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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-24
EFFORT
TO SAVE CLAUDE

CONTINUED from First PaEc.D
word for the defendant. His fairness
OF granting hearings to those favoring
indicates his open mind
edness and reasonableness.
1T 10 apparent that the overwhelm.
ing sentiment Of the State 10 OPP
posed to the elsctrocution OF Claude
Allen. Could the question 10 sub.
mitted to the psople, they would un-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-24

BERLIN. Nov. ss.---During a con-
vensation with Archduke Francis Fer
dinAnd. the kaiser discussed the posi-
hflity OF intervening In 81. Petersburg
to preserve peach, the Influence OF the
Russian government In Belgrade be-
Ing overwhelming.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-24

Thanksgiving Time.

Thanksgiving ZINE.
IL the dinner is an evening af"
fair here's the Dress Suit at
e8o.SO, silk lined. with all the
details to complete the picture.
TUXEDO Coats To match, S22.
Frock Goats and Vests. &2S.
Trousers, $50 to $40.
All the correct daylight fix-
lures.
Winter styles In Sack Suits.
&1D 90 $40. with neckwear, hand
kerchiefs. hose and shirts to
match.
u costs no more to do the thing
right--if you come to the right
place.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-24
HOCEIN SENT To
JILL As TRAITOR

CONTINUED from First Page)
stored throughout the country. and at
union headquarters, had given Burns
everything to make complete case
against the McSamaras, McManigal.
schmidt and Caplan. at least SIX
months before any of them were ar
rested.
Many letters from Hockin to Jewea
We're introduced. and read by District
Attorney Miller.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-24
FINE OYSTERS

Where you get the beat In the city
and direct from the pure sea waters.
absolutely free OF all eontamina tion n
and fresh and oisaniy opened at our
place of business every day: also u
fine assortment OF fresh iish OF all
kinds; crab meat CLANS. Holsters
Wild ducks, etc, We also give you
fire poultry at the lowest price.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-24

mercy may be bestowed upon this
unfortunate young man: that the pco-
pie may be strengthened in their re-
gard for the laws courts and off,
GERS: and that Gods name may be
honored by all.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-28
SAYS SHE ROBBED
PLl.Ti IN CHURCH
NEW YORK WIDOW CHARGED
WITH STEALING $3.50 TN
ENVELOPES.

NEW YORK. Dec 27.-Mrs. Mary
Cox, g. widow, forty-four years old.
who gave her address as s5 West
One Hundredth street. was arraigned
In the West Side court charged with
having stolen envelopes containing
$3.50 from the collection plate of
the Church OF The Ascension. 221
West One Hundred and Seventh
street. during the progress OF the 5
o'clock mass. According to the evil
dence submitted to Magistrate Apple
ton, she was captured as soon as
she got possession OF the money, but
the attempt to get away with the
money from the collection, threw the
congregation into intense excitement.
Father Joseph Mccain, who had
charge of the services. was walking
up the west aisle of the church, al
most finished with the collection.
when Mrs Cox, who was kneeling In
q pew near the front, suddenly sprang
TO her feet thrust her hand into the
plate and snatched four envelopes
which contained $3.50. The priest
succeeded In clutching her VITA one
hand. but she would probably have
escaped IL II had not been for Detec.
tive John d. Riley. of Inspector
Dryers stan, who was among the
worshipers. He ran to the assista nee
of the priest but 1t was then necessary
for Sexton John l.. McDermott to
Interfere before Mrs. Cox was SUBJ
dued. While the struggle was go
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-28
WOODROW WILSON
HAS NEW HONOR
FIRST MAN OF LETTERS TO BE
ELECTED TO THE
PRESIDENCY.

