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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-11
DELEGATES WILL
CONFER TONIGHT
Richmond to Be Well Repre-
scented at Intercity Bowling
Session in Washington.

Hermos Mcfarland, Of the Newport
Alleys and Jake Rowsey, Of the Palace
Alleys, were named as representatives
at a meeting of local bowlers. TO re-
present Richmond at the conference
IL be held in Washington to-night, to
arrangements for an inter
city series of bowling contests between
Washington, Baltimore and Richmond
Richmond will certaNly send four
teams and proba bly, more to the tour
nament held in Washington. II may
be that in actual number OF teams sent
Richmond will take a back seat, but
when il comes to achievement, the
local timber spillers expect to more
than make up for disparity in num-
bcrs. Washington villa have the tour
ney this year, but next year 1t Will
lie between Richmond and Baltimore.
and whichever is successful. the loser
VIII ne given the meet the year FOL
lowing.
The local representatives will meet
with the Washington and Baltimore
delegates tonight. Upon the result
OF this conference will depend Rich
mond's part in the ARRANGEMENTS.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-11
BR|CKLEY IS OUT
OF RACING MEETS
Harvard Star Pulls Tendon
While Running for Fun With
Team Captain.

Cambridge. Mass. January 10
Charley Brickley. Harvsrd's sensa-
tioual football player. and Johnnie
Cummings. captain Of the track team
INDUCED in - 100-yard dash for iId
to-day. with the result that Brickley
is out Of indoor track athletics 90
the present season. He pulled ter
don IN his left leg, rcopeninS an ola
injury.
Both men ran very even for three
Quarters Of the distance. when the
eridtron favorite. in attempting fGal
burst 81 speed. snapped the same ter
don that bothered him last fcotpail
sc-ScH. BT:saiey has since fclt me
injured member and expresses Doubt
~ to whether he will be in 90 ldiiion
for any athletic competition until next
September. Brickley's spccialtes ~
track are the shotput and broa1 jump.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-11
COMMISSION FOR
MUTUAL CONTRACT
Reverses Decision of National
Board in Case of Player
Manning.

Cincinnati. ohio, January 1o.-In re-
yersing a decision of the National
Board Of Minor Leagues here to-day.
the national baseball commission gave
notice that al it's annual meeting ~
Chicago next Thursday it would advo-
cate the adoption of uniform contract
for both major and minor leagues.
The case to-day was an appeal by
Player Manning from n decision Of the
national board. The latter had been re-
refused his claim for salary against the
York. pa, club of the Tri-State League
from June l to the end of the Tri-
State season. Manning was injured in
q championship game. and after coming
from the hospital was suspended by
the York club for disability a stipula-
ton IN his contract held that the club
was only bound 10 pay him for one
month after his release from the hospi-
tai. The commission held that in case
the club did not release the player out
right at the expiration of a month 1t
would be forced TO pay him the SALARY.
Manning was declared free agent un
less the York club pays what he de-
mands within ten days
The commission then announced that
uniform contracts alone would eliminate
this evil.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-11
MRS. SAGE PAYS
old BOARD BILL
Sends Check to Liquidate Debt
of Man She Thinks Was
Her Father.

Cartersyille. Ca. January 1o.-Be-
lieying that a prospector who was be-
triended by former Congressman and
Mrs. William IL FELTON,. of this city. In
1855, was her father. J. II Slocum.
Mrs. Russell Sage. OF New York. has
sent TO Mrs. FELTON, a check for 81
500 in payment. with interest. of a
bill for board incurred by the prospec-
tor when the company for which he
was working failed.
Mrs. FELTON, recently wrote Mrs
Sage of J. ii. Slocun. 10 whom the
FELTON, home was opened after the fail
ure of his company during the cri-
mean War. which left him without
funds at Cartersville. Mrs. Sage was
convinced that the man was her Ia
Their. who is said 10 have spent win
ter in the South under similar cir
cumstaHceS.
Mrs FELTON, has announced that the
money sent by Mrs Sage Will be ap-
piled toward the establishment Of a
school for mountain girls, which Mrs.
FELTON, plans TO found near Carriers
VILE. Ga
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-11
ASHEVILLE WILL
HAVE NEW PARK
First Step Taken by Board OF
Directors of Ball Club
for Plant.

