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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12

.Bttted for Ames IN the eighth inning
fBGtted for Bethel IN tho ninth inning .
St. pS,l L9 gslo ih,;.'...' ....' 0 u
Two-bsse hiis-HOmsny. Whitfield l2l. Home nun
-Crayath Stolen bsse--Iornshy. Sacrifice hit
Bancroft Sacrifice Awaited. Double play
NiehoH Bancroft and Luderls; Nieho1 and l.u-
derus Left on basss-St Louis. s; Philadelphia
IN hts and earned rurs-Or Doak hits. >
runs In two innings (noue out w third; or
Amss. hits. / nun IN five innings: OF steel
Ames q on steele. ! N oeschger 3 Struck
out-By Dosk ] by Ames 4. hy Oeschger. 3.
Passed ball-Snyder umpireS-klom and Emslie.
Time
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12
Seventeen Schools Enter

A record entry of seventeen schools
has been received for the annual high
schools novice games and championship
relays which are to be held at Brook
lvn Athletic Field, Avenue X and East
Seventeenth Street. Brooklyn, this
ofSorpoap
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12
Easy for Horace Mann

Horace Mann School scored at will in
defeating the Berkeley-lrving School
nine on the formers field yesterday by
a score Of 10 TO !.
The score by innings follows:
RHE
Horace Mann ........ e 1,-iSis .
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12
In Passing

England thought as 1Ce do, once,
That the 1Oar aOGs far awGy;
Why get Vorked up to q froth
When tUe iUe beyond the troy?
Since no storming foe can land
On our shores auth hostile tread'
But the fields Of France are thick
With the graves Of English dead.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12
tvs Reds Easy for GiantsC Caldwell Defeats White Whip Ddg
New Model Giant Tank Tears Sanguu1ary
Gaps Through Reds Weak Defence

T VEINIE ZIMMERMAN, the Bronx Ostrich, enjoyed yes
terday with the Cincinnati Reds. Although Heinrich
has said mournfuy that he is not the Great Zm any
more plain Zim he doomed up about as formidable as
he has looked at any time during his empestuous career
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12

TWO- base WLs-IoTlnsOf, HI'e, smith. H0lL
Stolen bases-Alnsmith. Tuner. Ssrrihcs hit
Morgan. LEFT on bsses-WASlingtou. c; Cleveland.
o. First base on errofs-Washington, g. Base on
halls-Or Johnson. /: OF Morton. l. HITS and
earned rIns-Or johnson. s hits. nuns in s inn
ines. on Morton hits no nuns In Q inninS.
Struck out-By Johnson 3: BY Morton, q Passed
hSll-Ainsmlth Unpires-MeCormick and Coz
uoliy Time. I 40
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12
Ne CpORT-
! p LIGHT
)3y Ga7zh27d Rice
Under Three Flags

The Stars and Srpes-the Tricoor-the Union Jaek)
There they fly TO the breeze,
AU Of the sef-sGme me,
ThrolUn to the wditing eCinds,
The Red, the White and the Blue;
One from the heart Of France.
One from the English loan,
And one from the eagles resting place
Over the fields Of Home
HoUering the crash,
All Of the self-same blend
On to the last frontier,
On to the storys end;
Roll by roll to the depths,
staff by staff to the gale,
Wherever the clan goes driving on
Or ship OF the realm may SAIL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12

,s..,i u Per- 1s-gas. fr fho Third inning
'f 't0o-f in lf ghfh inning.
! .....-....... n o. q %
'''.-....... o % o Go
=. hh-Noer Three base hits-Zeider.
\ 500 bUf Lr'f.r sArriards hits Mann.
- fes. frr fj-Dosie Len on
ra-nsp. 3 brooklyn. s Iifst base on
Essa ca bais-Or Prender-
: 49, hemafgs % Aldndge ]. Hts
=, ~ i-in-or rftrdrrga,t I bits. runs
y. -. o. D,mafce hits runs IN
- -3ilf; ~ Adridge p hits. ! run IN
~ y laid lnnI0r % Msrquard u hits.
~ w 40 o4s hifd i0nhEs. ~ Galore.
81 - ~ iuo AID tso-t thirds innings on
fn4s., tlht iu one Inning Struck out
~ 80 by Adddge ] hy Msrquard.
~ ~, As'QaA1. ,. tmpires Byron and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12
The score folloWs;
ro,.l, ...gsIaslT3 TOtals ..'.-SI
.p....a %, Mi,ch,Ll IN eI.hth InnlnE

