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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-07

NATIONAL COMMISSION
O BASEBALL MEETS

Cincinnati, Jan. 1.-The national COM
mission of baseball held its annual meet
ing here yesterday. The principal interest
American Association and Eastern
League TO be placed in a class by them
selves and 20 limit the major leagues "a
drafting players only from them and
from no lower league. and I'm the effort
OF President Joseph O. Brien OF the Amer
lean Association to secure the indorse-
ment OF the national commission to the
National and American Leagues to have
his league place "A team in Chicago
None OF the five men appointed TO pre-
sent the claims OF the Eastern. League
and American Association for a reclassi-
fication and limit draft appeared, so that
matter went by default Mr.. O'Brien's
resolution regarding an entrance into Chi
cago by the American Association was
taken under advisement by the national
commission with promise that 1t prob
ably would be decided later last night.
President O'Brien said I'm presenting the
request for admission To Chicago that
those making the request understood full
ly that the commission had no power In
the matter except what the two major
leagues might delegate to IL. He said that
the location at which it was sought to
establish the club I'm Chicago. North Side
north OF Chicago avenue-would prevent
the club being a competitor for patron
age with the National and American
League clubs. lie simply was desirous of
having tho opinion of the national COM
mission, the highest authority In base
bali. on the project
President Pulliam severely arraigned
the national association of minor league
clubs for its alleged slap at the national
commission In blacklisting players who
had been declared eligible to the national
commission. declaring such action to be
discourteous, unbusinesslike. unfair and
dishonorable. only TO be informed by Sec.
that he had 'horrible nightmare" and
and that reports TO that effect had not
Delinger. Wiltse and other players re-
Gently reinstated by the national commits
sion were discussed by Chairman Herr
mann and apparently satisfactory rea.
sons given why such action had taken
place.
The open meeting then adjourned until
last night.
At the morning session of the commits
sion the annual reports of Chairman
Hermann and Secretary Bruce We're
read Both gentlemen were reelected 70,
another year. Several minor cases also
We're disposed of.
Last night the commission recommend
ed to the National and American Leagues
that they refuse the request OF President
o. 'Brien TO be allowed to place an Ameri-
can Association team in Chicago
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RECORDED At CITY HA |
REAL, ESTATE CoNyEYAN Noes

REAL ESTATE CONvEYANCES.
Robert Pettis to Frank G. Pettis. land
lnd buildings on north side of Public
street: consideration SO
Heirs OF Henry McCaffrey TO Henry
J. McCanrey. land and buildings on
lorth side of William street: considera-
ton so.
Charles w. Richardson ct ux., Lucy
VI. in her right. TO Cordelia lie Blanc,
wo lots and bu!ldings on south side of
Naverly street, subject to a mortgage OF
400; consideration SO.
John Cassidy estate, by trustee TO Jo-
seph B. Leeman, land and buildings on
Capwell and Powder-Mil streets; con-
sideration $500
REAL ESTATE MORTGAGES.
Benjamin r. Harrington TO William
Erskine. land and buildings on Cranston
and Dodge streets and land and build
ngs on Dodge and Lester streets: 5000.
John A. Masterson to Roger Williams
Saving Fund and Loan association. two
lots and buildings on northorly side OF
Ohio avenue. subject TO prior mortgage
,f 1900: $3.50.
Francesca Ranallo ct ux., vincenza, 10
Roger Williams Savings Fund and Loan
association. land and buildings on east
erly side of Charles street; $500
DISCHARGE or cal ESTATE
MORTGAGES.
Ell Afford by George NJ. Parks; 5000
Maria and Wlnifred II. Crane by Provi-
dence Childrens Friend society: $1,000.
Francesca Ranallo ct ux., Vlncenza, by
Margaret X wi: $1,000.
Isaac Rosen berg ct ux.. Anna. by James
A. Norton: $3.50.
ATTACHMENT.
Aaron Markoff by l.. i. Andrews COM
pany. lot and buildings on westerly side
OF North Main street; 500.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-07
BOXING NOTES

Bobby Tickle OF Pswtucket has been
matched with Fred O'Bren OF Chelsea
for bout at the opening show of the
New Bedford A. G.. Friday. Jan. IL.
should Al belmont succeed in beating
Joe Wagner al the Rhode Island A. c.
Thursday evening, the prospects are
bright for the Medford lad getting a bout
with Owen Moran at the Armory A. A.
Al belmont is putting on the finishing
touches Of his training for his go with
Wagner at Eddie Morris training camp
at Pawtucket. AL is In great shape and
Is full of confidence that he will score
a more decisive victory over the Brooklyn
lad
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-07
CRAYS WON
IN FAST GAME
THE POLO STANDING.

