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Evening star., 1908-01-12
TAKES FOUR OUT OF SIX.
Mechanical Team First Of the Rail
way Relief Bowlers,

Since the latest publication of the aver
ages of the Washington Railway Relief
Association Bowling League the Mechani-
cal quint has forged to the front. having
captured four games out of the last six.
while the Northern team, which was tied
with it with an equal number of games
won and lost has not Jared 80 well In its
rolling, and has won only one game out
of the last six, dropping from the per-
centage of 1888 to $685. The Roadway
team has been bowling up to its present
form end is tied for second position with
the Northern team, having won one game
out of three. In the Individual averages
Smelling of the Northern outfit still Rs
mains the best bowler of the league. with
an average Of 1T6, Herbert second with
173 and Wilson third with 16S. Following
are the averages:
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ENTRIES FOR MONDAY.
New Orleans-Fair Grounds.

First ra e. three furlcngs; purse.Pinion. Miss
Hapsbrg, Molly Stark. Cunning. My Lady Fran
ces smart; Gloriole, Arionette. Mezzo Soprano,
Cerina. After Ali. Speight. Essie, Lightning
FLASH Miss Snack, 10.
Maj Mach. Moxey Mead Pink Cap. Bucking
Boy. Waxhaw, Amontillado. Caucasus. Polar
star George III. White. 100; Banridge, Tar
guam JeIe. Harrington, Epitome, liz.
THIRD race. furiongs; sellihg-Hancock
100: Monere, IO3; Abingdon, Animus, ]. D..
Dunn. I05 Rappahannock, Denigre. los: Creel,
Dapple Gold. f09 Young Stevens, Crafty, no;
Heart Of Hyacinth. Prytanla III; Abe Meyer.
ST. Noel, ia
Fourth race. six fnrlongs; handicap-king.s s
Tlate, 50; Fintrnil. 90: Platoon %: Pedro. 10;
Chief Hayes, 105: Tileing. 109; Pasadena, ll6.
Fifth race, mile and seventy yards; purse
Nancy. aS: Higginbothnri, T}olini 100; Deiphie,
1903; Hawkama. Spor@e CaEs la5; Adesso, Envoy,
IOS.
sixth race, mile ard one-sLseenth; selling
Little Lighter, 9S; Ipuua- Ip5, Mortlooy, io4;
Zipango, i05; Grenada, JOS
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I; third. Time, 40 Stony Lee. Little Minister.
Pepper and Salt, Taos and Bon Vivian also ran.
second race, three furlongs; purseIAsshievs' ssh
1o7 (BurnsI to /. second; Madeline. Io7 lMu.-
grave,. 20 TO /. third. Time. 0.34 3-5. Queen
Grove, Frank Clancy. Royal Stone Calera, Semp-
er Fidelis, knight OF East. Rey, Ell Diario.
Passos and Orphan Boy also ran.
Third race. one mile; Owners handfcap-Rine-
man. 90 (Burns). TO 5. won; Stanley Fay. 30
Martin, II to 5. second: Marster. 80 CMcCar-
thy. to /. third Time, l-3I 3-5. Ampedo
also ran.
Fourth race. one mile and quarter; Santa
Anita handicap-Edwin Gum, 100 uycurgus) 13
TO s. won: Col Jack, 1o1 &C. Rossl, to 2. Sec
ond: Frank Flittner, 10 tPrestonl, 8 to z, thiro
Time 2.05 2-5 Arimo and Lizaro also ran.
Fifth race one mile and half; selling-First
Peep, 104 Q'reston). 4 TO 5, won; Big Bow, 1o6
tMiano). to l, second; Baron Esher li6
,Burns) TO 2, third. Time. 231 As. Mamie
Algol Gentle Harry and Boslof also ran.
Sixth race. one mile; selling-Gorganette ITO
tBurns,. TO 2. won; Rastling SILK, l0o, tNei-
som. to q second Ese, 10I tBurkwilD, 10 10
/. third. Time. 1.39 40 Lucky Lad, Bonnie
Prince Charlie Illusion and Sink Spring also ran
Seventh race one mile; selling-E Cazador.
ll5 (Harty1 4 to 5. won; Perry wicks. 112 DO
land. to to l. second; Meddling Daisy. 10
tMusgraveI. 10 TO !. third. Time. !: 70. Badly
Used Pontotoc Monaco Maid, Pay Me, FastoSo,
Salina and Marpessa also
Evening star., 1908-01-12
WILL MEET TODAY.
Marquette Base Ball League Getting
Ready for the Season.

