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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-18
VIRGINIA LEAGUE
READY TO BEGIN
Old Dominion Clubs Have
Bright Prospects for
Season.

RICHMOND Va, April 1s--Ths vIr-
gina League Is beginning the season
Of 1aI0 under most favorable CirCum-
stances. and at present the prospects
seem unusually bright for a successful
year AS evidenced by their games
with the big league clubs, the different
clubs OF the league seem particularly
strong, many OF them making an ex-
CelleuI showing against ---e majors
even IN the early stages q their train
When the first ball IS tossed next
thursday, q viii mark the beginning
OF the fifth season q the league under
the present management Every yea r
Inc league has secured q finer f1-r6a-
sCE has shown a remarks bic improve
menI both IN the league as an CrEaniza-
ton and in the class OF baseball PLAYED
Unless al signs fail, the present sea
son VIII be one O. the best IN the his
tory OF the league. either during or
previous 10 The present agreement
President Jake Wells fas exercised
every effort % improve thu standing OF
.--v league He has paid particular at
teution 20 the salary limit and the -,r1-
pire question. two subjects wen worth
Of his consideration, and which demand
strong action de seems TO have har-
died both matters satisfactorily, and his
work viii have q good effect on tie
league as q whole
What action WI BE taken at the end
OF the present season IS not vet kuc--1
Several Of the clubs are somewhat dis
satisfied with certain conditions exist
ing under the present agreement and
may want 20 make q change in the
league, leaving out certain Of the towns
and substituting others Il has even
been ruuoTed that IL would be more
prof table and satisfactory in every r-av
10 have q four team league cutting
down mileage, raising the salary limit
and improving the game IN general
Whsteve- may be IN the minds OF the
maguates with regard T. changes in
the league has not Vet been made pub
lie
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-18
POTOMAC RACE OFF

It was announced this morning that
the Potomac Boat Club has decided To
decline the invitation OF the Nsys-
Academy 70 send a crew 10 Anns9oIfS on
May :. The club will hold a smoker. on
Wednesday evening and on May VIII
give q benefit performance for the re-
r1rTa fund
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-18
READVILLE CLASSIC
IS NOW ASSURED

READVILE, Mass. April us-The
management Of the ReadviIRe track
announced today that although the
eastern end OF the grand circuit had
been abandoned, the $4,000 AIassa-
Chusetts purse for PA trotters would
be given during the week beginning
April 90.
II material enough IS found, there
Of $4,000
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-18
o Q q PERMANENTLY HEALS
OsOsOo SORES & ULCERS

Old
eIminaive members continued malarl health
circulation CANNOT heal until the blood
S
the circulation and the impurities and polluted matter which
the finest OF al blood purifiers and does cleanse the
blood
ss and Tsggsztis ZEE SWIFT SPECIFIC Goa ATLANTA Ga
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-18
COLUMBIA CREW EAST.

NEW YORK, April 1s.-The prospects
for a Columbia crew that viii push the
Navy hard at Annapolis on May : are
bright. The Blue and White varsity
eight Is rowing IN superb form, and II no
more misfOTuInes are met should con-
iinue 10 row in that way right through
10 the end Of the season The Columbia
second boat. however, IS shot 10 pieces.
and Is practically worthless as a pace
maker for the varsity combination.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-18
DOLLY" GRAY COACH

Dolly Cray has been named az
coach Of the American Security and
Trust Company team OF the Bankers
League Last year this team was. under
the direction OF jim SprfEman. who, is 81
busy with the Central High School
squad this spring that he has been I'm
able to devote any time 10 the bankers
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-18
BENEFIT TO YOUNG CORBETT

NEW YORK April ia testiuonial
20 be rendered Young Corbett will he
held IN the T 2irmont A. @ on Nav .
Terry 1IC[EOTeT1 and COTbstI viii aERfu
face each other for three friendly
rounds The cEs mpions Of all classes
for two decades past viii also be on
hand to help make the occasion memor-
able
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-18
MARATHON PLANS
PLEASE RUNNERS.
Special Cars and Baths Add
10 AtTactiVeneSS Of
Race.
COLLEGE SQUAD
IS NOW IN LINE
Mt. ST. Joseph Enters Team That
Appears TO Be
Strong.
MARKTHONERS ENTERED.