NEW YORK, Dec. 27.---President
elect Woodrow Wilson Is considered
by politicians and statesmen of the
Democratic. Republican and Pro-
gressiye parties to belong essentially
to the profession of letters. They
look upon him as a literary man pri-
marily, and yet they believe he has
had experience in politics as gov
ernor of New Jersey. But in all
their conversations in Washington
and elsewhere these politicians and
statesmen regard the president-elect
as peculiarly a professional literary
man. In preconvention days Gov
ernor Wilson's factional opponents
in his own party spoke of him as
an academician and pedagogue. His
political opponents referred to him
as theorist and as a writer.
President-elect Wilson will be the
first president of the United States
who adopted letters as a profession.
He will not be the first pedagogue
to occupy the presidential chair, as
President James A. Garfield was a
teacher of Latin and Greek at Hiram
institute, in Ohio, and was subse-
quently president OF that institution.
Then, too, President Chester A.
Arthur was a pedagogue. He was
principal of an academy at North
Pownal, VT. and. curiousIy, In 1854,
Garfield, then student In Williams
college, taught penmanship In this
academy during his winter vaca-
tons. These two young pedagogues,
twenty-five years later, were to be-
come presidents of the United States.
The vocation and profession as
officially announced of the presidents
of the United States at the time of
their election were as follows:
Washington, planter; John Adams,
Thomas Jefferson James Madison.
John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jack
son, Martin Van Buren,, John Tyler.
James K. Polk, Willard Fillmore,
Abraham Lincoln, Rutherford B.
Hayes, James A. Garfield, Chester
A. Arthur. Grover Cleveland Ben
jamin Harrison. William Mckinley
and William H. Taft. lawyers;
James Monroe and Andrew Johnson,
statesmen; Zachary Taylor and
Ulysses s. Grant. soldiers; Theo-
dore Roosevelt, public official. In
early life John Adams and Cleve-
land, as well as Garfield and Arthur
were pedagogues. While John
Adams, Jefferson, Madison and
Monroe wrote extensively on public
questions and have contributed val.
liable works to the history of their
country, they were not by any means
professional literary men. While
ex-President Roosevelt also has
written many volumes on political
and other topics. he has never been
considered purely and simply as be-
longing to the profession OF letters.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-28
EGGLESTON WILL
HAVE OFFICE HERE

Former Superintendent of Public In
sfruction J. n. Eggleston, who is chief
OF field service in rural education for
the United States bureau of education,
will have his headq ia rters In Rich
mond. Mr.. Eggieston announced this
fact yesterday on his return from
Washington, where he held a confer
erce with Commissioner T. p. Claxton,
OF the federal bureau of education. His
ONCE will probably be located In the
federal building here. although no de-
cision 10 this effect has been reached.
Mr. EgSleston has received a num-
Der Of letters from various sources ex-
pressing regret that he is to retire from
Virginia school work, among which is
one containing resolutions passed by
the Arlington district. Alexandria coun :
ty school board.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-28
PAY
CITY TAXES


Richmond. Va. Dec. I. 1913.
The last sa'f of city taxes. real sstatA
and personal. for 1919. are due IN
December and should be paid at shis
office.
Every male, twenty-ons years 81
age, and every person keeping house
or doing business In this city. 10 So
sessed for personal taxes. Those Who
have not paid any city taxes duFlpQ
the year are urged to call and settle.
so as to avoid being posted - de-
lirquents.
Five per cent will be added to last
half II not paid on or before ueoems
Der 31st.
Interest at six per cent also at
thches to all bills az soon as reported
delinquent
Particular attention To- called to tha
above. as under the city ordinance
there can be no avo,dance Of the
penalty.
Grading. paving ard sewer ccnmec.
ton bills are also due and payable.
TO all 1912 grading. paving and sewer
connection bills not paid by January
81 1918.
Washington Ward taxes, etc, must
be paid at the office of Deputy Cel-
lector. Tenth and Hull streets.
H. L. HUJLCE,
City Collector.
City OF Richmond
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-28
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway.
City Coiiectef.
City OF Richmond

7sC A-Looal-Daiiy-Newpo News.
Thu.mond.
roo A-Expre~-Daily--No Old ruin4
tioo0 A.-Locai-Daiiy-Lynch LsginGeua,
Clifton Forge
"i2-oo Noon-Erprrss-Daiiy-N on
Point.
s21s y-Cincinnasi- I0nluvatA
H:0o P.-Express-Daity-Norfol Nsvpsgo
News.
N0P-Iccai-Dai iy-Ncwport Nsws, Old PutnA
Sis P-Locsk-Ex Sun.-Ooedcusvs!iA
P.-Local-Ex. Sun.--Lynchburg.
$40 P--Limited-Daity-Ci nciAnAA, C1&oaA
'ilO0 P.-Expreas-D Aily-Cincinnan, LsuDs
vile.
sSlsepers. fparsor Cara
TRAINS ARRIVE RTCHNoND-LosAI 49,
Ea..: %. A: M go P y; Thrsush r.. H.ts
sac A. ", '.a:s5 4. NJ and 10 r. Il. TAruuEI,
$50 A. NJ, II IS A. N. and SOP. ".
Jsmes River Line: go rs A. n. Ito r. ~
ssDaiiy except Sunday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-28
NO REDUCTION
IN EXPRESS RATES

