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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-13
FATHER OF BASEBALL.
Mr. Henry Chadwick 10 Celebrate Hie
GoIdcu Anniversary.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Chadwick. of
Drookivn. y. y, will celebrate the golden
anniversary Of their marriage next Fri
dav Father" Chadwick. the most
vldelv-known and esteemed baseball
writer I'm the country. married Miss Jane
Bolts. Of Richmond. Va. at Trinity
church y. y. on August 49, 1888. Fifty
years will have elapsed when the couple
crosses the threshold Of the same cdlnce
next Friday. IN cOmmcmoration oi me
event. Later fin the month they will
visit Mr.. Chadwicks cousin, Lord Angle
yer. president Of Richmond College
Quebec.
Father Chadwick was born in Eng
land. where his brother. the late Sir Ed
win Chadwick became known as one OF
the most eminent authorities on santa
ton. Mr. Chadwick became fascinated
with the game OF baseball when - was
comparatively unknown, and straiehtWay
determined 10 raise 81 10 the prominence
and poppuarity OF which DE deemed u
worthy That the present position OF the
national game is acknowledged 20 be
largely due 20 his efforts may be judged
from the fact that by unanimous vote.
taken 40 the meeting Of the National
League. held In New York on November
IA. 1894 he was elected an honorary mem
Der OF fndt DOdN-d ulrlllli Ni'Ai ''it'''
upon but four other persons, Mcssrs. A.
G. Mills. Of New York a. O. Spalding OF
Chicago: George W. Howe. Of cleveland
and John j.. Day Of New York.
In 1896 Mr. Chadwicks services were
still further recognized by the League 10y
directing the treasurer 10 pay him a SALE
airy Of so per month during the balance
of his natural life. in view Of Mr.. Ohad-
vicl,'s "Iong service in advancing the best
interests of the game with his ready ana
able pen. and for such services as be may
hereafter be- able 10 render the Playing
Rules Committee"
Mr.. Chadwick has been a newspaper
man since lSJG lie has served in success
sion the New York Times. the New YORK
Clipper the New York Herald and Brook
lyn Eagle in 1856 he retired from the
daily press 10 become am editor Of tho
outing Magazine. Since 1881 ne has COM
piled and edited the Official League Guide
tors 10 Sporting News. Though getting
well ON in years. Father Chadwick Us
vigorous and ass active ass most men in
their prime.
The approaching celebration viii Doe one
I'm which the entire baseball wOra VIII
Join. and ON Friday morning. August 18Th,
there will go mp from thousands of hearts
tho prayer. Long may Henry Chadwick
and his cstimablc wife continue 90 enjoy
the homage Of their admirers, and may
the services OF the Father of Baseball
be spared for many years 10 come 10 pro-
tcct and advance the interests OF the
game he loves so we'll
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-13

WASHINGTON. August 12-Spccial-
Tho commercial history of the fiscal year
1s4> is presented in the June summary
OF Finance ana Commerce, just issued
hv the Treasury Bureau OF Statistics az
am earlier date than that of any june
Summary" in q decade.
Besides presenting the detailed his-
tory of the most remarkable year of our
commerce. 10 contains series of tables
ON the imports and exports of Puerto
Rico Cuba and Hawaii during term
of years. showing the articles imported
and the country of origin or destination
the population. production and consump-
ton of the various communities. ana
much other information important to
those contemplating business enterprises
in these islands
I'm addition to this the volume presents
a series of imDortaot fnhles on the CONE
ucrce of Canada with the United States
and with other couu.ri,s during term
of years. a subject just now especially
interesting. I'm view of pending nesoila-
lions for closer relations between 'dA-
ada and the United States.
The volume can be obtained free OF cost
hv application 90 the Bureau OF Staustlcs'
Treasury Department. as can also the
one issued earlier on The trade OF the
Philippines and adjacent countries
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-13
JUDGE RHEA'S CANVASS.
He Will Open the Campaign in Lee
County Next MondaX.