Among the Washington athletes
who have already entered the
Times-NeEs Intercity Marathon
race. from Laurel to Baltimore, on
May 7, ares
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-18

Athletes are urged 10 file their
entry blanks at The earliest posi-
bic time In order that the complete
list may be prepared without delay
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-18
MARATHON ATTRACTS
LONG ENTRY LIST

BOSTON, Mass, April IS.-AIthouEh
the uE-distanCe running craze born of
me sensational finish 10 the Olympic
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-18
Standing OF the Clubs.

Friday afternoon. in Eve times az bat
landed for a single, a double and three
triples.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-18
''MY Story of My Life"

-oDyTisht. 1910. BY Mcclure NewHpaps
syndicas Copyright IN Canada and
Great Britain. Ali Rights Reserved
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-18

4U4dJ UdueS-
Boston at New York
Philadelphia at Brooklyn.
PittsbUrE al Cincinnati
Chicago at St. Louis.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-18
Odsy's Games
Standing Of the Clubs.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Yesterdays Results.
Today's Games.

Chicago. g; Cincinnati. 2
PirtsburE, 4; s.. Louis, 2
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-04-18

n oW that was eally matched.
M work started IN earnest. We gOL
q cottage at Ailenhurst, n J.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1910-01-07
Ratliff--Snyder.

Avery pretty wedding occurred at the
Episcopal Church here last evening,
the 18th, at p. M, the contracting
parties being Crockett Bowen Ratliff,
OF Paris, KY, now clerking for An
drews Il Warren, and Miss Zulieme
Austin Snyder, only daughter of Mrs.
Henrietta H. Snyder, of our town,
Rev. E. T. cambridge, Rector, perform
ing the interesting marriage ceremony
of the Episcopal church. The bridal
party entered to the music of the we'd
ding march rendered by Mrs. E. H.
Austin. The maid of honor was Miss
Agatha McClung and the best man
Ernest B. Andrews. The bridesmaids
were Misses Trula Watkins, cousin of
the groom, and Zoe Feamster, cousin
OF the bride, while Messrs. Emmett
Crickenberger and Richard B. Wood
acted as uShers. The bride was given
away by her brother, Kenton Mathews
Snyder. The bride wore white lace
over messaline silk with veil, the maid
of honor, blue chiffon, and the maids
white silk. The young couple left over
the Z. q o. for a bridal tour, during
which, as we understand, they will visit
the groom's parents in Kentucky. The
best wishes of many friends 90 with
them.-Greenbrier VIVA Independ-
ent, Dec. 80.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1910-01-07
Churchvil1e Items.

Churchville, Jan. 6.-After a very
enjoyable yuletide we have all settled
down to our usual occupations.
Many of our young folks having spent
their vacations at home, are now turn
ing their faces toward their schools.
Miss Mary White has returned tc
Farmville, to complete the present
term.
Francis Bear will return to Williams
burg.
Frank Slower Will go back to. Rich.
mond.
Miss Virgie East will return to Lewis
bnrg.
Miss Campbell of Amherst, who has
spent part of the holidays with Miss
Mamie Blair, has returned to her home.
Mr.. Mills also guest there, has re-
turned to Buena Vista.
Mr.. Moncure Campbell of the Am
hsrst New Era, has returned to Am
herst G. Fl.
Mrs. Granville Butcher and son spent
few days during Xmas with friends
here.
Miss Cora Craver has returned to
Baltimore.
Work on the Slower road has been
suspended since we have had such
arctic weather. The convicts enjoyed
a sumptuous Christmas dinner.
Considerable Ice was harvested, dur
ing the late cold snap. The mercury
lowering near zero for several nights,
and creeping up to Is about noon made
ideal weather for ice gathering.
Mrs. Lange, who has been down with
typhoid fever, is now convalescing.
Her little daughter is thought to have
contracted the same disease and is also
in bed.
Many of our people have been housed
up with colds, otherwise, the health of
our population is exceptionally good.
Mr.. E. Buckhannon from Rock
bridge, spent several days with his
uncle, u. M. Bear during the yuletide.
In communication from Florida of
recent date they report right much IN
jury to fruit and vegetation during the
late freeze.
Miss Mamie White has returned to
Fincastle to resume her school duties.
Mrs. Rebecca Dunlap from Middle
River, spent several days last week as
a guest of her brother.
Mrs. D. N. Fry is now improving,
having been quite sick for last ten days.
The bridge to be erected over Jen-
ning's Branch near our village, is now
being placed on the ground. Doubt
less the near future, will see this very
desirable improvement available for
the travelling public as the ford at that
place has often been dreaded by per-
sons compelled to cross it.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1910-01-07
II. l.. Lang
Masonic Temple
Sangerville Items.

