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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-11-18
BANKERS PROTEST
Claim That Comptroller Williams Did
Them a Great Injustice

NEW YORK, Nov. IS. - The execu-
tive committee of the national bank
section of the American Bankers as
ISOLATION announced today that at a
meeting of the committee a resolution
was unanimously adopted protesting
against the circular issued by Comp
troller Williams Of the treasury depart
ment charging that national banks
were exacting usurious rates of in
terest. The resolution recited that the
practices complained of by the comp
troller are confined to certain sections
of the country and are not general and
that by the publicity given to the mat
ter a great injustice has been done
to majority of the bankers thorough
out the country.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-11-18
BIRTHS.

In West Townshend, Nov. Is, a son
to Mr.. and Mrs. George H. Gale, grand
son to DR.. and Mrs. George t. Gale.
In Brandon, Nov IA, a daughter to DR..
and Mrs. Burton Holmes, granddaughter
to Mr.. and Mrs. j. P Holmes of West
minister
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-11-18
BRATTLEBORO LOCAL.

A. L. Trip has sold his house on
Washington street to Mr.. and Mrs. Err
nest d. Sinclair, who buys for the home.
The transaction was made yesterday.
The Highland street birthday club
met last evening with Mrs. 0. B..
Hughes. Five-hundred was played and
chating dish luncheon was served by
the hostess.
a chicken-pie supper viii be served
tonight at o clock by the women of
the First Baptist church. The sale
which opened at 3 clock will be con-
tinued through the supper hour.
The attraction at the Empire tonight
is Mary Fuller in Circus Mary, three
part drama. Tomorrow Lois Weber
and Phillips Smalley in Scandal, a
special tive-act Broadway drama, will
be feature.
In the meeting of the Young Ladies
Sodality, held in st. Michael's school
Wednesday evening, the following
young women were elected: Pres,
Miss Agnes Whalen; See, Miss Lena
Young; Treas, Miss Helen Fenton.
Ernest J.. Nolin, who was operated
upon in the Melrose hospital for a bro
ken back eight days ago, is doing as
well as could be expected considering
the nature of his injury. Two vertebrae
of the back were broken and have been
| wired together.
TO settle a twC-year contract with
| the Creditors National Clearing House,
| Inc, of Boston it cost a local business
concern $23.77, the fetal collected by
| the agency on accounts amounting to
more than 81 200, and an additional
sum of $50 in cash. Another local mer-
chant says he has tried ten outside
| collection agencies and failed to find
one satisfactory.
Prof. James w. Crook of Amherst
college delighted a large audience yes
terday afternoon, when he spoke before
the woman s club on Poverty Causes and
| Cure. Prof. Crook is both scholarly and
| entertaining, and instead Of making of
| economics a dry subject he has a way
of presenting scientific matters in very
simple language. He aroused much in
| terest in his subject, and it was with
regret on the part of all his audience
| that he could net continue his lecture
| for a longer time. Miss Josephine
| Toedt sang two songs very acceptably,
with Mrs. j. Gray Estey as accompan-
list.
The woman s society of the Baptist
church will hold their annual chicken
pie supper and sale of aprons, toys
candy and useful and fancy articles
suitable for Christmas gifts, TODAY.
The sale opens at 3 O'Clock and will
continue through the supper hour. The
menu for the supper will be home made
chickenpie mashed potato, celery, jel
| l,vD s
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-11-18
PERSONAL.

Mr. and Mrs. Guy Prouty are spend
ing the week deer hunting at Cam
bridgeport.
Mrs. Louise Goddard has. returned
from a visit in Cambridgeport (Nt)
and Char1estown, ~ H.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-11-18

Chemically pure iron, produced in
Germany by electrolysis, when heated
compares in hardness with aluminium,
but can be toughened by cold rolling.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-11-18
DEATHS.

