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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-24
PRINCETON ATHLETICS

The faculty Of Princeton yesterday an
nounced that three football players. mem
bers of the 1904 team had been dropped
from the university because of poor class
standing as indicated In the recent mid
year examinations. Those dropped were
Z stannard. 1905. st. Louis. Mo. right
tackle: p w Ritter, 1908, Greenwich. Ct.
left halfback and G. l. Holden. 1908
Bennington. VT. left guard. This loss
will seriously cripple Princeton's 1905
eleven. for. I'm addition. Capt Foulke
short Crawford and Burke will be grad
usted in June
About 80 baseball candidates reported
I'm response 10 a call for candidates from
the freshman class. The men were given
short practice I'm handling grounders,
and the drill ended with a run Of three
mile laps around the cage. Head Coach
Hildebrand had charge OF the men. Hugh
ennings OF the Baltimore Eastern leag gue
will assist Hldebrand In the Goa ching
later on. Among the most promising men
who came out were: Cooke an Exeter
pitcher, whose speed pleased the coaches
last fall: Helm, captain Of the Exeter
team last year, who is trying for a place
in the outheld Fish who Is ont for third
base. ard Wister who Is trying for the
outf1cld.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-24

20 England TO play at the Strand theatre
In the Broadhursts Brothers productions
OF THE Last Chapter" and THE Corsi-
can IL was there that the Wrong Mr..
Wright" In which Mr.. Wise created tho
leading comedy role. had its memorable
eight months run. and Mr.. Wise became
an established favorite upon the London
stage His great success In the Wrong
Mr.. Wright led George Broadhurst to
write a play especially for him. This
was THE House That Jack Built" to
star in which Mr. Wise returned TO the
United States. In 1901 he formed a part
nership with John q. Rice and the two
started I'm Are You n Mason?" in which
Mr. Wise was last seen In Providence.
and "Viwan's Papas." The past three
summers he has been interested In stock
company work at Albany. N. Y.
At present he II scoring what critics
claim Is one OF the biggest hits OF his
career In Mrs. Temples Telegram" at
the Madison Square theatre. Although
Mr.. Wise's unctuous personality and rich
humor admirably NJ him for A comedy
character role, he has also scored big
hits In roles requiring the expression OF
delicate pathos. such as "Mr Todman"
in Liberty Hall There Is no doubt but
what he will be a valuable acquisition
10 the Aibee company and his engage
ment is big feather I'm Mr.. Lovenberg's
managerial cap.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-24
HARVARD COACH

Prof. a. G. Coolidge. chairman OF the
Harvard athletic committee. gave out a
statement after the meeting OF the com
n,!ttee yesterday afternoon which assures
the engagement OF w. r. Reid. Jr.. O1. as
head coach of the Harvard football eleven
for next fall. The statement does not say
that Reid Is coming, but II makes a con-
dition which graduates all over the coun-
try are sure 10 comply with.
Tho arrangement under which Reid will
come ls much the same that under
which Mr.. Colson coached the crew last
srrng Harvard will mako good all Of
Reds expenses IN Cambridge and send
substitute for him out 20 the Belmont
sohool. with which Reid is connected In
California The committee will supply
fy5sE toward these expenses. and they are
looking TO the graduates 10 supply the
rest The Boston and New York graduates
nav. signifed their willingness to raise
any amount that will bring Reid.
Reid will arrive In Cambridge In about
a month 10 begin his preparations
Ever since last fall before the Yale Dc
tsat thsre has been general clamor
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-24
BROWN RELAY TEAM

