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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-22
ALL AN OVERSIGHT

c. D. Mower. the official measurer. no.
tilted Sharman-Crawford this morning
that he would measure the yacht at Erie
Basin, Monday morning with a represen-
tative OF the Reliance on board. No body
aboard either yacht would discuss the
measurement of the Shamrock with her
anchor and chain aboard
Sir Thomas said however. 1T was all
an oversight and the club yacht represen-
tatives were only made cognizant OF our
being measured without them, when we
told them. Neither their representative
nor ours present at the measuring no.
tlced the error, at the time. IL won't
make any difference"
When Shamrock III was first measured
the matches had to be removed and two
light weight men substituted for two
heavier ones in the crew, TO keep the wa
ter line inside OF 90 feet. This brought her
up to Ses1 feet The anchor and chain
weighed as much as two men and II Is
thought that when the yacht is remeas-
ured there will be some difficulty getting
inside the water line maximum. few
seconds difference In the race today
might make the result dependent on the
remeastren1ent
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-22
CLOSE AND EXCITING

The wind which early in the day was
from the west southwest, seemed 10 be
getting more TO the southwark and the
boats had every opportunity to show what
they could do in a beat TO windward In
comparatively smooth sea and a lS-knot
breeze
The contest Immediately developed into
a close and exciting race. for while Re
lance seemed TO pick up and be TO wind
ward OF Shamrock she was unable 10
get by At 1911 the American boat
swung around on the port tack and
headed for the Jersey shore. Shamrock
kept on two minutes longer before tack
ing to port.
This tack developed into a long run In
shore and as the time passed IL was evil
dent that the Shamrock was doing better
on the port tack than on the starboard
AS the yachts worked down toward the
outer mark they began 10 feel the ful
force OF the food tide coming up the
coast. -,
AT 1895 the yachts were. stil holding
the mort tack standing toward Seabright
but fully eight miles of slSore. The wind
held strong and the yachts had all OF y
thew wanted for the sail they were carry
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-22
SHAMROCK FIRST OVER

Both boats stood a quarter OF a mile
TO the westward OF the line, then started
and ran down the wind for Is seconds,
when the Shamrock gybed, Reliance iol-
lowing with the same manoeuvre- S9th
boats were on the starboard tack head
ing for the line and crossed II holding
about south, Shamrock about two lengths
ahead of Reliance. which went over the
line at the weather end. The time was
Shamrock 1l:45:17: Reliance. n:4o;2l
Soon after crossing both yachts broke
out baby tibtopsails. 1t looked as though
Reliance had purposely held back from
crossing the line in order TO cut down
whatever time there might be in case
she finished first.
Captain Barr's apparent intention was
10 get the windward position and rely on
his boat TO outpoint her adversary ana
overhaul her as she did Thursday. Ten
minutes after the start the yachts were
still holding towards the south on the
starboard tack and from shore Ii looked
as IL Reliance was gaining a trihe.
CLOSE AND EXCITING.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-22
A new MEASUREMENT

''Mr. Iselin reports that you informed
him. just before starting on yesterday
race, that Shamrock Ill. when measured,
did not have the anchor and cable on
board before starting. You reported IL
also to the regatta committee. This, IL
true. would require new measurement
under the agreement before starting an
other race.
II appreciate that II would be impos-
sible now for you to procure measure
ment before starting tomorrow and un-
derstand that the regatta committee mas
requested that Shamrock III be re-meas-
ured on Monday. Under the circum-
stances, knowing that the error arose
from an oversight our committee are
willing that your boat shall start tomor-
row. but subject to the new measure
ment TO be taken on Monday next. The
vessel on such measurement Is TO be ex-
actly in the same trim as when sailing
Saturday, which fact will be establish
ed by your own statement
(Signedl
LEWIS CASs LEDYARD."
Mr. Crawfords answer was:
Thanks for telegram. We were meas
ured without anchor and chain aboard
We had not an anchor or chain on board
during the first race. and we find they
are required by the rules. We propose.
with your permission, to sail tomorrow
with the same trim as measured, and
then carry out your wishes by remeas-
uring on Monday with the anchor and
chain aboard. II your committee has
any more suggestions we will meet them
with pleasure.
(Signed) CRAWFORD.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-22
MINES To
PROTECT
HARBOR
They Will 30 Laid at Portland
After Midnight Tonight. Skip
pers Asked to Avoid Them.

