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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-16
COnliSkey an Old Hand at
Buying Men at Big Prices

the usanl FIVE hundred dollars. which is
sa d to have been paid for Marty
O'Tcole by the Pirates, was the pre-
,ious top price, and even that amount
inc uded several players at Dreyfuss'
val alton. Com skey is repu. ted TO
have paid $4,000 for Larry Chap3s.le.
Cut that figure in three parts and prob
ably YOU would arrive at the correct
amount. Lefty Russell cost Connie
Mac 5000. most of it being in players.
hove er. Fritz Ma'scl set the New
York club back $1,000. but players were
again d portion of the deal
Rube Marquard was sold by Indian
aUOliS to New York for the reputc
Jun of Sli.00 but there is no telling
how much OF that amount was in stage
money. The New York Nationals arc
also S Id To have paid Cincinnati $40 nv
for Outnelder Spike shannon, and the
same amount to Cincinnati for out
flo der seymour Charley Ebbrtts paid
Garry Hermann $1,000 for Joe. Tinker
Il DIS u.ed deal that stan making Eb-
belts purple with rage on such or.a-
sions rs II Is mentioned Hermann
got the money. but Joe never reported.
II you could get a look at the check
books the chances are that Charley
Scme~s held the real cash consi lera-
ton record for payment for a PLAYER
until Collins was bought BY Comiskey
Somers gave the Boston club cRecl,
for Sl2. 900 for Cy Young. paid Cy a
bonus If s so for signing With Cleve-
land assumed Cy's Big Boston salary.
and gave Boston two pitchers. Chech
and JOCK RYAN. who represented q
value of $500 at least.
For the seven years that Collins IN
reen q. regular with the Athletics he
has hatted .329. He hit only .g7S in 1olS
hut has been we'll over the 900 mark
ever since. his records having been SO
SD .36S .S's. .?+5. and 81 In -four
worlds series he has batted for an av-
craze Of .@2. In six seasons he has
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-16
However, Eddie Collins Pur-
chase Money Breaks All
Sums Ever Heard OF.

The title OF Modest Roman Of them
aIl'' is likely to be changed TO Noble I
b oder of them ALI when applied to
Charley Comiskey. who purchased Ed
de Collins from the Athletics for the
sum OF $4,000. anu agreed TO pay Col
Inns a salary in keeping with the pur-
chase price.
Tn is the third time that the own
er OF the White SoX has landed the
star PLAYER OF another America
League club. only a few years ago,
he bought Harry Lord. of the Red
SoX, when Harry was in bad in Bos-
ton. but still a great player. A year
ago, he got Hal cha Q, one of the
most wonderful first basemen the game
has ever known. Hal being dissatisfied
with New York and on the outs with
Frank Chance, manager of the Yankees.
Lord, however. quit the game vol
unfairly. last May. while Chseo later
TO the White SoX. Com shSs would
have had one of the most rehArkablG
inEolds ever as embed. as Chase 81 u
is the equal OF any in field ng, while
Lord has few superio-s a the three
quarter corner. In Weaver and Col
Inns. 'Comiskey has the nucleus of =
grand infield. FournieT. while a good
hitter, q but ordinary n fielding, and
Comny has no one OF the proper class
10 guard third base.
Collins brought more than any other
player that has been sold. Nothing
surprising about that, though, 40 he is
the beat player ever sold Twenty-Five
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-16

Subu bas until manager Stall ngs re-
fu ed tu waive on him when Z. ooklyn
IT ed 10 send him TO Newark because
he aid the club officials couId not get
along tCSe.heT Boston took h m and
he at o.lce oe-an TO play great ball.
when he broke his leg il looked all
of for i;oston to win. but they fooled
the public and the result is known TO
all.
Smith Is hard and timely batter and
an excellent base runner and next sea-
son ii IS to be hoped that his leg " n
have folly reCovt ed so that he can
prove to his friends that he is what
Manager StallinSi claims for him,
star at the bag.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-16
Will Open June 19.

CHICAGO, Dec. 15 June 10. II was
announced. today has been approved
by Chairman Kennerdeii Of the A. 4. A.
81" 'N- 1"fe 90 the opening OF the new
Chicago speedway with 500-nlile race.
TO- r''tll 50 he would give official
sanction to that date II work on the
srrc1v ay has so far progressed by
February !. 10 convince him that the
course viii be ready two weeks before
the date of the meeting.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-16
HEAVYWEIGHTS THERE

football places less of the giant foot
pretty husky specimens the East and
Jrien Chicago 2O0pounder; Stewart the
of Iowa. the beam at 1885,
captain Michigan hs 25 pounds while McE the
Shu Chicago boasts of 100 pounds; Bucks left
pounds McNfastr left of the Ralgrs
the his
the in
Mike little
Conroy, the of the I9Opounders.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-16
SPORTS Cisty Matevso May Be Chosen Manage Yankees
BINGLES AND BUNTS
BALLADE OF THE MASTER MOUNDMAN.
b. GRANTLAND RICE.

