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OBrien (Joseph Hagan). party of the
second part, and Robert j. FitzSimmonS,
party of the third part.
1t is hereby agreed that the herein
mentioned parties jointly hold a boxing
contest in the Philadelphia ball park of
the party of the first part, at Broad street
and Lehfgh avenue, Philadelphia, and the
conditions for same to be governed as
follows:
The party of second part and party of
third part agree to appear in the ring at
said bali grounds on the Sth day of July,
1904, not later than 10 p.m and box six
60 rounds, no decision contest, with five
60 ounce gloves. at 165 pounds on day of
contest. under Marquis of Queensberry
rules, as interpreted by the referee
the right to select the referee, said per-
son to have entire charge during the six
rounds, and his word in any matter of
dispute to be final IT, in his opinion, the
party of the second part and party of
the third part are not performing their
services honestly the contest to be stop
ped and the purse mentioned withdrawn
1t is mutually agreed between party of
second part and party of third part that
the use of soft bandages be allowed.
1t is also agreed herein that the parties
of the second and third parts post for
felt of $50 to be at the stipulated weight
test shall be called off.
In witness whereof the said parties
have hereunto set their hands and seals
this date and day of June 10, 1904.
(Signed) JACK O'BRIEN
ROBERT FITZSIMMONS.
Witnesses: WILLIAM J. MAHONEY,
MARTIN ]. RAUSCHER.
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the cudgels for him. the accused trooper;
and Alice Langdon. who had so often, so
sympathetically, ministered to him in his
slow convalescence and in his selfish griev
ing. here, under her uncles wing. the
only woman of the little group. made up
mainly of officers wives. not attracted by
sheer curiosity. Even as he was trying to
study it all out, studying the while her
sweet softly flushing face, the court room
door was thrown open by the judge ad-
vocate and following the accused and his
soldier guardian, the spectators again came
trooping In.
THE objection of a member of the
court" said the judge advocate. briefly, us
rot sustained. The accused may proceed
with his statement"
Wallis looked precisely as nonchalant as
before. some of the Junior members very
conscious, but the president could not be
seen. He had retired behind newspaper.
Once more Rex Ingraham read on:
Instead Of gaining on the general and
his staff l found. after finally reaching the
Virginia shore, that they were gaining on
me. Notwithstanding my best efforts, and
when finally, at the forks Of the road.
neither sentry nor sergeant could be in
duced to do anything to summon their off,
Ger from the sutler shop. II seemed to me
as though they were determined to pre-
vent my carrying out my instructions-the
senior division commanders orders-and
determined to push ahead. Believing as
did and do that and my general were be-
ing made the victims OF the little brief
learned was some raw militia. l put spurs
to my horse. intending to dash by the SEN
try. He threw himself In the way. and
was. ! am told, knocked over. / never
stopped to see. II I have been guilty of
a military crime 1t was because Of a zeatous
desire to carry out my orders. and even
the system Is more at fault than Land
that have been more sinned against than
sinning"
The newspaper at the head of the table
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because of a fear that more sympathy than
Justice would be meted out to him. what
he longed for was some word that should
Justify his conduct. even to the wearing OF
an officers UNIFORM But heN hao YET
much to learn.
with composure and quiet dignity he
stood attention and listened to the perfume
tory reading of the order converting the
court, and when asked IL he objected to be-
ing tried by any member named therein
promptly answered NO, SIT Iheh came
the reading of the charges and specihca-
lions and then-a slight sensation An Oh
ficer. with a young lady on his arm, en-
tered the room, passed behind the Judge
advocate. and the two were shown TO seats
the prisoner At sight of them hot flush
mounted to Ingraham's forehead. ana then
the judge advocate had to repeat MS cues
ton: How say you to the nrst specfnca-
ton Of the first charge-gutlty or not
guilty. 1t was a moment before Ingra-
ham could answer. and when he did II came
somewhat as follows: Not guilty-er-l
mean guilty. sir" Guilty. too, he pleaded
20 the others, and In deep confusion took
his seat as the judge advocate announced
the case for the prosecution closed. Then
as Rex once more raised his head Alice
I.angdon, seated by her uncles side. was
smiling at him across the room.
Then Stout was heard. He was glaring
portentousiy down the length Of the table.
bordered by half a dozen trim-uniformed
ner of soldiers in his day. he would have
declared. but never quite the likes Of
this.
situation. Mr.. Judge AdvOcate?" ne de-
manded. Have you explained to him that
he is entitled to counsel and to plead not
guilty IL he wants to? Does he understand
to prison for yearsr
''He has had every-attention Col. Stout"
answered the judge advocate. placidiy.
Perhaps IL you Will permit him to 60 On
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BOWERS ON HUDSON.
Atkinson's Illness Puts Georgetown in
Bad Plight

