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CORN, POTATOES, APPLES.

 Best Exhibits at Midwlnter Meeting
 Of State Board of Agriculture will
 Receive Awards.
 A the annual midwinter meeting of the Connecticut state board of agricul- ture to be held in Harmonic hall New Haven, December IS, 19 and 20, plant breeding and seed selection with spe- oial reference to the improvement of the corn crop will be one of the sub jeets prominently considered.
 With the purpose of awakening in- terest in this and the other classes named, the board at it's monthly meet ing voted to offer the following pre- miums for the best exhibit by indi- vldual growers in the state of the sev- eral articles mentioned.
 Class 1, Corn-For the best 12 earn of any variety, first S5; second, $S; third, $2. The same premiums will also be awarded in each of not moreI than ten different varieties of corn to| be selected by the judges from thd1 samples exhibited.
 Glass ?. Fotatoes,-A first, second adn third prize of $1O, and $5 and $2. 5 re1uectively will be given for the bes exhibit of potatoes of not less thal five of each variety exhibited.
 Class B Apples "A first, second andl third prize of S10, $5 and $2.5O respec lively will also be given for the bes exhibit of apples of not less than fiv of each variety shown.
 lAll entries should be correctl named as far as possible, and may b send to the cecretary at New HaverE at expense of the board, and should h received by Monday, December IT,
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MEMORIAL GATE.

East Ravens Old Cemetery to Receive
 Gates from Edmund B. Cowles.
 The old cemetery in East Haven, which has existed for over two hun dred years, has, through the efforts of the woman's club of the town been transformed in its general improved appearance. The town is now to re- ceive as a gift from Edmund B. Cowles of Boston a beautiful and ar tistic gateway.
 MT cowles was born in New Haven and lived in East Haven several years of his early life, and he erects this as Q monument to his father and mother who are buried in the old cemetery.
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HOW HEARTS ARE BROKEN

HOW HEARTS ARE BROKEN" The sensational and emotional drama How Hearts are Broken, which is being announced. at the New Haven theater for three nights and "Wednesday matinee, commencing on Monday, December 10, will establish itself locally as one If the seasons most prominent dramatic favorites. The action of the play takes place in a picturesque village on the sea coast of Maine, where the presence of sum- mer visitors from the cities and the simple natives offer a wide contract of characters in the unfolding of the plot. Circumstances, however, cannect them in series of novel and original events and interesting dialogues, all of which cause them t2 bled in a harmony of realism that is seldom found upon the stage. The story of the play is cen- tered around a young girl-Mina Fan cher-the daughter of a poor but hon est fisherman. Mona is known for her great beauty. which wins the admira- ton of one Julian Merrill, a wealthy put unsefuDulouS man Who IS Spend- ing his vacation in the pretty sea, coaet village and his intentions to the unsuspecting maiden leads to sec ret marriage The ending of the sum- mer m,nths is also the beginning of the young wife's troubles, as her hus- band and lover returns to the city and he soon forgets his duty to the village maiden and learns with regret that a child has been born, and irstaad of setting her right before tho world, he commences t. devise a plan to rid him self of her In this he is successful, but not without misery to both mother and child. who, in the end find peace and happiness, while the black heart ed husband and father meets the pun ishment he deserves.
 Regular prices,
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production rf olga Nethenzoles suc- cess Carmen" The piece is dram atie version of Bizet's opera of the same name. In selecting this play for performance. the management displays a commendable desire to give to the patrons of this play house a variety of pieces not excelled in any stock theater. Carmen is a spanish play en- dowed with all the fire and go typical of Spanish pieces. It has an exceed ingly interesting story and the title role is one that claims much from the one who interprets it.
 Gertrude shipman is cast to play the role of Carmen. Her versatility will be called into use for it is a far cry fr2n the character of Vera Her bert in the dramatization of Ouida's famous novel Moths" to the tile role of Carmen. In this play Miss Ship man will execute a beautiful Spanish dance.
 The character of Don Jose, the hot blooded lover of Carmen, is to be played by Lawrence B. McGill Ever ett Butterield is cast as Lucs Mendez, the toreador, and will sing the famous T-reador song from the opera of Car men. William F. Garfield is cast as sarseda and Mrs Dorothy Lamb is to play the character of Dolores.
 Inc costuming, which i5 Spanish, will be extremely elaborate and pie turesque. The staging is expensive and the scenic effects are gorgeous. During the week there will be the usual souvenir matinee.
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rHn MANTELL ENaAaEMENT.

