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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-17
He SAYS CHAMPION
CUBS MUST HUSTLE
President Murphy Declares That
Trades Have Strengthened
the Giants.

CHICAGO, December 16.-Back from
the National League meeting held last
week in New York. President Murphy,
of the Cubs, said that his worlds
champions would have to hump them
selves to win another pennant next
season.
''rhe way the National League teams
are strengthening BY swapping players
indicates we will have race in 19OS,'
said the boss of the West Side team.
1.-THE New York team made quite a
trade with Boston. and the acquisition
of Tenney, a scrappy first baseman
and BridWell. a young shortstop, ought
to make the Giants factor in the pen
nant chase once more. I don't know
whether AIcGraw intends to play sec
ond or not. but If he does they will
have some intield. with Tenney, Devlin
and Bridwell as the other three
1.-THE Chicago Club was given several
chances to make trades for other play
ers. but there was nobody we felt in
need of and all offers were turned
down. The Brooklyn and Cincinnati
Clubs We're anxious to get Artie Hoif-
man, and Pat Moran was another play
err in demand Del Howard also was
fanclcd by several managers, but
Chance thinks too we'll of those fellows
to think of letting them CO."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-17
KANSAS CHAMPION
ELEVEN OF FLEET
Just Before Sailing This Battle
ships Team Defeats Yer
mont's Eleven.

FORTRESS MONROE VA, December
16-Valiantly battling in mud ankle
deep and cleereu on by hundreds OF
women on the side lines. the football
teams of the battleships Kansas and
Vermont decided the championship OF
the fleet Saturday afternoon. me
Vcrmonters came ashore in force. with
a goat mascot bearing the ships BAN
ner on his flanks and a beautiful green
bow on his tall With the goat ahead,
followed by n band, the mon marched
proudly to the field only to lose their
record as winners, without a break.
The Kansans had the Marine Eand,
which Captain Hastings stopped IN
front OF the hotel to serenade their
friends. They carried pennants With
a dark blue ground and great su n ,ts 7,
from start to finish and the men roll
ed about in the deep pools until the
close. when the score stood: The kan
sas 4-sthe Vermont, 2. The Kan !, q rs
ROSTERS Growing on white ground,
and the inscription:' Kansas, Cham,
pions 1a07-'S." The Kansas crowd
danced in approaching the Chamber
miral Evans walked out to the curb
to say a word Of congratulation amid
1o,1d cheers
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-17
JOCKEY COBURN is
DOWN AND OUT NOW
Few Years Ago Most Successful
Rider in Country,
Now Broke.

NEW ORLEANS December 16.--The
ups and downs of a Jockeys life cannot
be better eXemplified than in the case
of Monk Coburn. who was thrown out
of the outlaw track down here for
engaging in the despicable trade OF
'tout!ng." A Jockey that had earned
the fabulous sum of 100000 in one
season, twice the amount the President
OF the United States receives, was
forced within six years OF the heyday
OF his career to follow a course That
a race track. Regulars that in former
years chnered him on to victory and
were delighted to be known as a
speaking acquaintance of Coburn draw
away now when he IS around to avoid
rubbing elbows with him.
1t Is the old story of the moth and
the flame. Starting as n common
stable boy; and forced to live the life
ity in the saddle. and jumped to the
top rank of his profession.
Where at one time dollar was a
real fortune, Coburn never stopped
stood alone as a rider. and thousand
dollar bills took the place of the single
ones. That was the cause of his down
fall. The glamor Of the white lights,
who turned the boys head by their
sycophantic friendship speedily ac
complished the ruin of this splendid
jockey.
Gains Fame First In 1900.
1t was in 1899 that Coburn started
out as jockey of some repute. EIc
was under contract to George G. Ben
nett, who then owned great stable of
horses. The boy rode eleven winners
that year and by all was considered a
promising lad. He was Il quiet unas-
Stunning youngster and very alert at the
post He finished like a good rider.
too and soon gained enough experi-
ence to make him one Of tho most
sought-after riders In the country.
In 1900 he rode with considerable
success and brought home something
like 200 winners. The following year
he reached the pinnacle of his career
by riding Els winners. He was then
the best rider in America without
question and was petted, by all with
whom he came In contact. But at this
stage the communicating influences be-
gan to make themselves felt. EIe de-
Perforated until three years later he
was useless as rider Of race horses.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-17
CYCLISTS TO AID
NJ DONALD'S WIFE
Riders Give Substantial Evidence
of Sympathy to Widow Of
Conrade.

