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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-06-20
10 organise Uniforn R.anl.

Inc Ir- y z 4 " VI fI.4 NV has
launched a movement 90 UrEdrlke "a lui-
formed rank among the mo ru bere Iufrc
a number ~ members have already been
secured and others have sIEuified their
Intentions ~ becoming members OF the
organization.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-06-20

Herman Ieidman. local junk dealer. j
was seriously injured az one Of the To-
cal Pan Handle railroad crossings when
his wagon was struck by 4 freight train.
Zcldman did not hear the train APP
preaching and started across the tracks.
The train struck the rear end of the
wagon and Goldman was hurled Co the
ground. He sustained two fractured ribs
and other injuries. He is reported TO be
IN a critical condition.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-06-20

The funeral Of AIRS. Mary Miller. who
died sunday at her home ON Rose IftIl
VIII take place Wednesday Afternoon
services will be held az the home and
the remains Will be- shipped % Jackson
burg. ohio. Thursday FOR interment
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-06-20
runeral of Infant

r. y un,ra4 services for Gladys Ellen
p'rts. infant daughter OF NJ and
Mlh. lno'nas Roberts OF West Irfdes-
I.-i. VIII be held from the home mis-
afternoon. with Rev. Ross sullivan .r-
I,Iauhs lnterment will be made In
day ny sun
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-06-20
Rearing Thursday.

The motion 20 dissolve the temporary
Injunction granted In the case ~ me
Belmont Casket company against " a.
ter LOycJoN and others viii he argued
before judge Lynch. al ST. Cla-rsElIie,
Thursday.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-06-20

Tho remains ~ steve Fthsr Austrian.
"a hose death occurred SATURDAY ~ his
nom" IN Fr'.f'n.t'irs isuc. v'r. inter
red boo l;NcryI'w cemetery yesterday.
following funeral services.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-06-20

The members OF the kinE.s Bible class
and the Flax Bible class Of the Chris
itn church VIII hold netting ~ the
church this evening The former class
w..i render a program and retire SHINE % $
Vii d. served by the Flax class
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-06-20
Council Meeting.

Warwood council will hold an impor-
taut meeting FRIDAY evening in the CEN
ter hose house. The contract for tho
now electric lights. which was lct 10
the Wheeling Electric Company. a. tho
last meeting. will be- closed and signed
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-06-20

fa-r. o.. Dunn appointed admIrI-tra-
..r orr fHr .Hfar. 81 vincent If..'f de-
.... .F .H.. .uH .fI.tisl urnt Iat4rI boz
estate o. Jennie t1rmcr
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-06-20

The Nlphi Pi fraternity will give a
hay wagon ride and moonlight picnic AZ
smiths Grove. south Of town this eve
ning y pleasant time is anticipated.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-06-20

The rusrrIsgs uF Miss Bertha Helene
Landau OF fn.a City 90 N- Max LehuH
viii tass place Tus4fay evening juno
81 ~ her home ~ tho brides parents
Nr and Mrs 4 a. Landau. 1a31 <rHIa
street Both are we'll known yo.rE rs1-
ufD
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-06-20

Miss Alma Flowers. or South Gardner
street Chsperoncd a number OF Young
people with picnic a. Quaker city sat
Urday.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-06-20
I.adIes, Ala aoo,.tx

.hF second DIVISION Of he T.s1I.s.
Ma society Of the Kirkwood NJ b..
yhlrch VIII hold special meeting to-
'"'T'o" evening az $50 In the church
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-06-20

who has been visiting her daughter
Mrs. Albert Wagner. or Sycamore street
left Saturday FOR visit with her sons
Lewis and Tony Tewfui. OF Wheeling
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-06-20

Mes psrrcn. master Of the PennsylVania
state Grange. State Auditor \ Y. Dona-
hey and former Ambassador TO France
Myron T. Hcrrick
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-06-20

Wis4 Jessie Gum .rrnar.. a vol. srHU.
Irfored woman. died aufdrri. a boz
home IN N.ctliy .'rrgf. following t
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-06-20
Billiard Hall Sold

the bridge erred over
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-28
HUnMEL PLAYS FIRST
FOR BUFFALO BISONS
Former Dodger Is Secured From
From Brooklyn Club BY Mana
ger Patrick Donovan.