Special notices have been sent out by
Secretary Nat Worley for special meet
ing of the Marquette Base Ball League, to
be held at the home Of Capt. c. Eugene
Edwards. president OF the league this
afternoon. All the delegates of last years
teams are expected to be present. The
question Of admission of two new teams.
playing grounds and eligibility of players
VII be taken up.
This league is in favor of players being
allowed to play on one team only in the
District. and wants, the other league to
10 In this movement. and stop the prac-
tica of players playing on three or four
teams.
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the 1. c. A. A. A. A and the promise the
Wolverines gave a year ago that IL rein
stated they would send a team every year
to the eastern intercolegiates. Now
Michigan cannot compete in the eastern
championships and the western too for
both are held on the same date. Further
more, Michigan cannot return to the con-
ference in any sports unless she COM
petes In the conference track meet. 1t
looks very much as though Michigan
were between the devil and the deep sea.
She has troublesome path whichever
way she turns
Evening star., 1908-01-12
MILLER TAKES THE LEAD
Progress of the Down-and-ou
Bowling Tournament.

In the down-and-out tournament being
rolled on the Palace alleys c. Miller has
again captured the lead with 2,46S pins to
his credit, Bontz second, with 2442, and
\, aters third, with 1876. Bontz held the
lead until last night, when Miller bowled
some of his best games and jumped into
the lead. The qualifying rounds of the
tournament ended last night, and now
the first sixteen men will bowl for the
prizes which will be given to the first five
best bowlers. The score follows:
Evening star., 1908-01-12
Will Not Use Professionals.

The published report that the Corcoran
Cadet basket ball team would take on its
northern trip two professional coaches is
denied. While Mr.. Chism is a member
of the Corcoran Cadets. he does not play
with them, and he has no intention of CO.
ing on the trip. Mr.. Reyes is not a men,
ber, and. therefore. could not be consid-
cred by the company for any athletic con-
tests. either as a coach or a representa-
tive. The team viii, be a representative
one, and will consist of National Guard
Athletic Association members Of the A.
A. Y.
Evening star., 1908-01-12
Santa Anita Park Distances.

LOS ANGELES. Cal, January 1.-THE
question about the authentic distances of
Santa Anita Park track has been dis
cussed so much recently that the asso-
citation had one of the best surveyors from
Los Angeles go over the course He re-
ported every distance as absolutely cor
rect. and this should settle the question
once for all.
Evening star., 1908-01-12
Kelley Signs as Manager.

NEW YORK, January 11.-Joseph Kel-
ley, manager of tne Toronto Eastern
League club last year, signed a contract
with President Dovey of the Boston Ma
tional League club today to manage the
Boston club for the coming season. He
succeeds Fred Tenney.
Evening star., 1908-01-12
MUCH ROUGH PLAYING.
Newarks Of Baltimore Defeated by
Second Regiment.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE, Nd. January 1.-THE
Newark basket ball team went down in
defeat for the second time this season
tonight at Cross Street Market Hall be-
fore the Second Regiment team Of Wash
ington by score of 3S to %. Consider
able rough playing was indulged in by
both teams. but at no stage of the game
did the local players have the slightest
chance of winning. There was a large
attendance. The lineup follows:
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Pennsylvania Defeats Princeton.

