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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-08

opponent ! down at the first hole. They
halved the second hole.
The Metropolitan champion made an
excetlent record OF 2s 10 the eighth hole.
the bogey for which is q. AT the end OF
the ninth a technical point was left un-
decided. but they haived IT, thus avoid
ing any question. and the score was I
down at the turn. Both played closer on
the lower nine holes. where the enthus-
'0sm OF the ''rooters" surpassed that OF
any previous tourney game. Mrs. Man.
ices sure and consistent putting at ev-
cry hole won her the game at the 18th
hole with up and 3 TO play. giving her
the championship for the second year.
In the consolation game OF is holes
Mrs. w. Fellowes Morgan. Baltusrol.
who is president OF the w. NJ. G. A, won
from Mrs. Ralph Lane. Richmond County,
after close game on the lower nine with
up and 2 to GO
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-08
Y. N. C. A. ANNUAL GAMES.

The annual spring athletic meet OF the
New York Athletic club was held at
Travers Island. Saturday and was at
tended by 1000 spectators. There was a
decided intercollegiate tinge to the ma
jority OF the events. In the hurdles Z. j..
Clspp of Yale. who performed so we'll at
the college meet last week. carried of
the honors. His mate. l.. w. Mertez OF
Yale, came In for a share. Columbia
University landed n. c. Curtis third in
the 120-yard hurdles. Columbias runner
distanced the crack team OF the New
York Athletic club I'm the two-mile relay
in the fast time OF sos As. Champion F.
G.. Beck Of Yale made a shot put OF As
feet AZ inches. only a little below his
rd-breaking put OF a week ago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-08
K00F PRINTS

Preparations are now under way for
the holding of races at Narragansett
park on Fourth OF July. II IS expected
that the races will be conducted on near
ly the same plan as that followed out
Decoration Day. The 2:35 show class
proved as satisfactory as a 800 minute
class. ONE changes may be made in
the faster classes There are a number
OF local horsemen who would be pleased
with a 2:25 class ani others who would
like 2:l7 or 2:15 class
An aim will he made to accommodate
the greatest number OF horsemen and
furnish the best OF cards. The wagon
race has become popular with local
drivers but hopples meet with disproval
and will no doubt be barred in the gen.
telmen's driving contest July 4th.
Peeler Patron wore the straps In WIN
ming the wagon race Memorial Day but
the action caused some protests
double team race to pole, owners to
drive may be one OF the numbers for
July 4th. IL local horsemen show SUM-
cent interest.
Arrangements are under way for an
automobile pursuit race. the big flyers
to start from opposite sides Of the track
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-08
SUDDEN DEATH.
John c. Nichols Of East Greenwich Had
Stroke Of ApopIexy SUNDAY.

John c. Nichols died suddenly at East
Greenwich yesterday. He arose at a.
m. went TO his bath room and few
minutes later was heard to fall Fred
c. Bushee his son in law. procured a lad =
der. climbed up TO the bathroom window
and found Mr.. Nichols lying upon the
bathroom floor.
Drs. Langmind and Carpenter were
called but could not aid the sufferer. who
died In a few minutes from apoplexy.
Mr.. Nichols was born Dec. "a. 1899.
at yross' Mills In the town OF Charles
town. His parents were John c. and
Abby T. Nichols. In the early COS he
went TO East Greenwich and entered the
employ OF Thomas j. Tilley as a cigar
maker Ten years later he bought the
market on Main street owned by Searle
g. Burlingame and began business for
himself. which he conducted successfully
until his retirement from active pursuits
three or four years ago.
Mr.. Nichols married Miss Phebe A.
Rice. who died in 1879. His children are
three, all Of whom live I'm East Green
wich. They are Louis r. Nichols. Mrs.
Grace. wife Of Fred c. Bushee. and Miss
Bertha A. Nichols.
He was prominent among the Masonic
fraternity. being a member Of the follow
ing rganizat tons: King Solomon's lodge.
No. IL; Landmark Royal Arch Chapter.
Providence Council. ST. Johns command
cry: Rhode Island Consistory and Pales-
tine Temple. He was well and favorably
known as one OF the solid and conserva- :
tive business men Of East Greenwich.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-08
in SOCIETY

