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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-20
HARDF0uGHT GAME
OF BASKE BALL
Richmond Y. M. c. A. Defeats
Newport News Quint by
Score of "a to 90.

Especial to The Times Dispatch. !

Especial to The Times -Dispatch.1
Newport News, Va, February 40
The basketball team OF the Richmond
Y. M G. A. defeated the crack qulnt
OF the local association here Friday
In a rough and hard-fought game, the
score being "a to 90. At the end OF
the first half the score was II to z in
Richnonds favor.
The lineup:
Newport News. Positions. Richmond.
lVann...5.... right forward Van SAINT
Monroe...... left forward .Twining
Malone... centre ......Thornton
Hamilton.... right guard Lawrence
Cottrell...}... left guard Wells
tMeanley.) tN1ichaels.)
summary: Colds from field-Vann, q;
Monroe. !; Meanley, L; Van SAINT, s;
Thorton, 2: Wells, / Twining. /.
Goals from foul-NIonroe, Is; Van
SAINT. q; Thornton. 2.
Goals from FOULS missed--Monroe. Q;
Referce-pr NrcAllister, of Hampton.
Umpire-Frank A. Carly. of New
port News.
Timekeeper-E. B. Cameron. Of New
port News.
Time OF halves, 20 minutes
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NATIONAL LEAGUE ApJouRNs.
Revised anu Revolution
Adopted Aimed Mt Syndicate Ball.

Especial to The Times Dispatch
New York, February l9.--Ihe NJ
tional League finally got through WIN
it's spring schedule meeting at the
Waldorf Astoria this afternoon. me
only business during the final day was
the REVISION of the constitution and
the adoption of resolution aimed
at syndicate baseball.
The resolution framed by john Il
Brush, of the Giants, was Joke. II
states that dual ownership OF CLUBS N
the league will not BIO tolerated IL
does not. however. prevent c financtes
holding stock in two clubs. man
might own every share of one club
and 40 per cent. of the stock in every
other club In the league and still be
exempt from criticism or punishment
4 recent ruling in the American
League prevents anybody hotoilis
stock in moro than one club.
The only changes in the constitution !,
were effected only because the oIls ma
form was obsolte Instead OF referflns
TO the championship of the United
states. which was virtually the case
when the National League was round
al the constitution now says IN case
"the championship of this league.
the umpire will lose days pay Ior
every absence. instead or peins as-
sessed the sum of sl2.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-20
Keep Your Eyes
Well Fastened Here

When a new flrm starts in business
every one asks What are they doing?'
This is true OF the real estate firm OF
Ruehrmund g. Bowtes, 729 East Main
Street. This firm started one week
ago with the proverbial desk and office
boy Up to to-day the firm has sold
flve large parcels OF property for It's
clients. In addition to which, i. has
some very good inquiries and pros
poets for large sales In the coming
week. Speaking of selling. the way
this firm is listing and renting houses
lis record for you TO keep your eye
on them, whether you intend buying
or selling, renting or borrowing. or
having your property insured. II would
be well for YOU to see either Mr.. Ruehr-
mund or Mr. Bowles at 729 East Main
Street. any day.
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RULES FOR 1910
! WILL BE DECIDED
ON NEXT MONTH
CONTINUED From First page.1

SContinued From First Page.)
e committee is likely to find most
vor in their eyes. Although the dell
.ates talked freely enough behind
oscd doors. they would not commit
emselves. for publication at least, to
" definite plan. The writer was
esent at the two-day session, and
course of conversation with the va
JUS delegates has arrived at what
ans to be the order III which the va
US suggestions seemed to appeal to
rule-makers. Consequently IL
" all vote at the next session as
y seemed to feel at the preliminary
eting, the following amendments
nd the best chance of being made
art of the 1910 code: 81
lave seven men on the line Of scrim-
&c.
rohibit both the diving tackle ana
body checking, commonly known
he diving tackle.
Intimate the neutral zone between
lines of scrimmage.
odity the distance TO be gained in
Q downs from ten yards between
twenty -five-yard lines and five
S outside these lines.
otect the man receiving punts. On
g four points there was consid-
fe unanimity by the members Of
committee. 1t was much harder
er to get a definite expression OF
on concerning the other changes
lested. This was due to the fact
there was a decided difference of
ion as to the wisdom of several of
changes suggested But applying
same methods to them they ap-
id TO find approval in about this
nove the five-yard restriction
tho quarter back run.
her eliminate the forward pass
ait it to behind the line of scrim-
.uce the halves to thirty minutes
a divide each half into two fifteen.
70 periods with five-minute rest
zen the first and second and third
sourth, and fifteen minutes be-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-20

