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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-19

MTs. Cookies heart Was fun OF scnti-
mHnt and idcalism. Many a romance
had its beginning and its ent;ng At
Oakland, under the roses covering it's
dc"p-shadcd vcrandas. in the walks
between it's box hedges, trav.rsi3r the
slnoothp velvet of its lawn. So when
Agnes Dillon came from savannah,
i''fsi'. 10 be- GIa0uN's lovely war
tim guest. Granny tried to raricr the
mansion bg.gn, ana happy during her
stay And wucn William Randolph Of
Hds" liiIl Va. grandson u Thomas
Jefferson. came accounting Granny
gave tho young ruuple. welded i'm IN r.
drawing room her blessing having
'HS"'utclN banishcd an anxiety 10 MAX ,
"i the marriage celebration rare and
happy occasion. one regarding which.
daush'.r of that union. Miss Agu, ;
f"ndoiph. noW superintendent; NJ The
Nirs mia hospital IN III hmond has had
m7nF beautiful descriptions.
The c"lorci p"oplo on tho plantation
"Hr" cN"critlunilv faithful TO their
owners and thcir work during tho War
Between tn" states Rnt MANI diz-
"Ih'ns Influences W"~' At work and
rumors thai had no foundation in fact.
came I" Oakland ae wcii as elsewhere.
irannN vas not only mistress on her
the sick and Tho weak who needed nor.
estate she was Doctor ana friend to
1hr read IN" Scriptures beside the diving
ana supplied nani"s tpr nearly all the
hapl"s. proudly held M in their mothers
arms Tor lioI inspection Hut tho fore
man at " lose call the laborsrs went
ont IA tn morning 5nd came bicl. in
,"' evening ono" overstcppcd the
ooHnds az his authority. and the mo-
men, that he did 80. pa nd ,rnonium
broke loose ~ Oakland quarters. pannc.
in"nium that meant mischief unless /,
"as checked - ono
Granny tho other members Of the
non'enold having gore upstsir.. fmi
hour beforehand. sat before tie libra.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-19

Some day when history OF tho
years between 81 and SIS shall have
been written that will include, not
only the events which made vital the
issues of those years, but tn. people
whose relation 10 them made them
heroic, the name OF Mrs. William ARM
Instead Cooke, OF Oakland, Cumberland
county, Virginia, will be written large
ON the roll.
Oakland was Il goodly estate among
IA number owned by Virginia familres
ot position in Cumberland ana Powha-
tan counties The Oakland grant from
thc Crown OF England, engraved on
parchment and framed in ork, hung
on the walls or the spacious dining
room hf the mansion, Mhen Eliza
beth Randolph Preston Cock grand
daughter of Edmund Randolph, daueh.
Ter of Thomas Preston and Fidmonia
1iandolph Preston, and sister of Colonel
john I. l. Preston, OF Lexington, Va,
came bride to take her plec. at
Oakland, mistress ut her hus-
bands side. and do her splendid
part toward rendering IN, mansion a
traditional example pf purcst Virginia
hospitality.
Oakland. now owned by Captain
Edmund Randolph Cooke, G. 5.
a, is between forty and nifty
miles distant from Richmond and
SOout seven miles from Jam". Riv II.
lit lies in what was formerly one of
y irsiniaS most prosperous sections.
with Bremo. Belle Meade and Elk IIill
not far distant, with the estates OF the
iarrisona, Seldcns. RandotDhs Hob
sons. Rutherfoords. and other equally
famous families. In pleasant proximity.
81 Elizabeth Randolph Preston
Cookies sons. grown into young man
hood when the state called for III,
service in 81. William was killed ut
sGettysburg and Thomas Lewis Pes ON
H,ocke, also a. soldier, had married
beautiful l.cHIia I1<'wis. Of lynnsidc
near Sweet springs, in what was for
merry the Virginia mountains now
West Virginia. lie and his wife took
up their residence at Derwcnt, about
two miles distant from Oakland, across
INC line separating Cumber from
Gpochland. but while the husband was
~ The front. I.ynn.,dc and Oakland al
IternatciS claimed his little family ana
Derwcn, was left unoccupicd
Plantation life in Virginia during the
fNHr Between tho states was fuu Of
work anu responsibility for Coufcdcr-
ate women like Mrs. Cooke animated
ilikc hcr with passionate Diet srrnina-
i1ion tc answer To the utmost demands
l"f pd;rioticm and Yet keep the home
Eight burning with 4 clear ant steady
lof the spinning wheel and tho ,"nir ~
rho loom furnished m.,cr,o1 fn, ,f,.
soy wooisey ana ost,onad. towns yyn,.,,
by members OF the Oakland I,nrqoroid
when tho CLOSING Of So,,tbrrn nnrts
:" the outside world by their ,ucnics
rendered such domestic manufacture
necessity Silks and laccs wcr, folded
away In drawers scented with ;,ycnl.r
and orris root said Mrs Co.k.. 10,
ms I've d true C9nfaderatos as n,,r sal.
idlcrsi their uniforms ar made from
jeans. or from factory cloth Xo,tinc
can become us better man mar ~
should. even in dress. match ,u,. -,
lttiotism with theirs"
II wartime lie at Oakland ,,,s h,,.v
q, was also happy and assui,. .,,. f,.,
that lines were dceprncd M Tin. s-,on,
face OF the mistress ana ntt u,i,
turned from rray 10 snowy white .,,0,r
the news came from Gctiv-burg OF
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-19