Baud for Mitchell in eighth inhihA
n Bosten' '''''-'''.... 0 % 81
Two.b,., hi,s-G.nsr. Ruth. yeach. stolen bass base.
G.SdSsr. Young slcrihqs h'- I<, c b psSss
plsy-Gardner. Gamer and I.1tl, l<' s =.
is B..ss o. b.is-oS Ruth. 2. "a Mitchell,
q: on oInnlnsh.m !. M .ad s.fHS 81 cSiSsie.
Nrrr.T & hits runs IN lhhlh Z n OF 'uhsiit,s
VIZ 3 t,,s M rms IN / inning. N hlihi ms !
r mn IN . inninss sirlk ou,-by hn,n. q, -. 0
md Dineen 1imo-l y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12

'BA,isd for Schneider IN the 9Th inning.
Batted for Perry In 5th inning
Cincinnati ...........0 IL
New York ............o H-s
Tvo-base mis-Zimmeman. Hoike Three base
hii-ZimmermGn. Home run-ThOIpe. Stolen base
Thorpe, Sacrifice fy-Fleicher; Left on bases
Nex York. 10; Cincinnati g. First base on error 0,.
Schneider l. OF Perry. ]: of knetzor. 3; OF
Schupp. g. Hits and earned ums-Of Schneider.
10 hits. runs in . innings Of Perry. hits. no
runs in one inning Of Knetzer. ! hit, no nuns in
two ining: OF SchupP. l nun; Hi by pitcher
by Schneider. ! tki.duf) by Perry. / Flecherl .
hy Kneizer. FLETCHER. struck out-By Schnei-
der. By Schupp. &. Wild p.tch-kne.zer. TN
pires-ODsy and Brsnsheld Tine, IS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12
Why?

should ball clubs be brittle than others
difference Why for one
York Yankees be easily hurt than the New YORK
The Red SOx?'
Perhaps attached this and perhaps there "
life il ete with quaint beyond the limited human ken
that the records show that certain
clubs are constantly while others rarely are And the records fa
20 90 in for reasons They the bleak barrcade Of facts
that major league clubs cut down their forces TO
will conscripuon
quota scheuprOvded sudden change
arrives in the made by fate,
had wounded list proportion
100000 would have peeh ureo
on. season Aud this isn't random remark.
Sufy Mcnnis the seasons records Begin "
that thought working in its usual fancy
Collins Baker and Barry that the
three can't even winding Highway Of Swat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12
Totals, mind Totals. ...2sl'27
,,,.a ,cr wcI,r.ns in eighth inning.

.B.usd for wclfgsnE in cishth inning
NV York ........... 9 Q 3 9 g
Txobass hi,s-C,ldwel Pip. Itree;eass bit
Gandfl. Stolen bsse-M.isel. Sicrlhoe hsnplpp
W.it.r sacrines fies-HendyI. Baker. Double
n'.vNW.i,srs 10 Pecklnpaug.. LEFT On bases-Ne8
YORK. s: Chicago 5. f1rs. bass on e'rors-Ne- -
York L. Bases on balls--on DaIonn, oI
n,namoG f:nforth. / lit J runs in 10 inning
on wolfgang, 8 hits ! nun N % i,n c. on
y III nm IN Q Innings. Hit by piteher-By
Caldwell (Murplyl. struck gut-By Dshfo IT,.
by Caldwell. 5. Cmpires-OL ouEhhh shu hi''S
brand Tme-20o.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12
Outhelding

Speaker better Outfelder than CobbT
spiked Cobb fine oufd but in defensive way ne
who is better at handling ground balls and
Speaker first class pitching
staff wi a. further aid
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12
State League Results

Syracuse 3; Scranton. J.
ttiea 10 Wnkes-Barre 7.
BinghImton. g. Harrisburg. =.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12
The Need

whether ball players bowlers or cricket players
place What need to find set OF
this side of the Atlantic and toss
England and France PLATO PETE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12
To,n.. ...ss 2 sfg9l5lI al...-...sssssolle
'Batted for Carlson IN the eighth
q rr,-o, 80 - ,a,th 49, ,-4,ptn. -, $500.

