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The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-08

Basketball is evidently as popular at
Institute Hall this season as ever, n
this is borne out by the large attend
ance that witness the games every Fri
day night. No doubt the crowd is due
to the attractive card arranged each
week by Manager Walsh, of the senior
team, and Hurley, of the Juniors.
On Friday night the big fellows VIII
oppose the Arrow Five, of Brooklyn,
and the Hurley squad will tackle-the
Bayley Lyceum.
Both games should be the kind to keep
the fans going for the rival teams are
evenly matched. One would have TO travel
some distarce to secure a team to wailop
the Institute seniors when they are IN Ine
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-08
TRENTON
BROWNS HAVE WADDELL
ON A WEEKLY SALARY.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. S.-George Edward
Waddell, the eccentric pitcher of the st.
Louis Browns, is one of the few players
club. Rube's stipend during the off months
is not as large as during the playing sea-
son, but how he gets paid every week, in
mer line
Rrbe is the official hunter for the st,
Louis American League club. He reports
a week with the trophies of the chase. and
then exchanges his game for a salary
envelope. Waddell thus far has had no
occasion to draw any advance money Tor
1909, and II he keeps on at his present
rate will enter the next campaign without
being indebted to the club for a penny-a
remarkable record for G. Edward, whose
first act on learning he had been sold by
Philadelphia to st. Louis was to wire
Hedges asking for a little advance money,
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-08
BASKETBALL IS BOOMING
NOW AT INSTITUTE HALL

strated not only during the past several
months but in years gone by.
Teams from universities, Y, NJ. c. A.
of various States, Southern, Western, East,
ern and State champions have all looked
alike to the wearers of the red and white.
Taking the Ins individually, Captain Hill
is regarded as the one best bet. The two
DIS. Dougherty and Donald, are proving
that they are not has beens, and last but
not least. ire Chick Devine. another .'oid
warhorse," and Knochel. though he is a
benedict.
'Deets'' O'Mara Is now serving in the
capacity as referee, but many would prefer
to see him back ir the game again. He
was able to hold his own one time, and
he looks fit to do 1t today.
When It comes to managers and knowing
the game. Bill Walsh stands alone.
In the future the junior game will, star
at $3.50, and no delay will be tolerated.. ant
II the opposing teams fail to be on hant
they'll forfeit their practise.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-08
DE ORC BESTS HUESTON
IN FIRST OF THREE GAMES,

ST. LOUIS. Dec. s.-In a fast game Al
fredo De Orc, of Cuba, last night won the
first Of three matches that will determine
the threo-cushion billiard championship OF
the world, defeating Thomas A. Hueston'
of st. Louis, 80 to "A. The championship
contest is for $50 points, and the remaining
100 points will be played on Tuesday and
Wednesday nights.
The match lasted less than W hours
and both players were at their best. De
Oro's average was 50 and Hueston's 81. De
Oro's high run was four and Hueston's 10
This remarkable run advanced Hueston
from IL to %, giving him a lead OF four
over his rival; a lead. however. winch he
was unable to maintain. Hueston now holds
the championship.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-08
WEiNGARTH LOSES TO
HALLER, OF BROOKLYN

Billy Weingarth, of this city, found the
pace set by George Halter, of New York,
in the Greater New York and intercity
matches last night, too fast. WeinGarth
grabbed off -four games, but Haller came
back fast and got back an even number.
II lost the ninth game of the match by q
score of 20i to 159. but he returned a win
Itr in the tenth with a score of 2i to 1872
The final game he won with a score OF 1SS
to 175 His average for the night was 1877,
while ''Weiny'' had an average of 1917.
HI Haiiereis3. IL, 1872. $50, 1888. 2O5, PA, 1872,
Wieingarth-2l4. 49,. 1856. 24S, 2l5, 1872. l59,
IT,, 204. 1872, 175.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-08
MEYER CHOSEN CAPTAIN
OF THE NAVY ELEVEN,

ANNAPOLIS. Md, Dec. Sat a meet
mg of the members of the "a Academy
football team last night George Ralph
Meyer, of Hastings, Mimi. was elected
captain for next season. He has played
on the team three seasons, and his posi-
ton is right guard.
Though not classed as an all-American
player, the experts have mentioned Meyer
as one of the best men in his position in
the country. He has been handicapped
tanned during his first year of playing.
Reifsnider, right end, and Richardson,
fullback, We're also mentioned for the cap
taincy.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-08
NAVY CoNGRATULATES ARMY.

