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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-27
COLLEGE TAKES
Up BASKETBALL
Six Games on schedulc-Foot-
ball Team in Condition for
Thanksgiving Game.

West Raleigh. n. c., November a6.--
j. a Chambers, of Ashcville, II. c., has
recently been elected captain OF the
basketball five. Team practice is held
every other afternoon In the Machin-
cry Building at the State Fair Grounds.
The schedule. as arranged up to tho
present time. has been announced by
Manager w r.. Mann, and is as fol :
lows:
January ao-wukc Forest at A. and
February 2-Guiford, at a. and NJ.
February 9-Trinity. ut Durham
February 1o-Guilford,. at Green's
boro.
February 1I--Walte Forest ut wake
Forest.
February 2i-Trinity AT y. and NJ.
Basketball is new branch of
sport recently taken up ut ~ and NJ,
Tue hrst match game ever played by
y. and NJ. In this branch Of athletics
having been with Wake Forest at
Wake Forest, the Baptists winning,
but later the tables were turned on
them, ~ and NJ, playing them on The
local floor and winning by a very
close score. The quint will be backed
by the Athletic Association this year
for tho first time, and II is hoped that
by next season Il crcdituble schedule
van DC arranged.
The football team has been pu,
through the hardest kind of practice
eyer since the Wake Fores, game. the
good results OF the work showing in
the team work that has been mani
tested BY the varsity this week Two
OF the regular varsity men have been
laid UP MI this week with Injuries
but Will DC In shape for the Srea,
same with V. r. /. in Norfolk on
Thanksgiving Day.
Keen regret is felt on the hill over
inc announcement that Dr. F. +.
stevens. professor of botany and
where he has done very valuable work.
has resigned from the faculty to ac.
c"pt a position as professor of plant
pathology and dean OF the agricultural
college OF the University Of Porto
lHcc. and director of the TROPICAL
geological Laboratory. at Mayagiucz
Or. Stevens was very popular with
Inc students and will be greatly miss
Cd by them. Mrs. Stevens widely
known for her work in domestic
science. VIII accompany DR.. Stevens
and Will occupy the chair Of domestic
science in the Porto Rican university
Professor Il, |. Smith, en,omologIst
aud zooligist at y. and NJ. will go
with DIR. Stevens, and will take ur
similar work in Porto Rico. 1t is not
known who VIII he DR.. Sicvcns's sue
cessor no announcement as yet hav-
ing been made from the presidents
Office.
The annual crosscountry run. open
to any student of the college, was
held Saturday afternoon, the event
being won by f. G. Smith, the time
being seventeen minutes and eleven
seconds. Last year the winning time
vas not good az the time to-day by
thirty eight seconds Second place
Was won BY G. Il. Tro,ter. third by c.
NJ. iicphart, and fourth by II. x. Nash
Or. There were twenty contestants
the course being out Iiillsboro Road
from the post-ofiicc crossing to Me-
thod and return. n distance OF three
and one half miles
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-27
ADJUSTMENTS
N'"hemE-aintincc nnd Night. ..rhc
Girl OF the Golden Wcst.-
bij"m--"1rhc RcnI Girl"
Grnnd npern Tn-Nirh,

Grn"d onera Tn-Nigbt.
'iorsi" Puccini David Eclas.u ana
hchry W. Savage are three names Ia
cohlufc with in the theatrical vo,.Il
Iuccihis superb art as dIspIavcd r.,
ne Girl of TIC Golden West" 4,
always progressive. There /. IA,
transition from Madam Hu,,.ro,.n -,
Lat Hoiiemc," aud now in This Iutcst
WORK ne il"a progressed FAR toward
W. music drama idea and given n,
"'fk % intense dramatic interest. IN.
Nca'in,nt "f lie story mnlc fnn,nus
~ phNid iiclasco is as uniuuc am, as
S'r"hH IN IL: c.ar:,ctuiIstics and mas
S'"hN as the original drama MIR. Srv-
"E" mas brought together one Of Tho
sreht""i organizations for the crcscu
'hti"n OF grand opera that has ever
Travelled through The United Stntrs s
Spcclal train of ten cars must he pro
F'ded for the transportation OF tho
company ana it's effects and over 100
cities VIII be visited during tho pres.
en- season. The Girl Of The Golden
west will hc presented here nj the
academy today. matinee and night.
"fhr Nenl THING"
One OF The fen. attractions thnt yin
visit the city this season viii The
original cast and production direct
from a successful run q, tho Maxine
elliot Theatre, New York City, viii IL,
hthfittta Crosmau in her big comedy
success, THE Real Thing" Miss cros-
man VIII be tie attraction NJ Tho Acad.
envy on Wednesday and Thursday and
.Thursday inattneA
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-27
PREP. CHAMPIONS
DECIDED TO-DAY
High School and McGuire's plav
Of Football This
Afternoon.