Portland, Me-, Aug. n.-Tonight all
civilian employees at the various forts
will be laid of for a week and from to-
night until a week from tonight no per-
sons viii be allowed inside the forts or
camps except those who have business
there.
1t seemed to be the general belief that
the m.nes were being placed In position
last night but such was not the case. The
mine field has all been plotted out and
the mines are ell ready, but they will
not be put down until after the stroke Of
midnight tonight.
Major Murray has made request to
skippers that they keep away from the
boats engaged In laying the mines and
from the mines, themselves. for although
they will not explode a vessel striking
against the mines will make the electric
indicators on shore ring and will mix
matters up greatly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-22
MISS QUAY
ACTED AS
SPONSOR
Giant Armorsd Cruiser PGnnsyl.
Vania Successfully Launched
at Cramps Shipyards Today

Philadelphia, Aug. 22.-An occasion
which will be memorable in the history
OF this state transpired today when the
giant armored cruiser Pennsylvania
named by the daughter OF the states
senior senator and present leader was
launched at the yards of the William
cramp Ship and Engine Building com
pany
The maiden plunge of the formidable
addition 10 the United States navy was
witnessed by the largest and one of the
most distinguished assemblages ever
gathered at Cramps ship yards. More
favorable weather could not have been
desired and the flag bedecked sea fighter
gliding down the ways greeted by the
accinma tions OF thousands OF spectators
ana the shrill blasts of the myriad river
craft made an inspiring scene. Under
the towering prov of the Pennsylvania
was erected heavy timber superstruc-
ture from which nearly 1000 specially IN
yited guests saw the launching.
From the main stand rose a smaher
platform upon which stood the christen-
ing party Including Miss c. Earl quay
daughter OF United states Sehator quay
the ships sponsor. Senator'S quay ana
Penrose. Governor Pennypacker, Mayor
Weaver. Rear Admiral Sigsbee, L. 5. N,
Rear Admiral Melville, L. s. N. retired !:
Charles II. Cramp, Edward s. Cramp and
a number of ladies.
On the main stand were assembled
prominent guests from Washington and
Pennsylvania, the heads OF the various
navy department bureaus and number
OF foreign naval officers After the
launching the guests were entertained at
luncheon.
The Pennsylvania Is powered with a
twin screw, vertical triple expansion en-
gines and boilers OF the Niclausse type
which are rquired to develop mean
speed OF 20 knots an hour for four hours.
The engines are estimated TO develop a
collective Indicated horsepower OF 2Scp
The contract price for the hull ana ma
chinery OF the warship is S.7sooo.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-22
STOLEN AMBERGRIS.
Worth $4,000 and Was Recovered by
Deputy Collector and Inspector al Seattle.

lector OF Customs Thomas r. Delaney
and Inspector stephen A. Brinker have
seized 100 pounds Of ambergris alleged TO
have been stolen at Victoria three days
ago The value OF the concretion Is at
the present wholesome market list $50
an ounce making the seizure worth
about S4s 900. The small sloop. in vhich
the valuable cargo was brought over
from the Canadian side. was seized.
Hardly had the officers completed their
Swork when Capt. Grant, manager OF the
Canadian whaling feet and capt.
Adams. master of whaler which has
iust returned 10 Victoria from a cruise,
in which the ambergris was picked up In
rnid-ocean. arrived here claiming the
property as their own ann charging
sailor with theft
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-22
COURSE SiGNaLLED

The committee hoisted signal show
ing the course to be beat OF hfteen
miles to windward and return, and the
boats marking the turn set on In the
direction OF Long Branch. where the
turning point should be, about six miles
of shorer---
At II 80 the preparatory gun was fired
and Immediately the two yachts began
manoeuvring for positions. AS the sail
ed back and forth in this preliminary
struggle both boats showed a good deal
OF weather side as they laid down dip
ping the lee rail Reliance made long
board 10 the eastward, followed by sham
rock quite a distance astern. AFTER
standing about a mile from the mark Re-
lance came about Shamrock soon fol-
lowing.
At ll:49 g.. M, when the warning gun
was fired. both boats were TO the west
ward OF the line standing in shore.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-22
START Of REL lance

