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The Washington times., 1906-02-17
WHITE HOUSE SCENE
OF MANY WEDDINGS
Mrs. Longworths the Ninth-Marriage of Nellie Grant
Attracted Wide Attention-MrS. Cleveland Termed
PrettieSt Bride.

The marriage OF Alice Roosevelt and
Nicholas Longworth was the ninth cere-
mony performed IN the White HOUSE,
although all of the other brides were
not daughters Of Presidents.
The other marriages were those Of
Maria Monroe. youngest daughter OF
President Monroe. who was married fl
March, 1890. to John Gouveneur: Hell
en- Adams, a niece OF Mrs Adams. and
John Adams. son Of President Adams.
who were married in 1S26; Elizabeth Ty-
Ter, daughter OF Pr sident Tyler, and
William Waller OF Williams burg Va
Grant. daughter OF President Grant,
and AlgerBon Sa~toris. of England, Ia
1874; Miss Eaton, OF Tennessee. niece
Of President Hayes, and Gen Russell
Hastings. IN 1873; and Ass Frances Fol-
som and President Cleveland, in 1ss6
Two Earlier Marriages.
Two earlier marriages ere chronicled.
although details are lacking. The par
Ties to these were Miss Todd, a rela-
tive Of President Madison. and Edward
B. Jackson. a Congressman from Viz
gInia, who were married IN 1911: and
Miss Mary Lewis. daughter Of Presf-
dent Jackson's friend Major Lewis. and
n Alphonse Joseph Paqueot, secretary
Of the French legation and later min
lister from France.
Miss Monroe and Mr.. Gouveneur were
first cousins. Their nuptiaIs were per-
formed in the East Room before d small
party Of relatives and friends
Six years later two other cousins
pIghted their troth in this historic room
when Miss Helen Adams became the
bride Of John Adams. the Presidents
son President Cleveland and Mr.
Adams are the only two men ma rr&ed
in the White House who lived there Of
!iciaIiy or because of belonging to the
President family.
Elizabeth Tyler. The next bride. was
the daughter of President Tyler. and
also chose the East Room in which to
De married Miss Tyler was nineteen
years old. and her wedding. though not
large was marked by the attendance
OF me most exclusive official set I'm
Washington
The Washington times., 1906-02-17
Background of Beauty.

The permanent decoration of the
room IN old ivory tint relieved only
by panneling. and a highly ornate cell
ing, crystal chandeliers, huge mirrors.
and gold and ivory drapcries, gave it
self over to the most artistic treatment
of the florists, and resulted in a back
ground Of bewiIdering beauty for the
young bride and the splendidIy cos
TUNED women and men who were col
iected there.
A platform standing foot high ard
.seunicircular in shape was erected i'm
mediately before the great double East
window, and II was upon this daiS that
Miss Roosevelt stood TO be married
The three large windows spreading
into one, handsomely draped in gold
and ivory hangingS, made the back
ground for the delicate tracery Of smi-
lax and aspara gus vines in which gar
lands Of BTidel roses We're entwined
As relief to the shimmering white
and-sllVer gown of the bride was the
gay oriental rug thrown over the plat
form, where she stood. From this
rug rose tail hedge Of palms set in
with Easter lilies and frinGed at the
base with JapOnicas in white and green.
Except for the liberal use of gracefully
arranged strands of smilaX. there were
no other decorations To detract. except
the two vases upon each end of tfe
four mantels. allied with conventional
clusters of Easter lilies and fern
fronds, and the huge jardinieres filled
with white rhododendrons placed on
the two gold tables at each end of the
room.
The Washington times., 1906-02-17
ROSES EVERYWHERE
IN WHITE HOUSE
FestOOns of Flowers Free
Iy Used.
CLASSROOM IMPOSING
Bridal Dais Covered With Gay Oriental
Rug-PalmS and Lilies
Add to Effect.

Since the construction of the White
House more than a hundred years ago,
the East Room. one Of the largest
drawing rooms in the country, has been
given over to brilliant gatherings. serv-
ing il as it does for ali social functions.
whether those of state or private; but
never was il so stately and imposing,
SO altogether beautiful in its dignihed
proportions as today, when ii sheltered
the hundreds of notable people from
All over the United States who were
gathered there TO witness the marriage
ceremony of Miss Alice Roosevelt and
Representative Nicholas L,ongworth.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-11
THE DIAMOND
PLAYERS WERE OUT PRACTICING
 TO-DAY.
Not All Arrived Yet. But Will Before Night-0ther Baseball
 News.

