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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-24
SPIDERS EXPECT
TO WALLOP COLTS
First Game Next Thursday With
Local Virginia League
Team.

Iichmona College is ready for the Colts
That announcement wac made yesterday oy
Coach Mcneil who has mad charge OF ,nc
SPIDERS baucbail hopo:uis THIS heason. lie
Ia not making any predictions. but thla much
Ia certain, there Is more OF an air OF con
ndcnce at the college this year than has
obtained Cor many years. Most OF this is
due 10 the hard work which Coach MySeill
ha. done. Handicapped at the outset ~
bad weather. he has nevertheless accom-
pl.Shed wonders with the material! In hand
The team is Thoroughly organized. signals
have been adopted. ana even should the
ofense by pierced By opponents. there Is
enough offensive strength TO oHft most OF
this.
II Il, conceded BY both coach and students
tina. the weakest part Of the spider team is
she pitching STAFF. still White and Gwath-
Improving right along. Gwathmcy lie not
new to the mound. He performed for the
college several years ago, and since that
time has put on both flesh and speed. Re-
gardiess OF what the team may finally &C
coniplish. It can be said now that 1t has
been properly coached Captain Meredith
and Manager Echols have given the coach
aii possible assistance.
The Spiders meet the Colts next Thurs
day. From what can be learned. uno1ic!ol-
~. the college crowd VIII line up as follows
Clarke. catcher; White. W. Wiley and
G~athmey. pitchers Lewis. third base;
Beale, second base: Meredith or Stevens
aeld: ]. Wiley. centre Held; Lipsey, right
Acid. 1t may be that Captain Meredith VIII
80 TO the outer gardens. giving way 10 stew
enis at n!st
Naturally most OF the interest attaches to
the intercollegiate Eastern Virginia cham
pionship series between the college. RAN
ooiph-Macou, Hampden- Sidney and william
and Mary These FOUR teams light il out
each year, ana there is naturally great
struggle both for the honor and the cup
The first championship game Will be pc
tween the college and lIampden- sidney at
Hampdcn sidney. The Spiders leave for
their road trip April q. playing " NJ. L.
Washington and Lee. Virginia Christian Col
legc and the University Of Virginia The
entire schedule comprises eighteen games
hns already been printed In The Times Dis
patch, Is reproduced for the benefit OF those
who may not be familiar with il;
March 2S--RichmoHd Virginia League.
Aprii observation-disclosures College.
April 9-V. N, l. (pnndins>.
April i3-union Theological Seminary.
April i7--fandolph Macon teXhihtion).
April is--Univcrsity OF South Carolina
April 2i--V NJ. J. at Lexington.
April "J-WashinsiOn and Ice at Lexington
April ?d-Virginia Christian College at
Iynchburg.
iutteSvillc.
April 2o-Roanoko College at Richmond.
May 3--Hampden- Sidney NJ IIampde,,vSid
ncy championship.
Stay S--wiliam and Mary a, Richmond
championship.
May la-Randolph Macon at Richmond
championship.
May l5--B!ucs NJ Richmond.
May 1S-sM.!liam and Mary at Williamsburg
championship.
May a9Hampdon Sidney at Richmond
championship.
Nay :1-Randoiph Macon at Richmond
championship.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-24
ADOPT SCHEDULE
IN VERY FEW DAYS
Plenty of Money in Banks to
Guarantee Salaries of All Play
ers Really Wanted-Work
on Lee Park Progressing
Rapidly-Graders Be
gin Tomorrow.
BY GUS MALBERr.