ANNAPOLIS. Mo. Dec. S-Telegrams
relating to the Army-Navy football game
tween Captain Charles j. Badger. super
intendent of the Naval Academy, and
Colonel H.. l.. SeGtt. superintendent OF the
Military Academy. Captain Badger con-
cratulated the West Point battalion upon
the victory of its team, and Colonel Scott,
in his reply, compliments the spirited game
played by the midshipmcn and the manly
feat.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-08
SPEAKER, OF LITTLE
ROCK, LEAD SOUTHERN,

MEMPHIS, Dec. s.-"Tris' Speaker, an
outfielder of Little Rock, who finished the
season with the Boston Americans and
who acquired the nickname of 'Gabby"
by his haiti of talking to the umpires, led
the Southern League In batting last sea-
son with the high average of $50. This
is the highest credit recorded In the Kav-
anaugh organization since the introduction
of the spit ball. The Southern League
had six 800 wallpapers. Briscoe Lord. sold
to Cleveland. and Beals Becker, purchased
by the Boston Nationals, among the num-
Der.
The pitchers were led by THE" Breiten-
stein, the old st. Louis finger, who has
been twirlIng for nineteen years. Lively
of Montgomery, drafted by Cleveland, was
second among the curvers, and Savidge,
The hnger-nail expert, who received a trial
from Cincinnati, was fourth.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-08
FLYNN AND LANGFORD
TRAIN HARD FOR BOUT

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. S.-Training is
In full swing at Shannon's and at Millet's.
Jim Flynn, the Pueblo fireman, occupies
the former camp, and Sam Langford. the
negro boxer, trains at the latter, and the
quarters of both men are favorite rem
devious for such as like to watch a boxer
preparing for a ring engagement. The con-
evening of the 21st, and, judging from ap-
pearances. it is an affai" that will appeal
TO the admirers of f~orceful smuggling.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-08
ASSOCIATION
FOUNDED AT BERLIN.

gERLIN, Dec. s.-The first Sports Asso-
citation Of Berlin University students was
Tha orpaniZation followed q lecture de-
ilVered by Professor Zuntz, who spoke Of
the value OF sports as carried on at Ameri-
rrnunds and gymnasiums are considered as
indispensable as laboratories and lecture
halls. The ministry of education has made
an appropriation of government Iunos 10
support the association which VIII en-
courage every variety Of sport.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-08
BASKETBALL AT LYcEGM HALL.

What should prove to te 6 fine game OF
basketball will be played tomorrow night
at Bayley Lyceum Hall, In Park avenue.
when the Bayley Lyceum Sanior five and
the Montgomery RambleTs, of Bloomfield,
meet in the first game OF a series of three.
1t is said that both teams are evenly
matched, and a close and exciting game
should be witnessed. In the preliminary
game the Bayley Lyceum third team will
meet the st. Joseph thir1 quintet.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-08
KETCHEL MAY NOT
FIGHT UNTIL JULY

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. S.-If Ketchel is
left to himself he Will not fight again until
next July. What is more, 1t Is quite likely
that he has made his last appearance as a
middleweight.
"I can 10, the weight. all right, but 1t
means too much hard work and hard feed
ing" said Ketchel. II think that by rest
ing up till July l will build up In lighting
weight so that | can come in at 10 pounds"
ANT then? ?" he was asked.
ANT then, Tommy Burns answered
Ketchel, with a grin
Ketchel confidently expects TO be matched
with Burns IL the latter wins from Jack
johnson in Australia.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-08
CORBETT WILL BE REFEREE.

LOS ANGELES, Dec. s.-James j. Cor
bett, former heavyweight champion of the
world, will Renter the prize ring on the
night of December 10 in this city. but not
as a fighter. He has consented to referee
the fight between Hugo Kelly and Billy
Papke on that night Mt the Jeffries pa
vilion. Arrangements were concluded with
him Yesterday, and he is I ow in San Diego.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-08
BOWLING TONIGHT.
Atlantic League.
Passaic at Newark Bay.