"baTLpd TOr IsrIeur IN thr eIEnLh-
two out IN tenth when winning run scored.
Pittsburgh ........0 . %
Boston ............O 0 Is
Two bass hits-Bne' Marsnvlle Three base lit
--rwrnby. Stoicn base-SchmidL Sacrifice hits
GoWdy. Fitzpatrick Len o. bases-Plttsbury. 2:
BOsion. g. Bases on balls-On Carlson. ! on
Jacobs ~ Rudolph. J. Hts and earned runs
on carlson. hts and . runs In innngs OF
Rudolph hits and runs I'm 10 innings; on
Jacobs hits and runs in 2-3 inning Struck
oui-By Carlson. 2; by Jacobs. ]; by Rudolph 2.
Wild plieh--Carson. Umpires-0rh and Riser.
Tine 200
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12
Southern Association

Atlanta 4: Memphis,
Blrninshsrn 8; LITTLE Rock.
Mobile -ChsiisnoosA, vet gfo'nds
New Orleans Nashville. vet grounds
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12
International League

r 49,. -koehsstsr Nessrk fcoldl.
zr1 1T T.
~ '"' eoe 4'so do j. o
se... OF 0 o 81 . 8
+ sIes ~'A's and k0slef MeCsbs. Crews
RHE
~ '''...'.,l.. O. Q 9 I'll is o
'-...... q J 2 % 8 9
!, 'f.sss-Es,sr' ,oe ~, q ram -, snd eoldl So,
f'sl~ Baltimore Montreal. wet sround.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12
FORDHA,f


Famed rIns-sprinsreld
base On error -SprtnSnelf
base hit-Peten. Home
-McQuade Stolen Ia
COrosan. Len on bsse-
& B1es on balls-Or II
or Punere. 1. OF Osl, :
4. b. MgQuads. 10. ~
Rslk PlTYera hits on
inning on Purvero, 5 II
Owl. Rms N Z inGlHs.
- 10.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12

There that the Game of Life don't consist OF
we'll But the o lin
holding good hand and playing it to the last bet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12
Standing of Major League Clubs
NATIONAL LEAGUE

NAllOINAL LEASOE
GAMES TO-DAY
Cincinnati at New York.
Chicago at Brooklyn.
Pittsburgh at Boston.
ST. Louis at Philadelphia.
YESTERDAYS RESULTS
New York. 9; Cincinnati, 2.
Chicago, 8; Brooklyn. s.
Philadelphia, 4; 81. Louis, 0.
Boston. 3; Pittsburgh, ?.
STANDING OF TEAMS
W.L.P.cI w. L. Pc.
n. York. IL .70s Boston: Al
Chicago. IL > .65i Sicinti III 10 .t2S
81. Luis IL .5Il rittsbh 10 .333
Phila.. 10 .aob bhiyn' IL .ssi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12
international League
GAMES TO-DAY

GAMES 1O-DAt
Newark at Rochester.
Providence at Toronto.
Baltimore at Montreal:
Richmond at Buffalo.
YESTERDAYS RESULTS
Richmond, 10; Buffalo, !:
Providence, II; Toronto =.
Newark at Rochester (coldD. go
Baltimore at Montreal (wet gds''
STANDING OF TEAMS
WI.PctJ W. l.. Pct.
Newark II $50 Toronto. 'ioo
RaItm'e 10 6 .6S4Richm'nd s II 'too
P'yid'ce II s SIG Montreal. II .Sos
Roch. 10 s $50 buffalo. li-2ZZ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12
american Association

49, p Pau
'speib. Z. ro.sse
M. 9. Columbus.
louisville a. Milwaukee fooldl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12

