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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-16
Howitzer Quint Plays Lynchburg Tonight
PLAYERS WILL NOT
TESTIFY At HEARING

Chicago, January 15.--Every club
owner in the American and National
Leagues, the presidents of the leagues
and some minor league club owners.
will file afiidavits giving the organized
side of baseball in the Federal
Leagues antitrust suiut next week, l.
Is said. Ball players themselves will
not be asked to testify on the side OF
organized baseball. b. b. Johnson,
President of the American League:
August Herrmapnof the Cincinnati
Nationals and Chairman of the Ma
uonals Commission, and President
Charles Thomas OF the Chicago Ma
tionals, already has prepared affida-
Wits, and yesterday c. A. Comiskey of
the Chicago Americans and Robert
Hedges of the st. Louis Americans,
questioned by attorneys for organized
ban here, gave their testimony.
The text of the affidavits was not
made public. but in a general way they
are said to contain statements declar-
ing that base ball under the national
asreement IL not trust; that 1t has
proved blessing to ball players and
denies tie Federais charges.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-16
.BOATWR|GHT WILL
SIGN PAPER TODAY
VIRGINIA LEAGUE PRESIDENT
is EXPECTED IN RICHMOND
THIS MORNING

j. o. Boatwight. President OF tne
Virginia State League. will arrive here
this morning from his home In DAN
vile for the purpose OF closing with
the Richmond Exhibition Company,
the recently organized corporation that
will take over and finance the Kich-
mond International League Club.
The executive committee or the
new company held a meeting
yesterday afternoon at the Busf-
ness Mems Club and matters of i'm
portance were discussed. Following
the meeting a telegram was sent to
President Boatwright. asking him to
come to Richmond at once SO that
the deal may be consumated as soon
as possible.
by this afternoon President Alvin
NJ Smith, of the Richmond EXHIBIT
ton Company. will have selected all
of the twenty-five committee mem
hers. all of whom will select one or
more co-workers.
A whirlwind campaign will be inao-
gurated Monday morning and every
available effort will 4he exerted to
get the $4,000 necessary. To swing
the deal with Jack Dunn. However,
il is not believed that any trouble
will be experienced by the committee
men. all of the local business men
having placed the stamp of approval
on the movement,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-16
Mr.. SALE IS NOT A
BUYER Of STAMPS

" e. Sale local manager of the
Western Union Telegraph Company.
wishes to announce that he is not d
collector pf stamps. Furthermore he
does not care to be bothered by any
one who mas clsrioslties to sell. He is
a busy non and does not care to be
put To the trouble each day of return
ing stamps which have beon forward
ed to him through the mail ia order
that he might select those which he
wishes to purchase,
only recently MIR. Sale was APP
preached by It man who claimed TO
own q large ranch in Chihua huH,
Mexico. This man told Mr. Sale that
t1e had among his possessions several
old stamps Of antiGuated date issued
by the Mexican government. Mr.
Sale remembered taat his young son
was saving Just such curioSitiea and
he gave the slick talking stranger
$3.50 which he was 10 use in pur
chasing fer his son some Of those
stamps.
Several days elapsed bu1 the
stranger eas not heard Il, m SO Mr..
Sale referred the matter to '1e police.
Detective Serpcants Wiltshire and
Bailey arrested the stranger in
boarding house on East Main Street
a day or SO later, 1t turned out that
his name was A. K. Williams VIII
liams Was given sixty days in jail for
fleeing Mr. Sale ont of the money
which thai gentleman gave him to
purchase stamps with
Since that time Mr. Sale had been
bothered with several inquiries from
stamp dealers and collectors, who
wanted him. Ia do his PURCHASING
with them IN the future. They all
wanted Mr.. Sales business and told
him So. on Thursday Mr. Sale re-
a letter from Mrs. Dora Skip
per. Of Shippers. Va. She inciosed
several sta mps ana informed him that
they were for sale. She had heard
that he was a purchaser of stamps
through the publicity which was given
his FIRST intended purchase. and was
very anxious 10 sell him, Mr.. Sale
them To her and informed
her that he was not in the market,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-16
CHARLEY DOOM HAS
AGREED TO CHANGE

