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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-29

theater of war. the French govern
ment announces. Some advances were
made today, however, in the Argonne.
Yesterday. the Germans in Flanders
were driven from positions west of
Lombaertzyde to the sand dunes. but
the French lost section of trenches
near Holiebeke on the Ypres salient.
gained an S00-yard wide line of
They gained on the Mouse
and repulsed attacks in Alsace. There
was heavy artillery engagements along
the old center. particularly near
Rheims and Perthes.
The German official statement says
that the Allies attack along the
fire of warships which killed citizens
of westende: that the Germans cap
.tured q trench near fpres; that
French attacks near Arras and south
east Of Verdun were repulsed.
Italy landed regular troops at
Aylona, Albania, today, In order that
marines who had held that port might
be transhipped TO Durazzo, the other
Albania pory where disorder Is expect
ed.
The United States Government has
been notified that Germany does not
recognize the rights and privileges,
and, therefore, discredits all foreign
consuls in Belgium. The United States
declines for the present, however. to
recognize Germany's right In Belgium.
or to admit Germany's soverei1nty In
Belgian territory,
Turkey announces ofIicially that a
Turkish wafship bombarded the Rus
sian battleship Rctislav on December
"a and sank the mineiayers Oleg and
Athos. A portion at the Turkish hcat
b0mharded Ratum. On D6eemher 1G
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-29
THIS IS A REAL JOKE
ON COMFY AND BAN

Eddie Collins came near never being
member of the Chicago White Sox
because his wife refused to believe that
the biggest Nen in baseball wanted to
see him. He was at the home OF a
friend when the telephone rang and
Mrs. Collins replied.
Hello said voice This is Pres
ident Johnson. OF the American League.
want to speak to Mr.. Collins.
We've had practical jokers call us
UP before" replied Mrs. Collins sweet
iy AS. she hung up the receiver
Five minutes later the telephone rang
again and voice said *This is Pres
ident Comiskey. of the Chicago White
Sox, / would like to speak to Mr.
Collins
Your friend. Mr.. Johnson must have
lost his voice and asked you to CALI
responded Mrs Collins, and hung up
again,
Another five minutes passed. Then
Connie Mack called up. Mrs. Collins
recognized his voice and almost tainted
when he told her that both Johnson
and Comiskey already had called.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-29
LEAGUE TO
OPEN THIS AFTERNOON

This afternoon at o'clock. on the
Palace alleys. the Telephone League
will open its season with eight clubs.
all members OF the Telephone Com
pany of this city. Only two teams
optn today,
This league Is composed of some
very strong btwlers and just give the
hello boys a chance and watch the
large maple spill.
The league will be composed of
eight clubs, two OF which will roll
every afternoon for honors.
This league will no doubt prove to
be a winner before a new season.
As we'll as Madison. Monroe and
Randolph receivers, they are maple
knockers. SO watch the games for re-
suits,
Schedule, rules and all bylaws.
election of officers and every thing
pertaining to the league will be pub
lished in this paper Sunday morning.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-29
NEW ARRESTS FOR
ELECTION FRAUDS

Terra Haute. Ind. Dec. 2S.--Untte0
States marshals came again tonight
with warrants from the Federal grand
jury at Indianapolis and the first ar
rest was that of Harry Montgomery.
president Of Mayor Dunn Robsrt6e
Board of Public Works. He y II ;ail
waiting for bondsmen. Arthur Gillis,
Progressive election 0ficial And
prominent undertaken. was arrested
charged with aiding the coneptratcr1
in making false election returns.
Mayor Roberts. who refused to give
bond Saturday when arrested. saying
he did not want to desert me twenty
others who could not give bond. yioad-
cd to hts wifs's entreaties and tOday
gave $4,000 bond. returi.tng frOup1
indianapolis tonight.
The city government II demoraltseAE
by restgnAtiona of .menheFa "A NJ
ministrasion ara hg axxeee ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-29
WILL FORM ANOTHER
LEAGUE IN GEORGIA

Waycross. Ga. Dec. es--That the
failure Of the Georgia State League to
open the 1915 season will result in the
organization OF a new league, TO be
known as the Air Ling League. is a
certainty. according to reports re-
AcHfved here. In the event savannah
drops out of the South Atlantic League,
III 10 believed the new league will in
cIude savannah, and take in six or
more towns, reaching as far as Mont
EOanery.
All OF the proposed members OF the
Air Line League are anxious for or
gAnfxed baseball and intend to have IL.
Montgomery. dropped from the south
. ern League, is diekering now for "A
franchise in the Georgia-Ala hama
League. but would be glad to enter the
new league. D3than and Troy. Ala,
have been mentioned as possible en-
trAntx, ms well as Thomasville, VAL
doeta, cambridge, Waycross and Sa-
wnnnah. Interest In the last named
city in the new league depends en-
ttrely on what action Is taken regard
Ing the South Atlantic League
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-29
STILL IN
HANDS OF FARRELL
FAILED TO CON-
sUMMATE SALE OF NEW YORK
AMERICANS.

