davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-02

done until the new year, it being ad-
mitted by Chief Engineer Storey
however, that serious obstacles had
been encountered and a great deal OF
calculating would be necessary before
the surveying could be proceeded with.
Later reports Of the Santa Fe having
surveyors at work nearer the coast
aroused much speculation. Their pres
ence so far out of the proposed course
of the new road created comment and
this was followed by stories to the ef-
feet that the representatives Of Presi-
dent Ripley were again dealing with
the owners of the North Shore road,
with which the Santa Fe had an
agreement at the beginning of the
struggle for supremacy between it and
the Southern Pacific in the Humboldt
country
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-02
TWO ROUTES AVAILABLE.

Yesterday it was learned that three
different surveying par ties, all sup
posed to be working indirectly for the
Santa Fe, recently completed number
Of surveys from CazaderO nOrthward
toward Pepperwood, the present south
ern terminal of the San Francisco and
Northwestern Railway holdingsg, and
that their supplies, sucn as stakes and
other implements necessary on sur
veying trip, were manufactured in the
Sausalito shops of the North Shore
road and forwarded by that company to
the men in the field The reports of
these surveys are now in possession of
Chief Engineer Storey of the Santa Fe
Company and show that two routes
other than those originally contem-
plated by way of the Eel River forks
are available to the plans of the Santa
Fe to connect Humboldt County with
the bay Of San Francisco.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-11

lowing division OF the purse: Billy Buck,
$500 walnut Hall, $500; Hawthorne.
SllO0. and Swift 600.
The $500 which Billy Buck won today
brings his total gross winnings for the
year up 20 $50. 900. larger sum than has
ever before been won in a single season
by either a trotter or PAGER in the regular
class events. AS the gelding has several
big stakes in front OF him, and looks "a
be the best trotter in his class, his total
winnings for the season should be far and
away ahead of anything ever accomplish
ed by class horse.
The largest amount previously won by
a harness horse during a single season
was by Direct Hal C2:0i4) with which
Geers picked up nearly $25 900 last year
without losing race.
AT SHEEPsHEAD.
The only event on the card yesterday or
any importance. at Sheepshead Bay was
the Flight. for two-year- and upward.
at seven furlongs.
The Flight stakes was for all ages with
81 starters. The good 2-year-old High Ball
was engaged 10 go with some OF the fast
est sprinters In training. but his owner
concluded that the weight was too much
and scratched him.
The other events were attractive. par
ticularly the mile race. which had so
many 2-yer-olds engaged. Eighteen good
2-year-olds We're entered I'm the third race
a handicap at six furlongs. Pulsus was
given top weight, 100 pounds, and he also
declined the issue. The weather was fine
once more and the track fast.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-11
AMONG tn: HORSES.

Ten thousand people witnessed the roy
al sport 10 be seen yesterday at Hartford
when the Charter Oak stake was run on
There were - horses In the field with
Silly Buck taking the honors ana the
large end OF the purse by winning the
three heats. Each heat was a race and
the winner had all he could do 10 hold
his own. every inch OF the way around
the track being disputed hercelv.
Billy Buck was a decided favorite. but
Hawthorne. Idolita. Monte Carlo. Maxine
and the New York speedway trotter
Swift had a strong following The New
Workers had lot OF faith IN the latter.
a lot more than his previous races would
appear 10 have warranted.
Walnut Hall drew the pole and never
was headed until Ed Geers iust nosed
him out al the finish OF the irst heat The
Kentucky stallion turned into the back
stretch with Maxine. Idolita and Dulce
dor. punched hah n length back They
went 20 the far turn In this order. where
there was a general closing up. and ma
they turned into the homestretch there
was no daylight 20 be seen between the
first 10 horses and scarcely three lengths
separated the leaders, nose and tho sulky
wheel OF the last OF the bunch.
Geers pulled Billy Buck 90 tho outside
and set sail FOR Walnut Hall. " was n
long. hard drive and he only beat tho
stallion I'm the last stride. The heat was IN
2.07N. very fast for the day and track
The $1,000 purse was divided into four
parts. Each heat was a separate race. the
winner being awarded 1880 and the sec
ord horse IN each heat 800 the remain
ing stooo being divided according 20 The
summary % the race az the conclusion of
the third heat. This resulted In the fol-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-11
JOHNNY WARD TO WE'D.
Popular hew York Baseball and Golf Player
Engaged to Kate Was.

