davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington times., 1908-10-11
Chef Is Chairman.

Chef Theodore Picard was chairman
Of the committee on refreshments, and
filed the position 20 the evident salts
faction Of the mary hundreds who gath
cred around the tables in the refresh
ment parlors eager for a helping Of the
choice things supplied.
The donation committee. headed by
Mrs. Minnie a. Gibson as chairman;
Mrs. Nora Henry as vice chairman. and
Mrs. Elizabeth Wilson, as secretary and
treasurer. formed an important part o.
TIE organization. and won much praise
for the success Of their part Of the az
fair.
Chairman Louis @ Wilson Of the gen.
eral committee was one of the most in
defatigable workers for the success Of
the hOusewarminC, and did much by his
presence and. cheering words 10 spur his
co-wOrkers on the greater activities
Mr.. Wilson last night pronounced the
housewarming a great success, socially
and financially.
TOO much praise cannot be given to
those who have given their time and at
tention TO the work" said Mr. Wilson,
land our success is due in the main 70
the support that the officers have re-
ceived from the faithful assistants who
so cheerfully and freely volunteered
their services. This is especially true Of
the women, who. as usual, nave done
yoeman service for the cause"
The Washington times., 1908-10-11
No Paddle Wheels.

The housewarminE was notable for
the absence OF some features that gen
orally go with such entertainments in
Washington. There was no paddle
wheel or other games IF chance. or
voting" the management having de-
cided in advance that they would ruT.
a clean show and give the people
their moneys worth.
Mr.. Wilson said last night that the
Increased attendance each night and the
success Of the housewarming generally
was thought TO be due 10 the keynote
of the management
With longer aud better bills in both
auditOriUms, and an attendance that
filed every available space IN the build
ing. the festivities ended last night
shortly before midnight.
4 special attraction in the main audi
forum was an exhibition drill by the
famous Arab Patrol Of Almas Temple
under the direction of Dr. Frank H
Gibson. 1t was found impossible to put
on the entire patrol and "A picked squad
of twenty members gave the perform
2nce. including Captain Gibson. First
Lieut.. DR. Charles A Stewart. Second
Lieut. Joseph A Davis, B. F Dierdorf.
W c: Smallwood; ". w. Georges, A
Crawford Cook. 5. G. Bernard. J. Ed
win Wells, G. W. Robson. Howard O..
Brown, J. f. Leaman, J. s. Hambly.
T.. NJ Harper, John Bonini. J. +. Nei-
man. c. c. Gray. Samuel DeCkman. NJ.
y Hess. II. ". Ibel. and G. J. Efferen.
Cakewalkers Displaced
Owing 20 the fact that the Atlantic
Qity CakewaIllers were displaced on
the program last night by the Almas
Temple Patrol. the management found
that it had surplus cake on hand.
which was voted to William II. Land
voight. chairman Of the press commit
tee, as a mark Of esteem for his faith
full work and his sucL ess in bringing
the various hOuseWarning features to
the attention OF the public through the
medium Of the Washington press. Mr..
LandvOight was called 30 the stage
of the main auditorium and presented
with the cake, after which he respond
ed in more or less appropriate words.
somewhat embarrassed by the unex-
pected honor.
Another pretty feature was the barn
dance led by Miss Eola Rice and Prof
Howard Lesley Holt. and Prof. i.
A. Acker and wife. Miss Cora
Shreve's singing and dancing classes
supplied most OF an unusually attrac-
tive vaudeville bill in the fifth floor au-
dit0TtV@
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-10
WOMEN MOTORISTS WELCOME.
Local Auto Club Wants Their Mem-
 bcrship as Well as Mems.

In response to several queries from enthusiastic women motorists as to whether they are eligible or not to membership in tho Automobile club of New Haven, the official board an- nounces that they are as welcome as tho men-folks These queries have been made in connection with the club crusade for greater membership which Is not at a height. As there are sev- eral New Haven ladies who rank among New Englands most enthusias- tic fair autolsts, their membership in the club is invited and urged.
 Applications continue to pour in as a result of the clubs appeal which was sent to every one of the $50 autoists in New Haven county Monday and the membership has already scared to the lt0 mark The club is after every au- tost in tho county, in order that the association may be powerful factor for the protection of all highway users and tho suppression of road hoggsm'' and hostile legislation. Every motorist who has received the application blank Is urged to HI in his name and return 1t Immediately, and if there is any owner who has not received the blank, he Is urged to communicate with the secretary, Amos r. Barnes, P o, box o2i
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-10
RESULTS AT EMERYVILLE.
Eye Bright, Heavily Played, Wins
 IIandicap--Tony Faust. Second.

