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The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-25
Busy Times at Postofice.

The New Haven postoffice had a big ger rush for the day before Christmas yesterday than it had ever had before. Such was the opinion of Assistant Postmaster Tnttle last evening The rush here was greatly heightened by the fact that as many as 200 bags s-s mail matter were sent to the postoffice here by the mail clerks on the trains running through New Haven, who had found the Christmas mails so great that they could not begin to get through with them in the running time of the trains at their disposal. ~
 There seems to be a growing ten- dency with the public generally each year to hold off its Christmas mail matter until the last day. It is thought that a good part of the appropriateness of the gifts are lost when they are re- ceived day or two previous to Christ mas.
 This morning the postmen will make use of all sorts of conveyanees for their packages and mail. Carts, express wagons and delivery wagons will be sent out in every directions. Every ef- fort will be niede to deliver in the one delivery all the mail which is at the postoffiee at the time the men start ont
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-25
FOUR HORSES FALL
 ------------------------- ------------------------ Another Unseats Rider, While the Remaining Six ~ Finish.- IN FIRST sTEEPLECHASE Bank Holiday, atvS0to 1, the Winner Bob Murphy, at 25 to 1,
 Takes Second.

New Orleans Dec. 24.-The first stee- plechase of the season at City park to- day resulted in six horses finishing, one unseating his rider and four out of the eleven that started, falling, The winner was Bank Holiday at 30 to i, with Bob Murphy at 25 to second and Aules at 25 to, l third. Weather clear; track slow, Summary.
 First, 5ls urlongs--Killdoe, 139, Not ter, to 5, won; High Wind, 139, Nicol to 1, second; Creel, 139, Koerner, 3 to 1, third. Time-1:11 1-s
 Second, IA miles over hurdles-Rank Holiday, 146, G. H. Pierce, 30 to 1, won; Bob Murphy, 15L Mccain, 20 to 1, second; Aules, 146, Sobel, 25 to l, third Time-2;28 2-5.
 Third, 6 furlongs-Rebel Queen, 1Ot Baker, 10 to 1, won; Ketchemike, 1OS McDaniel, to 1, second; Rustic, 10S Notter, Il to 10, third, Time-1:17 1-5
 Fourth, one mile-Coltness, 9S, Sum ter, even, won; Dainty Belle, 1OS, Not ter 1S to 5, second Donna, 104, Hen nessey, 8 to 2, third Time-1:44.
 Fifth, mile and 70 yards-Clara Hu ron, 98, Swain IS to 5, won; Algera, 92 Hufnagel, IS to 1, second; Lady Oak land flo, Troxler, 10 to 1, third. Time 1:51 2-5
 Sixth, one mile and 70 yards, selling Aiamor, 96. Sumter, to 1, won; Deni gre, 100, Baker, 31a to 1, second; Amt pay, no, Koerner, 21a to l, third. Tim Il: 50 4-5.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-25
BOYS CLUB ENTERTAINs.
Merry Youngsters Hold Christmas Eve
 Festivities.

A bowling mob of about 25O husky yoiung lads between the ages of 10 and IS greeted Santa Claus at the annual entertainment given Christmas eve by the friends of the Edwin Bancroft Foote boys cub at the club house, 9641s Chapel street.
 Before Santa made his appearance, the boys were entertained by num- ber of selections given by Messrs. Ad- fer and Stevenson. MT. Adler officiat- ed at the piano, while Mir. G. W. stew enson led the chorus of husky threats, while they sang the latest hits. MT. Roberts gave a number of humorous recitations that were very well re- ceived. A solo by Tiny Wallack took the audience, while Factor and Podo- loff made hit with their clog dancing,
 MT. Fred Adler contributed the boxes and their contents were obtained from local merchants at reduced rates, MT Harry Greenberg made a good Santa Claus and loaded every boy with a big box of candy. At a late hour tho entertainment brols up, and every body departed homewas in a good humor
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-25
Drives for lhe Cage

