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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-12
RENEWAL HELD UP
BY EXCISE BOARD
Retail Liquor License of Jo-
seph B. Buckley Again
Contested.

Before the Excise Board this morning
the annual application for renewal Of
the retail liquor license Of Joseph b.
Buckley, who for many years has con-
Quoted a saloon at Nineteenth and T
streets northwest. was presented.
Senator Burkett of Nebraska, who re-
sides near where the saloon is located,
and who has previously been among the
contestants for granting the license.
was among the contestants present this
morning. Both sides were represented
by attorneys who were ready to go fully
into the merits of the case, but the
board declined to hear them. The case
Will in all probability be settled tomor-
row or next day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-12
COTTON MARKET PRICES
ADVANCE AFTER OPENING

NEW YORK. March I2-Cotton
opened three to seven points lower, which
was very disappointing to the bulls.
who withdrew all support until May
had declined TO 9.75. when resting orders
were reached in considerable volume.
Around 1915 o'clock prices advanced.
mainly on covering by some of yester-
days short sellers, who were well sat-
isned with their profits
March, 966d9.67; MAY, 9.SOGa. 81: JuDe.
9-3 bid, July, 9-S6u9S7; August, g.S9a
$50; September. 990d9 %.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-12
PRESIDENT APPOINTS
INDIANA P0STMASTERS

The Following appointments OF post
masters in Indiana were announced at
the White House today. Robe Carl
White, at Muncie; II. L Dehority. at
Anderson, and Elmer <. FOrnshell, at
ElwOOd.
The announcement followed a call on
the President BY Senators Beveridge
and Hemenway, who had agreed on the
appointments.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-12
TEACHERS COUNCIL MEETING.

AT a meeting of the Teachers Adj
visory Council. held yesterday afternoon
az the Franklin School. Miss Bessie
elected a member of the council Miss
Dodge is the second member represent
ing the intermediate grades.
A committee on text books, composed
OF MISS Josephine Burke, chairman;
Harry English. and Miss Nav p Rrad'
shaw, was appointed to act pending the
completion of the organization.
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VITAL RECORDS
Births.

White
William and Fannie O'COnnor, boy.
Frank a and Mary Owens, boy,
Aaron and Mary Phillips. boy.
Leo and Carrie Halper. girl
James and Clara Taylor. girl.
William II. and Amy a. Herbert. girl
John W. and Edna HENDERSON. girl
Henry and Elizabeth Lopish, girl.
Rudolph G. and Jessie L. Worch. girl
Frank II. and Mary \. Leon. bow
Thomas r. and Clara A Zepp, bow.
Charles L. and Margaret q. Smith
boy.
william NJ. and Endora N. hampton
boy. -
Charles B. and Catherine B. Perry
boy. 0''S
6. w. Selby and Carrie NJ. Scaggs. bov
j. feidan and Laura c. Cain. girl
Percy Y. and George A Heating. bow
charles f and Grace V. ReardO1
twins tDOy and Crib
James and Mary Russell. girl
FRANCIS II and Mamie Randolph, girl
Alphonsus J. and Elizabeth Hoffman
girl. ma H.
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Deaths.

White
Iayenia V. Staples. 20 years. 7O1 l
street northwest
Mary H. Manning. g. years. The On
IaTiO.
Sarah +; Heath. 50 years, 5Os Seventh
Street southwest.
Andrew T. Tiller q yaarS sQ19 Doc
rect avenue.
Lizzie w; Fuller, 4S years. us Sixth
street northeast.
Margaret NJ. Cavanaugh. 1 year. 1876
NJ street
Charles a Kuhn, . years. 1884 n
street northwest
Johanna Lyons. 81 years. 2S1g G. street
northwest.
Mary Carson. % years. 9SS street
northwest.
Mary V. Haley. IS years. L d street
southeast.
Walter Z. Hgen. c months. s1e Third
street northwest.
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Marriage Licenses.

Harold q. Duble. of New York CITY.
Va ''
Gus Martynn and Maggie Stephens,
10Th of Baltimore. Md.
oscar Ernst and Savilla Brehn, both
of Chadsford Pa.
Arthur ID. Stivers. Of Kansas City
Mo- and Anna +. Pearce. Of this city.
James kenrey and Hattie barnes
sargent ,. ,. Hoover and Doris II
Denis
Harry A Davis. L. s. A, and Amelia
Becker, of this Citv
Oscar G. eleven and Aura G. Robin
Reuben 3. Warner and A. Justine An
EelO. All
Harry Z. Edwards and Annie E. De-
Ment
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-12
CUTS WOMAN WITH KNIFE
AND GETS JAIL SENTENCE

