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Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-22
LONG SCHEDULE ADOPTED:
SOUTHERN BARS DIXIE BY
ASKING 100000 DEPOSIT
League Magnates in Harmonious
Meetings at Mobile Decide on 154
Games and Practically Turn Down
Overtures for Continuous Baseball.

ToBuE. spring
Nl at
session.
which lasted for several hours everything passed off harmoncu
both.
Coleon 154game schedule
transfer
Memphis 20 July % and % the latter city
proposition
@ that mnne @ the @,g matter % as s oe fssm esgGo flo
losses
the committee the Dixie League
Your committee appointed to confer promoters
ed bS d league N the @ City Memphis FEBRUARY
baseball the southern cities
Sondeaon %la a to- be as much
guarantee the success their
that will accept their
eonGns to proposition
they commission ss. re
baseball conducted
- pay @ the southern the ,; A,soGsson Gnydso Gp9 ell srse park 5
bnt which the southern clubs now paying inter-
Tmrd~The build It's parks at the
be be directed direct .5. il this ,na Is %
eTI @ same is aoeepted TO proceed to enter
men wit" h pro promotes % @ of f9e an @ e ooo a sFgested & % or have
] 2e9F5 T % r TO the board of directors Of the southern
ready make the
the qor to prGmuEats a new tEsn
president and secretary Of each club
Among Present.
% he E"% E wg S pnf s. rnTfe T hana A. Heineman New
leans; H. r Inge Mobile; Robert Baush
George H. Beae Montgomery Nashville F P Coleman
& at the @ meeting william apSS s1hws ots
worth Mccormick Chattanooga Bill Smith, OF Atntag
o Of New % Orleans @@ ] @ OF S % MemHSi w % n who was taken III
Mobile win have to remain over for several days. accord
only by present was the signing
Nashville club
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-22
But Weaver, Smith, Dubard and
Forbes viii Probably Be
Back Next Season.

II DWARD CARTER. the crack
guard Of the Atlanta Athletic
Club quintet. played his final
game last night against the crack
Columbus team. The genial ed has
gone into the law business with his
father and can not afford 10 give
up the necessary time to play
Coach Joe Bean will sadly miss
the big fellow, as led is undoubtedly
the best guard IN the South. But
Joe has a big bunch Of promising
material for next fall and hopes to
develop a man who can All Carter's
shoes.
PIE" Weaver. who has been a
running mate with Carter for two
seasons. ought to be a star of the
first water next fall. Pie" has come
to the front with a rush this fall.
And then Jim Harrison, who has been
out for two seasons with bad knee,
ought to be O. K. against year
hence
Walter Dubard, the giant center
and captain, has announced thai ne
will be back on the job in 1915 Tulu
Forbes, the fast little forward, will
return. toe Willingham Smith, the
best shot on the team, has talked
about quitting the game, but il is
a cinch that Coach Bean VIII induce
him TO come back.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-22
RACING
NEWS
RESULTS.
AT CHARLESTON.

FIRST-Six furlongs: Province,
no (CoreN), 5-2, /, IL, won; Schal-
Ter, 11S (Connely). 9. ), So, second; !;
Big Rock, 116 (Burns), ,. |, l-2, third.
Time 1:1S. Country Boy, Ontranto,
lrishtown, Hugh Gray. Scarlet Pim-
pernel Bundle OF Rags, Irish Kid,
L'Aiglon. -Camarada, H. Booth also
ran.
SECOND-SiX furlongs: Willis,
1OS (Waldron). ., >. l, Won; Michael
Angelo, 106 (HanoverD, II, 4, ,. sec
ond; Austin Sturtevant, 113 Cknight),
15, 6. 3. third. Time. l:1S is. Mol e
lie Richards. Incision. Barium, Font,
Queed, Premier, Gagnant also ran.
THIRD-Six fur.ongs York Lad,
SO CIV Goose, s, 5-2, 6-5, won; Par
lor Boy, los (Moore), 4, 80, 4-5, sec
ond; Rye Straw, 1O7 (McTaggarD, .,
pertown, Captain Carmody Americus.
Dick Deadwood. Loan Shark also ran,
FOURTH-Milea and seventy yards:
Earl of Savoy, Ill (Turner), s, ,,
even, won; Feather Duster, 109 (Mc-
Taggert). SIS, IL. IA. second: Mel :
ry Lac. 10 (Pickett). s, 3, "a, third.
Time, 1:49 2-5. Marshnn. Billie Ba-
ker, Coreopsis, Jacob Bum. Ehendi
a'7o ran.
FIFTH-Seven furlongs; Tom
King. 107 (Connelly), 20. 4, even, Won;
Toddling, 111( Frasch), 9-5. 40, ol,,
second; Linbrook. 101 (McTaggarD I.
So, even, third, slime, 1871 25 Cam
el. over The Sands. Joe Stein and
Volthorpe also ran.
SIXTH-Mile and 20 yards: Patty
Regan, 90 (Murphy). 9, ,, 65 won;
Knight of Uncds, 10 tHanoveT), 4.
even, 3-5, second. Ruisseau, 1l2
(KnighO. 50. 80. 1-3. third. Time.
1:47 1-5. Also ran: OUTLAW, Spell
bound. PLANT, Benedictina and Plain
Ann.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-22
Murphy May Be Let
Out by Athletics

PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 2L--It was
rumored here to-day that Danny
Murphy, one OF the veterans of the
Athletics, was to be let out shortly
by Mack. The latter refused to con-
firm the report, but admitted the
probability that he would cut the
strings on Danny before the club came
back from the South. Too many vet
erans on the team is MacS's reason,
for besides Murphy he has Harry Da-
Wis and Ira Thomas, who last year
did little but coach. The st. Louis
Browns are anxious to secure Murphy
to coach the young outfielders.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-22
Cleveland Maps to
Train in AmeriCus

AMERICUS, Feb 2l.-Americus
will become training camp for the
Cleveland American Association team
March 4, when Jimmy Sheckard and
his BOYS invade the South for spring
training w. r. Blackwood, secretary
or the cleveland Maps and personal
representative of Charlie Somers,
owner of the Cleveland Maps and the
Toledo Mud Hens, closed a contract
to-day with the local ball club to use
their grounds during the training
season Somers has transferred his
Toledo franchise TO Cleveland. in or
der 10 give the fans of that city con
tinuous ball
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-22
Amateur Swimmers
In Race for Laurels

BOSTON. MASS, Feb. 21.-sam Rich
ards Of South Boston, has accepted the
def OF Charles B. DurborOw, Of Phiia e
delphia. to swim for the amateur long.
distance championship Of the United
States
Durborow and Richards win swim
from Chester to PhHade lphia. dig
iance Of 331z miles. early In July. Rich
ards has accepted Durborow's cOHdi-
ttous. but will attempt to have the race
nullpd of July 4, instead OF July II or
Is. as suggested by DurboroW. Rich
ards wants the early date in order that
he may compete in the Battery SANDY
HOOK race scheduled for the middle Of
July. and accuses Durborow Of weak
ening IN naming a tidal river course
especially in View Of the challenge from
the latter when he expressed an eager
ness to swim across tide.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-22
ON Fee. 12, 1915, IN CHICAGO.


II was afternoon. Charles Walinq-
ford Murphy arose from the diVan in
his palatial office and approached the
silver mounted typewriter. Placing
his forefinqer against his massive
brow he paused q while in deep
thought. Finally, as the shadows
grew longer, he sat down and inter
viewed himself as follows;
West Side fans arc congratulatine
Mr.. Murphy to- daV on his judgment
in appointing Fed Galligan to succeed
Henry O'Day as manager of the ia
nous Cubs. O'Day resigned to- NOR
row for no apparent reason. He had
no complaint to make over his treat
nent except that he had been cut off
the salary list.
"Mr. Galliqan is known to all West
Side fans as one of the greatest bat
boys and general utility men in the
game. It was his careful nassaglno
Of the bats and his timely advice in
critical games thai won pennants for
the Cubs in the past.
"ln addition to his work as mana
ger Mr. CsIigan will be Of inesti-
msble value TO the club. His long
career as property man will enable
him TO patch holes in the fence and
prop up the qrandstsnd when it
threatens to collapse. Besides, if tho
crowd in the stand grows unruly or
abusive. Mr.. Galligan is physically
qualified to subdue them.
"Mr Murphy has already received a
food Of conorstulatory letters from
Al Champion and other ardent Cub
rooters Mr.. Champion predicts one
Of the most successful seasons in the
history Of the club.
"O'Dav sent in his resignation on
February I. On that day he sent Mr..
Murphy the following letter. Dear
sir-l think Il will be a fine daY to-
morrow f it doesn't snow Mr.. Muir
phv accepted the resignation ir1ne-
diatelv and appointed his successor
"Th"re was no fault to be found
with O'DaY except that he wanted to
be treated as human being. Mr..
Murphy wishes him the best OF luck
and hopes he will choke"
Having sent the interview to the
soribes in the anto-roon. the Little
Napoleon Of the West Sid9 wrote a
letter to Henry O'Day notifying him
that his resignation had been ae-
cepted.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-22
AT JUAREz,