Reliance started up her mainsail at
$3.50 and s:55 took a line from her tender
and with jib and staysail In stops and
mainsail set left the hook for the stsrt.
Shamrock followed her few minutes la
ter. She did not take a line from the
cruiser but broke out her jib and staysail
and with her mainsail set sailed out OF
the harbor.
After Reliance had rounded the hook
she set her elubtopsail Reliance clung 10
her tender until $50 when she dropped the
tow and started down the coast. Reliance
seemed 10 have trouble In setting her
clubtopsal and a sailor was In her
shrouds irving 10 remove the difficulty.
She signalled her tender and was again
taken in tow. which she did not drop un-
tll she had arrived ~ the lIghtship
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-22
SALISBURY
SUFFERS A
RELAPSE
English Premier Is Slowly Sink
Ing and His Death Only Z
Question Of a Few Hours.

London. Aug. 22.-Lord Salisbury 10 stiii
alive. but has become slightly worse
since the early hour OF the morning.
Al half past eight o'clock. II was re-
ported that the relapse commenced at 8
a. m. The former premier IL now weaker
and unconscious.
bulletin issued at Hatfield house az
half past nine was as follows: Lord
Salisbury Is slowly sinking
At HIS a. m II was announced that
Lord salisbury's temperature was iN
sir Richard Douglas Powell. physician
extraordinary TO the King. has bean
summoned.
At l:So p. m Lord Salisbury remains IN
the same prostrate condition. He has not
rallied since the relapse at 3 o'clock this
morning. Most % the members OF the
family at this hour are absent from the
house attending the funeral Of the Coun-
tess OF Salloway. Lord salisoury's hait-
sister. who died few days ago
At 4.30 D. m. there was no nouceaoie
change In the condition OF Lord salisbury.
who was being kept alive by oxygen.
The family was awaiting IN an sd5om-
ing apartment for the expected summons
10 bid farewell 20 the dying statesman.
$50 q m-Lord Salisbury has remained
unconscious since he reiapsed after the
momentary rally yesterday evening IRE
doctors say he may die et any momsns
| or may live for hounA
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-22
LACK OF ORDERS.
The Norwich tI,sch,ry Of U. S. Finish
lrg COMPANY 10 60 on Helt Tine.

Norwich. Conn, Aus. 22.-Beoause of
lack of orders. the Norwich Bleschery
of the United states Finishing company
has been placed on half time basis. The
cotton mills on account OF the difficulty
in obtaining raw material at profitable
agrres are curtailing production and the
bleachery has only work sufficient tokeep
the machinery busy three days each
week
Notices have been posted at two OF the
mills of the Ballouvile Manufacturing
company announcing a shut down on Au-
gust % for one week
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-22

An Italian laborer. in the employ OF Ma
e1,ire a. Penniman. met with death at the
ostby g. Barton building. at the corner OF
Richmond and clifford streets, this
morning.
The contractors are building large ad-
dItion to the old structure and this week
have been demolishing a portion OF the
brick structure which faces on Rich
mond street
Nicholas Emilio was sent with Others
~ o'clock today, to tear down the brick
wall.
He was at $40 o'clock standing upon
narrow platform, ss feet. s inches above
the level OF the sidewalk.
In prying a stone window SUI free from
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-22
APPOINTED 6RlSD TREASURER.

At a meeting OF the grand committee
OF the Grand lodge Of odd Fellows Of
Rhode Island. held at the grand secre-
tary's office on Friday afternoon. J. Mil
ton Payne. a past grand master of the
Grand lodge. was unanimously appointed
as grand treasurer until the next annual
meeting Of the grand lodge.
Mr. Payne Is a we'll known Odd Fell
low. a member OF Good Samaritan lodge
OF Pawtucket and one Of the coal Arm.
Olney q Payne Brothers Of Pawtucket.
lis selection will unqueetionably be re-
ceived with sstLsfa elton by the members
OF the order throughout the state.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-22
To
MURDER
FAMILY
Mrs. Rsdsr Confsssas Shs In.
tended to Kill All Her Chill.
drsn and Herself Dead

Philadelphia. Aug. 22.--Clara and Ber-
tina Roder children were killed by In
haling Illuminating gas early today.
Their mother and two other children are
in dangerous condition from the same
cause.
Mrs. Roder later said she had attempt
ed to murder her children and commit
suicide. but before an were dead the hus-
band reached home. The woman gave
as a reason for her act that her husband
who II a textile striker. was without
money and that the family who were
without food would have been forced to
vacate their home today
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-22
COMMITTEE
ORDERED A
MURDER
Armenian Agent Of MacldonIan
Leaders Assasslnated Because
Hs Failed to Garry Out Orders