The Nathaniel Greene chapter, Daugh-
ters OF the American Revolution of East
Greenwich, r. l., gave one OF the most
distinctive and charming social functions
in the history OF the d. A. r.. OF this
state in the Ancient armory OF that his
tors military organization the Kentish
guards from 4 TO 6 o'clock on Saturday
afternoon.
The occasion was a reception given by
the chapter to Mrs. Charles Warren Lip
pitt and the associate state officers Of
the d. A. r. of Rhode Island.
The old Kentish guards armory was
beautifully decorated for the occasion
with a mass of palms. roses OF various
varieties, peonies and other flowers, while
rugs. couches and draperies artIetically
arranged. literally transformed the in
terror into a thing OF beauty The re-
cetving party was made up OF Mrs LIP
pitt with the officers OF the Nathaniel
Greene chapter. as follows:
Mrs. Louis X. Potter, Mrs. James N
Bourne, Mrs Albert X. Greene. Mrs
Charles G.. Hill. Miss Anna Holden. Mrs
Charles Allen.
Among the state officers present were
the following: Mrs. William Harkness
Arnold. Mrs Edward L. Johnson. Mrs.
John z. Sanborn. Mrs. Frank II. Water
man, Mrs. j. A. Richard Mrs. Thomas
w. Aldrich, Mrs. Stephen Fisk, Mrs
George III. Stanley, Mrs. Charles Jack
son.
The social life OF the present week
will all eliminate In the various func-
tions and receptions OF Class Day which
occurs ss everybody knows on Friday
afternoon and evening OF this week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-08
GRAN PRlx De PARIS.

The Grand Prix de Paris. of 2oo. 900
francs, distance about one mile and sew
en- furlongs, was run at Longchamps
Saturday IN the presence Of an immense
concourse and was won by Edmond
Blancs Quo Vadis. while his Caius and
vinicius were respectively second and
third. w. X. vanderbilt's Alpha came In
fourth
Beside taking fourth place In the
Grand Prix. w. K Vanderbilt secured
third place in the Prix du Due d'Aoate
with his horse Bright.
The total amount OF the bets made
with the Paris Mutuel was $99tos9. of
which s3327o4 was placed In the Grand
Prix.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-08
ATTEMPTS
TO K|DNAP
A CHILD
An Apparently Crazy Man En-
terS VaniCek Residence at
MiddIetOwn.

BY very narrow margin bold at
tempt To kidnap the -year-old child
of Mr. and Mrs. v A. Nanicek OF Mid
dletown was frustrated last night by Mr.
Vanicek. who fought the ruffian who
made the attempt until help came. The
residence of Mr.. Vanicek is just over the
Newport line. and is in a very lonely spot
and at the time OF the attempt he was
at his greenhouses, some distance away
Mrs. vanicek and the child were about
the house when a man came to the door
and learning that there was no man
about came in and demanded a quarter
for car fare TO Fall River. The fellow
on being told that she had no money de-
manded that she open the safe which
stood in the room and she did So. NO
money was found there, only the books
of her husbands business. and thereupon
the fellow became abusive and made
threats OF getting even. He left the
place, but Mrs. Vanicek was very uneasy
and notified Capt. Garnett at the police
station at Newport
Although Capt. Garnett had no jurisdic-
ton. he said he would have an officer
stop out that way. and he advised her TO
notify the Mddletown authorities. Some
what treasured by her conversation with
the policeman. nothing further occurred
TO cause alarm until about o'clock,
when she heard a noise i'm the hallway.
and TO her horror discovered the strange
man descending from the sleeping rooms.
bearing in his arms the form OF her child.
who had been taken from the bed with
out being wakened. The mother was
quick TO act and rang a sharp call on
the telephone bell, and called Police.
Help. Help" The operator recognized
her voice. and assured her that he would
get help for her. and then like tigress
she rushed TO tho porch and sprang upon
the man. who was making OFT with tho
still sleeping child.
She grasped his throat. and there was a
struggle I'm which the man dropped tho
child and got away. passing Mr.. Nanicek
on the road The latter saw the man
running. but being unaware of the cir
cumstances of his flight did not intercept
him.
The officer sent by Capt. Garnett and a
couple of deputy sheriffs secured the
vicinity for several hours with lanterns
but could find no trace OF the miscreant
who is supposed 10 be domented
According to Mrs. Nanicek's descrfp-
tion, he was tall with smooth face and
well dressed I'm a suit OF blue. and ap.
peared to be well educated. He had not
the appearance or ways Of a tramp.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-08

