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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-07
LOCAL CONCERN SELLS
AUTO TRUCK TO CITY

The Street Cleaning Department of
Richmond has just Installed two three
ton sternbers garbage dump trucks,
which were sold to the city by the
Dominion Motor Company. local agents
for the sternberg motor trucks. These
two three-ton dump trucks are of the
worm axle type, and are believed to
be the most unique motor garbage
trucks In design and construction. in
the United States, and are the only
two worm axle driven trucks Of this
capacity used In the city.
These two motor garbage dump
trucks are not only very handsome In
appearance. being painted dark olive
green, with gold lettering, but the
bodies. which werc built from the de-
signs Of the City Superintendent Of
Street Cleaning. MIR. Cohn, have some
very novel and practical features for
garbage removal service. The be dies
are constructed Of teu-gaugo boiler
steel. with all joints riveted. and are
made absolutely watertight, and thus
obviate any Objectionable conditions
incident to offensive matter dripping
through the body onto the streets, as
the trucks 90 about the city collecting
refuse matter.
The rear end OF tho body instead Of
being finished on exactly square. as
in bodies for ordinary dumping truck
service. slope upward in a triangular
shape at such an angle that all OF
the liquid matter in the collected gar
bage is held intact In the body: 1t
being impossible to make watertight
dump bodies without making the
bodies wedged or v-shaped at the
ends The bodies. which are of Ave
cubic yards capacity. are provided with
alright lids. or doors. on top. any
number Of which may be opened or
closed at one time, so that any section
of tho body may be filled and a min
imum amount of garbage collected ex-
posed to the air, and thereby create a
nuisance from offensive odors. These
alright covers constitute a feature OF
great sanitary value. especially In
warm weather. when all the lids are
closed these two trucks can go through
residence sections without creating any
nuisance whatever.
The use Of the worm drive axle also
constitutes a very practical. hygienic
feature, in that unlike the chain driven
truck. which creates considerable
amount of noise when going at full
speed, the worm driven truck Is as
silent in action as the finest touring
car, These two trucks can, therefore,
collect garbage at night In residence
sections and go quietly about their
work without, in any way. distur bin &
the popuiace.
The Dominion Motor Company, the
agents for the Sternberg worm driven
trucks. which are built In sizes from
one-half to Ave tons. anticipate a num-
Der Of these trucks In commercial SER
vice in the city. as q result OF the very
favorable attention which these two
interesting garbage dump trucks have
created.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-07
The Biijjou

The farewell week OF burlesque in
Richmond will begin with tonight's
performance at the Bijoa Theater.
The Charming widows" will be the
entertainers for the week. The or
gan.zation Is one OF the most recent
additions to the Columbia Burlesaus
Wheel. The company, numbering nf-
six people, arrived here last night
from Baltimore. where the troupe
played last week to the largest au-
diences of the season.
The leading comedian Is Eddie DalA
who has quaint German character
role and who extracts continuous fun
from It, He Is supported by other
clever players, including Sam Carle-
ton. Herber comedian Bobby Ferns.
negro comedian; Lillian English, prtma
donna: Pauline Palmer. coincidence:
Mac .Lorimer. soubrette; Arthur Lof-
ts, Harry Peterson and Jimmie Coop
er.t Eighteen musical numbers will
be introduced and there will be three
big feature acts: THE Dance Of the
First SIM" pantomine number. and
Princess Ka. in THE Mystery of the
Nile"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-07
At the Theaters
The Lyric

The most pretentious vaudeville Of
fering since this form of theatrical
was introduced to Rich
mond. many years ago. IL the galaxy
of grand opera artists that form the
star feature of the new show which
comes to the Lyric Theater for the
first half Of the week. commencing
with the matinee at Q O'Clock this az
ternoon
The celebrated baritone. Homer Lind
ate of the Metropolitan Opera Com
pany, who was Last seen in Richmond
when he sang the principal baritone
role In the great production of Par
sifal." is at the head OF the company
OF songbirds.
The Singing Master" Is the title
of the operate comique In which the
great Lind and his companion singers
and players will appear. The Sing
ing Master" Is an original Idea of the
LIBERATED baritone. Lind selected his
associates for the production from the
grand opera and the comedy stage.
Each Is thorough artist. THE Sing
Ing Master" abounds not only in good
vocal and instrumental music. but Is
palp!tant with laughter The comedy
scenes are fast and uproariously funny
and there Ia quiet vein of pathos
running through the story OF the op-
eretta.
On. the bill with the grand opera
singers are some of the best vaude-
vile attractions OF the season. They
include Mister Quick, the comic car
toonist. whose work Is familiar to
readers Of the funny supplements OF
the Sunday newspapers. Quick is a
marvel with the crayon and brushes.
He draws with lightning rapidity all
sorts OF fanctful pictures Even the
grinning faces turned up to him from
the audience are not overlooked by
the funny man of the brush and crsyon.
Miskel and Miller will offer gem
uine novelty. a singing, dancing and
comedy act: Bill Foster. at the head
Of farce production, will be seen
in Who's who9': william Burr and
Daphne Hope are bringing n fanciful
skit OF love and laughter entitled "A
Lady. a Lover and Lamp The
Hearst Selig war pictures and two
comedy films will be given as a sup
plement to each Of the vaudeville
shows.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-07

