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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-25

This gives much more confidence and
spirit to the playing of Gregory, who holds
the position OF end next to him. Gregory
is playing for his first year on the Var
sity. He Is a little irregular In his play
ing In practice games, but has done some
brilliant work against the colleges. Guion
is hard and faithful worker. His work
Of the week has been well up TO his high
standard His strength and speed make
him an excellent guard.
Collier has improved greatly. He Is a
great help to the interference, and does
fine defensive work. lie is also a speedy
runner.
Sharp has shown marked Improvement
at centre, getting into the plays ana
tackling well. He is too slow to help
much in interfering. BY the way, as
strategist and deviser Of new plays, he
threatens to rival Deland. True. he has
invented only one new move, but that
one is so startling and original that II
completely broke up the scrubs and spec
tators. If he can be induced to try IL
on his opponent, James q. Blaine, II can
be relied upon to bring down the grand
stand. 1t will be recognized as the most
remarkable trick Of the year. AS Sharp
Is modest. though. and does not seek no.
torlety. 1t Is So Ncely probable that he
will ever repeat his trick again. These
three men make the centre impregnable.
Stanly has made constant Improvement
al quarterback. and is very much quicker
and cleaner in his passes. He Is the
speediest man In the university, ana
his skill as "A baseball player stands
him in good stead in this rOugher game.
At half-back, Moore has improved,
running low and bucking well. Stephens
l. still too slow, and has not gotten over
his fumblng. but is "A hard man TO stop.
Both Of them are hard. sharp tacklers.
Baskerville has not been able TO get into
much Of the weeks practice, on account
OF his knee. He punts well, and captains
the team in effective style.
GENERAL CONDITION IMPROVED.
During these two weeks the general
physical condition Of the men has greatly
improved. They have added TO their
weight. so that by the time of the game
they ought to average l62 pounds. They
are in most excellent spirits over the
prospects for victory.
The team was offered n guarantee
of 500 to play the University Of Penn
sylvania on Manhattan field, in New
York, on November Sd, but having
game with Georgetown for that date,
declined TO break II. They were also
offered guarantee OF more than $500 for
q game on Saturday. November oath. but
declined this because of the date being
so close 10 the Thanksgiving game, and
might greatly imperll their success on
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-25
Opportunities in Virginia.
washington Post.)

"virginia offers excellent opportunities
10 capital IN many lines Of industry that
are bound to pay handsomely in the near
future" said Mr.. NJ. o. T. Coleman, of
Westfeld, Mass, at the National. "Of
late / have been interested In organizing
an extensive brick manufacturing plant
on the James river. not very distant from
Newport News. The outlook Is very
promising. the mer who are TO furnish
the money having sent on an expert 10
examine the property, and his report Is
favorable In every particular. Nowhere
In the North could brick be made at
such little cost. our wood Will only cost
us 81 per cord. against 81 on the Hud-
son, and our labor 81 per day against -
In New York We can make ornamental
brick, too, OF the finest grade and COM
pete successfully in the large cities OF
the East The great advantage OF the
colored labor In the South Is that 1t Is
cheap and rarely goes on a strike, and
In the long run 1t is going TO be pow
erful competing factor In many lines OF
production"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-25
CHARMING LOUISA WEDDING.
Mr. Charles Il. Bronaugh Msrries Misc
Lula NJ. Daniel.

LOUISA COURTHOUSE. VA. Novem-
Der A-(SpeciaL) L)-Wednesday night tho
home of Mr.. l.. NJ. Daniel. a prominent
farmer of this county. was the scene oe
a most charming wedding. The contract
ing parties were Mr. Charles Il. Bronaughs
a prosperous young businessman OF Pem-
broke, Ky. and Miss Lula NJ Daniel.
the beautiful and attractive daughter of
Mr.. Peter NJ. Daniel.
The bride wore costume OF white
India silk. and carried BRIDES roses. Tho
bridesmaids were Misses Estelle Hitter,
Jessie Saunders. Pearl Perkins. MlIlAa
Baker. Evelyn Saunders. Blanche Bak4,
Mary II. Thomson. and Mamie Daniel,
all OF this county. They were attired In
white and eream-colored cashmeres. and
presented beautiful appearance. Tho
groomsmen were Mr. Ellis Daniel. John
Voolfolk. 7. L. Voolfolk. Cleveland
Daniel. Watkins Turner. and rravlus
Daniel. OF this county. and t. o. Thomson.
OF Norfolk. Va. and II. IL. Hunter. OF
Richmond. Va. Rev. J, q. Rhodes, OF the
Methodist church here, ofiicfated.
After the ceremony. those In attendance
were invited into Nm adjoining room.
where grand sight presented itself. a
table that fairly groaned under ths weight
Of deiicacies OF every variety. such as
fruits. ccnfecticnsries. and hlghly-dee
rated cakes. &C.. and side tables laden
with all ksads OF meatA After this pleas.
ant repast dance was proposed. and The
music started. 70 tbs magical strains oe
which dancing was kept up until late
hour.
The bride was the recipient Of many
beautiful and useful presents.
MI. ana Mr.. Bronaugh leave tomorrow
on the y. ~. CheaapGnke ana Ohio Ontm
for Pembroke. KY. their future home
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-25
The Walton Law and Elections Next Year.

