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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-11
FRIENDS WONDER
WHERE ne STANDS

CONTINUED from arst pAge)
well A. he can gather from said mo-
tice. no understands the charges In
tended to be perferred against him to
be - follows:
Il. That pr. Darlington failed and
refused. In his letter to the board OF
October H., 1911. to give to the board
certain part OF the Information
which the board had requested In III
letter to him Of october .. 1sIl.
-. That. In the newspapers and
otherwise. Dr.. Darlington has made
charges against the board of such q
dial cooperation between himself ana
the board.
-. That Dr. Darlington has caused
to have printed other communication
and statemsnts rejecting ON the board
and STATE ofacials.
Assuming that your respondent 10
correctly advised ~ to the charges
intended to be preferred against him,
he submits the following ~ his an
swcr thereto:
II. In the letter Of the board to
DR.. Carrington dated October ., 1s1l,
four questions were asked. ana in his
reply, dated October IL. 1911. the ,ec-
ond and fourth OF raid questions were
answered fully: the flrst was answered
in part by referring the board to the
written reports made from time to
time to the superintendent. and an
answer to the remaining part OF said
fIrat question and to the third CUES.
tiOn was declined because. In add
ton to the reason assigned In his said
letter, Or. Carrington was not then
In position to- answer ssid question
specifically.
"This respondent Il now. however,
In position to answer -aald questions to
the best Of his knowledge and infor-
nation. n still insisted upon.
-. In answer TO the second charge
above set forth. respondent denies
that In the newspapers or otherwise.
he has made ohar9aa Of any kind
whatsoever sgainst the board OF al
rectors Of the 1tate Psuitsntiary: ana
that even Il ~ had made such
charges - shove ~ forth, they would
have constituted no lAgsl ground for
hie removal ~ surgeon.
~. In answer to the third OF said
charges. respondent denies that he
has CAUSED 10 have printed any other
communications or stAteMents re-
AoGting on tn eeaFo 6P State ON.
etals whteA wouM legally justly hi
eemeNn5 - An<Goen ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-11
BASEBALL CHIEFS
HOLD CONVENTION
GATHER IN NEW YORK FOR AN.
NUAn DIsCUssIoNAND DI-
RECT1ON OF AFFAIRS.

NEW YORK, Dec. lo.-Those hav.
ing in charge the affairs Of the Ma
tional League OF baseball clubs and
the American League and among them
the members Of the National Baseball
Commission will DO In New York this
week at the annual meetings Of these
organization. Coming with them will
be managers OF the major league
clubs. Among the ''big guns al
ready in are Garry Hermann. the
chairman Of the National Commits
sion: Barney Dreyfus. owner OF the
Pittsburgh, and Charles Webb Muir
ply. OF Chicago.
The principal task before the Ma.
tional League appears to be the elec-
ton OF q president. At the present
1t dees not assume the importance Of
task, for II seems evident that
Thomas J, Lynch win succeed him.
self. The American League II not
likely to be a very busy body. except
~ IL In necessary TO settle such az
fairs as must come before It for an
nual adjustment. The race for the
cham pionship In 1911 was not 80 ex-
citing a. that OF the National League.
but there - nothing In that.
While the National League is in
progress the New York Club will be
represented by Joseph d. o'Brien, who
has been called to New York to act
~ secretary Of the club and to repre-
sent Mr.. Brush while he II seeking
quiet and a restoration Of health in
the South.
The National Commission appears
likely 20 be the busiest trio Of the
baseball men during the week.
The so-called ticket scandal In New
York II to receive Its attention. AZ
there could be no Justice in an inves-
tigation OF the New York Club with
out an investigation Of the Phfladei-
phia Club II V inferred that that or
ganisation will make Its report to the
court.
Until the National Commission 10
ready to make public its finds the
public II not likely to know much Of
the details OF the Investigation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-11