With suspicious weather there will be many thousands out at the new ball field on Friday to witness the opening game between the new Wa terbury team and the Newarks of the Eastern league. The fence was cree
 ted to-day and the field is now almost enclosed. The diamond and outfield are in excellent condition under the circumstances and will be in good shape on Friday. Twelve to fifteen players were out there this morning and this afternoon practicing and lim- bering up after their winters rest. Among those who have arrived are the following: Terry Rogers, second base; Parker Treat pitcher; Harry Ritter, second base: Parry Thackera, catcher; Fred Fenske, pitcher; Kid Morris, pitcher; Louis Litchier, third base; Bob McCollur1 ou/\lder; Kid Sherwood, shortstop; William Thomp- son. Outfielder and Wallace. pitcher. Every train to-day brought in one or more players and before night it is expected the full number will be here. Some have to come quite distance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-11
MORE NAMES COMING.

To add to the list of names already sent in to the sporting writer of the Democrat as to the proper appelation to give the Waterbury team, several more arrived this morning. 1.-The HOO- doos is suggested because as the team starts on a hoodoo date it will act as hOodOO for every other team in the league. Dealers in Goose Eggs" is another lengthy title. This name was given by the writer because as he says as soon as the boys get linn bered up after their winter sleep they will not need Mark Simpson to show them how to whitewash their comrade teams. 'The Durants" named out Of respect to the hustling manager sug- gests one fan. Here then we have the following array of names: ''The Edi- tors,' ''The Missing Link" ''The Thir- teen," Brass Citys," "The Wedgers,' ''The Farmers" ''The Hoodoos, g "Dealers in Goose Eggs" and "The Durants,'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-11
THE SPORTING NEWS.
Bennie Williams and Bert Kite are going to New London for tryout.
A sWATTING FEST.
Giants Down Eastern League Cham.
 pfons by . Score of II to 0.

Giants Down Eastern League Cham-
 pions by Score of II to o.
 NEW YORK, April 1.-The Giants held a swatting fest on the Polo grounds and incidentally whitewashed last years champions of the Eastern league, the Providence team, by the score of Il to 0.
 Ames, .McGinnity and Taylor took turns in the box, and two hits repre-, sent the sum total of the'Rhode Island boys batting record.
 Right Fielder Browne led at the bat with four pretty singles to his credit Devlin was second on the list with a two bagger and two singles. Donlin and Marshall also cracked out double seekers that in every case resulted in tallies.
 The diamond was tolerably fair, but the outfield was like mush and the base lines treacherous for running Jack Dunn had quite bunch of old leaguers in his Providence team among them Steve Brodie, ore of the Baltimore champions; Harley of Phila delphia and Dunn himself, former New York champion. t.
 Not many fans gathered on the ter raced balconies, because most of the baseball contingent hugged the delu sion that there would be no game.
 Batteries-Taylor, Ames. McGinnity and Bresnahan; Cooper, Maddox and McKenney.
 The score: R.H.E. P. (E. L.)-
 100000 co 2 g N. Y. (N. L.)-
 140O0 2 *-11 IA 0 Batteries s-Maddocks, Mckinney and Cooper; Ames, McGinnity, Tay- Tor and Marshall and Bresnahan; umpire, J. Hornung.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-11
BOWKER IS FAVORITE.

London, April 11.-There is much discussion about the Abe Attell-Joe Bowker affair, which takes place at the National Sporting club in Derby week. Strange to say, the English man is the favorite at 10 to s. Wise critics. however, have no doubt these figures will be very much changed after the second or third round, for those who have seen Attell do not believe there ever was a man in England who is as clever with the mitts as the American. and if the bout goes the limit he will surely win the decision.
 Tommy Burns of Detroit. Mich, who won a bout over Marvin Hart, has written, stating that he would like to come to England to box Jack Palmer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-11
BOWLING
BIG STATE TOURNAMENT IS
 COMING.
Will Be Played on the Casino Alleys Match Game Last
 Night, z