Philadelphia, Jan. l5.-Chariey
Do in. will catch for the Cincinnati
Reds next season. The maskman and
President Baker Of the Phillies held .
long conference yesterday afternoon
and at the finish Doom concluded il
would be to hisIuterest to go tc Gin
cinnati, which offers him $4,000 a sea-
son for two years. This makes Doom
one of the highest salaried catchers in
the country.
President Baker called Manager
Herzog of the Cincinnati club on long
distance phone at his farm near Kdg
ley, Md, and told him thar DOOM haa
reconsidered his refusal of early in the
week and had decided Ia go toCin-
cinnati. Dooin then took the receiver
and had a brief conversation With
Iierzog. in which he declared that h"
would be glad TO play in the city Of
his nativity and would do everything
possible to make q winner out of Gin
cinnati next season.
Aft the conference Doom was
asked whether he would go to Chi
eago to testify at the trust hearing.
NO. | won't find it convenient" he
said because have too much per-
sonaI business on my hands just now.
The Chicago trip is off for good
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-16
MAY NOT ALLOW TEO
MEREDITH TO COMPETE

New Yrok, Jan. d5.--The question
whether Ted Meredith will be allowed
to compete on the University Of Penn
sylVania relay team at the Boston
a. ~ games Will be brought up In a
conference tomorrow afternoon be-
tween Frederick w. Rubin, Chairman
of the National Legislation Committee
and Justice Barlow s. Weeks. Chair
man of the Legislation COMMITTEES OF
the A. A l..
Philadelphia in general and the
Pennsylvania students In particular
have been wrought up over this mat
ter ever since Alfred J. LII. President
of the A A. L.. ruled that Meredith
could not represent Pennsylvania in
the relay race against Cornell and
Dartmouth. because the meeting IS
to be held under A. A L. rules AID
Meredith is registered and has COM
peted since October for the Meadow
brook club Of Philadelphia. There
is no question among the leaders Il
athletics here that the ruling Ia cor
rect according to the letter and spirit
OF the rules. but trainer George w.
Orton. of Pennsylvania. has submitted
arguments and explained circum-
stances which make ii appear likely
that the rule may be resclnded for
the moment and that Meredith AMI
OF hers who are shown to have VIC
lated the rule will be lei off with
caution.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-16
MANY BUR|AlS IN
OAKW0OD CEMETERY

The annual report OF Keeper Dick
erson. of Oakwood Cemetery. as sub
mitted 10 the Administrative Board
yesterday shows the cash receipts for
last year were So $3.50. an increase
over the previous year of $685..
The total number OF interments for
the year was T56. of which number
23l were paupers, an increase OF
seventy three over previous year. The
total number or iuterments In Oak
wood to January ] aggregate 43,4o6,
including IS 900 Confederate soldiers.
ToJ2l expenses for the year. in
Guiding pay roll, extra labor, new
iavatory and general expenses,
to 81. 055.05. The disburse-
ments for lakewood annex were:
Charles Gasser. grading. etc.. s4.-
1929, G. =. e. Burgwyn, engineer
employed by Administrative Board,
$3.50.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-16
!. TELEPHONES:
9fIlcs>--Madisor 1919.
Residcnce--M q ! / s o n
3T41.

Visiting her mother, Mrs. Emma
Holman, in Norfolk
Mrs. James LeGrande Kirk. Of
Richmond Is the guest of Mrs. Har-
vey NJ. Dickson, at her Ahome in
Boissevain Avenue. Norfolk.
Miss Imoeene Riddick is visiting
Mrs. c. W Hunter in Ashland, this
week.
Miss Carrie p. Moore has returned
to Bon Air, afte- spending some time
in Fredericksburg.
Mr.. and Mrs weinstein who have
just returned from their bridal trip.
are now visiting the home OF Mr..
Willie Batkins IN Hanover County.
Mrs A, H. Wilkerson Is spending
short time IN Baltimore before re-
turning TO her home on North Rob-
inson Street
MIR and Mrs. George McGhee and
little SOL are spending the week with
Mrs. j II. Durham. In Cold Harbor
Mrs. j. Lewis Frazier is visiting her
sister Mrs Herbert CFowder in
Blackstone.
Richard M Bidgood has returned
from visit 10 b. y. Tfnsley. in
salem
Mrs T If. Eppes of this city, is
The guest OF her mother. Mrs, Samuel
cofman. in Harrisonburg.
:. h. Moore has returned to his
home in Richmond. after a short visit
to his sister. Mrs w W Royal. in
News
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-16
RUTHERFORD JUDGE