Wagner Lajoie and Doanmaster watsmen OF the pasta
time in their careesNew
oort.)
Sooner later doHn the nay
The whisper that all must kHow,
Whatever be the game they play,
However crimson be their GLOW.
The thunder huddeS with the SNOW
Where all hear this final call;
They the field, they rule the Shou,
But Doc Time pitches shutout ball.
They had no weakness. You will say;
They hit them aH-the high and lon;
Their batting eyes held yearly sHdy
Against the onsLaughtS of the foe;
No Sabmdn fooled them Nth his thrOW,
Nor stopped them from year haul;
They hit them aH-rdW blow by boW--
But Doc Time pitches shut-out ball.
Mike, Larry, Hans-dcross the fray
You three have watched them and go;
You're the piper take his pay
Where each must yield each might
Now where the far tides ebb and FLOW,
At last you uach the shadows fall;
You still hH2 Wen grant it
But Doc Time pitches shut-out ball.
They had weakness yet they go;
No speed could drive them the WALL
No Sabmdn made them bloW-
But Doc Time pitches Shut-out ball.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-16
Raising Pool to Back
White Against Champion

CHICAGO. Dec. l6.-C:hicago admirers
of Charley White are so certain the
local lightweight can grab the light
weight Tile tia. they we're busy today
raising Il $1,000 pool 10 be wacered on
WHITE. II Freddie Welsh accepts a pro-
posal Tor a twenty round bout at I33
pounds.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-16

New rue works hardship on
90, aInps There will be only
twenty players o. each club to
..Le.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-16
.MINCE PIE
q LITTLE OF EVERYTHING
By BUGS" BAER.

Germany Schaefer has asked
for waivers on the American
League.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-16
TODAY'S PLAYERGRAPH
By GEORGE L. MORELAND-No. SO.

CARLISLE SMITH Greenvie,
Height, feet inches. Weight 175 pounds Bats and
right professional engagement Nashville,
Association, Major league engagement
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year. been
players
weighs POUNDS nd stands
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-16

Richard BUTLER, who plays Ben
Hur, denies Indignantly that the
race is fixed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-16

Johnny Evers is getting better, but
YOU can't expect the jumps to cheer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-16
RABID RUDOLPH SAYS

Garry Herman says baseball is in
pT,CariyUs state. Chio2
In his message to Congress, President
Wilson Uery tgcttuily onlit, ed any .cr-
o'B.y" 10 HeJt yeTrS peHEdHt. TED.'8
StutCsWGHship.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-16

Ii the Athletics win next years pen
4ant. Connie Mack viii apologize TO
10th spectators individually and then
sell the team 10 Horace Fogel.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-16

With Eddie Collins gone. 8cInnes. Barry
and Baker viii u.odes-lv admit that 500 COZ
lufeId Is only worth sss pc now.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-16

Schoolboy runners had best prepar.
for relays this winter in the GeoI ge-
town meet as there will be ample Cp-
portun ty TO get into any sort of class
Charles Cox, the GEORGETOWN manager,
says ne will feature his meet with relay
races Of all kinds.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-16

Gibson. Hardell. Mccarthy. Parker
I:oorey. Sabine. and Steed are III,
fourth-year men who received Tech let
ters yesterday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-16

Representatives from Tech, Gonzaga.
Georgetown Prep. and the Army and
Navy Academy are expected TO meet al
Georgetown today for another effort al
form Lg a league. The fifth team -
necessary to form the circuit Il was
planned to have each team D ay throush
i've games, the dates being arranged for
Tuesday and Saturday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-16

Connie Mack denies that Dreadnaught
Philadelphia was sunk By a torpedo.
Connie says she was blown up from the
inside
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-16

The Fairmont A. c. will meet West
ern Monday at the National Guard gym
The ech youL gsters have won three
out Oh nve starts, and can be 'expecteG
70 put up q good exh bition al all times
VII tanns and Elsenan have been star
ring in every game for the Tech boys
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-16

AyeT being prisoner, ZbvsskO trGs
Get tree. Eo10 all re hare beticscH him
aud ourselves IS the Atlantic ocean.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-16

Williams. Snyder. r ". Parker
Myers. Herring. Franklin. Brauner, ant
Back were the Tech players who faIlec
to get their letters this season on &C
count Of the fact that they PLAYED II
too few games. Myers contributed
three points TO his teams total. bu
vas in the tile games too short /,
while for consideration.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-24
COMMISSION FACES
HEAVY SCHEDULE
TAX REVISION BODY MAPS OUT
DATES THROUGH
JUNE.