New York. Sept. 11.-John NJ Ward, at
one time the idol OF the baseball world
and now a champion golf player. Is about
TO marry again. his partner this time be-
ing Miss Kate Was OF this city. MIR.
Ward admitted his engagement 10 marry,
but declined to discuss tho subject
Mr. Wards first matrimonial venture
was not success. on Aug. 81. 1887 he
married Helen Dauvray. the actress but
In 1890 articles OF separation were drawn
up. In 1898 an absolute divorce was grant
ed 10 Mrs. Ward by Judge McAdam of
the superior court
Mr. Ward was probably the most popu-
lar baseball player New York ever had.
His first engagement with National
team In 1878. and his ability as a pitcher
enabled Providence 10 win the pennant In
1873
lie flrst Joined the New York club In
1882. az which time he attended lectures
az Columbia College. Later he became
manager and captain BY hard work and
the example OF his own brilliant play he
succeeded in producing a champion team
The Temple cup was won by the club
captained by him
He then retired from the baseball neld
and studied law. lie qualified and since
then has practlsed his profession He did
not desert athletics entirely, however. bu,
took up the game OF golf. at which nc
quickly became proficient He has since
won numerous trophies at golf. and has
the distinction OF having beaten Walter J.
Travis. This season he IS captain OF the
Fox Hills golf club
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-11

many A. c.. these clever boxers went at
each other hammer and tongs. not with
out science and clever work. until finally
the San Francisco lad went down in de-
feat after a display of grit that has
rarely been bettered anywhere.
Four times the blond wonder OF the
West went 10 the mat in the 10th round.
after receiving left jabs and right hooks
which would have Knocked out heavy
weight. Yet three times he managed 10
scramble 10 his feet just inside OF the
count, defenseleSs, only to take another
series OF punches, The fourth time he
went down and out.
Even after the fourth knocl<down. he
attempted 10 get up and continue the
fight. but sitting position was the best
he could do. Forbes each time allowed
McFadden every opportunity 20 get to
his feet
Forbes was a revelation OF speed,
steam. strength and ability In general.
The way he shot his hands into Nc
Fadden's face and body hooked more like
the working OF a piston rod on a fast
engine than anything else II could be
likened to- His short-arm iolts told
every time they landed and his left tahs.
with right hooks in rapid succession.
were what won him the contest.
The Kid was the aggressor much OF the
time and he too landed many hard
blow Although beaten badly. McFad-
den may we'll feel proud Of his showing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-11
YACHTING.

Racing for the season practically terrni-
ra 81 yesterday when the Ca J'ins NO.
the sweepstake race In which the four
boats started AS result OF the success
es of the boat this season she takes The
seasons cup for q second time. In
few races early In the season the boat was
sailed by Mr.. g. J.. +. Robinson, but IN
the most OF the races she has been sailed
by Mr.. Jones, with Capt. Sam Seaman
in command.
The race today was sort OF society
event. and the Raccoon, which brought
up the rear, was sailed part of the time
by Miss De Acosta, who was the guest
OF Mr. Reginald Ronalds. Mrs. Win
throp Rutherturd was also out with her
husband, and Vaduro III. was sailed by
Mr.. L. Waterbury.
The wind was from the southwest
blowing quite strong. and the course sail
ed was a triangle, the marks being the
buoys at Coddington Cove and James
town The first leg being run then a
beat and a reach 20 the finish limo. Tho
boats crossed the line pretty well bunch
ed, the Raccoon a trifle I'm the lead cut
before the first mark was reached the
Carolina led the fleet, which position size
held 10 the finish
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-11
LITTLE RHODY Ar the FAIR.
State Building Plans SuhnIties 10 Director
Of WUrsS at ST. Louis.

