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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-29
AMERICAN FLYING
CLUB OF AMERICA

Virginia now has recognized
branch of the American Flying club.
according to a statement just issued
by e. Don Cameron, president OF the
recently organize. Flying Club OF vir-
ginia. to the effact that the latter or
ganization has beea duly accredited
by the American Flying club as its
Virginia branch.
The Virginia organization will In
the future carry tue official title or
The Ameraican tis Club Of Viz
GINA"
The announcement Is of particular
interest to all hose concerned in the
development of asronautics in this
state, as the membership of the Amer
lean Flying Club is drawn not only
from. men who 'iays- seen service in
the flying branches ~ the army, navy
and marine cops, hut TO all persons
who take interest II, the future of fly
ing in America.
The American Flying club Is the
foremost organization in the United
States devoted t. the promotion OF
aeronauticai progress. 1t was this
organization that promoted the To-
Gent trans-continentsl air race, both
won by Lieutenant Maynard, The
Flying Parscn," If North Carolina.
The American FLYING club OF Vir-
ginia, while it's state headquarters
are in Richmond, Is ir no sense local
More than sixty MEM
fers, from various sections of the
state. have already been enrolled. It's
chief activities VIII he 10 advance the
interests OF aeronautics in every pos
slbie way in this country but speci-
ficalIy it will furnish all local assis-
lance TO aviators travelling through
tho state, and assist toca' communities
III the esta blishmen. Of sanctioned
flying fields and aids IN aerial navi-
CATION. 1t will also tc the center for
the dissemination of informa ton
hearing on aviation.
People in all sections of Virginia
who are in any way interested in the
progress of aviation are invited to
write 10 S. l.. ingram, secretary of
The American Flying Club OF Vir-
sinia. Box SIT, Richmond, Va, TO OBJ
tain additional INFORMATION about
Branches OF the Amer
lean Flying club have been organized
in the principal cities. and member
ship in the Virgini1 branch will en-
title one to the privileges OF club
houses Wherever located.
Virginia is one OF the last OF the
states to be organized for this i'm
nortant work. and the cordial sup
port OF all interested In the subject
of aviation liz needed IL Virginia Is to
her share toward the de-
velopment OF this future rival Of the
steamship, the automobile and the
re- fway train. -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-29
PEACE CONFERENCE 10.
Be HELD At WARSAW

London, Feb. 2S.--Steps toward
arrangement OF peoce with Russia
will be tkaen by the foreign ministers
or Poland. Roumania, Letvia. Lith-
uania and Esthonia AT "a meeting TO be
held in Warsaw. with the sanction Of
the allied supreme council. Although
peace has already been concluded be-
tween Esthonia ana the soviet govern
ment, the former may be included in
general treaty covering all the bor-
der states
The decision to hold the peace con-
ference at Warsaw which follows the
tentative peace terms from MOSCOW, Is
the most encouraging move yet made
toward the restoration of peace. The
fact that passports are being issued by
the British foreign Office to business
men going to Esthonia with the inn
piled und ersta nding that they will be
passed across tho Esthonfan border
into Russia. is another favorable indi-
cation. 1t is also an indication that
British interests are prompt in taking
advantage Of the opportunity to- III Y
plans for the participation in the even
si.ai treint ttduaS commercial develop
meut or Russia
The council turned aside from dis
cussions OF international finance and
economies today in order To take up
Inc ISpoIk TX VIC o'l
the Armenian maSsacres. 1t was de-
cided to take immediate measures TO
deal with the situation and remove
the menace to the safety of the
Christian population in Aremnia.
The food situation in Europe was
also taken up. al the afternoon ses-
sion of the council Tables complied
by experts were exhibited to show
that the United States is the most for
tunate nation in the world with re-
gard TO food prices. The tables show
ed that whereas, in the United States
prices have increased l2o per cent as
compared with pre-war levels. France
and Italy have had an increase of 800
per cent, England ITO per cent and
Japan $50 per cent
The food situation in Germany was
reported to be very unsatisfactory
The people are now receiving less than
half the normal number of food cali
cries. The food situation in Austria,
Hungary and Poland was taken up
later.
Financial experts called in by the
the necessity of readiusting trade CON
ditions between Europe and America.
1t is estimated that Americas trade
balance against Europe is nearly one
billion pounds sterling and that ex
change conditions will grow much
worse unless corrective measures are
taken.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-29