GIANTS 70. DAY WITH CINCINNATI 100 v ~
r., o,rInds AdH 5ec-Ad't
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12
SPRINGFIELD

|. 7 Z DFfINAInl I. FIFbI
!, !: Fosdhsin. ?. Two
run-Lnfn. ssrnics
ses sharp. Pe,srs. i>ose
FOrdhAla. s. Springfield.
D,se /: ~ MrQasie. q
Struck ogt-By House.
Plrysrv, /. b. OsL J.
House. ; IA 4 and Is
| and % inning N
Umpln-kdssrSis. nms
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12
Another for Schupp
'Batisd for Schneider In the 9Th inning
Batted for Perry In 5th inning

Totals ..s32424l43 Totals...s49 II 21
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12
Eastern League

Ls~fenos. o; Portland. .
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-18
LICENSE APPLICATIONS
ON REGULAR FORM

The council OF defense sent out yes
terday for the benefit of Virginia ship
pers notice relative to the new rul-
ing of the secretary of commerce.
which became effective this week in
regard to applications for export IL
C.nses
Hereafter all applications for IL
ocnses must be made on one of the
regular forms provided by the di-
vision Of export licenses or Identical
forms supplied by shippers Copies
of form Al. form AZ and form A3
have been sent to all of the district
Offices of the bureau of foreign and
domestic commerce at New York,
Boston. Chicago. San Francisco.
Seattle, New Orleans and St Louis.
and n supply of these application
forms has also been sent to all the
co operative offices,
There is no objection to shippers
having their own forms printed, with
their name and address filled in, II
they wish to do SO, provided they are
Identical with the official forms and
are printed on paper of the same
color.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-18

Every book and magazine not In
immediate use In Richmond can he
made to do duty on behalf OF the war
against Germany by the very simple
method OF being handed to the state
librarian.
Arrangements have been made
whereby the librarian will forward to
soldiers and sailors engaged IN war
service all such reading matter that
may be given to him for this pur-
pose. In the undertaking. he Is act
ing at the request of the United States
government and cooperating with the
American Library association.
Every adult In imost
every one In the state-can help In
this way. Don't put It off Go through
your books and magazines today. pick
out good ones and pass them on to
the state library without delay. You
have In this small task an opportu-
nifty 10 do something really valuable
for the great cause which our lighting
men have pledged their lives to up
hold.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-18
CONTINUE SHOOTING CASE
FOR HEARING TUESDAY

The case of Mrs. VIVA Scar, who
shot Louise Brown. a colored domes-
tic. In her room early Thursday morn
ing. and who declared the shooting nc
cidental. was continued in police court
yesterday morning on request of
August Mckenzie. a colored lawyer.
representing the family OF the dead
girl. The hearing was fixed for next
Tuesday morning Neither the police
nor Coroner Whitfield are of the opin-
ion that the shooting was other than
accidental. Mrs. Scar was bailed in
the sum of $500 for her appearance.
with J. W. Reams as bondsman.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-18
BURGE SISTERS ALLEGED
TO HAVE BEEN SPIES

Especial to The Richmond Virginian)
Newport News. Va, Aug. 1.-THE
Burge sisters, musicians, who played
and sang at the Trinity Methodist
church here during a revival early in
April. were recently arrested In
Northern city on suspicion of Del ,g
German spies. according to report
here.
The young women were violently
p, o-German nd declared thems e'vos
at every opportunity They were .r-
rested and searched. Nothing In
eliminating was found on them and
they were liberated. advised to keep
their sentiments to themselves at this
time and now are at their home in
Vineland. N. J.
While In this city they went
through the shipyard and visited Fort
Monroe 1t was currently reported
here short time ago that they had
maps. drawings and data of both
places. but these reports were not
sustained by the arrest and fnvestiga-
ton
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-18

