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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-03-01
LESLIE SPRINT LANDS
HIM FIRST IN 1000
Danish Soldiers Sec Victory of
Scratch Man in 13th'S
Games.

sidney Leslie rurrln~ 10, ,,, n,.
,o,nn,ny ,,s, ,,i,t, Wy"
N''''t""' "'' ilS"'' gave ii''rdi IiIildl-
ya''s ana Won the LOCO yard ran, The
feature OF tho monthly gaines of I'm,
Thirteenth I,.u.lDu, Attl,ti, \~..,J.,,.,,
b,,l I'm ,h. I,r,,,, - r"',''
~ J" u" ".''"iN' VA the h'll zap
Leslie was running IN sixth place. lie
Spurted tn" su'ilt distance and won hv
three wards from, William s,y,c, ,.,,
.n, go. ~ "" '"'"e'' ''i'-
'',rS ''''
lne games were witnessed by a squad
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-03-01
BLARNEY KILMONA
BEST IRISH TERRIER
Bates Entry Sweeps Every
thing Before Him at Phil
adclphia Show.
LATE COMERS BARRED

PHILADELPHIA. Feb. :s.--John q. Bate
with his Blarney kilmona swept every
thing before him In the regular classes
for Irish terriers at the fifth annual
show OF the Philadelphia Kennel Club
which closed here to-day. This dog
which has just made his bow to an
American audience. demonstrated that
he Is the finest Irish terrier In the coun'
try. In bitches Champion Blarne>
Blinda was the winner. hut Mr.. Bates's
Of the breed. This placing met with the
approval of all the terrier experts around
the ring.
The New York winner in Boston terriers.
Arroyo Anarchist. was placed first with
Jack Roses Jack Spider reserve. The
last named dog is a very fine type o!
Boston, small but all quality. lie wa
a little out at the shoulders. which handi
capped him in the winners class. but n
pressed the leading dog closely. In
bitches Count. IS Dee Gee. one OF the best
lightweights seen In years. was the win
ner.
In German police dogs Mrs. Eleanor
{. Yates. the judge. said that she Wa
srea''! 'I.p..snuu " ." .""u ..n.
doss y" o -, r'na ~, 60
neis nero Tuio'eI, ~.
IN eoou shape. s,oa's .np'e.N 49,
Junge' VINO s'a'eu '"a, u " :. w.
pest specimens she nan ever passeu W."
In oitcnes LUKE ~ H"ahN Won VII" va
OAK Rldee rr'sRa Won haeehou.s'
The absence Of wy Collar Boy and
Nattord we TOOK u iot OF interest i'o"
the Judging in the wire Ton tertle'
classes. Mrs. Roy \. Ra'ne! lea th's OIL
VISION. when was the lafgcst IN th'
show. with Cone)o HARD Mug. a decis'on
which was not popular with the rings.he
judges. IN bitches frockiey MISS Cli-
cuit, owned by the N'cker! Nenheis ~
Chicago, was the winner. the reserve NJ
Ing Mrs. Rainey Hlddy OF Holy Poft
In scottish decrhounds Dr. MOTION
Downs OF Amber. va, capture Vlnne'
with his indicated importation MAC
Girtgor.
Through the enforcement or three
American Kennel club laws hfteen h"-
lated exhibitors were held up to-day al
the doors. Word was received Saturda
by the show committee of the club and
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-03-01
WACKER TO JOIN THE GIANTS.
Dartmouth Pitcher. Declared In
eligible, 10 Get u TrHOut.