.,e,f-. y c, January le.-Ihe menOs.- :
-. .re hoard Of directors OF the AsheNl.ie
.sfN.. ..ilh have taken The hrst step !ooH-
So 10 the purchase OF p BAL PARK he ,i
- citx han the Riverside Park WilcH
So hasn in use for the past sevesa! years
- which does not please the FANS because
- sec dfs+arce from the CITY. The basepa4!
- ~ secured an option. good Tor SHY
az which will enable them 10 lease rom
I n campbell three and one alt acres o
ana on HiN street az the foot o. suttt l,I n,
80 .ar wears with the privilege OF ouy4hS
tba property at any time that II desires ~
.,la possession o, 4. TIE proposed ste lol
30 tau park = within ten minutes wan
80 tba most office and can b> reached o.
800. cars easily from all parts o. me c41s
:, IS less than a block away from the az n
acme Inc and IL within close pToAlihi'S
70 in. NontfOrd Avenue Inc
m. directors have decided 70 sell slocN
g, ne cI,lh securing enough money In tilie
~. 20 enable them 70 grade INC proper'y
ard eoui7 i for use a BAH para. I'M,
save sr,oroached a number OF the ieadins
.1uSiness men. many Of whom have eNpresseu
-bef- y>illfreneSS to subscribe 10 stock ne
r,rasAnt indications arc that the option WI,
he takeu up within the neNt few days anu
ma. the contract fo- getting the proper
- sbsoe for the use o. the club viii ne
swsrded immediately 1t is lsoTed 10 nave
j. in condition for use ov April l. Two eN-
bibifion games with the Philacss lphla hlte
Flephants being scheduled for the LIST ana
pf o. that month.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-11

The one big problem before Dr.
Hazen and the members OF his COM
mitteo appointed for the purpose OF
recommending officers. constitution
and bylaws for the Amateur Athletic
Association Of Richmond, which was
formed at a meeting of representatives
from all OF the institutions in Richmond
interested either directly or Indirectly
in promoting the physical welfare of
the boys and girls. mon and youths
of Richmond, in Mayor Ainslie's ONCE
at the civ Hall, Thursday night. win
be selecting a man big enough for the
office of president.
There are many men in Richmond
who would willingly lend their name
to movement whose aim reaches INTO
50 many homes. Many men would
gladly lend their time and talents to
promoting a civic awakening 10 the
needs of the man and woman in en-
bryo. But the man 10 head the organi-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-11
CHANCE HAS REMNANT
BEE IN HIS BONNET
Thinks f. Can Put @ghlaLderS on Top of Hear
ii Given harI Caance to Show.
Whit He Can Do

from the bench, although lie may get
into the game If he considers IL necs-
sary.
Chance spent the day receiving con-
calculations from friends. The mes
sages came from all parts of tAe coun-
try. He Will leave for his orange
orchard in California next Saturday
and VIII report for duty in New York
February H.
An American League leader, who IN
auenced Chance TO go TO New York
saws the late Cub will receive $4,000
and All option on some shares of stock.
II is also stated that so anxious was
Comisky and President Ban Johnson
TO land Chance in New York that the
American League will do something
nice for Farrell TO partly reimburse
him for his enterprise
Acting on the approval OF Manager
Chance, Arthur Irwin cabled 10 Der
nuda Wednesday and closed an option
on the Brunswick Hotel at Hamilton
for the use of the Highlanders during
The training season. The entire hotel
has been leased for this purpose.
The club will send several cooks
with the team. and everything In the
wav of food supply will be the same
as in New York A regular training
table VIII he established. II is ex-
pected that the party Will include htty
men-players. trainers. club ofhclals'
newspaper writer's and others the
hotel is four minutes walk from the
Hamilton Cricket Grounds, where the
Highlanders will train.
The signed contract for next season
Of little Jack WARRIOR, the lrisn-lH-
dian. was received Wednesday at the
office of the Highlanders. The pitcher
is wintering at Freeport. Ill, where he
began his professional baseball career
In a letter TO Secretary Davis. war
hon expresses complete satisfaction al
the engagement Of Frank Chance ana
said he will be in good trim next sea
son for a hard campaign. Warhop
has taken on weight since last sea
son. and now tips the scales at 10
pounds.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-11