Buffalo. n. Y, March 27.-Jack
Hummel, former Dodger. Is now a
members OF the Bisons. He will play
first base for the Bisons this season.
according to an announcement re-
ceived here last night from Manager
Pat Donovan. Hummel is one OF the
best known players in the game. For
several seasons he played with Brook
Ign, In fact all of his big league ex.
perience was with Ebbetts' club ,
Hummell will complete the Bison
infield. O'Eeill will play second,
Longernon short and Mcdonald third.
base. The former Dodger should
prove valuable man to Donovan.
He knows the game thoroughly and
will be able to give the youngsters OH
the team the benefit of his knowledge
OF the game
Ty Tyson was among the visitors at
baseball headquarters yesterday. He
just dropped in to say that he was In
good shape and eager for the call for
spring training.
1t was announced yesterday that
Elmer Zacher, the Buffalo boy. would
play with the Newark team this sea
son.
Secretary Austin is a busy man get
ting everything into shape for the
spring training trip to Harrisonburg.
The club will assemble at Harrison
burg on April g.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-28
WILLARD WILL NOT
QUIT BOXING GAME

Chicago, March 27.-Ready TO meet
any man between now and April 20,
when his contract with the circus be-
gina, Jess Willard returned home to-
day from his victory over Frank
Moran Saturday night. Chicago's re-
ception committee took the form
nearly 5000 hero-worshippers and a
cold, driving rain. but the champion
paid little heed 20 these marks of ad-
miration. As fast as a waiting auto
mobile could hurry him. he was psed
to his home in Rogers Park, where his
wife and four children were awaiting
him. One reason the champion used
SO much haste in returning to his
Preside was that new heir to the
Willard fortunes Is expected daily.
MY contract with the circus starts
on April a." said the champion. I'VE
open In the West and work slowly
Eastward. as I understand 1t. I'm not
sure that I will box anybody before
that time or not. 1t depends upon how
things break and whether anybody 10
willing to undertake another big
match It doesn't matter a bit to me
who my opponent might be. Fred
Fulton, II they like. or anybody else
that may look good"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-28
Elon Is Defeated
by Lenoir Outfit
In Slow Contest

Especial to The Richmond virginian. }
Elon College. N. c.. March 27.--In
a slow and embarrassing game Eien
lost to Lenoir on the home field to-
day by a score of to 8. The chief
feature OF the game was the ability
of the Lenoir players TO be hit with
the ball. Runsucker, of Lenoir team
was hit four times out OF Ave times
up. Another feature of the game was
the wildness of the pitchers. Miller,
of Lenoir, showed better form ex-
cept In the seventh inning. Zorreli
played errorless ball at short for
Zion. accepting eleven chances.
Score by innings: r. III. E.
Lencir ...... 0o2 Ola 010-s 6 2
Zion ...... 900 900 S00--3 8
Batteries: Lenoir. Miller and
Cline; Eion, Bailey, Beard, Duncan.
Umpire, Newman.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-28
| respects Bright
at Chester High
for Baseball Nine

Chester, Va. March 27.-Under
Coach "Rube" FuquA the chester
Agsies have been working In prep
aration for the John Marshall game
Tuesday. Though still a trifle green,
the boys are prepared TO tight until
the last man is out
The team as a whole Will be COM
posed of new men. with Captain
nowles, Ketcham and Tyler, of the
'i4-'i6 teams as a nucleus. There are
better prospects among the new men
than ever before at Chester High
Andees. from Washington, d. C.. 10
showing up we'll on the mound and IL
he can acquire control with his
natural stuff" he will be sensa-
ton. Ross and H. Halder arc new
corners, who are aelding exceptional
Iy we'll and with be heard from In the
future. Martin, ". Bowies and Dill
lon are youngsters who are likely to
make good. Newton. from Wilson.
n. c., has been held back by sickness,
but may develop into q star when ma
In able to practice, as ne Ia above the
average in batting.
The men who will face John Mar
shall Tuesday will be Goodwin and
pasa. catchers; c. Bowies or Andees,
pitchers: N. Bowles. first base; Payne
second base: Halder. shortStop: Mar
tin. third base, and Ketcham. Tyler,
Dillon, Newton and Ross outfielders.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-28
STRONG TEAM WILL
REPRESENT RICHMOND

