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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-27
BUCHANAN WILL RUN FOR
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Ills Friends Here Say Marion NInn
VIII Make Definite Announcement
nj Proper Time.

That state Senator e. +. Buchanan
"t Marion. Will enter the race for the
llcutcnant- covcrnorship is assured, ac-
cording 10 several intimate friends
with whom he discussed the subject
during his recent visit here. The Sen
ator said he had decided to yield to
the urging Of his followers in different
parts OF the state but added that he
was not prepared TO make a formal
announcement would come in good
time.
Judge Martin Williams of Giles
Democratic floor leader OF the House
in the last Legislature and Colonel
James Il. Cation. of Alexandria. have
also been prominently mentioned in
connection with the Lieutcnant-Ciov
crnorship for some months past While
neither has made a definite announce
mcnt, both are regarded as strong
proha
Senator buchanan was a member of
the state Tax Commission and a leader
Of the forces in the last General AS
Scmbly that made successful fight
Tor the partial segregation system of
taxation now in effect. He Is also
prominent as II lawyer
He is now counsel for the Federal
Reserve Board in Washington. and
special attorney for Comptroller Of the
Currency John SHELTON Williams The
candidacy of Mr.. Buchanan is not re-
Iardcd here AS antagonistia to the
dominant faction OF Virginia Detnor-
racS, notwithstanding the fact that
Mr. Buchanan has not always been
known as an organization man. Party
leaders in Richmond last night were
inclined to he favorable TO his cam
litl1rN
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-27
MAY RETAIN O'NEILL
j. &. McGiII Snys President for Wcstrrn
League VIII lie Chosen
nj FrisrO.

DENVER. October 2S.-Norris l..
o N"i'l is likely to be retained as prcsi-
dent of the Western League next year
according t" James Mcciill. owner of
IN" Denver Bears. who said: Il expect
the Western League owners will get
together and Fix up something at the
meeting OF the minor leagues aSsoci-
alton in San Francisco next month"
lie said: If We had gone about and
selected a competent man to succeed
% NELL ri tn" meeting in Omaha a
few weeks ago, ] would be inclined TO
think that our action relative to ONcill
would stick. AS it is | don't know
exactly what will occur. hut wouldn't
ne surprised to see O'Neill retained
Personally have nothing against
OXEN: he has treated my club fairly
and ". have had NO janEl.s within the
last few years.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-27
WILL. SHOOT FOR TROPHY
CITY TRAP CHAMPIONSHIP
Is ALSO STAKED ON MATCH
Winner VIII BE Given Times Dispatch
SILVER tnp-ShOot ut West End
Club on Saturday.
The !. a final match to decide tho cit!

The final match to decide tho city
lrapshDoting championship will be held
on saturday afternoon at O'Clock. on
IN" West End tiun Club grounds when
representatives OF three local organi-
iEinG the title, the match will also de-
eide the permanent ownership Of the
handsome silver trophy offered by The
Times Dispatch.
were mauc yesterday. when NJ. u. Hart.
rcpfcSshtinE the West End Gun Club,
ana w. W. Harvey, representing the
decided upon the grounds. The East
END Gun Club. which will nave an
entry entry, was not represented at the
meeting. but as the matter was to be
Icit 10 majority vote. providing the
result met with the .,DprovaI Of the
be no hitch. particularly in view Of the
fact that the grounds rejected are the
best equipped for the match.
Considerable interest has been dis
bccn in progress for the past two
months at each Of the clubs The high
gun OF each organization was selected
10y the process OF elimination, and they
WILL meet TO decide the championship
The match on saturday should be
standard added bird handicap system
at 100 targets The winner will he
F Ii;. the tr3rhy offered by The Times
best shot in the city during the season
OF l:l3 The cup is fifteen inches i'm
n;rciEhi, and is OF silver. 1t has Il beau
TOP. ana bears a suitable inscriptiop
Sa,urdty VIII sec the end of the
sra nam IN, s"nSon, as the hunting
parts OF tho state. and the gunners viii
ihen take 10 III" fields for their snort.
r"r the past few weeks they have been
getting busy with gun and dog. and
IN" traps have suffered i'm consequences
1t is probable tina, the season noyi
this reason. '
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-27
SON OF MAI. HOLMES CONRAD
IS HONORED IN WASHINGTON
Unusual Tribute Paid to His Father
when He In Admitted to Practice
In Supreme Court.
Especial to The imes-Dispatch.l

