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The Meeker herald., 1905-12-02
Busy London Pawnbrokers,

Over 100000 visits are paid every
year to London pawnbrokers. The ex-
act figures are on an average $4,000
day. Throughout the whole country
the number of pledges Is said to
amount to 19OOOO,0OO per annum.
The Meeker herald., 1905-12-02
Appropriate and Significant.

In Iceland that country Of gentle
and old.fashioned customs, 1t has al
ways been the fashion to present to the
baby. when its first tooth appeared
a lamb, to be its very own. cared fol
and tended as no other pet could be
and never to be parted with.
The Meeker herald., 1905-12-02
joseph Shaved HimseIf.

The earliest known mention of shaw
ing is in the Bible Genesis 44:14):
And he (Joseph) shaved himself and
came before Pharaoh" Shaving the
beard was introduced by the Romans
about 300 B. C.
The Meeker herald., 1905-12-02
F,.o to Replace Church Bells.

A Londoner suggests that church
bells be abolished, practically every
body knowing what the time is nova
days, and that a flag be hoisted on
each church during fixed period be
fore service.
The Meeker herald., 1905-12-02
Portrait Takes 10000 Strokes.

A correspondent OF Nature says he
had his portrait painted by two we'll
known artists and calculated that in
each case about 10000 strokes Of the
brush were made.
The Meeker herald., 1905-12-02

The invention is announced of
machine which folds. wraps. addresses
and sorts magazines. That human be.
ings should still have to be employed
to read them seems regrettable.-
Punch.
The Meeker herald., 1905-12-02
Value Of Worlds RAILWAYS,

1t has been estimated that should
any one desire to purchase the rail-
ways of the world his outlay would
amount to something like $50 1856. OO0.-
0O0
The Meeker herald., 1905-12-02

At recent automobile meet In Eng
land one of the competitions was to
test the capacity of the chauffeurs to
judge the pace at which their respect.
i've machines were travelling.
The Meeker herald., 1905-12-02
still Carry Wine In Piu,kjn.

Throughout the interior of Spain
wine is still conveyed from place to
place in bottles made of goat or pig
skin identical in every respect with
the description given by Herodotus
The Meeker herald., 1905-12-02

Whalebone is principally used In
Paris for making whips. corset stays
and stiffening for silk dresses. Ger
many and England get good share.
The Meeker herald., 1905-12-02

"Bedlam" is a corruption of the
word Bethlehem" which was the
name of religious house IN London,
converted into a house for iunatics.
The Meeker herald., 1905-12-02
IT'S Descendants.

A nonagenarian, Mrs. Amelia Hatch,
of over, Romsey, England, has IT'S
descendants living-seven children, Is
grandchildren, and 103 great-grand.
children.
The Meeker herald., 1905-12-02
Enoll,h Widow. and widower,

In every hundred English women,
seven are widows: among the men
only four In one hundred are widow.
ers.
The Meeker herald., 1905-12-02
Last Mammoth unesr.bed.

The last mammoth discovered in a
state Of perfect preservation was dis
Inferred from the ice in Siberia in
1916.
The Meeker herald., 1905-12-02

Barley grows wild in the mountains
of Himalaya, where it is apparently
indigenous.
The Meeker herald., 1905-12-02

Oxford University Income.
The income of oxford University is
slightly under $350,000 q year.
The Meeker herald., 1905-12-02
Ancient silver Money In Spain.

Silver money $50 years old is still IL
.l-c1lat!rn In s,me parts o: Spain.
The Meeker herald., 1905-12-02

Urges Study Of Forestry.
The State Forester of Massachusetts
urges the study of forestry in the pub.
lie schools.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-08
HAMBURG BELLE AHEAD.

