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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-13

beach last Wednesday has exceeded all
previous records. Secretary John Boden.
Jr., said today that up to date more
persons have passed through Brighton s
gates than ever before in a similar
length OF time. There can be no doubt
about the popularity OF racing at Presi-
dent Engleman's track where vast i'm
proveDents have been made for the ac-
commodation of the public. Even now
men are busy erecting an addition to the
field stand which will accommodate sew
eral thousand more patrons than before.
With racing at the zenith OF it's popu
larity and prosperity. therefore. the cru
SADIE Of the pool room people OF break
up the game II possible is generally
frowned upon by the public, The fight
against the race tracks is pronounced
a case of pure malice by almost every
person identified With the turf. To put
a crimp in the racing game would he
the means OF throwing hundreds and
even thousands out of. employment.
The principal event 10 be decided at
Brighton this week is the 5000 Iroquois
SADIE OF the pooi room people 10 break
,furlong next Saturday. Africander and
Golden Maxim are not on the eligible
list. but II is probable that a well-bal-
anced field will go 10 the post August
Belmont is sure 10 s,art either Mizzen
or Fire Eater. Then from the Keene
stable Injunction and Cardinal Wo!sey
may be looked for. Haggin will prob.
ably start Charles Elwood. who ran sec
ond TO Shorthose in the $4,000 Tidal
stakes. G.. r. Morris will be represented
no doubt by either Slave or Artvis. while
John w. Schorrs colors will be carried
on Rightful p. j. Dryers Merry Aero
bat. A. Featherstone's Mesmer, James
Railways Brigand and perhaps Meltonian
together with w c. Dalys Illyria. are
also I'm line 10 go.
The Venus stakes Of $4,000 for 2-year-
old fillies at FIVE furlongs also TO he
run on Saturday. will probably afford
the public a chance TO see Pagets un-
defeated Hamburg Belle sport silk.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-13
l(U DILLON 2.03 IL.

Lou Dilon, the great green trotter who
was practically unknown a year ago is
now considered the most likely two min
ute possibility I'm sight and Mlllard San
Iers has his star pupil in rare form and
thinks she will displace Cresceus on the
thFef4e-hetor-- season II 0vsr He
cannot be considered optimistic in his be
lief for the wonderful mile which the
new green reeled off on the Cleveland
track Saturday has set all the horsenen
10 talking and the old arguments about
two minute trotter are once again on
the tapis though there are not so many
horsemen in evidence who are willing TO
take the stand that a mile trotted IN
two minutes IS an impossibllity.
Lou D,llon's remarkable mile was made
over the famous Cleveland track where
The old Queen Maud s. went that ever
memorable mile in 2.0sA and where Cres-
ceus ascendei the throne by trottinE 10
his record OF 2:02% Sanders sent Lon
Dillon over the track in 2:03A. going the
first quarter in 32ih, tho half I'm i.OlE the
three quarters in l:321s. last quarter In
81 nat
The mile displaces Queen Alix whose
record has stood for nne years
Lou DiNon's performance Saturday was
most surprising as few expected her TO
make another attempt at record breaking
so soon after trottnE I'm 2:04A Her
AiilF ldN Uf'l bftAfU DN DuI TWO 0tneT
trotters Cresceus 2:O2L and the Abbott
2o3h. and these horses made their re-
cords after several years schooling down
the big curcuit and under most favorable
conditions
The conditions were not at al favoranie
for recori breaking miles AZ the Glenviue
track Saturday ard ihs makes tho per
formancs all the more surpr sing
Millard Sanders r. the man who is
guiding Lou Dillon and the little mare is
showing constant Improvement In her
work az the Gleuville track
juno i6 she trotted I'm 2.osi. 10 wagon.
June - I'm 2:0i}. % wagon: July 4 IN
20h TO sulky. and July II. I'm 2:o3is TO
ulkv.
That the wonderful mare will set a new
mark before the season Is over is the
general opinion Of all horsemen who have
noted her work up TO date No trotter
that-Aas- -apef-FSefft-h -hr1rrTr-v-fTHH- HI
preached tho Performance Of the little
Californian wonder during their nrs, sea-
son on the turf and che has The whole
season before her In which 90 better her
first years records
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-13
X4LZ N9ZcGLzZzW CZoEW