The Providence Grays came off victo-
rious from last nights battle in Infan-
try hall by the score of to /. Interest in
the contest was at a fever pitch, and
when no score was registered in the Sec
ond period. the strain on the spectators
was great
The crowd OF upward OF 1400 people I'm
attendance was kept on the jump from
the very start, for both teams from the
opening whistle started out playing red
hot polo and polo of very speedy order.
Both sides were passing In grand style
and both sides were likewise blocking in
the sturdiest manner. In fact, this latter
part of the game was carried on to such
an extent and many a good-ntentioned
play broken up so often by the Provi-
dence players that once or twice the Wis
tors became somewhat angry at the
Illustration OF their plans and plays and
mixups resulted. These resulted i'm the
calling OF two fouls, one on each side. but
no serious damage resulted.
Schiller reached the spot first in the
opening round and sent the rubber over
into the corner. O'Hara shot il back and
Jean corralled ii near the centre of the
rink. He passed II to Warner. who goaled
from the side. After Warner had driven
after the foul had been called on Doherty
Curtis dashed up the floor and sent the
rubber flying behind Mitchell but the
ball found the bad spot in the cage and
out 1t came. McGilvray tied the game up
on splendid drive from under the
timers stand and the crowd howled with
delight. No more scoring was done in the
period.
II went all through the second inning
xuif N Through tho last npriOi
the strain on players and audience was
near to the breaking point, and II looked
as If the side TO score first would win the
game, and so 1t proved After repeated
attacks on both cages McGilvray finally
made the drive that was heard in New
Britain. He took the rubber down the
floor, lodging every man on the surface
and with a clear field drove for Mitch
ellis citadel. The swaying netting was the
in the hall TO rise to his feet with a
howl that filled the hall to the roof. The
game was won, and the Grays contented
themselves for the remainder of the time
i'm keeping the ball away from Tibbitts.
New Haven plays at Infantry hall Sat-
urday night. The summary:
PROVIDENCE. NEW BRITAIN
Curtis, r......,...........'..''.' Sniiiei
McGilvray, r..............'.......r' Dugeai
Doherty, c..................c., w Ndrhef, jean
O'Hara, h. b.............h. b., Jean, Toner
Tibbitts, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Mitchell
FIRST PERIOD.
l. New Britain. Warner .......' 30
9 Providence. McGilvray ........ s'lo
SECOND PERIOD.
No goal scored.
THIRD PERIOD.
g. Providence .McGilvray ...... Sl'4o
Score-Providence ., New britaln J.
Rushes-Schirer 4. Curtis ?. Fouls-Doh-
erty. Schiller. Stops-Tibbitts 81. Mitchell
u Referee-Kilgara. Time-Perrin.
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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-07
REAL ESTATE AS
AN INVESTMENT 7

| Oakland Beach real estate is the safest
and fastest money ey-making investment at
he present day.
Mr.. Bennett at Oakland Beach can
show you over 20 cottages that are bring
ing their owners 20 per cent on their in
vestment. The owner OF one cottage now
In process OF erection tells the writer
that he has had 16 applications TO rent
Il the coming season. Ten days ago he
came here with the idea of building one
cottage for his own use now he is to
build three.
What makes Oakland Beach real estate
valuable: neutrality-suspicious. 10 and
from Providence; electrics every 20 min
utes during the summer: half-bcurly In
winter. Second-The finest bathing beach
on Narragansett Bay. 'rhird--Land all
high and dry; no malaria.
When you put your money in Oakland
Reach lots It's safe It can't run away
IL can't be lost. Ii can't be destroyed.
Don't put your money in mimi or oil
stocks that God only knows the value OF.
but invest IL I'm real estate where there
is steady increase IN value.
William Jennings Bryan says: "Real
estate is the best investment for small
savings. More money is made from the
rise IN real estate values than all other
causes combined. To speculate In stocks
Is risky. and even dangerous. hut when
you buy real estate you are buying an In
heritance"
Andrew Carnegie says: THE wise
young man OF wage Garner OF today in-
vests his money in real estate"
President Roosevelt says: Every per-
son who invests In well-selected real es-
tate in a growing section OF a prosperous
community adopts the surest and safest
method OF becoming Independent. for real
estate is the basis OF all wealth -
Oakl,nd Beach lots are large, nona
smaller than 4Oxso and they are sold for
cash or on small monthly payments-slO
will start you as a property owner. No
taxes until final payment Is made: no In
| tercst for the first year and In case Of
sickness we will carry your payments
along.
MIR. Bennett, the local representative, IA
on the grounds every day In the year CO
out and talk II over with him. IL does
not need a brass band. or the gift o'
pianos, automobiles and diamonds TO sell
| lots at Oakland Beach-the lots sell
themselves. IL Will be the safest, suresi
investment you ever made
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-07
,PECIAL JURY
FOR BANK CASES