New York, Dec. august Herr
man. chairman of the National Com
mission. upon his arrival today for the
annual meeting Of the National
League, intimated that organized base
ball was prepared to take most drastic
action to prevent Federal League pro-
motors from tampering with major
league players under contract Cor next
season.
Il understand that the National
Commission will meet tomorrow in
President johnson, of the American
League. is to be here in the morn
Ing with Charles A. Coniskey. of the
Chicago White Sox. Undoubtedly the
very questionable methods OF certain
Federal promoters in the most recent
raids against organized baseball prop
erty will come up for consideration.
We have at our disposal the very best
legal talent Of tho country. We have
been assured Of ths legal justice OF our
position and you may rest secure that
whatever steps are decided upon will
bear fruit
I'm my opinion the Federal Lea que
never made greater mistake than
that Of signing RUDE Marquard. OF the
Giants. OF course it is Harry n.
Hempstsad's loss and unless he wishes
to take action It Ii no commission af-
fair
Mr.. Hermann said there was no
pressing mead Of a special meeting OF
he National Commission aside from
The new angle the Independents have
taken in the war. re said that so far
as ne knew no further obstacle had
bean thrown m the way OF the peace
propaSun6a.
To sEske Repcrt
'I 3hail fnake tee National Com
mission and the Sat.suai league full
report upon tho developments Of nay
negotiations with Charles JTseg aruan.
and Il will show that the outlaws have
not 4 living ghost os a chance to con-
dnue operations al feaeue Of major
pretentfons Naturally. lsagned a
great Deal O. the financial conditions
81 our opponesls Continuation Of
present policies meacs certain bank
euptcy for them.
II 40 cot intend 10 bet-ay conf
fences and will conaoe myself 20 facts
that have beer given 20 the newspa-
psrs by the Chicago owners. The rent
on weeKhmSn's grounds in the north
dde Ia $4,000. as compared to the
$4,000 paid by the Cubs at West Side
Tho North Side ground is held on a
ninety-nire-yeRT lease. After ten
years the rent will be $4,000 and
after twenty years. $4,000. Mr..
Weeghman claims his equipment cost
him 335o,ooo---that means $4,000 a
year. 1T least, interest. Last year his
salary ran away above sTo.0 Next
year Il would be far more with s2o,-
coo players OF the Walter Johnson
stripe Just figure that out for your
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-07
VALUE OF SENTIMENT
is CALISCH'S SUBJECT
Delivers Magnificent Address at Richmond Elks' Annual
Lodge of Sorrow-A Beautiful Musical
Program Is Rendered

Rev. DR.. E. N Calisch delivered a
beautiful and eloquent address at the
annual memorial services OF Rich
mond Lodge OF Eiks at the Academy
of Music yesterday afternoon HIS
theme was Sentiment and Social AC-
tivity.' his topic being from the prin-
cipies OF the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
justice, hrotherly love and fidelity"
The speaker said charity is the heart
OF the sentiment embraced In rais
great memorial service and justice is
the soul,
I'm these days OF rush. activity, ma
chinery." said Dr. Caiisch. I'VE should
turn from time to time to sentiment.
The days of sentiment arc fast passing
away. and even though the Elks turn
but once a. year to thoughts of their
departed brothers. and extol their
memory. 1t Is beautiful thing to do.
These services mean much. They
indicate that not only are the men,
cries OF the departed kept before us
but that thoughts OF the widows and
orphans are still green In our minds"
The Future Life.
The address was a magnificent per-
GRAFTON. carrying with It extended
reference OF the great question asked
by Job. III man die. shall he live
Akdlu LII AAiASCH SAiIeu 10 IilIiu
that the same question had been ask
ed from that day to the present. and
that the inherent interest in the tenets
OF faith had instilled into the hearts
OF every man that belief that after
death ne should live again.
''If the order simply keeps green the
memory OF It's departed members"
said DR.. Calisch "it has cause for
existence"
The Academy OF Music was crowded
to the doors with friends and families
Of Richmond and Manchester lodges
ana with many visiting Elks. all of
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-07
National Commission Will Take Steps Today Prevent Raid Players
BR|CkLEY IS SIGNED
TO COACH PENN STATE.

