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The Washington times., 1906-10-18

The Jones AZ LaughliE Steel Com
pany haa purchased 1900 acres of
coal land I'm Washington county, Pa,
at r. cost OF Sl,CJ0 au acre, total OF
S5,JJU.OJ0.
The Washington times., 1906-10-18

National Biscuit interests saw the
management VIII strongly oppose any
proposition 10 increase The dividend at
this time.
The Washington times., 1906-10-18

At the annual meeting of the Mer-
genthaler Linotype Company, Albert II.
Sawyer was elected a director 10 sue
ceed George J.. Bradley, deceased.
other directors were reelected.
The Washington times., 1906-10-18

A meeting of the Chicago board OF
trade members is called Tor today 20
discuss the unparalleled dullness of the
local grain market. and produces u
remedy IL possible.
The Washington times., 1906-10-18

1t is estimated that the gross earn
lnES of the United Railways and Elcc-
,l..'-.. tliS Nolllp lpdHy, on bSiun5oie' IoF the
lO0OJJ
The Washington times., 1906-10-18

Stockholders Of the Norfolk and
Southern, and of the Virginia and Car
olina Coast Railway have voted TO con-
sOlid1te ting two roads. The capital
Oi -he new company is to be 5000. 600.
The Washington times., 1906-10-18

syIVauia, has recovered his health sut-
ucientIy 10 resume the active discharge
of bis oIhciaI duties. He was at mis-
desk Yesterday Tor The nrst time since
last June
The Washington times., 1906-10-18

n. p. Shouts, chairman of the 18th
miJn Canal Commission, and president
of the Glover Leaf road, was In Chi
CaEO today. lie says he has several
tentative proposals for the purchase OF
the road. but nothing is near compile
ton.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1906-04-18

Williamson Presbyteral Academy.-Professor W.
b. Morrison principal of the Williamson Presbyteria
Academy, presented a most interesting and
aging report, showing that the present year is the
best i'll the history of the school The most pressing
need is a good dormitory for the accommodation OF
young people from the country districts who wish
attend the Academy, but cannot suitable
cOmmOdatiOn in the town at moderate expense.
Publication.-The report of the Committee on Pub
LEGATION presented by DR.. G. w. Sommerville of
unusual interest, showing the importance of the work
that is being done by the Assembly's Committee in
preparing and distributing good literature, Sunday
School supplies, ETC.
Commissioners.-Rev Charles f. Myers William
son w. Va, elected principal minis eral commits
sioner to the General Assembly, and Rev. C. W. Som
merville, Phi. D., st. Adams, W. Va, was elected al
ternate. Judge c. w. Campbell Huntington, w. Va.
was elected principal lay commissioner, and Mr.. w.
NJ. B. Hobbs, Charleston, W. Va, alternate.
Attendance.-The Presbytery noted with much
pleasure the attendance of the members of the church
and Others upon the services in connection with the
sessions of Presbytery The house we'll filled
for each night service and q goodly number were
present for the business sessions. The Church of
81. Adams is manifestly in prosperous condition
Pastor and people highly commended.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1906-04-18
WEST. VIRGINIA.

st. Albdns.-The meeting of Kanawha Presbytery
held In this church April 1912 the largest and
one of the best in its history All the ministers were
present and most of the elders-about TWENTY-FIVE
visitors In all, and they all cordially well
coined and entertained that the brethren more than
once expressed their satisfaction and Appreciation
In return the people attended all the sessions of
Presbytery and were truly sorry when their agree
able guests left Home Mission rally was held
Wednesday night, and deep impression was left
upon the attentive audience that filled the church bv
the addresses of Rev. John K. Hitner and Rev. Chas
f. Myers BY large wall map the Chairman Dr.
Thompson indicated the extent and situation of our
new and needy field. He announced that he had Sc
cured Rev. M. E. Hansell tor the important work in
Logan county Rev. Mr.. Hitner who has done
faithful work in Fayette county. is about to remove
to Cabell county, where it is believed, he will be
equally successful. Rev. c. W. Sommerville is to be
located in Putnam county for a monthly appoint
ment Rev. Carl Barth has recently been installed
at Point Pleasant in Mason county DR.. Thompson
hopes to secure evangelist, whose services are so
sorely needed in our large and promising field.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1906-04-18
THE CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN.

