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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-16
TO BURY FEDERAL LEAGUE
NATIONAL COMMISSION IS
READY TO HOLD OBSEQUlES
Meets lEridu. to Conduct Funeral.
VIII Ais" Take tp international
League Questions.

The Federal League is dead. 1t has
been dead for some weeks. but il
hasn't been buried yet L remains for
tho National Commission this week to
perform the obscGuies. Gilmore ami
his late associates in outlawry will
hold Il belatcd wake in Chicago on
Saturday.
Chairman August Hermann. of the
iriunViratc, ably assisted by Ban
Johnson and John *. Tcncr. Will con-
duct the services al the Waldorf
on l'ridaN. Hermann decided this a
most fitting time for the rites when he
learned that John L. Bruce. the sec
rotary of the commission, proposed to
attend tho annual spring meeting of the
American League at the Waldorf ON
business at the American League pow
WOW. His interest in the Johnson cir
cult passed with the sale OF the St
Louis Browns to Phil Ball. But John
T.. is strange creature of habit.
The National Commission has a host
Of odds and ends on its hands. l, was
deemed moro cXpcdjcnt {" th-csh them
out in conference than through the
mails. Most important of these arc
certain assurances given 10 the Fed
cral League hackers as part of or
@anizcd bascbalrs bargain for peace
stock holders OF the Baltimore club has
made good al its promises. Organized
baseball cannot say as much as Yet,
The delay portends to change OF heart.
Many Of the details required concerted
action by the two m " leagues. and
Johnson has had no opportunity to
submit his peace favo,s TO his col
leagues. The annual meeting of the
American League in Chicago was in
terrupted so that Ban could come East
Tor tho triumphant peac" conference
with the Nationals and Federals.
II remains then for the American
League 10 provide u means of collect
ing its half Of the s@O.Ooo rent that
viii he paid the Ward interests for
twenty years to close Washington Park
to any rival baseball enterprise. This
duty the National League attended to
~ its meeting last week In other
words. until the American League rati-
ies his power johnson will not bs
qualified TO make through tho National
commission the necessary guarantee
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News is about the scarcveSt thing at
present around the local h"aduuar-
tcrs. Having signed fourteen players,
HillN smith Is now looking over the
ned In order To get the strongest pos
Sioie material to plug up the holes. H..
mas The promise OF six players now
from New York and Washington. but
thiS is not going to deter him in his
cilorts 10 get men who will be the
property Of the Richmond club, and,
therefore, salablc at the end Of the
season,
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All possibility OF landing Lefty
George. the former Cincinnati iwirler.
has been dispelled by the announce
inent from Columbus that he had sign
ed contract with the American Asso-
citation Club there Smith had num-
Der OF letters from George. but his
terms were too high for the value he
would be to the Climbers.
Ed Barrow seems to be having diff
Guilty in getting purchaser for the
Newark franchise. He has had a num-
Der Of attractive nibbles. but no cash
mas yet been waved in his face. II be-
gins To look as If Newark Will start
the season like JERSEY CITY did last
spring with Il team OF .ast"ffs from
everywhere.
Having been mentioned as possible
managers of Buffalo. Toronto. Rochcs-
ter and Providence. Mike Donlin John
Camel and Matty Mcintyre are being
nominated for the leadership OF the
Newark CLUB.
Angel Araron, the diminutive Cuban.
Is preparing 10 make vigorous cam
paiGn against Roger Peckinpaugh for
the job Of shortstoppmg for the Yam
KEGS. According TO adviccs from Cuba
AraGon has been a sensation this win
ter. II goes without saving that the
Yankees can stand considcrahl. i'm
pvovcm"nt at short.
Certainly a member 81 a college
chess team who has commercial! deal
ines ut a pawnshop Is no longer an
amateur.
Reais Eech"r. utility outfielder or
TN" Philadelphia National League
champions. has been given his uncon-
ditional release by Manager Patrick
Moran
The news will come as surprise to
followers OF tho senior organization
Wh" viii recall Becker as n rather
vicious hitter aud one OF the tastes,
nj" men in baseball. Becker hits left
handed, ana last season had the pccu-
lar distinction of having made as many
home runs he did saCrfficc hits He
made eleven or each
Becker slumped In his hitting las,
season, and In il2 games was able 10
amass h"ttin" average OF only o4f
This was below his customary mark
br many points. In hating 2.G he hit
sixteen doubles, four triples and eleven
home runs. He stole twelve bases
Another singular record was made
by Becker in the worlds series aCalns,
tn" Rcd son. While he WAS officially
Jpn two games, he was not officiallv NJ
bat nor did he figure in tho fielding
percentages. He did no, ge, a chance
IN he field ana walked upou his ONLY
appearance at the bat
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Having been mentioned as possible
managers of Buffalo. Toronto. Eochcs-
ter and Providence Mike Doniin, John
Camel and Matty Mcintyre are being
nominated for the leadership OF the
Newark club.
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ClosIns OUT SALE