Local express company agents de-
clare that they have received no orders
as to changes In express rates. II is
probable that reductions will be made
sooner or later so that the companies
may compete with Uncle Sam who IL
going into the express business on a
modified scale. but at present no steps
TO this end have been made. accord
ing to the information of local agents
For large packages billed for distant
places the express rates will be chea per
than the government rates, but smaller
packages can be sent more cheapiy by
parcel post than by express
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-28

Richmond 4 Petersburg Electric n.y.
Can leave Manehestss. Eleventh. and fsssy Alltlo
for Petersburg:
=, 81. .. 10. II. .i3 A. NJ 1. :. =. 4 4 sVA4
q. 7.e's. l0P. NJ.
II 20 p. u. for Chester. 1890 midniehs II 10o1Us
burg.
Cars leave Petersburg. foot II syua1@s ons1C
fcr Manchester:
ISIS e:sS, s'7:is, 7:ss. 93s e3s, sloAA ~
A. H., iaH, 4 rs. 1:ss, S.aS. S4s J3a. e;1k ~
SIS, Gas. 1880 II 20 p. II.
tI,ay excspt Sunday and hc1dAyA
Carries haeEags and sxprs@~
ssI.ipaftsd sasepk Sundays sad hsjtAVA
All cars from PstsssbuTg eoonsss wiAh eano -
Richmond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-28
LEGAL NOTICES

Notice IN Hereby Given That the Della
ware Insurance Company OF Phila-
deiphiA, OF Philadelphia, Penn. hav-
ing reinsured all OF its Outstanding
risks In the National Fire Insurance
Company of Hartford. liza rtford.
Conn, and having made affdavit TO
the fact that 1t has no outstanding
liabilities In virginia. either nxed or
contingent. has notified the Commits
sioner OF Insurance OF Virginia that
II has ceased to do business in this
State. and desires TO withdraw the
bonds deposited with the Treasurer
Of yirgfnia
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-28
IDEAL TRIP 70 BALTIMORE.

Philadelphia, New York and Eastern
Points. via York River Line-South-
ern Railway and Chesapeake Steam
ship company. Leave Richmond at
Va. Splendid meals and palatial stats
rooms Consult ticket &esnts south
eEn hallway. 81, a Az
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-28
DIVIDENDS
The Virginia Fire and Marine
In urance COMPANY.

Richmond. Va, Dec. 2s. 1919
DIvIDEND.--THE DIRECTORS OF
this company have declared a semi
annual dividend OF FIVE per cent
N1.25 per share, and free from taxi,
payable January LIST. next, to stock
holders OF record December &C. 1912.
Transfer books closed from this
date to January s. 1918. inclusive.
Dividend will be mailed to stock
holders. Changes of address should
be notified the company.
VIM. H. MCCARTHY,
Secretary.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-28
Youth to Reforma tory.

Edward Guthrow, seventeen years
old. charged with stealing" an au-
tcmcbtle belonging to Robert s. Gray.
of Highland Park. on the night or
December 18th. was sent to the re-
formatory from Police court yester-
day morning. Hts two companions,
James Willsama and w. h. Eacho,
were dlsmluDeA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-28

FOR sais--Two Writerpresses at q
bargain, enc Muitigraph and three
wax stencil machines. SOUTHERN
OFFICE EQUIPMENT COMPANY.
20 North Seventh street. Richmond
Va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-28

wrss-rpress For Sale Cheap. SOUTH
ERN OFFICE EQUIPMENT CO. 20
North Seventh street, Richmond. Va
Phones: Madison 4sos or Madison
5sss Let us show you the LETTER.
GRAPH Multiple Typewriter that
prints from one to three thousand
perfect copies per hour.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-28

Five Passenger. 1919 Model. Mitchell.
all new tires: guaranteed TO De IN
good running order, VIII demon
strate. A bargain. Address T. q. b..
care virginian.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-28
SHOE REPAIRING

SHOE REPAIRING.
toe Rebate II You BRING shs~a VIVA
this coupon. Mems shoes haif-soled-
Tkc. rebated to Csc; ladies' halfsoies.
sewed: best leather: no malta no
pegs. Keeling. 3sc. DREw'S ELEc.
Trio SHOE FACTORY. Tis East
Main. Phone Monroe 1857.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-28
sTATIONERY.