OF the fight promoters and the splendid
cards which have been offered
The sport Is In n very healthy condition
and the queer element was never so
conspicuous for its absence. There have
been few cases OF fixed goes and SIN
fewer lay-downs.
The advent OF the conqueror OF Ter
r1ble' Terry has acted as a healthy
stamulant and "comers" are being her
aided from all points OF New England.
Boston clubs are out with strong shows
this week. Probably the banner New
England bout OF the week IL the 10 round
affair 30 be pulled of at the Tammany
club with Jack Twin sullivan and
Jim Judge as the principals. The men
have met before. Sullivan gaining a de-
cision over Judge a few years ago at Fail
River. Judge attributes his defeat at
that time TO weakness because OF having
TO reach 10 light a weight When keyed
up Judge is considered one OF the fore
most middle weights OF the country and
has defeated such men as Carter, Billy
Smith and Charley ORourke.
Judge has lost but five times one to
Twin Sullivan in IL rounds IN Fail River
and once to Joe Walcott In 20 rounds in
Toronto. Since his last defeat by Sui
Ivan, Judge has improved greatly and
feels confident OF winning.
Both men have the right punch 10 win
in a hurry. Twsn has the faculty OF
hitting, and geti4ng away while Judge
Is man who is willing to take punch
in order 10 land. being always willing 10
mix II up.
Young Corbett has Jack O'Neil as an
opponent at the Quaker City tonight
Should he take as many chances as he
has in previous fights he may be sur
prised.
Belneld walcott and Sam Longford are
the feature attraction at Scituate, Thurs
day night. The bout should be OF the
hurricane order Sam Longford Is being
much sought after OF late and is con-
sidered a star attraction by fight pro-
moters.
Pat Mmnehan. manager OF Jimmy Gar
diner, Is anxious 10 match Gardiner
against Sam Langford at 12S pounds. the
winner 10 take all Mnnehan is also
anxious 10 put Billy Gardiner against
Danny Duane at catch weights, the win
ner 70 take all.
Jimmy Gardiner ts matched against
Kid Cofrey, the go to take place at Fall
River. 20th
Herrera is after a match with Young
Corbett, and offers to make a side wager
Of $1,000
The Fort Erie club hs offered a SIS
600 purse for the bout between Fitzsim-
mons and George Gardiner
James Lownes Of London offers n
purse OF $3.50 for a bout betw$n Jack
CTwin) Sullivan and Jack Palmer The
purse is not large enough 10 tempt the
Twin to make another trip across the
ocean.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-13
AMERICAN LEAGUE STANDING.
TROTTER AND PAGER

Local horsemen and lovers or light h6r-
ness racing are much disappointed al the
news that there will be a meeting OF the
New England halfmilo circuit at Mar
ragansett Park this year
The management has declared the meet
OF stating that II has not sufficient time
to prepare for and run the meet. The
Narragansett track has always been a ia
vorite with the horsemen and IL the meet
had not been declared off there Is no
doubt that an excellent racing program
would have been given with good sized
fields In each class. The meeting would
have been a pleasant curtain raiser for
local followers OF the sport who never
miss a meeting on the home track
The Grand circuit meeting will be
awaited with great interest and the an
nual fixture promises To he as successful
as IN years past The Providence public
should see some excellent sport and by
the time the big ring money getters ar
rive here there IL every indication that
some sensational winners will have been
developed in the earlier grand circuit
meetings.
With the history OF their winnings
fresh in the memory Of devotees Of the
sport. interest will be most Intense when
the speed phenoms assemble for the start
ers word at the biz ring at Narragan-
sett Park. which is considered the fastest
in the country with the exception possi-
bly, " the Memphis track. which proved
exceptionally fast last fall
Local horses will form n big contingent
of the contenders at the Worcester half
mile circuit meeting. July "a 10 H. Fred
Clarke he's a choice string and has en-
tered several ~ them I'm the Worcester
classes The hay mare Baroness McGreg-
or which wintered go finely At Nara
gansett Park is one OF Clark's favorites
and should show In the 2:35 trot. Clark
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-13
TONIGHT ET THE COLOSSEUM

At the Colosseum this evening Joe Mel
son and Basil De Guichard are booked
for a 9O-mile spin behind the cornpoppers
for a side bet OF 1900 and the big end OF
the gate receipts. The lads both ar
rived from Boston this morning. and
brought with them their pacing outfits.
Nelson has two machines and De Gut
Chard n like number Both are conf
dent OF the result. and the racing camps
OF both lads have backed their represen-
tatives literally. ana one outfit Is going
10 he broke after tonights race
The distance Is 90 miles. with start on
opposite sides OF the track. Nelson will
be paced by Hunter and Be Guicnard Dy
HOFFMAN. There will be n card OF anna
tour events. which will precede the paced
race. The winner Of this race win meet
Walthour Wednesday evening. and Bobby
has eNpi sssed a wish 10 have Nelson win.
as he is after the youngsters scalp. Wal
thour has won from Joe al Bosom and
wants TO duplicate the FEAT on the iocai
track.
wnthour will be at the track all this
week training for the event Seats for
Wednesdays race are now on sale az the
Providence opera house.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-13

