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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17
STREET IS AFTER
A NEW RECORD
CATCHER WILL ENDEAVOR TO
HOLD BALL DROPPED FROM
AN AEROPLAkE.

WASHINGTON. ~ i IT.--CharIey
star catcher OF the Nationals hopes to
he the first man 10 catch base ball
from an aeropiane. He viii make the
attempt Tuesday afternoon on the polo
grounds Ia Potomac park. Anthony
Janus. the aviator. has invited Street
to make the attempt. and he has con
scented.
The afrship Will De about five hun
dred feet In tbs air when the balls arc
thrown from "a basket filled with balls
to be attached to the side of the seat
so that they can be dropped at vari
ous points as Janus circles about the
polo field.
AS the aeroplane will be travelling al
about forty miles an hour when the
balls are dropped. 1t will be most diff
ficu1t la judge their descent But
street believes IL can ee done, and he
proposes To try it.
Being the first man TO catch "A bail
dropped from the Washington Monu =
ment. Street wants to add Ia this re-
cord the one of catching ball from
an aeroplane, though IL is not likely
that the bali will be dropped from as
great a height as the Monument,
though the fact that the aeroplane will
he travelling az considerable speed will
make the feat all the more difficult,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17
uoNTENDERs IN LAST WORLDS Sc
RIEs LAND IN CELLAR
POSITION.
Yankees ARE IN FORM
DETROIT TEAM, TOO, Is GOING
WELL WHILE CARDINALS OF
ST. Louis LEAD NATIONAL.
LEAGUE CLUBS.

With the New York team under Hal
chase making the best showing In the
American league. and the st. Louis
Cardinals among the National League
Clubs. the persons who talk about
form in baseball are all at sea
The best OF the pitchers have been
HIT hard. Walsh. Mathewson and
Johnson have dropped games. or the
American League artists big Vaughan
Of the Yankees has shown the best
form and Crandall of the Giants the
next best work.
Inc Athletics are at the bottom of
the American League standing with
three games lost. Detroit leads with
four games won. yet the Yankees with
three won have shown more class,
thus far, The ST. Louis Browns, who
have been slated for the cellar posi-
ton have won two out OF five. the
Same as Cleveland.
The great Chicago Cubs are at the
foot of the National League standing.
an extraordinary affair when II is con-
sidered that the Cubs and the Athle-
Ties, in the cellar place in the Ameri-
can League. contended for the world 8
championship henors at the close Of
last season.
/, Is merely another Illustration OF
the Nicfseitudes OF baseball.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17
3. Y. p. u. HOLDS IT'S
THIRTEENTH ANNIVERSARY

Especial TO The Richmond Virginian.
FREDERICKSBURG VA, April II.
The Baptist Young Peoples Union
Of this city held IT'S thirteenth ami
versary service at the Baptist church
Sunday night Rev. John r. Jacobs
delivered an impressive address which
held the closest attention or the audi
ence. The contraito solo by Miss
Madge Bloant WAS exquisitely render
ed and was greatly appreciated by
those present.
Mr.. George D. Rowe. president OF
the Union. presided. The following
program was rendered:
Organ Prelude In f tElgar).
Hymn, We're Marching to Zion"
Words of Welcome by the President,
Geo. d. Rowe.
Scripture Reading. Matthew 4l-11.
Prayer. DIR. T. $. Dunaway.
offertory solo song Without
Words" in r. (Mendlesohn}.
Soprano and Tenor Duet, Lord in
Ply Pity" tverdi}
Miss. Nora. Willis. and MI. Chas.
Wright.
Hymn, stand Up, Stand Up For
Jesus
Address. 1.-THE Ideal OF Young
Christians Life" Rev. John n. Jacobs,
Contralto solo. mo Night There"
tDankst.
Miss Madge Biount
Hymn. "All Hail the Power of Jesus
Name"
Benediction
m Easter Sunday WAS as. clear and
balmy a day as could be desired for
the first appearance of the numerous
new hats and dresses that came out
All the churches had specfaf Easter
music and sermons which attracted
large crowds. Many took advantage
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17
ATHLETIC FETE AT
VIRGINIA THIS WEEK
PROGRAM OPENS WITH BASE.
BALL AGAINST F'ORDHAM,
ENDS WITH TRACK MEET.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA, April
j. a7.---Saster week festivities At the
University Of Virginia were ushered
in Monday. The athletic program Tor
tina week includes the following
events.
Monday-Baseball game with Ford
ham, at Lambeth field. 4 p. NJ. Ger
man at p. M. in the Fayerweather
gymnasium by the University German
Club.
Tuesday Baseball game with the
University OF Pennsylvania at p.
NJ.
Wednesday-BasAba game with
the University of Pennsylvania at 4
p. M.
- Thursday--Dual track meet be-
tween Pennsyivania and Virginia. be-
ginning 1t r. NJ,
Friday-Championship baseball
game with the University OF North
Caroline. beginning at , p. M.
MISREPRESENTATION IntersOholsstic
eAd Jntercollsgia Ate meet at : r. n.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17
HUSBAND LOSES BET;
WIFE RECEIVERS CASH
MRS. GARRISON PROVES MONEY
wAGERED ON ELECTION WAS
HERs-WINNER HEAVILY
| MULCTED.