70 make and the difficulty he prob
ably will give Plestina in winning a
fall. Christensen has been in Rich
mond tor about two weeks training
for the match and is confident of his
ability to stay with the big fellow.
Furthermore, no is quite certain that
he Will be able to take at least one
Of the falls
To those who have seen the Swede
In training at Sabot farm and at the
local gymnasium where he has been
working out, there is sound season
for believing this possible. He not
only Is one OF the most powerful men
who has been brought here. but is
one of the fastest and most agile
grapplers yet introduced to local fans.
whom maintain that he Is the great
The bout Is expected TO be one OF the
biggest wrestling features OF the sea-
son here.
Zelse Smith, who is promoting the
program, has provided a well-bal-
anccd schedule by accepting Frank
Burns challenge. These men are
middleweight Of the best order and
their meeting probably will produce
ono of the speediest and hardest
fought contests seen here recently.
Smith engaged in two hard matches
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-29
GREAT CROWD VII
GREET BlLI SUNNI

The stage is SEE fer the coming
Billy Sunday tomorrow aftcfIG
The Richmond sunday Campaigns
committee is busy com plotting d1tM4
the biz choir tnpw Community cA4
ruS) win be urdc.- TIE direction ~
Walter Mercer. The sunday CA11N
pai2n committee and usE1as will 61kI
OF, the job Mondsy morning. mt
everything will Ia In readiness Whe4
he arrives. Last night at least g.
thousand general admission tickef4W
which are free, and good until 1:e
Monday afternoon. were still avnifnn1.
"a the COMMITTEES headquarters. TA6ms
who come early Mut6ay morning ~.
be able To get contributors ticleA1x
of which only few remain, the ~,
circus platform az the aHdttort0n
having materially reduced the seating
c1pa.ity The chorus choir. thu
miniaft re- and tt. EIctmond EundaJ1T
comm ittee. with tn" Sunday parity
will he seated on the stage. and th4s
Contributors In the 'front.' half Of thu
teouSe In addition a. the c0ntrIbus;
ton tickets, freewiii Offering Will ~
tn ken for the Spring stree. home for
girls to which all money contributed
viii &C.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-29
Pestna Emphasizes His Claim by Producing Check for
$1,000 to Be Presented to Any One Who Can Throw Him

Marin Piestina, who IL to meet
Harold christensen at the City audi
torium tomorrow night in the feature
bout Of the program which includes
. match between Zekc Smith and
Frank Burns. OF Flint, Mich, has a
standing offer OF $1,000 to any man
who can throw him. This fact has
been printed far and wide as q chal-
iense to Joe Stetcher. Earl Caddock,
stranger. Lewis and others OF the
inner circle" and Is proven by the
check which Plestina has deposited
with Foreman Brothers A photo
graph Of the check is printed above,
Various reasons have been given by
each Of the men whom Plestina has
challenged directly. but none of them
have been satisfactory to Plestina and
nM followers. a large majority Of
whom maintains he Il :. the great
egt heavyweight in the world. The
big Jugo~Slav's confidence In him
ali has been proven frequently be-
yond all QUESTION bv his offer to stake
Eums ~ large az $3.50 on matches
With either OF the reputed leaders of
the sport In this country
In the bout here with Christensen,
Plestinaeis regarded as a certain win
ner. chief interest centering In the
dsht which Christensen Is expected
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-29

last week preparatory to his bout here
tomorrow night and is as 1T as
fiddle. Burns, on the other hand,
has been wrestling steadily through
the Middle East and New England
and twice has defeated Joe Turner
in Washington. He is unusually
clever and fast and has become very
popular with Capital City fans. He
has appeared here once before. hay-
ing defeated Bobby Mainford at the
City auditorium about month ago.
feature of the bouts Monday
night will be the increased number OF
ring-side seats made available as
result of the American Legion circus
last week The sta sc was built OUT
over the orchestra for that event and
The extra space Mill he made available
for chairs immediately around the
mat and just in front OF the steep
tiers of seats at the back OF the
stage.
Indications. from the advance sale
OF seats, are that this all-fea.ure pro-
gram will draw one of the largest
crowds of fans that has witnessed an
evening of wrestling here this sea
son. And the matches are expected
to prove the most Interesting. Zack
WoodalI Is to referee.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-29
JUDGE POS1PONEs
II IA
vIyIXyII{ ttuVI II
BASEBALL HEARING