That was an Inspiring utterance
which Governor stuart made yester-
day in an address - the men Of the
FIRST Virginia infantry in turning
over to them an ambulance presented
ny the jefferson club.
.swhen you become weary and dis
courased. when you feel. inclined to
question the causes Of the war and
inquire when peace Will come. though
she great task for which yoa have
Volunteered may vet be oncompIe'ed.
aay to yourselves. We are still Viz
Einians Remember that Nirginians
have always dome their share Of fehf~
Ing wherever "a worthy cause was In
peril We are depending ON sou to
uphold the honor and secure the
safety Of our state"
A like seuument was expressed by
the governor Feocnt}v in another state
whera frrr.or A.reta4an asked him
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-18
I'VE ARE VIRGINIANS. u

how Virginia was progressing in
Preparations for the war.
I'VE are virginians.' was the gov
ernor's answer,
That was answer enough for any
man who knows Virginia. Always her
men have been ready to meet armed
aggression with force Of arms always
her men have rallied to the support
Of liberty and justice wherever these
have been imperilled. Trouble has
not been sought, brag and buster do
not 1T IN with the Virginia ideal of
manly conduct. But her men have
never shrunk from the supreme test
when manifest duty called them to
the field Of honorable battle, They
are doing their duty now, quietly and
directly and In the way that will count
most when the forces Of freedom and
Frussianlsn meet at A. hgeddon.
We are Nirgtnians--aH."
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-18
ONE BURGLARY NO EXCUSE FOR TWO

Coal operators were the first large
producers OF basic commodities to
come under the stern rule of war, and
some OF them did not like 1t at ALL
steel makers have not yet been set
tied with. having had more skilful
lawyers. probably.
The other day. various coal pro-
ducers In Western Kentucky COM
planned to Senator pomerene that the
steel men were still doing as they
pleased while the coal men were under
close restrictions. They wanted their
own way. as they had 1t last season to
their enormous profit.
Senator Pomerene's reply, though
possibly inelegant in diction, had the
supreme merits of clearness and
strength. He wrote:
Your telegram. reduced to the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-18
Y. M. G. A. NOTES

There is keen interest In the Young
Mems Life Problem club. which meets
Sunday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock, in
the lobby OF the Central Y. NJ. c. A.
Sunday afternoon the subject for dis
cussion will be The Other Fellow in
Business" led by General Secretary
Mckee, and open for participation to
lead the illustrated song service. and
a social half hour will follow the
meeting of the club.
Captain p. r. Ehrop.
At 3.30 o'clock the Boys Hy-Shy-
Ny club Will meet in the best room in
the building. the boys lobby. Captain
p. T. Edrop, chaplain of the Fourth
New York infantry, y. s. army. will
talk to the boys on "A Real Soldier"
Captain Edrop is in Richmond with
the New York troops. He spoke at
the meeting of the Get-Together club
last night. giving one of the strongest
addresses heard in Richmond recently.
A big crowd of boys should hear him
tomorrow. and enjoy the picture story
song service.
What Are We Doing For the Soldiers?
This question is. asked by scores of
people who seldom ever pass through
the much used door of the big central
building. Resides getting things ready
toF inc IAil- the prODlem InAI- con-
fronts the secretaries today Is the
handling of the crowds Of n1embers
and soldiers who are constantly using
the building. The front door Is un-
locked from A. NJ. to IL P. M. and
a night secretary Is In charge from
IL P. NJ. until 6 A. NJ, and therefore
service is rendered any man with
need.
The physical department Is open
from 10 A. NJ. to 10 p NJ, twelve
hours. seven hundred and twenty
minutes. 1t Is estimated that 500
members and at least 200 soldier boys
are using the building each day. to
say nothing of the numerous visitors
passing through the city and coming
to the counter for information. The
front door has to be kept open 30 as
not to wear the hingest off, otherwise
II would swing open and shut four
times every minute during the twelve
hours OF active work. The association
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-18
on For Admission,

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
Newport News. Va. Aug. 17.-Bat-
terry d. Virginia field artillery. which
has been doing guard duty here since
tho United States entered the war.
left at $40 o'clock this afternoon for
Norfolk. where the men. horses and
guns were entrained at 8 o'clock for
Admission. Ala,
Hundreds of people were at the xta-
ton to bid the battermen farewell.
The battery 10 composed Of young
men OF Newport News and Hamp-
ton.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-18
friEhtfulness.