PRINCETON. N. J., January 1.-THE
University of Pennsylvania basket ball
team tonight defeated Princeton by the
score OF 46 to 27.
Evening star., 1908-01-12
TWO MORE NATIONALS
SIGN THEIR CONTRACTS

Continued from First Page.)
Evening star., 1908-01-12

Field goals-G. Collihower (sl. F. Rice (ID. J.
Collifower C), Downey az, Crogan (2). Hall!
Roach. Free toss goals-Han {4). Fouls-F
Rice (3). j. Collinower (3l. G. Collihower (3).
Downey (2D. Crogan, Hall, Roach, Schlossberger
Referee-AIr. Pimper. Umpire-Mr. Morrison.
Timers-Messrs. Moran and Jones. Time Of
halves-20 and 10 minutes.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-27
HAS SMOKED I,ooo.ooo
CIGARETTES, NOW QUITS

LAKE CITY. Ia. June 27.-Wlth
record OF nearly 100000 cigarettes
at an average of so day. Isaac Man
hoff. a peddler of this place. 40 years
old. has decided TO renounce the
weed. The habit had such a hold on
him that II was necessary to awake
at all hours OF the night and roll a
coffin nail" before he could be lulled
TO sleep again.
When a lad In Russia he began the
habit which he found so hard to
shake OF. Despite this fact. he will
devote his days to trying to convince
men and boys that they should cease
the practice. Manhoff was in the
habit OF smoking 10 cigarettes be
fore breakfast, and the rest OF the
day cigarette was out OF his mouth
only a few minutes at a time.
Manhoff estimates the cost OF his
smoking at s3.l91.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-27
COL. BOYNTON MAKES
A FUNNY BREAK

PORT HURON. Mich. June 27.-On
account OF the absence OF Mayor Bell
and Vice President Higgins at Thurs
day nights meeting, OF the board OF
education. Col Lincoln Boynton acted
as chairman. Immediately after the
presentation OF resolution by In
speetor Hubbard, Mr.. Boynton said
You have heard the motion OF In
spector Hubbard. seconded by Sir
Knight Akers, are there any obJec'
tions?"
A laugh followed by members OF
the board.
Il was thinking | was al a Knights
Templar meeting explained the
chairman.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-27
FINDS THE TURTLE HE
MET WHEN HE WAS A BOY

LAUREL, Del, June 27.--Whllc
strolling through his peach orchard
Orion G. Michael renewed acquaint.
ance with a terrapin which he first
met In 1876 When a boy In that
year Michael carved his initials and
1876" on the shell of a turtle and
released II. Twenty years afterward
he again came across the terrapin and
added 1896" 70 the previous mark.
ings and a second time set the rep
tile free.
The third meeting took place at a
point not more than 500 feet from
the spot where he found Il In 1896.
His initials aud the figures still were
legible. Michael added the third date
TO his old friends shell and again
gave him his liberty. He is wonder.
ing where the turtle has spent the
intervening years and when they will
meet again.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-27
TO FORM COLONY OF
RUSS IMMIGRANTS

LANSING. Mich, June 27-F. +.
Haight. wealthy farmer from near
Muskegon. has consulted President j.
L. Snyder at the Agricultural college
concerning scheme for populating
the sand barrens OF northern Michi
gan with Russian immigrants. Mr.
Haight owns considerable amount
OF such lands about Muskegon and
has been experimenting on a small
scale for the last few years He now
has seven Russian immigrants set
tied on small farms that were not
long ago worthless stretches OF white
sand
A farming school will be establish
ed In which the immigrants will be
taught English and the science oi
farming. II is planned to bring a
great many more Russians from Cit
cago soon and settle them on tho
sand barrens.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-27
| WITH TH[ MUSICIANS