special from Highland. N. Y. says that
Pennsylvania had three trials yesterday
morning-one for each of the crews-but
on account of the wind that veered about
the river during the morning the times
were not at all satisfactory, and the trial
of the varsity was called off at the
three-mile mark.
Georgetown has no substitutes, and in
consequence Of Atkinson's Illness Canary,
of the four. has been put in at Atkinson's
place in the eight.
This has necessitated Coach Dempsey's
substituting for Canary In the four. I'm
less Atkinson RECEIVERS, Dempsey will dis
band his four. Courtney Is still undecided
about his four. He has yet been unable
to find satisfactory substitute for Frokes
who has blood poisoning. and is contem-
plating Withdrawing his four entirely. II
Georgetown and Cornell should withdraw
that would leave only Columbia. Pennsyl-
vania and Wisconsin in the four-oared
race.
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had to go behind the bat. Stahl to first and
Cassidy into center. These positions Will
probably be continued in the future.
special from Pittsburg says that the
continued loss of games by the Pittsburg
Club has goaded Dreyfuss and Clarke to
anger. Yesterday kitty Bransfield was
lifted from the St Louis game for dumb
playing and Carisch substituted. The play
came in the fourth inning, when with
Clarke and Wagner on base and two hands
out Bransfeld struck al the first ball pitch
ed, high wide one, and fouled out Pitts
burg has made offer for kihm, the Co
lumbus (Ohio) first baseman. Barney Drey-
fuss stopped at Columbus Sunday and saw
kihm play and was well pleased. The
thrice champions yesterday lost three pitch
ers in row for the time being. PHILIPPE
will start with a physician to Cambridge
Springs tomorrow for an indefinite stay.
Levers rheumatism is on again and he
will be out for ten days perhaps. while
Camnitz was hit by a line drive In practice
and had his kneecap disiocated Scanlon
has been released Internationally.
Manager Griffith has always considered
Washington his hoo doc" city, and this
belief should not have been shattered
Wednesday. as he was hammered hard
enough to lose a half dozen games.
Today winds up with the Highlanders
and it is also Ladies day" The Senators
go to Philadelphia tomorrow and return
Monday for three games with the Athletics
Incidentally it might be remarked that
the Boston champions appear to be able
to win games without the assistance OF
the great and only Mr.. Dougherty. Was
Mr. Collins "a wise old owl?'
wild Conroy out with the New
Yorks practicing yesterday and will soon
be able to resume his old position at
third.
O'Neilrs performance was closely watch
ed by the press gang. The general opln-
ion was that Collins knew what he was
about when he made the deal ONeill
made but one hit but 1t was a corking
double down the right field foul line He
had little to do in the field, but, Judging
by the rapidity with which he returned
the ball to the infield he is all right In
that particular department of the game.
He is also quick starter away from the
plate.-Phiiadelphia Press.
Outfielder William Nance has been ap-
pointed captain OF the Kansas City team
in place OF Jimmy Ryan.
The Pittsburg Club has engaged the
Cincinnati youngster, Ernest Diehl. as
gers recovery.
President Bert of the Pacific Coast
League has released Umpire Jack Huston
to make room for Tom Brown. Huston
has declined an offer to umpire in the Pa
cific National League.
President Farrell of the New York State
League has suspended Umpire Burns and
Catcher Donohue of Utica for engaging
In an alteration during the Syracuse.
Utica game Of June 16
A. @. Doe. manager Of the New Bedford
New England League Club, has paid ST.
900 for Ave Worcester players-Dyer.
short stop; Rogers. second base: McGill
and Plank, pitchers, and Connolly, catch
err. The players refused to go to the New
England League, the Connecticut League
having guaranteed their salaries.
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OF ALL SORTS
Continued from Ninth Page.)

