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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-24

William VI. Potter OF o5 West Park
street at $50 this morning heard a noice
In his hallway and found that Harry g.
Burton. a milk delivese, had fallen un-
conscious. lie summoned the police OF
Station 2. who called the ambulance, IN
which he was taken TO the Rhode ISL
and hospital. where he soon r-gained
consciousness. and left the hospital
against the advice OF the physicians.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-24

Patrolman J. A. Drury Of Station 4 last
night arrested on suspicion two men who
gave their names as James O'Neil and
Fred Harris. O'Neil had hidden In his UNI
derclothlng 1861. and Harris had In his
possession t35. The police, having the
theory that they are the pickIockets who
have been working on the street cars,
will try 20 obtain their history. The two
men when arrested had six boxes OF
candy.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-24

Superintendent q. s. Lufkln OF the
Rhode Island Electric Protective COM
pany, at "a Custom House street. was
made a surprised recipient yesterday OF
a handsome meerscha um pipe. the gift OF
his fellow employees and friends connect
ed with the concern. The presentation
was made at 10 o'clock, when the donors
headed by II. n. Parent. marched Into
the private office OF the superintendent.
Mr.. Parent made a brief speech.
Thomas Deery, ~ McDonough street, as
ne stepped from the curbing on Wash
ington street. near Clemence. yesterday
afternoon. was Knocked down by a car
riage owned by James Hanley. OF -
Jackson street. driven by Mr.. Tfanley's 3
coachman Gordon Miilard. Patroman L..
A. Hall Of the Central station placed him
In Mr.. Hanlay's carriage. In which lac Was
taken 20 the Fountain street police sta
tlon. lie was later able 20 leave for his
homo. His left leg was Injured. and he
received several bruises.
The Washington times., 1907-12-29
YALE BASKETBALL
QUINT IS COMING
Plays George Washington
at Convention Hall
Tomorrow.

The Yale University basketball team,
collegiate champions of the East. will
meet the George Washington University
basketball quint, collegiate champions
OF the South. tomorrow night in Con-
vention Hall IN what promises to be one
OF the most interesting and closest
played games seen on a local floor this
season.
The Yale squad has been on the road
since December 3. playing somG Of the
strongest teams in the East. The team
work developed by this quInt is consid-
cred by many 10 be the best Of any OF
the college teams, and Yale is almost
unanimously chosen for first pls ce in
the intercollegiate League
With Johnson and CoveIl as & uc,eus.
the Hatchetites have built up one OF
the strongest teams in the South. II
has been rounding into fine form. Under
competent coaching, in the Y NJ c. A.
gymnasium, and the cohorts Of the team
are confident Of victory for their favor
ties. The appearance OF Rutherford on
the squad has been a big help. as this
man is a local star. having played on a
Y. NJ. G. A. team for several years
With Johnson. who was considered By
many to be the best collegiate back in
the South. as his mate. the pair should
prove well-nigh invincible.
The Washington times., 1907-12-29
EANCIERS
WILL SHOW STOCK
Chickens and Pigeons at
Masonic Hall JAN
uary 6.

At a meeting Of the membership Of
the Columbia Poultry and Pigeon Asso-
citation last night. the secretary made
his report of entries. which promise to
give Washington a mos attractive dis
play of poultry. pigeons, and pet stock
for the week OF January 6
The association has always been for
tunate in having a highly attractive
display Of standard bred poultry
One of the attractive features Of the
show will be the daily distribution Of
fine poultry and pigeons of many kinds
10 children under sixteen years of age.
Nelson A. Wood OF the Smithsonian In
stitutiOn. has donated one pair of Black
Sumatras; J. l.. Shipley, two Light
Brahma Bantam male birds; Edward S.
Schmid. one pair each of white rats,
white mice, and cevies; Calvin Hicks,
a beautiful Buff Leghorn male bird. also
a beautiful Buff Cochin male bird: c.
Duffy, six pairs of pigeons; T. F. Nc
Grew, one pair of Bun Cochin Ban
tams; Morgan Stinemetz. two Partridge
Cochin Bantams. All Of these will be
divided among the boys and girls under
sixteen years Of age who may visit the
show. The plan of this distribution will
be announced later.
The show will open IN Masonic
Temple, Monday morning, January g.,
and continue throughout the entire
week. There viii be a number OF in
teresting displays for the exhibition
hall, among them some wild turkeys
from Virginia, also some beautiful water
fowls.
The Washington times., 1907-12-29
TAD JONES WON'T
PLAY PRO. BALL
Wires Flat Refusal to Pres
ident of the Cubs.

