The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-19
DO-NOTHING SESSION
LIVES UP TO ITS NAME

least ninety days before the expiration
OF his term whether or not his services
would be required for another year OF
term OF years--none of these things
appealed to Messrs. Bradley and VII
kerson. who stood Arm in their opinion
that the matter should be deferred
until some time later, and. strange to
say, that opinion prevailed.
II was totally unsatisfactory to those
on the outside. The politics of the
meeting was, 30 apparent that no
question was left as to the determi.
nation Of some interests in the league
to endeavor to get rid of Williams. All
OF the glowing reports of successful
season for the league were set at
nauSht when the financial Statement
was presented and adopted. 1t was
clearly shown by these figures that the
league was not any too secure from a
purely financial standpoint. and from
playing standpoint-well the fans
know best as to this
Deficit OF $4,000.
The secretary's report was not made
public. What was learned was learned
only from the remarks which were
turned loose at random by the mag
mates themselves. Richmond had fall
en- OFF several thousands of dollars in
the years receipts and the other
towns. with the exception of Peters.
burg. had fallen OFF proportionately, o
deficit OF $4,000 being noted in the
receipts. 1T was a bad and trying
season, end yet. despite the many OBJ.
stacles encountered, the storm was
weathered. and the league, with the
CO. operation OF the magnates. is ready
for a successful season. But there
must be cooperation. There is no
question about this. II Richmond Is
desiring TO kick the traces. there are
purchasers who are ready and willing
TO take over the Richmond franchise.
There Is also no question about this.
The offer was fatty made and Just as
taiy refused. for the very good rea-
son that the owner of the Richmond
franchise realizes that he has ready
source OF revenue from the club.
Tho storm yesterday was as moth
Ing to that which will break at the
November meeting. Then. in addition
TO the selection OF president-and
there seems 20 be little reason to sup
pose that Williams will, not be named
for term of years-several claims
VIII be presented. One of these claims
VIII be against Richmond for gate
money not collected on Labor Day. The
ruies OF the league declare that women
snail be charged admission on HOLIDAYS.
Richmond failed to collect fare on up.
wards of 500 Of the fair sex who en-.
tered the park on that day, making a
| sum OF money aGsregating something
IKE 1900 which 1t is held Richmond
owes the league.
another problem which will be pre-.
sented should Danvilles franchise be
transferred to Newport News will be
whether the several owners are willing
10 take In the oyster and steamship
city. Those who oppose Williams fan
70 realize that he has the bulge Even
II the league Is equally divided. VIII
i'aHis VIII remain in the chair, for the
reason that the constitution provides
mat the president shall hold over until
nus successor liz elected. Also on q
divided vote Williams will win.
No Good Accomplished.
1t is a sad muddle and the meeting
to-day has done baseball no good Al.
ready skeptical, the good people who
pay TO see the games will become more
skeptical, " possible, and certainly
more chary OF being separated from
their two bits to see an article OF
baseball which is being delivered by
SET OF magnates at war with them
selves
the question OF increasing the PLAYER
and the salary limit was not discussed
though a committee, to be composed
OF three members not yet named bv
the president. Will consider changes
IN the constitution and bylaws, pre-
sumably with the ide& in mind of
making the game more presentable
from playing standpoint A COM
mittee on circuit. the duty of which