. Atlantic League.
!. Passaic at Newark Bay.
Newark League.
Belleville at Indians, West End
! at First Ward.
/ Suburban League.
: Park A. A. at West End.
greater New York and I%ntercity
Tournament.
! Johns VS.. Schwebke.
! Masonic League.
. Cosmos VS.. Schiller.
l Manufacturers' Clerks League.
! Quinby VS.. Public Service.
] Jr. o. U. A. NJ. Tournament.
. Wayne VS.. Boyden, Newark VS..
! Monroe.
|. Foresters OF America League.
\ Phil Kearny VS.. Glover Ionian.
! New Jersey National Tournament.
Kruger No. /, Bergen Point,
l oxford A. c.
. Mercantile League.
watts-Campbell VS.. Elizabeth
, Central.
Commercial League.
!, c. e. Barker & Co. vs.. w V. ,
!. Snyder & CO.
! RoseviIle Tournament.
!. Meyer VS.. NOVEL;.
: Junior Bowling League.
. F. H. Sommer VS.. Institute f.
. Colts.
J prudential Tournament.
. Graef VS.. Slockett. Tillyer VS.. /.
! Ward. )
! LeGlise Tournament. +.
. East End. Small Five. Al! !
. Right
Bay View Tournament. :
! Stern, Kayser. Andres.
. Royal Arcapum League. f.
! Corinthian VS.. America. !
. Diocesan Union League. .
! Bayley Lyceum at st. Michaels.
I.LIL I.xu u y 4
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-08
Two POOL Mnachc. DecIa.d.

Two interesting matches were decided in
the amateur pool tournament last night nj
the Continental pool parlors in Broad
street. In the first match d. Watson de-
feated Oscar Nefsoa by 4 score of 50 to
rs. and in the second>riatch p. O'Nci wor
from NJ. Higgins, 90 to 20,
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-08
Donovan, WEIGH ......,.....K Kane, Conway
Cifards

The Baltic A. c., Of Kearny, won its
eleventh straight game of the season last
uight, defeating the Prospect Midgets by
a score of 10 to 10.
Last night at Prospect Hail the Harrl-
gans. of the Prospect A. A., defeated the
Niagara Five by a score of Is to n.
would like to play the Bayley Juniors,
Dominican Juniors, Turn Verein Juniors,
Brightons, Sacred Hearts, OF Bloomfield;
ior teams In or. around Newark that have
their own courts. Address e. j.. Cavanagh,
SS1 Elizabeth avenue, Elizabeth.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-08
BOWLERS
HAND TRENT0NS
SEVERE SETBACK
INTERSTATE LEAGUE RECORD.

The Trenton p~in-spillers never had
more than a look-in last night at the
oxford alleys in the three games OF
the National Interstate League.
1t was a clean sweep for the locals,
who passed the 1000 mark in the open
ing game of the night.
The scores:
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-08
DOMINICANS' EASY VICTORY.

Brilliant playing by Donovan marked the
game last night at Dominican Hall between
the Dominican five and the Newark Big
Five. The Dominicans won by the score
of A to Z. The lineup:
Dominican A. A. Newark Big Five.
Conlon, Byrnes. ........... Doremus, Bolten
Forwards.
LII Smith
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-08
ST. JAMES'S A. A. FIVE
CINCH FOR TURNER'S

The st. James A. A. Ave were not classy
enough for the Newark Turn Verein last
night, and the result was a one-sided bas-
ketball game, with the score OF so to IL in
the Turner's favor. The lineup:
Newark Turner's. st. James A. A.
I~itzenbauer, Uslar. . Lynch, Vanderstreet
Forwards.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-08

An American Association player has
q warn that Is calculated to keep Rube
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-08
Junior League.

Totals so SIS slol Totals ......ss7 $50 SIS
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-01-16
LIQUOR LICENSES.

There are 1870 applications for
liquor license in this county. The
court will sit as license court next
Monday. Only two remonstrances
have been filed, iii the cases of Will
liam Derr who has applied for a
hotel license at Forks, and Annie
Howell who wants hotel license
at Almedia.
There are two new applicants in
Bloomsbury, Geo. Wright having
applied for a license for the Fowler
restaurant, and the other one being
the Hickey hotel.
No remonstrances were filed to
them, and in a letter in the M0yuing
Press yesterday the Rev. E. H.
Hickman states that the failure to
demonstrate was owing to the fact
that the committee of clergymen in
charge of the matter were informed
at the Prothonotary's office that
license court would be held on the
third Monday of February. He
says that campaign had been
planned, and speakers had been
engaged, and dates fixed in accord
auce with this information. and it
was not until too late for filing re-
monstrances that the mistake was
discovered.
On the other hand, it is claimed
in the Prothonotary's Office that no
such information was given, and
that the person who asked the
question misunderstood what was
told him.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-01-16
APlTAL AND SURPLUS SI5O,OOO.
THE SOLDIERS MONUMENT.