Oakland, Cal, Dec. 0-Eyc Bright, heavily played, won tho Withers handl- cap at Emeryyille to-day from a good field. Tony Faust was the favorite but could not reach the winner at any stage of the journey
 First race, futurity course, selling Captain Kennedy, 1tO (MilleO, to 5, won; Von Tromp, JOS U{eogh), IS to , second; Old Silver, 1OS (Rettlg), 12 to 1, third. Time, iii 3-5
 Second race five furlongs, selling. -- Bill Eaton, 96 GJpton), to 1, won; Rosma, 9S (Buxton) to 1. second; Cowen, 1lO (PosD, 10 to 1, third, Time, 1:O1 2-5.
 Third race, mile ana 70. yards, sell ing,-J, II, Laughery 1O1 (Keogh), | to 1, won; Confederate, no (ScovIle), 5 to second; Byronerdale, tO9 CMlller), to 1, third Time, 1:47 2-5
 Fourth race, mile and an eighth, Withors handicap, Sl00O,--l1ye Bright, 93 (RusselD, to 1, won; Tony Faust, 1O3 (McCarthy), to second; Milford, 90 OUpton), 1T to l, third, Time, 1;54 2-5
 Fifth race, mile and 70 yards. The Englishman l1O (MilloD, to ., won Lampadrome, 1oS Rettig), IS to i, sec ond; Cholk Hedrik 1O7 (GilberD s to i, third, Time, 1;41 2-5,
 Sixth race, seven furlongs Han bridge, 1O6 (Butlerh 9 to 2, won; Crca- tlon, lol tGiIberb, to s, second; ocean Shore, 1O7 (Grotbl, l5 to third Time, 1;27 A-5.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-10
DE ORC THE CHAMPION.
Cuban Billiard Expert by Defeating Hucston is Holder of Worlds Title.

St Louis, Mo, Dec, 9.--Alfred De Orc of Cuba, Is the three cushion billiard champion of the world, hay ing won tonight the third block Of the match with Thomas A. Hueston of St. Louis, by the score of 5O to 3S The final score for the three blocks is, De Orc 15O, Houston 1o7.
 Both Hueston and De Oro failed tonight to score tho high runs that were features of the play on Monday and Tuesday nights, De Oros high run was five, and Huestons four. De Orc made an average of ,62 and Hues- ton AS. Hueston took the lead in the first part of to-nghts play, but when he reached nine points the Cuban took first place
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-10
WILSON'S GREAT BOWLING.
Averages 2t0 in New York Individual
 Championship Race.

The feature of Tuesday nights matches in the race for the individual championship of Greater New York was featured by the victory over Kos ter of Johnny Nelson, the crack Brooklyn bowler who is well known by number of local bowlers. The Brooklyn pin-spltter was in great form and secured an average of 219. His opponent was also in good shape and made the contest go the full eleven games before Nelson could capture the decision. He, however, rolled in hard luck, having thirteen splits in the series as against Nell sons two. Nelson rolled 260 and 2G7 for high scores.
 Tho scores of the match follow:
 Koster--t96, 22t, 16G, 224, 244, 151, 193, 22t, lS2, 226, 173--22O7
 Nelson--t96, 245, 269, 231, POS, 2l9, t6S, t9S, 267, 169 215--2410.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-10