After the State tax revision COM
tives of the oyster and fisheries bust
ness of Tidewater Virginia, at Old
Point Comfort, June 4th, and the rails
roads and public service corporations
here, June 18th and nth, the insur-
ance companies, June 18th, and the
wholesale and retail merchants. June
18th, the commission will, Journey in
to the southwestern section of the
State. where it will investigate the
mining, agricultural and grazing con-
ditions. Leaving the southwestern
section. the commission will go to
eastern Virginia and hear representa-
tives of the chambers of commerce
and other commercial organizations
Stops will he made on the south
western trip at Big Stone Gap, June
22nd and 23rd.. considering here the
mining interests. and June 25th, at
Wytheville. the center of big graz
ing and agricultural section, In CEN
trail Virginia, hearings will be held at
Roanoke, June 26th. and Lynchburg,
June 21th.
BY the end of June the members Of
the commission will have familiar
lied themselves with the conditions
peculiar to the various CSC
tions of the State. and then the
commission will devote its entire time
to framing its report and preparing
bills for presentation to the special
session of the general assembly. in
January. All the work of the COM
mission must be completed by Mo-
vember LIST
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-24
eUAnO AND TWO
PRISONERS GET
away At FORT
SENT OUT IN CHARGE OF
PRISONERS SAID TO HAVE.
DESERTED WITH THEM.

HAMPTON, VA. May 23.--The en-
tire section OF Elizabeth City county,
reaching from Fort Monroe to Fox
Hill and Back river, was being ssach-
ed last night for two prisoners and a
sentry who had made a sensational
get away from For. Monroe yesterday
afternoon about 3:30 o'clock. The
escape was in many respects the most
sensational ever pulled off, at Fort
Monroe. as never in the history of the
big reservation has a sentry placed in
charge of prisoners ever left the reser-
walton with his gun and in the com
pany of escaping artillerymen. The
authorities at the post are not sure
whether the sentry left of his own free
will or whether he was forced to make
the trip by the two prisoners after they
had in some way gotten his gun.
Shortly after 2 O'Clock. Private Dun
lap, q member Of Thirty-fifth COM
pany. was placed on guard in charge
of Privates Copeland and Barrett,
prisoners serving long terms in the
fort guardhouse, The sentry took his
prisoners to the ramparts and from
that time until late last night the
three men have beer missing from the
fort Information received at Old
Point about i;30 O'Clock had it that
the SDi0lsTS were seen iii tfS HSfG IL
borhood of the woods near Fox Hill.
1t was said that several of the
guard near the big batteries saw the
two prisoners and the sentry walking
along the upper section of the beach.
but did not think anything of the oc
currence because of the fact that the
prisoners were IN charge apparently of
a sentry. 1t is believed that the men
walked to a Point near Buckroe Beach
and than aCw the fields into the
strip of woods, where they were re-
ported to have been seen by people
in the neighborhood of Fox Hill.
As soon as the escape of the three
men became known around Fort Mon
roe a general alarm was given and
searching parties of artilierymen we're
soon securing the country for them.
The officers of Hampton and Phoebus
Joined in the man hunt. Autamob les.
horses and wagons were used in get
ting to the woods, while squads of
soldiers were sent to all sections with
instructions To return the three sol
diers back TO the post, il found and 10
take them dead or alive,
At Fort Monroe the authorities de-
clined to discuss any of the details of
the escape. further than to admit that
a sentry and two prisoners were MICS
ing from the reservation. 1t was adj
mitted that 1t Is an unusual occur
renee in army circles for a trusted
sentry to assist in the escape of pris
oners by running away with them.
Among the military men II was said
that II Private Dunlap was not kid
mapped or forced to leave with the
prisoners by thetwp esca ping men. that
he will be charged with aiding and
abetting In the escape Of prisoners;
negligence. escaping himself and dis
obeying orders, all of which will carry
severe punishment In the event Of a
conviction by courtmartial
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-24
FOR ANNlHlLATION
OF LIQUOR TRAFFIC

