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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-08
VEEOER NOW OUT
FOR YALE CAPTAIN

The election of a captain for the Yale
varsity football eleven next season was
not held last night at New Haven. II
was given out that IL will take place on
Monday night next Indications point to-
ward hot fight for the captaincy
The election was 60 have been held this
svening, and tho recognized candidates
were I. A. u. Jones. '0S and l.. n. Big
lew. oS academic. but the sudden decision
~ Paul Needer. the star puuter and half.
hack Of the team during tho season ust
closed, 60 return 10 college another year.
has changed the situation entirely. and
he now comes forth as formidable can
iidate for the. captainry from Shefficlds
scientific school
The number Of men who played In tho
Harvard or Princeton game this year.
and who. therefore. have the right TO
vote, r. IL. or these. eight are academic
men, eight scientific students and ono
man Is from the medical school
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-08
WALSH NO MATCH
FOR ATTELL IN BOUT


Abe Attcll Of san Francisco retained
kis title OF the feathorweight champion
OF the world by knocking out Jimmy
Walsh OF Boston In the eighth round az
the Pacific Athletic club. San Francisco,
last night The pugillsts were carded
Tor 20 rounds at l22 pounds.
lt was Attell's fight from the start He
was too shifty and scenic for the East
erner. Attell showed remarkable improve
ment in his punching powers. something
he has lacked I'm most Of his previous
scraps Walsh was game and willing. but
was palpably outclassed. ~ the end OF
tho fight he was bleeding and weak ana
had 20 he escorted from the ring.
The men entered the ring at 10 o'clock
and the contest started a few minutes
later. Atten was attended by Kid Barry.
John Hogan, Frank Mcdonald and Kid
Dalton. In Walsh's corner were BIZ Con-
rov Eddie Keever and Jack CTwm Sui
liyan. The announced weight of the pair
vas: Attell 10 pounds, Walsh, 10
pounds.
Tommy Burns the Detroit heavyweight.
who recently met Jack O Brieu, was ref
cree Attell was the favorite at 10 10 I.
Abe was so confident OF his chances that
nc wagercd 5000 that he would win. Six
~ per cent OF the gross receipts was To
81 TO the winner and tho remaining ~ PEI
cent TO the loser.
The crowd was a large and representa-
tive one. many sports identified with the
racing game In the East being present.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-08
THREE ALARMS BUT
VERY LITTLE LOSS

An alarm from box i22 at 5:35 yesterday
afternoon was for a fire I'm the house az 20
Broadway owned by tho oliver Johnson
estate and occupied by Julia Darling as
a lodging house The blaze was caused
b. the furnace pipes becoming ovcrhCat-
ed. Thed amage was slight.
An alarm from box 2l9 at 5:i5 yesterday
afternoon was Tor a chimney fire at the
home OF Hiram w Doughty. 1901 Broad
street The damage was slight.
Fifteen minutes later an alarm was
sounded from box i39 for a blazing chim-
ney at the house occupied by Sigmund
Roscn at iiS Dudley street. There was
practically no damage
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-08

Paul j. Rainey, the young Cleveland
millionaire turfman, has sold or leased
his race horses to his brother. Roy A.
Rainey.
william Garth OF Charlottesville, Va,
Who trains for tho brother. will haev
charge OF the entire string OF thorough
IsCds
This news following closely on the an
Icuncement that Mr.. Rainey had insured
the life OF his jockey. Radtke. for $4,000,
caused much comment in local turf circles
Thursday. II was the opinion OF many
lorsemen that the move made by Paul
= was simply an amagamation OF his
interests with that OF his brother Roy.
and that he would not retire from the
turf The change was made, turfmen
said. so that Garth might handle both
sets Of horses.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-08
.RA|NEY BROTHERS UNITE
HORSE RACING INTERESTS