Z NEW YORK. December 1G.-It was a
gloomy crowd Of athletes that assem-
bled yesterday in the corridors of the
Hotel Bartholdl, after their six day
whirl around the bicycle track at Mad
ison Square Garden, for the fatal acct
dent to Urban Macdonald had very
depressing effect on those who had
competed WITH him. All day long the
chief topic of conversation was In re-
gard to the formation of fund for the
benefit Of MacDonald's wife and child,
and in the evening. when most of the
riders had been refreshed by good
days sleep. meeting was held to ar
range the details.
1t was decided to purchase simple
monument to cost not more than $l0O
and to give the rest Of the money that
may be subscribed to be used for the
benefit of MacDonald's child. Among
the riders who We're present $l77 in
cash was collected, and promises were
made that good sized fund would be
gathered together, Although this
meeting was mainly Of the Americans
| the foreigners sent word that they
| would also cooperate.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-17

I think Ill buy me false face and
dress up like Kris Kringlc. know u
lot of kids out near where 1 live that
are afraid they are going to get lem-
ons this year, and l might scrape up
enough to buy them few oranges OF
walnuts to put in their Christmas
stocking. ! guess there are a lot OF
people that don't know what to give
at Christmas. They wait until the
lust moment, and that makes holiday
shopping great tax on everybody.
think a nice thing to give Is hat or
merchandise order; then the lucky man
or boy or whoever 1t is can come in
the day after Christmas and pick out
their size or color or whatever 1t hap
pens to be without the trouble of ex-
changing goods. We sell these orders
for any amount. and you can send
them out of town in a letter to your
friends in the country. This Will
please some of the lads highly. as 1t
will give them chance to come up to
town and have good time
NNJIITTr
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-17
December | 9Th in the Annals Of Sport.

club next season. and have pledged
their loyal support to Manager Gates
by taking all OF the 100 season tickets
issued, ana also giving to the support
Of the club very freely. Manager
Gates is a popular aud successful bus
mess man of Petersburg. and also Il
hustler in the baseball business. His
team made the best record of any
amateur club in the South last season,
winning 80 per cent. of games played.
The Timas-Dispatch club. with the as
sistance of Mr. II. Is. GllNson in the
box. and the Journal team We're the
only teams that defeated Petersburg
two outtof series the entire season.
The club will be composed of nearly
all collesians next season. The entire
team has been secured and will report
juno Sth, after Which time 1t will be
open to meet all teams In Virginia,
West Virginia, North Carolina and
MARYLAND.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-17

O.G,ricn and Hevcron on Friday night O'Brien
lroke one of the small bones in his right
hard, and Dr. FAIRIES who dressed the in
Jury. SAYS that it will be ut least six weeks
before he will be able 10 boxing glove
again. OBrien was seen afterwards, and he
rs ri cssed himself as being gratified at the
way the Philadelphia public accepted his
reformation. Jack said: ~ have realized
thai it does not pay TO be crooked, and what
said in the ring at the Industrial Boxing
Clut on Friday night goes for all time
am through with frame ups. and l will al
ways fgh, on the level. even If get whip
ped. l have always boxed as to protect
my friends. and Will always try TO do So.
an, out Tor all the horors that there is in
'hc lighting game, and will get them. too"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-17
NORFOLK TO HAVE NEW PARK
baseball Association to Purchase AM,
ISnui,, Nina INioIl

NORFOLK, VA, December le,-The
I owners of the Norfolk franchise in the
{ Virginia State League are dickerlng
for new baseball park. with several
good sites offered. The change is nec-
essary. owing to the fact that the cit.
of Norfolk, owners of Lafayette field
will give no annual lease of the
grounds, and reserve the right of fore
ing removal within ninety days.
The deal for new grounds going
Through. it is the purpose of the man
Hagement TO erect sporting field sec
szond to none in the South. "A modern
grandstand and ample bleachers for
.Hthe largest holiday crowd will beerect-
ed. II is agreed that one of the draw
blacks TO baseball In Norfolk has been
,sthe poor accommodations offered to the
fans. tits believed that the attend
rance will be largely increased with
modern and complete accommodations.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-17
wnl,ler, to CAPTAIN Cornell.

ITHACA. ~ Y. December 16.-At a
meeting held here yesterday G. II. Wal
ders, 90, of North Tonawanda. n. Y.
was elected football captan-of Cornell
next year. Captain Walders played
fullbnck for three years, and his only
rival for captaincy was Thompson
last years All American guard.
The cross country team elected
unanimously James V. Colpitts 90. OF
Mount Peasants. Del, to the captalncy
lie has been a constant winner in that
branch of sport in his three years in
Ithaca.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-17
GOO Late for Classification.

