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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-07
BACK TO PEKIN.
Citizens Receive News Of kp-
prOaCh Of ths Court.

Pekin. Jan. Z. 12:45 a. ma telephone
message from Mia-Chia-Fu station, out
side the city, says the special train bear
ing the Emperor and Empress Dowager
Is just arriving.
Thousands of officials have assembled
there 10 receive their majesties. The en-
tire route TO the entrance OF the palace
is lined with troops.
The Imperial oortege entered the for
hidden city at 80 o'clock this afternoon.
II was the most brilliant scene Pekin ever
witnessed. The procession consisted of n
thousand gorgeously attlred noblemen
mounted upon glittering caparisoned
horses.
The Emperor the Empress Dowagcr.
Prince Chun, the Empress and several
princes were borne in yellow chairs. their
escorts carrying hundreds of gay ban
ners and silk umbrellas. The troops Of
General Yuan Shi Kai. governor OF Pc
Chi Ii, preceded the Emperor. The for
eign community assembled on top the
Chen gate.
The Emperor and Empress Dowager
entered the temple in the gate and burned
incense. The Dowager Empress upon
emerging from the temple saw the for
eigners peering down and bowed. 4
double row OF soldiers. kneeline, lined the
four-mile route.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-07
Reunited Through a Song.

John IIrf Lloyd. chemist by profession
and author by avocation, recently told OF
an incident by which he was enabled 10
bring together two sisters. separated by
the Civil War. who believed each other
dead.
In "Stringtown on the Pike" he repro
duces a scene where, mere lad, he
stood by the roadside and watched
troop of Morgans raiders gallop by. sing
ing as they went '"rhe Girl OF the Home
spun Dress"
In the book the author used the first
COPY OF the song that was at hand Inn
mediately he was flooded with letters say
ing that ne had misquoted II. Wishing
to be accurate. he published state
ment 20 the effect that he would pay 800
for a true copy of the song. This only ere
ated more trouble, as there are many va
riations.
Among those sending what proved To be
the original verses were two sisters. one
living az Philadelphia and the other at
Atlanta. Ga, who stated that their dead
sister, Clara Belle St Clair OF Atlanta.
had written the song In answering one OF
them Mr. Lloyd mentioned the other sis
ter. He at once received a reply from her
20 whom he had written. stating that she
thought the other sister dead. and asking
him 10 send the address Mr.. Lloyd did
this. and later he learned that they had
been reunited after thirty-fve years OF
separation Buffalo News.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-07
Railroad Growth.

comparison OF street railways I'm
Pennsylvania, now in existence, with
those of fourteen years ago, is the strik-
ing feature OF the annual report OF MAJ.
Isaac b. Brown, superintendent OF the
state bureau of railways.
From the report OF 1877 the year wtr-tt-
the present superintendent assumed the
duties OF his office. it n shown that The
capital stock outstanding OF the street
railways OF the state was SlI2ll6s0; now
it e. sos SIC. 77i the funded and unfunded
indebtedness was SL6d,l3i now the FUND.-
ed debt outstanding is H4, ,9S@. 055: the cost
of road and equipment WIS Sl2,33d,pS; now
tho cost OF the roads is SSH 2.336, and
the cost of equipment, Sl0,423.9lo.
In 1887 the length OF all roads was bl9J5
miles: the length OF single track ana
branches operated now ia l,76S90, with a
total length OF all tracks OF 2.l619l miles.
The mileage has increased during the
past year something over 100 miles
The number of cars owned last year
was 63s5 this year 6,6lS Last year the
number Of passengers carried was a3S-
1884, 532. this year IL was 560,65i,629
Last year thre was received from op-
erations $23. .S}3 SOC. this year, S2b,i2i5@'
income from other sources, last year,
S593 637: this year. Sg13,1f1: total income,
last year, S2i.477,iSi; this year. 81, 3'S.l&
Last year there were paid out Tor Opef-
ating expenses. $i2.il4G09. for taxes,
81 .g7g 2S4: for interest on funded debt, &
i9s 7Ol for rentals. S5,9d .236: for other eX-
penses. s39S. .3e6: for dividends. I.tjfll3 e
total of S239762i2. This year the total
disbursements were S36,0Nl13.-fhilaucl-
phia Public Ledger
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-07
Uses Of the X-Rav.