"Bub" May has had charge OF the
Raney brothers horses for two seasons.
His methods did not always meet with
the approval of his employers. At Mays
suggestion they spent small fortunes to
own champions. They paid $4,000 for De
Mund. $4,000 for Horace r.. $4,000 for
Yankee Consul and $500 for Toots Nook.
Not one of these horses became cham
pion Toward the latter part Of the year
De Mund saved his reputation by win
ming two or three stakes. Yankee Consul
died and the others were failures.
billy" Garth, the new trainer, had
great success with an inferior lot OF
horses last year and won So races. He will
winter the Rainey horses at his farm In
Virginia.
Jockey Radtke's contract has been
transferred to Roy -. Ralney, IN whose
oolors the horses will race next year.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-08
SPORTS Of THE SEASON IN SEASON
PITCHER KELLOGG SIGNED
BY THE NEWARK TEAM

including the teams al Richmond, Lynch
burg, Portsmouth. Roanoke, Danville and
one or two other places. have been COM
muncated with. the idea being to have
the Newark team visit one OF these places
about March ~. spend "A week or so IN
practice, and then take small Swing
around the circuit" returning 10 Newark
i'm time 10 play an exhibition game with
some major league team Sunday April I.
day. April :.
In case the Virginia trip is taken. the
Colts will probably again visit Lakewood,
where they had good training practice
last season. Manager Burnham likes
Lakewood very much.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-08
WESTERN MAN FOR
I HARVARD COACH

The latest rumor concerning lIarvard's
attempt TO find some one TO All "Bill'
Reids shoes as head coach of the Grim
son football team, IS TO the effect that
the position has been offered to James +.
flanagan. lie has coached the Stanford
university eleven for the last four years,
tying his first years big game with the
University OF California aud winning all
the others.
flanagan studied football with Reid ut
Belmont school and Mas been closely asso-
clatod with him. Hc has "A contract with
Stanford for one more season.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-08

Newark has signed a pitcher OF this
city for next season, Albert c. Kellogg,
Kellogg Is the twircr who, under the
name OF Kelly. performed SO cleverly for
the Washingtons I'm one of the games be-
tween that team and the Lincolns late
last season. He had some experience last
season in the Hudson River league, and
before that was tried by the Grays aud
local -prOfessonal teams.
Spring training plans are already being
considered by the Newark Baseball club.
Manager Walter w. Burnham has two
subjects under consideration just at pres
eut II appears that clubs I'm Virginia.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-08
STUD BROUGHT
$1,000 At SALE

Thornton Moore. the wealthy youns
Kenturcian. who recently bid $4,000 for
the stallion Axworthy at the New York
sales bought yesterday at Lexington OF
w. l.. Spear and r.. {. Estll for sioo0 the
four-year- r-old tTottinS horse Judge Parker
by Jay McGregor. After a campaign In
the slow classes next season Judge Par
ker will be retired 10 the stud.
Moore IL the youngest man In tho
horse business i'm Kentucky. lie has been
Identified with tho thoroughbred turf for
several seasons. having raced Dcbar and
other turf stars.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-08
FEARS FOR SAFETY
OF LAKE STEAMERS

Detroit. Mich. Dec. S.-Gravc fears are
entertained regarding tho steamer Lake
Michigan and the wooden steamer sid
ney G. McLouth. The Lake Michigan,
with crew OF u. mostly from Sarina
ont, has not been reported since she
cast away The barge Wawahosh in
Thursdays storm. the barge being
wrecked later near Oscoda.
TheMcLouth. formerly known as the
Rochester. OF the Union line carries a
crew OF ~ men, most OF whm live Mt
Marine City. Mich. The McLouth LEFT
Fort William Monday night for Buffalo
Capt. J. NJ. Sackett commands the Nc
Louth and Capt. Charles Millard is master
aud part owner Of the Lake Michigan.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-08
To Heat Postoffice.

Horton a. Hemenway. who have built
he new postoffic6. have been glvcn a
contract for Installing a temporary plant.
including fuel, 10 heat the building for
ne winter az total cost not To exceed
800 This contract will cease. however.
the contract for the intiriof finish of
The building r. let before the expiration
,f tho heating season.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-08
Makers of Manhood. ="

Al the Y. NJ. e. \. Sunday afternoon.
Rev. Maurice A. Levy Of Medford will
speak on Makers of Msnkind." This viii
be his third appearance az tf1 mems
meeting within two years Tho spe ,ial
music will be glycn by M:s 10 S. John.
sou.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-08
CITIZENS LOAN CO,

Will loan MORE MONEY on HOUSE.
HOLD FURNITURE. PIANOS, DIA-
personal property at lower rates and
easier terms than any other loan COM
psny in Providence. No recol ding. No
publicity. SOB CAESAR NISCH BLDG.
Tel 4Iss-I Union.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-08
ALMIRA r. HUNT