,.hics-o. January I0.-Before leaving
for Nc,y York. Prank Farrell, owner
~ tbe New York American baseball
club had another talk with HIS new
MANAGER. Frank l. Chance, at which
details for the teams training ulp
10 Bermuda were discussed along WIN
other matters pertaining 10 the cluo
welfare.
Chance asked Farrell great many
questions about the regular players
and those on the reserve list. put no
definite plans 10 line up the team VIII
he made until the spring training Trip
is begun.
Chance has unlimited confidence In
his ability To make the New horh
Americans a winning aggregation
Il will win the pennant Tor you pe-
fore get through in New Aorh,
Chance said 20 Farrell That may
sound like d bold statement TO make
at this time. but ] ask you 10 reiilei"-
Der my promise. -.
"FarreI mas three or four 800 hit
,ers on his stan. which helps immense
-" said Chance. They are outtieid-
ers ana are where they viii help. The
nitcbing staff is particularly good. with
Ford. Mcconnell. Caldwell, WARRIOR ana
Fisher. I think will be able TO work
these men out so as 10 get eneotlNe
pitching out of them.
The inneld IS really the only weak
spot. First base is strong with hai
chase. Still, will not need any won
derful batters there as long as nave
then, in the outfeld. or course II l
can get them you can bet they VIII De
obtained. Prospects are bright Tor me
in New York, and l honestly oereNe
will be a. well received there as l
was with the Cubs. You can net
iii ,rv 10 show that am not all in
chance has been given full authority
in the MANAGEMENT OF the team, so
that If he should fail he will have no.
bodv to blame bat himself
Farrell declared Yesterday that ne
would do everything possible to aN
Chance
Chance expects to manage the team
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-11
STEAL TRAY OF JEWELRY
FROM LYNCHBURG sToRE
Especial to Tho Times-Dlspatch.)

Especial 10 The Times-D Dispatch
Lynchburg. Va. January l0-Burl
glars cracked a crib in clever man
ner last night. when they knocked
a hole in the plate-giass window OF
NJ Bium's loan Office at ai3 Main Street
and carried away a tray containing
between 5000 and $1,000 worth OF jew
elry SO cleverly was the lob handled
that the officers Of the beat did not
know OF the robbery until this morn
ing. when the big hole IN the window
was discovered and the missing tray OF
Jewelry was not discovered.
The police are al sea as 10 who could
have committed the deed. and they are
starting out on search tina: prom
ises but little outside Of hard work.
II g the opinion that some clever pro-
fessiOnals did the job. and have al
ready left the city for larger places, 10
dispose OF their loot.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-11
WOMAN RECORDER
CHANGES MIND

Park City. Utah, January 1o-Mrs.
Mary Holland, city recorder. who last
night refused To resign at the request
OF the City Council, following the dis
cOvery OF a shortage in her accounts
to-day changed her mind and handed ia
her resignation.
According TO Counci1mef. Il was IN
derstood that Mrs. Holland was 70 hand
in her resignation with the return q
the money that would balance her
books. but upon making good this
amount she declared CHE would not Quit
her Office for the Simple reason that
she did not have to- Mrs Lucy Garvln
has been appointed her successor.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-11
COMMITTEE TO NAME
MEN WHO WILL HELP
Athletic Association, Already Form
ed, awaits Report Of Committee Named
to Nominate Officers and Draft Con-
stitution and Bylaws.