In Saxtons River, Nov. 13, Fred Lawton.
In West Dover, Nov. 16, Mrs. Elizabeth
Boyle, widow of Rufus Boyle.
In Brattleboro, Nov. IS, Arthur Dorr,
90
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-11-18

Homemade candy, salted nuts, pies,
buildings, cakes, cookies for your dessert
on Thanksgiving day, and an exhibit of
handiwork by Congregational women can
be found at the food sale on Tuesday, Nov.
%, in the Congregational chapel. Open
from 10 a. m until o'clock. Adv 223
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-11-18

The Brattleboro Woman's club will hold
a sale of home cookery Saturday at 2.30 in
the Baptist chapel. Adv. 223-2Z4
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-06
EASTER BILL IT LYRIC
WINS MANY PLAUDITS

The Easter bill at the Lyric is as
thoroughly satisfying and well bal
anced a collection of vaudeville acts al
has graced the boards OF that house
since its conversion TO the three-a day,
and deed the program exceeded in
interest many of the higher priced
shows OF last season. a clown seal.
comedian to the manor born and jug
gler extraordinary, opens. and would
be big act even as headilner. His
Intelligence surpasses the magma
ton. and In Juggling and balancing
well. there have been several human
tugglers whom this wonderfully train
ed animal would make look like
"pikers" Billy and Edith Adams,
that effervescent pair, affervesce
very nicely when they dance, but their
singing II very. very flat. Billy Fpite <
collegtans, woman and four men.
have a corking good one-act comedy
Of college life that Ia breezy. natural
and funny and its interest is much
heightened by musical establishment
Ethel Green. the dainty. graceful
songstress, Is again in our midst and
again does this refined looking young
woman use for her opening number
very unreflned song. absolutely mex
cusab BILE and serving only to form a
very marked contrast with her sweet
rendition Of Annie Laurie. Miss Green
has her own reasons. doubtless, for
marring her very excellent act. but
they are not apparent to her followers.
John r. Hymer. a comedian unpromis-
ing upon entrance. in rural railway
lunch-room skit, with slight assistance,
got the house with him last night, ana
dispensed some new and some very old
jokes and near jokes most amazing
manner The act had a punch and,
and like perfectly good closing act
should do, held all 10 the final curtain,
which, by the way, was a little pre-
vious last night, for, missing its cue,
the moving picture very unceremon-
iously descended upon the restaura Mt
tables. The usual mid-week change
will certain terminate an entertaining
and laughable program. &. p.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-06

when Jess dashed away with a right
hand blow for the body His glove
seemed to fairly sink out of sight in
the paunch of the negro. johnson
was hurt. and showed it. There were
cries for Willard to finish him then
and there. but he merely kept on his
unflurried advance, and johnson was
backing into his own cotner as the
bell rang.
Tom Flanagan leaped up to the ring
level and held excited conversation
with johnson, while his seconds work
ed franticaily with sponge. water and
stimulants. As the gong changed for
what turned out to be the closing
round--the twenty siXth--Johnson did
not arise at once. Referee WEIGH
turned and called him from his chair.
Willard walked across the ring and
met him with a terrific smash to the
stomach. Johnson doubled up and
almost sat down. Then. after all the
rounds of patience. Jess began fu-
rious attack. He swung with all his
force at Johnson's unprotected chin.
A duplicate blow followed. and john
son went down and out. A new
champion was made.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-06
NEWPORT NEWS HIGH
LOSES To LOOA|ES

Williamsburg, Va, April will
liam and Mary Academy defeated
Newport News High School this morn
ing in the first prep school champian-
ship game by the score Of TO ,. The
game was a pitchers duel between
Captain Spencer, for the AGA DENY,
and Shockley. for the High School.
Deane, first haseman for the High
School, who was given a try-out by
Manager Carnes. Of the Shiphuilders,
performed in fine style, pulling down
several that seemed impossible, while
Garland and Ellis starred for the
Academy, the latter clearing the lot
with long hhy in the sixth.
The score: L. II r.
w d NJ. Academy ......
Newport News High .,.... 3
Batteries For w. d NJ. C.--Spencer
and Sutherlin. For the High school
ShoCkley and Roy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-06
LOCAL. PREP SCHOOLS
WILL BATTLE TODAY
McGuires and Bencdicne Battle for Supremacy This
Afternoon at Byrd Park in Opening Game of Cham
pionshp Series-Boh are Optimistic.

with optimism prevalent In the op-
posing camps, the teams representing
McGuires University School and Bene-
dictine College will battle for supre-
macy this afternoon at Byrd Park in
the opening championship encounter of
the season. The game will start
promptly at 1 o'clock and the numerous
supporters of both teams are expected
to be on hand to cheer for their re-
spectiye favorites.
Overman. the elongated right-hander,
will be on the mound for the Bepe-
dictine Cadets. while either Floyd or
SchaiiI will wear the wIndpads.
Either johnson or Parrish will grace
the pitchers box for the Red and Black
boys. and Leach will take care of the
receiving end.
Captain Newell of McGuire's, and
Captain Pollard, of Benedictine, were
very optimistic last night over the
outcome of the initial championship
conflict. but both are anticipating a
Frank Bigbie of Benedictine. and Goo"
Hulcher, of McGuire's, have been work.
Ing hard over their squads during the
past week. aud the men on both teams
are reported 10 be in fairly good
shape
With both teams apparently evenly
matched a battle royal Is expected to
be the result. and those who journey
out to the Byrd Park diamond will
doubtless see a good exhibition OF the
national pastime.
The second game of the series will
be played next Friday afternoon at
Broad Street Park between McGuirea
and John Marshall.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-06
OFFERING AT COLONIAL
PLEASING THIS WEEK.