Seventytwo additions during the year and a total
of S. 10000 contributed. There were 23 additions
at the April communion held on the eighth day of
choir for the first time served in their loft
Union meetings, conducted by DR.. L. W. Munhall
will begin Saturday April 2lst, as follows:
Business Mems Meeting-Every day IL as to
1890 Trinity Methodist Church
Afternoon Meeting.-Monday, Wednesday and Fri
day $780, Second Presbyterian Church. Tuesday
Thursday and Saturday, $3.50 Grace Methodist
Church.
Great Mass Meeting-Every evening at o'clock
First Presbyterian Church
NOrfoM.-The Presbytery of Norfolk in session at
Hampton, has adopted a resolution inviting the Gen
eral Assembly of the Southern Presbyterian Church
to meet in the First Presbyterian Church. Norfolk
during the jamestown Exposition in 1907
Rodnoke.-The congregation of the Second Church.
Rev. Arthur Rowbotham pastor, on Sunday. April
18th, worshpped in their handsome new church that
cost between $4,000 and $27 900, equipped with an
organ that cost SO 400 The church is of blue lime
stone, with woodwork of quartered oak and has
seating capacity of $50.
Stauntom.-On Sunday, April Sth Rev. Dr. w N
Scott, pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church.
read the annual report of the church to Presbyterv
The congregation has eight elders thirteen deacons
and has received ffty-six new members in
the past year, twenty-seven on profession of
faith and twenty-nine by certificate from other
churches. The total membership is 5S2 The church
has contributed to all causes the past year 1920
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1906-04-18
WOMAN'S MISSIONARY UNION.
EAST HANOVER

The eighteenth annual meeting was held in the
Chapel of the Second Presbyterian Church. Richmond
Va, April 9th and 10th. The opening service was
conducted by the Rev. DR.. James D. Paxton, of
Lynchburg, who had preached the anniversary
mon on Sunday at p. NJ An address of welcome
was made by the Rev. DIR. Cecil Twenty-Five dele
gates from the societies enrolled. The reports
of the church societies presented, and the re-
ports of the Secretary and Treasurer of the Union
were read, showing the total amount contributed
through the Ladies' Missionary Societies of the
churches to be $4792.77
Addresses were made by Miss e. B. French of our
mission at Hangchow, China; by Prof S. w. Som
merville of the Assemblys Home and School, and
by DIR. Walthall, on the local Home Missions of tie
Presbytery These addresses were heard by large as
semblies of ladies and informing and deeply i'm
pressive. very interesting hour passed in the
presentation of the work of East Hanover Presbytery
in its own bounds by number of young ladies from
the Richmond churches. The following officers were
elected for the coming year: President, Mrs. James
+. Smith; Nice-Presidents Miss Rutherford Mrs b.
r. Eggleston, Mrs J. n Barney, Mrs. w. b. Nc
lwaine; Treasurer, Mrs o. b. Morgan; Recording
Secretary, Mrs. Conway Sands Corresponding Sec
rotary for Foreign Work, Mrs. A. r. Jamson and
for Home Work Mrs. Evan Fraser
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1906-04-18
MARYLAND.