Chicago. H.. Feb 2s-Eearing on
The application for an injunction
against the heads OF the National
League OF Professional Baseball clubs.
brought by c. w. Murphy. former
baseball magnate. was postponed yes
terday until March by Judge G. r.
Barrett, of the circuit court The in
junction petition asks that members
OF the national league be restrained
and enjoined from scheduling or for
muiating any plans for a baseball
circuit for the 1920 season
Murphy alleges that $l21, s23 Is due
him for rental fees from 1914 until
1919. The claim is based upon the
lease or contract for the use of the
old national league park on the West
Side. Murphy alleges THAT the league
broke its contract with him when 1t
moved Is home to the old federal
leagues a ounds
Murphy's attorneys said a continu
ance by agreement with the attorneys
for the defendants had been arranged.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-29
Minister to Siam Named.

Washington, Feb. 2s.--George w.
r. Hunt. of Arizona. was nominated
by President Wilson to be minister to
siam.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-29
ESQ MILE RACE WON
BY JIMMY MURPHY


los Angeles. Cal. Feb. 2S,-Jimmy
Murphy drove his Duesenberg car
No 10, across the tape a winner In the
$50 miles opening event of the new
Los Angeles speedway Beverly today.
fifty-five thousand persons damned
the new course. Murphy averaged
1892 miles an how. his time for the
distance being two hours, twenty Ave
minutes and 1883 seconds He wins
the first prize of $4,000, and in ad-
dition got 500 points toward the total
necessary 10 make him 1920 cham
rion.
Murphy, who drove the $50 miles
without stop. had a margin of more
than two minutes and a half over Ira
Vail. who I'm his Philbrn car, cap
tered the $4,000, the second prize. Joe
Thomas in Frontenac won SO 600 third
money; Roscoe Scales in a Frontenac
was fourth, and Eddie O'Donnell in a
Hudson Was fifth. Four other start
ers finished close up. The race was
.un without accident of any import
auce.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-29
]. 5. lost NERVE"
SAYS NEWTON BAKER

New York, Feb. 2y.--The United
is the matter with the world today
This brief resume OF present world
conditions was given today by Scores
tary of War Newton ID. Baker, in al,
address before the Brooklyn Cham
Der of Commerce.
Il know of no parallel Of today I'M
less we go back to the days when
Noah looked out from the heights OF
his mountain and saw a desolated
land he said.
I'VE fought this war principally for
ethics and at its conclusion we had
the moral leadership OF the world, "
Secretary Baker declared. I'VE were
told to write what announced to the
league of nations.
We lost our nerve---we made re-
servatsons until the moral leadership
of the world passed from us. Reser-
vatfonfsts have no sense of proper
tion, They forget they are dealing
with the fate of mankind. Our adj
hesion to the league Of nations Is what
will save the world.
Il am anxious to have the people OF
the United States acquire a proper
sense Of proportion. This war meant
O. fIopiitEattCH VI the ndlipH
and complete reorganization of our
national financial, tmorat and civil
life. On future pages of history past
events Will appear as a blaze OF glory.
I'VE are troubled about conditions
today. In Russia aloS". I am told
rom good source 100000 persons
have perished from starvation and
other causes. The spirit of demo-
cracy In various countries. long
ground under heel, lacks cohesion and
there is reason for us To be troubled.
Secretary Baker spiked all reports
of his intended resigation from Presi-
dent Wilson's cabinet. saying he did
not contemplate resigning before the
end of the present administration.
"On March 4, 1921" he said "I ex-
pect to be inaugurated-into private
iife~~and whatever say 10 YOU say
as one who is leaving public life.''
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-29
GIANT LEADER
HAS TRADE ON

New York, Feb. ss--John Me-
Graw intends to enter the battle for
the pennant this year with strong
team, judging from reports received
~ Giant headquarters today. Nc
Graw, IL was made known, has Of
f.red to trade Ross Young, star out
6elder and probably several other
players to the Cincinnati Reds for
Eddie Rousch and Larry Kopf.
Louis c. Widrig, treasurer Of the
Reds, acted for Cincinnati in dealing
with the Giant manager. The Reds
first offered to trade Rousch for
Young, but McGraw refused, counter
Ing with a proposition which included
Kopf. 1t Is believed McGraw may
include zimmerman In the trading
deal.
Rousch has turned down a $4,000
contract with the Reds for 1920 and
Kopf also is hold out.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-29
Comedy Continues
After Actors Death

