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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-07
Tennis Champion Said
to Be Breaking Down

lately been practising faithfully, but
only recently did he engage in match.
Last week he and several others
played an exhibition match with the
University Of California team, at
Berkeley. Johnston drew A. G..
Graves, and defeated him, "a. 50.
DESPITE the -sidedness of the last
set, reports from the Coast say that
the champions work was far from his
best form. Johnston did not play in
the doubles.
What is to be the last of the big in
door matches of the winter will take
place at the Heights Casino. Brook
lyn, tomorrow afternoon. An exhibit
ton doubles match will be played be-
tween teams composed OF Dean Mathey,
the former Princeton star, and Wat
son n. Washburn. the well known
member of the first ten. and Harold
Throckmorton, the sensational nation
al schoolboy champion, and Harry Nc
Neal, the Casino professional
In the semi-final round Of the mems
club championship singles at the
Heights Casino, Brooklyn, yesterday,
Harry Parker defeated p. l.. Dodge,
6 ., GO.
Fasteners accustomed TO Eastern
university standards will be astonished
to learn that tennis is a major SPORT
at the University OF California. 1t is
still a major sport, even though a per-
fdious plot, instituted BY those mem
bcrs of the "Big c" Society who did not
win their letter at tennis. was recent
~ launched with the object Of relegat-
inc the court pastime TO the ranks Of
the minors. The whole proposition was
put up 10 the student body. The vote
in favor OF the retention OF tennis "a
major sport was carried, 972 to 224.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-07
Richmond Beat Phils.

Richmond. Va. April Ga triple, a
double and two singles off Alexander
gave the Richmond lnternationals three
runs in the second inning of to-day's
exhibition game and enabled them to
win from the Philadelphia Nationals, 3
10 ,.
RI y
Richmond Observation-Disclosures. 4 a
Philadelphia .......................... o
O. PP:sai I..as. : aS s. nd al aI. s:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-07
Bunfs and Bi1gleS

two trips 70 the plate, tanning the mil
deved atmosphere on each occasion.
MAYS looms up as one Of the batting
pitchers Of the new season. Lest JACK
Pfeffer might have an eye on that
honor. Carl struck his rival out twice
in conclusion.
Pfefcr made a heroic attempt 70
reach Hobltzell's drive in the first.
The liner hit the top OF his glove, but
didn't even hesitate. II was clean
swat.
The Champions who were not in the
game sent out perpetual line Of chat
ter from the bench. It started of so
briskly that Umpire Nallin objected;
after which the pepper was modified
a trine. But it was there all day-and
II helps to win ball games.
Zack Whoat's infold tap in the sec
ond would probably have rolled foul II
Mays had not grabbed II. As 1t was
Tack beat the pitchers throw to first
and the measly roller went for hit.
Jimmy Johnston had great chance
on his first trip 70 the plate IN the
sixth. Two men on base and two out.
The best Joimes could do was to pop
70 Hoblitzcll.
Tho Robin machine cloggcd when
Harry Hooper and Hobby pulled a
double steal in the opening segment
McCsrty pogged to catch Hobby, but
there was nobody at second to receive
the throw. Hobby, however. obliged by
taking Macs throw on the shoulder. In
the meantime Hooper rompcd home.
II was busy day for the outfelders
who work for Uncle Wilbert. The Red
Sox hit Unfortunately TO all fields
and the garden guardians had lot OF
exercise before the last out was regis
tered.
Jack Wheat robbed Speaker Of a
spanking bingle IN the fourth. coming
in like the proverbisl falcon and tax
ing the hold-out kings liner from the
very top Of the new-mown grass.
Shorten and McNally. two new So1,
were sent in 10 bat in place Of Hem
dricksen fnd Gardner in the seventh
Each came through with a hit.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-07
Totals .?s5Io2Il42i Toas .....2 3oti'
.Bared for Tippl. IN n. a'h innlns

'Ba,'ed FOR Tipps IN n. n'th inning
New York ......-..........0 =
First base o. Coloniss T. I>'t on bass
Coloniais s. Nov York. Z. flrst base ON bals-OT
Tgpir. 8. 81 Narkle. .. Struck out By WAY TO-.
hy Tipple ? Thre~ base ht .Gfdeon. Two h4ss
hts-H Fais-y. Hancs :. Gio0icy. Aic1snle-
es-dscr ny-Grdeor. Stolen tas's r. Tss-y 90.
Diegan u Gllhcolcy. Mage. Double p'si- Brpsn
and Pep4. Passed hall-Aierandcr. Wild pitch
Msrks Hts on 1igpe. ~ innings. -
NsrFie none iu . innings tmp'res tsidg.!i.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-07
s -----
GEORGETOWN LOWERS
MIDSHIPMEN'S COLORS