Battlmore.-Rev. Harris E. Kirk pastor of Frank
Hn-Street Presbyterian Church. Franklin and Cattle
dral Streets, extended call by the Germantown
Presbyterian Church, of the largest PRESBYTERIAN
churches of the country, Sunday night He received
a telegram from the committee which had charge of
the selection of pastor, announcing his unani-
nous selection this morning. DR.. Kirk stated that
he would give the call his earnest considerations and
would probably give answer in about three weeks.
The Baltimore ECeHiHg Neos had this editorial no.
tice of the call:
DON'T Go; BALTIMORE NEEDS You.
1t was announced in The Neios yesterday that Rev
Harris r. Kirk ID. D., pastor of the Frankn-Street
Presbyterian Church, had been called to the First
Presbyterian Church of Germantown. Pa. one of the
most tempting pastorates in the North 1t is to be
hoped that DIR. Kirk will promptly turn down this
ofer, as well any other that would take him away
from Baltimore
The Neos does not consider the matter primarily
from religious church standpoint, but takes
broader view Dr. Kirk has filled his pulpit and pas
torate admirably, and his congregation ought to
make every effort to retain him. But aside from
mat he is of the constructive men of the city
lie IS young, active, inspiring. He builds. Bati-
more needs him. Leaving church work out of the
calculation entirely do more for city
IMAM its preachers Baltimore has been fortunate in
bringing in number of vigorous men among the
new pastors in the past few years. We drew on
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1906-04-18
NORFOLK

NORFOLK
Presbyterian ladies to the number of one hundred
and fifty gathered at the Client Presbyterian Church.
Norfolk Va, April g. for the annual meeting of the
Womans Missionary Union of the Norfolk Presbv-
terry Mrs Ella NJ Goodrdge, president opened the
meeting, and address of welcome was made by
Mrs. j. n H. Summerell. wife of the pastor of the
church. This responded to by Mrs Goodridee
The reports showed that much work has been done
since the last meeting of the union Next year the
union will meet in the Park Avenue Church. Many
churches responded to the call for invitations for
the meeting
The election of officers resulted i'm the election of
Mrs. Goodridge president, who had been serving
since the retirement of Mrs A. r. Shaw of Ports
mouth. Mrs. NJ. II. Bull was elected vice-president
for the Norfolk district; Mrs. j. N. Webb for the
Portsmouth District; Mrs. w. A. Picker for the
Hampton District; Mrs. A. S. Venable for the East
ern Shore Districts Mrs. Robert Johnson recording
secretary and Mrs. T. s. Philhower of Norfolk cor
responding secretary.
Miss Matthews. a missionary TO China from the
Southern Presbyterian Church, was present as a
guest of the union and made an address on missions
in China. Mrs. Bull, who has two children in the
mission field of Corea, and who herself has spent
year there and has Travelled in other mission fields
also made instructive address
Lunch served at the church at ] O'Clock. The
meeting was for the ladies only but the PRESBYTERIAN
ministers Of the city invited to the lunch After
lunch Dr. j. e. Thacker addressed the meeting which
was brought to close by the singing of the doxoopv
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1906-04-18

Alabama for DR.. Kirk, and the same State sent
another in the person of Rev. John Gardner Murray,
whose enterprise and creative activity in
spiration to the whole community. Mr.. Murray has
declined two bishoprics to stay in Baltimore, and
his example as slayer is commended to DIR. Kirk.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1906-04-18
KANAwIIA.-

The Presbytery of Kanawha met in the St Adams
Church April 10th, at 80 p NJ. and was opened
with sermon by Rev. Ernest Thompson d. d.
Moderator, from Jno l. 36-"The Lamb of Cod"
Roll.-The roll call found present nine ministers
and nine elders There also several visitors IN
attendance
Organization.-Bev Charles F. Myers was elected
Moderator and Elders a. p Rand and Prot W. r.
Morrison temporary clerks.
Church Organization.-A petition for the organiza-
ton of a church at Frazier's Bottom Putnam coun-
ty, was granted. and commission was appointed TO
effect the organization.
Gilbert-A committee appointed to visit Gil
bert, town the Guyan River one hundred
miles east of Huntington, to arrange for erecting
house of worship at that place.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-04
WATER DOC WITH
A A MINT Of Coin
WON HIS RACE.

