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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-13
DROP LYNCHBURG
FROM THE LEAGUE
DIRECTORS DECIDE TO REDUCE
THE CIRCUIT TO A SIX
CLUB ONE.

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
NORFOLK, VA, June ia six
club league. with Lynchburg frozen
out, effective juno 18th. was the de-
cision OF the Virginia league direc-
tors tonight after a lively row that
lasted from to / o'clock this morn
ing
The final vote stood four to drop
Lynchburg. to wit: Norfolk. Ports
mouth, Newport News and Rich
mond. Roanoke. Petersburg and
Lynchburz, voted for the retention
OF the Shoemakers. The first vote
stood Norfolk. Portsmouth and New
port News, for the dropping OF
Lynchburg, Roanoke and Petersburg
for the retention of the ight-clsb
circuit, and Richmond for the drop
ping OF Richmond, Mr.. Bradley cast
ing the vote. as he afterwards ex-
planned. In order to force Petersburg
10 show what they finally expected to
do. ~
All seven clubs In the league were
represented and the longest discus
sion was whether or not the dropping
or tho Lynchburg club. az strongly
urged by the Tidewater clubs would
be legal under baseball rules and re-
ceive the hearty support Of the ma
tional bodies.
Lynchburg was selected az the club
10 be dropped mainly because It was
known that the present owners are
ruSiy to quit and tire cfub Hhout TO
change hands or so Under. II was
agreed that II was tho logical club.
should one ~ Dropped to be turned
3te9 JGM
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-13

NEW FACTOR IN FIGH

II will be candidate for governor
OF Virginia II Henry c. Stuart is not
In the race; II he is candidate ! Will
not run
This uneuivocal statement. made 10
the yirginian last night by former
Auditor s.. r, Donohoe. of Fairfax
county. adds exceeding interest to the
subernatorial situation and viii. It ID
said, create considerable tumult in the
camps OF the other aspirants.
The statement was made In response
TO a direct question. occasioned by ri
mors which gained currency, to the
eject that Captain Donohoe's friends
were urging him to become a candf-
Gate for the highest Office within the
gift OF the people OF Virginia. With
his usual frankness he gave the an
smer quoted above
Depends on Mr.. Stuart.
Upon the condition OF former Cor
poration Commissioner Henry &.
Stuart, Ii seems. depends the nature
and tensity OF the next gubernatoriai
contest. Up to the time that Mr.
Sruart's health failed he was fayorlte
with certain factions of the party. IL
may be. since the serious operation,
which he underwent, that his health
will not permit him to MAKE the race
and In that event Captain 3onohoe
will be the opponent for eA-Congress-
man Harry st. George Tucker. an
avowed candidate for the office. 1t has
been limited that Lieutenant Governor
Ellyson would aspire TO the post. but
the lieutenant governor has made no
announcement OF his purpose,
Former Auditor Donohoe is UNI
doubtedly one OF the most popular DC
mocrats In the State. His appointment
~ auditor OF public accounts, wnten
came to him unsolicited. met with
universal approval, and no man ever
sefr AN Office with a cleaner record. III
.sse = persuasion of his friends could
have awaited. In fact. ne would not
have retired. but he preferred the
ouietude OF his editorial work on the
Fairfax Herald. and his own hearth
stone TO the cares OF public life and
declined to serve longer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-13

is SPEAKER

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, June L..
The climax to the university finals
came today at the graduating exsr-
cises In cabell hall Following thu
awarding OF diplomas to more than
one hundred and twenty-five gradu-
ates came the best OF ALL Medals were
presented to forty odd veterans who
fifry-one years ago filled with the tn
pulse OF the times, marched away from
the campus of the university to the
battlefield of the Confederacy.
DIR. John w. Mallet, emeritus profess
sor OF chemistry and himself veteran.
called the roll Of veterans and as his
name was called each veteran marched
forward and received his medal. The
sight was an inspiring one and the
crowd which packed the building went
Wild with enthusiasm. Each veteran
WAS Loudly oheered as he advanced TO
accept The Gift OF Alma Mater TO
her Sons
President Alderman addressed the
veterans and the sentiments he ex-
pressed were loudly cheered.
Judge George T.. Christian. OF Rich
mcnd, responded on behalf Of his COM
rades, thanking the. university authori-
ties for the royal welcome extended.
Prominent Southerners in attendance
upon the graduation exercises were
Senators John Sharp Williams. OF Mis-
sissippi and Joseph W. Bailey. Of
Texas. The iatter's son graduated from
the law school,
The Phi Beta Kappas held forth
tonight. The Beta OF Virginia had a
large number of limitations, including
the following from the alumni: Elk
Senator Charles J. Faulkner. Senator
John Sharp Williams. Archibald r.
Watson-- corporation epaseAef- NeM
York City. John F. Anderson, direc-
tor Of the hygenic laboratory. Wash
sngton: Alfred +. Thorn, washington
Prof. Lewis Parke Chamberlain, of
the University of South Carolina, and
Rev. Beverly D. Tucker. Jr.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-13

