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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-29

CARS AND
HEALTH
Tho Air Vitlatsd and Blankets
Changed Only Once In Six
Months, Il Is Said.

Washington. Oct. 2g.--At the opening
session of the American Public Health
associa tion Tuesday the committee on
car sanitation reported through DR. j. n
Hurry. OF Indianapolis. Leprosy, he de-
clared. is not so easily transmitted as
tubei culosis, and compared with the lat
ter In its destructiveness Of human life
it amounts TO nothing at all Yet. he
said riot would follow the introduc-
ton of leper into a railway car.
The word tuberculosis, he contended
makes little or no impression. in face of
the almost certainty that not less than
Is 900 of those now living I'm the United
States will be dead of consumption with
I'm another twelve months. and three
times that number will he attacked in the
samo period. People, he said. do not take
precautions against influenza, which kills
a thousand where leprosy kills one. The
house on wheels" he declared, is a po-
tent factor i'm the transmission of con
sumption.
A general discussion followed. the con-
sensus OF opinion being that the air in
sleeping cars becomes Vitiated and that
this is fruitful source OF disease. The
delegates were outspoken I'm condemnation
OF the alleged lack Of attention to the mat
the alleged lack Of attention TO the ma r.
ter OF cleaning blankets and furnishings
I'm sleeping cars. DIR. j. X. Mccormick.
Of the state board OF health OF Kentucky.
declared that an official investigat tion
made by him disclosed that the blankets
were cleaned only once every six months.
ON INFANT MORTALITY.
Dr. e. r. Dudley Of Altoona. Pa.
chemist for the PENNSYLVANIA abroad
company demanded that the delegates
l., .s.l.
their statements. The cleaning Of cars
I'm transit he characterized as one OF the
most annoying things railroads have 10
contend with. IN addition. he said. his
company had tried various schemes for
sterilizing the drinking water IN cars and
had resorted 10 the expedient of formal
dehyde In disinfecting them. He assured
the delegates that the railroads are ready
TO utilize any practical system that will
contribute 10 the general public health.
The report Of the committee on cause
and prevention of infant mortality vas
read by Dr. Henry Mitchell Of Ashury
Park. chairman of tho state board Of
health The measures regarded as most
promising for a further reduction Of the
mortality among infants the committee
said. are the more general adoption Of
clean methods In the collection and hand
ling Of cows milk the adjustment OF
breeding places for flies near dwellings
and their exclusion from contact with
foods. the erection Of improved tenements
in cities. and the effectual isolation of ALI
cases Of dangerous communicable dis
eases.
In paper OF immigration as Il af-
fects the public health Dr. a. J. Nc
Iaughlin assistant surgeon Marine Hos
pital service. declared that the real dan
ger lies In that class Of immigrants whose
physique is much below the American
standards. whose employment Is in the
sweatshop. and whose residence Is the
east side tenement I'm New York city.
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Two More Records Went by the Board
Yesterday at Memphis.
Tod Sloan, tho Famous and Wealthy
Jockey, in Hard Luck in Paris.

~ Dan Patch 70 contest to a match race
between the two horses. He received a
telegram late yesterday afternoon say
ing that he had been unable TO arrange
race. as the owner OF Dan Patch NJ
". Savage. refused TO race his horse
against Prince Alert.
The above dispatch was very much OF
had hoped for race and was ready TO
start for Memphis with Prince Alert had
he received a favorable reply.
The dispatch which was hrst sent by
Mr.. Demsrest was a challenge for a
match race. best two In three heats for o
side bet Of 10000 each.
TOD SLOAN IN PARIS
Kokomo. Ind. Oct. 2s.-After travelling
across the country In special trains en-
tertsining with a lavishness that filled his
friends with awe. and making unsuccess-
ful attempts 10 break the bank at Monte
Carlo. James Todhunter Sloan one time
champion jockey of the world. Is in Paris
working as chauffeur
From a wardrobe that was equal TO
that OF any Beau Brummel in the world.
and which made him pet In society.
the little fellow, according TO word which
has reached here, is in want of both
clothes and place to sleep
He is In Paris, employed temporarily
by French automobile concern at a
paltry salary, a salary that in month
does not reach the figures OF one days
expenses two years ago.
When not employed as a chauffeur he
In engaged In selling machines for DIFF
ferent concerns who rely upon his repu-
fation as n former Jockey TO bring trade
TO their shops. His downfall since being
ruled of the English tracks has been
rapid. and Is no surprise to his friends
and relatives here.
His foster parents live here and they
say that Tod was worth $500, 600 not long
ago. but he gave none TO them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-29
A SPEEDY SCHOONER YACHT.
Atlantic DID II Knots Over Government
Measured Nile OF Newport.