New York, Dec. 2S.--.An ali-day
conference among Colonel Rupert,
Captain Huston. +. ]. Farrell, Ban
johnson and Joseph j. Lannin, at thc
Belmont Hotel today, failed to con-
summate the sale OF the New York
Americans. At the conclusion Of the
conference Captain Huston volunteer
ed the opinion that matters were pro-
crossing favorably. Ban johnson,
however. was a trifie more explicit.
THE deal will be closed by shutdown
tomorrow, or not at all. said he. A.
least by that time l shall wash my
hands of 1t.
II have done all in my power to
bring the principals together. SO have
the rest OF NY assistants in the Ameri-
can League. / believe when we met
in Chicago that every obstacle had
been removed. Tonight. however. the
transaction appears nc more certain
than a fortnight ago.
Mr. Johnson declared that no insur-
mountahle obstacles existed, ana that
the various meetings here and else
where had smcothed out certain points
OF minor consideration.
Il have worked hard on the mat
ter" Ban construed, and ! would
hate now to see a slfp-up.
President Johnson further stated
that good players had been assured
Messrs Rupert and Huston in case
they Join hands with the young major
league. Bar was asked II his deter
mination to Rave the present negotia-
tions terminated by nightfall tomor-
row did not Imply the knowledge of
other parties who might enter the
field
II have been told" he replied, that
a man OF unlimited capital, who Is an
a rdent fan, was prepared to make a
bid in case Messrs- Ruppert aho
Huston decided to- retire. Whether or
not this is so | do not know
In all of his chickering's with the
local American League situation Bah
has not for one moment forgotten ms
arch -enemy. the Federal League.
II hope by tomorrow to be able TO
announce Sc me very interesting iacts
in connection with the outlaws. SAID
he. "But | can tell YOU new thar the
circuit is in bad shape III the West.
After what ! have been told IN con-
ference today / cannot see now the
Federals will ever open their parks In
the spring And II they do they VIII
close them before the first OF june
This il no mysterious talk. me real
facts will be announced in due sea-
son perhaps before / leave town
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-29
INVITE GARRISON
BEFORE COMMITTEE
GREAT INTEREST In PHILIPPINE
QUESTION DUE TO RUMORS
OF TROUBLE THERE.

Washington. Dec. 2S.-No further
advices were received at the War De-
partment today from Governor Har-
rjson, at Manila. regarding the dis
turbances caused by Filipino political
agitators. Officials of the department
said they would regard Governor Har-
rison's dispatch OF last night as closing
the incident unless new developments
should occur.
Governor Harrison's account Of the
disturbances attracted much attention
here today The general opinion was
that the writer OF the dispatch had
made tho earnest endeavor to give
the impression that the disturbances
reported amounted to nothing.
The question was raised here today
as to why so many arrests are being
made In the islands as Governor Har-
rison reported, il the disturbances are
OF no consequence.
Secretary Garrison has been invited
to appear before the Senate Com
mittee on the Philippines which is
holding hearings on the Philippine
bill.
He has also been invited to send to
the committee any information he
may have us to the alleged uprising
of insurgents in the philippines
Committee Wants Information.
Chairman HitcncOCk To-Day received
from Senator Weeks, OF Massa chusetts,
a member of the committee, a te1e-
gram saying that he believed that the
committee was entitled to have tho
INFORMATION in possession of the War
Department before proceeding further
with the hearings. On the strength Of
this telegram Chairman Hitchcock
wrote to Secretary Garrison enclosing
the telegram. and inviting him to come
forward with the information n he
deemed il not incompatible with pup
lie interest
1t was decided today to hear Dean
C. Worcester next Wednesday after
noon at o'clock. The event will be
rather spectacular Mr.. Worcester
will be heard In one of the large hear
ing rooms In the Senate office building.
and seats will be reserved for senators
The hearing will be public. DR..
Worcester will illustrate his lecture
with lantern slides. 1t is likely that
the Senate will adjourn for the event
Former President Taft is scheduled
to appear next Saturday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-29
FOUR INTERVIEWS
:s MADE ON SUNDAY

