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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04
BRISTOL.

The deeds OF the property purchased az
private sale from tho heirs OF william j.
bradford has been passed to ST. AIbans'
Lodge.
The body OF Mrs. Sarah Bullock was
brought here yesterday from Campello.
Mass. The deceased was the sister OF Mrs
Leonard Sandford on Constitution street
Tho regular session of the probate
court was held yesterday forenoon in tho
council chamber The will of Augustus "
Miller was entered for probate and the
retition for the appointment OF Abby L.
Williams, as administrative was contin-
uod nisi
The petition for the appointment Of
Max IT. scencrt as guardian Of the per-
sons and estates % Otto J. NJ Freda
and J.. a. Meyer. minors. was continued
risi
The engagement OF Henry w Mott OF
Worcester. and Miss Ida Evelyn Newman
q this town. is announced. Mr.. Mott Is
employed by Norcross brothers of Wor-
cestcr, Mass.
Bernard T.. Morris has accepted the po.
sition IN the office of tho IIerrcshon
41auaihHiuIlUk COMPANY WHICH was
made vacant by the resignation OF
thomas Brightman. who g. 10 join his
mother I'm tho south.
The Bristol Chapter Of ROYAL Arch Ma
sons held "a special meeting last evening
St their lodge rooms
a special car left here this morning
with a patient from Hopeworth Sanitari-
TN for Newburgh. New York
a small boy. son OF Joseph Barren. was
badly bitten last evening whilc plsying
with a dog.
Several LArys scboonsrs ara at anehar a
the month OF the harbor ore of wl1'sh 10
supposed % be the Pau sever- for y y
cole. with load ~ hard coal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04
CONSULTS WITNESSES
OF BATTLE OF SANTIAGO
President Summons to the White
House Officers Who Commanded
Vessels in Memorable Conflict.

Washington, Feb. 4--President Roose-
welt has determined that before render
ing final decision on the appeal OF Rear
Admiral sehley he VIII personally inquire
into the movements OF the battleship
Brooklyn during the memorable Battle of
Santiago.
In furtherance OF hts desire 20 hear
from eye witnesses the story of the
Brooklyn's loop. her proximity TO tho
Texas. in fact her whole conduct from
the time the Spanish fleet was discovered
emerging from the harbor until the Colon
struck her colors at the close OF the fight.
ne yesterday had n conference al the
White House with Rear Admiral Evans.
who commanded the Iowa, Rear Admiral
Taylor, who commanded the Indiana
Captain Clark. who commanded the Ore
gon, and Commander Wainwright. who
commanded the little Gloucester.
The president had read the testin,onv
or each OF these officers, but reuuested
that they be ordered 10 Washington 10
tell him what they could of the nart
taken by the Brooklyn in the destruotion
Of Cerveras feet
They went TO the White House and
were questioned by the president until
after 1880. He then invited them TO lunch
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04
fAWTUKET VALLEY

Tho members OF Warwick Hose com
pany. No. were called out for fire in
the chimney OF Henry Duclos house on
Crawford avenue. Arctic Centre, last
evening. The application of a few pals
OF water extinguishod the flames and the
damage was slight.
Mrs George III. Corey, of FiskviIle. has
been appointed a delegate to represent the
Rhode Island States Federation OF wo-
mems clubs az the biennial convention
go be held at Los Angeles, Cal. next
May.
Amasa Franklin. who about a week ago
was released from the state Institutions.
was again given a home at the iall yes
terdsy. He was arrested by officer Ten
nant for drunkenness.
The members OF Progressive circle the
Kings Daughters, are arranging for an
entertainment 10 bo held at FiskviiIe In
the near future.
Mr.. Louie Lemoine. chief OF the War
wick fire department, was united in mar
riage this morning az St Johns church.
Arctic Centre. TO Miss Marie Girouard.
The members of Warwick Hose COM
pany No. will hold their annuai meet
ing az the hro station in Centroville this
evening
Mr.. William Paqmn and Miss Balbna
Hebert, both OF Arctic Centre. were
united In marriage at St Johns church.
large audience was present last even
irC az Textile hall Riverpoint and lis
toned TO interesting addresses BY PER-
sons prominent iu the labor unions Of tho
state. The meeting. which was open 90
the public. was held under tho auspices
OF tho local union.
Lvceum han. Pontiac. was well filed
with an appreclative audience last even
ing. the occasion being an entertainment
60 celebrate the Burns' Anniversary.
Mr. Everett A Round of Ouidnick. has
been authorized by Judge Rathbun OF
the Fourth District court. to ieeuc war-
rants and take bail. Thnse rolicc Off
Gers who have found " difficult 20 find
the Judge often times will appreciate the
new arrangement
Miss Mary Il. Varhurton. orpanist ~
SIS Peter and paui's church. phoniv
closed her duties In that capacity yester-
CAV and ~ the close of the .rlorning ser
vice she was surrounded ~ tho rner,-
bcrs ~ the choir and uresen.ed a beouti.
ful oval mirror mounted ~ q gold frame.
and a bouquet % cut flowers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04
BY AMERICANS.
L'piOn WOuIi Like 10 See Co.
lumhla and Sh,mTock Raced.

