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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-31

During one spring of the early sew
enties Billy Knapp ran species or
road house or hotel at the crossing o.
the Deadwood and Big Horn trans
through Custer Valley. IraVeiels
changing from one routa TO the otnei
frequently stopped theirs over ms -.
He sold accommodations lor man anu
beast. comprising plenty of whlskes
and plenty of hay. That was the pes o,
any one could say of il. me holel
was of logs wo-storied, with par l.tioiaa
of Sheeting to insure a certain piiV"oy
OF sight if not of SOUND; nad lilieS
beds and a number of Duhks, allu
boasted of q woman cook-ohe u ~
first in the Hills. Billy ana hoo luii
il long. He was too restless.
1,ba nersonnel of the establishment
consisted of Billy and the woman al
ready mentioned, and an ancient RS
fol by the name of Charley. The lat
fer wore many firearms, and had
rood deal to say, but had never, as
Billy expressed it, made good rms
in the West. could not have been for
lack of opportunity. His functions
were those of general factotum.
One evening Billy sat chair-tilted
against the logs of the hotel, waiting
for the stage. By and by it drew IN
Charley hobbled out, carrying buckets
of water for the horses. The driver
flung the reins from him with the lord
ly jnsolence of his class, descended
slowly and staggered to the barroon
for his drink. Billy followed to serve
, Luck" said the driver, and crook
ed his elbow
Anything new?" queried Billy.
Nope
Held up?"
Nope"
That exhausted the situation. The
two men puffed silently for moment
at their pipes. In an instant the
driver turned to so.
81 got you tenderfoot,' he re-
marked casually. Il reckon he's out
side"
Guess 1 ambles forth and sees
what fer tenderfoot it is replied
Billy, Fastening from behind the bar
The tenderfoot was seated on 9
small trunk just outside the door. As
he held his hat in his hands, BillA
could see his dome-like bald head
Beneath the dome was little PINK
and white face, and below that were
narrow sIoping shoulders, a fiat chest
and handy legs. He wore a lighi
check suit and a flannel shirt whose
collar was much too large for him
Billy took his all in while passing. A:
the driver climbed to the seat the
hotelkeeper commented.
SAY, Hen" said he. would yot
stuff it, or put it under a glass case 2
I'D serve it lay Tooloose, replied
the driver briefly, and he brought his
long lash S-shaped across the four
startled blacks of his horses.
Billy turned to q reinspection OF his
guest and met a deprecating smile.
Can / get a shake-down here fol
to-night?" he inquired in high, pip
ing voice.
"You kim replied Billy shortly, and
began to bawI for Charley.
THAT patriarch appeared around the
corner, as did likewise the cook, 8
black-eyed red-cheeked creature, al
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-31

at is Black HANK said Billy, at
his elbow. "Blacl< Hank and his out
fit, He bitches to this yere snubbin'
post occasional"
Black Hank in the Hills would have
translated to Jesse James further
south.
The stranger turned suddenly en-
etgetic.
Don't you make no fight?" he ask
ed.
Fight" said Billy, wondering.
Flight? Cose not. Hank ain t
plunderin' me none. He jest ambles
along and helps himself, and leaves
tn dust fer it every shot. l jest lays
low and lets him operate. / never has
no dealin's with him, understand He
jest nat rally waltzes in an plants his
Grub hooks on what he needs. J
doesn't know anything about it. I'm
Cead asleep
He bestowed a shadowy wink upon
the stranger.
Below the outlaws moved here and
there.
Billy" shouted commanding
voice. BILLY Knapp"
The hotel keeper looked perplexed
Nov what's he tollin' me for?' he
asked of the man by his side.
"Billy!" shouted the voice again,
to palaver with you"
"All right, Hank" replied Billy.
He went to his room" and buckled
on heavy belt, then descended the
steep stairs.
The barroom was lighted and filled
with men. Some of them were eat
| ing and drinking; others were strap
| ping provisions into portable form
Against the corner of the bar a tall
l1.. Iii q
| man 1.-THE, active and muscular, with
keen, dark face and black eyebrows
which met over his nose. Billy walk
ed directly to this man.
'What is it?" he inquired shortly
'"This yere amt in tn agreement"
81 know that replied the stranger
"Then leave yore dust and va
moose
"My dust is there" said Black Hank
placing his hand on a buckskin bag at
his side, land you're paid, Billy
Knapp. / want to ask you ques-
ton. Standing Rock has sent fifty
thousand dollars to Buck Trail. The
messenger went through here to-day
Have you seen him?'
Marry messenger replied Billy, in
relief. stage goes empty"
Charley had crept down the stairs
and into the room.
| y
ranikaboo ijit?" asked Billy truculent-
! ly.
'"That thar stage amt what you
calls empty" observed Charley, UNI
moved
light broke on Billy's mind. He
| remembered the ValiSe which the
stranger had so carefully guarded, and
| thought his common sense told him
| that an inoffensiVe non-combatant
such as his guest, would hardly be
chosen as express messenger, still the
bare possibility remained.
'Yo're right" he assented careless
ly, thar is one tenderfoot who knows
as much of ridin' express as a pig does
of war
81 notices he's almighty particular
bout that thar carpet bag of his'n,
insisted Charley.
The man against the counter had
lost nothing of the scene. Billy's de-
NAL, his hesitation. his half-truth al
! looked suspicious to him. With d@e
swift round sweep of the arm he had
! Billy covered Billy's arms shot over
his head without the necessity of 9
! command.
The men ceased their occupations
aud gathered about Scenes of this
sort We're too common to elicit com
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-17
YANKEE LED.