FIRST -Four furlongs: Climb +
115 (Kederis), IA, out, won Miss
Fielder, 105 (McCabe), Is, >. out, sec.
ond; b. A. Jones. 105 (Taplin, 4. i-3
out. third. Time, Al 10. Ben.
Brother also ran,
SECOND-Mile: No Quarter 1O5
(Beeker), %, 10, 5. won; Nireo, 9S
(Collins). 10, ;, 5-2, second; JacL
LaNscn, 105 (Groth). 10. 4. ,, third
Time, l:39 80. Also ran: j. Nolan
Martie Coghill, F'rieze Ethel Wicks
Young. Lady Adelaide, Gomul, Lore
Elam. Compton.
THIRD-Six furlongs: Angelus, los
(McIntNrs). 1875. As, 40. won Cal
cium, 10S Wandusen) TO- 4, 3, sec
ono Lambs Tail, 90 (Taylor). &. 2
even. third. Time; 1:14 Also ron:
Daylight. Brigham, Baron DeKalb
Song of Rocks, Mia, Marsand stone.
cutter Shirley Brown, Lee Harrison
H. Holberg Stare.
FOURTH-One mile; Little March
mont. l04 (MetcalO. Is. 4, . won:
Ia, second; Seacliff. 104 (Haynes)
4-5. IA, out, third. Time l:5S 2-5
Mamie McDee., Sir Fretfui, Noladay
Jr.. Rey also ran.
FIFTH-Flve and one-h half fur
longs: Hinala, 95 (Taylor), SIS, IL
out, won; Orimar Lad, 10 (Feeney)
So, even, 2-5, second; sam Griesby
1O4 (Vandusen), Is, 8, 3, third Time
1905 2-5. Aunt Mamie. Omoha!ko
Rosemary, Orba Smile also ran.
SIXTH-Six furlongs; Princess In
dustry, l06 Gentry. u. 3, SO, won
Fort Johnson, 115 (Molesworth), 9, :
even, second; Doncaster. Ill CTaylor)
So even. 3-5, third. Time, 1913. Lem
on Joe, Clinton, Salesia. Ramsy Prince
Winter, Sharper Knight. Napanicl,
and RubiCon II also ran.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-22
Donald Fraser Beats
Locust Grove, l4-l3

LOCUST GROVE. GA, Feb. 21.--In
.he closest game that has ever been
played on the local court. the Donald
fraser team. from Atlanta, deteat,7u
locust Grove institute IA to -, tp-
fhgnt Phillips. Of the visitors. Dss-
Keted the winning point in the las,
few seconds of play.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-22
Jack Britton May
Box in Savannah

SAVANNAH, Feb 21-Jack Britton
viii fight in Savannah some time
within the next month, according to
Andrew Aprea local promoter Brit
ton has written that he Will figat here,
provided he can be matched with
some good man at his weight
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-22
$4,000 in Stakes
For Exposition Trots

SAN FRANCISCO, FEB. 2L-An-
nouueement Of the completion ~ plans
for the construction Of the race track
At the Panama Pacific Exposition has
been made by tine expedition manage
mpnt
Stakes in the sum Of yz2I.000 win be-
offered 10 he competing horses Ia he
24-day meet scheduled.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-22
Dillon Matched to
Meet Gus Christie

HOT SPRINGS. ARK. Feb. 2l-Jac',
Dillon. Of indianapolis, has been matched
fo meet Gus Christie. a t the Auditorium,
in a tcu-TOuHd bout March H.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-22
ENTRIES
AT CHARLES SToN

