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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-25
PLAY THANKSGIVING DAY
CADETS AND TECHS BATTLE
IN ANNUAL GAME AT ROANOKE
Lexington Eleven Now Fast founding
Into Shnpe md Followers Predict
Close, Marlborough Contest.
Especial 10 The s-Dispatch.

Especial 10 The T!mes-Dispatch
LEXINGTON. VA. November "a
Since the last game with the Carolina
Aggies, in Richmond two weeks ago.
the Cadets have taken no rest. al
Saturday for the members OF the var
sity. when the scrubs tackled Salem
High School here. BIZ. since that time
all the players have been on the field
promptly at appointed time and, with
AID OF little extra time, which has
been allowed for practice. il seems
10 have made marked Improvement
III The style OF attack and play of the
entire team. Practically all of the
men, with the exception OF Sullivan.
who was permanently disabled earlier
IN the season, are out. and working At
top speed. and Gibson. although some
what ihcapacitated. Is able TO follow
The players. and no doubt will be seen
IN the regular lineup in his accus-
toned position when the team goes UP
against the Techs on Thanksgiving.
Coach Abel is spending certain
amount of time each day correcting
some mistakes that appeared in the a.
* L. game, and. assisted by Durham
and Lewis. is perfecting some OF the
old plays. with which. In the early
part of the season. he met with some
varying success.
The backfield has developed 10 some
extent and has been doing splendid
work in the short scrlmmages against
the scrubs.
Leech as has been his custom
throughout the season, has been fur
nishing thrills to the spectators. and
seems to be In great form. The Techs
will be met in Roanoke OH Thanks
giving Day in the annual contest,
which has proved in former years to be
a fast and scrappy affair. The fact
that the Techs have made an excel
lent record against the Southern teams
this season does not mean that they
are going to run away with the game.
Followers of the game may expect to
see one OF the hardest-fousht and
cleanest exhibitions Of football to be
seen In Virginia this season.
The teams are about evenly matched
both in weight and speed. However.
the Cadets seem to have developed the
knack of advancing the ball consid :
orably better than they did during the
early part of the season. The two
teams seem to be well balanced and
about evenly matched A record crowd
may be expected rs, in addition TO this
being the only big game of the season
in western Virginia. the usual large
crowd. drawn from the corps Of both
institutions, will be there.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-25
BASEBALL THE SUBJECT
OF BRITISH NAVAL MEN
Nan! believe American Game VIII
solve Recreation Problem or
the Grnnd Fleet.

BASE OF THE BRITISH GRAND
FLEET. November (by aii).-Afnny
leading British naval men believe that
basebhli may solve one of the great
problems OF the grand feet that OF
recreation. Here in the grand feet are
over 100000 men. who need some form
OF play and there IL nothing in the
iist OF British sports which exactly
Nils the Bill. Naval officials feel that
baseball is the answer. But they also
Ieel that there ~ nobody who is quail
ned 10 teach the game properly. and
thcy nope that III some way IL will
be found possible for Americans to as
sist in the Introduction Of the national
game.
One of the flag officers OF the grand
meet remarked to the Associated Press
correspondent to-day: We who have
seen baseball occasionally on the other
sue or even AS played by your naval
men in the Far East. have come TO be-
iieVe that We need il here our men
are so completely isolated from civil
ization in this distant base that recrea :
non OF some kind is necessary. and the
Islands hereabouts are as destitute ~
amusement opportunity as Robinson
crusoe's isle. Cricket is not belligerent
enough for our sailormen. and football
~ Impossible, because the ground ia
too Doggy. -
We have gone SO far I'm the ,nntter
o. baseball az to appoint a committee
TO look into the cost Of equipment and
we have also written TO some of the
governing officials OF the game I'm
America. asking for advice and sur
gestions. The equipment. we find. is
pretty expensive. but we can get around
mat. The main problem Is one of
teaching the game properly. Nobody
mere knows enough about It to feel
qualified as an instructor. and IL Is
pretty dry business learning game
out of textbook"
Another naval officer. who had him
SELF played baseball In the United
States. doubted whether It was nos
sible TO make baseball a popular sport
among the British sailors. although he
was thoroughly In favor Of 1t II II could
be done.
My opinion. however" he said. els
that 1t really takes years to train men
TO play game so complicated and
highly skilled as your American base
bali. ] don't believe you could make
even a mediocre baseball player out
Of the British sailor in few months.
Nevertheless 1 an all for giving 1t a
trial II we could really popularize
baseball in England It would do a great
deal toward cenenting the entente
cordiale which we all hope will endure
forever between the people of the two
countries"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-25

