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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-11
ngans Cornell Defeated Spiders Will Open Season
bAl CHASE Will PLAY
| ON Cincinnati TEAM


First.
Rufraio. April 1o.--Aftsr all Hal
|Aass win be seen In tbs big ring
|sain this season. Buffalo fans were
leased to learn that he had been
|rabbsd up by the Cincinnati Reds.
+ would have been almost o crime TO
be- Chase waste his time with some
|sni-pro club this season. and for y
|me It looked a IL he would have to.
Tut the Cincinnati club has assumed
Eis $4,000 contract he had with tine
Huffalo Feds, and he has been order
Il to report for play at once. Chase
- been working out with the san
Francisco team OF the Coast League,
md win Join the Reds ~ quickly as
fatns win carry him from tho far
Vest 70 the ohio city. The pur-
hass price paid for Chase was not
fven out
Chase II = wonderfui ball player,
|ut he Possesses . peculiar tempsra-
asut. He 10 known a. . disturber on
BAN club, but II may be that the ap-
aren't reluctance with which his serv-
Pee were passed up this spring may
ave the effect Of bringing before him
he fAct that he II on a team to play
all--not disrupt the club.
Molwitx was slated for the first base
|osition on the Reds. but Mors arm
|as been bothering him and Chase
PHI be Eiven the position. according
b dispatches from Cincinnati. Mol
|ftx win be retained by the Reds, II
understood
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-11

Motion pictures of all sorts may
come ana so; the posed" fad films
have their feeting day. and photo
dramas OF yesterday may wane and
vanish as quickly as they came, but
the semi-annual presentations by Ly-
man II. Howe remain AZ perennially
popular an ever. Indeed. because Of
their surprising excellence, they
grow in prestige and popularity with
each recurring visit. Undoubtedly the
attraction keeps Its Arm grip on the
hearts and minds OF the public be-
cause It appeals to the heart and
mind-because It aims high and full.
fills that aim better than any other
exhibition before the public. It is
broadening. inspiring and uplifting to
a degree and 1t surpasses other at
fractions In diversity of subject mat
ter, in the wondrous beauty OF the
scenes. in the perfection Of It's pho
Biography. in the quality OF its humor
and in its realism of presentation.
These merits are particularly well
illustrated in a feature OF the new
production which will be presented
at the Academy tomorrow and Thurs
day and Thursday matinee. beginning
at 8 o'clock.
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FED STARS ARE
HOPE OF GIANTS
siloe ydcGraw Believes the Acquisition
Of Kauf, Roush, Hariden and
Anderson Means Flag.
BY JOHN j. McGRAW,
Manager New York Nationals.

BY JOHN j. McGRAW,
Manager New York Nationals.
New York, April lo.--The Giants
70 going to play good ball this year.
They're going to come back. They're
oinx to wind mp the 1915 season
way up in the FIRST division. They're
ding to wind up the pennant race
q position I'm used TO seeing the
RiAnts wind up their season
This years team lie much stronger
han that of last year. II has been
|trengthensd where II needed
strengthening. and II will grow
|trcnxer a. the season progresses. The
hen have not yet responded to the
heal playing spirit but they will.
III see to that.
Some OF the players have shown
Indifference In their work. They'll
lave to show more spirit. and they
Ill. They'll nght for every game,
'nce the season gets under way. as
tiant teams have always fought. A
Essk or two after the season starts,
hsy'il be right. physically and mon
Outfield Among Best.
Ny outfeld viii rank with the best.
Denny Kaun 10 q star. and when we
ocursd him we did much to revive
lsr championship aspirations. Not
3aiy will his playing ability be
|rsat asset. but his self-oonndenoe
III, spread to the rest of the men.
. fesl certain Of this
Eddie Roush In another good out
sldsr. Competent Judges. who
batch ed his work In the Federal
league. tell me that he was one OF
At a. So
Ion. From what I have already OBJ
srved OF his work incline to the
Sslisf that he win show to even bet
'pr advantage in the National League.
Btn Rariden will iii big gap in
he catching department. He was the
SUot Of the Fed receivers. and will
arm the applause OF New York fans
n his work for the Giants. He In a
'huch better catcher now than no was
khen he was with the Braves, a few
sssons ago.
Andersen Proves Worth.
Tred Anderson. another Fed star.
Sas already proved his worth as a
3itcher. He convinced me of his abii-
~ on our training trip. and he will
pnvince our friends once he gets
/ I'll. and Il one OF the few pitchers
b the big league with excellent con-
|rol Of that curve.
Ny outfield will be all that ask,
I George Burns does his part. as I
{now he will. Kelly. a youngster. has
Iiso como along fast
Ny inheid win be q hard-hitttng
unch. Msrkie 10 the best first base
han In the league. and everybody
jnows how Doyle and Fletcher rank
Hans LObert his been bit slow
eaching his best form. but / have
. doubt that he'll come around after
y puts = few games under his belt.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-11