!
 Ii Is not at all likely that the sea son will bring to New Haven another player of the ellibre If Robert Mantell for the very good reason that he is all alone as an actor of the great epic roles of Shakespeare He is announc- cd for an engagement Of four perform anoes ih the New Haven theater, when he will be seen in his famous lmDer- sonaton of the title role Of "Eag Lear, described by the critics of New York city as the most majestic bit of acting the stage of to-day offers" The event ought to prove of added in- terest for the reason that the tr1@edy, which many regard as finer than Hamlet" has never been acted in thia city
 MT Mantells other roles will be those of Cthello, in which he has had no rival since the death of Lawrence Barrett, on Friday night, Hamlet, on Saturday afternoon, and King Rich ard IT.. in which he scored So heavily here last March on Saturday night
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roi... New rhcntsr.

The thrilling and sensational race scene in The Futurity Winner is one of the vaudeville treats of the season. It outshines any previous attempts in the spectacular line made at Polls Crowded houses have been the rule this week.
 The others include Mr. and Mrs. Gene Hughes in suppressing the Press, F-rter and Foster, George H. Wood, Miss Eleanor Kirwin, The La Tells and a host of others,
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The NIcOIet

At the end Of tine week performances The Nicolet always offers a program suited to the tastes If the Saturday shoppers and those who are not callcd frequently to the center of the city To-day the bill will present three in- terestng moving pictures: A Day in the Country, The Alps Through a Tel escope, and The Tunnel Worker.
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himself under his makeup and in his movements he is thoroughly Harum- esque.
 The performance will be given again to-day, matinee and night
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THE NEW PUBLICATIO MS.
(Contlnued from Ninth Page.)

pine laden fragrance partly indigenous and partly caught from remembrance of the N9rseland of Hans Christian Andersen, the reader would naturally expect vivid and sympathetic sketch of Denmarks nearest neighbor, Hol- land. Nor will the reader be disap- pointed. He will realize q further ex- pectation in the novelty and uneon- ventionality of the medium through which Mrs. Waller imparts her travel experiences, Through the Gates of in a framework of fiction How far in a framework of fiction. How far this framework is fictitious no reader will care to ask He will be content to recognize the hall mark of authen- ticit-- that i3 stamped on the entire record of experiences and emotions.
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oPPOsED ro sAL.E OF cHANcEs

OPPOSED TO SALE OF CHANGES.
 Winsted, Dec. 7.-The pastors of the five Protestant churches of this place called on Prosecuting Attorney Rich ard Higgins to-day and asked him to stop the sale of chances at the Elks' fair in progress here. He refused, and the Rev. E. F. Kidder of the Methodist church has gone to Salisbury, to enlist the services of Donald T Warner states attorney. It is expected that some action will be taken before the falr closes tomorrow night.
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ARRESTED FOR THEFT.

Colored Man Charged With Having
 Taken $15 and Overcoat.
 Thomas H. Swan was arrested yes terday by Depot Officer Bart Daley on a charge of theft. It is alleSed he stole $15 and an overcoat from N, j., Motley of 1S7 Asbmun street. He is colored.
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Hear about the queer accident at the Robbinses' house Little four-year- old Willie took an old shotgun down from the wall, poked the muzzle in the baby's face and pulled the trigger"
 Too bad! Same old story-didnt know it was loaded"
 It wasn't loaded!"-Judge.
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James J. Hogan, the old Yale star, has been appointed football coach at Exeter for the third time. Walter Will Hams has been re-engaged as baseball caach.
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 Yes" replied Mrs. Subbubs.

again." said Mrs. Naybor.
 Yes replied Mrs. Subbubs.
 What was the matter?"
 "She didn't like the way did u work. Philadelphia Press,
 Speak of me" quoth the novelis magnanimously as frankly as if ha been dead a hundred years"
 If you had been dead a hundre years I shouldn't be speaking of you s all," replied the critic, taking promI advantage of the dispensation-P Puck.
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cHAs. MACK AND co. COMING.

CHAs. MACK AND co. COMING.
 Charles Mack and his company in the dainty story of Irish life entitled Come Back to Erin will be the headllner of the Poll bill next week. As extra added feature Sherman and DeForest and company in "A Jay Circus will be on the bill. A big list of excellent numbers will make the offering up to the Wsual high stand ard
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BIiou TheairT.

