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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-17
BY AMATEUR.

When the sun made its appearance
Yesterday morning 1T seemed to star,
the baseball blood flowing through the
veins OF the amateurs and thaweu out
all or th&t enthusiasm that has hccn
frozen up for the past few. months.
The various managers throughout
the city have been very much handi :
capped in the last few weeks by
weather conditions and realize that
they have II big undertaking OH hand
in selecting their teams from the men
signed by Them FOR tryouts.
IN the Capital City League things
are all a-bustic and every manag ci
= alive and hustling to get his men
in line for the greatest fight OF ANA
tours ever pulled off in this. city. The
Battle Axe team has signed up :.
mighty fas, team. but II Will have a
iinuch harder proposition than it had
Connie Mack OF The Capital CITY
League. lie says that he docs not
pcllcNc IN such an chrly practice sea :
son as it Is liable TO lay up some
Of tho best players for the rest Of tie
playing period. aad he fought for u
later opening in his League. lie OK
poets 10 land ono of the best south
paw pitchers In tho country about the
middle Of Juno. This man las been
prominent in collcGc baseball for the
las, few years and has had offers from
xihirt.cs Are re- M 'a,im'
In the camp OF The .>thlctics things
are rot dead. These boys. so II is
said. ARE certainly working and will
do great things before the season is
Very far advanced
+ The Richmond t;rays believe that
they arc sure TO come 10 the front.
With such men MS Major Price and
Captain Herbert behind the team II
is expected that they will be Il, factor
in the race. Manager Dillon of this
team is no novice at the managerial
helm and can pu, Il class Of players
on the field who. IL they do not win.
Will certainly make the other fellows
work until the last man Is down in
the ninth.
NJ ID. Hart, OF the Ashland team,
is the most enthusiastic manager In
the league, anu Will certainly do q
great deal of damage TO tho pennani
CONTINUED on Second Page.)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-17
NEW YOR K NJ AY
LOSE FRANCHISE
In Case of Hitch Chicago Will
Be Taken in United States
League.
SCHEDULE NOT PUBLISHED
Veteran Baseball Stars Men
toned as@Probable Man
ayers of Teams.
I Special to The Times Dispatch.l

New York March 16.-After four
hours confab behind closed doors at
the Hotel Imperial to-day. the promo
tiers OF the United States League de-
cided 10 postpone the announcement
OF the schedule and other details until
Monday afternoon. The delay is oe-
casoned by the inability of Charles
White, the well known boxing referee
TO secure n lease on plot of ground
which he says is located on Manhat-
tan Island. White was notified that
if he could not deliver the goods New
York would he dropped from the cir
cult ana Chicago would be substi-
tutcd.
White said tonight that he had
plenty of financial backing and that
providing tho present hitch could be
smoothci over, he would sign George
Browne. the former Giant to manage
his team.
Ted sullivan. a veteran league or
gunZer and manager, was mentioned
Tonight as the probable manager of
the new club in Washington. Hugh
Mckinnon, who holds the Washing
ton franchise received an offer OF ST.
bVU MIS- nDlulNsS lO-uhS, ana ASK
cd for time TO consider the proposition
President Whitman. of Reading, Pa
who organized the league, was aston
ished to learn that some Of the pro-
moters We're opposed TO the retention
OF his city in the circuit. the idea he
Ing TO supplant it with Chicago where
man named John Nicssen Is said to
be ready to provide grounds and II
team on the north side. Whitman was
angry when he heard of 1t. ana said
he had fortified himself against such
IL scheme.
Ernest Landgraf, of Richmond, who
seems tc have IL live proposition,
stated this evening that If White was
compelled to throw up the sponge, the
league would go ahead with its plans.
He said 1t could not fail and especial
ly in Richmond. Washington, Clcve-
land. Cincinnati and Pittsburgh, where
there would be no opposition from or
ganizcd baseball
Before the league adjourned to-
night 1t developed that the delegat es
had considered the advisahility of go
ing after players that had not signed
contracts with organized clubs.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-17
PLENTY Of BALL
FOR RICHMOND
Two Leagues Will Start Season
Just as Soon as Weather
Permits.
Lie MUST CHOOSE
No Need for Either to Worry, as
Judgment Will BE Passed
by Fans.
ny Gus MALnERT.


