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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-12

During the day Fred Clarke signed to
manage the Pirates next season, dispos-
ing OF the rumor that he would retire
from baseball.
The National league will tonight ten
der a complimentary banquet TO A. III.
Soden and w "A. Conant, and the retir-
ing magnates will be presented with gold
loving cups.
The lobby attendance OF managers and
players was the largest that has been
seen at "A league meeting in several years.
Those on hand were Manager Patsy Dom
oyan OF Brooklyn. Ned Hanlon OF Cincin-
natl with II players 10 dispose OF In
trades or otherwise): Fred Clarke OF
Pittsburg. Fred Tenney OF Boston. j. j..
McCluskey Of St Louis, Joe Bean OF Jer-
sey City. Hugh Duffy OF Providence. Wal
ter Burnham of Newark, Billy Clymer OF
Columbus. Malachi kittrdge OF Mon
treal. and Louis Bacon of Troy.
Among tho players present were Tim
Jordan docking for big increase I'm sal
airy from the Brooklyn club, Willie kee-
ler docking for Joe kelley, Bill Dahlen
docking for Keeler and Kelley, Christy
Mathewson, Roger Bresnahan, Bsly Gil
bert. Jack Ryan. Jack Dunn. Frank Nc
Partln. Pete Cassidy. Tommy Corcoran.
Otis Clymer, Fred Jacklitsch and John
Doescher. The Cmpires' Protective asso-
citation was represented by Tim Hurst.
Angie Moran, Billy Klein and T. b.
Kelly.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-12
THE POOR WHITE BOYS
OF GEORGIA STATE.

1t is quite evident by the talk OF Miss
Martha Berry, founder OF the Boys In
dustrial school at Rome, Ga, given in the
Central Congregational church last even
ing, that the education OF the poor white
children of the South is a proposition that
should appeal strongly TO everyone who
endeaVors to uplift humanity.
Miss Berry came to the city under the
auspices OF the Social Service league Her
address was "A revelation as to the condi-
tons existing among the poor whites of
the Southern states, and many OF the In
cidents in the narrow lives OF the chill
dren were pathetic TO say the least She
is indeed to be congratulated upon the be-
ginning of "A grand work and institituoin
which has grown from a. log cabin to
beautiful building and an Incorporated
company. among the trustees OF the in
stitution being some OF the most promi-
nent men of Georgia.
Tho institution has never been ealthy
enough 10 provide for free education. but
endeavors to place within the grasp OF
young people tho opportunity, and the
cost placed at $50 per annum, one-half OF
the actual cost. There are now l25 boys
at the school who arc endeavoring TO bet
ter fit themselves for their life work.
II is indeed worthy arity, II II really
can be termed this, and " the people OF
the North could but appreciate the true
condition existing among the poor white
boys OF the South. there would he a gem
erous response. one may help the great
work Of Miss Berrys I'm many ways. both
by money and any other gift and no con-
tribution Is too small to be of use.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-12
GARDNER WON DECISION;
0UTP0|NTED RUBE SMITH

Beautifully reminiscent was the fight
81 Denver last night between Rube Smith
OF Denver and Jimmy Gardner OF Low.
ell. Gardner had his wallop- p-produccr
held high in tho tenth and last round OF
the exhibition, easily uutpOintinE tho
farmer throughout the fight. aud earning
tho decision by scientific nghting
The hight was more Ike a picture ma
chino reproduction OF the first nght OF
Smith and Gardner held here some tinle
since than n new battle.
The earlier rounds OF the exhibition
were all Gardner.
In the third. by swing 10 the law
Gardner bad his man wavering and land
ed With left and right ~ Will Smith
was nghting blindly and all that was
needed was the ascension OF the sponge
when the gong saved tho laurCls OF the
Dcnverite
Smith protected himself through tho
next two rounds. but took much punish
ment despite his efforts 10 cover
lie fought gamely 10 the last round
when he seemed fresh. but Gardner a
wsllops had landed too frequently 10 al
low draw decision. and Referee Patrick
Gallagher gave the Lowell boy tho nrht
Smith showed his usual mottle and
speed. but lacked tho power necessary to
make his efforts tell
Gardner bled from tho mouth IN tho
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-12