Yesterday afternoon the trials TO de-
eide the personnel OF the Brown univer-
sity relay team. which Will run against
Tufts tomorrow night at Medford. were
held. They resulted I'm the choosing or
the following five men. four OF whom
are to run tomorrow: Thurlow, on,
Honiss. Os: Kelley. 'O6, Bruce, S, and
Lamkie. % The meet in which Brown
II entered Is the second annual indoor
open handicap meeting, given by the
Lawrence Light Guard Athletic associa-
tion i'm Armory hall. Medford.
Besides the relay race with Tufts,
Brown has entered Thurlow I'm the 1000
yard event. while Lamkie and Honiss will
run I'm The 40-yard dash.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-24

a man better qualified by experience.
cleverness and personality TO occupy the
prominent position he Will hold IN an or
ganizatlon OF the Albee cOmpanys stand
ing Although Mr.. Wisc's career IS we'll
known TO everyone who follows theatri-
cal happenings a brief sketch Of 1t may
be Of interest.
He was born I'm Faversham, Eng, I'm
1856, but he came to America with his
mother and seven brothers and sisters at
the age Of three years. so that Mr.. Wise is
looked upon by everyone as an American.
The Wise family went over the plains
before the far western railroads were
built and settled I'm San Francisco. His
first appearance on the professional stage
was made AT Dixon, CAL, in April, 1888 as
n black-face comedian. with a variety
show mnaged by r T Stetson. This COM
pany played IN school houses. churches.
hotel dining rooms. empty stores. etc IN
ell OF the mining towns OF California and
Oregon. The mode Of conveyance at that
time was a four-horse tea mand stage
coach 90 that Il will he seen that Mr..
Wise's career started AZ tho very bottom
Of the ladder and his rise 10 his present
enviable position r. all the more COM
mendable
Lack OF funds caused the Stetson show
10 cease playing variety and they be
gan to play a repertoire of such plays
as "Eas. Lynne" Marble Heart 'Still
Waters" ana several one-act plays a
tragic happening in which the coach.
four horses. and company tumhled down
2 mountain side brought . sudden ending
10 Mir Wises frst season, on the pro-
fessional stage. Several OF the members
of the company were killed. and ne. hap
pening 10 he walking by the coach at
the time. escaped Following this event
ful first sea son. Mr. Wise Joined William
Gillette IN So in THE Private Secretary"
and remained with that piece of and on
for four years.
Then came a series ~ engagemonts In
the original productions ~ The Pay
master" lost in New York" Kinder
garten, "On the Mississippi and '"fhe
War OF Wealth" a season with I'm Old
Kentucky and a season with Charles
Dickson followed lie was then secured
for three years by Charles Frohman.
playing in MEN ana Women" "Gloriana"
and IN the original Wilkinson =
widows" lie then played a season with
stuart Robson. one with William Collier
and created tho leading comedy role IN
George Broadhursts production Of "The
Last Chapter"
lie then reioined Charles Frohman for
the big production of ''The Cuckoo" AT
Wallack's I'm tho summer Of ~ he went
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-24
n. {. LEAGUE SCHEDULES

The New England league Of pro-
fessional baseball clubs held its sched-
ule meeting at Younes hotel yesterday
sided. and the clubs represented were as
follows:
Concord y. H.. President W. r. Ray.
Clerk Charles l.. Mason: Fall River.
Manager Thomas r. McDermott; Lowell.
President Martin T. Mack Manager VII
liam F. Connors; Manchester. President
william J. Freeman. Daniel r. Murray;
Nashua. Manager S. y. Flanagan.
Treasurer r. H. Mason: New Bedford.
Manager A. G Doe; Lynn. Manager Fred
Lake; Haverhill. President T. j. Kelliger.
Secretary !. r Maroney.
Announcement was made officially to
the league OF the transfer OF the Nashua
club to Lynn and or the Lawrence club
10 Nashua.
II was voted 10 send the following reso-
lution 10 the presidents OF the American
and National leagues:
Resolved, That the New England
league AT It's schedule meeting hereby
Expresses It's appreciation Of the gener-
Gus treatment OF the National and Ameri-
can leagues I'm the matter OF drafting
players. and trusts that the friendly re-
lations now existing between the major
and minor leagues will continue. II de-
plores the fact that more liberal terms
OF drafting players from minor leagues
were not accepted and trusts they will
be adopted i'm the near future"
The schedule prepared nv John T
Smith was unanimously adopted
The season Will open Friday. April %
and will close on Saturday, Sept. 2
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-24