HAMPTON, VA, November is, 1894
To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
From your repeated reference to two
more tests OF the Walton law yet 10 be
made / infer that the Dispatch believes
there will not be an extra session Of the
Legislature this winter.
III / am correct in this inference hope
the Dispatch will find Itself mistaken.
II the Walton law as 1t stands Is to be
the main issue in the election of new
Legislature next fall, disruption OF the
Democratic party in Virginia will be In
evitable. 1t will not do 10 say that this
new election law must not be modified
until IL Is further tried, inasmuch as II
Is so far approved by majority OF the
Democratic party Ought not the cleo
tlon laws OF every free people TO be ac-
ceptable 10 the rea sonable and intelli-
gent men OF all parties? Moreover, even
IL II were true that IL Is q matter for
Democrats only to consider, II must be
borne In mind that tho dissenting Demo-
cratic minority Qf II be minority may
prove 10 be a troublesome factor IN de-
termining so grave an issue as this. The
Democratic party Is not broken In our
state al II Is liz several other Southern
States. But we have no such assurance
or a continuance OF aacendency In Vir-
glnia as. even from q more partisan
point OF view. would Justify such risk
as would be taken IN going into the cleo
ton OF Legislature a year hence upon
the issue OF the Walton law unmodfed.
The Dispatch has a fine. strategic eye,
and Is always on the watch-tower TO
warn the Democracy OF any approaching
danger. So l feel that l may take the
Liberty OF making this suggestion. which
/ deferentially submit.
BAKER p. LEE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-25

He Is the veteran. having played for
eight years, beginning on the Cincinnati
High-School, where for three years he
was captain. Afterward he entered the
Naval Academy. and played three years,
captaining the team In this last year
This is his second year on the Virginia
team.
North Carolinians In Good Shape.
From Chapel Hin. n. C, the Dispatch
Is in receipt OF the following special:
Tho playing of the Varsity team has
been watched with increasing interest
during this past week Of practice, the
class teams, training for the final contest,
being able to draw away few Of the spec
tators from the masses lined on both
sides of the main gridiron. The student
body, while critically watching each man
and passing judgment upon his faults,
have been generous in their applause at
fine plays and are doing everything 10
encourage the team and send them tull
OF spirit and hope 20 Richmond and VIC
tory. For there Is deep feeling Of con-
ddence that these are the boys who will
win. This is not due 10 any undertaking
Of the opponents. but TO manly self-rel-
ance and determination. The team Is GO
ing In TO win this game with the cheers
and the support of their fellow-students.
Notable Improvement has been made by
the men since the Richmond College game.
both I'm offensive and In defensive work.
The men have improved individually and
their team work Is the best ever seen on
the uniyersitys athletic-held. The scrubs.
recruited by the strongest men on the
class teams. struggle braveiy with them.
but can accomplish little. IL all goes
well Richmond will see the finest exhibi-
tion OF football ever given In the South.
Certainly the Tar-Heels will hold up their
end OF the Job
THE TRAINER CALLED AWAY.
Their trainer, Mr.. Irvine. was recalled
70 Princeton during the past week, much
10 the regret Of all, for he has made
himself universally popular. OF course:
he Is missed by the team. but his hard
work was nearly over During the re-
manning days the men WIZ merely hns
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-25

