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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-07
PLAY" SCIENTISTS

forum for the annual election of of
fcers. which resulted as follows:
Honorary President-Theodor
Roosevelt.
president~~Joseph Lee. Boston
Mass.
First resident-Harold F. Nc
Cormick, Chicago. Ill.
Second Vice william
Kent. kentaeld, Cal
Third Vice President-Robert Gar
rett. Baltimore. Md.
Treasurer~-Gustavus r. Kirby. New
York City.
Directors for the three-year term
ending 1915: Vincent Aston. New
York City; Mrs. Joseph Auerbach,
New York CITY: Granville Nj. Clark,
New York CITY; Dwight r. Davis. ST.
Louis, Mo-: Henry f. Dawson. New
York City; John II. Finley, New York
City Marie Louise Harrison, New York
: City: c. M. Goethe, Sacramento. Cal.
Mrs. Howard Ives Portland, Maine;
g. NJ. Landers. New Britain, Conn.
Harold r. Mccormick, Chicago, Ill
Mrs. Harper Sibley. Roschester, n. Y;
Harold Fl. Swift, Chicago. ILL.,. Edith
Watt, Montreal, Canada; Evelyn Sears
Boston. Mass.
Retain Present Name.
resolution to change the name
of the organization to the play and
Recreation Association OF America"
3 was defeated. but another. request
ing the board of directors to hold the
Preferably San Francisco. was car
ried with . whoop.
2Aare wAs no reference to the l9iA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-07

inx next season viii be even greater
than II was this year.
willing To Pay.
s.Richmond wants the best, is Will
Ing to pay fer il and the "Wednesday
Cub will Ne that Richmond gets what
ii wants. The festival this year drew
yfSstorr 10 tho city from as far aws y
- South Carolina and from Norfolk
10 Roanoke checks came, in for seat
reservations. the reservations running
a high as SIS in a single check. Not
outstanding Richmond's proximity to
New York, she has better territory
To draw from than Atlanta and there
is no question that grand opera here
would be success.
Richmond is ready for grand opera
and the Wednesday club expects 10
furnish it,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-07
BILL TO IMPROVE
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attorneys, marshals and other officers
for the new district,
For Clearing distractions.
Fifty thousand dollars Is asked for
cleaning out and removing obstruc-
tons so as. to assist navigation in
Pound river and Russell Fork of Big
Sandy river, in Dickinson county, Va,
and Pike county, Ky.
Five thousand dollars is asked for
doing similar work in Powell river in
Lee county. Va, beginning where the
last Improvement was stopped.
All of these bills were referred to
different committees, but no further
action can be taken for about a month
at the earliest, as none of the commit
tees have been appointed and will not
be until probably two weeks after
the passage Of the tariff bill by the
house.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-07
OBITUARY
s,-s
j. Clarkson Griffith.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
WINCHESTE VA, May 81.
Clarkson Griffith, of this county, died
yesterday at Oak Park, Ill, from APP
poplexy, aged seventy-nine years. His
brother. former Postmaster r. E.
Griff1th. of Winchester. died only sew
eral weeks ago. Mr.. Griffith was a
-skAx---nf the rom ii. Griffith.
Surviving him are his widow. one
brother and three sisterA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-07
~. consequent election Of large

the consequent election Oh iarse
quantities Of sputem.
DR.. Beattie believes that II useu
in conjunction with the turtle pacii!i
II will work wonders, even IN al
ficuIt cases. In conclusion Ut. beat-
rio sounded this note Of warning. He
said that the use of the turtle baciili
should be at the hands OF only those
who have made an intimate study OF
tuberculosis. Speaking of the appii-
cation of the turtle tuberculin ne
said the injections should be intra-
muscular, but they should also be in
travenal.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-07
HlBBEN MEMBER PRINCETON
THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY BOARD