got Rams Horn up then. and beat Matador
at the finish by two lengths.
Next TO Rams Horn the easiest win of
the day was that OF Huzzah. favorite in
the last race He was in front at tho
stretch turn, after Alden had led TO that
point, and won eased up from Floral
Wreath.
The sensation Of the day came i'm the
defeat OF Song and Wine by Dance Music
not that there was any special surprise
over Song and Wine, as he Is set down
by judges here as bad horse, but the
winner was as good lb0 to I In the
betting. The only one known TO Nave
played him was a Chinaman who placed
dollar each way In Jackson's book With
a stable boy up. the Lissak fily galloped
over Song and Wine after he had run
himself dizzy in front.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-24
FORMED R. !.
CITIZENS
UNION

As the result OF several conferences.
latley held in Providence, OF representa-
tive men from all sections OF the state.
an organization known as the Rhode ISL
and Citizens union has been formed. with
the object OF securing certain constitu-
uonal and political reforms.
The purpose OF the organization is to
secure an amendment TO the constitution
OF the state. which shall provide for rep
resentation In the general assembly as
nearly as may be on the basis Of popula-
ton. and, as a means to that end. the
calling OF a constitutional convention.
the members OF which shall %, elected ap-
proximately on the basis OF population,
each town. however, TO elect at least
one member TO such convention.
AS important steps towards the attain
ment of a new state const. .ution, the
Rhode Island Citizens union will also
work for such amendment OF the present
caucus lay rs will enable nominations TO
be made freely by the voters of the
state, whether members OF recognized
political parties or not; and also for such
amendment OF the present ballot and cleo
tion laws "a will insure free and secret
voting and a fair count.
REGARDLESS OF PARTY.
n is further the purpose OF the Rhode
Island Citizens union To prosecute its
work without opposition 70 any political
party az such; and it will refrain from
nominating candidates for the general as
sembly or for other offices save where
reputable candidates OF recognized
parties shall refuse 20 give satisfactory
assurances that they will. ~ elected. sup
port tho objects Of the Citizens union.
The direction Of the organization has
been entrusted 10 an executive commit
tee. The members OF the committee are
Prof William Macdonald Of Brown uni
versitv, chairman; Mr.. Rathbone Gard
ner Mr.. Sam " Bullock. Mr. Albert H.
Humes. ex-mayor Of Central Falls. and
Mr.. Lewis II. Waterman. Provision has
been made. however for membership I'm
the Citizens union OF any citizen Of the
state who is IN sympathy with the pur-
poses Of the organization.
Conferences and correspondence with
representative men OF all parties. and in
all sections ~ the state show an un-
mlstakablc and widespread popular Inter-
cst IN constitutional reform
The Rhode Island Citizens union seeks
20 unite the efforts Of citizens through
out the state. regardless OF party. who
arc interested I'm good government for
the amendment of our fundamental law.
u IS not a third party" nor an attach
ment OF any existing party II has al
ready received gratifying assurances OF
support, and proposes 10 work FOR con-
stitutonal revision from this time on
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-24
HOPE HIGH LOST

a great surprise was sprung yesterday
when Tech" defeated Hope at the park
Tech" kept the puck around Hopes goal
most Of the time. Clegg who has done
first goal; Tanner shot the second. A third
goal was scored few seconds after tho
end OF the second half. but was not al
lowed -EHslish-has- forfeited -its-sanfe
with Tech" so Tech" has won six
games and lost none. Tech" has not
been scored against this season. The
lineup was as follows:
T.rrCIr IInDr-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-24
SLOCUM LIGHT GUARD.
That Association Gave a WeII-attendet
Social Last Evening.