.OST, SATURDAY NIGHT. BETWEEN
East Eleventh Street, Manchester. or
B in lMcCrorey's five and ten-cent store,
a pocketbook, containing weeks
earnings and due bill to Dabney's
shoe store. No questions asked and
reward for return to % East
Eleventh Street. Manchester, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-17
REAGAN UNDER KNIFE.
Pennsylvania Football Player Undergoes
Onerntlnn for Appendicitis.

PHILADELPHIA, December l6,-"B,Alny''
Feugan, the substitute quarter back OH the
University of Pennsylvania football team, ia
in the University Hospital. where he was
orerateh on saturday for appendicitis. The
surgeons announced yesterday that their
patient was doing as we'll as could be on.
pected, ana that he would probably be HIM
self again very shortly,
n his operation Will probably keep Reagan
or, Of all athletics for the remainder OF the
college year, He expects, however, to be In
condition for the opening of the football
season In tho fall Reagan was the rpgula,
quarterback until the last three games 90
tho season, when he was heaten nut by
Kslnnth, He Is the best drop kicker n the
" 85& s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-17
LONGEST LEA CUE GAME.
several Men Who Played in 1t Now II
3 Fast COInpNNy.

TUHt WIN IttH
In the season Of 1902 tho longest
baseball game played in any organiza-
ton was in a..small body that now
is called the Western Association. but
then was known as the Missouri Val
ley League. The contest lasted twenty
innings and was between Springfield
and Nevada the first-named club Win.
ming 2 to /. Oddly enough four OF
theimen who partieipated IN that game
and three OF them are sure OF Jobs
in the johnson organization in 1908,
Schmidt of Detroit, caught for the
winners, who had Mig" Perrtne, q
st'antilion man until June ION second,
and Shlpkc, tho present Washington
player, on third, Mike Welday OF the
Son, Mayed cenrra-field for the, losers.
got the raln In the NV It'll that sent Tho
game into axtr& innings. S,5
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-17
Xmas Cigars.

A large and carefully selected
stock OF the best brands Of Im-
ported and Key West Cigars. In
Guiding Carolinas, Cabanas. Vellars,
Henry Clays. Garcias, Don Quyotes.
Romeo and Juliets. Belindas and
Others,
Distributors Of Websters. r. a.
Mi Favorita Key West Cigars,
packed in boxes OF 25,, so or 100,
ranging from $500 to $4,000 per
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-17
Real estate for Rent.
BY Pollard &: Bagby.
Real Estate Auctioneers
-. =. FoR REST e,

One of the most desirable residences
in this city; eleven rooms: modern
electric light. ontbuild-
ing. four rooms, for servant; stable,
large grounds. beautiful shade trees
and large. rich garden. Possession mid
die January, 1908. Price moderate. APP
AUGUSTINE 4ROYALL & CO.
92T Hull Street Manchester. Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-17
o'BRIES BREAKS his HAND.

Reformed Fight Fnkir Expects TO Meet john
son Next Man.
PHILADELPHIA, December 16.---Jack
oBrien's stay in the ring after his prom
Use to be a good boy was of short duration.
His coming fight with lack Johnson, the biz;
negro heavyweight. has been declared off for
thu present During the -out between
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-17
Holiday Liquors.

Being the largest Importers In the
South OF fine Wines, Liquors and
Cordials, we can offer most COM
plete stock OF Sherrles, Ports. Ma
dciras, Rhine and Moselle Wines.
Clarets, Sauternes and BurEundtes,
Cusonier's or Eocklnk's Cordials
Cognac Erandles, Scotch and Irish
WHISTLES, Jamaica and Santa CroiS
Runs; also Virginia Mountain Glib
son and High Spiro straight and
blended Whistles, California and
Virginia Apple Brandy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-17
Christmas Offerings
Conserved Fruits.

Absolutely best grade of goods
to be found on any market. All
varieties - Strawberries, Walnuts,
Prunes. Apricots, Pears, Figs, Lines,
Cherries, Pineapples, Angelique.
Niolets. Rose Leaves, Bishops Calf,
.Cilace Pruncs stuffed with walnuts,
apricots or ginger; one-pound
boxes. fancy baskets and boxes of
French packed assorted conserved
fruit.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-17
In the matter of
No. 759.

