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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-12
YOUNG
TEDDY
IMPROVES
CondIllan Of President RoOsa-
Vall's Son Todly Is Very En-
couTaglng- --O.hsT Patients

Groton, Mass, Feb. 12-"Young Theo-
dore passed very good night and his
condition shows much Improvement this
morning." This was the announcement
made by Secretary Cortelyou at $50 a.
m. regarding the condition OF the son OF
President Roosevelt who has been III with
pneumonia for several days at the Groton
school here.
The night had been uneventful and
except on one occasion, about ] 30 O'Clock,
not one had been seen moving about the
sick room At this time one Of the ply
sicians was summoned TO look at the
boy, but he stayed only a few moments
and after that all was quiet until morn
ing
The statement made by Mr.. Cortelyou
was. as ne said. "a general one.' and
would be supplemented by another soon
after the morning examination by the
physicians.
For the first time within a week the
weather changed early today and al
though the sun was shining. there were
signs OF disagreeable conditions. From
expires sions made by the school authori-
ties and those most interested i'm the
case. II is believed that the boys condi-
tion. while not removed from the dan
gerous stage has assumed a more ia
vorablc aspect.
President Roosevelt left the home OF
William A. Gardner. where he is staying.
at o'clock this morning and went TO
visit his sick son and his wife at the I'M
frmary. In a short time he returned, ac-
companied by Mrs. Roosevelt and they
breakfast at the Gardner house
Mrs Roosevelt remained for an hour
and then went back TO the infrmary
alone She seems 20 be more cheerful
than at any time since her arrival and
said my boy shows much Improvement
and rested we'll during ~ night"
The only incident during the morning
was the arrival OF Rev. Dr. Charles ".
Parkhurst OF New York. He said that
be was on his way from Amherst 10 Clin-
ton and stopped over 10 pay his respects
10 the president and inquire as 10 the
condition OF his son.
In company with the president DR.:
Parkhurst walked about the school
grounds for some minutes. and was driN-
en- over TO Aver at 1890 o'clock
The physicians report the other two
pneumonia patients Howard Potter. Of
New York and William Gammell. or
Providence, as improved this morning.
| be,1 reached. still his condition Is encour-
The special car In which the president
came TO Groton from Washington has
4 been replaced by a larger car arranged
| TO accommodate more people. While no
| definite arrange nents have yet been made
| for the return OF the president to Wash
| ington, II is indicated that II the improve
! ment in his boys condition continues
1 through the day and tomorrow nc may
| leave tomorrow night or early Friday
\ morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-12
Changes in Baseball Rules Brown VS..
WiIliams--W Worcester Men Won in
Tournament General Gossip.

The Joint playing rules committee fin
,shed its labors at Buffalo yesterday.
II was the first meeting OF the kind
e'rr known in baseball and prcsages
much for the good OF the game. Tho
work done was enough 20 show that the
American and National leagues and the
National association of minors are on
friendly terms when it'oomes 10 the best
interests OF the sport.
The new American association. known
as the Tebeau- Hickey league. was given
20 understand that IL has no standing
with the three leading organizations.
The meeting will no doubt do much
toward bringing peace 10 the baseball
antagonists OF the West.
The changes in the rules 10 make the
American and National uniform were
finally accomplished. There are only two
changes in the rules that amount TO any
thing as far rs playing the game goes,
aud both are I'm the nature of modifying
severe rules adopted last year by the Ma
tional hague
one Is the change allowing the pitcher
time 10 toss five balls TO first base in the
warming up process.
The other practlcaly Kills tne ioui slTlke
rule
The famous Brush rule. known as No.
6. made for the purpose OF allowing An
drew Freedman an opportunity To have
players put out of the game, was elimina-
ted as superfiuous.
The delegates all left town during the
day we'll pleased with the work done.
Charley Nichols left Buffalo for Kan
eas City, more convinced than ever. that
ne has a good thing in his old home.
Jirnmie Collins and Nichols had long
talk and the old Boston favorite offered
q snug berth at the American grounds IL
ne falls 10 win out In Kansas city.
Hart and Reach agreed that all they
could see was a four-club circuit for the
coming season. Mr. Reach spoke as IL
the Quakers might stand for Sunday
ball on the road and the impression pre-
vailed that the Boston league club was
preparing for Sunday games.
Joseph Gavin, treasurer of the Boston
American kague club. Is In Milwaukee
10 confer with Henry j. Killilea, owner
of the club, regarding the improvements
which have been proposed for the
grounds OF Manager Collins and his team
mates.
Mr. Gavin Is enthusiastic regarding the
outlook for an excellent season at Bos-
ton, and will move 10 that city from
Indianapolis. where he now lives, 10 as
sist President Somers IN attending TO the
affairs OF the club.
lie said that Mr. Killlea's holdings
amount TO about 50 per cent. of the stock
The value OF the improvements planned
IS not made public, but the changes VIII
be costly.
Manager Carney Of the Concord New
England league baseball team has signed
pitcher Barthold OF Philadelphia upon the
recommendation of Manager Mack of the
Philadelphia American league team.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-12
BROWN AND WILLIAMS