is probably the largest worn by a single
masted vessel.
As 10 the hull. the challenger is prac-
tically piece OF chiseled porcelain rho
coats Of enamel laid thickly one on an
other. have given her a surface that is
1swless.
The judges at Dover sppHed the new
rule In regard to suspensions. or rather
President Johnson's new version OF the
old rule. when they set down Driver
Brusie for 10 days. IL could be tried as
a preventative for the practice OF laying
UP heats at the grand circuit meetings
with good results. In most cases. II
would be much more OF punishment
than the fines that are usually levied on
the drivers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-13

billiard. Taylor. McCreedie. Sacrifice hit
Hayden. Stolen bases-Devlin, Lawlor
Griffin. Double plays-Taylor 10 OHa-
gan; o Hagan (unassisted). Hit by pitch
ed ball-By Burchell l. Umpire-Latham
Time-lh. Som.
GAMES TODAY.
Buffalo at Newark
Toronto at Jersey City.
Rochester at Providence.
Baltimore at Worcester
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-13

NATIONAL lEAsUE.
CHICAGO 6. BROOKLYN 1.

Outside of one inning Scmldt was in
vtncible at Chicago yesterday. but
his one bad inning was enough
TO have shipwrecked any team
Six runs were scored I'm the in
ming and the clubs made two hits In all
the rest OF the game. Attendance H.
500 Score:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-13

Runs-Bannon-i: McCreedie Griffin
First base on errors-Newark 4: Balti-
more ?. Left on bases-Newark 6; Balti-
more 2 First base on balls-On Pardee /:
OF Burcheli l. Struck out-By Pardee g.:
by Burchell 5. Two-base hIts-Dannon
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-13
BlXiKe.

The boxing fans seem more enthustas-
tic than ever over the sport this year IN
New England This Is due In a great
measure 70 the admirabls management
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-13


The New Yorks outplayed the Reds at
all points at Cincinnati yesterday and
won after another hard finish by the
Reds. The locals performed clumsily in
the mud and the visitors owed several
OF their hits 20 the inability of the in
fielders 10 cover their positions At
tendance 5000 Score:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-13
'None out whom winning run made.
BALTIMORE 2, NEWARK /.

With two out In the second inning i'm
yesterdays game at Newark billiard
muffed fly. and Dcvln followed IL up
with wild throw To first which sent the
only two Baltimore runs across the plato
Attendance s3sS. Score:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-13
PROVIDENCE
l2s4 5s7s s1or121sl4

o G o o o o o o 0 o 0 q / |
Kun-Bruce-l. Two-base hits-Carr,
Eruce, Armbruster. Stolen base-Kissln-
ger Sacrifice hlt-Kissinger. Double play
--Downcy to Massey Struck out--By kis.
singer Is: by Yerkes 4. Umpire-Brown
T1me--2h. Ism.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-13
ST. LOUIS 5. PHILADELPHIA T.

Philadelphia dropped another game at
st. Louis yesterday. II took ten innings
! to decide the contest Philadelphia led
until the eighth, when the Cardinals tied
the score The feature was the hitting
by Zimmer and Smoot's wonderful one
handed catch. Attendance 100. Score:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-13
BRIGHTON BEACH RAGING

The patronage of the Brighton races
since the opening Of the meeting at the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-13
SOLDIERS
ATTEMPT
LYNCH|NG
Wanted to Execute Two Ne.
gTOes at LeaysnWoTth but
Were Prevented by Police.

Leavenworth. Kan, July 1S-United
States soldiers from Leavenworth at
tempted last night to lynch Eldridge VIII
liams and Walter Brown. negroes. For
over one hour the entire police depart
ment was kept busy quelling the trouble
Williams and Brown had become IN
volved in a row with the soldiers and one
OF them fired a number OF shots at a
soldier. The soldiers then congregated
in great numbers ans II was decided to
lynch the negroes.
Twenty five sold ers and a number OF
citizens surrounded the homes OF VIII
liams and Brown, near the old fair
grounds provided with ropes. The po-
lice appeared on the scene and by care
rull manoeGvering succeeded IN getting
the men away 10 the police station. A
number OF soldiers with revolvers were
arrested, but were later released
----
Quite n number Of Providence people
were on the steamship New England Of
the Dominion line OF the International
Mercantile Marine company when she
sailed from Liverpool Thursday July O.
They were: Gen. William Ames and Mrs
Ames, Mr.. and Mrs. John NJ Battev
DR.. Frank l.. Day. F. w. Arnold Jr
Rev. John OConnel Rev. William l.
simmons, Miss Lucie !. Whitlock Miss
sAnna=M- Mitchell.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-13
GAMES TODAY.