State College. Pa. Dec. s.-That
Charles Brickiey, Harvard's famous
fuiluack, and the greatest kicker p
the business. will coach PennsylvanfA
STATE in football for the next three
years at least was the news which,
leaked out here yesterday from =
most reliable source. Negotiations
have been entered into with the Har-
ward star, and 1t In almost n certainty
that he will come here. The contract
is for three years at large salary.
Learn Harvard's style" is nie rea-
son the Penn State footballists want
Brickley. Brick,ey had no sooner an
nounced that he was open to offers
before the local officials wired him
one. The figure in the contract has
not been mentioned. bat 1t 10 said to
be one OF the highest salaries ever
paid a coach.
Hollenbach. who has coached the
local men for years, probably will 20
to University of Pennsylvania to sue
coed Brooke.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-07
TAKE BLUE SKY"
CASE HIGHER UP
COURT OF APPEALS DECLARES
WEST VIRGINIA LAWS UN.
CONSTITUTIONAL. -

According to a decision handed down
in the United States Circuit Court Of
Appeals the West Virginia Blue Sky
laws, to prevent the shipment Of liquor
into that State are unconstitutional
]. g. Darst. State auditor. the defend-
ant In the suit, has announced that no
will take the case to United State Que
preme Court.
Injunction proceedings were insta-
tuted against the Adams Express Cons
pany in an effort to restrain them
from delivering interstate shirmsnt4
unless the consignee can show con-
clusively that the consignment Wa
ordered without solicitation.
The State of West Virginia flled it,
bill against the express company Sep,
TENDER 10. and q temporary injunc-
ton was granted. The cAss was re-
moved to the United States District
Court for tho Southern District Of
West Virginia, whore on Octo6sr 10,
the Injunction was dissolved by the
court. This resulted in m appeal be-
ing noted.
Judges J. c. Pritchard and A. q.
Dayton concurred in the opinion
handed down. while Judge C. A. Wood
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-07
NATIONAL COMMISSION
HOLDS MEETING TODAY
According Chairman August Hermann, the Body Is Ere
pared to Take Drastic Action to Prevent Federas
From Tampering With Players

=, self and see where the Chicago club
gets OF.
Certain OF vindicaS1on.
The chairman OF the National Com
mission declared that he was certain
OF his vindication at the hands Of the
National League board Of directors In
his argument with Charles II. Ebbets
over certain moneys that figured on
the famous Tinker transaction.
You New York writer's have made
a big mistake on the amount In
VOWED" said Garry TT Is not $15.-
600, but $4,000. / handed back to
the Brooklyn Club S12.500 almost i'm
mediately for Y!ngling and Moran.
sold Egan TO Ebbets for 5000. This
was withheld on the ground the $16,-
900 he paid for Tinker should be re-
turned.
Il admit that under the original
agreement I guaranteed the delivery
OF Tinker to Ebbets, but subsequently
when thsse various other contracts
relative 20 trade were entered into
we made new terms Of agree
ment. These. too. were in writ
ing and viii speak for themselves"
Hermann, in an official capacity.
intimated strongly that organised
baseball would raise the bars against
all Federal League discards irrespec-
tive of their status when they Joined
the outlaw movement.
Hermann thinks twenty or TWEEN
ty-two players enough for any club.
Herzox to Manage Reds.
According to Hermann. Charles
HerZog will again manage the Reds
If no unforeseen obstacles present
themselves. Terms have not as yet
been discussed.
Hermann says that Hersog and
Tom Clarke are the only players of
the Reds unsigned.
Barney Dreyfuss. of the Pirates.
and Schuyler Britton. OF the Card!-
nails. arrived tonight. both looking
strength for another campaign. Frank
y. Navin. OF the Tigers. has been in
the city for two days, ard sailed
upon the cronies OF the parent ma
.or league during the evening
Most OF the club presidents OF the
International League were b!vouaced
at the Hotel Imperial tonight. The
annual meeting of Ed Barrow's cir
cult WIFI be held there tomorrow
The leagues board OF directors will
also convene.
Play 1A0 Games.
Barrow's scheme for . schedule Of
i40 games seemed to meet with the
approval Of most OF the early ar
rivals. All. however. tabooed all talk
OF contemplated territorial changes
In spite Of this. however. the belief
grows :eat two franchises will be
transferred. Baltimore will go into
new quarters a. EbbetS Field. while
Jersey City is likely to operate at
Syracuse. 1t Is expected that be-
fore nightfall tomorrow an announce
ment OF the sale OF tho Newark Club
Ebbets and the McKeever brothers
free to play tho landlord to a mi
nor league club In Brooklyn
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-07