the victor. He won result of excellent
judgment in placing his returns, always
giving them sufficient speed to make 1t
difficult for his opponent to get within
reach.
The only other match that attracted more
than average attention was that between
Miss Romans and Miss Hall, who were con-
testing for the honor of meeting Miss SUIT
ton in the final round Of the womens
singles Miss Romans put greater speed
into her returns, and finally won in straight
sets, by reason of this one point of supe-
riority.
The tournament will be continued this
afternoon, and as all the events are now
approaching the final stage the play should
attract the banner crowd of the week. The
summary follows:
WOMEN'S NGLES-SEMI-FINAL ROUND.
Miss Romans beat Miss Hail. 81. SO.
Miss Sutton beat Miss Coffin, 81, go.
CONSOLATIONS-FIRST ROUND.
Miss Wallace beat Mrs. Fischer, Ga. g.
Miss LIE Roy VS.. Miss Howell. to play.
Miss Fetterman VS.. Miss Rogers, to play.
wOMEN'S DOUBLEs-FIRsT ROUND.
Mrs. Baird and Miss Chase beat Miss Duhring
Miss Moore and Miss Nicely beat Miss stotes-
bury and Miss Potter 80. 81.
n Miss Sutton ris srd aH Miss Hall beat Miss Roberts
Miss Romans and Miss Coffin beat Mrs Gilbert
and Mrs. Hibts. 40. O. 81.
MIXED DOUBLES-FTRST ROUND.
Miss Hall and MI Collum beat Miss Romans and
Mr. Rowland, 6-3, 6-3.
Miss Sutton and Mr.. Dallas beat Miss Coffin and
f. II. Bates, 81, 60
Miss Moore and Mr.. Grant beat Miss Neely and
Mr.. Allen rs. 81.
Mrs Gilbert and Mr.. Hoskns beat Miss Leroy
and Mr.. Thayer, 81, ga.
SEMIFINAL ROUND.
Miss Moore and Mr.. Grant beat Mrs. Gilbert and
Mr.. Hoskins, 81, 6-4.
MEMS SINGLES-FIRST ROUND.
Grugan beat Knox. 81, 6-1.
Dewhurst beat Carpenter, 40 GA, 63.
Dallas beat y 1biitt 81 3d.
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tournament of the Nassau Country Club
at Glen Cove, L. l. The field included the
present open champion of the United
States, willie" Anderson. and the present
open champion Of the Western Golf AS
ISOLATION, Alexander Smith, and about all
the others who feel that they are sufficient
ly good to go on to Chicago to compete in
the open championship in July. The COM
petition was of thirty-six holes-eighteen in
the morning and eighteen in the afternoon
At the end of the morning round Willie
Anderson led the field, with I3, closely fol-
lowed by ALEC" Smith, who was on his
home course and went around in "A. In
the afternoon a high wind interfered with
low scoring, making accuracy rather diff
cult The first prize, OF $50. was won by
Alexander Smith. second prize, of $50, by
willie" Anderson, and third prize, $50, by
Stewart Gardner. The scores were:
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Yohn Rsynor. q prosperous lawyer OF New York.
financially ruined at the outbreak of the civil war
has psrslytie seizure after being robbed Of funds
belonging to the Premier estate. Rex lngrahan.
sent through Columbia College by Raynor. is sus
Htcted OF the theft and is e.tranEed from Raynor
daughter Ediths. whom he loves. With Capt
John Wipn. Rex goes to Washington and becomes
a Csvalryman. While carrying stah message ne
rides down u sentry who detained him. and IL
placed under arrest. Al home LIS chum. Edward
Bur nham and Mrs Fairbanks. Editha's aunt. start
rumors that Ipl Faham Il guilty OF theft While
visiting at BrocAsde. home Of Mis- Lsngdon ana
her two daughters VIM and lngraham witness
the capture OF supposed spy. The captive VINO
has been seriously injured, Is Maj Chalmers who
Is In some mysterious way Connected with the
IangdpnS Chalmers Is removed from Brookside by
DR.. Dallas brother Of Mrs. Langdon
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Two Great Boxers Sign Articles to
Fight at 1876 Pounds.

Robert Fitzsimmons. who since coming
to this country has held the champion
ship Of three classes. is determined to de-
fend his last title won-the light-heavy-
weight championship. In New York last
night he announced the following article
Of agreement signed Jointly by himself
and Jack O'Brien, which follows:
This agreement made and entered into
this tenth day OF June. 1904 by and be-
tween Ernest H. crowhurst Hereinafter
designated), party of the first, and Jack
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Ball Player Hurt.

Charles Mason. coloredy twenty-four
years old. whose home is at 100 street.
was rendered unconscious by blow on
the abdomen while playing game Of base
ball near South Capitol and n streets last
night. The blow was accidentally inflicted
Mason was removed to Providence Hospital
where he recovered consciousness In .
short time. This morning HE c0nditioo
was much improved.
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Base Ball Notes.

