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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-27
VIRGINIA POTATO GROWERS
FIGHT INCREASE IN RATES
Representatives of Eastern shore Pro-
dmrc Exchange Appear he
fore I. 4. e..
iBy Associatcd Press. |

ny Associated Press.
WASHINGTON. May 26.-Eood pro-
duccrs aud other shippers opposing the
request of the railroads for n general
Is per cent increase i'm freight rates
began to-day The presentation OF their
side of the case to the Interstate Com-
mercc Commission. During the days
hearing. several trade bodies also sub
mit,ed evidence on the side of the
roads.
Representatives OF the Eastern Shore
Virginia Produce Exchange Western
food producers and jobbcrs, fruit jar
and bottle interests. and the Colorado
Grange. appeared in opposition to any
increase. Those who supported the
plea OF the roads that an increase is
justih;,bc were the Chicago Traffic
Committee. the National Industrial
Traffic League. the Boston Chamber Of
Commerce and committee represent
ing Sioux City. Ia. commercial in
tcrcsts.
The Eastern shore Produce EN-
change. composed of 5000 Virginia pro-
duccrs of Irish potatoes. protested that
growers already had been burdcncd by
many new items Of export The bar
rels in which potatoes arc packed for
shipping. il was claimed. cost about 40
cents this year. as against 23 cents
formerly.
The Western food producers en-
phasizcd that no additional cost should
he placed at this time OF food products,
and declared that a 10 per cent rate
increase would disturb all existing adj
justmcnts between distributing ccnters
as we'll as many future contracts in
canucd goods and dry cereals. Already.
they said. their products had sustained
an advance Of % per cent since 1914
The hearing will be resumed on Mon
day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-27

held-day exercises this afternoon on
the campus. The main feature OF the
afternoon WAS the planting OF ivy sent
from Mount Vernon by Mrs. Il. -. john
ston. vicc-reKcnt from Alabama OF tire
Mount Vernon Association. The Ivy
was planted on the bastion OF the fort
built by George Washington 16l years
ago. when he was i'm command of the
forces in Winchester Diplomas and
certificates were presented this cvcu-
ing in the Presbyterian Church to the
following: Misses Frances Madeline
Hatcher, Virginia: Myrtle Camille
krciscr. Minnesota: Pearl Cordclia
Goodman. West Virginia.: Esther Love
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-27
MANY GOVERNORS PLEDGE
COOPERATION TO HOOVER
His Appointment as Food Admins
traitor and His Conservation Plans
Approved Universally.
STATES READY FOR BURDEN
Extra Sessions OF Legislatures Will
he Called IL Considered Necessary.
Stuart Wires He Is In Full Sym
pathy With Undertaking.

