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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-07
POLITICS HOT
ON SOUTHS|DE
ONE NfGfPAA-P
MARY SETS THE POT To
----------- ROLLING.

With the approach OF the NUM-
cipal primary political talk in the
southside is becoming brisk. There
is strong sentiment on this side
ef river 10 the effect that at least
two members of Council from Madi-
son ward should come from his sioe.
With about 600 votes the old Man
chester folks believe that they have
the upper hand in the battle of bal
lots, and when the time comes FOR a
selection Of candidates to run in the
regular election. the southsiders Will
bring out all their votes. and ii the
northsiders do not come across
gracefully. there may be more than
two in the next Council from over
the river
While it Is not definitely known at
this time how many of the present
members OF Council will stand for
reelection, as some Of them have not
Yet made up their minds, 1t is quite
likely that Messrs Jones. Brown. Gill,
Bradley and Workman, of the lower
branch, and Alderman Moore may
be before the people at the coming
primary. II the northside shows a
disposition to be mean" there Is a
probability that the southsiders may
get together and rig. up full ticket,
and with the balance Of power In
votes. they may be able to carry the
entire ticket through.
The southside politicians have not
been in politics for these many wears
for nothing. They have had many
hot fights among themselves. and
what Alderman Patram. who by the
way. may be a candidate for Council
in the primary, too. does not know
about the inner workings, would NIL
few pages in a small brochure. But
MIR. Patram is not the only one. There
are such wise ones as Bill" Brad
ley, Garter Jones, John Moore. Work
lowed in patriotic doings all their
lives, and know how to get the best
results out of whatever may be agi-
tating the public mind.
D. l.. Toney Is another loyal man to
his old bailiwick. and he is some
punkins' in the political game, al
though he lost out at the last cleo
ton for the Legislature. Over-con-
fidence and the manipulations of
northsiders are the reasons his frienus
give for his defeat. They will not
forget that either.
The southsiders are not making
threats. but they feel that with more
than half the votes of Madison ward
they should be given at least equal
representation. and they are going 10
see that they get It, The politicians
are being backed up bv the voters,
who feel that the southside should be
fully represented in the counsels OF
the city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-07
Standing Of Teams.
MIR. LYNCH ISSUES
NATIONAL BULLETIN

NEW YORK. March 6.-Thomas j.
Lynch. president of the National
League. announces that the following
contracts and releases have been ap-
proved.
Contracts-wtth Brooklyn. Frank
l.. Allen, J. w. Downs, George w.
Cutshaw. NJ. A. Kent. Forrest NJ
Morrow, Edward J. Phelps and J. c.
smith, :
With Chicago. Mordecai Brown.
19l2-1s-14.
With Cincinnati. John w. Bates,
Bob Bescher. Thomas A. Clarke. Cy
Dahlgren and F. c. Hoblitxel.
With New York. Leon X. Ames
Beals Becker. Arthur Bues. George J.
Burns. Otis Crandall. Arthur Devlin.
Josh Devore. Louis r. Drucke, Evan
Evans. John J. FerreIl Gus CardellA,
Henry X. Crob, Grover Hartley. c. l.
Hersog. 1al2-l3>l4; William c. Jacob
son. Jack r. Johnscn.9 William NJ
Luby. Phifer F,uienwtder, Richard W.
MarQuard, lel2-13-ll; J. A. Maxwell,
Emmett e. Munsell. J. ]. Murray,
Eugene Paulett. Fred c. Gnodgrass,
Milton J. Stock. Charles Tesreau, Ar
thur e. Wilson and George r. wiltss.
Release-By Philadelphia to But-
falo. L.. Fred 7. Beck.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-07
BEGIN ARGUING
TELEGRAPH CASE
WESTERN UNION ATTORNEY
NEY WILL FOLLOW.

According TO "a dispatch from Wash :
ington last night, Rush Taggart. OF
New York. opened argument for the
Western Union In the United States
Supreme Court yesterday In its APP
peal case involving the right of the
city of Richmond to make the COM
pany place it's wires underground in
this city.
Henry r. Pollard, city attorney OF
Richmond. viii probably follow the
New York attorney today in present
Ing the city's side OF the case.
Mr.. Pollard will ask that the de-
cree OF the Federal Circuit Court.
which dismissed the injunction grant
ed the company by Judge Waddill In
the district court. be affirmed.
The city asserts that tho Western
Union Is an outlaw corporation, occu-
plying the streets of the city with
poles and wires in defiance of the city.
having no local franchise and refus-
Ing to obey the terms OF the UNDER
ground ordinance. hiding itself behind
injnnctions Of the Federal court and
fatty refusing to renove an unsfEhtiy
line OF poles and wires from Broad
street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-07
ANOTHER DATE Isl
FIXED FOR Trim
TRUE RErORsIERs BANK CAS-
NOW SCHEDULED ron
MARCH 18TH.

