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The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-03-31
Tulsa OIL Wells Burn.

Tulsa, okla.-Damage estimated at
s1.00o.oO0 was done in the oil fields
near Drumright. when a fire starting
in refuse spread 70 the wells. Twelve
wells we're burned. Is derricks we're
destroyed. and many thousands OF
barrels OF oil consumed.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-03-31
NEGRO Kills Another.

Dyersburg.-Clifford White, a ne
gro, shot and killed Arthur Horton,
another negro, at Dyersburg. A fight
the two had the day before was re
sumed when they met and a duel was
fought. White escaped unhurt and is
now in jail.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-03-31
Rin Loss Of Churches.

Nashville.-The total loss on the
churches. pastors homes, and school
property in the East Nashville fire to-
tails over 100000. with insurance Of
$4,000, according tothe best figures
available.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-03-31

Union City.-Herman Diezel. IT..
who lives just at the western limits OF
this city. has lost his beautiful home
by fire. The loss is estimated At
about $1,000. with insurance covering
possibly the greater part Of the loss.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-03-31
SUES FOR $4,000.
Plaintiff Accuses Father-in-Law Of
Alternating Wife's Affection.


Alternating Wife's Affection.
Memphis. for $4,000 damages
has been filed here in the circuit court
by Elliott Loving against Geo. C. Ben.
nett and wife. Alienation of his wife's
affections is the charge. Bennett is a
millionaire and one Of the best known
race horse men in the South. Loving
maintains that the BENEFITS have con-
spired against him and have exerted
every influence available to turn his
wife against him.
It is also maintained that Mrs. Ben
nett sought to have her daughter dis.
satisfied with Loving, telling her that
he had no money and could not sup
port her In the luxuriant manner to
which she was accustomed.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-03-31
DEkALB MAeNATE KILLED.
Reports Say Farmer Shot When His
Dauahter Screamed.

hfSFSt - Say OHSh NhNN fhS
Daughter Screamed.
Smithville.-Harve Robinson, 40, a
prosperous farmer and member of the
DeKalb county court, has been shot
and killed instantly while at the home
of William Bess, near Smithville.
While Bess was in his yard Robinson
is alleged to have made an attack on
Bess' daughter, who screamed. The
father, 1t is said, appeared on the
scene, Robinson showing him off the
porch and making alleged threats. Bess
opened fire with a pistol, two shots
taking effect. Both men are said to
have been drinking. Bess was arrest
ed. He is a small farmer.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-03-31

Springfield.-The special election.
which had been called for March Is
to choose c school commissioner for
the city Of Springfield. has been post
poned to allow more voters TO qualify
through tax payments and rsgisira,
ton.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-03-31
THREE FOR ALEXANDRIA.
Dekalb County City Also Experiences
Fire Day.

Fire Day.
Alexandria.--A terrific wind OF cy-
clonic nature was the cause Of three
fires at this place recently. The resi-
dence Of ]. s. Turner had a narrow
escape when the wind caused box
of ashes on the back porch to ignite
lNeighbors gave the alarm and no dam.
age was done. The residence Of John
Pulland caught. but was extinguished
before much damage was done. Later
the residence and all outhouses ex,
cept the barn Of Franz Foutch. living
about three miles east Of here, were
completely destroyed. Nothing but
their supply Of meat in the smoke
house was saved.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-03-31
MANY Hoes Burn.

Waverly-0scar Bone Of Buffalo
has lost his large barn. 25 head Of
hogs. hay. harness and about 300 bar
rels Of corn by fire. The loss is about
$1,000, with no insurance. Origin Of
the fire unknown.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-03-31
Berlin Admits Loss.

Berlin.-More than 100 yards Of Ger.
man trenches near St Eloi have been
blown up by the British. German
army headquarters have announced.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-03-31

Washington.-The entente allies, re.
plying individually TO Secretary Ian
sings suggestion for the disarmament
of all merchant ships. have. in effect,
declined the proposal.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-03-31
Transfer TO MILLIONAIRE.
Young MsryviIIe Laborer Inherlts For.
tune From Uncle.

tune From Uncle.
Knoxville. teamster to mil
lonaire overnight is the experience Of
Alfred H. Stinnett Of Maryvllle. An
uncle whom he had not seen since he
was five years old died a few weeks
ago. The uncle left no widow nor chill
dren. and young Stinnett was advised
of his fortune through attorneys. OF
the $1,lOo,OOO left him. $S36,OOO is in
stocks and bonds and the rest in real
ty. The gift came as complete sur
prise. The young man is an employe
of the Aluminium Company of America
at Maryville. He has been through
high school and now declares he will
go through Maryville College.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-03-31

washington.-Thomas Taggart. tbs
Democratic national committeeman
from Indiana. appointed to ill the va
eancy caused b. the death OF Senator
shiyeisy. has taksn The cath Of Office
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-03-31