WASHINGTON. May c6.-Gorcrnors
Of twenty mine states have submitted
plans to Herbert {. Hoover. food adj
ministrator. for cooperation In con-
serving tho nations food supply, SO
that America may he we'll fed and ut
the same time supply tho needs of her
allies. kilograms from the heads OF
tho various States. made public to-
night. show that his appointment and
his plans have been approved uni
vcrsally.
Command me and the resources of
my state" is tho tenor OF the mes
sagcs sent in reply to kilograms from
Mr. Hoover. asking tho executives
how they can best aid In solving the
food problem. In lctArs sent after
their kilograms, several Governors
have said they would call extra scs-
sions OF the Legislature il it was con-
sidcred necessary.
4 majority OF tho States already are
well equipped to fall in with the pro-
gram OF the food administration. In
some States agricultural departments
will be able TO take over the work
In others the State council Of defense
is so constituted that committees can
best handle tho task OF controlling
food prices.
Governor whitman. who. since tele-
graphing, has written to give his views
and suggestions in full. declared the
creation of the food administration is
necessary for preservation Of order
In message to Mr.. Hoover. he cx-
pressed his anxiety for the early crea
ton OF national agency. 'as it is
necessary for New York State to have
adequate protection to it's food supply
during the coming year if public
order is 10 be preserved"
NEW YORK CAN FEED ONLY
SMALL PART or POPULATION
This telegram followed the confer
cncc held early in the week between
Mr.. Hoover and George w. Perkins
chairman OF Mayor Mitchers New
York City food committee. At that
time Mr.. Perkins said that if all the
available land within the fifteen-mile
zone represented by Greater New York
were cultivated. only az per cent of
the population could be fed.
Governor Bceckman. in offering the
assistance Of Rhode Island. asked for
4 personal interview to discuss how
best 10 bring about Federal and state
cooperation. II am only too glad TO
assist you in your work in every posi-
Bile way" he wired
other Governors, in their tcleGrams,
said:
Governor iiarring;o Maryland
You can depend upon cur assistance
and cooperation in every respect.
Your plan 10 deccniralize the work
under the State administrations. in my
..,.a,-
Governor stuart. NirGinia-'l am in
fuil sympathy with your undertaking
satisfied that the administration dur
ing the war period should have large
powers. both OF supervision and reg
ulation.
Governor Harris Georgia-'Will be
glad 10 cooperate wiki you IN every
possible way TO secure the end de-
sired"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-27

tent to sell
William Il. Krusc. william lsaacs.
Thomas Harlow. G.. Glenn, John Wolf.
\. Sale. Charles Murray and &. john
.on. whose arrest also followed tho
Raid OF the club. were dismissed by
Justice crutchflcld.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-27
HELD FOR GRAND Jury
Three Mrn accused of Storing Liquor
ut Star Social Club. on ChRfnn
street.

Everett Wright. Samuel Wright ana
Paul Bender. who were arrested on
Thursday night. following raid or
the Star Social club. 1908 Chailin Street.
were held FOR the grand jury when ar
raigned before Justice Crutchfeld in
Police Court for preliminary hearing
yesterday. They are charged with vio-
I;'ting The prohibition law by storing
an illegal quantity of whisky with in
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-27
seek. Missing Bru,b,r.

Captain OF Detectives McNahon is
IN receipt OF communication from.
Mrs. George Eage. Of a2", North Hi
nois Street, Indianapolis. who seeks as
sistance IN locating her brother Rich
ard 7. Owens. who disappeared from,
Grand Haven, Mich iwcrty-scvcr
years ago. The search is being in.
Sti,uted al the behest Of Mrs Myron
Ransom. Connoautvillc, Pa. mother OF
owens. *.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-27
The Weather
iFurnished by U. $. weather Bureau
Forecast, Virginia


Partly overcast weather will prevail
much OF the week. preceded by show
crS on sunday. Showers arc also ndi-
Gated for Wednesdays and Thursday
and Monday. followed by cooler on
Tuesday and Wednesday,. and by mod
crate temperature the remainder of
the week.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-27

Hidseway. West Virginia: ophciia l..
Sordan. Porto Rico: Mary Katharine
Au1ick. Virginia: Margaret Elizabeth
Elder. Mar. sland. ami Emma May
Hidccway. West Virginia. The hac-
calaurcatc sermon will be preached on
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-27
Eour LOUDoUN SEMINARY
rs HOLDING IT'S FINALS

WINCHESTER VA. May 2G.--Com-
menccmcnt week ut Fort Loudoiin
Seminary. of which Miss Katharine II.
Glass is president. opened to-day with
II recital in the Empire Thcatcr and
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I.ocnI rcn,ucrnturr.