We stili have a limited amount of
slightly damaged -four and feed of
the several thousand dollars worth
left from the fire. Peerless Flour.
IS ID. sack si.io: Jesse o. Flour. as
ID sack. si.oo. Meal. Graham. whole
wheat -four. etc at low price. Flour
for feed. $l.so per cwt. Good oats.
while they last. $3.50 cwt. See us at
SOC Main ST. back of w. l.. Sparks
& Benton's office. U. f. SlDEBOT-
TOM. for Peerless Flour Mills Co..
ad. 80
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HAMLlN RECOVERING
FROM INJURIES

Clarence G. Ham!in of Colorado
Springs. vice president and genera,
manager OF the Granite Gold Mining
company. arrived here on visit to
the company's Battle Mountain prop
critics yesterday. MIR. Hamlin is also
a director Of the Cripple Creek Central
Railroad company and while in at
tendance at the meeting OF directors
recently held In New York, had the
misfortune to fall on an icy sidewalk.
and sustain a fracture OF the collar
bone. MIR. Hamlin is stiil carrying his
arm in handaEes and yesterday bore
the appearance Of an armless soldier
returning from the front--Cripple
Creek Times.
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LINCOLN PARK SCHOOL NOTES.

The pupils of the lincoln Park
school are selling tickets for their an
nual entertainment that is to be given
Tuesday. Feb. 22nd. at p. m.
Buy your tickets early as they can
only accommodate limited number
On Friday. Feb. 25th. the school will
observe Standardization Day by re-
questing the patrons of the school to
attend the regular work OF the school
in the morning and hear an interest
ing program in the afternoon
Everyone interested in the school
should make it point to be present
at these two occasions.
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ANNUAL SCHOOL CENSUS BEING
TAKEN

The annual school census in Canon
City began last week under the direc-
ton of the board OF education and is
proceeding rapidly. 1t is also being
conducted in other sections OF the
county as the law requires that It
shall be completed by the first Of
March. Upon the enumeration OF this
annual census depends the amount
of money the county will receive for
educational purposes from the state
school fund.
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BIG SUM
SUBSCRIBED
4 IN Y.M.!C.A.
CAMPAIGN
MORE THAN A THOUSAND DOL
LARS REALIZED BY WORKERS
UP TO THE LUNCHEON HOUR ON
WEDNESDAY.
COMMITTEEMAN ENTHUSIASTIC