New York, Feb. 4-sir Thomas Upton
quoted, in n dispatch to the Journal and
American from It's London correspondent
as saying he has not yet received the let
ter from c. w. Post OF Michigan. Offering
10 charter the Shamrock to race against
the Columbia this year.
There may be n feeling in the United
States that the Shamrock's defeat was
due to her crew last year" said Sir
Thomas. "and IL Is very good OF Mr. Post
TO offer to man her With Americans TO try
conclusions with the Columbia sailed by
Britishers; but not having his letter
making specific offer. l am unable 10
say any thing definite at the present time.
However. / am always delighted 10
benefit or help sport In any possible way.
and ] might lend Shamrock in the inter-
est of sport, but understand I would not
charter my yacht at any price. I would
however agree 10 lend Shamrock TO Mr
Post provided he adequately fitted her out
al his own expense for a contest with Co
lumbia II IL Is possible 10 send Britishers
to man Columbia
Frankly, / would rather see a race b.
tween the two yachts this season with
American crews aboard each. which
think would be better test Of the rela-
tive merits of the two boats"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04
ON LOCAL ALLEYS.

Browns team won all the contests from
Godfreys team IN the New Century Sc
rles last evening. Brown and Mckenzie
did good work the former securing a total
of 20. and the latter a score OF eSs. The
summary: Browns team, 1907; Godfrey s.,
124t
Cameron's team won two contests from
Iounsbury's team In the Mercantile Sc
fIes last evening. The summary; Cam
sron's team, 1875; Lounsbury's. 1908
Broadbent's team won two OF the con-
tests from Critchley's team last evening
IN the Annex series Waterman obtain
cd a total OF 26s. The summary: Broad
bents team. l17s; Crltchley's 1881.
A team from Riverside played n series
of games al olneyville last evening with
Quigleys team. and were defeated in two
contests. Goodwin made total OF ga.
Connors go. and for the visitors Norris
was high with total OF 262. IL would
be interesting 20 watch a series OF con-
tests between the best team I'm Riverside
and one OF the actual leading teams
IN some OF the local leagues. especially
the Music Hall league. The summary:
Quigley's team. 1902; Riverside 1862
The Independents took two games from
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04
CYCLE RACING PLANS

Cycle racing plans and prospects were
made known and discussed today at rev.
eral conferences OF the governing officials
OF the sport and prominent track owners.
who visited New York city TO attend the
annual meeting of the National Cycling
association az the Astor House this after
noon. The track owners held n meeting
at the Astor House last night, when the
following tracks were represented:
Washington. Baltimore. Providence,
Charles River. Syracuse and Hartford.
II was argued that international COM
petition would enliven the sport and add
greatly TO the public interest in IT, Ac-
cordingly II was proposed that the track
owners, either individually or in combina-
tion, secure as many OF the leading for
eign riders at various styles of racing
as possible, sprlnters for the circuit and
middle and long distance men for the
paced races
Many new tracks are to be built, and
their promoters will apply for active
membership at tomorrow's meeting OF
the n. c. A. All will be of the Coliseum
order. One will he in Lowell, Mass.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04

con and continued 10 hear their aecoun.
OF the battle.
in order 20 secure as much credit as
possible for the victory Rear Admiral
Schley has made efforts in his appeal TO
have the president Justify and approve
Admiral Dewey's statement that he was
In command or the feet
The appeal lays particular stress on tho
fact that the Brooklyn save signals To
the other vessels at the time the Spanish
vessels emerged and later when the fight
was waging.
on the other hand the president has
had his attention brought 20 the state
ment OF Rear Admiral Schley as 10 ~,
apparent danger 10 the Brooklyn from
ramming, which he claimed made the
loop advisable.
IL was said that these points were In.
CURED into particularly by the presi-
dent and that neither OF the OFFICERS
deviated the slightest from his statement
made 10 the court OF inquiry. Command !
er Wainwright was certain he saw no
orders slgnalled BY the Brooklyn during
tho engagement OF July 9.
By securing the statements of thaxe
officers the president secured inforraation
from each OF the captains of vessels n,
the night. with the exception of Captain
Philip. who ~ dead, and Captains Cook
and Chadwick of the BROOKLYN and New
York respectively. Captain Cook Is M IN
hospital and cannot be questioned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04
BOTH MISSING.
Driver and SIS, 600 Worth Of
Goods He Took TO Deliver.

