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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-12
PULL|AM REELECTED
pRES|D,NT NATIONAL

New York. Dec 12-Three hours were
spent by the National league baseball
people in business discussion in the WAL
dorf yesterday afternoon Harry c. Pull
liam being reelected president. and more
than three hours at n banquet in the eve
ming. Magnates, managers, players-in
fact. those identified with baseball IN
pretty much every capacity were present
az the banquet. the host OF which was
Charles Murphy. president of the world 3
champion Chicago Cubs
The star guest of the evening was Hans
Wagner. the champion hitter, who was
lured on to the banquet by false pre-
tences In recognition of his batting
ability n big silver loving cup was given
TO Wagner by the National league last
night. II was inscribed with the years
I'm which the Dutchman has led the league
I'm batting--19O2, 1903, 1904. 1906 and 1907.
Wagner did not know anything about the
honor In store for him. else he would
have ducked the whole occasion, and II
was the biggest surprise that his bashful
nature ever encountered when the pre-
rentation took place. Another distin-
guished guest was Johnny Evers. speech
cs were made by President Pulliam. Muir
ply. Frank Richter, ]. II. Farrell and
others.
The first thing done at the meeting in
The afternoon was the consideration OF
amendments to the constitution. which
went over until lOudNs iWo SHdhSeS hi
the playing rules were discussed. one 20
make the pitchers boxes on level with
the diamond the other that batter shall
take first base on three balls instead OF
four. No action will be taken on these
points until next spring, when they will
come up for action by the two big leagues
II recommended by the joint rules COM
mittee. The reduction I'm the number OF
balls OF course, would result In more ac-
ton on the bases and more scoring. and
certainly would not increase the trou-
blcs OF batters.
When Il came TO the election OF Off
GERS. II developed that the New York club
was still opposed TO Pulliam. An oral
vote found seven clubs In favor OF Pull
liam and one opposed. Eight clubs voted
for John Heydler for secretary and treas
urer. The old board OF directors was
elected-Drcyfuss Of Pittsburg, Hermann
of Cincinnati, Ebbetts OF Brooklyn, Dovey
Of Boston and Murphy OF Chicago.
The rules OF the national commission
governing drafted and purchased play
ers were discussed resolution was
adopted TO recommend TO the national
commission that hereafter players draft
ed from the minor leagues, be treated the
same as purchased players: that is. that
waivers must be obtained from all OF the
big league clubs before such players eau
be sent back to the minors. The object
or this move is TO prevent covering up by
drafts.
Outside OF the meeting the only actual
business done was the signing OF Joe
Kelley OF contract TO manage tho Bos-
tons. Kelley and Dovey soon came TO
terms when they got together. and Kelley
signed n two-year contract No trade
hss hesn made yet for Fred Tenney.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-12

REAL ESTATE CONVEYANCES.
Sadie G.. Ely by mortgage TO John III.
McNulty. two lots and buildings on the
corner Of Indiana and Michigan avenues,
subject to mortgage for 5000; considera-
tion 500
John r. Fiske. Jr.. to Charles Il. Coates,
lot and buildings on the southerly side or
Dover street; consideration 500.
Thomas J. Lovett by mortgagee 10
Katherine l.. Canning two lots and build
ings on the corner of Gladstone avenue
and Frederick street; consideration ti095.
BENJAMIN Hyman and Louis Tobin ct
uxl Rcbecca. TO Meyer Levitt ct uX.,
Lena. lot and buildings on the easterly
side OF North Main street, subject to
mortgage for $500; consideration Sloo
Annie ]. and Chester $. Hood and Mary
f. Hill to Matteo Eaunarino and Antonio
Eannarno. lot and buildings on the east
erly side Of Almy street; consideration
800
Giovanni Triangolo TO Giuseppe Martino
ct ux. Domenica, lot and buildings on
the northerly side of Marietta street, lot
on the southerly side Of Gilen street, un-
divided half OF two lots extending from
Marietta street to Gillcn street; consid-
Grafton $40
Abe Ashton to Lena Benson. all interest
i'm two lots and buildings on Dexter and
ilNnlNulu SAIttNSs fo'
James Garside ct ux., Sarah A.. TO VIII
liam Smith ct ux. Adela, lot and i'm
provements on the northerly side of Bed
! ford street, consideration SO.
REAL ESTATE MORTGAGES.
John III. McNulty TO Central Trust COM
| pany. two lots and buildings on the corner
of Indiana and Michigan avenues, sub
| ject to prior mortgage for $4,000; $500
| Antonio Di Cenzo at uX., Curichetta, 10
| Famigietti Bros. company. four lots and
buildings on the northerly side OF Admiral
street. $4,000.
! Laudevine Miller TO Williams. Todd, lot
and buildings on the northwesterly side OF
Loveday street. $1,000.
| Charles Il. Coates 10 John T. Fiske. Jr..
| lot and buildings on the southerly side OF
/ Dover street: $500.
| Katherine L. Canning To Jeremiah
| O'Connel, two lots and improvements ON
the corner. Of Gladstone avenue and
| Frederick street: 5000.
Meyer Levitt ct ux.. Lena. 10 Benjamin
Fruitkofl lot and buildings on the east
erly side OF North Main street, subject to
prior mortgage for $500. 1890
Matteo and Antonio Eannarino To Henry
| Baadcr, lot and buildings on the eastcriy
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-12