There IL hardly any doubt but that
there is plenty Of good material to fill
any place on the team. Murphy is good
man for quarter. He has played this
position on the scrub for three years,
and with rare success for his weight,
nothing but the scantiness Of which has
kept him off the Varsity. In fact. on
home grounds he has frequently filed this
position against strong teams in an ac-
ceptable manner. Wertenbaker is a strong
groung gaining back but has the same
disadvantage lie has captained the scrub
for two years. Cooke. at half Is undoubt-
edly a star. and there Is yet some doubt
as TO whether he or GrOner will play right
half in Richmond. He Is "A good full
back. as well, and if Pope Is injured VIII
play that position. COckrell has played
nearly every position on the team, draw
ing the line at quarter. his weight being
above the quarter limit lie was born in
Warrensburg. Mo, was prepared for col
lego at Washington High School, played
football there. but II was not until
after he entered Harvard QS9D that he
distinguished himself on the gridiron. He
played on his class team for three years
in position Of guard and half-back,
Tut could not be persuaded 20 apply for
the VARSITY on account OF studies. IN
the latter he was very successful ia
iii+ GlAss Ol 1870. Jlc p dNAAiAtA -. -
in the spring Of 1894. ana IS now on
leave of absence studying law here. and
will no doubt in the same month of the
same year have conferred on him i. A.
and Il. l.. by Harvard ana University
Of Virginia, respectively. he would un-
doubtedly be playing centre to-day had
not business Of tender character re-
uured too much of his time away from
practice He Will play substitute guard
and half-back.
MUDD IN THE HOSPITAL.
r. II. Nludd is now on the hospital
list. but there is a possibility OF his
playing in the Richmond game. He also
come from Missouri; was born In ST.
Louis February. 1873. prepared at Smith
College. St Louis. but entered Dummcr
Academy, South Byheld, Mass, in the
spring Of 1902. He played football at
both Of these schools, and was captain
of the team at each for two years. lie
entered Virginia this year, and for the
first time played end-rush against Prince
ton as an experiment. IL played 1t 50
acceptably that the captain has held
him here the rest of the season. He has
been a star in every game and it is
with great regret that he is assigned to
q new position.
NJ *. johnson is playing left end now
If there is any position on the team that
no one else can I'LL he is called upon
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-25
THE GAME THURSDAY
Football Enthusiasts All Asos in An
ticipatiOn Of the Contest.
HOW TIE TEAMS WILL LINE UP.
,v,,o thc Players VIII BE and How They
Arc ug-Arrangemenis at the
park-EVcTything In Readiness.

Tle athletes Of the two leading south
.-o nuivcrsit!cs--those Of Virginia and
N.rfh Carollua-will come together here
,.xt Thursday. and. whether with a fly
... or otherwise. their collision or
..I.,rns viii be watched with bated
,-..th and profound interest by 5000 or
"a. people. representing almost every
...s. o., society.
nat IS. Of course, II the weather is
g1ru'us
u,t.Enl Park-not the same that We
.... knew IN the happy days when the
lau king reigncd supreme. but a
-..a,a,el ana muchly-changcd West-End
..L.vu present a sccno OF billiancy
...u u .walled. and never cxcclled. For
Oil s1y-Thanksglving- Day-thc ultra
I. t,cs will turn out in full force.
... many ly-caparisoned teams
vii Dol. decorated with the orange and
.. urc ~ Virginia. or the white and
...l..e ribbons OF the ola North State,
.. +.. allegiance Of the owner may sug-
..t. hc ladies' MI bcdeckcd In their
at costumes VIII be adorned with
.. ribbons. OF. rather. will adorn tho
-. Size bcaus, with their huge chry-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-25
POST PRkkDlAL.
some Thanksgiving Entertainments I'm the
Drawing Room After Dinner.
CWrItten for the Dispateh)

(Written for the Dlspatch)
Here's a pretty little after-dinner amuse-
ment for ones guests on Thanksgiving
night that will be tried among several
country-house parties. The assembly, that
consists chiefly OF young folks, mean to
play all sorts OF old-fashioned games,
stage coach, kiss In the ring" many.
many stars" King William, etc. OF
course. this implies "A number OF forfelts,
and these are paid by prlestess in the
Temple OF Ceres
The preparation OF this IL less formid-
able than IL sounds. In the centre of the
room, the drawing-rcom presumably. build
upon a light lattice-work frame a pagoda
or Temple OF Ceres: place long eornstalks
at the corners and fasten sprays or
smaller grains In graceful masses In DIFF
ferent places 10 partly cover the lattice
work: hang full ears OF red and yellow
corn along the top as pendants. Delicate
festoons OF dried autumn leaves and cius-
ters OF grapes. nuts. and bright berries
all add 10 the general effect.
For priestess TO preside over this
temple, from which sweets. fruits. and
popcorn may be dealt out TO the young
sters, choose some golden-haired maiden.
and let her wear soft draperies OF yellow,
bordered with yellow or crimson. To still
further carry out the Illusion that II is
indeed a Ceres presiding over hSr court,
let the maiden WELD graceful scepter
made OF the slender restlllxe Typha lati-
folia Tin vulgar parLsnce "cattaif'l. Her
merry attendants must also be attired In
gay costumes. LEXINGTON.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-25