'
 There is more honor in beating the leaders than losing two to the tai!- enders, but we mustn't, however, lose to Waterbury this afternoon
 Mccarthy caged a goal from the shot in two seconds but Rorty thought that as the Hartford rush did not get as good 3 start as Mac" the goal should not count
 Farrell tried a drop kick from the f1fty-five yard line, but 1t failed He also tried to knock the stars out of McLary's United States flag at the back of the rink.
 Wiley tried to squeeze Olle's head off of him just as soon as he was given a chance in the game, but Olle's head re- fused to unscrew and Rorty glahced just in time to give Long John" a foul.
 Sutherland played splendid game for the leaders. He made fifty remark able stop and saved his team from a bad beating.
 It is reported that Woodke has been | it is very probable that he will be one of the chief factors in Waterbury's lineup.
 All the National League managers have been after Woodke who has beer playing in the interstate league and Il he has captured him he deserves great l praise. Remember that the game thi. | afternoon starts at o'clock.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-25
------------------------- ENJoINs FREEDOM OF PRESS.
Federation of Labor Files Objections
 to Injunction in Stove Case.

to Injunction in Stove Case.
 Washington, Dec. 24.-The scope of the temporary injunction laid by Jus tice Gould on the American Fedora tion of Labor prohibiting the boycott of the Bucks Stove & Range company of St. Louis, Mo, appears not to be fixed, by the order of last Wednesday, to the satisfaction of counse for the defendants. Attorneys for the defense to-day filed formal objections, praying that the order be corrected and amend ed. A hearing on this motion probably will be held January 3. Counsel fo1 the defense desire to have the injunc- tion run until the further order of the court instead of until the final decree Other objections to the injunction arc stated to be that it may be construed to enjoin the defendants from uniting together to agree not to patronizg plaintiff $, products and that it abridge' freedom of the press of all the defen; dants, which is protected by the frs amendment to the constitution of thi United states.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-25
GoyERNMENr AsKEp To Acr.
Association Asks That New Haven be
 Forced to Pay Per Diem.

Washington, Dec. st-In petition to the interstate commerce commission, filed to-day, the Pennsylvania Railroad company, the Central railroad of New Jersey, the Delaware and Hudson ana other roads ask that the commission fix d fair per diem charge for foreign cars used on the New York, New Ha- yen and Hartford railroad. It is set forth that the railroads of the country recently fixed upon fifty cents per day as the fair charge, and up to October ] last. this was the amount paid. II l is stated that the New York, New Ha- ven and Hartford road has declined to lpay. this amount claiming 1t to be ex. cessive.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-25
NEW YEARS SHOOT New Haven Gun Club to Hold Big Event at Schuetzen
 Park.
TEN PRIZES FOR WINNERS
Purses to be Divided Jack Rabbit Sys- tenl-Shooting to Begin at 9:3O
 in the Morning.

The New Haven Gun club shoot will be held at Schuetzen Park grounds, New Years day. It will be an open event, all the neighboring cities and some from Massachusetts, New York and New Jersey. The shoot will start at 9:SO o'clock in the morning, and probably continue until late in the af- ternoon. There will be many profess nionals at the shoot, but they will not be legible for prizes.
 There are to be ten events, each event for fifteen targets. The price for entries in each event is $l. The purses are to be. divided in the Jack Rabbit, system, 5. cents per target. The trade representatives are to shoot for targets only. There will be ammuni- ton and lunch al the grounds. Guns and ammunition which are sent care of sportmen's Supply Co.,, 6S Center street, New Haven. Conn.,, will be de- livered free of charge.
 Other Information. Sweepstakes op- tional. Take Schuetzen park cars to grounds Shooting will start at 9:ao a. m. Prizes are offered for high guns shooting entire program.
 The prizes offered are as follows;
 First prize-No. Il Bristol rod, value s4,5O, donated by sportmen's Suppl Co.,
 Second prize--Carving set, value $4 donated by John E. Bassett Gun store
 Fourth prize$2 in cash.
 Fifth prize Fancy basket candy value g, donated by A. H. Meteall druggist.
 Sixth prize$1 in cash.
 Seventh .prize-$1 in cash.
 Eighth prize-$1 in cash.
 Ninth prize-$1 in cash.
 Tenth prize-$1 in cash.
 Monthly shoots will be held al through the. year of 1908 until October Special events will be held on Decora tion day and the Fourth of July.
 The number of entries at the Ney Years shoot will not be as large a that on last Decoration day, but the will be much larger than the monthl events. The reason which will draV away some of those clubs in cities out side of this state is that events of similar kind will probably be hel there.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-25
ANoTHER sIx.DAY RACE.