HANOVER. y. H.. Feb 2H-Henry
wacker. Dartmouth. II. - New York
and former Clin,ou High School baseball
captain. left here to-day 20 join N, New
York Giants in Marlin Friday. Wicker
pitched well on his freshman team, but
on account of having played surmer ball
was ineligible &c play with Dartmouth
varsity.
He has been pitching Tor semi-profes-
sionai teams around New York city FOR
the last three yeaIr, and after beating
the Cuban Giants and several other
teams Manager Mc,iraw signed him up.
Wacker. who is "A powerful man. was
always considered one 81 the best pitci-
~ ever seen at Dartmouth.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-03-01
M'GRAW AS PITCHER
NO MASKED MARVEL
Giants Bat His Offerings Hard,
and Often. and Beat
DOOin's Team.
ELSH Is on THE SHELF

MARLIN, Tex, Feb. 20 Manaser Me-
0raw and Charley DOOM offered Them
selves as targets for the ba,ters In the
frst practice game OF the season this
afternoon and "A trial balance taken
after they had been pounded Tor nVe
q innings proclaimed Dooins team
the winner by "A score OF 8 to j. Nc
Draw had one bad inning. during which
he was mauled for six hits and hve
U .
A large gathering of townspeurle ana
resorters enjoyed the game and the
weather, which ook IA sudden turn Tor
the better this noon. Lingering trace.
Of last nights norther and "a chill wind
caused the Giants to bundle up In sweat
ers duriJg morning practice. n clear
sky and a hot sun drove the te'n',er'-
ture up this afternoon and enabled the
Giants to straiehteu out the kinks rut
In them by the first day OF training.
Only one man failed to come back to-
day. 1nhelder Fish liniped through
morning practice with q sore heel. but
had to give up this afternoon.
After an hour of preliminary work
this afternoon McGraw and Doom
picked their cams. and with Matty NJ
piring the rivals went at 1t with noisy
shouts n much pepper. 1t cannot
Be said that the two pitchers worked
In mid-season form, though Doom
boasted OF n curve.
The principal object Of the game was
b give the players a lot of exercise on
the bases and In the field. \ total OF
twenty-five hits proved the experiment
u success. The fielders pursued many
long drives 10 the fences. and the base
runners a to keep moving. The hits
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-03-01
DODGERS ARE IDLE AGAIN.
0old Continues mud Hike 10 Noun
tains IL Only Workout.

Hot SRiNGs. ARK. Feb. 2?.-No prac-
tice was INDUCED ~ to-day by 'cimhS
and other members az the brooklyn
squad. The weather VS. 800 cold to per.
intt the men TO -et into their uniforms.
:. hike TO the surrounding maintains
was taken In the morning with the baths
ir the afternoon.
Tonight CoomDs and the other bod
GerS attended the society circus IN tie
Auditorium Theatre, given under the
auspices of the Business Mems League
for the benefit of the racing fund
Twenty-one days of a,.ng opens h.,c
saturday. March II. Coombs will have
the mel on the Wilmington Park dia-
mond in the mornin4.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-03-01
Columbia 10 Play city 4. G..

Manager Schmelzcl OF the Columbia
handball team announced Yesterday that
"A meet with the City A.. &. has been ar
ranged for SATURDAY. A. both teams
have blsnked Yale by , to o scores a
close meet is expected. Coach cunning
ham on the strength OF tho Yale VIC
tory has picked his team. II will he
L. I. Aronescu. captain; NJ. Stein, j.
Armstrong and n. A. Zcltner.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-03-01

Ioscpl' Stone. the New York represent
tativ, D he Interstate Three Cushion
Billiarl League. was defeated last night
At Tuum's 10y Charles MORN % Chicago
by . score OF 80 to 90. Morin's high
run was + and stones T. II took the
winner siAty-one innings to gather his
90 nolnts
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-03-01

Willard yesterday MORNING did - ten
mile cross-couutry through Central i'ark,
around the reservoir and along River
side Drive. His work At the Pioneer club
ircluhed pulley. shadow boxing, meui-
bah. two round bouts with li.wplr
aud Mouihan and the customary calls
themes and abdominal exercises Nusit
the heddspinu.r. DID not put in
al appearance" to: . tuS-l" On IN" mat.
Thusc FIX paid - cents each 20 SEE"
Willard IN action NcI, moro NUN, rouS
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-03-01
TOO
SCARCE FOR WILLARD
Champion Worried Because of Dearth Of Husky Heavy
weights, but His Manager Promises to Remedy
~Trouble-Baseball Gossip.