BIG STONE GAP. VA, April IL
One of tho most interesting anti
gambling decisions ever given by a
court in this section has just been
handed down in the circuit court of
Wise county in the case of Sallie Gar
rison against u. II. Bostic. In the re-
cent congressional race between
Siemp and Stuart, Melvin Garrison
let Bostic that Siemp would carry
Russell county. The bet was taken,
and the money put up. Mrs. Garrison
then brought suit against Bostic on
the ground that the $50 lost was her
money. and not her husbands, and
the jury has given her damages in the
sum OF $3.50. one-half of which, how
ever. goes to the Commonwealth, as
the offense was gambling
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17
DOWNING GROOMs
FOR JONES' SEAT
LANCASTER LAWYER LINES UP
FOR CONGRESS FROM FIRST
DISTRICT.

Especial to The Richmond Nirginian. }
HEATHSVILLE, VA. April IT,
1t has been stated by Congressman
Jones closest friends that, in the event
he goes to the senate, Hon. T. j.
Downing, OF Lancaster. will proba bly,
be a candidate for congress from the
First district OF Virginia.
Mr.. Downing Is the leading lawyer
of the Northern Neck and ia an orator
of no mean repute. He liz well known
In Virginia. whers he has served the
Democratic party Loyalty. He will
take the stump IN the present sena~
tortal campaign IN behalf of the can
dtdaoy OF Hon. w. A. Jones,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17

tenstein sang together my Faith
Looks Up to Thee"
Mrs. w. III. Cooke, musical direc-
tor. presided at the organ for the Sc
lections by the choir. Mrs. Mann,
vice. president Of the movement, was
also in attendance. The other off,
GERS are; President. Mrs. M. f. Strc-
Their; corresponding secretary, Miss
Rose Redd; recording secretary, Mrs
G.. F.. Snider; treasurer, Mrs. S. Is.
Ragland; vice presidents from de-
nominations. Mrs. W. T. Wright, Miss
Helen Harlan, Mrs. G. r. kuyk. Miss
Daisy Dunnav8nt.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17
LEE stage SUMMONED TO
DEFEND HIS INTERESTS

Mr.. Lee Stage was served with a
summons Saturday requiring him to
appear in the chancery court and de
fead his interests In proceedings
brought by the Equitable Life Insur-
ance Company in that court restrain
ing him from proceeding further with
suit brought by him against the
Equitable in busting court, No. 2.
against the insurance company. The
matter involves two policies on the life
OF the late Milton Seiph Of Jefferson
ward. and brother OF Councilman
Selph
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17
Southern Railway
TRAINS LEAyE RICHMOND.