During two sessions OF the National
league. held yesterday afternoon and
evening at the Hotel Victoria, the mag
mates unanimously adopted a resolution
most heartily commenting President
Harry c. Pulliam for his efforts in en-
forcing proper discipline on the ball
Held: accepted the designations OF Ar
thur VI. Soden and William III. Conant
former owners OF the Boston club. and
elected Soden and Conant TO life member
ship 10 the league; received George >
Dovey. the new owner OF the club. and
after approving the minutes OF the meet
ing adjourned until O'clock today. when
they will elect president 10 succeed Pull
liam.
The real business OF the day was done
IN the hotel lobby. 10 developed that the
opposition 20 President Pulliam's re-
election will today present the name Of a.
II. Soden for the league presidency. So
den was the dean OF the league club own
ers having been affiliated with the or
Ganixation since 1876. when the league
was formed. While IL is figured that there
IS no chance OF the Boston mans cleo
tion, this move VIII give President John
". Brush OF the New York club, and
President Garry Hermann OF Cincinnati
q chance 10 make a graceful retreat from
their opposition TO Pulliam.
President Charlie Ebbetts. on behalf of
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-12
SPORTS Of THE SEASON IN SEASON.
BASKETBALL LEAGUE
FORCED TO O|SbAND

The athletic board OF Brown university
has issued notices to the members OF the
Brown Interscholastlc Basketball league.
announcing that the league must be dis
banded. The step was taken because the
rules OF the New England Interscholastic
Basketball league. which has just been
formed. and OF which Brown is mem
ber, say that only one game Is To be play
ed on the floor during an evening.
The management of the Brown Inter
scholastic Basketball association tried TO
adjust matters 50 that the league could
have the floor at some other times, but
as the Brown varsity practices every
evening and The gymnasium classes use it
every afternoon. there is no time al which
the gymnasium would be available for the
schools.
This news will come as a great disap-
pointment 10 all the 'prep" schools in this
vicinity. for the following nine had ex-
pected to participate this season: Moses
Bi own, Pawtucket, Il. NJ c. Durfee,
Hope, English. Bryant & Strattons,
Woonsockct, Central Falls, East Green
wch.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-12
NEW SCHEDULE IN
EFFECT ON JAN.

The new schedule providing for the ten
per cent increase in the city lsborers' pay
will be put In effect by Commissioners
slade on Jan. /. and in the meantime the
commissioner will ascertain Just how the
men resre 90 accep tthe scale. whether to
have the nine-hour basis or tho privilege OF
having the Increase stand for extra hours
which may be put I'm for work.
The fact that some OF the branches OF
the public works department allow the
men 10 work 10 or ~ hours at n stretch N
expected to interest those laborers FOR the
Increase without any reference To the
shorter day.
Mr.. Slade thinks tho advance will be
covered by his department appropriation.
as directed by the council. though extra
work such as new streets and other-slm-
liar projects previously cared for out Of
his annual fund will undoubtedly have 10
be provided for by extra appropriations
later IN the year.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-12
AMERICAN LEAGUE
HOLDING SESSION

The proposed shortening OF the playing
season from 15i games to 40 games will
be the principal question at the annual
meeting OF the American Baseball league
at Chicago today. Some OF the members
Of the league are In favor OF fewer games.
but Il was said last night that a major
ity OF the owners oppose the change.
a board OF directors and a Vice president
are TO be elected. and last seasons cham
pionship pennant is to be awarded to the
Chicago club. IL is believed that by even
ing all tho business will have been COM
pleted
OF trades In players I'm circulation, but no
authority can be obtained for any OF the
rumors.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-12
GERMANS EAT DOG
AND HORSE MEAT.

Berlin, Dec. 12.-During the discussion
Of an Interpolation on the scarcity of
meat i'm Germany i'm the Reichstag yester-
day it was stated that the Wholesale
price OF meat in this country was 22is
cents a pound and that tho consumption
OF the product in 1906 was little over -
pounds per head, as against over ~
pounds in 1904.
IL was declared that the use OF dog
aud horse flesh had Increased considera-
bly,. The abolition or reduction OF tho tar
iffs on animal foods was suggested.
Interior Minister Possdowsky-Wehnc
replying for the chancellor, declared that
the latter was considering the possibility
of permitting tho importation OF cattle
without restrictions from Austria ard
Switzerland. with certain precautions. and
of cattle or preserved meat from Russia.
Denmark. sweden and Norway. IL vas
impossible. however. for the government
IN reduce or abolish the duties on cattle
or meat. and IL was also inadvisable 20
import French or Italian livestock, be-
cause OF tho foot and mouth disease
The government declined 20 make any
reduction OF the duties on cattle or meat
or 20 abolish any OF the tariffs fixed by
commercial treaties with various states.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-12
WALTHOUR FAILED TO GAIN
LOST LAP BY SPRINT