From the above dispatch 1t appears that the rumors which have been go- ing tho rounds of the sporting element In this city during the past few days to the effect that the life of the polo season in this city would be short are not without grounds and thatin few weeks New Haven will be again with out a polo team. The rumors apparent ly had their origin Immediately follow, ing the last meeting of tho National league in Hartford when it was an nounced that tho New Britain team was to bo transferred to New Bedford
 This announcement came as a se- vero blow to the New Haven polo fol- lowers who felt that with Bridgeport and New Haven as the only two Con necticnt representatives on tho league t would not take the managers of the teams in the league long to de- volve some plan whereby these two would bo eliminated from the league, or at least transferred Co some Mas sachusetts or Raode Island city, which would be in the section about which the rest of the teams are located
 Yesterday afternoon, following close ly on the news that he had allowed his New Britain franchise Co be trans ferred to New Bedford came the an- uouncement from Bridgeport that Manager Hanna aad purchased the Bridgeport franchise or late the att tendance in Bridgeport has been fall ing off and 1t can not hc that Mr. Hanna intends to make the proposl- tion paying one from tho set of facts which are well known to him and other followers of the sport. The only reason, Therefore. that seems probable that MT Hanna could have in acquiring the Bridgeport franchise is in transferring the team to some other city when the time becomes ripe for the action
 This will be a bIg blow to the sport ing element in thls city as polo has aI- ways been fairly well supported by the fans in this state and tho New Haven management has always put on a good team. If the New Haven team does E' Nt ll'N ID NIll D' q lltlu iAbN ll'l only to the local followers Of the polo game but the whole league will un- doubtedly suffer as 1t will give the rival organization first blood in the polo war which in all probability will be waged with great vehemence on the part ol the owners and managers of tho Ma tonal, Inter state and Empire State leagues.
 At all events it is easily seen that the local polo fans will have to forego the pleasure of watching their idols shoot goals and capture rushes at the Quin- niplac rink on Monday and Friday nights, and will have to content them selves with newspaper account of the dolngs of former New Haven play CTS Three years ago the game was revived in this state and now almost following as & precedent it is drifting out Of the state into others.
 It is safe to say that if the team does not go to Troy it will be trans ferred to some city either in the Bay state or in Rhode Island.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-10
GUN CLUBS SHOOT
Successful Afternoon Enjoyed by Number of Local Rifle
 Experts,
TEN EVENTS SHOT OFF
Last Leg in Hunter Arms Company Contest and Team Race En-
 Ilvcn Sport

The New Haven Gun club held & very successful shoot yesterday after. noon at Schuet2en Park, after a two months vacation, fifteen members turning out to enjoy the sport, The weather for the shoot was ideal and good fun was the order of the af- ternoon's program.
 During the shoot the last leg of the Hunter Arms company trophy race was run off, three contestants quail flying for the event, the others icing forced out or under to compete, not having qualified the necessary three times As result of the work of the contestants all three qualified for the final round of the competition which will be shot at the next monthly meet ing of the club,
 Event No. 0 was team race, cap tained by Dr. Johnson on team No. 1 and MT. Thompson on team No. 2. Team No. 1 showed their heals to their brother shooters and as 6 re- suit won out by a score of YOGI.
 The annual meeting of this club will be held on Saturday evening, January 9, 1909, at which officers of the club will be elected for the en- suing year.
 The results of yesterdays events follow.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-10
AROUND THE WORLD
 a-@-------s---~- Some Fine Views Shown at Col. lege Street Hall by Robert
 Murray.
 s-=--=tu=-==-= INCIDENTS OF TAFT TRIP Interesting Account of the Famous Jaunt Enjoyed by Large
 Audience.

trip around the world was accom-. pllshed in two hours last evening, and if was almost as good as though we had been members Of the Taft party ourselves, when that famous taunt was taken year ago, Excellent colored photographs and a run of descriptive and humorous comment went to make up q very interesting lecture in the public lecture course at College Street hall
 The lecturer was Robert IT. Murray private secretary to Mir, Taft on tho trip and correspondent of the Associat. cd Press, Holding these positions, Mr. Murray was present on all the interest ing occasions, receptions by royalty and the llko, and so could give perhaps better account than any one else
 Beginning with the start from our Pacific coast, views were thrown on inc screen showing incidents of the journey beautiful ano ramous places visited, and notable personaees wbo did honor to our prsldent-elect Tbo most interesting and by far the most beautiful pictures were those taken la Japan Some of the views of Japanese gardens in all the wonder of the or iginal colorlnE, were remarkable. In direct contrast to their beauty was a photograph of General Oyama whom MT Murray likened in facial appearance to a potato.
 Tn connection with the mention of Japan he Improved the opportunity 10 belittle the talk of war between tho United States and that country Aside rom their friendship for us and their poor financial condition, he gave a most conclusive reason for peace tho fact that we can whip tho Japanese; we know. It, the Jaranese know r, and they know that we know 't" In ono of the photographs taken at g g,gdtr party, appear all the leaHr. pCaerals and s6m'rals who to'S pari on the Japancse side in tho war with Rus sta
 Probably the most Interesting part of the lecture was thot which had to do with the Philippines Tor most of us are deneely ignorant about our Ht- tie brown brothers Nr Murray gave most enthusiastic account of the ire mendous welcome which Mir. Tsf. re- ceived in the islands nrd sai5 that the Filipinos trust him implicitly. Could they have voted on tie presidency tho Tatt vote of the islands would havc been practically unanimous
 The views and accounf CT tho trip were Interesting from beginning to enc, ond at the same tlnc quite in- structive The audience one of the largest Of the year. was well repaid for attending the lecture and Mir Mur- ray deserves t0 he ranked among our best descriptive takers,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-10
BUT THREE IN LEAD
Remaining Teams in Six Day Bike Race Unable to Keep
 Up the Pace.
F0GLER-L LAWSON TEAM OUT
Fogler Quitting, "All in," Puts Team Out of Running-Rutt and Stol
 in Good Condition.