PRINCETON. n. j., May 6.-~Presi-
dent John Grier Hibben, Of Princeton
university. was elected a member Of
the board of trustees OF the Princeton
Theological seminary at meeting OF
that body here today. No action was
taken regarding the appointment of a
successor to DR.. Francis +. Patten.
who resigned as president Of the insti-
tuition yesterday
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-07
DEATH

GILMAN--Deid May 9Th. at o.cIock
A. NJ, at her residence, No. s1I West
Clay street. MRS. MARTHA ID.
GlhMAMi w,doW q I, y. GILMAN
$3.50 p. NJ WEDNESDAY,, May Tn.
lnterment In Hollywood.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-07
Baker Bros.
Prices For Mid Week.

Be sire to watch for next
Saturdays Specials.
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CALL NAMES, THEN

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-07

Preferably San Francisco. was car
ried with . whoop.
xAsEs wAs no reference to the 1914
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-22
JUAREZ RESULTS YESTERDAY

Juarez, March 21.-rhe results of the
races here to-day were as follows:
First racc-four furlonGs-Lennie D.,
(Robins). second; r. Mattel. 10
Glirschbaum). third. Time. las. Stella
Ward. RimifaX, Coos. 'eckaboo, va Hy
Zip. Mirad and Agnes Dale also ran.
Second race-seven furlones-1Cool.
l15 Penk), s to ,, first: John Hurie.
lOS tEstep). second; Lonia, il3 (Mur-
ray), third. Time. LES. King Raw
ford, lookout. Fair Louise, Helen Pink,
Virginia Lindsey. Ben Grecnleaf, Janus,
Luke Van i.andt. MaXonia also ram.
Third race-seven furlonSS-TroJan
Belle 100 tEstcp), TO 8. first; Zcnote,
10l CForSyth), second: Bell Smoker. 11o
CElaff). third. Time. 20 30 Nireo.
Ocean shore, Evaline, Venetian Day
light also ran.
Fourth racc-seven furlongs-Amen.
l02 CE,step). 10 TO /, first; Upright. 105
(IIayncs), second; Irish Gentleman. lis
CPcak). third. Time, 1:25. fmira.
Stick PIN. Lackrose, Bachelor Girl and
Any Port also ran.
Fifth race--siN fur1onGs-Parlor Boy.
los (Robins), ; 10 /, first; Goldfinn, los
1Carter), second; Engraver, lo5
(Iiaynes) third Time, 1:13. Maps
Nick, Dominica, Daddy Clip, Palatable
and DuncraGgen also ran.
Sixth race-mile-Dave Montgomery,
los (Gentry), 30 to |. first Mary Emily.
l02 CRobins), second; l.. NJ. Eckcrt. l07
tSmalD, third. Time. 80 IS. Wicket.
Mamie McDee, Flying, and Lotto Creed
also ran,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-22
MYSTERY Or BOMBS
FINALLY CLEARED

Especial TO The Times Dspatchl
New York. March 21.-'rhe mystery
of the three bomb explosions in this
city during the past year. in which
Grace Walker and Madeline Herrera
We're killed and Judge Rosalslty's life
was threatened. was solved tonight.
tho police believe, by the confession OF
Henry KlotZ.
Klots was seriously injured to-day
by the explosion of a bomb at his
home. He first claimed that he had
found the package on the street. but
later broke down and confessed TO Cap
tain Samuel Price that he was con-
structing the bomb and tho explosion
occurred while he was experimenting.
]. P. Farrell. weak minded JAM
tor, who confessed three months ago
10 planting the bombs that killed the
two women, is awaiting trial in the
Tombs, and as result of klotz's con-
fession. will probably be freed.
The police declared that the bomb Is
constructed in the same manner and
with the same materials as those used
in the three previous cases.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-22
new KING TAKES
HIS FORMAL OATH
Constantine Is Proclaimed Ruler
OF Hellencs, Succeeding
His Father.
OCCASION is AuspIcIous
Premier Tenders Resignation OF
Cabinet, but 1t Is Not
Accepted.