Kansas City, Mo, Dec. 24.-A six day championship bicycle race uider the management of Jack" Prince is announced to take place here in con vention hall during the week begin ming January 20 Among the an- nounced entrants are Iver Lawson, Moran, Mclean and Matt Downey, all of Boston; the Bedell brothers, of Long Island. N. Y, and Eddie Root of New York.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-25
COLUMBIA IS VICTOR
Easily Wins Sixteenth Annual , Intercollegiate Chess
 Tourney.
YALE FINISHES SECOND
But Three Points Behind-Prlnceton Third and Harvard in Fourth
 Position.

New York. Dec, 24-Columbla emerged an easy winper from the six teenth annual intercollegiate chess tournament which came to a conclusion at the rooms of the Westside Repub'i- can club tonight, The New Workers finished with total score of 1-2 points out of a possibae 17.
 Yale came in second, but three points behind, despite the fact that old Ell triumphed over Princeton by a score of 8 to to-day. Yale was credited with 6 t-2 points and Princeton with { 1-2 Harvard. nine times winner of the cup was beaten by Columbia 3 1-2 to 1-2 and brought up the rear for the first time with a total score of 8 t-2 points as the result of three days play.
 The members of the winning team were Captain L. J. Wolfs, H Blumberg F. c. Ramsdsll and c. F. Comstock rrho Hra1 rernrd.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-25
PLANS OF SKY PILOTS.

Plans of the new Aeronautique club of Chicago include balloon race for the Fourth of July, and representation in the Gordon Bennett international cup race for next season.
 Enthused over the success of aeron- autics in general, the organization is preparing to be an important factor in the new game, and it believes the first stepping stone is to give a meet which will serve to show the general public Ihow large is the growth of balloonlng inthis country. The fact that S50,OOO people saw the start of the Gordon Bennett event in St, Louis last summer is pointed out as one indication of the possible interest that can be aroused.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-25
POLICE GUARD DRUcE GRAVE.
Precautions Taken to Prevent Tam pering Before Official Opening.

London, Dec. 24.-Extraordinary pre- cautions are being taken to prevent tampering with the grave of T. c. Druce which will be opened in the course of the next few days to prove wehther or not it contains the body of Druce or roll of lead. A large force of police was sent to Highgate cerhe- tery this morning. and took up posit- ions on all the approaches to the grave, A line was drawn up around the vault which Is being rapidly shut in with a high board fence. This structure will De rooted over, so' that unauthorized persons will have no chance of wit messing the exhumation. Only officials and those directly concerned will Dc permitted to see the opening of the coffin
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-25
24-HoURs RACE.
Seven Teams Start in This Bicycle
 Grind.


 Boston. Dec. 24-seyen teams start ed at o'clock tonight in twenty four-hours' bicycle race at the Park Square Coliseum. The men will take two hours off tomorrow morning. be- tween and 10 o'clock. An eighth team was to have started, but E. F, Root, of New York, was not on hand, although his mate, Matthew Downey, of Jamaica Plain, was ready. Special hour prizes will be given.
 The teams to start were: J. F. Mo ran, of Boston, and Iver Lawson, of Salt Lake City; Hugh Mclean, of Chelsea, and Floyd Krebs, of Newark George Wiley, of Syracuse, and Charles Sherwood, of New York; Menus and John Bedell, of Long Island City; w. F, Mitten, of Davenport, and Patrick Logan, of Boston; Joseph Halligan. of Montreal, and A. w. Holbrook, of Bos- ton. and N. M. Anderson, of Denmark and E. Ruptieke, of Belgium
 At the end of the fourth hour of tho race the leaders had covered S7 miles | and none of the teams had been lapped J, F. Moran was in the lead with JohI Bedell second, Holhrook thid and Nc. Lean fourth.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-25
sUsTAINs DEMURRER.
State Not Entitled to Tax of $60,O0O
 from Caroline E. Day Will.

Hartford, Dec. 24,-The demurrer to State Treasurer Freeman F. Pattea's appeal from probate of the will oe Caroline E. Day, who died last summer in this city, has been sustained by Judge Wheeler of the superior court The decision means that Judge Whee- Ter holds that the state of Connecti- cut is not entitled to receive q sue cession tax of about $s0,Oo0 from the estate and it also means that the case will be carried to the supreme court.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-25
PRISON FOR SOCIALIST EDITOR.
French Court Sentences Anti~ Military
 Leader for Ineiting Mutiny.