New York, Feb. A van loaded with
eral merchandise, said to be worth sl5, ,OO0,
sent out by the American Express COM
pany for wholesale houses in this city to
retailers in New Jersey towns, is reported
TO have been looted.
Detectives on the case have found the
horses and vehicle in this city but no
trace OF the goods or driver can be Sc
cured The driver was not one OF the
company's employees, but was furnished
with the conveyance by a delivery COM
pany.
The fact that the goods had not been
delivered at their destination was learned
only when complaints from the retailers
had been transmitted to the wholesale
houses.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04

Weld. Philadelpha; II 4 Iorrahee. New
York.
CROWN * Hackett. Richard Dom
ley. Il Farwel. w Lamp. N ". Frank
Cutter, Prov; o Poilvert. Fan River: r n
sherman, y y: j NJ Pettis, Boston: Thos
Manack and wife, Max Schey. ~ X; II IL
Lindsey, Boston; r Coliins,Q Q Merider:
~ & ATWOOD. Prov; G. T. Barnard. ~ Y:H
p Palmer Cranston: A Il Hampson, Bos-
ton; Leslie Auderton. Springfield: G r.
Dullard. Brockton; Mrs. Fred H. Speed.
Hyde Park: 4 Coldwell. Jr, Phil: r
Dole. New Haven: House Boston: g
NJ Carnocha9 a S Veedenhurg, Jas Wat
son. Y; Miss Shipman. winsor; ] q
Buehler, Brooklyn; II Fiske. G "
Bridge. Boston; + IL Walker, N Y: G III
Robinson, Prov.
PERRTN-H Hayes. j III Jenckz
Boston; III NJ Robinson. Salem: II r.
Morse. w Logan. Max EttlInger, WIZ
liam Petersen, w Petersen, New York:
Alex Fea, Amsterdam: I Ffbbitts.
North Andover. VI Z Hoot,-Jr,-f fsruvf=
dence; w ] shannon. Boston: s r Post.
Haverhil; Jones JULY. Wickford; Chas
Brown Attleboro; Il c Jones'. Providence:
Peter White. Providence: Hillsen Ban
gor; r Ayotte, z Green. Providence.
THE ALBEE-Frank T Manchester,
BAY Side: John Pope. New Bedford: John
Wilkes and wife, Fall River; w Shaw.
Newport: Edward Prince, A Mackin. J
Mackin. Dick Richards. Jos. Coleman.
Jas i Hacketts Co: Miss Thompson.
Miss Robson. Chas Sattler. Jessie Sharp.
Elsie Belont. Lillian DE Telle, Fred X
Moore Victoria Burlesduers Alma Gil
lette, Tony Murphy VIM III woodsida.
Pennsylvania Co; Mr. and Mrs W III Hick-
ey Marie Harris, Henrietta Duke,
Keith's; Chas Harris. Nellie Walters,
New York: Mr. and Mrs Augustin Neu-
Vile, Keith's; May Sterling, Mae Ash
ton. Victoria Co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04

over 100 games were played Saturday
night and yesterday tn the tournament
now In progress at the Providence Chess.
Checker and Whist club for the title.
premier backgammon player OF Rhode
island" Late Saturday evening the top
notchers, James Murtha OF Manton and
A. l.. Eddy OF Providence. faced each 9TH
er With the inverted chsc ken board be-
tween Them Murtha led by winning a
game and-the dice rolling wcll--back
Rammoned Eddy on the next game which
counted three, or four games In two set
IinEs Of the men. Luck then came Eddy's
way ard when the pair arose from the
table Eddy had dislodsed Murths from
nrst position by winning seven games 20
his nNe. Yesterday afternoon Franklin
made record for q quick score. In 20
minutes by he clock he won ivc games
from Lewis--a single game and two gam
mons-placing the latter from third posi-
ZION down 20 seventh. The scores 20 date
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04

George Bone ought 10 realize a neat
sum as the result OF the testimonial that
Will be given him In New Haven on
Thursday evening.
Jim Hall. the Australian pugiiist, an
nounces that he will write serial story
OF his life within the ropes, which he
VIII publish In book form. Hall intimates
that he will tell the truth about a lot of
unwritten pugilistic history. He says he
VIII have something To say about the
four-round tight In Australia IN which he
knocked out Bob Fitzsimmons. and also
few words about his being knocked out
by Fitzsimmons three years later In New
Orleans.
A conference OF representatives OF the
New England Baseball league was held
at Lowell, last night. for the purpose OF
considering a proposition 10 transfer the
Portland franchise 20 FAN River. No de-
cision was reached, but Thomas McDer-
mott who was here representing Fall
River. felt confident that the transfer
would be made A possible feature OF the
deal may be tho transfer Of tho Portland
club 90 Lawrence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04
NEIGHB0RLY ADVICE.
Freely Given by a Providence
Citizen.