In the northern division Harry Cal1well
In at Hartford and Springfield. William
Stinson at Worcester. Bobbie Walthour
at Providence. Joe Nelson at Charles
River park and Hugh Mclean at Revere
Beach track. Guss.e Lawson who was
scheduled as the representative OF Low
ell will be an independent rider. The
substitute list will include Russell Eliot.
young rider from the south who will
be in the Nelson Munroe camp: Charlie
Mcconnell of Boston. Hardy Downing OF
California and others.
The Atlantic City track will not open
until June 27. Manhattan beach opens
next Saturday. In the northern section
Charles River and Worcester run on
Tuesday nights, Providence and Hart
ford Thursday nights. Revere on Sat
urday night. In the southern section
Philadelphia and Pittsburg run Monday
nights. Baltimore Wednesday, Washing
ton Thursday and Atlantic City Satur-
day night. while Manhattan Beacn
operates on Saturday afternoon.
The style of the pacing machines th.s
year shows a material change over that
OF last season and big machines prevail.
Netting has large horsepower single
as also have Munroe. De Guichard,
Moran, Caldwell walthour. Stinson,
Nelson, Mclean and Lawson. Butler
and Learder have big machines ordered
and Butler has his motor ready TO put
In the frame.
The ben Hur' recently completed for
Bobbie Walthour is considered the fast
est motor in the country. A few days ago
II turned the Charles RIVER track ten
miles at a 10 clip.
Motor pacing in this country Is i'm
proving rapidly and the latest improve
ments have been adopted from the Eur
opean tracks. The sole leather head
pieces has been adopted as a protection
against falls. The French racing tires
OF rubber and canvas have been ruled
out by the execmutive board in favor of
American made tires.
Gussie Lawson will be tramp cir
cut rider this year. He was scheduled
to represent Lowell but the track which
was to have been built did not material
ize and Lawson is without a home. The
executive committee has refused TO take
In the Manchester track in place OF
Lowell but has kept Lawson.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-08
The co. O.OSSEUM

The National paced circuit OF which
the Providence Colosseum is q member.
will open in this city Thursday evening
with three corne~ed paced race be-
tween Waithour. Hugh Mclean and
Gussie Lawson. There will also be a card
OF amateur sprint races. The race nights
at the Colosseum this season will be
held on Thursday instead OF Wednesday
as was the custom last season.
This will allow Boston 10 have a rain
night. Mclean defeated Walthour Me-
mortal day and is confident that he can
repeat the trick. Walthour says this will
not be the case now that he has his new
motor. the Ben Hur running In good
shape. The IA horse power singles will
be used.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-08
BOW WOWWINS WHIPpET RACE.

The dog show and open-air exhibition
OF the New England Kennel club closed
Saturday at Braintree. Mass There
were but few classes TO be Judged and
awards were made In these before lunch
time.
The afternoon feature was a profess
sional whippet race. with entries from
Toronto. Can: Providence and Slaters-
Vile. r. l.: Lowell. Haverh.ll. Boston,
Marlboro and East Pepperel. The race
was run under the direction of j. A.
Boutelle OF Providence. T. Shallcross'
Bow Wow OF Providence. r. l., won the
finals and made the fastest time OF the
day. covering the 200 yards in IL 4-5 sec
onds
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-08

cleared. but returned to quarters In
couple of hours.
Late yesterday afternoon the Davy
shell was launched and coach Higginson
had the Varsity eight pull few strokes
of the float In order TO try the stretch
ers. which had been re-rlgged since the
boat was used last. The coach Is evil
IDENTIFY anxious TO avoid any loss OF time
in getting the crews in good rowing
form, as the demonstration made by
Yale's two eights Saturday evening over
the four mile course shows conclusively
that Harvard will have TO put in some
hard training or again be defeated.
Ping pong has been added to the
amusement diversions here, and tour
nament Is already under way. the table
being located on the north veranda.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-08
RECKLESS RIDING.
Citizen 30 Years Old Knocked Down by
ElCycIIst at Attleboro YESTERDAY.

John Simms, 50 years old. a resident OF
Attleboro. was run down by an unknown
bicyclist on Pine street In that town yes
terday and badly injured.
Mr.. Simms started to cross the street in
front of his residence when several
scorchng wheelmen were approaching.
One OF these young men knocked down
Mr.. Simms and in a most cowardly man
ner rode off as fast as he could to es-
cape apprehension.
The old gentleman lost the use OF one
leg. and is believed to have been injured
internally.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-08
CORNtLL'S CREW.