Considerable interest is manifested in the state meet which will be held at the Casino alleys the early part of next week between teams represent. ing New Haven, Bridgeport, Middle town, Meriden and Waterbury.
 It has been decided by the mana gers that each club will put up a side bet of $25 and the winning team to take 75 per cent, while the team finishing in second place shall receive p per cent.
 Charlie Johnson and George Collett of New Haven issue a challenge to bowl any two men in the state for any amount of money and they would like to- have the match decided on the Casino alleys during the meet.
 It may be possible they will receive a surprise when they arrive for there are number of. good bowlerS in this city who are anxious to give them a hold
 Dr Babcock, the crack bowler of the Middletown Y. NJ e. A., has a three-man team which he is willing to back against the Elm City three man team and arrangements are be- ing completed by Edward V. Curky. manager of the Casino alleys to bring those two teams together for the three- man state championship and a side bet.
 A feature of the meet will be a bowling match between the Broad- way Speedy Five and the crack Mer- iden bowling team. The Broadways won the amateur championship of the city Monday evening by defeating the Clock shop five in the second match of their series. The Broadways will be strengthened by Tripp, who will take Harrington's place, as he will be out of the game for the present on account of lame back.
 The Waterbury team will be select cd this week and 1t has been decided to have Frank Beardsley, Dubuc, Cur tiss and Elton, with the addition of one more crack bowler to represent this city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-11
ROOT PICKS NELSON.

Chicago, April 11.-Word was re. ceived yesterday from Jack Root who is in Los Angeles in the hope of getting on with some of the heavy weights now in the ring. Probably the most interesting part of Roots letter is the fact that he speaks high ly of Battling Nelson's chances with the Mexican.
 Root, who knows the style of both fighters, and who has seen both men fin the ring. declares that despite the fact that Herrera has a mighty right wallop he will meet defeat in his fight on May II.
 Tt is wonderful to note how Nell son has improved" said Root. When I saw him after the Britt fight he looked to be in the best possible shape. To-day he appears an im- proved boy. and I can see no reason why he should not win"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-11
WRESTLIN
PICKETT AND HARTLEY ARE
 ABOUT MATCHED.
Will Meet in Simonsville-Speh and Stack on the Same
 Evening.

Dan Pickett and Chick Hartley of Holyoke have about been matched to meet in a finish contest down in the Simonsville Athletic club on April 19
 Pickett accepted the terms this morn- ing and he or his representative will meet Hartley or his representative in the Democrat office on Thursday ev- ening at half past seven to complete all the arrangements. On the same evening Frank Speh of Derby will meet Mike Stack of this city in a ham dicap match. It will be remembered that when Speh wrestled here before he was challenged by Stack for two falls in one hour match and Speh ac- cepted. FOrfeits were posted at the time and this match will be hum- mer for Stack says he will make ! monkey out of Speh just as Pickett did. E F
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-11
e.m. coc. wen st..pl.eh..e.

WASHINGTON, April LA fair day. both as to weather and sport, were the characteristics of racing at BenningS The Southern steeplechase, . pink coat handicap for hunters quail fed under the rules of the National steepIechsse and Hunt association, was the notable attraction and proved to be the best running of the race ever wit messed. Game Cock, with L. Evans up. was the favorite. and OIeroso. with Mir. Smith in the saddle. was a strong second choice. These two led the way. taking the last hedge nearly to- gether. OIeroso then drew away from Game Cock. and until the last hundred yards he seemed certain to win. but with a fine ride Mir. Evans just man aged to get the decision for the fs- vorite by q nose
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-11
BASEBALL NOTES.
Newark here Friday.

| NeWark nere Frlday.
 Bill Thompson is organizing a quar- l tette among the new arrivals. ] Kid Sherwood is here and ready tt i play. How about that brother Palla 1 dium?
 With one player and only one re porting to Manager Danaher and sev eral of his best ones jumping, it does mt look good for New Haven. Wouldn't it surprise some of the managers In this league IT Jack Tfghe had got together pretty strong bunch of players for Norwich this year? He has been doing some tall hustling dur ing the year.
 Are you ready for the call of "play balp' which will be heard on Friday afternoon on the new ball grounds Those voices which have been so long silent should be in perfect condition for a husky chorus when Newark goes against us.
 The North End, Jr, baseball nine, won a game from the Colt A. C., on Sunday afternoon. It was won by the star playing of Frank Bagley, tue first baseman, and by the work of the battery, John Madden and "Sliv" Ger aghty.
 While Supervisor of Empires Ken nedy has not announced as yet the names of his substitute umpires for the present season, it was learned last night on good authority that Frank J. Malone of New Haven would be one of the men appointed to jump Into harness at an hours notice and look after such games as the regular um. pires are unable to handle.
 James Flanagan, better known as steamer who plays left field for Dan O'NeiIs Springfield club, was in New Haven yesterday and gave ont the startling announcement that Joe Burke, New Haven's heavy hitting outfielder and Eddie Lenox. the Blues clever third baseman, under contract this year with Manager Danaher, mad both reported to Lancaster. Pa. and were playing with that club of the Tri-State league.
 At a meeting fin New London on Monday night 1t was decided to form British baseball association. AL though the initiative was taken by professional football clubs stress WIS laid on the desi-ability of fostering the Amateur side of the game. It was suggested that the protection of inc American National league he sought to prevent the importation of Ameri- can professionals.
 The Philadelphia American league club and the St Paul American As sociation club yesterday were fineI s2JO each by the National Baseball commission for towering up" Out fielder Phil Geier. contrary to the rules of the National agreement. No cash was exchanged and the player vas returned to St Paul. Had t.,c offense been committed under the new rules the Philadelphia club would have been fined Sf.00 and the St Paul club SIJO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-11
PLAYERS ARE REPORTING.