Two strong five-men tsnpin teams
have been selected to represent Rich
mond in the Atlantic Coast Bowling
Association tournament. to be held in
Washington April 0 to 20. inclusive.
The Palace team. under the leader
ship of Happy Jake Rcwvey. In
composed OF the following wsli-known
bowiers: Wade, Bailey. Mcfarland,
Rowsey and Miller. Anderson is sub
stitute.
The vsrg1nians. winch team In
under the leadership OF Tommy
Bickers. is composed OF the following:
whitman, Harper, sutterlin, Cosby and
Bickera
While she Palace team Ia the best
five-man team ever representing Rich
mond. the virginians are determined
to make o good showing for old Rich
mond also.
The two teams will come together
IN several practice games before the
tournament and these games are ex-
oected to be very interesting.
The following two-fnen teams viii
also bowl: Rowsey and Mcfarland.
Anderson and Miller. Whitman and
Bickers Cosby and Sutterlin. Wade
and Bailey.
Each OF the above bowiers viii also
roll in the single events.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-28
KID ElBERF|ElD WILL
MANAGE CHATTANOOGA

Chattanooga, March 27.-Rain and
cold wind made the scheduled
game between Yankees and the Chat
tanooga Lookouts impossible today, so
the Yankees took to several automo-
biles and did tourist stunts.
During the day Kid Elberfeld. form
er shortstop of the Yanks. drifted into
headquarters at the Peten Hotel. He
has succeeded Harry Mccormick as
manager of the Lookouts.
Manager Donovan is hoping for a
change in ths batting luck. Lee Magee
Is hitting the BAH, but there Ia always
some one underneath, and Maisei and
Pipp are both off their form. Baker
and Gedeon are the only ones really
up TO standard. The pitchers are 60
ing well.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-28
BILLINGS APPOINTED
TO REPRESENT CLUB
Owner of Cuxas Neck VIII BE Present
at Metropolitan Jockey Club
MssefinG.

New York, March 27.--At meet
ing here today OF the stewards of the
Jockey Club, former Jockey Harry
Woods WAS granted . hearing before
the license committee. The applf-
cation of J. II. Glass for n Jockey
license was denied. The appoint
ment of the officials for the spring
race meetings was approved. and the
approval of the stewards Of the
Jockey Club was granted.
The United Hunts Racing Asso-
citation was given permission to con-
duet a race meeting on May ID and
May IT. and the Piping Rock Rae
ing Association was Ersnted license
to conduct a race meeting on june
and June 3.
Captain e. p. Cagsatt was appoint
ed steward to represent the Jockey
Club at the spring meeting of the
Metropolitan Jockey Club. Other
stewards appointed were H. X.
Knapp. at the meeting of the West
chester Racing Association; Schules
l. Pearsons, at the Queens County
Jockey Club meeting; Andrew Miller.
for the Empire City meet: Thomas
Hitchcock, at the United Hunts. and
C. K. G. Billings, at Piping Rock.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-28

very likely that he with come here
next Saturday with the Washington
club. However, this boy has been dis
playing 90 much STUFF" In the training
camp the "Old Fox" Ia not very ann-
ous to part with him. However. II II
q known fact that II ne Ii sent to
any club It win be to Richmond.
Owfng to the fact that Richmond
has 20 many good outfieldsrs already
on the roster. It 10 hardly probable
that Manager arifith will send one
Aess this year. He offered tho local
pilot two players 1t the beginning OF
the training season, and At one time
Manager 6mith was after an outaelder
and . pitcher. Manager Smith could
hardly and = place for him In the
Richmond Guitar gardens, and las
asked that he be given 4 pitcher In
stead.
Angelo Arrason and Tim Henryx.
who made their initial appearance
yestsrdAy moruing 1t the local ball
yard, Iambastsd the old Siobuls hard
during batting practice, while their
folding was Of the first order, Ross,
the elongated left-hAnder. who was
sent here by the Yankees. together
with Arragen and Hendryx. was also
was . slight workout in the outer gar
dem,
Patrick Clemens, the eutfieider, whe
performed. with Rochester last season,
and who was purchased by the vir-
gintAns, arrived In camp yesterday and
N1e eut far his Initial workout. At
fhe end Of last season he was secured
hy Louisville, Of the American Assoc
e{nMON, ana the Esntuoky club sold
hfm 10 shlchHoRd. Although Nans-
ssr Saith was able to SEQ but little
p: Fefn y'ss ;ss..g, he . thinks vss s,
ga1ac fog Rochester last year In the
outer garden.
49, ~~~~..sA nai.o%toc ssx,aan
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-28
CRANE KNOCKS HOMER
AGAINST THE DODGERS