The auxiliary schooner yacht Atlantic
made fast time I'm her first trial speed
tests yesterday. using the government
measured mile course In Nsrrasansctt
bay.
The Atlantic. which is q three. master.
arrived in Newport Tuesday. making the
run from New London In q tribe over
three hours. using her auxiliary steam
and had the advantage of fair wind
Designer Gardner took the Atlantic oyer
tho mile course three times yesterday,
making an average Of loiz knots
The Atlantic sailed for New York yes
terday. Mr. Gardner being well pleased
with the crafts behavior.
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roller obtaining a total OF 2e2, including
a single OF 10 The summary:
lyukt,p.s
SCHULTZ's q
FOOTBALL

In the game of football that was play
ed oil the grounds OF the Friends school
team yesterday between the team from
that school and the Brown Sophomores.
the latter were the victors with a score
Of II points TO s.
The defeat which fell to the lot Of the
young Quskers was due more to the
f,imbllng Of the players than 10 anything
else faulty In their style of play This
feature was a direct cause of one OF the
touchdowps registered against them and
was the hindrance 10 their making two
ecores. In the first half OF the game
the sophomores made a goal from the
field and a little later a touchdown. by
picking M the ball IL was fumbled
by one OF the opposing players on the
I0-ysrd line.
Twice during this hah the Friends
school boys had the ball on Browns 90
yard line only 10 lose II on fumbles. In
the second half Brown only made the
FIRST down twice. The lineup:
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FELL into
ELEVATOR
WELL
Miss Joanna Dexter Terribly
Injured by Slight Fall at
PawtuCket Store.

Miss Joanna i. Dexter. SO years of age,
saleswoman i'm the employ OF the David
Harley Co, at Pawtucket fell into an
elevator well at the Harley store, recetv-
ing probable fatal injuries.
Several ribs arc broken and her chest
crushed I'm. and so terrible are the inter-
nal injuries sustained, that It is a source
Of wonder to the physicians the woman
still lives.
Tho manner In which Miss Dexter met
with the accident is not quite clear. 1t
was William Soutar. floor walker. who
discovered the injured woman lying on the
floor OF the well
II was Miss Dexters lunch hour and
she had gone to the rear OF the basement
TO a sink. TO tho left of which Is the well
OF the freight elevator. the opening being
usually guarded by wooden bar. II Is
understood this was not In plsce at this
time.
As the bottom of the well is scarcely
three feet below the basement floor. Il
seems almost impossible that n person
could be so fearfuly injured by so short
a fall az was Miss Dexter.
II would seem that the elevator must
have descended upon the unfortunate
woman while she lay in the we'll and
crushed her, were Il not for the positive
statement made by Mr.. Harley 10 the
effect that the car was not used from the
time Miss Dexter was last seen by a Mr..
La Plante. n salesman, and the time that
Mr.. Soutar's attention was attracted ny
the groans OF tho injured woman
The physicians attending Miss Dexter
give but little hopes for her recovery and
II is quite phobable that an official inves-
tgation OF the affair will he instituted
Miss Dexter has been I'm the employ OF
tho concern In whose service she was in
tured over sixteen years and resides with
her nephew. Roland G. Thacher. Of the
Slater Trust company. on Garden street
she has for years been a prominent figure
In church work at the Park Place Congre-
gational church.
The Dot contest ends Friday. Oct sOth
Get your count I'm before ~ is too tato
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POLICE INTERFERED

Baltimore. Md. Oct. 2a.--The police of
Canton. Baltimore county. yesterday ar
rested Kid Sullivan OF Washington and
Kid Iacev OF Baltimore. featherweights
together with their seconds and referee
on the charge OF illegally entering the
prize ring. A spectator deposited col
lateral 20 cover the fine and costs and all
tho participants were released
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-29
D(ouNG

MANUFACTURERS TOURNAMENT.
Last evening the No. team OF the
American Electrical Works secured two
games from the Rhode Island Electrical
Equipment company players. The opening
event was closely contested, only three
pins separating the teams Cute was the
high roller. obtaining q total of 2ss. while
Small was not far behind with 254 The
summary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-29
GOLF.