Annapolis. Md. April 6.-Thc George
town baseball nine won from the mid
shipmcn hero this Afternoon by to 4.
The Navy lads went into the lead by
making two runs in the FIRST inning,
ind at the end OF the second IL was
3 60 in their favor.
The score by innings follows:
Csorssosn ... . %
Nay ......... q % 4
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-07
CARDINALS AGAIN
HUMBLE BROWNS

St. Louis, April Davenport and
Fincher were easy for the st. Louis
Nationals and. the latter took the
fourth game of the city series from the
st. Louis Americans here to-day. The
score was to ,. The series now stands
3 to | in favor Of the Cardinals.
National. SO ni % 0 % u :
Americans % % o
Batteries Doak ard Snyder Davenport Fincher.
Koob Crandau and Hartley.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-07
Athletics Surmount Rocky Mount

Wilmington, n. C.. April 6.-The
Philadelphia Americans won here to-
day from Rocky Mount, of the Virginia
League, by score OF 3 TO |.
The score follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-07

shea ran for Ho,t IN FRS, and eighth innnsi
I orda,T ....''. .... Q %
stolen ba,s-Law. sacriacc hiis -nbbolt. Martin
Teo-base hits Bcrricsn I'D. Blake Dsmi'o Dg5 j.
iIs Martin 20 Berrissr. struch or Sy
.-,ri,|' g. b, Marin l. Bsses Cl balls or
,hs2.la . . Marin. D me- hF pi,cher-b t,,,,
! s.s IN or-or.-k Heating H0lt Doug a. Nc1mA.
7 mpires-Conah4u and Freeman. Time q game
l1ur and A. minutes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-07
Zero Is King of Flatbush
When SOx Come to Tom
More Agony.


I. Miller hated Tor Pferer IN the sixth inning
shorten tatted FOR uenriksen IN the seventh inning
VI .Naly haffed Tor Gardner IN the seventh inning
M0wrcy hatied Tor Mails IN the ninth inning
Score hy Innings.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-07

Bowling Alley. Billiard 4 Poei
Kz1GSsx.SSd Table Mfrs Repsifs
Supplies. Mari Bros.
- - unlan soJlarA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-07

Pfefcr made heroic attempt 70
reach Hoblitzell's drive in the first.
The liner hit the top OF his glove, but
didn't even hesitate. II was a clean
swat.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-07

Two. base hits scott. Speaker. Johnston. Three
base hit Hoover Sacrifice hii-Sc0tt Len on
Rel Sor, io Robins. 9 First b4 a., Q, error.
hy PfeTer > hy Mails / Bases on halls-oT
MAYS. . % Prefer. /. - Mcralc l. ht BY
Innings. ~ PETER. Q IN 6 innings. ~ Mails,
in 3 Innings. OF McHale In innings. Umpires
-Nallin and Klein
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-07

two trips 70 the plate, tanning the mil
deved atmosphere on each occasion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-07
DARTMOU TIL


Totals so 2 3 Il n Totals .2sli2?lsS
Dartmouth ........I q n n a
Ne~ York Uni'ersiiy.. 0 0 0 0 %
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-07

.Rat,ed ,or Rudolph IN the sixth innins 'sa'1n
so- Wiihoit IN the sixth inning .baiteh io' H.
Ayers m the 9Th inning
Boston ...............0
Washington ..........O
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-07

Mays looms up as one Of the batting
pitchers of the new season. Lest JACK
Pfeffer might have an eye on that
honor. Carl struck his rival out twice
in conclusion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-07

lack Whoat's infcld tap in the sec
ond would probably have rolled foul If
Nays had not grabbed II. As 1t was
Tack beat the pitchers throw to first
and the measly roller went for hit.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-29
WOULD LIGHT AND
PAVE MAIN STREET
Ornamental Lights Suggested From
Station tn Jcfferson-Pave From
Fifth to Hotel.