CHIC GO, Dec. B-President Muir
ply, Of the Cubs, today received a
telegram message from A. D. Jones.
the famous Yale athlete, which put at
rest all the reports that the famous col
lege catcher was about TO enter pro-
fessional baseball.
Murphy and Manager Frank Chance
were much impressed with the back
stop work of Jones as a collegian and
when the Cubs went East last fall made
overtures to sign the Yale star. When
the recent story about Billy Lush sug-
gestlng Jones as a possible addition to
the Cleveland team came out Murphy
got busy.
Today he received this definite re-
ply:
''Middletown. Ohio, Dec. Is
Il am pleased with the compliments
and appreciate the honor that you do
by offering me a position upon the
worlds champion Cubs, but l do not
care to play professional baseball.
TAD JONES"
The Washington times., 1907-12-29
TURNER'S TO HONOR
VETERAN LEADER
Rudolph Saur, Fifty Years a
Gynnast, to Receive
Diploma.

In honor OF his hftieth anniversary Of
membership IN the North American
Gymnsstc Union. Rudolph saur will be
presented with a diploma by the Coium-
bia Turn Verein IN their TNIrnhan. Sew
enth and l. streets northwest, this even
ing at s O'Clock.
Turner Saur has been honorary presi-
dent OF the Columbia T1rn Verein for
many years, and is held in high esteem
by his associates. He Is also honorary
president Of the United German Societies
Of the District Of Columbia. honorary
president Of the Germania Maennerchor.
honorary member OF the Eighth Bat
talon, as we'll as its chaplain. and an
active member OF the Saenserbund and
AriOn Singing Societies.
He joined the nevly-found Turne Ge-
meinde IN 1852. which was three years
sitter his arrival IN the country, ahd re-
manned IN Philadelphia for eight years
From Philadelphia he came 10 this
city in 1850 and he Joined the Social
Democratic Turn Verein, with head
quarters on Four-and-a-half street and
Maine avenue. When President Lincoln
was inaugurated on March 4, 1851, the
Turner's formed the body guard for the
President Mr Saur marched in line
and the Colored Turn Verein holds as
one Of its relics g drum used In that
parade. ..-
When the war broke out the Turner's
formed the Eighth Battalion Of the de-
tenders Of the National Capital. They
lost the first two NOR killed In the out
post skirrnish on the big Falls. q" --
On September Is Turner Saur cele-
brated his seventy-third birthday and
is today mentally as fresh as any one
OF his younger associates
The Washington times., 1907-12-29
COMMISSION FREES
TNIRLER WILTSE
Also Expresses Desire That
No One Interfere With
Him.

CINCINNATI, Dec. S.-The National
Baseball Commission today rendered a
decisi n in the case OF Player Lew D.
Wiitst. who was once placed on the in
eligible list for violating a contract with
the Baltimore club, but who was tenn
Porarily reinstated last season and
played with the Eastern League.
He Is now declared 10 be free agent
and the desire IS expressed by the com
mission that there be no interference
With him on the part OF any club under
national agreement authority. Harry
Pulliarn. OF the commission, states that
he thinks any interference with the
players rights from now on should be
at the peril OF the rights Of those IN
terfertng with him. Pulliam. who is
at Nashville, Tenn, sent his expression
Of his views as part Of the finding.
The Washington times., 1907-12-29

