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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02
WEST END CLUB
Holds an EnjyabI, "Sm0ks
Talk" In Its Rooms.

The West End club held rousing
last evening, and the principal speaker
was the Hon. l.. T.. c. Garvlu, whose
subject was "The Road 10 Good Govern
ment In part he said that good govern
ment consisted OF just laws properly
enforced. but the government OF today Is
by unjust laws and they are not properly
enforced. This. he said, made misgovern-
ment
lie referred 20 the state and city politl-
cal machines and their bosses, bat the
latter are not TO blame. Any legislator
who does not do the bidding OF tho boss
OF the machine has but enc year OF SER
vice as a legislator.
Most men. he said. go TO the legislature
with honest intentions and are ambitious,
but they soon find that if they want TO
remain in public life more than one year
they must obey orders.
lie gave the names OF several men who
served but one term In the legislature,
and said in his opinion they voted for
what they deemed was for the best in
terests OF the public. For so doing they
were dropped at the next election.
Mr.. Garvin raped the police commits
sion, saying IL was elected by a defuuct
legislature at the suggestion OF a de-
funct city council
The Rev. Mr.. Gardner of the Tabernacle
NJ. r. church also made a short address
stating he was with the club IL the club
was I'm for good government.
During the early part OF the evening
a very pleasing vocal and instrumental
program was given and among those who
rendered their services were Mr.. Arthur
+. Armstrong. violin solo: George Blades
flute solo, Herbert Baldwin, vocal selec-
ton; the Rev. Mr.. Gardner, cornet solo.
and Mr.. Cullerton. comic selections.
The affair was the initial one of the
club and was I'm charge of Joseph Baron,
w. Hughes and Walter Wyman.
The club is formed for social and politi-
cal purposes and are To have at the rooms
all of the daily papers and the leading
periodicals. and i'm a short time will have
a well equipped gymnasium connected
with their rooms.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02
Not in Her Line.

a Chicago man was arrested and taken
before a justice OF the peace a few DAYS
ago on charge OF having destroyed
property. Somebody had thrown a stone
through window and for some reason
perhaps because he had unfeeling enemies
suspicion had been directed al a gentle
man who was sitting I'm a certain parlor
with his arms around certain South
Side lady at the time the damage was
done. Not caring TO have the girls name
appear In the case II he could help Il the
accused man went 10 court and tried 10
explain, but he was informed that he
would have 70 prove his alibi 10 make II
useful. His word alone could not be ac-
cepted. So he sent telegram 20 the girl
saying:
There seems to be no hopes for me
You know I am innocent But the world
will believe me guilty"
In a little while he received this an
swer: shall I come and save you? An
swer quick"
He sent his answer at once When the
girl got IL she read.
Come and shave me"
His witness didn't appear He was fined
Tor an offense that he never committed.
and his telegram was sent 10 him with
note In which he was Informed that he
would not be admitted II he called at the
house. and that his letters would be sent
back unopened If he wrote.
He IS now considering the advisab,lity
or suing the telegraph company for dam
age-Chicago Record-Herald.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02
|. A. W. APPOINTMENTS

At the annual meeting OF the Rhode ISL
and division. l.. A. w, held AT the resi-
following appointments were made;
Rights and privileges, George l.. Cooke
chairman. Providence; Hon. j. j. Fltz-
gerald Pawtuckct; William NJ. +. Bowen,
Providence. highway Improvement, X. a.
Kendall, chairman. Pawtucket; G.. III.
Sparks, Warren: George II. Lawton, IlN-
erton Y j Briggs. East Greenwich; w.
r. Drake. Kingston; touring aud trans
portatiou. John II. Barrett. chairman,
Providence: Il. +. Gibley. Pawtucket; II.
IT, Morlock, Providence: recruiting. T. Il.
Gibley. chairman. Pawtucket: A. H. Gau-
burn. Pawtucket. 4. q. Ratcliff, Paw
tuckJt inance. q. c. Barton. chairman
Providence: II. j. Kenyon. Providence; Il;
&. Law. Providence; delegate TO national
assembly, Howard l.. Perkins.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02