Dunkle and Hughes will probably be the
pitchers today.
Today h ladies day" and the last game
until Monday.
Coughlin 70 st1H somewhat lame, but man
ages to get over the ground quite rapidly
nevertheless
Law Drin was sick yesterday and Clarke
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District Duck Pin Record.

In a duck pin game Wednesday night. on
the alleys Of the Joiiy lat Mems Club John
Webster of the Jolly Fat Mems team rolled
the fine score Of $50. which Is the record OF
the District.
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PROFESSIONAL GOLF.
Aleck Smith Won First Prize at HAS
nau Tourney,

ers tfsroughOut the metropolitan district
met wednesday Ia the special invitation
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I
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-27
HAIR DYE
BLINDED
A CHILD

New York. Feb 27.--Adam Roth, an
Orchard street dealer, was displaying his
wares TO Mrs Esther Schachter, hair
dresser. at her home. No. ll9 Columbia
street aud pulled from his overcoat a
beer bottle tightly stopped and explained
that IT contained. she declares. most
wonderful hair dye The only trouble
about the preparation was that IL was
highly explosive. II was placed on a
table
4 loud report moment later deafened
Roth. and his prospective customer.
broke the window glass and threw sew
cral articles Co the floor a dense and
suffocating smoke filed the room
The cries OF Max Schachter ten years
old. who lay on the floor and had beer
one OF several children looking on at
tracted attention. He was picked up
with blood flowing over his face a
physician who was called said that one
OF the chid's eyes was so badly injured
that specialist would be needed TO re-
store the sight.
Roth had fallen 20 the floor In "a faint.
When resuscitated he left the house. but
later appeared In Essex Market court be-
fore Magistrate Ommcu. where Mrs
Schachter charged him with criminal
uvsligcncc. The hearing was continued
q next Monday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-27
CENTRAL FALLS.

AT last nights melting OF Branch VIII
liam oBrien. I. ~ r., IT was stated that
arrangements were being made for a
state parade OF the order in Providence In
May. The secretary was instructed to Sc
cure steamboat for the annual excur-
sion.
Work on removing machinery from the
to the shops OF the Mayo company at
Franklin ts well under way
John Sweet OF Diamond hill celebrated
his 18th birthday at the Sweet homestead
Thursday. Many guests from Pawtucket
and other places attended. During the
evening there was collation.. and dane
ing TO the music OF Clark a. Hampton $
orchestra. Mr.. Sweet was born Shomblee.
Canada. and was married when - years
old TO Miss Maria Lacrosse, who is still
In the enjoyment OF the best OF health
They have 13 children, 3S grandchildren
and four great-grandchildren. Every one
present at the reception had a merry
time
Charles II. Anderson was installed "a
vice grand by District Deupty Frank Ma
son at last nights meeting OF Supreme
Lodge j. O. o. + DIR. George III. Knowles
was elected first trustee. There was a coll
lation prepared by Caterer Carr
Miss Olive Bear entertained number
OF young ladies' OF the Valley Falls Bap-
tist church. Thursday evening They or
ganized a circle OF Kings Daughters and
adopted the name OF Sunshine Circle.
Miss Rear was chosen secretary
Bertha Marcela, who had the misfor-
tune to have the toes OF her right foot in
Jured so badly by n locomotive some
months ago that II was necessary To am
putate the toes, has returned from the
Rhode Island hospital
The funeral OF Mark Shanghnessey.
which took place yesterday, was largely
attended Rev. Father Farrely conducted
the funeral services
Mayor Humes. A. E Tripp and Will
Ham Hardness were appointed n commit
tee at meeting OF Bmbury NJ n. church
TO provide water motor for the organ.
Onicer Laliberte arrested Henry Doug
las, yesterday, for an assault on Josebhine
Wheeler. Douglass pleaded guilty and
was fined - and costs.
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COURT
VALUES LOVE
AT $12,5OO