Jan. 3.-Death has claimed as vic
tim Mrs. Mary Eavy, widow of the
late Samuel Eavy, who died today at
at the home of her daughter, aged
IS years. Her children have lost good
and kind mother, and the community
an excellent neighbor. She leaves a
son and two daughters. Before mar
rage she was Miss Karicofe, and is
survived by three brothers, Messrs.
James and Newton Karicofe of Deer
field, and John Karicofe of Ohio. The
funeral will take place Wednesday
from Emmanuel church.
There have been some cham pion
hogs butchered here. Mr.. John Driver
killed one that weighed $40 lbs; Mr..
John Earhart one weighing over 500
and several more that tipped the scales
at 400.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1910-01-07

The foregoing complimentary notice
OF the recently Published work of our
fellowtownsman, Mr.. Armistead e.
Gordon, appears in the January, 1910,
number of the Virginia Law Register,
and is from the pen of its scholarly and
accomplished editor, Hon. r. T. w.
Duke.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1910-01-07
ga STUBBORN CINDERELLA. u
AT H E BEVERLY ON SATURDAY
NIGHT.

AT TIL BEVERLY ON SATURDAY
| NIGHT.
Speaking of the appearance of "a
Stubborn Cinderella in Norfolk the
Virginian says:
There was everything to please in "a
Stubborn Cinderella" which began q
short engagement az the Academy Of
Music last night. The costumes were
rich, the stage settings magnificent,
the the singing good, the comedy bright
and crisp and above all the company
was tip-top. Headed by Harry Stone,
as "Mac" and Grace Edmond, as Lady
Leslie, there was not a week member
in the cast and fun ran riot for more
than two hours and half.
ga Stubborn Cinderella" is styled a
comedy with music and fittingly so.
1t has plot-a rather interesting and
pleasing plot-which is followed close
ly throughout the play and ends hap
PLY. 1t shows Lady Leslie, an inno-
cent, unsophisticated girl of the Eng
lish nobility, who has never been al
lowed any freedom and has always
been kept away from young people.
She has never even talked with
young man, but is bethrothed to no
bleman, whom she has never seen, by
her family. With her aunt, Lady
Evelyn, and her uncle, Col. Hunt, she
visits America and while at Columbia
University falls in with the college
girls with whom she remains while her
chaperones take in the sights of the
institution. When she meets "Macu
and it is love at first sight. Unwrit-
ingly she wooes the favorite student of
the University, and although he knows
Lady Leslie is engaged to another he
can not resist the temptation to prac-
tice little deception in,order to accom-
pany her party on a trip to California
The situations in which he finds him.
self on the road are really funny.
1t is while the train on which they
have been travelling is stopping in a
mountain wilderness in Mexico, where
it was wrecked, that s'Mac" tells Lady
Leslie the story of Cinderella and at the
same time wounds her tender little
heart by telling her that he can not
marry her because he is engaged to an
other. She falls asleep and in her
dreams the Prince returns for her while
the court ladies dance the ''stately
minuet." Then she awakens to her
true situation and as the hour arrives
for her to place her lips to the loving
cup, which seals her betrothal to the
nobleman, she defies her aunt and
uncle, spurns the cup and throws her
self into the arms of "Mac.u
Saturday night will witness this pro-
duction at the Beverly, and from the
above it will be seen that it is a good
one. The show carries 81 people, and
comes here from Greensboro, N. C.,
a I'd then jumps to Charleston, w. Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1910-01-07
Don t Be
Surprised

If we should suddenly tell you
a few plain facts about your
eyes. Because Old Bill Jones
and his wife could read their
almanac at the age OF eighty
without glasses, don't think
you oughl to do the same. You
are living in an age of electric
ity. lncandescent light, poor
print, ETC., have got in their
deadly work on the human eye.
If you need glasses you should
put them on at once. Come
to US and have your eyes test
ed. Examination free.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1910-01-07
Former Staunton Man Dead.

