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Resolutions

At regular meeting of Ransom
Post No. s. q. A. r. The following
resolutions was unanimously adopted.
Whereas, Death. has again crossed
the threshold Of Ransom Post No. s.
Grand Army of the Republic, ard
has taken from among us our COM
rade, DR.. S. j. Moore, late assist
ant adjutant general OF the Depart
ment OF South Dakota, Grand Army
OF the Republic. Re it therefore
Resolved. That we deulore the
death of this upright citizen, neigh
Dor, and active comrade OF the Grand
Resolved, That we recognize his
business integrity, his high moral
character, and his calm resignation.
Resolved, That we extend to his
family and relatives, our coincidence
and sympathy, and that we beseech
for them. in this sore affection. the
supporting love of Our Heavenly
Father, who alone can heal the
mourners' wounds.
Resolved, That this Post be clothed
in suitable habiliments of mourning
for the space of thirty days, and
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-06-01
At CHURCH TRIAL
Catholic Priest at Alexandria Was
Tried on Charge of Using In
t~oxicating Liquors.

A few days ago Rev. Father
Lauer, the priest of the Catholic
church at Alexandria, vas tried at
Bridgewater on the charge of using
Intoxicating liquors. The complain
ing witness in the case is said to be
Father Grabig, of Marion. and sew
eral witnesses testified for and
against the clergyman thus accused.
The prominence Of both clergymen
in this vicinity has aroused a great
deal of interest in the case.
The evidence brought out in the
church trial has been submitted to
Bishop O'Gorman, OF Sioux Falls,
who has taken the case under advise
ment. Father Lauer is said to be
quite popular in his home town and
his friends hore for a favorable decis-
ion in his case.
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Notice To The Public.

The dentists of Mitchell have
agreed to take a half day vacation
every week during the three summer
months. Consequently the different
will be closed on Thursday
afternoons during the months Of
June, July and August.
r j. Lamme,
Ray Smith,
Mccartney,
II. T.. Mcdonald.
]. I. S%weene,.
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Down to
10 cents
Letter to Mr.. Fred Widmsnn, Mitch.

Letter 70 M: Fred Widmann, Mitch
ell, s. D. !
Dear Sir: Mr.. N. Avery. Delhi,
N. r., had two houses exactly alike,
aud painted them one Deyoe lead
and-zinc; tie other barytes-and-zinc.
He paid same price for both paints.
He used six gallons Of lead-and4
zinc, IL gallons barytes-and-zinc.
He paid Sls for painting leaa-and-
zinc, GIG for painting barytes-and-
zinc. 82
The total cost of the lead-and-zinc
Job was e27;; the total cost Of the
barytessand-zin job was S54.
He didn't know he was Buying
larytes;; the dealer told him that
paint was as good as Devoe.
Affair example Of how 1T generally
comes out, when you buy s'some-
thing just as good.' Better go by
thesname:: the name; and the name
NsDsvOe.
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that a copy OF these resolutions be
published in our city papers, and a
copy sent to the bereaved family, and
that the above resolutions be filed
with the records of this post.
j. b. Wolgemuth,
VIM. Nash.
. Fl. L. Omealy.
Committee.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-07
NO CHANGE IN
REDS BALL TEAM

Miller Higgins is not for sale at any
price. | prefer to have Ned Hanlon as
manager Of the Reds rather than as pres
ident of the National league"
In these teTse words President Herr
mann OF tho Cincinnati club disposed Of
two stories that are filling the pages OF
the daily press In various big league
cities. Both tales arc founded upon a
visit that President Brush made TO Gin
cinnati recently.
IL saw Mr.. Brush for a few minutes
during his visit in Cincinnati" said Mr.
Hermann, but during that time there
was nothing mentioned of selling Huggins
To thc Giants, and the matter of the Ma %
tional league presidency was not men
toned ! may add that the name OF
Ned Hanlon has never been brought into
tho presidency agitation by either Mr..
Brush or myself. ! prefer to have Han
lon as manager Of the Reds rather than
as president Of the National league. and
SO far as ] know he will lead the Reds
next season, having agreed TO come hsre
again am sure there Is nothing I'm this
talk OF his alleged candidacy TO succeed
lullism. As for Higgins money can't
buy him.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-07
MADDEN sSTALL|ON
IS SOLD ABROAD