zation must be bigger than mere
desire to help. lie must have coupled
with this desire an ability to advise
and direct so that what is 20 be done
is done wisely and sanely-
Temporary Chairman II. S. Tousey
was wise in selecting his committee
He named representatives who are
eminently fitted for the task in hand
They viii meet next Wednesday after
noon at o'clock in the Y. NJ. c. A.
to discuss possible candidates and 20
finally select the men that. in their
opinion. are the best fitted for the
honors TO be conferred.
The Richmond Athletic Association
is already formed. Its success is as
sured. All that Is now necessary rs
10 avoid. as far as possible. any mis-
takes, so that the new organization
may be launched with colors flying
and on road which will offer the
fewest obstacles.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-11
LEXINGTON TEAM
IS FINAL VICTOR
Game Cocks From South Caro-
lima Lose to Washington
and Lee.

Lexington. Va, January fo.-In a
rush same here to-day Washington and
lie defeated the TuIvrr>iis 6 south
carolina. - TO r. in the FIRST half. the
white and blue scored twcuty-one
points but South Carolina made only
tvo points. as the result OF fouls by
Washington and Ire IN the second
half, fhr Game cocks made their only
twD aeld goals. Will Washington aud
r..e made tUcuts-four points. Bear and
Captain Burke starred for Washington
aaf Ise. H4Ilahau and Coonc did
good WORK for the visitors.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-11
40 HOME, NO MONEY. No FRIENDS
Paper Found in Pocket Of Man Who
Takes Poison to End His Life.

Especial % The Iimes-DIspatchI
Orange. Va, January io----Nn uniden-
tilted man. well dressed. about fifty
years old. was found dead near the T..
= & p. Railroad water tank. about
one mile from town. lie committed sui
eide by taking prussic acid. as a bottle
was found near the body which con-
tanned the poison. In one Of his pockets
was found a paper, which showed that
he was a meTpber Of Scottish Masonry.
The name and number had been pur-
posely cut out therefore. leaving no
clue 20 his identity. On paper found
with the one mentioned above was
written. NO nome, no money, no
friends"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-11
LOCKE WILL NOT
SELL BALL PARK
New Owner of Phillies Won't
Dispose of Grounds-Doesnt
Own Them.

Pittsburgh. January io.-rhat VIII
n Locke has no plans 10 sell ih'
Philadelphia baseball grounds ne an
uonnced to-day after reading a story
,ron, New York Ia the effect that ne
had some understanding with the Bal
four and Chandler syndicate l.o'A"
said. too. that the report that w. D.
Shettsline would ne retained as seer
- ~ the Philnes was at least pre-
mature. 90,
"The best evidence that viii not
sell the grounds" said Locke, rs 'ha'
I never contemplated buyinS IN
hence do not own them. We nave
,-inetv-nine-vear lease. which is con
siderabiy better than owning the park.
me dream about the Phinies play ins
on the Athletic grounds IS another
midwinter pipe.
R,rnov prevfuss Will be ia Pitts
I,-gb tomorrow and Locke Will wiz"
,n ms affairs here and move ms
household 10 Philadelphia next week
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-11
YELLOWJkCkETS
LOSE TO Y. N. CA.