Mrs n. J. Corey will give an lat
ming from to 10 o'clok Music. lyric
and dramatic. will be provided by
Mrs. Corey's students. Miss Norma
Meyer and Fritz Goebel will render
selections on the flute and cello, re-
spectively, and n. J. Corey will pre.
side at the piano.
Miss Jennie NJ. Stoddard will pre-.
sent Miss Ada Mabel Conner, soprano,
OF the Unitarian church choir. In a
song recital TO be given in Miss
Stoddard's studio, 40. 81 Valpcy
building, Wednesday evening at S
O'Clock Miss Norma Meyer VIII act
as accompanist. The program will
consist OF selections from Handel
Haydn, Schumann. Schubert. Mendels.
sohn, Grieg, Massenet. NJ. G. Pater-
son, Willeby. Foote and Beach.
Attic entertainment In Scnwan-
kovsky Music hall next Monday even
leg, Herr Walter Amman, 'cellist,
will play "Cantellene," by Golfer.
man; "Tarentelle." by Pepper, and
Largo" by Hendel. Several num-
bers will be rendered on the Apollo
piano, including "Recollections from
Home" by Mills. and I'm My Neigh
boris Garden" by f. Nevin. Herr
Amman is well-known 'cellist
among the music lovers In Detroit.
He will be accompanied by Miss Mel
lie Goucher on the piano.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-27
IN LOCAL plAIHOU5[5
TEMPLE.

The Temple theater will have fine
vaudeville show next week, that week
being the last the patrons Will be able
TO enjoy for three weeks. Al the con-
ciusion of the last performance the
workmen. artists and skilled mechan-
les into the theater aud In the three
weeks. working IA two shifts, night
and day, the theater will be completely
transformed as 10 decorations. scenery
drop curtain, carpets, tapestries. lights.
etc. Fred Foote. OF the Wright COM
pany. makes the claim that when the
theatsr comes from the hands OF the
artists II will be the richest in decora-
lions and upholstery In the United
States
Jane Courthope and company In q
western sketch entitled Lucky Jim"
Will be the headline attraction next
The Detroit times., 1908-06-27
HIS FIRST RIDE IN
TEN YEARS is FATAL

BUTLER, Pa. June 27.-Isaac Nc
Calmont. aged 81 years and unmar-
ried, who had ridden ON a railway
train but four times In his life, was
killed while making his first trip In
ten years.
When going from this city to his
home, a distance OF 20 miles. Mccall.
mont became confused when the train
reached his station and neglected 10
alight. Late last night his body was
found on the tracks about half mile
from the station, and II Is supposed
that McCalmont jumped of the rear
platform Of the train.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-27

week. Miss Courthope Will be sup
ported by Charles Forester. Master
Ross and Allen Duncan. and the claim
Is made that the sketch Will prove
more satisfactory than any other OF
this type ever seen in the Temple.
Olympia Desvall. famous horsewo-
man. who comes from the New York
Hippodrome, will be the special feature
attraction. and there is no doubt but
that her magnificent horses and her
kennel OF dogs will create a very
pleasant impression with the Temple
audiences.
Among the other acts on the bill. all
OF which run largely to comedy
and singing are; The Majestic Mu-
steal Four. Collins, Henry, Ter
rill and Simon Collins & Brown,
In the laughable sklt, An At
fair of Honor" the LaVine Cimarin
trio, In their comedy creation "Vode-
Vile Imagination" Madge Fox, the
singing comedienne; Tom Barry and
Madge Hughes. In their dramatic nov
city. THE Soul and the Heel" and Ben
Boyer and brother in comedy bicycle
and unicycle act. the whole concluding
with the kinetograph pictures
The Detroit times., 1908-06-27
WHAT SOCIETY is DOING

dulged In. Homer Warren will sing
his favorite, The Sword OF Bunker
HILL"
In Salem German Evangelical
church, Mack and Chene-st, Wednes-
day evening. Miss Anna c. Sturm,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Wilhelm
Sturm, OF No sos Townsend-ave. was
united In marriage to George F..
Beese. the Rev. John C. Koeplin Of
ficiating Following the ceremony q
reception was held in the home OF
the brides parents. Mr. and Mrs.
Beese are now spending a honeymoon
in the east.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-27
Car Plunaea so Feet

PORTLAND, Ore. June 27--A car
on the Oregon Water Power line near
Fairview plunged over 50-foot EN-
bankment today. seriously injuring
Ave persons. none fatally. 1t was the
motorman's first trip. and he claims
not to have been properly instructed
regarding the condition OF the road.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-27
First Passenger Train.