Boston. Feb. 2S.---Arl audience OF
500 persona maintained an unflaggine
interest In Geo. M. Cohans play. "A
Royal Vagabopd,' at the Colonial the
alter unaware that tragedy had stalked
across the stage at the end Of the
second act.
Charles Wayne. n leading com edian
who had cs'nipl7 med IF fceling i'll be-
fore the play started. but insisted upon
going on dropped dead of heart fail
ure. after the second act. An under.
study completed the play in his char.
actor. that of Chef Check. the Inn
keeper.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-29

Greatest Victory Of Season Won
BY John Marshall from Woodberry

appreciated the fact Overflow ing
with their exuberanec a group march
ed out on Broad street to celebrate
their victory One of the bluecoats,
passing along the street suddnly
stopped this by a court order to stop
me noise College teams coming TO this
town, are allowed to carry their cele-
hrations to most any extent At
times hundreds of them have been on
the street at once,
Summary.
j. M. H S. Pc, Woodbury. f..
Carroll ;. Left Field :. Mountcastle
Hicks -. Right Field -. Foster
Todd ...... Center .... vanstory
Ryder go. Left Guard 80. Wright
Marin H.. Right Guard 49,. Hall
Goals from court-Carroil. 4;
Hicks. 4. Todd q Marin, /; Foster,
4 Vanstory, 2; Wright. 8; Mount
castle /.
Goals from fouls-Carroll 2; Fos-
ter. l.
Referee--Hargrove, v. P. I.
Time Of first half: 10 minute quart
ers. Time of second half: 20 minutes.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-29

Ambassador tn sail

Washington, Feb. 2S.--P1hert I'm
derwood johnson, newly appointed
ambassador to Italy. cafied ut the
White House to receive his final in
structions before leaving for Rome.
He said he expected 10 san about
March IS.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-29
Endowment Announced.

Detroit, Mich. Feb. pa So. an0. 900
endowment to the University Of Mtchi-
gan. to be used in the education of
women OF the Far East. was announced
here as the gift of Levi II. Barbour,
"A Detroit manufacturer
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
BURKETT CUTS SQUAD.
Pruning of Holy Cross Nine Begins in Outtie1d RankS-First Boxing Show.

Worcester, March 17.-The first boxing show ever held in the history of Holy Cross college will take place Wednesday evening in Fenwick hall. All the boxers will be picked from the student body and nearly every class has entered at least one man. This is Holy Cross first step toward the adoption of intercollegiate boxing which will probably take place next fall.
 With the departure of the baseball team for the South only two weeks away, Coach Jesse Burkett has start cd to reduce his squad. He has started by cutting the outfield can didates down to Capt. Daly, Leo Du- gan. Leonard Dugan, Flynn and Gildea. The first game is against the United States Marines at Quantico, Va, and many of the student body are picking Hogan, the big freshman, to start on the mound in the opener.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
DISCUSS IT. c. OF T..
Coal Miners Give Arguments for
 More Wages.

New York, March 17.-Nolumes of statistics concerning the high cost of living were presented for considera ton today at the conference of the subcommittee of anthracite coal miners and operators appointed to negotiate a new wage agreement in the hard coal fields. Statistics on output and earnings also were pre- sented by both sides.
 Members of the committee said there was little hope of definite ac ton on the miners demands of 8 60 per cent increase in wa ges until a settlement has been announced by President Wilson in the soft coal i,,a el1eStinn
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
TO SEND HOCKEY TEAM
International Skating and Hockey Union Will Raise Fund to Compete in OJypnpit. Games.

Pittsburgh, March 17.--Plans were completed here today to raise money With which to send an American hockey team to the Olympic games at Antwerp in April, it was announced by William g. Haddock, vice chairman of the International Skating and Hockey union, and treasurer Of the Olympic hockey funds.
 It will be necessary to raise be- tween s12,OO0 and SIS, 900 MT. Had dock said and he intends to secure tic amount by assembling the Ameri- can Olympic hockey team in Pitts burgh and having it play four games. The first two games will be played March P and g and the last two March o9 and 30.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
TO COACH W. AND J.