VA W EsS iObA
Boston at Pittsburg.
Brooklyn at Chicago.
Philadelphia at St. Louis.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-13
NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
GAMES TODAY.

Chicago at Philadelphia.
St. Louis at Washington.
Detroit at New York
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-17
From Mondays Banner.

Misses Mabel Raymond and Neva
4ricker were Gowan visiters today
w. C. Spicer and Forest Fish made
business trip to Luther this morn.
ing.
Jennie Jones returned this morning
from short visit with Greenville
friends.
Glen Clark left today for Detroit,
where he expects to remain for the
present.
Mrss K. Trail is spending the after
noon at the home of Mrs. Riley in
Greenville.
Miss Florence Barlow of Greenville
was guest of Miss Addie Warren
oyer Sunday.
Mrs. Elizabeth Henkle returned to
Greenville today, after short visit
with her mother in Keene.
Mrs. Eva Divine and Asher Divine
and wife returned today from short
visit with Portland friends.
Mable CULLEN and her brother,
Elmer. went to Evart this morning to
spend the holidays with friends in
that place.
G. II. Ortt returned to his home at
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-17

has at last been adjusted and those
who attend church in the future will
find warm welcome, both spiritually
and atmospherically.
Series No. 80 of the Belding Build.
ing and Loan Association is now open
for stock takers. Series number 81
closed with November and stockhold.
ers in that series was the largest OF
any since its organization, one hun
dred and twenty-one shares having
been taken.
The Ravenna News has been
launched in the sprightly village of
Ravenna, Muskegon County by E B
Blett, and No. L., Vol. l. reached our
table this week 1t is a five column
quarto well filed with editorial, local
and miscellaneous reading matter
and liberal sprinkling of advertis-
ing. The Ravenna people have been
wanting newspaper for long time
and undoubtedly they will give it
good patronage.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-17
Grand Rapids this morning after a
short visit with friends here.

Grand Rapids this morning after a
short visit with friends here.
The Misses Hattie and Susie
Nichols left for their home at Milton
Junction today to remain until after
the holidays.
Rev. A. o. Carman of Homer ar.
rived in the city today to look after
the Christmas Star boxes and the
shipment of same.
Miss Anna Broesamle returned to
her home at Greenville this morning,
after spending Sunday at the home
of II. Pattersons.
Miss Edna Conant returned to her
home at Greenville today after
spending the Sabbath at the home of
her sister, Mrs. VIM Pope.
The Spear Bible Glass reached
high water mark yesterday in spite
of the Indictment weather, there being
80 in the class, with the Blues in the
majority.
Saranac is rejoicing over the install
ling of an electric light plant. The
lights were turned on last week, the
streets are lighted and many business
houses and dwellings are being wired
d. G. HUM of that village is the pro
moter of the long felt want.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-17
From Saturdays Banner.