Today The Richmond virgtnian
again publishes the names OF the
ladies who have entered the contest
and who are sAdeavoring to secure
the fine trips offered by The Vir-
ginian. From the number Of votes
secured by the candidates. 1t will be
seen that not only have they been
active, but also that their friends have
interested themselves in their behalf
Interest In The Virginian Tour Con-
test IL increasing every day. more
mail than ever before II reaching tho
Tour Manager. ind each letter re-
ceived shows that out-of-town con
testants are delighted with what they
have already accomplished. and above
all. they are delighted with the in
terest their numerous friends are TAX
ing to help them secure one OF tfess
educational tours.
A young man prominently known
in this city has become - enthussd
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-13
By HARRY TUCKER.

ASHLAND, VA, June i2.--Ihe
beginning OF the end OF the commence
ment finals ut Randolph Macon is in
sight.
The occasion tonight which drew oil
Of Ashland, much OF Richmond, ana
"a lot OF people from other parts of the
country was the celebration OF the
literary societies.
This event ia always looked upon
,as one Of the most attractive features
az commencement week. large
crowd squeezed into the chapel ana
not only enjoyed several orations, but
witnessed the presentation of a num-
Der OF medals and trophies TO indivi-
duals and clubs of the literary and
athletic associations
The addresses were made by L. =.
Kackley, OF me Washington Literary
society. and w. s. Deyerle. Of the
Franklin Literary society. The former
selected as his subject, The Call for
Constructive craftsmanship" and the
latter spoke on The South's Greatest
problem" Both presented their ar
euments strongly and logically, and
were given much applause.
Presentation Of Medals.
At the conclusion OF these orations.
medals were given In this order. eaeh
OF thos. presenting them INDUCING IN
pretty little talks appropriate to the
occasion:
Frank NJ. wray, debate, awarded by
DR.. j. II. Moss: L. G. Kackley. ora
tor. presented by Professor J. F. Mes
sick; George u. Nailor. defamation,
by n. c. X. Miller; Ralph X. Dawson
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-13
BOARD TO CONTEST
COURT INJUNCTION
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE is IN
STRUCrED TO TAKE NECEs-
sARY STEPS.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
ASHLAND. VA. June l2.--Some
expressions OF surprise were uttered
by members Of the board OF directors
OF Randolph Macon this morning
when they heard Of tine action taken
before Judge Scott yesterday after
noon In granting an Injunction re-
straining the Baltimore and Virginia
conferences from participating in Sc
lecting the board.
4 meeting was held this morning
and the situation was discussed by
many OF the directors. After SEES
sion OF the board of about an hour.
the matter was referred to the eAccu-
tive COMMITTEES to take what action
they may deem necessary,
1t is quite likely that the commit
tee will assemble at some date In
the near future and devise plans for
conteSting the action Of the small
minority The court proceedings. IT
was stated today by n member OF the
board. were IN the nature of friend
~ suit, but even at that II was de-
pored TO q large extent because of
the most interminable period through
which the discussions may go before
final result
Ths executive committee embraces
b. r. Lipscomh. II. Selden Taylor,
John r.. Branch. p. u ". Conway,
:. G.. Hatcher, G. W. Harwicke and
K. z. Blackwell.
These gentlemen will meet at the
call OF the chairman at some early
date. and it Is likely that counsel
will be secured and the answer 10
the injunction be returned before the
time of the required repiy-~within
sixty days from date.
Another meeting OF the board will
be held tomorrow. when further dis
cussion of the matter will be INDUCED
In
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-13
Roosevelt Issues a Sizzling
Statement Regarding Ac-
ticn of Committee
KICKS ANGRILY ON
CALIFORNIA DEAL
Refuses to Reply :" hen Asked
About Assertion of Lead
ers That They Will Not
Vote for Taft