me game deciding the preparatory
school championship OF the city bc
tween High School ana McG,,ir.s
which was TO have taken plac. Fri
day, but was postponed on account,
"t rain. will be played this afternoon
at $50 o'clock on the Broad stree,
Gridiron.
Both teams have been prac,icinr.
steadily for the past two weeks and
each coach is confident that hi. prn-
tcges will carry away the laureIs
The probable lineup is as follows.
i!lgh school Position. McCuire.s
Cosoy ........left end. Ware
u,,, tAvcrclD
McElroy left tackle. Ernema,
guard. ...... Leath
r,o, (E. CottrclD
centre ...... Scales
''''''risht soard 49,. Stevens
,1o,,,, tStacy)
sands ...right guard t.hni
montgomery Quarterback wusnn
ni 6. CottrciD
King left half back pasc,,,
i'rumbic fright half back s. cot,rc,,
,n. Gregory
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-27
FIGHTING FOR CONTROL.
Colt Wants Free HIND In Affair. al
Industrial Trust Comnany.
Especial TO Tho Times Dispatchl

10 nc JlnsS- Disnatchil
Ne~ York. November 26-.rhe hight
for tho control of the Industrial Trust
Company. OF Providence. one OF the
largest banking institutions In New
ENGLAND. has been resumed with yiEor
Nv samuel l.. Colt, from whom fl was
wrested in 1905. when his resignation
ms president was obtained.
Mr. Colt is chairman of the board OF
directors. but claims that he has not
pcch gwen such recognition ms lis que
ana proper. and claims that there is "a
iack OF harmony In the board, which.
II 1t continues, will prove Injurious IN
the company. Mr.. Colts resignation
as president was obtained while bo
was i'll. but now that he is restored In
health lie IL determined to direct the
ahalrs Of til. institution which In,
founded. and in which lie is the larr
est Shareholder.
letter was sent out yesterday by
Mr. Colt to the shareholders OF the com.
pany asking for their proxies for tho
next annual meeting Already MIR.
Colt has proxies FOR II large proper
ton OF the capital stock outstundlnr.
more than enough to control the meet
ms, but he Issues the letter i'm order
to put the matter squarcly before lilo
stockholders and to explain his posi-
ton.
IL would appear from tho circuIar
letter OF Mr.. Colt that some of the
TACK OF harmony" Is due TO tho fac,
that Mr. Colt has obtained many
proxies, and he declares that II ,ny
who have sent his, their proxies hnvr
been In any manner mislcd or desire
Tor any reason 10 withdraw tho
proxies. and viii so notify him, thcy
VIII be promptly returned.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-27
WASHINGTON AND LEE
GOES TO NEW ORLEANS
w i'll Meet Tulane on Thanksgiving Final Stand
ing of Eleven Will Depend on Results of
Games in Rckm md and Norfolk.

by North Carolina ten days npo. Tint
gamo stands ns one of the ironies of
fate After the v. T. l. game Il was
looked forward to as the most Import :
ant game on the schedule. For three
weeks tho mon were trained tn noet
the Carolina bunch: other teams were
hardly considered. At Carolina the
game against w. and l. was not so
seriously considered, the Tarhecls
realized that the result Of the game
was more than doubtful. but they were
indifferent as to Its outcome, their
whole attention having for weeks been
given towards earning victory
against Virginia. In the game at Nor
Ioik the washington and Lee team
was probably Superior 10 the Carolina
team, taken MIN for man. But when
the Gamo began tho Carolina bunch
made little or not effort TO gain: they
pnnted regularly. Their head coach
was not there. but he had given his
orders. and the scouts from Virginia
saw none of the plays he expects to
use Tia nltsgiving. Meanwhile w. and
L., though handicapped hy a. muddy
hcld' was using everything they had
ana making every effort to win In
me hrst half, w. and L. gained little
ground. but Carolina did not oven try
to gain. They were thoroughly salts
fled to save their secrets and their en-
crSE and to luck out on two satellites
There Is no saying now what Caro-
ma might have done that day had
they turned themselves loose. sufficient
II Is they used only the simplest plays.
did not even require the attention of
their coach, took advantage of Il FUN
bio by w. and T.. within II stride OF
their own goal and got away with a
victory that goes down in the future
as hard fought and well won.
Individually, the Washington and
Ice team of this year is q wonder.
Niles Francis and Webster arc three
very likely candidates for the All
South-Auantic, all Of them having
starred In every game from the very
start OF the season. Bur-. as tnclilr.
too, is wonder, but nc played a short
time and hardly deserves consideration.
There Is not a poor man on the iirst
team squad, in fact, the second team
mas been Just about as strong as the
varsity all tho season. hut with all
this in their favor tile team failed to
get away with either game against the
strong teams from Carolina, and the
ranking in the South Atlantic will, Of
course. have to be made up largely
from the results in these games.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-27
DEFEATED CANDIDATES
FILE CONTEST NOTICES