George Honesty, colored. was SON
fenced this morning to six months in
jail fer assaulting Hatty Lewis, before
Judge MullOwny. II was claimed that
Honesty had attempted to carve HattN-
with penknife, beginning with tIJe
neck. and oStecting to being the snh-
Ject Of a vivisection she called on the
police for protection. In imposing sem
tence Judge MullOwny impressed upon
Honesty the fact that Il was the hest
policy not to carry a knife
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-12

Choice Potatoes. zoe bu.; Fresh Eggs.
2ec doZ., Quaker Matches, 9Iac dOz
Large Pickles, lie doZ.; SC boxes Tacks
3 for sc; Candles for &C; 1Oc bottles
Machine oil. for 10c. No goods de-
livered- Pyles' New Method Stores. sIs
1lth St Sc, Ass 2 81. NV. & New Jersey
ave & X NV
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-12

MONEY AT ga AND PER CENT.
promptly loaned on real estate IN the Dtstrtca
u Columbia LOWEST COMMISSIONS
HErSEELL g. HcLHRAE.
l0oS + st. N w
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-12
LOCAL MENTION.
Lent Is the Time

above all others that your table should
be supplied with n0urishing food.
Schneiders Malt Bread is an excellent
substitute for observation-disclosures and sat
isfying. At grOcers'.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-12
J. P Morgan Talks.

J. PierpOnt Morgan arrived in Wash
ington shortly after o'clock and ap-
peared at the White House et 10 o'clock.
He was with the President until nearly
midnight AT that our he boarded his
private car. Rover" at the PennsyI-
vania station. and started for New
York
Just before the train pulled out. he
dictated the following statement:
~ TIE request OF many business men,
before leaving for Europe. : came to
washington to see the President to
discuss The present business situation
particularly as affecting the railroads.
l suggested TO the President that II
would be greatly In the public interest
If he would see Mr.. McCrea, Mr.. New
man, Mr.. Mellen, and Mr. Hughitt. and
confer with them as to what stems
might be taken 10 allay the public anx-
iety. as 10 the relations between the
railroad and the Government The
President said he would be glad 10 see
the gentlemen named, with this object
in view"
The exact date for the forthcoming
conference has not yet been set. II will
probably be Thursday or Friday OF this
week, however.
Morgan's appearance on the scene is
lne climax TO series OF ViSitatiOns TO
Washington by railroad and other can
italiStS. who have apparently shared
the public anxiety as 10 the relations
between the railroads and the Govern
ment." TO which Mr. Morgan refers In
his statement
The most distinguished previous Wis
ltOr was h n Hartman, who In his
numerous interviews with the news
papermen and the members Of the Inter
state Commerce Commission. voiced the
sentiments of Mr.. Morgan: that time
mas come for cooperation between the
Government and railroads in The settle
ment or questions now agit ating the
public
Just before Morgan came, the Presi-
dent had long interview with b. +.
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Mr.. Hartman will have an interview
with the President of the United States
on Thursday, ii is said. and Wall Street
Is somewhat anxious about the particu-
iarS. Fears are entertained that no
stenographic report will be given out
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-12

From 1868 to March 1. 1907. national
banks TO the number Of ssh have been
chartered, OF which LIS were closed by
voluntary liquidation and AS by failure,
leaving in active operation 74.O4 per cent
OF the total number chartered
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Free Demonstration.

Come in and see how 70 reduce your
gas bills 20 20 % per cent bv Exuert
Gregory. c. A. Muddiman & Co, GIG I2th
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Coall Coal CnaII

Best coal and wood. Lowest prices r. r
& NJ C Grace. 4th & Z ne Phone u, "a
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-12