Bucharest. Roumania- Aug. n-An
Armenian. named Garabet Mardoroseian'
has been murdered at Kalafal, on the
Danube. by orders. II is believed. of the
Macedonian committee. Mardoroseisn
lived for years At Kalafal. acting as
general OF the committee in facilitating
the passage OF arms I'm Bulgaria.
The Roumanian authorities discovered
documentary proof Of his relations with
the committee IL Is reported that he
was assassinated because OF his failure
TO comply with some OF the recent or
ders OF the committeeman. and that the
latter selected a relative Of Mardoroseian
% punish his offence with death.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-22
A WHOLESALE BREEZE

BY ten o'clock both yachts had arrived
In the vicinity OF the starting line and
had set all the sails which they intended
TO carry across the line BY this hour the
first OF the excursion fleet had begun to
appear. The wind steadily increased and
the wind gauges showed that the yachts
would have a wholesale breeze OF about
ten knots an hour 10 start with.
Owing 20 the direction Of the wind
the committee had some diffculty In de-
Gliding the starting point. as II was ap-
parent that a beat TO windward Of hf.
teen miles from the lightship was I'm
rra ficah h1e
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-22
RELIANCE AT From I
in HOT RACE FOR GU

tiful and the>prospects for finish race
were bright
The excursion fleet which assembled
for the race was not as large as that OF
Thursday
The committee boat followed by the
racers and the excursion feet set out
easterly for the new starting point,
which was so fixed that course could
be laid fifteen miles to windward and re-
turn. The Navigator. at IL o'clock. hnal-
ly anchored at a point about six miles
due east OF the lightship and about eight
miles from the Long Island shore south
southwest from Long Beach, The two
racers and the excursion meet soon
reached the same point and awaited the
preparatory gun.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-22

the surrounding brickworix Emilio lost his
footing. then his balance and fell back
wards into the cellar.
He struck head nrst upon a pile OK
bricks and did not stir.
Other worl<men removed him to the of-
fice in the shed which stands upon the
sidewalk and DR.. Griffin, the police sur
geon was sent for.
The doctor found that Emilio's hefd
had been terribly crushed and that the
unfortunate man had but a few minutes
to live.
Emilio was taken to the Rhode Island
hospital where he died at $40 O'Clock.
Emilio was 40 years old. had been
boarding In the Eddy street colony and
leaves a widow and several children In
the old country.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-22
MUCH WORK FOR IT.
Congregation OF the Propaganda Resumes
It's lauors After Election Of New Pope.

Rome Aug 22.-The Congregation of the
Propaganda. on resuming work after the
death Of Pope Leo and the election OF
Pope Plus found several important oues-
tions ready for solution. Including the di-
vision OF the diocese OF Hartford, conn.,
ana the archdiocese OF Dubuque IA,
and the appointment OF the new bishop
OF Columbus. o.
The papers regarding the proposal for
a new archbishop OF Milwaukee to sue
oeed the late Most Rev. Frederick X
Katzer have not yet been received from
the Apostolic delegation at Washington
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-22

A true, clean contest which can leave
no doubt of superiority. such as fuky
winds permit, should result today In the
race between Reliance and Shamrock III.
The wind blows steady out of the west
southwest at a rate of from eight TO ten
knots and from a perfectly cloudless sky
There was every indication that the
unathciess yachts representing two ma
lions would tIl In a finished race the
breeze which had died down somewhat
during the night had shifted to the south
or west and increased in strength as the
sun rose, a perfect day broke and the air
was dry and cool.
The sea still had somewhat OF a roll and
there was not little surf breaking along
the Jersey shore
There was considerable speculation as
10 the direction in which the committee
would send the yachts II would be i'm
no.s,ble 10 start the race from the Sandy
Hook lightship and send them either TO
windward or ieeward for i5 miles without
having theturning mark on the Long ISL
and shores II would seem as though the
COMMITTEES would be obliged TO change the
etartipr point of the lightship four or i've
miles eastward and send the yachts on
l5-mile beat toward the Jersey snore
with the turning mark just OF Long
Branch
on the other hand shift OF wind more
"a the westward would compel the COM
mittee 10 change the mark to the neign-
borhood OF the Scotland lightship and
send the boats on a run TO leewaro Win
theturning mark of Long. Branch on
the Long Island shore.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-22
SHAMROCK FORCED ABOUT