FIRST-Purse $780, two-year- oids
xSturgeon o. xUnalera 101. zangaree
lis, Don Moran 100, Jack Hanover Ito.
Golden Lassie 106 Yellow Flower los
Finalee 105.
SECOND-Purse $500. three year olds
and up, selling six furlongs: Stucco 80,
xTheo Cook 102. XArmor 90. Nimbus
los. Gaty Pallen 110, XBat Masterson
104. Mollie Richards SO. xCamarada 100;
Incision H., XWilhs 102, Tom Holland
1907. xRalph Lloyd 1903. xBulgsrian 81,
xSurps ssing 81, Queed 101.
THIRD-Purse $3.50, Cherry Tree han
dicap, three-yea olds and up. six fur
longs: Charter l16. Sherwood ll6,
Grosvenor 100 Brookield 107 Joe Die
bold 113. l. II. Adair 9s. Ella Bryson
III. Chuckes 11S. CauGh Hill 100
FOURTH-Purse $1,000. George
Washington Birthday handicap. three
year-olds and up. mile and one eighth
Counterpart 9S John Furlong 109, Sleeth
1O4. G. NJ. Miller 107. Lochiel ITO, Re
publican ia, Ringing 100. White l02.
FIFTH-Purse $500. three year -oIds
and up selling, mile: Sficic lO4, Pea
cock SO, xToy 80. XSnowfiakes 102, Judge
Monck 112. Knight of Uncas ITO. DR..
Jackson 112. xOutlan l04. xSteal Away
Jim 81. Beachsand l01-
SIXTH-Purse $500. three-year-o olds
and up, selling, mile and 20 yards;
xJacob Bum l05, Joe Stein ITO. Milton
B 1O4. Orperth 10S, xHelen NJ. 80, Mas
ter Jim 10, Caraquet 81, Marshon 1l3,
Brando 10 xBuzZ Around 81
xApprentice allowance.
Weather clear; track heavy.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-22


Selling 3 year oIds and up. 5
furlongs: xJ. B. Msylow 80 Ledford 92,
Eddie Foy %, xVelie Forty 95. Lemon
Joe 95. xEvran 100. Panhachapi 100.
Danberry 102, Nifty 102. Right Little
IO2. Ben stone 105. Buck Thomas 105.
Paiatable 1O5, Tidy Wolffarth 105. La
Cazadora 106.
SECOND-Selling. 3 year olds. fur
longs: xAda Kennedy 80. xAny Time
90. Christophine 49, XAuutie Curl l05,
xCeos 10. Francis 107. Dalston 112
THIRD-Three year olds and up,
George Washington handicap. mile:
lust Red 90. Cantem 80, Truly 100.
Black Eyed Susan i07. Relle Of Bryn
Mawr 10s. Cousin Puss lis.
FOURTH-Two year olds. Mexican
stock, selling. furlongs. Daisy Stew
ems i02. Josefya 5sarate 1O4, Lady Cap
ricious \ lG7. Blue Racer 10.
FTFTH-Selling. year olds and up 7
furlongs: xEl PATIO ss. Eyroe 9s. John
Hurie 7On King Radford 100. Chilla 101.
xF,ve White 1902, Tom Murphy 103. Tight
Bov 1O3, xEva Tsnguay 1903. xAnne Nc
Gee 103 Swede sam ltI, Gold Finn 1903,
Dave Montgomery 10. Anon 10.
SIXTH-Selling. 4 year olds and up,
mile ana an eighth. NTahoe IS. xCur-
iicue es. ocean Queen lH3. Garter l05,
I-ncje Ben i0J xLittIe Msrchmont lOS.
gApprentice allowance claimed.
Weather clear; track fast
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-22

You may not believe il, but Bat
Ting Levinsky fights almost as often
as his manager bursts into eonVerss-
ton.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-22

We don't know what nickname
Charlie Murphy will give his new
manager. but we know some choice
names they handed him in Cincinnati.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-22

If HE WORKED FOR MURPHY.
ON, sOHlelrhcre in mis- fdDOred land
thc snR is shining brtghf.
And SOmCjchcre fans are irGriHg hats
and cheering icih dcl0ht.
Aid SOBCtcberc there are mightB
crOirds that mn me crcdEinD
SfdHd,
BW there is no crOird in MWdrW6-
MiGhtV CGscD has been canned
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-22

II may be true that baseball mag
mates can't see the Federal League.
II is also true that flea often causes
great distress without rendering itself
visible to the naked eye
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-22

Early returns from Brooklyn indi-
cate that the Federal League has
carried three Wards
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-22
Sporting Food
BY GEORGE E. PHAIR, r

| " Mr.. Murphy spoke calmly con
cerning Mr.. johnson, we'd hate to be
| in the vicinity when he loses his tenn
| per.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-22

As we understand it, Mr.. Murphy
considers baseball a case Of Too Much
johnson.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-04
UP IN ARMS
OVER BANK DECISIONS
Storm of Disapproval Sweeps Capitol Probaby No Act
Of Administration Has Brought Forth So Many Protests.