The Williams basket ball team will play
two interesting contests this week the
first with Brown tonight and the second
with Cornell Saturday night As the mid
year examinations have been going on
for the last 10 days. the Williams basket
bali team has held no regular practice
Owing 20 this fact, IL viii not play I'm Its
usual form against Brown tonight. Will
llans, however, has already beaten the
Providence team this season by the score
of A. 10 10. The Ithaca team will proba-
bly, put up a hard game. The Williams
team has made an enviable record so far
this season. having played eight games
and lost one.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-12
OF
DUFFERIN
Is DEAD.
Passed Away Today at CRnds-
hoys, County Down, Ireland.
III a Long TIms.

London. Feb. l2.-The Marquis 81 Duff
ferin. former governor general OF Canada.
and who had filled many high diplomatic
posts in the English service. died today
~ his residence at Clandeboye. County
Down, ireland.
Lord Dufferin had been long IN al
health. He passed away peacefully after
a night OF total Inconsistencies
Lord Dufferin never wholly recovered
from the shock which he experienced es
the result OF the death of his son. Lord
Ava, In south Africa aud the failure
of the London and Globe Finance Cor
poration. Limited. and kindred concerns
OF which he was a director. completed
his breakdown
With the exception of his youngest son,
Lord Hamilton-Tempie-B Blackwood twho
Is with his regiment. the Ninth Lancers.
Ia South Africa, all the family were
present at the death bed. Lord Clande-,
boye. the Oldest son. VINO is a clerk in
the foreign Office and who married Flor
ence, daughter of John H. Davis. of New
York. succeeds To the title and another
American joins the ranks of the peer
oSses.
The funeral OF Lord Dufferin will be
private. His remains Will be buried ia
the graveyard at Clandeboye Feb. 15.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-12
BRISTOL.
absent.