involved in these visits Of the imam
ciers. If they can't head off the Presi-
dents plans they hope 10 check him in
Congress and then to secure the nomi-
nation of less pushing and radical
successor. SO there is involved a great
deal Of Presidential politics.
Railroad Presidents Coming.
The coming visit of Presidents Nc
Crea. Mellen. Hughitt. and probably
Hartman, following that Of Messrs.
Morgan and Yoakum, is expected in
Washington 20 mark merely the open
ing of the coming contest. 1t Is point
ed out by politicians and officials who
are deeply interested in DEVELOPMENTS
that the financial people have never had
success I'm trying TO convince the PresI-
dent. one official, who IS generally in
sympathy with the President n the
coming contest and who will have an
Important relation 10 u. said today:
The President had this experience
When ne was governor Of New York
and tried 10 pass a franchise tax law
The big men OF New York finance hIlr-
ried TO Albany, or sent their LAWYERS.
10 assure the governor that il would
be great mistake, would ruin the
make IL hard 70 borrow money and
would result in higher charges to be
paid by the public. The governor was
pleasant and kind, but he went right
49, PN1tAA4+o AA4S pLONoS4N4pR Nli ne
get the Ford law. The corporations
fought il as unconstitutional. but lost
After he came 10 Washington and
got interested in the Standard OH bust
ness. Messrs- Rogers and Archbold
mysteriOusly descended on Washington
one night, drove straight 70 the White
House, spent two hours with the Presi-
dent, and went away Their visit was
exactly similar 10 that Of Morgan and
Noakum last night. The President. last
week. in talking about that Rogers
Archbold visit, admitted that he never
had fathOmed II. Mr. Rogers talked
a bout the beneicent work Of the Stand
ard, about the great philanthropies Of
John D Rockefeller about the danger
Of radical attacks On capital. He even
assured the President that the Standard
had conducted an Investigation Of its
own affairs, TO determine whether II
had been guilty OF the big Relating
schemes charged in magazine articles;
and, as result. Esr- Rogers soIenlnIy
averred. they had found two little cases
Of rebating In Rhode Island, and two
somewhere else. That was all and
there would be no more. The President
lOked cheerful and was glad Of the
Information He didn't even mention
that ne had IN his desk at the moment
the first draft Of the Garfield report on
Standard OIL, telling the whole modus
Operadi OF its rebating methods on
which there have since been started
suits involving over $1,000 900 in fines
The President just went ahead as II he
had never received the call. and the
suits are now being pressed as fast as
possible.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-12

The United States Steel Corporation.
which has purchased a large tract OF
land at Superior, Wis, to build piers.
etc, has committee Of officials there
10 look over the ground preparatory 10
starting building operations. The plant
viii cost $500, 900 or more.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-12

It is regarded as somewhat remark
able that, in view of the heavy liquida-
ton that has taken place in the stock
market, none of the houses in Wall
Street have been reported as in trouble.
Customers have come up with their mar
gins more than fairly well, and fluc-
tuatOnS have not been wild enough
save in one or two instances. to cause
particular Caeasiness.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-12

Directors Of the American Telephone
anc Telegraph Company have declared
the regular quarterly dividend OF 2 per
cent on the stock, payable April 70.
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Hears Them All Politely.

Then there was the experience of
the rate law. The hnanciers came TO
Washington-Cassatt. Mellen And the
rest Of them-and labored with the Presi-
dent. % dissuade him from rushing
blindly into the fight for legislation. He
heard them all politely enough-and the
while was fixing up his deal with Can
non which made the legislation possible
There is no record Of a case in which
the President has been diverted from
ms purpose OF antagOniZing the big
interests by their pleas with him The
packers and their Representatives tried
hard 10 call him Off by showing that
he would ruin the foreign meat trade
but Il seemed only 10 redOuble his de-
termination 10 win.
That is why OfficialdOm dOes not ex-
pect tnat much viii result from the an
preaching visits OF the railroad man
ayers The President tried TO get Con-
gTess % pass. at the recent session. the
LaFOllette measure ordering the Inter
state Commission to make a scientific
valuation OF the railroad properties Of
the country \ tremendous opposition
at once developed. The President did
the session. 10 the disappointment of
some who had hoped he would force II.
But the reason has since become plain
He has been looking into the matter
and Is said to be Of opinion that ne
doesn't need a law. he can direct the
commission 10 make the valuation. and
II has the means and the power to &c
ahead and make II. This is expected 70
be done
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-12

Hungarian Gypsy Orchestra at
Park Hotel Winter Garden, RathskeIIer.
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Net earnings of the railroads are
threatened with shrinkage. which is not
"A cheering factor in a market which
wants good rally to encourage it,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-12
STOCKS, BONDS, AND MONEY
NEW YORK STOCKS

fluctuations furnished by Charles q. 6atca
q Co.. Munsey Building; Members New York
Stock EXCHANGE
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-12

Ladies, See the Princess Lace Loom,
on sale at 1878 G st.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-12
FINANCIAL GOSSIP.

The TransvaaI gold output for Febru-
airy was 49,, 600 ounces.
The Treasury has purchased 100000
ounces OF silver at 69.43 cents per ounce
for New Orleans
The members of the New York Cotton
Exchange have voted 70 suspend bust
ness on Good Friday, March %. and the
day following
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President VIII Haze
Free Hand Next Session

CONTINUED from FIRST Page
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PLENTIFUL SUPPLY
OF LOCAL STOCKS
Too Many Sellers, Too Few
Buyers Meant Lower
Prices.
Features of Today'S Market
Most Active Stock.