a social was given by Co. q. First Regi-
ment Cslocnm Light Gusrd) At the armory
on Broad street. last night, about $50 per
sons attending Maguires Savoy orchestra
provided the music.
Tho committee IN charge were: Arrange
merts. Lieut. Joseph Autv, chairman
Private ~. Fletcher secretary; Private w.
y Angel Private 4. r. Trask and Pri-
vatc c. q. Greenleaf; floor director Prl-
vate Howard ". ANGEL: assistant floor az
rector. Private Arthur r. Trask: aides
Private G. Phelau. Private w Richard
and Private - a Mitchell
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-24

among Harvard men for "A change I'm the
football coaching policy and a return TO
TIE methods employed by Reid After
considerable correspondence between
Capt Hurley and Reid, the latter came
on from California last December 10 con-
suit with the captain and the coaches I'm
regard 10 returning next fall. II was
known that Reid would not come except
OF certain conditions, and II was not un-
I'll these were definitely settled that he
considered the proposition.
Reid has been successful in every thing
hc has undertaken In athletics in Cam
bridge. With him and Hurley at the head
o; football next fall and with even better
material than WAS available last fall.
Harvard chances tor "A strong eleven ara
bright.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-24

decided surprise 20 Providence play
goers and one which should give genuine
pleasure TO everyone Is that made by
Manager Lovenberg of Keith's theatre
OF the engagement of Tom Wise as char
acter comedian for the Albee Stock com
psny for the approaching season. No
actor on the American stage has had
more successful career than Mr. Wise.
lie has been seen with numberless big
successes and with the leading actors and
managers Of the country, and had Man
ager Lovenberg searched the entire the
atrical field he could not have secured
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-24
COUNTED
DOODLE
IN COURT

Butler. Mo, Feb H-whre Charles
Kelly, former member OF the house OF
delegates OF the city OF St Louis, was
tostifying in the Doodle trial OF Charles
Kratz, there was a stir at the door OF the
court room, caused by the entrance Of
FIVE detectives and the local express agent
with the package containing the $4,000
bcodle fund.
One detective carried a Winchester The
money was produced while the lawyers
and detectives crowded about. The bills
were taken out and counted before the
jury
A clerk OF tho Mississippi Valley Trust
company, which had the Doodle fund i'm
safe keeping. testified that the safe de-
pcsit box had never been opened except
once. and that was by officers under Cir
cult Attorney (now governor) Folk. After
tho bills were counted the money was re-
turned 10 the express office.
Kratz. the defendant. suddenly became
pale and II was necessary to assist him
into Judge Dentons private room, where
hc lost consciousness. His wife was with
him there and physicitn was summoned.
Kratz has been III for several days. Re
wound OF which has not entirely healed.
The trial was delayed for more than
half hour before Kratz again entered the
court room. He was still pale and trem-
blec noticeahly as he walked to his seat,
ac ccompanied by mis- wife and a physician.
Charles Kratz is the man who fed TO
Mexico. and was brought back by the st.
Louis Post Dispatch. There was no extra
dition treaty under which he could be Sc
cured, but through the clever work OF
Frank O'Neil az the Post Dispatch, he
was induced 90 return and make what he
claimed was a full confession.
Charles T Gutke, also a former member
% the St Louis house of delegates. testi-
fec that he went with Krstz to the resi-
derce OF Philip stock. and that the latter
as sked him CGutke) 10 handle the suburban
bill I'm the house. but that he said he could
not as there was combine OF nineteen
I'm tho house, and he could not act for all
OF them without consulting them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-24
At new ORLEANS

THAT Rams Horn has developed into q
S-year-old 10 tho fun limit of his promise
as a 2year-old was proven yesterday at
New orleans when. carrying 100 pounds.
against 10 on Matador and ll2 on Augur
the best OF Doc Streets colts Of tha
age. he breezed home the easiest kind of
a winner
Lady Ellison beat the others away from
the barrier. and made the early pace. but
IN q furlong was Joined by the street
pair, who soon passed her. Crimmins
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-24