The local Young Mems Christian As
sociation defeated Randolph Macon AT
basketball last night, while the Jonn
Marshall Athletic Club defeated the
Young Mems Christian Association Re-
serves. Following are the scores Of
the games:
Randolph Macon, Miuican, forward
field goals. 8; free throws. 1; fouls l.
Taken. forward, fouls. 3; Bl!tt. forward
fouls. .: Brown, centre, field goals, .;
points awarded. /; fouls. ?; Woay'
guard. fouls. .: Walker. guard, FOULS
/; Richard. guard.
Y. VI. c. ~ Seniors, Steel forward
field goals. 6; fouls, >; Wells, iorwsru'
field goals. !. free throws. l: fouls, :;
Thornton. centre, field goals j; iree
throws !. fouls, /: Langhorne, guard
neld GOALS. /: fouls |: Perkins, guard
Gilmore. guard
score end first half. Y. VI. c. A, u
Randolph Macon, II. score end OF game
Y. NJ. e. A. "a, Randolph Macon Is
Feature. good. clean game
John Marshall club Walthal. FOR
ward. OuarIes. forward. field goals. .;
fouls. I. Satterfield, centre. field goals
.. fous. /; L. Cosby, guard, field goals.
2. word. guard; Vaughan Lloyd, guard.
fouls I. 4. Cosby. guard, field goals,
5. fouls, l.
Y. NJ. c. A. Reserves. G!assorook'
forward: Minson. forward. field goals
/: Tyler. forward. field goals, = free
throws. =; Henbi, centre. field soals'
free throws, / fouls, !; Culton' guafo
Dunford. guard, fouls. 3
Score end of game. John Ma'shaI'
Athletic Club IS; Y. Nj C A RESERVES
IA
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-11
KRAMER TO RIDE ABROAD.
VIII SAN for France To-Morrow 10
Fill Good Contract.

Frank Kramer, of East Orange. the
national bicycle champion for twelve
straight years. win sail from this city
tomorrow for campaign OF eight
weeks I'm Paris.
Kramer is under contract TO A. c.
Durand, owner Of the indoor track. and
he is TO ride eight races. all matches.
Most OF his racing viii be done In Paris
although he may compete in Berlin.
1t has not been specified as to just
who he viii meet. but among his likely
opponents Will be Hourlier. the pres
ent indoor champion of Europe; Thor
wald Ellegaard. the worlds champion,
prior 10 Kramer and Alfred Goullet.
the Australian. who finished second "a
Hourlier in the indoor championsh hips.
Kramer's contract calls for $1,000 4
race. lie will return to this country
about May /.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-11
MAY BE
TAKEN TO WILSON

Springfield. ILL.,, January let was
said to-day that the speakership fight
in the Illinois Legislature would be
taken TO President Elect Woodrow Will
son in Chicago tomorrow. The House
had taken the twenty-sixth ballot on
a Speaker without breaking the dead
lock started Wednesday, when IL ad-
journed until Tuesday.
Roger G. Sullivan. OF Chicago. and
other Democratic leaders. who have
been conducting the fight in the Leg
isIature. departed for Chicago where
they will meet Mr.. Wilson
To-day's action made absolutely Ger
tain the postponement or Governor
Elect Edward +. DUNES Inauguration,
which had been set for next Monday
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-11
ROANOKE LOSES
TO LOCAL SQUAD
Duckpin Contest by Wire Ends
in Victory for Rich
mond Five.

The Richmond Roanoke duchpln
game pulled off last night by tele-
graph, was won by the Richmond team
by the small margin of pins. Rich
mond's total was 1865, and Roanoke
1853.
Both teams made above average
scores. and no weakness was shown
IN either side. as each team averaged
100 or more for the series.
Rowsey. of the locals, pulled down
high score. while Siegler, Of the Roam
okes. rolled high total.
1t is expected that another match
will be arranged in the same manner
soon. Scores:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-11
FINAL ROUNDS TO
BEPLAyEO TO-DAY
Hunter and Slater Will Compete
for Pinehurst Trophy IN
Match Games.