in a weakened condition as result of
their hunger strike, were assisted into
the courtroom to-day. but Is was de.
cided that their condition did not war
rant parole.
The prisoners contended that they
had been ill-treated at the workhouse.
and should be confined I'm the District
OF Columbia jail Efforts were mad e
by counsel for the women to bring be-
fore tho court their charges of bad
treatment. but Judge Waddiil ruled this
unnecessary tn view OF his derisfon
that they should be removed from the
workhouse.
subsequently three OF the women.
Mrs. John Winters RrAnnah. Mrs. Henry
1utterworth ANA Miss Cora Week. all
OF New York. We're paroled the court
granting = plea of their counsel that
continued Incarceration would he dam
gerous 10 their health.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-25
RICHMOND BLUES PLANNING
MANY THANKSGIVING EVENTS
Festival Turkey Day te Incl6de
Athletes Sunptuous Feed and
Much Dancing.
Especial TO The Tirncs-Dispatchl


ADMISSION. ALA. November "a
Thanksgiving week will be the festival
of the First Virginia Cavalry (the
Richmond Blues), rather unusual az
fair and one that is already attracting
arc planning to put on stunt that
from all accounts is going to be the
talk OF the town. Many committees
are working diligently to see that 1t
comes off without hitch. and hun
dreds Of invitations are being mailed
to friends of the squadron throughout
this vicinity and the state ut large.
The festival opens Wednesday with
a cavalry meet and horse show staged
on the squadron drill grounds along
the camp pike just beyond the remount
depot. The grounds ere being put in
tip-top condition: and the boys ere
grooming UP and working out their
mounts daily for. the varied events.
The morning of the first day Will be
devoted TO mounted events, such as
cavalry charging. foot and mounted
races, mule races. rescue races and
running at heads. The horse show
events will be resumed in the after
noon. and all varieties and styles OF
jumping will be shown by both officers
and men.
THURSDAY morning ut 10 o'clock the
races is probably tho most unusual
event on the entire card, in this sec
ton at least-the polo game between
Troop Is anu Troop -, uHu lONeTS Oh
the ponies arc looking forward to this
match with the keencst interest.
Back in old Virginia Turkey Day
was never considered to be complete
without football Eame, SO. to see
that the general scheme of things is
carried out as far as possible. the
squadron's undefeated eleven is seek
ing n game for Thursday afternoon
Md the guests OF the occasion are al
ready assured their SHIRE Of thrills
and n battle royal, be their opponents
who they may.
And last, hut not least, is the bril-
liant ball Thanksgiving night, and
Movers OF the light fantastic" with
an. idea OF how the Blues edo up
these kinds of stunts, are anticipating
one OF the greatest evenings of tho
local season. The largest hall in An
niston has been secured for the occa-
sion, and devotees are counting on O
delightful time until the wee sma'
hours.
The affair as whole is one Of the
most ambitious things of it's kind un-
dertakcn in these parts In year and
a day, and, IL enthusiasm and hard
work count for anything, tie Virginia
boys are going TO make 1t one huge
SUGGEST.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-25
MILITANT SUFFRAGlSTS
BACK IN DISTRICT JAIL
Judge WaddilI Holds That They Were
being Held Illegally In Deco
1uan Vyorkhouse.
IBy Associotcd Press. !

BY AssocIatcd Prtss.l
ALEXANDRIA,, VA, November ca
Twenty-Five of the twenty-five militant
suffragists, who Federal Judge waddill
decided to-day were being illegally
held In the District Of Columbia work
house, at Occoquan, Va, Tonight were
back in the District Of Columbia Jail.
On pleas that their continued incar-
ccration would DO dangerous to their
health. Mrs. John Winter Brannah, Mrs
Henry Butterworth and Miss Cora
Week. all OF New York, were released
on parole pending appeal requested
by the government
Miss Lucy Burns vice. chairman of
the Woman's party: Mrs. Lawrence
Lewis, of Philadelphia. and Miss Hattie
Kruger Of Buffalo, who are said to be
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-25

The affair as whole is one Of the
most ambitious things of it's kind un-
dertakcn in these parts In q year and
day, and, IL enthusiasm and hard
work count for anything, tie Virginia
boys are going TO make 1t one huge
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-25
Approachlnr waaa,ur.