Washington, Pa, March 11--cira|i- uate Manager John H. Murdock. Jr.. announced yesterday that Bob Coul- son. former Brooklyn National league outtielder. has been ensa ged as base ball coach at W. and J. college Coulson's home is at Donora, and be is at present serving as deputy sheriff of Washington county. He will take charge Of the candidates at once. Previous to his entry into the Ma tional league Coulson starred in ath- letics at Penn State.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
LEDOCX KNOCKS OUT
 COULON IN SIXTH

Paris, March 17.-Charles LedouX. bantamWeight champion of Europe, last night knocked out Johnny Cou- lon, the former American champion in the sixth round.
 Coulon, who was only a shadow of his former self, was completely out chased by the Frenchman, but he provided, according to the sporting writers. the long awaited slaughter of an American boxer in a Paris ring while the spectators howled with glee
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
THAN CALOMH
Thousands Have Discovered Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets
 Are a Harmless Substitute

Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets are d result of Dr. Edwards determinatid not to treat liver and bowel complain with calomel. For IT years he usj these tablets (a vegetable compon| mixed with olive oiD in his privaI practice with great success.
 They do all the good that calom| does but have no bad after effects. N pains, no gripping, no injury to tl| gums or dcnger from acid foods-yI they stimulate the liver and bowel Take Dr. Edwards Olive TableI when you feel "logy" and "heavyl Note how they clear cIouded brain all pers up the spirits. 1Oc and 25c bod
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
VRESTF, FRS AS TRAINERS.

Burlington. Vt. March 17.-In preparation for spring football prac- tice pr. Edmunds, coach of the uni versity Of Vermont football team, has engaged two professional wrestlers to train the line men. All candidates for line positions are obliged to take these workouts daily. Outdoor prac- tice will be held as soon as the weather permits.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
"CHERCHEZ LA FEMME"
Much Excitement at AmcI'Ongen
 Caused When Strange Woman


 Amerongen. March 16.-Consider- able excitement was caused here on Sunday by an attempt by a mysteri- Ous German woman to visit former Emperor William. She appeared at the gates of Bentinck castle but was denied admittance and later had 8 conversation with the steward of the castle leaving bouquet of flowers for Count HohenZollern.
 There were rumors that her name was kapp, which is the name of the chancellor of the new German gov ernment but there is no confirmation of this report as vet.
 The former emperor still is en- gagged in saving wood and has not been permitted to leave the castle, even for a visit at Doorn since Sat urday.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
FRENCH SPORT BUREAU.

Paris, March 17.--France will have a National Bureau of Sport in the near future as a result of a bill in troduced in the senate by M. Desnard upon the recommendation of the ministry of public health. The meas ure. in substance. has received the approval of the senate, but it will be nj modified slightly and passed on to the chamber of deputies.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17

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New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
Reuther Signs With
 Cincinnati Reds

Cincinnati, March 1.--Pitcher Wal ter Ruether, the last of the hold-outs of the world champion Cincinnati Reds, signed his contract for 1920 at the training camp at Miami. Fla. ac- cording to word received today from President Hermann who is with his team.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
FINE fOR RHEljNlAIISIvI Musterole Loosens Up Those Stiff Joints-Drives Out Pain

NVou'ii know why thousands usc NTlsterole once you experience the glad relief it gives.
 Get a jar at once from the nearest drug store. It is a clean, white oint- ment, made with the oil of mustard. Better than a mustard plaster and does not blister. Brings ease and comfort while it is being rubbed on,
 Musterole is recommended by many doctors and nurses. Millions of jars are used annually for bronchitis, croup, stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia, pleurisy, rheu- matisrn, lurnbago. pains and aches the back or joints, sprains, sore muscles. bruises, chilblains, frosted feet, colds of the chest Git often prevents pneumonia.
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New Britain herald., 1920-03-17

last night to meet Ottawa for the worlds title. Ottawa won the East ern National Hockey league cham pionship. The series will be played in Eastern Canada.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17
TO PLAY .AT COAST.

San Francisco, March 17--Terms TOT football game between Dart mouth and the San Francisco Olym-
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17

pie club, to be played here next. New Years Day, have been accepted by H. A. Weinberger, graduate manager of Dartmouth, it was announced here yesterday.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-17

TO PLAY FOR HOCKEY TITLE.
 Seattle, Wash. March 17--The Seattle Hockey club, winners of the 1920 championship of the. Pacific Coast Hockey association, departed