Especial Cable to The Times Dispatch.
Athens. Greece. March liking
Constantine. of Greece. to-day took the
constitutional oath OF office i'll the
Chamber of Deputies under auspicious
circumstances, in the presence OF tne
highest officials OF the state and the
entire Parliament. The metropoiit:,n
members OF the Holy synod In fun
Canonicals. offered PRAYER. aud then
read aloud the oath. which the KING
repeated in a firm voice.
The King signed the oath and all
the Cabinet ministers and the metro
politan countersiEned il. amid the
hearty cheers of the deputies. y salute
OF 1Nl guns was fired when tho royal
procession left the palace for the
brought ont great crowds. who cheered
the King on his WAY, and military
bands stationed ut intervals played the
national anthem
Unon their return to the palace the
new King and Queen received Tie con
gratulatious Of members of the Cabi-
net ana other notable persons. after
which Premier Vcrixclos rendered the
resignation az his ministry. King CON
atantine. however. refused TO accept II.
saving he knew it's tender WAS only
formality lie added that the govern.
1nent of NJ Nenizcios enjoyed the full
confidence Of the crown:
Later King Constantine ana mem
hers OF the royal household. accom-
ioniki where they Will arrive to-
The body Of King George will be
brought TO Athens or Greek warshlp.
which will be conveyed by foreign
men of-war.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-22
INDIANAPOLIS WINS
Selected for Next Meeting Pince OF
HardMnre Dealers.

Jacksonville, Fla, March 2l.-With
tho selection Of Indianapolis as the
place for next years meeting. the cleo
ton Of officers and the adoption Of
numerous resolutions aimed at cor
recting evils which affect the trade
the fourteenth annual convention OF
the National Retail Hardware Dealers
Association came TO close here this
afternoon.
Charles A. ireland. OF Iona, Mich,
was elected PRESIDENT T. Il. Mitchell.
OF Morrllton. Ark. first vice p,esi-
dent. NJ l. Corey. Of Argos. Ind. sec
rotary; c. y. Paulcy, of St Louis
treasurer Retiring President J.. c.
Abbott. of Marshallton, Iowa, was
elected a member Of the advisory
hoard. Other members of tho advisory
board were reelected
Boston and several other cities were
bidders for the convention, but Indian
apois won ont when the vote was
taken.
Delegates to the convention left to-
night for tour of South Florida.
They expect 10 pass through here
Monday on their journey northward
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-22

'TR|BBLE FAILED
T0PAY BOARD BILL
Man Wanted in Richmond for
Wife-Desertion Is Sought by
Prince William Authorities.
Especial to The Times Dispa tch.I

Especial to The Times Diepatch.l =
Manassas. Va. March 21.--The Richmond
police to-day wired e. A. Barbee. sherin
Of Prince William County. requesting the
apprehension of John F.. Tribbe. wanted In
the capital city for wife ucsertion- short
whic ago he was married to young wo-
man living near Manassas by the Rev
Charles DeLons. pastor of the Methodist
Episcopal Church. South. After his mar
rage here Tribble obtained board In THO
home of S. T. Hall. He got behind with
his board bill. but MIR. Hall allowed hin
TO stay the strength OF Tribbe'H repre-
sentatiop that he owned valuable real es.
tate In Richmond. and that his agents had
failed to remit to him for the rent OF the
property. Tribble also told Mr.. Hall that
his parents people of means ana
would furnish him money IL they were
called upon. Hall finally wrote to several
parties whose namos werc given him ny
rribble. but got reply to his commu-
niCntions
several days ago Trbbs' and his wife.
whom no had married here took French
leave OF Mr. Hall. going away from Ma
nassas foot and nothing has since been
heard OF them. II is understood that the
Board OF Supervisors of this county VIII
oner Il reward for the apprehension OF tho
man.
CAPTAIN of Detectives Mcmahon said last
night that Trihnle il wanted here on IL
charge of uonsupport He had no knowi-
edge he said. Of any other charges against
him.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-22
PLANNING TEST
OF RESERVE RULE.
Isnsoinl to The Times. p!spa,ch.l