The stock company at the Bilou will next week be seen in grand scenic
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KINDERGARTEN SCHOOLS.
BAZAAR IN ITS AID AT LAWN
 CLUB TO-DAY.

Tables for Sales and Ladies Who Wiu Preside at Them-LuncheOn Will be Served and Various Amusements Will be Part of the Days Programme Officers of the SOciety
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-14
TALENT ALL WENT BAD
WITH ONE EXCEPTION

IL was strenuous day for the form
students at City park yesterday after
room. Only one of the heavily played IA
Norites managed to make connections
With the Judges, and the fact that this
lonely first choice was In the closing event
oid not add much TO the depleted bank
rolls OF tho faithful talent IL was Just
ore continuous dump, and the 2s large
layers that operated I'm the ring had
things all their own way. Yesterday was
by far the best the knights OF the
chalk have had since the local racing be-
gan.
The sensation OF the afternoon was the
disqualification or Envoy I'm the fourth
race. The Dunno colt was made tho IA
Norlte In the betting and looked 90 be n
royal good thing to the plunglng contin-
gent He was heavily played at TO o.
Alma Dufour was also considered some OF
the ripe fruit and was played down
from 10 /, TO TO 5. None OF The others
vas considered. Royal Breeze and Almu
Dufour had things among themselves un-
tl the head OF the stretch was reached.
when Royal Breeze dropped our of 10 aud
Envoy took up the running with Alma
Du'our
The rair hooked nn AZ thc e'cft-
and from there home 4 was a question
o. who ~ kew "ae the ett.r
who b.. 'r the Corr .-e a.fN-
Carncr no had thr sr up on Envoy.
end secured he dtc..'1 ~.
taf, the rank outsider. easily beat Hoyal
Ireez Tor tie show E~v dr.
ond and on complaint OF Henuessey. who
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-14
SWEET MARIE To
RACE No MORE

Sweet Marie has trotted her last race.
In the spring she will be bred and then
used as an exhibition mare by her new
owner, +. T. Stotesbury. OF Philadelphia.
So ends the racing career of the great
est harness queen since the days OF
Maud s. This mare, by sterling merit,
which combined great speed and most
remarkable endurance fought her way
steadily from the lower ranks to the top
notch OF the sulky sport in three sea
sons.
Wrapped In warm blankets. Sweet Ma
rie was found recently placidly munchlng
her oats in the commodious box stall for
merly occupied by Allie Nun. at r., #.
Stotesbury's Winoga stock farms barn,
East Mermaid lane, Chestnut Hill. Pa
Prior to her remarkable campaign down
the Grand circuit in 1904. she was raced
i'm matinees, earning a matinee record to
wagon Of 2:1i
During her career down the Grand cir
cult I'm 1904. Sweet Marie won the 2:l4
trottlng at Detroit; the Electric stake at
Buffalo; the Knickerbocker at Empire
City; the Long Island at Brighton Beach /.
the Roger Williams at Providence: the
Ponapong at Readville; was fourth i'm
the Charter oak at Hartford; the Tran
sylvana at Lexington, and the Diamond
handicap at Memphis Her total winning
for the season were S2ils5, retiring with
a mark OF 2:0iA
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-14
GEO. ASHLEY LOST
TO YOUNG otto