If the proposed Soldiers Monu-
ment can be placed in Market
Square without obstructing travel
too much, we believe large ma
jority of the people are in favor of
putting it there.
A practical demonstration, how
ever, has shown that a monument
with a base eighteen feet square
cannot be placed between the troll
ley tracks without making the
street impossible for vehicles when
two cars are standing on the tracks
at the same time. Could not a
monument be selected with a small
er base that will go there without
obstructing the street
Other places have been suggest
ed, at the Town Hall being one;
but where can monument with an
eighteen foot base be placed there
that will not obstruct the street?
The pavement in front of the
Conrt House has also been sug-
gested.
To decide on monument of GER
tain dimensions, and then find a
place to put it, seems like hitching
the cart before the horse, and the
county commissioners are acting
wisely in not making selection
until the location is decided.
1t has also been suggested that
the location be left to vote in
Bloomsbury, the question to be put
on the ballots at the February cleo
ton. If it is left to vote it must
go on the ballots for the county, as
it is county matter and not the
towns alone.
Again, it would be in the nature
of special matter to be voted on,
and the commissioners would have
no authority to put it on the ballots
except by an order of the court.
We remember having taken part
in a public entertainment about
thirty-hve years ago to start fund
for a soldiers monument. Now
the monument is in sight, but no.
body seems to know what to do
with it.
Why not move the fountain down
to the town park, and put the mon
ument where the fountain is now /?
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-01-16
GIDDiNG SELLS OUT.

Ben A. Gidding has sold his
clothing store in the Exchange
Hotel building to Housenick q Co.
aud the transfer was made on We'd
nesday. The new firm is compos-
ed of w. E. Weller, John S. House
nick, Ezra Housenick and Charles
c. Housenick. Mr.. Weller will
have charge of the Bloomsbury
store. They have been conducting
a clothing store at Berwick tor
some years. They are an up-to-
date firm and will maintain the high
reputation the store has acquired
under Mr.. Gidding's management.
In few weeks Mr. Gliding will
60 to Cincinnati where he will be
associated with his brother, J. M.
Gliding, formerly of this town,
but now largely engaged in the
mercantile business in that city.
B. A. Gidding has conducted
first class store, aud has many
warm friends who will regret to
have him and his family leave
town.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-01-16
LIBRARY BENEFIT CONCERT.

Miss Sadie Kaiser, of Wilkes
Barre, Pa, whose ability as vocal
ist is we'll known to the music
lovers of Bloomsbury, will give a
concert for the benefit of the Publ.
Library on Friday evening, Jan IT,
in the Normal auditorium. Miss
Kaiser will be assisted by our own
home artists, Mr.. G. O. Skeer,
Miss Grace Housed, and Mr.. Escan-
everino of the Normal School. No
comments need be made upon their
work to the people of Bloomsbury.
They have delighted us too often
with their rare skill and power.
Miss Kaiser has studied abroad
for a number of years under fam
Gus teachers. For two years she
studied in Paris under Sembrich.
She has educated herself and has
had the rare distinction of appear
ing in concert work before royal
persorages on more than one occa-
sion. She sang before Queen Vic
toria, and has also sung before the
present King and Queen of Britain.
She will return to Paris in Febru-
airy to continue her study.
Our mnsic loving people may ex-
pect delightful program and an
evenings entertainment long to be
remembered.
Many tickets have already been
sold. The diagram of seats is now
open at Bidleman's. The indica-
tions are that the house will be
crowded and that this concert will
De one of the brilliant events of the
season,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-01-16
AMONG THE CANDIDATES.

Freeze Quick is a candidate for
Prothonotary. He has had many
years of experience in that office,
and is we'll qualified for the posi-
ton. Up to this time no other name
has been mentioned, and it would
be we'll deserved compliment to
concede the office to Mr.. Quick
without opposition.
For Register and Recorder Frank
w. Miller is a candidate for a
second term.
He has been among the best who
have filled that office, and it is not
likely that he will have opposition,
as in accordance with the custom,
he is entitled to a second term, and
it ought to be given him in recogni-
ton of an able and worthy official.
]. A. Hess and c. L. Pohe are
candidates for county commissioner
for a second term. Under the GUS
tom of the Democratic party in this
county they are entitled to it.
They have performed the duties
honestly, intelligently, and con-
scientiously, and have met every
situation with good judgment. Thus
far no other candidates for this
Office are announced.
c. A. Small is a candidate for a
second term for District Attorney,
and the excellent record he has
made, as we'll as the custom of the
party, will give him renomina-
tion beyond doubt.
Hon. John G. McHenry will be
endorsed for Congress, and will be
renominated in the district. Dur
ing the short time he has been in
congress he has already made a
record that many old members
might envy. The Democrats will
certainly return him for second
term.
The office of Representative in
the legislature is still uncertain.
John G.. Harman is reported as say
ing he will not be a candidate, and
w. 7. Greasy has not yet decided.
The name of w. c. Johnston has
also been mentioned as a possible
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-01-16
JOSEPH RATTI HOSPITAL.