ST. Louis. sept r.-Cycllne viii form
a very Important part of the Olympic
series AZ the Worlds Fair The repre-
sentative riders Of foreign countries have
already signined their intention of com
petins. The National cycling associa-
ton has sanctioned n week of racing.
AutomObilng will be- substantially rec
ognizcd iu the department ~ physical
culture ~ the fair Tho program will In
ciude hill climbing and othe- contests
George y. kingsbury Rhode Islands
executive commissioners. and George Ed
wards Ball. secretary, have submitted
the plans for their state building 20 Di-
rector OF Works Taylor. The building
viii have roof garden. from which a
view OF the entire grounds viii be had.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-11
sponsible for the home teams two runs
Attendance TOO Score:
(second Game
GOLF.

Yesterday afternoon when the sun re-
tired behind the trees the second round
of the tournament for the state cham
pionship In golf came 10 a close with
very pleasing results I'm the way OF scores,
even by those who lost their matches.
The first match TO be completed was
that between Davis. who beat Mauran
in the first round, and G. u. Mercer. II
was expected that this would be close
match with chances about even, but Da-
Wis failed 20 play the game ne had In the
morning and lost by down and 10
play
The second match In the second round
showed the best golf of the afternoon.
1t was between Campbell, the Yale
player. and @. NJ. Smith OF the home
club. Campbell got Al In his first round
and a 40 in his second. equalling the best
score OF the tourney thus far.
John Shepard, Jr.. held w. p. Com
stock a good match. the latter having
all he could do to win out oy one hole.
comstock was looked upon as an easy
winner. but Shepard's great work on the
greens easily made up for his slight in
feriority ip the long game. The medal
scores of both players were only two
or three strokes behind bogey
The other match i'm the second round
was between ID. F. George OF the Aga
wan and A. l.. Hayes OF the Bristol Golf
cluD. hayes played excellent golf, and
as a consequence won out by up and 2
TO play.
The summary:
State championship. second round-C,
ID. Mercer. Wannamoisett, defeated Fos-
ter Davis, Wannamoisett up and to
play; y. s. Campbell. Agawam. defeated
@. NJ. Smith, Agawam, up: A. L. Hayes.
Bristol. defeated d. f. George, Agawam,
up and 10 play. w. p Comstock, Aga
wan. defeated John Shepard, Jr., Wan
namoisett. / UP.
Shepard cup, first round-F. w Shib-
ley Wannamoisett, defeated l.. FPlace,
Wannamoisett. 4 up and to play; f. z.
Devlin. Pawtucket, defeated p. NJ. Pres
cott. Jr.. Point Judith. / up; III. b. Rust,
Choppequonsett, defeated F. j. Killian,
Choppequonsett. up and 4 10 play; l.. j.
Tuck. Pawtucket, defeated c. c. Har-
rineton, Metacomet, UP and / TO play:
j. Fred Parker, Silver Spring, defeated
{. r.. Reynolds. Choppequonsett, up
and TO play; j. w. Case, Winnesuket
defeated by 3. p Harris Agawam. by DE-
default; A. w. Hancock. Silver Spring
defeated b. p. Harris, Agawam. dy de-
fault; G. b. Bullock. Metaconet de-
fested A. S. Vennerbeck, Choppeouon-
sett. by default. t.----
Second round-Shlbley defeated Devlin.
up and to play: Rust defeated Tuck.
up and TO play; Parker defeated Cass.
up and to play: Hancock defeated Bull
lock, up and ] TO play.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-11
COMPANY @. FIRST RHODE ISLAND
SECOND TEAM