freezing. Va, November 26-Notices
of contest In the recent election in
<Illckenson county nave been served as
follows Emery n. Chase. Republican
clerk -elccttaud also incumbent, by Mill
ton W. Remines. Democrat; Eivens TIL
Ter. Republican treasurcr-eIeCt and
also Incumbent, by Richard D.. Suther-
land. Democrat, and William G.. Long,
Democratic Commemorative attorney
elect. by s. Holiday Sutherland, Repub-
lican. 81
charged that many Irregularities wore
practiccd. notwithstanding Judge
.Skeens ultlmatum in regard to eloc-
Il ION frauds. M An effort will be made
f.aE 1s>AL>L hhaaAS snshA ,xtnlatnd the lnmfa,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-27
DOY FALLS DOWN CLIFF,
NOT SERIOUSLY INJURED
Special to The Times-Dispatch.

Freezing, Va. November 26.-Edgar
borns Cap. went into The Cninberlands
with n hunting party at night. where
he fell over q cliff tho distance of
about sixty feet, without being Sc
riously injured y bushy spruce pine
tree stood beside the cliff and he fell
through its branches, which Inter
cepted the speed of his fall; otherwise
he would doubtless have been dashed
TO pieces. Ills companions called to
him after the accident. but receiving
no answer. they. feared that he had
been killed. After making circuit
GUS route Of some hundreds Of yards,
they found him in a dazcJ condition,
his dog sitting beside him.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-27

cniy gates were reached Here the
othe. battalion OF the brigade was
waiting, with the academy band in at
tendance.
Under the glare of hun lrcds Of burn
ing hr"oms. the parade swcilrd AZ it
progressed through the t,caacmy. muun
al ni The residences Of the academy
ana half Of the population of Annapolis
Wcr" gathered about, when the stui,
was made hcfor" q huge bonfire III
front OF Bancroft Halt. Hero speech
making and cheering were INDUCED III
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-27
ARE GIVEN
JOYOUS RECEPTION

Annapolis. Md, November e. When
she Nays victorious football PLAYERS
returned from Philadelphia Tonight
after defeating the Army Yesterday.
they were given "a welcome which has
never been cuualed III the history OF
interservice sports
Met ut the station by tho members Of
one battalion Of their fellows. who
Hnhitched the horses from ;her hacks
and pulled them through tho streets.
CAPTAIN Dalton and his players we're
accorded all ovation thut grew IN volume
aud enthusiasm unfit the Naval h.ad-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-27
HEARING is ADJOURNED
Express Companies Prolic VIII lie
Taken Up AEnin In Jnnunry.

ExprcSs Companies Prohc VIII lie
Taken Up Again In January.
New York. November 26-Adjourn-
mcnt of the sitting Of the Interstate
Commerce Commission for inquiry Into
the express business of the country
was taken yesterday until the last
week In January. Commissioners Lane
requested the express companies aid
tho complaining shippers TO submit
whatever further date they have by
December Is. H.. G. Barlow, traffic
manager OF the Chicago Association of
Commerce. declared that the time of
delivery between Chicago. st. Paul and
Omaha had recently been extended to
three fun days. and he caused even
counsel for the express company to
smile when he sarcasticully suggested
that the express companies had some
thing to do with this extension, rs
after more than twenty years of two
day deliveries three days were now re-
CURED. lie urgently directed the at
tention of the commission to the very
close intcrcorporatc relations OF the
express. companies III.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-27
Club Hating.
AccIdcntnlIy Shot 10 Death.