Frank R. McAtee. so. editor and
owner Of the Chester ClL) Herald. q
weekly newspaper. killed himself By
shooting. McAtee had been in poor
health for several years.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-03-31

Fire destroyed the five-story build
Ding at Jersey City occupied by the
Durham Razor company, entailing q
loss OF $780, 900.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-03-31

Capt. Road Amundsen. according to
Central News dispatch from Christi
ania. win start on a north pole expedi-
tioa N the spring Of 1917.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-03-31

To Increase the gold reserve Of the
government, the Austrian savings
hanks have decided to accept deposits
IN the form al jewelry and old gold Of
~ kinds.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-03-31

Senator L. Y. Sherman Of Illinois
has introduced resolution to author
ize the president 20 at once call for
$4,000 volunteers for service In Mex
lra
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-27
OFFER RICHMOND REGAT7 IA
NEW ROWING ASSOCIATION
Is NOW PERMANENT BOcY
baltimore mud Washington Wunt First
Event U.'rc-Fucilitics Are Not
of Hest, However.
Woodward,

Although the Virginia I;oa; club
made no bid FOR the event. IL is more
than probable that the initial regatta
If tn" Southern Rowing Associations
WIFE he held on the James River. Both
baltimore clubs, who fustcrcd the new
1rGanization. are in favor of having
the tirst event come tn this city
The Southern Rowing Association
was organized several weeks ago at n
meeting i'm Washington.
And ut u meeting held last night at
the Raleigh Hotel. in Washington. was
formed into permanent organization.
It's first regatta will probably BIZ held
ia Richmond some time in June. ac
..nrdiur TO Information from that city.
F"iu clubs including the Virginia Boat
club, OF Richmond, comprised the
charter members. and w. T.. Crawford.
OF Richmond, was elected vice pres! :
dent.
The association WAS formed for the
advancement and Improvement Of row
ju& among amateurs of the southern
states ANA III" District Of Columbia.
~ constitution included the holding OF
an annual regatta, opnn only II the
south.
The Virginia Eoa, club. Of Richmond.
the old hominion Boat club. OF Alex
rn,ir!a, and the Oriole and Arundel
clubs. of Baltimore. launched the or
garization.
The other three officers elected were
'udr- Frank bristol, OF the Orioles.
president; ~ G. Moss. of the ola DO
mtnions. treasurer and Joseph Manuel.
Of the .irundcls. secretary.
The initia! regatta of the associa-
ton. which will br composed Of clubs
south Of philadelphia will lie held in
June, which means that the members
must get their crews on the water
early. Tho baltimore crews will got
huSv u"Nt week, and they expect to
work hard :" con I'll" event.
Richmond orrsmcn have been doing
some work already this season. al
though the club has not vet opened
for the season. Coach George Van
Nlict srcnt the winter here, and as the
weather has been open. much individ =
Wal instruction has been given to the
members OF the club. When the call
for the crew is made, il is expected
that he will have Il large crowd OF
men familiar with his tactics to report
for work.
Van Nliet hopes Ia get out n speed,
junior crew this year. in the event OF
which ii is probable tina, Richmond
VIII he again represented in one OF
the big rcgattas of the North Last
season the Virginia Roat Club rowed
10 remarkable races for green crews
on III" Schuvlkill River, in Philadcl.
nhia: and followers OF the club look
Tor bigger things this wear
both lialtimor" and Washington want
u. INITIAL regatta held mere only the
po1f facilities viii keep tn. local Off
ciaiS from accepting tho honor
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-27
OPPOSED TO BOUT
Ahcmpt VIII Re Nude 10 R,ock WI
'"rd- h"rnn Flight az Madison
SUunrc t,urslrp

'i.l'ANN, y. Y, February 2G--Ju an
a'i'mpt TO prevent the Willard Moran
hcavNwoight championship fight schcd
hl"d N Madison square Garden March
% state Senator Dunuigan Of the
Sf"hA' on Monday night Will intro
""'c II resolution directing the boxing
commission 10 place before In. Senate
the lease OF the Garden given TEX
Richard and the other promoters
Senator bunnignu recently intro
iuccd II bill prohibiting fights In n
building used for any other purpose
thaii boxing. senator Dunnigan main
tainS That in giving Rtckard pcrmis-
sion to stage the huut at Madison
square Garden the boxing commission
is toicrating Il violation Of the law
The law provides that the promoters
before being given license, must
nave lease for Il period OF at least
one year on the promises.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-27
five ARB|TERs RETAINED
BARROW GETS THREE NEW
UMPiRES FOR THIS YEAR
'oront0 Owner Does Military Duty.
ThinSs Moving Good un Intcrnn-
ttnnal C!rcMit-Othrr sport Dope. :.