Now that he has got fairly under way
in his training for his bout; with Frank
Moran. Jess willard. the heavyweight
champion. has begun to worry about
whether his managers can dig up enough
sparring partners.
II simply have 10 10 a lot of heavy
sparring.' willard told Tom Jones as
he was being rubbed down after his exer-
else at the Pioneer Club yesterday after
noon. and I cinnot do myself justice
50 long 20 | have only two sparriug
partners. Besides | know liemple and
Monahan 80 well that | am Inclined TO
be too tender heised toward them. |
want It lot of big mcn-ds many IS en-
be induced TO try me Out Ill put pIi-
lows on my hands II necessity. Hut |
simply nave - cut loose VITA my punches
with all my might. That u the only
way I can lcvclCp ,hc ability t. TIM my
blows properly AMI judge d'stanc" for a.
crafty II ring general is Frank Moran il
supposed to Toe. haven't mad a fight
since | Won the title alinos, - year ago.
| intend TO MAKE up for IL 81 possible by
having enough Dig boxers about 10
furnish me "A real mill every day OF the
week"
Jones and Curlcy have promised VIII
lard that they will do the very best they
can to interest the big flock OF heavy
weights living IN this vicinity. charlie
We nett. the Jersey heavyweight. mas
promised to do a bit OF INIT WELD ng
later on. But weinert has not been
feeling his best for a week. Al Reich. a
wonderful hig fellow IN The gymnasium.
has been invited time ami time again
wi.huu, RESPONSE.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-03-01
Fulton and Dixon divide H"nors.

Young Fulton held frankie Dixon even
IN ten rounds last nixht AZ ,;rupp'S gym
uasium. II was II slugsiug match
throughout.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-03-01

than on any previous day. \ number
of women looked OH from the balcony
boxes. The management has decided
10 observe II ladies' day Friday after
noon. Several special attractions Will
he provided for this occasion. johnny
Ertle. the bantamweight champion. will
appear in an exhibition with his spar
ring partner. He also will figure In IL
comedy bout with the giant cowboy.
Late yesterday afternoon Tom Jones
met Ike Dorsan. manager of Frank
Moran. The two began to banter be
fore an appreciatiyc crowd. After Jones
had told Ike "A few Of the things he en-
pected Willard TO do TO Moran he be-
came hoastful. Then Jones bet Dorgan
500 even that likes crowd cid not have
the nerve To match Moran against Jones
In a hundred yard sprint for a sid bet
at $1,000. Moran IS to return rom
White sulphur Springs sunday 'or Mor-
dag. Dorgan agrees to forfeit the hum
dred unless he posts the thousand before
noon Wednesday. The foot race Is TO
hc decided at Dal iIawklns's not later
thar a week from to-day.
Two days before the second Giant
squad Is TO cav for Marlin Benny
Kauff continues 10 sulk over his OF with
The Giants. kauT says he will not re-
port 10 NlC''raN until ne mas rcVt!Neu
slo'ooo, sow" from the uiahts ana $o'-
GO" from fiarEy T.. SihtiaIf' VINO soid
The outlaw ~ Cooo 10 Harry. n. hemp
stead Tor s55'ooo' IL Has peeh saId.
\ Matter Of opinion.
I, nigh, hs a hardship for Tho Giants
so. 0oo n,,.,,ao, p,. -, -, A.,
,n,,i 49, Ean,rs -, nn, ,.ai,
,nnNsas par.nr,i ani,tnns 10 na,
- n.,u ,,,,h. &c. sha1t -
a.. ,,., ~ u H.
VI 49,. ' y,
H.o""'7 -, - " 80"
N''tJ',"" n'u't v" ""."'"s u'pH
WI" '"e i''N.ts ~" ga" NM III u
"'"ch sa"'eS WI. up Ups M's' year
n's "Hsertu " 80 sun OF cio''es that
IN" young ma VINO mas visions oi snow
'"N win M"'rtw even II he does report
ahu WORKS ms hlEdeS'
~ >nirIthy - being wasted GA Ron
Jdiuiu haun IN" national rtSiime
VIII nave forgotten MN befurc AIrI l.,
. D." persists IN being hctdstroue lie
VIII n"'d all ih" tina" between no" ana
NirI - To- earn a regular position IN
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-03-01
staten island beats La Sale.