Especial to The Times-D ispatoh.l
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, Nov. "a.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar j. Nottingham.
Of Brandy Station, Va, announce the
engagement and approaching marriage
OF their daughter. Georgia L.oish. to
Charles Mercer Qarnett, of Char
liottesyille The wedding will take
place on Saturday, Decemberf'15. ~. s.,$
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-25
Pierce-Dovd.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.1
LYNCHBURG, VA. November ga
Miss Katherine Earl Boyd, of Massies
Mill, Nelson County, and Albert c.
Pierce, Of Marshall. Tex, were married
Tuesday at the Massies Mill Episcopal
Church, the rector, Rev. Frank Msxicts,
SofaciatIng. Si,5 ~ - ~ -,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-25
In Critical Condition.

The condition OF Thomas Mason OF
Ashland, who was accidentiy shot Fri
day afternoon by James Cox, was re-
I-orted unchanged by physicians at st.
Elizabcth's Hospital early this morn
ing. His condition has been critica
since the accident
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-25
UNION coLoRED CHAMPIONS

The Union eleven visited the Vir-
ginia Normal and Industrial Institute
yesterday and won from their ancient
rivals by "a TO 0 score. The Union
line was in the pink OF condition,
while the boys OF V. n. l. i. showed n
little weakness
Gregory. with his great speed. car
ried the pigskin across the goal lire
three times. Hucles once. while Smith
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-25
OHIO HELD SCORELEss
TIGERS BATTLE WESTERN
CONFERENCE CHAMPS TO TIE
Piainsmen on Defensive Greater Fart
OF Game, but Show Powerful Defense.
Time Halts Field Gonl Attempt.

Ptainsmen on Defensive Greater Fart
OF Game, but Show Powerful Defense.
Time Haits Field Gonl Attempt.
tBy Associated Press.J
MONTGOMERY, ALA, November "a.
Tho Auburn Tigers held the Ohio
State team hero to-day to a scorelcss
tie. Although on the defensive most
OF the game, the Plainsmen showed
they were capable OF defending their
goal against the champions of the
Western conference. Only once was
Auburn in scoring distance. and that
was at tho end of tho second quarter,
when Ducote made a mound for a try
at goal from placement and time was
called before the ball could be put
Duke Ducote. right half OF Auburn.
tied with Chic Harley, right half of
the Buckeyes. for the honors OF the
game.
On more than one occasion the Au-
burn line held the visitors within their
own hve.yard line and recovered the
ball on downs, The game was wit
number Of prominent g Ohio oiIiciais.
Tho lineup:
Auburn. Position, Ohio state.
.sssIsH tqq sS:S
sa.rd iss eadoh
bonner. ........right tackle. C. Courtney
Fec asssS
h. siare2
Score by quarters: '''e'e'
oh Aa'q H,a .:..... 9 3 So
GJ,,%Ts, 2! auass;s;r s... Is %jsY.s:. ,, ~
%an coSns. ;h ~ a. +. aiy''; head lines
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-25

Unions fleet right end. intercepted
three forward passes, scoring each. AL
though the Union line was very speedy
fumblinc was prevalent among her
players. as we'll as among the v. n. and
l. |. hnNa
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-25
RAID TRAIN AT ELIZA
Federal Agents Make Flight Arre.t,
md Capture Forty Cases
OF Whisky.

Raiding the train due at Elba Station
at 12:i5 o'clock this morning. Fedora,
authorities acting on specific intorna.
ton as to the carriers of the contra
band, made eight arrests and captured
forty suits cases containing whisky.
The detectives watched the passengers
before boarding the train. and. upon ar.
rival here they We're pointed out to the
Federal agents. and arrests followed
The train was ono hour late in arfly.
ing hcre. ~
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1917-03-02
LINCOLN UNDER FIRE.
A Salute That Might Have Carried
Death In lts Train.

