Pawtuc-
ket; reserves. G. Wild and T. Green OF
Ashton Berkeley. Falconer and Harmless
Of Pawtucket. Turbitt OF American Tex
tile. Umpire-Holmes. Scorer-Ernest
Saywell Play Will begin at 30 O'Clock
and lunch will be served on the grounds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-20

Western crack Articulate, Odom up, re-
ceived big support. but was not In the
money
Kllogram ruled favorite for the first
event and he led after the first quarter
and in a hard drive got home a neck
before Bar le Due This made Il his
third straight win here.
Two-year-olds took part I'm the second
and John Maddens Aceful. backed from
10 20 s TO 5. led all the way and
galloped home five lengths before Nine
Spot, a 10 10 / chance.
Horses that had not won at the meeting
ran In the third, and Lady Radnor was
backed from 4 10 l to II TO 8. but Brandy
mash led all the way and beat her
nose
gor the nth event the two-year-olas
ran, with W. r. Congdon backed from
10 70 to 8. but Gloriosa led all the
way and beat him out by a neck.
Zorosster ruled favorite In the last. but
was crowded out and almost knocked
down IN the back turn. Himself led 70
the stretch. where Carbuncle and Hun
tressa went TO the front, Carbuncle win
ming by nose. The claim OF foul was
made, but was not allowed.
The Middle States Regatta associa ton
has Just held meeting 10 decide on the
races under the Jurisdiction OF the Ma
tional Association OF Amateur Oarsmen.
II was voted that a oollegian who has
rowed In a varsity crew be classed a
senior A collegian who has rowed i'm any
race Is classed as an intermediate.
On account Of rain the New England
Trotting Horse Breeders association
races at Readville scheduled for yesterday
were postponed until today
The Zingari cricket team from Philadel-
phia opened a match here yesterday af-
ternoon with the St John eleven The
visitors went TO bat first and scored los.
81. John went TO bat when tho game was
resumed today
This evening the monthly smoker of the
wilkins Athletic club will be held. three
bouts being on the program. The prfnci-
pal one is between Mike Broderick of
this city and Jack Ward of Pawtucket.
who are to go ten rounds; Jack Holt and
Young Jansen OF this city are paired for
six rounds. and Jimmy MaIloy of this
city and Charlie Madison. of Cambridge
port will clash for half a dozen rounds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-20

been the guest Of Ira Con- on Adams ave-
nue..
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Barbour, who were
former residents Of this town. are being
entertained by Mr. and Mrs. William v.
Triple on Bulfocks Point avenue.
the street cars do not stop on Riverside
square, but run by to the switch some
distance beyond. thus saving the motor
man the trouble OF an extra stop. IL
was only the other day that a woman
who had tried to board three cars with
gut succsss reported the fact to OFFICER
Conrie that the conductors would not
wait after they had run by the square,
and IL the officer had not deliberately
stopped the next car at the square she
would have waited much longer. AL
though this fact has been reported TO the
headquarters there has been no change
for the better.
The marrfagt intentions of David Henry
dence, and Eleanor r. Clemence or
dence; and Eleanor Y Ciemencs OF East
the town clerks Office.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-20
HOW TO FIND OUT

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You may have a sample bottle of
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Address DIR. Kilmer a. Co, Bnghamton.
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-20
DIAMOND DUST

Rain caused yesteryiays game n, Aa.-
laiae park to be postponed and two games
VIII be played today.
Since returning from the recen, vva..
e.rn Tip Jersey City has been doing a
ittfe business on the same line es provf
anee, having won out OF the IL games
Young Oakes of Jersey City Is attract
ing attention by has splendid work ara
nus nus had several offers from National
teams OF that organization. ' 'e'a III
Newark managed 10 win from Buffa,o
yes,erday the gam closing In the middle
OF the NTH inning. Buffalo wouia prob.
apiy nave hooked the game had II gone
:. Tomorrow the Torontos come to Ade-
Iaioe park for four games this series
winoing up the Western teams for the
McGraw's efforts to land Lajoie are
Iaushapie IN the extreme. He has about
as Lnucn cnhnce 10 get the great player
aa ne has to sign Ban johnson.
The Philadelphia Americans have been
making baseball history tho past week
Eight victories In fve days is about the
Limit, limit, On the other hand. the Nstionay
three games OF the last 10 played.
The Esw York Mail and Express says
editorially: Unfortunately, Mr. Brush
has been Freedmans chief ally, introduc-
Ing Tammany methods into baseball, and
his first announcement OF the campaign
that he proposes 10 conduct shows that he
ls bent upon continuing the course that
has done more than anything else TO dis
gust the American people with baseball.
Mr.. Brush's plan TO make continued raids
upon PLAYERS OF the rival organisation
may result. as In the MoGraw case IN
bringing enough good players here 20 sd-
vance the team from It's favorite tail
end position. But n amounts 20 moth
ing less than foul work IN q sport the
existence OF which depends upon Its fair
ness"
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-20
NEWPORT DOG Stow