New York, Feb. 27-The jury of mar
ried men who have been hearing the evil
dence in the suit OF A. Royal Guest to
recover $4,000 from Clarence Lowther
for the alienation OF Mrs. Guests af-
fectlon gave verdict for the plaintiff
ana assessed the defendant Si2,5o0 as the
price OF Mrs. Guests love.
In his charge to the jury Justice Forbes
said: "rhe domestic circle has been held
so sacred. through civilization, that no
man has a right To- enter that circle and
separate man and wife. When that does
happen, the strong arm OF the law pro-
tects the one bereft.
"A man and his wife may disagree,
but the family circle IS not To be de-
bauChed. This Is an unfortunate case.
sensational I'm its nature. The RESPONSE
bilty Is with you to uphold society in
some decent form"
The jury went out at ti.1O q. m, and
came I'm with their verdict at 2:l0 p m.
Mr.. Guest was i'm court. but Mr.. Lowther
and Mrs. Guest were absent. MIR
Lowther's father heard tho verdict, un-
moved
According to statements made to
counsel, after the case was over not one
OF the iurymcn was for letting Bowther
go scot-free An believed he should
pay for invading the family circle al
though several were i'm favor OF award
Ing slight damages, owing TO the SEN
sational disclosures one juryman stood
out for high amount. Finally tho in
dlvidual amounts suggested were
averaged and Sl2,500 was the result.
Justice Forbes thanked the jurors for
their earnest and intelligent" c6nsidera-
tiOn 81 the testimony Lawyer Warren.
for Lowther. asked that the verdict be
set aside as excessive
III they believed Lowther guilty. as
alleged, tho full amount claimed would
not have been excessive" said Justice
Forbes.
The defense got stay OF 30 days In
which To appeal.
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and would also advance mercantile IN
terests here.
william r. Tillinghast, OF the law firm
or Tillinghast a Tillinghast and resi-
dent OF Angel street. could hardly APP
prove the Consolidated roads projected
funnel because Il would go directly be-
meath the best residential portion OF
Providence and that, according TO the
plans submitted. II would be but 40 feet
beneath the surface OF the ground. This
would be about the width OF one OF our
streets, and TO have freight and passenger
trains rumbling along under a mans
residence would not advance the price
of real estate on the East Side, but. on
the other hand, would greatly depreciate
il.
He said that he for one was not in
favor OF such a tunnel. as with II at a
depth OF 40 feet. the noise I'm dwelling
would be something beyond bearing.
According TO the statement OF Presi-
dent Charles g. Mellen OF the Con-
solidated made before the Joint special
committee on Faf1road legislation OF the
city council. that company expects TO
pay damages 10 residents I'm the vicinity
OF its proposed tunnel and this should
be n slight recompense for the rumbling
noises.
After the matter of better facilities
for the communication of the East Side
with the centre OF tlD city had been
fully discussed, the meeting adjourned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-27
BRYAN And
HILL DIDN'T
MAKE UP

New York Feb. Civilian j. Bryan
spent an eventfIl morning in New York
yesterday. A meeting and reconciliation
which National Committeeman Norman
r. Mack had arranged for Mr.. Bryan and
David b. Hill fell through Mack sue
ceeded in getting both leaders In the
same hotel-the Hoffman house-at the
same time. but he couldn't induce them
TO shake hands and make up.
After this faScO Mr.. Bryan went TO
the city hall and conferred with Mayor
Before departing, Mr. Bryan said he
was going back 10 his farm 10 raise sugs
gestions." Mr. Hill declined 10 state
what ne expects to raise at Wolfert"
Mr. Bryan was asked how he happened
TO be in New York at this time.
why he said, II wanted to see Nor
man T.. Mack OF Buffalo, the Democratic
national committeeman from this state
and he arranged for me to take break
fast with him this morning In the Hof-
man house. managed to reach the
city last night so that l could have
good nights rest
is nothing of particular moment. Booms
are the things that l am not discussing
will you say what you think of the
Now, stop right there. Not word
about any boom?'
Nv We'll did aid you run n, across the Cleveland
why, no. come TO think OF II. / didn't.
Maybe IL was down there somewhere,
and you might find it II you searched
hard. But / didn't see It,"
"Do YOU think the coming Democratic
national convention will reaffirm the
Kansas City PLATFORM"
Certainly do. The platform will be
reaffirmed. I know the newspapers say
II will not be. but the people feel other
wise about il. The papers are on one
side of the proposition and the people
are on the other
Have you seen Mr. Hill?'
mo; | only learned that he was helf'
after | arrived. l have no engauhment
with him.
National Committeeman Mack, after
breakfasting with Mr. Bryan and con
ferring with Mr.. HILL talked freely about
his Intellectual attempt TO bring the two
together.
II talked with both" he said "and I
found that they still hold radically differ
ent opinions on certain important mat
ters. | wish I could get them togetheu
They really ought to- be together But
do not misunderstand me-neither ha, a
knife up his sleeve for the other No.
it's not as bad as that. Only AZ present
/ can see no signs OF a reconciliation.