sight of the latter threatened to raise
a storm of protest among those inside
the rom, but the upiiftod hand of the
"Mlstis" quclicG It. She spoke to tn
men. sullcn- faced and threatening who
stood about her. with quiet authority
and kindness. What is the meaning
OF this disturbance Tom?" she innuir al.
II have trusted YOU always to holp me
in keeping matters straight. II You
felt that there was a reason for COM
plant why did You not lay it before
ne?" She stood brave and tai! and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-19

Patent, gllnmetal, bla,
suede, white canvas; all Wild
and sizes.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-06-06
AROUND
%BASES

Rebel OakoS has been doing some
fancy clouting OF late and helping
the Cardinals climb up among the
chosen few
With pitching championship ball
and hitting near the 300 mark it
begins to look like a prosperous year
for Rube Vanguard
Clcburne is running away with the
pennant IN the South Central league,
having won - OF the first 81 games
played this season.
With long series OF games at
home the Detroit Tigers figure that
they have q real chance 10 90 10 the
front after all
Pitcher O'Toole and Catcher Kelly
make strong battery for the Pirates
and look to be worth all that Barney
Dreyfuss paid for them.
George Robe. the former White
SoN third basemau and hero of the
worlds series of 1906, has been re-
leased 10y the Mobile Southern league
club
The old Cub machine is still doing
business a. the old stand Manager
Chance has not been able to find
Youngsters that look as good 70 him
az his veterans.
OF that $4,000 option on thu An
dcrsou team held by President Co
miskey of the White Sox, Carolina
Association fans say that Bull Pow
eli alone is worth more than that
amount
10 is said that Ray Heating, the
Lawrence Pitcher and sensation OF
N. New England League. will join
the Hlchlanders next fall. Heating
wae star with the Hamilton Cana
dian League last season.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-06-06
iLIVE BASE BALL AND SPORTING NEWS
MONOGRAMSPLAY
NEWTON SUNDAY
Challenge From Heavy
State League 'feam Cal
led by Manager Coates

The challenge from the Newton.
Kansas bunch for a set-to next sun.
day, May 3, has been called by Man
ager Coates OF the Monograms. and
something in the way of real baseball
IL expected to happen and that heay-
lily.
The Newton aggregation is one OF
the Kansas State League teams. and
will come down with reputation
calculated to overawc less confident
and hard-hitting men than the Mono
grams. But the rep doesn't feaze
the Monnies little bit, as Is shown
by the following:
Amarillo. Texas. June 3
MIR David Lewis,
Manager Newton Baseball Club.
Newton. Kansas.
Dear Sir
Referring to your letter OF NAV 81.
VIII state that | am making all nee
essar ARRANGEMENTS for game with
your team here on Sunday. June .
al Glenwood Park.
You say you are coming down here
to make cleaning wish to tell
you that you had better bring the
whole Kansas league with you. II you
expect to get away with that clean
ing our team, the Monograms, are
playing the fastest ball thar was ever
played IN this part of the country and
the team that takes game from us
will certainly have to play some ball
Hoping these arrangements meet
with your approval will expect YOU
on train No ne June 9. l9l2
Yours truly
{. 6. COATES.
Secretary
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-06-06
Glove GOSSIP

Jim Duncan. the champion discus
thrower is going 10 take mp boxing
next fall
sam l.angford and Joe Jeanette
are billed TO clash M Vernon, Cal.
July 81.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-06-06
NF~IEIN IL AGlE.
Yesterdays Results.

81 i0seph-Topeka game postponed
Be- account of rain
s. Denver q. Sioux Cify
50 Lincoln q Dgs MoIuss
s. Wichita Omaha
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-06-06
Standing uf Teams
Yesterdays Results.