TRAINS LEAVE 6AtShMoNO
N. B.-FoiIowins schedule figures published /.
information and not guaranteed:
o:io A, M--Daily--Locai for Charlotte. DIN.
ham and Raleigh.
iO45 A. --Daily-Lirnitsd--Fo all polnAs
South. Drawing Room Buffet Sleeping Car Il
Memphis, via AsheviIie and CHATTANOOGA
s.eA p. M.n-Esz. Sunday. IosA ie< prhaa AaA
intermediate stations
900 P. M.--Ex. SundAy--Keysviila Loosl.
Has ?. M.--Daily-Limited, for all p3is3e
eouth. Pullman ready $50 P, NJ
YORK RIVER LINE
4:3c p. Me-. Sun.--To West Pt.. ooausekfns
for Baltimore Mon, Wed AID Fri.
500 A. Nix Sun. and ais P. M.-Mon3
We'd. and Fri,-Local to Went Point.
TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND
From the South; $50 A. Nj. sos r. NJ: dss.vl
$40 A. ME-. Sun, 1855 p. M.--Ex. Sua.
20oP. NJ
From West Point. $50 A. NJ. daily; II :33 A. n,
Wed. and Fri; a;25 p. NJ. Ex. Sun. -
s, F. BURGESS, d. r. A..
$40 East Main Street. Phone Madison ass
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17
Oddities in Days Telegraph
....NeWs....

| new title Of the society formerly
known as the oxford Improvement So-
, ciety. The change of name was made
at the annual meeting held recently
IN the Commercial club rooms.
The business men Of oxford are
much interested in the new railroad to
he run from Greensboro to Roxbor0
and thence to some point on the Sea-
board. The question Is being discuss u
ed as to what steps ought to be taken
To bring this road to oxford 1t lis
generally agreed that 1t will never do
to let it run across the county and
not touch this town
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway

500 A. Dsily-Fast trains TO Old Point
Ndo P. Newport News and Norfolk.
540 A.--DAiiy. Local to Newport Nova
500 P.--DsNy. Local to Old Point
400 2. Daiiy-Louisviiis and Cindnnat
II 90 p. Pullman.
Gas P.--Daiy. st Louis-Chioaeo Spsela..
$50 A.--Daiy--ChAr Week days.
Hinton.
Sis P.-week dsys Locai to Cordonsvstal
1000 A.--Daiiy. Lynchburg. Lex., g. YossA
sle P.--Wesk days To Lynchburg.
TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND.
Ioca! from EAst-s:25 A. NJ, $50 r. NJ.
Through from East--l1 35 A. NJ. 6:33 2. NJ
Local from West-sS.3o A. NJ. 0:50 A r
7.26 p. M.
Thronsh-7.o0 A. NJ, 2A5P. M.
James River Line sS.35 A. H.. a:lJP r. NJ
daily except SUNDAY.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17
WOULD LEGALIZE
PUGILISTIC MEETS

SPRINGFIELD, ILL. April lit
is predicted here to-day that the bill
Of Senator Patrick J. Carroll, legal
king six-round boxing bouts held un-
der the auspices of licensed ath-
ietic organization. will be passed early
this week. The house Is known to
be In favor OF the bill and ii is
thought Carroll has enough. OF fol-
lowing in the Senate to put II over
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17
Richmond and Petersburg Electric RI ~

Cars leave Manchester. Seventh ssd Hns1.
Strsets. for Petersburg: Nj
sc, 9, -. 10. II. so 4. NJ. I. 4. saxx!!
ss5:45. -, 7. 8. 60 Top NJ. ~
ll.so p. NJ for Chester. 1900 midnssAs I ~
Petersburg. S9'a74M
for Manchester: e7 ss
.f5:ls. a:s5. ss7:I5. .7:ss. s.3s. Gas. si0s1g
1875 A. NJ, 1895. s1:35, 2;35, 335, s4:3A 9.22I
$50, s7:35. S:35, 9:35. sl0s40, IL 30 P. NJ
tDaiy except Sunday and hoiidAya
Carries baggage and express. sS
ssLimited. exeept Sundays and holidays I'M
All ears from petersburE connect With go Is
Richmd. sssS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17
A TRANS-CONTINENTAL
HIGHWAY rs DOOMED