top of dis very cab say Come up heah,
Samuel Marshall an IL you didn't call,
who did. sah?"
The conductor tried to pacify him by
saying he must have been mistaken, but
the porter persisted there was no mistake
about II, and furthermore said:
"An' can't find dat d---d dog. nohow.
tell you der's something mighty mys-
terious bout dis ere cab, an dis coon
aln't gwine TO sleep any dis night neb-
ber."
BY this time Mr.. Reynard had gone 10
sleep and the dog caused no further dis
turbance. but every time the porter had
occasion to 60 through the car he looked
scared and was ready TO run on the
slightest provocation.
ART CAME TO HIM.
Mr.. Reynard says he does not know
quism. therefore he is not in a position
TO give anyone pointers In regard TO II.
Many years ago" said Mr.. Reynard,
II was out West with road company.
company was DR.. Black, ventrilo-
quist. The doctor endeavored to teach me
the art. and even went so Tar as 10 get
one dummy, and practiced hard Tor
could not see that | had made the
slightest progress and gave IL up.
1T was sometime after that | was
showing at another Western theatre.
Il
my magic act Now two weeks is a long
time TO show in one place, and change
your program every night.
Finally. long toward the middle or the
second week the manager came TO me and
asked me ii there was not some entirely
new feature / could introduce. In vain
/ pondered the question, but II was USE
less. The managers, however had known
that at one time / had attempted ven-
triloquism and suddenly one asked:
why don't you get out that old dun,
my OF yours and work that for change z
/ protested that / could do nothing with
that and would not dare TO try II after
making such a dismal failure. before. But
they kept at me, and finally l tried II pe-
fore them one afternoon, at rehearsal
and greatly TO my surprise. the act went
very well. That night | repeated the
act before the audience in cennection
with my magic, and 1t made hit. ina
was how | happened TO become ventril'
oquist. and since that time 1t has been
almost my entire vocation.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-12
AUTOMOBILE SHOW
IN ARMORY

The conditions under which the state
armory commission will allow that build
ing TO be used for an automobile show
for the benefit of the armory furnishing
fund were accepted last evening by the
general committee OF the National Guard.
az a meeting held in the headquarters of
the First regiment in the Wayland build
A. the meeting it was also voted to
take charge Of the carnival and military
part of the exhibition.
Those attending the meeting were:
Col. Frank w. Matteson. First regiment. .
Lieut.. Col A. " Warfield assistant ad-
jutant-general OF the National Guard: |:
Lieut.. Col. George a. Forsythe. First
regiment: Lieut.-Col. John A. O'Keefe
Second regiment: Maj. Allenson. First
battalion OF Cavalry Mai. Alexa nder II.
Cannon. Second regiment; Capt. Ralph
H. Hamilton, Jr., First regiment. and
Mr. Prescott. manager OF the exhibition.
The automobile exhibition Will be given
from March TO March g. inclusive. Dur
ing the exhibition the brigade will give
each evening an exhibition of its work
I'm the basement drill shed. There will be
"A sabre drill. the manual OF arms. march
ing movements hospital and signal corps
work and the Machine Gun Battery. and
Battery a, Light Artillery. will give ma
noeuvres. There Will also be interesting
athletic features. such as tugs OF war.
etc.
Mr.. Prescott informed the committee
that 20 automobile dealers have already
booked for the exhibition.
Col M8tteson will announce the names
Of tne members of the committee OF ten
as soon as he has selected them.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-12
DUFFY SIGNS HARRY
ARNDI FOR GRAYS