Saturday night the williams basket toss
err. As the Amherst Ave are not an un-
usually strong aggregation this season
FTown should capture that game. Am
herst has been defeated by Harvard a. TO
Z. by Dartmouth 80 10 u and by Williams
% &c O.
The contest tomorrow night with VIII
lDms will take phenomenal playing In or
der that the Brownies may win, as IL IL
almost impossible for Williams 20 be
beaten on the home floor on Jan H..
Brown won from Williams in Lyman
gymnasium by a score OF 10 20 3. Williams
has won victories over Holy Cross, Wes-
leyan and Minnesota.
The Brown men 20 take the trip are: De-
Wolf. Rackle. Pryor, Ingalls, Brown and
REYNOLDS
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-24
At the - -
Theatres

Annie Russell will he seen at the ProT-
dence Opera House for three nights be-
ginning Monday night in Jimmy. the Car
rier." "A new comedy that her manager.
best mediums she has ever had. Miss
Russell is always charming. regardless
OF her surrounding. her art being of that
subtle nature that blends perfectly with
her wnsome personality. and year after
vrdT Sr1U ETUVE drrTTTTT TTTTTr,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-24
CHICAGO WHIST

One OF the best contests Of the whist
victory for Judge Q L. Bum OF ST. Paul
and his partner T.. T. Montgomery or
Minneapolis. The score OF this pair"
was plus II i-lo The next successful
pair was r. r Lowell and r. l.. Parsons.
with score OF plus lilo. and they were
followed by II. A. Smith and +. u. Crane.
with a score Of plus 9-l0
The womep's pair contest IL I'm prog
ress and will he completed Saturday
morning
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-24
For over sixty Year.

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Twenty-Five cents a bottle. BE sure and
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and take no other kind.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-24
GYMNASIUM
FOR WOMEN'S
COLLEGE

gymnasium Is soon 10 be built for the
Women's College Of Brown University.
Frank A. Sayles has donated $4,000 for
the purpose aud land has been secured on
Gushing street adjacent to Pembroke hall.
Mr. sayles gave $4,000 to the university
in 1900 at the time the memorable million
dollar endowment fund was raised MIR.
sayles approves OF it's use for the pur-
pose cited above.
The gymnasium Will meet n great need
ut the Women's College and the opportu-
nity for its erection comes most fortunate
ly. Further plans Will soon he announced.
"NEW YORK FLORIDA SPECIAL"
None better. few as good Atlantic
Coast Line. eoS Washington St. Boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-24
NOPS SIGNED

The application OF Player Jerry II. Nops
TO be stricken from the reserve list OF
the Providence club was dismissed by the
National baseball commission yesterday
at Cincinnati. word having been received
that the player had come 10 a salts
factory agreement with the Providence
club and had signed a contract for 1906
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-24
TW0-MEN JOURNEYS

There i no letup in the enthusiasm
shown by the players in the Riverpolnt
tournament. w. Catterson and o. Thorn
ton recently made total OF 647. Many
other fine totals have been obtained. The
latest scores:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-24
HORSE SHOT.
II Had Fallen Into a Cellar and Could Not
Be Saved.

\ horse belonging 90 Ernest Pretzol ot
North Providence fell into n cellar az the
corner ~ Hope street and Rochambeau
avenue. az ESQ o'clock last night and had
to be shot. The animal had been drawing
a drayload OF stone and fell IN such
way that N WAS impc -ible 6. got " out
~ the excavation alive.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-24
What Shat We Have for Dessert

This is an important daily question. Lot
va answer u today Try Jell-O. Americas
Award Cold Medal. Woslds Fair. ST
Louis. 1894. Everything I'm the package
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Lemon Orange, Raspberry. strawberry,
Chocolate and Cherry. order a package
OF each flavor from your grocer today.
100.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-24
BASKETBALL TEAM ON TRIP

The Brown 'vsrfity basketball team
end substitutes left this morning on the
longest trip Of ne season. This evening
the local FIVE will meet Amherst and on
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-24
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