The y. NJ. C. A. campaign started
off under favorable auspices this NOR
ming and most of the committees were
on the streets soliciting sui scriptions
to the $500 fund needed for the fin
ancing and ma:ntainance of the iDsti-
members of two or three of the COM
mittees were unable TO devote any
time to canyassing during the fore
noon. but were busy in that respect
encouragement in the enthusiasm with
which the camraign has been taken
up and in the success that has thus
far characterized it, The solicitors
are everywhere given a respectful
hearing and are confident of raising
the required amount within the per
led assigned them for that purpose
The members of the executive and
soliciting committees met at the Y.
NJ. c. A. at noon for luncheon and for
an informal discussion of matters re-
lating to the work to be done About
thirty men were present: all OF them
hopeful of the desired result from
their efforts. w. C. Thomas chair
man of the campaign. presided. and.
after a nice luncheon had been serv-
ed by the ladies'. reports were called
for and nine out OF the ten soliciting
committees responded.
Committee No. /. U. Z. Sidebottcm.
chairman. reported subscriptions ag-
gregating 500: Committee No. >. Geo.
A. Sale. chairman. sl3s: Committee
No. ;. no report; Committee No. 4.
A +. Sharman. chairman, s230: Com
mittee No. ;. r. S. Beail. chairman.
$50; Committee No. 6, c. A. Linkins
chairman. ss5; Committee No. Z. X.
]. Craig chairman. $50; Committee
No. S. Rev. Floyd Van Keuren, chair
man sl6o: Committee No. 2, w p
Taggart chairman. $50; Committee
No. 10. DR.. WoIfenherser chairman.
s35. Total sI.oe5. The total amount
raised the first half day of last years
campaign was 5000.
Mr. Thomas replying to the reports
said that the result of this mornings
work was very gratifying and presag-
ed ultimate success. He said that
two unsolicited subscriptions aggre-
eating SIS had been sent in by mail
and that the amount subscribed thus
far was $l.0So. Mr.. Thomas admon-
ished the committees that much yet
remained to be done and that there
ought not be any cessation OF endea-
vor until all of the money needed was
in sight. The generous reception with
which the committees were being re-
ceived and the iiberality of the sub
scriptions is strong endorsement of
the good work that is beng done by the
y. NJ. c. A. in this community and
an expression of a desire TO have IL
continued.
There were three or four subscrip-
tions this morning Of a hundred dol
lars each and a still greater number
OF fifty dollars each. The committees
will meet for luncheon again at noon
on Thursday and Friday when further
reports OF the campaign will be made,
Ii is expected that the fun amount
will have been secured by Friday
night.
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Mrs. S. S. Courtney entertained the
ladies of the Lincoln Park Aid Society
last Thursday afternoon at her home
on Park avenue. The affair was a
10 cent social and nearly thirty ladies'
took advantage of the opportunity for
a very pleasant afternoon. After a
short business session the hostess pre-
sented each guest with square of
white cloth on which was outlined a
picture of some animal requesting
them to work the design with red
floss and write their names under
meath. When completed the articles
were placed on exhibition and voted
upon the prize for the best workman
ship being given to Mrs. Kliese. The
squares Will be Joined together for an
artistic souvenir of the event and a
reminder of an unusually good social
time. Refreshments suitable to the
occasion were served.
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COLONIAL TEA At THE LIBRARY.

The Ladies' OF the D.A. r. will give
a Colonial Tea in the Public Library
on Tuesday. Feb. % from to p. N.
There is no charge for the tea but
the friends Of the Library are asked
to come and give what they can.
The proceeds are to go to the
Library Book fund. The Library 10 %
great benefit to our community and \
is sorcly in need or all the help III
friends can give. No books viii -
given out that day as Il Is holiday.
but everybody il invited 70 the ~
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VISITING SCHOOLS.

Aliss Anna s. Garwood. county sup-
crintendent Of schools u spending a
few days visiting schools throuEhout
tho county. Yesterday Miss GArwood
WAS At Glendale. noAver ana other
nchOoln In that dlo>Fiet AhA tcslAy b
vlnitihS in ~ uer - e ~ oognty.
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PuRcAAsEo STOCK OF SPRING
ooop9.