Real Estate for sale: money loaned on
good security at g. and 8 per cent
Hours $40 a. m: l2-2:30 p IN. Telephone
3SS2-J Union, 6 Division street
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-29
REFUGEE CHILDREN
RECEIVE TOYS

With shouts of glee and appreciation
more than 500 children from the un-
registered refugee camps of the city
received presents and enjoyed the at
tractive performance given by the en-
pioyes of the rehabilitation committee
at the Empire Theater on Sutter street
yesterday afternoon. 1t was Christ
mas benefit and the spirit of the holi-
day markedly prevaded the atmosphere
of the playhouse The usual programme
of the theater was donated by the
players, cantata was produced by
students of the University of Califor-
MIA and there was Christmas tree and
distribution of toys. The affair was
decided success in every way and a
credit to the generous originators who
made 1t possible by their individual
contributions. The relief workers were
assisted in their undertaking by the
manager of the Empire Theater, the
entire troupe Of players and the reg
ular orchestra.
enjoyed first and the acts of the pro-
fessionals were roundly applauded by
the children. Following the moving
pictures the students of the State Uni
versity enacted their cantata, entitled,
'Kidnap Santa Kant Nap Santa This
also came in for high appreciation
and then the floor and stage were
cleared ana the presents QlStrlDuteQ.
Each child secured a parcel containing
toys and candies.
The young women of the Fruit and
Flower Mission and Chi1dren's Agency
took part in the preparation of the
benefit. The management was en-
trusted to Louis H. Overstreet and Miss
Hilda Steinhart of the Fruit and
Flower Mission, Miss T. E. Mccarthy
of the Children's Agency and Miss Ger
trude Gabbs, Christian Ruess and
Henry Cahen. The ushers were young
women of the relief force-Misses
Flora Harris, Anna Silverberg, Helen
SWEET, Valerie Sarrat, Rose Rock, Ada
Elliott, Rosalind Elliott, and J. T.
Welch.
Pearl gatherers, young women who
summoned the little folk from the vari-
Gus camps, were: Miss e. M. Kane, Miss
Loniga, Miss Setaro, Miss F. B. Dur
helm and Mrs. Clemens. The committee
on decoration consisted of Miss Corine
Cook, chairman; NJ S. Durheim, Miss
Louise DAILY, j. P. Todd and ]. T. Welch
Harry T. Bogart and j. P. Todd were
doorkeepers; Louis H. Overstreet was
Santa Claus.
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-29
SAYS SCHM|Tz IS
RUNNING CAMPS

Facts in relation to Mrs. Alice Lastra,
who is charged with being a disturb
ing element in the refugee camp at
Hamilton Square, were brought up at
the meeting of the executive committee
of the Relief Corporation yesterday
afternoon to prove that Mayor Sehmitz,
in his interference with relief work, is
using bad judgment and is forcing the
organization to tolerate unworthy per-
sons.
In a letter addressed to r. J. Dus-
tan, commander of Hamilton Square,
dated December s. Mayor Schmitz
stated that Mrs. Lastra was without
shelter. He requested that cottage be
furnished her, and offered to pay the
rent himself if any was to be charged.
In reply to the Mayors letter the Re-
lief Corporation declared that Mrs.
Bastra had been evicted from the camp
because she had been a constant source
of annoyance, property stolen from the
California Optical Company having
been found in her cottage. She had
been offered a home in another square,
1t was explained, but had declined 1t.
Mrs. Lastra took possession of a cot
tage in Hamilton Square upon delivery
of the Mayors letter without having
been assigned to one. She was protect
ed in her occupancy of the cottage by
the police.
Manager Fenimore Of the California
Optical Company was asked If the re-
port was true that Joseph Lastra, hus-
band of the woman, had taken property
from the company, which was later
found in the cottage. He declined to
discuss the matter.
After having installed a gas system
in South Park and partially installed
another in Franklin square to provide
the camps with light and heat, the Re-
lief Corporation has decided to aban-
don the project owing to the fact that
Mayor Schmitz and the Supervisors
prevent the collection of rents from
the refugees. The gas company has
refused to make collections, and the
refugees will have to find some other
form of fuel and light
Lieutenant Henry Scott, who has
been connected with the relief head
quarters for some time as assistant
in the department of camps and ware
houses, will be succeeded in his work
by DR.. R. D. Broderick The corpora
tion will pay for the transportation of
Scott's family to New York, where he
goes to join his company of artillery.
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-29
CANS AND HERMAN
FINISH THEIR
HARD WORK