Miss Georgia Schaffer of Greenville
is he guest of Ruby Cameron over
Sunday.
Miss Celia Riley left for her home
in Ithaca today to enjoy the holiday
vacation.
Mrs. H. c. Friedly returned today
from her visit with frieads in Owosso
and Ionia.
Mrs. Archie Lewis left, this morn.
ing for a short visit with her parents
at Morley.
Alice Isaacs left for her home al
Reed City today to remain until after
the holidays.
Misses Emma Little and Anna Fee
han left today for ST. Johns to spend
the holidays.
Miss Clara Carter went to Sheridan
this morning to spend a few weeks
with her parents.
Mary M. Willetts is spending Sun
day with Mrs. Cowles and other
friends at Smyrna,
Miss Maude Johnston left this
morning for a months visit with
friends at Riverdale.
N w. Hemingway returned to Grand
Rapids today after short visit at the
home of Geo. Ravell.
Miss Tillie Nielsen went to Green.
vile today for few hours visit with
friends at that place.
Miss Lucy Jahnke returned to her
home at Caledonia today where she
will spend the holidays.
Edna Terry left this morning for
Cedar Springs where she will remain
until after the holiday.
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Mrs. Knapp OF Trutant, arrived II
this city today for a short. visit at
Mrs. . j. Holmes.
DIR. w. +. Parker of Fovlerville was
in the city yesterday, the guest OF
Miss Maude Weiner.
Miss Myrtle HaySon returned to her
home in Fremont today TO spend the
holidays with her parents.
ID. G. Reynolds and wife left this
morning for short visit with friends
at Blanchard and McBrdes.
Miss Elsie Randall of Reed City ar
rived in the city his morning for a
visit with her friend Lula jerks.
People in search Of holiday gifts
will save lot of worry by reading
over the many ads in our paper.
Mrs. l. L. Hubbell left today for
Hart, to spent a few days with Mr..
and Mrs. Chas. r. Foote of that city.
JIG. Truax and wife of billiards,
Allegan county came this morning
TO visit his brother, Andrew TruaX.
f. Brown of Stanton left for his
home topay after short visit with
his grandson, Frank Hicks of Irlis
city.
Mesdames Geltr-Pgtyckoff and Eugh
Wright returned to Greenville this
morning after a short visit with Mrs
Rosa King
Mrs. Joseph Rivette who has been
spending the past two months with
her daughter went to Grand Rapids
this morning TO visit friends.
Mrs. George Woodltf returned to
her home al Albion today, after hay.
ing enjoyed "A short visit at the home
Of w. A. Little and wife Of this city.
Miss Marie Beatty, who has been
the efficient trimmer in + ID. Lin
coins millinery department the past
season, returned to her home at Hart
ford this morning.
w. Taylor and wife returned from
Coral today, where they went to
attend the wedding of Miss Edith
Benedict former well known Bel
ding girl to Me- Frsd Cook
Geo. Hubbard, the fpremln in TIA
Star Office has moved from Greenville
to THE city and no v occupies one Of
the Demorest Aats MIR. Hubbard
was for number of years foreman in
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Get Your Gift Goods at Benedict's.


have guided in it's selection.
Space is too limited to do it
Justice. Meanwhile a hint of
its scope:
Pictures in colors, brown
frames, gilt frames and large
metal frames, Csc. About
256 to choose from.
Handsome colored pictures,
famed in gilt and woodland
gilt, SOC. Larger at 60c, 75c.
Pastels, Artotypes, framed
in gilt and wood-and-gilt, at
lbs to 3.99.
Marine views in gilt and
green cloth covered frames,
$50, 1.99.
Fruit pieces, large, wood
frame, long panel, LAC.
Game piece, good big pic
ture, long panel, LAC.
Landscapes in photo colors,
"The Old Bridge, " 'The Old
Homestead" "The Village
Doctor" and Crossing the
Stream" in wood or gilt
frames, LIS to l SO.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-17

Mrs. j. II Henderson went to La
Porte, Mich. today for a short vlsi'
with friends at that place.
c. H. Cole and wife left this morn
ing for Greenville where they will re
main until after the holidays.
Miss Lizzie Cassidy returned to hel
home at Mikado this morning 10 re
main until after the holidays.
Nora Dougherty left today for hei
home at A.pena 10 enjoy the Xmas
holidays under the parental roof.
Miss Violet Brand left for her home
in Alpena today to enjoy the holiday
festivities under the parental roof.
Miss Lizzie Fribley left for her
home at Big Rapids today to spend
the holidays with parents and friends.
Mrs. Chas. III Stout and children
went to Greenville today to spend
Sunday with her parents at that
place.
Mrs. j. H. Beerman was called TO
Greenville this morning by the seri-
Gus illness of her mother at that
place.
Miss Iva Calkins was called to her
home at Richland today on account
of the serious illness of her sister at
that place.
Miss Maude Keegan left today for
her home at Custom to spend her holl-
day vacation with her parents at
that place.
Ina and Lethia Johnson left this
afternoon for their home at Langston
where they will spend the holidays
with their parents.
Miss Effie Wood is spending few
days with friend at st. Louis, and
from there she goes to her home, in
Gilmore, for the holidays.
Adam Wagner made sale of lot
on Bridge street, owned by Cora
Holmes to A. Il. Demorest yesterday.
Mr.. Demorest expects to build a
house in the spring
Mrs. Eva Divine and daughter
Loretta and A. A. Divine and wife of
Fargo, who are visiting here left last
night for Portland to visit with M. B.
Divine oyer Sunday.
Mrs. Alice r. Bignell and son, How
ard, of Palo arrived yesterday in
Smyrna where they will pass few
days in pleasant intercourse with
relatives and friends.
If you notice that satisfied look on
the genial countenance of Rev. II. N.
Spear today, don't be surprised as it
is occasioned by the arrival of Mrs.
Spear and son Russell from their
visit with Indiana friends, last night.
Rev. j. +. Butler wishes us to an
nounce that the trouble with the fur
mace that has made it impossible to
heat the church properly this winter,