: The week beginning March VI
has been set aside exclusively l
Hustings Court for the trial a. a.
Burrell. one Of the indicted
Reformer oficialA which 49,
postponed some half dosen ~
times since true bills were rotG
against Burrell and other Ot119oE
the defunct bank last fail. e Il
The last three postponsment6 n
due to the fact that r. y. B3HG
sociate counsel for the deGo1no
been too buslly engaged WITH ~
tive matters to participate sa{
case. Tho first Of these cont1l
was ordered on January |, N1A
Byrd announced that No 49,
occupied with selection Of tn
committees Of the House (s9
gates. Of which he 10 speoAG
next continuance was had t4
part Of February. and the
March Sth. when March 3etk
ed a. the next date.
Several weeks ago the
witness tor the prusecs1ttp0
ed In = railroad wreck Me-
burg.
H. NJ. Smith. Jr.. who N6
famous by the Beatfio mn
II chief council for thA deo
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-07
SPALDING's NEW BASEBALL
GUIDE MAKES APPEARANCES

Once more the baseball season u
ushered in with the Appearance Of the
thirty-dxth issue OF this famous an
nual.
Both In picture and text the Guide.
under the edit0rship Of John b. Fos-
tor, continues to improve over prev
icus issues. and the "fan" who can
not enthuse over it contents will
certainly be hard to please
In addition TO editorials on tho
more prominent topics Of the game.
there 10 also . review Of the worlds
series presented In = conciae and at
tractive manner. with Illustrations Of
important plays: reviews Of the sea-
son in tho National and American
Leagues and minor organisations: In
ternational Baseball: men who have
featured In world series contests;
complete rosters Of 1911 In the Ma
tional American and International
Leagues and the American Associa-
ton, and many other timely topics
closing with the ohlcial rules.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-07

WACO. TEXAS, March Both
White Sox squads-the Blues ana the
Whites-were put through, fast
workout today. Pitcher. Doc White
arrived at noon. and showed up well
on the mound. and afterward hit to
the White infield. which was made up
Of Bortan at first Rath at second.
Weaver at short. and Zeider at third.
The stunts Of these men and the ex-
hihitfon of smuggling of Fournier, the
Canadian first bsseman, catcher and
outfieider, were the feature of the
days program, Weaver lis fast at
short and can throw from any posi-
ton. Foarnier lis II bearcat with the
stick. He caught four straight on the
nose and all went TO the fence.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-07
Colonial.
Vaudeville and moving pictures.
Francis WiIson at Academy.

Francis Wilson at Academy.
II the measure OF play Is judged
by its ability to please then Francis
Wilson in "The Bachelors Baby" has
one of the most successful ever writ
ten. He wrote 1t himself. too. How
ne ever came to write 1t Is ques-
ton that should be investigated by
the society on psychological research.
IL there IL such a society, and the
result Of the investigation be distrib-
uted among the great dramatists.
II is the most slender structure on
which to hang a succession of laughs
that ever has been reared. Some
might call 1t inane. pusrile. absurd
and others whimsical, But one thing
IL certain. every line Is a laugh or
leads to another. Last night the au-
dience at the Academy 1st laughed
itself foolish, and when the bachelor
uncle goes searching tor pin In his
baby wards undergarments there
wasn't one who didn't fairly shrek
at the near-disrobing act which fol-
lowed.
For with all It's absurdities The
Bachelors Baby" has that quantity.
or quality. or both, which Rs termed
human interest The situations are
not new, and many Of them are as
artificial AZ the stage mother-in- law.
hut lust about the time one is ready
to protest at being interested droll
line. a droll bit OF business or very
human Touch RESTORES matters to their
former plane OF pure enjoyment.
In the hands Of anyone else but
the whimsical Francis Wilson The
Bachelors Baby" might easily die OF
lack OF vitality. Mr.. Wilson makes
the bachelor seem real, he creates a
character out Of the mos, underlined,
d!mly- outlined personality one. may
imagine. The Mrs. Brookiield West.
OF Alma Chester. was a tribute TO
her ability. Edna Bruno as the he
rome was very pretty to look upon
and wore some stunning frocks. Flea
nor Barry played straight part capi-
tally, and Louis Massen. an artist,
made the most Of the part of Martin
Dale. AZ for the butler OF e. Soidene
Powell, he established himself fsv-
orite from the start. and the audience
applauded his fall downstairs with
yixor that would have been surprising
to a humanitarian, II It were not such
an excellent testimonial to the nat
uralnees of the fall. George Irvine
was good, but Baby Davis really
shared the honors with the star. Re-
markable child. remarkable comedy.
but how that audience did laugh
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-07