GRAFTON With the Automobile Associa-
ton OF Virginia. accepted.
The route to be Submitted ID the
Munsey tourists VIII be from philnde,
phia through Haeerstown, Gettysburg.
Sharpsburg and many other noted
scenes Of Civil War strife. into the. Val
ley OF virginia AZ stanton the tour
lists may heha toward charlottesville.
famous summer resorts, and fron, ',,hnr-
lottesville TO Richmond the nun VII be
directly through many points ~ ms
5tortc interest The local club mNnlers
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-20
Araleo Dropogals.

B TREASURY DEPARTMENT, OFFICE
Aington. d. O., February 2. 1910. Sealed
proposals will be received at this
Office until o'clock r. n. on the
18TH DAY OF MARCH, 1910. and then
Vi. S. Post Office, Court House and
Custom House at Richmond. Virginia.
In accordance with the drawings aud
specifications. copies of which may be
mond. Va, or at this Office. at the dis
icretion of the Supervising Architect.
JAMES KNOX TAYLOR. Supervising
Architect
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rate could BIO greater than the foreign

rate could be greater than tho foreign
rate through smaller ports.
why is 1t that the rate on pottery,
from Liverpool. England, to Chicago
terry from Liverpool, o.. to Chica &c" :
asked Jennings, of Ohto."and that ms the
pottery gets farther West. the domes-
tic rate climbs high, while the I'M
port rate remains Stationary? Do not
the railroads discriminate against the
American goods in favor OF the foreign
goods2'
THE railroads say that they make
the lower foreign rate to get the bus
Knapp recommended that the COM
mission be given the power 70 fix
minimum rates. Representative Straus.
of Minnesota, declared that the only
thing in the way of this agreement
was that water competition intcrfercs.
and that God fixed some OF the con-
billions
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-20
AUTOISTS PLAN GREAT
RUN FOR NIUNSEY TOUR
CONTINUED From FIrst Page,)

will be hosts of the immigrants after
they reach here, and 1t ia useless to
outline the many points that may be
visited
s The Munsey tourists nerersreturn by
tho same route by which they come, and
as Virginia. through it's associations, is
a centre of interest IN every nook and
corner, an entirely different route for
the return trip TO Washington, or else
south may be easily selected. Dr. Bas-
lsett is already arranging n route to be
discussed to-n,orrows night, and what
Id fails to e'nhody Will be3 suggested by,
his associates. "a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-20
RAN OFF WITH MoTHER-lN-LAW
italian Contractor Takes Unique Method
tc "Gct Even" With His Wtfe.
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x - :. n
Connellsville. Pa, February ID
Vincent Coos. an Italian contractor,
during the night his Wife. Maria Coos,
had Quietly left the house with his
father, Antonio Coos, taking about
$500 in cash, together with valuable
jewelry and started for New hos l.
Of his money from tho bank where
ii was deposited, and, according to
with his mother-in-law Maria Santos.
He is snid to have boosted to his
friends that he would 'get even" With
his wife by marrying her mother.
s In the meantime the Coos home IS
deserted. The three little ones the
couple left behind are cared for by
the neighbours. The Oldest Is aged five.
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/ audience. He said in reference

audience. lie said In reference to
them:
Il know there arc some who live in
this city and think that in some way
or other It has a local quality: that
they. being frcc-born American citi-
zens, ought to have an opportunity
to vote. I don't sSmpathizc with that
feeling at all. IL they want to vote.
they ought to move over to Maryland
or Cincinnati. or to some other good
place They ought to understand tina,
ny living In Washington they are on
Joying a privilege which Is furnished
nation. and that they are living in III.
capital city. which Is under the caro-.
control and direction OF all the the poo.
PIE or the United States through their
REPRESENTATIVES, In the House and tbat
United States
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-20

The latest deveiopment in tho in-
terest of automobiling in the Eastern
section of the State Is the arrange
ment by which a ferry line will he
run from Newport News to Pine Beach,
which will be used exclusively for tho
transfer of automobiles. This will
give route to Norfolk from Rich
mond by automobile, something which.
until recently. was scarcely thought
to be practicable. There is no doubt
about the ferry line. as the boat is
already in process OF construction in
Newport News
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no FIX MINIMUM RATES.
sg.sted Power of Interstate Comnis-
sion to Remedy Railway Conditions.
pSpecial to Tho Tilnes-D isputch.1