Large Tube sticky Paste. Centss
larger sire 10 cents. Best Gibraltar
mucilage from S cents bottle to $2.6o
per gallon. Best Liquid Glue. and
10 cents.
Inks, FROM d C~nts 10 si.O0 FER Hottie,
special prices for gallon or barrel
orders
Good writing Paper. 10 Cents Boxt
better paper. IS cents per box and
best paper. only so cents per box
Rubber stamps and Pads
Pens and Lead PeneiiA
Filing Cabinets and Supplies.
Good Quality business Envelope. 1000
for $50.
BOO Letter sise Peppers for 90 Cents,
or $1.10 per 1000.
And Almost Anything for the OfFice.
SOUTHERN OFFICE EQUrPMENT CO..
andrew Aaronson, Prop. 20 North
Phones; Madison 4sos or Madison
Start ths New Year VIVA = TRIAL Orase
II With uesl 1t VAL Day I0J.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-28
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF TIL
ERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA.
In the matter of
r. w. DUKE,
Bankrupt

In the matter of
r. w. DUKE, In Bankruptcy
Bankrupt.
This cause came on this day to be
heard upon the first report OF Howard
l. Anderson, trustee, on consideration
OF said report and suggestions therein.
1t Is ordered that all OF the known
creditors of the bankrupt appear before
this court at 10 o'clock A. NJ, on the
srd day OF January. 1913, and show
cause. II any. why all the real estate
belonging to the bankrupt, consisting
OF 5i3 West Fourteenth street. Rich
mond. Va. In the city OF Richmond,
Va. should not be sold, publicly or
privately, for the benefit OF said credi-
tors by the trustee.
1t Is further ordered that the clerk
Of this court mail q copy OF this order
to all known creditors OF this bank
rupt a. aforesaid.
EDMUND wADDILL. JR,
u. 8, District Judge.
Richmond. Va, Dec. 20, lei2
A True Copy--Attest:
JOSEPH 2: BRADY. CLARK
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-28

The statement OF the Southern
railway for the month Of Novem-
Der. just issued. shows nst operatir <
revenues Of 31.Ss5.43f.34. which is
an increase over the corresponding
month for last year OF si3s.ss2sSs.
For the hrst ave months OF the year
the net operating revenues OF the
company amounted to $s.4o4,47l.77.
During the first I'VE months OF the
preceding year the net operating
revenues amounted to $S,S60.255.T7,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-28

Lesser. the Ladies' Tailor and Furwier--
fur coats. scarfs and nuns. renodsled
20 the latest fashion: prices very
moderate M. LESSER. Harrison and
Franklin. Phone Madison 4523.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-28

A special meeting will be held for
boys in the boys department rooms
at 2:3o o'clock, opening with songs
in the dark. Mr. Cameron johnson.
who has lived in 1.-THE Far East"
will speak to the boys. giving them
"A Story From the Far East" Illus
trated by fine stereopticon pictures.
Every boy In Richmond should see
these pictures and hear this story.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-28
FOR SALE

MILES.
.yy~- spDvv-~-- Srvw~Ty-rvvE
HEADS OF HORSES AND MULES
TO he SOLD FOR THE HIGH
DOLLAR At CAUTHoRS's BROTH
ERS. Iof7-IeIs EAST FRANKLIN
STREET.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-28
December 40. 1912

December 30, 1914
The Board Of Directors of the Man
chester National Bank have this day
declared their usual semi-annual al
vidend of 3 per cent, payable on and
after January Q, 1918. Chscks viii be
mailed to stockholders OF record as Of
December rs, 1919
d. C. BALLARD, Cashier
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-28

Richmond. Va. Dec IS, 1919
The board OF Directors OF the
Central National Bank. OF Richmond
Va, have this day declared semi
annual dividend Of 1H per cent. pay
able on or after January g. 1918.
Checks will be matted to stockholders
or record December 81. 1Al2
PHILIP H. w. GOODWIN,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-28

SHOES. SHOES! sHoEst
Sample Shoe stcr~. 3to North Firm
street Good shoes cheap. Mena
women's and children's shoes re-
tailed at wholesale prices GEO. A.
BOwDEN @. EDWIN BOwDEN.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-28

ing on a table was Knocked Owed and
several of the woman worshipers -
came hysterical.
Mrs. Cox took her arrest very cuie<~
ly. After she had listened to the sv1.s
dence .-sainst her, abe told Masistfafa
Appleton that she was not prepares
to go on with her side of the caAo
and asked an opportunity to consuIk
with a lawyer. Magistrate Appletom
held her for examination on Stature
day In bail Of $500 on q charge o9
petty larceny.
Riley Wintering In Mexico.
JAUREZ. MEXICO. Dec. z7.--0tls
yer bill Riley, the well-known 0rxn6
Circuit bookmaker. IL winterfng here.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-28
COAL AND WOOD

