davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-02
BOSTONS LET
OUT CATCHER O'NEILL

BOSTON. January 2.-John ]. O'Neill the
clever catcher. has played his last game for
the Boston Nationals. President George B.
Dewey has asked for waivers and is quite
certain that all the National League clubs
will waive claim to this player. 1t is Mr..
Doveys intention to then hand O'Neill his
unconditional release and allow the player
to pick up the best Job he can.
O'Neili was with st. Louis three years
ago at the receiving end OF the "ONeill
battery" His brother Michael is now with
the York team Of the outlaw league hav-
ing jumped his reservation with the st.
Louis club.
John O'Neill went to Chicago and from
that city came to Boston In trade for Pat
Moran. and though injured and out of the
game several times was really the most
valuable catcher on the team. He never
took kindly to the South End management,
however. and will. no doubt, be pleased to
get his release.
President Dewey said that he had lines
out for another catcher. and with Brown
and Tom Needham in shape the club would
be well fixed behind the bat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-02
DREYFUSS PLEASED
WITH BOSTON DEAL

PITTSBURG, January Barney Drey-
fuss came out with the rather remarkable
statement last night that he had worked
for two years to secure Abbaticchio, the
former Boston second baseman and that In
that period of time he had repeatedly Of
fered Ritchey as a leading bait, but with
trimmings, yet could not make the deal I'M
til this winter. Dreyfuss expresses great
joy that he has been able finally to make
the deal. Said he:
1.-Two years ago I offered Ritchey and five
other players to Boston for Abbaticchio, but
Boston laughed at me. / tried in other
ways to make the deal for second baseman,
but could not make the rifle. Last year /
offered 5000 in cold hard cash for Abba
ticchio. rather in check. had the check made
out. in fact, but the deal fell through. I'm
here to say that 1 do not think that Pitts
burg got any the worst of that deal. If we
have it's my fault, for / have been after a
change of Ritchey for Abbaticchio for two
years.
This statement sounds remarkable from
the fact that two years ago a newspa per
published story in effect that Dreyfuss
was trying to trade Ritchey, whereupon
Dreyfuss went almost into Mysteries of de-
NAL. claiming that some one was trying to
create hard feelings between himself and
his best players.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-02
NEW REGISTER ISSUED.
Year Book Of Naval Academy Shows
757 Midshipmen.

special correspondence OF Inc star.
ANNAPOLIS. Md. January g. 1907.
The annual register OF the Naval Academy
for the sixty-second academic year has
been issued. The register contains an his
toricai sketch Of the Naval Academy. list
OF superintendent. a calendar for the scho-
lastic year 1906-7, a list OF the officers at
tached to the academy. with the arrange
ment Of the departments, the cadet off,
GERS. report Of the last practice cruise. the
list OF the midshipmen now in the academy
or who have been members during the last
year, with the scholastic standing OF the
members of the first three classes, the
regulations for the admission of candi-
dates. the course of studies. the program
Of theoretical and practical Instructions for
the different classes. prizes awarded during
the year and other information.
The register states that the number Of
midshipmen now in the academy Is 757, d.
vided by classes as follows: First class
1924: second class, ELL third class, 2O0;
fourth class, PIT. Midshipman James Day
ton. IT., Of the third class has died since
the compiling Of the register, so that one
should be deducted from the total Of the
third class and of the whole. making the
total number Of midshipmen at this time.
758
A new department of physiology. hygiene
at the Naval Academy, with Surgeon F. c.
Cook at its head. His assistants are Mat
thew Strohm. boxing master; Otto Stef-
fens and L. H. Mang, instructors In physi-
cal training. and ]. Schultz, instructor In
gymnastics
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-02
JOCKEY MILlER'S
WONDERFUL RECORD

Walter Miller, the eastern jockey who
has been riding at the Oakland track since
December !. closed his season of twelve
months riding with the unequaled record
OF 3Ss winning mounts from January / to
December 81 No other jockey in the world
has ever won as many races In one year.
Statisticians interested in the subject say
that his Victories in stakes during the year
netted his various employers more than
S2l5O
Eugene Hildebrand in 1904 won 200
mounts. Miller's percentage. %. Is excelled
by that of Nicoll. who is second on the
list In point of races won. but first in the
matter of percentage. which is 30. he hav-
ing won 29S mounts out of $50 attempts.
Thus. with only one mount behind Hide
brand, Nicoll's percentage Is seven points
better.
In former seasons some of the leading
winning jockeys of the respective years had
Tommy Burns. in 1905 had the same per-
centage. Is. In 1904 Willie" Simms, who
at that time riding Richard Croker S
horses. well as NJ. F. Dryers. had a
Barnes won the Futurity on Proctor Knott.
that negro jockey had a percentage of 33.
In 1886 and 1887 Jimmy Mclaughlin s
percentage was better than Miler's.
A glance over the appended list of the
leading Jockeys at the close OF each season
since and including 1856 shows the transit
tory success OF the idol of the day. In two
years Hiidebrand has been supplanted by
Nicou and Miller. Fuller held the lead
for one brief but brilliant season. Rausch
has worn well, has OConnor. Mitchell
has ridden in Russia for several years and
Is now at New Orleans Burns is in
france. III. (''Skeets') Martin goes to Ger
many after six years success In England.
and several of the others are dead. The
question among turfmen is. Can Miller re-
tain championship honors?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-02