Last Tuesday news was received here
that Prof. NJ. Stuart Turner had Slip
ped and fallen on the street at Hinton,
w. Va, and fractured his skull, and
that he could not live. He was taken
to the Bigony Hospital there, and lived
until Thursday. Mr.. Turner was son
of the late Prof. A. J. Tnrner, and for
many years was well known here, be-
ing a well known musician. Surviv-
ing him are brother, Prof. T. M.
Turner, of Norfolk, and two sisters,
Mrs Cora Fejis Of indianapolis, and
Mrs. Florence Bancroft.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1910-01-07

Marhnton (W.- Va) Messenger: A
family reunion was held at the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. E. M. Arbogast during
the holidays. Besides the children
there were present Mr.. Arbogast's
brothers and sisters, viz: Misses Ella
and Sallie, from Buena Vista, Va, and
Lucia, from Berryville, Va, Messrs.
Cam c. from Keyser, WA, Ed. from
Monterey, Va, and Arthur.
The Banner Store, one of Staunton's
up-to-date stores has been incorporated,
and charter granted by the State Cor
poration Commission. The capital
stock will be maximum $25, 900; mini
mum, $4,000. The officers are H. G.
Gibson, president; Dorsey b. Wilson,
secretary, and j. l.. Irwin, treasurer.
The object is to conduct the dry goods
business. The store. will be greatly en-
larged, they hauing leased the entire
building.
Richmond Journal: Herbert Quick,
editor of "Farm and Fireside,n has
written letter wherein he requests
George w. Koiner, Commissioner of
Agriculture, to let him publish the
manuscript of the latter's speech on
NEGLECTED Agricultural Opportuni-
ties" which was delivered before the
Southern Congress some weeks ago.
Mr.. Quick was so impressed with the
speech that he thinks it should go be-
fore all his readers. Commissio ner
Koiner will comply with the request.
Elliott's Knob Aerie of Eagles on
Tuesday night installed the following
newly elected officers: G. E. Stone
burner, worthy president; f. V. Peace,
worthy vice-president; J. J. Kilgalen,
worthy chaplain; Hulst Glenn, worthy
secretary; E. c. Hardy, worthy treas
lrer; E. S. Butler, worthy conductor;
H. S. Greene, worthy inside guard; w.
Sullivan, worthy outside guard; w.
{. O'Conner, Carter Braxton, and J. ].
Murphy, trustees; DR.. Glasgow Arm
trong, physician. These services were
by an elaborate luncheon,
by the new officers.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1910-01-07
Who Wrote "Dix1e."

The following letter to the editor of
the Confederate Veteran will be of in
terest to Staunton people:
Mt. Vernon, Knox Co., O.,
July 31st, 1895.
S. A. Cunningham, ESQ.
My Southern friend.
L appreciate your coming all the
way from Nashville, Tenn, for the
sole purpose of seeing me. Your kind
assurances of the friendship of the
Southern people are very gratifying to
me. My parents were Southern born.
My father, Abraham Emmett, was a
native of Staunton, Va, and my
mother, Sarah Zerick of Fredericktown.
Md. In compliment to you and the
message of good will you bring. hand
you to engrave for the Confederate
Veterans the original copy of "Dixie,"
made on that rainy Sunday in New
York city in 1859.
DANIEL DECATUR EMMETT.
Confederate Veteran, Jan. 1915.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1910-01-07
DEATHS DURING THE WEEK
n. H. ANDERSON. /