IL noon temperatures. Go
3 \. NJ temperature. ......... ~
Maximum temperature TO s l.. NJ -
Minimum temperature to l.. NJ 40
Mean temperature .......... 80
Normal temperature ...... 20
Dccieucy in temperature. ......... 10
Deficiency in temperature since
March .................. 15I
uarv ............. ........... 1913
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-27

sunday ,mornins In the Presbyterian
church by the Key, pr. W. j. Webster.
OF From Royal VA. Reoitals tand
tfcnch apd Grcck plays by tho dra-
n,atic club viii he features OF tthc
nrOErNms on Monday and TucHdnS.
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I.OTnl ItuInfntI.
I,ocnI observations. nr

Rainfall last twenty-four hours. None
Excess in rainfall since March J.. -
EAceSS in rainfall since January J. "a
I.ornI Observations nr s y. VI.
Temperature. "a; humidity, Is: wind.
direction. south. wind, velocity,
miles; weather. partly cloudy.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-06

ATEW YORK. July s.-Ted Lewis
NJ is the new boss Of the weller
4 weights, thanks TO a referee
decision won at Dayton, o.. over
Jacques Britt0n.
Just how long the Ted Kid viii be
able to cling to the title is q ques-
tion, for the next time he meets Brit
ton, and that is to be very soon, he
may lose the laurel hack to the Irish
scrapper.
Because Of the decision Of referee
Baumann no one can Eainsay the Kids
claims to the weIterweiEht szypiece.
But according TO d report from Day
ton, the decision would have been
much fairer all around had 10 been
made a draw.
Brftton. though OutpoInted.
scored n knOckdOwu in the 18th
round and was On his feet fight
ing strong, while Lewis was be
Wildered when the bell ended the
milling. II this report Is the dead
level on the bout IL appears that
Lewis has nothing on BrittOn one
way or another.
Brirton and Lewis may be expected
10 fight TO a good draw nine times
out of ten, for there are no two box
ers in the world today as evenly
matched Dillon and Leyiusky have
fought many times and for big fell
lows they are nearly on par But
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-06
Red Sox Due For a Squirt
! D ~ ID u I'LL ! !
Barry Team Is Very Strong

Jew YORK. July 6.-Jack Barry
M believes that the champion Red
L S0X viii hit their true stride
on the next western invasion. which
begins al Cleveland on July z. That
is, II Babe Ruth isn't kept out Of the
game too long by Gar Johnson, for
plugging imp owens at Boston.
lie points out that the Sox are
playing better early season baseball
than they did AT this time last sea-
son, and the chart shows that on
July ]. 1916. the Boston club was oc-
cupyiuE NTH place.
While there IS a strong point in
the relative showing OF the team
this year n ngainSt 1916. IL is
hard 10 see why Barry should
pick the coming road trip for a
Red SoE drive.
Every BAH club finds obstacles on
the road which are not encountered
at home. And the average winning
club does most Of its winning on the
home lot and IS fortunate TO break
even or a little better on the road
But Barry is set In his belief. and
10 is more than likely that he expects
Ruth and Leonard bore the bruut Of
the pitching up % the middle Of
June They worked any old time
they were needed and 10 was up 10
them, because Shore and NAYS were
not ready Two weeks ago. however.
these two hurlers began 90 show
signs OF real form and took a heavy
load off Barrv's mind
If Boston is 20 come through as
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-06

sixth round the atnr baby knew
he was all In and rather than
take "A Knockout he quit; or in
Othe- words, he threw up the
sponge.
In proper condition, Langford
would, no doubt, have given Mr.. Full
ton a much harder battle. but 10 is
the old case over and over again-he
took a chance and found he was not
there. Efforts have been made by
some TO belittle Fulton's victory. even
TO claiming that LaugfOrd laid down.
There was no reason for LauEford TO
do anything of the kind. for II he
intended doing that kind Of work he
would. no doubt, play for big stake
and also for betting. but according
10 reports there was absolutely no
betting on the contest and the re-
ceipts were only fair II there was
auythlnc Of the kind then both men
should be punished by the promoters.
The Boston accounts stated
that Langford was badly beaten
about the eyes. one being closed
tightly and the other out Of COM
mission. with sam being knocked
flat by n hard wnllOp from Full
toms right in the second round:
all Of which would not bear out
the REPORTS Of the men being in
"A frameup. II seems that "a will
he necessary for Fulton T., beat
man to n pulp before some Of
them will recognize him rs n real
fighter.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-06
Langford's Defeat Predicted
IL
In Bout With Fred Fulton