Dayton, Fla, March 27.-ssroek-
lynn defeated the Athletics here to-
dag, to 4, the victory being
largely due to Cutsllaw's long
triple to right center In the
seventh inning. Crane, Of the
Athletics, knocked out homer IN
tina eighth. Manager Robinson u
greatly pleased with the condition
and showing OF the naasa. The re-
lease Of GOodbsed, Priest and
6mythe to Montreal was an
nounced by President Ebbets to-
day. Catcher Mack Wheat will go
to Troy, andother youngsters may
follow before the team raaehes
Br8oaxiyn.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-28
Baseball
By ERNEST POLLARD.

Although they think I'm pretty green.
I know have the stuff:
Just watch this ball full OF steam.
You'll see am no blum.
Wait I'LL Benny KAun comes through
with Muggsy's New York club,
You'll see his face turn black and
blue,
And he'll look Just like dub.
There were several interesting An
nouncements coming from tbs Rich
mond baseball club Management yes-
terday. Tho frst ons made BY our
own Billy Smith was the fast that he
has purchased Pitcher Marvin Good
win from tho Warrington Senators,
and late in the afternoon announces
ment of the acquisition OF George
Huses, the erstwhils big league kurier.
was forthcoming,
Manager 0rihith thinks very well Of
the big boy, and 0rifYlth would not Ia
him 70 but for the fact that hs WA
given an option on his services for
lext season by the Richmond club,
II he shows good form with the Vtr-
sinians he will be purchased by the
Senators at the end Of the season
George Guggs 10 still . yogag man
ana has plenty OF baseball LETT In him
Last year he failed to mako su9A 2
good record, but It must be remsm-
bsred that he was with the Baitimope
Federais, who finished ut thA bottom
Of the ladder with q percentage Of
only .e65. His percentage n = pitqhee
last season was much batter thaA tAA1
he winning eleven games and iesins
seventeen.
Lefty Humphsiss, . star ysQng
left-haader, who has bsea sssOweat
such g.e4 form. win doubkless vees
Richmond uniform this season. MAJ.
agsr Billy Smith held copfereact
Sunday IN Charlottesville with CaTka
Grifith With ss1erAnen ta sscuxfnf IA
younestsst esssStcss this yaax. a1k III
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-28
SMITHDEAL-McGUIRE
GAME Is POSTPONED

The game between Smithdeal Bush
ness College and MoGuire's Univer-
sity School, which was to have been
played at Byrd Park Yesterday after
noon was postponed on account of
rain, The game will be played May I,
according to an announcement made
last night,
The teams were very anxious to get
together yesterday and II was with
much regret the boys saw tho down.
pour OF rain.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-28
I|RTY CANDIDATES
| At ROANOKE COLLEGE
N BasebaIlists Expect 20 Have
Successful Season Again
This Year.

Snlsm. Va. March 27.--With the
69nt OF spring weather Roanoke
Hero begun systematic practice, al
Sngh work has been going on inter-
kt9ntly for the past three weeks.
|0ut thirty men have already re-
Etnd for practice and II all signs
don't fail every open position Will
the object OF q warm contest be-
kom coveting rivals. Great I'M
voment has already been shown
! indications are that Roanoke this
= will turn out a baseball team
r worthy OF honors as great as
has won In football and basketball.
NJ year Roanoke won six out OF
" games played, each game being
Z BY only one run Already the
= are prophesying that this years
y will equal. II not surpass, the
Sard Of last years team.
Sfnna9er Dunn has had some dim
w With his schedule in making
Ifeble dates on trips. The sched-
includes games with the repre-
Sfntive institutions of the State. sew
Il 81 them with teams OF the Eastern
Gocaatlon, which Roanoke has not
Y fhis session. The following IL the
ESduia a. completed to date:
knr1l E-Hanpden-5idney College.
n1an4.
VIII 8--washington and Lee Uni
80. at Lexington.
kr1al 1o---Randolph-M Macon Acade-
y - Bedford,
Rpf1I 1i--virginia Christian Col
- ak IgnchburE.
Snell 4 SHampde Sidney College.
Ensn2den- Sidney tpending),
|RpeA t3--lichmond College. at
nSod.
X1rN t3-lDlon Collage. at Salem,
|xe5i a4-Vtrginia Polytechnic In
-. ~ Biacksburg.
|ffs1l 1S--Hmory and Hsny College.
EMa0Sy.
10y l---Asricutturai and deshaai-
~ oaisnn,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-28
Gossip
Announcement Is Made BY
Manager Billy Smith Of Virginians.