New York Dec. 9. Plugging away in the six-day race. in advance of all pre- vious Indoor bicycles records, arc three teams and the thousands who crowded Madison Square Garden tonight have never seen such determined work since the saucer shaped track was built ten years ago
 During the day there were many changes in the relative standing of the teams but It was not until nearly 5 o'clock in the afternoon that an i'm portant one occurred Then Moran and his partner, Mcfarland, decided they could steal a lan Moran was right on edge and suddenly began q strenuous sprint stol, who was riding at the time, almost lost lap, but his partner, Rutt, last years winner came on quickly and was equal to the occasion. By hard sprinting he managed to re- gain the lost distance
 Joe Foger of the Fogler- Lawson team, was called upon to keep up with the paeemakors, but hia attempt was futile and when he was lapped by the fast leaders he quIt riding saving he could go no further. No words of his team mate, Lawson, or of tho manage ment could induce him to continue.
 "l am in, he said, "I've done all I know how in this game and find I have taxed myself to the limit. Human nature and endurance must have a limit and l have reached that point. | am played out and can't go any further"
 Lawson found no other mate and was officially declared out of the race.
 The other rdcers kept plodding along, and each succeeding hour found them adding new figures to the record.
 Rutt and Stol, the German-Holland team, who won last years six day event over the same track, are in good condition, and If they maintain their form, stand an excellent chance of re- beating their success,
 The score at midnight the close of the seyenty-second hour, was as fol- lows.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-10
CARPET BOWLING.
Play in Royal Arcanum League--Idve
 Oak Beat Beacon Hills.

The members of Live Oak council, Royal lArcanum, are greatly interested in carpet bowling and the councils team promises to make a good showing in the city league. In fact, all the teams arc much interested in the tournament The games are being closely contested and are very interest ing. The first game rolled at Live Oak council rooms in Fair Haven and brought out good crowd to see the Beacon Hills vs Live Oak contest and was finally won by Live Oak by a score of l9 to S.
 Sheridan council fig playing fine game having defeated Davenport coun- cil in both contests and Is now in the lead. Hillhouse and Davenport have had one hot contest which finally re- suited in tie and will be played off at an early date st Davenport councils cl amber The following is the stand
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-10
YALE WINS CLOSE GAME.
Defeats Manhattan College Five In
 Last Few Minutes by 25 to 22.

New York. Dec. 9.--Yale defeated Manhattan college here tonight In ont of tho most closely contested basket'I ball games ever witnessed, the New Haven colegians turning defeat inteI victory during the last five minutes olI play
 The final score was 25 to 22 In favoll of Yale. Up to within five minutes oil the end of play the Manhattan playeri seemed to hold the game well in hand.
 The New Haven team finished unen pectedly strong, however, and by beau tiful team work managed to pile upI four goals Tn as many minutes.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-10
TO END "JOY RIDES. :"

New York, Dec. 9,--lAutomobilists in this city ndorsed today the plan of the Automobile Club of America to put an end to "joy riders" by chauffeurs who take their employers cars without per- mission. Tho new plan is to have a time checking system in the garages, and every time car leaves the time is automatically recorded, as Is also the hour Of it's return, A weekly statement is then sent to the owner of the auto- mobile
 In case a chauffeur Is known to be reckless or incompetent he is reported to the board of governors of the club, and if their findings are against him he is discharged and cannot be en- poyed again by a member of the or Eanizatlon.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-10
ACTORS CASE CONTINUED.
Alleged Duclist Leo Diuichstcin, to
 Answer Charge Next Term.

Bridgeport, Dec. 2. Leo nitrlchsteln the well known playwright and actor whose farce, Are You X Mason?" has alone brought hin, big royalties will not be required to appear before tho criminal superior court during the pres ent term He Is charged with viola3 ing the statutes hv writing n letter 10 Maior Frederick schnvolr of Stamford in which he challenged the major to fight a duel Ditrlchstoin is appearing in 3. vaudeville sketch which lg being played on the Orpheum circuit Tho circuit extends from Chicago to the Pacific coast, and tho actor would not be able tc reach here much before Christmas In consideration Of That fact the state thought it would be bet ter to postpone the case until the February term.
 The playwright has summer home ia Stamford, where Major Schavoir is pronljnent 1T social circles They had a dispute last sumner which finally re suited In a hstic encounter in Stam- ford garage. The major punished Dl- trichstein severely and lt was after this episode that tho challenge is said 10 have been written
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-10
IMPORTANT FIGHTS.