BRISTOL. TENN Aug. Especial
Judge VIM. f. Rhea. Democratic nominee
for Congress for the Ninth District has
Just returned from several days trip
over the district. Since his nomination he
has been working necessarily. and has
been over nearly the entire district seeing
the people and party leaders and perfect
ing the organization.
An excellent campaign committee has
been organized. with headquarters at
Bristol. Va. ana the committee is active
ly at work.
IL is said that The Democrats VIII have
the finest organization that has ever
been known i'm the district, and with This
and work they will redeem the district
Judge Rhca believes in organization and
work. and takes nothing for granted and
he has gone about IL I'm such am active
and determined way that the Democrats
everywhere are rallying actively to his
support ana working with determine
dion hitherto unknown
Judge Rhca is ready now 20 begin his
Speaking campaign. and viii open next
Monday in Lee county, and VIII press
the fight from there ON.
He believes i'm reaching the people. ana
mis- plan is said TO bee 60 make the cam
paicn more of "a school house campaign
th1n otherwise lie thinks too much at-
DENTON has been paid 10 court house
speaking in The past
Democratic news from every quarter is
very encouraging and if General Walker
wins he win have TO hustle for the next
three months.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-13
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION.
Isle of Wight Melon Crop is Small But
orGo Quality.

LONGVIEW. AUG 12-Spec.al-Ihe
Isle ~ Wight county Sunday schools held
their annual convention Wednesday with
the Methodist church in smlthheld.
twenty-five Sunday schools of the differ
emit denomination sent representatives. D.
b. Jordan. of Smithleid presided Rev D..
II. Amiss. presiding elder of the Ports
mouth District Virginia Conference,
Methodist church. j. Henuns helms 900
Isle of Wight boy now prar.lens law in
Baltimore. capt. W. ID. Folk. Capt M0
Martin and others made excellent al-
dresses
COL IL. NJ Morrison was elected prei-
dent for the ensuing year. br y. j..
Bairec. county superintendent with ~.
j. Rhodes and Bridges Uod-Jcn af ibis
assistants.
Vice presidenls-N H. Watkins George
j. Chapman. John S. Gale Ind j.. ID Jor-
DAM
Executive Committee-Jo j. Boil j..
NJ Roberts. g. $. Jordan and ST. IT, Jor-
dan. r.. j.. Edwards treasurer, q. a..
Channel. secretary, and Miss May Wat
lins chorister The society viii meet
next with the Whitehead Grove Baptist
church ON last Wednesday I'm July l>i'
Corn and peanuts are unusually promis-
ing.
Melons are being sold and while The
Weld is poor The fruit is large and hr.n--
inc good prices The prOtracted meeting
al Whitehead Grove church closed last
Friday. Rev e.. W. Duke of Baltimore,
did the preaching The church was er ate
lv revived and five persona received into
its fellowship. a meeting of much in-er-
est is in progress this week at Jzz.es
..f.rfr.Ir and week there
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-13
COAL FOR DEWEY,
\ Fleet Of Carriers Which VIII lie
-Four Months on the Way.

NORFOLK. VA. Aug. 12.-Special-The
British mll-rigged sailing ship, Canara'
Captain swatridge. cleared from This port
for Singapore tonight with cargo
of coal She is one of the vessels ch'I-
tered by this Government 90 load coal
for Manila. when she WILL 81 is stated.
proceed after touching singapore. The
other vessels which form this heet are
the Viguant. Kambria and Dunsiaw. The
latter. with fun cargo of coal aboard.
passed Cape Henry outward bound 40
g45 o'clock this morning. Captain Greie
is i'm the Dunslaw. Captain Browne in
the Kambria, and Captain Clark i'm the
Nicilant.
Marine mon say that with favorable
winds the ships should make Manila IN
about four months. The coal they carry
is intended FOR the use of the warships
of Dcwey's squadron. Several steamers
have preceded them; among these Is the
British steamship lndra Captain Bur
kcu. which sailed from this port ON Au-
gust 5th. with $500 tons of coal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-13
Ccor0in and Alabama.

The approximate earnings OF the Geor-
gia and Alabama railway for the first
week in August are:
Mileage. 1895 as. 1897, ass:
Week ending August Nth. lS9S. 1884.
1897. N7JS. increase. $g.Si6-56 per cent
July ist TO August Sth, 1898, Sll6.6>o, 1884,
sq5 Go. Increase 81. 0Se-22 per cent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-13
ROANOKE REPUBLICANS,
Delegates Instructed to Vote by the
Init Rule.

ROANOKE. VA. Aus. l2.-Spccial-
The Republican party of this city assem-
blcd I'm mass meeting tonight and elected
eight delegates and alternates TO the
INnchburg Convention. which meets Sep
TENDER eth
The delegates were instructed 10 vote
as "a unit on an matters coming before
them. 5 f. Sproul was elected chairman
az the CITY Executive Committee. and
J. W. OBrien was reelected member
OF the Sixth District Congressional COM
miffcp
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-13
So,cntb-Strcct Church.