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
WASHINGTON October 2G.-Unusual
tribute was paid to the memory and
to the son Of the late Major Holmes
Conrad. of Winchester. Va. solicitor
general of the United States under
President Cleveland, in the Supreme
Court to-day. when Holmes Conrad.
Jr.. a young Washington lawyer, was
admitted to practice.
When Mr.. Conrads name was called
by Attorney Lee Robinson. who pre-
scented him. Chief Justice White. who
takes only casual interest in the
proceedings of admitting lawyers to
practice in the court. raised his head
and bowed to the son Of the former
solicitor general. Old Supreme Court
lawyers. who knew the young mans
father shook his hand and congratu-
lated him. In the clerks office the
young man was overwhelmed with at
tcntion. Major Conrad was regarded
as one of the ahlcst lawyers who ever
practiced before the Supreme Court
and after his retirement as solicitor
general his practice before this body
was very heavy until his health broke
down.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-27
Marie Do.o for Little Thenter.

"Blackbirds," with Laura Hope Crews
as the star. is the attraction At the
Little Theatcr again to-day. Miss
Crews appears in the screen version in
the role which she originated on the
speaking stage. Underlined at the Lit
tie Theater for the last ralf of the
week, beginning tomorrow. is Marie
Doro. who is no doubt remembered by
many for her remarkable screen per-
Torrance in The Morals IF Marcus"
This time she will be seen in the fanci-
full and pretty romance. THE White
Pearl" 1t is said that the photopiay
abounds in beautiful settings and fur
nishcs Marie Doro with another charm
ing role. Altogether, the management
claims that it is one of the very best
of the Paramount releases.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-27
TIGERS DETERMINED TO
II kN INMII.S or SPIDERS

HAMpDrN- SIDNEY VA october
" Eeyline mieh'y humble and hlnc,
The liampden sidney Tircrs have re-
turned TO thoir lair and sunday was
spent lcling the suurs tha- certain
yellow Jackets admiuiSse erred so freely
"a them. on saturday. Tho coll"g"
community was family horriucd over
the result "f the game. and listened To
The daZ"d tai. Of their beaten pets
with mhcii"vr- minds From tho
opening Of the football season. reports
tina; the hest material in ten years was
ON hand for Cor'h Ecrricr 10 whip into
winning formations. and everybody had
begun 70 "ct the Notion in his head
that perhaps tn" Tiucr boys might rum
away with tho Gun this fail That mo-
ton got "a 6!m.r hold week ago
when the Indians from William and
Mary Wor" 50 completely routed with
half of tn, regulars adjoining the bench
wrapped ~ Camel and Gray, hut with
~" story of tho Broad street battle
'r.Sh in mind, rcadiuStmcuts on tho
motions counter viii hay" to hc made
\ largo part OF tn" student body
was az tho game, and the consensus
Of their opinion is that unstintcd
praise lis duo the clean. rontlcmauly.
oN"r-alcrt winuorS. Loyal throughout
=" tho home team. yot a feeling of
puzzled shame" seems 10 characterize
he talk about The way the losers
MAYED. Members Of the team state
-hHr they never felt more of" and
Int 'hc,c was NO more 'pep and tight
n th.jr play than ,horc is i'm q door
"noh In deserted cathedral, some
say that the CITY noises kept them
same. and th"v folt dali and listlcss;
during The contest Bu' IN spite OF
these minor excuses. all uf III" Tigers
unto in saving That tandolph Macon
PLAYED superior football and deserved
every point of the twonty-siX
Now IN attention is on the APP
nroachire., saturday when the Rich
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-27
PREPs READY FOR BATTLE
CRUCIAL GAME OF SERIES
WILL BE PLAYED TODAY
Mct'uirc's VIII Tackle John MARSHALL
High at Broad street Pnrl<-Buth
squads in Fine shape.