l It began to look something like
 baseball last night in Springfield, in spite of the weather eight prospec- tive members of the Pony outfit be- Ing grouped about the corridors of The Russell discussing various incl dents of fandom. The men were Frill, Taylor, Jack Hess, Eugene Tan sey, Jim Flanagan, Tom Dillon, Pad dy O'Connor and Dave Altizer. Frill, Taylor, Hess and Tansey came in yesterday, and all were given warm welcomes, the new ones being made Ito feel at home by those who were regulars last season.
 The 1906 lineup of the Hartford club was announced yesterday as follows: Catchers. O'Leary, Smith and Steinert; pitchers, Parkins, Ho- | gan, Trumbull, Wolf and Wilson; | first base, Klein; second base, Daly; 1 third base, Moves; shortstop, Justus; outfielders, Fallon, Murphy and Luyster.
 John J. Shea of Palmerton, On- tario, one of the pitchers signed by Manager Danaher of the New Haven club, reported for practice yesterday. ilC Wdo lhlol ihCu tlldt a IIlp lhtl- iden would be necessary, in order to see Mir Danaher. Shea visited the magnate and was told to report to Captain Hayward at "the Rock" He is big fellow and looks strong enough to last nine full innings of Connecticut league game. He is the first player to report.
 Norwich has thirteen men ready for practice. The new arrivals in- clude Howard Buckley, Stewart Ste vens of Philadelphia, Ira D. Plank of Gettysburg, A. Lincoln Wade of Spring City, Gus Seffel of New York, J. G. Sussman of Indianapolis, Rich- ard Monaghan, of Carbondale and John Golden of Honesdale. Captain Tighe is working hard to reduce some of his superfiuous flesh.
 Manager Fleming of Holyoke gave his men their first practice yester- day. M. N. Lothrop showed up in good condition. Charles Baerwald arrived all the way from Des Moines. Ia, and he claimed to be responsible for the weather. He said he picked up snow in Chicago and brought 1t all the way. Andy Lawrence was the first Holyoke player to bat the ball.
 Manager Humphrey and Captain Sam Kennedy welcomed the New London players yesterday. Finn, Long and Kennedy have been there for some time. The New London pa- pers speak we'll of Happy Hooligan Connolly and say he is sure to make good this season. Joseph 0'Rourke. one of the young Whalers. returned to New London yesterday. He was recalled to his home fin Philadelphia by the death of his grandmother.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-11
THE PUGILlSTS
FIGHTING GAME IS RUNNING
 VERY SMOOTHLY.
Some Bouts in New York Last Night English Boxer Challenges
 the World. t.-r

New York, April 11.-Tommy Sul- liyan of Lawrence, Mass, easily out pointed Billy Burke in the star bout at the stag of the Morrisania Athletic club last night. The fight was a slashing one, and each of the contestants was badly punished. Sul- livan fought clever battle, but Burke threw science to the winds and slugged. Several times he suc- ceeded in landing 2 hard wallop on Tommy, but the Lawrence man all ways came back strong and at no point was he in danger of losing.
 He was rapidly weakening Burke with his straight stabs when the fi- nal bell rang. .-..r
 In the other bouts Blink McClus- key defeated Eddie Stanton, Owney Flynn outpointed Kid Egan, Hattie Russell won from Willie Fuss, Young Rose beat Young Starr, Tommy Ryan outpointed Jack McPartland, and Danny McMann drew with Johnny Davis. 9r
 SPIKE ROBSON HERE.
 Francis (Spike) Robson, the IeatnerWelgnt champion or England arrived on the Merion from Liver pool Monday. He was met at the dock by L. Manderson, who will man. age him while he is in this country Robson prefers twenty rounds to a shorter distance, but at a pinch he might be induced to go six rounds In twenty round contests he has beaten such good ones as George Dixon, Pedlar Palmer, Harry Ware Andrew Tokell, Cockney Cohen and Jack Roberts, from whom he won the championship of England. He was beaten on points by Jim Bowker in a recent fight for the featherweight championship of the world, although some of those who saw the contest declare that he came out of the fight in much better shape than his op- ponent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-11
SOME WARM TALK.
Waterbury, April II, 1906.