Staten Island Academy defeated LA
Sale Academy Yesterday at basketball
on the l~dtters court by n Scor. Of - to
~ trabtrc" was the Individual star,
cas'ng Elk hcld goals for Staten Island,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-03-01

g 4 o, as,t ,h,;' +, a. d. 10. i$' g. / g
{. q. e. a. o Total. 2O2 Average,
= : ~ Hish runs. ~. 80 ana i,
Charles Hcidon ,powasiac. Mich)-o
q .. 80. 81. .. /. .. 3, Il. :, 0, o. 49,; Is,
81 I. ~. II. 4. /, ., :. ., I, O.. !, o, 0, l.
/. q. :. 5. >, -. -, ~ Total, @oo
Average. 10 1912 High runs, ST.. ~; 50
81. ~ aud -. Referee Leonard Howison,
i. Ferdinand roggenhurg OF New York
WI play his first game OF the tourna'
mcu' Tonight, k'inger will he his opro'
hcui IL tia" aftcin oon game Brown vii
meet Edgar T. Applchy.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-03-01

Jim Fllun. who is To hrh' Jack nj.
Ion ~ tn" Manhattan \. /. March 10.
lrriN'd last night from Excelsior
Springs F1,uu declares Willard need
look uu further rnr soaring partners,
n" intends to josst with the champion
while preparing t"r tn" Indianapolis
giant kill,r.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-25
NEW OIL CORPORATION
Is READY FOR BUSINESS
Concern Plans to Develop Deposit in
James River Mt Perdue
Islnnd,

The work Of organizing the Tide
water Gas and OIL Corporation. with a
maximum capital OF $4,000, has jus,
been completed, It was learned yester-
day and the company will open Of
tices In Richmond this week Richmond
capitalists are said to be Interested in
the company, which was recently
formed by j. F. Peck. of New York.
who has had extensive experience In
the oil fields of the West Mt Peck
will become general manager
Leases for a long period of years
have been secured by the corporation
on some of the best property at tho To-
cation where the natural gas was first
discovered. near Perdue Island. In tho
James River, Chesterfield County. The
engineers will shortly determine the
point where the first we'll will be sunk,
which is expected to be In tho sand !
stone formation. just across from the
old channel OF the river.
1t IS beloved. from the samples cub
mittcd to chemists. that there Is an
immense pool of oil below the surface
at that point. probably 1000 feet or
moro down, on top OF which there Is a
large reservoir OF natural gas In event
that natural gas In any quantity is
found pipe lines will be constructed
to several cities, IT has been stated
The company has already erected a
, large pier on the river front, a por-
ton OF the machinery is expected In
the next few days. and active drilling
VIII be started at once
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-25
SHIELD ACQUITTED
Cnse Against Theatrical Man, Arrested
ON Womnn's Complaint,
Dismissed.

The case against Corbin SHIELD. a
theatrical man. arrested several days
ago on complaint OF Mrs. Ruth Poyn-
ter. Of 3o4 South Laurel Street. who
alleged that SHIELD had been annoying
her, was dismissed in the Police Court
yesterday when letter from her was
presented 10 Justice Crutchneld. The
letter stated that Mrs. POyntcr had
concluded SHIELD meant no harm and
that she wished the case dropped.
Policeman Sweet arrested SHIELD at
Foushec and Grace Streets when he
stopped Mrs. POINTER there. Mira. Poyn-
ter had received letter several days
before, requesting her to be on the
corner at certain time. She took
tho letter TO Police Headquarters, and
Sweet was directed to follow her to
the corner and arrest any one who APP
preached her.
Arthur Ltghtfoot. colored, was sent
on to the grand jury on three charges
of forging meal tickets In tho name of
Andrew Smith.
Joseph Smith, colored. was fined 500
and costs for carrying concealed pis-
toll.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-25