S Petersburg. Va. Dec. 2s.--sunday
go probably one OF the busiest days
ASnong Petersburg undertakers during
~ whole year. EQur.-s= aariAis ore
xde m Blandford Cemetery in the
kGf1ef period OF three hours
Es The funeral OF Mrs. Annie NJ. Sim
100, wife OF q. J. simmons, whose
death occurred at her home On Pearl
street at o'clock Saturday morning.
IN the thirty second year OF her age.
800 conducted from Second Baptist
Church. OF which she was a member, at
si7:a0 o'clock this afternoon. The pas
.fpr. the Rev. Rred w Moore. Of
DEBATED, and interment was In Bland
ford Cemetery.
the funeral Of Mrs Moilie H. Thomas,
widow OF the late A. $. Thomas,
I y4hose death occurred Ut her, home in
E1gffrtck saturday morning. was CON
Stsd from the Washington Street
- n EiKm Ghnrch IT o'clock sunday
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-29
SALVATION ARMY'S
SPLENDID WORK

Petersburg Va. Dec, 2s.--The Sal
walton Army, with Ensign c. H. Cuth-
bert in charge of its work. Is doing
splendid work just at this time In
Petersburg when it is greatly needed.
On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
the ensign distributed $50 baskets Of
food among the cfty's poor, made up of
the following provisions: 500 pounds of
chicken. rs pounds OF beef. IL bushels
of potatoes and ESQ loaves OF bread.
The ensign reports that while the
Kings Daughters and other organixa-
lions are doing much for the relief OF
the city's poor. Chat the demand is very
urgent and requests all who can to
communicate Mith@him- -4as early -as
possible.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-29
FOREMAN AT vIRGINIA-CARO-
LIMA CHEMICAL co. INJURED

S. S. Rudd. Of 2012 Chicago Ave-
nue., Oak Grove. foreman at the local
plant of the Virginia Carolina Chem
ical Company, was seriously injured
yesterday when a small piece OF steel
flew from a forging upon which some
OF his men were working, penetrating
his eye. He was removed to the Vfr-
ginia Hospital in the city ambulance
after DR.. Stern, the ambulance sur
geon, had rendered temporary treat
ment. AT the hospital It was learned
last night that physicians held out
small hopes of being able to save the
sight in his injured eye.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-29
Sale New Yankees Not Remain Mystery

that body has conducted an employ
ment bureau. finding positions for
photographers and locating stenog-
raphers for employers. The conduct
|or this bureau, under the direction
LOT Miss OVERLY. has been very efficient
and she is possessed Of an experience
that would make her very valuable in
the office of the City Employment
Bureau.
The commissioners of the bureau
will meet tomorrow night for the pur-
pose Of electing chairman and sec
rotary and possibly of naming the
manager OF the bureau and the as
sistant.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-29
ELKS HAVE COMPLETED
PLANS FOR NEW HOME

Richmond Elks will shortly pass
upon the questions involved in the
erection of their new lodge home.
complete plans for which are now In
the hands of the building committee.
The new building, which will be COM
pleted by January !, 1916. Is expected
to be one Of the handsomest in the
city. Tn Elks hav not yet settled
the question whether they shall ouiid
ON the present site, Eleventh and Mar
shall Streets. or buy different loca-
ton
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-29

AS We SOW so shall we also reap
The moral Of this saying was never
brought out more clearly than ii is in
the picture drama AS Ye Sow" which
was presented last night at the
Colonial.
1t is intensely interesting, and with
Alice Brady in the leading role. sup
ported by an al-st cast, the picture
is far above the ordinary so-called
features.
The Strand war series pictures are
also interesting. This week they give
many views Of the historic city of
Client, which was recently shelled by
the Germans
an excellent program
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-29
ATTENDING MEETING
IN PHILADELPHIA