At Scventh-Street Christian church.
corner seventh and Grace street. there
will Doe preaching tomorrow az II \. VI.
and SIS =. NJ. by Rev \. X Moore,
of Memphis Tenn. Morning subject
s.rhe True Light" Evening subject
''Perilous Times" Seats free and all cor
daily welcomed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-13
ORPHANS LOSE
TO THE GIANTS.
Loose Fielding Was the Cause Of
Their Downfall.
BOSTON OUTPLAYE0 CLEVELAND
4 Home Run Saved the Wanderers
from a Shui-Out-Brooklyn could
Not Hit Brcitcnstein-Timel
Hitting Won for the ouakcrs.


MISUNDERSTANDING game postponed
rain.
Loulsviie-W Washington game postponed.
rain.
New York :. Chicago. 3.
Boston. 8. Cleveland.
Cincinnati. 8. Brooklyn. g.
Philadelphia. 3. ST. Louis. 2
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-13

LANCASTER, PA. August i2.-sp'ciaL
Wilhelm won for tho Champions This az
ternoon when he held Paterson down To
two hits. including scratch and HIM
self made the drive in the elevcith IN
ming that gave Lancaster tho only run In
the best game seen here this season.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-13
PATTERSON.

Summary. Earned runs-lsancasicr j.
Two base hit-Sshaub. Left ON bases
Lancaster. 8; Paterson. g. struck "ui
Rv Wilhelm. 3. by Viau @. Double
plsvs-Bemis TO Birmingham. First base
ON errors-I.ancaster O. First base on
balls-Om Viau. 2. Hit hy pitcher
O'Brien. wild pitches-Viau. Umpire
Ihright Time. 1875.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-13
ALLENTOWN, Il; NEWARK, 0.
The Dutchmcn Did IL With Heavy
Stick Work Seven Innings.

AI.LENTOWN. PA, August New
ark was simply outclassed to-day, only
one safe hit was made of Summcu Al
leptown batted Miller an over the lot.
Game ca He'd end of seventh inning on ac-
count of darkness. Score.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-13

August IS. 10. and 70 have been transferred
20 Reading
Denny Long has signed new pitcher
by the name OF Buckly.
Billy Barnie Will probably have Hart
ford in the circuit he Is arranging Tor
next season.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-13
Rnntist SnndaY.SChnols.

The monthly meeting OF the Baptist
Sunday-Schcol Association OF Richmond
and Manchester will be held at the Full
ton Baptist church tomorrow afternoon
AZ 4 o'clock. Addresses by Rev. J. NJ
stiner. D. D.. of Upland, Pa, and others,
and good music may be eXpectea.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-13

PUtsburg az Baltimore.
Cleveland al Boston.
Cincinnati at Brooklyn,
Chicago M New York.
ST. Louis az philadelphia.
Louisville at Washington.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-13

BOSTON. Aug. 12.-Tho Cicvc.ands were
outphycd to-day no every point and hut
for "a home run n the first inning would
have been shut out Attendance $780,
Score bv innings. r.. III. r.
Roston. .........3OOt2oO2x 10 ]
cleveland. 2O0OO0O0O @
Batteries. Kl0boianz and Bergen,
Young and O'Connor. Tmp.res Snyder
and Connolly Time. 1884,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-13
Mr. Hnrrison,s Ilurcral.

PETERSBURG. VA, Aug. Especial.
The funeral of Mrs. Isabella II. Harri-
son took place this afternoon from her
late residence. Brandon. Va, and WAS
largely attended. Friends from Rich
mond. Baltimore and other places were
present to testify their love and esteem
for the deceased.
The funeral services were conducted by
Rev. T. Sterling Gum, now rector OF the
Episcopal church. at Boydton, Va but
No no a short time ago rector Of Brandon
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-13
Rain AT Norfolk
NO GAME YESTERDAY,
Rain Intcrfcrcd with thc Contest he
tween Richmond and Hartford.