The Rhode Island team entered IN the
Dryden cup match Is as follows: Capt.
Bowen. Capt. Harden. Lieut. Stafford,
Sergt. Ayres. SerRt. Lincoln. Private
Woodworth and Private Chaffee
The trophy is the gift Of Senator John
r. DRYDEN of Newark. n. j.. and Is val
ued at $1,000. There are cash prizes 10
the amount Of $500
Hon John r. Dryden. donor OF the
Dryden trophy which will be shot Tor
tomorrow. was elected an honorary di-
rector for life ~ the National Rife asso-
cia ton At It's annual meeting this even
ing The old board was re elected. Re
marks were made by Mai Guilfoyle. Gen.
Harries. Cen. WynRate and others
handsome loving cup was cd
10 Lieut. Albert = Jones OF PasSaic.
secretary of the association.
Gen. H. s. Tanner ~ Rhode Island Is
a director
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-11
FOURTH PLACE OR RHODY

Sea Grit n. j.. Sept. 11.-Although
Rhode Island did not win any OF the
matches that were completed today. her
rihemen did some good shooting the
conditions considered. In the Leech cup
match. and won fourth place in that
match. Capt. r. lie r. Bowen having a
total Of 81. The match was won by Cor
poral c. b. Winder OF Ohio. and J. r.
Keough OF Massachusetts, had the same
total, second place, but was outranked
by Winder.
The standing Of the Rhode Island men
follows:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-11
FORBES WON BOUT

or the many clever bouts seen at
the east in the pest few years there has
been none 10 EXCEL that Witnessed by the
sports ~ Boston and vicinity. last night
when Harry Forbes. of Chicago. and Kid
McFadden ~ San Francisco. battled for
10 rounds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-11
CURES NERVOUSNESS
SCORES OF PEOPLE DECLARE
IN FAVOR OF PAW-PAW.
IL Sooths the Nerves.
II Rests the Nerves.
II Feeds the Nerves.
IL Enables One to Sleep.
IL Is Natures Own Remedy.

Greater and greater grows the public
interest in Prof. Munyon's new Paw
Paw cure. Druggists say they never had
such a demand for a new remedy. Many
people who received free sample bottle
say they began TO feel better after taking
the first dose II not only acts as tonic.
but gives the stomach an abiding
strength 10 digest everything that Is put
into e. People who have been unable to
retain any solids on their stomachs now
declare they can eat hearty meal with
out any discomfort. The most marvellous
effect of this Paw Paw remedy is its won
derful curative effect upon the nerves. IL
seems TO soothe, calm and strengthen
them.
Prof Munyon says that this Paw Paw
remedy feeds the nerves and relieves
them OF all irritation and friction. IL isn't
a narcotic to put them 10 sleep. but a
remedy that will give them lasting
strength
don't believe. says Prof Munyon, that
better remedy for the blood and liver
was ever compounded ! have seen slug
gish livors that had refused TO act under
the usual treatments respond In b most
marvellous way by the use OF Paw Paw
Paw Paw seems 10 digest everything II
touches, hence II makes good, rich blood.
which in turn strengthens and vitalizes
the whole nervous system.
want all persons who suffer with dys-
pepsia or nervous trouble TO cast away
all other remedies and TO give Paw Paw
a fair trial I want every weak and de-
bilitated person TO get a bottle OF Paw
Paw AT once and take II according TO d.
rectiuns.
I know it will make old folks feel young
ard weak folks feel strong.
want every person who feels they are
In need of a tonic TO drop the use of al
c"holic drinks OF all kinds and take Paw
Paw in its place. People don't crave for
silmulants when the stomach and nerves
sre I'm n healthful condition. Munyon s
Paw Paw gives .exhllaration without In
toXication
Alcoholic stimulants lift but let you
fal.
Paw Paw lifts snd holds you.
Every druggist In New England sells II
or can obtain II for you. Price 81 per
(pinD bottle. Paw Paw pills 25c. a bottle.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-11
Mr.. MENDEL'S ODD WILL.
Was Written b, Smiling Jake" Himself,
and Though EOt Technical Is Pointed.

