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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-26
CEDRIC BURST DEMANDS
MORE MONEY TO PLAY

Cedric burst, outfielder. property
of the st. Louis club of the Ameri-
can Baseball League, who last year
played with the Los Angeles Pacific
Coast League club and who recently
was farmed by the Browns to the
st. Paul club of the American Asso-
citation, declares that he will not
join the st. Paul club. The con-
tract offered burst by the Saints
calls for a large salary decrease.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-26

Or is IL the prices Of adTnis-
sion? In this latter respect the
writer has spoken to many fans
who have argued that the local
baseball followers have always
given the home team wonderful
support, and are at least en-
titled to some sort Of q cut rate
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-26
for exhibition games where the
players are caution itself.

The fact that there were no hold.
outs with the Seals this spring can
be attributed to the large number
of exhibition games. The owners
figured with thirty exhibition games
they would make up the difference
in salaries between the players and
themselves. But the haul isn't COM
ing, or at least it isn't here yet.
Maybe Rogers Hornsby can drag
the fans out to the park. He's
worth the price Of admission alone.
Pittsburgh has a number Of near
stars in its troupe. Let's hope
when these two clubs come to town
they will at least be attired in clean
uniform, and that the players will
not be afraid to wear their sliding
pads.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-26


because /. remember there had been
talk about some of the clubs not
trying to beat Washington. Had
the inexcusable mistake OF Mar.
berry been committed by q st
Louis pitcher some knockers would
have considered Il handing" the
game to Washington.
With the aid of q little luck
some rain and the roofing Of the
st. Louis fans we won the final
game IN seven innings. It was 8
poorly played game and did not
start until nearly o'clock. The
batting Of our players improved
and we moved on to Chicago, en-.
couraged BY the fact that Detroit
had just taken another game from
New York.
was 60 start the first game
against the White SQx. ! had
won twelve games IN 3 row and
s the boys were kstnrting TO lid
me about beating the record 81
sixteen straight made In 1919 ~
Joe Wood and myself. As Wa
ingfOn had but six games TO play
there was no chance Of me pitch
ing four OF them, gave no con-
nadeFafion 70 the idea of . new
pitching record. Clark Griffith
and Buelky Harris were telling
the players to keep cool and play
their natural game.
we were trying hard enough but
& the truth OF the matter is, the
strain was showing In everybody r
E face IS wen as his actions on the
field. But at no time. did our ball
club 20 to pieces or blow" as the
players call it. More than once we
we're on the verge Of q fatal slump,
only to come back in the pinch as
W. did after the Yankees beat us
out Of &C washington.
Ny win at Chicago gave me
thirteen III q row and the next
day M0gTidge and Marberry beat
the White Eox again. We were
beginning 20 show signs OF early
season form. The following day we
1900 the Sex again, to 8, looking
better than we had during any
game on the trip. Washington
played like 3 pennant winner in the
final game at Chicago. But the
had to play that brand Of bail to
beat Hollis Thurston, White So1
pitching ace, and in the eighth
inning Harris sent me to warm up
III the bnllpen. Zachary pulled
through alright and the boys looked
good. especially Sam Rice, who had
now run his hitting streak tc
thirty-one games in q row.
The Western trip was really
over but the pennant far from
captured Is We left TO wind zap
tie season at Boston. The
Yankees were stin two games be-
hind rs.
I pitched the opening game
AGAINST the Red Sox. but Ferguson
VAS too good and beat me, to l
This broke my string Of thirteeI
wins IN q row and it also worries
the boys on our club. They had /:
feeling they would win with me II
the box but I disappointed them
IN that game / was hit on TIT
elbow by 3 pitched ball in the nftl
inning and later retired In favor o
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-26
SEALS EXHIBITION GAMES
PROVING BIG BUST
Ry John j. CONNOLLY.

SAN FRANCISCO March ga complete flop That best
exhibition series here between the Kansas CITY bu
figures compared with those OF
last win Kansas City Oudrew PttsbuTgn IN 'n
winning the pennant And to pc
haven't attending particularly
YOU figure the pay prices that prevail
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-26
And the grand jury of major
league managers is about to
By KIRK MILLER.