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1o.-For the
purpose Of mapping out the years
work, the directors of the American
Association for Highway Improve
ment, which Ii the clearing house
for good roads improvement
throughout the United States, held .
meeting in the Offices of the asso-
citation, in the Colorado Building,
here yesterday. Logan Waller Page,
president of the association, presided.
II was decided to continue the policy
which proved so successful in the
first year OF the associations exls-
tence, aiding all local organisations
in all their plans for arousing In
terest in the movement and IN the
actual work Of road Improvement.
Tho report OF J. e. Pennybacker.
Jr.. executive secretary OF the aAso-
citation. showing that as the direct re-
suit of missionary work done by the
American Association. more than one
hundred new local and Stete asso-
Citations were formed In various parts
Of the country. during the past twelve
montha In addition to these orGani-
zations thirty existing associations
have Joined. the association as asso-
ciate members.
MHpi0ns For Roads.
From this report" said Mr.. Penny
hanker, 1t IL apparent that the road
movement in the United States II now
crystallixed In such a manner that
every section of the country Is COW
cred by local workers, who are ag1tat-
ing. and actually aiding In the work
Of building new roads or improving
those already In existence. On some
days nearly 100000 Is being ex-
pended throughout the country on
road building and maintenance.
The average daily expenditure
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-11
Baseball Men in New York---Bicycle Race Starts
MONEY FOR GOOD ROADS
Country Spends Millions Daily. Says Pennybceks' " Secretary
Highway Associotiow

throughout the country IL $4,000
A great economic problem IL being
solved and within q short time, 1t Is
ssfe to predict, that = complete sys-
tenn OF improved highways will cover
the United States, and the cost Of
transportation will be materially re-
duced. thus bringing down the high
cost Of living"
Mr.. FINLEY Chairman.
Hon. James 8. Harlan, interstate
commerce ommisaioner, was electsd
chairmaA OF the board Of directors OF
the association: w. w. Finley. presi-
dent of the southern Railway Com
pany, chairman Of the executive COM
mittee; Thomas Nelson Page, chair
man Of the membership committee;
William T. Beatty. president Of the
Austin Manufacturing Company Of
Chicago. chairman Of the finance
committee. while John b. Thayer.
vice. president Of the Pennsylvania
railroad. and Lewis III. Parker. presi-
dent Of the South Carolina Cotton
Manufac1urers' Association, were
elected to I'LL vacancies on the board
OF directors.
Among the diuectors present ut the
meeting were: w. w. Finley. presi-
dent Of the Southern Railway Com
pany; Lee MoClung. treasurer Of the
United States; L. p. Johnson, Of the
Norfolk and Western Railway:
Archibald H. Huston. president OF
the Ohio Good Roads Federation, and
John J. Duff, OF Washington. d. c.
There are now nearly 4 thousand
members In the association. and It II
expected that under the vigorous
leadership Of Mr.. Thomas Nelson
Page, chairman Of the membership
committee, the number OF members
will be increased during the next year
to at least Ave thousand.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-11
Gke Club Concert.


The Richmond concert OF the Rich
mond College Glee Club will be given
In the Thomas Art Hall OF Rich
mond College tomorrow evening at
8 o'clock. The concert will be fol-
lowed by a reception IN the library
by the faculty to the students and
their friends. There will be several
glee numbers. AZ well as quartet and
double quartet numbers and solos.
The club will be assisted by Mr..
Howard d. Bryant, baritone. who has
also trained the club, and by Mr..
Frank n. Cosby. reader, director OF
this Mandolin Club. The Glee Club
has been working hard all Of the
year. learning = number OF catchy
songs which have never before been
heard in Richmond. Among these
II the prize song which was written
especially for the club by Mr.. Frank
Gaines. the words OF which will ap-
pear upon the program.
This club has met with great favor
wherever they have sung In this city
or elsewhere. The Glee Club Is to
give = concert at Fork Union, Va, on
Friday. December Is. Several trips
to different parts OF the State will be
made during the winter.
Tickets to the concert may be OBJ
tanned 1T AcCoy's. the Jefferson. ut
Coriey's, the College book store or
Of any Of the following patronesses;
Mrs. J. Taylor Ellyson. Mrs. George
Bryan. Mrs. ID. c. Richardson, Mrs
John Garland Pollard, Mrs. Evan r.
Chesteyman. Mrs. Thomas b. Nc
Adams. Mrs. Ryland knight. Mrs. A.
J. Montague. Nra Benz T. Crump,
Mrs. T. William Pemberton. Mrs. +.
A. Cary. Mrs. Cary Ellis Stern. Mrs
William Elyson. Mira John Ragby,
Mrs. George w. Mcdaniel. Mrs, How
ard d. Bryant. Mrs. J. g. Corley. Mrs.
q. Harvey Clarke. Mrs J.. A. c.
Chandler and the ladies Of the fac
ulty q
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-11
STATE ORGAN|STS
TO GIVE CONCERT
VIRGINIA CHAPTER OF AMERICAN
GUILD ANNOUNCES PROGRAM
roR TUESDAY NIGHT.
GLEE CLUB FESTIVAL
RICHMOND COLLEGE ORGANIzA-
TION WILL HOLD FORTH SAME
EVENING WITH CONCERT
AND RECEPTION.
GLEE CLUB FESTIVAL