Hamburg Belle. who Is pressing Artful
for the title OF champion race mare. was
victorious in the Flight stakes for 2-year-
olds and upwards at Sheepshead Bay yes
terday. She packed l22 pounds. conced-
ing 10 pounds 70 Rapid Water and 80 to
Burleigh and IL To Lady Amelia. at the
same time ruling a prohibitive figure at .
TO 5. Rapid Water and Burleigh were
coupled. Lady Amelia started of at a
terrific gait when the barrier went up.
She led 10 the bend in the tracks. at
tended by Burleigh. with Hamburg Belle
third. under a pull. Then Davis took
the Belle 10 the outside and without NOV
ing he Just let her down gently until she
had run over Lady Amelia with the great
est ease. Burleigh, under a drive-out.
gated Lady Amelia and beat her a half
length for the place.
Dick Roberts. ! 70 s favorite. took the
steeplechase over tho fun course without
being extended. Three favorites won.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-08
TEMPLE AND lANGfORD DRAW

Larry Temple -of- New York and Sam
IAngTord OF Boston. the negro welter-
weight, went Is rounds 20 a draw last
evening before the Highland A. c. in
Marlboro (MassD theatre. The attend
ance was very large. particularly from
/ oston.
iangford had previously met defeat at
the hands Of the New Yorker. and both
men were on edge for this bout and they
We're in first class condition.
The fight was even all the wav
through. although Temple was the ag-
gressor most ~ the time. There was
a lot OF in -fghting. and in the first FIVE
rounds the fighting was not very fast.
There was some lively lighting In the next
few rounds. with the Temple the az
gressor.
Iangford came back fast. however, and
gave a good account OF himself. In the
ninth, 10th and 18th rounds. Temple did
the leading, and he appeared TO have a
shade the better Of 1t.
The men got goi''g pretty fast in the
lota round. In tho last round Temple
aid all the leading. and drove his lefs
repeatedly into Langford's face. The
finish was exceedingly fast. and both
men were fighting strong. Inc decision
was a popular one.
In the preliminary bout Young Murray
OF Roxbury got the decision over Ike
Mclean Of Hudson in six rounds. Charles
Dinsdale OF Worcester and Kid Free
man Of South Roston fought eight rounds
and the former got the decision over
Freeman. The decision ~ Referee Harry
Hodgkins was very unpopular in this
case.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-08
NELSON BRITT FIGHT SURE.

With hundreds OF sportsmen arriving
dally 10 see the fight Saturday afternoon
az Colma between Jimmy Britt and Bat
thing Nelson, a referee had not been de-
cided ON up To last night. IL Is thought
that James Jeffries will he referee. in
spite OF objections raised by Billy Nolan,
Nelson's manager.
Jcfries telegraphed 10 Manager Cof-
roth last night asking II ne was expect
ed 10 referee, aud Coffroth replied I'M the
Then / SHAH be in san Francisco
Thursday night" replied Jenfries. When
ne Is on the ground and the managers
Of the fighters can come together with
Cofroth and Jcfries. II is the opinion
of the best posted sporting men that
an agreement will be reached without
much parlcy.
inc sale of seats goes on at a lively
rate. Hosts OF men from far and near
are already on the scene. There will
he a large gathering Of sporting writer's
and sparring authorities from all over
the United States AT the ringsidc.
Britt and Nelson finished their hard
training. They have reached the stage
whore lde question Of weight no longer
is an . ement. and all attention is paid
10 keeping "on edge" until the gong sum-
mons them 10 the fray. Both men are in
excellent condition.
Manager Coffroth has already taken IN
S5 1000 for seats and he asserts that when
the men enter the ring Saturday after
noon the prize for which they will con-
test will amount 10 $4,000, a record
mou for ring contests.
The betting remains unchanged. 10 10 :,
with Britt the favorite. There is no great
activity i'm the betting. owing 10 the un-
certainty as 10 the choice Of a referee.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-08
JOSEPH W. Bates,
Wealthy JsweID Manufacturer Of AttIshoro
Died at Cottage City Summer Home.