He must be able to eat from
either side of the plate whether
he bats right or left handed.
If he fumbles a potato, it goes
into the official record.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-26

80 Wnen Harris, McGfaW, ana
Company cut the strings on a
yearling record, it may mean
their restaurant manners are not
good enough or their baseball is
underdeveloped.
Knife ard fork caIesthenics
have been the cause of many a
youngsters baseball obituary.
They seem to think their ability
to field grilled steaks Is more
important TO their future than
fielding fungoes.
Yes, sir; the free lunch stage
Of this tender young campaign
is about over and a lot Of the
boys will grab their nutrition
off a one-arm chair back in some
class X league from this out.
It was fine flying down in
those Southern hotels, but it
was tough landing when time
came for the descent. It was
wonderful sleeping and dream
ing, but it was terrible to
wake up.
A minor league appetite in a
major league training camp can
be spotted the minute you see
the candidate dash through the
doors.
He knocks over three head
walters and turns around and
apologies to everybody in the
dining room, including the pill
lars and artificial palms.
Symptoms like that are hard
to disguise. The patient usually
wants to eat all he can while
the eatin's good. He is laboring
under the apprehension that it
won't last long at best.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-26
FINAL SERIES AT BOSTON
STARTS WOBBILY
FOR GRIFFS
By WALTER JOHNSON.

At st Louis into hot weather It made the pitching
the opening game cnchd for the final IS to D
pitchers
putting that night the Yankees
at Detroit. :,
second nightmare lost 10 to ID IN
innings hit trouble and forced me out OF
in
half St Louis filled the bases With down. ball was mt
his mind Marby turned around to throw second Da
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-26
Witt An Elk

Oscar Witt, manager Of the Salt
Lake team, Of the Coast League,
recently was made a. member OF the
Oakland, Cal, lodge Of the EIks.
His home is in Oakland.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-26


Kansas City is making the same
mistake the Chicago Cubs made d
few seasons ago. They doll up In
dirty, greasy suits, the most OF
them covered with tobacco juice or
something equally as gruesome.
When you figure the Pittsburgh
and st. Louis clubs, OF the National
League, have yet to play sixteen
games here, one wonders at the
eagerness Of these clubs to play be-
fore empty stands If either OF
these big league clubs don't out
draw Kansas City they'll lose money
0y N e9nn spri ing according to Bill
Lane. owner Of the Salt Lake fran
chise. the Seals and all other Coast
League owners will be prohibited
from engaging In so many exhibl'
tons, Realizing the political pres
sure that Lane carries, and Know
ing how he has made good on all
the legislative measure he has IN
troduced so far, one can't douDI
that Bill will do just what ne pro-
poses.
Since the crumbIing Of Its pO-
liticaI power I'm the Coast League,
the San Francisco club has Deen
forced to becIxon to the Will OF
the majority of the CLUB oWners.
the "Big, Five" disallOwed Yer
non equal territorial rights In
los Angeles; they took the power
~ voting away from the league
erecutive: they did away with the
sqh6oze cage" privilege San Fran
cisco enjoyed for years; they gave
the Salt Lake club q As per cent
emf al the gate receipts while on
the road and they restored the
draft.
Ia Il any wonder that when Bill
Lane says the Seals, can't play 81
many exhibition games you should
believe him? Everything he anc
his gang have started they have
finished and in spite Of appeals t
the higher bodies OF the nationa
association.
Not since the Midwinter League
OF q few years ago has baseball
attendance in. San Francisco beer
at such a low ebb. There wa
some excuse for the lukeWarm at
titude Of the fans toward tn
Winter League contests. The play
ers of the league were sandwiches
in with the four biggest stars II
the game but bad weather inter
fered
This spring the weather has beef
ideal, there are a few new face
with the local club and yet tn
fans are actually sneezing at tn
games. Could it be that the 1872
season is looming as one of tn.
seven lean years that usually fol
low the seven fat ones?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-26
Voter Earns a Berth

Elmer Voter, the infielder who
finished the season with Cleveland
in 1924, may win the utility berth
at Indianapolis.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-26
wHATl 4 GOOD CIGARS FOR loci HOW GOMEZ

Some things can be done
better by power machinery
than by hand. The speediest
cigar maker can turn out only
a few hundred cigars a day
and he makes mistakes!
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-02-13
Program
For New Theatre