McDermott, who ID Mr.. Frank McDer-
mott In Philadelphia, when he 10 not
playing baseball. will be the most pop
ular captain the Richmond team has
ever had. Frank II = hard worker.
and he has already become . bis
favorite in Richmond. not only WI
the fans who have seen him cavort-
inK around the inficid out at Broad
Street Park, but with his teammates.
Aside from being = star baseball Per
former, Rod" 10 q gsntieman and
commands the respect Of the players
with whom he 10 playing. he 10 NO:
q man to assert his authority over the
ball players. but deals with all In
kindly manner
The International League schedule.
which appears on this page this morn
ing, will show that Richmond was
treated very good at the meeting OF the
Barrow moguIs at the recent meeting
In New York. Richmond opens and
closes here, while tho virginians ret
ten Saturdays and the Fourth OF July
At home. Bix sets OF doubie-heAders
viii be staged at Brcad-etrcct PAfk
Richmond will opsn with Buffalo ana
close with Jack Dunn's Baltimore
Orioles.
Menser, who was turned over to
Richmond by President Edward g..
Barrow. was sold to the Spokane club.
OF the Northwestern League yester-
day. Mensor 10 an outfislder and 1t
was due to tho fact that Manager
Smith already has SIX goed outAsiders
here that prompted him to let the
fielder go.
william HeFnolds. another ono Of
the Harrisonhurg players tq be
national League head, was seat ira -
portation some Tina ago, but he has
rot yet put in his appearance. He ID
. good catcher, and. Manager amtth
IL very anxious ta get him here in time
Ar the ekhihitiou games,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-28
Giants blank Houston.

Corsicana, Tex. March 2T.-The
Giants beat the Houston club here to-
day, 4 to o. Benton made his first ap-
pearance In a real game and was at
his best. Only one hit was made off
him in Ave innings, He famed five.
Kramer was hit for scattered many
innings, but was effective In the
pinches. Doyle led in batting with a
homer and a triple.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-28

Waited Twenty-Five Years To Wed.
Denver. Col. March 27.--Twenty-
five years ago her parents told Lillian
Nesser she was too young at twenty
years OF age to marry Levi Clifford,
then forty-five years old. They have
been married. after world-traveis end
the brides marriage to younger man
had interviewed. The widows hair is
as white as that OF her second hus-
band. Clifford had never married.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-28
C10ck Ito Years Old.

Helena. Mo- March 27.--Mrs.- Clar=
issa Fergeson. of this place. has a
clock which she says is ITO year old.
The clock was first purchased by a
Mrs. Tunnfson, of Greenyflle, Pa. and
after 1t had been in the Tunnison
family sixty-two years Mrs. Furgeson
bought it, in 1858. 1t has been In Mrs.
Furgeson's possession forty-eight
years. II Is still running and keeps
good time.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-28

American, Germ Becomes Gua.Powder-
Terre Haute, Ind. March 27.-Ap-
proximately $4,000 bushels OF corn
are being consumed here daily to
make lao, 900 gallons Of spirits, most
OF which are for the denaturing pro-
cess used in the manufacture of
powder and other explosives for the
allies In the European war. Three
local distilleries are running at full
capacity.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-28

Vienna, March 27.-The Austrc-
Hungarian government has conns-
Gated all leather throughout the
monarchy Every physician has been
ordered into the army and the
civilian population Is left without
medical attendance.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-28

with the acquisition of suggs and
Iodwtn, and with the promise on
bkher good pitcher from washing
Richmond should have a very
"a pitching staff this seasonal. HUM
S4ee VIII very probably be sent here
IA Washington before the opening
IAmaricsn League season. He Is a
E4nar and should prove one of the
ssSet sensations In the International
SGue this year.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-28

Yrsa present Indications, ''Rsa
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-28

May %, Is. "a.
July (1o-10), II, 10.
Aug. 2s, 20, 80.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-28

May rs. 20. 27f.
July s. Z $50.
Aug. "a. rs, 2ef.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-28

May 10, 10, act.
July 6. Z (S-Sf).
Aug. 81. Sept. l, 2f.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-28

June 8, 8. 7.
July 3 (4-4s).
July 20, 81, %, 29t.