Tho Administrative Board, II is be-
lieved. will In short time move to
have ornamental lamps placed on
Main Street from the Main Street
Station to the Jefferson Hotel. This
is being generally favored, and a
number of letters endorsing the move
ment are being received By the board.
1t is further planned that Main Street
be repaved with smooth block from
fifth Street to the Jefferson Hotel
Tho board has estimated that both
OF these needed improvements will
cost $4,000.
II has been pointed out. In addition
to the streets being poorly lighted and
paved at present. II creates a bad i'm
preston on visitors coming into the
city. The majority Of people reach the
city through the Main Street and Byrd
street Stations. They have to pass
through this badly lighted and poorly
paved sections on their way to the
hotels. 1t is believed that the board
viii take action leading to the beau
tifying of Main Street in the near flu
ture.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-29
POST A CHRISTMAS
TREE BIG SUCCESS

Crowds of the travelling men Of the
city gathered about the Christmas
tree last night In the home of Post
A. Travellers Protective Association
30l East Main Street, for the annual
1uletide celebration. it was one oil
the most successful events ever held
by the post. An old fashioned Christ
mas tree party was held in variation
OF the usual affair, and the tree car
ried gift for every travelling man
present
Featuring the evening was a we1i.
selected musical program rendered by
some OF the most prominent local
musicians, This was especially en-
joyed by the travellers, and received
much applause. The distribution OF
the gifts proved delightful and
happy occasion, and finally there were
the refreshment and cigars passed
The celebration made n big hit.
All of the travellers IN the city mex,
Sunday are invited to attend the an.
nual post sermon. which will be de.
livered by DR. ]. J. Gravatt, chaplain
of the post, in the Holy Trinity Church
The services will begun at O'Clock
=. NJ
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-29
LIEUTENANT FlBNEGAN
sUecttDs CAPT. MATT
Investigation Into IAtter's Death
Shows No One to Blannc-Probe
Asked Into Wednesdays Collision.

The Board OF Fire Commissioners
last night declared that the accident
resulting in the death of Captain w.
C. Matt, OF Engine Company No. q.
on the night Of Thursday, December
81, was unavoidable. and no one could
be blamed for his death. A number
of witnesses were heard, and from
the testimony brought out 1t appeared
that Captain Matt was knocked from
the ladder on which he was standing,
when he was struck by fireman fall
ing from above.
Lieutenant j. r. Finneean. OF En-
CINE Company No. 8. was elected t.
succeed Captain Matt. F. X. Kanary.
of Company No. T. was named to sue
coed Finnegan, and A. b. williams.
was appointed fireman at Engine
Company No. 3, grade B.
Captain A. B. Gulgon, OF the Viz
ginia Railway and Power Company.
appeared before the board last night,
and asked for an investigation into
the accident Wednesday night, when
Broad and Main Street car struck
fire truck at Lombardy and Broad
Streets. 1t was decided to have the
investigation on the next regular
meeting of the board. January 8.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-29
What Whiskey Did For One Man

! the jury that this man. who drank
two half pints Of whiskey and took at
least 80 more drinks on the morning
before he committed the crime, was
sober.
Two wardens of the jail testified
that they smelled rum on him when
he was brought to them by the police.
Mrs. Scheffer. in an ante-mortem
statement made to q detective when
1t was thought she would die OF her
wound. declared that Gallery was
mad with drink. with eyes popping
out OF his head like a mad man"
when he shot her. Half a dozen
cronies. drinking companions on the
morning of the crime, told OF CAL
lery's visits to the Easton saloons and
hotels His sister told OF two half
pints of whiskey emptied by him that
morning.
Whiskey to Blame.
Testimony given at the trial shows
the place whiskey had in the crime.
Gallery killed Mrs. CRUDE and shot
her husband at their home on Butler
Street shortly. after noon. Then, for
an hour. he was at liberty. That hour
was passed in the Fairview Hotel.
within a square Of the house where
his sister lay dead. Fortified by the
drinks in the hotel. Gallery went on
to the Schefrer home. entered 1t from
the rear and shot Mrs. Scheffer and
her husband before they could shout
for aid He was captured only after
long chase. In which he hoped a
| freight train, fired at the pursuing po-
lice and was himself wounded.
That IL the climax of the intimacy
OF Patrick Gallery ana whiskey.
| - Parke H. Davis. the lawyer who de-
Tended him. began action to have Z
lunacy commission appointed. He did
this after Mrs Scheffer had visited
her brother and found him displaying
! symptoms of insanity.
DIR. Daniel Arthur. . New York
I alienist, came to Easton ana examined
Gallery. He watched him for several
! days. His verdict confirmed that OF
Mrs. Scheffer AIS
Davis says Doctor Arthur found
Gallery an alcoholic paranoiac Of pro-
nounced type.-Philadelphia North
american. r-,s- sa-s+4 --,s,-s7--
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-29
M.snxine Men Win Out.