All the contests In the first round Of
the battle for the championship and the
consolation cups at the Choppequonsett
Golf club have been played and the re-
suits are appended:
Championship cup--Rust beat Reynolds
UP and 5 TO play; William Clark beat
r. Clark. up and 10 play: Bleasedale
beat Franklin. up and to play; Will
hans beat Hancock. up and TO play
Consolation cup-vennerbeck beat Cos.
telho nv default; Parker beat Ellis. up
and s 70 play; Greene beat Kilton by de-
fault. Such beat Kenyon. > up and 10
play.
In the second round Of the champion
ship contect Rust is 10 play Bleasedale
and Williams is TO play William Clark
In the consolation patches Ncnnerbeck
IL to meet Greene and Parker Such.
There 10 probability that I'm the first
contest Rust Will win his match. but the
outcome of the other is somewhat doubt
fth. In tho consolation match N may
safely be eaid that Vennerbeck and Par
ker WIN meet IN the finals.
INTER-CrTY GOLF.
Brookline. Mass. Oct. 2s.-The first
match In the annual contest for the
Clement Acton n-C;risconb inter-cfty Gun
between the Women's Golf associations
OF New York Philadeiphia and Boston
was started on the links Of the Country
club at Clyde Park yesterday The
weather conditions were favorable The
match today was between the New York
and Philadelphia teams. New York was
handicapped by tho absence OF Mrs
Stout, and consequently was Obliged 10
allow the Quaker city piayerr three
points BY defauf. The team. were com
posed of i5 players each. and tho VIC
toriou- aggregation from Philadeiphis
Will play the Boston team tomorrow.
Philadelphia continued IN tho Iced DUR
Ing tho second round. and finally won
the match. = 20 rs
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BOWLING.
BOWLING AT CUMBERLAND.

BOWLING AT CUMBERLAND.
The bowling tournament at the c. l. A.
was commenced last night. with Capt
Powers team opposing Capt. Buffers
quintet. There was quite a contingency Of
spectators and the enthusiasm shown au-
gurs well for the interest in the sport
during the coming season. The following
Is the score:
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READlVN

- we" 'o~ns"e w erenner County, Iowa
Opening sale of lots will take place
November 10th. On that date special
trains Will be run from Dubuque. Mar
shalltovn. Fort Dodge and McTntire
Iowa. and intermediate stations For
particulars address y. " Msgni. Mgr
Townsite Department Chicago Great
Western Railway. Port Dodge, Ia.
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NEW INDUSTRY.
English worstet Compsw's Plant 10
North Providence.

A. special meeting Of the North
Providence town council last evening ~
was voted TO exempt from taxation FOR
period of ten years, a plant proposed 10
he established on the Greystone prop
erty.
The exemption not only includes the
mill property. but also James G. Collins
farm. which will be sold to Joseph Bsnn
a Sons. an English corporation. manufac.
turing worsteds. etc. In Yorkshire. Eng.
Elisha J. Campbell will sell the Old
mill property. which his father owned
and managed as a shoddy mill or a great
many years 10 the English concern.
In order 20 enjoy the benefit of tax
exemption Benn a Sons company are 10
expend 10000. improving the property
during the next Is months.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-29

MUSIC HALL TOURNAMENT
kerrs men secured two events from
schultzs rollers on the Music Hall silevs
lset evening Hutchinson pas the high
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-29
POWERS TEAM.
BUTLER's TEAM.

BROAD STREET CASINO.
Smiths team took two games In the
events with Farnum's rollers I'm the
tournament last evening. r. Smith was
the high roller. obtaining a total OF 2al.
The summary:
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SMITHS.
FARNUM'S.
HOPE TOURNAMENT.

HOPE TOURNAMENT.
Downs rollers obtained two events from
McMorrow's team on the Hope alleys last
evening. Lynum made total Of go and
Harold followed closely with 27s. The
SUMMARY:
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SO the physicians thought you had
appendicitis7'
yes" answered Mrs. Cumrox. "and
Was never - relieved 10 learn that
they were mistaken. Appendicitis Il
going completely ont of style. ou.know. i"
Washington star
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-29
FRIENDS SCHOOL.