TNpecIal 20 The 'T1mes- DIspatch
Bristol. Va, November 26.--EdWard
shot to death by accident at Saginaw.
"A lumber camp In Western North Caro-
lima. n few days ago. His gun was dis
charged when he fell. Smith was re-
garde1 as tho wonder OF the noun
tains where lie lived, for the reason
that. although stone blind, he was able
to roam the mountains and follow tho
bride paths with the accuracy of a
man with good eyes. Hel.wqs classed
as "a successful: hunter; iregardlesay Of
ia ahsence oc eirhA ~ { s e 4
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-27
WOUND NAY PROVE FATAI.
Ispecinl 10 The Timcs.p,snatcb.1

7 n. IspeClhI 10 TIC I1mcS. D1spatch.
Goldsboro, N. C.. November 26.-Last
week Two private detectives were en-
ploycd TO work up blind tiger cases
IN this city and this Afternoon while
ono or the above officers was in the
net OF placing pistol in his hip
pocket II was accidentally discharged,
the bullet entering the breast Of his
partner. Charles Byrd. from Durham.
The shooting occurred in IA local
boarding house, and physicians say the
wound may prove fatal
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-27

to wonder whether the game is worth
Tue candle. and prospective withdraw
Oh the foreigners after this year pron
apty VIII have something 20 do with
helping them to decision.
Harry Grant. twice winner of Tho
vanderbilt cup, appeared confident ana
smiling to-day in the Lozler camp. ijo
hopes to annex the coveted prize for
third time.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-27
NATIONAL LEAGUE
BATTING RECORD
Averages of Players Who Played
in as Many as Fifteen
Games.
lspocial to The rimes-pispa, chll

Especial to The Times-Dispatchll
New York, November 26.-Following
arc the official batting averages of
National League players who played
IN fifteen or more championship games
during the season of 1911:
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-12-08

A Hardin
Judicial District without opposition
the position of Circuit Judge expected
exalted
his distinguished predecessors and will fully verify the faith
situens n
birth His
from
the district Judge Hardin
popular judge and splendid gentleman
will well doubt present
Kentucy
apty termed the training school for circuit Judges he
district which he psdes Attorney
giving splendid capacity
himself for the higher position which he occupies
polished
capable exercising
sympathy shorcoming
minded
that when bench
prominently
in
Judge Hardin presiding all
him. He Making Good satisfying gans
Igenera publ
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-12-08
Circuit Judge Dies.

Judge w. R. Black, of Barbourville,
whose term as Judge of the oath Judi
cal district expired few days ago, died
last week in Louisville. He was suffer
ing from some intestinal trouble which
required an operation but was told by
his physicians that he had waited toe
long. The operation was performed,
however, resulting in his death.
Judge Black was appointed by Gov,
Wilson on the establishment of the
new oath district composed of Knox
and Whitley counties, end gave the dis
triet q year Of splendid service.
Mr.. BLACK is extensively related betl
in Knox and Madison counties, he be
ing son Of Mr.. Sam Black of Rich
mond, and nephew of Hon. JAS. d
and Banker Jno. A. Black of Barbour
vile. His wife and three children sur
vive him,
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-12-08
For The Lost Cause.

The Confederate Veteran" pub
lished at Nashville Tenn. is a periodi-
cal published specifically in the interest
of the survivors of the lost cause, but
incidentally contains many valuable
articles in regard to the civil war,
which would be read with interest by
everyone. 1t is the official organ of
every Confederate Association in the
country, and should be found in every
home in the entire southland, The
Veteran is in its nineteenth year, is a
publication of high standing and the
price is within the reach of all, one
dollar per year, with liberal clubbing
rates. Sample copies will be sent or
request to the publisher at Nashville
T0nn
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-12-08
Lexington Tobacco Sales.

Shelburnes Warehouse still in the
lead for high prices. The entire sale
to-day averaged over $3.50 and the
crop of Forrest Calico of this county
sold at the following prices $19.25,
$1925, $1S.75. $500 $500, $16.25,
$16.25, $3.50, STATS, $14.25, $14.OO,
$14.OO, $500, $11.75, $1,000, $500,
$6.75, average $15 90 for the crop of
1000 lbs. They say that every thing
with any color is selling high, and the
good red grades of both wrappers and
filters are bringing good prices.
Shelburne is pulling for the Garrard
County trade and will make it pay the
people to sell with the Shelburne To-
bacco Warehouse Co.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-12-08
Editor Sure OF Christmas Feast.