John splan acting for John E. Madden
has sold to Max Woess OF Vienna, Austria
the ten-year-old trotting stallion. Prince
Selma (2;lOfD, By Bow Belle. dam Celia T.
by Kentucky Prince, for 5000. woess
made splan an offer 10 go TO Austria and
train for him. and the noted driver will
go to Vienna the first OF the year 60 study
the field Woess also purchased Grattan
Belle and several other horses Of record.
and they will be shipped TO their foreign
home next week.
Mike Bokerman and John B. Stewart
have sold to Frank Hederick OF Marietta.
o. three highly-bred young race mares 10
be used for campaigning next season.
These mares have been developed by Bow.
erman aud stewart and are considered
very promising green material They are
a bay, by Red Chute. dam by Harold. a
bay, by Ashland Wilkes, dam by Harold
ana bay pacing mare by son of Har.
Old out OF marc by Belmont The price
paid was private
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-07
YOUNG JOURNALISTS
AT ENGLISH HIGH.

The following editorial staff and man.
aging board have been elected for the
English High school paper: Editor-in-
chief, John r. Anderson 'o7; associate
editors. Irene Perry, 'o7; Norma-Marshall.
'0; William Potter. '0S: William Rigney,
'os, Lillian Bottomly, 'o9: George Raab,
10; alumni editor, Joseph L. Ballard. 'os;
exchange editor. Chester Cooper, 90.
Ralph ]. Saxon. "a, business manager,
with Joseph f. Ballard, 'os, assistant busi-
ness manager.
Mr.. Anderson has appointed as room re-
porters: Room 2, Eugenia G.. Duston !,
room 3, Mary McGair: room 4, Ruth Hol-
brook; room s. Isabel Pullen; room s,
Verall Wright; room If, Warren smith:
room u. Walter F. Dorsey; room 13
Edith Tracey; room II. Ethel NJ. Payne;
room Is, Helen Smith.
The room assistant appointed by Mr..
Saxon are: Room 2, Howard ~ Baxter;
room B. Thomas Owens: room 4, Lillian
Field; room 8, Byron Schawcross; room 6,
Jessie Berry; room IL, William Ward !:
room H. Chester Tourtellot; room I3. Ed
ward Yerrington room II, Alfred Atkin-
son; room 10, Luke Fay.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-07
PENN PLAYS BROWN
At BASKETBALL

Students at the University Of Pennsyl-
venia have taken kindly to basketball this
season. Nearly hundred players tried
for the team. The team selected ia con
sidered the equal Of any I'm the country.
The large schedule which has been ar
ranged dating from Dec l2 to March 8
follows
Dec. l., George school, al PHILADELPHIA.
Dec. 10. Princeton, at Philadelphia. Jan
10, Princeton, at Princeton: Jgn. II.
swarthmore At Philadelphia: Jan IL,
Harvard. at Cambridge; Jan rs. Fitch
burg Y. NJ. G. a. at Fitchburg. Mass
Jan. 10, Brown. az Providence: Jan -.
Swarthmore. az Swarthmore: Jan. eS Yale
az philadelphia. Jan. 30. open. Feb. ..
wesleyan. az Philadelphia: Feb Z. Cor
nell AZ Ithaca Feb. S. Colgate. at Ham
ilton; Feb ?. Rochester. at Rochester.
Feb. IA, State college. at Philadelphia.
Feb. Is. Cornell at Philadelphia; Feb.
20. Second Signal corps, at Brooklyn. Feb.
81. Columbia, AT New York. Feb. %. Har-
ward at Philadelphia: Feb. 81. Lehigh. at
Philadelphia: March /. Yale. AZ New Ha-
ven. March : Dartmouth, az Hanover:
March 3. Columbia. az Philadelphia
During the Christmas recess az college
the team viii take trip 20 York and
Baltimore, playing one game In each 10.
cality.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-07
Of THE SEASON IN SEASON.
ATTELL AND WALSH
READY FOR FIGHT