Paris, Dec. 24.-The assize court to- day sentenced Gustaye Nerve, the an- ti-military leader, to one years im- prisoninent and to pay a fine of $75O for defanling the army and navy and melting the troops to mutiny by his writing in the Guerre Sociale. His assistants on the paper, NJ. M. Anne reyda and Merle, who did not appear before the court, were sentenced to five years imprisonment and to pay a fine of $750, by default.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-25
GOV. HUGHES AT WORK AGAIN
shn Confined to House With Grip but
 is Writing Message.

Albany, Dec. Ex-Governor Hughes
 who has been suffering from an attack of the grip, was reported to-day as much improved, He will probably re- main at the executive mansion at least until after Christmas It is understood that he is at work upon his annual message to the legislature, to be de- livered when the legislature convenes.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-25
THE SMALLEST FINE.
PatroIman Penny's Arrests Result in
 Two One-Cent Fines.

Two One-Cent Fines.
 New York, Dec. 24-Two subway passengers essayed to leave the Canal street station by the way past the ticket window. Patrolman Penny stopped them and told them they could not go out that way. They insisted, and a wrangle led to their arrest,
 When the court heard the complaint, he expressed the opinion that the po- liceman had been a little too officious. Then he happened to notice the officers name on the complaint, and said;
 Well, Officer Penny as long as you have arrested them, will fine them each a penny
 One of the men had a cent; the smallest coin the other had, was a nickel and a court officer was sent out to news stand to get change.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-25
BOWLING NOTES

The return match between Jimmie Watts Algonquins and Hermann's h. will be played on Sunday, January 12 at Wyman's Columbia al leys, New York.
 The state leagnue game will be play ed on, Friday this week. New Haven will tackle Bridgeport Hartford will play at Meriden and New Britain, at Waterbury.
 For the two highest scores at swifts and Hulse's alleys to-day, couple of turkeys,will be given away. At the Tuxedo alleys there will be bowling raffie for turkey. Collett Weber and Janswick look good for 'chicks."
 Next Monday night New Ravens l1nterstate team, JanswiclS Weber, Col lett, Huber and Johnson will roll the New York team at New York.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-25
nEcEnLBER THuNpERsToRNI.

The, unusual spectacle of lightning and thunder in December was wit pessed this week by residents of Rock vile. There were several flashes of lightning followed by rolling thunder The rain which followed was just like a summer shower, the downpour be- ing terrific, washing away snow and some of the macadam in the center where trolley tracks had recently been laid.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-25
RAILROAD BRIDGE DYNAsrrED
Huge Hole Torn from Center of New
 ark Bridge Over Erie Tracks.

Newark, N J.. Dec, 24.-An attempt was made to-day to blow up the new steel bridge of the Pennsylvania Rail- road company now in course of con- struction over the Erie railroad tracks near the Hackensack river. A huge hole was torn from the center of the bridge by an explosion of dynamite, No arrests have been made. a
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-25
A HUMOROUS YOUTH.
Thought It Would be Good Joke on
 Employer to Poison FamiIy's Tea.

Oshkosh, Wis, Dec. 24.-Milton B. Owen, 19 years of age. is under arrest, charged with attempting to kill the entire family of his employer, Richard Owens. at the town of Algoma, by putting poison in the teapot on Sunday night. He said he thought it would be fun to kill the family.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-25
CY YOUNG SIGNS AGAIN.

Cy Young, the oldest man in wears and point of service who is playing in tho fast set, has signed a contract for 1908 with the Boston, Americans. which will mark his nineteenth consecutive year as a conspicuous figurt in profes- sional baseball, seventeen of which have been spent in maioE leagues.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-25
INDIA SUFFERS DROUGHT.
Puniab Districts Wheat Crop Will
 Fall of One-half--Canals Dry.

Lahore, India, Dec. 24.-There has been a remarkable dinainution in wheat planting in the Punjab, because of the prolonged drought.
 The area has shrunk from 9,000,000 to 500O,0o0 acres Many of the permanent canals are running short, while the irrigation canals are quite dry.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-25
ERIE CUTS CLERKS SALARIES.