Continue from First Page.l
the State Supreme Court Of Appeals,
to succeed Judge Buchanan,
Nominations for judge of the
Ninth judicial Circuit to succeed
Jhdge George s. Shakleford, resign
ed. was then in order and Delegate
George Browning. OF Orange. arose to
place in nomination A. r Browning.
Of Orange
Mr. Browning prefaced his re-
marks with the statement that he
had nothing whatever to say against
the other two candidates, contending
chiefly that IL the County OF Orange
could produce a candidate fully COM
potent 10 I'll the position and equal,
at least, In ability and character to
the other candidates, then the County
of Orange was entitled to the Judge
ship. His argument, in brief, was
that Culpeper had had a near mono
poly OF the office for three quarters
of = century and that Orange liz the
geographical and railroad center Of
The circuit He stated that, though
bearing the same name, he was bun
distantly related 30 his candidate.
Ermine Un~potted.
Mr. Browning brought applause by
stating almost at the outset that
looking through the inist of an
certainty that surrounds a spirited
contest. we can see an honorable and
upright judge, whoever may be the
choice of this caucus"
Senator Watkins, ~ Chesterfield.
without any waste of words. placed in
nomination The. name OF John Ruth
erfoord Of ooochlsnd
II. f Smith. Of Cuipeper. then. al
most as briefly, nominated Major Ed
WIN II. Gibson, Of Culpeper
Then came the secondine speeches,
many in nun her, some Of them short
and TO the point and some OF them
lengthy and more or less eloquent.
alter Fletcher of Fsuquier: Senator
Saunders, of NiddleseS, and Delegate
Meetze. Of Prince william. seconded
Browning's nomination.
Delegates Chaikley. Of Wise;
Hughes. Stephenson OF Bath Rom
want. of Powhatan. and Senators
Holt, of Newport News. and Walker,
Of northumberland, seconded the
of John Rutherford.
Senators Bowers. OF Culpeper;
Goodrich. of Fredericksburg. and
Thornton, OF Alexandria. and Dele
gates Tiffany. Leedy and Gordon Sec
onded the nomination of A. I.
Browning.
John rutherford, the Democratic
nominee for Judge. is former MEM
her of the House, and universally
esteemed throughout the State. All
those who spoke last night paid
tribute To his character and ability,
and his election left not semhlance
of hard feeling. His nomination was
made nnanifscus on motion Of fete-
gate Smith who nominated Major
Gibson, and was seconded by Delegate
Browning. who nominated Mr.
Browning.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-16

Continued from FIRST paget
son his firm had been unable to com
muuicste with him His brother here
seems 10 think that MIR, spence evil
IDENTIFY was taken sick aud while in
this condition did not hear from his
firm He also believes that the poi
son was taken accidentally. as he de-
clare6 iast night that he knew of no
reason why his brother should at
tempt io commit suicide
Has Chance For Life
Following is a dispatch received by
The NtrEiniaH last night from its
EsA Aa44t+etlt-,
Ittca. y. T. Jan l5.--Hardler
Spcuce. aged twenty seven, of Rich
mond. Va. travelling saiesman. cm-
pioyed hS Chicago cereal company
took bi-ehioride of mercury in his
room at a local hotel early today lie
was revived but hope for his life
vas given up. tie would make no
statement to the coroner who vas
also at the hospital No reason can
be ascertained for his act, but IL is
thought that it was committed with
suicidal intent. At q late hour to-
night hospital authorities stated Ia a
correspondent OF The Nirginian that
Spence was resting comfortably and
mad very good chance for recovery.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-16
PLAYS FOR BROTHER
AND BEATS OPPONENT

New York, Jan. 15.---Trancls S. APP
pleby was i'll and could not come down
to the club to play in the afternoon
game against David Weiner. accord
ing to schedule, but his brother, Ed
gar r, took his place and proved a
worthy substitute, for he beat Weiner.
800 to 1877. Francis Appleby has been
suffering with bad cold.
The winner OF the afternoon aver
aged 1913 with high runs OF so and
SO twice. Weiner averaged 49-47
with high runs of "a. Is and I6.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-16
No New York Negro Regiment

Albany n. Y. Jan. I5.-The repeal
OF the law authorizing the formation
of colored regiment which was ap-
proved by Ex-Governor Sulzer will be
advocated In resolutions to be adopted
by the National Guard Association
IN session here. recommendation Of
the revocation of this law is made by
Colonel George A Wingate, president
Of the association, In report which
shows that the adjutant general a. ter
making an effort to muster In enough
citizens to man the proposed regiment
dropped the matter.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-16
GRAVE COMPL A|NTS