Wash. Railway common. 40 shares
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-12

I involved in these visits Of the IMAM
ciers. If they can't head off the Presi-
dents plans they hope 10 check him in
Congress and then TO secure the nomi-
nation of "A less pushing and radical
successor. So there is involved a great
deal Of Presidential rc1fffce
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-12

Practically the same number OF shares
was traded in today that got on the
record yesterday The evil influences
of bad New York market are asserting
themselves in local conditions.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-12

Greatest Net Loss.
Wash. Railway pref. points
The Washington times., 1907-08-16
As HyattsviIle Figures 1t.

Several are between Hyattsville and
the alleged pennant-w winners, and, un-
fortunately. some half a dozen more are
between Hyattsville and the deserving
tan-end team. Hyattsville. stin casting
sly glances at that streamer. is particu-
larly anxious 20 play the games with
the club which isn't, since BY SO doing
il would stand an excellent chance Of
winning a majority Of the series. and
such a contingency. so the dopesters
figure. coupled with an even break with
Brentwood. would place Hyattsville in
the front bench
Manager Vincent. Of Hyattsville. also
claims that Brentwood s series Of vic
tories over Berwyl should not be
counted. since the board Of managers
had not authorized the playing OF any
pOstponsd games.
Since Laurel refuses 20 play bail for
the mere purpose Of saving cOmplica-
tons and Brentwood insists that its
Berwyn games must be counted. IL looks
as II the pennant would again be on
exhibition In the window OF the only
pharmacy in the suburban circuit until
the space is needed for a Christmas dis
play
The Washington times., 1907-08-16
CONTEST BEGINS
FOR PALMA TEAM
District Rifemen Hope 10
Win Places Among United
States Crack Shots.

CAMP FERRY. PORT CLINTON.
Ohio. Aug. 16.-The contest between the
and the militia 10 decide who
shall represent the United States at the
contest at OttOwa, Sep
tember Z. for the Palma trophy opened
this morning with a larger field of con-
testants than ever before
The District OF Columbia IS working
hard TO retain at least its usual repre-
sentation on the Palma team. It had
four OF the eight-Major Glendie b
Young. Lieut.. George Z. Shaw, now on
the, infantry team: Lieut.. Horace NJ
Bell. now Of the New Jersey National
Guard, and Lieut.. (now Capt. W. W
Cookson in 1901; one representative in
1902. and one in 1893.
The District team has made steady
since its arrival, in the
skirnisn score, but the rapid-fre work
Jagged until yesterday. Among the best
slxirmish scores have been Lieut. Col
L. c Reichenderfer' 81. Lieut. FrltZ
HeI5enreichs' % and the - by Lieut..
George @. Dennison and Sergt. Maj. Paul
c Bischoff. The skirmish average for
the team in Wednesdays work was 20
At rapid-fire Lieut. Ralph Alderman
made 4S. Sergeant Major BlschOn. A;
Capt W w COOhSDu- %. anu Ndpl-
samuel Forsythe and Lieut.. Charles NJ.
Putnam. IS. In the long-distance prac,,
tfce work Lieut. r. w. Holt has scored
4s, and Script c Z. Groome, A..
Major Glendie B. Young, the team
captain. speaks highly of the form
which the new men I'm the team this
year-Captain Forsythe, Lieut. II. c.
Caldwell, Sergt. Thomas Brown, Ser
geant Major Biscnoh, and Lieutenant
Putnam-are developing
Major George 3. Henderson. surgeon
general of the District Guard. who ac-
companies the team, had his dress-suit
case stolen from the waiting room al
the Cleveland Union Station. He re
NAMED there a day TO recover II, but
failed.
William Wolf Smith, Of Washington
arrived at the range on Wednesday. and
is staying at the National Rife Associa-
tiop's tent
Major James f. Bell. District of Co
lumbia inspector of rife practice VIII,
has for years accompanied the brigade
team TO the tournament. reached camL
yesterday afternoon. He will remair
until the end of the shooting.
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Won't They Ever
Fight Honestly N
Gotham Town ?