The important fights this month are as follows;
 Dec. 14--Willie Lewis ys. Harry Lewis, 12 rounds; here.
 Dee. 15-BiIly Papke vs. Hugo Kelly % rounds; Jeffries A, C., Los Angeles
 Dec, 17--Tony Ross vs Jack "Twin" Sullivan, 6 rounds; Rochester, N. Y,
 Dec. 21-Sam Langford ys Jim Flynn, 20 rounds; San Francisco, Cal
 Dec, 23-Packey Mcfarland vs Young Erne, 20 rounds; New orleans
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-10
DEATH KNELL OF
 POLO SOUNDED Indications Point to the Trans ferring of Local Franchise
 to Some Other
 City.
ON FOR SALE
Members of the Empire State League Want lt for Troy--Papers Will Probably Re Signed
 To-day.

Schenectady N T., Dec oAt a meeting of the directors of the Empire State Roller league, held here tonight, it was announced that Samuel Sim mons of Great Falls and R Warner of Gloyersville are attempting 10 secure the New Haven National league team for Troy and expect to close the nego- tiatlons tomorrow.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-10

The TrImmers are again the cham pions in the Y, NJ, R. C. league, win ming 1t for tho third successive time. The last game in the league scheduled will be rolled tomorrow evening when the Travellers meet the Acmes. The Travellers in order to tie the Agonquins for second place will have to win three games.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-10
FIRE ALARMS ToSrBs PRISONERS

New York, Dec 9-Flames on the fourth floor of the iive-story building at No, 100 Center street shortly before o'clock this morning, not only gave the firemen hard fight for more than an hour, but to the G59 prisoners in the Tombs prison, directly opposite, a pe- riod of terror.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-10
JOHN l.. SUES FOR DIVORCE.

Chicago, July 9-John l., Sullivan, former champion of the puellls,ic arena, to-day filed suit for divorce against his wife, now said 10 be living in Centrcville, R. I.
 The complaint sets forth that the marriage took place in 1883 and sepa- ration the following year. Sullivan gave Chicago as his legal residence.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-10

Grcenbaum bowled his nose" off last night at the '. M R. c. alleys, llo is fast conner and will be seen at the Tuxedo alleys this evening when the Republican club team meets the Tuxedos.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-10

Dec 26 Tommy Burns vs. Jack Johnson, 20 rounds; sydney, Aus;ra- l'a.
 Dec Si Al Kaufmann vs Jim Barry, i5 rounds; Jeffrles A. C., Los Angeles
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-10
DRIVES FOR THE CAGE.

Fall River with "Jigger" Higgins and Mccarthy on he rush line will be the attraction tomorrow night The locals are out 10 win the rest of the games this week and tomorrow Is no cxcep- tlon.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-10

The City league appears to be in the last stages of sinking spell brought on by lack of Interest. Last evening the Westville team, scheduled to roll at the TuNedos, .telephoned in a half hour before the game that ow- ing to sickness they would be unable to roll This is showing very poor spirit and if the boys don't care to carry the,leaeue on, why don't they disband?
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-10

The following is the schedule for the remainder of this and for next week in the Industrial league.
 Thursday Dec. l0--Old Times vs. Sleeping Giants
 Friday Dec. 11--Blue Gowns vs. General Halcs
 Monday Dec. Hold Times vs. Judges Caves.
 Tuesday Dec. 15--Blue Gowns vs Old Bridges
 Thursday Dec. 17--Paolas vs, Gen eral IIalcs.
 Friday, Dec. 1S--Slecping Giants vs. General Terry.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-10
Door Cheeks.
Floor Hinge.
WITH THE BOWLERS

The pleasing face of George Ed wards an old time bowler, was notio- ed on the Academy alleys last night
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-10

At Brockton S. New Haven 6.
 At Fall River-New Britain, II; Fall River, f.
 Al Pawtucket--Pawtucket, s Bridge port, A.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-10
PRINCETON DEFEATED.

Princeton N Jo Dee. Brooklyn Polytechnic institute defeated Prince ton at basketball here tonight by the score of 2S to H.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-10

Alex. Dunbar won from Louis West phal after eleven games. Westphal started off with three victories, but lost the next six games, Dunbar fin ishing strong. The scores of the match follow
 Westphal--2o2, lSO, 1o1 16s, 114, t6O, 15S, 190, 1SS-t6t7.
 Dunbar-tSO, I'll, t74, tS9, 1S2, 1S1, 223, 223, 215-173S.