TONOPAH, Dec. 2s.-Joe Cans and
Kid Herman have completed the hard
est part Of their condition work, and
what exercise they take between this
time and the moment they are called
upon to enter the ring on New Year S
day will be Of such a character as to
keep them on edge. Neither OF them
will do any rough boxing, as they do
not want to risk injury to their hands
They will do some work on the road.
but il will not be of the kind which
would pull them down or impair their
vitality.
Cans weighed but a fraction more
than 133 pounds at the conclusion of
today's efforts He gave out the state
ment that he will easily, make the
requisite weight Of 133 pounds two
hours before entering the ring. That
shows that I will be easily at the
weight, will be strong and in the best
condition" remarked the champion.
"And let me add that I want the peo-
pie who have been betting on me in
my other fights to get down again and
to pay no attention whatever to the
reports which have been circulated that
I have been neglecting my training"
Herman gave an exhibition Of fast
gymnasium work this afternoon. He
is below the 133-pound notch. and. if
anything, will aim to increase rather
than decrease his weight. The Herman
contingent is optimistic in regard to
the outcome. Manager Lewis looks for
his protege to take the laurels away
from the colored champion within
twenty rounds. The fighters and their
managers were officially notified by
Manager Riley of the Casino Athletic
Club today that they would be required
TO weigh in at o'clock on New Years
day, and that the lightweight battle
will be started promptly at o'clock,
Pacific time. In the event of a pro-
longed contest Riley announced that
the moving picture lights would be of
sufficient power for Illuminating pur-
poses. The club management announced
thai arrahgements were made with the
Southern Pacific Company today,
whereby the railroad will issue a spe-
cial rate for excursion parties to and
from Tonopah for the fght-a rate of
one and a third fare for parties of
fifteen or over.
There was little activity in the bet
ting market today Cans remains the
favorite at odds of to l. Many small
wagers were registered in the local
poolrooms.
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-29
CONCLUDES DEBATE
on CHURCH BILL
Measure Passes Senate of
France and Will Prob
ably Be Completed Today
NJ. BRANDS SPEECH

PARIS, Dec. 2S.-The Senate today
completed the general debate on the
new church measure, and the passage
OF the bill was voted today by 1S7 ayes
TO ~ noes. There remains only the
details OF various sections, and 1t is
expected this will be completed to-
morrow
Minister of Education BRAND called
forth repeated applause by assurances
or the Governments determination not
to enter upon superfluous negotiations
with Rome and not to accede to what
he termed the Vatican's evident desire
Tor persecution. The Vatican, de-
clared M. BRAND, had refused liberty.
The bill does not violate the spiritual
influence of the hierarchy, he contin-
ued, and proof of this was found in
the fact that many Bishops. clergymen
and influential laymen considered the
law OF 1905 acceptable, but were COM
PEELED to refrain from submission
thereto because of an obedience to
Rome, which, the speaker said, re
sembles slavery" The Government had
offered the church the full benefits of
the common law, hitherto demanded by
the Pope, but it would not accord spe-
cial rights to the hierarchy.
The church's loss of property was
her own fault, continued the Minister.
The present bill would place the church
within the law in spite of herself, and
oblige the Pope, whether he desired to
continue resistance, to resort to pri-
vate worship, and this measure never
would be accepted by the Catholics of
France. The cessation of public wor-
ship, if it came about, would emanate
from Rome, M. BRAND averred, and
this would be clearly understood by
the country at large.
The Senate has ordered that M
Brands speech be placarded through
out France.
LILLE, France, Dec. 2s.-Whiie a
number of the seminary students were
.being expelled from their building
here today Bishop Delamaire was ar
rested for an alleged insult to the
commissary of police. He was tried
in a police court and fined SIS.
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-29
POWDER WORKS IN
CRAVE PERIL
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE GALL.