NEW YORK. Aug. 1s.-wiUis Fftz-
gerald and INK Russell fought six
rounds to a draw last night at the
Crown Athletic Club OF Brooklyn
II there is any dope on fighters. Fitz-
gerald figured TO win by the knockout
route in Il few rounds. Willie always
has been cool and. collected IN his
fights. but last night. although he hit
hard in spots, he could have done
much better II he tried. He was very
careful OF his hands He was also very
careful about Russeu's anatomy. At
times Willie let them fly as though he
intended 10 knock his fellow-townsman
down. but just at the critical moment
when the one would have put the other
fellow out OF the running, he either
missed mile or slowed up 70 a walk.
We would not for the world say it
was a frame-up. although quite a few
did hint at such a thing. II it was a
frame-up Il was agreed that neither
should go out Maybe it wasn't a frame
al all, and maybe Willie regards Rus
cell as meal ticket and might want
another chance.
II was a very exciting fight. how
ever. and one that brought the crowd
To its feet. Fitzgerald was easily the
better man He was as cool IS a river.
as accurate as a cash register. and
blocked 10 perfection. Russells wild
swings went over his head and around
his neck as regular as could be and he
seemed TO have his man at all stages,
although Russell did the forcing and
most Of the fighting.
In the fourth both fought from start
TO finish. They locked hands and bang
I'd away for n full minute when F1tZ-
gerald Strengthened INK up with few
hard uppercuts and had him in a bad
way at the bell. Both were poorly pre-
Vared for a scrap.
The Washington times., 1907-08-16
WASHINGTON GROVE
SPRINTS FILL WELL
Baltimore Will Get Hard
Run-County Relay
Rivalry.

The track and deld games at Wash
ington Grove. Nd. on Labor Day, have
received fresh impetus since the entry
blanks were distributed.
The program OF events is well made
up and is attracting many Washington
youngsters Baltimore Will send a I've
~ bunch. In the past. candidates from
the oyster City have Won out. and the
locals have had 10 be COntented with
second. third and also-ran places. But
things Will switch this year, II She tip
is right, with Nerkes. Smith, Harold,
Smithson. Oyler, kOOntz. Rose, Noble,
NOtte, and Kelly I'm the dashes-
In the field events. Mccarthy, Young,
Barrett. Johnson. King. Janus, Flem-
ing, Wheeler, ThraN, Thompson. Owen,
Mcneil. Parsons, and Israel are figur
ing on being IN championship form by
Labor Day.
In the Montgomery County champion
ship relay. Linden. Kensington, and
Garrett Park viii enter fast qusrtets.
There Is "a serious determination on the
part Of this trio 20 keep. II possible.
The Foster trophy cup down at the
lower end Of the county, while Poolville
and Washington Grove are Just as eager
to reverse the condition.
All entries for this meet will close
with DIT. i. r. Wiber, 1923 F street
northwest. on Saturday. August a. Reg
istration numbers must accompany ap-
plication, otherwise entry will be re-
jected.
The Washington times., 1907-08-16
SUBURBAN SCRAP
FOR PRECEDENT
Tall TimberLeague Wrangle
Slow in Coming, But
Exceeding Sure.

The Suburban League is on the verge
OF its third annual difference Of opin-
lon" IL came late. but 81 IS here
AS predicted in The Times. and hooted
al by Suburban managers, Laurel
dropped out Of the league before the
close OF the season. leaving Brentwood
in the lead. The last game was booked
for August 10. but the Midway City ran
up a flag Of truce one week earlier-and
n few days after the agreement was
reached TO discontinue the importation
of outside talent.
TINS action could have made no differ
ence In the award Of the pennant- Il
Is the postponed games that are causing
the trouble The date OF the fnaI regu-
lar game was purposely placed earlier
In the season so that ample time would
be allowed for postponed contests As
anticipated. a large number OF these re-
main 10 be played on
The Washington times., 1907-08-16
Today's Games

ST Louis at Boston.
PittsburE az Brooklyn.
Cincinnati at New York.
Chicago al Philadelphia.
The Washington times., 1907-08-16
AMERICA EFFECTIVE
AGAINST COLLECTORS

Surface blanked the Collectors in the
DiFtrict League yesterday by 10 10 I.
Buck America allowed but two bin
giles and famed fifteen The losers
made eight errors, and played sleepy
ball
Seniors home run, bringing IN two
ahead OF hlra, was the feature
The score:
The Washington times., 1907-08-16
st. Joseph's.
OLD WASHINGTONIANS
TO PLAY TOMORROW

A feature Of the double-header be-
tween Winchester and the Southern
Railway. which will be pulled OF at
American League Park tomorrow. is
the personnel Of the Winchester team,
which includes a number of well-knOwn
Washingtonians
Nasuely, Tommy Cantwell. Scheller,
and Dugan. all of Georgetown Univer-
sity: Curley Brown, who has played
many games here, and Cy Macdonald
and Dick Woodward. Of Central High
School fame, will be in the lineup.
The ret Of the players are from the
University OF Virginia and other South
ern colleges.