LII the matter ~
George w. Ellis q Son, q
partnership composed OF
George W. Ellis and
George w. Ellis. Jr., aad IN
George w. Ellis and
George w. Ellis, Jr-, In
dividuals. bankruptcy
Bankrupts.
NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING OF
CREATORS.
To the Creditors OF GEORGE ". ELLIS
& SON. a partnership composed OF
George w. Ellis and George w. Ellis.
Jr., and George w. Ellis and George
w. Ellis, Jr, individuals, of Rich-
mond. in the County of Henrico ana
District MISUNDERSTANDING
Notice is hereby given that on the
10th day of October. 1907, the said
GEORGE w. ELLIS & SON. a partner
ship composed of George w. Ellis and
George w. Ellis. Jr., and George W.
Ellis and George W. Ellis, Jr., 1ndi-
vlduals, were duly adjudlcated bank
rupts. and that the first meeting or
their creditors will be held in MY Of
flee. Rooms Nos. S02 and 500, American
National Bank Building. Richmond. Va,
on the 18TH DAY OF DECEMBER,
1907. at 10 o'clock In the forenoon, Mt
which time the said creditors may at
tend. prove their claims. appoint
trustee, examine the bankrupts and
transact such other business as may
come before said meeting.
THOMAS B. SNEAD,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
December 16, 1907.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-17
Malaga Raisins, Figs and
Dates.

Malaga Raisins in. specially packed
decorated boxes, very appropriate
for gifts; also fancy packages or
Jars of Dates and Figs, stuffed with
nuts or plain.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-17
PETERSBURG coLLEG1ANs.

Crack Amateur Baseball to Take Field
Next June.
Especial TO The Times Dspatchl
I, PETERSBURG. VA, December ,l6.-
THE baseball enthusiasts of Petersburg
Will support the Collegian baseball
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-17
In the matter of
yellines Drug Sundry
Co Inc
No. IS
In

CREDITORS.
To the Creditors Of VELLINES DRUG
SUNDRY. CO.. NC, of Richmond. In
the County OF Henrico and District
Notwithstanding:
Notice is hereby given that non the
18th day of December, A. D. 1907, the said
VELLINES DRUG .SuNDR4 CO., INC.
was duly adjudicated bankrupt, and that
the first meeting of its creditors Will
be held In my office, Rooms Nos. S02
and 500. American National Bank Build
Of DECEMBER, a. d. 1907. at 10
o'clock in the forenoon. at which time
the said creditors may attend. prove
their claims. appoint a trustee. ex-
anime the bankrupt, and transact such
other business as may properly come
before said meeting.
THOMAS b.. SNEAD,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
" Tacernh ar | 9Th rs, $500
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-17
.Ba,,hrupt Rotifes.


IN THE, DISTRICT COURT OF THE
UNITED STATES FOR THE EAST
ERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA.:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-17
The Most Acceptable
Gift.

Elaborate assortment of the finest
Groceries, 10 which every country
has contributed its best, All good
the U. S Pure FOOD Law.
We pay especial attention TO
packing boxes of everything that's
good 10 cat or drink. and nothing
Will be more appreciated than a
Xmas present from our large and
varied stocks of Foreign and Domes-
tic Groceries, Liquors and lelicacies
OF all kinds. Don't forget to in
clu6e one of our famous Gordon
Smithfield Hams cooked, We eau
ship chose TO ali parts OF the world
and remind your distant friends ~
Old Virginia.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-17

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
ERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA.:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-17
Home. Made Mincemeat, Fruit
Cake and Plum Pudding

We've made special preparations
In this line, and are ready to fill
your orders promptly and with the
best goods OF the KIND mnde.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-17
Celebrated English Crackers

Full assortment of iiuntlcy &
Palmer's Fine Crackers, packed in
fancy tins, in globes, plates, baskets
ana other shapes; also in bulk, i'm.
ported direct b. US.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-17
Xmas Nuts

Our stock of Holiday Nuts this
year is the best we've ever bought.
We Were fortunate enough to pur-
chase a quantity of Fine Louisiana
Soft Shell Pecans. extra large--per-
haps the only lot of the kind on
sale now in Richmond.
Other soltefings in this Inc are:
Long Naple Filberts, Princess
Paper Shell Almonds. Tarragona
Almonds, Mayette Grepoble Wal
nuts, Brazil Nuts and Brazil
Pods, Mixed Nuts. Pecans. shelled
whole; also, Shclled Almonds ana
English and Black Walnuts Hick-
ory. Platacheo and Pignolia Nuts.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-17
5rbnnls.