IT.. vir~;r,. scot. rh.n+sr of tho
American Guild OF Organists Will hold
a nub,ic festival service at Monumen-
=, $500.
'A' onoeh 'o'aoiio" evening A.
O'Clock. A number OF visiting organ
lists and musicians will be in attend
NUMBERS Will De played oy the toi-
lowing organtsts: Mr.. Leslie +. Wat
son. A A r. n or~.n,.t NJ Tho
- -
1s'MAn Auehefah chuTch' Nr. Louis
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-11
BOWLING SERIES BY
TELEGRAPH STARTS

The first three games OF series of
fifteen to be rolled between the RAM
ington bowlere and the Aaheville r.
n. c. A. team was rolled Saturday
on the Newport alleys and the r. NJ
c. A. alleys. The team putting up the
highest total pins for the entire ~.
ries Will DO declared the winner. The
scores Ars announced on each alley
BY telegraph.
Saturdays scores:
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-11
TODD IS ELECTED
FOOTBALL CAPTAIN

CHARLOTTESvILLE. VA. Dec. 1e.
1T. Hardy Todd, considered by many
authorities the fastest hsjfback u
Southern collegiate tootball circleA
was honorsd by tho University Of vir-s
ginia football squad. at the annual
football supper. when he was elected
captain for next season.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-11
BASEBALL GOSSIP
IN TABLOID FORM
BITS ON Ews FROM MAJOR AND
MINOR LEAGUES PICKED Up
AROUND CInCUITS.


Joe Boehling has signed with the
Winnipeg club. says Uncle John
Dixon. That Is why Joe's name IL
like Abou Ben Adhem's in this hall OF
Ifame-leads all the rest. Winnepeg II
far away from Richmond. even farth-
er than Manchester. according to ].
NJ. Dunn.
Speaking Of the big leaguers:
Griffith may. II IL said, try Jack
Flynn on third base.
Pitcher Banding. Of the Maps. il
now acting as salesman for an auto
mobile concern 1T Pontiac. Mich.
The New York Highlanders have
had four managers since the club was
started, Griffith. Elberfsld. staliings
and Chase.
1t Is told in Minneapolis that the
Cantillions have reason to believe they
can get Long Tom Hughes back from
Washington next year.
President Hermann has made one
positive announcement concerning q
manager for the Reds. IT II that
Tommy Leach will not be the man.
James McAlssr and Robert McRoy
will both take up their reddence In
Boston and the cry OF "alien owner
ship" Is exepecter to cease.
James McAleer wants Bonasetter
Reese. wha makes his home In 'Young-
town. to move to Boston. That would
be giving the Boston Red Sox an un-
fair advantage.
Catcher" Mig" Clark OF the Ct. Louis
Browns, II going to become . FULL
tiedged American citizen. having zone
to California to live. Clarke original
ly hailed from Canada.
Manager Grifith. Of Warrington
says his team will not train At Chat
tanooga, but will probably 20 for
short stay in Virginia and finish its
preliminary work at home.
Joe. Wood. Of the Red sox. - said
with the idea of having more strength
next year. II Joe would also take
strict care OF himself he'd need asks
odds Of none.
There seems to be some mixup Ia
the Intentions Of Frank Shaughnes-
" for the next season. Ono report
has It that no 10 expected 70 man
are team that OTTAWA. Can. wilt
has already been drafted fromo Roa-
noke and signed by Central League
club as manager.
Ty Cobb. in = story he wrote when
editing an Atlanta paper for one
day. said Philadelphia would win the
National LeA3ua penneat naN yeaf.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-11