Led by J. Rogers Maxwell's 70-foot sloop
yacht Yankee. the New York Yacht club
fleet reached Vineyard Haven yesterday
afternoon, after n successful run i'm
fairly strong southeaster on the 81 miles
run from Newport. The yachts had a
good fight for the first IL miles as the
wind was almost dead ahead, but by the
time the boats were starting on the 20
mile run up Vineyard Sound the race had
developed into a procession with Yankee
far I'm the lead. Yankee crossed the finish
line at 2:33:01 but IL was not until IL min
utes later that the big yawl Sybarita fin
ished. Yankee beat her two competitors
very badly Virginia by 15 minutes and 1s
seconds, and Rainbow by % minutes and
three seconds.
The race for the other two sloops. Wee
tamoe and Nicola, also resulted In a deci-
sive victory for the former by 20 minutes
81 seconds.
Corona led the schooner fleet, being 8
minutes II seconds ahead OF Chanticleer.
Twenty-six yachts started. and while
they all carried fairly strong breeze
until we'll up Vineyard Sound. the wind
died away somewhat during the afternoon
and as the tide-fan strong against them.
some OF the last boats Of the fleet were
very late finishing. They were all I'm the
harbor, however, when Commodore
Bourne fired the sunset gun.
Tomorrow the fleet will return to New
Haven on its last run.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-17
AT sAUGUs.
MY0PIA WON.

Yesterday at the Westchester club
grounds. Newport, the rain could not pre-
vent the polo game between Myopia sec
onds and tho home team and the match
was keenly contested by Myopia Second
and the Country Club IL was far from
an ideal day for polo. as the grounds
were wet and slippery. and the attend
ance was decidedly small
The westchester team had the better
ponies and rode them well but the nv
opia men were strong on stick work and
made some wonderful good shots for GOAL
The slippery grounds made IL dangerous
for fast riding. but In spite of this all
rode hard and there were no falls Each
team played fast snsne. but Myopis- by
superior stick work. won the match by a
score OF III 90 6.
The star playing for the winning team
was by Messrs. Norman and hilburn.
while Rawhns and Cooley played an ex-
cellent game for westchester.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-17

ments were made by n relative 10 have
the bodies brought here for burial. BY
singular coincidence both bodies arrived
in port at the same time Monday. on
different steamers, and were taken to the
home OF Mrs. Henry, at oxford where the
funeral services will be held on Thursday
Both brothers were born In western
New York and for several years were con-
nected with an asphalt company I'm that
part OF the state. George Henry left here
two years ago TO represent an asphalt
company in Buenos Ayres. where he be-
came n we'll known citizen and business
man. He was unmarried.
William Henry married young woman
OF New York about year ago, and she Is
now on visit to her parents in Ger
many. William left here-ahont- -hXe
months ago TO become manager of gold
mining company. and was doing remark
ably well and had brilliant prospects.
The great grandfather OF the brothers
was an officer I'm the Continental army.
and was personally thanked by Gen.
George Washington for the admirable
work he had done for the army In sys-
tematizing the commissary department.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-17
IN THE SEEkONk WOODS.
Union Hall CIsmhaks at Grsene's Cove Well
Attended and a Great Success.