Friday, Feb 13-Tom Mix in North
of Hudson Bay" A picture presenting
the virile Western star in an entirely
new type of role. Instead of playing
a broncho busting, hard fighting, quick
shooting cowpuncher, Mix appears as
a prospector, in the frozen country
beyond the trading post. BILLY West
in Rogue"
Saturday, Feb. 14-Fred Thompson
in his latest production "Galloping
Gallagher.n The worlds champion
all around athlete and stuntster in 9
smashing romance of action and ad
venture. Educational comedy ''Wed-
ding Showers
Monday, Feb. 16 Big double pro-
gram. Vaudeville and movies. Jackie
Hoxie in "Ridgeway of Montana. A
fast moving scene of Hoxie riding a
bucking bronco proving his supreme
|Skillin the!most fascinating sport OF the
|old West. Also an exciting episode Of
"Son of Tarzan."
Tuesday, Feb. 18th and Wednesday
| Feb. 1S-Bennie Alexander in ''Penrot
and Sam" The yell of the year. Tit
kids in town. You'll laugh
lcry, roar, scream and then wender
lIt'll bring back the memories of you
own childhood Also good coined.
"Accidental Accidents. !"
| Thursday, Feb 19-Mae Rusch /
l"Nellie the Beautiful Cloak Model.
| A high class photo play. A drama tbs
tpenetrates fashions secrt haunt RI
lvealing the perils and adventures
1.-THE girls who grace the jewelled b,
ways of Peacock Alley. Atruly EMO,
liable film. Also International New
mo. 4.
i Doors open at P. M.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-02-13
ROAD REPORT PUBLISHED

In 1924 the Shenandoah HERALr
published, with other district road re
ports, the report Of the disbursement d
the Madison district road fund
In 1925 the HERALD has published
the road fund reports of Johnston.
Stonewall, Ashby and Madison dis
tricts, four out of the six districts in
the County.
The many readers Of the HERALD
VIII find full report of the disburs-
ments of these districts in the recent
issues of the HERALD, and to any in
terested party copy of the HERALD
Will be furnished upon application.
Supervisor j. F Wisman states that
any tax payer in his district has access
TO the books of the district and that
such tax payer is at liberty to look ut
said books in the event of his not hav-
ing seen the published report in the
Shenandoah HERALD. The books and
all papers are in the hands of Com
T. j. Didawick.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-02-13
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT

At her ancestral home in Wood
stock, Va. Jan. 18th, Lucy C. OFT, our
beloved friend and co-worker in all
the activities of the Presbyterian
Church, fell asleep in Jesus.
A great wave of sorrow passed over
our town when it was known in the
hush of the early morning, that the
Treasurer, for SO long. of our Home
and Foreign Missionary society had
passed away. She was faithful and
untiring in her work. always bringing
sunshine and hope 10 our meeting as
long as health permitted.
Our Church, Try Company and S.
School can i'll spare this faithful SER
want OF Christ; and yet. in spite of our
loss, we rejoice that her pilgrimage is
over, and that she has entered into
our Fathers House.
We, as society, extend our tender
sympathy to her only sister and rela
Itiyes; and ask that a copy of this be
sent the family, recorded in the min
utes of the Society, and published in
our local paper.
MRS. MARY WAGNER,
MRS. w. 7. WILLIAMS,
| MRS. CARL Bower,
Committee.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-02-13
TELEPHONE SITUATION

A great many people have been
wondering what the assessment would
be for the coming year March /, 1925
to March /, 1926.
AT meeting of the Board of Di-
rectors held in Woodstock, Feb. 3, the
business of the company was gone
over in a general way and it was found
that on account of the great storm last
spring which cost about $4,000 be-
sides court cost, extra insurance and
other unavoidable things and looking
forward to further improvements of
the system, ii. was found necessary to
increase the levy which will be Is
cents and so cents in the country ac-
cording to location and the various
towns will be billed separate according
to the advantages they may have and
are willing to pay for.
AT Woodstock commencing March ],
1925, the Sunday hours will be 4 hours
instead of 2 as at present and 2 hours
longer each night except Sunday
night. The phones in Woodstock will
be assessed 81 so extra over and above
our regular assessment to pay for the
extra hours of service.
All this has been worked out on the
theory that people are entitled to what
they pay for find it very difficult TO
satisfy all the different sections and
we have fried to keep in mind the
general cost of running the business
so that it would not be irresponsible,
and also keeping in mind that no in
dividual is responsible for storms and
other things which may happen that
puts extra burdens on US. We are
trying to do the best we can, con
sidering our finances and we hope
our efforts will be taken as we intenc
them as it is our aim to serve all ths
various interests. but we may make
mistakes. We are yours very truly
The Board of Directors
ByS. B. Miley Vice-Pres.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-02-13
Virginia Ton Litter Contest