The difference IN the transparency OF
rrer,ous stones and their limitations has
already led ~ tho use ~ tho N-ray w
detecting false Jewels. In rnineralogy' and
rnineraIogicel chemistry. and I'm testing
IN. homeosoneity ~ alloys, further ap-
plioations have been found, while pnysi-
rian. have also begun to find use for these
yavs I'm the treatment OF skin diseases
with regard 10 limitations. IL must be
remembered that all the photographs, or
screen pictures. are only photographs or
pictures OF shadows. No substance has
yst been found which will reflect or re-
tract them, so that the uss OF lenses ~
seemingly impossible. At present the most
nsautifui application is In tine prvduction
of stereoscopic shadows. Stiil, these re-
main mere shadows. and a shadow 10 not
always the easiest thing IN the world 10
interpret r. 4. Addymsn. I'm Practical
x.Ray work.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-07
new CENTURY ATHLETIC CLUB

The New Century Athletic club has de-
cided 10 open the lower floors OF their
commodiouE club house on Mathewson
street 10 the public. and the rooms viii
be devoted 20 billiards and bowling.
The alleys OF this club are among the
best in New England. and this room and
the billiard parlors will be i'm charge OF
competent attendants.
The rooms are TO be known as the
Hope Billiard and Bowling club.
This evening the club will give an ath-
ietic exhibition in which Thomas Boyle.
OF this city and Joseph Murphy, Of Fall
River will be the leading card.
Young Clabby and Mike Brodrick. and
one or more pair OF well known local ath-
letes will take part in the exhibition.
The management of the club have also
arranged for a smoker to be held Friday
evening. April %. when Patsy Brodrick
OF this city and Tommony Sullivan will
be the leading card.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-07
PAMTUxET VALLEY.

The annual meeting OF Warwick Hose
company. No. :, Will be held at the fire
station this evening. at which time the
annual election OF officers will occur
nrst class supper will be given TO the
nremen and their guests al tho close OF
the meeting.
Yesterday morning the schools at An
thony, Arctic and Riverpoint, after two
weeks vacation. resumed their sessions
The Valley division, Sons of Temper
ance, held large and interesting meet
ing last evening at the NJ j.. mission,
Qu1dnick street. Arctic Centre. This or
ganization is doing much good in quiet
but telling way.
The attendants at tho 1880 o'clock mass
at 81. Josephs church. Natick were Ia
Vored by listening 10 the singing OF Mr..
Alexander Steele. bass soloist of the
Temple quartet. Boston.
Yesterday morning the parDchial
connected with st. Jean Baptiste church,
Arctic. commenced their sessions.
Camp Francis &. Greene Sons of Vet
erans, is held ia much esteem by the
people OF the valley. being named IN
honor OF a bright young man. brother OF
Hon. Henry l.. Greene. who gave his IRE
for his country during the War Of the Re-
bclliou. The fathers OF many OF these
Sons OF Veterans were comrades OF Frank
G. Greene in the same regiment. and the
memory of the brave lad from the valley
is yet green, and the installation OF offi-
GERS OF this camp always brings him in
remembrance. The officers OF the camp as
installed are as follows: Captain, George
JOrdin; first lieutenant. Leonard Puisiver;
second lieutenant. George Cooke; camp
council Charles Brown, Georse Law
renee and owen Moan. Jr.: chaplain,
Charles Brown first sergeant Edgar
Barnes: quartermaster sergeant, William
r. Potter. color sergeant. Elmer Il. Law
renee. musician, Frank Fraser: sergeant
OF guard. George Lawrence: corporal OF
guard Frank Pierce; camp guard. owen
Moan. Jr.: picket guard. John Pulsiver
An entertainment and supper followed the
installation.
Yesterday morning Ovila Dubean. who
II employed I'm the box shop or MI.
Charles Carpenter at Centreville. caught
one of his fingers I'm a machine, tearing
and crushing IL badly. A physician thinks
the injured member may he saved u
blood poisoning does not occur, but IL Will
be many days before he can resume ms
occupation. ,, "
Of c. OF Natick. was held last evening
I'm the council rooms to consider the new
insurance rates recently adopted by the
national council OF the order. Much dls-
satisfaction has been expressed py nlaly
because OF the increase in the rates OF
insurance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-07
DOINCSAT BROWN
Mass Meeting This Evening.
GIes Club Returns Home.