Washington, Dec. 2s.-Newspaper
and magazine publishers practically
won their fight to prevent legislation
increasing postage rates on newspa-
pers and magazine periodicals. when
influential members of the Rules Corn
mittee announced tonight that they
would refuse to support special rule
giving such legislation the right Of
way in the House.
Postmaste err General Burlesou virtu-
ally abandoned efforts to have such
increases made effective. by recon-
mending that action on the increases
be delayed by the House Postoffice
Committee. in order that the publish
ers may be given an opportunity for
a hearing. The Rules Committee has
decided to grant such hearing II II
is requested. The Rules Commit e
has received numerous kilograms stat
ing that the proposed legislation " onld
have a disastrous effect upon many
classes of magazines.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-29
FIREMAN STONE UNDER
CARE OF PHYSICIAN

Ladderman c. r. stone of Truck No
3. who was injured "Wednesday night
when a Broad and Main Street car
struck the truck as 1T was being
backed into the house. was confined
TO his home yesterday under the care
Of a physician. 1t Is said that his vo-
cal cords were affected. but ii is too
early TO ascertain just what the extent
of his injury Is.
Stone was tllerman on the truck
when 1t was hit by the car. Six other
men on the truck Jumped to escape
injury when 1t appeared certain that
II would be struck. Yesterday Police
Court summons were issued for Motor
man Miles, who will have to answe
the charge of carelessly and reckless
~ driving his street car.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-29

locate me. Really! Framed over my
desk in an envelope inscribed To
Thomas w. Lawson'--no other address,
To settle wager It was mailed IN an
interior town in China and landed in
my Boston office in record short time.
III you and Chairman Henry wish
to communicate with me toss post
card from any window in the Capitol.
addressed to Thomas w. Lawson or
IT. w. l.. Boston, and you will receive
answer by return mail.
Take a tip from one who played
the big Washington Wall Street game
and the big international publicity
game long before you were Old enough
to distinguish between stock ex-
change and congressional haii-spene
less effort on last weeks and more on
this weeks leak. which Is liable TO
inundate both Wall Street and Wash
ington.
There were only sixty odd millions
hogsheaded from last weeks; this
weeks may run into billions.
And this tip. too. is meant in the
best of spirit--if 1t was actually be-
lieved in Washington there was to be
a real Investigation Of last weeks leak
there would not be quorum in either
the Senate or House next Monday and
a shifting Of bank accounts similar to
those in the good old sugar investiga-
ton days.
whether or not / received postcard
from you or Chairman Henry. rest easy
in the knowledge. i will answer your
public talking as reported by the
press and that when you digest my an
swer you will know more about Wash
ington Wall Street stock gambling
leaks than before you begin trying to
locate.
THOMAS w. LAWSON
"of Boston.
Up. 81 am mailing you and Chair
man Henry four of my books --'Fren-
zied Finance High Cost of Living.
The Remedy and Path Pointer A
casual run through them may help you
in your leak tracing"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-29
CITIZENS CONTRIBUTING
FOR AGED WOMEN'S HOME

Mrs. Thomas II. Bigger, OF the ex-
ecutive com mfttee of the Home for
Confederate Women, yesterday an
nounCed that a number of citizens
had contributed generously to the
fund for rehsbilitating the home,
which was badly damaged by fire
Saturday. Tho committee is continu-
ing 10 receive funds for the home, and
until II can be restored temporary
quarters centrally located for the ac-
commodation of the aged women are
being sought.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-29

Because of the good effect OF prohi-
billion. no prisoners were removed
from the city jail to the State peni-
tertiary during the December term OF
the Hastings Court. according to an
announcement made yesterday by
Clerk Walter Christian. This Is the
frst time in the history Of the court
that this condition has existed. there
being usually at every term OF the
court a large number of prisoners
transferred. Clerk Christian attributes
this extraordinary change entirely To
prohibition.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-29
|RA|lWAY ACCOUNTING
OFFICERS CONE N u
ASSOCIATION Will. Meet in RicAnSoql
I'm Annual Convention, Result -
Mail Ballot.
j. w. NoKELY is CHAIRMAN
General Auditor OF Chesapeake ~
Ohio Railway Heads Ccmmiteo4
Which viii Have General Ohaxxo
of Event.