CHICAGO, April l7--Plans for q
trans continental motor highway were
announced Monday by the Chicago Mo-
tor Club. 1t is planned to start the
highway from Chicago to EIgin at once
for the benefit OF motor enthusiasts
wishing to attend the road races In
August. Following that, IL IL propos-
ed to extend the road to the Mississippi
and thence TO Yellow Stone Park.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17
MARGARET ACADEMY Is
DAMAGED BY FLAMES

oNANCOCk, VA. April I7.-Fire
damaged to the extent OF $500 the
residence portion OF Margaret Acade-
my. occupied by F. E. Mills. and
for time threatened the destruction
OF the entire building. Effective work
OF the fire department however. saw
ed the structure, The loss is covered
by insurance.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17
ZONE ROUND" HOGAN
BELITTLES WOLGASI

NEW YORK. April t7.--one Round
Hogan, of California. who meets Ad
woigast, light weight champion in this
city. April IS. announces that unless he
succeeds in trouncing the title holder
he will retire from the boxing game.
Il believe I can beat wolgast." said
Hogan. -but II ! can't. know I'll new :
err be a real champion and I'll not try"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17
Gets 81 FOR EACH
BALL he PITCHED
sTATISTiCiAk SHOWS THAT
WALTER JOHNSON USUALLY
DOES BETTER THAN THIS.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., April IL
Assuming rflat WAITER johusons new
contract calls for $1,000 per year and
that he Is expected To pitch ~ games
in return for this compensation, It
was worth exactly 81 to him yesterday
every time that he hurled the bali at
a batsman or tossed IL TO q base, For
each game he pitches he In entitled to
wages on scale OF sl1a per working
day. And In his opening appearance
he pitched ITO balls TO batsiner threw
out three runners at f1rst base, and
tossed to Henry a couple OF times to
hold men on the bag. These latter
bits of effort were really throwing
money away, as they oniy served to
lessen Walters average earnings per
peg OF sphere, without accomplishing
anything.
n is probable that this ia the only
pitch this season III which his rate or
nsne-inning game that johnson will
pay viii not be more than 81 for each
swing OF his mighty arm. Not that
the club is going to boost the figures
again. But the number of balls pitch
Cd by Johnson was something abnor-
NAL, II very rarely happening that "a
l4o times in game, with the average
1875 pitches. Johnson's record was:
lnaings i 3 4
strikes 20 S 1916 II Is IL l. 1i--lo9
Ealls ....s . Is 4 10 81
Totals 1917 10 % 20 20 16 2l--i7o
Under the heading of strikes. OF
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17
KRAMER AND CLARKE
LOSE THEIR RACES

NEW YORK, April I7.-Cyclinx fans
are to-day wondering whether the per
ennial champion. Frank Framer has at
last hit the tobbagan. At the opening
OF the new velodrome In New York
Sunday, Kramer competed in the Ave
mile professional but quit after four
miles Jackie Clark, the Australian
wonder, was also unable to get TO the
front In either race he entered.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17
WINNER OF DISTANCE
EVENT RACES QUEAL

SPORTS
NEW YORK. April 17.~-Great inter-
est attaches tho fifteen mile run be-
tween Hans Hoimer ana GustA Lung
strom here Monday night as the win
ner will be pitted against Bill Queai.
Queai has jumped into prominence all
in tiny through his decisive defeat
over Al Schrubb Saturday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17
HOFHEfMER WILL BUILD
STATION FOR UNCLE SAM

Work of construction. 1t Is expected
will soon be commenced on the new
government postal station at Harrison
and Broad streets which will be built
by nj. l.. Hofheimer and leased to the
government for term OF ten years or
more Plans for the building are now
being drawn in Washington ana II is
stated that they win be completed at
an early date The actual cose. Of
the structure has not been determined.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17
MACkEREE FISHERMAN ARRIVE
TO BEGIN SEASONS WORK