Joseph NJ. Bates. n prominent Attleboro
jewelry manufacturer. died at his sum-
mer home In Cottage City yesterday. aged
q years. lie had been Ill several weeks.
Deceased was president OF the First Ma
tional bank Of Attleboro and senior mem
Der OF the firm OF Bates q Bacon. which
dates back to 1861.
A few years ago the partnership was
dissolved by the wal OF Mr.. IA
con. and Mr.. Bates continued the bust
moss, retaining the old firm name. lie
was prominently identified with Ezekiel
Bates lodge, A. +. and a. NJ
He was the owner OF seven ~ the 10 rye
factories in the town. and HIS fortune was
estimated az over $500 on.
In 1875 ne was married 20 Louise GARD
ner. daughter of Sarah J.. and Nicholas
Gardner OF Warwick. They had three
children. Charles n. who married Annie
Tinkham OF Norton. Mary l.. who is de-
ceased. and Frank NJ. who has been as
ISOLATED with his father I'm business.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-08
LkRCHM0NT MAKES EXCURSION
TO COTTAGE CITY SUNDAY

The excursions to Cottage City OF the
.Jov lire steamer Larchmont. which have
been given Sundays throughout the sum
mer season, have proved exceptionally
satisfactory 10 the public, so that 1t will
be welcome news. the announcement that
another is 20 be given this Sunday.
The boat leaves her dock near Point
street bridge al $3.50 o'clock and the re-
turn IL in season TO make connections
with all local trolley lines.
Tickets and staterOOms can be secured
I'm advance at Gibson's. 5 Weybosset
street. and IL is advisable to secure state
rooms early. as they are much IN demand.
The sail Is one OF the most entertaining
all day trips which can be arranged from
this port and includes sights and scenes
dear TO the mariner and full OF wonder
for the landSrnan.
During the trip Kelth's Theatre orchcs-
ira furnishes muEr and the wanJs or the
inner man can be satisfied with a din
ner aboard ship. novel IN that the cui-
sine afforded BY the Larchmont manage
ment II OF the standard maintained only
az nrst-class hotels.
Hunting with the cameras eye absorbs
tho interest ~ many eNcursionlsts and
from the decks ~ tho tarchmont g. Il
possible to snap some very Interesting
sievs as souvenirs - the summer sea
son on It's last legs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-08
NASHUA RACES,

In the 1--WE events at the fair grounds
yesterday two favorites came UP 10 ex-
pectations. r. +. Y. taking tho completed
2:3 pace, while Miss Mills won the 2l4
pace i'm straight heats. In the 212 race
another race that came over from Nes-
terCey. !. It. Washburn. who was picked
yesterday. did not appear today. and Ben
Como. after finishing at he end ot the
bunch IN the first heat today. won The
si5th heat and race. four hei.s having
been run off yesterday. Gloria was picked
for the 2:0s pace, but Louise g. won with
out difficulty. In the 2l9 trot. that re-
manned unfinished when darkness stopped
the sport. Iittle Rena was the tavorite.
but was drawn i'm the third heat
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-08
CrayS Took Another Game From The
Leaders By Decisive Score.
Britt and Nelson to Battle for $4,000.
JeffrieS to Referee.