Score--Brown. '0s. II; Friends school s.
Touchdowns-Rackle. Messenger. Goals
from touchdowns--Rackle. Mehan. Goal
from held-Rackle. Reteree--Cross. Um-
pire-Damon. Timers-Flsgg and Has
kali. Linesmen-Sturdy and Wilson Time
OF halveS-20 and Is minutes.
ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.
II is almost definitely decided that there
viii be games OF association football
played In this city during the fall and
that this city will be represented in the
league which includes Taunton. New Bed
ford. Fall River and Pawtucket
The followers of that style OF sport will
be pleased TO know that some OF the
games will be played at the Colosseum
In this city.
Colonel Wendelschaefer owner OF the
Colosseum. said last evening. I'm conver-
sation with News reporter. that a set of
men would be put at work this morning.
Nmoving the bicycle track He expects
to have this part of the work completed
by next Tuesday, and will Immediately
grade and level the ground to make it
suitable for a football field
Negotiations have been opened with a
prominent local association football play
er who will captain the Providence Colos-
scum team, and IL is expected that there
VIII be strong aggregation OF players to
represent this city.
The first game will he played Saturday,
Nov. Z. and lovers OF the game will be
given chance to see some good sport
The Colosseum makes an ideal place for
such games. since the spectators will be
seated and entirely sheltered from cold
winds. Even II IL were showing the spec
tators would be protected
Colonel Wendelscha efer will order the
suits FOR the local team today, and every
detail will be arranged as soon as poai-
BILE. He expects to get his franchise for
the new Providence team today.
WITHDREW FROM CONTEST.
Andover. Mass. Oct "a dispute over
alleged unfair decisions by Umpire OCon-
nell resulted In the withdrawal Of Dean
academy from a. football contest with
the end of the first half. the score stand
ing to 0 In Audover's favor. When the
touchdown was made. with but few
minutes play remaining in the half. Dean
refused 10 continue the game unless An
dover would consent to q change OF UNI
pires. Capt. Place In making the de-
mand said that Dean considered penalties
inflicted for offside play by Umpire O'Con-
nell unfair and unjust. Capt. Humbird of
Andover refused to consent To q change,
men were apparent and the penalties just
Dean then left the field
Andover fumbled considera BILE during
the game and lost the ball twice when
played stronger defensive game than
any team which has opposed Andover this
season.
Score--Phillips Andover 5, Dean Acad-
emy 0. Touchdown-Thomps Referee
Pendleton. Umpire--O' Connell. Lnesmen
Patch and Brewer. Pointer
Time-One 15-minute half.
At Annapolis-Georgeto IL. Navy 3,
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Tho DO. contest ends Friday, Oct Goth
Get your count In before Il Is too late
The last may be first
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AT NASHUA.

Nashua. y H.. Oct. 2a-Some what bet
ter weather and vastly better sport yes
terday rewarded the fsir-sized crowd In
attendance at the second day Of the clos
ing meet OF the New England Half-mne
circuit. The 2:S trot and 2:ls pace
brought over from yesterday were con-
cluded and three heats in the free-for-
al and four in the 2:12 pace were run off
before darkness interrupted the racing
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'THFVTHIdIIUW WdN TtNPINPU nero NeSteT-
day that the proposal tn race the two
PAGERS. Dan Patch and Prince Alert. had
been rejected and these two rivals viii
not battle for supremacy at least this
fall
Mart Demarest the trainer and driver
Of Prince Alert, few days ago sent
telegram 10 r. y. Smathers at Memphis.
asking him To try and induce tho owner
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-06-25
Proposals for Supplies.