When Abe Attell and Jimmy Walsh are
called together at the Pacific Coast club
tonight each will be In condition to go
20 hard fast rounds. Attell did his last
boxing Tuesday afternoon and contrary
to expectations. his only work today was
six miles Of road Work, with little
shadow sparring and bag punching. He
has reached the weight and the only fear
Of Trainer Mcdonald is that Attell may
commit some act which will hurt his
chances. Attel Is not living in training
quarters.
Out at the East Side Athletic club,
where Walsh is getting ready. all is con-
fidence. Today nothing was attempted
In the line OF workout. Jimmy tips
the scales at a trihe under 120 pounds.
and as his wind IS in condition he is try
ing TO put on weight. instead Of taking
il off. Today Walsh walked four miles
and did little rope jumping and shadow
sparring Eddie Keevin will bring Walsh
into town just before time TO jump into
the ring.
Twin Sullivan is Of the opinion that
Walsh will put Attell away If the men
come to mix IL in the centre Of the ring.
and has taken the short end of a knock
out bet The fact that Walsh is In 4
position 10 take advantage of any slip
which Attell may make while in the ring
is shown by the respect which he has
engendered in his sparring partners
Betting on the battle became general
yesterday. the odds shifting from 10 to
to 10 TO 8, with Walsh on the short end
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-07
SASKATCHEWANS IN
THE MERRY MAZES

The first annual ball OF the Saskatche-
wan Canoe club was held last evening at
the Eloise. All OF the Pawtuxet river
clubs and some of the Seekonk and Ten
Mile river clubs had members In attend
ance.
Music was furnished by Fay's American
band orchestra and from 10 TO 1880 was
devoted to refreshments. and then dane
ing was resumed until midnight
The committee and officials OF the club
are as follows: Committee of arrange
ments, Claud #. Reynolds, chairman;
Charles A. Rosen, secretary; Charles A.
Adams. treasurer: Walter L. Hicks, Ed
ward d. Mclaughlin; floor director, Will
liam II. Handling: assistant, Frank Lin
coin; aids, p. F. Miller, A. r. Neiu, A. s.
kenaston. r. c. Cooper: officers. William
II. Handling, commodore; w. l.. Hicks,
vice commodore: F. A. Dore, captain: G.
A Rosen, lieutenant; a. J. Stevens, Sec
retary-treasurer.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-07
BOYS CLUB HELD
INDOOR MEET.

Eighteen members OF the Providence
Boys club contested for athletic honors
in the first regular monthly indoor meet,
held at the gymnasium. last evening.
Samuel Brand was the biggest point win
ner in Class A. with a total OF Il out of
a possible 25 points Tn Class e the honors
were taken by William Allen, who netted
3 out of possible % points.
There we're five events on each pro-
gram and all were hotly contested.
Glass A summary:
Fffteen-yard dash-First. Hamilton: sec
end. Brand; third. Goodhue.
Running broad jump-First. Brand;
second. Hamilton; third, Goodhue.
Rope climb-First. Goodhue; second,
Martin; third, Brand.
Shot put-First. Brand; second, Hamil-
ton: third, Martin.
Potato race-First, Winters; second
Brand: third. Goodhue.
Totals-Brand IL. Hamilton II, Goodhue
s. Winters 5.
Class Il summary:
Fifteen-yard dash--First,. Allen. second.
third. Lee.
Running broad jump-Tie between AL
len and Fitzgerald; third, Lind.
Rope climb-First, Allen; second Lind;
third Fitzgerald
Putting shot-First Allen; second, Fitz-
gerald; third, Lind.
Potato race--Tie for first between Allen
and Lind; third. Fitzgerald.
Total Points-Allen 2s, Fitzgerald II,
Lind o.
The officials Referee. James Better
idge: Judges at finish, John Kelley. Ed
ward Dwyer; starter. Floyd S, Doughty.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-07
UTTER TELLS HOW
STATE is AT FAULT