When one has suffered tortures from
n bad book and found out how the aches
and pains can be removed. advice is oc
untold value to friends and neighbors.
particularly when they know the state
ment is absolutely correct. The follow
ing neighborly advice comes from q
Providence resident
Mr.. John e. Smith OF 25S Aborn street.
employed at the Providence Opera House,
says:-"Before began using Doan's Kid
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and pains across my ioius and through
the kidneys. not constantly. but coming
on In attacks more or less severe. Deans
Kidney Pills entirely relieved me OF tho
backache and other troubles. have been
free from them since taking tho treat
mont. l give Doan's Kidney Pills all the
credit. and have told many OF my friends
about this valuable preparation for the
back and Kidneys"
For sale by all dealers Price 60 cents
per box. Foster-Mlburn Co. Buffalo, n.
y. sole agents for the United states.
Remember the name Doan's and take no
other.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04


Tor OF this city fought six rounds 10 n
draw at the Washington Sporting club,
Philadelphia, last night.
Tim Callahan OF Philadslphia had the
better of the slx-round go lsSt night with
Harry Lyons OF Baltimore at the Penn
sylvania Athletic club,
Frank ChiIdS. the coiored heavyweight,
Knocked out wild Bilr' Hanrahan Of
New York. after one minute of nghting
In the fourth round OF six-round con.
test at the America club. Chicago. last
night In a six-round bout Jimmy Hand
Ter of Newark. N. j.. lost the decision
to Jack Beauscholto OF Chicago.
Expectations Of on immediate match be.
tween Jim Jeffries and Bob Fitzsimmons
were shattered today when Jefrries and
Jim Kennedy, acting for the Yosemite
a G. OF San Francisco, talked matters
over In n New York newspaper office.
JerrieS promptly refused 10 make n
match on the terms already accepted by
Fitzsimmons, and there the matter rests
for the present Kennedys offer, which
Fitzsimmons agreed 10. was an equal
division OF the gross receipts and picture
privileges between the fighters and the
club. each 10 take one-third. Jeffries has
communicated with Billy Delaney, his
manager. who is now IN San Francisco,
looking over the ground. Jeffries' future
actions in regard 10 a match with Fitz.
simmons will be largely guided by what
Delaney may suggest.
a meeting Of the American Boxing as.
sociation will be held in the Hotel Bar
fholdi, New York city next Friday even.
ing, for the purpose az adopting rules
and bylaws. and II Is more than probable
that "A new set OF rules 10 govern all
future amateur and professional boxing
contests I'm this country will be fornu-
lated. The association has issued invita-
tions TO many persons throughout the
United states and Cansds connected with
this sport 10 be present either in person
OF by proxy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04
GENERAL GOSSIP.

The Harvard varsity basketball team
will play Brown university tonight at
| Providence.
At the County hospital at Chicago. last
night II was said that Young Griffo, the
pugilist, whose hands and feet were
frozen. is in very serious condition.
The opening of the second annual
| sportsmans show OF the International
| Forest, Fish and Game association in the
Chicago coliseum. last night. took the as
pect Of a society event Nearly 10, 900 peo-
pie were In attendance.
play In New London April IA. and at
Providence on April is.
J. z. Hassett OF Portland. has been ap-
pointed n member OF the stan OF New
England league umpires for the coming
season.
Manager Murray OF the Providence
club has heard from Pitcher Conn and
Otufelder Flournoy, and both express the
wish to he with Providence this season.
He has also heard from Pete Cassidy.
who was married a few weeks ago.
Regarding the California trip of the
team OF American league PLAYERS Harry
Davis. formerly OF Providence. said: "The
Americans were heartily received every
where we played ard those who attended
the games were surprised az the teams
PLAYING. Bradley made a hit and was
considered by the western people as the
greatest third baseman in tho country.
Barrett. Lajoie Sullivan and waddell
also were popular favorites In addition
20 paying all expenses, we will probably
clear UP 500 apiece as the result OF the
trip
Fred Clark IN winteriug az Narraean-
sett park. His stable includes Price Alert,
winola. Minnie L. Wilkes, Betty Ham
lin and three-year-old by Cresceus.
Holy Cross expects this season 20 have
one OF the best baseball teams that has
ever represented her on the diamond
The work in the cage will begin today
and will be Ia charge OF John Pappalau.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04
Backgammon Tournament Exciting
Game Of Polo On Local Alleys
and General Gossip.