whom took part in the ceremonies and
enjoyed a musical treat.
Upon all such occasions. an annual
event among the Elks, special musi-
cal programs are prepared.
All over the country yesterday
Lodges of Sorrow were held On
the first Sunday In December the or
der of Elks observe its memorial day
Elaborate musical programs are pre-
sented at all the services, 1t is great
event In the larger cities, where the
most noted musicians take part.
Rev. George W, Mcdaniel, d. D.,
opened the services with prayer The
Academy orchestra played the over
ture. Kelabela's Romantic: Ricn-
mond's leading quartet--Mrs. John
Murphy, Mrs Jasper L Rowe. Joseph
Whittemore and Howard Bryant
sang exquisiteiy Crossing the Bar"
and Exalted Ruler William Perlstein
started the ceremonies.
Officers Preside.
Assisted by the officers of the lodge,
the exalted ruler performed the duties
assigned him by the charter of the or
der. Those taking part in The solemn
services were. besides Mr.. Perlstein.
Esteemed Leading knight william
Grimmell. Esteemed LsyaI knight DR..
b. A. Hord. Esteemed Lecturing
Knight Thomas E. Garrett Secretary
Walter r. HARDWOOD. Treasurer John
I. Anderson. Jr., and Inner Guard l..
Z. Rowlett. The trustees are Joseph
Stumpf. Max F. Lindner and Thomas
f. Meaney. NJ. NJ. Stoddard was
chairman OF the reception committee
The stage was decorated with ever
green's. while the American flag was
suspended at various points through
out the hall. On the stage sat large
number OF members OF Richmond and
Manchester lodges. while a number of
past exalted rulers. members of the
grand lodge occupied seats OF honor.
Several selections were given by
members Of the quartets. as quartet,
In trio and in duo. while Miss Co.
rinne Samuels rendered beautifully
The Good shepherd"
Master Glenroy Stein, son of Pro-
lessor Moses Stein. presented splendid
ly violin solo. That's"
The audience assisted In singing the
E!ks' opening ode to the tune OF Aud
Lang Syne." DR.. Mcdaniel offered the
benediction. and the services were at
an end. The ode is as follows:
Great Ruler of the Universe,
All seeing and benign,
Look down upon and bless our work,
And be all glory Thine.
o hear our prayers for the honored
dead.
While bearing in our minds
The memories craven on each heart.
For Aud Lang Syne.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-07
FAST BOUT EXPECTED
TO-DAY N PETERSBURG

A lively match is promised tonight
at Library Hall. Petersburg. when
"Zeke" Smith, Richmond young
ster, claimant of the welterweight
cha mpions.lip OF Virginia. and Bob"
Thompson. favor!te of the Cockade
City, meet on the mat.
Efforts have been made ON several
occasions to get these two fast young
grappiers together, and 1t was not
until a few days ago that the articles
were signed.
A portion of the rlngside seats have
been reserved for Richmond people.
who will Journey over to Goobertown
10 witness the mat contest.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-07
PAY UP CITY TAXES
TO AVOID THE RUSH

City Collector Hulce suggests that
all taxpayers pay their taxes early in
order to avoid the rush." City taxes
must be paid this month in order to
prevent the bills going on the delin-
quent list. with penalty.
Many citizens pay half their taxes
In June. thus avoiding the penalty.
Those who did not pay at that time
will have q penalty OF five per cent
list. six per cent Is added. The city
tax IL $40 on each 500 values. Tho
State tax IL thirty-five cents on each
800
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-07
Another Au-Star Team.