taking part In interference, thus making
line gains more sure and end plays more
brilliant and successful. There is no single
play In the 'varsitys' whole series that
each man does not seem TO take a prom-
ncnt part in.
This has been the hardest weeks work
OF the year, and II Virginia Is not re-
presented by strong team IL will be no
fault OF Mr.. Mackey. lie is careful
coach, watching every movement. Under
his teaching the men are playing with
more life and spirit. repeating play after
play In such rapid succession that the
scrub for the last two days have not
recovered from the shock The game
Thursday with the Philadelphia Athletic
Club was fortunate I'm many respects.
This club has been coached to break up
this particular style OF interference. and
II was for that reason that the manage
ment secured them. TO give the home
team lesson. effectively. The Varsity
only used five Of tho new plays. as they
are careful that they shall not be OBJ
served before Thanksgiving but those
five were used with great sue
cess, the team always gaining
ground when they are perfectly executed
Monday will be the last day this year
that the scrub will be trodden under foot.
On Tuesday the team will practice sig
nails and take a two-mlle run. and rehearse
signals, hut take only light exercise. This
work will be repeated Wednesday, when
they vii! receive their last rundown Of
the year.
AS to the possibilities OF this team. there
are many, and nothing but the sickness
OF Johnny Poe prevented this from being
the greatest ever organized In Il southern
college-thc material was here and with
out coaching they have made a profound
impression IN football circles, and hope
TO win the southern championship. There
Is. as everywhere else at this season, a
Waii or distress on account of men who
were trained for certain positions being
disabled by sprains and bruises. but when
the lineup Is called Mudd and Rams
bureh viii be found 10 answer. and II
needed Will play In the last and greatest
game.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-25

dupois and the dinner have eaten can
command. I ask him II he hopes to IND
the proper accommodations In the celes-
tial abodes, and IL he thinks he can sub
s!st on the fruits plucked from the gar
dens OF paradise. With regal-withering.
suicide-producing sarcasm. / query MIN
as to his ability to worry down the early
York cabbage and the butter-beans har-
vested In the land Of eternal sunshine,
and. in burst of overpowering wrath. l
recommend him to a l0-cent snack-house.
Again, / say, that the man who puts on
airs need hope for nothing from me.
THE IDLE REPORTER.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-25

,.,,.enum b0utOnnieres and equally
t ,l.kinE-cancs viii have long
..- r.rs pendant from these. and, alto
....r. ir.rht colors ana bright faces
... ir0soninate on all sides.
INTEREST IN THE GAME.
r.. contest SIS. and has been for some
,.- t.wu-talk here, and almost every
one meets has something 10 say
t r. either pro or con. All Of the
...l.s running into Richmond are Of
.r..- reduced rates to those who desire
.. attend the game. and there viii be
.t.e excursion parties from Norfolk
.... .-lure, and other cities near by.
..t- -ather IL IS expected that 1000 or
.. 0ut-of-tOwn people will De here 20
..r.ss what VIII without doubt be the
.,.l'.-t cridiron contest that ever Oc-
..r.I I'm the South.
% of the elcvens are I'm excellent
ion. having been actively I'm practice
.r -.varal weeks past. and the prize
Dig the championship Of the South,
twenty-five Of the participants Will
,r the game Of their lives. a strong
g.. ~ exists between the two universe
that is so far as athletics are con-
.., and both teams are hopeful OF
,..r-. They viii. however, 90 on the
.... rrN"ctlIs 10 nave a Hdiu pd'uc,
... neither uuderestmates the strength
i.a opponent
.e park IS in perfect condition, the
.-....l ana the seating arrangements for
t.. -fect4tors having been admirably
-r..-.i.
Iu. PARK ARRANGEMENTS.
r.. e~auI-taud Will Of course. contain
r. moss l,srable seats. which will be
.... fr 81 each. Tho 75-cent seats VIII
l '-I On the south side OF the park,
,.., .l tle srandstand-the old baseball
t. ..r.s-aul tho 50-cent seats Will he
O. ,..t.. tiv south Of the extreme south
r.f ..r carriage gate. and 10 the right
..r.. .-4al-taui and north OF the dress
....u The t.cket-oflices for 81 and
30. t seats viii be on the Main-stre"t
tie grounds, under the grand
,. tr. caet sl1e under the grandstand-
lt tl thp car-stables-there viii be
t. t.a.f-oiHc-s for 6J-cent seats. and
'.. .t. for these tickets win be a few
tr.. '.rther north on the same side Of
o.. lr.. surrounding the gridiron, a
,r t.t f,.m 10. there viii be strong
..r feet high. Carriages viii DE
t.. q the northwest gate, and viii
H.t. between the Jo-cent seats and the
Western fence OF the park. Between the
....-.-. taI and the fence surround
'r- r,..lrOn there Is another fence
..t L.-h. Between these two fences
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-25
A Child Enjoys