Battcrles EdmuhdsOn ana AIItn,
Taylor and Ilinninger
Umpire VanSickle.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-06-06

Batteries Shontz and Bllnke,
Brandt and O'Brien.
tmpires Terry ,and Eldrldgs.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-06-06

pitcher 'oomhs ..l.r an.
l".Ieur"l .t10 %. .'WuN.
vic" ~ captain I... .'
i"yS of d"r.,l and ...r
eran Cubs H-.Ire
I'm" Tor base .a'.- '..
rs Collins au't
vented all chance
tory 40 did MS R"a with
club encompas their I'''a '
four years had 'b. sr.-ar..
Of the National leaf rm %.
laced such q prod. e...s .'...
Ndh"reut7 0. Pho C.h.
~ over the d'''a' ~ OH. rr..., ...
That was merely accidental F."
chicago would have nr"."f-"d d. e 0|
'1nr straight 10" I0s, ~ fHe ru"
Vss nothing 20 WORRY over %. o's|
merely the hand an 20 witch %"
'eam OF Collins & Go we're entitled 81
y now became his pleasure 20 con-
vince thu skcp'ira' critics and his
famous opponents 'ia' he Cubs had
at last met WORTHY focmcu whom "a
deiea, would require their greatest
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-06-06

Hatteries, SeatOn. Schultz. Cnrtis
and Doom Graham, Harmon and
Wingo
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-06-06
Standing of Teams.
Yesterdays Results.

Batteries: Crandall, Meyers and
Hartley, Fromme, Keefe, Fletcher
and Mclean, Clarke.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-06-06

Yesterdays Results.

Batteries Mitchell and krich"ll.
Coombs. Brown, Wallace. Renncck.
Martin and Lamp
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-06-06

batteries TAYLOR and EasterlN
Quinn. Thompson and Sweeney
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-06-06
Yesterdays Results.

A. Louisvine no. Minneapolis
-
A. Columbus 80. ST. Paul l2-l.
A. Toledo 10. Milwaukee
~ Indianapolis ., Kansas city ,
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-06-06

basel. t-t been hat
ouaH 900 te whose
bsef al no parts OF M combination
gen. ff eoaesa.s Eddie Collins the Prn.. Uaem
tu.r... rr. '.-.u'
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-01-10
BOTH SORTS GUILTY

Tom Marshall, Indiana's gov
ernor, suggests prosecuting, as
accessories before the fact, law
yers who show trusts how to
evade the law.
All right, and while we are
about it we might prosecute
black-roBed lawyers who wink at
evasions, from the bench, as &C
cessories after the fact.-Roy w.
Howard.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-01-10

II was represented that neWSpa-
per enterprise alone actuated
Hearst. The details of Burns
pursuit of the McNamaras were
known to every Hearst, newspa-
per Office in the country before
]. J. Mcnamara was arrested,
and days before the public knew
of the McNamaras connection
with the dynamiting. When the
arrests came, Hearst newspaper
reporters were at Burns elbow,
and Hearst reporters accompan-
led the prisoners all the way to
Los Angeles. They secured the
first interviews and the first pho
tographs. The Hearst papers
were first to print McManigals
confession. .E..s ,s
with uncanny regularity
throughout the trial, the Hearst
papers printed detailed accounts
OF the prosecution S movements
ahead of all other papers. In re-
turn they gave Burns all the,space
he wanted. ~.
When it became apparent that
a settlement would be reached
and that Burns evidence would
never be presented in court,
Hearst at once decided that he
needed the cooperation of Fred
ericks if organized labor was to
receive the crushing blow he in
tended it should. D.. .,.
"Fredericks' political ambitions
made him putty in the hand of
Hearst and his fellow union hat
ers.
"Fredericks had given his
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-01-10

rnent meant actically a destrue-
ton of the Burns detective evil
dence. This promise was the
strongest factor in persuading the
Mcnamara to plead guilty.
"And Fredericks kept the let
ter of his agreement. He did it
by transferring the prosecution
of the Federal building across the
street, where his former assist
ant had become special govern
ment prosecutor.
''On Saturday came the partial
fruition of the Hearst campaign.
With1the active assistance of
Fredericks and his evidence by
Burns, four labor leaders were in
dicted. More indictments are
promised,
every labor leader marked for
destruction by Hearst when he
:.rst learned of Burn; cvr;ence.
IS to be hunted down as ti:ough
Frederick promise had never
lcen uttered"
The use and abuse of the pow
er of publicity by men of the
Hearst type is something the peo-
pleple should understand so as to
enable them to place the proper
valuation on what publications of
that kind offer them.
-O-OT
BOTH SORTS GUILTY
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-17
MRS. CARPENTER
 DISCUSSES CONVENTION