A mass melting will be held at Brown
tonight for the purpose OF showing the
great value OF an association building ht
the university. An exceptionally inter
esting list of speakers has been secured.
Besides President w. III. T. taunce thele
will be Frank l.. Janewsly, 81. OF Prlnc'-
ton: j.. Boyd Edwards. OF Union met
logical seminary. and j. c. McCraoken,
Of Columbia.
Mr.. Janewav is general secretary OF The
Y. NJ. g. q. az Princeton. ana has petn
very prominent In the social as Wen -
the religious life OF that college
Mr. Edwards is wcll-knoWn cehete
athlete, having played on botn the ',ss pass
- 4si- .
at Williams Following graduation IN
1900 he was Tor one year a uaVcnnE scNy
retarv OF the international committee oi
tho y NJ. e. \. -.
college world than Mr.. McCracken. we
famous guard and track athlete OF lle
University OF Pennsylvania. lie ~ no"
general secretary OF the associalioh Y,
1,oIuinbia. and his experience at these Two
la rgo universities should make him an
especially valuable sneaker,
IN all probability Mr.. Gardner C2lol:
committee. Will be present and spesk X
from the alumni point of view. /.
The committee. the other members 81
which are Prof. James u i,eaiy' p
William E. Dormer, ~: Roy. VA
tom s. Cooper 81. and John II. Roci r
cfeIler Jr.. ~, are deeply Interested li
tho building movement, and u Is eNpece !
that u encouraging ANNOUNCEMENTS Wl
bc made ut this time
Tbg Cilcc club returned home yesterds =
morning from "A very pleasant Two McrA >
trip I'm the Southern states. ne elt !, /,
give fourteen concerts The trip was ny z
u money making one as the club ingtel
cleared expenses. II was interesting trhh
Am educational standpoint. however ~ >
boys derived much pleasure irom ue
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-07
F|REMEN'S BALL.
Coming Event Promises Success
Beyond That Of Earlier Ones.

An event that every year calls for the
hearty support OF the public is the fire.
mems concert and ball For the past
dozen years the fire fighters have been
successful i'm every way in the arrange
ments for this annual event.
Success has been due 20 hard work on
the part OF the members Of the different
committees and the committee i'm charge
OF the arrangements for the 18th event.
which Will take place on Jan. 80 at lnfan-
try hall have decided that this year
affair will be one OF the very best in
every way.
The services OF the American band with
its new director. Herbert l.. Clarke. have
been secured. Mr.. Clarke will arrange
the program and the Einklang Singing
society, O.. Saacke. leader. has accepted
an invitation TO sing at the concert.
Governor kimball, Mayor Granger and
all the prominent officials of the state
and city have accepted invitations TO be
present. The prospects are that the pub
lie VIII give the nremen the support lney
richly deserve on this occasion.
The committee having the matter in
bers OF the department.: owen McElroy,
chairman; Capt Fred A. Wallace, Joseph
f. Mcdonald. Clarence c. Thomas, John
y. Murphy, Francis n. Morton. Jr. and
Samuel Loxley. secretary. The honorary
committee consists OF the following per-
sons: His eXcellency Governor Charles
Dean kimball and staff; his honor Mayor
Daniel j.. ID. Granger, Stillman White.
Dexter Gorton. Benjamin r. Harrington.
William IL. Luther. George L. Shepley
John j. Rosenfeld. Col. Cyrus M. Van
Slyck. Col. James II. McGann. Jesse IL.
Metcalf. Lewis Il. Davis, Dennis II. Shea
han. Stephen A. Cooke. Ira Winsor,
James r. Canning and George IL Grant.
Chief George A. Steere will act as floor
director. and he will have the following
aids: Charles III. LeClair, George II.
Goff Walter B. Leonard, William IL. Nc
Mormack. Frank K. Bailey, Atmore J..
Crandall. William II. Greene, Frank A.
Scott. Edward j. Nagle. Frank N Bench
10y Charles +. MCGOWAN. Walter III.
Butts. Lelix Rush. William II. Collins,
William j. Sherman Harry Howe, John
/. Mckay, Charles III. Claflin Wallace A.
Doe. George IA. Johnson, Frank u. Car
berry, Crawford A. Cornell, William ~.
Wall jeremiah s. Mcdonald. Isaac w.
Wyatt, George L. Lawder. John III. Car
ley, Thomas T.. Carey and James r.
O'Neil: resource committee, Owen Me-
Elroy. chairman, Capt Fred A. Wallace,
Joseph r. Mcdonald. Clarence &.
Thomas, John ID. Murphy. Francis II.
Morton, Jr., and Samuel Loxley, sec
retary: reception committee, Deputy
Chief Holden O. Hill; District Chief
George T.. Battey and District Chief Hor-
ace Il. Griswold, chairman; John W. Nor
row. Lewis j. Pierce. John &. Dunn, VIII
liam Carroll. John VI. Macauley. Jere-
miah III. Hall. Capts. Thomas H. Duffy,
Charles j. Connoy, John j. Hutchinson'
James X. Davis, William +. Smith, VIII
liam III. Johnson, Lieut.. Asa q. Davis and
Lieut.. David G.. Knott.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-07
Young Black Ran a LlValI
Course While in New York
SQUANDERED HIS INHERITANCE
Finally Became So Eccentric That He Vas
Sent 10 The Insane faVIoa Of
Bellevue h0Splta.