I.ynchburg. Va, March :l.-If the United
States League gets a start; and the indioa-
lions are that the circuit il going TO get
away under its schedule May 10. IT Is al
READY evident that the hackers proposes, II
nossihie To- make "A test this year as 10 Inc
ronsti,utlonality OF the reserve clause In the
contracts OF the national commission ana
national association. That this is 10 be the
nrorrair and that the independent circuit
(. going 10 attack organized pail uhder the
Mica OF peonace. has already been indicated
BY Hugh Nacknnon. who Is 10 manaS &c
Tie Tinted states club here II the franchise
is no, transferred 10 another city.
MacKinuon is making a strong enort TO
sign some oil the players from teams under
protection his idea being to attempt TO force
The commission OF association to blacklist
FederaI courts TO 'rhis eng he i trying 10
land !, number ~ prayers in The Virginia
League Notable among these are Charles
Strain the Richmond pitcher and John
Galey the Richmond htst haseman' who
halls from bloomington, Md. He Is also en-
des yor!ug to land Gus Schrader OF Ea!ti-
more an asset OF Norfolk and Outiielder
StRrEe CHM. and Pitcher 7. Y. Touchstone,
assets 81 and holdouts on the Roanoke team.
CHM hes not been heard from, hut Touch
stone writes from Philadelphia that nc has
quit nasehal and does not expect to toll
low IL AS . profession, this being AN eX-
plauaiioU % his refusal 10 report to Roam
oke Tor TWO seasons
MacEunou indicates that thiS policy is 70
prevail an over the circuit. and that II will
Ne the policy ni all of The teams 10 grab ~
many players from organized ball as posi-
DE,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-22
HISTORY ISSUED
BY GOVERNMENT
Contains Biographical Sketches
of Every Man Who Has Been
in Congress Since 1774.

Washington, March 21.-One OF the
most valuable reference books to be
issued By the government has just
come from the presses OF the govern
mcnt printing Office a Biographical
congressional directory with an out
line history of tho national Congress
from the year 1874 to 1911, inclusive,
including the Continental Congress,
which was hold from 1874 to i77S. 1t
is published as Senate document GA,
second session OF the Sixty first Con-
Sress
The work of compiling this book was
done under tho authorization Of Sena to
resolution of June -. 1910 The actual
work of compilation was III the hands
of Henry NJ. Rose. assistant secretary
of the Senate. and Ansel Void, print
ing clerk of tho senate.
Embraces .O.OnO Names
The book contains Biographical
sketches OF every man who has ever
been in Congress since 1874. which
makes a total OF something over 10000
names.
The compilers werc most painstaking
in their efforts and all errors contained
in earlier editions have been corrected
as far as II was possible to do so. and
in every instance the full name of a
man Is given whenever it could be as
certained, previous editions only Civ
ing initials
Biographical sketches that appeared
in the directory of one which was COM
piled In 1865? when 1T was requested
by the joint committee on printing
that no gentleman shall occupy over
ten lines in print" The present edi-
ton gives longer biographical csta
when IL was thought that the subject
demanded it,
The Presidents who have served in
Congress are given lengthy sketches
II is noted in Lincoln's sketch that he
was AN unsuccessful applicant for
Commissioner of the General Land Of
fee under President Tayolr" II also
gives the date of his assassination in
Ford's Theatre, in Washington, and
other valuable information about the
martyred President.
Verified From Official Records.
No effort was spared by the com
pliers TO make the work an absolutely
accurate record, which Will be of per-
mancnt value This history OF OK
ccutive administrations has been ex-
amiDcd and verified from the official
documents on file in the state Depart
ment So far rs It has been olt,sinablc
the post office address OF the member
during the period OF his service is
placed opposite his name in the Con
Ercss or Congresses in which he
served
Ono Of the interesting things to he
noted among the hundreds OF others
in the book Is that Washington had
only five members of his first Cabinet.
compared with ten which President
Wilson has.
This comprehensive work is con
tanned in l.l36 pages.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-22
MILL OPERATIVE
SHOT BY YOUTH
Probably Fatally Wounded After
He Orders Lads Away From
in Front of His House.