The regular meeting of Bristol Com
mandery. No. SCI. U. o. G. c., was held
last evening In odd Fellows hall. one
application for membership was received
Miss Edith A Maxfeled was elected
worthy prelate TO hll the vacancy caused
by the dcolination OF Mrs j. NJ. Moftitt.
Grand Commander " alter E Townsend
OF Fraternity Commanderey, No. 35S. of
East Providence, assisted by Grand
Herald William j. Payne of North Star
Commandcry, No. a., OF Providence. Dep
uty Past Grand Commander Isaac Cooke,
OF Fraternity Commandery. and Past
Noble Commander Elmer A. Rounds of
Bristol Commandery. No. S2l then in
stalled the following officers: Noble
commander, William II. MaXfeld; vice
noble commander, Mrs. Mary c. Moffitt:
worthy prelate. Miss Edith A. Maxfeld;
noble keeper OF records Miss Anna M.
Earle; financial keeper OF records, FOR
one year, Frederick u. Talln1an; worthy
treasurer. Mrs. Hannah w. MaXheld:
worthy herald, william II. Spooner;
warden Of inner gate. Mrs. Anthem Lord;
warden of The outer gate. Frank L. Ra-
meirx. Fimerst A Rounds. William y.
spooner and Frank n. Rameirs. appoint
ed finance committee for the term, and
Susan u. Chids Mrs. Mary c. Mofhtt,
Mrs. Althea Lord. Miss Anna NJ. Earle
| and Mrs. Hannah W. MaNleld were ap-
pointed good of the order committee
| Among The visitors present We're Grand
| Warden OF the Inner Gate. Miss Esther
! TAYLOR Miss Lizzie Taylor and Mrs.
Florence Smith. All Of the Paragon Com
maudery of Pewtucket and Mrs. Isaac
J Cooke OF the Fraternity Commandery.
| Edward T. Nichols. who has been keeper
| OF tho town asylum farm on Bristol neck,
| the past year. and who has served as
| keeper IN previous years. has accepted
! the proposition OF Colonel = y. Colt, 10
/ take charge Of the Chase farm at the
/ north eud Of Pappoosesqunw point. re-
| Gently purchased by Colonel colt Mr..
| Nichols viii commence his duties on
| March Is.
| A special meeting 81 the town council
-shas been called 70 draw FIVE additional
| petit Jurors as there arc not enough or
| the list az present
The new house boat which IS nearing
completion a. the Herrcshon shops for
| Captam Sat g. Herrcshon viii be
| launched from the shop on thursday,
! Feb 10.
| Tho Naval Reserves will hold n drill
| meeting this evening preparatory 20 their
| Inspection end election oi officers on Fri
| day evening.
Arrived hero lant evening government
| steamer Cactus which sailed again this
morning.
Mr.. Gideon Spencer. secretary Of the
| Soldiers' Relief board. paid the home a
| visit yesterday and was the guest Of Su-
perintendcnt Han
u is understood that tne matter OF tn
/ extension oi thc y. g.. N 10 a ~. raii-
road To- terminus on Thamce street
viii zoe the 0rst business brought M al
tho annual town meefing. and from the
drift df public opinion q majority % IN,
people favor the project
Ash "wednesday services were held ir
Trinity. 81. Marys and ST. Michael.
| churches.
| Flag Day was observed in usual form
IN the public schools In the afternoon
| Rabbit Post listened 10 an address al
the Opera house by Rev. ". L. Wood
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-12
WASN'T DRUNK.
H]Iihsr Old Andrew Nelson
Drive Faster Than Lawful Pace

Andrew Nelson's driver in the employ OF
the oakdale Manufacturing company, was
on trial for two hours. in the police court
today. on the clarge OF being indecently
intoxicated and for fast driving.
Nelson was arrested on Westminster
street, opposite Exchange street. Satur-
day last, at Sis p. m. by Patrolman
Bates. Three-qgarters OF an hour later
ne was released from custody and re-
ported TO his employers the arrest and
the charges preferred against him.
In the trial Nelson denied both charges
and produced half dozen citizens of good
repute, who witnessed the arrest All
agreed that the defendant was not under
the influence OF liquor; that he volunt6r-
fly held up his horse as he reached
Westminster street and before he was
signalled TO stop; that he was forcibly
taken from his seat and that the vehicle.
being three-spring wagon. made a great
deal OF catter which would lead one to
think that IL was travelling at a faster
pace than Il really was.
Judge Lyman said that there was no
proof OF fast driving and that even the
police witnesses could not agree that
Nelson was drunk.
The defendant was discharged.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-12
STARVING;
BUT WORTH
100000
Young Womln, Struggling With
Ssyan Children, Discovers For
gotten Ossds 10 Large Estate