New York. Sept. 1.-THE will of Jacob
Mendel. for 20 years manager Of the pack
age department IN the Grand Central sta
ton. and known 20 commuters as "Smll-
Ing Jake who died at New Rochelle on
April Is. hos been fled at White Plains.
10 was written by Mr.. Mendel on three
sheets OF foolscsp, and among other
things 10 says
The furniture I am using now Is a
part OF the property Of my daughter,
Emily Jane. and is her share. The watch
I am wearing was given 60 me By my son
William and / return "a 20 him with n sill
yer snuff box. The Bible. which has my
marriage certificate pasted I'm g. is for Jo-
sephine 7 promised Emily Jane another
Bible and a Is hers II she will take a.
To each of my grandchildren, there are
nine N them. 20 each s20-a small amount
but let them consider that their grand
father was not rich An old desk worth
less " not cut up for kindling wood. IS
given 90 EmiS if she wants IT,"
The remainder of his estate worth
about $500. Is divided between his foiir
children. IN closing Mr. Mendal says:
Il close this with my sincere praver
and wishes FOR all of you. God bless vou
all let love and peace be with YOU All.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-11
NEWARK.

pine. Steelman-S Left on bases-Newark
10: Rochester 6. First base on balls-Off
Burke I: OF Leary 8. Struck out-By
Burke S. by Leary 3. Three-base hit-Le-
pine Sacrifice hits-Burke. Schrall Dew
lin. Stolen bases--Lawlor q O'Hagan.
Devlin, billiard. Double plays-Bannon 20
O'Hagan to Taylor: Lepne TO johnson (:
Johnson to Madison TO Lepine: Madison
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-11
GAMES TOD
ncinnati at st. Louis.
llladelphia at Pittsburg.
NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING.
new ENGLAND LEAGUE.
CONCORD 2. FALL RIVER 9

Errors by weddige and Riccius aided
by bits OF Mccarthy and Noblitt gave
Concord three runs. enough 10 win for
them the game. Fall River hit McCar-
thy hard at the start, earning two runs.
but after the third inning he retired them
In order Fly catches by Green and Kane.
ending the game. were features. Attend
ance 300. The score.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-11
Withdrawn.

Rhode Island had a team In the com
peny team match, which was carried
over from Monday until today Com
pany G.. First Rhode Island. finished
I'm 1lth place with a score OF 2e6. The
match was won by Company l. Second
Regiment District of Columbia. with a
total of Sl3. The carbine team match
was won by the first team OF the First
Troop OF New Jersey with a total of 279
out OF a possible $50.
The scores of the Rhode Island teams
in the tyro match follows:
COMPANY d, FIRST RHODE ISLAND
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-11
(Tirst Camel
Second Camel
PITTsBURG 3, BROOKLYN

II wa sonly by the narrow margin OF
one run that Pittsburg won the game
yesterday. Jones was in superb form
up 10 the ninth inning. A terrible storm
was approaching and the wind blew a
perfect gale, when Clarke led off with a
hree-bagger Doyle and all OF the
Brooklyn players did everything in their
power TO delay the game. but the umpire
would not have II. Leach cracked the
first ball pitched, and Clarke scored the
winning run. Attendance 1900. Score:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-11

Baltimore put a decided stop TO the re-
cord breaking pace OF the Jersey City
team yesterday by allowing them no runs
at ALL The game was hard fought and
won or the harder hitting and better
fielding OF the visitors. Attendance 1900.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-11

Runs-Weidensaul 3. Downey b5uDe
base hots-Massey. Brennan. Tnree-oase
hit-Grey. Stolens bases-Weidensaul
White, Bruce. Clancy, Brennan. Doupie
nlav-Rruce 70 Kuhns. First base on palls
or FaIkenberg 2; off Grey /. Struck out
Nv Falkenberg S; by Grey 3. Passed oaii
Rrennan. Left on bases-Toronto a.:
Montreal T. Umpire-kelly. Iime-lh'
lOt,a
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-11
p,ocuEsTrR 3. NEWARK 2.

