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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-10
SULPHUR
FIRE AT
PAWTUXET

A portion Of the old village Of Pawtuxet
was well fumIgsted about 9 o'clock this
morning. and lot OF the members of
the Volunteer Fire company No. ! need
have no fear of gers and bacteria for a
few days, for they took a sulphur bath in
answer 10 an alarm for a fire in DR..
Charles Arnold's house opposite Bank
street on Main street.
This house is occupied by the families
OF DR. Charles Arnold, a we'll known
veterinary. Mrs. Brownell and by Mr..
Charles Hazeltine. the venerable artist
and musician. The latter manufactures
plaster casts OF peculiarly rich color
ing and uses a certain amount OF sulphur
In the process. and II Is quite likely that
part OF his supply caused the excitement
today.
II was shortly after s o'clock when
Mrs. Brownell discovered that the house
was being filed with a peculiarly pun
gent and penetrating odor and large guam
titles OF smoke was coming from the cell
lar. She hurrledly aroused her son. Fred.
who chanced to be sleeping late, and
told him that the house was on fire lie
thought she was joking at first, but a few
whifrs of the pungent smoke which was
drifting into his chamber soon convinced
him that II was indeed on 1re or that his
Satanic Majesty was lurking near, and
believing In the first theory, ne hiked
over into the Cranston side OF the VIII
lage and gave the alarm.
The ringing OF the Baptist church bell
brought out the members OF the Volun-
teer Fire company No. in double quick
time.
AS there are no hydrants In this part
OF Warwick, and the Cranston town faith
ers not caring 10 supply Warwick with
water free of charge, placed the last fire
nearly all tho 1900 or more feet OF hose
to reach from Sheldon street 20 the top
OF the hill on Main street. which in really
tho Apponaug road.
The hydrant was In the town OF Gran
ston. In Providence county and the noz-
zle was In the town or Warwick, in the
county Of Kent. and spenned tho Paw
tuxet river. still the hose was oil in Paw
tuxet.
IL was found that there did not seem
TO he much blaze back OF all the smoke
and 30 the hose was not used. but held
In readiness and 1rebucKets from the lad
der truck were used instead.
The smoke was 30 thick that several
firemen had narrow escapes from being
overcome by II, but they persisted In their
work, and ny opening all the doors and
windows. the place was cleared enough
TO get at the seat OF the trouble, in tho
sulphur barrel
The damage was very slight. considering
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-10
IN SOCIETY

Miss Helen Williams will give a lunch
con tomorrow for Miss Ruth Appleton.
who is 10 be married on next Wednes-
day to Mr., George Albert GouldiDs.
Miss Helen Capron gave a small tea
this afternoon for her guest. Miss Anne
Darlington, a school friend OF Miss Ca =
prons
Miss Alice Ijams Of Terre Haute. In
diana, who has been the guest OF Miss
Annette Robinson for the past few weeks.
returned TO her home on Thursday.
Miss Florence Hamilton will give a
small tea at her residence. 1873 George
street, on Tuesday, Feb. 14th, for her
guest. Miss Storrs
There are number Of weddings sched
uled for the early spring Among them
are the weddings OF Miss Mary Watson.
daughter OF Mr. Arthur FL Watson 70
Mr.. Freeman Cocroft, to occur Easter
week; also the same week Miss Betty
Howard is 70 be married 10 Mr.. Roy Riggs
OF New York Another wedding to occur
in April Is that OF Miss Elizabeth Ward
well. who has recently announced her
engagement. 20 Mr.. John Taylor Lewis OF
Gainesville Va. A wedding to occur
in May i'm Fall River. but Of interest "a
Providence people Is that of Miss Mabel
Field of Fall River 10 Mr.. Richard Com
stock, Jr.. Of this city
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-10
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND.
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND.

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND.
House OF Representatives
Providence, Feb 10. 1896.
PUBLIC HEARING
LIGHTS ON BICYCLES.
The Committee on the Judiciary of the
House of Representatives will hear all
persons interested in House Bill Jos en-
titled IAN Act to provide for lighting
bicycles at night" in Committee Room
2s state House. Providence. on Wednes-
day, Feb. 10. 1906, upon the rising OF the
JAMES HARRIS, Chairman.
ARTHUR A. RHODES. Clerk
SIS Weybosset Street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-10
LECTURE ON BIOLOGY.
Or. Michael Sullivan Delivered an Excellent
Address Before Catholic Wpmsns Club.

or Michael \ Sullivan Of Brown Uni
versity addressel tho Catholic women's
club NJ Ia sail, Academy last evening
The doctor spoke Upon our Debt 10 Biol
ogy." The subject is y timely ono, and I'm
the hands of 60 excellent an authority as
Dr. sullivan capable Of receiving very
entertaining treatment
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-10
ITS MERIT IS PROVED
RECORD or A GREAT KEpIcIHE
A Prominent Cincinnati Woman Tells
How Lydia f. Pinkhams Vegetable
Compound Completely Cured Her.