Washington, d. c., Dec. 26.-An-
nouncement that the twenty-ntnth Ars-
nual convention Of the American Rail-
way Accounting Officers Associations.
will be held in Richmond. Va. Nay
80, 1917, was made today. Thu 0Ato
for the convention was set AZ the -
suit of mail ballot recently tAksni o&
the entire membership of the aaDo.
citation. 1t had previously been an~
nounced that the association would
meet in San Francisco In 1917.
The Association of American Rail-
way Accounting officers represents
800, 900 miles OF railroad, practically
one-half of the total railroad mlle4g4
in the world. also many express conn.,
panies and steamship lines. It haa
nearly a thousand members looae00
in the United States, Canada. Mexlco.
South America. Cuba, Philippine L.
lands and Hawaii.
The committee in charge Of thu ar
rangements for the meeting consiats
Of the following:
J. w. Nokely (chairman). general
auditor, Chesapeake and Ohio Rail-
way Co, Richmond. Va; w. J. Baker.
auditor. Old Dominion Steamship CO..
New York city; Joseph w. CoxG
comptroller. Norfolk and Western
Railway Co., Roanoke, Va: ]. f. Cox:
auditor, Richmond, Fredericksburg
and Potomac Railroad CO.. RiCh-
mond, Va: E. H. kemper, assistant
comptroller. Southern Railway Co...
Washington. D. c.; Fl. w. Mackenzie,
comptroller. Seaboard Air Line Rail-
way. Portsmouth. Va; George w.
Poe, auditor passenger receipts. Chez
apeake and Ohio Railway Co.. Rlchs
mond, Va: r. A. Williams, auditor
disbursements, Atlantic Coast Line
Railroad Co.. Wilmington. N. G.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-29
OFFERS TO KILL FOR
SMALL FEE OF S35
FAKE Nesre Doctor at Newport News
Write to Cheat in Cape
Charles.

Newport News. Va. Dec. 2s.--Dr.
1onn Jones. negro. offered to kill a
woman in Cape Charles for, $35, ac-
cording to copies Of letters produc-
ed In Police Court this morning, while
the negro was being tried on a charge
of larceny
An aged negro woman testified that
| the doctor" cured her daughter. TAX
ing from her stomach more than a
quart OF ground puppies. sea nettles.
snakes and the like. The cure, the
| negress declared. was effected after
all other physicians had been Unable
to do anything for the girl. The
charge OF larceny grew out OF this
case. II was stated.
Police Justice E. s. Robinson stated
| that the matter was a serious one
and reserved his decision until next
tuesday. at which time the doctor"
VIII De tried on a charge of practice
ing medicine without license.
Commonwealth Attorney c. c.
berkeley prosecuted the case. He de-
clared that the methods pursued by
Jones were of a serious character. and
cited the letter in which the negro
| agreed to kill a woman for $35. 4.
Attorney T. ]. Christian. who. with
J. Thomas Newsome. negro. represent
ed Jones. contended that the prose
cution OF the man was little short of
the prosecution and persecution of
witches" in the Salem witchcraft
scandals. Captain Berkeley and at
torneys for the defense clashed sew
eral times while the case was being
argued.
Copies of letters which Jones ad-
mitted he wrote Thomas Allen, of Cape
Charles. concerning woman. fur
nished by Captain Berkeley. follow:
Newport News. Va. Nov 4.
Thomas Allen. Cape Charles:
pleas excuse my delay in answer
ing your letter-in reply 1 can make
her como and stay with you her life
time for 10. Ten dollars will give her
to you for life.
"Awaiten your reply.
(Signed). DIR. JOHN JONES'"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-29
SIX SHIPS LONG
CONTINUED from First Page.

victims without having sent word to
nearby shipping. The submarines
would not have reported because they
could place their captured crews on
board the mother ship and thus would
avoid any. necessity for immediate re-
turn to their bases.
Depredatiens upon shipping could
be continued for weeks without dis
closing any news OF the sinkings until
the captured crews were taken 10
some neutral port and there told their
stories.
Passengers who arrived in New
York today on the steamer Florizel
from ST. Johns, " F., and Halifax.
said the French cruisers were sent out
Two weeks ago. but that they accom-
piished nothing because the seas they
encountered were so heavy they had to
put back into port. Both cruisers were
damaged by The seas.
Wireless Calls Cease suddenly.
Some of the passengers said officers
OF tie cruisers had toll of wireless
me-ss ges that had been received from
shsr~ in distress. but tina. the cruisers
were unable to reach them because
tbs Wireless calls ceased abruptly.
When this was reported m German
circles 1t was taken as conclusive evil
.fenee that the T-boats were foilowin
CT. their instructions and firing into
wireless equipment whenever efforts
were made to send out warnings.
According to German shipping men
the positions OF he Voitaire have been
charted out by agreement with sub
marine commanders. The U-boat men
know exactly where she will be on a
given day unless something unforeseen
happens. They take their captured
have been given for the day in ques-
ton or to the next position.
The voltaire, according 20 these
men. 10 lying at point not far from
the weil-traversed lanes. The U-boats
operate within given radius BE-
canse OF the methodieai way In which
the raids have been worked out there