Young Otto defeated George Ashley OF
Fall River. at the Long Acre Athletic club
In West Twenty ninth street last night,
after one OF the slowest fights that the
east slider has participated IN for some
time. Ashley is a well-known fighter from
Fan River, and IL was expected that he
would have no trouble in beating Otto.
But the latter proved "A surprise. and In
the second round noored his opponent
twice
I'm he first round both men fought eau
uous,y. and 81 soon became apparent that
Ashley was afraid OF Otto's punch. After
DE men had been sparring about 10 sec
ouds otto ianbed Ashley In the face with
lis lett and staggered him across the ring
from then on Ashley kept backing away
uuu few other blows were landed In
the second round Otto went after his man.
and after several clinches landed a right
to The body which sent Ashley TO the
hOor, The latter arose, only to be knock
eel down again with a short right 40 the
jav ne got up slowly and cllnchcd TO
seve himself
Ia tho third round otto kept forcing his
m1u about tho ring and Ashley covered
up each time that otto made a lead. The
TuH River man landed only one blow
dU-lng the fight, and n was a hard left
tU the chest 50 the end OF the round otto
was forcing Tho lighting.
shiCy was n 1rtcd 10 this city as an
unknown. end Ot.a did not know whom
hN wof nghtiug ~ was confidently eN-
rtctcd t.Bt Ashley wOali land n knock
uut in the nist hound but Instead ne
d'l Wen to escape n Knockout himself
Ia hard slN.round ng.ht George Hocy
ana lNid Surgor boxed a draw one of
thc best bouts ~ The night was that
between Willie Mango aud Jimmy Mo-
ran. These boys fought three fast
onds. and were loudly applou1ed by the
spectators Mango was the CeverCr o'
the two
tr The other tovts Young Les bea.
Barney Sunshine. joe Wagner had Tho
better of TIN O'Brion. and Al Green.
wood drcv with Dick Miller.
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back from the four sides OF the ring.
each box having seating capacity OF
- persons.
The seating capacity OF the arena fig
ures $500 and the box office receipts from
complete sale OF the house will total
S92, 800
The building will be heated by a ser es
OF stoves placed under the seats and con-
nected with long lengths OF stovepipe.
which will greatly increase the warming
capacity. The arena when ready for
the Cans Herman fight, viii stand the
Casino club something over $50, 000
The seats will be supported by a sys-
tenn OF jackscrews. and any elevation de-
sired can be obtained by the raising or
lowering OF the Jacks. 1t is estimated
that the Improvements which will be
made I'm the arena after the New Years
contest will amount TO over $4,000.
So far as backing goes, the Casino club
has unlimited resources, as among its
silent members" are some OF the
wealthiest men In the entire state OF Ne
vada. Manager Riley says Nevada is
going to be made the fight centre OF the
country. with Tonopah as the fountain
head, and unless well-laid plans go awry
II will be found that this statement OF
Nevada's new fight king is no idle boast.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-14
KID GOODMAN DEFEATED
BY KID SULLIVAN

Kid Sullivan os Washington received a
well-earned decision over Kid Goodman OF
Boston last night after Is rounds OF hard
lighting before the Eureka athletic club
at Baltimore. The Boston boy came with
In an ace OF winning the contest in the
first round
After two minutes OF fighting he land
cd hard right hand uppercut I'm a
bIeakaway TO Sullivan's Jaw and the
latter went to the floor for the count of
nine He came back strong, however,
and Goodman was unable OF land a
finishing blow.
In the second round Sullivan assumed
the aggressive and kept Il UP TO the
finish. He pounded GOodnan's stomach
numerically and the Bostonians ability
10 stand the terrific punishment was
nothing short OF marvellous. Goodman
tried hard TO land his right. but Sulli-
van was too clever TO be caught nap
ping.
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$4,000 RING FOR
GANS-HERMAN FIGHT

The Cans Herman worlds lightweight
championship contest. scheduled TO take
place in Tonopah on New Years day.
will be held In what will eventually be
the greatest prize fight arena the world
has ever seen,
BY the time the building now under
construction is completed II will be
equipped In every detail with appurten-
snces for the accommodation OF spec
tators. fighters, attaches. etc, in such a
way as TO place It in a class by Itself
When Cans and Herman hook up for
the title and a $4,000 purse II will be In
a building that Is only n starter OF the
structure that will place Tonopah on the
pugilistic map In large letters.
The lack OF time between now and
the New Years day contest has forced
the club TO build a structure that will
have to be remodelled after the fight
10 conform with the original plans and
which. when finally completed will stand
tile Casino Athletic club over $4,000
The arena covers a site l40 feet square.
The ring platform is located in the centre
and is "a feet square. The platform Is
elevated ga feet above the floor level
and is surrounded by a double row OF
press seats Three rows OF boxes run
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PRINCE BEATEN
BY HOCKEY CLUB

In one-slded hockey game at the St.
Nicholas rink last night the Hockey club
Of New York defeated the Princeton seven
by score q TO 1.
Tho oolleG!ans were no match for the
league players and their playing appeared
slow and listleSs. The Hockey club had
several substitutes in it's lineup. but de-
spite this il played rings around the
Princeton boys and scored almost at will.
Bryans playing for the home seven was
the feature OF the game. In the first half
he scored three goals and IN the second
half added another to his credit. Russell
also played a good game and scored two
goals.
Two minutes after the game began
Bryan took the puck and, zig tagging
his way through the opposing team. shot
the first goal. In a scrimmage a few min
utes later he scored another goal The
last goal of the first half he scored on a
pass from Russell
In the second half after Russell and
Bryan had each scored a goal for the
Hockey club, Lewis dribbled the puck the
entire length of the rink and shot the only
goal made by his side. Two minutes af-
ter this Chislett shot the goal for his OPP
ponenrs. Russell scored the last point of
the game on a pass from Bryan
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AMERICAN LEAGUE
MAGNATES ADJOURN