'~ohtAhued from First Page)
and has already arrived at Alamos on
the line To Hermosillo If this is the
ease the Villa Maytorena Guaymas
Garrison is isolated
Martin Espinoza, one Of the nlne
Ausuascalientes delegates charged
with stealing the flag that was kissed
ana signed by all of the members OF
Inc original convention is in Eel Paso
Following the seizure of the flag it
was reported that the nine delegates
Went to san Luis Potosi and there
formed an Independent convention
Carfanz5Stas here declare that Espiu-
OLA offered his services 20 General
Antonio /. Niiiareai, but that these
were rejected
Montere. Reports Conflict.
Reports reSarding the frhting
around Monterey continue to differ
1t is claimed by the Viliistas that a
combined force of more than 10000
has surrounded the city. Reports
have also been received by Villistas
that the city has been evacuated Ac.
cording to Carranza messages the
Fillists.s are no closer to Monterey
than big tunnel FIVE miles south
west of the city on the Saltillo- Mon
terey line. Messages from General
Luis Gutierrez, dated at this point
We're received by the Carranza con-
suate today
Emilio Madero brother OF the late
President of Mexico, has been ap-
pointed military governor of Nueyo
Leon and he will take office upon en-
tering the city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-16
BUSINESS MEMS CLUB
EXTENDS COURTES|ES

Letters we're Addressed yeskerday
to Speaker Cox. Of the House OF Dele
gate, and to Lieutenant Governor FL
Tyson, president Of the Senate, hy the
Business Mems club, extending the
courtesies nj the clubs quarters to
the members of the General Assembly
during the present session. 4 cordial
lnvitstion - all the legislators to
MAKE use Of the club a long as they
are in Richmond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-16
M0ll WILL TALK tn
RICHMOND ADVERTISERS

william J. Moll. advertising coun-
selor and expert, will deliver the edu-
cational lecture on preparafion or al.
vertising copy at the mex. meeting OF
the Richmond Advertisers Club. to
De held at ! o'clock next THURSDAY
anternoon. AT the meeting this week
chairman Mortland. of the criticism
committee Of the club. conducted q
discussion following the examination
q copy prepared by two Of the club
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-16
RAILROAD VISITORS

Vice President y n. Maher, of the
Norfolk aud Western Railway, and
Colonel W =. Battle. general claim
agent of ia" company. were visitors
In Richmord from Roanoke yester
day
mother visitor at the local offices
uf the Norfolk and Western was w.
4. Gilleriain of Cincinnati. travelling
passenger agent Of the Canadian Pa
cIfic Railway and tho Canadian p
cifie Steamship Company.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-16
HOW|TzERS BATTLE
HILL CITY QU|NT
GAME TONIGHT WILL RE FIRST
OF Sc RI ES FOR STATE
CHAMPIONSHIP.

just what the chances are for the
Richmond Howitzer quint duplicat-
ing their feat of last season by again
capturing the State basketball cham
pionship will be decided tonight when
the soldier boys lock horns on their
court with the formidable aggrega-
Ition representing the Lynchburg
Young Mems Christian Association.
The feature event will start prompt
ly at 3. o'clock on the HowitZer court
North Eighth Street, two local aggre-
cations being scheduled to play the
preliminary contest at S:t5 o'clock.
Last year when the Hill City BOYS
journeyed here to battle with the
Howitzer outfit. they were forced to
accept the small end of a score Of
something like 36 to 81 They not
only went back to the city of hills
with defeat hanging over their
championship However. this year
the l4ynchburgers feel confident that
they will regain their lost laurels and
will go into the game tonight with
confidence galore.
Game to Be Fast
The game is expected to be one of
the fastest ever staged in Richmond,
and those who attend the contest will
be rendered an opportunity to wit
ness a rare exhibition of the winter
pastime. The Church Hii Athletic
club and the Howitzer's second team.
known as the Artillery team. Will
clash in the opening encounter. This
~ also expected to be fast game
The probabl lineup for the How
itzer Lynchburg game is as follows;
HoWitZerS Positions T.Vurhb burg
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-16
At the Theaters

AcadeniS---Today matinee and
night. Maude Adams in Quality
Street.
Hjou--Gfayce Scott Company pre-
SCENTS ''Saiomy Jane.''
Lyric-Vandeville and pictures.
Coionial-"Mrs. Wigs OF the Cab
bage Patch" In pictures.
Strand-Pic1urcs.
Observation-Disclosures.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-16

City surveyors are working on the
plans for widening Hull Street and
active work will begin soon. Mem
bers OF the Swansboro Civic League
are aiding the architects in their
plans.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-16
COMMERCIAL

Chicago, Jan. 15.--Henry O'Day.
last year manages OF the Chicago Ma
ftionalss probably will reossune His old
position - National Z 80 umnfri
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-16
no Give Charity Tea.