OYSTER BAY, June 12.--In A
sizzling dictated statement Colonel
Roosevelt tonight again bombarded
the Taft members of the national
COMMITTEES for moving down the
delegates In the Chicago
contests This time the ex-president
angriiy kicked against the seating OF
two OF the California delegates. and
took fling at the Arizona decision.
by which he lost six more delegates.
vociferously the colonel rallied the
Taft national committeeman as wreck
ers OF this party. once again throwing
out broad hint that he will bolt
the convention IL the committees acts
Of "thievery" are upheld.
After the colonel had dictated his
challenge to the committee, the In
ternatfonai News Service coTrespon-
Continued on second page1
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-13

The second link contest ended last
night.
This was put on by Tho Nirgtnlan
when In the first contest there were
many tied for first place. One week
was given thpse sending In correc;
solutions to solve the second puzzle.
1t was m.de somewhat more difficult
than the first.
Solutions by out-of-town people,
who do not receive The Nirginian az
soon as Richmond people. will be re-
ceived today. provided envelopes bear
Il postmark OF June 12th.
Results will be announced as soon
az the contest manager can tabulate
the solutions. A. there were many
eliminated In the second contest this
should Yet Ia Kenmore TRAN two days,
II there Is a tie In the present con-
test--which is unlik ely--a third puz-
zle will be inserted. This viii run
for few days. Those who tied for
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-13

first place or other prizes viii be
eligible.
If Il is necessary tn run thlfd
contest and more than one send in
correct solutions, the contest man wllI
be up against it," 1t VIII become
Gecessary to lump the prizes ana
divide them, awarding the dividends
as printed In the rules OF the contest.
Contestants surprised the contest
man with the number of correct soiu-
tions in the first contest. He win cer-
tainly believe Virginia people are the
"srnartest' on earth II they send IN
many correct answers TO the puzzle
that has been running for the past
week.
Results will be printed Just sts so1ttt
as they can be ascertained, and the
correct answer Is received from
Wa shington The contest man him
self does not know what Il is
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-13
ACTIVE;
FRIENDS INTERESTED
Young Man Becomes SO Enthused He Gives His Lunch
-Four to Work for Favorite Candidate-Nominate
Your Friend or Enter Race for Yourself

and 30 determined that one OF our
young ladies shall win that he has
devoted hts lunch hour to the work
OF securing votes, and he is meeting
with much encouragement. You can
do as much for your favorite can
didate; help all you can and assist
her In the work OF securing one OF
these tours.
Nominate a friend in The vir-
ginian's sreHt campaign. 1t Is not too
late to enter Send in your name
1t once.
A few principal features OF the
campaign stand out prominently at
this time. The first n to get busy and
keep busy securing subscriptions.
That IL by far the most important
fact that the contes,anta muet remind
themselves Of daily.
Secondly, IN the work Of securing
49,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-13

THE ALUMNI DINNER
Prourar, for To-day.

IL Naor,-~Aaaress Before the Gradu-
ating Class--Bishop Collins Denny.
=. M-~Awarding Diplomas, Me-
dais, etc.
T.. M.--ClaSs Night
Offcers: President Fl. &. Motley,
Vice President J. r. Worshaw. Score
tary NJ L., Walton, JF. Salntatorian
w. e. Jordan, Historian NJ. L. Howi"
son, Poet r. c. Astrop. Playwrights
II. X. Dawson. r. G. Astrop. Naiedic-
torlan r., *. Dawson.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-13
sent 70 Grand Jnrx

Joseph r.. Thompson. coiorsd.
charged With having forged gas re-
csipt 1or 1s,1s on the city Of Rich
mond BY using the name Of p. r.
dowie. wAS ssnt on to the grand Jury
from Police court ysstesday mosning.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-13
CHARGES AND COUNTER CHARGES
GO BACK AND FORTH At CHICAGO
RESULTS IN SECOND PUZZLE
ARE TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON
Link Contest Run by Virgnian When First Resulted in Tie
Ends--If More Than One Correct Solution This Time
Third Will be Inserted

first place or other prizes will be
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-13

CONTINUED on Second page,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-13

The second link contest ended last
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-13

Continued on Second page.)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-13

<contiausa % Third pass.,
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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-07-06
NAVAL OFFICERS RETIRED.
Three Captains and Four Commanders
In Involuntary List.