Or. E. c. l.. Miller. from the Depart
ment of Bacteriology, and Mr.. Wortley
F. Rudd from the Department OF
Chemistry, Medical College OF Virginia,
are in Philadelphia as delegates TO the
American Association for the Advance
ment of Science.
This liz one of the largest conventions
of scientific men that meets in Amer
lea. being made up of the affiliated So
cieties of various scientific bodies.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-29

ties of brute intelligence. He went
through many quaint and amusing
antics. in which he carried himself
more like a trained actor than Chin
panzee.' The man-monk Is just as in
teresting in all he does to the grown
ups as he Is entertaining to the kid
dies The Snow. as a whole, was one
of the best of the season.
The war pictures are always inter-
estng, and this weeks instalments
of the Hearst-Selig service are an i'm
provement on those seen in several
weeks.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-29

rapidly in numbers until now II is
one OF the leading schools of all de-
nominations in the city. The watch Is
OF beautiful design and on the back
was inscribed ITO Mr.. James N. JEFF
ferson. From Memorial Sunday School.
Christmas. 1914" The presentation
was made by the Rev. William b. lett.
pastor of the church, and was re-
recipient.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-29
TOKEN OF ESTEEM
TO SUPERINTENDENT

Petersburg, Va. Dec 2s.--Air. James
NJ. Jefferson. for a number of years
the popular and efficient superinten-
dent of the Memorial Methodist Episco-
pal Sunday school, at sunday morn
ing's session was given a delightful
surprise when presented with hand !
some gold watch as a token OF remem-
hrance and appreciation for his faith-
fulness as superintendent of the school,
Under Mr.. Jefferson's anperinten-
dsncy, the Memorial school hiss grown
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-29
Invitations Received.

Petersburg Va, Dec. 2S.-Peters.
burg Council. knights OF Columbus.
has received invitations to attend two
social functions to be given in Rich
mond Mithisa.- the next few days. .fsp-
morrow evening Richmond Council,
Knights Of Columbus, will give a
Christmas dance at their home and the
McCin Catholic Union Of Richmond
will keep open house AT their home
on New Years Day. A number Of
Petersburgers have expressed their in
tentions OF attending both functions.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-29
Many Attend Services.

Petersburg. Va, Dec. 28.-About
seventy members of the three Masonic
lodges Of Petersburg attended services
at Washington-Street Methodist Epis-
copai Church last evening to hear a
special sermon by Rev. Richard VIII
kinson, ID. D.. the pastor who Is a
high degree Mason. Tho attendance
was large and Mr.. Wilkinson's sermon
was thornuxhiy enjoyed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-29
Greek Is Injured.

Wick Venatatos, a Greek. residing at
% North Seventeenth street. en-
ployed as laborer at the Richmond
Cedar Works, was badly injured yes
terday when a large timber fell across
his body. City Ambulance Surgeon
stern rendered emergency treatment.
taking him home in the
ambulance.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-29
Mrs. Della Gillian.

Especial to The Richmond VirginianD
Prospect. Va. Dec. 2s.--Died at the
home of her son, G. w. Gillian, Sat
urday afternoon, Mrs. Della Gillian.
widow of the late Rice Gillian, after
lingering illness of several months.
She leaves three sons. G. w. and
Luther Gillian, of Prince Edward
County. and Marius Gillian. of Pan
anna. The burial took place Sunday
afternoon at the old family burying-
ground
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-29
RETAINED
By CAROLINA TECHS

West Raleigh. N c.. Dec. 2s.--Dr
JOhn r. Hexarty. former Georgetown
QAtversity captain and the past year
AeAd football coach at the Agricui-
turAi and Mechanical, will be retained
~ the Techs for the 1915 football sea-
ron. his election having been ratified
tho past week by the athletic council
lack" Martin, trainer of the Wash
in&ton Americal League baseball tea m,
Who looked after the injuries of the
mem the past season. will also return
rs a. and NJ. next fall.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-29
COMMISSION OF LUNACY
OVER MRS. NJ. e. QUINN

This afternoon at o'clock a COM
mission of lunacy will be held over
Mrs. NJ. E. Quinn, of the Nine-Mlle
Road. who was arrested a few days
ago on charges Of shoplifting. Magis-
trate Thomas J. Puryear. OF Henrico
County. Coroner J. Fulmer Bright.
and DIR. A. L. Martin will make the
inve stigat ton
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-29
CHRIsTMAs-NEw YEAR FARES TO
BALTIMORE VIA YORK RIVER
LINE--Sa.sO ROUND TRIP.