Gov. Utter was a speaker at the busi-
ress mems banquet at Melrose, Mass,
last night, and said:
THE rush of prosperity has drawn
away our fellowman. Dollars are things
that count, apparently. There is danger or
our becoming too much educated and
there is danger of making the young look
dc wn upon honest toll through the devel
opment of new ambitions in the pubic
schools Thfs H. the fault of the state
Touching upon religion, Gov. Utter said
that he never saw picture of Christ that
satisfied him, as all of them seemed 10 be
satisfer him. as all of them seemed to be
effeminite He liked 10 think OF him. he
said as more like the picture OF Phillips
Brooks--intelectual and spiritual.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-07
RHODE ISLAND H0RSEMEN
PUNISHED BY BOARD

The board of review of the National
Trotting association closed its sessions at
New York last night at the Murray Hin
hotel. and finally disposed OF the cases OF
several persons connected with the Mem
phis gold cup incident.
IL took up the temporary reinstatement
OF George w. Spear. the driver, after his
expulsion several years ago. aud again ex-
PEELED Spear, under rule 10. section .. re-
1ating 10 the doping OF horses. This
case was brought before the board on be-
half OF the National Trotting sssocis tion.
on account OF Spears connection with the
smathers-Lou Dillon-Mayor Delmar incl
dent at Memphis. The board also ex-
PEELED. under rule Is, ED" Sanders. the
stable attendant, who, In an affidavit pre-
eented I'm the Smathers case, stated that
he had administered "dope"to Lou Dillon.
st the instance OF George W. Spear
The case against Millsrd Sanders.
brother OF Ed" Sanders, who as one OF
the witnesses declared. had administered
q mixture out OF bottle marked "spe-
cifc A. A." TO the mare Lou Dillon. to-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-07
WOLF TONE SHOW
TO BE A GOOD ONE.

The coming concert. minstrel show and
bali OF the Wolf Tone Literary associa-
ton will be under the auspices OF the st.
Joseph's minstrels. The Lyric trio and
Miss Margaret Mahoney have been Sc
cured. The double quartet will be made
w as follows: j. +. McVey and T. J..
Hart. tenors: Robert Newton and William
Ward, second tenors; William Carroll and
Frank Murdy first lass; William Ber-
gen and Daniel Linn. second bass; Bob
hooks. tambo; j. F. O'Brien, bones; NJ.
j. Sullivan, interlocutor and Lewis j.
Mullen, musical director.
Margaret Hanley will render soprano
solos and Hart and Murdy duets.
The committee consists of Charles j..
Shean, stephen Honan. William Cough
lin NJ. j. Sullivan. James Flemming, VIII
liam Carroll. James L. Nolan, Thomas Z.
Manney and John II. Maguire
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-07

Although the racing season is barely
ever, turfmen here are discussing the
English Derby of 1907, and nearly all de-
clare that Galvani will be the favor'te for
tho race at London. The consensus OF eS-
perts is that Col. Hall Walkers Polar
star iS the best two-year-old OF the saa-
cen, hut unfortunately he is not entered
for the great race.
The season Just closed has been re-
rnarkable in that IL has not produced what
may he cslied great horse. Spearnlint.
winner of the Derby. and tho Grand PriS
do Paris, was the leading winner OF the
season. IIe did little else, however than
vy'n these TWO races and the greater part
OF us S.5C0l winnings came from fronee
keystone II was the largest wilmer so
FAR as English races We're concerned. Her
entire winnings OF $4,000 were made on
this side of the Channel She came near
or being a frst-olsss race horse than any
other which faced the starter this season.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-07
YOUNG otto WON BY KNOCKOUT