December 10Th.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-09-01
Fifty Thousand People Expect to
Gather al The Exposition
~ Tomorrow.
HOW DAY WILL Be OBSERVED HERE
shlpyard Closed Down Last Night and
WIN Not Open Gates Again Until
Observation-Disclosures Generally is to
Be Suspended and Thousands Of
People win Go to Fair.

Under the auspices of the Central
Labor Unions of this city. Norfolk
mud Portsmouth. the greatest Labor
Day celebration ever held In Virginia
will take place on the jamestown
exposition grounds tomorrow. Tho
Tldcwatcr cities are expected tn send
at least thirty thousand people to
tho grounds TO participate In the cclc-
brntlon, and there will ~ visitors
from every section OF the state. The
labor hosts In addition to the regular
Exposition visitors, should make up
crowd numbering in the ncighboe
hood OF fifty thousand people.
Samuel r. Gompcrs president of the
American Federation OF Labor. ana
York will be the principal Speakers
of tho day. Both Of the speakers
Will arrive at tho Exposition today.
The exercises OF the day will be
held ut the auditorium at II o'clock
In tho morning, and In the afternoon
there will he field day sports. Mum
erous noted athletes are nj tho Expo
sition preparing for the champion.
ship meet to be hold next week. nn,l
some OF them will enter tomorrow's
events.
The Exposition Company has nr.
ranged an attractive special program
for tho day and visitors will have n
plenty Ia entertain them until dark
ness comes on ana the war Path Is
In full swing.
Labor Day In the City.
Labor Day always Ia celebrated MS
general holiday In Newport News,
ma this year VIII be no exception.
Tho banks, custom house and post
office Will close, the shipyard shut
down last night and will not open It's
gates again until Tuesday, ana most
OF the merchants and business mon
VIII close their places OF business
during the day.
TWO baseball games are tho only
special events to be seen nj homo. l.
Is probable that in the ncighborhood
OF lon thousand people will go from
here to tho Exposition.
transportation Facilities.
Adequate transportation Facilities
nave been provided Manager Me.
Hcrney. of the steamers General Leo
ana General Putnam. has secured the
steamer Nanticoke for the day ana
tne three steamers will ply between
per a and Pine Beach throughout
the day and until midnight.
On mo Norfolk 4 Atlantic Tcrmi.
nal Line, tho steamers Endcavor and
annie L. Vansclvcr Will make rog,,.
iar trips between Ivy avenue pier
nnu Pine Beach. Tho Chesapeake &
ONO ferry viii be running between
-, .. Pier No ! and Pine Beach
all day.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-09-01
HAMPTON ATHLETES VS.
SHIPBUiLDERS TOMORROW
Douole'header to BE Played on Ca.
sIno Diamond In Celebration
OF Labor Day,

The Shipbuildcrs ana the baseball
team OF the Hampton Athletic Asso-
citation VIII play doublo.headcr nj
the Casino park tomorrow. The first
game will be called at 10: 40 O'Clock
IN the morning and the matinee per
iormancc will begin at 3 O'Clock In
the afternoon
This VIII be the first time these
teams have met this season ana bat.
Ties royal are looked for. Last sum.
mer the mines played three games, the
locals shutting out Hampton In tho
iirst two and the second ending In "A
dispute. The visitors expect to have
revenge for last years defeats.
me Hampton team was organized
about month ago ana is composed
or the best players of Hampton. The
players have been doing some hard
practiclng for two or three weeks.
captain Pat Oilara announces TINT
no VIII have an unusually strong line.
up Tor the games. Pat O1lara will be
behind the the bat. Brill will DO at
first, John O'Hara at second buck
ettc. new man who worked out well
yesterday, will play short and Earn.
est probably will play third. O'Bricn
VIII pitch one of the games. Pat
says he will spring new twirlcr In
the other
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-09-01
"Human Hearts.v

Human Hearts" tho mclodrama
announced at the Academy of Music
for Tuesday matinee and night. deals
with IA sSory of the Arkansas hills.
Tom Logan. n young blacksmith. falls
In love with and marrics Il reformed
confidence woman. The dull country
life soon pals on her. She accident
ally meets her former lover and pal"
aud without any just cause they con.
spirc together to ruin Tom and kill
whim Ii necessary. Tho woman calls
him while her accomplicc conceals
himself. The father Of Tom responds
and Is mistaken for the Young black.
smith. He Is fatally stabbed by the
ambushcd man. Tom, coming ont TO
see where his father is. is accused by
the adventures and her pal OF the
murder He is finally sentenced on
that charge. But his friends ultimate.