WASHINGTON, July 6.-The names
OF twelve officers selected by the
plucking board for involuntary retire
ment have been made public at the
Navy Department. There are three
captains. four commanders, and five
lieutenant-commanders in the list.
Their names are:
Captains-Charles M. Fahs, relieved
OF command OF the cruiser California;
coming home via Europe; George r.
Salisbury, waiting orders, Independ-
ence, NO.; Reuben O. Bitter, navy
yard, Boston, Mass.
Commanders-Matt H. Signor, Nav
al War College; Armistead Rust,
captain Of the yard, Charleston, 8. g.;
Marcus 4. Miller, commanding the
gunboat Vicksburg; Charles H. Hayes
OF War College.
w.
Henderson, inspector Of ordinance,
General Electric Company, Schenec-
tady, N. r.; Walter Ball, Naval Home,
Philadelphia, Pa; Leland p. James,
at Hospital, Puget Sound; Cassius B.
Barnes, executive oflcer OF the receiv.
ing ship ct New York, and Hugh Mel.
Walker, In charge Of the branch n.y.
geographic ONCE, Boston, Mass.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-07-06
EDUCATORS meet
FOR BIG session
Chicago nas Began Entertain.
log Gathering Of National
Educators

Special to The Tribune.
CHICAGO, Ill, July 6.-Chicago be.
gan today the entertainment OF the
thousands OF school teachers from
every nook and corner Of the United
States, who are here for the golden
Jubilee convention Of the National
Education Association. Delegates be-
gan arriving several days ago. Each
hour added hundreds until today
when the teachers began passing into
the city by thousands. The conven.
ton will continue all Of next Week.
Three sessions Of the National
ouncil OF Education ushered In the
convention activities today. Tomor-
row fifty churches will be hostes to
the delegates, their ministers speak.
ing on educational topics. On Mon.
day the first general session will be
held in the Auditorium Theater, and
in the evening there will be a recep.
ton in the Art Institute. The initial
session will be devoted principally to
a rview of the history Of the associa-
ton and the work 1t has accomplish.
ed during the half century Of its ex.
istence. The speakers will include
Carroll G. Pearse Of Milwaukee, the
present head OF the association, and
former Presidents Thomas W. Bick-
nell Of Providence and James NJ.
Greenwood of Kansas City.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-07-06
QUARTER Mill
Levy IS MADE
Of furthefing Immi.
qratian Into Slope Country
Being Boosted

Among the notable visitors in the
exposition city Friday and Saturday
was j. B. Slosson Of Mott Mr.. Slos-
son is secretary Of the Missouri Slope
Development League, and has been
deyoting his efforts during the winter
to organizing leagues In each OF the
sixteen counties Of the fertile Slope
country. BY tonight all but n coun'
ty, Kidder, will have been organized,
and this county will be in line within
a short time.
One of the principal features Of
the work OF the league at present is
the circulating Of petitions asking
county commissioners Of each county
to levy the quarter mill tax provided
by law for the purpose Of assisting
immigration. District vice presidents
in each county have had charge OF
this work, and great Roadway has
been made.
AS the prime object of the develop
ment league Is to bring more settlers
into this section Of North Dakota, this
levy will be OF material benefit In
accomplishing this purpose.
The county commissioners Of Adams
and Stark counties have already &C
cepted the petitions and ordered the
levy. Hettinger county commission
ers will receive the petitions on July
10. In Bowman, Burleigh. Billings,
Oliver, Dunn, Mercer, Mclean, Nor
ton, Logan and Sheridan counties pc
titions are reported ready for presen'
tation. In Emmons, Mcintosh and
Kidder counties petitions are being
hustled an all expect that the levy
will be made within a very few days.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-07-06
PLAT1SBURG DOES
HONOR 10 ChAn|PLAIN

Special to The Tribune.
PLATTSBURGH, N. Y, July g.
An imposing monument to commem.
crate the three hundredth annivers-
AIRY Of the discovery Of Lake Cham.
plain was dedicated here today with
an interesting program that incluled
literary exercises and q military pa
rade. The Grafton of the day was
delivered by Francis Lynde Stets0n
Of New York City.
The memorial consists Of q huge
granite pedestal surmounted by q
statue Of the famous discoverer, Sam.
uel de Champlain. At the base Of the
monument 10 a canoe with the figure
of an Indian peering anxi0usly out rs
II at the invasion OF q white stranger.
The memorial occupies a command.
ing position at the south of the Sar-
ana river, on a rise Of ground over
looking the harb0r of Cumberland
Bay, where was fought the famous
battle Of %Plaitsburgh, September II,
1914.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-07-06