Senator p IL McCarren OF Brooklyn gave
the bookmakers a JOLT yesterday at Wash
ington when his three -year-old gelding
Water Dog won the fifth race at the Ben
nings track McCarren was not at the
track but a big commission was placed
for him by his confidential agent, and his
friends had the tip.
As high as 10 20 | was offered against
Water DOG. but before the horses went to
the post these odds were forced down to
10 l. Water Dog beat his field by nearly
a length after an exciting finish.
r. 8. Martin was the chief contender,
with only % pounds mp Water Dog car
ried IA pounds less than when he last
raced with r. S. Martin. but the book
makers overlooked this detail and offer
Cd only 20 against r. s. Martin. NJ l..
Hayman. who has charge OF Water Dog,
fairly poured money into the ring when
he saw 10 90 | offered
The plungers. who bet large sums on
August Belmonts illy Nancy 10 win the
second race az odds OF | 90 S. had n few
seconds OF misery when Isidor TIirsch at
60 TO /. made n bold challenge In the
stretch and nearly nipped the favorite az
the post Nancy just managed to win 10y
a head
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-04
Oxford Stroke oId No. Tubbino,
HOPPE, CHAMPION B|LLARD|ST,
BARRED FROM CUE COMPETITIONS.

$500 and wants him 10 play for nothing
His grievance dates back 60 1901 when
he won the worlds sh0rtstop champion
ship in Paris
There is 1900 still due me in gate re-
ceipts from that toIIney.' said Hoppe
last night 81 tried TO get out OF pla ying
then but had 10 compete under the
French laws. After the game 100 bottles Of
wine were opened. ] received no expenses
and was not permitted to play NignauN
Since ! heat NignauX ! put in a bin foi
s2000-S509 for playing VignapN. cJ00 for re-
turning here to play Slossou :he money
owed me from the 1904 tourney and gold
medal
~ won't compromise is any way und r
the circumstances. and viii refuse TO
play in anything but q match made by
other parties. I'm the latter case viii
meet any one i'm the world for $1,000 a
side"
After arraying themselves against
Hoppe at the melting yesterday the other
players agreed upon the conditions for the
coming tournament Among the decisions
was the unanimous choice OF Prof. Ed
ward Mclaughlin as referee; that the Ia
hlc shall not bc brushed Of the balls
wiped during a contest. that an iron rat
ing shall be placed within seven feet ~
tho table, and none bat the referee and
two contestants allowed therein. and that
tho services OF a marker and string of
markers over the table be dispensed with.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-04

Through Willie Hopes refusal 10 play
I'm the International billiard tournament
for the 1872 balk-line championship OF the
world. TO begin I'm Madison square Garden
next Monday, a controversy. unparalleled
in the history OF billiards has been un-
earthed. The other contestants have an
agreed TO bar Hoppe in the future, and hc
claims that the management OF the COM
ing tourney owes him money enough to
warrant him shying at any more exhibit
tions.
The youthful champions persistent re-
fusal TO compete with the other billiard
lists caused no little wonderment.t but
startling Developments cropped up yester-
day.
All the other contestants in the tourney
met and agreed TO prevent Hoppe from
ever competing for the emblem either in
a later tournament or match game There
were present at yesterdays meeting Louis
Cure OF Paris George sutton Of Chicago;
George +. Cutler or Boston. and Jacob
Schaefer OF Chicago. who are also certain
players i'm the tournament were repre-
sented by proxies
When Hoppe learned OF the action OF
the players he prepared a statement 60
the effect that the Brunswick Bake Col
lender company owes him S200 and that
they tried To compromise on Monday
night for $1,000 Hoppe SAYS that the COM
pany Is paying Cure $1,000 To play In the
coming tournament, giving sutton about
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-04
CRANSTON TEAM PROSPECTS.