~HE DEFEAT Of sam LanEford
the coIored tar baby" by Fred
Il Fulton. the Rochester giant. in
Boston last week, came as a surprise
to some Of the boxing fans. but really
there should have been no surprise.
for sam is a veteran al the game now.
v Nle Fulton is a young man with
great strength and considerable cIev-
erness. Langford was not the same
sam OF a few years ago when he was
considered by many the master even
Of Jack Johnson. but he thought he
was good enough, without half train
ing. 10 hold his own against any
vyweiehr in . = round bout.
sam has been accused OF not train
ing at all for the match. but this ls
not correct, for be worked every dav
with Len E0wlauds. the Milwaukee
widdleWeiglt. I'm the Arcade uvm-a-
SUM, Chicago, for two weeks before
the match
OF course he could not reduce I'm
such short time and that. no doubt.
hurt him--hat is. reducing too quick
lv and he did not have the recupera-
tive powers that he formerly had.
He doubtless figured on boxing
Fulton. but the latter kept his I
tantulizlng Left going into SANS
optic and midsectfon ut will. with
the result that at the end of the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-06

Lewis and Britton are SO nearly aliE
me hanically, and in every other way
that they miEhr be twins.
The Dayton meeting between
the two was their I3th bout. yet
the fiStic public finds little 20
choose one way or the other. This
close comparison il biz point i'm
Eritfon's favor because OF the
fact that he is nearly ten years
older than Lewis and has been
fighting five wears LONGER.
Eri-tOu or William j. Breslin, 10 De
correct started his boxing career j.
years ago Gershon 1Iendeloff, as
Lewis is known his home neigh hOr-
hood I'm New York. became a profes-
si0nal boxer fin London back in 1910
and was al one time recognized rs
the featherweight champion Of Eng
land
Lewis started in the featherweight
class and today he claims 10 be cap
able Of making 125 pounds ringside, q
weight which Brirtou OutErew about
five years ago. BrirtOn, however. is q
legitimate WelterWei-hr and one of
the most capable all around boxers
ever brought out in this country
There Is one feature connected
with the operations OF these two
boxers that speaks well for the
type Of boys they represent Al
though they are often matched
they never fail to please the box
ing public because they fiGht like
a pair Of strange Wildcats and
there is no love lost between them.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-06
By JACK vEIOCK.

they fnH. and Willard continues
TO row his own boat. the public
will feel justified in demanding
to know whether or not lie in
tends 20 fight again, and the sue
cess OF his circus venture VIII de-
pend largely on the answer.
Willard is reported TO have said
that ne would not consider an offer OF
less than $3.50 90 defend his crown
The chance Of his getting such an
offer is mighty slim. yet with Sl25,J0J
invested in a circIs and his popu-
larity average dwindling to Trio or
goose eggs. Jess iii prO1a1ly see the
light and come through" for much
smaller purse
Jess may be guilty OF ingratitude
in way. as Jones and Curlev claim,
yet IL would appear that in the face
of statements REGARDING his big earn
lugs the twin managers have been
wei repaid for the part they played
iu plotting him 20 the position he
holds as q money getter-
IL f. always natural for n man
aEer 10 howl about the inErati-
tude OF fighter who slips him
the blue envelope, yet IL f. the
fighter who stands the Eaff after
all. FIR he is the one who takes
al the chances and stops al the
Wailuus while the money Is COM
ing in at the gate.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-06
Fifteen Year Old Is Champ
IIIIIIIIII.II
Robert Jones Is Best Golfer