is an enthusiastic motorist and who
accompanies her husband on all OF
his transcontinental trips.
The germ OF transcontinental tour.
ing which was born and bred with.
in the last year has developed so
rapidly that Westgard early last
spring decided to attempt a hitherto
unheard Of feat in automobiledom. He
decided to cross the great American
continent three times within one
tourig season, laying the routes for
three transcontinental highways, link
ing New York on the eastern side
with Seattle, Frisco and Los Angeles
on the destern slope.
The splendid start gained by Mr..
Westgard augurs we'll for the early
finish Of his spectacular undertaking
and throughout the west automobil.
lists and automobile clubs are mani
Testing great interest in the series Of
land voyages instituted by the lead
ing automobile organization in the
world. Escorts have accompanied
Westgard and his pathfinder 40
over the first section Of his unchar-
tered route. The car, according to
telegraphic reports is behaving like
the veteran tourist, all OF which
speaks we'll for the record breaking
trip.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-07-06
LESS ICE in NORTH ATLANTIC.
photographic Office Recommends use
Of Z More Noftherly Route.

Of 4 More Noftherly Route.
WASHINGTON, July 6.-lce condi'
lions in the North Atlantic have Inn,
proved so that the photographic Of
fee has recommended that trans
Atlantic steamships return to the
ocean lanes adopted on April 10, just
after the Titanic disaster.
These lanes were located about 60
miles south OF the existing routes just
after the wreck, but discoveries OF
heavy ice farther south, caused a
further sOutherly shift to their pres.
ent location. The steamship com.
panies now have the suggestion un-
der consideration.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-07-06
TO
TALK PANACEAS

Special to The Tribune.
NEW YORK, July 6.-Various prob
lens that are supposed to add thorns
to the workinmsn's path through
life ere to be discussed ct . three
days conference which was begun 10
this city today under the auspices OF
an organization which manages TO
exist under the title Of the National
ommittee Of the Unemployed Of the
National Brotherhood Welfare Asoo-
ciation." The Organization y work
ing for the establishment Of . nation
al employment bureau, for free trans
portation for laboring men In pursuit
Of Jobs and for shorter working hours.
q minimum wage scale and insurance
against unemployment.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-07-06
MRS. DARRoW Ill.
Wife Of Defendant In Bribery Sui
Confined to Home-Nerves
I ShAtterad.

LOS ANGELES, Cal, July 6.-Mrs.
Clarence S. Dsrrow, who has been in
constant attendance ct the trial Of
her husband for. jury.bribing since It
began on May is, 10 confined to her
home by illness. Shattered nerves.
due to the long strain Of the trial,
are attributed by her physicians q
the cause OF her condition.
There was no session Of the trial
today and most Of the Jurors spent
the holiday visiting their families.
Three more witnesses for the state
remain to be examined and It 10 be-
tlieved that the prosecution will rest
some time tomorrow. In that event
the defense probably will ask for an
adjournment until Monday before op-
ening its case.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-07-06
DEAD ON TRACKS.
Body Of Unidentified Man With Head
Almost Severed 10 Picked Up.

FARGO, July GA man whose
identity puzzles the police was found
at z o'clock yesterday morning near
the Northern Pacific tracks between
Fourth and Fifth streets with his
head nearly severed from his body.
No marks OF Identification were found
on the body. The man was well
dressed.
The police believe that the mar
was hit and killed by q passing Nor
them Pacific train during the night,
but OF this they are not certain.
There were practically no other bruis.
es on the body as would most likely
be the case were the MAI hit by q
train.
The body was removed to the
Wasem morgue where II awaits iden-
tiication. The body Is that Of q mid
die aged nan He sDpears to have
been Of medium circumstances. The
hair Is dark and the eyes are blue.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-07-06
LIMOGES PoTTERs PROTEST.
Object to Change in Regulations fos
Appraisement Of Porcelain.

WASH, July 6.-The French Am
bassador, Jules Jusserand, has pre-
scented to Secretary MacVeagh a pro-
test from the Limoges Chamber Of
Commerce against the termination Of
the agreement between that body and
the United States, which for many
years has regulated the a2praisement
o. china and pottery importations
from the Limoges district of France.
The Treasury Department will de-
eide within a few weeks whether the
agreement will be abrogated on Sept
ember /, as had been planned.