According to Secretary Daniels OF the
Providence baseball club. Manager Duny
has signed Harry Arndt, the third sacker
of the st. Louis Nationals in 1906. AT the
close of the season Arndt was Injured
and did little playing last season. He had
a batting average of .270 and fielding
percentage of .965. leading the league at
third.
Manager Duffy is in New York with
the magnates of the National league aud
Is counting on picking up IA few players.
Secretary Daniels visited the city yester-
day and I'm the course of an interview
stated that Manager Duffy had refused
TO accept either OF the propositions which
were made by President Doe in regard
to the disposal OF the stock
He stated the clubs business offices will
be opened the first of the year In the
same quarters as formerly
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-12
GREAT BRITAIN
WARNS CHINA
AGAINST PIRACY

Pekin, Dec. 12.-Creat Britain. on the
Cd of this month. assigned four more
warships to police the West river, and
yesterday lTvosscls. under tho command
or Vice Admiral Sir Arthur Moore, are
patrbllrs ia miles of the hvsr to the
lirnit o. the Wuchou concession.
Great Britain Is prepared 10 take what
ever steps may be necessary, II China
does not suppress the piracy and pro
tect shipping on the river. and she has
not fed the Chinese fore'sn board thai
she will patrol the river until the Chi
nese police boats are placed under the
adr. inistration o, the imperial customs
department.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-12

Washington, Dec. 12-rhree repre-
sentatiyes of President Roosevelt are
speeding to Goldfield. New, TO make a
thorough investigation or the great
strike
No inkling OF the presidents inteu-
tion TO take any action beyond the
sending of troops had been gained In
any source before the official an
nouncement was made that Assistant
Secretary Murray OF the department.
OF labor and commerce; Charies
Neil commissioner Of labor and Herbert
Knox Smith, commissioner of corpora
tions, had been directed TO ascertain by
inquiry on the spot the conditions In
Goldheld and report to the president
The members OF the commission left
at $40 o'clock bearing with them a
letter having the presidents signature.
which directs all civil and military au-
thorities to furnish TO the president 1
representatives all the information rela-
tive to. the trouble they may possess
ORDERS SENT TO TROOPS.
The following INSTRUCTION was sent to
the commanding officer of the troops at
Goldfeld by order OF the president:
The troops are not sent TO take the
part of either side in purely industrial
dispute as long as IL is kept within the
bounds OF law and order. They are to
be neither for nor against the strikers
riot, violence and disorder under and in
accordance with the Constitution and
the laws of the land. No man is TO be
interfered with as long as he conducts
himself in peaceful and orderly man.
ner"
Further than the official statements
already given no declarations are to be
had as to the sudden decision of the
administration TO take such action as
the president did
1t is clearly understood. however,
among the officials OF the war depart
ment that the purpose is to forestall
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-12
us, TROOPS AT GOLDF|ELD
TOLD NOT TO TAKE SIDES

adverse criticism upon the dispatch of
troops to Goldneld before there had been
any actual rioting and distinct intima-
tions that such criticism would be forth
coming were not lacking in labor circles.
There Is no disposition in any quarter
10 question the supreme right OF the
president to move the troops OF the
army, of which he is the commander
in-e,hief TO one point or another at his
own will, aud therefore. to send the
troops from California into Nevada. But
the question might arise at once 1t is
said, as 10 his authority To use the
troops now m Goldheld, should he de-
eide to do so. 1t is claimed that con-
gress has strictly limited the functions
of the regular army in times OF peace.
POSSE CoMITATUS ACT.
In 1878, when feeling ran high. con-
cress enacted the famous posse comita-
tus act, the purpose OF which was to
prevent in the first place the use of the
United States troops at tho polls In the
southern states. That act prohibited
the employment of "any part OF the
army of the United States, as posse
comftatus. or otherwise for the purpose
OF executing the laws, except in such
cases and under such circumstances as
such employment OF said force may be
expressly authorized by the Constitution
or by act OF congress.
In view OF the fact that the regular
troops have been employed since 1878
at many critical cases, notably in the
famous Occur d'Alene mining troubles.
officers of the regular army are proud
of the fact that not one of them has so
far been legally declared guilty of an
infraction of the posse comitatus act.
Hence their desire TO make sure that
the employment OF the troops at Gold
field. If desired. shall be entirely within
the limits of the law.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-12
HARTFORD 9,
' WATERBURY, 6