Chicago will be the eighth club in
the United States League. President
ABBOTT Whitman confirmed this in tele-
gram last night-4eThe question as Ito
the advisability of taking In Chicago
or Buffalo mas been discussed By telc-
phone and telegraph for several days.
III fact, ever since New York dropped
out of the fold. II was largely Il mat
ter of which town could equip ana
maintain bail club at the earliest
possible moment. Chicago simply beat
out the New York city.
Since the dissolution of the Column
Dinn League. IL mas been easy for the
United States crowd. They have sim
ply been UP against the proposition
eliminating the weaker cities making
application. The whole situation has
been gone over tliroughly and now
that Chicago has shown ample financial
backing for the club in that city every
thing VIII move smoothly.
Cannot Fail Now.
There can be no such thing a g fall
said Ernest Landgraf last night, echo
ing the words of u famous prelate. now
gone. we have entirely too much lat
stake We simply have got TO play
baseball. For the sake of the skeptics
let me say that there are thousands
! of dollars invested III this league.
Many OF us, for one. have nut the
savings OF lifetime in the venture.
If we fail now it will mean that we
will be broke.
II didn't come to Richmond as Il
philanthropist. I came here because
knew that this was good town and
that an opportunity presented itself
to make money. l expect to make
money l have put UP my time aud
my money in the nope of getting re-
turns The doors are locked,
No need for any OF us to try and
turn back. We simply can't. It is
case of play ball or go broke. Out
in Lee Park We are investing large
Continued on Third Page.)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-24
RICHMOND MIGHT
GET BIG TOURNEY
II Washington Lands American
Bowling Congress, Branch
Will Be Here.
PLANS ALREADY FORMED
tournament Here Will Be Either
Before or Alter Capital
City Meet.
ALREADY FORMED
PlANS

Should Washington secure the
american Bowling Congress next
year, Richmond will gain "a consider
able amount of benent in sort OF
reflex manner. y movement has al
re@dy been started locally, in the event
me congress comes East in 1918, to
ho4u q bowling tournament In Ricn-
mona Inc men Interested in this
movement are OF the opinion that
practically all OF the bowlers attend
Ing Inc congress would be glad TO
come to Richmond
mere are many inducements which
could be offered the bowlers. k'irst
or all the points of historic interest in
ana around Richmond would make an
excursion from Washington to Rio:,.
mond highly enjoyable and one of the
FEATURES Of the meet 1t has always
been the custom, Wherever the com
gress Is held. to offer certain attrac-
tons in the way OF amuscments and
excursions TO the bowlers Richmond
is filled with places OF interest which
slould prove attractive
Wnshington's Chamber OF Commerce.
II Is reported. has offered the sum of
$4,000 for the next congress. 1t is
believed that this sum Will be con-
sidcrably increased through private
subscriptions and from other business
organizations. The Richmond men in
teEested purpose holding a tournament
either Immediately before or inn
inedately after the meeting in Wash
inSton.
Plnn Monster Alleys.
Something that might be news to
the bowlers in Richmond is the fact
that pans arc now being drawn for a
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-24
LOCAL BONLERS
HAVE RETURNED
Not Exactly Proud of Records
Made, but Expect to
Do Better.

While not overly enthusiastic, local
bowlers who have returned from their
TRIP TO paterson. where they partici-
pated in the National Bowling Tourna-
mcnt, feel that at least they have adj
rertiSed Richmond. True, no great
scores Were made. but this Is accounted
Tor by the ncwncss OF tournament
rules 10 most OF the rollers. The Times
Dispatch team, with score OF 2.652,
made by far the best showing, being
now, tied for eighth place. OF the
sinElcs. Thorpe did the best work with
Mcfarland next in line.
The boys were royalty received.
Nothing was too good FOR them. The
town turned out. as Il whole to wei
ii may he that this too cordial re-
ceptlon tad some thing to DO with the
apparent poor showing. The game
rolled in Brooklyn on Monday was
newspapers showcrcd praise upon The
Times Dispatch team. both FOR It's per
rIormanco and for its iaunty uniform.
This team VIII undoubtediv come in
fer q large :licc of tho prize money
Whitman. in Hhoin everybody placed
the greatest dependence. accomplished
little. except TO lose his voice. Some
OF his friends facetiously remarked
that this happened through his trying
TO scare the pins down by making a
noise
next Feg gsar The res ssf " "s% o
resumed This Week. They follow: "
Monday night-Virginiaus VA New
ports; c. & O. VS. Eirk & Co.
Tuesday niRht--News Leader vs..
Cook Printing Co.: Slim ,Iims VS., Ding
bats: owens & Minor Co. VS. Gwath-
mcy Drug Co.
dnrsday-RcminGto vs.. Times
Dispatch: Nuts VS.. Jcff".
Thursday night--Alcos VS.. Journals,
i:iehmond Press VS.. ,Richmond Lunch,
Friday night Robertson
vs.. Powers Taylor. Elimination pin
tOurnumcnt, Open to all local hnM lurS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-24
ACADE NJ Will
HAVE GREAT TEAM
Local and Quito Town Games
Arranged for Promising
Baseball Nine.
BY GUS aIALnERr.