WASHINGTON. April s.--A storm OF
disapproval was raised on Capitol Hill
today by the announcement of the Sc
lection of the federal reserve bank
centers. Probably no act of the ad-
ministration has brought forth so many
protests, regardless of party lines. AS
result there Is strong likelihood that
bills will be introduced In one or both
houses Of congress to amend the
currency act ana designate by law the
locations of regional reserve banks.
In the senate the feeling was parti
cularly intense. Senators discussed the
selections informally and the opinion
was openly expressed by some that
congress ought to take the matter In
hand and correct alleged injustices
by law.
Many. criticisms were aimed at the
action Of the organization committee
in cutting of from New York city the
banks in Northern New Jersey and in
Connecticut. where natural channels
OF business have always flowed toward
Manhattan. Some senators regarded
this AZ an apparent effort to minimize
New York city's banking interests and
the so-called Wall Street influence.
senator Weeks, of Massachusetts,, who
IL q member Of the banking and cur
rency committee ana took an active
part in shaping the currency legfsla-
ton. waa particularly bitter on this
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-04
v|RG|N|ANS WILL
PLAY WAR GAME
SPECIAL APPROPRIATION ASKED
FROM WAR DEPARTMENT BY
MILITARY BOARD.
THIS FOR HORSE HIRE
BOARD DEsrGNATEs FREDERICks-
BURG AS PLACE FOR CAMP OF
INSTRUCTION FOR INFANTRY
OFFICERS.

Practically all the Virginia vofun-
teer troops will take part in the great
national war game this summer II
present plans do not go awry, The ma
neuvers are scheduled to take place
between August 5th and 10th. and the
Virginia militia will have ten days OF
this mimic warfare, reporting at
Washington.
Before designating the troops to
take part in the mareuvers Ad3utsnt
General W. w. Sale Will await the
reply of the war department to a re-
quest for a special appropriation OF
$14. 900 for horse hire. which he was
yesterday authorized TO ask for. by
the State military beard. This APP
preparation ia deemed necessary by
the board for the proper equipment
of the troops.
Must Have Full Quota.
Meanwhile the adiutant general Ia
charged with the duty of impressfng
upon the several commands Of the
militia the rules Of the war depart
ment which must be adhered to Ii the
regular appropriation Is To be depend
ed upon These rules require that
every infantry company shall muster
thirty-eight men on actual duty, and
each artillery command eighty-six
men To accomplish this regulation
the ad3ntanf general viii advise that
each company carry more than the
pre%crf bed number of men to account
for absences occasioned by the sick
list. etc.
1t Is expected that Virginia will
send brigade OF not less than 5000
men in the three regiments, embrace
ing forty companies of infantry, three
batteries of field artillery, four OF the
hospital corps. the signal corps and
brigade headquarters.
Fredericksburg Gets Camp.
The military board at its adjourned
meeting yesterday. decided that the
summer camp OF instruction for in
fantry officers will be held at Fred
erick sburg. the first week in June
Several cities were bidders for the
camp. The designation of the other
camps was fixed at Thursdays meet
ing. the artillery officers meeting at
Tohyhanna. Pa. from June lat TO
9TH. and the medical officers at Fort
Never from June 18th to 2bth-
Considerable routine business OF no
public interest was transacted yester-
day. The members OF the board are
Governor Henry c. Stuart Adjutant
General Sale Colonel B. 0. James.
General G. c. Vaughan and Colonel
10 Lane Stern Major Joseph Lena
surfer is secretary. All the members
were present.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-04
LIST Of Candidates to Be
Published In Virginian Sunday
Campaign Just Started-Enter and Get Your Friends
to Hclp-Commssion to Nonwinners.