Five old faces will be seen handling
inc Indicator IN the International
eaGuc this season. according to an
announcement by President Edward
&irant Barro" last night. The Ints.
IS this token. will continue 80 have
wo arbitcrs act In each game. thus
bandoninE the proposed plan 10 make
/ ne man do all Of the work.
Local fans will he pleased to know
hat the famous team Of Carpenter and
Jleary will again he on the job and
hat their old friends iIandihoc and
Hart. also Buck Freeman. wil! hand
fut decisions. Likewise the" viii BE-
bore than pleased AZ the official state
3nent that those unpiratical atrocities.
Harrison and Brown, will not be infiict
d upon them. The former Is 10 get a
Hpancc In the National League.
The umpire staff as announced by
barrow consists OF William y. Carpcn-
err. a. j. Clear. Bob Hart. Buck Free
ban and l.. :. iiuudiboc, retained from
$tst year. The new arhiters arc Kitty
lIrtnsfield. from tho New England
league. Scott Chestnut, from the
Eonthcrn League. and Tom Iiccncn.
rom tho Tri-Statc League.
Fred Wcstcrvclt. OF this city. who
az worked in the American League.
american Association and Federal
League. was an applicant for a posi-
. ion. but did not land a Job Freddie
IS still out in the cold. being one Of
Nose to suffer by baseball peace. lie
Lill. however, ne seen in action here
| his spring. as the local owners have
loscd deal with him 20 umpire all
II the exhibition games.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-27
HAMILTON HIGH WINS
Defeats Columbia IIiEh In Fast Gimme
of Observation-Disclosures Won Fight
Tn Row.

C:ARTERSNILLE. VA, February 20.
OF basketball. defeated the team Of
Columbia High School with the score
OF IS 10 .. This makes Hamiltou's
eighth consecutive victory. The game
was OF unusual interest. because of
tho close guarding OF Hicks and Har-
rison. Of Hamilton. For Columbia
Loving was the star, and Parker was
in his usual form, scoring twenty-five
points. The line-upu was as follows:
NOTWITHSTANDING right forward:
Harrison, right guard; Hicks, left
guard.
Huckstcp. left forward: nransford'
center: Bells. right guard: Loving, left
guard.
Summary: Field goals-Jennings (3).
Parker ca. Loving %. Fouls--Par.
ker (S). Loving f3l. Substitutes
Gray for Garrett. Time. Commute
halves. Referee, Schcic.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-27
)pAyE STIEtN WILL MISS
ANNUAL TRIP TO DINIE;LASD

Manager Dave Shcan, of Providence.
states That he will miss the annual
SPRING outing in the South this year.
THE Crays' leader having taken the
hikes TO DiXicland for many seasons.
hut the failure OF President Draper
to include in the conditioning prog ran
In months ,rainin" at some camp be-
low the Mason AMI DIXON line is no.
|causinc him any slccplcss nights. Dave
believes the Graya will iron out the
wrinkles In muscles and liRaments
lust as quickly ut Mclrosc Park as at
some Georgia field and he points 10
no fact that rn,sey Donovans III
sons. who trained in Erockton snow
lrifts last srrimg. were in the thick
st of the pcnnant 'ight from April TO
he frr1 tap OF the gong. the naE
-.,cntual1v going Euffalo's WAY.
The Gr?ys 'cadcr makes no homes
bout saving that the good results oh
rinnd from Southern training jaunts
>, out of all nronortion in comnari-
.on with the heavy expenses involved
:, tho tlips FIc is pulling hard for
|rlenty of warm weather this spring.
However. The Grays will he in the
same boat with all of the other clubs.
Nth the exception Of Richmond and
Baltimore. in regard to Southern
training. and the weather in both of
'hese cities Is only trih" mildcr than
hat which obtains her" In March and
NDri1
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-27
LOCAL BOWLERS WIN OUT
CAPTURE FlVE-MAN MATCH
FROM WASHINGTON QUINT
Visitors Take two out of Thrcc Events
In AftrrnOOn-ItOvSry mud
NcFMrand Win.
richmond bowicrs las, night defeat