New Yorw. April 1o.--An inquiry Of
the German government into the de-
tentton of Carl Tue1ender. of Charles
Tucker. at Ellis Island, win be insti-
tuted tomorrow. This was announced
At the office Of the German consul
today. Tuelender Is q German subject.
who has been unable to get back to
his home.
Officials Of the United States govern
ment here today denied there was any
thing unusual In the young mans de-
tention on Ellis Island.
'7e was committed there by Judge
Hough as a material witness against
up the Welland Canal" said Roger
Wood. assistant United States attorney.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-11
|OPEWtLL TEAM WILL
LEAVE SUFFOLK APR. Il

Suffolk. Va, April 10.-The Hope
|sll team viii leave Suffolk tomorrow
Hernoon to be In readiness for the
bening game at Hopewell on We'd
esday with the Richmond Interna-
bnals.
The team under the management Of
kinn Clark. has been in Suffolk since
1T Monday, April 8. but on account
cold and rainy weather has had
bry little practice.
Two practices were held today,
he this morning and a second this
kteynoon. and the practice tomorrow
forming win be the last one to be held
bro.
Manager Clark has released Catcher
|sst and he has returned TO his home.
Pitcher Mstosh will Join the club at
|cpswell on wednesday, when the
mb will attend the anniversary cele-
|atSon Of Hopewell and play their
banning exhibition game.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-11
JESS WILLARD OPENS
his EXHIBITION TOUR

Chicago, April 10.--Jess willard
win open an exhibition tour at Buff
falo. N. T.. In SIX days II his injured
hand continues TO improve. according
to an announcement here by Man
ager Tom Jones.
IL practically healed aud he ought to
be in shape Tor q road trip by that
time.
Jones has been offered dates at Bos-
ton. willard will take Walter Mona
han along ~ his sparring partner.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-11
HUSTLER PLAYERS ARE
REPORTING TO LEACH
Yale Sloan, Hard-Hitting .outaead0s
Is Displaying Form with
Rochester.

Rochester. April to.--Cutneidsr
Yale Sloan. who comes here with .
reputation a. q slugger. got In just
In time for the only workout allowed
Tommy Leach's Hustlers today by the
moist weather. His arrival swelled the
squad to ten. and Love now is the
only player to be heard from. He u
expected to arrive in the city tomor-
row.
Cold and rain have been conspirA-
tors so far that they have thorough
ly baffied the Rochester manager in
his efforts to give the squad anything
like the necessary exercise. The prac-
tice yesterday forenoon was In polar
environa
Snow began to fall, and when
Leach sent the boys to the showers
the freeze had been put into several
fingers. With the Arctic conditions,
no one had any desire to acquire =
rheumatic twinge by putting too much
power into the work. There was some
brisk fielding and batting, but those
performing In the outfield Iobbed the
ball In generally.
Holke Lifts Ball Over Fence.
Holke came through with q bang
that leaped the fence in left. but that
was fungo hitting, and we've seen Tex
Erwin and others make HOSTS over
the tall score-board in right field On
which we've expended quantity of
thrills.
Nothing" said Leach. when asked
II McGraw had Informed him as yet
of the players promised him by thn
New York club. Nothing further has
been heard in regard to Pitcher Rube
Schauer. whom the New York Press a
few days ago said was destined for
Rochester.
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shax signing PlayerA

Ottawa. April 10.-FrAnk ShAuRh-
Iasy has finally signed to manage the
barren club In the Inter- State Base
Ia League. He will leave early in
az to take charge. Ehaughnessy has
10 signed for the Warren club.
blan. Bullock. Hashans. Peterson and
|obsrts, who were with the Ottawas
IL year ~ well ~ Burrill and Dun
u Of Brantford. and Dougherty and
Fmstrong, Of Hamilton, Armstrong
|a Toronto boy. who did good work
II Hamilton last summer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-11