New York. Jan. IA special grand
ury TO investigate the administration OF
anking and other financial institutions
\ this city was sworn In yesterday.
The appointment OF this jury was re-
Iested by District Attorney Jerome as a
esult OF some OF the charges OF mlscon-
.uct on the part OF certain bankers which
we're made during the recent banking
roubles in New York. Assistant District
Attorney Kresel viii present the evil
fence to the jury. for Mr.. Jerome will de-
.ote his attention 90 tho Thaw case.
Justice Bowling Instructed the Jury that
hose who have violated the financial
,rust reposed in them should be held to
strict accountability
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-07
TALENT hi HARD
At FAIR GROUNDS

New Orleans. Jan. THE change In
weather made conditions very unpleasant
for the Fair Grounds meet yesterday af
ternoon. 1t rained all evening. and the
course was a sea of mud. owing to the
change OF the weather "A very small
CROWD was out and there was quite a de-
crease in the number of books. The card
was an exceptionally poor one.
1t was bad day for the talent, as only
two favorites won, Banrida, in the open
ing event and Donna in the lact race.
Both are owned by Schroeder. but were
not backed by his agents.
The Eastern contingent put over O good
thing In the fifth race, Chief Hayes from
Tim Sullivan's stable being the medium
of the coup. Chief Hayes was as good
as to in the opening betting and was
backed down to Is TO at post time. Jac-
obte was the favorite for this event
and the l37 pounds that he was asked TO
carry proved TO be a bit too much for
him. as he quit after being the runner-up
until the head of the stretch was reached.
Chief Hayes. although cut off shortly
after the start, gradually worked his
way through and won going away by a
half length. Higginbotham, another
Eastern horse. was second. The other
races were won in romps, by the respec-
tive winners.
John J. Ryan. the get-rich-quick pro-
moter and plunger. was ordered away
mittee that control both tracks. Ryan
after the races today stated that he
would leave tonight.
The summary:
First race, mile and 20 yards-Ba nrida
loo (V. Powers. to 8. won: George II.
White. 1914 (Myer), 30 TO l, second; Doro-
thy Ann. 30 (Molesworth), IL TO l. third.
Time 1850. Speed Marvel, Helen Hol-
land. My Love. Honta Bucking Boy,
Auspicous. Sundart, Florida Glen and
Mason also ran.
Second race. furlongs. selling-Debar,
1l3 (Hogg), to |. won; Prince of Pless,
lib "a. MARTINI. 70 to /, second; Creel, ia
&C. Koiner), Is TO /. third. Time 1:20
Miltiades. Abe Meyer Marsh Redon. Mar
thus; Don Hamilton, Tayafette Daring,
High Wind and Don Carlo also ran.
Third race I furlongs selling-ThirH
Rail- los (V. Powersl, to l. won; Same
saw, 10l (R- McDanieD, to s. second;
Thomas Calhoun, % (Skirvin). . TO ..
third. Time 30 2-5. Sweetener. The Ga
vel McGregor. Listerine. Edna Bayou
Lark. Convenient and Saltram also ran.
Fourth race, furlongs. selling-Gold
Quest. Ill J. Lee. 10 TO l. won; Miss
Mazzoni. l0a CYorke), 10 TO /, second;
Ethel Carr. 1o5 (v. .Powers);. 8 TO !, third.
Belle. Ed Kane. Virginia Girl, Arrow
swift also ran.
Fifth race. furlongs. handicap-Chief
Hayes, los (J. Lee). 10 to S, won, Higgin-
botham, "a q. Sumpter). . to ], second,
Platoon, 90 (Kennedy), TO l. third. Time
/ 20 2-5. Jacobite, Coon. Gold Proof,
Charlie Eastman and Okente also ran.
Sixth race. | Lie miles. selling-Donna,
los (V. Powers. II to 3. won; Docile, 105
K. McDanieD. IL to g. third. Time l:57 l-5
,arly Hours, Clara Huron. Nancy. Sis
ar Polly, Glamor. Lady Alicia and Pearl
hopkins also ran.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-07
WOMEN MUST NOT
SMOKE IN PUBLIC