The G.. A. r. celebration cut no ice with
the residents OF Seekonk and surrounding
rural communities, at least II did not
materially detract from the interest in
the Union hall clambake, an event which
Is as all important 90 Seekonkites as Is
tho glorious Fourth or Thanksgiving day.
The bake was held at Greene's Cove. a
delightful Arcadian spot In South Seekonk
yesterday, and was attended by some 200
hungry clam eaters. The greater part
came from Seel0onk and surrounding
towns with a Light smattering OF the city
bred type I'm a delegation from Prou-
dence.
The crowd arrived In punches and all
those that walked reached the scene by
noon. giving the clambakers an hour to
watch the preparation OF tho toothsome
feast.
Tho bake. prepared under the ex-
perienced eye OF Isaac II Sandford. wns
ready by / o'clock and the eating OF Il
was a delight not soon 20 be forgotten
The tables, clean and bountifully laden,
stretched beneath the magnificent arches
OF stately forest trees were I'm themselves
enough 60 satisfy the senses and 10 be
privileged to cram ones face with the
good things prepared for the purpose was
a JOY indeed. at least II looked that way
while the bale was In progress.
The committee from the Union Hall
society was as follows; Olney Green.
chairman; Charles II. Reed. Isaac r.
Sandf ford, Fred Peck. Elmer Sisson. Cyril
R. Reed, Charles Anthony. Frank l..
Howe
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-17
COLONEL
GLIDDEN
A SUICIDE

Salt Lake City. Utah, Aug. r.-Col.
Harvey X. Glidden, the divorced husband
of Mrs Annie A. Adams, mother of Miss
Maude Adams. the actress, has COM
mitted suicide with strychnia in Turkish
bath in this city. He was threatened
with nervous prostration.
Since his matrimonial troubles, which
gained for Mrs. Adams and himself much
notoriety three years ago. Col. Glidden
had been living on a fine ranch in Jack
sons Hole, in Southwestern Wyoming.
Recently he came to Utah.
The separation from his wife and his
long residence in the almost complete
solitude OF the mountain wilds are be-
heved TO have unsettled his mind.
He must have retained affection for
the former wife. for after reaching this
city he decided all his property 20 Mrs.
Adams who Is I'm New York city. lie
left paintings, silverware, jewelry and
some personal effects to Miss Maude
Adams.
Mrs. Adams has been asked if she had
any wishes as TO the disposition OF the
body.
Col Ghdden was born In Kentucky,
and was one Of the youngest soldiers In
the Southern army. After the war he
sold the w1lislxey OF a distillery, Of which
he was part owner.
He was we'll known IN New York, and
indeed all over the country a dozen years
$50 He was OF a most companionabie
disposition. and, greatly to the surprise OF
his friends. he went 10 the Rev Dr.
Parkhurst In New York city and told him
he wished TO have nothing more TO do
with whiskey.
Dr. Parkhurst cared for Col Glidden
and lent him moral support. But after
six months the colonel from Kentucky
backslid.
Col. Glidden married Mrs. Adams in
New Jersey I'm 1896. She was on the
stage then. In 1901 he sued for divorce
IN the courts Of Cheyenne. Wyc., alleging
tlias she had deserted him
She had remained away from him most
OF the time since her marriage. and sho
filed a counter suit. alleging that in 1898
he ceased to support her. because an
habituai drunlxard and treated her with
such lndignities that she was forced tn
abandon him and return 20 the stage.
Tins Col Ghdden denied He pleaded
that when no married Mrs. Adams hs was
earning $4,000 year as western cattle
buyer for the Armours. and that ne pro-
vided literally for her desires
IN December. i9oi, Mrs Adams obtained
her divorce. with permission 20 resume
her maiden name, Kiskadden-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-17
FLUkY
WEATHER
FOR YACHTS