Richmond Academy. with a come
back spirit which might be cmulatc,I
10 advantage by many preparatory
schools announces Ike fact that its
baseball team this season is going TO
be better and stronger than ever be-
fore. Unfortunately. this school was
kept from he sridirou last season and
therefore unable To make a reputation
for itself Now tina, the baseball sea
son Is here, this lads feel that they
want to make up for lost time. and SO
a large squad has been nract'c.ns :;
daily. y game had been scheduled for
yesterday with Chester High school
but iuin intrrfcred,
Captain Robertson and Manager
Barnes arc giving the candidates little
rest With just Il suspicion OF sum
Chine aHd even when that is lacking.
the men arc put to work laarming tn.
fundamentals. Over twenty men havS
reported for practice, luany OF wAoun
were members of the nine iset year,
An out-of-tuwn trip has been arranged.
and the first game away from hom wllI
be with Fork Union Academy next
Saturday.
The pitching cud will be looked after
by Harrison. Cook. X. King ANA Wood.
while Malone, King and owen will al :
ternate on the receiving end. Captain
Robertson viii play second this year.
Among the most promising candidates
FOR the team are Arnold. outaeld; Dur
nam, thi'd base: Barnes, shcrJstop;
King. third nase; Trcvett aud Harrison.
first base; HUNT. WickoI Wyatt,
Bowics. Valentine. I'm and Fore, out
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-24
READY FOR MEET
FRIDAY NIGHT
Morano Has Arranged Bout Be,
tween Frankie Martin and
Otto Krause.

Secretary Moranc. OF the Virginia
Aihistic Club. announces mat his card
or Friday night is practically com
plctc. one or 1Syo OF the DreiIminori,,s
nave yet to be arranged. but all of
tne main bouts arc signed up. George
the future, is well satisfied with the
progress he has made. The main at
attraction will be q. six-round boxing
TiG;hleSt between frankie Martin, or
Washington and Otto Krause, OF New
YORK: Martin, Ivy the way. has been
matched to fsht in Baltimore Thurs
day night, 2 week. with Young Kline
before Joe Barrett's club Martin Is n
husky younSatcr, and should make u
showing.
Tho Eaton bcarcat and the bearcat [
OF Jackson Ward VIII go four rounds
II both last that long. Kid EeoniE
ana Zip Norman Will rattle off three
fast rounds for the fans. The usual
battle royal Will complete the hill. ONLY
members VIII be admitted. The bouts
VIII start promptly at S.io o'cock.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-24
FREDERICKSBURG
VS.. HIGH SCHOOL
Game Here Tuesday Will Start
Real Schedule for Hard
Season.

John Marshall High school will stare
rs real schedule Tuesday aftcrhoon at
Broad Street Park when the team
from fredericksburg College viii jour
ney this way and Try TO carry homc
victory. Since the game with tie
Petersburg High school, the local lads
have pu' in some hard licks. The
weather has hecn good ana the ,iino
has been weil spent until the team,
has rounded into something like its
real fnrm fredericksburg may win
but That Is not me, popular belief
around the High school
The High school team VIII probably
line w as follows;
Quarlcs. shortstnp. Turner, third
base; Hoovcr catcher; Cochiii. second
base Robins. first base: Sands, centre
field: Cason, left ncld; w. Nantcnhurg
right. field: Gentry. pitcher; McElroy
pitcher. French Bass. Cosby substi-
L
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-24
DEVISE SCHE NE
FOR PERHANENCy
Proposed Richmond-to- Washing
ton Highway May Be Built
by Corporation.
DECIDE TUESDAY
NIGHT
President Anderson Suggests
Plan Which He Believes Will
Appeal to Business Men.