Buckhannon. W. Va, Dec. e.-Ths
members of HE West Virginia Wss-
ieyan football team. the champions OF
the State. have picked an all-star
team from all the 'elevens they have
opposed this year, as follows;
Bowl, Washington and Jefferson
left end.
Ward. Georgetown, left tackle.
Muller. Georgetown, left guard.
Cruiksrlank Washington and JET.
ferson. center.
Busch. Carlisle, right guard.
Caffee. Virginia Polytechnic, rfgsnt
tackle.
Colesank. West Virginia. right end.
Goodwin. Washington and Jefferson,
quarterback.
Calec. Carlisle. fuliback.
Spiegel, Washington and Jefferson.
left haifhack.
McCreight. Washington and Jeffer.
son, riSat halfback.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-07
TRESTEEg AUCTION SALE
TRUSTEES AUCTION SALE
by
GREEN d Redo,
Real Estate Auctionesrs.

BY virtue at a certain deed of trust.
to r. r. Green and w. p. Redd. trustees.
datod October s. 1903. and recorded In
the ofics OF the clerk OF the Rich
mond Chancery Court in ID. 3. 1906.
page ass, default having been made in
tho payment Of the dsbt secured
thereby. and having been required by
the beneficiary hereunder 50 to do.
I. the undersigned. surviving trustee.
will, on
TUESDAY. DECEMBER s. 1914.
At 2 O'Clock r. M.
on tho premises. sell by public auction
the property conveyed therein, vta: All
that certain lot Of land. with all i'm
provementa thereon. lying and being
In tho city OF Richmond, Va, on the
eastern line OF Twenty-ninth Street,
between Broad and Grace Streets, be-
ginning at a point on the eastern line
Of Twenty-ninth Street one hundred
and seventeen f117) feet south of Broad
street. thence running southwardly
along and fronting on the said eastern
line Of Twenty ninth street forty
eight t4s) fact. more or less. thence at
right anEies from Twenty ninth Street
sastwardly one hundred and two feet
SIX inches t1o1-s), thence northwnrdly
and parallel with Twcnty-ninth Street
forty <le) feet, thence wsstwardly, and
parallel with. Broa. Street thirty tso)
feet, more or less, thence northwardly
and parallel with Twenty ninth Street
eight go feet, more or less. to a
twelve-foot alley. thence westwardly
Alcns the satd alley seventy-two feet
SIX inches GAO. to the poin. OF be-
ginning.
Terms: Cash.
w. P. Redo,
C,,~xJ 81 TrnetaA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-07
Pirates Have a Players.

Pittsburg, Dec. e.--The Pittsburo
National League Baseball Club an
nounced tonight that 1t has forty-four
players under contract for the 1915
season. The number is comprised Of
seven catchers. fifteen pitchers. eleven
outfielders and eleven innelders, and
does not include the veteran, Hans
Wagner
President Barney Dreyfuss and J. H.
Daley. business manager OF the local
club, will leave tomorrow night to at
tend the annual meeting of the Ma
tional League In New York.
No fear Is felt that Wagner will not
sign with the Pirates. The veteran
always waits until the team leaves on
it's training trip before signing.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-07
White sox Sixn Chinese.

Chicago. Dec. 5.--A full-blooded
Chinese baseball player has been sign
ed by the Chicago club of the Ameri-
can League, ii was announced today.
He IL Lai Tin. captain of the Homo
lulu Chinese team. Manager Gala
han. of the local club, said Tin had
been orderd to report for practice
when the training season opens In
Paso Robes. Cal, in February.
This is the first Chinese player to
be signed to play with major league
club. Captain Tins regular position
Is shortstop. He batted 800 while
playing in Honolulu. He holds two
Hawaiian athletic records, q 100-yard
dash Of 10 1-5 and twenty-three feet
In the broad Jump.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-07
HOME RUN" BAKER
CLAIMED BY FEDS
THIRD-SACKER SAID
TO HAVE PROMISED TO
JUMP TO ST. LOUIS.

ST. Louis. Mo-, Dec. 6.--J. Franklin
Baker. one-time world series fence
buster will leap from the Mackmen
to the st. Louis Federals. He will take
the jump some time within the next
two weeks. Chief Bender. who today
signed a Federal League contract. will
join Eddie Plank on Fielder Jones
team If Jones wants him. ST. Louis
has an option on Bender. The ST.
Louis management is leaving all sign
ing Of players in Jones hands. There
will be a star-a- day jump from the
ranks OF organized ball to the Fed
erals for at least the next two weeks.
This was the gist Of a staement to-
night by Phil Ball. of the st. Louis
.Federals
I'VE do not want a law suit over
Baker" said Ball. I'VE don't want
any more law suits than necessary.
have reason to believe, however, that
we can get Baker without the chance
OF being beaten afterward in the
courts"
Ball announced authoritativeiy that
Baker and Connie Mack are on the
outs since Baker told Mack he had
been offered a place with the Federals
and wanted new contract and more
money.