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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30
COLONEL THOMAS SMITH
DIES IN HOSPITAL HERE
Confederate Officer and Son of For
mer Governor Passes
Away.
SERVED IN NEW MEXICO ALSO
Once Fought Duel With Editor
Elan, Of Richmond Wing, Within
Mile Of City-Had Interesting
Career.

Colonel Thomas Smith. of Richmond
and Warrenton, aged eighty-four years.
well-known Confederate veteran and
prominent citizen. after a critical ill
! ness of about one week. died yesterday
afternoon at o'clock at the Tucker
Sanatorium He is the son OF the IL
| lustrious William Smith. who was
twice Governor Of Virginia and briga
dier-general in the Confederate army.
His mother was Miss Bell, of Culpeper.
Colonel Smith had been undergoing
treatment here. and had been in fail
! Ing health for some months.
The funeral services will be held In
Grace Episcopal Church,: the burial in
| Hollywood Cemetery. The date and
! hour of the services will be announced
| later. as arrangements for the funeral
cannot he completed till others of Col
onel smiths relatives are heard from.
Colonel Smith was born In Warren
| ton, but in his manhood he went TO
Southwest Virginia to practice law. He
had hardly begun when the War Be
tween the States broke out and sum-
moned him to the defense of Virginia.
Colonel Smith entered the army. and
| emerged from the conflict with the rank
OF colonel. He was a gallant soldier,
according to his fame.
SERVED As OFFICIAL OF
TERRITORY OF NEW MENICo
After the war Colonel Smith returned
to Warrenton to practice law. He was
for years thereafter portentious
factor in public life Of the State. He
represented the Counties of FauQuter
and Loudoun in the House of Delegates
for one term. He was one time dis
trict attorney for the Territory of New
Mexico. having been appointed such by
a Democratic President subsequently,
he became Chief Justice for the Ter
ritory OF New Mexico. and as such it
has been said Of him that he con-
verified the Territory from chaos and
iawlessness into one Of equity and
order.
Colonel Smith engaged in duel
within mile OF this city with man
named Elan, who was at the time edi-
tor of the Richmond Wing. Elan had
criticized or attacked editoriany Gov
ernor smith. the father. and Colonel
smith challenged him to duel. Elan
vas shot in the chin. This is one of
the few political duels fought in the
earlier history of this State In which
blood was shed, though many duels
were fought.
Governor William smith( known as
Extra Billy was at the time OF his
elesctlon as Governor. on one of the two
occasions. in the army: and a commit
Tee had TO 80 TO bring him to take the
oath of office
II is related Of Colonel Smith that
wniie he was Chief Justice of New Mex
ico he ordered sheriff to arrest
certain member Of the bar. and that
when the Sheriff failed to follow in
structions. Justice Smith left the bench
and arrested the lawyer himself Col
onei smith served on the Virginia COM
mission 10 erect monument to the
soldiers OF the Confederacy on the field
OF gettysburg, and some years ago pre-
sented TO the State of Virginia the
statue of his father. Governor VII
lam Smith. which stands in the Cap
itol Square.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30
BINGHAM SCHOOL
Especial to The Times Dispatch.

Especial TO The Times Dispatch
BINGHAM SCHOOL MEBANE. " c.,
June "a very promising War say.
!ngs Stamp Society has been formed in
the school, named tho ''Over-the- TOP
society. 1t was unanimously agreed
by the cadets 10 cut out all smoking
and 10 make other sacrifices. the money
saved to he applied to the purchase oi
thrift stamps. There have been and
are strict regulations against smoking:
but II has been difficult TO eradicate II
entirely. This is SO true at West Point.
that the rules against smoking have
been abolished. The voluntary agree
ment of the cadets will be a great help
TO the "Over-the.T Top Society" and also
TO the health Of the boys. Members OF
the society own an aggregate OF over
$500 in war saving stamps.
The now plan, recently inaugurated
at Bingham. Of having a spring, sum.
mer and fall term Of the school. with
oae months holiday in the winter, i.
already an assured success
In the summer term a goodly number
or students have already entered and
are making fine progress. The mill
tary system and the day and night
study halls insure advancement in
studies while the delightful location of
the school is guarantee for health
full and pleasant time during tire sum
mer months.
The day OF prayer appointed by Pres
ident Wilson was observed in Mebane
and AT bingham School. The cadets of
the school were very earnest about the
matter. Early in the morning. SER
vice vas held, consisting OF Bible read
ing. prayer and a talk by Colonel Gary.
on The World Crisis and the Solemn
nature OF the Day" Upon their own
motion. the cadets resolved to fast en-.
tihrely during the day, but this was
deemed unwise by the president and
modified.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30

GOOD, second-hnnd automobiles sre
Advertised In the Want A ds to-day, and
duN - go 80
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30
FREE CLINIC FOR CURE
OF VENEREAL DISEASE
URtted States Government Coop.
crates With City Health,
Department.
DIR. FLANAGAN GIVES PLANS
Treatment to Be Rendered Men and
Women, White and CoIored, With
eat Change In Effort to Rid City
Qf Serious Scourge.