Mrs. N. H. Carpenter, according to q request from a number of the club wom- en. this morning presents this report of the state meeting of the Federated Cu5s of Alabama:
 'On Tuesday, November F, the eight eenth annual convention of Alabama Federated clubs one of the most earnest bands offworkers of the present day, met at Decatur. Ala. This convention for weeks has been the all absorbing topic of conversation in clubdom and when the important occasion arrived our expecta- tiuns were more than realized.
 "AH unusually large delegation, aug mented by representatives from the south ern part of the state. left Birmingham Tuesday at noon. reaching Decatur at 32e where they were met by Mrs. ]. n. Wyker, chairman of the entertainment committee, and her able assistants. Here they were assigned to their homes and became in very truth members of those homes.
 ''rhe opening meeting was called to orr der on Tuesday evening at the Central Methodist church of New Decatur by the president, Mrs. Charles Henderson of Troy
 Tn a few well chosen words she stated the object of the meeting and handed the gavef over 60 Ms. J. D. Wyker of Decatur, who in her characteristic man ner introduced the speakers After thc invocation by tho Rev F R,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-17
DINNER FOR FOOTBALL
 MEN AT COUNTRY CLUB

There are indications that Mir. and Mrs. A. w. Nelson's football dinner for the Sewanee men will become an annual function at the Country club; at least the second of these delightful affairs occurred last night at the club and as it was even more charming than the one last year it is certain that the Sewanee men would all endeavor to become football stars for the privilege of being included should it become an established fact MT. James Nelson, the son of the hosts, Is a student at Sewanee and his visiting col lege mates and a few of MT. and Mrs Nelson's ether friends composed the per- sonnel of the party gathered in the large sun narlor last evening.
 Pursuant with the colors adopted long ago by Sewanee the table was brilliant with purple flowers and ribbons. The shade was beautiful so carefully had the hostess arranged the details of her party that the specimen chrysanthe- mums which, with a huge football, occu- pied the center of the table were a deep, rich purple; the candles which filled the compotes arranged here and there on the table were the rich shade of purple, ac- cording to specifications sent to the mak- CTS, and the tiny footballs which were placed at each plate for souvenirs of the occasion and to hold the cards were tied
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-17

Norton the delegates were welcomed to Decatur by Rev. w NJ. Sholl. Mrs. Will liam Harvey next gave royal welcome to the delegates in her own vivaeious manner in behalf of the hostess clubs.
 Mrs. Leon Well of Montgomery in be- half of the visiting delegates thanked the ladies of Decatur for their hospi- tality A
 Last and most important of all came the address of our state president. Mrs. Charles Henderson of Troy In her most gracious and able manner she recountee the early struggles of club women and oontrasted it strongly with their present status. In addition to her remarkable strength and ability Mrs. Henderson pos sesses a most magnetic personality and a sparkling humor, which endears her to all with whom she comes in contact
 "On the stage were seated the officers: Mrs Charles Henderson of Troy. pres- dent; Mrs. w. C. F'ritter of Dothan, first vice president: Mrs. Leon Well of Mont gomery. second vice president: Mrs. George F Harrington of Birmingham. sec retarv: Mrs. L. ]. Haley of Birmingham, treasurer: Mrs w. c. Black of Troy cor responding secretary; Mrs Sterling Wood Of Isiinincham arditor--al of whom were reelected, and the local speakers. Mrs. J. l.. Wyller and Mrs. William Harvfv
 "The beautiful musical numbers by To- cal talent gave variety to the pro- eramme On Wednesday morning the delegates really settled down to bust ness Mrs. J. T. Brantlev of the creden- t,als committee reported voting strength of 7s, which was increased to iot hefore the close of the convention.
 "The only damper cast over the conver- tion was the absence of the following able nra enthusiastic members, Mrs. J. H fNilipe of Pirmingham and ex-president Mrs. Phares Coleman. chairman of the endowment fund; Mrs. W. F. Seymour oi Montgomery editor, and Mrs. l.. M lsashinslsv of Troy. chairman of the edu cation committee
 .The editors renort gave "~i@erTe o' ,,,est ahle and tireless work done during A. '.o"~ under almost unsurmounta ' difficulties.
 .'AIrs. l.. T. Haley. our indefatigablt .--~ ,----~-~ ~-1 o',nirr,ar of the loan schol- arship committee made most encourae- ir,a reports and suggested that the lear srholarshp committee be henrcfnrt' known .as tre seholnrshin eor1'ritten. 'The treasurer's report showed an in c~eare of sss0 over last year and Sies0 over | the prev.o,i$ veei't Mrs Haley also gave the report of the endowment fund in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-17
h. MYRTLE MILES