The great good Lydia r. Pinkhams
Vegetable Compound Is doing among
the women Of America is attracting
the attention Of many of our leading
scientists, and thinking people gener.
ally.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-10
What Shall We Have for Dessert?

This is an important daily question. Let
us answer II today. Try Jell-O. America q
most popular dessert Received Highest
Award Gold Medal. Worlds Fair, st
Louis, 1904. Everything In the package;
add boiling water and set 10 cool F1avors;
Lemon. Orange, Raspberry, trawberry,
OF Zach flavor from your grocer today.
I0c
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-10
REsoLuTIoNs PASSED.

Mr.. Bicknell offered cemetery resolu-
tions 10 memorable the legislature. Mr..
Hall offered a resolution 90 expend part
~ the 500 on the cemeteries Mr..
Chsffee offered complimentary resolutions
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-04-02

which he owns jointly with Enoch Wish
ard and Col. Young. This horse will be
sold by public auction at one of the sales
in Lexington next fall, to close out the
partnership. King of Coins is year old
son OF st. Simon and Lady Minting. by
Minting and his oldest get are now 2
year olds. the first starter OF which is the
recent winner, Prince OF Coins.
Leigh writes enthusiastically of his sur
roundings at Villa Primrose, Chantilly,
France, and says he has no idea of re-
turning to America at an early date; that
he is pleased with the country, the horses
and the people. and that he is having his
share of success. In a clipping from Les
Sports, published in Paris, the seventy-four
horses he is training are named. together
with their ages and pedigrees. There are
only ten year olds in the lot, most of the
horses ranging in age from TO 6. The
only American bred horse in the lot is the
chestnut horse LongshOreman. by imp.
Eothen-Longshore, and he is considered
capital jumper Eddie Piggett, well
known to American racegoers, is the chief
Jockey d'obstacles," and he is assisted
by Driscoll. Duffy, Mandy and Newly.
The horses in Leigh's stable are owned
by Vicomte de Fontarce, A. NJ. Marine
Clado. A. NJ. Henri Letellier, A. NJ. F.
Gardner, a NJ. r. Mills and A. NJ. Cohen.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-04-02
HORSEMEN WILL REAP PRiNCELY
FORTUNES In EAST THIS SUMNER

undeniably the greatest year old Of this
year. judged in the light of past perform
ance.
The sextette Of grand four year old colts
are preparing to dispute with this trio the
highest honorS of the season. They are:
Stalwart. stable mate of Hermis, and a
phenomenal distance runner in the fall OF
last year; Ort Wells John A. brakes
half brother to Dick Wells, the speediest
miller ever trained Delhi, winner of the
$4,000 Great Republic stakes at Sara
toga last year; Broomstick, holder of the
worlds record at one mile and a quarter
Bryn Mawr, best OF the sons of Atheling
and English Lad. the VESTS champion
three year old last season.
The Pickett, which won the American
derby of 1908 and the Brooklyn handicap
last season, Is also preparing for a trial
in the big handicaps. McChesney a mon
umental failure in the east a year ago.
but horse of undoubted merit when
right, as he showed in the running of the
Twin City handicap at Sheepshead Bay in
1903, Is also in line. Africander his I'M
stable feet strengthened by long let up,
is beginning a course OF training that may
regain for him the crown he wore In his
second season on the turf
In the second flight of horses over three
year ODDS, and by reason OF weight con-
cessions. division that is full of promise
are: First Mason, a half brother to
McChesney,. and already a meritorious
winner in the east; Dainty, the speediest
mare owned on the Pacific coast; Major
Dalngerfield. an erstwhile star; Alan-a-
Dale, an extremely high class performer,
although constitutionally unsound: Colo
NAL Girl, which won the $50. 900 Worlds
Fair handicap at st. Louis last summer:
claude, the derby here Of 1903; Graziallo.
or which great things are expected this
year; Hurst Park, Bad News, Goldsmith.
Lord Of the Vale, and host of Others
The three year old division this year con-.
talns probably the greatest lot OF colts
and FLIES ever bred in the country. Rare
~ in the history of racing have so many
high class two year olds been produced as
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-04-02
PIRATES LOOK GOOD
Promise Some Trouble for
Giants This Season
Special to The Globe