one Of the most plea sing offerings
seen here in a long while was pre-
scented at the Colonial Theater yes
terday afternoon and evening whe
hat Happened to Jones" was
show in the form Of five-part mo-
tion picture.
What Happened to Jones" based
on the famous comedy drama of the
sa me title. by George Rroa dhurst.
proved to be equally as successful in
picture form as a stage play. and
the audience at the Colonial vester-
day left the theater still laughing at
some of the mirth provoking situa
tons which occurred in the comedy
Fred Mace is seen TO great advantage
In the role OF Jones. the traveln g
salesman. who sells Bible de luxe
md Boa wright ulaylne cards.
To complete the program a one
reel picture entitled The New York
Hat" was presented. with Marv
Pickford in the PRINCIPAL role. which
also proved 10 he very pleasing The
program will be shown again today.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-06
AND CLEOPATRAf
BETTER THAN EXPECTED

Antony and Cleopatra" the pic
ture that was shown at the Superior
yesterday. proved TO be even better
than the advance press notices said.
The picture has the reputation as
being the most spectacular picture
ever produced. The management OF
the Superior saws il is even better
than the Antony and Cleopatra"
that was shown at the Superior two
years ago this week and that pic
turep layed 10 almost IL 600 people
in one weeks time This picture ca n.
be seen again today and tom orrow.
Special music wasp laNed by the Su-
perior Orchestra
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-06
BINGHAM IS PLEASED
WITH BIG VICTORY
Cadets Defeat Whitsett Institute by
the Large Score OF
t3 TO 4.

Bingham school Mebane. n. c..
April EVERY one at the school
was much pleased at the decisive vic
tory in the recent baseball game
played with Whitsett Institute. The
score was 10 to / in favor OF Bing-
ham The game was played at Me-
hane, and the attendance was good.
On the 2stn the team had thrilling
game with Wake Forest College. the
score being To 0. after ten innings
Of exciting play. The team this
spring is one of the best that has rep
resented the school for a number OF
years and the handsome uniforms OF
blue and gold. which are the colors
Of thes chool. present an attractive
appearance on the field
vers- interesting demonstration
in spraying and pruning was held at
the school a short time ago by Mr..
Cszmonlak. professor of horticulture
In the University OF Missouri. who
is now doing demonstration work in
North Carolina This demonstration
thoritiee. who consider that the work
of the AGRICULTURAL department is or
high order. The exhibit at the last
State Fair was very fine and helpful
to the people OF the State.
Several improvements have been
made in the school recently New
com modes have been put in. the water
closets, and an additional thirteen
electric lights have been run along
the front of the school buildings.
which make very attractive ap-
pearance ard are OF great benefit.
As the spring comes on the farm
work Is forging ahead. and cleaning
M the premises. the school campus
preparatory TO the warm weather. -
the order of the dav
In very short time the trees VIII
be in leaf, aud the grass and flowers
as pretty as ever. Great care mas
always been taken. to protect the
birds on the lawn. so that great
number of different varieties, colors.
song and plumage are found mere.
They arc Tow mating and building
their nests. some Of which are very
close to the houses. It 81 interesting
and indeed wonderful to see the skill
with which the nests are built ana
lined. and to note how the old birds
are preparing attractive homes for
the young cnes.
The school recently had visit
from Mr.. Roy Floyd An old cadet.
which was much enjoyed. Mr.. Floyd
stood high in. department and schoi-
arsbip while at Bingham several
years ago.
Robert GRAY. twelve-year-ol SON
IF Colonel Gray has taken the
poets Pr,rc" in The Richmond Vir-
sinian Juvenile Circle contest, ana
has had large number of drawinEs-
puzzles and other work published oy
that paDer
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-06
VIRGINIA DEFEATS
F0ROHAM AT TENNIS
Especial TO The Richmond virginian.)