there was some hint OF shortness in
money matters.
The medical examiner found that the
bullet had entered above the left ear and
ploughed It's way through tho brain 10
the surface ot The skin Oh the right side
OF the head
dead woman, Lieut. Lawrence discovered
"A sheet of the NarraFausctt hotel writing
paper, and on n was written, with lend
pencil. tie following note: Despair
caused me 20 do n. Send my body To
Bnrdentown. n. j" TINS note wac ;ered
with the name Elizabeth Darby. and v ~
tolued' bat was not inclosed IN an en-
After the medical examiner had an
nounCed his finding, he allowed Mss
Flanagan TO take charge Of the remains.
She at once communicated with Under
,aker Miles who prepared the BODY Tor
burial
mates at the WOman's Medical school ae
Baltimore. and had been closely assoc
cidted ever since pr Darby was q ma
tive Of BordcntOWn. y. j.. where her faith
er and brother still reside she was =.
graduate nurse prior To seeking her de-
gree as doctor OF medicine.
Immediately after graduating in lS9D
both camc 20 this city and were associ-
ated in practice on Jackson street. later
on Broadway. where they were located
three years, and atterward on BenenI
IL was partnership. for each had her
own practice and each had personal OF
tce ~ connection with thelr general ar
rangements as associates. Less than two
months ago they reliqunished their quar-
ters on Benefit street and they went to-
gPther TO visit Dr. Darby's family ia Bor-
dentown They remained there FIVE weeks
and returned here about a fortnight ASP,
going TO the Narragansett hotel.
They had not decided definitely upon
future plans Or. Flanagan had de-
clded TO continue I'm practice in this city.
but DR. Darby was not so well pleased
with the prospect The latter had not
met with the degree OF success required
10 satisfy her ambition, and had some
time ago suggested that IL would be well
for her 20 end IL all by self-destruction.
Miss Flanagan never saw the reVolser
bafore. and did not know that her de-
ceased friend had such weapon IN her
possesSion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02
BRISTOL.

Arrangements are being made FOR o
minstrel performance TO be given next
Saturday evening In Colonel Colts car
riage house at Linden place for the bone-
ht OF the Children's Home.
Friends of Mr. George II. Douglass OF
this town arc pleased to learn that ne has
been granted pension OF S per month.
At a meeting OF the committee of the
womcn's Auxiliary % Tie Y. NJ. G. A.
at the home OF the president. Mrs. II. 4.
Bennett. arrangements were made Cor
q supper for the members OF tho Boys
club 90 be given Friday evening.
Tho Christmas festival Of the Sunday
school OF the Tirst Baptist church VIII
be held this evening IN the vesry Of The
church
General Secretary Browneu Of the y.
~ G.. a. has received o telegram am
nomciug that Charles ~. Smith, has
accepted an Offer 90 become the physical
instructor o. tho y. ~ a. A. uI this
town. AIR. Smith. comes from Lnhigb
University. where4hc has served Oh. p1st
eight years.
The annual meeting of che -rsl Gre
companies were held last svenin2
Monday evening next the CHRISTMAS
festival OF the Sunday school ~ Trinity
church will be held IN tho han Of the
parish house.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02
SlX-DkY CYCLE RACE

The arst team to show the ill-effects OF
the hard work Of the nrst half OF the SIX
day cycle race at Park Square track. Bos-
ton, was that consisting of r. A Carnl OF
Worcester and Charles Mcconnell or Bos-
ton. They withdrew from tho contest
yesterday afternoon after having ridden
AS 40 miles. Carni was suffering from
the results OF his fall experienced the
first day of the race. Just before the
team Withdrew Mcconnell went out and
gained a lap on the field. the others maxi
ing no effort 20 overtake him. AZ ia
o clock last night the 30th hour OF tho
race, the score was as follows;
Butler and Mclean, 07-2: Mcfarland
and MAYA, 60i-2: Freeman and Munroe,
ef-2: Gougoltz and Simar, 601-2; King and
Samuelson. 607-2; Leander and RutZ, 6Ji-2;
keegan. 606-9; Muller and Jaak, 606-5.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02
new ENGLAND WHIST