The animal Husbandry Department
of the v. P. l. Extension Division
through the county agricultural agents
will again foster Ton Litter contest
similar to the one that was carried on
in the state last year. The contest last
year attracted considerable attention
among hog raisers and this year with
better hog prices more interest will on
doubt be shown. Incidently all filters
that closely approached the ton mark
last year were profitable to their own
ers in spite of high feed prices. This
was made possible by large filters
which makes low average pig cost.
The litters made rapid and economical
gains and We're sold on an early fall
market which is usually the high mark
ct of the year.
To be eligible for the contest, filters
must be farrowed between February l.,
and April 80, inclusive, and each litter
entered is weighed up on the day it is
IIS0 days old, which completes the con-
test The litter should be given some
Identification marks and they will be
inspected some time between May l.,
and July |, SO that they can be easily
identified.
For entry blanks or further infor-
nation about this contest get in touch
with the county agent or the Animal
Husbandry Department at Blacksburg.
All entries must be in before May 1.
G. g. Dickerson,
! County Agent
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-02-13
SURVEY FOR WATER
WILL soon BEGIN

i Paraphrasing the rhyme OF th'
Ancient Mariner, with Woodstock !. 7
Ia question of water here, watel
there, water everywhere but not
drop for industrial purposes.
This is, of course, putting 1t little
strong, but when one considers the
woeful lack ola sufficient supply Of
water for such manufacturing estab
llishments as are now looking toward
| the Valley of Virginia for suitable
locations, the very strength OF the
statement should awaken Woodstock
citizens to the necessity of backing up
any and all movements looking to the
acquisition of some source of supply,
or supplies, of water to take care OF
and an ticipate the towns needs.
The unselfish citizen is naturally In
favor of the towns material growth
and will contribute any reasonable en-
deavor toward accomplishing that end.
Even the selfish inhabitant, nnless
blinded by prejudice, cannot fail but
see that in collective prosperity he
will have share, and in an acute
situation such as now confronts
Woodstock. if it is to partake OF the
industrial feast now being prepared
through nation wide publicity, and not
be satisfied with the crumbs which
fall from the table, there must be
whoIehearted and active cooperation
with the Town Council in its efforts TO
solve the water problem.
1t is puerile to question the necessity
of sane solution of the problem if the
town is to expand. 1t is a simple
matter of progression or retrogression
which the citizens face, and never in
the history of the town has there ex-
listed the necessity for concerted &C.
ton on the part of its citizens to lay
the foundation for future prosperity.
In a short time the survey, for which
the Council has made arrangements,
will have been completed. Expert
opinion OF ways and means of secur-
ing additional water will be the basis
for an intelligent consideration of the |
problem, and every citizen of Wood
stock who is interested in bigger
better town will join in the necessary
to bring to successful con-
clusion the effort for an adequate
water supply for all purposes.
When one stops to consider that the
Town Council is devoting its time and
energy, without pay, in seeking a
source of supply it is incumbent on
he citizens to aid and not retard the
Councils efforts.
"a wayfaring man, tho fool" must
xnow that even with the natural
growth of Woodstock it will be but a
mort time before the present water
ystem will not meet the demands OF
he town and just as surely is it fact
hat Woodstock viii reap none of the
advantages coming from the industrial
development of the Shenandoah Val
ey unless it is prepared to offer
'lenty of water to proposed factories.
1t is your town and you alone aret
esponsible for its future.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-02-13
DEPUTY REVENUE COLLECTOR
WILL Aid TAXPAYERS

Deputy Collector of Internal Rev.
enue John H. Seal, Jr., announces the
following places and dates on which he
will sit to assist taxpayers in filling
their income return for the year 1924:
Strasburg, Feb. Is and 10.
Woodstock, Feb. 20 and 81
Mount Jackson, Feb. % and "a.
Edinburg, March 2.
New Market, Mar. 6.
Who must make returns? Single
persons who had net incomes O, 600
or more, or gross income sof 5000 or
more, and married couples who had
net income of 81, 500 or more, or gross
income of IS. 900 or more must file re.
turns.
When? The filing period is from
January to March Is, 1925.
Where? With collector OF internal
revenue for the district in which the
person lives or has his principal place
of business.
How? Instructions on Form 1040A
and Form l040; also the law and re-
gulations.
What is the tax? Two per cent nor
NAL tax on the first $1,000 of net in
come in excess Of the personal ex-
| emption and credits for dependents
four pei cent on next $1,000; six per
cent normal tax on balance of net in
come. Surtax from per cent to AZ
per cent on net incomes over $4,000
for the year 1924.
What are the exemptions? 81. 900 Iol
a single person, $500 for married
person, or the head Of family, witt
an additional $500 for each dependent
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-02-13
ALL IN READINESS FOR The
FLAPPER GRANDMOTHER