the pleasant flavor. gentle action. and
soothing effects Of Syrup Of Figs. when
in need OF "a laxative. and II the father
or mother be costive or bilious. the most
gratifying results follow Its use; SO that
Il is the best family remedy known. and
every family should have = bottle on
band
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-25

up for signal practice and keep In the
best possible physical condition. They
Will leave for Richmond Wednesday and
reach here In the afternoon, thus securing
a quiet nights rest before the game.
No definite arrangement has been made
yet for the transportation OF their friends
and supporters. but from what has been
heard they Will be here In force from all
parts Of the State. The wearers OF the
white and blue will not be entirely
showed under by those sporting the blue
and orange.
The lineup OF the team, though still
subject TO possible change In one or two
places, Is as follows: Merritt. right end;
Baird, right tackle: Collier, right guard;
Sharp. centre; Guion, left guard: Pugh.
left tackle; Gregory. left end; Stanley.
quarterback; Moore, right-half back;
Stephens left-half back, and Baskerville.
full-back and captain. The substitutes
are Graham. benson, Rankin, King,
and Thompson.
ONLY TWO FRESHMEN.
Out OF the eleven, oniy two men be-
long 10 the freshmen class the remainder
having spent two or more years al the
university. Only one has ever played
on any other college team-Colller. the
right guard, having played centre on the
University OF Tennessee team last year.
As 10 the work OF the men considered in
dividually. Merritt is most aggressive
player, and though not very heavy. he
possesses great strength. His tackling
Is good. and the university feels that he
viii give a good account of any who try
to circle his end. He has unfortunately
missed much of the practice OF this week,
having been called home, but Is In fine
condition. the rest doing him no harm.
Baird has greatly improved In his po-
sition at tackle. His tackling Is low ana
quick. and 1t will be diiiicdlt to make
ground over him.
Pugh. his side-partner, is playing the
same steady. reliable game at left tackle
which has characterized him for the three
seasons pas.. He is one Of the best stu
dents in the university, and puts a great
deal Of head wcrl, into his playing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-25

:. 20 VII he standlng-room for several
l---..l
... rates will be opened at j. NJ,
t OIL. PAuc called promptly at 3 O'Clock.
ilia- Df the grounds viii be strictly
.. and there viii BE- an ample
. policemen 10 enforce them.
4f.'tt.Y % one other than the coachers'
f. .s-uiauve from each daily paper
E rty. ana tine participants IN the
viii be permitted within the en-
20 which the game will be played.
t.t viii have to exhibit proper
Condition OF the 'Varsities.
s. special 10 the Dispatch from the UNI
F ~ Virginia says:
'rHn Penton has not yet selected
rra Who are % line up against the
-'t...-at least. he has not announced
O. u There IS every likelihood. though,
'' ths personnel Of the eleven VIII be
follows:
Elaine or Cockrell centre. Pcnton right
t! Hicks right-tackle. Price right
Euringame left-guard. Bosher or
l..r,5ligh left-tackle, Johnson left-end'
.l.ur quarterback, Groner fight-hat,
pos icii-haif. Pope fUil-back.
-s would indicate that there are at
+-+t TWO positions on the team where
'.fr ls some question as 10 VINO VIII
i.-f, there Is aiways great diilicUlty IN
t..ctns men for important positions,
1li owing TO both Blaine's and Bosher's
i.iid Improvement IN play. the difficulty
~ al the greater. The captain and coach
mast decide the matter. and in either case
ltr public need have no fear but that they
"H witness good clean game Of foot
3D. When Hamburger and cockreli are
paying on the scrub they outplay both
Kosher and Blaine. but when the condi-
M.ns are reversed they are outplayed.
tbs eeeins 10 indicate that there Is some
'hing IN them all that they do not care
- use against the SCRUB" and II is for
'h'S reason that the coach continues 10
IOaat them
STYLE OF PLAY cffANGED.
Ar Mackey has changed the style OF
pay In many respects. More players are
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-25

that day. The game in Atlanta scheduled
for November 18th, was given up because
the parks were under the control OF
speculator, and his terms were such that
both teams would have TO incur al
most certain financial loss, and neither
could afford it,
The team was also offered all expenses
from Atlanta to New Orleans and re-
turn for a game In that city. but could
not accept.