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The Detroit times., 1910-01-13
| HEART With tn.
- Sporting
HEARl Editor.

II anybody ever had any doubt re-
garding the righl OF Tyrus Cobb, De-
troit's agile baseball star, to fame of
The Detroit times., 1910-01-13

the highest class.
such qualms must
nCw be dismissed,
FOR Ty has had a
horse named after
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horse named after
him and the equine Eamesake is show
ing marked signs of living mp to the
title-a condition which has been sel-
dom in evidence in similar cases.
Tyrus Cobb Is the name OF a hand
some chestnut PAGER which Frank
Colby is conditioning for trip down
the Grand Circuit il 1910 and there
IS some class To his gait and his breed
ing. he being a son OF the famous
Michigan sire SlmECcolon. while his
ancestry on his dams side is traced
back. generation by generation. To the
fountain mead OF all harness speed.
And Ty goes without hopples or any
o: the other spee6-making devices
which trainers so often find necessary
to employ TO keep their charges on
the gait at which il Is destined TO race
them.
Just how fast the equine hamesake
OF the king of ball players will travel
during the coming season is subjecS
OF much debate about the Colby barn
In Romeo this winter. However. in
the only mile IN which the genial
trainer searched his charge last fall,
he tramped in 2:17. last half in 1908.
and concluded the mile with sprint
that was far in excess OF the speed
he had shown at any stage OF the trip.
A lot of horses have been named
after sporting celebrities and runner
named Hans Wagner was, for time,
fairly reliable gambling tool. But a
real PAGER, If winner. has 1t all over
one OF the gallopers in class and Colby
is honestly OF the opinion that the
name Of Cobb will soon be as famous
ir racing circles as It is in baseball.
Tyrus Cobb. the horse. Is owned 1y
Or. Mcqueen, OF Oxford, but was
given his name by swipe in the
Colby stable who, needless To state, Is
baseball bug, of the deepest dye.
The Detroit times., 1910-01-13

It's vain TO repine just now but how
marked difference would have
marked the action or those Grand
Circuit stewards. had there been
Daniel J. Campau Oh the job, taking
care of Detroit
The Detroit times., 1910-01-13

The American league crowds owe
Ban Johnson vote of thanks. The
list OF umpires, just given out. does
not include the name of Tim Hurst.
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Precedent OF former seasons was
closely observed at the ID. A. c. rink.
Just as Or. Curran got his hockt y
team in shape to play some real
games. along came the thaw.
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Allison gained t6 points an Harry
Postal ia their match for the state bill
Hard championship last night, but is
stlll far behind the challenger.
The Detroit times., 1910-01-13

Detroit college will play ~. Johns nf
Toledo today. The DetroitcTs are said
To he as good at basketball as at
football.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-28
ACT OF Gypsy CHIEF
LEADS TO SERIOUS RIOT
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l

Wadesboro. n. c., December 27.-
Several hundred gipses are encamped
six miles east of Wadesboro, and dur
ing last night riot was precipitated
in the camp, when one. who claimed to
be Chief Mitchell, is alleged to have
entered the tent of another man and
attacked woman. In the fight that
followed number of men and women
were badly injured. This morning it
was reported that two were dead. This
afternoon, when The Times-Dispatch
correspondent went TO the scene. ii
Several men and women had been tied
to trees and badly beaten, and in some
instances the injuries are serious, but
not necessarily fatal.
Mitchell was given preliminary
hearing before Justice Allen this after
noon on the charge of criminal assault
and held for trial in the Superior Court
without bail Three others were
bound over. charged with assault with
intent to kill.
AT the hearing ii developed that there
are TWO bands. and each claims the
leadership. The trouble eliminated
last night BY reason of his position
as chief of the band, Mitchell claims
does not seem to realize the enormity
OF the offense with which he is charged
The. gipsies are enraged. and each band
is threatening the other. In the man
time the citizens of that section of the
county are demanding that these Wis
ltors be made to move on. Sheriff
Lowry has the situation well in hand
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-28
News Of Ashland.