Salem. Gre, June G, 1903.
The board OF trustees of the Oregon
State Insane Asylum hereby invites
sealed proposals for furnishing the
following supplies to the institution,
for six months ending December 81,
1908: Groceries, mill feed and flour,
meats and fish, dry goods. drugs. sta
tionery, leather and findings. boots
and shoes, plumbing. hardware. tin.
ware and timing. crockery and glass.
ware Lists OF said supplies will be
furnished by the clerk OF the board
upon application. Samples can be
seen at the asylum, and goods must be
In accordance Herewith. All goods
must be In strict accordance with
sample in original packages when pos
sible, and delivered at the State In.
sane Asylum within 20 days after the
contract is awarded. and bids must be
on blank forms. which will be fur.
nished. together with instructions 20
bidders, by the clerk. upon appllca-
tion. Each bid on -four or meat must
be accompanied by a certified check
OF $500. and each bid on FISH by a Ger.
tilted check OF $75, and all other bids
by a certified check equal 10 10 per
cent OF the amount bid, checks OF un.
successful bidders 10 be returned i'm.
mediately, and those Of accepted bid
ders when the contract Is completed.
Bids must be enclosed IN sealed en-
velopes, and directed 10 the board.
care OF the clerk. and plainly marked,
Bids for Asylum Supplies" and the
class OF goods bid on should also be
inscribed on the envelope. Price. 1T |
ness and quality being equal. prefer
ence will be given TO articles manufac.
tured, grown or produced in this
state. When a particular article Is
specifically called for bids for any
other kind OF manufacture, or brands
as good. viii be entertained,
1ut 70 insure recognition Of such bids
'amples OF the articles " is proposed
o supply must accompany them. The
,oard reserves the right TO reject any \
" all bids. or TO accept or reject any
art Of a bid. Bids will be opened al
he Capitol. at Salem. ct 10 a. m,
July 8. 1908.
BY order Of the Board Of Trustees !
I the Oregon State Insane Asylum.
W. N. GATENs.
-1S-eod-td Clerk. /
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Joe Lanes Treaty Tree.

1t is matter for regret that the
land marks OF early Oregon history
have not been better preserved. Fea.
lures whose interest would Increase
with the years have been suffered to
be destroyed through ignorance or in.
difference. In 1853 there was some
trouble with the Rogue River Indians.
though the war did not occur until
two years later. In 1853 General Joe
Lane, whose name Is lnseparably con.
nected with the history OF Oregon.
made a treaty with the Rogue River
Indians on spot which Is now In.
cluded within the present city limits
Of Grants Pass. He met the Indians
under a black oak tree on Rogue riv.
er, just above the white Rocks" Old
timers are still able to point out the
stump OF this tree. but the tree itself
has been cut down and sawed into
stove wood in these latter years. prob.
ably by some man who never heard OF
Joe Lane.
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parel. low.neck dresses and lace shirt
waists.
AZ all masses Sunday he denounced
this style OF apparel. termlng II peek.
a-boo dresses. and charging his flock
not TO indulge In Il.
The reverend father spoke scathing.
ly of the present mode of feminle
dresses, and especially censured the
young ladies who wore light waists
with an abundance OF open work.
These garments. he said were alto.
gether too exposing and allowed
young men too fair view OF pretty
shoulders.
At the discourse at 1898 Ohe men.
toned TO the congregation the glst OF
his previous sermon. and recommends
ed that they interview some one who
had attended early mass.
The rebuke was so scathlng that
many young women who wore fash.
ionnble dresses were embarrassed
during the services. and among them.
selves criticised the priest.
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woMANs, DUTIES.

a woman who Keeps her house N or
der and has the care Of a family, haa
just As much responsibility a. the man
who provides the means 10 carry on
the housekeeping. She is deserving
Of the more credit since the demands
on her strength IL greater. The ever
lasting enmeness about her duties. and
the confinement necessary 10 Carp
them out Is very trying 10 the nervous
system. this produces a strain on the
mind that max her irritable. cross
and dissatisfied. which is just a.
much a disease as rheumatism or ca
tarrh. II peryes can be built 40 and
made strong by medicine Of some Kind
this feeling is changed 20 one Of
anl pleasure In .er du
ties. The medicine that makes strong
steady nerves. and prevents disease
by building up the entire system. 10
Or. Gums Blood and Nerve Tonic. .
tablet 70 take Al meal time. Cures
nervous prostTation by making rich
red blood. feeding the nerves. aud
making solid nesh at the rate OF 20
lfbs per week. This medicine II sold
BY druggists for 7Se per box, or box'
. for t2.00. or sent b. mail. postpaid,
u receipt OF price. Write us about
four case. Address DR.. Bosanko Co,
Philadeph 4. Pa For sale AZ Dr.
stones Drug Stores.
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kIllsd l,l. son AeeIdsn,alIx.

Last Thursday, near Plush. In the
Warner lake section Of Lake county
while wm. Petree. son and daughter
we're engaged In shooting hsh IN ths
creek. the father on one side. and the
children on the other. a cartridge be
came lodged in the fathers gun, and
In trying 70 extract Il. the gun was
discharged. shooting hia i7-year0ld
son. Russell. through the heart kiII
ing him Instantly The boy fell head
long into the creek. where he was
found when assistance arrived. No In.
quest was held. and the burial took
place without delay 10 the Plush CEN
etery Ashland TidiHgS.