The editor is the recipient of kind
invitation to attend the golden wedding
celebration of Mr.. William A. Todd at
his home near Paint Lick on Xmas eve.
Mr.. Todd married Miss Elizabeth Boat
right, and all of their children and near
relatives as well as many friends will
be present to witness the occasion of
the golden wedding of this grand old
couple. Mr.. Todd is one of the most
Substantial and highly respected ci,iz-
ems of the upper end of the county, and
the cheer which will be dispensed on
this memorable occasion will be beyond
compare. The weather permitting we
shall surely be in attendance.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-12-08
Inauguration Special Round Trip S2.83

The committee on arrangements in
this county have secured a special coach
which will leave here at 5.15 A. M. on
train No. 10 next Tuesday, Dec. 18th.
arriving at Frankfort at $40 A. M.
and leaving there on the return trip at
at 4. 80 P. M. arriving at Lancaster at
s.S5 that night. The round trip rate
will be 1888. good returning until 18th.
Quite number of Garrard county peo-
pie are making their arrangements to
attend. Badges will be>on hand for all
who go. Be sure to notify W. H. Brown
or Henry Simpson of your intention of
going.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-12-08
Mrs. Hollins Rojoices.

A post card bearing the following
inscription was received from Mrs. M.
A. Hollins, a good friend and valued
subscriber to the Record, and well
known to many Lancaster people, and
who now resides in Pass Christian
Miss
81 feel very proud of old Garrard and
glad she redeemed herself at last cleo
ton. Congratulate the Record on her
good work.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-12-08

At stated meeting of Lancaster town
council the following were reported by
DIR. Pearce to represent the Memorial
Methodist church on the United Board
of Charities, for present winter. Miss
Jennie Lackey, Mrs. Bright Swinebroad
R. H. Tomlinson, Walton E. Moss, Jno
M. Mount, The Pastor.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-12-08
Turner.

Mr.. Cyrus Turner one of the most
of Kirksville's citizens died
suddenly on Monday of heart trouble.
His remains inferred in the cemetery
at Kirksville Tuesday, the Masons, of
which body he was a member, con-
Quoting the funeral. The deceased
was brother of Mr.. S. M. Turner of
McCraarv
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-12-08
Always Polite.

Mr.. w. l. Williams of Tulsa Okla. +,
who is nothing if not polite, was inter-
rogating a witness in case in which
Mr.. Williams represented one of the
Iitigants. The witness was very deaf
and was compelled to use an instrument
resembling a horn in order to hear.
Mr.. Williams in an ordinary tone OF
voice said to him: Mr..
you kindly place your horn to your cal
in order that you may understand me-
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-12-08

Knights of Pythias Lodge meets
every Thursday evening now and has
some new members going in. All
members are requested to attend as
there is an effort going to be made to
interest you. Be on hand every Thurs
day evening.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-12-08
Change Of Window.

Twill have my Christmas window in
the Store room used by the Circle Girls
last week instead Of Mr.. E. w. Harris
store, Saturday December 9th. All
kinds of Fancy work, Stenciing, Etc.
Mrs. L. N. Miller.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-12-08
An Old Time Tobacco Raiser.

Ben Roe who was one of the first
men to raise tobacco in this county on
an extensive scale was here for a few
hours last Friday. Ben is one of the
best colored citizens who ever made
Lancaster his home. He now holds a
splendid position with the Gaar-Scott
Threshing Machine Co. at Richmond,
T.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-12-08

1t is most worthy token that the
good women of Garrard and Lincoln
are nobly cooperating for contribution
and relief of needy and deserving
families in country round about.
There are people who are not com
plainining or asking help, but are all
the same truly deserving as well as
grateful for help received.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-12-08

Hon. Davidson Florence who fill
the the office of Commemorative Attorney Thirteenth
Judicial district occaoed by the elevation of Judge
circuit bench, native of Stanford KY.
nephew of Hon.
thirty but has been actively practise
and of the rising
Florence personaya
equally
the important which have
he will his district the
b and service with which believe
believe which
will to be but stepping him
reflect credit county
eminent lawyers Suey,
Judge W. G. WEIGH Judge Warren and
believe will the of George D. Florence
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-30

Booth Harrington is very difficult
to please in matters theatrical said
a famous Philadelphia novelist to the
New York Press. Harrington was
visiting me here during the run of
his own plays. and after dinner one
evening we sauntered to the theatre.
But the door keeper did not know
us and for some little time refused
to let us in. Finally. though. Tark-
ington's identity was established and
we we're conducted to a stage box.
"The performance wasn't up to
much. Harrington fdgeted in his
chair and at the end of the first act
he suggested that We go. On our
way out / saw my il%lustrous friend
peering a%nxiously about the lobby.
What are you looking for?'
said.
"'I'm looking said Harrington,
for that chap who wouldn't let us in.
+ want to give him a quarter