Durham. y. G. March 2l.-Roy Will
kerson. operative of the Erwin cotton
Mills. is in a local hospital with a
bulla, in his head and a hole through
his body. inflicted tonight by one of
three boys with whom he had fight
in front OF his house.
wukerson ordered the young fellows
away after one of them threw rock
against his house. police officers say.
aud Wilkcrson knocked Joe Jackson
down John Mclean and Butler Spivey.
boys aged about eighteen. interfered.
Wilkerson was twice shot and the
bows He'd When caught. Jackson CON
fessed the shooting, and charged Will
stewart. OF Durham, with selling them
whisky. All four are in jail. Wilker-
son is expected 10 die.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-22
Odds and Ends From the Wire

decd of assignment conveying to the Bor-
ouGh council Mrs. Cummings interest In
TIE London Col gold mine was received.
inc mine Is in the mountains, not very
lat from colorado Springs. At an elevation
"i i-Ooo feet. Tho London Mine Company
was orSaniZcd in lSs2 and about s.. 600 900 " az
expended before II came to he very produc-
i've: For twenty years the dividends were
Forthcoming regularly and Mrs. Cummings
Dccaine inc owner of considerable Interest
In the concern. Finally rich ore was struck
100000 was taken in twslve ycnrs and
lhcn the production fell off. For the past
Few years the mine has earned nothing
There arc now. however. tangible assets
amounting to nearly $4,000. should The prom
erty b" ordered sold and the proceeds divid l.
ed, the borouGhs share. according to the
viii Of Mrs Cummings. would amount to
about $1,000.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-22
NUDE GIRL AWAITS FATE.
Artists Deny She Is Immoral, While Others
Condemn Hiciurc.

Z
Chicago March i.-Ariists-cubst and
plain poets-lons- haired and short-haired,
scuiptors. critics. bricklayerH. hod-earricrs.
crowded into Municipal Judge Rooney's Of
fee TO hear a jury establish the border limo
Of the immoral in ART for Chicago.
The case was that OF the police depart
rnents censoring bureau against firm for
displaying picture called September
Morn" in show window. Sergeant Jere-
niah o'Connor chief of the censorins bu-
reau. ordered the picture removed on the
.round that IL was indecent. Fred ID. Jack
son a member OF the firm. refused on the
ground that IL was the essence OF art The
nicture was in court. and attracted wide at
tent!on being a girl standing In II pool With
out other adornment than beauty.
only two witnesses were called by the city.
They were Mrs. ella FlaGg Young supcrin
tendent Of schools. AMI Rev. Il. j. Ocnlla G.
han pastor of St Mary's Church. Both ties
tined that In their opinion the picture shout
not be displayed. Many artists and critics
testified the painting was pure art Jnd q
under naNIsement.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-22
Office Open Until 10 O'clock
Bring in Subscriptions Early
Mail Subscriptions Any Time Up To
Midnight OF Saturday Night

take n a M be It's sqs s big
Don't forget NJ.
o p NJ s' Out you cannot get INTO inc contest department. af'er
If you way.
will do business with bring
That IT takes two hours to receive
All is
NJ. ~ 80 ~ ~ " ~ ~ ~
and 1t would n be
If that
drop IN early in the afternoon and then out and get what
mind YOU will feel
than viii NOT
little
1t than
500 Two
them in the terms of a
of time and they might just we'll
SHOW them that is really worth
giving to
half people to get the
to be awarded Why should
you? 1t will be if
The right spirit
you nave obtained single
determine to double the be
splendid opportunity
to redeem the past A fine chance make
Some candidates subcrp
tons would be easier the
ask First ask all the likely people then ask the unlikely
people whom would call impossible.
Ask your friends and then ask foes have
themselves the for
' W
friends and beg them
'nn
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-22
ZION CRUSADERS BATTERED.
Workmcn. AnGcred by Nine Months OF fray
Al,nr MnniInr