Buy Coal and wcoa Frona Us and
save money. Hatf-cord best sawed
pine wood. s3.3s: all kinds of coal at
lowest prices. prompt delivery and
good service. Madison ALSO. INDE-
PENDENT WOOD COMPANY.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-28
STOW E&

Fcx Stoves, Ranges and Heaters. Sec
EEAMS. BAILEY d CO.. Furniture
yaa West Broad.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-28

want~a---fsfrIs fer Our Btnders.
Apply BAUGHMAS STATfoSERY
COMPANY, corner Bowe and Mar
shall, streets;
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-28

Order q Iced of My Large Block. Per-
fectiy dry oak and pine, or per-
fectiy Try slab. It's worth double
common wet. eoty small wood. My
coal burns TO ashes, not rocks
LONGS. Ites West Broad street
Madison 1910
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-28

LADIES.
fouf CSubsaGs Made snfo Switches.
'- etc: prices moderate; shampooing.
3sc; old switches recyed. largest
stock of switches in city. Mail
orders given prompt attention THE
ROYALLE. sd7 East Broad street
Richmond, Va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-28
REAL ESTATE WANTED
PERSONAL,

FURNITURE
Tear Credit In Coed NJ NEAMs RAJ
10y co. sos West broad
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-28
wfoon

DRY Yfae, store Length. &A%s Half
cord siT5 quarter. Dry oak. sssD
half cord: s1T5 quarter. Slabs. stove
length. s2TS half cord; $3.50 quarter.
For quick service. Phone Monroe
4s7s LYME Il HARRIS. ISL East
Cary.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-28

At the Grove Avenue Baptist
church. there win be prsacAins 81
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-28

If You wmnt the Best Pine and OAK
wood let us supply YOU. aiso the best
Anthracite and Lump Splint Coal.
clean and full weight Coal and wood
dry and under shelter TYLER IL
RYAN. 1901 West Cary. Mad. 1879.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-28
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
WANTED

W sntea--Feather Reds. Oid-sime An
tiQue sofas, tables. stdeboards. chairs
bureaus. china. brasses etc. BEARD.
rs w Main. Madison s3e7
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-28

L.eigh-Street Baptist church. cor
ner Twenty-fifth and Leigh streets,
Broad and Twenty-fifth street car
passes the door-Pastor ]. J. Wicker
More to Live; r. NJ. Harvest
Past"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-28

At Second Presbyterian church the
pastor. Rev Russell Cecil. d. D..
will preach at both services III A.
NJ. and P. NJ Sunday, December
29th
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-28

Third Presbyterian church-Rev.
w. l. Lingle will preach morning and
evening. A congregational meeting
Will be held after the morning ser
vice. All members are urged to be
present.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-28

wsnteA-A Farther who Can Attend
10 office: must be hustler and well
recommended. Established bust
city
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-28

First Presbyterian church-Preach-
ing at II A. M. by the pastor DR..
F. T. McFaden. Al 5 p. NJ, service
OF sacred song.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-28

Start ths New Year VIVA ! rraaa OrAss
i with ue;f it VIII pay YoJI.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-03-21
HOW RECTOR LOST RACE.
Crack Splinter Tells Why Walker Beat
Him In Olympics,

Jimmy Rector, the Virginia sprinter
who. with Reggie Walker Of South AT
RIGA, holds the record of 1O% seconds
for 100 meters, made in the London
Olympic games. tells the following in
teresting story of how he beat himself
in those Olympics:
1T happened this way: When the
American team reached London | had
been there only few hours when a
man introduced himself to me. He
said he was from South Africa and was
training a young man who would com
pete against Inc in the 100 meter dash
He told me that the youngster under
his charge knew little about the game,
but had the native ability to become a
great runner. He complained that his
starting was bad and asked me to lend
helping hand agreed.
1.-THE next day | was introduced to
Reggie Walker. He had wretched
crouch for the start. He began with a
long step and ruined his stride show
ed him my start. the short first step
and low crouch. and he took great
pains to study my style. worked
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-03-21

with him a short while and then went
about my training under Mike Muir
phys instructions.
"All that day, though, Walker logged
my steps. He watched my starts close
ly. The next day the American team
went to Brighton for two weeks train
ing. | didn't see Walker again until
the day Of our race. When we went on
the track for little preliminary prac
tice soon noticed that Walker had
mastered my start.
"When the race was on he got away
from the mark with me. 1t was the
first time l hadn't shaded my compel
itors at the start. We ran neck and
neck, and he beat me by half stride
l am satisfied that l could have beaten
Walker had he not known my system
Of starting. But always remember that
Walker was q great runner"
Rector is now in training and may be
a member Of the 1912 Olympic team.