Coach Courtney announced the order
OF the Varsity crew for the Poughkeep-
sic regatta today as follows: c. A. Lue-
der Wilkesbarre, Pa. bow: f. A. Wads-
worth, Newark. n. j.. 2; E. +. Brandow.
CatskilI, 8: T. j. Vanalstyne. Whittier.
Cal. 4: G.. z. Foote, Ithaca, 5; r. w.
Nuttng, Brooklyn, 6: A. r. Coffin. In
dianapolis. Ind. stroke: I. v. Buchanan.
Pittsburg coxswain.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-08
INTERscHoLAsTIc STANDING.

Games Of the week: Tuesday. June g.
Classical VS.. Cranston at Gorhams; Man
ual VS.. Pawtucket. at Pawtucket; Woon-
socket VS.. Hope. at Hope street. Thurs
day. June ll-Clas>ical VS.. English. at
Merino. Friday. June l2-Pawtucket VS..
Hope, at Hope street; East Providence
VS.. Manual, at Merino.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-08
A FARMERS PARADISE

is the Pacific Coast. and now Is the time
to take up some OF the finest farming and
fruit raising land in the world The
Nickel Plate Road is selling from Buff
falo. n. Y, at $3.50 TO Pacific Coast
points. Finest train service, including
tourist sleepers. Inquire OF local agents
or L. p. Burgess, n. f. p. A., 25s wesh-
ington street. Boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-08
VACATION OPPORTUNITIES.

Low rates, comfortable train service.
You may now visit almost any OF the
beautiful western tourist resorts at great
ly reduced rates. via the Nickel Plate
Road II you are going west you cannot
AFFORD to overlook this route. Inquire OF
local agents or l. p. Burgess. n. r. p.
A.. 25s Washington St. Boston. Mass.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-08
AUSTRIAN DERBY.

The American jockey. Charles Van
Dusen. won with ease Saturday at Wen
ma the Austrian Derby OF 100000 kronen.
riding the favorite, Berevoelgy owned
by NJ. Blaskoviz. a wealthy Hungarian.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-08
P. C. C. PRIZE SHOOTS

The first Of the series OF summer shoots
was held by the Pawtuxet Gun club on
the grounds off Fair street Saturday af-
ternoon. The first shoot was for a set
Of silver teaspoons to be awarded to the
greatest point winner of the season. A
sliding handicap was used. the first Ave
birds being at Is yards and the shooters
being then set forward until they reached
20 yards. which was the limit. The fol-
lowing scores were made.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-08
NATIONAL lEAGU:.
NEW YORK 9. CHICAGO I.

One of fhe largest crowds OF the sea-
son. estimated at 81 900 people. witnessed
the New York National league team de-
feat Chicago yesterday for the fourth
consecutive time. AS In previous games
the visitors won by hard hitting. clever
felding and base running. McGinnity
was hit rather freely, but the magnih-
cent fielding of the New Yorks kept the
runs down, and at no time was New
York In danger Score:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-08
CUBA.

A booklet free giving the opinions Of
our greatest nnanciers who have visited
Cuba on its wonderful resource. Ad-
dress c. J. Huelsenkamp, Havana, Cuba
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-08
ST. LOUIS A. BROOKLYN 2-s.

Brooklyn dropped the first game at
St Louis and took the second Dunleavy
Donovans new pitcher. made his debut
and won his game not merely by the ex-
cellence of his pitching. but by his field
ing and batting ability. Attendance. $780,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-08

The shoot Tor the spoons VIII be con-
tinued next Saturday afternoon. and IL Is
probable that there will be a contest for
the Kent county championship. While
the shoot for the spoons was going
last Saturday another shot was held for
the Kent county championship. William
II. Sheldon. who gained the title two
weeks ago. was successful in defending IL
against four competitors. Tho score OF
hn fOr the cha ninnSkin fOllnMs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-08

GAMES TODAY.
New York at st. Louis.
Brooklyn at Cincinnati.
Philadelphia at Pittsburg.
Boston at Chicago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-08
NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
LEAGUE STANDING.
GAMES TODAY

GAMES TODAY.
St Louis at New York.
Chicago at Philadelphia.
Detroit at Boston.
Cleveland at Washington.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-08
SECOND GAME.

Currie was sent In TO duplicate Dun
through miserable fielding. He kept the
Superbas down to FIVE hits in the eight
innings he pitched and should have earn
ed brackets Score.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-08
PHILADELPHIA g. CINCINNATI

The Philadelphia club played the first
Sabbath baseball game in it's history at
Cincinnati yesterday. and won through
the Cincinnatis sloveny fielding. Frazer
and Hahn each pitched excellent ball. At
tendance 200 Score.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-08

Balm, not being a resident of Kent
county. was not eligible, and shot In the
contest merely to make IL interesting.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-08
EASTERN LEAGUE
EASTERN LEAGUE STANDING.
GAMES TODAY.