As = result of a request from DR.. Roy
K. Flanagan, Chief Health officer for
this city. the United States government
Ia going to establish in connection with
tho City Health Department. a FREQ
clinic for the treatment OF all venereal
diseases among those who arc unable
to pay, at the Medical College OF Vir-
Gthia. DIR. T, L. Driscoll, formerly ono
Of the district physicians Of the City
Health Department. has been detailed
to have active charge OF the clinic
He will be commissioned as official
elinician, to work Under the supervision
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30
More Money to House workers.

Bv ASsocia ted Pressl
WASHINGTON. June 2s.-One hun
dren million dollars more for housing
war workers in Industrial centers, in
addition TO the '6o,000o00 already arr
propriated for shipyard workers, has
been asked OF Congress by Housing
Commissioner Eidlitz
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30
: RESPONSIBLE FOR
DISCIPLINE OF, Ennc

me CHARTER provides that ",be
chiei OF Police shall he responsible 10
the Mayor for the discipline and en-
cheney of the force" and in order to
shoulder that responsi b!lity the CHR
was given the widest powers Of an,
pointment promotion. demotion 80
other punishments. including dismissals
when the same shall he. in the iudy-
ment OF the chief Of Police. for m.
good of the service
Ny conception of the proner p.r.
Torrance of my duties was and is ina,
should give the chief free hand
In all matters which were made his
specifc duties. This ] have scrup,,l.
ously done. I have dealt with IN.
Chief OF Police only, it not being good
practice or good law TO deal with cap.
tains or other members Of the force
Each chief was given specific and un-
qualified orders TO enforce all laws, the
manner, means and selection OF men 10
CARRY out such orders being left 10 him
and each has repeatedly assured m,
that he was doing his hest submit,
that is proper management and thai
any other would have the bad enec,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30
Paper From s.uau.t.

LONDON. Juno 2s.--To rsltsys tho
paper shortage process manufaetur.
Ing paper pulp from sawdust. .n,st dsrn .
onstrnted lls years ago, has been n ,
vived. The paper controller Is doinr
everything to assist the plan. One
mill In Scotland will turn out zoo tons
OF paper monthly from sawdust.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30
Vote on Suffrage in August,

WASHINGTON, June 29.-The WON
an suffrage resolution, on which a vote
was prevented last Thursday by an CD.
position hlibuster. Chairman Jones. of
the senate Suffrage Committee, an
nounced to-day probably viii not be
brought up again until next August,
after the proposed recess Of Congress.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30
Making ar.sk oAse.s.

MADISON, WIS, June 29.-rhree
factories in this State arc now manu-
featuring Greek cheese. The factories
are located at Milwaukee. GAINESVILLE.
and Shawano. The manufacturers are
confident that the work has passed
the experimental stage. They are maxi
ing two Nariettes-Faia and MHn2etnpA.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30
Eruit-H.u,t. :. n.,,o,,,,,,,

Fruit-Hearts In Delicious.
No other Chewing Gum like Fruit.
Hearts. the original and deiiSiswa
Buy a package to-day. All storesEsn
Made by Frank H. Fleer Corporation
Philadelphia-Adv wv"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30
Know What You Take!
tNon-secret Rhcumnti.m pr.scr,,,
N. S. r. P.

tNon-Secret Rhcumntinm Prescrtntion,
This famous prescription you will
md on every bottle No more aches
no more pains. never fails to relieve
sharp. shooting pains in the arms, legs
side or soreness of any part OF the
body 1t rarely fails TO give relief the
frst day.
y. =. Il. p. tNon-Secret Rheumatism
Prescription) will be found the most
beneficial treatment for Rheunatiana in
all It's forms.
An uric acld destroyer, striking as It
does. directly at the cause, dissolyine
tho uric acid in the blood produces
great benht in cases of congestion of
the kidneys. bladder troubles, sclatica.
lumbago. etc.
WILL RELIEVE RHEUMATISM
II you are suffering, don't delay,
drop all your oils and liniments
rheumatism is not n skin disease. Get
4 bottle: 1t will only cost you SOC and
give the desired relief. 1t contains no
opiates morphine. nor any narcotic
drug. Formula on every bottle.
Most successfully used for the past IS
years in Great Britain.
Sent by mail on receipt of soc.
Exclusive agents for Richmond,
Iragie Drug Co, T. A. Miller Drug Co.,
Grant Drug Co. and Bodeker Drug Co.,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30