limo between tho respective plants and
transformer, the current delivered by
the company to be mcasurd on tho com
pany's sido OF the transformer. and
the current, II any. delivered by the
city, to be measured on the city's side
OF the transformer, each party TO sup
ply it's own meter.
Settlements under this contract to
be made monthly. on or before the ff-
tcenth day OF each month. for the
month next preceding.
This agreement may DO terminated
by tho city Of Richmond at any time
on thirty days written notice. I'm
less 50 terminated by tho city Of Rich
mond, II Will continue In force for five
years from tho date hereof"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-25
SUBMITS THREE PLANS
TO EXCHANGE CURRENT
Virginia Railway aud Power Com
pany Makes Different Pro-
posals to City.
NATTER is BEFORE BOARD
Exact Text OF Various Propositions
Which superintendent Trafford
Recommends BE Rejected as
Against Public Policy.

In view OF tho adverse report OF Su-
perintendent E. w. Trafford Of the City
Electric Plant, on tho proposal to e1-
change current between the plants Of
the city and the Virginia Railway and
Power Company and his recommends
ton that the city expend large sums
in further charging its plant to pro-
vide It's own reserve, the exact text of
the proposals now before the Admins
trative Board will be OF interest.
Tho suggestion waa made several
months ago that since tho power COM
pany. with It's street car and CONNER
c.al load, carried its heaviest burden
IN tho day. while the city. with its
strcet-l!ghting problem. had It's heavi-
est current load at night some sort of
exchange could DO Effected. AT least
TWO members Of the board seemed to
consider the plan feasible, especially as
II would afford n safeguard TO the city
in the event OF q breakdown, as by "a
mere turn OF switch current could
be supplied to all street lights from
the conpany's power-houses. While
the company'S commercial rates are
fixed by tho Corporation Commission.
municipality at lower rates. and, ac-
cording to Mr.. Trafford. the price quot
ed for surplus power Is actually below
tho cost OF manufacture.
THREE PROPOSITIONS
ARE BEFORE BOARD
Three alternative propositions sub
United by the company are now before
tho Administrative Board. The hrst
provides:
The Virginia Railway and Power
Company. party of the second part viii
agree to sell and deliver to the city
of Richmond, party OF the first part.
at such time or times as may be re-
CURED by the city. any and all current
which may be needed by the city for
any municipal service. without obliga-
ton on the part OF the city to take any
amount of current or to take current
for any fixed period Of time. at a rate
OF five t5) mills per kilowatt hour, and
II the city DESIRES and at It's option,
the company will buy any amount OF
electric current the city may desire to
sell. without obligation on the part Of
the city TO sell any amount. between
the hours Of a. NJ. and p. NJ. at a
rate of two and n half (25J mills per
k!lowatt hour
The Virginia Railway and Power
Company will provide transmission line
between the respective plants and
transformer. the current TO be deliv-
cred by the company TO he measured
on the companyB side OF the trans
former and the current. IL any. to be
furnished by the city, TO be measured
on the city's side OF the transformer,
each party to supply Its own meter.
Settlements under this contract TO he
made monthly. on or before the NJ
teenth dav OF each month for the
month next preceding. This agreement
may be terminated by the city of Rich
mond at any time on thirty days writ
ten notice. Unless so terminated by
the city of Richmond. It Will continue
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-25
MUST WARN CITIZENS
4 assistant City Attorney Holds Citizens
Mny he Reported When They
Refuse to Obey.

Assistant City Attorney Anderson
yesterday held that policemen must
warn citizens who block fro plugs with
their automobiles before reporting
them. and that they are TO bo report
ed only II they refuse to move ther
cars
Tho opinion was given in tho case of
Mira. c. NJ. Miller. OF West Grace
street. who was reported several days
ago by Policeman Dunn on this charge
Police Justice Crutchfield dismissed the
charge. after Colonel Anderson had
given his opinion and Dunn had stated
that he had thought II unnecessary to
issue warning before making q re-
port.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-25

ton. He is now one of the three gem
cral superintendent. with headquarters
In Huntington. W. Va. and is one Of
the most prominent young railroad
men In this section OF the country
The report that Mr.. Stevens was TO
be made general manager has been re-
vived two or three times every year
Tor more than two years. and denied
each time by President Stevens No
action looking to the appointment, il
was said last night. would be taken
until the matter had been considered
by the board Of directors. as it would
have to he approved by them. The
board will hold It's monthly meeting
on July 90 in New York City
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-25
hereoE
PROVISIONS MADE IN
SECOND PROPOSITION