.Cranstnn- -hisA-seAeei may not 'c repre-
sented this season by as fast n nine as
last year as only two members OF last
Capt. James Tabb and the manager.
James b. Aldrich. being the ones.
The financial difficulties seem TO have
blocked the plans for the pupils have not
responded very readily to the call for
subscriptions.
The team has had but little practice as
yet but still there has been enough, so
that it has been possible 20 get n line IN
the new men. OF whom there are about
-. Capt. Tabb will be seen behind the
bat again, this making his fourth season
with the Cranston boys. Aldrich. who Is
manager OF the team and who played
right field last year, will most likely play
first
Hull, new man, is showing up we'll for
his position and will probably cover the
second sack. ID. Rowland will undoubted-
ly take care OF the ground in the vicinity
OF short stop. as he Is a brilliant fielder.
and his hitting Is also worthy of com
ment. Webb is a likely candidate for
third. although a new man. In practice
he has been getting everything which
happened his way
Hoyle. Murphy and Smith are all out
for twirling honors. and IL is hoped that
one OF them Will make good Murphy has
had considerable experience i'm the Gran
ston Inter-Grammar School league. while
Hoyle is reputed 10 have good assort-
ment of benders and a fair control OF the
ball Smith has had practically no expert
ence. but has speed 10 make UP for it
Eor the outfield there Is number OF
men, for the most part unframed, and lt
Will be hard TO choose between them. At
any rate they are far below the usual
standard OF Cranstons outnelders Some
of the new men are: Murphy. Bagnal
Taft, Tisdale sheehan, Ncweww- -Haese-
ler smith and Hoyle
Manager Aldrich has arranged a sched-
ule OF - games. including the league con-
tests Tho autsido games are as follows
Saturday April :. Auburn A. A AZ Grams
ton; Saturday. April a. Auburn Baseball
club az Cranston. Tuesday April "a. Rry.
ant a StrattOu at Cranston; Tuesday,
MAY IS. Ia Sale Academy az Merino
Flats. "Wednesday MAY o. Warwick high
az Crans,on. 1'esday. June n. warwick
nigh az Pastimc Park
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-04
Cambridge CrewDrunQETSS1
Out Their bOot IN q
ROCKY POINT
GROUNDS ABOUT
READY FOR USE,

President Powers Of the Providence
baseball clun. with his private secretary,
J. j. Richards. arrived in this city yester-
day and went directly to Rocky Point,
where the rebuilding of the hail park is
under way
The work was found to be I'm a very
SATISFACTORY condition, the new stands and
bieachers being near completion, and i'm
readiness for the opening game next Sun
day, when the Providence team meets
the New York Nationals. President
Powers announced that the new uniforms
and the pennant representing the cham
pionship OF the Eastern league would be
here today.
The pennant Is similar In design to the
awarded the American and National
league championship teams. the field
being blue with the words Eastern
League Champions. 1906" I'm large white
| block letters. The uniforms will be the
same as in 1905. white with black trim
mings for the home games and gray with
black trimmings for the contests on the
road
Tn speaking OF the team President
Powers said that the desertion OF Nc
Farland and Conn would make little diff
ference. OF Conn he said there was some
question as to retaining him anyway. and
within half hour OF the time he was
informed of McFarland's action he was
in communication with another man
equally as good.
The man will be signed as soon as
waivers can be secured from the other
major league clubs. A very strong man
is also negotiating with the club for first
base. For the third corner President
Powers has two men now I'm tho big
leagues und,r consideration. one of whom
he expects TO sign I'm a few days.
With the pennant and uniforms will
come the tickets for the season. includ-
ing season tickets. The remainder OF the
players under contract are expected to
report az once. and the management OF
the club has no fear Of the strength Of
the team when the championship season
opens.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-04
YOUNG JAY GOULD PLAYED COURT
TENNIS LIKE A VETERAN AND WON.