pany changed Its motor cars from
the chain to the shaft-drivsn type.
The machine that bores hole Ia this
axle 10 said 10 be the most accurate OF
Its kind In America. 1t b0res through
almost six feet Of steel. The reason
we did not manufacture shaft
driven car before 1907" aaya Man
ager Hudson, WAS that we did not
consider the built-up rear axlNs strong
enough for the strain t. which they
were necessarily IN affected. Tbs only
solutior was 10. make our oTn rear
axle. and - result 10 have nater
heard Of one ~ them breaktag 3
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-07

COAKLEY THINKS WELL OF
!. WuK,dAAl8 eCOxst.EsE PITCHER

s.-Andrew CoAkey. formerly OF the
Philadelphia Athletics and the Chi
cago and Cincinnati Nationals. but
now baseball coach at williams,
thinks Davis, the man who pitched
guch remarkable ball last year and
brought home the scalps OF Yale and
Princeton - well - Of q number OF
smaller colleges, II the best college
pitcher he has Seen.
CcAkisy thinks that tho last years
experiences VIII make UMvs at least
nifty per cent. moro efi3cient.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-07
Electric Self Starter.

One OF the features Of this years
product II the self-starter with which
the White Company Is regularly
eouipping its cars. The White start
er, y electrical, and In In. the form
Of a motor generator. attached to the
opposite side of the engine from the
carburetor. and driving the engine by
a silent chain connected to the timing
gears
A feature Of the White self starter
10 the fact that the car cannot be
stalled. even when running slow in
crowded traffic. Just as soon as the
speed Of the engine drops below a
certain point the generator becomes a
motor. and begins to turn over the
effsine, just as in starting: so that no
matter how much the engine 10 throt-
tied down or how suddenly the brakes
are applied. the engine cannot be ac-
cidentaliy stalled.
The entire starting apparatus 10 ex-
tremely light in weight and compact.
and being so simple In operation and
needing practically no attention. II 10
sure to become . great favorite this
year with motor car enthusiasts.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-07
PROPERTY ON THE

Mr.. william Hsekman, Of watts.
willie, Acomao county. was : Visitor
at the Capitol. accompanying his
friend. Hon. 8. Wilkins Mathews. Mr..
Hickman eighteen years ago rented
tract pf land In Acomac county
combating Of 7ss acres, very large
proportion 81 which Was massh. lie
however. titled his land 20 well that
he soon owned II. Last year he clear !.
ed more than Sl0.ooO on his potato
crops alone.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-07
S,ov.II Joins Browns.

ST. LOUIS. MO. March s.-George
Stovail arrived today and joined the
Browns, Arst denying published
story that he wanted to buy his re-
lease and join tho Cubs. Il wanted
70 he a manager. but 40 long as II
couldn't be arranged the job / have
suits me-" he said. Manager Wal
lace wifi get the best work have
Red Nelson, whose lip was split
In yesterdays practice, and Hamil-
ton. who was spiked. were out with
the squad under the Browns grand
stand today. working out.
Suggs and Gaspar. the veteran Red
pitchers, were out today for the hrst
time. but their work was very slight.
Outfielder Elmer Miller. from Du-
luth, and Shortstop Mcdonald. from
Dallas, are showing up In great form.
The first practice game will be play
ed tomorrow.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-07
BOWLING

Chaplin again carried off the nonors
on the Newport alleys last night when
he score o grand total OF e2s Tor the
News Leader team against the jour
nal Ave. Blair started off in grand
sty,e but fell down in the third game.
Mcfarland nosng HIM out OF second
high total with 5sl
J. s. Barrow. the Journals new
man. did very we'll making his debut
in the major league with a fine score.
kl.xns 4 A~Har
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-07
NEW THEATRE FOR
SOUTH RICHMOND

II rumor coming from a re,sa ole
source can be believed South Rich
mond la to have a magnificent vaude-
willie theater by next fall. 1t In said
that the theater will be situated at
or near the corner OF Twelfth and
Hull streets and the cost will be
about $4,000. The names OF those
backing the plan has not ben learned
but most OF them are said to be Rich
mond capitalists.
/, Unles, the plan falls through the
ARCHITECTURAL work viii begin before the
week Is out and the promoters Of the
movement will then be made known.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-07
Mike Donlin PLAYA First.