golfers. He had the natural ability
and under The careful training of
Stewart Maiden, professional o. the
East Lake club. has t-0aUeued rapidly
into one OF the best golfers the south
has ever seen
Bob gives Maiden credit for his
EolfinE ability. The Jolly Sc0tchman
is also given credit for the wonder
full game Of Miss AleXa Stirling. the
national WOman's golf champion.
Their accomplishment seem TO merit
the credit given.
IL was at the age Of nine years
that Little Bob first began TO
really shoot regular golf. and
Maiden, seeing the promise Of the
yOunEster, took him I'm hand and
coached him carefully. firm in the
belief that one day Bob would be
a champion. Waiden's Judgment
has been proven
il was in the Southern champion
ship Of 1918, played az East Lake.
that Little Bob first came into
prominence He was put out Of this
tournament hE Clarke. from Nashville.
but not until Clarke had shot a 81
for the is holes, which set the record
at that time.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-06

ually there have been three or four
az one time. mostly all pitchers and
This is about the only time that there
has not been a single Brown in
baseball
The latest edition OF the Browns.
how ever, were rather a mediocre
crowd Since Mordecaf Brown was
IN his prime the rest Of the Browns
have shown very little. There was
Buster Brown. the pitcher OF the
Fhililes and Braves. who remained
IN the league because the Braves OF
those days were so poor they coulc
not afford to get any one else. Then
there was the notorious wild man.
1rrol Brown, who was with the
Athletics for quite a spell and fin
lshed his career with the Yankees.
Then there was n catcher
named DrummOnd Brown on the
braves Few years ago. who
went 90 the Feds and dropped out
Of sight. The next Brown was
Don Brown. "A wild young out
field colt. tried out by the Inn
KEGS in the spring Of IaIG and
brought back into the league by
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-06
MRS. FITZSIMMONS
is EVANGELIST

Mrs Bob Fitzsimmons. now In
eFaugelistic work, was here to visit
Her husband and her son. sparring in
a circus which played Streator. I'M.
recently. Bob, ir.. although NOT
tWentyone years old till next rCovem-
Eer, registereS recently in Ohio FOR
the draft army.
Fitz says the lad has a punch thar
Is harder than was the old mans In
his palmiest DAYS and he Dra1io-g
the younger FitZsimmons 10 tor an
IN his class The lad now weight ia
pounds and Is 6 feet 1 inch tam
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-06
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

At New York-First game r H. Z.
Washington 100 100 0lo-2 u o
New York ----.-100 600 000-I S Q
Batteries washington, Shaw and
Ainsmith; New York. Fisher and Nun
amaker
second game: H f.
Wash 100 600 O02 200 90 II >
New TOrk-.000 600 200 200 Is 9 I
Batteries Washington. johnson and
Ainsmith, New York, Love. Russell
and NunaUaker.
At B0sron-First game; r. II. F.
Philadelphia ..--030 600 000-3 6 I
Boston go ----.-10U O1O 20x-4 I
Batteries Philadelphia. Bush and
SChang, Boston, Mays and Thomas
Second game F. H E
Philadelphia 100 200 600 o
Boston --- 1920 600 20x-4
Batteries: Philadelphia, Seibold and
SchauE. Boston, Shore and Agnew.
Chicago -. 900 O01 005-6 o
Detroit 900 -..O1O 141 Ofx-1I a %
Batteries. ChicaEo, Danforth. Wolf
gang. Russell and Schalk. Detroit.
Ehmke. BOland and Stanage.
At ST. LOuis-First game r T. 2
Cleveland 90. ..-1G2 010 O01-5 Iu %
St Louis ..--...0OO 600 Oo2-3 .
Batteries. Cleveland. Lambeth. Co
veleskie and O'Nel- St Louis. Martin
Molyneaux. Park and Severoid-
Cleveland -. 900 100 ooo-i 4
St Louis ......20O OIO 10x-4 Q
Batteries Cleveland. BOehling.
Klepfer and Billings: St. Louis, Rogers
and Severoid-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-06