fielders were not and winning the race to
first base. Painful though it may seem.
these same fans dig up recollections Of
later days when you failed to do that which
was expected of you. Why this was thus,
Robert. you alone perhaps know. 1t can
not be denied that when you first Joined
the Pirates you were Little Bobby on the
Spot" and on the job for further orders
Then came slump. The exact reason for
this lapse in speed we will offer no explana-
ton. That is up to you, Bobby. Perhaps
you will feel agrieved, but that is also up
to you. We loved you. Bobby, when you
were winning games for the petted and
pampered pirates, because we all knew you
were pretty nifty sort of a lad. Yester-
day, Bobby, we learned from President
Dreyfuss of the Pittsburg club that he
had turned you over to the tender mercies
Of Joseph Cantillon. manager of the WASH
tngton American League Club. In handing
Ganley over to his old friend CantilIon
President Dreyfuss wished both parties a
happy new year. and expressed regret that
Ganley had not been able to continue giving
the Pittsburg club his best efforts at all
times. He also gave Ganley some very
good advice. and wound up by expressing
the wish that the clever right fielder meet
with success in his new field of endeavor
"Ganley is one of the best players in the
country said President Dreyfuss. but
his days of usefulness member of the
Pittsburg club ended last fall. We could
have made a trade two for Boz. but
Cantillon wanted him and we decided to let
him go to Washington. getting nothing in
return
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-02

Anacostia Church. The Epworth League
exercises consisted OF q song service. which
was led by Mr.. John E. Fort. Rev. Charles
o. Isaac the pastor OF the church. presided.
Miss Beulah Williamson was the organist-
The program was as follows: Anthem.
Babe Of Bethlehem. choir. with solo by
Mr.. George w. King jr, and duet by Miss
Emma Isaac and Miss Edith M. Pyles:
bass solo, Bethlehem, Mr.. @. Watson
Isaac; anthem. Hark. the Herald Angels
sing. choir. with solo by Miss Edith M.
Pyles: solo. The Shepherd King. Miss Edith
Tew; anthem. 1t came Upon the Midnight
Clear. choir. with solo by Mr.. G. Watson
Isaac; solo. My Mothers Favorite Hymn.
Mr.. Daniel C. Smithson; anthem, Star OF
Bethlehem, choir. with solos by Miss Edith
NJ Pyles and Mr.. @. Watson Isaac: an
them, larry With Me. o My Savior. choir.
with duet by Miss Edith Tew and Miss
Edna Emo and solo by Mr.. Elijah Kinsella.
Half an hour before midnight Rev. Charles
o. Isaac began the conservation service,
lasting until the arrival OF the new year.
The Willing Workers Glass Of the Ana
costa Baptist Church held services last
night at the home Of Mr.. John T. Dent
the superintendent OF the Sunday school,
at lit Jefferson street. The members
gathered at O'Clock and INDUCED in a
song and praise service until after mid
night. Miss Edna Goodman, the teacher
having the class in charge. presented to
each member Bible as appropriate
New Year gift Several of those present
were called upon to speak. among them
Supt Dent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-02
Vaughn Class Celebrates.