G. Hyde Clarke Richard II. Williams. DE
Forest Weeks, IA. r. Duval, NJ. 5. Paton,
q. q. Sanction, j \. c. Bealcs A. o.
Irvine and III. w. Slocum.
Although Sands Is the present champion,
his play did not impress the critics as
favorable as Gould's. The latter served
them from both the front and back-hand
corner.
Gould also found the winning OPEN
ings with much greater frequency than
the champion. and the former displayed
accuracy I'm both playing for and defend
ing the chases Ills game reminds ono
more of the finished professional and The
youngster displayed unusual confidence
Tor a player OF his years.
TODAY however no Will be called 1pon
to meet Joshua Crane Jr. of Boston.
and former champion Crane II said
10 be In hts best Form at present ana tho
old timers say he is likely 10 wln bis
Gould's supporters are confident
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-04

JAY Gould representing the Tuxedo
club. and Charles f. Sands OF New York
yesterday won their matches In the pre-
liminary round OF the national court ten
mis- championship at the New York Rae
quet and Tennis club. Both favortes won
In straight sets. Gould defeating j. j.
Cairns OF Boston and Sansd dsposng OF
Austin Potter. also Of Boston.
Local experts attended TO the marking.
s. &. Lambert for the first match and j.
Hammond for the second. A. white. the
clubs professional. acted as referee. All
the available space about the court was
crowded every seat being taken I'm the
dcdans
Among those present were ~ NJ.
Brooks. u \ Rainey " G. Mortimer.
Louis = LarocQue. T. N smith " *.
and George Nignut. L. Gregory. " NJ In
man. EShen Wright. Harry la Montague
e. +. Emmett. e. W. Vaughn, n. W Leigh.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-04
GEORGETOWN.

Innings .....o o 0 3 %
Georgetown 30 20 O-s
Runs Poland B. Harley 2. Dunn. Cooper
Aiulvey. Maddox-e. Devlln. Smith g. Ma.
honey Monshan. Cantwell--6 First base
on errors Providence q Georgetown 4
Left On hasos-Pr0yldenc 8, Georgetown
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-04
IN'KENlE AND P|NNO FIGURE
IN HIGH BOWLING SCORES

Last evening i'm the series OF the state
league the visiting Crown combination
captured two games at the Olympic al
leys. The visitors scored go pins IN the
second event. Mckenzie made total or
3lf including "A single OF l26. while Heary
and Hanna also passed the 800 mark
At Arctic the home players won three
events from the East Providence delega-
tion. Vckers was the high roller with
29S
Hall and Whitelcy rolled 6o5 for team
total in the Central two-man tournament.
Hall secured 35S. A number of other con-
tcstants obtained large scores.
Al O'Gormans alleys Pinno obtained a
single OF l35 and total Of 3l3
The scheduled events of the Natick roll
ers at the Crown alleys were postponed.
CROWN .. OLYMPIC l.
CROWN
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-04
CrayS Beat Georgetown Team With
Manager Dunn Twir|ing.
Pitchers All Have Glass Arms From Too
Much Enthusiasm.

g. First base on balls--Off Cantwell .; off
Wilson l. Innings pitched-By Mulvey 8;
by Dunn 4; by Cantwell 5; by Wilson 4.
Hits made-Off Mulvey 8; of Dunn 4; OF
Cantwell 4; OFF Wilson 6. Struck out
BY Mulvey 2, by Dunn p by Cantwell 3.
Three base hit-Smith. Two base hits
Hefron. Devlin. Sacrifice hits Dunn, +.
Duggan. Stolen bases Poland, Harley,
Maloney 2. Double plays -Mahoney Cun-
assisted): Devlin 10 Manoney. Hit by
pitched ball-By Cantwell l: by Mulvey
J.. by Dunn /. Wild pitch--Wilson. Um-
pire-Morgan Time--1h 4Om.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-04
coLoNisr RATES TO THE WEST AND
NORTHWEST.

The Chicago Great Western Railway
will sell one way colonist tickets 20 points
in Alberta. Arizona. British Columbia
California. Colorado. Idaho Montana.
Nevada. oregon. Utah and Washington
at greatly reduced rates. Tickets on sale
Feb 18th 20 April 9Th inclusive. For full
information apply 90 W. A Doan. u. u.
A, 20S Old South Bldg.. Boston. Mass