The owners composing the American
Baseball league concluded their annual
meeting last night and adjourned TO meet
in New York on Feb. %, when the play
ing schedule for next season will come up
for consideration. The question of waivers
on players and the granting Of passes TO
players on visiting teams were the other
questions that came up for adjustment at
the second days SESSION.
Hereafter visiting players will not be
granted passes to the grounds except by
their own managers.
All the clubs in the league with the
exception of Chicago and Washington
asked for the received waivers on play
ers. Philadelphia asked for waivers on
players Coakley and Lindsay New York
asked the other clubs to relinquish claims
on Newton. koehler was the man st.
Louis procured the waiver on. Bos ton
asked for authority 10 dispose of Heyden,
and Cleveland got authority to sell Jack
son.
Jimmy" Collins, last years manager OF
the Boston team whom so many of the
owners were anxious TO procure, will re-
main in Boston for another year All sorts
of offers were made for this player, but
none Of them met the ideas of the Boston
management. and Collins was signed for
another year
Jake" Stahl still belongs to Washing
ton. The Detroit management was eager
TO get Stahl, but the trade suggested for
Stahrs services did not come up TO the ex-
pectatons OF the Washington manage
ment. The meeting ended with a banquet.
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rode Royal Breeze, was disqualified for
fouling the latter The judges were not
a bit slow and Immediately took action
lining Garner $50 and giving him a strict
reprimand. Garner deserved tho fine. as
he has all but caused number OF serious
accidents here since the present racing
season has been lnauEIrated. He and
Tommy Burns are the worst propositions
from a rough riding standpoint that have
ever ridden in this city.
Jack McAul.ne the former lightweight
Champion 81 the world won his FIRST race
ou the turf Yesterday with Picrrot Pier
rot was opposed 10y a fair lot of maidens
and getting away well iu motion raced
along with Spion until tho top OF tho
stretch. whore ho drew away without
much Of am EFFORT ana won easily Henry
Bosworth was "a 90 choice over tn,
field. but failed 90 show any speed
Prince Ahmed with 90 10 against him.
grabbed third place from the wcll-backcd
Glenduycr
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Goodman managed. TO land his left
occasionally but the awful humping
he was receiving took all the steam out
ot his blows. lie started the caret
from Sulivans nose In the second
round. but the latter Immediately re-
taliated by splitting Goodmans lip, from
which the blood flowed freely.
In the third a right TO the jaw sent
Goodman TO the canvas and a left TO the
same place put him to the floor again in
the sixth In the 10th round Goodman was
wobbly from Sullivan's fierce onslaught.
Sullivan, however. could not land a
knockout blow. Although he tried hard
and landed often, he did not have the
necessary punch.
Near the close OF the 18th round Good
man fouled Sullivan, hurting him badly,
but the Washington boy fought out the
round and would not accept the decision
on a foul although his seconds claimed
II, Bert Crowhurst of Philadelphia vas
referee OF the battle.
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SPORTS Of THE SEASON IN SEASON
DUNN RELEASED FROM GRAYS,
TO MANAGE ORIOLES NEXT SEASON

status OF the Tri-State and debating as
TO what should be done in case the "out-
laws should apply for admission to
organized baseball. II was finally decided
10 leave the matter entirely 10 the ma
tlonal commission In case anything comes
up.
Up 10 date no call for help has been
heard from the league that acts as a
thorn in the sides OF not only the Ma
ttOnal and American leagues. but TO
tho minor leagues as well. Il IS a com
mon thing for players who are dis
satisfied with tho terms offered them to
say: "Well, the Trl-state league is stln
IN business"
During the day Joe Kelly who Is very
anxious 10 get away from the Cincinnati
club, succeeded In getting every club in
the league, except New York, TO waive
claim 10 his services. John McGraw re-
fused point blank 90 waive claim 20 Kelly.
The result was that from the time the
league adjourned. up TO a late hour last