Summary: Two-base hits--cox.
whitley. Three base hits--Carter. Sac
rfflce Internationally. Miller. Gle
mems. Hits--On Cox. In 8 innings:
of Knight In l inning; on Jolliff-
1 in inning, Bases on baHs-Cox, o:
Anderson. l. Struck out--By Cox. s.;
by Anderson. 8. Stolen bases--Cross-
ley. Miller. IAsgan. Umpire--Wood.
Time of Eame-2 hours. :.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-11
TED LEWIS signs TO
BOX N CHATTANOOGA

Chattanooga. Tenn. April 10
Articles were signed today by Ted
Lewis, claimant of the weitsr title, and
Jake Abel. local weller, to fight eight
rounds before the Rose Athletic Club
here April 10. The bout scheduled be-
tween Abel and Willie Richie for to-
night has been cancelled because OF
an accident to the latter that fractured
two ribs.
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Nc-eolk PInver sent Rack.

Pittsburg, April 1o.--Outielder
Jesse Altenberg and Inieider Bernard
Cleveland. Of the Pittsburg National
the wheeling Central League club.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-11

Ebei. Rodriguez. Javobson. Three
base hits-O' Donnell. Stolen bases
McDermott, Arragon, Robertson.
Struck out--By Ferry. B.: by Good
win, 0; by Benton. 8. Base on balls
or Benton. 4: of Ferry. 4; of Good
win, 2. Hit by pitcher--Benton,
Wild pitch--Benton. 2. Hits
Ferry, six In Ave Innings;
of Goodwin four in four innings. Um-
pire-Mr. Righie. Time-i:b0.
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TT ~
sEibel out. hit by batted bail. None
out when winning run was scored.
Score by innings: r.
virginians .......... 030 001 co.'s
New York ..........2 400 002 900
a
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hassock. He was thrown out In home
on an infield ball.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-02-10
MODERN BUILDING TO
Be BUILT VERY soon
Robinson And Roberts To
Erect Brick Building
In North Boealusa

Plans have been made and de-
tails are being arranged for another
business block in North Bogalusa
that will be one of the most modern
in the city and work is expected to
commence at an early date when
Robinson and Roberts, the well
known merchants, will erect two
story building on their fine lot in
that section Of the city. The. down
stairs will be occupied as the store
OF this progressive firm and it has
not been decided who will occupy
the upstairs. When work is started
it will be rushed to an early COM
pletion.
1t is rumored that possibly two
other business buildings will be
erected liz that part Of the city this
spring or summer.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-02-10
NEGRO SHOOTS TWO
AND MAKES GETAWAY
Popular Quarters Scene Ut
Another Shooting Last
Friday

Cleve Mack, colored was fatally
injured and died of his injuries
Sunday, ard Matilda Own. colored.
sustained slight flesh wounds, Fri
day night when Esco Bridges at
tempted to assassinate the couple at
a house in Poplar Qua ters. A shot
gun was used and only one shot
was fired most of the charge taking
effect in Mack's abdomen. Bridges
is alleged to have gone to the house
where the victims were and seeing
them through a window opened fire.
No cause for the act is given except
that Matilda formerly lived with
Bridges and left him when he abused
her.
Bridges left for parts unknown
following the shooting and had not
been captured yesterday at noon.
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Mrs. Gilbert Dead

Mrs. B.Gilbert, formerly a resident
of this city but who moved to New
about six months ago, died at the
family home on Jan. z8. The de-
ceased had many inmate friends in
this city who will deeply regret to
learn of her death. Miss Agnes
Gilbert, daughter Of the deceased is
now visiting Mrs. Hix at 531 AveE
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COLUMNS Of ENTERPRISE OPEN
FOR DISCUSSION Of ISSUES