the Y. N. SIS IN the Auditorium Bowling
league series. at Pawtucket, last evening.
The score; T. NJ. 8. team, 1915; Independ-
cnts. 1904.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04
EXCITING POLO GAME

The most exciting polo game in the
City league series at tho Auditorium IN
Pawtucket was played last evening. the
torraincs defeating the Darlingtons BY
"a score Of goals TO T. Tho Darlingtons
set a hot pace az the start and soon after
the game was underway they scored the
first goal.
The equalizing point was scored two
minutes later by the Lorraines and then
ensued give-and-take game, the Lor-
raines finally winning out. Morrison and
Jones were the star performers for the
Lorraines. while Lawless, Lee and NJ
Freeman played conspicuously good polo
for the Darlinctons The line-un.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04
AROUND THE RING

Jack Hamilton ~ Troy and Billy whist.
Tor OF this city fought six rounds TO n
draw at the Washington Sporting club
Philadelphia, last night.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04

Fred Clark is winteriug az Narraran-
sett park. His stable includes Price Alert
winnla, Minnie l.. Wilkes. Betty Ham
lin and n three-year-old by Cresceus.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04

Holy Cross expects this season 20 have
one OF the best baseball teams that hrs
ever represented her on the diamond.
The work in the cage will begin today
and will be ia charge OF John Pappalau.
The daily sentinel., 1902-01-25
Delightful Winter Trips

To all resort points in the south and south
east at a,trsctively low rates via the Colo
RADIO Il Southern Ry Here are few of the
many resorts to which round trip tickets are
now on sale:
Texas-Galveston Houston
Austin San Antonio
Rockport Ell Paso
Lousiana-New Orleans Lake Charles
Mexico-City of Mexico Monterey
Guadalajara
Florida-Jacksouville st. Augustine
Key West
Cuba-Havana
New Providence-Nassau
Ours is many miles and many hours the
shortest line between Colorado and the
South. Our through trains carry handsome
Pullman sleepers and elegant cafe cars.
Meals u Ia carte.
I. 4. FISHER, g P A., Denver
The daily sentinel., 1902-01-25

North Side of Main St., between 3rd and 4th
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-25
Senate to Investigate.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24-The Senate
committee on the Philippines to-day decided
to enter on a thorough investigation of the
entire Philippines question, and Senator
Lodge, chairman of the committee, was au-
thorized to present to the Senate the usual
resolution authorizing the committee to sit
and to send for persons and papers. The in
vestigatiOn will be undertaken for the pur-
pose of arriving at correct conclusions TO
guide the committee in formulating a gov
eminent for the Philippine archipelago and
would be on the basis of the Lodge bill. 1t
is expected that Governor Taft will be the
first witness to be called Hearings will be-
gin as soon as he arrives in Washington.
The committee will call all other available
witnesses who can throw light on existing
conditions in the Philippines. Especial at
tention will be given to the relationship of
the civil and military administration of
affairs in the islands subcommittee were
appointed to investigate the two questions
of coinage and mining in the islands, but
the full committee will consider all these
questions involved The subcommittee on
coinage is composed of Senators Allison,
Beveridge and Dubois and that on mining
of Senators McComas, Dietrich and Raw
Inns.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-25
No Peace Negotiations.

LONDON, Jan. PA. ]. Balfour, the
government leader, made comprehensive
denial to-day in the House of Commons of
stories of negotiations for peace in South
Africa He declared that since the negotia-
tions between General Kitchener and Gen
eral Botha no negotiations having in view
the termination of the war have been re-
ceived from any one processing to have
the authority of the Boer leaders to make
proposals. and that no discussions looking
to peace were now proceeding.
The Daily News has published from its
correspondent at The Hague. whom il
claims to have been very accurate. the
following dispatch, taken from private ad-
vices: News from South Africa has
reached military circles here that the pow
er of the Beers over Cape Colony is in
creasing daily, that the rebellion is con-
stantly spreading and that the colonists
are joining the Beers in steadily-increas-
ing numbers. The execution of Comman-
dant LOtter (Oct. IL, 1900 and Commandant
Scheeper Jan. IS. 1902 have had the result
of deciding the loyalists there to join the
Beers, whose position is persistently re-
ported to be more favorable than ever"