New York, Feb. ITO be the possessor
of an estate OF 1000 acres. valued az prob
ably 100000 and yet to be living in pow
erty almost To the verge OF starvation. is
the strange anomaly that faces Mrs.
Mary de Young Roppel. OF 5is East Sew
enty-hfth street
A delicate little woman, reared in lux
ury from childhood. tor five years she
has supported herself and her five little
children on $40 a week. And not content
with this. she took two little orphans in
10 her homo.
Emanuel de Young came from one OF
the most solid families in Holland. His
father had been Governor OF Amsterdam.
In 1875 Emanuel dc Young came to the
United States. lie entered into business
with his brother and invested heavily in
Texas and Mexico. with $4,000 OF his own
funds he bought a plantation OF 1000 acres
the district OF Coahuila Teius. i'm the
neart of the most fertile section of Mexi-
o. All went well until the civil war,
| when the De Young brothers went bank
rupt.
Emanuel de Young lost his energy.
sank into a lethargic state, lost all inter-
his books.
The family sank rapidly from afflu-
ence TO almost abjcct poverty. Wealthy
relatives came TO his aid, but all TO no
purpose. lie died in 1896
Three days before his death he called
his daughter To him and gave her a num-
ber of papers, with strict injunctions 20
guard them safely, as they were of great
value.
Mary de Young placed them in the bot
tom of a trunk and forgot all about them.
A few weeks ago they were uncovered,
and Mrs. koppel, as she now is. had
them translated. Then their true value
dawned on her. They were submitted TO
legal authority, and no flaw can be found
I'm them. They are the deeds to the great
| estate i'm Mexico.
Mrs. Koppel said yesterday afternoon:
"The property seems undoubtedly to be
| mine, and | shall take steps TO secure
! possession at once. And then | shall be
| rich! Oh, II seems too good to be truer'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-12
GROOM 80,
BRIDE
is So.
William Green and Mrs. Wood
cock Of Brooklyn Were Mar
Tiad Last E1aning,

New York. Feb. i2.-Weddng bells rang
last night for William Green. 30 year old,
OF 2lS Livingston street. Brooklyn. when
he married Mrs. Louise q. Woodcock, IS
years old. They have known each other
TOR 40 years and were sweethearts long
ago.
Mr. Green is reputed 10 be worth $780,
900. He retired from active business sew
eral years ago. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. j. NJ. Farrar, of the
First Reformed Dutch church
Mrs woodcock lives at Seventh ave-
nue.. and is a grandmother. Her daugh-
ter, Mrs. J. Bixby OF Nashua. n. H.. was
at the wedding. Mrs Woodcock is the
daughter of the late J. l.. Gassert, who
was prominent in BUSINESS many years
ago.
Mr.. Green kept a livery stable in He'd
Hook lane, which was the favorite resort
for the business men and politicians. In
an ante room his friends amused them
selvese occasionally In a little game OF
draw poker. Green won the friendship
of some OF the best known men in the
city, and with his marriage last night
many messages of congratulation were
received.
For tho last few years Mr.. Green has
taken no interest in business matters
other than collect rents on real estate.
Mr. Green lives in the Livingston street
house with his two widowed daughters,
Mrs. James Ballentyne and Mrs William
Hudson. When asked II they would at
tend the wedding, both women an
swered: why. of course. we will. He
Is our father and We are perfectly satis-
fled that he should get married There
is no family friction of any kind. We
have known Mrs. Woodcock for good
, many yeras."
According to one of the daughters of
Mr.. Green. her father and Mrs. Woodcock
were sweethearts many, many years ago,
| but separated after n quarrel.
After a short honeymoon they will re-
| turn TO the Livingston street house, which
will be their home.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-12
GENERAL GOSSIP,