Local business organizations inter
ested In ;hc proposed highway from
Richmond to Washington Via Freler-
icksburg Will, on Tuesday night vote
TO either accept or reject a plan FOR
the construction OF the road. which
Will be devised at n meeting OF the
special committee which IS TO gather
IN ths offices OF President Henry w.
Anderson Tuesday afternoon
Untn President Anderson took
charge o, the affairs of tho highway,
or at least until he made his ringing
speech a the meeting last Thursday
in the Jefferson Hotel. things were
going along largely in q haphazard
fashion. with meetings being held one
after the other, and each succea dlng
meeting finding little more f-com
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-24
An Invitation to Amateurs

Now thut the baseball season Is
ut hand. The Ttmes-DIspRtcI, to
which nli amateur ball players look
for authentic md accurate infor-
mntiOn regarding the doiugs of the
amateurs, invites all items of in
tercnt concerning the amateurs.
The Times Dispntch, which was the
prime mover In the organization
OF the amateurs, has engaged
special man, we'll rersed I'm the
affairs of the amateurs. 10 cover
all SRmcs played during the chnm-
pfonship season. An entire pnEc
I'm the Sporting Section will ench
sunday be devoted To the games
played by the amateurs, together
with ouch gossip and pictures ms
may he gathered from time to time.
All communications should he
addressed to the Amateur Baseball
Editor OF The Timcs-DIspRtch, and
rest assured TINT thcse communi-
cations will receive prompt nttcn-
tion. Only one request is made,
Write leRibly and only on one side
OF the paper. The Timcs-Dispatch
box score blanks IRE now ready
for distribution. ind those dcHir-
ing them mny get as many a. they
wnnt by application ut this Office.
While The TImcs-Dispntch is In
ferestcd I'm amateur baseball. 1t is
also Interested I'm all amateur
sports. Any item of interest In
the world of sports, from n base
bnil game 10 cnnoc race, will he
gladly received by the Sporting
Editor. All communications should
be addressed to Gus Malhert. Snort
ing Editor of The Times-Dixnntch.
md. with the exception of Sn-ur-
dnr baseball games. should reach
this office for publication IN the
Sporting Section NOT later than
neon or the Saturday preceding
publication.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-24
GRIFFIN KEEPS
WORKING HARD
FOR GOOD TEAM
Twenty Three Would-Be
Colts Will Report To
Morrow for Practice.
MRS GRIFFIN REAL
MANAGER OF TEAM
She Furnishes All Dope, While
Steve Looks Wise-Fcw Old
Faces on Team--McCabe,
Charles, Maths, Verbout,
Wallace and Baker
Among Regulars.
ny Gus ,IALDERT.

From Kiboshvflie. on tho north. TO
Jinksyille on tho South. they Will
come. meaning, OF course. ball players,
who neck 10 gain admission TO tho
Virginia League. via the Richmond
club. Transportation was sent out
Friday to each OF tho candidates.
With tho nrst cock crow in the morn
tng. the tramp. tramp. tramp OF the
hoys. onward marching may be heard
by the less Incident. who care TO see old
Sol wip'ng tho sand OF Sleepyville out
Of tho corners OF his eyes. Some VIII
bring j!mrnies others may choose
dirks. while stu another variety may
come loaded with soup" which.
among the enlightened Will be known
ne that choice mixture which has been
known TO move the stoutest OF safes 10
unfold itz Utmost secrets.
"Hark. bark. the dogs do bark, tae
begears are coming 10 town"-not
that one would call ball players beg
gers. though II has been hard winter
some In rage. and some IN tags.
and some in silken gowns" by which
friendly rhyme one may come to q
realization that baseball is here. Conc
are the heroes OF yesterday Banished
are tho cinderpa,hers. and the more
ancient gr!d!ron warriors with their
tabled injuries and bandagea- IT'S
now the gladiator OF the diamond who
calls for the fond fair smiles. and the
raylshing glances OF he. petttcoated
highness OF the grandstand.
All Wnnt to Make Good
Oh, these hordes OF youngsters Will
soon let you know they are here They
will he so obvious that even the most
unsuspecting viii share their secret.
Like n sort OF modern mark Of Cain.
across their countenances. the way
If,nntinued on Third PaKel
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-24
PLAN BIG CLUB
FOR DONALDSON
Will Organize Stock to Form
New Athletic Enterprise
in Richmond.
LOOKING FOR BUILDING
Meeting OF Mikes Friends Will
Probably Be Held in
Murphy's Hotel.
by GUS MALBERT.
Ike Donaldson. Incorporated.