most impressive meeting was held at
Calvary Baptist Church Monday evening.
the last meeting Of the year for the
Vaughn Class Club.
A business meeting was held early in the
evening and ten candidates for membership
were initiated. after which the members
adjourned to the banquet room, an oyster
supper having been provided. President
J. w. Bell acted as POSTMASTER.
A roll call of the states and territories
was taken, and almost every state and two
of the territories had representatives pres
emit; one state had fifteen.
The following named members were call
ed on and responded with appropriate re-
marks: Mr.. Powell Rogers, Prof. Mitchell
Carroll. Rev. Samuel H. Greene, DID,, H.
F. Farmer, Mr.. Clyde Locker. Mr.. John
Othen, Mr.. l. C. Foster DIR. E. C.. Rice,
Mr.. F. w. Vaughn and others.
At Has pm. the men. led by Mr.. Vaughn
and President Bell. marched to the beifry.
singing Onward. Christian Soldiers
At the belfry Mr.. Vaughn addressed the
men, then all knelt In prayer until the
hour Of midnight and the old church bell
welcomed the New Year. The exercises
were concluded with some old familiar
hymns. and prayer by the teacher. MI.
Vaughn.
The musical program was rendered by
Robert Gotta, piano solo: E. Clarence Rice,
mandolin seloi n. J. Jeffries, vocal solo. .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-02
Puddle Duck Club Meets.

Fourteen members OF the Puddle Duck
Club attended the annual dinner of the or
ganization Monday evening at Eckstein' 8
on New York avenue. 1t is stated that all
Of the members Of the club are brakes and
the only difference is that some imagine
they have brighter feathers and better
voices that the others. The club. 1t is said.
was formed seven years ago. end is to last
for twenty years. Twenty members are
upon the list. During the meeting resolu-
lions of regret at the absence of Allison
Nailor, jr., were passed. Those present
last evening were w. C. Long. F. X. Ray
mond. Charles Jacobsen. Eugene Cochran.
c. e. Wood. Wilson Offutt, F. A. Sebring.
D. ]. Kaufman, E. P. Watkins, Charles e.
Berry, Arthur Blanchard. C. A. Eckstein.
]. o. Harvey and newly elected member.
Henry L. Heiskell. Six were absent.
The officers elected last night were: Chief
drake Arthur Blanchard, and secretary,
F. A. Sebring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-02
News Of Fredericksburg.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.
FREDERICKSBURG Va

FREDERICKSBURG Va,
January L. 1907.
Quite an interest is being taken in the
contest for the Office Of commemorative
attorney of this city, the vacancy being
caused by the retirement from the bench Of
Judge A. 7. Embrey of the corporation
court the LIST of next month. His successor
will be the present commemorative attor-
ney, ex-Judge John T. Goolrick Several
petitions are being circulated among the
citizens for signatures. one bearing the
name of Granville R. Swift and the other
the present judge. A. T. Embrey.
Attorney F. W. Coleman has purchased OF
Judge A. T. Embrey the office building on
Princess Anne street. in this city. now oc-
cupied by Messrs. Chichester & Chichester
and DR.. ]. p Stiff.
The newly organized card club. composed
Of society folk In this city, held Its first
meeting last night, with Misses Edith and
Beryl Barber as hostesses. Progressive
euchre was played, after which refresh
ments were served. Miss Kate Montgomery
was the winner of the prize.
The new year was ushered In with the
tolling Of the bells as the old year went out
and the ringing of joyful welcome last
night. Watch services were held at the
Methodist Church. Rev. John r. Rosebro
preached the sermon. The attendance was
larger than usual.
William Armstrong. a highly respected
citizen Of Stafford county. died today at his
home near Antrock Church. that county. Of
gangrene poisoning aged ninety years. He
was In all probability the oldest citizen Of
that county. A large family Of children
survive him.
Mr.. W. Taylor Smith. son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. E. J. Smith Of this city. is a member
Of the graduating class of past midship-
men at the United States Naval Academy.
Annapolis.
The members Of the congregation of Rev.
r. Aubrey Williams Of the Baptist Church
gave a pound party for his benefit tonight
Mr.. and Mrs. A. W. Embrey gave a New
Year eve card party at their home In this
city in honor Of their guests, Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert McCracken Of Philadelphia. Euchre
was played until a late hour As the bells
were toliing out the old year toasts werc
drunk to the health OF the host and hostess
and of the entire party. Supper was served
afterward. The first prize OF the evening
was won by Mrs A. B. Yates and the Sec
ond by Mrs. May F. Rowlett. The mems
prizes were won by Mr.. A. P. Thornton Of
this city and T. K. Miller OF Baltimore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-02
AT THE LOCAL Y. NC. A
MORE THAN TWO THOUSAND
VISITORS RECEIVED YESTERDAY