Tho second proposition provides:
Tho Virginia Railway and Power
Company. party of the second part, Will
agree to sell and deliver TO the city
OF Richmond. party of the first part. at
such time or times as may nc required
by tho city. any and all current which
may be needed by tho. city for any
municipal service. without obligation
on the part Of the city to take any
amount OF current or to take current
for any fixed period OF time, ut n ratio
OF five CD mills per kilowatt hour, tho
Virginia Railway and Power Company
to provide transmission line between
the respective plants and transformer
ana meter. tho current to be measured
on tho Virginia halfway and Power
Company's side OF the transformer.
settlements under this contract to
be made monthly on or before the ff-
teenth day Of each month for the
month next preceding.
This agreement may be termina ted
by the city OF Richmond at any time
on thirty days written notice. Unless
so terminated by the city OF Rich
five years from the date hereof"
THIRD PROPOSITION
LAID BEFORE BOARD
The third alternative proposition pro-
vides:
Tho Virginia Railway and Power
Company. party Of tho second part.
VIII agree to sell and deliver to the
city Of Richmond. party Of the first
part not less than 500 kolowatt hours
electric current and such additional
amount as the city may require for
municipal service, TO be taken for a
period Of not less than ten consecu-
two hours In each twenty-four hours.
At Il rate of three and a half $3.50 mills
per kNowatt hour, and II the city so
"a q ntNtin h..N ivy ,io
Railway and Power Company will buy
from the city of Richmond electric
current. but not less than 500 kilowatt
houhs for period Of not less than ten
consecutive hours In each day Of twcn-
ty-four hours. to be selected by the
city between tho hours OF A. NJ. and
P. NJ. at tho same rate Of three and
a half (s.5) mills per kilowatt hour.
The Virginia Railway and Power
COMPANY viii provide transmit ssion
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-25
RECRUITING COMPANY
Fourth Regiment Command. Mt High
land Springs. Being Brought
to REQUIRED Strength.

Company II. Fourth Regiment. Wiz
ginia Volunteers. OF Highland Springs.
Is fast recruiting mon to reach tho
minimum OF siXty-fve men and three
officers, in order 10 be ready for SER
vice on the Mexican border. The COM
pany had up until few months ago
reached the minimum strength. hut
furnished several men to the United
States Army, Navy and Marine Corps
The company ia commanded by Cap
tain John Cloyd. and has been holding
drills at Highland Springs, in hall
furnished by the government. The hall
is small and most OF the work has been
done outdoors. Captain Cloyd Is very
much pleased at the work done by the
men.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-25
FlAY NAME J. PAUL STEVENS
GENERAL MANAGER OF c. & O.
son OF President of System Said to he
Slated for big
Post.

During the absence from Richmond
~ President George w. Stevens Of
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Com
;,any. who is making an inspection Of
= norton OF the lines, no definite state
,nent could he secured last night from
local officials ovor the probable ap-
rointment OF J. Paul Stevens, son Of
president Stevens. to the position OF
reneral manager Of tho lines.
The report has been circulated in
railroad circles for nearly three Yenrs
ina. Mr.. Stevens ultimately would be
made general manager of the road
which has been without such official
since George Johnson, son OF L. E.
Johnson. president OF tho Norfolk and
Western Railway, resigned. Mr.
Stevens has been steadily promoted
krom one position to another on tho
chesapeake and Ohio, and is thoroughly
naIliar with all details of It's opera
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-25
Engagement Ia Announced.

Especial to The Times Dispatchl
DURHAM. n. c.. June 24-Captain
and Mrs. John Chapman Niche an
nounce the engagement Of their daugh-
ter. Rebecca Lewis, to James Herbert
Jarratt, OF Petersburg, Va, the we'd
ding TO take place ut the First Pres
byterian Church, Durham. N. c., in the
early fall.