Miss Ethel white OF the White Nil
iinery company returned home Sun.
day after several weeks stay in Den
ver during which time she visited the
several Wholesale houses and rurchan
cd iine line Of the latest stylcs In
spring millinery
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LINCOLN PARK
NEWS NOTES

Mr.. and Mrs. c. NJ. Bailey and two
children went to Pueblo Sunday even
ing for few days visit with Mrs.
Bailey's parents, MIR. and Mrs. G. W.
Anthony.
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W. G. James took a load of sweet
cider to the Cripple Creek district
last week. Ee says there is a ready
sale for cider since strong drink is
barred.
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The Conway family who have been
living on the Harry Bowman place on
West Park avenue moved with their
household effects to town on Monday.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Stewart are moving
from the S. F. Goodrich ranch to .
ranch on Orchard avenue which they
have already leased for the comine
year. They intend to devote most Of
their time to chicken raising.
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Mr.. Robert Scarce has returned to
his home on Grand avenue after hav-
ing spent the winter in business in the
southeastern part of the state.
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Mrs. Snapp. who has been spending
some days visiting her old friends at
the homes of John and A. l.. Cook
left Tuesday en- route for her home in
Alberta, Canada.
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C. E. Zineheim went to Cripple
Greek with load of produce the first
of the week.
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Charles Starkey was a business Wis
itor on the Park the latter part of the
week.
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Henry Spoerhase is able to be about
his work again after sickness OF sew
eral days duration.
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Mr.. and Mrs Van Meeter of South
Canon were Sunday visitors at the
home OF Mr. and Mrs. ]. II. Stewart.
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Scott Wilson has taken two loads
of apples to the district this week for
which he found ready sale.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hoffman of Six
Mile were Sunday dinner guests at the
home of Mrs. l. F. Hoffman.
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Mrs NJ. A. Mills. who has been on
the sick list for several wce.ss. is
much improved at this time.
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Charles Jackson had the misfortune
to lose very valuable horse last
week which had in a pasture on
Wilson Creek.
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About two dozen young people Of the
Adventist church from Canon. East
Canon and Lincoln Park gathered for
a social evening Monday at the home
of DIR. and Mrs. Caldwell on Park ave
nue.. The rooms were profusely dec
GRATED with red hearts in commemora-
tion of ST. Valentines day and the
young folks made merry telling each
others fortunes. fishing for valen-
tines and otherwise enjoying the hap
py occasion. The guests brought in
sandwiches. pickles and cake and the
hostess furnished cocoa to help along
with the refreshments.
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Mr.. Roy has purchased 5-acre tract
adjoining his ranch on the south
which is partly set to sweet cherries
and apples and ssacre tract of alfal-
IA ON the north. He now has 12ix
acres and will likely be pretty busy
man this summer.
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A half dozen or more little girls
got excused from school Monday after
noon and walked over TO the Hammett
home on Willow street where Mrs.
Hammett and little daughter. Stella.
had made ready for Valentine party.
The children had good frolic in hon
or OF the patron saint during the time
they spent together. They selected
their places at the table by each
choosing the ''prettiest valentine" aud
very much enjoyed their treat OF candy
and nuts.
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W. L. Coleman and family have
moved from Denver to their property
on Sherman avenue. purchased some
time since of F. F. Hunter. The house
has been occupied most of the past
year by the family of Floyd Berger
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Mrs. Shoemaker and daughter.
Madge. have returned to their ranch
after living in Canon for the past year.
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Scott Wilson has given up his posi-
tion at the power plant and leased the
George ranch for the year.
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A large number OF Lincoln Park
ranchers were in attendance at the
annual meeting of the Fremont Coun-
ty Protective Association held at the
court house last Saturday. The com
pany is reported to be in good condi-
tion showing a steady growth since
its incorporation four years ago. The
newly eelcted officers are: c. NJ.
Chase. president. and John Wine,
heimer. vice president. both of Lincoln
Park. with F. Bachelor. secretary and
II, A. pilly. treasurer.
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son will leave for their home. The
other visitors will remain for longer
time.
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The weekly prayer meeting win Be
at the home of MIR. and Mrs. W. G.
Watson Friday night.
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PARK CENTER