A SNOWFALL night between the Pirates
and the Cardinals added zest to the
day at the training grounds. Clarke
had intended to send two catchcrs
and four pitchers to Hot Springs
this evening, but on learning that
weather conditions at the Arkansas
resort were almost as bad as they are
here, he changed his mind. The
teams were required to spend more
time in the open. long tramps being
prescribed.
Mike Donlin has been continually
1T first base during the half hour
tryouts and the impression grows that
Captain Clarke IL considering him for
the initial bag:
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-07
Nssrs Ws,rar Ar,,s<,d.

Ade1inc Taylor. : negro woman. Of
SSH sixth street. Fulton, was ar
rested yesterday by Detective Atkin.
son and Wiltshire on the charge or
stealing gold watch and chain and
= gold locket the total value ef which
= ~. from James WaIlAcs. 4 nogro.
ehs ~wae elatA4 II ths y1f6t r0Ijce
station. g ! ehases q seessry from
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-07
benefit Entertainment.

Scenes In the Life OF Wnshfne 8
will be rendered at Bainbridge -SgSN
Baptist church Friday night BY Lee
talent The proceeds will be Tor v
benefit OF neutrality-suspicious. ~
and Meade Memorial churches.
The production was given sev nv
days ago at Meade Memorial churSs
and met with a tremendouu succos
At the request of many who seW u
at Meade Memorial the play VI
be repeated. -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-07
NEWS OF SOUTH RICHMOND
"a'Aa.s's. WAR e ,. :s s:s.e is:s a. s

important subject to be taken
that meeting will be the issuin
bonds for $4,000 school n
Grove, and a $4,000 school In 0W
boro. 80
All of the taxpayers of Oak Grow
Woodland Heights, Forest Hill -
other points in the Manchester 60
trict are invited to be present..
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-07
In Camp OF PiiIlies

HOT SPRINGS, ARK. March S.
Weather conditions again prevented
satisfactory practice by the Phillies
today Ciavath arrived In camp late
last night. and was taken In hand
ny Peaches Graham, who kept him
busy for several hours chasing flies
ireland did some clever bat work.
and Cashman showed strong fielding
ability, as did Hart and Brsnker.
Ma9ec. Luby. Lobert and Downer
did some good hitting. Pitcher sta
ton. Of Portland. arrived today and
pitched to the Yannigans for time.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-07
A,h,e,ic Scrubs Tie TEXANS.

SAN ANTONIO, TEN. March g.
For the third time the Athletic young
sters were unable to score victory
over the local team here today IN
veTy cold weather the game went to
at to tie, but on account OF dark
ness the Athletics did not play their
half of the ninth.
Houek pitched the first four In
nings and held the locals to one run.
panforth. who relieved him, was hit
hard Hard hitting by both teams
featured the game. The regulars are
expected here tomorrow.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-07

Elijah G. Tatum. a well known
citizen Of South Richmond. was found
dead In his room yesterday morning
in his home. l122 cambridge street.
The cause Of the death was heart
failure. OF which he has suffered for
several months.
Mr.. Tatum. who was in his fifty
seventh year. Is well known In South
Richmond. and Is member of the
Manchester lodge Of Masons
The funeral viii be held Friday
morning at the house and the burial
will be In Maury cemetery.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-07
Harris Cets saxty Days.

James Harris. q negro. charged by
Meyer Brothers with the theft Of
$4.75. drew sixty days In jail In Po-
firm at the time tho theft was COM
mittsd.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-07


HOT SPRINGS, ARK, March g.
Indictment weather again caused the
Brooklyn Nationals to lose almost an
entire day. the bert Manager Dahlen
and his men could do being a work
out for his pitchers and catchers. in
front Of the hotel this morning. while
the other players took to the noun
tains. whittington Park IL still too
muddy for practice.
A. IAs< players ~ho .went ever to the
uaotsuta4nn were halted frequently. by
deputy sheriffs. who were In search
OF q negro that had ehot two men
It the Arlington Hotel, and made his
escape.
Unless there 10 4 decided change
In the weather Immediately. Dahlen
ana his men will mot leave here Ia
- GOOD shape - they had anticipated
q they have only little over week
left.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-07

COLUMBUS, GA. March Bob
Beschert champion base runner OF the
Nationi League, turned his ankle
slightly at morning practice today.
and was excused from the afternoon
stunts. The injury was not serious
and he expects to be out tomorrow.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-07
That O,,~-Ptece Axle.