Believing that the tax payers are
entitled to know every detail con-
corning the bond issue and know
ine that there is nothineEthat the
Committee does not wish to make
clear, the Enterprise will throw its
columns open to the citizens and
they can use this paper for asking
any question and in turn we will
endeavor to secure the answer for
them, both being published. There
will be no charge for the service,
your name will not be used, if SO
requested, but you are urged 10 get
your questions to this office at YOU
earliest convenience. ~
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passed are as follows:

passed are as lOllOWS.
Light and Water
Be 1t Resolved BY This Mass
Meeting of the Citizens Of Bogalusa,
assembled in the Y. M C. A. Build
ing, on Friday night, February 9TH,
1915, as follows:
That it is the sense of this Mass
Meeting that the Commission Coun-
Gil be authorized to fix the follow
ing rates for the rental of street fire
hydrants and for commercial and
street electric lighting charges:
For street fire hydrants, $40 per
year each.
For Commercial Lighting:
IL cents per X. ". hour. A dis
count of 2 cent per X. W. hour to
be allowed on all bills paid at the
office on or before the 18th day of
each month; no bill to be for less
than ST per month.
For Street Lighting:
Arc Lights 1900 Nominal Candle
power, an annual rental of $50 pei
light.
Insandescent Lights IS Candle
power, an annual rental of $40 pei
light.
The Bond Issue
Be it Resolved by this Mass Meet
, ing of the Citizens of Bogalusa, as
sembled in the Y. NJ. c. A. Building
on Friday night, February 4th
!, lOlO, DIS lOilOWS.
|. That the Commission Council
be and is hereby instructed to tloa
4 a bond issue of 100000 On the Cit
i of Bogalusa, the proceeds Of whicI
t to be used as hereinafter set ou
4 this bond issue to run for a term
e 20 to Is years and pay not to eS
d coed 5 per cent interest.
e 2. That the Commission Counc
n be authorized to purchase tn
a Water System from the Grea
IS Southern Lumber Company, as pe
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To Build Church

The North Bogalusa Presbyterians
are raising funds with which to
erect a house Of worship in that
section of the city. Already funds
have been subscribed to insure the
first work on the building. The
church will be located on Louisiana
Avenue and the lot has been donat'
ed by the Great Southern Lumber
Company.
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Musical Entertainment

The Chaminade Music Club will
give musical program at the 7. M.
C. A., on the evening of Thurday
Feb. 18th that promises to be LARGELY
attended. A program with many
instrumental and vocal solos and
duets are announced while the
chorus contains some Of the best
voices in the city. The proceed:
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-02-10
Inspect Pellasr, Hospital

Boealusa's Pellaera Hospital is
attracting attention in all parts Of
the United States and last week two
of the country's leading physicians
visited the Magic City for the pur-
pose of seeing pelleera in acute form
and also inspect the hospital. The
doctors we're Messrs Logan and
Mussari of Mayo's Sanitarium. Of
Rochester N. T., one of Americas
| greatest medical institutions,
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Dinner For NewlYweds

The home of MIR. and Mrs. M.
Marx, of Columbia street, was the
scene of a merry dinner last Sunday
in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles M
Warwick, who returned from their
honeymoon and Nathan Levin who
has recovered from a operation
Only immediate relatives attended
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meeting of the council closing the
shops on the Sabbath.
REDUCING INSURANCE

shops on the oaDDatn.
REDUCING INSURANCE !
Sol Trueblood, of the Louisiana
Fire Prevention Bureau, was present
and stated that if the city took over
the water system and made the
improvements as outlined that Bog
alusa would be advanced from a
fourth class to a second class city
which would mean a saving OF at
least Is to 80 Is percent on the
insurance rate and would save the
city not less than $12,50O annually,
not including the Great Southern
property.
QUESTIONS ARE INVITED
The report of the investigating
committee was read, the Board
which will operate the water and
sewer system after it is taken over
was then announced. Following
this Mayor Sullivan asked anyone
who did not understand all or any
details of the proposition to ask any
question they saw fit. A few minor
questions we're asked and discussed
Time was allowed any arguments
that anyone had to offer either fol-
or against the proposition. Mayor
Sullivan then stated that if there
10 business men in the city who
opposed the bond issue that ne
would drop the matter for the pre-
sent.
Every question concerning tht
, purchasing Of the public utilities
having been asked and answered D
Benin, of Columbia street, made
motion that the Commission Council
be instructed to call an election a
any early date to vote on a BON
r issue 100000 and to empower tn
!, Council to spend the money as ha
i, been outlined at the meeting. Their
v were several seconds to the motto
/. which was carried almost without
t dissenting vote. The two resolution
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Goins To Texas

Jack Riley and family. who reside
Just outside the the city limits and
who sold his farm a few days ago
will leave Sunday for Houston
Texas where they will make their
future home.
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hathers Honor Commission