The Chancei Cha ptpr Of the High
land Park Church of the Ascension
viii give a charity tea on Wednesday
afternoon, January 90 from 4 to 6
o'clock at the residence of Mrs, Shell
Bishop on Fourt'l AVenue, Highland
Park The affair viii be a most unique
and charming one. and al interested
aye cordially invited to attend
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-16
RICHMOND MAN

Continued FROM FIRST page.t
Milford chronicle., 1915-12-10
A WARNING TO APPLE
GROWERS In DELAWARE

(The following letter from a Della
warean who has been strong to up
hold her reputation wherever he has
the opportunity, will be a warning of
what apple growers must guard
against in the gathering, the packing
and general care of apples after they
are grown. His report of how apples
are gathered and handled after gath
ering, in the apple districts of the west
ern apple producing section, will be
helpful for our Delaware growers.
For their own protection, it will be
well that they look after this partic-
ular cases by writing to Mr.. Compton
for information as to whose brands,
and where they were packed. His let.
ter follows Editor.)
Milford chronicle., 1915-12-10
Sore Throat Prudence.

No family medicine chest is well stocked
without bottle Of TONSILINE, for you
don t know what moment it may be needed
to relieve sudden case of Sore Throat.
Relieving Sore Threat is TONSILINE' S
special mission. It made for that - ad-
vertised for that-sold for that one purpose.
TONSILINE is the one and only Sore
Throat Remedy which is sold over large
part of the United States. You'll n,
need TONSILINE one of these gsA
days, or some night when the drug
store is closed better have bottle
ready at home when you need it
most 25c. and Soc. Hospital Size
e1.OO. All Druggists. W
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-09
Makes Stubborn CossQhs
Vanish II, a Hurry
Surprisingly Good Cough Syrup
Easily and Cheaply
Made 1t Home

II some one in your family has IN OBJ
stinate cough or bad throat or chest
cold that has been hanging ON and refuses
store ~ ounces Of Pinex and make Il i
into a pint Of cough syrup. and watch
that cough vanish.
Pour the 2,h ounces Of Pinex $50
cents WORTHY into a pint bottle and fill
the bottle with plain graduated sugar
syrup. The total cost is about - cents,
and gives YOU full pint-a family
supplv--of a most effective remedy, ut q
saving OF 81. A days use will usually
overcome hard cough. Easily prepared
in S minutes-full directions with Pinex.
Keeps perfectly and has q pleasant taste
Children like it.
It, really remarkable how promptly
and easily, it loosens the dry, hoarse or
tight cough and heals the inf1amed mem.
t tSsne e in q painful couch It also stops
sistent loose cough. A splendid remedy
tor bronchitis, winter coughs. bronchial
asthma and whooping cough.
Pinex is a special and highly concen-
trated compound Of genuine Norway. pine
extract. rich in guaiacol, which is 20
healing to the membranes.
Avoid disappointment BY. asking. your
do not accept anvthing else. 4 guarantee
OF absolute satisfaction goes with this
The Pinex Co.. It. Wayne, Ind.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-09
lrm. The Psalm Book was protected

arm. The Psalm Book was protected
oy a bandana handkerchief. and each
woman carried cotton umbrella
rain or shine. They wore cotton
gloves and punishable bonnets Of leg
horn. These were trimmed Oh the
outside with large bows OF wide rib
bon and strings of the same hung at
each side In front, but narrow strings
were provided for tying the bonnet.
In winter they wore cloaks OF
Scotch plaid with hoods. It was said
that they went barefooted at home
and when they came to church they
their shoes and stockings ,,n-
til they reached stream of water
Just outside the town and here they
washed their feet and donned their
shoes and stockings.
The oldest daughter failing to
marry condemned her tour sisters to
spinsterhood. Patriarchal rules were
not suited to Young America where
wives were in constant demand.
The mother died first, then the
father and son. When two of the
daughters had passed away the three
that remained sold the farm and pur-
chased home on South Eighth street
where they lived quietly to good old
age.
Mrs. S. A. Wri9Iey