A feature II the Alec exhibit In
the Boston. automobile shew In the
cne-piace rear axle. which II ,'orKed
out Of : suetd billet Of ste@l by, the
largest drop hammer IN the world.
Thiy hammer Weighs 3to,eae raunds
and wAs Installed 1t Z cost Of syl.70e
When ~ Anaeslcan Locomotive Conn
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-07
Government Took Buick Car.

A short timc ago Buick car was
delivered to Colonel Spencer Crcsby,
Of the Department OF War at WASH
ington. to be used by tho Inspector
Of Public Buildings and Grounds en-
hts daily trips. The government In
yited all the leading manufacturers
Of cars priced from $500 to $4,000
to submit q car in competition to 4
committee Of expert mechanical men
The cars were driven to the desig-
mated place and the drivers dismissed.
The examtnatt',n wxs their made with
no Representatives OF any sos the cars
present. Motor for motor. shaft for
shaft. bolt for belt. II 10 said. thu cars
were compared. tested and appraised
by the government experts. One by
ora the cars Mere eliminated until
only the Buick remained. ~ the sew
enteen or eighteen cars submitted Il
alone had stood the rigid tests upon
which acceptance was based The
cars were at once turned over to the
government for immediate service.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-07
Automobie---Baseball-- General Sporting News

WEST BADEN, IND, March e.
Secretary sSeekamp returned to st.
Louis today with a final warning
from Manager Bresnahan to get the
Cardinals away from here by Sat
urday. In desperation. Bresnahan to-
day inaugurated baseball practice on
sidewalks. The Pittsburg Pirates fol-
lowed suit. the players filling all the
sidewalks In town. The Cardinals
expect to go south from here. jack
son, Mississippi, IL seemingly favor
ed more than any town from which
offers of training grounds have been
received. Memphis, Tenn. has been
rejected.
jennings Dsspairs Of Pitchers.
MONROE, LA, March 6.--Hughie
Jennings announced today that he
would depend upon batting to put
the Tigers up in the race this year.
thus virtually admitting that he had
little hope of developing q star pitch
ing staff. He has decided on this
method of campaign because of his
experience last spring. When the
Tigers were making that famous %
out of "a record. their pitchers were
being murdered, but they were doing
more to the opposing pitchers.
Jennings also stated that he expect
ed both the new catchers, kercher and
Onslow. Paddy Baumann. Perry. Lou
den and either Westerhill or Witt to
stick with the team. These men all
are sluggers except Witt.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-07
Cubs All in Good Condition.

NEW ORLEANS. LA, March g.
a low sky and a depressed mercury
greeted the Cubs this, morning. The
entire squad. however, traiIed out TO
the ball park for session that last
ed from 10 O'Clock until long after
lunch time. Manager Chance took
the position At the plate and hated
the offerings of the pitching squad.
The practice spasn was followed with
a gallop around the park and bath
at the gymnasium downtown. All
Tire players were In good condition
today.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-07
vauxhan Joins Yankees.

ATLANTA, Ca. March S.-The ar
rival OF big Jim Vaughan was the
ovsrshadowring feature Of today's
doings In the Yankee camp. and the
event was made the moro notable
because big Jim agned contract that
thoroughly pleased him and came
forth to practice with moro ginger
than he has ever shown IN his
chcckered big league career. He was
the bigeest. and speediest man on the
lot this afternoon.
Sid Smith, tho catcher. turned back
By Cleveland to Columbus. who II
working out with the Atlanta squad.
Il pessimistic over this years outlook
for Cleveland. "Hornhurst, who will
play flrst. cannot hit left handler
With = plank" said Smith. "GFega
will blow up and Joe Jackson was only
4 nash In the pan"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-07
At the Theatres
Francis Wilson in 1.-THE
Bachelors Bah" Coming
of Viola Allen, Sale of Seats
on Today
Academy.

Academy.
Tonight--Francis Wilson in The
Bachelors Baby"
Friday and Saturday nights, NATL
nee Saturday. Montgomery and Stone
In THE Old Town.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-07

Due to the bad weather only q few
were present last night at Cerseley
Hall. where a meeting Of the Civic
improvement League OF Swansbor0
was held. Many important matters
were to be taken up Mt the meeting.
but owing to the small attendance
J. G. Blake, chairman OF the league.
adjourned the meeting until the first
Wednesday Night In April. The most