Frank coughlin -of Cripple Greek is
visiting with home folks.
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wanted--cider apples, all varieties
except Ben Davis and Ganos. Thomas
and Kirkions-6dv. ssd5t wit
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NJ. A. Mills has returned from =
very successful hunting and trapping
trip in the Roneyard Park country.
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At the annual meeting OF the stock.
holders of the Pump Ditch company,
held ut lincoln Park school house on
saturday evening the following direct
ors were elected: L. vanSlyke. F. r,
Broughton. A. A, Gebhardt. f. b. Wood
ford and L. G. Thompson, the last two
being new members. Mr.. woodford
was chosen secretary OF the board to
take the place of A. +, Hubbell. who
resigned. Mr.. Hubbell has held that
office on the board OF directors for the
past fourteen years and is entitled to
retire with especial honors.
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NeseF1 want A. s. AN ls ls,ns
sooulls. :.
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Air. and Mrs. l.. r. Templetcn and
daughter OF Lakewood. n. NJ. accom-.
panied by Airs. II. G. Richey aud son
OF Colorado SPRINGS. motored TO Can
ON City Monday and are enjoying a
visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. d. T.
Templeton on Park cyenue. The com
pany are the families OF their son and
laughter. The parties enjoyed trip
over the skyline and to the top Of the
Gorge this morning twsdnesdayl and
Ates b ~ seay Mrs. RieAsy ehd
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Quite nice crowd OF neighbors and
friends OF MIR. and Mrs. George Cald-
well gathered at their home on Elm
avenue on Wednesday evening and
gave them a most enjoyable surprise.
The time was spent pleasantly with
charades and games and general So
ciability. Refreshments of pie and
coffee were furnished by the guests.
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asssss WAN a g n.,s.'.'
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The Pratt family moved the first OF
the week from Chandler to Mrs Nc
Clintock's place on Sherman avenue
which they have rented for the sea
son Mr. Pratt is a miner. One
daughter is living at home with her
parents and two other daughters are
attending school a, Boulder
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Mrs. Geo. Rayner. who has been con
fined to her bed a long time with
paralysis. is reported TO be so far i'm
proved as to be able to sit up.
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Mrs. Eliza Catlin is leaving this week
for Pocatello. Idaho. where she will
visit for couple Of months with the
family of John Sterling. old residents
OF the Park.
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should make it a point to be present
at these two occasions.
PARK CENTER
Frank coushlin .of Cripple Creek is
visiting with home folks
Mr.. and Mrs. Van Meeter of South
Canon were Sunday visitors at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs ]. H. Stewart.
c E. zineheim went to Cripple
Greek with load of produce the hrst
of the week.
Charles Starkey was business vis-
itor on the Park the latter part of the
week
Mrs NJ. A. Mills. who has been on
the sick list for several wees. is
much improved at this time.
W. C. James took a load of sweet
cider to the Cripple Creek district
last week. Ee says there is ready
sale for cider since strong drink is
barred.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hoffman of Six
Mile were Sunday dinner guests at the
home of Mrs. l. F. Hoffman.
Scott Wilson has taken two loads
of apples to the district this week for
which he found ready sale.
Henry Spoerhase is able to be about
his work again after a sickness OF sew
eral days duration.
Charles Jackson had the misfortune
to lose very valuable horse last
week which had in pasture on
Wilson Creek
Mr.. and Mrs. Stewart are moving
from the S. F. Goodrich ranch to .
ranch on Orchard avenue which they
have already leased for the comins
year. They intend TO devote most Of
their time to chicken raising.
Scott Wilson has given up his posi-
tion at the power plant and leased the
George ranch for the year.
The weekly prayer meeting win BE-
at the home OF MIR. and Mrs. w. G.
Watson Friday night.
Mrs. Shoemaker and daughter.
Madee. have returned to their ranch
after living in Canon for the past year.
NJ. A. Mills has returned from =
very successful hunting and trapping
trip in the Roneyard Park country
Mr.. Roy has purchased 5-acre tract
adjoining his ranch on the south
which is partly set to sweet cherries
and apples and ssacre tract of alfal-
IA ON the north. He now has l2k
acres and will likely be pretty busy
man this summer.
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