That is really the only message
which can be brought TO the fans
Easy as IL is to s'ritc, easy as II is tn
say. II brings forth a fund OF feeling
which has grown and fed and been
npr'urca upon the hopes and longings
Of wcll-nigir countless thousands of
souls who have nursed frostbitten ex-
tremitics through too severe winter
with trust in man, only because of
the contemplation which brought forth
the good old springtime.
q, Almost everybody is familiar with
that old household rhyme which says
that March winds and April showers
bring on The May flowers" 1t is here
now. To-day we are celebrating the
birth OF ST. Patrick. Tomorrow we
will sim be glad that he he began
his crusade against reptiles. but we
Will also be trying 10 find just few
recurring season finds the same con-
d,tions. Tho fans with appetitcs
whetted through long denial. wait for
The opening game. If the home team
loses. they are just as. anxious 20 see
the close of the season. The same old
cries against players aud umpires are
heard year in and year out
Two Leagues Here.
In Richmond, during the good year
1912, or until the Frost King max es
his appearance two leagues Will play
baseball. The Virginia League, after
fCnntiuucd3 nm Second Pave \
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-17
TO RAISE FUNDS
IN SRORT time
Tuesday Night to R 80
Funds for Richmond-to-
Washington Highway.
ALL slNTEREsTs AGREE
Farmers Conclude That Good
Roads Save Them Consider
able Sum of Money.
ALL INTERESTS
AGREE

When members of the several bust
ness organizations in Richmond, meet
in the Jefferson Hotel next Tuesday
night. definite plans for raising $4,000
-Richmond's share OF the sum which
must be appropriated before the high
way from Richmond TO Washington,
Via Fredericksburg, can be bu!lt--wili
be adopted
Present ut this meeting will be COM
mittees from the Chamber OF Com
merce, the Business Mems Club, the
Travellers Protective Association. the
United Commercial Travellers, the Adj
vcrtiscrs Club and the South Rich
mond Business Mems Association, be-
sides members from the Richmond
Automobile Club and the Virginia
Automobile Association. Each of these
organizations has come to the con
clusion thut the highway must be
built.
The value OF this highway, not so
much 20 the people of Richmond as
to the cities, towns and counties
through which II will pass. has
Miami to Quebec International High
way Association is looking to Virginia
for the missing link. OF course, the
highway could go to the west of Rich
mend, by way OF the valley, and it
might go 10 the east, down through
Delaware and the Eastern shore, but
this would deny the tourists the privi-
TT,.,tJ.,,D,I -, ,,,rti> I,otraN
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-17
B BASEBALL NO W
COMES TO FRONT
Amateurs Hold Meetings and
Get Ready for Opening
of Season.
EXPECT CLOSE
RACES PUBLIC
Each League Wants Representa-
tive in lntercity Series, While
Only One Can Play.

Every amateur bnscbnII pinyer I'm
Richmond In invited by the sporting
editor of The TImcs-Dispntc IN
send hIs picture to this office. Ac-
compnnyipE the picture must he n
short and concisc history OF the
player. telling on what teams he
has played, what connection he hns
bnd with amateur bnsebniI, and, In
fact, everything which might he OF
Inherent 10 the amateur baseball
players of Richmond.
Every item of Interest to amateur
ball Players, together with the
scores of NIL games played. will be
printed In the sporting columns OF
The 1imcs-Dispntch. An Invitation
In hereby extended 10 the managers,
cuptuins and players ON NIL or the
tcnms in all OF thc-irnrues to bring
such Items 10 this office. Owing 10
the vnst amount OF work which the
sporting department must attend 10,
no Items will be taken over the tel
ephonc. Everything should be writ
ten on one side OF the paper, and
written lcEibIy.
In the event TINT a player has no
picture of himself, Il Is suggested
that he get in communication with
the sporting editor of this paper,
when sonc arrangement might be
mHdc by which "a picture cnn be Sc
cured.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-17
.MEDICOS READY
. FOR NEXT SEASON
Old School Announces Good
Schedule, With Prospects
Brighter Than Ever.