The dog show scheduled for September
Q at the Casino gives promise OF being
the most successful event OF the kind
held by the Rhode Island Kennel club
for long time. The dogs will be benched
on the upper and lower piazzas OF the
theatre. The Judging will be in the ten
mis- court. Judges have been selected as
follows. the list being still incomplete:
II. j. Bascom. Judge OF collies; James
Rutherford. judge OF fox terries; J. T.
Kernochan, Judge OF beagles and fox
hounds N. Mcintosh. Judge OF setters:
William Goldman. Judge OF English bull
dogs.
The following committee has been
chosen for the days show:
c. @. Jefferd. chairman; II. J. Bascom.
J. Worthington. +. r. Bailey. N. McIn-
tosh, j. Rutherford. Miss Alice Brownell.
J. T. Kernochan. Mrs. Kernochan and T.
st. Glynn. secretary and superintendent
OF the show. All wishing further infor-
nation should communicate with Mr. st.
Glynn at is Crimea street, city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-20
POLO AT NARRAGANSETT

1t will be Devon and Lakewood second
In the finals for the Rhode Island cups
TO be played next Friday. at .,arragan-
sett Pier. Myopia second has defaulted
10 Lakewood on account or the injury 10
Mr.. A. l.. Cochrane. which has turned out
to be more serious than was at first ex-
pected.
Devon earned its way into the finals
yesterday afternoon defeating Point Ju-
dith by a score OF 9h to 5&. II was an
extraordinary game in one respect. from
the fact that Reither team was able to
hit goal In two full periods with both
sides playing for all they were worth.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-20

camp Is confident of winning and have
placed long bundles of cash upon the To-
cal rider.
Both will use big motors which will be
full l2-inch affairs. The former ruling was
only inches, but now that four extra
inches are allowed II will mean a cut In
the records. Miles VIII be ridden below I'm
2os. as easy as they were In I'm. 22s. for
there is more protection. The record
cranks figure that all records from one
mile to 25 will go and that means that the
speed will equal that OF a railroad ex-
press train. Hurley. Potter. McKinnon
and Root have entered In the sprints,
which, will assure keep sport. The races
will start promptly at s o'clock
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-20
ON SUMMER ALLEYS.

The Bayside Bowiers went 20 Button
woods last night and were sent home with
but single game 10 their credit. this
being the finel one. and they won II by
the biggest score OF the evening. t5l In
this string Stewart put up score OF
io9 which was the best single; his total
OF 2as was also high. The total scores
were 1907 20 i2s2
Riverview had little trouble In defeating
the visitors from Elmwood last night on
the home alleys. taking two games by
large margins and making n total OF
1869 10 1896. Elmwood won the third game
by six pins. c. #. Cady made n single
string OF i20 and he was also high man
with 27e.
The rollers Of the Edgewood club went
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-20
M'LEAM AND CAAMPI0 /

Tonight Mclean and Champion will
meet In their z-mile challange race for
$500 a side and a percentage of the gate
receipts at the Colosseum. Both men are
on edge and the loser barring accidents.
will not have any excuse 10 offer
Champion has arrived at the Colosseum
and he worked out this morning In record
time. He says that he was not right when
Mclean defeated him week ago and
that the Chelsea lad viii have to ride
faster than he did at Revere to even get
look In at the money. The Mclean
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-20
GENERAL GOSSIP

The aeavy rains made the track heavy
for the racing yesterday at Saratoga.
The Merchants and Citizens handicap
was the stake event. and the field
dwindled down to Ave starters. Owing
TO his fondness for mud Herbert ruled
favorite and he was the winner. whis-
key King got the best OF bad start and
led for three furlongs. whore Herbert
went TO the front and at once opened
up gap. In the stretch Keynote closed
with a rush, and Smith was forced to
ride Herbert out to win by a length. The
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-20
BOSTON BOAT WILL RACE

Halifax. N. s.. Aug. a.-The Royal
Nova Scotia yacht squadron is giving a
special race here on Thursday, open 10 all.
and a great deal of interest is being taken
In Il owing TO the fact that the Boston
boat Marion, owned by DR.. Gahan OF
Boston, and the Hermes, another Massa-
chusetts built racer. designed by Hanley
OF Quincy, will compete against the
yachts OF the Nova Scotia squadron.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-20
BLOCK I.LAND

Major George Goethais. U. g. engineer
In charge Of Newport district. visited
Senator champiin and was hie guest al
the Hygeia hotel yesterday. returning to
Newport In the afternoon on the New
shoreham.
His visit had a twofold purpose. one
being In relation 20 the establishment OF
signal station for use during the naval
manoeuvres and possibly permanently;
the other to inspect the work on new
harbor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-20
Baseball - Yachting - Bowling - Bic\

bad knee, and the chances are he Is out
OF the game for good.
Billy keeler OF Brooklyn Is going at a
fast gait with the stick. and now stande
nIth on the National league list with
.Sz4 III Brooklyn holds Billy next sea-
son some good money will have to be put
up for him.
league this sea SON a re- gmoot Parclav and
carney. taken from the East rn league.
and two of them from Worcester
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-20
GOLF PLAYER DEAD

Chicago. Aug. 2o.-William Holabird.
Jr.. one OF the most promising and whd-
est known young golfers of the West
died OF typhoid fever at his home IN
Evanston. Monday night. at the age Of
10 years. He had entered for the ma
tiorAi amateur championship. which was
held last month on the course OF the
Glsnview club at Golf. ILL.,, Of which he
was a member. but the day before the
tournament opened he was stricken down
with the disease that has proved fatal.
after a lingering illness.