Young otto. New Yorks fighter with
the knockout punch last night defeated
Jack sinnott at the Long Acre a. c. in
West 29th street. Sinnott has not been
in the ring since he broke his arm about
six months ago Before his accident he
was one Of the best boxers at his weight.
lie fought an exceptionally game battle
against Otto and won many admirers.
The fnal bout was = six round contest
between Jack Dempsey Of New Jersey
and Kid Sunger % Philadelphia The
boys gave a great exhibition but stingcr
was inclined 10 be rough I'm the clinches
and several times was cautioned TO be
more careful
In The last round both fought az top
speed and tho spectators cheered them
vigorously. Dempsey was the cleverer of
the two and succeeded I'm blocking most
of hls opponents blows but Stinger was
tho hardest hitter and al the end honoTs
were about even
Little Jimmy Moran went on for six
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-07
Nickel Theatre.

At the Nickel theatre yesterday big au-
diences saw one of the best programs OF
motion pictures and illustrated songs OF
fered there containing something TO please
everyone. THE Child's Revenge" Is an
exciting dramatic picture showing how a
plucky lad avenges his fathers death by
sending his murderers to a similar death.
The Dsmnation of Faust is an un'
commonly good picture. woven around re-
alistic mysteries. The people laughed
themselves heartily at "23 Skidoo,' based
on the adventures OF two youths who as
pirs to be social favorites. "Phoeoe SNOW
and The Races at Belmont Park were
heartily applauded. Bob Alden sans
Fare Thee Well. My Old Kentucky and
won unstinted applause.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-07
M'GOvERN OUT or Ring
FOR GOOD AND ALL

Terry McGovern has fought his last ring
battle. This was the verdict agreed upon
yesterday by Joe Humphries his man
ager; DR.. Joseph Creamer, Of No 10 East
Seventh street and Terry himself.
DR.. Creamer. who brought Terry back
e. good health before, visited the Kings
County hospital. where Terry has been
confined since he threatened havoc with a
eix-inch shell on Wednesday, and, with
Humphries, had long talk with the little
fighter. Terry talked nationally but his
eyes had a CLASSY stare 10 show for his
excessive drinking Dr. Moslcy who has
looked after him in the hospital, was also
present.
II was agreed that no conversation
should be advanced TO arouse Terry or
hurt his feelings, but he came forward
with a tale OF remorse on seeing them,
Terry declared he well knew that he
had been indiscreet in allowing HIS
troubles TO get the best OF him 10 the
extent OF his trying TO drown them I'm
wine, and he asserted that he had de.
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tormined 10 build himself up anew
physically and mentally
II realize my mistakes and am going
to cut IL all OUT he said emphatically.
DR.. Mosley said Terry had behaved
veil since being taken TO tho hospital
and that he believed good rest in quiet
place would create a complete change in
him. The physicians held consultau ton
and as a result Humphries was sent back
TO tell Terry 10 cheer up and that every
thing would turn out all right.
Humphries sought Paddy" sullivan,
brother OF big Tim" Sullivan and they
will arrange with sam Harris today for
Terry's going to a quiet place In the coun-
try for two or three months.
Terry's own declaration that .he would
never fight again was the most oncourag-
ing thing 10 his friends that he has said
for a long time. They now believe that
he realizes once for all he is not his
former self Terry said he hoped Young
Corbett would get a match with Tommy
Murphy.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-07
GAL LvAN| ENGLISH DERBY
FAv0R|TE FOR NEXT YEAR