The annual meeting of the JOS
eph Ratti Hospital corporation was
held at the hospital on Monday.
The following officers were elect
ed: A. Z. Schoch, president; L.
N. Meyer, vice president; John G.
Harman, secretary; F. G. Yorks,
treasurer.
The following were elected to the
board of managers to serve for FIVE
years: DR.. S. B. Arment, DR.. Alt
miller, L. E. Waller, G. S. Rob-
bins and c, c. Peacock.
DR.. Altmlller takes the place of
DR.. J. H. Bowman of Berwick on
the board and DR.. R. E. Miller was
elected to the board for four years
term to take the place of DR.. Red
eker who resigns.
The following committee was
named on revision OF BY Laws J.
c. Brown, DR.. J. R. Montgomery
and J. G. Harman, Esq.
The meeting of the board of man-
ayers will be held on Monday next.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-01-16
FIRE IN AN OPERA HOUSE.

While the members of St. John's S
Lutheran Sunday School of Boyer
town. Pa, were attending an en-
tertainanent in the opera house at
that place on Monday night the
explosion of gasoline tank started
a panic, and when the actors on the
stage tried to quiet the audience
the coal oil lamps used as foot
lights were kicked over, setting the
place ON fire. The loss of life re-
ported from the panic and STAN
pede which followed is 100. The
local fire apparatus became disa-
bled, and the building was entire
ly destroyed. Boyertown is about
midway between Pottstown and
Reading.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-01-16
Must Pay in Advance.
Postoffice Department Makes a
Stringent New Ruling.
Affects All Newspapers.

A recent ruling of the Postolfice
department at Washington, which
becomes effective on Jan. 1, 1908,
makes it virtually impossible for a
newspaper publisher to send out his
paper without payment in advance
from the subscriber. This result is
accomplished by declaring that a
daily more than three months in
arrears, or a weekly paper a year in
arrears, shall not be classified as a
legitimate subscription entitled to
be mailed as second-class matter at
a cent a pound, but that all papers
in arrears shall pay postage at the
rate of four cents per pound and
that stamps must be affixed.
1t will readily be seen that this
imposes a burden upon the pub
Usher that cannot be borne. The
one way out would seem to be to
require payment in advance, al
subscriptions to stop at the expira-
tion of the time paid for.
When once in operation the pay
in advance plan will work no hard
ship to either publisher or sub
scriber, but on the contrary will be
of positive benefit to both.
The publisher of this paper there
fore calls upon all its subscribers
in arrears to make early settle
ment. This matter has been taken
out of the publishers hands, and
he has no option but to obey the
ruling of the Postofice department.
The new postal ruling is as fol-
lows:
ga reasonable time will be allow
ed publishers to secure renewals Of
subscriptions, but unless subscrip-
tions are expressly renewed after
the term for which they are paid,
within the periods
"Dailies within three months.
"Weeklies within one year.
"They shall not be counted in
the Legitimate list OF subscribers,
and copies mailed on account there
of shall not be accepted for mailing
at the second-class postage rate of
one cent a pound, but they may be
mailed at the transient second-class
postage rate of one cent for each
four ounces, or fraction thereof"
Under the old ruling the great
majority of newspapers circulated
virtually free of postage. The new
rate ON subscriptions in arrears OF
four cents a pound is prohibitive.
The moral is plain-pay your sub
scription arrearages and in ad-
vance, or the publisher will be
forced to discontinue the subscrip-
ton.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-01-16
JOHN B. REESE.

Though he had been i'll for sew
eral years with diabetes, and his
recovery was not looked for, the
death of John B. Reese at Centra-
liza on Monday was unexpected and
sudden. His home was in Maha-
noy City, but he was visiting in
Centralia.
The deceased was a brother of
Mrs. X. E. Hartman, and he was
aged IS years. He was a prominent
Mason, and had many friends in
Bloomsbury and wherever he was
known.
The funeral took place today at
noon, in Mahanoy City, and the
remains were taken to Pottsville
for interment in the family plot.