Special to The Globe
LOUISVILLE. April 1.--Despite the
fact that the baseball season is about
two weeks away, Barney Dreyfuss has
grown confident in the chances of the
Pittsburg Pirates this season. Recently
he stated that the only team he feared
was the Giants. and that even that COM
bination was not going to have the run
away race of last year
Last season. said Dreyfuss pitts
burg had the toughest luck of any team
In the league. Things would not break
even for us and We We're handicapped
from start TO finish OF the race This
year / hope for better conditions. All
ask for is an even chance and the Pirates
will do the rest. The Giants appear as
formidable as ever. but Pittsburg has
been strengthened and will be able tc
put up a much better fight than last year.
We viii have many new players on the
team. The boys are all getting in great
shape at Hot Springs. Clark has en-
tirely recovered and is getting the new
material on the team into playing trim.
.Hildebrand and Heinie Peitz are good
enough 10 catch for the best team on
earth Goodwin. Holmes and Lindeman.
the new twiriers on the team, are prom
ising youngsters. particularly Goodwin,
who halls from Richmond. Ind. Clancy
will play first base In the place of BTans-
field. Howard and Clymer will fight IL
out for ore of the outfield positions. The
one player / would like TO get on the
team Is Ernest Diehl of Cincinnati, but
he has good business and he would not
think Of playing ball professionally"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-04-02

In 1904, and the exigencies Of racing
1aiied TO AFFECT any of the best youngsters
ad rtfn; IT,, oiseau syso9sby Tradition;
scores of lesser lights are now taking
their preliminary gallops. and the predic-
ton is freely made that in the big handi-
of three year olds to score against older
horses again will be upset. OF certainty
some Of the three year olds this season
VIII receive more attention in the Sheer,s-
head Bay and Gravesend classics than did
Conroy, Africander and Irish Lad when
they proved successful on similar occa-
sions.
OF the baby division little will be known
about their actual ability until they have
sported silk a few times II is safe to
assume that the youngsters of the season
creasing interest and careful study OF
blood lines necessary to attain the best
results. Many famous stake performers
or former days will be represented by
their first flock of two year olds during
the season just opening. notably the la
mented Commando. and Kinley Mack, the
only horse to win both the Brooklyn and
these horses are said to be fine, sturdy
looking youngsters, likely 10 reflect credit
on their illustrious sires.
:, In the opinion of all turfnien. Beldame
last year proved conclusively that she
was the Queen OF the Turf" But that
she would be thought pounds better
than the fast Goldsmith, to say nothing
her for the two years IN their ages, and
the allowance accorded her sex, was a
matter of surprise TO horsemen when the
weights for the Carter handicap appeared
and showed her at the head OF the list
with 127 pounds.
Walter. c. Vosburgh. the official handi-
capper, is probably one of the clevcrest
adJusters Of weights on racehorses in the
country. He is a class student OF form
and knows thoroughly the capabilities OF
all the great racehorses In training He
considers Beldame to be Tar above any OF
her opponents In point Of quality.
Goldsmith should concede to Beldame 7
pounds pounds for the difference in
their ages and pounds FOR sex allowance
Actually Beldame gives that fast son of
Meddler actual pounds, which compels
her TO give away to her fast opponent
IL pounds in theory.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-04-02
ON WESTERN LINKS
Plans Are Being Made to in.
sure an Early Opening.
Special to The Globe