Dudley. Vanderbilt: E. X Hall. Dart
mouth; Prof. J. T. Lees, Nebraska; Prof.
c. W. Savage. Oberlin; Lieut. II. B.
Hackett, West Point. Hackett is the
only new member, succeeding Lieut.
c. D. Daily.
In his report on the football rules OF
last season. including a forecast as TO
changes which are likely for next sea-
son. DIT. Williams said:
Tho forward pass is an importan;
part Of the game as now played. and,
although it may be subjected to slight
changes, I can say that 1t will not be
eliminated OF made g. useless play"
Boost for Basketball.
Basketball was given a great boost
when IL was taken up by the conven-
ton. The executive committee reported
a resolution calling on the convention TO
appoint a rules committee. This was
passed, and the present intercollegiate
committee was named, as follows: R. d
Hyatt. Yale; Ralph Morgan. Pennsyl-
vania; H. A. Fisher. Columbia; o. DEG,
Vanderbilt, Princeton; Lieutenant Still
well. West Point; I. Anderson. Missouri;
J. Appel. Williams.
The committee will hereafter act under
the control of the l. G. A A u. A res
olution was also passed 10 the effect
that basketball be recognized and con-
1rolled as a college sport and that col
lege teams limit their games as much
as possible to teams representing insti-
tutions OF learning
The following officers were elected FOR
the ensuing year: President. Capt Pal
mer z. Pierce; vice president. Prof
Peck: secretary. Prof. Bevier; treasurer
Prof Lambert; executive committee
Profs. Nicholson, Bevler, Dudley, Stagg
Williams, and Captain Pierce
The Washington times., 1907-12-29
THE SINGER sTUNG.

Il want to purchase one OF those
resdy-to-put-up electric bell outfits. -
said the prospective customer to the
clerk in a hardware store.
Yes, sir" agreed the clerk we
have a special box which contains all
the apparatus ready to be attached
That's exactly what I want" de
clared the customer.
The clerk went to shelf. took down
a square box, and incidentally slipped
a card into his hand. The card read;
BEL out OF order; please knock" He
placed the box on the 5ounter. but con-
cealed the card in his hand.
Excuse ne for asking" he said to
the customer, but are you going 20
attach this outfit on yourself7"
no, sir" replied the customer. firm
IL. I'm going TO attach II on the front
door"
"StunS," muttered the clerk. and The
:Bell ont Of order" card fell slowly tc
the hoor.-Exehange
The Washington times., 1907-12-29
CELIA IS STUNG
WHEN TWO SNAPS
FINISH IN RUCK
Rustic and La Soeur Fail
Miserably-Woodlane
Wins.
NEW ORLEANS
SELECTIONS

First race-Esteila 9, Ny Love,
MARIA
Second raoe-Peter Becker. John
Dillon. sam Hohheimsr.
Third raoe-Coon. Telescope Fan
tastic-
Fourth raoo-Jnco6fte. odnm'B en-
try, Jusgler.
Finn race-Hans. Albert Star. Dew
Of Dawn
Sixth race-Carthage, Lancastrisu.
zipanso-
THREE BEST BETS.
Pster Becker, straight, second race
Hans. straight. fifth race.
Csrthage, straight. sixth race.
One best bet OF the dsyI Hans,
straight, fifth race.
The Washington times., 1907-12-29
SUMMER BASEBALL
ACTION FALLS FLAT
AT |. A. A. MEETING
Delegates Decide Problem Is Too Big for Them
Forward Pass Retained-BaSketbal Formally
Adopted as College Sport

NEW YORK, Dec. 2S.-Summer base
ball. the bane Of college athletics, oc-
cupied the attention of the annual con-
veRtiOn of the intercollegiate Athletic
Association OF the United States for
a long time today in the meeting In
the Murray Hill Hotel.
The delegates decided that # was al
together too big q proposition for them
10 tackle. A number of resolutions were
introduced and passed. but they had no
real bearing on the situation, except
10 pledge the colleges Of the association
TO adhere to amateur sport.
The question OF basketball was also
brought up. and more progress was
made in this sport. The association
not only decided to elect its own basket
bah rules committee, but adopted the
present committee on rules as its own.
A movement was also set on foot TO
prevent colleges from playing other than
educational institutions.
Forward Pass Indorsed.
Nothing was done about football ex-
cent 10 elect a new rules committee and
TO make known the attitude OF the rules
committee which went out OF Office on
the revision Of rules. The outgoing COM
mittee expressed itself as decidedly ia
favor of the present use of the forward
pass. and. as the organization now con-
trolls nine votes on the committee, II
is certain that there will be no steps
taken to abolish the play, although It's
use may be modified to a certain extent
The football rules committee elected
by the association was the same as last
years with the exception Of one mem
Der. The new committee viii consist of
DR.. II. L. Williams. Minnesota; DIR.
J. A Bahbitt, Haverford; DR.. W. L.
The Washington times., 1907-12-29
Summaries:

First race-Selling. two-year-oids. six
furlongs. Apache, IS (Ott). 8 70 2. won;
Dew OF Dawn, 1O7 (Lee). 10 to 1. second !;
SeverUs, los (NcDanieD. : to l. third
Time, rs. Rustic, Ketchemike, Maj
Fletcher, Hans, Ethel Carr, Linda Lake.
Truro. petulant. Hostile Hyphea and
Brown Thistle also ran
Second race - SteepIechase, short
course. Esterjoy. 152 (hcClure). 2 TO l.
won; Pete Vinegar, 146 CNelton). TO l,
second; flying PlOver. I'D iSimpsonl,
~ 20 !. third Time, 3:10. Rip. Onyx
u, Merrynlaker. DeclmO, Bob Murphy,
Dawson and Dell Leath also ran.
Third race-SeIiing. three-year-oIds.
and upward, six furlongs- Lady Anne.
10 (Notter), 70 l, won: Oraculum. los
tRaynorl, 9 20 I, second; Ace High. 1G2
(Martin). 70 third Tiulo. ia a.
Refined, Higginbotham, Fantastic Haw-
kama, CoSksure, Envoy. Meadowb breeze,
Hannibal Bey and F'rontenac also ran.
Fourth race-Planters' Stake; two
year-olds; seven furlongs Woodlane.
Us tSumter). TO l, won. Banridge. lOz
tMountain). 5 to 1, second; LaJeUnesse,
lis CMcDanieD, 70 l. third Time
- 40 Gee Wniz, Firmament, Alas
tian. and La SOuer also ran
Fifth race-Three-year-old and up-
ward; one and one-sixteenJh miles Old
Honesty, 1O9 (Minder). 2 to 10. won:
Alma Dufour lO4 (NIcDanieD. Z 70 ?
second; Pasadena, 11s (Mountain), TO ],
third Time, 1:47 As. Halbard and Lam
castr an also ran
SIKH e-years-olds and m
ward. one and three-sixteenths miles.
DR.. McCluer. III (hountaln) ( TO /
Flavigny, I01 CMcCahey), Il TO 3. third.
| Time, 2,G2 %. Delphie, Oberon. Shining
Star, Milshora. Warner Gris9eH. Foot
lights Favorite. and Ternus also ran.
The Washington times., 1907-12-29
NEAR ENOUGH.

In the little country court the irate
jehu stood facing the motorist who had
collided with his cab, and, from the
steely gleam in his eye. 1t was seen
that each held the other in supreme
contempt
Il was a-goiu' quietly along the road.
your honor began cabby. when his
version was called for. when I was
suddenly Knocked OF my seat by the
car belongin' 10 this chlhonnier--"
Chauffeur. my friend. chauffeur -
corrected the counsel for the defense.
"A chiffonnier, you know, is an o-na-
mental, wooden
"Oh. we'll" interrupted the eabman.
with a nod in the motorists direction,
"call him vot yer like. dare Aay we're
both pretty near the markT-Exchange.
The Washington times., 1907-12-29
NAVY BASKETBALL
TEAM IS BEATEN
Penn Rolls Up 81 to 16.
MiddieS Lack EX- >
perience.