0NAScOCK. VA, AjrH lT.-With
the corning OF favorable weather
mackerel fishing will be begun this
week. large number OF New Eng
land fishermen are arriving at seaside
towns and villages to begin the
seasons work
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17
DR.. WHARTON TO CONDUCT ~
REVIVAL At GRACE STREET

The Rev. DR., IT, NJ. Wharton, Of
Baltimore. will begin . series yof revi-
val services Tuesday night ut Grace
Street Baptist church. DIR. Wharton
recently conducted similar services
very successfully ut Grove Avenue
Baptist church
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17
HOT PRIMARY ELECTION
ON IN RALEIGH

RALEIGH. n. c.. April IA hot
light between good government forces
and the regulars being strenuous. One
OF the features Of the night has been
the registration OF lb0 negroes on the
Democratic voting list The good gov
eminent forcesS made q strenuous a.
fort on Saturday to have these names
taken from the nst but were not sue
cessful, although they had number OF
negroes who were pledged TO support
their ticket withdraw their names,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17
second Basema, n Hero

NEWY YORk.--Christoph Kenny
rushed from second base yesterday to
the Harlem river. where he saved
two children from drowning. and
then rushed back 10 the game.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17
Print Preachers Picture
Will

BALT1MORE.--Re Rev. John Roach
Stratton has cancelled his engage
ment to speak at to-day's Easter treat
for the poor because his picture In
the program was printed opposite
that OF a brewery
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17

ST, LOUIS. April l7.,--Chicaso won
The first game Of tho opening season
with the local team Sunday by score
Of I 10 l. Walsh struck out eight
men. In the eighth inning Mcintyre
went into the overflow crowd and
made sensational catch Of C1nrke's
long drive
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17
Little Ones Start Church

MONTCLAIR. n. J.--Three hun
dred children with d tiny spake. broke
the ground for the new Congregational
church.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17
Detroit Beat. C,evs,.,s.

DETROIT. MICH. April 17.--wi,h
Lively. a recruit. pitching. Detroit de-
feated Cleveland sunday. TO e. A
double by Latoie and Jackson scored
Clevelands runs. Detroit punched hits
of West In the first and sixth. and in
the eighth Knapp, who relieved West
with two men ON bases and no one
out, was found for a double by Dele
hsnty which gave Detroit two tallies.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17
Added Inquiry to- Wrong.

NEW YORk.-~When three hold
up men. who robbed Herman Hoppe
of 81 and his watch, found that the
watch was cheap affair, they return
ed and beat Hoppe into unconscious
ness.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17

NEW YORk,-The New York 1let
kitchen association has begun n cam
paign to end the practice of binding
young children in swadilng clothes,
common in Italian families
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17
100 900 10 to Halifax.

HALrFAX.--Mere than 100, 900 I'M
migrants have landed at Halifax and
St John during the winter. breaking
all records.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17
Attacks Reston's FaYoritr Dish

BoSToN.-The baked bean. almost
synonNsnons with. Boston. was ,attaak-
ed by DR.. Franklin White, who de-
ciared It Was one of the hardest of all
foods to digest.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17
Where William Fen in love.

CINCINNATI-The old Presby-
terrain church where President Taft
first met his wife is being torn down
for bank building
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17
Died, at Card Table.

HCICAGO.-A royal flush brought
an attack OF heart failure to Miss
Laura Cotton and she died after show
ing her hand.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17
STANDING OF THE CLUBS


Pittsburg at Chicago.
Brooklyn at New York.
Philadelphia at Boston.
ST Louis at Cincinnati,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17

ST. LOCIS,-James Fades, Howe
millionaire friend OF the hobo, will
begin the publication on May /. OF
the underdog. or the hobo news II
will chronicle hobo happenings.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17

English Drive Out Mormons
BIRkENH FAD. EN9.--An ultima
tun has been issued to all Mormons
to quit this city within eight DAYS.
under penalty of being mobbed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17

Boston at Philadelphia
New York at Washington.
Cleveland at Detroit.
Chicago at st. Louis.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17
WOME,N'S CIVIC SOCIETY is
NEW NAME OF ORGANIZATION

Especial to Tho Richmond virginian)
OXFORD. N. c.. April 1.-THE
Wcman's Civic Club Of Oxford Il the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17
Pirates Beat Cubs.