With prospects far brighter than
over before, since the Medical College
or Virginia entered the lists for foot
ball honors. an unusually heavy sched :
ulc has been arranged Ter next season.
Manager w. II. Miller. while realizing
that he has arranged many stiff CON
tests for his eleven. is nevertheless OF
the opinion that tho loud will not be
greater than tho men can carry
Nine letter men are expected back
IL college, and these should form a
nucleus around which to build most
excellent fighting machine. Among
those who wifi report for practice are
Captain Elder, Hardy, captain of the
1911 tenn: Schcnck, Foster, Roblec.
Erockwell. SorS, Arnold and Cofey. In
addition new material Of atpromising
kind is expected. Following is tho
schedule.
September Washington and Lee,
Lexington, Va.
october 5--Gnivcrsity OF North Caro-
lima. Chapel Hill. n. G.
October ia. and NJ. College OF
North Carolina, Raleigh, ". C. !.
October 19-William and Mary. VIII
liamshurg. Va.
October 26-Opcn.
November 2--v. p. l.. Blacksburg,
Va.
November a--wake Forest College,
Wake Forest, N. c.
November 16-Uniycrsity College OF
Medicine, Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-17
HERMITAGE Wins
INTERCLUB GAME
Golfers Have Merry Time on
Links-Home Team Has
Advantage.

The match game OF golf between sixteen
members from tho Country club % Virginia
and sixteen members from the Hcrmitagc
Golf Club, which was played yesterday on
the Hermitage links. resulted In a victory
for the Hermitage players. The teams We're
evenly matched, but familiarity with the
links proved an advantage to the home team
ana handicap TO the visiting team
Apothyr match is scheduled Cos this
month. In which number oi new players
will take part. The results;
Hermitage Golf Club. Country Club Of vn.
u. III. Meade won froIn,.......li. w, tinzard
j. L. Anderson from........J. ~ Seivin
9. ~. Dunaway lost tu....... George Morgan
~. Mcclure won from.......,.....J, T. LCury
Wiliinm Ncnle won ffom........T. c. Bullock
c. T. Rncker lost io...............W G. Brnss
Il. Nealc won from. observation-disclosures. Fleming
w II. Palmer won from.....J W. Atkinson
w. g. Locker won from. ........,W. l.. Wood
y. Winston won from. ......... Levin Joyncs
q. Winston lost to.................,..J fayior
y. Jones won fron.....'..,,.....B w. Mc'nc
l.. ~ Palmer won from, ......:.-J. O. Nelson
;. u, Moon lost ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Cnl!
O. b. iit Won from. :.........,...G. Weldon
b. B. Valentine won from Chas. Davenport
Hermitage. L. points; Country club :
points,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-17
krLnANn WILL MEET .,rrsLL.
Fcathcrwcight Champion In Meantime
viii FIJI ENGAGEMENTS.
Especial to The Times Dispatch.

Especial % The Times Dispntch.
Chicago. March l6:--''I have agreed
TO meet Abe Attcli again, and shall
do so. / have been offered $4,000 for
my end OF II return match and A;;cll
VIII he the first man to meet nae. His
defeat 1T the hands of Harlem Tom
my Murphy will make no difference"
This was HE statement OF Feather
weight Champion Johnny l<ilbano. Of
Cleveland. who. arrived here late to-
day, accompanied by his wife, baby
and manager, Jimmy Dunn.
81 expect to fulhl the fight engage.
mcnts for some time said k,lbanc.
Jack and Charlie White and The 9TH
or lighters VIII have To wait. 1 shall
fill these contracts ] have signed he
fore | take on any lighters"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-17

Association tho following Officers were. elcct-
Ell: ID, c. Sands. Jr.. TpperviIlc. Nas presl-
dent: Redmond c. Stewart, Baltimore, frs,
vice president. James W. Graves. Richmond,
second vlce-prcsIdcn;; Dorsey NJ Williams
Baltimoie. third v.cc-pirsiicnt: nr. II. Les
Ne Scues. Cu'pcpGy, Va. seGyctary aud Sreus-
nrsr, M
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-17
Vale Defcnts nnycrford.

Especial TO The Times lspatch.l
New Haven. Conn, March 16.---Yale
opened its soccer football season to-
day with q to 0 victory over Ifaver-
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-05
fCo10my of Good Roads

IA road is only as good as it's
poorest part. If team is able to
haul three tons on the level part of
the road and only one ton up GER
tain grade at the end, the road is
limited to one ton. Consequently,
as far as heavy hauling is concern
ed, the epxense necessary to put
the level part in shape so that more
than three tons could be hauled is
OF no use until the hill is put in
shape SO that the three tons can be
hauled over that also. 1t is poor
economy, therefore, to build level
portion Of a road in good shape
without making the grade such that
the load hauled on the level can be
pulled up the hills with the extra
effort which team is capable of
exerting for a short space of time.
1t is therefore evident that the max
lmum grade that should be permit
ted in the location of road must
depend upon the nature of the sur
face the road is to have. Edgar
B. Kay.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-05