Yesterday was another OF those dis
appointing days for the members OF the
Narragansett Bay Yacht Racing associa-
ton on account OF the weather. The races
were sailed under the auspices OF the
Bristol Yacht club and the weather was
fiuky, coming In slight spasms.
When the first division boats were sent
away the breeze was from the south. but
not over eight miles an hour. with fire.
quent showers, and partly clearing
weather. Racing was no better as class
after class was sent away. the wind
>hnally backing from the south TO the
southeast and dying down. not more than
five miles an hour
II looked at one time 20 the regatta
committee as II there was TO be no finish
OF the boats outside OF the class OF
launches, and though there were only a
few OF the boats which started that
failed 10 cross the finish line is was
struggle for them to hold their course
part OF the time and have their time
taken at the wind-up.
The winners In the regatta were as fol-
lows: In class 2. first division. the Little
Rhody. owned by g. r. Tilllnghast OF the
Bristol Yacht club. by beating the Claflin
sloop Eleanor NJ. by more than % min
utes, first; Eleanor, second. Trio, owned
by r.. w. Zmll OF Fall River, first In the
third class, and In che fourth class f.
Pardee's boat Orian of Bristol, was first.
and the Grace s. Witherill. second. Ros-
well Colts sloop Hope. once owned by G.
Oliver Iselin, was awarded first prize In
the fifth class, and the Zilla, OF the War
wick feet and owned by f.. r. Bancroft,
took first prize i'm the sixth class. Zest
was second I'm that class.
In the second division Mblem. owned by
George Il. Darling Of this city, was first,
and the second prize in the class went
TO the Elizabeth. owned by w. ID. Wood
OF Fall River The Ida was awarded first
prize I'm the second class She is owned
by n. c. Arnold OF this city. The Nobska.
owned by w. ]. Rocks OF this city, was
awarded the second prize in the class
Marguerite, owned by John d. Peck of
this city. was the first in the third class
and will be given prize, while the launch
Julep, owned by Rogers Case OF Bristol
was first 10 finish in the class OF launches.
but the measurements are yet 10 be
looked into before a prize is awarded.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-17
AMATEUR BALL

The Boston Store team would like 10
play any team OF players in the state
whose ages range from IA to 16 years
next Friday afternoon. The lineup fol-
lows: r. Johnson, D.; J. Drum, O.; d.
Brady, ib.; ]. McKenna, 2b.: A. Jeffer-
son, sb. +. Olson, SIS; H. Dorsey. IT,;
j. T1erney, CT: G. Olsen, RI. Address
challenges TO Harold Dorsey. IL comstock
avenue, city.
The Earle e. Prev Express Baseball
club challenges any corporation or COM
pany team in Providence. Date open
August 21, O'Gorman's preferred Address
communications to S. G.. Bartie, manager
"a Snow street. city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-17
DEAD SONS
Came HOME
SAME DAY

New York. Aug 17-By sad and sing
ular coincidence. a widow, living in the
little town OF oxford, N. J., received the
bodies, which that day had arrived at
New York by different vessels at the
name time. OF her two sons. who died ac-
cidentaIly. within six days OF each other.
I'm widely separated cities OF South
America
On May 16 George S. Henry. aged 30.
chief representative OF the Barber Asphalt
company at Buenos Ayres. was accident
ally suffocated by gas in his bathroom at
his home In the capital OF the Argentine
republic
ON May p his brother. William Henry.
aged 80. manager OF n gold mining COM
pany at P,inta Arenas. Chil was drowned
I'm that port while going out 10 a mail
steamer In a rowboat. with seven other
persons.
The boat was in tow OF tug, and the
tow line became fouled. capsizlng tho
little craft and drowning two persons be-
sides William Henry. News OF Georges
death had scarcely reached Philip w.
Henry. the surviving brother. and vice
president OF the Medina quarry company
at Albion. n. v, when word Of Williams
drowning arrived.
Philip Henry notified his widowed
mother at oxford. n. J., and arrange
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-17
SEEKS GIRL
HE'S LOVED
Since '64

A little touch of romance comes from
Boston to this city in the efforts OF an
elderly G. A r member to locate in
Providence the sweetheart he met during
war times.
The lovelorn veteran OF the story Is AL
fred Richardson OF Philipsburg, Pa, who
has journeyed to Boston with his state
delegation 20 the great encampment.
The girl who won his heart I'm GA and
has held undisputed sway there for nearly
40 years, was Miss Lizzie A. Burnham,
and It may be incidentally said, Mr. Rich
ardson is ardently hopeful that she still
is Miss Lizzie A. Burnham
At the close OF the war the regiment
TO which Richardson belonged was sta
toned here I'm Providence to guard the
paymaster who was paying Off the Rhode
Island troops. He met Miss Burnham at
the time and has never gotten over 1t.
Any information as 20 the whereabouts
OF the lady In question or any knowledge
concerning her will be gratefully received
by Mr.. Richardson.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-17
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS.