Especial to The Times-Dlspatch,l
Ashland, Va, December 2l.-ReV. and
Mrs clifford IIhlers of Washington,
are guests Of Mrs Elliott DeJarnette.
Miss Julia Weisiger has returned
from visit to her aunt, MIS-. Iohn
owen, of Wakefield.
Miss Katherine Marsh, of Washing
ton is visiting Miss Alice Paine
Misses Lancaster and Scott are guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Nat Lancaster during
the Christmas holidays,
Miss Imogene Riddick has returned
from a visit to Richmond,
Miss Martha Hughes is on visit to
relatives in MartinsNillea
Edward Howard is spending the hol-
idays with his parents Mr.. and Mrs,
John Howard.
Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Hart and the
Misses Hart are visiting relatives in
Louisa county.
(. Borden Rice, OF Kentucky. is the
guest of his sister, Mrs w, Q. Blanton
Mr.. and Mrs. William Mckee and the
Misses Mckee, Of Chicago, are spend
ing some time L the Henry clay Inn.
Eugene IIartsook. of West Virginia,
who has been visiting relatives here,
has returned home.
d. Davenport Mosby and Stanley
Blanton are visiting friends here,
Lem and Paul Biincoe are guests OF
their sisters, the Misses Bllneoe,
Professor Burbage peJarnette is
spending the holidays With his brother,
Dr. Elliott DeJarnette.
Mrs, Louise Fisher. who has been the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-28
South Richmond Bureau.
The Times Dispatch,


AS sort of aftermath--or fore
runner of New Years-three unfortu-
nate DRINKS were carted to the station
house of the Southside yesterday eve
William Lowry, and Dick Johnson col
ored. an fell into the hands of the
law, and after spending the night in
the sacred precincts of the Police sta
Maurice this morning and give an ac-
count of their transgressions The
patrolmen making these arrests stated
that the men We're In no wise dis
Masons Celebrate.
In company with thousands of Ma
sons all over the world, the Manchester
Lodge. A. f. & A. NJ. Masons, met last
night in the Masonic Hall, corner Hull
brated st. Johns Day with eating and
experimenting. This occasion. which
Is always one of the greatest interest
10 the. Masonic order, was observed
people present adjourned to the fes-
tive board, where a little mental as
well as physical nourishment was pro-
yided a good percentage of the mem
bership was present and much enthu-
siasm was displayed
Things Quiet Down.
The best indication that the Christ
mas gaieties are over is the dismissal
OIL lne TOUT extra pdlTOllneE tudl were
added to the Washington Ward force
to handle the holiday traffic. These
men went off duty Monday night at
1890 o'clock, after having rendered
valuable assistance to the regular
force of the Southside. After clean
ing UP the USUAL batch of Christmas
merrymakers Monday morning, Justice
Maurice of the Police Court Part H..
found few stragglers awaiting at
tention at his hands yesterday morn
ing.
who was towed into the station house
Monday night, was warned of the error
of his ways and dismissed, after he
had been put on twelve months
pledge of good behavior.
Loaded Passenger UnlOnded.
When the Hull Street car, south
bound, stopped in front of the police
station yesterday morning about 10
o'clock IT was to unload white pas
senger named Hugh Mcintosh, who
had passed the stage where he could
remember his name or existence. He
was carried into the station house and
given comfortable wooden bench in
cell to recuperate on. and he will
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News Of Petersburg

branch of business he has long and
valuable experience. He expects to be
absent about year.
MIR. and Mrs. Alvin S. Outland, of
Richmond, are visiting Mrs. Outland's
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. D. D. Adkins, on
Franklin Street.
Business almost resumed its normal
condition to-day, though not in the
bulk apparent before Christmas
Peter Taylor a Very worthy colored
man, for the last six years in the en-
ployment of Bowman Bros, died very
suddenly of hemorrhage of the lungs on
Saturday, at his home on Jones Street.
In the Police Court this morning,
John johnson and Joe Croker We're
fined $50 each for shooting at each
other in the public streets. John Knox
and the whole Knox family were fined
$40 each for interfering with officers
while in the discharge OF their duty
They took an appeal.
Three negroes, one brought in from
Stony Creek, We're taken to the Peters,
burg Hospital to-day for treatment
They were all sick. but had met with
no accident.
over thirty cases, following the
Christmas celebration, We're tried in
the Police Court this morning, and the
Justice spent several hours in dispos-
ing of them.
A delightful Christmas tree enter
tainment was given last night to the
children of the Sunday school of Mato-
AGA NJ. u. Church, A large audience
was present, the exercises were varied
and interesting. several addresses We're
delivered, and number OF handsome
presents were made besides those dis
rihllte0 tO the ChildranH
w. r. Kilmartin, of Waverly, was
painfully burned about the eyes last
night by the explosion of a roman
candle He went over to Richmond
this morning to consult physician.
Several slight accidents happened to
boys in this city yesterday by the care
less handling Of fireworks, but none
of them was serious.
Joshua Lane, the negro who several
nights ago held up and robbed or at
| tempted to rob a number of colored
people was this morning sent to the
Hastings Court on a third charge.
There lis proof positive against the
negro-in each case
Gets Handsome Annuity.
| Mendel Miller. merchant of Oak
street, is In receipt of letter from
his sister, in South Africa, announcing
the death of her husband and stating
sthat he had bequeathed to Mr., Miller
the sum OF EGO a month for three years,
lin recognition of services rendered as
| clerk during the Boer war.
Mayor Cameron has addressed q let
ter to City Engineer Budd calling his
attention to the length OF time Second
1 Street has been closed and suggests
i that It should be promptly reopened.
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I Speclal TO The Tfmes-Dispat