Especial 10 The Richmond Virginian.)
Charlottesville. Va. April 5.--Nir-
ginia defeated Fordham at tennis.
to 0, capturing the doubles and
both singles The third single match
between Rixey. Of Virginia. and Bin
zen, OF Fordham, resulted in draw.
darkiess coming on before the match
could be completed
In the d -bles the Nirginians pull
ed the match out of the fire, over
coming Il two-set lead by the New
Workers. and winning in FIVE sets.
summary Doubles--powers and
Sterne. OF Virginia, defeated Binzen
and Dodin. Of Fordham. 40, 6-i.
as. 1910, Ga
Sineles--Pott. of Virginia. defeat
ed Moore OF Fordham, 4-6, So, s-f.
Morton. OF Virginia, defeated Dodin.
OF Fordham, e-1. s-S ga. Rixxey
and Binzeu played TO draw, 6-1. 10.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-06

pen OF Kate Douglass Virgins. whose
"Rebecca" stories have made her ia
nous. is well known. and the character
of Rebecca Rowena Randall. which she
has created. has charmed many theater-
goers Although this play has been
seen in Richmond before 1t does not
lose its charm, and the production by
the Grayce Scott Company compares
favorable with the road companies seen
here. Not only was the acting well
done, but the scenery was artistic and
realistic. In the second scene of the
first act. appe tizing vapors OF the hot
edge on the appetites of the audience.
There is not much action to the
play. and the story Centers about a few
characters. In short. Rebecca Is sent
TO her Aunt Miranda, by her mother
Her reputation as a mischief make
is we'll known, and Miranda, who Is an
old maid and very crabby and sour, at
tempts to reform her. She becomes
dear to everyone with whom she be-
comes acquainted because of her kind
ness and thoughtfulness for the hap
piness OF others.
Miss Crawford, who takes the role OF
Miranda, displayed her versatility to
great advantage, and ii is about tho
best piece of acting she has done in
long time, which is saying quite a
good deal. The portrayal of Rebeeca
by Miss Scott could not be improved
upon. and she added another laurel to
her wreath OF honor last night by heg
capable presentation.
Mr.. Riddell portrayed the role of
Uncle Jerry, the friend of Rebecoa.
to the utmost satisfaction Of the au-
dence. OF course, Jack Warner. was
the Mr., Ladd. Mr.. Warner, together
with the other members of the com
pany played their parts in a capa BILE
manner. and the whole play ran very
smoothly without a break or a hitch.
f. w c.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-06
.REBECCA OF sUNNYBRoOk
FARM MUCH ENJOYED

An excellent production OF "Rebecca
OF Sunnybrook Farm was rendered at
the initial performance last night at
the Bijou. and the large holiday crowd,
which packed the house, enjoyed the
romance of the peaceful village of
Riverboro delightful theme runs
throughout the whole play, and the
Splendid rural scenes add refreshing
tone to the romance
This fine comedy drama, from the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-06
TIE RIcHMoNp NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ApRII 8 1Ms
Willard Is Crowned King Of Pugdom
Brooklyn Dodgers Defeat Richmond lnts. =
Randolph-Macon
Defeats Roanoke
By Close Score

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
Salem, Va, April 5.--Randolph- Ma
con won the opening game of the
baseball season here from Roanoke
College by score OF to !. Both
teams were very evenly matched and
showed good form. Tavenner's all
round good work featured for Roam
oke. In the sixth he drove long
fly over right field fence for homer.
Barrows stick work and the fielding
of Lancaster and Woodin featured for
the visitors.
Batteries: Roanoke--Tiffany and
Hazlett. Randolph -Macon-Barrow and
Woodin.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-06
UNION UNIVERSITY
LOSES TO HAMPTON

The nine of Virginia Union Univer-
sity went down in defeat before the
stronger team of Hampton Normal and
Industrial institute. in Hovey Park,
yesterday by the score of to 0.
Hampton's success was due to their
superiority at the stick. Jasper, for
Union. outpitched his opponent In every
scene of the contest. but poor support
and Unions inability to connect with
the horsehide robbed him of de-
served victory. Union had several good
chances for completing the circuit, but
failed TO use them. The honors for
Hampton seem to be equally distri-
buted, while the stellar sensa tons for
Union settle upon Hucies, Taylor and
Jenkins.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-06
Orange and Blue
Are Victors Over
Fordham Outfit
Especial to The Richmond virginian,