There was no break in this long tack
until 12:40. when Reliance went about
Shamrock. however continued four I'm
utes longer. From shore II looked as II
Reliance forced Shamrock about.
II had looked as n the challenger might
squeeze by and get the windward olrth
Reliance. however had 100 nuch 3d.,
so the shamrock was compelled TO take
the tack I'm order not 10 be blanketed by
her opponent Captain wringe flung his
boat about Reliance succeeded IN hold-
continued on page Two.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-22
RHODE ISLAND NORMAL SCHOOL

Fall term begins Monday. Sept. H.. az .
O'Clock a. m. Examinations Tor admls-
s,on will occur Friday sept IL. beginning
etaa m For catalogue or other infor-
nation apply 10 Thomas 3. Stockwell.
secretary Trustees. Box 1872. or, after
Sept. Z, 10 Charles S. Chaplin. Principal.
Boz 81. Providence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-22
A MILO SENSATION.

London. Aug 22-The possibility of the
aisoualiAcation Of the Shamrock III on
scco,,nf OF over plus waterline. as the
result OF having been measured without
her anchor and chain on board. has ere.
s,sd a mild sensation here, and full
expiana ton Of the difficulty Is anxiously
waited.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-22
LOSS IS HEAVY.
Thunderstorm Works Havoc With Farms 10
New Hampshire.

colebrook. n. n. Ans 22-The most Sc
we're thunderstorm Of the season passed
over this section about ! .. m. and con
siderable damage was done by the wind
ana lightning The buildings Of Hon. $. B.
whittemore were struck and the barns
with their contents burned. The barns
were full OF hay and grain just harvested.
and the loss is heavy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-22
CONDITIONS OF RACE

The conditions governing today's race
are the same as those OF Thursday, the
fuke counting as no race, so that 10
miles to the windward and return Will be
the course.
At Sandy Hook bay all was ACTIVITY
ana hustle on board the racing craft as
early as six O'Clock and the prospect or
fast racing weather seemed to imbue the
men with more life. Before O'Clock,
both boats had put their tibs and stay
calls in stops and taken the covers of
their mainsafis, while the captains and
mates Of each boats had been aboard and
inspected blocks and tackle.
The sun burned away the early morn
ing fog and showed a clear sky. except
for the neecy bits of clouds to windward
which gave indication that the wind
would keep up during the day.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-22

York Aug ss-Fifty-two years this day the
for offered by Queen Victoria won
prize which since day recognized the most highly
sought trophy in the yachting world
courageous Stevens after refusas
finally permitted against English boats be sailed
around the Isle of Wight did he sail his yacht that the
remark has become historica There second
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-22

morning constitutional and II look for
great things of my boat"
Shamrock III. will be re-measued In
Erie basin monday morning In the pre-
sence OF a representative OF Reliance.
Lewis Cass Ledyard, chairman OF the
racing committee OF the New York Yacht
club, notified Chairman Crawford, vice
commodore OF the Royal Ulster Yacht
squadron to that effect In the following
telegram:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-22
LOST FOOTING AND
FELL To HIS DEATH
Laborer on New OStby & Barton
Building Struck HeadfOremoSt on
Pileof BrickSandDiedat Hospital !.

Nicholas Emilio 40 years DID, fatally injured at the new
Ostby building Richmond street this morning
He was tearing and losing his footing fell about
feet.
He struck pile Of bricks and died OF skull fracture
soon after the Rhode Island hospital
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-22
DELAY IN The SIaRI

II was finally concluded 10 make the
start several miles 20 the eastward. This
change necessitated a delay from the
hour set The weaths- continued beau
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-22
INTERNATIONAL YACHT RACES.

Are you coming 20 New York City 10
the races Stop at the Gregorian Hotel.
s5th street. between 5th avenue and Her
aid Square. Fire-proof. DELIGHTFULLY."-
appointed. Cool
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-22
LEE RAILS UNDER WATER
SUCCESS

depends on sufncient capital. and TO maks
money you must do a large business
For explanation. call at the
MERCHANTS LOAN a TRUST c.,
sac Mathewson ST.. Room 4os.