richmond bowlcrS last night defeat
ed the Washington contingent in a spc-
ciai interci;y ,iv.-nan team natch OF
three games ny forty-s"v-u pins III"
games We're clos. throughput. aud fur
nish"d som" excellent sport Tn" Wash :
inGt"n howlcrs came TO thus city in
interest OF tn" Atlantic Coast i!uwiimc
Associations. which viii hold a tourna-
m"ut III Washington in April. There
w"r" also rolled some very close two
men matches during tho afternoon. Tho
observation-disclosures were victorious TWO
out OF three OF thu contests. Eowscy
and Mcfarland winuing the event.
Tn, entire afternoon was Sner' in
bowling, and - dinner WAS given "a
the Washington boys by the iuch'nnnd
Bowling Association. Frank Eiiicr. 81
veteran bowler. n"ted as ;oaS,masicc.
aud introduced tho sneakers Score
tary Tom Grant, of tn" WASHINGTON
chamber of Commerce, delivered an
address and was followed BY Secretary
Rogers. az tn. Atlantic Coast Bowling
Association There We're ais" present
a number OF other prominent 'nen VIII"
mad. short talks.
II
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-27
SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION
WORKING ON SCHEDULE
Other Matters OF Importance Also
Tnkcn Up AZ Meeting In Atlanta.
Clubs Disagree.

ATLANTA. GA. February. 26--Direc-
tors Of the Southern Baseball Associa-
lion met here to-day 20 ratify "a play
ing schedule and to discuss othcr mat
IcIS or Importance to the league and.
followers of the game. The schedule
was the first matter taken up when
inc maEnates met In executive session
at 1880 o'clock 1t was understood
they were having much difficulty in
reaching agreements on dates pro-
Vided in the tentative schedule The
time, ii was expected the directors
would adjourn for luncheon passed
with them still at work
me directors went into informal
session pending arrival of the DELAYED
Memphis representatives. President
baugh said he did NOT know what the
the representatives we're present, and
could not indicate when the schedule
would he reached. II became known
during the morning. that some change
OF dates would be urged by Atlanta and
Nashville.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-27
CORNELL WRESTLERS AIM
TO CAPTURE MAT HONORs
VIII send Strong Team TO IntcrcoIIe-
E'hte Mect-'irc Colleges VIII
compete In Tournament

ITHACA. \. Y. FEBRUARY oG.-On
March and is, when the Cornell
N'rS'icrS journey to Princeton to en-
gage In the annual intcrcollcrinte
wrestling tournament. the Rcd and
Nhltc VIII be represented BY ono of
me best teams in the history of wrcst
ling at Cornell
rive colleges will compete in the
princeton. Lehi-h. Column
ola. Pennsylvania and Cornell Cor
nell has been given first honors in
inc ,htcrcoli"2iatc tournament five
times IN the six years for which the
contests have been running
Wrestling. 1t Cornell. while not one
o! the major SPORTS. is probably thc
best If the minor sports. For the
past SIX years The members Of tho team
nave been awarded their Cs
Among the prominent members OF
the wrestling squad are: j. H. Me
keaEs class 1916. twenty-five years
az hk', and weighing is" pounds He
nails from Montrose. Pa, and took one
year AT Armour Institute. in Chicago.
before entering Cornell. lie won The
novice meet in the lTJ-pound class
FOR the year of i9!4-I!l5. ana the
university championship for III. same
year.
L. S Post. class 1917. twenty wears
of age. and weighing i55 pounds lie
won the university championship in
the ltI-ponnd class for lol4-lalJ and
wrestlcd in the first three varsity
meets. He also won the iA3 -pound
novice meet ia boxing. His home town
is Catskill. y. Y.
X. *. Reynolds. class 1917. twenty.
three years OF age, and weighing i43
pounds. He din no wrestling before
entering Cornell. but is one OF the
most promising men Of his weight on
the squad. He halls from panbury.
Conn.
q. r. Bard. class 1917. iwcnty-one
years Of age, and Weighing lS5 pounds.
He won the novice heavyweight cham
pionshp for last year and was Il mem
Der a: the second football team. lie
comes from Lcacock. Pa
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-27
HAS FAITH IN BENDER
'ndinn Pitcher. With PhiIties Rciuye-
mated. Saws Nornu--IIas Seen
Error OF WAYS

NEW YORK, February 25.--Stoppins
on mere to-day ON his way to St Pc
ters"nFg. Fla, where he will super
iiIt"nd the training OF the F'hillies
Manager Pat Moran said he had II great
zeal OF confidence in chief Bender
former Athletic pitcher. who recently
signed ii years contract with tho Phil
lies
believe Bender viii pitch great
ball this year said Moran
lie has seen the error OF his WAYS
ana turned over :, new leaf. Tho In
dian has taken care OF himself all win
ter ana assures mo he will report in
inc ahapc."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-27
OWNERS NOT
SATISFIED WITH BALI. Park