friEhtfulness.
The net result of the German cam
paign at sea has been to really
strengthen Engiand's food situation
When the unrestricted warfare was
resumed last February. measures for
increasing the home production OF
FOOD Were broadened and strength
ened, and conservation was further
enforced England now has 100, ooo,-
ooo ousheis of wheat more than at the
same period last year. and stores of
other foodsturrs have been accuru-
lated sufficient to feed the popuIa-
ton for many months. The OUTPUT
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-18
DoGGEDNEss WHIPS THE U-BoATs

SS It's dogsed as does it. And dorged
Il ~ doing IL to the German C-boat war,
80 shown by facts and figures pre-
sented to parliament by Premier
N41oyd-George.
Discreetly silent as 10 methods
gk1hich have been evolved for meeting
md overcoming the U-boat menace:
Sn1lent. too. as to the number of un-
h lersea monsters which have been cap
&nFed or destroyed. Lloyd George was
bA 70 assure the British lawmakers
II 4nd, through them, the world. that
sreat Britain has no thought OF
Ling control Of the seas 70 Teuton
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-18

is civic center and a clearing house
Tor many movements of civic and
religious character. Some busy these
days.
or Personal Interest.
Mr.. Albert c. Pickett. of Walnut
Springs, Tex. becomes assistant physi-
cal director. September 8. instead of
Mr., E. w. Austermouhle. who decided
to remain in his home town.
George r. Allison. formerly physical
director OF the Richmond association.
In letter TO Secretary Mckee. saws
he is feeling fine after his rest period,
hho VIII be on in few days to Camp
Grant, Rockford. IN. where he viii
ne permanently engaged In association
army work
j, w Allen, who assisted Mr.. ALI
son In the physical department Janu-
airy 10 May inclusive, Is now at Spring
heio training school, preparing for
army association physical work
w. l. Holsclas, former secretary Of
me association, Is now at the Blue
ridge Army Work school. preparing
10 enter army work during the com
ing month
r.. W. Conway. who returned to
richmond as physical director to sue
coed Mr., Allison, Is con the toh., 800
hard at work getting things in share
for the fall III shape
H. r. Robertson. formerly with the
aotei Richmond. has succeeded 7 TT
ha"lelgh. who was for seven wears
eng ineer AT the Association building
New York anu
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-18
CAPTAIN w. BEN PALMER.

Virginia lost one 81 her valuable
citizens when captain W Zen Palmer.
veteran q the -C}e3t war. leader in
Richmond business and social life fer
half century, passed away yesterday
As a soldier though youth, h"
won distinction while a lieutenant in
Moshy's famous command Of fighting
men When peace RETURNED, he on
tered business in Richmond. gaining
wide circle Of influential friends and
retaining always his natural leadership
among them Until failing health
forced his retirement. he continued to
serve the best interests of his. com
nunity
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-18
LEAGUE. TO
MEET TUESDAY

An important meeting OF the F.oua,
suffrage League OF Richmond ia call
ed Tor tuesday morning. August 81,
at IL o'clock. Equal Suffrage head
quarters. Commercial building Sec-
ond street.
Every suffragist is urged to be nr..-
ent as matters OF vital and Immediate
Importance are to be discussed ard
plans formulated In which each mem-
Der OF tho league will be Interested
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-18

With the departure of this Virginia
gentleman, patriot and soldier. anoth.
er link binding the present age to
the great events of the last century Is
broken. His name is added TO the
immortal roll of those who strove for
the highest ideals through the most
trying time, up to the present that
the old Dominion had experienced
since the war of the revolution. His
example Of fine devotion, sterling
character and utter courage are an
inspiration to the younger men upon
whom fall the grave responsibilities
Of the present day stress and toll and
self forgetting
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-18
PROMINENT Negro Fatally Shot nv wife

Especial to The Richmond Virginian)
Newport News. Va, Aug Nv
r. Mason. negro. secretary Of the
Southern Aid society. lies at the point
Of death as the result OF pistol
wound inflicted by his second wife.
Ada Mason. following a row over Ma
sons first wife's children. The wo-
man Ia being held In the city fail on
a charge OF felonious shooting.
Mason. one OF the best known
negroes in this part OF the state. had
a Misunderstanding with his wife at
noon yesterday and she met him at
the door when he returned from work
last night according to information