on. and was bred by Col. Walker in Ire
lend. Polar Star. however. was not the
greatest winning Juvenile AS he Is
credited with only $4,000 as against Ira
quair's $4,000.
Cicero the champion three-year-old OF
1905, I'm England, amounted 10 nothing this
year. and the credit for being the best
distance runner OF the all-aged division
goes 10 Polemus, the Cyllene four-year-
old. winner OF the Cambridgeshire, Duke
OF York and Champion Stakes.
Higgs is away ahead OF the list OF win
ming Jockeys in number OF wins. while
Danny Maher has equally as strong
lead in percentage OF wins. Madden has
been in the money Sc per cent. or his
rs ces. which Is close 20 a record
Mairtenon won siO.615 francs Spearmint
was second with 250200 francs, and Pres
tige fourth with aO3.304 francs.
The leading winning Jockeys are stern,
125 victories. Bellhouse. 81; Rausch. a;
Milton Henry. IS Cormack, 81. and j.
Relh. 60.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-07
YALE OPPOSED To
CHANGES IN RULES

The Yale Alumni Weekly is very much
set against any change i'm the new foot
ball rules. IL has the following: while
ST Is TO be hoped that they will be per-
mitted TO remain as they are at least an
other year without change. The rules
committee is already being bombarded
with requests TO change this or that rule.
20 lengthen the halves. TO substitute To-
yard penalty for the failure OF a forward
pass. 10 do away with the section of the
forward pass rule which says the pass
must go five yards out from the centre.
20 allow two forward passes and many
other important but less vital things.
IL would be a serious mistake TO make
any OF these changes with the possible
halves which latter would not affect the
actual playing OF the game as II has been
developed this fall
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-07
TWO WOMEN OWNERS
HAVE RACE WINNERS

Two women, Mrs. w. Goldblatt and Mrs.
T. Capo, saw their horses Mortiboy and
Blackburn, win at Crescent City track
yesterday at New Orleans. Both owners
had substantial bets ON the favorltes at
liberal odds. The women gave vent TO
their feelings with cries OF JOY and in
Vulnerable II told you sos
Its an Ill wind.' &c. applies forcibly
90 these two women owners. Their colts,
Mortiboy and Blackburn, each two-year-
oGs, are mud runners of the first-class
They arc fair performers ON a dry track
but In sloppy mud they are as fast as n
strong breeze. Just to further the for
tunes OF the women, a storm I'm the early
hours transformed tho track into a minia-
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Three other horses won more than $50
600. Troutbeck, Bridge of Canny and Din
ne ford II is remarkable that Keystone
III. and Dinneford won only three races
apiece, but the latter captured the Prin-
cess OF Wales Stakes. the most valuable
turf event but one OF the entire season
Another big winner LlanGbby has only
ono victory TO his credit. but that was the
Eclipse Stakes, the richest prize OF the
year, worth $40. i25
The eight leading English sires OF 1906
are Ledas and Porsimmon, the produce
OF each having won nearly 100000 The
gee of Carbne won $1,000; Gallinule. So,
900; Ayrshire. $1,000: Love Wisely, S6s,0
Tslnglass, S65. 900 and Marco, So, 900 There
are ii sires I'm the list with over $4,000 TO
their credit and nearly dozen others
close TO that figure. These figures ind-
cate that there has been more equality
among the leading sires during 1906 than
for many years previously.
The champion two-year-old, Polar Star,
is a grandson OF Galopin. by Pioneer-Go-
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gether with draughts OF champagne, at
the Memphis race, was continued
The board also denied the application of
A. L. Thomas OF Benson, Neb. for rever-
sal OF expulsion. Spear was expelled orig
inally on "A charge that he pulled the
horse Temple Bar. on the grounds of the
Cleveland Driving park some years ago
lie was afterward reinstated. Tho board
SAYS:
The temporary reinstatement IL with
drawn and the expulsion Is imposed from
this time on"
Among other decisions reached by the
board in the course OF long executive
session were the following more import
ant ones;
Denial OF the application of James Eo-
garty OF Ontario. Canada, for reversal OF
expulsion and the granting OF a similar
application from Frank II. stone OF West
Hartford. Conn
c. NJ Rowland Of Woonsocket, R. l., r.
NJ. King. Charlestown. Mass. and w. r
Parker OF Providence. r. l.. were sus-
pended for one year for declaring of races
contrary TO rules.