Mike Donaldson. Incorporated.
That's what his friend plan. The
name might not be just in the words
quoted above and they are used simply
TO show that the big. good natured
freshman has won to MIN true and
staunch supporters. The incorpora-
ton Of Mike will happen in n few
days. A meeting 90 his admirers, at
their request, Will be held, very prob
ably in Murphy's Hotel. At this meet
Ing every detail of plan to incor-
porate an athletic club, upon a sound
financial basis. will be discussed
Briefly, the plan as outlined by a
very warm friend of Mixes. Is to form
stock company. With minimum cap
itaiization of $1,000. The shares in
this company will be valued at $40
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-24
START MOVEMENT
FOR AUTO S HO VI
Dealers Organize and Expect to
Bring Prize Exhibits Here
Next Year.

Now that the movement has been
launched for an automobile show in
Richmond next year, let the good work
go on. Time was, not SO many years
ago. when tho natives were startled
Whenever ono of these new Internal
machines as they were then known
came down the street. 1t was a sislt
to behold. Not Il single person Lut
turned and looked. almost awed at
this new kind of i horsclesS buggy.
Since that day the number OF auto
mobiles in Richmond has Increased by
leaps and bounds, until nearly 900 arc
registered. AT first an innovation ana
u luxury, the automobile has become
a necessity.
Much Of this has been due to tho
energy and character of the men con-
trolling t.le business in Richmond.
Fortunately the local dealers are men
of high type Unfortunately they
had never attempted an organiza ton
until Friday night. Without organ
ization little could be accompl! shed for
their common good, Now that the
road IS paved for a permanent organ
iaation. Richmond may feel assured
that an automobile show viii be held
here.
Norfolk Closes Grcnt Show.
Just few days ago Norfolk closed
its first show of this Kind, 1t was u
success from every standpoint. rhe
attendance was greater than had BEEN
anticipated by even the most optimistic
Nearly ffty machines of various makes
were on exhibition. Surprising as it
may seem, the men who stood sponspr
for tho show made money. No reason
exists why Richmond could not do even
greater things AT amy rate the at
tempt will be made, and the show. II
IL is held will doubtless meet with !.
hearty response from Tho people il
Richmond
The Horse Show Building viii pr"b
ably house the show. The building is
ample to take care OF more than 100
cars and 10 the same time can ac-
commodatc large crowds Of people. Thc
date selected will he such as not 10
conflict WITH the shows In the Last and
West, SO that Richmond can get tho
hest exhibits OF the manufacturers
All Of the dealers are Tor tha show
and all will work for it's success.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-24
Gnme pn,tnoned ON Account Of Itain.