Good, sccond-hnnd automobiles arc
adHertised In the Want Ads to-day, and
every day.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-04-19
"MY TERMS IRE RIEF--'TEN THOUSAND
DOLLARS OR FREE USE or THE ST. PAUL
BALL PARK" MILL R SAYS ON BIG BOUT

dollars or, the st. Paul ball park, I'm.
derHtand It would be difficult to get
the park because several American
association games would have to be
played elsewhere. The ten thousand
would not cover the cost OF building
an arena. 1t must be remembered,
also, that ten per cent OF the fight
receipts must go to the state in Min
nGsOta, that, at the most, we could
not build to accommodate more than
$4,000 spectators, and there would be
other heavy expenses. | believe that
twin city men consider my PROPOSE
ton a fair one. r
Colonel Miller was told that the
$lO,GC0 was practically all subscribed
and that q guarantee could be forth.
coming by Saturday.
Two sites have been mentioned for
the fight if the ball park is not OBJ
tanned. One is in the heart of the
districts where St. Paul and Mime
apOlis meet. 1t is on the st. Paul
side of the line. The other site is a
short distance from the twin cities.
Colonel Miller said he was pleased
with Governor IMrnquist's statement
that he would not interfere, so long
as Minnesota laws We're strictly
obeyed
I'VE will come clean and go clean,'
said Miller.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-04-19
MORE THAN Is
PCT. MEDICOS
IN THE ARMY

Minneapolis, Mimi, April 19.-Out
of total of 2,447 physicians in Mimi
esota, 445 or 1872 per cent, have OBJ
tanned commissions in the Medical Re
serve Corps. Nevada leads all other
states on percentage basis, being fol-
lowed in order by Arizona Montana
Pennsylvania, Maryland, Oregon and
Minnesota.
An appeal for more physicians to
enroll because many of those hold
ing commissions are being rapidly call
ed into active service has been issued
by DR.. Franklin Martin, chairman OF
the general medical board, Council
of National Defense. Physicians are
needed also to fill the vacancies caus,
ed by illness, accident or men being
forced out of military circles for var.
iOus reasons.
10 date 22,3O9 American physicians
have enrolled for war work, Il per
cent Of the nations total.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-04-19

st. Paul, Mimi, April l9.--,rrclim,
mary details for staging the champions
ship boxing match between Champion
Jess Willard and the minnesota slug
ger, Fred Fulton, in the twin cities,
ference today in Minneapolis and
we're, successfully disposed of at con.
ferences today in Minneapolis and st,
Paul. It was announced after these
conferences that willard and Fulton
probably would meet in ten round,
decision contest. on the fourth Of
July.
Colonel j. G.. Miller, promoter of the
proposed match, conferred with twin
city boxing proomters and announced
that he had obtained theircoopera-
ton. Formal closing Of an agreement
to bring the fight here, Colonel Miller
said, is contingent upon subscrip-
ton of $4,000. Miller intimatcd
that he would waive the transcription
inducement' if he could obtain the
St. Paul baseball park without en-
pcnse This, he said, was doubtful
and as result he thought the deal
could not be closed for "a hours.
Has Given Word.
g have given twin city boxing pro-
moters and enthusiasts my word that
will stage the fight here if they &C
ccpt my terms said Colonel Miller.
"My terms are brief--ten thousand
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-04-19
DOAK DRIVEN OFF
MOUNDIN FOURTH:
CHICAGO VICTORS

st. Louis, April 19.--DOak was tlriv-
en- from the mound In the fourth in
ming Of tOday's game after three
singles, two triples, two bases on balls
and an error had given Chicago lead
Of five runs over st. Louis. The final
score was to T. The visitors added
One In the sixth at Mays expense Of
three singles and sacrifice Vaughn,
although trifie wild, at times, was
never In real danger, although in the
ninth Baird connected for home run,
sending in Smith ahead Of him.
Burt Niehoff, infelder, who came
to st. Louis from Philadelphia, in ex-
change for pitcher Mule Watson. play
ed his first game at second base for
the local
Score:
r Fl r
Chicago ..... 003 POI OOO--6 10 0
st. Louis -. 900 100 1924 3 l
Vaughn and Killifer; Doak, May,
Howard and Schneider. .-..
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-04-19
ANTI-LEAGUERS
n ED GENUINE
FARMER MOSES
Problem OF Picking a Candidate
for Governor COnfr0nts
Independents
SEVERAL MEN MENTIONED
Steen and Crawford Regarded as
Most Likely of All Pos
sibilities
SEVERAL MEN MENTIONED