E10 tSI1E5S3tt1 - TIT = t5F't1 t03I
Washington. February 1a.-"The
conditions attending railroad trans
portation In the United States are Well
nigh intolerable," declared Chairman
Mann, Of the House Committee on In
$terstnte and Foreign Commerce in
the course OF a hearing on the Town
send Railroad bill to-day. Chairman
Commission, approved. 81 think they
are he answered.
Chairman Knapp declared he would
give the railroad the right to make
rate agreements, under the supervision
Of the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion. FIe would give the railroads the
right to make differentials in favor
Il az small ports, so that tho domestic
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-20
WILL HOLD HORSE SHOW.
,ncbburE Hunt Club Planning Big
= - Event for May.
tSnncial to The Times-Dispatch.l

Ivnchburg. Va. February 1e.-The
Lynci1purE Hunt Club has determined
to hold horse show at the srounas
~ the lakewood Club during the month
- Nav, The dates and features are
IN the hands OF committee. The
club viii Invite Thomas Fortune Ryan
10 enter a number of his hunters. The
show will be purely for the love OF the
sport. without charge for admission.
tbongb prizes are to be awarded to
winners,
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first; Master John, t15 tBntwoiil, o to
/ 10, second: James Nc. 115 (Nicol), 10 to

4 first; Master John, t15 tT3iitwoiil, to
i 10, second: James Nc. lis (Nico1), IL to
Ia, third. Time, 40 3-5.
/ Second rnce--sx furlongU, selling.
Barnsda1e. III (Powers). 13 to IS, first;
George w. Lebolt, 1oS (Butwell), 10 to
1. second: Lord Nelson, 101 (Henry), Is
to j, third. Time, t:15.
Third rncc-nlile, scllingGD X 10
Knight, III tPowers). II to s, first;
Fulfill, los tMusgrave). 9 to 4, second; ;
Captain Swanson, ito (Butwell), s to
2, third. Time, 1:43 2-5.
Fourth race---Lve oak handicap. six
and one-hnlf furlongs--C Charlie East-
man, 1874 (ButwelD, 8 to s. first; Polls,
106 (Howard), 4 to l., second; Hasty
Agnes. 90 (Reld), to S. third. Time,
t:21 1-5. \
Fifth race--mlle and a sixteenth.
purse--N ethermost 10S (Butwell), z to
Q, first; Hill Top, 101 Davis, to l.,
second; DR.. Holzberg, 10s (Musgravc).
to s. third. Time, 1:44 as.
sixth race mile and an eighth. sell-
ing-Oberon. Ill (Butwell), to s.
first; First Peep, 1oS (Henry), to i,
second; Duagga, 112 (Powers). to I,
third Time. 1853.
Muddy Track Causes Mnny Upscts.
Tampa, Fla. February ia sloppy
track caused many upsets to-day. De-
spite the mud, the hurdle race was
run, and proved to be the feature OF
the card. Okenite. the heavily-played
favorite, winning by six lengths froEl
Bronte. All OF the starters finished.
Goldsmith, In the fourth, was the best
played outsider, and won In conf
mon canter. Summary:
First race-four-year-old and up,
five furlongs, selling-Firebrand, Lib
(Rowe). 3 to !. won; Willow Plume,
112 (Koerner), 20 to 1, second; Male
con, l12 (Ormes), to i, third. Time,
1905 2-5.
Second race--four- year-olds and up,
1-s miles, over hurdles, selling
Okenite, ISL (Rowe), A to s. won;
Brontc, 1854 (Cochran). to ., second;
DR.. Heard, 1856 (sculley), s to l. third.
Time, 2:15 As
Third race--threc- year-olds. 51-2I
sfurlongs, selling-Captain Glore. LOT
(Franklin). to 1. won: Lou Laner.
1oe (ofainl. 4 to I, second; Gypsy
Girl. LOG Cupton), to o. third. Timex
31:13.
Fourth race-three-yenr-old ODDS and up.
ME- furlongs. selling-Goldsmith III!
(Murphy). 3 to 2, won: Confessor III
(Conley), 10 to i. second; Lucky Mate,
1o7 (Koerner). 10 to 1, third. time.
4l:121-5.
Fifth race--threc-year-o lds and up,
six furlongss, selling-Jack Dcnnerlin.,
no (Koerner,. 2 to I. won; Colonel
Ashemcade. 80 (Burton). to 3, sec
ond; Judge Henderson, 90 (cole), ~
to 1, third. Time, 1:l9 2-5.
Sixth race-three-year-ol and UP,
seven furlongs, selllng-Merry Git 90
(Adams), even, won; Morpeth. 81 CBur-
toni, to 5, second: Dunvesan. Ivy
(Irvin), 15 to !. third Time. 1893 20.
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Auto Gossip
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Continued From First Page.)
been registered. These figures do not
mean that the cars are all owned by
but that this number OF
persons. some OF them from other
States. have been granted the right
to use Virginia roads. Isn't this the
hest possible argument for the advant-
ages of good roads? Shouldn't it In
spire everybody to help in road build
ing?
There arc 3.sos cars licensed 10 run
in Virginia. Somewhat remarkable;
but 1t Is the cid truth. as figures tell
1t. Under an act approved March II.
1906, and in effect Juna 10. 1906, every
person operating an automobile is re-
anired to have it registered. Since
then 3s0s owners have applied for the
right and this statement includes one
permit granted yesterday. Carl Lee
Roy Armentrout. of Stannton. was the
first man to have an automobile regis
tered in Virginia. Quite distinction
Autoists in Norfolk. Hampton and
Newport News VIII come to Richmond
soon for the purpose OF creating in.
terest IN road from Richmond tc
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THE ANNUAL MEETING of THE
stockholders OF tile VIRGINIA HOT
pose of electing directors. and for
the transaction OF such other busi-
ness az may lawfully como before
the said meeting. including the ap-
prevail of MI OF the acts of the Board
OF Directors and all committees
thereof Of said company in the past
year. viii be held mt the Office OF
the company, Homestead Hotel. Hot
Springs. Va. on TUESDAY. THE a2D
Tho transfer books will close Mon
day. February II. 1910. at 3 P. NJ.
and remain closed until 10 A. n.
Wednesday, February 80. 1910.
"A. TREVVET'r.
Secretary
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-20