John Marshall High School and Nc
cures University School gridironists;
hiu tn" final practice yesterday after
noon at Byrd Park. in preparation for
the championship game this afternoon
1t Broad street Park.
Coaches Smith. OF Mctiuire's, and
simpson. of John Marshall. announce
that their men are in good condition.
ana both teams will light from the
start 10 finish. of what Is likely to
prove the hardest fought prep gridiron
battle in years. Sirins"r the Marshall
litc's quarter back. is the only man
OH the squad who is not III the best of
condition. Lew" is suffering from ii
bad ankle sustained in practice last
Monday. and may not he able to play
IN the game to-day.
rhr McCuirc's boys are fun of CON
iidcncc. and are counting on their crack
back field Ia bring victory To tn" Red
and Black. With such men as Ores
ham. Powers. SchloSs and Ingram be-
hind the line. and Newell. Leach ana
Mayrc in the line. the McGuirc's are
sur" TO put up the hattie of their lives.
Couch simpson gave the MarshallitcS
q light signal drill yesterday. and the
men showed up i'll excellent form. The
followers of the liluc and White are
confident that their team will he able
to- bring home tn" bacon, and are hold
ing daily cheering practice in the school
auditorium. Chief hooters Henry Ful-
Ter and Percy Pcrcival announce that
there will be y"lls old and new galore.
and they will he rendered with Il will.
While the MarShallitc rootcrs are
praCticing. tn" Mct;uirc's followers
have not been idl", and will he there
to drown the y"ils of the Blue and
White
Thompson. Sales, CAPTAIN Gilbert and
pcvinc are likely Ia star for the public
school lads. Will" Mtyrc. Newell and
Captain SchloSS arc toUtcd az the Red
and Black's best bets.
Dyke" klcv"sahl is to remain at
Ecncdictinc until afto, the game with
McGuirc'S next Wednesday. The Green
and White season viii come to AN cnd
then, ana the Cadets are pr;,cticin"
hard each afternoon. During the week
Ecurdictinc will take Il trip to Peters
burg To play tn. Petersburg High
to Wavcrly To encounter the Wavcrly
team.
Following is the probable lineup for
the championship .,ann" this afternoon
John Marshall High School--Cor".
Butler or Anderson. left end: Gilbert
(captain). left tackle: PritChard. l"f;
guard Dugan az Taylor center: II.
Smith or Wcisigcr. right guard: Terry.
right tackle: Cain. right end: Stringcr.
quarter back: Dcvm". left half back
Sales. right half back. Thompson. full
back.
McGuircs--Iiorscly, left end: Newell
left tackle: RucgcY, left guard; Haskell,
center: Leach, right guard Richardson.
right tackle: MaNrc. right end; Ores
ham. quarter back; Ingram. left half
back Schloss tcaptain). right half
back; Towers. full back.
/ otiiccrS-Rcfcrc". hughes. V. r. |;
umpire. Miles, Davidson Time OF
| periods, ln-l2-l0-l2.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-27
Disadvantage Of Twins
official in Cleveland Got Brothers
MiNrd-Rcsuitcd In Very
lIcnNN HrnnIfN.

tIEt EIAND. o.. October .G.-It
doesn't always pay for two brothers
{" pins ON II foot bali tenn. lust ask
either of the WriI:hta. both members
az the Cleveland Shaw High grid
squad.
don Wright played uunrter bucI<
IN thc Saiuc against Erie High. The
>rronh uunrtcr In progress
when the referee blew his whistle
ana stopped piny. Walking up 10
W right. liz Ibid his hand on the
players shoulder and snid: ~ on get
"n the Held. I'm going to pcnuIizc
!"ur tenn hnIf the distance to the
goal Iine."
What fOr:" inquired the sur
priscd Wright.
Won were talking with your
cOnch while play was In proSrcss,"
the official answered.
Then Coach CnntIcld of Shny,
came running onto the field ana cN-
planned nnttrrs.
.1hnt wnsn't Don. II ,.nx Doug
ins Wright. substitute end" he
said. "'rhcy both look alike"
And sure enough when the UNI
pirc Looked the two over lac couIdn't
tell the differences.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-27
CURTAlL STAMP SUPPLY
AS RESULT OF ROBBERiES
POst-Onicc Department Instructs Post
masters Below First Class to
Reduce Quantity In stock.

WASHINGTON. October 2G--Post-
Office rohbcrics have been so numerous
OF late that an order went forth to-
day TO all postnastcrs except OF the
first class to keep on hand smaller
number Of stamps and other papers
more carefully
Reports to the Post Office Depart =
mcnt show that 400 claims. aGgrc-
eating a loss Of $4,000. resulted from
robbery OF post Offices last year. They
were received from nearly every sec :
ton OF the country
inspectors We're unable in most cases
to ind any trace OF the stolen goods
Their Investigations, however. have led
department officials to believe that
stamp brokers in number Of the
larger cities make il their business to
dispose OF stolen goods. The depart
mcnt is pursuing its investigations
along those lines. and also is cndea vor :
ing to develop some means for identify =
Ing stamps and other papers.
To-day's order, issued by Third AS
sistant rostna stcr- General Dockcry,
said in part:
t-oiiicc burrlarics have increased
TO Such an extent that the department
finds il advisable TO lessen the mum :
Der OF postage stamps issued to post :
masters. particularly the l-cent and
2-cent denominations. which are the
main object of burglary. Postmaster
OF the second, third and fourth classes.
VINO cannot properly protect their
stamps. Will. accordingly draw reouisi
tons for Approximately two months
supply Of and 2-cent stamps at a
time
stamps of these denominations here
tofore have been drawn in quantities
sufficient for a three TO twelve months
supply.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-27
Edmund BrccSc mt Colonial.