Southern Railway-York River Line
announces greatly reduced Chriatmas-
New Year Holiday fares to Baltimore
via Richmond, West Point and Chesa-
peake Bay--S350. Dates of sale, De-
cember 16 to rs, inclusive; December 81
and January I. 1915. Final return limit
January 5. 1915. prior to midnight of
which return trip must be completed.
Stopovers allowed at Richmond upon
deposit of ticket with agent on arri-
val.
The service from Richmond Bal
timore via Southern Railway Steamer
Train leaves Richmond $40 p. NJ
daily except Sunday for West Point.
thence York River Line out York
River and up Chesapeake Bay. A very
beautiful and enjoys able trip. The new
steamers of the York River Line are
strictly up-to-date in every respect.
and the service In its entirety In.
comparable.
For further information apply to
nearest agent or write III. L. BISHOP.
Division Passenger Agent. Richir ond.
Va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-29
IllHT RECOGNITION
As MAJOR LEAGUE
PRESIDENT GILMORE SAYS FEDS
HAVE INVESTED $4,000, 900
SINCE THEY ORGANIZED.

Chicago, Dec 2S.--"How much
money has been invested in the Fed
AfAt League as II stands today" was
q question put to President Gilmore,
~ the Federal League
sOh, should roughly estimate the
SAnances, including parks. players and
Aalt tangible assets. such as experience.
which came high. at 100000" was
his answer.
Well, what L. the ultimate aim OF
your confreres?" was another ques-
tf0n aaked
Recognition as major league Is
What we are after" said Gilmore.
nHeoognition with territorial rights. ]
always have favored peace. but ! want
~ tail you honestly, that there never
has been the slightest chance OF a
ssDeaCe pact being signed. All that peace
1ku6 just before the Omaha meeting
I $500 tommyrot.
I'VE are ready to talk peace on our
teffns-not organized basebaiTs. How
6yer, va are prepared to fight for our
rights, and I think we are well equip
rod TOR the battle. We have the
dnances and the fighters. and sooner
Or later we will invade New York with
= modern plant. There IL more than
one millionaire in our circuit. AS
have said, we have more than So. 000.-
600 Invested. Now. can you picture,
IN your widest dreams. us quitting.
baseball is a precarious business
these days l have been told by organ
ixed baseball times without number
that We are doomed. but I wouldn't
today trade places with either of the
oO-called major leagues. And some
% their suggestions are absolutely
f0olish. Withal, the only thing said
W m organized man lately that
hNartiIy approve Of was Schuyler
Buttons suggestion that the organ
Md baseball parks be closed for the
coming seascn
why shouldn't they close up rather
than face the fight that's in front OF
thslmf Think Of how we would starve
% death IL all the major league parks
lGloeed. Just imagine no place TO go
but the Federal League with the pick
On TWO major leagues In its ranks"
Gilmore points out that the National
League has already started to retrench
~ limiting the number of players on
each club after the first OF May 70
twenty-one However. he leans TO the
belief that twenty-one men is suf-
Acent. He points out, though, that
none of the major leagues purchased
any stars frcm minor organizations.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-29

battle was offered to the Russian feet
which declined. 1t is unoficially stated
that Enver Pasha has taken command
in the Armenian field. The British arc
said to be advancing towards Ragdad.
and are being opposed by Mohammed
Ali Bey with 5000 volunteers
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-29

Jim Toney, colored. driver for the
Phaup Delivery Company. residing or
ST James Street. dropped dead yes
terday afternoon about $3.50 o'clock in
front OF "a Virginia Avenue Coroner
Taylor viewed the body and decided
that death was due to heart failure
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-29
Bijou Criticism.

The criticism Of Snow White" pre-
sented ut the Biinu by the Grayce
Scott company, will appear tomorrow.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-29

Clerk Breeder yesterday issued mar
rfage iicenes to Benjamin III. BEDFORD
and Gertie NJ. Knight, Charles e NJ.
Fink and l.. e. Smith. James c. Clay
ton and Alice Virginia Robertson,
Anthony r. Beck and Agnes l. Guliett.
Edwin i.umpkin and Clara Glasse. VIII
liam Wilson and Lillian Whttiow.
Tuck erman c. Fuqua and Olivia T.
Henning. Peter r. Bannister and Willie
Ri Phelps.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-29
Aami, belgian, to pour,e.

Paris Dec. 2s.--The stock brokers
at meeting today decided to admit
Belgian stock brokers to the bourse
and to give them facilities for trad
ing in Brussels stock.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-29
At the 'Theaters

A~aaemy--Dark.
Bitou--Grayee S~cfs company PRIV
s~pts .Snov whfte.~
observation-disclosures
Lyrie-Saudeviiie and pictures.
strand--Pictures.
Superfer--ptrtur~s.