The Capital Highway Association is
working on a comprehensive highway
development scheme which includes a
motor road from New York to Atlanta
and beyond. The present efforts are
being concentrated on the section be-
tween Richmond aud Augusta, and In
the Caroiinas many miles of masnifi-
cent sand clay roads show already the
results of the associations promotive
work This highway is intended for
the use of motorists. who desire to
come to the South In their cars. 1t
passes some of the finest tourist hotels
In the South. and traverses an interest
ing section of the country. 1t is pro
posed to bring the Gliiden tour In 1910
or 1911 over this route, through Balti-
more. Richmond. Raleigh, Pinenurst,
Columbia. Camden. Aiken. Augusta,
Savannah and Atlanta.
The capital highway for the most
part lies in the coastal plain. where ex-
cellent sand clay roads ideal for motor
ing arc being built so cheaply that
taxpayers hardly feel tho added bur
den. There is no mud on these roads
when we'll built and drained. and for
winter touring the country Will afford
no better when all the links In the
long chain are worked over and Inn
proved.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-20
SELLING RACE WAR
IS FEATURE OF DAY
Events at Moncrief Overshadow.
ed by Removal of Bitter
Rivalry.
Especial to The Times-Disna,cb

"
Jacksonville. Fla, February Ia
Racing at Moncrief to-day was COM
pletely overshadowed by a renewal OF
the bitter selling race war that has
of late lain dormant. The hostilties
We're renewed With the running or
the third. which was won by Colonel
Chinn's derby candidate, Dixie KNIGHT
The latter was entered to he sold for
$1,000. After the running Joe Jones
who Is racing a few of the Belmont
cast-offs, stepped forward and boosted
the colt to $4,000. AT the latter figure
the stable protected the colt with the
usual advance The running Of the
fourth event, the Live Oak Stake, saw
Charlie Eastman tiptoe his field nj
all stages. The start of this race
eliminated Hasty Agnes and James
Nunnally. The former, although mac
tically left. made up world Of
ground and was Just nipped off the
place by Polls. With an even break,
1T Is fair to presume the horse would
have boon very formidable factor.
Abrasion, which forced the carly pace,
quit under pressure. The race was
worth $1,000 to the winner. A severe
trimming was administered to 4 the
supposedly wise element in to-day's
opener. Master John was whispered
as the real oil in the can, and was
held at odds-on in the betting. Lady
Stalwart. at which 5 to 1 was obtain
able Ga most inconsistent price,, was
left at tho post. Jack Denman was
the one to spill the beans, while Mas
ter John outlasted James Nc for the
place.
Jockey Butwell, who rode three vim
ners to-day. left this evening for New
York, where he reports to trainer
James Rowe. who has charge OF the
horses of James r. keene. Summary:
First race-vfour furlongs, purse
lack Denmhn, 11b (Musgravcl, 10 Ia 4.
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is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
the annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Chesapeake Western
Railway will be held at tho prin-
cipal office OF the company. No. COS.
TUESDAY. THE 1ST DAY. Of
MARCH. 1910. at 10 o'clock A. NJ
for the election of directors and the
transaction OF such other business
as may properly como before the
meeting
W. II. HALL,
iS Secretary
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Atz Goes to fsroyidence.