New York, Dee 24.-The salaries Of all clerical employees of the Erie rail- road who receive more than S6o per month will be cut from two to ten per cent after January 1, according to an announcement made to-day. Between l.7O0 and 1.S00 employees will be af- fected by the reduction.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-25
yALE AGAIN DEFEATED.

Detroit, Mich, Dec. 24-The De troit Y M. c. A. basketball team to- night defeated the Yale university team by the score of. 19 to 17.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-25
GREYs VICTORIOUS.
Providence Wins Uninteresting Game
 from Waterbury.

Waterbury, Dec. "A Providence de- feated Waterbury in an uninteresting game here tonight by the score of 6 to 3. Waterbury scored once in each period and Providence got four in the second and two in the third. Fahy and McGilvray were the stars. The line. up:
 Waterbury. Providence. Daly s........,..... ...,,... ',...... CuFtleS
 First Rush. Murray .....,t.... ..,'''.''''. MeGllVlay
 Second Rush. Fahy ...........t...,....,, Doherty
 Center. Holdemess, ...,-.... .......,..... oBrien Halfback.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-25

Score, Bridgeport 4, Pawtucket &; Rushes, Jason 5, Cunningham 5; stops in goal, Sutton 62 Heffernan AZ; foul, Murphy; referee; Kilgara; timer, O'Brien
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Cusick ..................... Tibbetts
 Gaa1

Providence, 6; Waterbury, 8. Rushes-Daly, &; Curtiss, 4. Stops Cusick, S9; Tibbetts, 19. Fouls-Fahy, Doherty Referee-Doherty Timer MalnneY
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First Period.
Second Period.
Third Period.

New Haven s... Mccarthy .,-..... 2:05 New Haven. Farrell ....,.,,,. 3:05
 Score, New Haven 8. Hartford ?; rushes Mccarthy II, Lincoln 2; stops, Sutherland 50. Mullen 26; fouls, Wiley 3, Saunders 1; referee, Rorty; timer, Sullivan
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-25
TRIM THE TIGERS,
Bridgeport Defeats Pawtucket Re-
 taining Fourth Place.
Special to the JOurnal-cOurier.)

Special to the JOurnal-Courier.)
 Pawtucket, R. L, Dec. 24.-By trim ming the Tigers in a spirited overtime game tonight Bridgeport retains fourth place, although it was only aft CT 10 minutes and 27 seconds of over time that Jason put his team on the long end. He caught pass from Murphy and slammed from against the boards into an open goal Fido Sutton was at his best and kicked them out, no matter how they came. Pierce scored the Tigers goals on slashing drives. Cameron's ambition to play rusher and halfback, too. cost Paw tucket a couple of scores. Eddie Mooney played great game, while the blocking of Woods and Griffith stood the Tigers off in the extra round. Attendance 925. The lineup and
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-25
DEFEAT LEADERS
Bone's Fast Aggregation Whip Hart's Quintet by Score
 of 8 to 2.
BRIDGEPORT TRIMS TIGERS
Fahy and McGiIyray Stars in the Con- test Captured by the Provi-
 dence Grays.
NATIONAL LEAGuE STANDING.

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The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-25

Sutherland played splendid game for the leaders. He made fifty remark able stop and saved his team from a bad beating.
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New Haven. Position Hartford. Mccarthy ................,... Lincoln
 First rush. Bone, Ole ....,..... R, Hart, G. Hart Second rush Farrell, Bone .....,., Wiley, R. Hart
 Center Saunders ....,.,........... Coggeshall
 Ha fback Mullen ....... .....,...... Sutherland
 Goal
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A SILVER TROPHY
Handsome One, Twenty Inches High, the Prize of a Fast
 Bridgeport Mare.
WON 8 RACES OUT OF 12
Mir. BulkeIey, the Owner, Has Large Number of Fine Horses in
 His String.

A remarkably handsome and valu- able silver cup that was won this fall by trotter, was recently on exhibi- tion in Bridgeport. The trophy is about twenty inches high and wide, and heavy, in proportion to its height, and cost the donors as much as first money in a substantial purse. The beautiful keepsake was won by B. A. Bulkeley's bay mare, Nahma, ? II 1-4 and in very artistic style is Inscribed Rid oauav IJouca Chm
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There is more honor in beating the leaders than losing two to the tail z enders, but we mustn't, however, lose to Waterbury this afternoon.