The Providence club is not satisfied
with its present baseball plant, and
|D,ans have been drawn for two base
ball parks. one Of which will house
the Grays during the season of 1917.
,ud President Draper. with character
Atic business Gcumcn, is playing one
= gainst the other III the effort to buy
Ial a satisfactory figure from the real
ESTATE men who have offered the sites
j o him. Both are within easy walking
distance Of the center 81 the city, the
easiest OF access being the sit. bound
led by Kinslcy ana Harris Avenues,
hear the Brown ~ sharpe plant.
If nc decides to take the plunge and
'Dass up the Elmwood Avenue grounds.
md the decision VII hc reached with
In 81 very fcw days. he will have the
bark completed 10y the middle Of Au-
'.Sust.
qMclrose Park is the worst possible
cycatiOn for baseball arena inside
I ne city limits, according 10 Mr. Ora
|Dcr, and he states that with the Grays
li,layjng in - pl3cc where the fans can
attendance will be doubled.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-27
'hS.D JI:N>I.i .ENII.S
NI.M NN\ VII. .l!. l'NIt VI

f'lcd Tcnncy. nov part owner ana
! ,ana -gcr 81 III" >"Marn !'tcrnationais.
'saS ia Ne" ORR on FRIDAY ANA con-
erred With Jiin I'ri.". president OK
nc club. rcnncE Wanted II under
TODD expressly MAT ,he Newark club
was to- ~ Il farms tui nobody. 'Ali
his tlih OF II Cay Sn,thS Icing iu-
crested in til. clui aud OF our nrins
|, farm for IN. WHIT" son. tn. Yankees
~ any other clun wrong. We
brand alone.
nv up their contracts. which go to
..I Barrow. II. i'm turn VIII send
chem TO the players. Tcuncy assert
rd that he was negotiating with two
Fuajor league ciuIs for some or their
surplus talent, lie is understood TO
hay" an agreement with tho Yankees
rpardiH1 several spar. hands
TcuHcy - going ahe;,I with mir
plans and c%p."ts !" HAY. "a strong
aggregation ou tnc iicil whcu tn. sra-
son opeus |; has not ~; been fully
decided, hut IL IS NOR. than probable
hat the Federal League grounds viii
pc used b: the Indians. The Harrison
side il convenient TO New York. and
Inc plant is IL tiuc. modern one and
especially adapted for sunday base
ball.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-27
BYRNE BREAKS FINGER
PhilIic Player Hurt Playing HnnI-
bnll-Wiii Not Interfere With
RepOrtlnS IIHrIy,

ST. LOUIS. MO, February 2G.--Bob-
by Byrne. the St Louis boy who plays
third base for the Philadelphia Ma
lions. received broken finger on his
left hand Saturday night. The injury,
according to Byrne, is not expected 10
interfere with his baseball playing. as
he does not report to Manager pa,
Moran In st. Petersburg, Fla. until
March 6, by that time. Byrne Says. he
believes the injured digii will have
fully mendcd.
According to Ryrne. he received the
injury while playing handball He
paid little attention to IL at FIRST, but
tho N-rays were put on the finger TO.
day and showed the fracture.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-27
INVESTIGATE BASEBALL
'"nrrni Trade Commission Asks for
'"rrrs In Suit Dismissed by Judge
Inn,IiS Recently.

iiioAio. February -. The Fed
Crhl Trade Commission is rl,unino nv
inNcSti@a'ion OF organized baseball and
rs relations to the Sherman antitrust
i'W' according to statement made 10.
gay ny james y. Gilmore. who arrived
rom New York To attend the final
meeting OF the Federal League mag
mates.
Officers of the commission nj wo.b.
inSton, MIR. Gilmore said have asked
me Federal l.cagu" for it's papers filed
vi the suit here last winter and re-
ccht!E dismissed by Jude. Lands fol-
lowing the peace compact,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-27
,Inck Relcnse. Eiyc.

PHILADELPHIA. FEBRUARY 20
Connie Mack. manager of the Philadel-
phia Americans, tonight announced
Pitcher Walter Anker. 10 the Asheville
(North Carolina LeaEue) team; Harry
Damrau. third baseman. to Raleigh
ry l;ccles and Shortstop Harry G. Sell
bold, who go to Wheeling Central
I.engue), and Pitcher Wilbur Davis. to
Atlanta (Southern League) club.