MRS. wINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over SIXTY years by
millions OF mothers for their children
while teething with perfect success. II
soothes the child. softens the gums al
lays all pain. cures wind collie. and is tho
best re1nedy for Diarrhoea IL will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold
By druggists In every part Of the world.
Twenty Ave cents a bottle. BE sure sod
ask for Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-17
Connecticut LEAGUE.

At Springied-Springfield 1, Bridge
port %.
At Observation-Disclosures s. New Haven 4.
At New London-New Lopdon "a,
Hartford 2-5.
At Norwich-Norwich SO. Meriden o-2
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-17
STATE Home
is CRAMpED
FOR ROOM

The rapid growth OF the city OF Provi-
dence during the past few years has
served TO subject certain state and mu-
ncipal institutions. especially those de-
voted to charity. to severe tests as 10 ca
pacity and equipment.
The state home and school located on
the easterly slope OF the SOL Olney' hill,
with entrance on Smith street. has lately
resorted TO extreme measures In order TO
relieve the congestion which was becom-
ing serious.
The Institution is an asylum for home
less children Of both sexes from 10 IL
years OF age Admission 10 the home is
procured through the probate court and
OF the 1bO children now cared for the
larger part come from Providence and
other cities of the state.
At the home the children are carefully
watched over trained by skilled attend
ants, educated I'm the fundamentals and
In short are given the advantage OF n
surprisingly good substitution for the pa
rental care and training they were so
The children are for the most part
taken by country families before their
full time at the school has been served
and in many cases are placed In excellent
homes where they are able 10 make far
more OF their lives than IL they had never
known the loss OF father and mother.
Not only are orphans cared for but de-
fective and III nurtured children find their
way TO the kindly ministrations of the
mothers at the state home.
William T. Crandall, secretary Of the
board for the government OF the school.
has stated that the situation is fast be-
coming serious as the Increase OF children
sent 10 the institution bids fair To neceS
state enlarged accommoda tions.
The secretary and the principal OF the
school, Robert u. Risk, are exerting every
effort 20 place the children In families
so as to reduce the number Of inmates.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-17
AMERICAN LEAGUE STANDING.
NATIONAL LEAGUE GAMES.

The New Yorks ran counter OF a dis
agreeable surprise yesterday at New
York. being beaten twice by Pittsburg.
The Pirate played rings around the locals
In both games. Mathewson lasted two
innings He was hit hard. and the New
Yorks helded wretchedly. In the second
game the Pittsburgs made their hits when
needed. Car1sch's throwing TO bases was
fine. Attendance 249a. Scores:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-17
NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING.
new ENGLAND LEAGUE.

At Nashua--Nashua 4. Fall River O.
At Concord-L4awrence 81, Concord l-3.
At Lowell-Lowell 8, New Bedford 3
10 innings.
At Manchester-Mancheste 5, Haver-
hill 0.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-17

First Mosquito feel like a Scotch
highball.
Second Mosauito-Me for rye.
"Then you take the man on the right
and I'll take the one on the left."-Town
Topics
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-17
(Ffrst Came J
BROOKLYN s-s, CINCINNATI 90.

bHVOhL1 n o-o' CIINNINNAII U-V.
Brooklyn defeated Cincinnati I'm two
games yesterday at New York. The west
erners failed TO score In either game. The
hrst game was never I'm doubt after the
third inning In the second Cronin and
Ewing were the opposing twirlers. and
while the visitors outbatted the locals.
they were unable 10 get a man home
when hit would have scored at least
two runs. Attendance $500. Scores:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-17

St Louis played around Philadelphia at
the Quaker's home yesterday and won
both games without undue exertion. The
fielding OF the locals was miserable In
both contests. Attendance 309l. Scores:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-17

GAMES TODAY.
Boston at Chicago.
New York at St Louis.
Washington at Cleveland.
Philadelphia at Detroit
.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-17

Greene's home run won the game at
Rochester yesterday In the 10th. With
two out in the ninth and two men on
bases Mattress drove a long fly 10 right
field, which Lawton muffed, and Grim
shaw tied the score. In the next inning
Greene. the first man up, made home
run. Brockett was sent in In the last
inning In place OF Greene. Kuhns has
Jumped the Rochester team Attendance
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-17

BOSTON 6. CHICAGO 4-10 INNINGS.
Chicago was unable to hit Willis with
any effect after the FIRST inning OF the
first game yesterday at Boston. while
Boston solved Wicker's curves In the lat
ter part OF the game. winning I'm the 10th
on Abbaticchios three-baggger and an
outfeld hy. The second game was called
- the end OF the hrst inning on account