Special to The Globe
CHICAGO, April Russell D. Hill,
secretary of the Western Golf association,
has announced the selection OF July 10
as the date OF the annual tournament for
the Marshall Field trophy. 10 be held at
the Exmoor Country club. This is the
week preceding the probable date Of the
annual tournament of the Onwentsia
club, and may give visitors a chance to
stay over for the Lake Forest contest and
then attend the western amateur cham
pionship at the Glen View club.
These tournaments will be followed with
interest by golfers of the metropolitan dis
trict, as indicating the quality of cham
pionship timber that will be called on to
support the western contingent in the ma
tional amateur championship 20 be held
in August at the Chicago Golf club. Play
ers in the Chicago district are reported to
be in fun accord with the decision ,os the
executive committee to make the qualify
ing round for the amateur contest thirty
six holes. and the combination OF match
and medal play as now arranged Is ex-
pected to produce satisfactory results.
Although the Chicago courses are some
what behind those in the Metropolitaa~diS-
trict in reaching condition. informal COM
petitions have been In progress Mid
lothian and Onwentsia, and plans arc
being made for an early opening of@the
season.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-04-02

matter or thing; or shall wilfully or ma
liciously cast throw OF cause to fall into
or upon any OF the travelled roadways
of the state any tacks, glass. wood, stone
jure such motor vehicle or to endanger
the safety OF the occupant or occupants
thereof. he. she, or they. shall be deemed
guilty of q mIsdemeanor and upon con-
viction thereof shall be sentenced to pay
a fine not exceeding $1,000 and undergo
Imprisonment not exceeding three years"
A similar law, introduced In the New
Jersey legislature last week. gives evil
dence that representative automobile or
ganizations in this section are acting In
accordance with a prearranged plan.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-04-02
Inn the Auto. World
CLUB is GROWING
Many Applications Are Being
Secured Every Day

The st. Paul Automobile club is rap
idly increasing its membership. not only
by the accession of autoists in St. Paul.
but from surrounding towns as well. The
club now numbers IFS members, but at
the present rate of increase, judging
from the number of applications already
received. the 200 mark viii be passed in a
short time.
Secretary Ledy receives applications in
every mail, many of them coming from
the small towns where there is no local
organization. The benefits to be derived
from membership in the club are ap-
preciated by nearly' everyone who owns
an auto. and there will In all probability
be few machines not wearing a member
ship tag this summer.
The rush of applications has resulted in
another postponement of the meeting OF
the directors OF the club. The postponed
meeting was to have been held April z,
but owing to the number Of applications
being received which will have to be
acted on by the directors, IL was thought
best TO postpone the meeting another
week, so as TO pass on them all at once.
This viii be the last indoor meeting OF
the directors this season.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-04-02
CURB CHAUFFEURS
Use of Machine Without Own
ers Consent a Misdemeanor

PHILADELPHIA. April believing
that In the majority of instances the
chauffeur is responsible for speed ex-
cesses. and realizing that under the pres
ent law the owner has no remedy except
the discharge OF the offender, the Auto
mobile club of Philadelphia will cause to
be introduced at the present session OF
the legislature law which. Ii Is hoped,
Will provide a remedy. Combined with
IT will be a section making it a INSIDE
meanor to throw into the public roads
any sharp materials calculated to pune
ture tires, thereby endangering the occu
pants OF automobiles whose tires may
suffer injury. q
The text of the bill. which seems to
meet the views of all. and viii meet with
little or no opposition In either branch
of the legislature, is as follows:
ANY person or persons taking using
or operating any motor vehicle properly
registered under the laws OF this state
without first securing the consent of the
owner thereof, shall be deemed guilty of
a misdemeanor and upon conviction
thereof shall be sentenced to pay fine
not exceeding 500 and undergo imprison-
ment not exceeding ninety days.
IF any person or persons shall wilfully
and maliciously cast, throw or cause to
fall on, into or strike against any motor
vehicle properly registered under the laws
of this state any wood, stone or other
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-04-02
Numbers for Auto Boats

The bill introduced in the Massachu-
sets legislature to have numbers placed
on motor boats the same as ON 'automo-
biles has been gone one better by Repre-
sentative Davis of Plymouth, who has in
PRODUCED a bin TO compel the muff1ing of
the motors all along the Massachusetts,
coast The good people OF Plymouth de-
clare the boats buzz like a swarm of
angry bees and disturb their peaceful
slumbers. They cite that all persons
have a right to be protected against
noise which constitutes an annoyance to
person of ordinary sensibiiity TO sound
such as to materially interfere with the
ordinary comfort of life and impair the
reasonable enjoyment of his habitation."
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-04-02
MUDDY ROADS WERE
TRYING TO AUTOISTS
Cars Venturins Out In the Country Had
Hard Time