NJ The Colonial to-day and tN-nlor-
row the Metro Picture Corporation
offers Edmund Breese. the noted dra-
matte actor, in the five part photo
drama, The Song of the Wage Slave"
In this production Mr.. Brrcse, il is
said, is Obliged to call into play all OF
his talents, for the role is one OF the
most difficult he has ever cssaycd. Not
since he played the part of John Bur
kctt Ryder In The Lion and the
Mouse" has he been fitted with more
suitable character than that of Ned
Lane in The Song of the Wage slave"
The photodrama is based upon the
poem by Robert w. Service. author OF
The Spell Of the Yukon" and other
verses. Pathe News. the current re-
lease. will also be seen with the main
production.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-27
MACK GETS NEW CATCHER
scouts Arguments inn,aiiing, So Man.
nErr IL Cnlicd-Murphy
soon Sims.

BINGiAMTDN. y. y October .6.--
Mike brennan, scout OF tn" rhil,dcl-
phia Athletics. was unsuccessful in OBJ
tanning the signature OF Murphy "a
catcher Of the EiuGhamton team, and
wired Connie Mack. The Philadelphia
manager arrived in this city yesterday
afternoon and soon had Murphys name
signed TO Il contract.
The catChrrs rclcas" was recently
purchased by Hin%humton from Mon
trcal. and II is said Mack paid a good
price To the local club i'm order to OBJ
tain Murphy. vino is regarded as the
best throwing catcher in the state
i'""Eue and a timely hitter He started
ms baseball career with Reading, Of
IN" Tri-StHtc League, in 1910.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-27
ADJUSTMENTS
Growing Crowds See Grcnt picture.

As has been the cas-" wherever The
Birth of "a Nation" has been shown.
attendance IT the Academy OF Music
yesterday increased by the hundreds
The house was nllcd on Monday night,
but by last night there were few
vacant seats in the theatcr BY to-day
or tomorrow, 1t is safe To say, those
who have not already booked seats will
have more than Il little difficulty in
securing the number they may require
BY the end of the week hundreds will
have been turned away
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-27
Just Learns He Is Hero
Pcnnny Back Scored Touchdown
Against Pittsburgh. but Itns Been
In DnHc Since Gnme.

PHILADELPHIA, October No.
Graves Williams, who scored the
only touchdown against Pittsburgh
I'm the Pennsylvania game Saturday.
cnmc out OF duxc yesterday and
wnS surprised to learn TINT he had
contributed to Pcnnsylvuniu's score.
Williams stnrtcd the game ngnInnt
i'ftsburc,h, but the fray hnd bccn
under why but few minutes when
he hnd n collision with Fry, tho yisi-
tors full bnck. Williams was bndly
dnzrd, hut entered the Enme aguin
In the second hnlf. lie appeared to
run through the plays nIl right.
Williams camc out of his dnHcd CON
dillon during recitation YESTERDAYS
morning nnh wns surprised when
told that he had scored a touchdown.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-27
DOWN THE ALLEYS

Due to a delayed street car the de-
tails of the Mcfarland Whitman bowl
ing match at Petersburg on Monday
night did not reach Richmond until yes
t"rday, and the scores by games shows
the match To have been hard fought.
Whitman bowlcd the lowest score Of
the evening, making 1il in the second
game. and also made the highest score
in the final game. 2i2 pins being to his
credit.
The scores follow.
; > Total
Whitman ....197 ll5 l6S 15e 2i2-SGi
Mcfarland ...I+i 100 Ia l9l l5?--S5S
Whitman's grand average. l72; Nc
Farland's grand average. III. Official
umpircs. Rider and Ennis. Official
scorer. RarkSdalc
Expert allcymcn are now dressing
the Newport Alleys and getting the
runs in proper condition Tor the sea-
sons work.
Temple Roy tumblcd l2S duckpins
yesterday and took the lead in the
contest for the weekly prize offered by
Manager Whitman..
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-27
GAMBLER CONVICTED
For RunninS Stud Poker Gimme nt
Ii"peweIl. e. ,. johnson Is Given
Jail Sentence and Fined