providence again beat tho leaders of the
Eastern league yesterday at Jersey City,
and Putnam. whof could not find the
plate Wednesday. did the trick. He had
his troubles locating Il in this game. but
ne plugged away with grim determine
ton and achieved a victory that was
all the more creditable because OF the
difficulty under which he worked. Muir
rays men could do nothing effective with
Puttmann's curves when he sent the ball
over the plate. The only run they got
was forced In by "A streak OF wild pitch
Ing In the second inning. But. aided by
splendid fielding, he held the Jersey Citys
at the one run, with bases filled. and
throughout the remainder OF the game
Issued only three scattered passes.
Clarkson pitched for Jersey City and
Murray was banking on the Harvard man
20 beat Providence and break the winning
pace OF the Grays. which endangers .Jer-
Fey City's claim on FIRST place. Clarkson
certainly pitched great ball and mixed
curves and speed balls with spit balls and
slow ones I'm great style.
But the Grays played a waiting game
for -four innings, keeping the former Har-
ward man working at "a firing pace. They
did not get a hit until the NTH inning.
and then began to place them TO their
liking. getting the hits when they counted,
and wasted non
A hit and steal by Jacklitsch. a fine
two-bagger by Morgan and single by
Rock in the NTH produced two runs and
put Providence one ahead.
In the sixth Harley opened with a hit.
and when Mcfarland hunted Cassidy lost
the hurried throw from Garrison and
Harley went 10 third base. Mcfarland
tried to steal second and was thrown out,
but Dunn followed and his hit sent Har-
ley home with the third run.
Providence clinched the game with two
more runs in the eighth. Harley drove
q fierce grounder through Woods and Nc
Farland's bunt was fumbled. Dunn de-
livered another timely hit and Harley
scored. Mcfarland reaching third The
latter and Dunn danced on the lines and
drew a left field throw from Catcher Nc
Auley. which allowed Mcfarland TO score.
There was more excitement and strenu-
Gus efforts or both sides TO do more scor-
ing, but at the finish the score was still
6 10 / and another slice had been taken
off Jersey City's lead. Providence has a
postponed game here. but Murray says
one more game will be enough with Provi-
dence and there will be 10 doubie-header
Friday. Attendance 1909. The score:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-08
GAMES TO-DAY
N rs IVIDN 1.
Boston at New York.
Chicago at ST. Louis.
Cincinnati at Pittsburg.
Brooklyn at Philadelphia.
NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING.
AMERICAN LEAGUE GAMES

Philadelphia won a l3-inning game yes
terday at Boston by a score Of 3 TO ..
The locals tied the score in the ninth inning
and both teams sent nrn over the plate
In the 18th. The visitors won OF Lords
two and Parents error. Attend
ance 5042. Score:
Innings Il 7s9lO1 IL II 10
Philadelphia o 0 0 100 / 0 l-3
Boston 40 0 0 90 0 OOl l 0 o.
WASHINGTON 11-l0, NEW YORK g..
A lack OF pitchers in condition and
some very ragged fielding at Washington
cost the New YoFks the first game Of
yesterdays double header and was the
cause Of an overwhelming defeat in the
second contest. Attendance 64l2. The
scores:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-08

SMOKING
KILLED HIM

Newark, y. j.. Sept. s.-"Coffin nails, "
william G.. Werner called his cigarettes
of which he smoked on the average, 90 a
day.
lie died yesterday at his work I'm the
office OF Rheinart's Express. Il Lafayette
street, this city. A half-consumed cigar
cite was between his fingers as he fell
from his chair.
Cigarette smoking 10 an abnormal de-
gree was written in the death certih-
cate az the cause OF death. by County
Physician Mckenzie. He said that nico-
tine had undoubtedly caused tho forma-
ton of a clot on the brain.
Werner was about 20 years of age and
lived At i0l Arlington street. Newark. y.
J. lie began smoking cigarettes when
a boy. n when he entered the DIS the
haiti took q hold on him that L6pt
him IN = fearful routine OF ~ a day until
his death.
The poor fellow was mo-e q slave 10
the habit than any man | ever knew. 20
said Henry Rheinhart. his employer. lie
had a cigarette IN his mouth every minute
~ the day. I often told him ne was kill
ing himself, but he would only laugh at
me. ! ven 40 far once as 10 threaten
10 discharge him " he did not moderate
his smoking. although he served us well
for Is years. II didn't do any good
Werner left n widow and six children,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-08
WILL NOT ACCEPT
CIN Officials Are Not TO Review The Labor
Day Parade Sunday.