The School and Civic League Play,
The Flapper Grandmother, which will
be presented by an All-star cast of
local talent at The New Theatre on
Tuesday night, February oath is pro-
crossing rapidly. The plot is the
funniest that has ever been produced
in Woodstock, and the situations aris-
ing throughout the entire show will
drive away all the blues you ever had.
Reserved seats will be on sale at
Schmitt's Drug Store on and after
Monday Feb 10Th, and two entire
boxes will be for sale for those wish
ing TO entertain by giving box-party.
Billy Calvert will play the part
of Andrew Spriggens, and Mrs. Irene
Keller RAIDER will be opposite him as
Mat Spriggins, his wife. This pair
will afford much amusement as neither
believe in anything modern, and are
always scrapping. Their daughters.
Belindy end Leana will be taken by
Mrs. Katherine Hottie Benchoff and
Miss Anne Schenck, respectively. The
first is an old fashioned girl, but is
"done-over" by trip to Paris, while
the second is just the opposite type,
very wild, modern, and of the flap
perish style. She is always in trouble,
and the novelty auto-ride with Jimmie
Swift, taken by Raleigh RAIDER, is a
scream from beginning TO end. She is
arrested by Dick Tate. played by
Arthur C. Stickley, II, and becomes
bonded to him as he is despised
Motor Cop. Their scenes together are
clever and amusing.
The. part of Maggie Pepper, The
Flapper Grandmother, which will be
played by Miss Catherine Bargelt, is
the strong part of the show, and her
experiences will be enjoyed by both
the old and the young alike. Opposite
her will be DR.. Joy, who has been in
love with her always, and remains
true to the end. DR.. Joy will lie taken
| by VIM. Marlborough of Massanutten
Academy. Bobby Smith, the very
bashful boy, who with Belindy, have q
scene that cant be beat. will be played
| by Larry Wilson. The Englishman,
Cont Seekem Rich, will be played by
Jack Sperry, and you will enjoy laugh
ing at HIM.
One OF the best real comedys of the
show will be the black face part OF
''Liiiy," lady of ebony hue, which
will be played by Joe Bauserman, ::Jr.,
and that of Rastus, the old colored ser.
want, which will be taken by Morit7
Coffman.
The Matrons Club consisting of Mrs
III. NJ. Bauserman, ST., Mrs. John Heller
Mrs. VIM. Paxton, Mrs. Larry Wilson
Mrs. Frank Fravel, Mrs. VIM. Calvert
miss Miriam Harrison and Mrs. Ton
lFravel do lot, but why tell you abou
lit when it will all be given for you
amusement on Tuesday the oath.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-02-13
LADIES |!

Please remember that the Woman $
Missionary Society Of the Maurertown
Brethren Church will hold Window
Sale in I. G. Locke's Store Feb. IA,
beginning at 2 O'Clock. Come buy.
all sorts of home made goodies, :
dressed chickens, etc.
This Society has on hand at this time
some extra good home made comforts,
arpe size. Ask Mrs. Locke to ee
them.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-02-13
PENROD AND sam

Penrod and Sam, picturized from
Booth Tarkingtons book, sequel to
Penrod, is the treat in store for pat
roas of New Theatre on February II
and IS. 1t is a First National Picture
with a cast of stars, and ti-ose who
have enjoyed Tarkington's story will
doubly enjoy the picture l his is one
of the many high class pictures which
Manager Dalke has secured for his
patrons, and the best guarantee for a
continued showing of the best screen
productions is patronage which will
justify Mr.. Dalke in getting the best
pictures.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-02-13

We are licensed fur buyers fol
Woodstock Court-days and can be
found on East Court st. ready to take
care of this trade. All shipments by
express to Woodstock, Va, and par
cells post shipments TO Seven Foun-
tains, Va, will receive our best prompt
attention and will be held separate for
your approval of our returns. We
can also have our buyer call for larg'
lots. just write or phone US.
E. H. MUNICH G. BRO,
Nov. 28-tf. Seven Fountains, Va.