In honor Of the birth OF 1907 the Y. NJ.
C. A. entertained about 1900 Of its friends
yesterday. All the guests looked over. the
structure, noted the work Of the various
departments and complimented the officers
and directors on the useful purposes to
which the building is being devoted.
In the lobby the association orchestra
of more than twenty pieces rendered
music from 8 o'clock until 6 o'clock. The
lobby was decorated with strings of green
and many Christmas wreaths, which, In
contrast to the marble pillars and wallis.
gave beautiful effect After the guests
had laid aside their wraps they were
escorted to the second floor, where the re-
ceiving party was located. In the line
were the directors and officers of the assoc
citation. including John b. Larner, Merrlli
E. Gates. Charles F. Nesbit, Miles NJ
Shand. John B. Sleman, Jr. Fred'ric l..
Moore, B. II. Warner. Justice Stanton J.
Peelle. Judge Arson s. Taylor. G. w. +.
Swartzell, S. w. Woodward, COMMISSIONS
H B. F. mcfarland. w. II. II. Smith.
George Otis Smith. President Charles w.
Needham of George Washington Universi-
ty, A. NJ Lothrop. w. II. Kerr DR. J. Taber
Johnson. 7. A. Harding; Daniel Fraser H.
Bradley Davidson, DIR. w. X. Butler, Lieut.
]. w. Crawford James Sharp, Edwin 3
La Fetra. w F. Woolard, Edward Tar
ring and E. r. Rochester.
Feature of Reception.
One of the features of the reception this
wear was an exhibition Of the work or the
various departments. After meeting the
directors. the guests We're shown the relig-
TONG work department. In the hallway, at
the entrance to the rooms of the depart
ment was a group OF pictures. Indicative
of the work of the association In India
The foreign mission work. the home mis-
sion work and the work of the local CLUBS,
the Fred B. Smith Club and others were
also shown.
From the second floor the guests were
taken to the sixth floor. where Is located
the dining room The visits to the fifth and
fourth floors which followed, were TO IN
spect association dormitories. where ABOUT
100 young men. away from home, are re-
siding. In some of the rooms the men were
receiving their particular guests and en-
Pertaining with music. On the third moor.
which was next visited. Is the educational
department. and there the visitors saw tins
classes at work. Some students were in the
physical and chemical laboratories. others
were studying stenography and typewrilns
and others were pursuing various lines OF
work.
The visit to the basement showed some of
the recreations provided by the association.
There young men were bowling and playing
billiards and pool. In the gymnasium there
were exhibitions of feats of strength ana
agility which surprised many of those pres
ent.
preceded the New Year reception. was one
of the most enjoyable entertainments given
by the local association. The program con-
tinued from o'clock Monday evening to
1907" The music was rendered by the
Lyric Male Quartet Of Baltimore. and
anna canal. The new year arrived while Dr.
Merrill e Gates was speaking.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-02
BASE BALL NOTES.
Pat Donovan is stuck on towheaded play

Pat Donovan is stuck on towheaded play
ers.
The Western League honored itself by
electing Frank Selee vice president
Pitcher Ferguson OF the New York Ma
tionals Is basket ball expert.
President Ebbets of the Brooklyn club has
signed fourteen men for next season.
Touches for advance money are coming In
accordingly.
Cy Semour wants to be a manager. and is
on the lookout for likely looking minor
league franchise.
The Cincinnati club has secured permit
to erect a club house, to cost $1,000 at
League Park. 1t will be used by visiting
players
Pat Flaherty says Honus Wagner is just
as good in basket ball as on the diamond
Honus comes pretty near making good in
anything he tackles.
The veteran George Wood once one Of the
crack outfielders in the country, wants a
position on the New England League stan
of umpires.
They dope it out a long time ahead in
Grand Rapids. where story was printed to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-02
Big Chess Match.

NEW YORK, January 2.-The cham
pionship chess match between Frank J..
Marshall OF Brooklyn and DR.. Emanuel
Lasker. chess champion of the world.
which Is scheduled to begin at Philadel-
phia on Friday. is attracting interest all
over the chess world. Many experts be-
lieve that Marshall will be able to wrest
the title from the present holder.
The men will play eight games. draws
not to count, and fifteen moves must be
made within an hour. The games will be
played every other day and no more than
three games are to be played In a week.
Prof. Isaac L. Rice, William Shipiey and
J. H. Watson will act as referees.
Besides the title the winner will receive
a prize of 81 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-02
HERMAN KNOCKED
OUT BY CANS
CoIored Lad Won in Eighth
Round With Blow on
the Jaw.

TONOPAH. New, January 2.-JOe Cans
fought true to his form and retained his
title as lightweight champion by knocking
out Herman in the eighth round Of their
fight here yesterday afternoon. It was
apparent from the start that Herman had
little chance of winning. Cans blocked his
blows with ease. and at no time was the
final issue in doubt
In the first round Cans started to feel
things out. Herman was willing to fight,
but the champion stalled him Of In the
second round Cans began to open up.
Herman's attempts to land usually ended
in failure. Cans blocked Herman's leads
with glove and elbow, and when the OPP
portunity presented itself planted right and
left blows to his opponents face.
The third and fourth rounds were rep
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-02
Knights Of Columbus Greet Friends.