celery. Little has been done in the
average community in the matter of
cooperation. Climate and soil con-
ditions here are so varied that every
section and every farm becomes a
solution. The logical connecting
link which will bring the national
and state agricultural departments,
and the farmer, whom they are sup
posed to help, together is the pub
lie school, which in the larger rural
districts should have an advanced
department of agriculture, in charge
Of a teacher qualified not only to
teach the pupils, but one who
would be d consulting expert for
the community. This simple means
would at once connect our elaborate
system so results could be obtained.
Already we are producing bulbs
which rival those of Holland. Our
cabbage seed is known all over the
United States. This is the only sec
ton in the country where cauli-
flower seed can be produced. Our
sea weed is to give US our potash
supply, thus freeing US from the
German monopoly of this valuable
fertilizer. Hundreds Of other un-
thought of specialties are awaiting
discovery to turn to us untold
wealth.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-05
tuesdays Election Results

Some of the results of Tuesdays
election in different parts Of the
country are of interest:
The former socialist mayor of
Milwaukee Emil Seidel, was de-
feated by vote Of $4,000 to 10000
LaFollette defeated Taft in the
election for delegates in Wisconsin.
The democratic forces madc al
dermanic gains in Chicago.
The vets are claiming gains in
Nebraska and Illinois.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-05

Ill Tic dSSIcSdlc, Will
the fee for said Ger
tificate of Delinquency,
amounting to the sum
Which said several sums bear interest
at the rate of fifteen per cent. per annum
from the date of the payment of said re-
spective amounts until the same are paid.
You and each of you are hereby sum-
moned to appear within sixty 600 days
after the date Of service upon you, A. D.
1912, in the above entitled court, and de-
fend the action. or pay the amount due,
together with the interest and costs. In
case of your failure so to do. plaintiff
will apply for Judgment, and Judgment
win be rendered foreclosing the lien for
said taxes, interest and costs against the
real property. lands and premises herein
described.
Any pleading or process may be served
upon the undersigned attorney at the adj
dress hereinafter mentioned.
JOHN NJ. JOHNSON,
L. ]. IRWIN. Plaintiff.
Prosecuting Attorney and Attorney for
Plaintiff. p. O. Address: Friday Har-
Dor, San Juan County. Washington.
Date of first publication, February Is, 1879
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-05
The Presidential Race

The following facts in connection
with the race for nomination for
president are of interest:
Republican deleeates, 1,076
Necessary to choice, 500
Candidates now running, TAFT,
Roosevelt, LaFollette, Cummins.
Democratic delegates, 1922
Necessary to choice 728
Candidates, Clark, Wilson, Mar
shall, Burke, Harmon.
With these figures and men you
may begin your calculations.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-05
Advice Regarding Ants

Common ants are becoming SER
ious pest, both indoors and out-ot-
doors, in may parts Of this state.
The entomologist Of the state ex-
pertinent station, at Pullman, gives
the following advice as to the meth
DDS Of controlling or combating
them:
The surest way of preventing in
jury by ants, is to destroy their
nests. Usually the nests can be
readily found, but if there is any
difficulty, little watching of where
the ants travel will show where the
nest is located. If the nests are out
in the field, punch a few holes with
stick in the nests and place a
couple of tablespoons of carbon di-
sulphide in each hole. covering up
Immediately with the foot so as to
throw a Gaping of dirt into the
hole. The fumes of carbon disul-
phide are very heavy and will rapid
ly pass through the nest. filling all
the chambers and suffocating the
ants. This liquid can be purchased
at any drug store. Care must be
taken in using it as it is extremely
inflamable like gasoline.
This method answers much better
than using ashes or boiling water.
which is unusually unsuccessful in
exterminati0g the ants.
| Ants in a house can be trapped to
a sponge moistened with sweetened
water. When many ants congre-
gate on the sponge they can be de-
stroyed by little boiling water
from the tea kettle.
If ants crawl up fruit trees and
destroy the blossoms or young
shoots they can be kept from doing
this by tying fluffy band Of cotton
around the trunks. Ants will not
walk over fluffy COTTON unless they
are very much excited.
i X - 4
FOR SAL "A few tons Of good.
clean. loose Timothy Hay. Archie
! Fleming, Friday Harbor. tt.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-05
Specializing in farming

The following from C. ]. Taylor,
OF Chehalis county, in the Spokes.
man-Review, is of such general in.
terest, and SO timely just now when
such matters are getting much at
tention. that we give it space:
Specializing in farming is receiy.
ing some attention in this section,
One farmer is making potatoes
neef and chickens his principal
crops and is making good. Dairy.
Ing and poultry, especially egg pro.
auction, are doing team work and
DID tar to be our most popula,
combination. One man is making !
nice income from strawberries anf
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-05
Shipping Young Calves