Thousands OF people were again drawn
% Madison Square Garden yesterday and
last night to witness the six day bicycle
Taco which began at midnight Sunday.
The most interesting features OF tho grind
were the attempts on tho part of Wal
fhour and his team mate, John Bedell. TO
make up the loss OF one lap due 20 their
doubling up as a reconstructed team
They made frequent spurts but each time
failed 10 make a gain. All the riders are
watching this pair very closely, and are
on the constant alert lest Walthour or
Debell gain tho coveted lap.
walthcur came very near foollng the
feid tate AZ night. when he gained almost
n lap after a desperate sprint. but. unfor-
tunateIy, there was a spill. and although
he was not i'm II, under the rules lac was
not allowed the advantage ho had gained.
walthour. riding like mad, relieved his
partner. and circled the track at a terri
fic speed. The others painted and bumped
themselves far over their handle-bars. But
Waithour. after hurried glance over his
shoulder. red0ubled his almost superhu-
man efforts. and Just as IL seemed as IL
ne had gained tho coveted lap. Bedell
again appeared on the track Whatever
gave him the strength and speed. perhaps
even he could not tell. but he went like
the wind.
Slowly. almost imperceptibly. his wheel
crawled nearer and nearer TO the rear tire
OF the last mans wheel Scarcely an
Inch separated him from what TO himself
and his partner would mean partial vic
tory. when Root and Hollister. who were
tearing along in mad endcavor 10 over
come the flying leader, slipped. came to-
gether and fell on the Twenty-slxth
street side of the track and under the
rules, the lap that means so much 20 the
tsilenders slipped from their grasp. Meth
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-12
SODEN A CANDIDATE AGAINST
PULL|AM FOR PRESIDENT

the Brooklyn club. was first in the field
with an offer for a trade. He offered
President Charles w. Murphy OF the
Chicago club $1,000 for the releases OF
Pitcher I'D Ruelbacb. Arthur Holman and
another player. When George Dovey. the
new Boston magnate was told OF Brook
lyns offer, he raised IL 20 $4,000 for the
same players. Murphy refused TO con-
slider the offer and said:
There is not "a man on the Chicago
clubs list that is for sale outright IL
can strengthen the team by means of a
trade i Will do SO. But We do not need
any cash and therefore viii not sell any
OF our men"
After considerable dlckering Manager
Fred Clarke. Of the Pittsburg club. and
Fred Tenney OF Boston. put through
deal by which the Boston club secures
the services OF Ed Abbatichio on ex-
change for Pitcher Patsy Flaherty. Sec
ond Baseman George Ritchle and one Of
the Pirates outnelders. Otis Clymer was
20 have figured i'm this deal, but refused
TO 20 60 Boston under any circumstances.
John McGraw recently offered Abbatichio
"a contract calling for $4,000 for two
years. The player refused 10 do business
with the Giants manager because, under
tho Pennsylvania state law, he cannot
leave his business in Latrobe. Pa. for
more than three months at a time. BY
playing with Pittsburg, he can spend half
the season at home.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-12
LONG SHOTS WON
At NEW ORLEANS

The "pikors' were in a merry mood at
the city park course at New Orleans yes
terday afternoon over the success OF Dru-
len. Harry Scott and Hickey. that won the
first, second and fourth races respectively
a. is to I, 25 to 1 and 10 TO l.
Only few cashed bets on these horses
Their chances TO win were regarded as
very small by all but few mon-the dyed
In the wool ''pikers" who would not bet
on a horse like sysonby at to 100 TO beat
the animated corpse that bears the name
ENpect-to-See II the latter was quoted at
~ To ]. These men had few 81 and 80
bets ON Drlion. Harry Scott and Rickey.
The majority of the - bookmakers escap-
ed without wager and every layer won
large sums when the horses dashed home
winners.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-12
HANDIWORK OF THE
BLIND WAS SHOWN,

An exhibition aud sale OF work by blind
people OF this state conducted by tho
state board OF education, assisted by the
sccicty OF Hope, was held yesterday in
tho kindergarten room at the Normal
school. under the general charge OF Mrs
Florence 4. Lamb. Tho tables were In
charge OF Miss Cornela Harrington. Miss
Mary Burroughs. Miss Theresa KEGS, Miss
Jessie Budlong. Miss Nellie Pcckham, Miss
Carrie Olnoy. Miss Maud Boumn. Miss
kimball. Miss Alvey. Mrs. J. Maud Cogan
Miss Nellie Read. Mrs. j. Healy. Miss
French. Miss c. NJ TilHnghast Miss g.
W. Cole. Miss T. o. Togan and Mics Lou
isc NJ. Tllllnghast.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-12
SLEEPING BEAUTY"
is WELL RENDERED