Hartford, Dec. 12.-Goals were plentiful
I'm last nights polo contest. a warmly
contested battle that Hartford wrested
from Waterbury by the score OF to ..
Hartford had a lead OF to 2 when the
final period began. but the visitors brac-
cd and came within two points OF tying
the score. Then the home team drew
away with a safe lead. Lincoln made
several sensational goals and the floor
work of Wiley was feature. Cusick
put up a fine game in the circle for Wa
terbury. The score:
HARTFORD. WATERBURY.
Lincoln. r. .........H...r, DAILY. Murray
mart, T. ..s...s........ss...s.ss IoAe"h
Coggeshall, IN. b. .......,h. b., Holderness
Sutherland, &. ....................g., CusicK
Score--IIartford Q. Waterbury 6 Rushes
Lincoln -. DAILY T. Murray. Foul-Fa-
hey. Stops-Cusck 40 Sutherland %. Ref
eree-kilgara. Timer-Perkins.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-12

MRS. wINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over go years by mill
lions OF mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success. Ii
soothes the child softens the gums,
allays all pain: cures wind collie, and
lis the best remedy for diarrhoea IL
will relieve the poor little sufferer Inn
mediately. Sold by Druggists in every
part OF tho world twenty-five cents a
bottle BE sure and ask for Mrs.
winslow's Soothing syrup and take
no other kind o.
Guaranteed under the food and drugs
act, June so. 1906. serial number 1898
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-12
NOTICE To ADVERTISERS.

More purchases will be made during
the next nfteen days lust preceding
Christmas tbnn during any other ar-
tee. days of the year. 4 onc-sIme
News-Democrat "A. will therefore
bring you excellent results, but TO take
full advantage Of the Christmas shop
pine period your News-Democrat Ad.
should he priptcd every day right up Ia
the lest minute. ~ YOU dop't, YOU viii
lose many sales you may otherwise
make.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-12
WELSH BESTS DESHlER

Boston. Dec 12-Fred Welsh OF Eng
land had the better OF the I0-round bout
with Dave Deshler OF Cambridge at the
Winnissimmet club i'm Chelsea last night
on account OF the law no decision was
given, however.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-12
Lake Of Oil Formed

Chicago. Dec PA despatch TO the
Rccord-IIerald from Peoria, H.. says
One OF the oil mains of tho Prairie Oil
and Gas company which follows the
Santa Fe railroad right OF way from Kan
sas City TO near Chicago and thence TO
Whiting. Ind. broke yesterday near Chill
lcothe and thousands OF gallons OF oil
ran away. Near the scene OF the break q
lake OF oil was formed and the nearby
farmers carried 1t off in buckets and bar
rels
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-12
PhN|U,kEI I,
NEW BRITAIN 5

New Britain. Conn: Dec. 12.-Pawtuck-
et won Z TO 5 victory from New Brit
ain here last night in n polo game mark
ed by considerable roughness. Stops
Mitchell 81; Heffernan A. Rushes-Schif.
fer 5, Cunningham s. Pierce S. Fouls
New Britain. Referee-Rorty
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-12
MAGIC HAIR STAIN.

For brown or black, prepared by
GEORGE ORMSBY Wig Maker and
Hairworker, i69 fremont street, Boston.
IL Is simple. safe and easily applied; con-
tanning no lead poisons. Use IL once and
YOU will never use any other. BLANDlNG
4 BLANDING, "a Weybosset street.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-12
GRAYS SUCCUNB
TO BRIDGEPORT
LAST NIGHTS POLO.
Bridgeport s, Providence 2.
Pawtucket z. New Britain 5.
Hartford .. Waterbury 6.
THE POLO STANDING
THE POLO STANDING.
BRIDGEPORT 5, PROVIDENCE