The following resolution. designed
as an effort to bring about the ulti-
mate humiliation Of the liquor traffic
was adopted by the Virginia diocesan
council. which was in session at St
James Episcopal church four days
during the week just closed;
Resolved. That this council of the
diocese OF Virginia. recognizing that
earnest and consecrated men may le-
Ultimately differ as to the ways and
means by which the sale and con-
sumption of liquor may best be dis
couraged and decreased. calls all Chris
tian mep. in the light of their clear
est judgment. TO give their influence
and activity TO constructive effort
10 diminish the consumption and sale
II liquor. and to set on foot such
positive efforts as shall lead to the
ultimate goal of the humiliation Of
traffic In intoxicating liquors as fac
tor in our civilization
The resolution was offered by Rev
w. Russell Bowie. of st. Paulfs Epis-
copal church. Of Richmond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-24
NEGRO KILLS WIFE
AFTER SHE FLED

MARTINsVILLE. VA, May a..
John Scott a mulatto. living in the
western part of this county. shot and
killed his wife. Kelly Scott, near
Davis Mill. in the neighborhood of
Henry station, late yesterday after
noon. Scott and his wife had parted
because of his alleged mistreatment u
her. and the shooting grew out Of his
resentment OF her refusal to longer
live with him,
Scott met his wife on the road and
opened fire with shotgun, breaking
her arm at the first shot. she fed tn
the home of Jane Holly. white wo-
man nearby. but Scott pursued broke
open the door of the house and fired
again. His wife fed to the yard and
fell Scott fired two more shots into
her PROSTATE form. She died in few
minutes, Scott was arrested last night
by a posse of citizens,
Sheriff Davis and commemorative
Attorney Taylor went to the scene this
morning, examined the witnesses and
brought Scott here. where he was
lodged In jail. He stated last night
that he was glad he had done the
shooting.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-24
|0lO DEPARTMENT
/ HtA0 RESPONSIBLE
osrMAsTEh-GENERAL GIVES NO
SATISFACTION. SAY vIR-
GINA SENATORS.
VACANCIES IN MIN HI
|AzEwELL. AND WYTHEvILLE
POsTAf.AsTEits WE'RE RECON-
Blended but ONE WAS
TURNED DOWN.
VACANCIES IN MIN n
BY p. IT. MCGOWAN.

WASHINGTON, May. 23.--The two
iirginia senator's were seen together
bday., ard were asked what their at
tude had been,~2nd was in respect 20
residential posto5ice appointments in
be Ninth congressional district. The
ennxors coneurred III the statement
hat since the inauguration OF Prest-
net Wilson they had been NJ al times
eady 10 take the res ponAnili:y Of
aksnH reconnnc nd&Ations for films
Il presidential vacan oias In the Mint.
strict as they occurred. There were
70 vacancies at tae tins. ono Mt
gTthcyiua ana Inc athas ~ Eaxalcs.t...-
[12y promptly Ahe Recommendation
pr these vacAncase, presenting the
an1cN which had the endorsement of
be party authorities and majority
the Dem ocratic patrons of tho, re-
,ective Offices. ~ they understood IT.
After the lapse OF many months
I'D after many very unsatisfactory In
rvirws with the postmaster general
,c appointment at yvythevlle was
aGe At TazeweIi the pos.maste-
fneral turned down tbs recommends
OH Of the senators ana sent in rho
Pre- OF another party. who. during
rmenceG by Congressman slornp.
pt not confirmed by the senate. That
IRRITATION remains uncorfirneG.
Tho ss1s ators stated that they had
peatec,y asked the postmaster gem
al TO advise them as TO what his
hlicv would be n respect To these
kcaEcieS. and how far he would re-
bee. their reco,nrn endations. The
Assrnas.er general gave them no salts
Lctton whatever. end has not AT any
me indicated Willingness to follow
heir recommendations. The senators
ave never insisted further than that
heir recommendations in the Ninth
strict should be accorded the same
bnsideration as is accorded Demo
Ratio congressman in their districts.
nd as II accorded eInocratic sena-
hrs In Republican districts in other
&ateg.
The senator's have never questioned
lie right Of the president or the post
Easter general To initiate such APP
bintments as they saw ct to make.
hey stated very frankly. however,
tat they were unwilling 10 make
recommendations that were appar-
htiy not desired, and would not be
tcepted II made.
They stated that they were willing
Eday to recommend for vacancies in
BIZ Ninth congressional district Il
hey could have the assurance from
be- postmaster general that their
Recommendations would have the con-
Iteration which they considered due
senator's. and which. under like
circumstances. is being accorded daily
senator's from other states IN re-
beet To the appointment of posrmas-
re in districts represented by Re-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-24
IMPOSING PARADE
ON HOLLYWOOD DAY
MILITARY ORGANIZATIONS TO
PARTICIPATE IN MEMO
RIAL SERVICE.