Although no amount of money will
tempt the pious people Of the little
village OF Oberammergau to present
their sublime drama outside the place
where X has been given for centuries,
they have no objection to a pictorial
reproduction OF It being given for tbs
edificatten Of the world at large. pro-
vided II Is given In an approved man
ner. This approval has been given TO
Mr.. Henry Ellsworth. AN American.
who has resided among them for
eleven summers. and who has been
the only ono to give these devout sim
pie folk pictorial reproduction OF
themselves. and their work as an en-.
tertainment.
Knowing them In the most intimate
manner, Mr.. Ellsworth presents a de-
lightfully truthfully picture of their
home life, as well N Of their splen-
did performance Of tho passion play
On Monday. Tuesday and Wednes-
day. with matinees Tuesday and Wed
nesday. an exhibition OF these won
derful pictures Will be given at the
Academy. The pictures are repro
auctions OF all the principal scenes OF
the famous play. portraits of all the
principal actors. not alone In the per-
Torrance OF 1910, but also in many
OF the. performances dating. back for
more than a century, and views OF
many portions Of the theatre not seen
by the visitor, such - tho great cos
tune room where hundreds Of cos
tunes are cared for and made; the
property room with its war-like array
Of shields and spears, the scene room
and many other places Of interest to
those who like to see the inner work.
ings OF such place. An audience
of 1900 persons witnessing the play
is another wonderful picture
Mr.. Ellsworth also presents excellent
views OF the Monastery OF Ettai. where
the play was written. and where the
villagers all repair when the last per-
Torrance has been given, and give
thanks for the successful accomplish
ment Of their ancient vow. Mr.. Ellis
worth comes to this city from the
Hippodrome. New York, where his en-
tertainments have proven remarkably
successful.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-11
TRINITY TEAM DEFEATS
ELoN AT DAekETDALl

Especial to The Richmond vlrginian.)
DURHAM c.. Dec. l0.-Trtnity
opened her basketball season this year
BY overwhelmingly defeating Zion
College here last night by the one
sided score of ~ to ~. Taking the
lead in the first few minutes OF the
play. the Methodists. besides not al
lowing their opponents . single field
-oal. found tho goal easy and ran the
score up TO 10 to : at the end Of the
Arst halt. 70 visitors. however. In
the second, though allowing more
foals. also found the basket, and man
aged TO register two held goals 70
their credit.
The mon team lacking practice and
on strange moor. did not put up a.
good game - they are capable OF do
In Southerd, Of the vtsitorn, put up
the greatest amount of stellar work.
and was god IN foul thruwine. Home
wood and Rand played fast consistent
Nss~ lsrA.,,r -. =. A.sa~-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-11
Redemption fund with u. &
treasurer $50 OF circulA-


Laahlilelss.
Capital stock paid In. ~
Undivided profits, leas sx-
penses and taxes paid. 80. IN
standing -. lss.el
banks and bankers ...... TIA
Individual depostts subject TO ~
r,ms esrtiacate. Of depoaii. ia
Certified checks ........... ct
Caahler's ohsc3a outstanding
Notoo ~ bills rediscounta6 G1I
Del1o payable. tneludtng certi-
fscaks Of deposit for money
borroWed ..s..sss..ss...s MG5
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state Of virginia, city of Rieh
named bank. do s0lemniy oW001*a
the above statement % tPle ~ ~
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-11
Academy.

This week-Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday. mAtinees Tuesday and
Observation-Disclosures pictures of the
Passion Play at Oberammergau.
Thursday. matinee and night-A
III. Wilson in "A German Prince"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-11
Al n. Nvilsor,

Al. II. Wilson. Americas foremost
German comedian. will present for ~
first time In this city. at the Acad-
envy. Thursday matinee and night. his
new singing comedy. "A German
Prince"
In presenting this production Mana
ger Sidney r. Ellis 10 said to have
surpassed all hi6 previous achieve
msnts In fitting lfr. Wilson with q
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-11
Pas.ion Plax Pictures.

Continuous vaudeville and censoh-
ed moving pictures.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-11

Hessurces. Sss3
Loans and discounts. =. et3t TIT
Overdrafts, secured and un- aaas
secured ........,.... 1.aaa r.
g. :'ss d /: i Bona: '''': :ss
Banking house, furniture, s3s3
ana Mixtures ............. f.&nki
Due from state and private sss H.
banks. trust companies.
and savings bank ....... e.9nE%
Due from approved reserve
agents o.41
Checks and other cash items 1.%l
Exchanges for clearing sSssS31
r. house ss,*sss2
Notes Of other national bank ~
fractional paper currency.
nickels, and cents ........ 11E&
Lawful money reserve IN Ss5s&
bank. Wis. SaSs
specie ,.$A,SyIS1
Legal-tendsr notes 1.O00.1e
Redemption fund with u. e
treasurer $50 OF circulA-
uont ts04le
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-11

President Hermann has made one
positive announcement concerning q
manager for the Reds. II II that
Tommy Leach will not be the man.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-11
lou,
Colonial.