At an executive session Of the board
of aldermen held YesterdaX afternoon and
preliminary to the transaction of the
regular business. the invitation extended
To- the city council 10 review the Labor
day parade was considered.
The invitation was contained in a com
munica ton which had been addressed TO
Acting Mayor Reynolds.
Concurrent action would be required IL
the invitation was accepted and a special
session OF the common council would have
TO be called.
Acting Ma 0r Reynolds said that should
the invitation be accepted the city hall
would nave TO be open on Sunday.
This hal never been done and in his
judgment Il would be unwise to estab-
lish a PRECEDENT.
The beard voted unanimously not 10
accept the invitation. Subsequently the
acting mayer conferred with members OF
the con ncn council. who agreed with the
board that il would be advisable to omit
tbs review.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-08
"BUTT|NG IN"
AR0USES
COUNCIL

"Butting in" ever on the part OF a
forme town clerk. is distinctly not the
proper thing while the present Cumber-
land town council is convened for de
liberation.
At the meeting held yesterday afternoon
the question Of awarding a contract for
street lighting was under consideration,
and the propositions submitted at a pre-
vious meeting by the pawtucket Electric
company and the Russ company OF Provi-
dence were being discussed.
At this point I'm the proceedings former
Town Clerk Patrick r. kinion. who oc-
cupied a spectators seat i'm the council
chamber. began to address the council on
the question under consideration.
He was informed by Chairman Wood
head that the council was going to con
slider this matter without interference.
and MIR. Kinion was called to order.
He persisted in his efforts to be heard
on the question and asked the chairman
If a Citizen and taxpayer of the town
did not nave the right TO be heard on any
question in which the taxpayers are in
terested.
Chairman Woodhead replied that unless
they were accorded hat privilege by the
chairman they could not be heard and
in the pi esent instance he would refuse
TO give his consent.
This did not nave the desired effect
upon Mr.. Kinion and Chairman Woodhead
called upon Town Sergeant Parker to exc
cute the order which had been given by
him. and Mr.. Kinion was compelled to
take his seat.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-08
PROMPTLY RELEASED,
John J. Harpsr Of this City Cleared Of
Serious Charge.

John J. Harper, night clerk at a
Hoxie's restaurant, 3i-33 Washington
street. who was arrested In New York,
last Tuesday on q complaint made hy
Mrs. Jennie Chapman OF lb West Forty
eighth street. that on June 18th he stole
$500 worth ~ dlarsonds from her, was
released from custody yesterday after
noon upon receipt by the police ~ mat
city ~ y dispatch from captain cannon
no tho effect that positively Mr. Harpsr
va. here and at work on the date of he
alleged robbery.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-08
WOMAN IN
White HAS
The SECRET

Allentown. Pa. Sept. s-Accompa1ied
by a mysterious young woman dressed in
white. Frank Calwell. the son 81 a
wealthy Scranton family. left his hotel
here at midnight and was found barely
alive this morning in q lonely suburb.
with his skull fractured and a ioege!
cut In his throat.
Calwell has not rcgained onsclousn"s
ana nothing has been learned by mo 20.
! CO rs TO The identity of the young WON
an with whom ne went away. Tho hotel
people aid sho was a stranger 10 them
ami no trace OF her has he n GUN
ardreW 5. Kock. a brother Of Thomos
kock. the millionaire leather merchant
Of New York. found young Calwell. lie
tclephoned for the coroner, believing the
mFn 10 0e dead. While the coroner was
~crlpanelling his jury he noticed signs
o. life in the supposed corpse and a
telephone message was sent for tn" cry
ambulance.
was so slow IN arriving that Mr.
Kock took tho unconscious man 10 tho
hospital in his own carriage. The young
man had almost bled to death from the
cut I'm his throat. Calwcll is still un-
conscious and the doctors say that ~
can hardly recover.
Calwell is % years old and single. lie
came here one week ago To superintend
A large paving contract for tho Barber
Asphalt
The police are making every effort 10
locate the young woman with WHOM Cal-
well left the hotel. He apparently knew
her. for ne appeared 10 accompany hei
willingly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-08
GETTING RECORDS.
Gang Of Crooks Arrested Here Sunday We'll
Known In Police Clrclls.