Of considerable concern to the cat.
tie raisers is a bill introduced in the
house undertaking to prohibit the
shipment of calves less than six
weeks old, under penalty of fine
of not less than $40 or more than
$50 for each Individual offense.
There is a provision in it to the
effect that calf under six weeks
may be shipped when accompanied
by the nearest kin that is to say
its'mama. 1t was referred to the
committee on interstate commerce.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-05
NOTICE AND SUMMONS.

ri +
In the Superior Court Of the state OF
Washington. in and for San Juan
Cbunty ~
Join M. Johnson, Plaintiff, VS.. John Doe
Jphnson, (whose Christian name is I'M
Ahown). Frank Munroe. Robert Finn
ahd Nellie Finn, his wife, and all per-
spns unknown, if any, having or claim
ifg to have an interest or estate in and
II the hereinafter described real prop
n city, Defendants.
4he State of Washington, to John Doe
johnson, (whose Christian name Il is UNI
kndwn), Frank Munroe Robert Finn and
.Ne4ie Finn, his wife. and all persons
UNKNOWN, II any, having or claiming to
ha1e an interest or estate IN and to the
he4einafter described real property, de-
ferliants:
You and each Of you are hereby noti-
fief that the above named plaintiff. John
M johnson. IS thu holder Of Certificate
OF Delinquency No. $50. issued by the
Treasurer Of San Juan County, State Of
Warrington. embracing the following
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-05
Chambers or Train Fever

Many horses brought into Canada
by American settlers have been shot
by government orders on suspicion
OF having CHAMBERS, and an interna-
tlonal question has developed. It is
said by the owners that they were
affected only with train fever and
not with CHAMBERS. The owners
have appealed to Washington. The
Canadian government is also investi-
eating.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-05
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the Superior Court Of the State OF Washing.
ton, for San Juan County.
IN PROBATE
In the Matter of the Estate of Alexander Chal.
niers, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned,
ALBEIT Murray Chalmers, executor OF the Is.
tate Eof Alexander Chalmers, deceased, to all
creditors OF said deceased, and to all persons
having claims against the said deceased, and
the So Id estate, to present them with the neces-
essay vouchers, within one year after the date
81 tnfs notice the date OF this notice being also
the date of its first publication to the said exec.
utorht his place of residence, to-wit; at West
Souad, Orcas Island, San Juan county. Wash
in.rpn. -
ton his fifth day of March, 1912.
ALBERT MURRAY CHALMERS.
EXECUTOR OF the estate OF Alexander Chalmers
deceased.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-05
Lavish Entertainments.

In the palmy days Of the French
monarchy sumptuous entertain
ments Of royalty were not uncom
mon. To entertain queen for 9
week the Comte RArtois rebuilt. re-
arranged and refurnished his cas-
tie from threshold to turret, emf
ploying 900 workmen day and
night. The Marshal de Soubise re-
ceived Louis XIV. as his guest for a
day and night at a cost Of 1000, 900
francs. II hear" said his majesty
to the marshal, who owed millions,
ssthat you are in debt" Il will in
quire of my steward and inform
your majesty" replied the host, hid
ing a yawn behind his hand.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-05
Important Land Bill

The house has passed a bill ex-
tending the time for proving up on
desert land entries from five to
eight years in cases where, through
no fault Of the entryman, he has
been unable to secure water to irri-
gate the land.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-05
real property. situated in San Juan coun-

real property, situated In San Juan Coun-
ty, State Of Washington, and more par
ticularly described as follows, to-wit
Part of Lot Six (6), Section Thirty five
$3.50, Township Thirty-six $3.50 North,
Range Four "a West, w. NJ, containing
One (1) acre of land.
That said certificate was issued on the
10Th day of January, 1908, for the sum of
$1.37 for the delinquent taxes for the
year 1903. That the amount of said de-
linQuent taxes together with the inter-
est. is in the following respective sums
wit.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-05
The Gold In Sea Water.

The seas contain from forty to
fifty milligrams Of gold per ton.
This appears a very small amount,
but there are great many tons Of
water in the oceans, and the total
amount of gold held in the water, if
reduced to form block and divided
equally among the worlds known
population, would give every indi-
vidual a provision Of an ingot
weighing approximately $4,000
pounds. -Harper's Weekly.