The midwlnter tournament Of the New
England Whist association vial be held
tomorrow and Saturday at Hotel Ven
dome. Boston. and as usual, will be open
20 members OF the New England Whist
association. of which there arc S6 clubs,
representing about 5000 members; the
American Whist league, and the Wo-
mems Whist league.
All events will be open pair matches.
three "A day. at 10:S0 n m. and 1880 p. m.
The matches will bo divided in sections
of not more than 12 tables each. and
top-score souvenirs awarded the winning
pair in each section. Both Howell and
Mitchell systems will be played. A special
prize will be awarded TO each lady and
each gentleman who makes the highest
aggregate plus score in each series Of
matches, both Howell and Mitchell sys-
TENS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02
A RECEPTION
Given Rev. Mr.. Nutilng, His
wife and His Assistant.

The chapel OF tho Union Congregational
church, at the corner OF Broad and Stew
art streets was lsst evening transformed
into a huge drawing room scene with
beautifully decorated tables. placed in
attractive corners and lighted up with
brilliantly shaded lamps and candelabra.
The occasion was a New Years recep-
ton given by Rev. Wallace Nutting, ID.
d., his wife and Rev. Charles II. Thayer.
the assistant pastor Of the church, 20
the members OF the church and congrega-
tlon. The reception hours were from 4 10
in the afternoon and from to 10 I'm
the evening. 1t was I'm the evening. how
ever. that the majority OF the people
came and until a late hour the chapel
was thronged with those who came TO
greet the beloved pastor and his wife and
10 enjoy the delights OF social converse.
DR.. and Mrs. Nutting. with Mr, Thayer.
received their friends in a corner OF the
chapel where bank OF Christmas greens
were still remaining the same forming a
pleasing background for the purpose.
In the opposite corner Of the chapel, on
the farther side, was stationed the large
table where chocolate and waters were
served.
Here the following ladies' assisted in
serving during the afternoon and even
Mrs. Forest G. Eddy. Mrs. r. c. But
man. Mrs. stephen knight, Mrs. Amelia
McAuslan. Mrs. Otis Clapp.
Three dainty tables were stationed at
different parts of the room where fees
were served. These tables were presided
over by Mrs. Thomas w. Waterman Mrs
Walter s. Reynolds and Mrs. Charles
Gale.
The following program of music was
beautifully rendered during the evening
by Mrs. Julia Ashley Rich: March, Tam
hauser; ii Trovatore; concert Waltz;
Waltz, Chopin; duet, Mrs. Rich and Miss
Bertha Sheldon: overture. Tampa
A distinctly pleasing feature OF the
evening was the presentati ton OF a large
and valuable carbon photograph of The
Flight into Egypt" 10 DR.. Franklin S.
Jewett, by the members OF his Sunday
school class
The beautiful gift was presented to the
doctor In behalf OF the class. by DR..
Preston B. Whitmarsh.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02
CORNELL Is CHAM PI0N

The Cornell Pennsylvania chess match
for the Isaac l.. Rice trophy was con-
cIuded last night, Cornell winning by
score OF 5j5 to 2h. The third round was
contested today when both Pennsylvania
men were defeated. Cornell scoring both
games, Like score then stood Cornell AZ
Pennsylvania 1i7 After talk with
Major Hankham, referee, it was agreed
10y the players that az Cornelis score
could not be equalled, even though Penn
sylvania won both games In the iual
round. they would call the fourth draw,
each college scoring one point without
further play. Cornell won last year and
pennsylvania the year before
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02
OLNEYVlLLE.