WANTED: ONE GENUINE ON
THE SOIL FARMER; 100 PER CENT
AMERICANA; MILITANTLY PATRI
OTTO; UNCONTAMINATED L'Y ANY
CONTACT WITH THE OLD GANG
OR WITH ZIG BUSINESS; PRE-
FERABLY A REPUBLICAN,; MOST
BE OF MAGNETIC PERSONALITY;
A GOOD CAMpAIGNER AND ABLE
TO TALK. APPLY TO LINCOLN RE-
PUBLICAN LEAGUE, MENOT, N. D.,
NOT LATER THAN IL NOON, WE'D
NESDAY, MAY l." u
This want ad isn't running in the
Independent press Of North Dakota,
but it ought to be there.
The Lincoln Republican league, the
independent farmers of North Dakota,
Democrats, Prohibitionists. Buss Moos-
ers and others who would be glad to
see Nonpartisan domination Of North
Dakota ended, are very badly in need
of an infallible Moses. They haven't
found him yet.
To date, just two men have been
prominently mentioned" as possible
Independent candidates FOR the Re.
publican gubernatorial nomination at
the June primaries They are Lewis
r. Crawford OF Sentinel Butte, educa.
tor, rancher and manufacturer, now
serving as president of the state board
of regents under appointment from
Governor Hanna, and John Steen OF
Rugby, farmer, bachelor, stalwart, Re
publican, and farmer, completing his
second term as state treasurer, for
which position he among all the in.
dependent crew survived the Non
partisan landslide two years ago.
Both Crawford and Steen are hon
est-to-goodness farmers in the sense
that they own and successfully oper'
ate large farm holdings. Neither
leaves anything to he desired FROM:
the general standpoint o. good citizen
ship, and both are 100 per cent Amer
leans. But both have been in The
political game, and this means that
each would have certain handicap
in the start of the guhe:natorial rase
Then there's Robert Buchanan OF
Hazelton, fighting man from Done
gal who settled in EnlErns county ~
1888, and who has long taken an In
dependent interest in state politics
! Buchanan, his friends t!li,k, would
| be a good man but buchanan cam
| be induced to think 50. and Ills ,lo)
probable, unless there's Il complete
reversal in sentiment on his part, tha
he will consent to have his name PR.
ss:.ted at .iinot 81.
i: C. F. Burnstad, the big. Logal
county rahcher, has been suggested
i Es haE made a whale Of q success o
hos oan business. and is q big ma
os6etAu, q casaa kss taialEiss, .a1
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-04-19

til ulyJ |, in order to insure AIDE.
""ate supplies OF cloth for. uniforms,
Bismarck dealers are predicting a
shortage OF WOODEN dress goods and
other fabrics into which wool enters
Trading in wool has been stopped on
the Boston exchange, and dealers see
a possibility OF all visible stocks Of
wool being taken over by the govern.
mcnt to insure a sufficient supply Of
raw materials for the factories. Wool
ems have never been so high since the
Civil war, when our mothers and
grandm0thers regarded even cotton
prints a luxury.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-04-19
CLEVELAND WINS
GAME PLAYED IN
RAIN, SCORE 6-2
Detroit Pitchers Batted Hard in
Opener; Cobb Plays To-
day

Cleveland. o.. April 19.-Thc Amcri-
can league inaugnrated the American
league season here by defeating De.
troit g to 2. The opening game, which
was twice postponed ON account of
rain, was played today through show
!ers. Cleveland battcd BoIanl hard,
luck was with him and nine hits yield.
ed only one run. Erickson, who re
lieved him, was wild, and his passes
and errors brought about Detroits de-
feat, Roth hitting triple with the
bases full.
fl. Speaker trapped fly by ball in
the ninth inning by daDhing to second
base, executed double play, unas-
sisted, tagging Witt while Ellison was
forced.
Ty Cobb has recovered from his i'll
ness and probably will play tomorrow
Score:
r r r
Dertoit ...... 020 600 D00--G ! /
Cleveland ..,.. 900 OOl 501-G 10 !
Eoland, Erickson and Stranger,
COveleskie and ONeal.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-04-19
THIRD GAME OF
SERIES GOES TO
THE CINCY CLUB