J., ahe Mothers Honor Commission
'ul mold a meeting at the Y. M. G,
- On Friday afternoon to which all
!. SsnoerS as we'll as every lady in
NC el1v is invited to attend, The
ams1ne will be called to order at
$50 o'clock, ' a.
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WHAT The BOND ISSUE MEANS In BRIEF

WHAT THE BOND ISSUE MEANS In BRIEF
The City is to have modernly equipped fire station.
The City to own the present schools at cost Of $3470
The City is to have new modern schools to cost about
$4,000
The City to own the water and sewerage system at cost
Of $4,000.
Sewer and water will be extended to all parts Of the city,
the revenues being pledged pay for the improvements
The electric light rates for commercial purposes will be IL
cents per with discount Of cents if paid in 10 days.
making it 10 cents.
Bogalusa will save annually $12,5oo insurance prem
ums alone as the city will become second class one instead Of
fourth at present These figures do not include the Great
Southern Lumber Co. property.
Anew jail is to be constructed that will mold all the
prisoners that the city may have at any tme
board Of IA business and professional men will operate
the water and sewerage system and will receive no compensation
whatsoever.
49,.
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the Citizens Committees report, at
d cost of $5l,50O.
3. That the Commission Council
be also authorized to purchase from
the Great Southern Lumber Com
pany the Sewerage System, as per
the Citizens Committees report at
a cost Of $40,96O.
a. That the Commission Council
be also authorized to purchase the
School Houses including the lots
from the Great Southern Lumber
Company. as per the Citizens Com
mittee's report, at cost of $35,97.
S. That the Commission Council
be requested to set aside the differ.
ence between the amount paid for
: the present school houses and $780,
! 900 of the bond issue for building
! and equippine new school houses;
!. that $4,000 be set aside for building
and equipping City Jail; and that
$4,000 be set aside for Fire Pre-
+ vention, including the apparatus
/; and buildings.
6. That it is the sense of this
! Mass Meeting that the Fire System
! be so arranged and the fire houses
= so built and operated by a paid
= Fire Department that the City Of
Bogalusa, 50 far as fire insurance is
concerned, shall be put on a second
IS class basis. which will make a re-
a duction in rates now being charged
l. 7. That, in order to extend thu
h, Water and Sewerage systems to al
parts of the city, and for the pur
s. pose of Operating the water AMI
D. sewerage systems, and in conformi
" ty with Act No. 248 of the Louisi
re ana Legislature OF 1914, the Com
I'd mission Council be hereby instruct
ed to create a Commission to tax
er charge OF these systems and al
range for their proper financing TO
operation and extension.
= s, That it is the sense of thi
- Mass Meeting that this Commissio
hs be composed Of IA members,
IS which the Mayor Of the City sha
-. be one, but not to act as Chairman
9. That it is the sense Of thi
Mass Meeting that the Mayor al
, point the members of this Commi
~ sion and that it be composed OF tt
''' same men whose names are mel
toned in a letter written by tt
die Mayor to Mr.. M. Marx on Janual
Der 31st, 1915, as follows;
NJ. Marx, Chairman
The Mayor
ct ]. A. Spehenhier
as &c. Mills
ing Ell. Middleton
|th, G. H. Wilcox
j. H..Slaughter
lcil Paul Levert
oat J.Y Sanders, Jr.
,itv &C. Phillips
ich J, H. Lively
out; L. H. Roberts
! of C. Ellis OFT
ex. NJ. L. Wuescher
1C. That the Commission Coz
neil Gil Re requested to pass an or
the nance creating this Public Utilit
,eat Commission and prescribing
per duties.
,.,;il ho ,,eod for tho nnrn0se IF n
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will be used for the purpose of pur-
chasing a piano for the club. The
complete program will appear in the
ENTERPRISE next week.
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BOGALUSA, LOUISIANA THURSDAY. fEBkUAk1 ~, 1910.
Cheaper Lights, New Schools, Fire Station, Fine
Streets and Cheaper Insurance For Boga|Ba

Citizens Almost Making improvements Which Will Make Bogusa City She
Entitled To Capita Fixed At SIS For the Year fl9l6mpa
Ownership Greatly Favored and Extensions Of Sewer and
Water Will Be Carried To Every Part Of the City and
Council Instructed to Call For
100000 Bond Issue