Especial 70 The Times-Dispatch.I
Suffolk, Va. December 2T.-Carr VII
under arrest here He Will be ar
raigned at preliminary trial to-mor-
row-on three separate hold-up charges.
Wilson put a pistol 10 the head OF
George Matthews. q young white man,
and demanded what he had He got
about So Wilson also drew a gun on
Jesse Balm. white. and asked for money.
but secured none. Being denied cash
when he attacked Will Murphy, Will
son snapped his gun in Murphy's face.
but it failed to fire. Murphy then gave
up his money. and Wilson escaped tenn
porariiy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-28
More Property DESTROYED

In the south every year by rats, mice.
reaches and other vermin than can be
calculated. 1t would mean millions OF
dollars to the people OF the southern
states II every one of these pests could
be removed The most efficient remedy
is demanded. Our famous rat poison.
on the market g. years. never falls. 1t
attracts rats and other vermin by. Its
odor. Drives them outside to die. It is
Maurer's lat and Roach Paste. Certain
Heath for rats, mice, reaches. 10 AMI
. cents box. All druggists. Insist on
Maurer's. There Is no substitute.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-28
RAILROAD
MAY BE UNDER WAY SOON
Especial to The Timos.pispateh. ]

Winston- Salem, ~ c., December 81
The second annual meeting of the
North Carolina Traction Company
chartered two years ago by the North
Carolina Legislature, was held hero
this afternoon. The company is plan
ming to build an interurban railroad
from this city to Floyd, Va, through
Stokes county, a distance of seventy
five miles. Two contractors are here
in conference with the promoters, who
say the new road is assured. 1t Will
run through rich farming and tim
bered section, and will develop fine
water power. T. l.. Kraft, of In
dianapolis, Ind. and S. e. Walker. of
Connecticut are among the capitalists
attending the meeting,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-28
The Times-Dispatch Bureau.
100 North Sycamore Street,

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Southside Virginia
Agricultural and Industrial Exhibit
Will be held tomorrow night in the
rooms of the Chamber of Commerce.
a board of directors Will be elected,
and the board will elect the officers
OF the association But other matters
will be considered in reference to the
future exhibits and the arrangements
for permanently holding them Eff
forts are now being made, with prom
Use of success, to capitalize the eN-
hibit with stock subscriptions to the
amount of $4,000 $4,000 to be raised
in the city and $4,000 IN the South
side section. a proposition is. pend
Ing lin the Common Council to set
aside a portion OF the West End Park
as site for the fairs, and action
by the two branches may be taken at
the January meetings. The West End
Park will offer great advantages for
the fairs.
Heavy Sentence for Illicit Selling.
Joe Smith, colored, was convicted
in the Police Court this morning of
secretly selling liquor on Sunday and
without license He was fined 500,
sent to Jail for thirty days and re-
quired to give bond in the sum of
$500 for his good corduct. Joe really
had no good defense to make the
police having made a good case
against him before raiding his house
on Gill Street and seizing quantity
of whisl1ey and gin kept on hand for
his patrons.
Gala Day at Central Hospital.
The inmates of the Central State
Hospital We're given an enjoyable
Christmas yesterday, and DR.. W. f..
Drewry, the superintendent, and the
officers and employees of the institu-
tion did everything in their power to
make them happy. A splendid dinner
was served the whole body Of patients.
and the afternoon was given up to
amusements, dancing, music and other
kinds of entertainments, In the en-
joyment Of which they showed full
appreciation. Many visitors, both
white sand colored, We're present to
witness the entertainment.
The Inmates of the hospital We're not
forgotten at the Christmas season by
their relatives and friends They We're
the recipients of hundreds of boxes
and packages containing substantials
and delicacies, which We're enjoyed to
the full
Personal aud Otherwise.
Thomas b. Bond, q we'll known citi-
zen an dtrusted employe Of the Ameri-
can Tobacco Company, will leave for
India early In January to look after
the interests of the company In the
manufacture Of plug tobacco, IN Whleh
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-28
Looking for Her Husband.