Cincinnati, o.. April l9.-Cincinnati
won the third game Of the series from
Pittsburgh here today 6 to 7, in Il
sensational ninth inning batting rally.
Beaten to 3 in their last inning L..
Magee and Roush, singled. Miller
was taken out and Harmon went into
the box for Pittsburgh llu walked
Chase and Griffith hit for two bases,
scoring Magec and ROnSh. Carlson
then went into the box. Neal hit far
into the left. scoring Chase and Grif-
fifth, and the game was over. with none
out in the ninth MOlwitZ's leaping
one handed catch OF hard liner Off
ROuHh'S bat was one Of the greatest
fielding features ever seen at Redland
field
Score:
r Fl e
Cincinnati .... 100 600 204-7 10
Pittsburgh 49,. 900 O02 O20---6 6 2
Miller, Harmon, Carlson, Schmidt;
Dressler, Connolly and WfngO.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-04-19
FREAK THROWS
TO BE THROWN
OUT OF GAME

Chicago, H., April 19.--Managers Of
the eight clubs in the Am erican Assoc.
iation will meet here on April 10, "A
day before the opening OF the season,
for conference with the umpires 10
decide on plans for stamping out the
spit BALI and other freak deliveries,
President Hickey announced tonight.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-04-19

among whom its stock was equally
divided, were assured the right of hav-
ing their contributions printed, made
it impossible for him to exercise sup
ervision over the articles, cartoons
and drawings whichit contained.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-04-19
WILLIAMS, WITH
SUPPORT, SHUTS
OUT ST. LOUIS
Jimmy Austin Plays Third When
Maisel Is Called Away;
- Score so

Chicago, April l9.--Claude Williams
backed by perfect support. held st.
Louis to four scattered hits, while his
teammates punched hits Off of Shock,
err and shut out the visitors 5 to 0.
Jimmy Austin played third for St
Louis today because Maisel left for
the east, where his brother died.
The base running OF Chicag0-seven
stolen bascs-was feature.
Score:
r II T.
st. Louis ...... 900 900 NO0~-O I
Chicago ...... OOl 600 40x-5 II 0
Sh0cker, S0thren, Nunamaker;
Williames and Scbalke
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-04-19

~Ssr. SsNp. >yags EslsAs~,r~. = Asna
and three associates who are charged
with conspiring to obstruct compli-
ance with the. draft law. ~
Although editor in chief of the pub
lication, the witness declared plan
whereby the owners of the magazine
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-04-19
GIBBONS BESrs CLAY ON
POINTS IN BOUT.

STANTON, Pa. April 1S.-Tom Glib
bons of st. Paul, Mimi, tonight won
on points over Clay Turner the Indian
boxer. the bout going the full ten
rounds.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-04-19
NATIONAL LEAGUE

At Brooklyn-New, York postponed
At Boston Philadelphia postponed
At Pittsburgh 6, Cincinnati Z.
At Chicago 6, St. Louis 4.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-04-19
PITCHERS RELEASED 70
MINNEAPOLIS CLUB,

Chicago, ILL.,, April 1.-Two pitch
ers. Paul Musser and Charlie Robert.
son, were cut OF the roster Of the
Chicago Americans today. both having
been released to the Minneapolis club
OF the American association.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-04-19
BASEBALL RESULTS
AMERICAN LEAGUE

Games Today
st Louis at Chicago, Detroit at
Cleveland, Philadelphia at Washing
ton, New York at Boston.
At Philadelphia Boston. postponed
at New York4WashingtOn postponed
At Detroit 9; Cleveland 6.
At st. Louis 0, Chicago ).
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-04-19
Games Today

Boston at Philadelphia, Brooklyn at
New York., Pittsburgh at Cincinnati,
Chicago at st. Louis.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-04-19
EASTMAN DENIES
RESPONSIBILITY
FOR 'THE MASSES

New oYrk, n. Y. April 1S.-Max
Eastmen former editor of the Social
list magazine. The Masses. hsclaime
responsibility for the character Of
matter printed in the periodical. when
he took the witness stand in federal
court here today in behalf OF himself
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-04-19
WOOIENS TO BE SCARCE
Z AlllNB'HlGH; DEALERS SAY

Following advices from Washington
that alfsWDsfen mills in the country
have beensdfrected by the war depart
ment to hold their looms at the SER
vio6.ok +thA tbves4naent from now, un-
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-04-19
r I'll T.

VdUBHH H1IU NF1HICI DVdN,
Howard and Schneider.