The roads outside the city limits are
still in pretty serious condition and the
past week has been one OF strenuous au-
toing for those who ventured beyond the
paving. The frost was just coming up
out OF the ground and made a layer of
mud foot or so in depth. In low spots
some of the roads We're veritable boys.
Nearly every autoist in the city has a
story 10 tell OF pushing his machine out
OF some hole, and in certain sections last
sunday crowds of boys stood around the
bad spots and levied toll for rendering
assistance which was gladly used
While the roads were trying to the
beginners. they had one great satisfaction
In the thought that where their autos
couldn't make progress no driver of a
horse would ever think of going. Loaded
cars weighing something over ton found
the going hard. but on these roads no
farmer would have thought OF hauling a
load of hay.
During the latter part OF the week the
wind was busy and today the autoiSts ex-
pect to receive much better treatment
from the country roads.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-04-02

prospect OF any improvement in the near
future of a character TO promise any
trade. In Shanghai good many auto
mobiles are in use. and their popularity is
increasing. 1t may almost be said that
an automobile boom Is on In that CITY
There are many people there who can az
ford automobiles and who are accustom-
ed TO spend money in such ways, but the
demand will be limited to Shanghai CITY
and machines suitable for city work
rather than country touring are the ones
needed. Automobile manufacturers in
the United States should have representa-
uves among the business men in ShanR-
hal: American makes viii be received on
their merits
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-04-02
AMERICAN TRAINER
TO STAY IN FRANCE
Leigh Sells Interest in Horses
to Col. Young of
Kentucky
Special 10 The Globe

Special TO The Globe
NEW YORK, April III. Eugene
Leigh, the American trainer. whose phe-
nomenal success in France has helped 10
spread the fame OF American training
methods, has just transferred his half in
terest in the imported stations Sempron-
ius. Alloway and Westminster to Col.
Milton Young, owner OF the McGrathiana
stud at Lexington, Ky. The details were
arranged by Gus Straus, Leigh's repre-
sentative in this country. and the consid-
Grafton was $500. The three horses were
high class racers and sires in England,
and Kentucky hOrsemen are of the opin-
ion that Col Young has made a very
profitable bargain at the figures Whether
he intends to use the horses at McGrath-
lana or dispose of them has not been an
nounced but il is thought that Sempron-
JUS is practically certain to be retained.
In the consumation of this deal Leigh
has about closed out all of his holdings
in America, the only horse he is now in
terested in being imported King of Coins,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-04-02

the newspapers between here and the At
lantic as did the worlds fair run and st.
Paul Is bound TO be well before the public
for some time.
One of the big features viii be the auto
parade, which. VIII be something enor-
nous. Estirpating the average length OF
a car at 10 feet, with 10 feet in front and
the same behind. each car will represent
apc:t 80 feet. One thousand cars in line
will mean $4,000 feet or nearly six miles.
This alone for the tourists, and the num-
by the cars from Minneapolis and through
out the state. A parade of this length
with the cars decorated in every conceiv-
able manner. Will be something that IS not
seen in lifetime
Everything of course hinges on the &C
ceptance Of the invitation, and once this
is settled the club will set to work in a
manner that will put the ST. Paul club in
the front rank.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-04-02
CLUB MEMBERS WILL
SPORT BRASS TAGS

Secretary B. A. Ledy OF the ST. Paul
Automobile club is sending out the club
tags TO the members. The tag is of
brass oval, about three inches long and
will. be put on the rear OF the cars They
bear the inscription Member the st. Paul
Automobile Club. 1906"
AS these tags will be only furnished to
members they viii be i'm the nature OF
letters OF Introduction between any MEM
bers OF the local club who are not ac-
quainted and passports within the terri
tory of some other club. Any auto break
ing down on the road will be assured of
assistance IL fellow club member hap
pens along and club courtesy viii be ex
tended to machines bearing the tags.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-04-02
viii Have Lacrosse Team

NEW YORK. April lat Columbia
the prospects for fast lacrosse team are
jority OF last seasons team are still
eligible and win try for places. The
blue and the white will play the New
York Lacrosse club on April 8. Columbia
on May 6 and Cornell on May 10. Games
also have been arranged with Stevens,
Pennsylvania and other clubs.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-04-02
VIII Parade In Nav

The automobile club will make its first
official appearance May 5, when the base
ball team opens the season in St. Paul.
The club will take this occasion to come
out in fun force and welcome the tosSers
to their summer home. There will be a
parade of some proportions and the ball
players. rugged out for the fray. will be
taken about the city with all the pomp
and ceremony usually accorded that
event.