New York. Jan. 7.-An ordinance for
bidding women to smoke in cafes, res
,aurants OF other places OF public enter
tainment was introduced at the first
meeting OF the new board OF aldermen
yesterday by Councilman Sullivan. II was
teferred to committee and will have "A
public hearing.
The ordinance provides for 50 fine and
days imprisonment against cafe pro-
prietors. etc, who permit women 10 use
obacco in their establishments. The ac-
ion OF a Fifth avenue cafe I'm allowing
somen to smoke on New Years Eve is
,iven as the cause OF the resolution.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-07
N. E. STEAMSHIP CO.
is CURTAILINC

New York, Jan. 7.-Because of curtail-
ment OF production by many New Eng
land mills and n consequent decrease in
freight shipments, the New England
Steamship company will withdraw one
vessel from service on the New York q
New Bedford line on Jan. O. A thrlce-a-
week service will be maintained there
after until normal conditions are restored.
The sailing days from New BEDFORD
will be Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays.
This arrangement will not deprive ship
pers Of a daily service, however because
the Boston Merchants line, the new out
side freight line will have sailings from
Boston to New York on Tuesdays, Thurs
days and Saturdays. To avail themselves
of daily service IL will only be necessary
for shippers TO direct the routing OF their
shipments accordingly.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-07
MARRIAGE LICENSES FOR
OUT-OF-TOWN COUPLES

The record OF marriage licenses grant
cd by the city registrar to persons living
out of the state:
No. 5, Jesse Foster, Hoboken. ". j. 30.
mariner, born New Brunswick. son OF
John N, mariner. and Blanche Tutain.
Chelsea Mass. u. born Chelsea daughter
OF Constantine D.. stevedore.
No. 8. Harry Clifford Rix Salem, Mass.
20. machine shop Inspector born New
Brunswick. son of John. carpenter: and
Elsie May Beechey. Peabody. Mass, q.
born Danvers. Mass. daughter of Joseph
H.. morocco dresser.
No. !. Ralph Kimbal Whittier, NAL
den, Mass. -. undertaken, born Ipswich.
Mass. son of Maynard, farmer: and
Maud Alice Sanger divorce, maiden name
Jaques). Maiden. Mass. "a. born Eppng
n. H., daughter OF John NJ, real estate
dealer
No. s. Chester Waterman Bourne (d-
vorced). Pembroke. Mass. A. mason
born Pembroke. son OF James farmer
and Elizabeth Gertrude Glover divorced
maiden name Jones). Gloucester, Mass
%, born Gloucester. daughter OF John.
blacksmith
No. O. Herbert Stanley. somerville
Mass. 19. bookkeeper, born Somerville
son of James r., railroad foreman: anf
Airline Elizabeth Lang. Somerville, Mass
is. born London, England. daughter OF
Alfred T., stock broker.
No. 10. Hermann Albert Sturn, Boston
Mass. rs. interior decorator. born Brook
lyn. ~. ". son Of Robert &. r.. artist
and Gertrude Isabel Warren, Boston
Mass. -. born Worcester. Mass. daugh.
ter of Wiliism H.. conductor
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TEiMS SU PENDED

Washington, Jan. 7.-charman W.
Iber of the south registration commit
tee OF the Amateur Athletic union sus-
pended the Yale university basketball
team yesterday for 10 days for playing
here Dec. 80 against two men who had
been suspended by the union for profess
sionalism.
1t was announced that George Wash
ington university has been disqualified
from all open union basketball contests
until It frees itself of all professionals
I'm its basketball team.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-07
new BASEBALL LEAGUE

Philadelphia, Jan. "A new baseball or
ganization 20 be known as the Pennsyl-
vania and New Jersey league was formed
in this city yesterday. when delegates rep
resenting Camden. y j.. Chester. Pa.
Hoboken. y. j.. Trenton, n. j.. Lancaster.
Pa, and Pottstown, Pa. met and agreed
on minor details. Another MEETING will
be held later in the week for selecting a
president. Application has been made
to the national commission for protection
under class "a" but il this is refused
the league will run as an outlaw.
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ron OVER SIXTY YEARS

MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUf
has been used for over CD years by mil.
lions OF mothers for their children while
teething. with perfect success. IL soothes
the child softens the gums. allays all
pain: cures wind collie. and Is the best
remedy for diarrhoea. IL will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold by
Druggists IN every part OF tho world
Twenty-Five cents bottle. BE sure and
ask for Mrs. Winslows Soothing syrup
and take no other Kind.
Guaranteed under the food and drugs
act, June -, 1906. Serial number loes.
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TO Fight ROCHE

London, Jan. THE articles for the
Burns-R Roche fight were signed yester-
day. Tommy Burns. who recently de-
feated Gunner Moir before the National
Sporting club, Is TO fight Jem Roche. the
Irish champion. 20 rounds for $500 a side
and purse Of $500 offered by Dublin
syndicate. The fight will take place i'm
Dublin on March II unless Burns is de-
feated on Feb. 10 by Jack Palmer OF
Newcastle
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-07

MCn0i nIahcs Dcu- gt'r tne t'ghvys.
vIOUUl protects them from steam anJ
water and prevents glazing. For sale ~
BROWN BROS. CO.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-07

Tho Columbia Ei,ycie Repair shop.
- Snow street. q. q. Gilbert. rrcpric-
or sold out Dcc. - 60 ~ 4 SNtN-
SpN. lNt pftifIe avenue. an stock SUM
dries and repair work. itemoved 20
Mr.. Swonsons place. corner Prairie
avenue and Blackstone street. j3-st
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Ehode Island Normal SchoOl

Spring term bcgins MONDAY. Jan. 27.
n Q O'Clock 60. u. Examinations for ad-
4. MISSION Will 't'@l A. LAY JAN IL ptkin-
aing at . q. m. registration OF students
a Principals N ce. f'iiday, Jan. "a High
school graduates admitted to regular
course OF two and one-half years without
examination: Tor coursr OF two years. ex-
anime tion required For catalogue or
other infOrm7t.on. apply 10 Walter T..
Eanger. secretary Trustees. Box if32. or
10 Charles = Chaplin. Principal Box
I IS. Providence. i3-fmw-6t
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BRIDGEPORT 6,
PAN1U(KEI J

Bridgeport, Jan. I'm a contest which
provided more thrills than any previous
match this season. the Pawtucket team
went down 70 defeat before the Dump
llngs at the local rink last night by the
score OF to 3. There was something
happening every minute. The Tigers
worked every trick they had. but the
Dumplings We're meeting them at every
turn and got away with them.
Cunningham and Pierce did their best
10 slip something over on their old club.
But many a dash down the floor was
spoiled by the ever alert Bob Griffith and
the burly Woods. When the ball got ky
these two. Fido sutton was ready TO stick
his celebrated gondola shoes In front of
the drives. He showed a fine line OF stops,
too.
The last period was continuous strug-
GLE and II was IL minutes and seconds
before Bridgeport broke the ice. Cameron
managed TO drive one In before the game
was over. Babe Heffernan performed
well for the Tigers. The score:
BRIDGEPORT. PAwTUCKET.
Jason. lr ...................lr., Cunningham
MURPHY, 2r. ..."..................2r, Pierce
Griffith. C. ......"........3.... C., Mooney
Woods, h. b. ............ n. b., Cameron
sutton, &. ....,...........,.....S" Heifernan
FIRST PERIOD.
l.... Bridgeport. 80. Murphy ......... :i2
2,... Bridgeport. .... Murphy ......... i:ls
..Pawtucket.. Pierce ........... i:22
4.." Bridgeport. go. Jason ........... 5:22
SECOND PERIOD.
5.... Bridgeport. Jason ........... 2:05
6..... Pawtucket. 80. Cunningham =. l2:25
THIRD PERIOD.
7..... Bridgeport. Jason .......... 1904
S..... Bridgeport. Jason ........... AS
So. .Pawtucket..... Cameron ~ 10
RuShes--Jason TO- Cunningham . Stops
-Heffernon ~. Sutton 36. Fouls Mooney,
sutton Referee-Leahy. Timer-Smith.
Attendance 1000.
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Rushes-Jason 10. Cunningham ?. Stops
-Heffernon ~. Sutton 3s. Fouls--Mooney,
Sutton. Referee-Leahy. Timer-Smith.
Attendance 1000
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your home today.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-24
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