Last evening Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. T.
Braney entertained the Rev. j. II. Bana-
han, who was recently ordained at Column
bus, at their home on Plainheld street.
Father Banahan was accompanied by
a number Of his young friends.
He leaves in few days for the West,
where he will be assigned TO some church.
The program OF the evening was an
enjoyable one, for Mr.. and Mrs. Braney
are adopts in the art of entertaining.
The committee from among the men,
bers OF the weybossct mill reported to
their associates last evening, that owing
10 the illness Of the superintendent OF the
mill that they had been unable 20 hold
a conference.
IL was also reported that a few weav-
ers at the Riverside mills have a little
trouble that needs adjusting and may be.
brought to the attention OF the executive
committee OF the Textile workers.
The funeral of Thomas +. O'Rourke
was held at his late residence. on La
vaughn street, and later services were
held at st. Theresa's church, this morn
ing.
The attendance at the church was large
and the floral offerings were profuse. as
the young man was extremely popular.
The interment was AT St AIMS ceme-
terry. Cranston.
The officers-elect or Branch 399 Catho-
lie Knights OF America, and Hope coun-
ell Knights of Columbus, were installed
last evening.
This being the first Friday in the month
services were held at 5, and 1880 I'm st.
Mary's Catholic church. this morning,
and will be again at $780, this evening.
John Keegan. 10 years old. is missing
from his home on Hartford avenue, since
yesterday noon.
The Catholic schools opened this morn
ing after the holiday vacation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02
DIR. ELIZABETH DARBY
TOOK Her OWN LIFE.
Committed Suicide at Narragansett
Hotel in Despair Over rloney rlat-
ters--BelOnged in New Jersey.

The body Of Dr. Elizabeth Darby was
still at the undertaking rooms of Miles
& company up TO a late hour this after
noon, but the remains Will be shipped to-
night to New York and thence 10 Borden-
town. n. j.. for intorment.
Her suicide at the Narragansett hotel
last evening conveys with the brief note
found in her clothing the sad informa-
ton that she committed the deed in dcs-
pair.
ON Sunday, Dec. Is, 1901. Dr. Elizabeth
Darby and Or. Kate l.. Flanagan regis.
tered at the Narragansett hotel and were
assigned 10 a large room on the third
floor containing two beds They had pre-
yiously been quartered at tho hotcl and
no notice Was taken OF her arrival. or.
Flanagan has been away, returning
about a week ago. The two seemed very
friendly and from all appearances the
best OF good feeling existed between the
two women.
Yesterday Dr. Darby paid a visit 10 Eos-
ton, according 10 Or. Flanagan. and
returned early last evening She did not
state the object Of her visit h that city
and the subject was not touched on by
either of the women. During the carly
part OF the evening Miss Flanagan says
that she and her companion remained M
the room and talked on various subjects.
the doctor being apparently in good spirits
and showing 40 signs of depression.
CONTEMPLATED SUICIDE.
AS near as Miss Flanagan can remem-
Der II was about 10 O'Clock. and she was
busving herself about the room. when
suddenly she heard Dr. Darby eXcaim.
20. i am going TO end IL all" Almost
instinctively Miss Flanagan claims she
knew what was about TO happen, and
rushed toward the door. screaming for
help Before she had gone far. how
ever, the sound of shot rang out. and
turning she beheld the form OF Or. Darby
lying across her bed with "A revolver be-
side her. Almost instantly there was a
flow of blood from the head and Miss
Flanagan then knew that the woman
had committed suicide.
The proprietor OF the hotel. Mr.. Hall,
was notified and he at once summoned
Lieut. Lawrence OF the Central station
and Medical Examiner Perkins. both of
whom arrived at about the same time.
An investigation showed the room in good
order and the body of the woman lying
on her back with the bed clothing COW
cred with blood. Miss Flanagan was
still in the room and was crying over the
death of her friend with whom she had
associated for years Miss Flanagan
said she could not tell what should cause
her friend to do such a thing, although
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02
ON LOCAL ALLEYS.