Most of the socially important people of Birmingham visit New York at some time during the season, preferably, as a general rule, during the autumn, when theatrical first nights and new froeks and bonnets exert an impartial appeal It Is interesting to note the hckleness with which the favor of the southern public in Gotham town changes it's momentary abiding place The hotels which bear the stamp of approval from several well known people are prone to absorb a great part of the population that floats from our own particular burg during the re- lnainder of season. Maybe during the next sorne other smart hostelry will be approved and tried, after the suggestion of some other friend who knows and likes It.
 A hotel that has distinction and interest from many viewpoints is the Vanderbilt, which is one of the favorltes among people of this section. It was erected last year and is owned by Alfred G. Van derbuiIt one of the prominent members of the wealthy family of that name. At the time of its opening-a very festive and elaborate occasion-Mr. Vanderbilt made it point to be in this country fol- lowing a series of social engagements, coaching and house parties and what not so that he might be present. Several Birmingham people were in New York ct the time sand win remember a nurs- Der of smart functions which, in the
 ~oa room and the elegant tea and dining rooms, marked the opening o ,lie 1asnonaDle hostelry as far more formal and fashionable than those affairs usually are.
 The Vanderbilt hotel is built on the site of the old Vanderbilt home, on Thirty-fourth street east at Park ave nue, which was the birthplace of MT. Alfred Vanderbilt This. doubtless was the sentiment which prompted his erec- ton of the hotel on the site of his old home In the hotel an apartment for MT and Mrs. Vanderbilts use was em- bodied in the architects original plan and constructed so that they may have q private home when they are in New York II contains about 15 rooms and is on the 18th floor of the hotel There are sooms for servants in the floor above and in all it is considered one of the most elegant apartments in New York
 The chief charm of the hotel to many minds lies in the quiet elegance of its Sumptuous and yet sub dued, spacious and yet with an air of re- fined comfort it is one of the fayorite places for a quiet afternoon tea or a smart luncheon even to those who are not making 1t a permanent abiding place during the lengthy visits which have gradually made their own place in the yearly calendar of the southern mon daine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-17
MRS. L. w. JONES WAS A HOSTESS

Mrs l.. w. Jones was hostess at her home on Mountain avenue this week at dance in honor of her sister, Miss Emily Ford.
 Red autumn leaves and fruits made an attractive decoration for the lower floor. Around the punch bowl and the chan deliers grapes and grape leaves were entwined.
 Those present were: Miss Emily Ford, Miss Beverly Leake, Miss Marion Orr, Miss Orline Barnett, Miss Ireta McCros- sin, Miss Charlotte Thornton, Miss Bessie Evans, Miss Aneita Eustis, MT. Harry White, MT. Latimer Brown, MT. Clifford Forbes, MT. Irwin McCrossin, MT. Donald Long, MT. Shields Bishop, pr. Stovall. MT. Riddle Worthington, Mir. Mark Wyatt and MT. Forest Nevens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-17

absence of Mrs. Phares Coleman, chair man.
 This work is held by the federation to be it's most important and every ef- fort will be bent toward increasing the present sum of $iS19
 Tn the absence of Mrs. Coleman the report from the rules and regulation com mittee was given by Mrs. N. H. Carpen- ter
 "One of the most delightful reports was given by Mrs. J. H. Cranford of Jasper. whose pleasure it was to attend the Lien- nial in California last spring.
 The report of the educational commit tee, given by Mrs. Aired of Troy, on ac- count of the absence of Mrs Bashinsky. showed most diligent attention to the work and good results. It was found necessary to shorten the length of time usually given to club reports, though the work was sound to be most varied and interesting.
 '"rhe following reports of work were given Mrs. Albert Meyers of Selma sent a most comprehensive report from her health committee. Mrs. J. H. Phillips re- port or kindergarten work was presented and indorsed. Mrs. Evelyn Wyker Hunt. chairman of the art committee men toned that number of copies of famous paintings had been presented to schools. Mrs. Henry McDaniels of Demopolis gave reports on conservation Several other re- ports were presented though time and space prevents giving them. However, report from the federation would be in- complete without giving one of the last made, that of Mrs. R. D. Johnston o, the Boys Industrial school. This insti- tution owes it's present status of prosper