Pinchurst. y G. January l0.--Roo-
ert Hunter. Weeburn, and Harold sat
or. oak Hin, viii meet here to-morro"
in the mai round Of the tenth annual
r1idwintar golf tournament.
Both Of to-day's matches ia the nrst
set were decided on the home green.
Hunter had lead OF one UP over g. l.
Becker. Woodland. and by having the
seventeenth and eighteenth holes. won
the match. slater and T. :. Robson.
oak Hill were lied on the sixteenth
green They halved the seventeenth
and slater won on the eighteenth
In the consolation round + h Robe
son oak Hiu. VIII meet Edwin z. Free
man. DySer Meadow.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-11

View York. January lotto three
nan found guilty last night of = mil
lion dollar wireless telephone and telc-
grsph stock s~indle were sentenced
Atlanta Cameron Spear. tho promoter.
must serve five years and pay 80"
Zine. A. Frederick Collins. the inNen-
t,r. three years and fine Of 5000.
ara Charles l. Vaughan. two years
a.ir.r the mails 10 deeraud IN selling
sto~E 81 the Collins Wireless Tele-
nbone Company. and the Continental
wireless Telephone and Iciesrapn
Company.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-11
DEATH LIST GROWS
sixteen Men Killed In Explosion on
River steamer.

Mobile. Ala. January 10.-BearinG
s;v,een dead and twenty-three injured
men the steamer John Quill. which
volunteered as a hospital boat 10 the
steamer James T. Staples, blown ~
Thursday afternoon at Bladon Springs
Ala. reached the city this afternoon
Three thousand persons were held oach
by line of police
The Quill brought the definite IN
formation that sixteen persons per-
ished in the explosion and that twenty :
three others were injured. some OF
whom will die. Five white men are
on the list of dead. One is still un-
identified. The four identified men
lived in Mobile.
An official investigation into the
cause of the explosion will begin inn
rnediately. Ii was stated to-day. by the
local United states inspector of boil
ers. Eugene OBrien.
Inspector O'Brien declared that the
boilers of the Staples were inspected
something over month ago, passing
with a high standard
Under the law the captain OF the
vessel is required to present report
within twenty-four hours OF any acct
dent. In the Staples disaster. however
the captain, Chesley T. Bartee. and the
chief engineer. John Kopf. were both
killed, leaving the responsibility upon
the assistant engineer. Green Yer
neuille.
Engineer Verneuille was in state
Of collapse to-day, caused by shock
and exhaustion
Dynamite may have destroyed the
Staples" he said. we were burning
coal and wood and 81 would have been
possible. The explosions sounded like
dynamite exploded under water"
The two identified white men killed.
in addition TO the captain and chief
engineer were Henry Moulton. pilot,
and c. 6. Mckee. second clerk
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-11
ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED
N STEPPING FROM BOAT
rcnncial 70 The Times-Disp atch.I

Washington. " C. January "
News has just reached this city OF the
DaiIev which occurred at Bonnerton'
this county. on last Monday nagnt,
Captain DALEY was master Ul 'ne So
In making a landing AT Bonnerton on
Monday night. the captain. in ATTEMPT
ing to step from the boat 10 the whsri s
in some way missed his footag. dn9 1
fen in the river between has snip ~nu
the dock, and was drowned Dc
nsiiev was about forty-flve years o.
age age, and no more popular skipper was
eVer on Pamlico River liz leaves
.r.dnu, and two Children.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-11
GIRLS OFFER TO
FINANCE ClU B
Maidens of Keokuk Have Money,
but No Sunday Ball
Is Permitted.

Koekuk. Ia, January 10.-The local
Young Womans Christian Association
has agreed TO finance local club in
the Central Association, providing the
baseball enthusiasts Of the city would
agree to dispense with Sunday games.
Miss Edna OHara, general secretary
OF the Y ". c. ~, said that leading
business men of the city were re
Gently consulted and the majority of
them were in favor of eliminating sun
day baseball
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-11

New York. January I0.-Raold
Amundsen. discOverer os tho South
Pole came to New York to-day for
an extended visit 10 this country. He
arrived this morning on the liner 81.
Paul.
coined by a committee OF Scandinavian
Americans On Wednesday next a re-
ception in his honor viii be given az
the College OF the City Of New York.