The Early Birds defeated the Cuban
Clan in two OF the games on the Trinity
square alleys last evening No very re-
markable scores were made during the
evening, but there was intense interest
concerning the total made by a csrtain
roller. who was trying 20 leave the genial
manager OF the alleys I'm the position OF
rear guard in the average list. As a
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02
RELIEF AT HAND.
Scores of Providence People
Finding it out

Relief is at hand in Providence
For scores OF rheumatic sufferers,
For hundreds OF bad backs.
For urinary disorders-diabetis,
Doan's Kidney Pills relieve and cure
Are endorsed by Providence citizens.
Mr.. Thomas Lynch Of so South street,
jcweler says; II suffered for the greater
part OF two or three years with my hack
and kidneys. used many different reme-
dies trying 10 obtain relief but without
success until took a course oc the
treatment prescribed by Doans Kidney
Pills. They did me more good than all the
other medicines ever used. The sharp
twingcs OF pain which caught me In the
back when stoopns disappeared, the
weakness OF the kidneys which caused me
much Inconvenience was banlshed. and
in addition 20 tSose organs being strength
ened. the attacks OF dizziness and pain
in my head ceased 20 bother me.
highly recommend Doan's Kidney Pills 20
others"
For sale by all dealers at % cents a boz
Foster Stlburn Co, Buffalo. y. y. sole
agents Tor the United States
Remember thc "namc Dpau's and take
no substitute
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02
WARREN.

The Warren Choral society met last
night and practioed Dudley Bucks Gold
en- Legend" which will be produced early
in February.
Misses Eva and Eta Baker or Bristol
were visiting friends here yesterday.
The reception of the Epworth league TO
the church was held last night I'm the
church parlors. A fine entertainments
was given, followed by refreshments
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02

For brown or black prepared by
GEORGE ORMSBY, Wig Maker md
Hairworker. 169 fremont street. Boston.
II Is simple, safe and easily applied con.
tains no lead poisons; use IL once ana
YOU will never use any other BLAND
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02
GENERAL GOSSIP.

BY the decisive score OF 40 TO O, the
Michigan university football team yes
terday defeated Stanford university, at
Pasadena. Cal
The ice yacht racing season opened at
Orange lake. Newberg, n. Y. yesterday
with a contest for the challenge cup of
1855. The race was sailed over the regu-
lar ten-mile course, and only two boats,
Robert Kernahan's Troubler and III. c.
Higginson's Cold Wave, were ready TO
enter. Troubler won. beating Cold Wave
half a minute.
Fifteen handed in cards today in the
New Years handicap over the winter
course OF the Balturol Golf club. X. $.
Sinclair. with handicap OF l6, led with
80 net. OF the scratch men, Louis Il. Bay
ard and J. A Tying were I'm best, form, as
each returned card of S. while G. M.
Hamilton recorded 90.
The Yale basketball team defeated Wis
consin university last night by a score
OF &c TO 20 points Score in detail: Yale
Seven goals from field and IL from free
goals Wisconsin-Four goals from field
and eight free goals.
Manager James J. Collins of the Bos-
ton-American league club has received
word from Outfelder Il. II. Dougherty.
formerly OF the Buffalo team, that the
latter will play with the Boston-Amer-
lean team next season. ''Dougherty
writes" said Collins today. "to take no
stock in any stories 90 the contrary"
Walter J. Travis amateur golf cham
pion, played in the cross-country handi-
cap yesterday over tho Garden City links,
New York. The competition, which ex-
tended over nine holes, the playing dis
tance for which was more than 500 yards.
was won by :. G. Jennings with a gross
score of G5 and net 5SlR. Mr.. Travis,
who was on the plus mark. required two
more actual strokes than the winner, the
bleak wind evidently affecting him.
Frank NJ Kanaly, tho long-distance
runner. who holds the fye-mile national
championship and the New England
oross-country championship, has been
suspended by the registration committee
OF the New England \. A. L. The
charges against the athlete are that ne
has on several occasions asked and re-
ceived liberal expenses for participating
In various meets. IL is said that Train
or Moakley of Cornell IS implicated.
Kanaly is probably the best man I'm
America at any distance from ono mile
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02
caSsnlra NORTHERN UcA1 FINISHED