Especial TO The Times-Dispatch
LyNchburg, Va. December oI-The
by the wife of the missing man to
attempt 10 locate. do.a
Woodstock, who has been missing from
his home there for several days. A
telegram received this morning from
was last seen at Somerset. Orant.e
county. from where he was thought TO
be working his way toward Lynchburg.
The message states that Bowers has
peen drlnking and seemed to be In
bewildered condition to such an extent
mat he was not responsible for his
actions.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-28

organized by John p. Burke, of Har-
risonburg, who has purchased for $500
the grounds and buildings of the old
Rockingham Horse Show Association.
which recently went out of existence.
The grounds consist of $4,000 race
track, one of the best in Virginia; two
large grandstands. stables for several
hundred horses. and twenty-five acres
of ground The first day of next DC
toher has been set for the first fair.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-28
Eire. nj Merchant.
ecial 10 The Times-Dispatch. j

ISpecIaI 10 Inc Tlmes-DIspatch.
Suffolk, Va, December 2T.-Follow-
ing a quarrel with NJ. w Boothe,
SUFFOLK merchant about weights,
Boothe is alleged TO have struck Willie
Edmunds. negro. who left the store
with threat Edmunds, according u
the police. returned and fired a load of
shot at Boothe through the store win
dow. Boothe was not injured Ed
vas arrested and will have
hearing Thursday
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-28
Heavy Post-Holidny Docket.

Especial TO The Times-Dispatch1
Danville, Va, December eT.-There
were 106 cases before the Mayor here
to-day, which necesstated the Corpo-
ration Court room being pressed into
service and it was we'll along in the
afternoon before the cases were dis
posed of. The unusual heavy docket
was due to there being no session OF
the Mayors court since last Saturday
morning.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-28
Drinks Acid ana Conf on

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.
Harrisonburg, Va, December 27-In
NJ of dependency, Mrs Charley
Shltfiett, at Elkton, attempted suicide
to-day by drinking carbolic acid and
coal oil Every physician was away
from town, and a druggist administered
antidotes. She is still alive tonight.
Her husband is an employee of Covers's
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-28


VINO have given the matter consideration
that In each instance the very best men
wtll be chosen absolutely regardless Of
mttee.
Naturally Virgin!sns would be pleased to
see their man land as chairman of the
committee, because II lie the most important
OF any in Congress, far as tho South Is
concerned; on the contrary, the people Of
South Carolina are likewise waiting TO sec
II the Dutch Fork Congressman is to be
made chairman.
That the craftsmanship is almost certain
10 come to one OF the FIRST two men of this
committee-Lamb or Lever-seens to be as
sured Captain Lamb has led the Democrats
for number OF years. while Mr.. Lever has
shown. an aggressiyeness In tho interest OF
his constituents that has marked him as a
man IN every way worthy OF heading this
important committee.
There aer other places 10 be arranged.
but undoubtedly this one will be of more
interest 10 the people OF the South than any
others, P. II. MEG.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-28
@ealen 39roposaIs.
ONCE of the

state HIGHWAY COMMISSION,
Richmond, Va, SDecember II. 1910.
BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED AT THE
clerks office at Amelia Courthouse
Va until IL O'Clock noon, MONDAY,
January ., 1911, for the construction
of two steel bridges--one 81 feet 3
inches long, over Flat Creek, at
Mays Bridge, and one S5 feet long
over West Creek, at Dennisvtlle, in
Amelia county, Va. Plans and speci-
fcations on file at this office and at
the clerks office, Amelia Courthouse,
va. A certified check for $3.50 to ac-
company each bid. The right is re-
served to reject any or all bids. Eur
ther information furnished on appli-
cation to the undersigned.
p. ST. j, WILSON,
State Highway Commissioner.
WAR DEPARTMENT, GENERAL
depot OF the Quartermaster's Depart
ment, December l, 1910.-Sealed pro-
posals. in triplicate, will be received
in this office until II o'clock A., M.
FRIDAY, Decenlber 80. 1910, and then
opened for constructing brick addition
to superintendent's lodge at the Raj
elgh N. c., National Cemetery Plans
and specifications can be seen at thia
office or at the office of the superin-
tenent Raleigh National Cemetery. En-
velopes containing proposals should
he marked proposals for Brick Addi-
ton" and addressed to CAPTAIN FL. u,
Quartermaster, u s. A..
WASHINGTON, d. G,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-28