ANNAPOLIS, Md, Dec. 2s.-The bas-
Ret ball FIVE of the University OF Penn
syIvania won from the niidshipmen here
this afternoon by 81 to 16.
Il was the first time that the team
of the Naval Academy had engaged in
a contest with a collegiate team, the
game being new at the institution.
Though the midshipmen played fast
game individually. the superior weight
experience and team work OF the Wis
itors caused a decisive defeat for the
local players.
Fitzpatrick, Keinath, and McNichol,
Of the Penn five, exhibited some pass
ing and shooting for goals which was
much above that shown by the middies.
The visitors also played a somewhat
roUgher game than the middies have
been taught. though there was nothing
OF an unsportsmanlike character.
In the first half Penn scored g
points to 10 The second half was
played rather loosely by both teams,
Penn having ir two substitutes. How
ever The superior ability Of the visitors
In shooting goal easily kept them in the
lead. The lineup:
L. or Pa. Naval Academy.
Keinath, McNichoI.L Ducey
Fitzpatrick R VanderhOff
McNiChOl. SOmmers. center. $500 Bunkley
McCruden. Spear-.L. G..............W Wills
Keifaver. ..--...--.-R Wilson
Referees-R 2. Smith. T P. Fin
ucran. Goals from the field-Penn.
Fitzpatrick. 6; Keinath. 3; McNichol, ;:
Keifaver, (; Naval Academy, Wilson,
Wills. .; DUcey, 2; Vanderhon. Goals
from foul-Penn, Fitzpatrick; Naval
Academy. Wilson. 3; Wills.
The Washington times., 1907-12-29
FORT MYER QUINT
TO PLAY MILITIA

Tomorrow night In the National Gltard
Armory gymnasium the team represent
ing Company @, First Regiment. meets
the team Of Troop F. Thirteenth Cav
airy, Of Fort Myer, in a game Of basket
ball. which should prove interesting
Company C's team has been greatly
strengthened by the return OF it's crack
forward. FURNACE. and the decision of
its reliable guard, Ducan. to remain In
the game The addition OF these two
men will also boost its chances in the
Capital City League. The probable line
up tomorrow night will be:
The Washington times., 1907-12-29
WHY HE WON.

"Ah. my dear Mr.. Briehess.' said Mr..
Hardcash. seizing the young barrister's s
hand and shaking 1t warmly. Il am so
immensely obliged TO you. That case
the other day, YOU knoW--I won IT.
Thanks" replied Briehess; "but did
l represent you?"
No, my dear fellow" replied Hard
cash; you represented the other man -
Exchange.
The Washington times., 1907-12-29
c. ". i. WORKING
ON TRACK TEAM
FOR BIG RELAY
Hopes to Win Two-Mile
at It's Own
Games.

With only four weeks left In which 70
get in condition for the George Wash
ipgton University indoor games in Con-
vention Hall on January ., the athletes
of Baltimore, Washington. and other
Southern cities will 5eEin this week their
hardest work in the campaign OF train
ing. Although there was a temporary
halt in the indoor work last week. board
track activities will be resumed with a
rush tomorrow.
After the handicap cross-coUntry run
az Brishtwnod on Wednesday, Captain
Gil will begin 70 work the George
washington middle distance men IN spe-
claI preparation for the tl;ree-cornered
two-mile relay with the University OF
Virginia and John Hopkins
The training these men have had for
the cross-country has given them plenty
Of strength and good physical condi-
tion, and the most important work after
Wednesday viii be to develop speed The
George Washington games will be the
first occasion in this city IN which q
three-cornered two-miIs relay event has
been run. and as the winner OF tho
race viii practically be champion OF
the South for the distance nothing vii
be left undone 70 develop a blue rib
bon quartet at the downtown institu
ton.
The Washington times., 1907-12-29
OLD FRIENDS.

Il had thought OF trying TO cook up a
new joke" declared the press humorist,
but Christmas Is a day dedicated to
cid associations. Let the Christmas
Cigar and necktie. and cotton whiskers
Jokes have ono more whirl, and then
wen start the new year and try 10 do
letter. Exchange.
The Washington times., 1907-12-29
TOO MUCH FOR HIM.

your father is In politics. said the
stranger. ''is he not?'
"Yeh," replied the boy, but nom
thinks he's gittin' cured Of it."
How do you mean2"
why. his stumnick has gone back
on him an he can't drink like he
useter. r."-Catholic Standard and Times
The Washington times., 1907-12-29