BRIDGEPORT s, PROVIDENCE 2.
The Bridgeport team put the kibosh on
the Grays last evening at Infantry hall
by BE- score. Played in goal for the vis-
itors was Harry Starkey. owner of the
Hartford team, and his work contributed
"A good deal toward the yanquishing OF
the Providence band. The win OF the To-
calls over Now Britain Monday made the
home rooters confident that the Bridge
port team would be defeated but the new
talent made that aggregation most for
midable. For the entire first period and
six minutes of the second 1t was a great
contest. with neither team scoring. Then
the visitors started things with two goals
within five minutes OF play, and the Grays
got one toward the close OF the second Pc
rod. Both Starkey and Tibbetts were
kicking them out i'm great style. Four
goals were Gagged In the last period, and
with the exception of the second one were
tallies by Bridgeport.
The Grays played n good game, but
luck was against them. The defence OF
Bridgeport was OF the stonewall variety
TO a marked degree and the passing game
attempted by the Grays was repeatedly
broken up. Both goals against Bridgeport
were secured by McGilvray.
Murphy was the leading goalgetter, se-
curing the first three for the visitors.
Dugah ana " fara hsureu III a mlx-up
az ,he staI. Oh ,hc sahe' ana loui was
"aieu On tne Ioti.ei lew minutes iater
loI MS tipping OF y brieh'
oho Vi 'he lu.nies' soais secured TINS
season was made by Dugan I'm the third
period He slammed the ball 10 the bank
toward the cago and cot tbro,,.h rr,,,,o,,ss
legs.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-12

Score-Bridgeport 8. Providence ..
Rushes-Duggan 8. Curtis. McGilvray.
Fouls-Duggan, Starkie. Stops-Tibbitts
81. Starkie 30. Referee-Leahy. Timer
Perrin.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-01-03
CURED OF LUNG TROUBLE.

1t Is now eleven years since had a
narrow escape from consumption"
writes c. o. Floyd, a leading business
man OF Kershaw. S. c. II had run
down in weight to 1856 pounds and
coughing was constant both by day
and by night. Finally I began taking
DR.. Kings New Discovery, and con-
tinued this for about six months. when
my cough and lung trouble were en-
tirely gone, and l was restored to my
normal weiflht, 10 pounds" Thou
sands of persons are healed every year.
Guaranteed at Chas. Rogers drug
store. soc and s1.00. Trial bottle free.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-01-03

Ing his road on Elsie road No. 90 has
gone OFF the survey short distance
In one place. would recommend that
the court notify Mr.. Wherry to settle
with the property owner or grade the
road on survey as per contract.
"The road To the Tongue Point mill
slid during the late heavy rains and
men are now at work sluicing the dirt
out, as | found 1t impossible and too
expensive to use teams.
Upon examination OF the Lewis
& Clark road No 90. find that the
covering on the dixie is worn out and
would recommend the same be
rocked as soon as possible.
Il find that the late heavy rains and
storms have done but little damage to
either bridges or roads, In fact much
less than anticipated
~. C, Ducan has about completed
his contract of clearing on road No
II.
Il am Informed that the Arch Cape
trail work has been completed, but
have not had time to examine same;
parties are Mt work on the Buchanan
trail I have made mention of the
road matters in general throughout the
county in my annual report
Il have received from w. l., Deeds,
for scrap lumber, $42.S5, and received
from sundry persons, through James
Jameson, supervisor road district No.
To- $3.50, making total of $13S,75,
and have deposited same with the
county treasurer, and have hereto at
tached receipts for same. Yours re-
spectfully, JOHN FRYE.
Road Master"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-01-03

II want to give some valuable ad-
vice to those who suffer with lame
back and kidney trouble" says ], r.
Blankenship of Beck, Tenn. II have
proved to an absolute certainty that
Electric Bitters will positively cure
this distressing condition. The first
bottle gave me great relief, and after
taking a few more bottles, I was COM
pletely cured; So completely that it
becomes a pleasure to recommend this
great remedy" Sold under guaran
tee at Chas. Rogers drug store. Price
soc.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-01-03
HOW TO CURE cHlL6LAlNs.

'To enjoy freedom from chilblains,"
writes John Kemp, East Otisheld Me-,
II apply Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Have
also used 1t for salt rheum with ex-
cellent results" Guaranteed to cure
fever sores, indolent ulcers, piles,
burns, wounds, frost bites and skin
diseases. Csc at Chas. Rogers drug
store.