GAMES TODAY.
Buffalo at Jersey City.
Toronto at Newark.
Baltimore at Providence.
Rochester al Worcester.
Won Lost. PC.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-25
The Mansfield Enhancement.

The public likes to see Richard Mans.
field act. because time and time again he
has demonstrated the wonderful grasp he
can take even on the frailest material He
has been waiting for a great role since he
triumphed as Cyrano. No one appeared
with a worthy vehicle, so he turned to
shakspere and chose Julius Gaze
sar In Brutus he has made %by
his marvellous Interpretation role which
exhibits the highest and deepest extremes
of his art And he has Illuminated Bru-
tus, just where he has been sighted be-
fore, by tragic acting of the most exalted
order in the apparition Of Caesars ghost
in his tent at night and by an epic death
scene at the end. But all thru, the play.
Mansfield seems to have reached for and
grasped great acting opportunities. The
Of the conspira tors in Brutus' or
chard; the magnificent scene incidental to
and following the assassination Of Gaze
sar; the Grafton which B1utus delivers to
the mob in the Forum; and the quarrel
scene with Cassius are all singled for
praise. 1t is evidence of his dramatic
power that Mansfield dominates the sn-
perb company and the production which
he has provided. The cast contains the
choice of leading people from several Lon
don theaters and many wel1-knoWn&Anler
lean artists.sg, Sir Alma <Tad denia,SsR. "a,
designed all: the scenery and5fcOstunles.
Over 300 people appear with Mansfield in
Julius Caesar. - A special train of ten
cars is required to transport the orga MIA
ton and equipment. He comes to the
Metropolitan May e.:
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-25
Dewey-"Trans-A Atlantic eurlesquers."

'"rhe Trans-Atla ntic Burlesquers' has
been booked by the Dewey theater for
next week. THE Trans -Atlantics'' will
present a first-class series Of vaudeville
stunts and burlesque: entertainment, we'll
staged, well acted, and we'll cestumed
The program is one Of rare beauty and
effectiveness. 1t embraces wide range
of subjects, and is of a character to ap-
peal to all classes of burlesque lovers.
Every number on the card is one Of beauty
and charm. The first scene opens at
Seattle, WASH. where an opera troupe.
under Barnes Storm, is stranded, and
an angel appears to take them to the
klondlke. The next scene shows the
troupe. picturesquely arrayed. in front of
the Frozen Dog saloon in the Klondike.
The third scene displays the soldier girls
on the ''Yu-con," a decided novelty, a
delectable drama handsomely, and intelli-
gently interpreted, replete with tuneful
musical numbers and novel ensembles, iii
which lively comedians accomplish all
sorts of fun. :, @-'......- r,-
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-25
FQQTIIGHT FLASHES.

:. Nance O'Neill is booked Mt the Metropolitan
for half week, starting May H. in repertory
Efhe :Ellsler. in the original production OF
when Knighthood Was in Flower will be
the attraction at the Metropolitan for half a
week, beginning May e.. ~ -
Are You Mason:'' with the original cast.
including Thomas Wise and John c. Rice will
be the offering at the Metropolitan for the half
week beginning May 21.
''Silver King will be the attraction at the
lEceum thcater in the future. Atho a
western play, it is of different order than any
yet offered by the Ferris company.
Joseph lie Brandts latest offering in melo-
drama. ''Not Guilty. said to be the best pro-
duction Of that skilled playwright, will be pro-
duced at the Bijou the first week in May.
Mrs. Patrick Campbell will play brief en-
gagement of three nights at the Metropolitan
opent ing Monday. May II, presenting Suder-
ing = .
Following michael Strogof' at the Lyceum;
the Ferris stock company will present that
beautiful western comedy drama, Tennessee s
Partner" by special arrangement with Arthur
G. Alston.
~, Nat G. Goodwin will be the attraction at the
a.. The Altar OF Friendship the play in
Which he Is to appear, is by Madeline Lllcette
Ryley, and is a society comedy.
Janice Meredith" with strong cast, headed
by William Boneln and Rost stahl. viii be pre-
sented at the Bilou at an early date. Other
ATTRACTIONS booked for May at this playhouse
include: when the Bell Tolls The Cam.
bler's Daughter and Pete Baker, in the new
comedy, ''Chris and Lena