The Sleeping Beauty" was presented
last evening in Affair hall under
the auspices of the Epiphany Boys club.
The musical score is by Mrs. Wilcox
and Charles Ball Of this city wrote the
lyrics
With the assistance Of Mrs. Fred Camp
bell, whose careful training OF the sprites
and Brownies was shown by their acting.
Frederic l.. Steele gave personal attention
to the presentation OF the play
Mrs. Annie Steele Winans. Howard A.
Goff. Clarence Grayhurst, Walter c.
Buckley, Miss Rose Bates, Miss Helen
Gee, Mr.. Andrews, Edward Hughes and
Miss Merewether were seen and heard to
good advantage; and the Sprites were
Lillian Bschoff, Emma Lang, Myra Ow-
Ter, Harriet Bischoff. Helen West. Grace
Tonge, Regina Sapdelman. Mildred Cover.
Irene Shirley and Lucretla Bowen. The
Brownies were Clarence Grayhurst. Harry
Baker. Harry Loughin, Roland Messin-
ger. Bert Swain, Gottlieb Nonnenmacher
Fred Lake, Rutherford Cripps. .Hershall
Cripps, Albert owler, Alfred Darby and
Irving Buckley.
The patronesses were Mrs. Edward D.
Bassett, Mrs. Albert l.. Anthony, Mrs
George NJ Baker, Mrs. Albert c. Rider
and Mrs John l.. Sprsgue. The ushers
were Harry Kenney Roy Simpson. Reu-
ben Bate, Donald Tonge, Charles Angilly
and Halford Walker.
Music both for the entertainment and
the dancing that followed was furnished
by tho Elite orchestra
The playlet Will be repeated this evening
and another large audience is expected 10
add their encouragement for the good
work done by the Boys club.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-12
FIELD TRIALS FOR
POINTERS NOW ON

The annual field trials OF the Pointer
club of America began yesterday at
Charlotte. N. c.. at High Point
The Pointer club stake was run. tho
nrst stake for Pointers born on or after
Jan. /. 1906. Tho stake is valued at $500
The first prize went 10 Masterpiece, w.
l. kidwell Kensington, Nd. owner. Mas
terpiece was sold last night 20 Ansel H.
Ball OF Boston. Minnie Temple, handled
by Walter Steele OF Boston dld not FIN
ish in the money.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-12
FOOTBALL Melted
PENN $4,000

At the annual meeting last night OF tho
Athletic association OF tho University Of
Pennsylvania. ~ was announced that the
athletic teams had paid all expenses and
the annual instalment on tho gymnasium,
leaving a balance OF siOp
only Two sports. football and basket.
Dali, paid expenses Football netted
Nbeo and tho receipts earned over cx-
penses on basketball were $500 Track
athletics paid better than baseball.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-12
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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-12
DOYLE To LEAD TEAM

f. W. Doyle has been elected captain
OF the English high school hockey team.
Tho office OF manager went TO John An
derson. The squad numbers 20 players,
as follows
Doyle (captain). Brown, Tourtelot.
Jones, Atkinson. Bens, Arnold, Geary,
Cory. Pratt. Baxter, Cameron, Saxon,
Owens and Head.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-12

enough Importance could be secured. a
Western team be secured, the under
standing being that Chicago be asked 10
bring its team here.
This, OF course. will not interfere with
the game which has already been sched-
uled with Michigan. for the Quakers will
meet the Wolverines at Ann Arbor.
II Harvard withdraws from intercolle-
giate athletics after this year. IL is likely
that Yale will arrange "a gamo with the
Quakers. I'm which case Pennsylvania
would have her hands full without look
ing TO tho West.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-12
PENNSY WOULD PLAY
CHICAGO IN WEST

Tho University OF Pennsylvania football
authorities want one more big game on
their schedule for 1907. Naturally they
want TO schedule a game with either
Princeton or Yale. but If they have no
more success I'm this llne than they have
had in previous years. they will turn TO
tho West and try To schedule "a game with
the University OF Chicago eleven.
~ the annual meeting OF the Athletic
association last night the football com
mittec recommended that another big
gamo be scheduled for Franklin field for
1907 and that az no Eastern team OF
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-12