New York. Jan. 7.--Jrgling pair %
handouts In his pocket, Captain Ae-
Curdy. OF the police department OF At
lanta, Ca, called at the Bellevue hosu.-
tai last night for Charles Black, a mem
bsr of prominent and wealthy Georsia
family, who was in the insane pavilion q
mental wreck
Young Black. during Tie last SIX
months. which BE spent in this oily,
squandercd his inheritance, which
amounted 60 many thousands OF dulls rs,
among conviVial friends, for whose 81 ili-
cation he committed eccentrcities VIII eh
for a while kept several broadway hotels
In an uproar.
AZ tho Broadway Central hotel, recent
Is. the young man insisted Oh eating lis
dinner on fire escape. He sang songs
ami empted a bottle OF wine 10 the ~
iication OF "A crowd OF pedestrians. He
was guilty Of so many escapades in the
dining rooms and lobbies of other hotels
that his friends were in despair. feariuS
that he would end by attempting violepce
TO himself.
Young Black was taken IN u cab from
the Raleigh hotel, last Friday. tO the
Bellevue hospital. DR. BurckhHlter found
that his mind was seriously affected. aud
sent him to the insane pavilion. There
the AUhnE man atnltTAdlltu the UNfStc oith
patients with his hallucinatons. iic
imagined that he was travelling through
Switzerland, France and Africa, and de-
scribed the imaginary scenes.
Mir. Black recently Inherited from his
father several mills and farms "a souih-
western Georgia His brother il. g.
Black rs wealthy merchant OF 81
whitehall street. Atlanta. Contrary 20
the advice of his friends. young Bile clS
sold all his property and came to this
city, where he was determined TO start
in business
Convivial habits, however. proved the
ruin OF the young man. His friends, ar
ter placing him I'm Bellevue wrote an ac-
count OF his exploits TO his brother in nj
lanta. Acting on instructions from the
latter. Captain McCurdy came here yes
terdaY 10 take the young man 10 sani-
tarium and 90 endeavor TO recover some
of the property OF which he was robbed.
Young Mr. Black said Captain Me-
Curdy, at the Victoria hotel, last night.
"belongs 20 a family that Is honored
throughout Georgia. His actions here
have greatly distressed his brother.
"It is a great pity that the young man
should have ended this way. He Is an
honorable aud straightforward young fol-
low. but six months of pleasure have
nearly proved his undoing. While driving
around the city at night csbmen and ac-
quaintances whom he picked up robbed
him even OF his clothes.
Captain McCurdy had made prepara-
tions to restrain the young rrra1f shottfti
ne prove violent. Young Black although
he at first refused to accompany the Io-
lice captain finally agreed to go back 10
his old home in Georgia.
Captain McCurdy and his charge board
| ed a train soon after midnight this morn
ing for Milledgeville. Ga, where the
young man will be placed I'm sanitarium.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-07
0LNEYvlLlE.

1t turns out. according to the police.
that Mr.. Graben told a cock and bull
story about his missing $500. wife and n
only boarder Mr. Graben had was his 10
children and his $500 has melted 10 less
than s., for. IL reports are true, II Mr..
Graben had $500 his wife would never get
an opportunity to even get peep AT IL.
Mrs. Graben has returned, and says
that her going was well known 10 ,,h her
family. as she only went as far as Glen
dale 10 see her parents, and during her
absence her husband got just little bit
Jolly" and lost his head, and what he
told the police was nothing moro or less
than ghost story.
There is no little amount OF indignation
hy the citizens generally on account OF
Patrolman James Moan being called be-
fore the police commissioners on the
charge OF conduct unbecoming an OH
GER"
IL is charged by one Tanning that Mr..
Moan called him a eur and used pro-
fame language, but those who know Mr..
Moan the best and longest nave yet 10
hear him use foul language.
A day or two ago Patrolman ftlSeIlS
was struggling with prisoner ana MI
Moan came on the scene and went al once
10 the assistance OF his FELLOW onlcsr,
and the story goes that Tanning, VINO
stood by. made somo remark anu was
answered by Mr. Moan.
Mr. Moan's friends have no rear, az to
the outcome of the matter. but as ne haS
been a policeman for nearly 30 SehTs,
and without a mark against him, they uo
not take kindly 20 the idea or having MN
called before the commissioners on 50
The officers-elect of the St Paul Aid
society will be installed in their parlors
i'm the Anthony block tomorrow evening"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-07
INDOOR RACING OVER