When the first passenger train In
England took It's trial spin along the
tracks OF the Stockton & Darlington
railway in s25. a horsemen, bearing a
red danger flag, galloped along just
ahead OF the engine TO warn the
crowds OF spectators, and to act as
part OF what was intended as rail-
way pageant.--Indianap News.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-27

Harry Hedges Goes TO Toronto.
Harry II. Hedges, for two years
manager of the Gayety theater. has
resigned his position. and will be-
come manager OF the Star theater In
Toronto.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-27
RIvERVIEw PARK.

In RivcrVicW park, one can certainly
have a dollars worth OF fun without
spending nickel. There are many
free attractions. a vaudeville show
the peer Of any in town. can be seen
free In the pavilion.
For the proper celebration Of the
Fourth OF July. splendid fireworks
exhibition has been prepared. The dis
play will take place on the water at
1880 and 1890. Besides. all through
the week. high diving and swimming
exhibition will be given at y. m.
or special excellence ~ the vaude-
VILE show that has been billed. The
Tiecks are comedians OF the first water
They burlcsque tire popular magIcians
and create enough laughter almost TO
burst ones sides Fairy Plumb is as
dainty as her name. Her forte ~ Inn
personation. She does Vcsta Victoria
and Eva Tanguay TO Il. Poney Moore,
famous as the miniature cowboy gill,
comes from the west with an act OF a
novel character. She takes tho part OF
cowboy. and she does II perfectly
because she lived on a ranch for years.
Holmes and Waldron are entertainers
par excellence. Then there Will be
Dave Jameson. known internationally
as Dancing Dave. the dance your head =
or kid He Is conceded to be Amer
teas greatest eccentric wooden shoe
dancer.
A full matinee IL given each day at
g. and the evening performance starts
at T. Admission is free.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-27

There may be nothing new under
the sun. but there are lot OF fresh
people. News,
The Detroit times., 1908-06-27
VAUDEVILLE At coMIoUE.

Miss Margaret NARROW Tn an aero
batic singing and dancing act that is
out of the ordinary, THE singing ana
acrobatic feats being done at the same
time. Miss NARROW is good acrobat
The Detroit times., 1908-06-27

at home to their friends at No. AL
Bagg-st
The bank mems fifth annual moon
light will be given Thursday evening,
July 9. The steamer Columbia has
been chartered for the occasion and
the ticket sale is limited In order to
give plenty OF room for everyone. The
program includes a number OF spe-
cial features, the headliner being the
famous bank mems chorus.
The Transportation club OF Detroit
will give its annual moonlight excur-
sion Monday night. June 29. on the
splendid new steamer Britannia. There
will be singing by the clubs choir and
several individual selections. A dainty
lunch at popular prices will be served
on board. Music by Finney's orches-
ira. Boat leaves foot OF Woodward
ave. at o'clock.
The entertainment given Friday
evening, June 10. In the Military-Ave.
United Presbyterian church, by the
Sabbath school, under the direction
OF Miss Gertrude Sackett, met with
such favor and success that II Is to
be repeated Thursday evening, July
2, starting at o'clock. There will
be a few changes, such as new recita-
tions and songs for the 'old fashion
ed choir" but the drills and exercises
will be the same.
A charity concert under the aus
pices OF the Helping Hand society"
will be given In the @. A. r. hall.
Grand River-ave on Thursday eVt-
ming. An interesting musical and lit.
trary program has been prepared
under the direction OF Mrs. M. Rubley.
and refreshments will be served.
After the concert dancing will be m
The Detroit times., 1908-06-27

and has an excellent voice. Joseph
Brennan. the celebrated Irish comedian
has speciality act OF songs and stories
that are very interesting. BaTtell d.
Bartel will introduce their new comedy
act. called The Girl and the Bell Boy.
This act Is just out. but has In a short
time made a hit In the east. and at
Pittsburg IL received hearty recep-
zion Two thousand feet Of the best
animated pictures Is shown each and
every week. four different sets i'm all.
Miss LILLIAN Knox and Arthur Fiest
sing illustrated songs. The Comique
Is kept cool and comfortable. The box
seats are free 10 ladies and children.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-27