4 N. H. ANDERSON. :
| Mr.. Nathan H. Anderson died at hi
home here shortly after midnight Tues
day. He had been sick only about |
week, caused by general breakdown
Mr.. Anderson was in his seventy-fiftl
year, was born in Winchester and rear
ed there, coming to Staunton shortly
after the war, he worked on the Valley
Virginian and indicator for many
years, and was one of the best known
printers in the city, being called by hi
friends "Commodore. Shortly aftel
coming here he married Miss Jami
son, who died some years ago. Mr.
Anderson is survived by the following
children-Mrs. John i. Young, Mrs.
ID. E. Silling, Mrs. Ebert Brown and
MIR. John Anderson.
Mr.. Anderson was a member of Nc
NeilPs rangers, and participated in
many of the conflicts OF that stirring
period. Before joining the Mcneil
Rangers and taking up arms actively,
Mr.. Anderson was with Major Har-
man, Quartermaster of Jackson's Bri-
gade and carried dispatches. He was
later transferred to General Robert E.
Lees headquarters as courier, in 1868,
in which capacity he had many daring
and thrilling adventures which tried
his oo,Ira0a op1 ya1or
The funeral took place yesterday
morning at 1890 from the Second Pres
byterian church, conducted by his pas
tor. Rev. DR.. w. n. Scott, and attend
ed by detail from Stonewall Jackson
camp of veterans, of which he was a
devoted member.
MRS. SARAH A. HENDRICKSON.
This venerable and highly esteemed
lady, passed away at the home of her
son, Mr.. q. H. Van Valkenburg, on
Friday in her SSth year. She was
native of New York, and was born in
Columbia county, March 2, 1922. She
was twice married, her second husband
died about twelve years ago in Connec-
ticut. For the past several years she
had made her home here with her son,
and despite her advanced age she made
many warm friends. The funeral took
place Monday afternoon, and was con-
Quoted by Rev. A. d. r. Hancher.
MRS. CHARLES BARNHART.
Mrs. Charles Barnhart, matron of
Rest Room, died suddenly
of heart failure, after an ill
ness of several days. Preparations
were being made to take her to the
hospital when the end came. She was
IS years of age and leaves her husband
and five children-Ethel, Belle, HUI
bert, Virgie and Annie. Mrs. Barn
hart was woman of fine character
and doing splendid work at the Rest
Room. The funeral took place Mon
day afternoon from Christ Lutheran
church, conducted by the pastor.
MRS. J. w. HALL.
Mrs. J. w. Hall, who, before her
was Miss billiard of Nelson
county, died in Weston, N. j., at the
home Of her son-in-law, R. H. Kyle,
On January 1st, aged about y years.
Deceased had many friends and rela-
lives in Augusta to whom she had en-
feared herself by her many virtues.
These will be saddened to hear of her
lemise.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1910-01-07
Elk Run Ne VS..

Jan. 5.-Mrs. S. M. Wliitmore gav'
birthday dinner on the 4th. Among
those present were Mr.. s. E. Whit
more and wife of Staunton, and DR.. s.
H. Burton and wife of Parnassus. A
most enjoyable time was spent, and
the table groaned with its load of good
things to eat She was the recipient of
many useful presents.
Those who spent the holidays at
home here and have returned to their
schools are: Miss Nellie Hiner to the
M. b. s., Miss Mary Burton to Farm
Vile, Miss Edith Showalter and Book
er Obaugh to Dayton, Roscoe Dudley
to Dunsmore Business College.
Mrs. James Reeves of Mt. Scion was
a caller here this week.
c. B. Ralston and wife of the city
spent Xmas here with his parents.
There were four SHOWS in 1909.
Messrs. S. N. and l.. s. Kiracofe went
to Newport News Sunday night to at
tend the funeral of there aunt, Mrs. d.
H. Driver, formerly of this county, she
died in the hospital there of cancer.
r. A. Shelton and family spent the
holiday in Rockingham.
There is some sickness around here,
and many have colds.
Mr.. Weller, boss at the convict camp
has gone to his home in StauntoE for
his vacation. Z. B. Anderson is in
charge in his place.
Virginia Vines, daughter of Capt.
Vines, had beautiful Christmas tree
this year. 1t was filled with many
nice things.
The bridge for jennings Branch has
arrived at Churchvllle, and it Will add
much to the travel to Staunson by way
of the pike.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1910-01-07
Lynchburg Street Car Co. Sold.

The announcement that the Phila-
delphia syndicate which owned the
local street railway and electric and
gas plants of Lynchburg, had disposed
of its holdings to the American Rail
way Company, which operates in II or
Is cities, came as surprise in that city.
The people are gratlfied to know that
President r. d. Apperson, who has
managed the local plant and the Roam
oke plant from his office here, is to con-
tinue in charge of these two cities. He
also, becomes a director in the holding
company.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1910-01-07
A Valuable Gift.

Why not give your son, daughter.
ward or friend, a scholarship for a
course of Bookkeeping or Stenography
at the DUNSMORE BUSfN ESS
COLLEGE, Staunton, Virginia
The gift Will improve by age. and
will be an asset in the struggle of life
fer money and bread.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1910-01-07

Last Friday the Fernwood Hotel at
Bolar Springs, was destroyed by fire
with nearly all its contents. 1t was
the property of Mr.. F. c. Smith, fer
merly of this city, who year or so ago
purchased it and had made many i'm
provements. 1t was insured with
Crowle & Sproul.