guest of her daughter. Mrs Sacl,ett
Duel. in, New York, will return home
this week
Clarence Carter. of King william
county. Is visiting his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Hill Carter
Master James Howison. of Philadel-
phia. is the guest of his aunt, Mrs M
NJ. Baldwin.
Mr. and Mrs. Graham Hobson and the
Misses Hobson and Mr.. and Mrs. George
3. Hutchlnes We're guests sof Mr.. and
Mrs c, G. Bridges last Sunday.
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~ - y - " = ~ ~
State Highway Commissioner.
Afro-Ameriicans

can find out all about their new vii
lage by writing to CAPTAIN cussoNs
owner and founder of Glen Allen.
YirEinias
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-28
Death of --rs. Adkins.
Two Weddings.

The marriage OF NJ. D. Warrner and Miss
Matte saunders. both of the Southside, was
celebrated Monday night Mr.. and Mrs.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-28
Christmas Celebration.

Porter Street Presbyterian Church
Will have its Christmas celebration to-
night, beginning at o'clock There
will be Christmas tree lighted by
electricity. An attractive Y. ,.ram has
been arranged for the occasion
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News of South Richmond

be tried this morning before Justice
Maurice
Willie Lawrence. colored. charged
with unlawfully trying to do" his dusky
day morning. After persuadlng Willie
TO produce $40 to keep the wolf away
the justice dismissed the case.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-28
Some Minor Iniurics,

only two injuries of any consequence
from the firecracker celebration have
been reported in the Southside Will
liam Myers. of II East Eleventh Street.
suffered bad accident when the giant
nrecrocker he was about to set off
exploded in his hands. While it is
not expected that Myers Will lose his
hands, he. Is suffering intensely from
The Glenwood post., 1910-08-13
A SPLENDID 1ANoH

1 have for sale Al excellent ranch
of 100 acres, miles from Basalt and
miles from shipping station; 120
acres tillable land and splendid pas
ture; so acres good plow land, 30 to
g,O acres Hrst-class potato land. I'm
Skovements meager. Plenty Of irriga-
ton water at all seasons through one
of the best bitches in the country.
Also hrst-class domestic water. One
farm wagon, covered spring wagon,
2 plows, disc harrow, moving naehius
and rake, planter, stacker and sweer
rakes, 1 set harness, s head Of horses
and 5 head Of cattle will 60 with the
place if sold. soon. All 60 for 5000.
This is an exceptional bargain. Two
crops of potatoes will pay for the place.
The hay crop from this ranch one year
brought $1,000. This 10 not . fruit
ranch, but remember We are not ask
ing fruit land prices. We are almost
giving the place away at the price we
offer it and if you havenf all the
money we can arrange terms ON part
of it, but you'd better hurry.
The Glenwood post., 1910-08-13
IDEAL SUBURBAN TRACT

1 am able to offer for quick accept
ance choice fruit and garden tract of
6H acres, one and one-half miles from
GIenwood Springs, on the main rad.
The soil is all good and highly product
i've, having been cultivated intensely
for several years and highly fertilized.
The water right is absolutely first-class
and the water for domestic purposes is
pure and soft. There is considerable
bearing fruit on the place, arples,
plums, cherries. apricots and one half
acre Of raspberries which will produce
1900 to 4400 in value this year.
There is on the place a good 7-room
residence, new barn 24x32, good out
buildings, including three cellars, chick
en- house, etc. With the place viii he
included a team Of horses weighing
$500 pounds, harness, wagon. spring
wagon, good Jersey COW, all kinds Of
farm implements necessary to work the
place. Crops are out for this season
and immediate possession will be gwen
as owner has northwestern fever.
This property produced over $4,000
last year and I am offering it at the
ridieulously low price Of $500 which
includes all the personal property above
mentioned. And then the terms! Lis
ten, only d, 200 cash required; Balance
can be paid of of the place in pay
ments as low as 5000 4 year if desired
Hurry up il you want a real bargain.
No trades.
A. ]. DICKSON.