CHICAGO. April l7.-~Pittsburg de-
feated Chicago TO / here Sunday IN
the first game OF tbs series. Chicagos
one run was made on base on balls
q double and single. A pass two
sacrifices and single gave the WISH
tors their first run. Two more were
added with single and a pair 81 err
rors. The last run was the result OF
q single, double and IA sacrifice.
The crowd was so large is overflow
ed into the outfeld, and "A hit into this
territory went for two bases
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17
Cubs and Athletics Bottom Of Big Leagues Mondaypo
ATHLETICS AND CUBS BOTH ARE
AT BOTTOM OF MAJOR LEAGUES
RESULTS OF SUNDAY
AMERICAN LEAGUE

Cleveland. 2: Detroit, S.
Chicago, 7: st, Louis, /.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17

Totals 1917 10 Z % 20 20 l6 2i--17o
Under the heading of strikes. OF
course everything OF that nature is
classified--strikes called or hit at, balls
fouled of, and balls hit To the, fieiders.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-17

CINCINNATI. o. April 17~~Sailee
was in fine form, and had no trouble
during any part of the game. 81.
Louis his Gaspar hard. Bresnahan's
batting and the neldng OF this entire
81, Louis team featured The Cardi~
nals won to 2.
Arizona republican., 1911-01-19

progress in its mining operations So
it does not depend on custom ores
for a supply. one of it's properties.
the BluebeH. is developing finely.
When Mr. Bennett took charge the
Bluebel only had 500 tons of ore in
sight while now it has an immense
tonnage. the mine being well opened
upon the 500 foot level and plans for
deeper sinking going forward. The
veins are getting larger with depth
and best of all. the methods of min
ing and transporting the ore are such
that it can he produced and laid down
i'm the smelter for $3.50 per ton.
But Mr.. Ross is not spending all
his time or all his money in mining.
In fact mining is a side line for his
principal business is publicity. He is
the head of what is sometimes called
the Bill Posting trust Of the United
States. taking large advertising con-
tracts and making displays in the
larger cities all over the nation where
the company has relations with the
local bill posting companies or has
local plants of it's own. Mr.. Ross
was a Pacific coast newspaper man
many years ago. as was Mr.. Baldwin
also. Later they were i'm the pub
fishing business together in New York
and Chicago and still later Mr. Ross
conceived the idea Of a consolidation
of the bill board interests of the ccun-
try and has carried out his plans very
successfully. The business of his
company is not confined To this coun-
try alone but embraces certain parts
Arizona republican., 1911-01-19

and the company have a full measure
of confidence i'm the possibilities OF
the mine. 1t is this property that
Mr. Baldwin and the Messrs. Ross
Will go to see after concluding their
visit in Kelvin.
ID. g. Ross is not an entire stranger
To Arizona though it has been fifteen
years since his last previous visit To
Phoenix Naturally he has noted some
changes and is well prepared To ac-
cept the $4,000 estimate for the pop
ulation of Phoenix in 1915. His visit
To Arizona this time was not solely
To see the Kelvin Sultana. He is also
large stakeholder in the CONSOLE
dated Arizona company which owns
the Humboldt smelter, the Bluebell
mine, and other properties. Tuesday
was spent at Humboldt where the
party enjoyed a pleasant visit with
ID. III. BENEFITS. superintendent of the
smeter and mines. They made a
careful inspection of everything and
were delighted with what they saw.
The Humboldt smelter is now fully
equipped with n modern plant OPP
eerating economically and largely by
the gravity system. reducing about
800 tons of ore per day. The COM
pany is backed by the banking house
of s. II. p. Pell & Company of New
York. and that i'm turn by Colonel
Thompson. the nickel king of America
The smelter is handling some ores
from the United Verde for the iron
and sulphur needed in fluXing Pest
Of all the company is making Zine