Especial to The Times Dispatch
PETERSBURG,' VA, October &c,
j. Johnson was to-day sentenced TO
two months in the county Jail 10y JUS
tees Perry and Britton. of Hopcwcll,
and fined 800 for conducting stud
poker game. The arrest was made
two weeks ago by Policemen Sweet.
Williams and Desllin, of Richmond.
who testified to-day. An appeal was
taken The gambling case of Abe
Rlumbcrg, rcmandcd to the Hopcwcll
Court about three weeks ago is set
for this week, as is also the Hcndcr-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-27

William u. Lcaman, for years a we'll
known politician OF Madison Ward. has
sold his cigar store at Ninth and Broad
Streets To Mike Schcr. who has already
taken possession. Mr.. Leaman has not
stated his future plans. The store
has been the scene OF many political
conferences, and is u gathering place
for those Interested in city politics.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-27
SCOUTS HAVE JOB
VIII Aid at City-Widc Junior Athletic
Meet mt broad street I'urk
on Saturday Morning.

Every scout in Richmond not work
ing on Saturday morning. october 30.
has been invited to come to BROAD
street Park ANA assist by doing general
scout duty in carrying on the city Wide
Junior Athletic meet under the dircc-
ton of Or. II. s. Spence
scouts should report in full uniform
with STAFF, not later than 10 o'clock
The Scout Executive and several Scout
Masters will b" present To assist in
assigning the scouts To duty. MI scouts
are invited. as we'll as Scout Masters
and Assistant Scout Masters
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-27
AIM AT transforming
President Chivinpton WIN Ask Minor.
to Take Actlon-t.nmc
Ended In Fight. .,

CHICAGO. October 26.-Thc National
Association Of Minor Leagues. at it's
meeting in san. Francisco November ..
VIII be asked to act on legislation de-
signed To do away with some OF the
evils of 'barnstorminC," presih cnt
chiNington. OF the American Associn-
tion said yesterday. Some players of
Mr.. thivinSton'S league took part in
AN exhibition gam" at indianapolis sun
day, which. reports say, wound mn in
II riot among spectators, PLAYERS and
umpircS. and repctitions of that sort OF
thing he wants to prevent
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-27
FIRENIEN RESCUE GIRL WHO
FALLS SIXTY FEET INTO WE'LL


LYNCIIBURG, VA. October os
Miss Myrtle O'Donncll. fifteen ycar-old
daughter of Policeman w. II. ODonncll
fell into we'll at her home late yes
terday, being painfully, If not seriously.
injured by her fall of sixty feet. She
was rescued by a rope. after she had
d'spiayed great heroism. She stood i'm
five feet of water until tho ronc w.s
passed to her. The girl Is injured about
the hip and spine, and has a cut on
her scalp. She was rescued by n squad
OF firemen
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-27

principal speaker at meeting to-
morrow night in the Bainbridge Junior
High School, cambridge Street and
Cowardin Avenue. held under the
auspices OF the Civic Association for
the discussion of the proposed change
in the city charter.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-27

The jury In the Hastings Court. Part
H., hearing the suit of Miss Leila G;
Wade against the j. G. McCrory Com.
pany, owners OF n and 16-ccnt store
for $4,000 damages alleging false ar.
rest and defamation OF character. were
unable 10 agree yesterday and the suit
was continued indefinitely.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-27
Fined for Assault.

Annie Lacy and Charles Lewis. both
colorcd. were fined $50 and costs each
{ in the Police Court yesterday. when ar.
raigncd on charge of aSsaulting and
! cutting Martha Jones.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-27

Mary James, colered. SCI North
FIRST street. was lined 500 and costs
IN the Police Court yesterday when
arraiSned on a charge of maintaining
a d!sordcrly house at that address
The woman, who is about sixty years
OF age, paid the line. The raid was
made carly yesterday morning.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-27
Married In MnshInrtnn.

Marriage licenses have been issued
in WASHINGTON to the following:
Joseph l.. Patterson and iSula ".
Hughes, both OF Richmond.
Samuel Grecnbaum and Esther
IIcrtzberS, both OF Richmond.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-27
Disnr,lerIy ON Chr

koN Wharton. colorcd. was fined $50
ana costs when arraiGned in the Police
tour' Yesterday on charge of being
dlsordcriy ON Broad and twenty
NTH street car.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-27
At Grace IIospitnI.

Mrs. w. T.. Chcatham. OF Thurmond.
w. Va. was brought to Grace Hospital
yesterday for surgical treatment. II
was stated that an operation would
probably be performed i'm few days.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-27
Ninety DaHs In .IaiL

Ashhy Wilkinson. colored. was SEN
fenced to ninety days in Jail yesterday
ny Justice II. a. Maurice. in Police
Court, Part H., charged with feioni-
ousiy cutting Mary Tucker, colored