SANTA CRUZ, Dec. 2S.-With rum
BILE and roar which ratified the. win
dows of this city, 900 pounds of black
powder exploded shortly before 8
o'clock at the Dupont Powder Works
formerly known as the California Pow
der Mills, three miles from here.
The building at the works were badly
wrecked, but fortunately no one was
killed. One man was injured. A great
cloud of smoke obscured the works
and for a few minutes it was feared
that the entire crew of the black pow
der department had lost their lives.
B. F. Brittsan of Santa Cruz, who
was working fully $50 yards distant in
the corning mill at the time of the
explosion, was struck with a flying
barrel and suffered a badly crushed
hand. The cause of the explosion is
not known. and the powder mill Of
ficials refuse to make any statements.
The corrugated iron roofs of the two
main mills were carried away by the
explosion, and the heavy machinery
was considerably damaged. The charge
house, in which saltpeter was stored,
was completely wrecked, and machin-
cry and articles in the pulverizing mill
were turned topsy-turvy.
That the explosion was confined to
the black powder department is con-
sidered remarkable.
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-29
HOLIDAY TRADE A
RECORD BREAKER

NEW YORK, Dec. 2S.-Bradstreets
tomorrow will say: With an unparal-.
leled volume of business for 1906, in
creased by a record holiday trade and
a heavy volume of future orders
booked, the commercial and Industrial
interests of the country look forward
with confidence to the development of
1907. Car shortages still prevail, al
though the situation is somewhat bet
ter In such sections as the Northwest
and parts of the South.
Copper is higher and spot is up, be-
ing from 23h cents to probably 20
cents a pound, the latter figure being
for small lots
Raw sugars at New York have re-
ceded to level corresponding to the
quotations for new Cuban sugar. drop
ping from 3.S75 cents to 1858 cents (30
points) without sales In Cuban
record crop Is promised, despite
scarcity of labor. Beet sugar produc-
tion this year exceeded that of Loufsi-
ana cane
Hides are easier. but tanners take
only immediate requirements. The
trade in alcohol is in q transitory
period. Wood alcohol has dropped 80
cents a gallon, owing to the going into
effect of the new law on January 1.
Little buying is reported pending the
changes.
Business failures for the week end
ing December 81 in the United States
numbered 161, against 227 last week
and 212 in the corresponding week of
1905. Failures In Canada for the week
numbered eighteen, as against twenty
six last week and twenty-four in this
week a year ago.
Exports of wheat, including -four,
for the United States and Canada for
the week ending December 81 aggre-
gated 2,249,982 bushels, against 3,44S,-
24S bushels this week last year.
K. G. Dun & Co. tomorrow will say:
Christmas week made a favorable COM
parison with previous years as to the
volume of trade. Retailers stocks of
winter goods have been so well distrib
uted that there remain less than the
usual assortments for bargain sales.
Lack of snow greatly facilitates building
operations in many cities and work is
making rapid progress, although de-
layed deliveries Of materials retard
operations in this industry. Prices
for packers hides are firmly main
tanned and some varieties have risen
still higher. Tanners in need of prompt
shipments are often compelled to pay
premium.
Narrow holiday markets have pre-
vailed for the leading staples OF the
farm, small changes In prices occur
ring and no developments Of signid
cance being recorded
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-29
FRICK WOULD AID HARTMAN
Peculiar situation VIII Arise IL Steel
Man Succeeds Cassatt

Man Succeeds Cassatt
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2s--If Henry c.
Frick should succeed A. j. Cassatt as
president of the Pennsylvania Railroad
system a remarkable situation Will re-
suit In relation to the searching In
vestfgation which the Roosevelt ad-
ministration has directed of the Harri-
man railroad interests
Frfck is known first and foremost as
the representative OF the Rockefeller
Standard Oil interests and he and Har-
riman are closely identified. Frick also
was a personal friend of President Cas-
satt, and, like Cassatt, he visited Presi-
dent Roosevelt in the White House
and talked over the remedial legisla-
tion which the President demanded last
year and which he attained In some
measure in the enactment Of the
traffic rate bill.
It was largely through Cassatt's re-
fusa1 to oppose the Presidents wishes
that anti-railroad legislation was en-
acted, for had Cassatt not become
passive in his attitude after talking
with President Roosevelt other rail-
road kings would have shown more
nerve, it always has been contended,
against that kind of legislation. The
President has had keen respect and
esteem for Cassatt ever since.
Frick, however, it is pointed out, will
not be amenable, probably, to- that
influence, especially as Hartman. with
whom he is in close relation in rail-
road operation, Is personally bitter
against Roosevelt.