The game u. bAscb1!l scheduled ysstertlNy.
between the Un.on Theological Seminary and
the Medical College o. Ylrgnia was post
pbued on account or rain, Another snTos
will DO arranged between, thess two schoois,
Tho Presbytorihas believe ;hnt they can pGt
II over the doctors, while tho medicos clss-.
lsh the same opinion regarding their rntntee
terial frlen4E, tHi
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-03-16

son showed great ability as Judge"
The hostesses were the Misses Esther
Boyd, Edith Spencer, Gene Garrett,
Mary Sharpe, Helen Rosebrough, Agnes
Bechmann, Helen Black Elizabeth
Speiser, Alice Woodward, Enid Erlck-
son. Avis Larick, Maude Thompson and
Frances Blazer. The guests comprised
the following young men: Ray Meinzer,
Luke Terry, Arthur Knapp, Victc
hewitt, Everett Eyer. John Raw
Earle Hamilton, Floyd Trapp, {
Gates, Uray Erickson, Roy Helm
and Herbert Martin.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-03-16
A PIONEER GONE

On Monday night, after a hard
struggle with paralysis, Mrs. Hes
ter A. Hoover, pioneer resident
of Monte Vista, passed away. She
was over eighty-five years old at
the time of her death, having spent
nearly forty years of her life in
this Valley. In the early part of
1874, Mrs. Hoover, accompanied
by her husband and family, crossed
the Sangre de Christie mountains,
with OK teams and cattle from
Pueblo county and settled near
what is now Monte Vista.
There are not a few young men,
and women who owe their start in
life to Mrs. Hoover, who took them
in and provided shelter and food
even giving them work until such
time as they could provide for
themselves. From the ranch which
is now familiarly known as the
Meinzer farm, Mrs. Hoover moved
to town, and here she has resided
until the time of her death. Until
a few days ago, when helplessness
overcame her, she was actively en-
gagged in her household duties, and
her friends were shocked when
they learned the Reaper had
knocked upon her door.
The funeral was held from hel
late residence on Newcomb Ave-,
and the remains laid to rest in
Monte Vista cemetery. There are
three children surviving her, Sid.
ney, whose home is here, and Will.
liam II, and John Nichols, both
residing with thsi- families in
Oregon. A noble, good and true
woman has earned her rest, but
her presence will long be missed
among the wide circle of friends
and that pioneer band, with whom
she was won't to gather and tell4the
thrilling stories of eventful early
days.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-03-16
SATURDAY. MARCH lo, 1912.
SOCIE TY

The Bridge Whist club met at the
home Of Mrs. Robinson Thursday after
noon. A dainty luncheon was served to
the following guests: Mesdames Brady,
Arndt, Anderson, Bishop, Cole, Mitchell,
Macarthur, Monroe, Corlett, o. w. and
L. B. Sylvester, Dunn, Foster, j. Hide
brandt, and Chisholm.
Mrs. r. G. Breckenridge entertained
at her home Tuesday afternoon. A de-
lightful 5-course luncheon was served to
the forty ladies present.
The Priscilla Society OF the M. E.
church were royalty entertained at the
home Of Mrs. Terry Thursday afternoon.
The house was cleverly decorated in
st. Patricks green and shamrocks. The
luncheon also bespoke of st. Patrick.
Those present were Mesdames Ben
nett. Bowsher, Cooley, Edgerton, Fuller,
Cove, Gibson, Holt, Hart, Howard
Houston, Roughton, Stutsman, Bach
haus, Belmire and Ross; Misses Impson,
Morse, McCallister, Sanderson, Webber
Worth and Hogate.
The P. e. o. Society met at the home
of Mrs. Hecker Wednesday afternoon
An election was held and the old officers
were reelected. Light refreshments
we're served.
The Friday Embroidery club were
royalty entertained at the home Of Mrs
VIM. Wempen. Those present were
Mesdames Merchant. Bischoff, johnson,
Beck, Hagely, Kellum and Grafton.
The G. w. B. M. Of the Christian
church met at the home OF Mrs. True
blood Thursday afternoon. The lessor
was conducted by DR.. Findlsy. Mes
DANES Beede, Baldwin, Lowther, Pear
son and Bischof were the attending
members
One OF the jolliest affairs Of the season
took place last Thursday evening wher
the Cinnamon" club OF the Presby
church entertained a number OF it,
friends with an "Indoor Track Meet" a
the home Of Frances Blazer. Mis-,
Maude Thompson was the very compe
tent track Manager, while Carl Erick