The indoor racing season in New Eng
land IL over. The decision was reached
yesterday. aud the proposed paced race I'm
Boston between Mclean. Mcfarland and
Stinson for next Saturday evening was
declared of as the building has changed
ownership The track will be torn UP and
the lumber probably taken 10 Lowell.
where a track will he built in the spring.
The last of the riders left Boston to-
day going 10 Philadelphia, where tho
winter game is good.
Floyd Mcfarland. tho winner OF the
six-day race. left last evening for New
York. en- route TO Philadelphia, where he
will race Jimmy Michael on Wednesday
evening ~ the little fellow Is able to per-
form. He said:
'''rhe settlement of the money In the
six-dav race has been turned over by
Referee Kelsey 10 the board OF control,
and that body will meet In New York on
Tuesday morning. and i will be present
10 see what they intend 10 do. All pro-
tests have been Withdrawn with the eX-
ception OF the one entered by Mclean
against GougoltZ and myself. He charges
us with foul riding, which is idiotic.
"l.eander, Mclean and King were paid
Of this morning, but Freeman Gousoltz
and myself got no cash; that is prize
money Gougoltz was paid his guarantee,
l,eander and Mclean got the second and
sixth prizes. 500 and Sl0o. making a total
of $500. Iseander told rps that ne was
paid 500 as his share, so it IL plain that
they must have entered into an agree
ment 20 split.
Freeman and ] did not agree 20 split.
We were there 20 help one another rs
much as possible toward the big money.
but IL was every one for himself, as far
as the finish and prizes were concerned.
That is more than ] can say for others
who are doing n heap OF kicking.
"Leander and Mclean wero the favor
ties with the management, and the latter
confidently expected them to break up
Freeman and myself ia the sprint
-~ANiliam Stnson has broken collar
hone. and even II a race was or for Sat-
urday evening he would not be able To
ride.
Jimmy Michael is sick, but his physi-
clans hope 90 round him into shape SO
that he can leave town this evening.
Tom Eek stated last evening that IL was
doubtful whether Aiichael would be able
10 ride at Philadelphia. but IL able 60
move he will go.
Mclean and Mcfarland have a little
argument 20 settle, and they are going 10
have IL out behind pace next summer.
This afternoon Tom Eek Is expected 90
deposit $50 as q forfeit for a side bet
OF $500 on the part OF Mcfarland against
Mclean I'm a 25-mile motor-paced race.
The Mclean end OF IL will be taken up
hy his brother. and articles OF agreement
signed
Challenges arc flying thick and fast ss
the result OF the race, and Tom Eek
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-07

Athletics have taken a new start since
the winter term has opened. Besides the
regular classes in the gymnasium, spec
ial squad Of track team candidates has
been formed. A large number reported at
the first practice, which was held yester-
day afternoon.
Last evening the basketball team held
it's irst practice this season. The follow
ing men were out: Smith, Leland Bake
man. Trees, Hardy. schwin. Butler, De-
wolf. +. Ahrens. H. Ahrens. Mitchell.
The basketball management has com
pieted the schedule of games for the sea-
son. IL Is as follows:
Jan. 1l-Boston university at Provi-
dcnce.
Jan. l4-Tufts az Medford.
p Jan. IS-Holy Cross at Providence.
Jan. 2i-Boston university at Boston.
Jan. 23-Harvard at Cambridge.
Jan civilians NJ Providence.
Jan. 2S-rufts AZ Providence
Jan 3l-Holv Cross at Worcester.
Feb. l-Dartmouth at Hanover.
FEB. 5--Harvard az Providence.
Feb S--Triniiy at Providence.
Feb. Williams az Williamstown.
Feb. 13--Nillston at Easthampton.
Feb. l9-Dartmouth at Providence.
Feb. a-I.afayette at Easton, Pa.
1reb. e2-Trinity at Hartford.
March i--Massachusetts state college at
Providence.
March S--Fall River Y. NJ. c. A at Fall
River.
Brown bowls the West Side club to-
night on the college alleys Drury, one OF
the Brown men. is laid up with water on
the knee. This lessons Browns chance
OF winning. The substitute bowler has
not yet been chosen.
Yesterday the hockey squad held prac-
tice AT Railroad pond good number
of men were out. Practice will be held
every day as long the ice lasts. A few
more days OF good ice will give Brown a
line chance 90 obtain "A winning team.
The alumni are showing more interest I'm
the sport. than ever before and num-
Der OF them coach the teams every day.