The Brighton Beach stakes this sea-
son amount to $4,000. The Bonner Mem
orlaI has been increased 10 $4,000. the
Hiram Woodruff for 2:20 trotters 5000;
the John III. Shultz for four-year-old
trotters, 5000: the Metropolitan FOR 2:2O
PAGERS, 5000; the Brighton for 2:l0 PAGERS.
$4,000
Relative to the Yale charges of profes-
Sionalism against Ristine, Herman and
Campbell prominent Harvard athletes.
II is asserted that Captain kcrnan Of the
Harvard varsity nine pitched ball for
money i'm Oneida county New York, his
home. The claims about Captain Camp
bell are that he had summer school Of
athletics az Lake Sunapee, y. III. Ris-
tine II Is charged. played on the Wabash
Qnd) college football eleven for four
years.
The midniPhl score ot the six-day
walking match IN New York: JIegelman-
Cavanaugh 29s.2: shelton Guerrero. 2S6.5;
Golden-Tracy. E64. Fahey- Metkus. 27b.i
Davis-Carroll, 21l.9; Glick-Howarth. l63.S:
Feeney- Feeney, 2564 Heer-leer, 2i16.
Dean Campbell. 285.2: Fullou-Eauington.
2iS2. Record for IS hours. individual race.
20S miles one lap.
Sir Thomas Upton will accept tn. COM
mittee's invitation to be present at the
Olympian games 20 he played I'm Chicago
In 1904. and IL possible he will bring the
new Americas cup challenger 10 sail
on the lakes To "A representative OF the
Associated Press Sir Thomas said today
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-12

IL greatly appreciate the invitation and
the kind things President Thurber says
about me. IL nothing prevents IL / GER
tainly shall be present at the games, and
AZ the difficulties can be overcome 1 Will
show the Chicagoans the challenger. III
that Is impracticable 1 might consider
building a boat for the special purpose
OF competing on the lakes
with entries still tO come from Chicago
and The west, the list OF dogs 10 be ex-
hibited at the coming show OF the West
Minister Kennel club, Madison Square
Garden, promises to foot up In the
neighborhood of 200. which win far ex-
ceed any previous record OF the Organiza-
tion. OF the 1884 entries already re-
ceived, bulldogs. collies, beagles. Boston
and bull terriers. fox terrieres and SPAN
iels are most largely represented, while
the sporting dog classes have filed better
than was anticipated. or bulldogs there
are l65; Of collies. 15l: beagles, 1876; Boston
terriers. 2i6; bun terriers 12l: fox ter
ricrs. l53. and OF spaniels used for field
purposes. 202 In the bird dog classes
there are us pointers, 81 English settlers,
As Irish settlers and % Gordons. class
that has grown notably Of late years is
that OF Airedale terriers, 81 having been
received UP 20 the present time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-12
ON LOCAL ALLEYS.

The West side rollers visited the Edge
wood club last evening and won two or
the three contests played. The visiting
team was defeated so badly in the first
contest that they decided to roll on an
improved principle. which was Success
fully carried out in the remaining con-
tests Potter made total OF 2T7. which
Included a single OF 103. The summary:
Edgewood. 1850: West Side 12zI
The visiting Elmwood team won two OF
the contests on the Brown alleys last
evening. The first contest was close, but
wider margins separated the teams in the
other events. Payton was the roller who
happened to secure the highest total, Oh
tanning 261. The summary: Elmwood.
1913; Brown. 1901
Halls rollers defeated Wallpce's team
IN all the contests IN the Music Hall Sc
ries last evening. The first two games
were comparativcly close, but IN the last
.eeatest "a was a different story. Han
made the highest total, securing 5ol,
which included singles Of lo7 and ioi. and
Cohen was I'm evidence with total of
s73, In which single of l0S was included.
The summary: Hairs team, 1916: Wal
laces, l25i
swlft's team defeated Nickers rollers
in two OF the contests in the New Cen
tury series last evening. The nrst and
last contests were comparatively close.
but the second game was one-sided ar
fair. Swift obtained a total of Soi. which
included single OF 1i5. The summary:
swift's team. l2i5; Vicker's, 1900.
In the City League, Pawtucket last
evening Fergusons team took two OF the
contests from Perrin's. the first by a mar
gin OF one. Goff team took three
straight from Kcrrs men. The summary:
perrins : team. 1g52. Ferguson's, 1872.
Cons team. 1896; Kerrs 1893
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-12
FROZEN TO DEATH
Backman Stricken With Heart
DISEASE While ShOvsIing Snow