Winnipeg, Man. Jan. 2.-Thc first train
from Port Arthur reached Winnipeg at
midnight ovor tho new Canadian North
oru railroad The canadian Northorn line
is now completed, thc liost rti having
been laid today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02

to ten, and II the suspension Is made per-
fnanent. Cornell will lose sure point
winner IN him. He represented the Cam
bridgeport (Mass.) Gymnasium A. A. be-
fore entering Cornell last fall.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02

Entries fcr the national bowling tour
namont 90 be held IN Buffalo, Will close
on Saturday, Jan. 4. President Foss OF
the Western New York A. a. Is In re-
ceipt OF many requests from women 10
take part I'm the tournament, and while
this cannot he allowed. there Is possi-
biity that the women may have a
chance 20 show their skill after the na-
tiopal affair IS ended Chicago alone
would be represented by seven expert
women bowlers, provided the prize list
was sufficiently attractive. and Dayton,
New York. Brooklyn nand Buffalo could
also be counted upon for a good entry
William x. Vandcrbilts colors will be
seen on the turf this year for the first
time in the history Of racing In America.
lie has raced Ia France for several yeasr
and only recently has decided TO race in
this country. 7. c. Mcdowell, his train
cr. has entered the following high-bred
fllies in the rich stakes 20 be run at Sara
toga: B. f., by Ornament dam Happy
Sally III; br. f., by IIalma, dam Won Hers;
b. T.. by Ornament. dam Clattedfoot. b..
e.. by Ornament, dam Ariam; ch. f., by
Ornament, dam Charity.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-20
MINOR MENTION.

Davis sells drugs.
Stockert sells carpets and rugs.
Wollman, scientific optician. 400 B'way.
Deffert, eyesight specialist, 23s Broadway.
Take home a brick of Metzger's ice
cream. vanilla, Csc; Neopolitan, CSC.
Picture framing a specially. c. z. Alex
onder q Co., 1888 Broadway. Tel. 1856.
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Richey of Abba, Ia,
are guests Of Mrs. Rlchey's sister, Mrs.
Il. Mcconnell, on their way to Denver,
where they expect to make their home.
Spencer Smith of this city has been in
vited to deliver the Memorial day address
at Silver City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey, e%vangelists, have
begun a series Of revival meetings at the
Edgewood church, southeast of this city,
in Garner township. which will be con-
tinued every night this week.
Captain and Mrs. H. G. Ankeny Of Corn
ing are guests of NJ. M. Parkinson, deputy
revenue collector, and family, on Park ave-
pany II of the Fourth Iowa in the civil war.
These delegates from st. Pauls Episcopal
church will leave today for Davenport, to
attend the annual diocesan convention:
T. Stew art. NJ. f. Rohrer and Z. al. Mer-
RAM.
r. b. Trenor Of Cedar Rapids arrived in
COUNCIL Bluffs in search of his 1S-year-old
city. 1t is thought that the boy is EN-
ployed in one of the dye works, but the
police were unable to find him last night.
Cox & Campbell, publishers of the Coun-
ell Bluffs Ttmes-Democrat say, that the
TO repleyin from E.. F. Aney is the plant
of the Underwood Union, which they sold
to J. G. Todd, taking a mortgage as part
sold to Nicholson. Aney also held a mort
gage on the plant, but Nicholson claims
his was a prior one. The suit does not af-
feet In any manner the plant of the Times