NEW ORLEANS, La, Dec. 8.-It
was a waterloo for the Celia combl-
nation today on the City Park race
track.
The miner book maker and his friends
dropped over $4,000 on the defeat OF,
Rustic and La SOeur in the first and
fourth events These two rzOsrs be-
long 20 Louis A. Celia and the owner
spots. and today was the day to get
the money
In the opening event Rustic got OF
badly, and. although she moved up
from ninth 10 nth position before the
field hil the head OF the stretch, she
could not overhaul the leaders, and
could finish only fifth.
Woodlane Takes Stake.
This defeat alone cost the Western
combination $1,000. In the stake event,
the Planters. La Soeur was looked
upon as good as in, with the principal
contenders, Angslus and E T. Shipp,
scratched The layers opened la Soeur
at 10 3. but Celia and his friends
waited Until the odds went 10 even
money, when they sent $4,000 10 the
ring Ia Soeur followed the footsteps
Of Rustic by getting away from the
post absolutely last Notter rushed her
up with the first two, woOdIane and
Alsatian, but when IL came down to
The final drive tho extra effort killed
her speed, and she dropped hack to
last place.
Woodlane, at 70 !. belonging to
Albert Simons, was the first TO break
from the barrier, and she made every
post a winning one. crossing the line
a head in front Of Banridge- The
Burlew and O'NeiII combination. when
it scratched AngeIus. added La Jeunesse
and Firmament. La JeunesSe managed
to get UP in time 10 annex third money.
APache's Fourth Victory.
Apache won his fourth consecutive
race when he finished In 'front.' in the
opening event at 10 2
George Mountain, who made his first
appearance today after being laid up
for two weeks, pilOted the last winner,
Dr. McC7uer, which receded from 3 to 2
10 TO L Mountain held his mount
in reserve until the head Of the stretch,
when he cut loose and went by the
field as If they were tied. winning by
two lengths. Doubt, at Z to l. finished
second. half a length in front ot
Flavigny-
John ]. Ryan and his other Cincin-
natl friends were not sure OF NcCIuer's
ability 20 win, and did not play il
| heavily.
The Washington times., 1907-12-29
Scholastic Ambitions.

The Baltimore City College has chal-
lenged the Episcopal High School OF
Alexandra. and the latter school has
in turn sent deh 20 the Central High
school Of this city An effort VIII be
made to get the three fast teams from
these schools in one race They are
probably the feetesi schoolboy quartets
in this section. with the scholastic
Championship Of the South going to the
winner.
Entry. blanks for the George Wash
ington games were sent out last week
and may be obtained from the sporting
editors OF the daily papers or at Hick-
man Whites. Walford's. or Spald-
ins's. Entries will close January IS
with r T. Fleming. 70s Fourteenth
street northwest
The Washington times., 1907-12-29
Y. N. C. A. RESERVES
WALLOP FORT hYER

In a very one-sided game the Y NJ.
c. A. Reserves defeated the Fort Myer
basketball quint prior TO the big game
at the association by IS to 2 The only
score made by the soldiers was one on
a long throw made by McLaue.
On New Year night tie Soldier team
will meet the intermediate In the Y. NJ.
G A boys building
The Washington times., 1907-12-29
DUCKPlN STANDING
ON CAPITOL HILL

Following are the standings in the
duckpin tournament on the Capitol
Hill alleys. the first hve sets of figures
showing the qualifying scores and the
last the average:
The Washington times., 1907-12-29
Positions. Fort Myer.

Field goals-Aller 90, KingSOerry 6),
Coley CO.. Walk %. Hoppe o., McI>ape
%. FouIs-Mahorney O. Referee
Mr. Beckett
The Washington times., 1907-12-29
City Park Entries:

First race-Ftve furlongs; selling; for
maiden two-year-old fillies. 'Helen
Holland, 100; Sylvia G., 1oS; NV Love,
lQ5; agnes Wood. los: Fashion, IlO-
Florence Keil, 10; Dorothy Ann, 10:
Maria, 10; Kitty Flynn. 10: Flora Riley,
10, Estelia c. 10
Second race-Steeplechase; short
course: for four-yeaT-olds and I'D. John,
gar. 144: Modredlaw, 145; Lindale, rs.
Ilonean. 1s5; AuleS, l53: KiIldoe, I5S; San.
Eoffneiner. l54; Thespian. 156.
Third race-Six furlongs; selling; for
three-year-olds and uP. 'Minot. IS: sNo