1'-IIfsHkVt = rUF HUF y s-1fU'-r-T IIIH TtEgusG
Of Jacob Atz the second base,nan OF
tho Chicago Americans. to the Proyi,
5denre Eastern League club, was an.
nounced to-day by President G, A,
Comiskey- Atz is given in part pay,
ment for Shortstop Blackburn
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-20
THURSDAY EVENING.
FEBRUARY ri. 1910 AT
Belyidere Hall

the best maskers
First Prize-Fnncy Costume
Second PriZe-Bcst Character.
Third Prize--Comical Masker.
Three prizes for the three best
dancers.
FL Best order will be maintained by the
committee in charge. and we feel quite
sure that the public will respond by
the purchase Of tickets. and in this
manner assist in the progress Of this
relief association.
All kinds OF refreshments will be
served.
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This stretch is the
missing link between this city and
Newport News. and the road could DO
built at cost which Is surprisingly
small, when its advantages are con-
sidered
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A Charity Ball

a second annual Aasquc and Civil
Ball will be given under the auspices
OF the First Hebrew Sick and Relief
Association ON
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-20

folk Is about seven miles. and the run
down from Richmond may be easily ac-
complished between breakfast and sup
per. Doesn't this show how wide
awake the industry is in Virginia?
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| UNIVERSITY COLLECE|
OF MEDICINE s W;ss;y.
MEotcinE-D ENTlsIRY-PHkRM
.McGUIRE'S ye'zs5s!;y
Opposite Morsos Park. For,y.nf,h session.
Prepares for all universities and co!lessa
JOHN r. MCGUIRE. Principal.
Meertl1gs.
OFFICE
VIRGINIA FIRE AND MARINE
INSURANCE. COMPANY

1'S.5CfN5t-NOE NOoIFa4NI,
Richmond. Va, Feb. 10. 1910.
ANIMAL MEETING OF sTocKHoLD-
ERs-Ihe regular annual meeting
of Stockholders will be held at the
company's Office. No. 1915 East Main
street. Richmond. Va, on TUESDAY,
the 22d instant. at IL O'clock 1i
Transfer books will be closed from
) February 18th to February 20, 1910
WILLIAM II. MCCARTHY.
.nlN.t-. Sacrnfar,.
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Fourth race-three-yenr-ol and up.
SIG furlongs, selling-Goldsmith, III
(Murphy). 8 to 2, won: Coniessor, ~
(Conlcy). 10 to j. second; LUCKY nate'
io7 lKoerner). 10 to /, third. Time.
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luce the halves to thirty minutes
.ivide each half into two fifteen
10 periods with a five-minute rest
zen the first and second and third
sourth, and fifteen minutes be-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-20

inovo the five-yard restriction
/, tho quarter back run.
her eliminate the forward pass
ait it to behind the line of scrim-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-20

Third race--threc- year-olds. 51-2
furlongs, selling-Captain Glore. lot
#(Franklin). to 1. won: Lou Laner.
10o (Ofainl. 4 to !, second; Gypsy
Girl, LOG CUptoD, to o, third. Time,
The San Francisco call., 1910-10-12
GOVERNMENT EYES
ON LUMBER TRUST"
Department of Justice to Inves=
tigate Alleged Combinations

WASHINGTON, Oct. Ito deter
mine if there is any foundation for nu-
merous complaints received at the de-
partment of justice alleging the exist
ence of a lumber trust" specia
agents of the department are investi-
eating the operations of many trade
associations and other organizations
in all parts of the country.
Agents in Minneapolis st. Paul, Chi
cago, ST. Louis, Kansas City and
smaller cities in the east have turned
in their reports. Complaints have been
reaching the department from dealers
and builders, as well as individual con-
suners, alleging the price of dressed
lumber is fixed by agreement and un
duly raised by powerful interests
which control the lumber industry.
Charges of blacklisting, elimination
and competition and divisions of terri
tory also are made.