0tl0u.
This week--"The Stampede"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-11
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
The Merchants NafieRal b

AT RICHMOND IN THE STATE n
VIRGINIA. AT THE CLOSE or TIT
lNEss. DECEMBER s. 1911. 19z
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-11

1t Is told in Minneapolis that the
Cantillions have reason to believe they
can get Long Tom Hughes back from
Washington next year.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-11

The New York Highlanders have
had four managers since the club waz
started. Griffith. Elberfeld, stailings
and Chase.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-11

Speaking Of the big leaguers:
Griffith may. II IL said, try Jack
Flynn on third base.
Pitcher Banding. Of the Maps. ID
now acting as salesman for an auto
mobile concern 1t Pontiac. Mich.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-11

James McAleer wants Bonesetter
Reese. Msha makes his home In Young
town. to move to Boston. That would
be giving the Boston Red Sox an UNI
fair advantage.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-11

Joe. Wood. Of the Red Sox. II said
to be resting up and taking on weight
with the idea of having more strength
next year II Joe would also take
strict care OF himself he'd need asks
odds Of none.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-11

Manager Griffith. OF Warrington.
says his team will not train At Chat
tanooga. but will probably 70 for a
short stay in Virginia and finish its
work at home.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-11

Catcher" Mig" Clark Of the Ct. Louis
Browns, II going to become . FULL
liedged American citizen. having zone
to California to live. Clarke original
~ hailed from Canada.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-01

John Hays Hammond will head a Spc-
cal embassy to represent the United
States government at the coronation of
King George V OF England next June
His associates Will be "A major general
Of the army and rear admiral of the
navy, not yet finally selected The United
states Navy Also Will be represented in
the international naval review to be held
at Spithead as an incident of tie coro-
nation by one of its newest battleshius
Though native of San Francisco.
where he WAS born March 81 1850. Mr.
Hammond is i'll business in New York
and has a legal residence in Gloucester
Mass. He is IL mining expert and for
many years was associated with the Gug-
genheims in gold mining enterprises i'm
South Africa. lie took part in the ia
nous jameson raid being q member
of the party led by DIR. Jameson which
invaded the Transvaal not long before
the outbreak of the Boer war. Mr. Ham,
mond was put into prison, tried for con-
President Kruger pardoned and set him
free. Since then he has resided in the
United states.
He is man of wealth and maintains
q handsome residence i'm this city. He
is an active politician, and is president
of the National Association of Republic
an Clubs, organized during the Taft
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-01
ACID THROWER SENTENCED.
Two Years Imprisonment Imposed
in Criminal Court.

With baby in her arms. Alverta Car
ter, young colored woman, pleaded
guilty today before Chief Justice Cla-
baugh in Criminal Court No. . to throw
ing acid on Prof Leon De VouX, the
'Hindoo' fortune teller. January last
AS no serious harm was done to De
Voux. Assistant United States Attorney
Turner asked the court to place the young
woman probation in consideration of
her previous good character and what he
called the eXtenuating circumstances of
the case.
After delivering a lecture to the young
woman, in which he reminded her that
the punishment of crime belongs to the
court and should not be assumed by the
Individual aggrieved, Chief Justice Cla-
baugh imposed a sentence of two years in
the penitentiary. He told the defendant
that if she behaved properly in the future
she would not have to undergo the pun
ishment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-01
Deaths Reported.

The following deaths have been re-
ported to the health office in the past
twenty-four hours:
John f. Watson, IS years, Congress
Heights
Noel w. Bark sdale, 43 years, 1872
Euclid street.
Andrew Jackson, So years, 923- J.
street northwest.
Benjamin c. Wright, So years, 1903 i
street northwest.
Catherine NJ. Humphreys, ~ years,
1910 Massachusetts avenue northwest.
Charles McGhce, Ga years, Garfield
Hospital
Alphonso Lord, Al years, 415 I'd street
southeast.
James Early, 81 years, Providence
Hospital
Albert F. Mckinney, IS years, Provi-
dence Hospital.
Nicholas Hajage, years, 1924 36th
street northwest.
Mary Il. Heimer, So years, 1882 l.
street southeast
James r. Garner, % years, 700 9th
street southwest
John Latonia, % days, 2S7 Pennsyl-
yania avenue northwest
Ann Gordon, 80 years, 627 10th street
northeast.
Martha a. Duckette. 40 years, 1856
Corcoran street northwest
Mary Brown, 80 years, Fern street,
Rock Creek Park.
Robert Young, 81 years, 12o c street
southwest.