In "Reminiscences Of Wartime
Statesman and Diplomat by Freder-
ick W. Seward. is the story Of a visit
to q French frigate. Il think the Car
sendl." on which the author accompas
MED Mr. Lincoln early In 1861. The
visit over the party was leaving the
frigate and the parting salute was
about to be fired.
"As Mr., Lincoln took his seat IN the
stern be said: Suppose we row around
her bows. should like TO look at her
build and rig from that direction Cap
tain Dahlgren. Of course, shifted his
helm accordingly. The French officers
doubtless had not heard or understood
the presidents remark and supposed
we were pulling of astern in the ordi.
nary way.
1--WE had hardly reached her bow
when on looking up | saw the aficer
Of the deck pacing the bridge. watch in
hand and counting OF the seconds-'un.
deux, trois'-and then Immediately fol-
lowed the flash and deafening roar Of a
cannon apparently just over our heads.
Another followed. then another and an
other In rapid succession. We were
enveloped In smoke and literally under
fire from the frigate's broadside. Cap
tain Dahlgren sprang to his feet, his
face aiame with Indignation as he
shouted Pun like the -, boysi Pull
Ike 10y
"They obeyed with a win, and a few
sturdy strokes took US out Of danger.
After he had resumed bis seat and
ealmed down | said in a low voice, OF
course those guns were not shotted.
and we were below their ranger
"IIe answered. gritting his teeth, Yes
but to think Of exposing the president
to the danger of having his head taken
OF by a wadr
Il did not know until he explained
that the wadding blown to pieces by
the explosion sometimes commences
dropping fragments soon after leaving
the gun. Whether Mr.. Lincoln realized
the danger or not | never knew. He
sat impassively through it and made
no reference 70 1t afterward."
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1917-03-02
LIBELED THE KING.
Then He Turned lnforner and Won 3
Substantial Reward.

SUBSTANTIAL Reward.
A colonel In the Prussian army, who
had been discharged at the close Of the
Seven Years war. importuned Fred
erlck the Great to be reinstated.
Weary Of the incessant solicitations of
his troublesome visitor, Frederick at
length gave orders that he should
never be admitted to his presence.
Some weeks later a most bitter libel
against his majesty appeared. Freder-
lex seldom gave himself any concern
about such attacks, but the present one
exasperated him so much that he Of
fered reward of 80 friedrichs of gold
for the discovery Of the author The
day following the disgraced colonel de-
manded and obtained an audience.
"Slre," he began, on being admitted,
your majesty has Just promised 80
frledrichs for the discovery of the au-
thor of a recent publication. am come
to claim that recompense. Behold in
me the unfortunate nbelerl My life
forfeit freely, but remember your royal
pledge. and while you punish me, send
to my poor wife and children the re-
ward due to the informer."
The king, although struck with the
sad extremity and self sacrifice of the
officer, said sternly;
GO instantly to the fortress Of Span
dau and there await my judgmentr'
Il obey" said the culprit. But the
money!
Within two hours your wife shall
receive it." said the king. Take this
letter and give It to the commandant.
but he must not open 1t until after din
ner."
The colonel arrived at spandau and
gave himself up as prisoner. At the
prescribed moment the commandant
opened the royal mandate. It ran:
To the bearer I give the command of
spandau. The present governor is to take
the command Of Berlin as a reward for
past services. FREDERICK.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1917-03-02

The farm animals should be well
housed and fed this month. This IA
one OF the coolest and most disagree
able months Of the year and animals
require careful attention. Butcher
shs remaining hogs. Corn Is too ex-
pensive 10 feed to fnttening hogs dur
ting the cold weather. Begin to select
and mate the hockE that are to pro
duce the eggs for incubation Too
much emphasis cannot be placed on
the importance Of this work. The
character Of the future focks depends
upon what Is done now.
Treat all young animals for lice
Calves, colts and pigs that are dam
aged by lice already rarely make pro
por development.
Use the Babeock tester this month
1hs COWS thAt are not giving satisfac
tory rstrrna should be eliminated from
kAo herd. Feed At this season is toe
expsnsive 70 use with improbable an
n1als.-Fren Lessons in Elementary
Agriculture, issued by the Maryland
State College Of Agriculture.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1917-03-02

College Park. Nd, Jan 11.-During
The coming week. January Il to 20. the
students enrolled In the winter short
courses at the State College Of Agri-
culture VIII devote their time learning
the practical points Of improved farm
machinery. The study Of farm ma
ehinery and motors in this course will
familiarize the student with the con
Rtruction and use Of various nipple
ments and machines required in meet
ing modern farm conditions and in
solving the labor problem The gaso-
line engine and It's adaptability TO q
wide variety Of service viii be
thoroughly demonstrated
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1917-03-02

That's a peculiar looking bruIse you
have on the back of your neck" OBJ
served the doctor.
"Yes," said the patient. 81 am sub.
iect to those. You see, I'm a clarinet
player in an orchestra"
Il don't see how that can produce
bruises on the back of your neck"
ut doesn't produce them exactly, but
it places me in position where am
very liable to get them"
How is thatT
Il SIT directly in front OF the man
who plays the slide trombone. New
ark Eagle.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1917-03-02
MAKING PROFIT ON
THE HOME ORCHARD
ITS IMPORTANCE FULLY DEMON.
sTRATEp-FRuIT NEEDED
TO USE AND sELL-
PRUNING AND SPRAYING
County Demonstration Agents Co
Operate In Making q Neglected
Farm Asset OF Real
Value.