Umpire Cauifower gave Rochester the
game Yesterday at Newark when he call
cd a man safe at home that was out by
yard at least. Had the local team played
ANYTHING like baseball they would have
won without his assistance. Attendance
200 Score:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-11

Runs-Jones, Kelly-2. Left on bases
Baltimore 8; Jersey City 9. First base on
balls -Off Burchell g.; OF Mccain l.
Home run-Kelly. Three-base hit-Hay-
den Sacrifice hits-Bean. Cassidy, NC
Cam. Kelly. stolen base-Cassidy Dou.
bile plays-Woods 10 Doonn 70 Cassiuy
Doolin 10 Bean 10 Cassidy; Cassidy TO NC
Manius 10 Kelly; Lyons TO Griffin. um-
pire-Bannon. Time-2h.
TORONTO, s: MONTREAL, 2.
Falkenberg had no difficulty In winning
his first game yesterday against the WISH,
ing team from Montreal. Toronto buncned
hits on Grey and aided in the run-gettins
rhe batting OF Weidensaul and DowneyI
and the running catch of Brodie were the
features Attendance 1900. Score:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-11
Jersey City Checked in Dash for Pen
Oant by Baltimore.
Exciting Racing for the Charter Oak
Stake Yesterday.

70 Smith TO Schrall Wild pitch--Leary
Umpire-Caulifower. Time-lh 45m
'Batted for Burke in the ninth inning.
GAMES TODAY.
Toronto at Montreal.
Rochester at Newark.
Providence at Buffalo
Baltimore at Jersey City.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-11
AMERICAN LEAGUE STANDING.
NATIONAL lEAeU:.
NEW YORK b-s. PHILADELPHIA 3

NEW YORK 6-3. PHILADELPHIA 81.
Luck was all with the New York team
yesterday In the two games played with
Philadelphia, and for this reason they
won. The first game was virtually pres
ent from catcher Roth. In the second
contest Sparks and Taylor were evenly
matched In pitching gilt-edged ball At
tendance 2304 Score:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-11
LOWELL 10. NEW BEDroRD 4

New Bedford fell down hard yester-
day al Lowell and allowed the locals 10
win the game In the first two innings
The rally which the visitors made in the
seventh was not enough 10 save them
from being left in the distance IL was
a loosely played game all around. Attend
ance eoo Score:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-11

said the widow. a pretty young Mrs,
sir. I really don't know what a hrs. .
Then the bold man IN haste
Put his arms round her waist
And exclaimed. My dear madam. thrs.
New Yorker.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-11
AsTERN LEAGUE sTANDING.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
soSToN 3, WASHINGTON 0.

Young was in such condition for yes
terday's game that he could only he
touched for three hits. two Of which
came I'm the last inning The game was
played In short order with both teams
fielding well. Freeman eked out a triple
and homer. both OF them running 10
the fence before being checked The
pitching done by Orth would, under or
dinary circumstances. have been winning
ball. Attendance 32Ss. Score:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-11

Conroy made a mistake In the first
inning OF the game yesterday between
Philadelphia and New York and the ga me
was lost He made one error and went
TO sleep on first, spelling the effect OF a
batting rally. The Athletics did the best
fielding and Henly could not be hit at all
Attendance 1SO0 Soora.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-11

NASHUA 50. LAWRENCE 3.

-F-f'ihtTN 49, ffsN " hNAfAN'hs o-Ns
Nashua took two games from Law
renee yesterday. the second Of which was
a shut out. In the first game ~ hits we're
made OF Harrison and the visitors made
two pretty double plays. Soffel made
clever one-hand catch in the nth In
ming.
In the second game loose work was TO
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-11
GAMES TO-DAY

Detroit at Cleveland.
: Philadelphia at New York.
Washington at Boston.