Especial TO The Richmond Nirginian)
Charlottesville, Va, April 5--Vir-
ginia defeated Fordham, to i, in
hard-fought contest. in which the New
Yorkers played strong uphill game
After Fordham scored one run in the
opening inning, a homer by hirnan,
Virginia piled up five runs and drove
Martin from the box, scoring four runs
with only one out. In this inning,
with two ON bases. +. y. Smith hit for
home run. In the eighth inning
Fordham had the bases fun and none
out. but only scored one run TO a
sacrifice fly
Score by innings Il. II. f..
Fordham .... 100 200 o10--4 10 2
Virginia .. 500 600 00x--5 8 0
Batteries Martin, Walsh and Con-
way. Cannon and Frye.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-06
William and Mary
Victorious Over
Local Preachers

Williamsburg Va. April William
and Mary made 1t four straight wins
by defeating the Union Theological
Seminary today. 6 to O. The game was
fast and snappy throughout
For the visitors. Pharr aud Ander-
son played fine game of ball, the
latter proving one OF the best pitchers
that the college has thus far had to
bat against. For the locals, Adding
ton, Tucker. Garnes and Zahmer
starred. while Big chief Garnett had
the ministers completely at his
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-06
Virginia Techs
Defeat Cadets In
Featureless Game

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
Roanoke, Va, April 5.--Before a.
small Easter Monday crowd of base
ball enthusiasts. Virginia Polytechnic
Institute defeated the Virginia Mill.
tary Institute team here today. The
game was featureless.
Score by innings: r. II. f.
V. NJ. ...... 100 900 000--I s d
V. z. l. .......100 200 001-4 Z 1
Batteries: V. +. l., Bib. Coppen-
burg; V. NJ. l., J. Pitts, L. Pitts. TIM
pire, Sampson.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-06
Cornell Banked
By Generals In
Exciting Game

Lexington. Va, April Washington
and Lee shut out Cornell. 6 to 0. this
afternoon Cornell secured only two
hits off Jennings. The Generals could
not hit Johnson during the four In
nings he pitched. Reagon gave the
generals the game in the seventh by
his wilders
Score by innings: r. II. e.
Cornell ........ 900 600 600. 2 0
w and L. ... 600 col sos 6 5
Batteries: Johnson. s. Reagon and
J. Reagon: Jennings and Sweetland.
Umpire-Al Orth.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-06
OLD DOMINION LrAGUE
WILL MEET TONIGHT

President Iatouche requests all
managers to be present at the meeting
tonight at the Grays Armory. of the
Old Dominion League. AS the season
opens Saturday, all contracts should
be turned over to the secretary to-
night. The meeting will be called at
p. NJ
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-06
BROOKLYN.

Summary. Two-base hlts--T.ong. Ber-
ger. Getx. Myers. OMara. Home run
Brown. Sacrifice hit~-Bereer. Stolen
bases--Hummell. Hoffman. struck ont
by Russell /; by Jarman. 5; by
Brown. s: by Aitchison. 8 Base on
.balls-OT Russell .; of Brown, 3. Hits
made--OY Russell, 6 IN a-3 innings:
BIZ Brown. 10 in innings. Umpire
Hack Coombs. Tine-1:6o.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-06

John Rurfoot colored, was arreafed
last night by Pstrolman W. y. whit
lock. Of the Second Police PRECINCT. on
the charge OF running diSorderiy
house nj 533 Brook Avenue. resorted
To for the purposes OF gambling. Bur-
foot was bailed for hts appearances
in Police Court this morning before
Magistrate Purdie,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-06
At the Theaters

Acsdemy--Dark.
Bftou ~Rebecca of sunny brook
Farm" Matinee and might.
Lyrir-Naude,fiiea and pictures. Mat
ine~ and night.
Goionini-"What Hsppened to Jones',
motion pictures.
experimentation pictures.
Rer.-Notfon pictures.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-06

Don't be behind--wear
Spring things first
there's pleasure in it!
We've the Swell Young
Fellows Clothes - with
every style link and quirk
worked in. Fabrics smart
and everything that's
new is here in cut and
tailoring.
Take a look at our SIS,
SIS or $25 Suit values and
learn how much better
you can do here than else
where.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-06
Mzk!1z@z!!4e
4 L|Z7U4 lwrisy
81 EAST BROAD STREET..
Montague Mfg. Co,

West Broad Street at Belt Line.
SASH. BLINDS. DOORS. FRAMES
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-06

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-06

willard began to indulge in a lit
tie fa1cy footHork IN the ensuing