College Park. Nd. Jan 1.-THE
Agricultural Extension serTics, through
its orchard specialist. 9. B. shaw. is
carrying on an extended series Of
orchard demonstrations In pruning
and spraying In cooperation with
county demonstration agents. The
srousing Of interest in the possibilities
for profit in home and commercial
orchards during the year past has been
an interesting and profitable feature
Of extension work. In this connection
a most interesting report Of what can
be done under average conditions is
reported by County Agent John McGnl,
Jr., Of Allegany. Mr. McGill says,
Definite work was carried on this
year with six orchards. One Of these,
an orchard Of 500 peach trees and go
apple trees, on limestone soil, was
selected as a permanent demonstrs-
ton. comparatively with Mr.. 8. B.
Shaw. of the State College Of Agricul-
ture. This orchard had been somewhat
neglected A large number Of the
peach trees had been killed by borerers
and many others seriously injured BY
them. Both peach and apple trees
were in much need Of pruning Up to
1918 the apples had not borne In
1912 the only year the peaches had
borne, they set full crop, yet out Of
zoo bushels Of late peaches only four
bushels valued at 81 we're harvested.
Brown rot took practically all Of them,
and those saved were very small in
size. az no thinning was done. The
grower had sprayed. but had gotten
no results from It. This year he agreed
20 follow our instructions, keeping cost
and receipt records. which were as fol
lows:
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1917-03-02

A certain politician seeking Office was
very much incensed at certain re-
marks which had been made about
him by the lesing paper Of the town.
He bpsf@ q he editorial room like
dynamlS Bomb and exclaimed:
you are telling lies about me in
your paper. and you know it,"
You have no cause for complaint
said the editor coolly. what in the
world would you do II we told the
truth about youT'-New York Globe.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1917-03-02

Luey-Don't you just adore Clarence
Joyce7 Ny, think he's the handsom-
est thing! Mabel-Welh his nose is a
little fat and his hair pretty light
and his eyes are tribe big and pale.
and his eyebrows Lucy-Oh, know
You always expect q man to be regu-
lar Yenusl-New York Times.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1917-03-02

Coniers a Bachelor of Science De.
gree in
Agriculture Mechanical Engineering
horticulture Civil Engineering
Biology Electrical Engineering
Chemistry General Science.
Also have two year courses in Agri-
culture and Horticulture. and short
winter courses IA Farm Problems and
Domestic Science.
The remarkable success of the youns
men who have been graduated fror1
this college is the best proof Of It's ed
ticiency.
No other recommendation is neceu
saIy.
The college is situated on the B. q Q
&. r., eight miles from Washington,
and thirly-two miles from Baltimore,
and the location is both healthful and
beautiful
TERMS MODERATE.
Send for Catalogue and Book Of Viewa
X. W. SYLVESTER, PREs.
College Park.
0-27. College opens September 18th
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1917-03-02

while the net returns from the
orchard this year were not large they
are the largest the grower has had yet,
although due to frost there was only
NTH crop OF peaches. Mr.. Shaw and
] visited this orchard a number of
times end held pruning and spraying
demonstrations in H. We found that
having no agitator on the spray pump
was probably the Gauge OF past fsil-
ures In spraying. This year the owner
reports se per cent protection against
brown rot. cooling moth and other
orchard troubles"
Similar demonstrations win bs oar.
ried on this year with responsible
orchard owners, a special feature be
ing the enrolling Of farm boys who
are anxious to make the often neglect
ed home orchard a source Of profit and
start in business for themselves.
Particulars may be had from either
the local County Demonstration Agent
or by writing TO the Extension Service.
Maryland State College, College PARK,
Nd.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1917-03-02

Mr.. Woggs- Somebody wrote to the
editor 10 ask how to eat corn of the
cob. Mrs. Woggs What does the ed.
Itor say? Mr.. Woges-He says. silent
ly.-Somerville fAfassi Journal