Waterbury, April II, 1906. Sporting Editor Democrat:
 In reply to Manager Francis Me Partland's letter in this morning s issue of the Republican, I wish to state that we will bowl their team any day in the week series of five games, two games to be rolled on each alley, and the fifth, if neces- sary, on neutral alleys. It's plain case of squeal after we gave them a drubbing Monday night and it was only a week before that we gave them a severe drubbing. Neverthe- less since they are game we will give them another chance, and hoping to hear from the ex-champions at once, I remain. yours in sport,
 EDWARD V. CURLEY, Manager Broadway's Speedy Five, Amateur Champions of the City.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-11
Lynch Mob on New York a.

NEW YORK. April 11.-Mor- than a hundred men clamored for the life of Albert Traut. a West Indian negro. on a Sixth avenue "L" train at Seventy. second street last night when he knocked down Miss Isabel Oliver. a beautiful young southern woman. whom he had grossly insulted- The ne- gro was dragged to the platform. a rope was found. and he was about to be lyncbed when the police saved him from death.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-11
Standard on ase.. os..tes-s.

MIDDLETowN. Conn April H. In the superior court John BoyIs1. the local agent for the Standard O1 com psny. vas eonvicted of selling oil of an inferior and dangerous quality snd vss ssntenced to forty days in Jan and fined S25 and costs. The case se.inst the oil agent grew cut of tro cIvH suits brouxht against the compezy bJ Ih-o- dore White ss the result o< an expAo- sioa of lamp st h< bone h Jsnssry.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-11
{ Romance ef th. stazr.

NEW YORK. April 11.-when friends of Vera Cameron. one of the prettiest show girls who has dazzled Broadway for five years. heard that she had se- cretly married last Sunday night John Morgan a vidower and millionaire. and was to live in grand mansion up- town they zasped in surprise The ae- tress was known to have scores of young admirers Miss csmerO1 first came into prominence as a beauty in The Giri From Kays- compsny.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-11

not the most bril-
 liant. as he won none of the special
 prizes for high runs. high single aver age. but he won every one of his games
 and there is no flaw in any way on his ! title for the coming year. The victory of Gardner will prove a popular one. as
 he Is recognized as one of the leading
 players In the United States. His game is not of the spectacular kind
 that tends to make TecOrd-breaking runs and record averages. but 1t Is of the consistent style that wins matches. The work of Calvin Demarest. of Chi cazo. and Harry Wright. of San Fran cisco. the two youngest men in the event. was sensational With more ex- perience in hard contests like those they encountered these two players will come nearer winning the title next year. Demarest has been the wonder of the tournament. He has shown such speed in some of his sames that he Is regarded by many already ss the sure winner of next years cham pionship- Gardner does not elzss with Demarest. Pozsenburz- or Wright in briIlianey and can attribute his victory 10 what nay be termed ~hsady bil- lisrdsL- He vsat about his vork Ike a general. studied the weakness Of his rivals. and played his game sccordins- iy- Ii rssuEred safety play. and plenty of ft- 10 defsst s8ch fine bzIk II1e per- for=ers ss Pozx-abarE WrfxHt and Deusrsst. bat he knew it vas Esslsss to spread the cir szzl1st @ proe- dent sn opsa table player e cozkIi.- Gsrt7sr's general averzx. and kis runs of @ and q made his Ezue vfth Coaklin cszsussrzt. thar ks cas ufh-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-11
EAST ENDS BEATEN.

The Waterbury Clock company bowling team, representing Depart. ment 26. defeated the East End bowl. ing team by small margin of 20 pins on the Casino alleys last night. Cunningham carried of the honors for high single string with a score of 219 while Kirschbaum had the best total for three strings with a score of J15. The scores were as follows:
 Department No. 26-F1tzmaurice s65. Foley 3ss. Rabbott 431. Kirsch. baum 515, Griffen 461: total 2.16O.
 East End-Culhane 404. Ashton 3I6. Cunningham 511, Errico 473. Agnew 376: total 2,140.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-11
COOLEY WILL GET HIS.

Chicago, April 11.-Fred Cooley the local heavyweight, was Monday matched to fight Al Kaufman of San Francisco, under the auspices of the Colma Athletic club. on or about April 20. The match was arranged by wire and Cooley notified to leave for the coast Monday night. Cooley has been fighting preliminaries for several years with varied success. He recently got into the spot light by upsetting Jack O'Brien, which lost him his position as sparring partner to the clever Jack.