Captain Cannon has secured from the
National Bureau Of identification inform
alton relative TO Annie Murphy. John
Dixon and James Doyle. who were ar
rested here, last Sunday, az suspects. but
who are the slickest kind OF slick pick
pockets.
Doyle has been arrested In nearly all
the principal cities of this country.
4 few years ago he was apprehended
on the charge Of murder, but upon his
trial was acquitted.
He has admitted his identity and says
that he killed a man at Chicago; but
that IL was an instance OF self-defence.
Either the man would cut him TO death
with a big knife or he must stop" him
which ne dtt most ~effeCtualiy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-08
hONOGENARIAN.
Mrs. Reliance Jones Of Atteho'u Receives
Friends On Her Modal Day.

Mrs. Reliance Jones. who resides OH
pank street. Attleboro. observed the Goth
Anniversary 81 her birth yesterday by re-
ceiving her f~.ends at her home. Mrs.
Jones maiden name was Phinnev. She
WAS born in Waquoit, Mass. and is a
ascendant Of Gov. Bradford.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-08

Are you looking for a place where Won
can stay a few weeks In the White Noun
talns at reasonable cost7 IL so, then dron
a letter TO w. II. Eastman, proprietor
Moat View Cottage. North Conway. N. IA
and hc Will send you a circular giving ali
the details OF one OF the most charming
and heslthful resorts In America. or
call at the News Office and full lnforma.
tion will be given there.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-08

MRS. wINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over so years by mil.
lions OF mother for their children Will.
teething. with perfect success. II .Sotbe,
the child. softens the gums. ALIAS ali
pain: cures wind collie. and Is the best
remedy for Diarrnoea. II will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold by
Druggists In every part OF the world.
Twenty i've cents a bottls. Be sure and
ask for Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup"
and take no other kind
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-08
JERSEY CITY

Runs-Hsliigan-l. Harley .. McFarl-
and, Jacklitsch, M~organ-5. First base On
errors-Providence 4. Left on bases
Jersey Cit S; Providence T. First base
on bslls-Or Putnam s; on Clsrkson 3.
Struck out-By Garrison 4 by Putnam >
Two-1ase hit-Morgan. Sacrifice hits
Mcfarland. Pattee. Stolen b~sses-Clem-
ent. Woods. Double plays-MorBan TO
Dunn To Conn. Bean To Pattee TO CASSIDY.
Cmpire-Conway. Time-9h.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-08

was the high roller. wit h total OF H2
pins, Including a fine single OF ZIG pins.
WANSKCCK ALLEYS.
Al the Wanskuck alleys last evening the
LILY lodge, L. o.. o.. f., NJ. L.. team
defeated the Alfredian quintet. winning
two out OF the three games rolled. +.
Fishlock made the best Total OF 9i5 pins.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-08
CHARTER OAK To MISS kDBELl

Tho PIP ,rot furnished the sport ~ tho
dan az tho Charter oak Grand circuit
meet Yesterday AZ Hartford. All tho
horses IN tho i've heats being
punched and the finishes being close and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-08

u thought. Senator. that you we're
going 20 insist IN being v%indicated he
fore n jury"
y Was Rut my lawyers have been
fortunate enough TO hnd a fav IN the
indictment"-Chicago R~ecord-Herald.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-08

Want to rent your homer Well, II you
do, advertise IL In The News. II will cost
you nothing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-08
Removal
~HANLEY-HOYE COMPANY

begs to announce the removal of its business to the
building No. 80 Exchange Place, comprising S floors
and basement.
viii carry all the wel-known brands of Eastern
Ryes and Kentucky BOurbons, together with High
grade Blended Whistles in Bulk and i'm Bottles.
Will also have on hand a choice line of Imported
and Domestic Wines, Brandies, Rum, Gins,
Cordials, Etc.
Sole distributors for the WOODFORD Gu B and
COLUMBIA Y WHISTLES and the ROSEBUD
BRAND HOLLAND GIN.
Handlers of CIGARS. Box trade a speciality.