Chicago March 2i.--An elder OF the Zion
Church was probably fatally injured, three
Others suffered badly battered faces and
scores of followers Of Wilbur Glenn Noiva
sustained broken heads when roting broke
out afrosh in Zion Ci.y between the anu
tobacco crusaders and employees OF the Cook
electrical plant.
AnEered by nine months of continuous pray
er and singing outside Of their plant. INC
,vorkmen charged the camp OF the crusaders
across the road and broke up the meeting.
Elder w. :. Peckharn is in Il serious condi :
lion lie was hit the heart and rolled
down embankmcnt.
other crusaders badly bruised were Elders
Ernest Harwood Samuel II. Huston and
George ROBBINS; Deacons Brown and How
land, John Darling and John :. Brownei
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-22
SCARE prsLocArEs a JAW.

Man In Bad Shape After Hearing Girl
Scream Street Car.
Kansas City. March 2l-The screams OF
young woman who had caught one hand
In the door of street car so frightened
las A. Witty, "A passenger on the car. that
lie dislocated a jaw. lie taken the
General Hospital with his mouth open and
physicians at tho hospital have been unable
to close 1t.
Witty had been drinking. it was said.
and being taken TO Is physician when
the accident the street occurred. One
OF his shoulders also is disocated. What
caused this, none of tho mans friends can
explain. Witty is thirtytwo years old. and
is In n serious condition.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-22
Ambassador n. Dam Game.
Special TO The Times-Dispatch.l

I'"F'NN'N-' " ITO
Vera Cruz. Mex, March 21.-Henry
Lane Wilson. American amba ssador to
Mexico. was guest of Rear Admiral
+. T.. Fletcher AT the baseball gama
mere to-day between q team from the
battlcship Vermont and the Aguita
team. The sailors won by n score of 1
TO D. large number OF officers from
the American ships attended Admiral
Fletcher expressed himself as greatly
pleased with the game and the manner
in which the crowd conducted them
selves. especially toward the sailors
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-22
,IETEoRs TERRIFIED sEAMEN.
CIipper ship Aryan in Blazing Shower ir
south Pacific.

Philadelphia. Pa. March PA shower Of
bursting meteors in the South Pacific ter
rihed the crew of the clipper ship Aryan.
Inch locked yesterday with a monster
cargo Of / 600 900 feet OF Oregon pine lumber.
II was when the Aryan was two months out
from Puget Sound that the mate called to
Captain Maclacinn. tho master of the vessel.
to hasten up on dock. as the vessel was
in danger OF being struck by ono Of tho
fragments OF the meteors which were burst
ing the ship.
Strong northeast trade winds cx-
perenccd from degrees north latitude.
followed by strong northwest and southwest
gales north OF Cape Hatteras. Several ves-
scis were sighted off Cape Horn. among
which was the bark John Ena- from Phila-
delphia for san Francisco
The Aryan was $50 days on the passage.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-22
So, Lose Several Things.

Los Angeles. Cal. March 2l.-Ths son lost
ball game. a couple OF fly balls and an in
nelder ~ the short space If hour and a
half to-day. Tho loss OF the nficlIer Ernie
Johnson. was regretted most OF all. Ernie
VII play with the Angels If he can be sat
isileld with salary.
The deal is all fixed M between the ChIca-
so ana Los Angeles clubs. hut johnson has
yet To ne shown the color OF California
money. II he signs he will he played regu-
larly at shcrtstop q position which has been
longing Tor such man since Joe Bcrge.
Joined the Son.