tween Richmond and Hartford
The heavy shower yesterday afternoon
,ast before game-time converted the dia-
mond into "a lake. and. In consequence,
tle game was called on.
This afternoon. beginning at 25o o'clock
q double header will bee played with AmeS
and Vickery. and Spark and CHESHIRE the
opposing pitchers.
The Hartford team Is a favorite with
the Richmond public and they always
put UP clean. geutcmanly ball With The
addition OF A~lie Latham and Red Nc
Donald their popularity here has increas-
ed and doubtless. large number OF the
craus,s Will go out 90 see them play this
afternoon.
Manager Denny Long of Reading.
writes that II }. Earl Wagner is sincere
In his recently quoted desire FOR deals for
minor league players ON trial he d.ong)
Is ready 60 deal with Washington on that
basis. lie has five players-Slater Cock
man. Heydon. Garyin and Fertsch-whOm
he is so sure can more than hold their
own In the big League that he Is willing
60 enter into an arrangement Tor their
srlal by Washington just as he did with
pitcher Nops two years ago. Here "a
chanc. ..r Washington TO do business
withou, ll.S OF gold bricking. Sporting
Life.
Pitcher Clausen unceremoniously left
the Lancaster team last Saturday 20 90
20 his homo in kentucky. Clausen was
denounced in harsh terms by the Lancas-
ter people. hut he ayers that he was COM
PEELED 10 so 10 his sick wife.
Paterson has lost about s.. 800 so far this
season. but the managers say they are
going TO pull through the season just the
same.
The games scheduled at Hartford tos
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-13
CHAMPIONS WIN
BY CLOSE SHAVE.
The Only Run Made Was in the
Eleventh Inning.
PATERSON HAD ONLY TWO HITS
wilhelm. Who Held the Silk Wcavcrs
Down, Also Made tho Drive That
Won the Game for His Team.
Best Game OF the Season.


Allentown. 10. Newark. 0
Lancaster. ]. Paterson, O.
Elsewhere. rain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-13
Games To-Day

Hartford a. Richmond. double header
Reading al Norfolk.
Newark ai Allentown.
Paterson at Lancaster. y
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-13
NEWARK

summary. Earned s-Alentowa. D..
Two base hits-smith. MCINTYRE JOS.
Dclehanty. Three base hit McManus.
stolen bases Doherty. smith. Henry
Left on bascs-Allcntown g. Newarh' T.
struck out-By Stimmcl. 4. by Miller. %
First base on errors Allentown. 8. New
ark. / FIRST base ON balls-Dn STUNNED
.: of Miller. 4. Wild piton- MllIer' FasS-
al -NcNIauus. I-mpire-Brcnnan.
Time. 10.
Rain NJ Norfolk.
NOFOLH. VA. Aus. -.-Noriolk-iead-
ing game postponed, rain
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-13

NTH to-day and Monday close this All that remains OF
- $4,000 of Winter stock crowds to the front tor
during last days It's only nc-and we have dealt
hnab blows put in OF the cost
We pofga the keys the from
Monday night and the Counters Must Be Clear BY That Time
what Wodgu these last cuts mean to
Is Climax Sale Richmond Has Ever Witnessed
loss the hands
friends fortw tyrone hands,
ST commercial act-heres greatest
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-18
Presentation of 1.-THE Geisha" at
the Seattle Theater.
WINS THEIR WARM APPROVAL.
Comma nder Mort and Lieut.. TAXA
fstic and Correct Portrayal of
Japanese Life-Hearty Applause
and Handsome Baskets of Flow
ers From the Uniformed Visitors.

1t was 10 say the least, a pleasant
coincidence that led to the prese ntaSion
% The Geisaa" at the Seattle theater
while q number % representative ia panese
naval officers We're in the city. men who
by birth and education ara competent
critics Of any portrayal of japanese life
and wfo al the same time naturally feel
a degree OF special pleasure at seeing on
an American stage - play which deals
with some Of the artistic phases OF their
owG country.
1t might naturally he supposed that cul-
tured japanese would be severe In their
judgmen; OF performance that 50 daring
u enters upon the treatment o. a foreign
topic with ~ much OF foreign
sitting. Little incongruiiies Of dress and
manner that might pass unnoticed b.
americans cousd hardly escape the eyes Of
men 10 whom such scenes make up part
of their mother country.
It IS therefore 4 source OF some pride
to the people who took part in The
GeisfaN 10 know that the performance
met with the unqualified Endorsement and
approval Of The il paueSe officers who wit
messed it. Commander Mori who was pres
en- on Friday evening pronounced 1t a
nars elousIy accurate portrayal OF Japan
ese life and customs He was prevented
by slight indispoSltion from attending
again last night, bat several OF the other
OIL cers We're at tie tae4ter and showed
their hearty appreciation 10y freauent APP
piAusc ana ~ sending TWO very hand
some flora! offerings 10 the stage.
In fact, seeing the japanese and Ameyi-
can flags side by side on the boxes, Ameri-
can girls depicting Japanese characters On
the Stage and JAPANESE officers in full uni
form encoring vigorously. one might al
most imagine that the whole occasion had
been pfearraEged in honor Of the visitors
and 10 afford manifestation OF that friend
~ feeling which has existed between Japan
and the United States ever since one OF
Americas naval heroes. Commodore Perry
first threw open the ports Of the Island
Empire 10 commerce with outside world.
Lieut.. X. Takamatsu. who with his fell
low officers occupied i box last night said
after the performance:
We have ali enjoyed this presentation
Of The GeiSha' more than / can express.
OF course. 10 some OF us Who do not speak
English fiuently. the English words End
dialect are difficult 10 catch but We have
all been able 10 fellow ana comprehend
the action of the play. ana to admire very
sincerely It's beauties and the a3ity dis
played by the various actors. We were
hardly prepared 10 see so correct a por-
uaiture Of japanese on an American stage,
and especially by amateurs.
The blepdiaG OF 1he American and
japanese flags made Us particularly glad.
and aroused very patriotic impulse within
us. We are delighted with Seattle ana
our soiaura hers mas certainly been a
pleasant one"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-18
CENTENNIAL TO BE
In ALASKAN TRADE,
To Return From San Francisco to
60 Aorth--tapt. q. HI. Pierce VIII
lie ia Command.