before they are returned to you as we
always return all ballots issued on
before placing them to
your credit in the paper. This 10 done
60 the candidates may see th0t they
have been allowed the proper number
OF votes and check them to their re-
ceipt stubs.
Not Too Late.
The campaign Is Just getting started
and It IL not too late TO make a
nomination. While II 10 true that
there 10 I large list Of candidates
entered. this should not deter any enc
from entering. - the larger number
81 candidates entered, the smaller will
DO the number OF votes required to
win . prise. j.
The standings Of the contestants win
be published again In Sundays paper
and will include the coupon votes re-
ceived at this department before noon
Saturday.
Prixes for An.
In order that all candidates may be
rewarded for their efforts. The vir-
ginaan. has decided TO give all non.
W1nning candidates commisslons OF
ten per can't Of all money that they
COLLECT. Qrevi6ing thsy are abls % tol-
lot el0ee "A hoSHs \.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-04

Candidates who are working Tor the
|twenty-two prizes The Vifginfsn Is
lofHering should use extreme care in
tho correct district number on
votes that are sent to this depart
|nent. Also. tie work OF handing
)ehese votes would be facilitated II each
Ind avery candidate would use the
bount slips which were sent to you ~
he campaign manager. Simply NIL in
Nc count slip with the number o.
ouponS and the number OF votes IN
Nc package, then write your name
nd District number and send to the
nmpei9n department Of The Vir-
anian. a Z q not necessary Tor Eau 20
~ out Alls .he coupons rs we viii
lc&eck Them Ut this ONCE.
Subscriptions.
Candidates who have secured SUD-
,ecx1ptions should turn them In as soon
~ possible. When subscriptions are
FecNived 1T this once, voting ballots
I'LL - issued and returned to tho
Spahdidates making the remittance.
THESE VOTES are good and can DC
s%6ted ~ Aonca or held until the very
I'M day * the campaign. Do not ex-
|1et g - your subscription votes
800 yosr credit n 10 pe0a
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-04
Federal Reserve
Bank Now Ours"
Governor Mann. Congressman
Montague, and Prominent
Citizens Speak Joy Reigns
Supreme - North Carolina
Representative City viii
Double In Population 1t Is
Claimed.

The spirit Of Richmond was public
representative Of practically every
phase of business endeavor, and by
professional men of the city and
bankers and leading business men
from out OF the city. when las, night
IN Jefferson auditorium a mass meet
ing was held under the auspices OF
the chamber of commerce to celebrate
the triumph of Richmond in securing
one of the twelve banks awarded I'M
der the currency law to the twelve
most important financial centers OF
the United States.
While Richmond and the men VINO
are making the city the Invest in the
South. are bearing the honor confer
red by the bank organization commits
tee at Washington with an easy grace,
that might we'll be emulated by many
cities larger than Richmond there
was evident in all the talks heard
during the meeting a strong appeal
that overconfidence be not allowed To
dull the effort that has brought Rich
mond to the front
That the work has but begun was
the keynote of the address made by
several OF the speakers each Of whom
urged their hearers to realize that
the securing of the federal reserve
bank was but the opening of larger
opportunities to Richmond. opportu-
mites of which the city must take
advantage. that it progress to the 9uil-
est measure, gaining in prestige and
power.
That Washington and Baltimore
had made splendid fights to secure
the institution that was given Rich
mond was conceded by several speak
ers and that both cities would reap
benefit because Richmond had been
victorious was shown in addresses that
made plain the fact that Richmond
had won because she had laid before
the committee such facts and fig-
ures that could not be denied, proving
Richmond to be the logical point.
That this was true was further evil
denced in the addresses of visiting
bankers. and in that of Congressman
Montague, who had heard the argu-
ment of several competing cities pre-
scented to the committee in Washing
ton. The visitors, among them Presi-
dent Hoiderness, of the North Caro-
lima Bankers association. and Colonel
Bruton, of Wilson. n c.. briefly told
why they had supported Richmond.
The fact that the location OF Rich
mond as the financial center or the
States given to the fifth district. the
Virginia and Carolinas. Maryland and
the District of Columbia. was favor
ed by majority of the banks In th0
territory that was much larger than
the majority given any Of the otner
eleven reserve cities in similar polls
of the banks in the respective dis
tricts was also brought out. 1t was
shown that the geographical location
of Richmond, its superior transporta-
ton and market facilities and more
advantageous freight rates. were
among the stronger arguments laid
before the Washington committee.
Every one present felt to the full
est the Importance of the victory
gained by Richmond. and all who did
not give utterance to their opinion
mentally conceded that the work done
by the local organization in preparing