The annual picnic OF Wayne chap
ter, No 1876. o. E. s., takes place
this afternoon at the head OF Belle
Isle private yacht has been pro-
vided TO convey members and friends
from the bridge approach TO the
picnic grounds, starting at $3.50
o'clock
The Detroit times., 1908-06-27

A Charge class of young women
graduated from the Thomas Normal
Training school, Woodward-ave. and
the Boulevard, Friday evening. The
exercises were held In the school aud
itorium and an excellent program was
provided.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-27

St. James Episcopal church will
give its annual excursion 10 Bots
Blanc next Tuesday
On Monday evening North Star
lodge, Order OF the Star OF Bethle-
hem. entertained visitors from Grand
Rapids. Grand Commander Robt. :.
Birdseye was also present
The Ownestra Pleasure club Will
give a patriotic ball next Friday eve-
ming in Dickinson's hall. No. 422
Grand River-ave. Music will be fur
nished by Muck's orchestra
Members and friends OF Golden
Rule Lodge, Order OF the Star OF
Bethlehem, will hold their annual
picnic supper at Belle Isle tusteas Il
the skating pavilion Tuesday evening.
June 80.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-27

Miss Blanche La Duke. daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs Louis "a Duke of New
port, Mich, was united In marriage
In the Church OF Our Lady of Sor-
rows. Wednesday evening, TO Leo
Singer. After a short trip in the
south, Mr. and Mrs. Singer will be
at home to their friends at No. AL
Bagg-st
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-04-24
Mrs. Mary Elliott

Neigh Leader; Mrs. Mary (Tous.
gaard Elliott OF Norfolk, formerly OF
Antelope county, died last week from
surgical operation performed at
Rochester, MINI The funeral services
were held at the Methodist church,
this city, last Sunday afternoon, and
the remains inferred in Laurel Hill
cemetery beside her husband, who
died about twenty years ago. The de.
ceased grew to womanhood in Willow
township, but since the death of her
husband has lived the larger portion
of the time at Norfolk engaged in
dressmaking. She was highly respect.
ed, member of the Rebekah lodge,
and had large circle OF warm friends,
not only at Norfolk but also among
the older residents OF Neigh and the
vicinity OF her childhood home.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-04-24

good. The family OF G. w. Con is the
third family that is making arrange
ments to go to South Dakota with the
Moreys. Upon Mr.. Cons return from
Cottonwood last fall he informed the
Call editor that he had made arrange.
ments to take up a homestead or re-
linquishment in that country in the
spring, but we have been hoping sin.
cerely that he would change his mind
ere the time came to go. Mr.. Con
made that country another visit last
month and returned more pleased than
ever with the country and fully deter.
mined on carrying out his original
plans. Mr.. Goff has been resident Of
this place for the past twenty-five
years. Ye editor has been intimately
acquainted with him for seventeen
years past and we can say without fear
of successful contradiction that no
other town in northeast Nebraska had
Con. His reputation for enforcing
the law and fearlessness In dealing
with the cowboy, rowdy and tough was
well known throughout the state. In
those wild and woolly" days of the
west the position of marshal meant
grave responsibilities. The tenderfoot
from the east who has come out into
Nebraska in recent years cannot fully
appreciate the lawlessness OF those
times nor the danger surrounding
those men who were selected to "pre.
serve law and order" 1t was under
Marshal COTS administration, the ed.
itor clearly remembers, that Pierce
was brought out OF the wild and
woolly" stage and transformed into a
town OF law and order, whose neat.
ness, cleanliness, push, progress and
pride was commented upon most ia.
vorably by all visitors as well as the
daily press. We believe we voice the
sentiment of the great majority of the
people of this community in express
ing sincere regret over the intended
removal Of Mr.. Goff and his estimable
family, as well as that of Mrs. Morey
and her children.