Capt. g. IT. Pierce. formerly master OF
thu ~ Gamer Cleveland. VIII Oe the future
commander o. the steamer Centennial
which j. 10 sail for San Francisco next
Ffiaar win the officers and marines to
!nan tbs Japanese protected cruiser Chi
tOs~, row under constru tlou at the Union
iron Works. IT IS not known what Capt
y. T. whitney late IN command OF the
Centennial. viii 30. a skipper from San
Francisco viii ;ak~ Cayt. Fierce's place
on the Cleveland
After fulfilling her contract with the jap
anese government. the Centennial viii re-
tura to SEATTLE and enter the Alaskan
trade for the Centennial Alaska Trans
pOrtHtiou Company, sailing from the Ar
!ingt0n dock Tor SkagwAy and Dyea every
alternate week.
Commander Ichibel Mort and Purser
Hon. OF the htu~liu. ia company with
capt James Gritlths, manager II the
Centennial Alaska company. visited the
Centennial in the stream yesterday, the
nay AZ officers making an inspection OF the
vessel They expressed themselves a = nigh
u piaa sci with the condition ol the trans
port The Centennial was formerly the
TakasagO Maru. or the Nippon Yu@en
kaisha, and - well known TO the Japan
csc government "a being Il seaworthy yes
sci the contract fog carrying the compile
ment OF the Chtose 10 San Francisco was
made directly through the local Office og
the Nippon fuSen kaiSha with the ian
perlal GOV eminent Of Japan.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-18
BLANCHE BATES A MANAGER.
Well known Actress Becomes Part
Owner In Frawley Company.

Blsnchs Bates. The actress. Is Tow g
manager. She IL no longer an erupsoye OF
T Daniel FFawley, but has become part
owner IN the company bearing his name
This news will c0tne : 4 surprise 10 many,
but X Is nevertheless the truth.
The silent partners associated with MI
Fra9.ey were MssSrs. Gottl0b, Marx &
Co. of San Francisco. They recently sold
their Interests 70 Mrs. Bates, Miss Bates
mother A. Mrs. B3tes mas had enough
active experience IL stagedoTn, she pre-
fsrred that Ter daughter look after her
interests, and That explains the reason for
Mg FTaHley's new associate.
To some Z may seem strange that an
actress should have money T. invest. Mrs.
Bates performed loHR and faithful labor
or 50 stag. and Eas been rewarded. II
j. not Eert many years ago when she was
ore ~ tn~ n rof5tes ~ S4n Francisco au-
diences s.nce Blanche Bates entered her
hssrrton,c career enc haz been closely
watched. Her faithful study and hard
RorA 81 last realized for her a consp3cu-
Gus place in The theatrical world. Now
that she il associated in the business man
sgerent o. q strong aggregation, she VIII
secure more consideration and substantial
advantage :han are assured 70 those who
have to depend upon tue capr!ces OF man
ayers.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-18

rlEeIl Tor a5eiit SIX WEEKS pTeSIols % hes
c@Efss.
Mrs. T>wichelYs maiden name was Es-e.le
s. Stanley, Her parents. Mr. ard Mrs. W.
=. Stanley i've ia Seattle. Mrs. Twie5aG
WAS born In Hastings, MINI. thsrty-tsve
yearz ago from AyEzi - Is5s. she came
20 Seattle fourteen years ago. she leaves
one daughter. aged thirteen years. Mr.
-T'wEcfse!. ls nov in SEagway Won6 viii be
Gent 70 him a. soon as possible and the
remains vii De held Unit! his retarn
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