Jew YORK. July 6.-Jess VIII
M lard is guilty OF base ingrati-
If you doubt it ask Tom Jones or
Jack Curley. his twin managers. and
they VIII gladly put you right on the
matter.
Wizards action in tying the can TO
his managers was a big surprise TO
everybody. but no one received such
a shock as Jones and Curley. for they
thought they had Willard sewed up SO
tight there was no cause for Worry.
When they saw their private meal
ticket slipping away it was natural
that they should let out huge
squaWk-
Willard claimed he wasn't getting
enough action out of his managers
He gave this ns one Of his rea-
sons for seVerinE diplomatic re-
latious, and he hopes 60 eVade
several contracts they signed up
for him. Whether or not he can
do this remains 20 be seen. for
Jones II said TO be determined.
though he has adopted a concilia-
tory policy, instead Of going 10
court as Curley did
II Willard is sincere in his charge
that his handlers were u0r getting
him enough 20 DO the reason for his
long period of idleuess i'm fstic cir
cles is plain enough He was kept
out OF the ring because his managers
were waiting for q chance 90 make
one great. big killing Meanwhile his
circus earnings were fat enough %
satisfy both Curley and Jones and all
they had 20 do was collect.
But If Willard is TO blame for his
failure 20 defend the heavyweight
Championship the contract held by
his managers viii carry more weichr
when aired in the courts
At any rate. the ruupus between
willard and his handlers is Of more
than ordinary interest TO the boxing
public. for 10 appears now that the
way IS paved for O showdown regard
ing Wizards intentions
II Jones and CurIey succeed In
forcing Willard 10 20 through
with contracts made for him this
summer things will brighten M
a Bit in heavyweight circles. II
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-06
Western League.
Pacific Coast League.
GONZALES LOOKS
OUT FOR LETTER

A regular visitor 10 the letter box
in the office Of manager Miller Uur-
gins is Miguel Gonzales. the pepDery
Cuban athlete, who is pIaTine n
banE-up game at the initial cushion
Tor the knOt-HOle gang.
Gonzales gets at least one letter
from Havana every morning me
daily missive IS from his parents 1T
ma. De added that Mike also sends a
letter 20 Havana each dav. Tho firsf
thing he does after dinner in the eve
ming is 10 write the old folks about
the game.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-06
When the Skin Seems Ablaze
With Itching and Burning

not find a blood remedy that ap-
praches s s s for real efficiency.
IL has been on the market for fifty
years. during which time tt has been
giving uniform satisfaction for all
manner OF blood disorders II yo1
want prompt and lasting relief. you
can rely upon s. s $. For expert
advice as TO the treatment Of your
own individual case. write to-day 10
Chief Medical Adviser, swift Specific
Co. Dept pa. Atlanta. Ga--Adv-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-06

OBERT TYRE JONES, Jr, o.
- Atlanta, Ca. is the name OF The
IL new southern golf champion
and he is just Is years old Little
Bob" as he is affectionately called by
all Atlautans. earned his title by the
most consistent golf that a champion
has ever played in q tournament
He earned IT by outplayinE one
Of the Eumest golfers the south
has ever seen, Louis Jacoby, of
New Orleans. in the 80 holes final
at Birmingham.
Little Bob is named after his
grandfather, Robert Tyre Jones. Sra
Of Canton. Ca His father, Robert p.
Jones. is a well known Atlanta a-rOr-
nev. The fact that Little Bob was
born on St PatriCk's day may have
something 20 do with his success in
golf for IL was on March Il, 1902,
that he first saw the light OF day in
the old L p. Grant home near Grant
park. his parents residing with their
friends, Mr.. and Ms Bryan H. Grant
at that time. He is the youngest golf
champion on record
For the last several years the
J0neses have resided at East Lake,
and a plausible explanation OF BOb's
great success as a golfer is due TO
what artists would call atmosphere"
He fairly breathed golf from the
Little Bob" is one Of those born"