Keane Council, knights of Columbus, en-
tertained its membership and a few promi-
nent members Of the order at rousing
smoker Monday at the Knights OF Co
lumbus Temple on street The occasion
was q jolincation In the council of the
great progress made during the year.
since during the year 1905 the membership
of this council Is said to have increased to
unparalleled proportions. The new officers
were on hand, and a gratifying spirit OF
fraternalism and Yulstide spirit was made
manifest.
DIR. w. E. Pairo. grand knight of Keane
Council called the assemblage to order
and the members were seated at tables
which covered the entire moor space OF the
large hall. The national colOrs made an
effective decorative scheme, being ar
ranged about the wall. Above the speak
ers platform the name and charter num-
Der OF Keane Council was emblazoned
forth.
Robert E. Doyle, jr., recently elected lect-
urer of Keane Council, had the program In
charge, and there was long and divertfng
program, lasting until the dawn Of the new
year. Among those who took part We're:
Jas Bond, piano solo; Prof. Frank Huse-
man of the Y. M. C. A.. bag punching; Will
son Oliver, tenor solo; Mr.. Shelby. recita-
ton: JOS Holloran, songs; Steve Laut. bar
ftone solos; H. B. Wright, clog and wing
dancing; Richard Hart. trombone solOist;
Messrs. Hart and Brill. In a musical act;
L. v. Krause, tenor solo: Barney Gillen.
Irish songs: James Hannah, tenor soloist;
Edward Hutchinson.
Perhaps the star attraction OF the evening
was a boxing exhibition by kid" Sullivan.
a local fstic favorite, and Walter Donovan.
It was a clever representation of the -artis-
try and f1nesse of boxing science. The
Brown brothers interested In like manner.
Among those In attendance were F. P.
Sheehy, Joseph e. Ralph. p. J. Haltigan.
William E. Callahan, DR.. w. E. Pairo. Geo.
A. McAvoy. Robert E. Doyle. ST.. Robert E.
Doyle. jr.. David Thomas. E. ]. Maloy, VIII
liam Hart. T. p. Kennedy. Joseph p. Ken
nelly, F. A. Mcfarland OF Alexandra, Va:
Joseph A. Galeski. w. A. DuVall. James p.
Brennan. Maurice Wall. Patrick O'Brien.
Geo. A. Malone. John ]. Brosnan, Arthur
Small and Thomas E. Galleher.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-02
RACING, BASE BALL
AND OTHER SPORTS

could play again this year If they would
graduate at the regular time. June next.
but every one qualified for graduation last
September or the coming February by OBJ
tanning relatively high standing in studies.
Capt Theobald. third baseman: Pitcher
Needham and Shortstop Gill graduated in
the first section, and Tibault. who was
elected captain for the coming season: Co
hen and Goldthwaite. the entire outfeld.
and Symington. first base have qualified to
receive their diplomas next month. Man.
ager Harold v. McKittrick Is also among
the latter number.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-02
Watch Night in Anacostia.

Watch night services were held in the
Anacostia Methodist Episcopal Church.
corner of jackson and Pierce streets, and
were Of unusual interest to the Mcthodists
Of Anacostia. The Anacostia Chapter of
the Epworth League associated with the
church conducted meeting In the ediflce
preliminary to q special musical service,
which was rendered under the direction OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-02
AVERAGES OF
NAVY YARD BOWLERS

The West Gun Carriage team is tied
with Erecting quint for first place in the
Navy Yard Bowling League. each team
having won twenty six games and lost
seven.
The individual honors go to Talbert OF
West Gun Carriage. with an average Of
100. Lee Of Miscellaneous Shop is second.
with an average Of 1913. while Doyle Of
the Gun Shop, with 185. is third.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-02
MIDDIES STUDIED
TOO HARD FOR SPORT

ANNAPOLIS. Md. January NAVAL
Academy base ball prospects for the COM
ing season have suffered severely on ac-
count of the fine scholastic standing of the
members of the base bali nine. There are
seven members of last seasons nine who
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-02
GANLEY I'm BAD"
AT PlTTSBURG

From the Pittsburg Dispatch.
Fare thee well, Robert Ganley. master Of
the bunt and timely swat. Well do Pitts
burg rooters recall the days when. fresh
from the Western League. you were wont
to fool Christy Mathewson and other star
slabmen by poking the pigskin where the