Several military organizations will
participate In Hollywood Memorial
Day services which will take place
next saturday. \ parade is to form
nj Third and Franklin streets and
march TO the cemetery where suit
BILE tributes TO the Confederate dead
buried there will be paid,
The following order Of formation.
Of these who will march in the pa
rade. is announced:
Mounted police. chief marshal and
staff and automobile. with governor
Of Virginia. Generals j. Thompson
Brown and Stith Boiling. will assem-
hle en- Franklin street. between Sec
ona and Third.
Richmond battalion Light Infantry
Biues with band, will take position
on Franklin street, north side. fac
ing south, right resting on Third
street
viii take position on left of Biues'
Richmond Howitzers will take posi-
ton on left ~ First Virginia regi-
ment of infantry.
Confederate battalion will take po-
sition on Franklin street. north side.
facing south, right resting on Adams
street
Carriages containing Confederate
orea MIA lions and guests will assem-
fife in single file on north side OF
Grace street, facing west. and will
move away with orders from chief
marshal
The column will move at 43n r,
NJ In the order named, proceeding
via Franklin laurel and Cherry
streets, to Hollywood cemetery.
by order of
w. p. FREEMAN.
Chief Marshal
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-24
WHITE WING SQUAD
FIXES ON PROGRAM

Henry Cohn's brigade OF street
cleaners will begin their second clean
up week next Monday. One section
and then another of the city will be
gone over thoroughly and. the final
shine put on.
The following program has been
announced:
Monday--From north side of Cary
street to south side of Clay street.
from First to Belvidere and from
south side. OF Clay to north side of
main. from First TO Boulevard.
Tuesday-East of First to Four
teenth, between Leigh street and the
river.
Wednesday-East of Fourteenth,
including all Fulton.
Thursday---South Richmond and
north OF Leigh. from Fourteenth to
First streets. north of Clay, west to
the city limits.
Friday-South of Cary. from First
street to Belvidere, south of Main,
from Belvidere to Boulevard and all
of the territory west of the Boufe-
ward to- the city limits.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-24
RECITAL IS GIVEN BY
LITTLE. MISS SEWARD

PETERsBT RG, VA. May 23.--An
interesting recital was given at the
Robertson piaaforte school IN the
presence Of a large and apprectative
audience last evening by Miss Dorotny
Denntng Seward, the ten-year old
daughter NJ Mr.. and Mrs Harvey
Seward
Little Miss Seward rendered the fol-
lowing Program with excellent mt sIcal
taste and was the recipient of many
beautiful flowers from those present
DiabeIil--fi} Andante. 10 Audante
Cantabile. g, Moderate. t4) Allegro
80 Aliegretto. go SCherzo.
Keinecke--"A Little Dance.
Gurlitt--"The Fair
treabbog-ti) Morning Prayer. (D
Waltz. go Schottische.
FORFEIT, Prelude, 90 over the
Water.
Metcalfe-SunIight Waltz
Oesten-r) a Little Story. t2)
Dollys Dreaming and Awakening.
Pleyel-Mtnuett, Ancient French
Dance.
beaumont Under the Lindens.
Sartorio-The Little Romp,
Popp-Cuckoo Song,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-24
SAUNDERS ASKS
RECOUNT Of VOTE

PETERSBURG. VA, Nay pa
Councilman j, NJ. Saunders, of First
ward. defeated for denomination N the
recent municipal primary. has tiled
notice asking for recount with the
two successful candidates. Messrs. j.
r. Jones and b y Keys, ami with
Chairman Benjamin Harrison. Of the
CITY Central Democratic committee
Mr. Saunders does not alleSe fraud
or irresularity in the conduct OF the
election but expresses the belief mat
urintentional errors in the count by
the Judges caused his defeat hv the
narrow margin of four votes.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-24
FIGHT QUESTION OF
ME[LEN'S IMMUNITY

WASHINGTON, May 23.-The de-
partment of justice expects the Ques-
ton Of Charles S. Mellen's immunity,
because Of his testimony before the
interstate commerce commission. to
be fought out in the courts The
entire question of Mellen's immunity
la so debatable that a court decision
probably will be necessary to decide.
according 10 an official of the depart
ment of justice.
The attorney general, 1t Is under
stood, conte plates taking no action
toward annulling the indictment
agaist Mellen as a result of Mellen's
testimony yesterday that he had ac-
cepted the Indictment in the Grand
Trunk case for the purpose of saving
Mr.. Morgan.