Civde. y. v. Feb. ie.-IIenry Rackman.
? grd 20. "a prominent and wealthy farmer.
residing three and q hair miles souts Of
this place. vas found last evening frozen
10 death a few rpds from his residence.
lfe was shovoling y path through the
dccD snow from thc house 20 the barn
and was stricken with heart disease.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-12
CURSE OF DRINK
CURED sY
WHITE RIBBON REMEDY.
Can be given IN Glass Of Water. Tee or css-
Zee Without psusnrs Kno~lesge

Can be give n IN Glass Of Water, Tee or Coz
Zee without Patients Kno~lesgs
White Ribbon Remedy will cure or de-
stroy the diseased appetite for alcoholic
stimulants, whether the patient is con-
firmed inebrlate. "a tippier," social drink
er or drunkard. Impossible for anyone
TO have an appetite for alcoholic liquors
after using White Ribbon Remedy.
ENDoRsED BY MEMBERS OF w c T u
Mrs Moore Superintendent of the Wo-
r,an's Christian Temperance Union.
writes: II have tested White Ribbon
Remedy on very obstinate drunkards. and
the cures have been many. In many
,.ases the Remedy was given secretly l
cheerfuiiy recommend and endorse White
Pihbon Remedy. Members or our Union
are delighted to find a practical and eco
SomicaI treatment to aid US In our tem-
perance work. ,,
Mrs West president OF the Womans
,,hristtan Temperance Union. states: Il
Snoyy ~ so many people redeemed from
shs curse of drink by the use OF White
piIhon Remedy that / earnestly request
yon to give II trial" For sale by
aTuyeists everywhere. or by mall. VI
rripI package free by writing or calling
On MRS A. NJ. TOWNSEND for years
Sscratary OF the Woman's Christian Tenn
Dsrance Union), 2IS FREMONT ST.. BOS-
ron MASS Sold In Providence by the
iJaIi A. LYON Co. 225 Westminster street.
and cor. Westminster and Mathevson
streets.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-12
BY A SNAKE.
Prof. James Bitten on Thumb
BY Big RaiiIsr.

Phenix. Ariz.. Feb. i2.-Prof. Wharton
James. an author and lecturer of New
York city. was bitten on the left thumb
by rattlesnakc yesterday. He was given
medical attention within a fc~ minutes
and is pronounced out of danger
The snake was big one and James
caught IL by the neck I'm a cage, for the
purpose Of laying II on the ground 20
photograph it. The snake was too strong
for him, and loosened Its head enough to
twist around and bite him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-12
INFANTICIDE.
Young Wcmln Confassss ths
Murder Of Her Babe.

Toronto. ont. sob. 12.-Charged with
wllfully numbering her infant child. Ber-
tha Moon. p years old. was locked up at
police station last night.
The girl Is half-crlzed from what sho
has endured and twice during the night
she was discovered black in the face with
her fingers tightly clenched at her throat
IN an attempt 20 end her life. The babe
was found In a vacant lot and the girl
confessed she had killed IL by striking IL
over the head with a feeding bottle.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-12
: THE H0MEL lest MAN IN
PROVIDENCE

As well rs the handhomest. ard others
are invited to call ON any druggist and
get free a trial bottle OF Kenlps Balsam
FOR the Throat and Lungs remedy that
Is guaranteed 10 cure and relieve all
Chronic and Acute Coughs. Asthma.
bronchitis and Consumption. Price &c
and soc.