0tOTt-IHUHIOH ?, NHIem :. RuShpS-IsON-
son 10. Jason e. Stops-Mullon 90, Heffer-
nan y. Foul-Holderness. Refcree--Jones.
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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-12

or OF tho fallen men was seriously hurt,
and they continued in the race.
The II o'clock score follows: Ssi miles
all teams except Walthour and Bedell.
who arc one lap behind. The record for Il
hours is 94G miles and laps, made by FL
kes and MscFarland i'm 1900.
The score At midnight was 902 miles and
laps for all teams except Walthour and
Bedell who are one lap behind Tho rec
ord for as hours is o6G miles and laps
made by Elkes and MacFarland I'm 1900.
ON three occasions the riders were call
cd from tho track TO make way for special
events In n one-milc motor cycle race be-
tween Hoyt aud DeRoser the latter won
by 10 feet Time l minute AZ seconds.
IN an unlimited pursuit race between
New York and New Jersey. teams OF three
men each, the New York team won after
Il laps had been reeled off.
Following this race. Paul Guinard went
three miles behind a motor cycih. doing
the distance IN ASS 1-5.
Twelve teams. 91g miles Z laps; wal
thour- Bedell. e19 miles laps.
IL O'CLOCK SCORE.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-12

eighth, but had Smith on the floor In the
ninth and fought the Rube all over the
rlug IN tho tenth.
Opinion is that Gardner could have
made his lullaby effective n the fourth
had he SO desired Rube wants third
fight. Gardner challenged the world at
bis Melght Just bcforc The hattlo.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-12
YALE TEAM LOST
HOCKEY GAME

The Hockey club or New York defeated
Yale in the first hockey game Of the sea-
son last night in the ST. Nicholas rink by
the score of TO 2.
Russell's playing was the feature. lie
shot three of the five goals for his side
and participated I'm almost every play.
Stanley played best for the collegisns.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-12

score-Pawtucket 49, Royers 4. Goals
from 1oor-McGowan. r.. Gregory Z, NJ.
Gregory Z. Curtin, Ramsbottom ?. Goals
from fouls--R. Gregory ., Raymond 2.
Referee - Reinsant Umpire Sainsbury.
Scorer-Jones.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-12
ROvERS LOST
At BASKETBALL

II was a one-sided game OF basketball
played at Pawtucket last evening in which
the Pawtucket Boys club won from the
Rovers OF wanskuck Ss to 4. The Gregory
brothers proved TO be team by them
selves, their great work being largely re-
sponsible for the victory. Raymond played
a star game. while Austin's playing was
also a feature
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-12

Reteree--MaN Hornteck Wanderer
Skating club. Umpires-Messrs. Tisney
and sheppard Goals-Russell 90, Bryan,
Harmon Stanley. williams. Time of
halves--15 and 10 minutes.
The Washington times., 1906-02-16
Sales Aroused Suspicious.

About a week ago Detective Sergeant
Charles Evans. who has the task OF
keeping the record of all goods bought
and sold In the local pawn or second
hand shops. noticed that large amount
of goods was being bought by second
hand dealer on = street; The deal arous-
cd his suspicious and defective y bflen
was assigned TO the case
O'Brien learned that the woman who
u-H IgaJe the sales always gave her
address as baltimore, ana that goods
had been sold 20 the Washington dealer
under the name Of Mrs Florence Cas-
per, Mrs. Bertha SaYln. Mrs. Helen
Meyer. and Mrs. Brown, Eoods had
also been sold To other dealers in this
city under these names
A Few days ago. check COR 80 as
payment FOR a shipment IF goods W. 3
sent 10 Mrs Casper The check was
protested and Mrs. Casper came 10 this
, city to see what was the matter IN
this way The dealer was able 20 get Il
look at her
Woman Is Caught.
Inquiry IN Baltimore brought out that
a Mrs Savin had 1T one time lived
there but 10 woman answt ring TO any
Of the other names could De found At
the addresses given. A sea-Gh was then
made ia the neiEhbOrhood where Mrs.
Savin formerly resided Yesterday. De
tective . bTlen. accompanied by the
I Washington dealer went to Baltimore.
and in company with detectives of that
city. went 10 the vicinity Of the former
home of Mrs Savin After some time
a woman came ont Of the West Twenty
fourth street house whom the Wash
iugJon dealer identified as the woman
who had rallied to see him about the
CaSpaT was caught nearby on the
check Her arrest followed
street after a chase by o Brien.
The property IS supposed TO have been
stolen from department stores in Ba.lti-
more, Philadelphia and New York