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Richmond 76TH YEAR NUMBER VOLUME 76 311 Entered Richmond. January Virginia. 27. 1903. at the Second-Class Post-Office Matter at RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1926.

-NINETY PAGES TEN CENTS as Drive Total Almost $74,000 Short as End Draws Near Four Thousand 1925 Givers Have Not Yet Renewed Pledges. WORKERS KEPT BUSY Armory Remains Open Today to Receive Calls and Donations. This is an call to the people of Richmond; 8. call from 000 children living in the city whose health, comfort and happiness hang 111 the balance; a call from 20,000 children dependent upon Community Fund agencies and to some of whom the doors may be shut before the end of 1927 unless the is answered. Somewhere in the city there are approximately 4,000 people who subscribed to the Community Fund last year who have not yet.

renewed their subscription. Because they have not, the workers in the Community Fund are still 896.88 short of the amount that is the minimum on which the welfare agencies can operate in the coming year. From Community Fund headquarters Grays' Armory last night an urgent appeal was issued to all who have not been reached by the campaign workers. to call (Continued on Fourteenth Page.) REPORT C. 0.

AS CENTRAL UNIT New York Discusses Change in Van Sweringen Proposal. Associated Press.) NEW YORK, Nov. that the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway would replace the Nickel Plate as the central unit of the projected Van Sweringen railroad merger today lacked confirmation in Wall Street, where those in close touch with the Cleveland magnates agserted that no new plan had been a adopted. Proposals to make the Chesapeake and Ohio the principal holding company were discussed when the original consolidation was outlined two years ago, bankers and rejected as unworkable at that time. Chesapeake minority stockholders, it was said, probably, would favor such 8.

plan but it might be impossible to obtain the agreement of the other roads to the change. Has Heard of No Change. The Pere Marquette Railway already is bound to the new Nickel Plate Company under the revised leasing agreement executed last July. Chairman E. N.

Brown said today that he had heard of no contemplated changes in the general set-up of the merger. Others interested in the consolidation inthat efforts were still being made to bring about the grouping along the original lines. Says 0. 0. to Be King-Pin.

The New York Times printed the following prominently on its first page yesterday: "0. P. and M. J. Van Sweringen, whose main object since the Interstate Commerce Commission rejected their plan for a merger' of other railroads with the Nickel Plate last March has been to bring into record the various interests opposing the scheme, have finally decided.

it was learned yesterday, to abandon their intention of making the Nickel Plate the central unit of the merger and to make the Chesapeake and Ohio the principal holding company of their new system. It thus becomes a matter of the Chesapeake leasing the present Nickel Plate instead of the Nickel Plate leasing the Chesapeake and the other roads involved in the plan. land? establishing the the king-pin of Chesapeake the new plan, the Van Sweringens will eliminate the objection to the merger made by minority stockholders of the C. 0., which, it is admitted generally, was instrumental in defeating the original proposal. They also will free their plan from the commission's criticism that by means of a pyramided financial structure they were controling a large amount of railroad (Continued on Fourteenth Page.) Finds G.

O. P. Member Doing Well in Texas To Editor of Times- Dispatch: SAN ANGELO, Nov. found quite 'a novelty down here in this Texas town. It was a Republican, and the funny part about it is he is doing well and has every Democrat in town patronizing him.

It's remarkable what one lone man of a party can do when he sets his mind to it: He has got him a little postoffice here and has worked himself up into a nice little business. It pays to pioneer. Yours, WILL ROGERS. BURY FINANCIER FROM ST. PAUL'S Many Friends Attend Funeral of John Skelton Williams.

Many friends of John Skelton Williams, who were associated with him in both financial and political life, were in Richmond yesterday to attend the funeral of this worldfamous authority on finance, from St. Paul's Episcopal Church at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. Beverley D. Tucker, D.

rector of church. Mr. Williams died suddenly from a heart attack. He was Comptrollthe Currency. under Woodrow Wilson, and was president and chairman of the board of the Richmond Trust st Company, and chairman of the board of the Georgia and Florida Railroad, which he was reorganizing at the time of his death.

The active pailbearers were: Charles Watkins, J. W. Mittendorf, R. C. McIntyre, Fielding Willams, H.

C. Boschen, Beverly Munford, W. R. Trigg, S. M.

Bemiss, J. J. Connell, Charles Williams, E. G. Williams, Collins Denny, Donald Rheutan, Landon Funsten, W.

Williams, Churchill Young, J. R. V. DanE. C.

Anderton, C. B. Valentine and Wymond Cabell, The honorary pallbearers included: Governor Harry F. Byrd, Senator Claude A. Swanson, Senator Carter Glass, A.

J. Montagua, J. Fulmer Bright, Judge R. Carter Scott, Judge John H. Rose, Judge.

Edmund Waddill, Judge John Parker, Judge Edwin P. Cox, Judge Beverley T. Crump, Judge William A. Moncure, Judge John C. Rose, C.

C. McChord, Daniel Roper, R. W. Woolley, A. Eizey Walters, H.

W. Purvis, Franklin Q. Brown, C. Sidney Shepherd, Samuel Vauclain, Henry W. Anderson, W.

Meade Addison, George Ainslie, Charles Antrim, Ben P. Alsop, St. George derson, Hamilton Bemiss, John Stewart Bryan, Robert Bryan, H. E. Baskerville, Charles Bolling, Dr.

Alexander Brown, Bishop William Cabell Brown, James Caskie, H. L. Cabell, Richard Crane, William E. Christian, Dr. C.

B. Chamberlayne, Alston Cabell, S. Dabney Crenshaw, Lee Dance, William A. Dibrell, Dr. Dunn.

Bishop Collins Denny, Milton Elliot, Henry G. Ellett, O. H. Funsten, Barton H. Grundy, T.

B. Gay, Eppa Hunton, Julien Hill, C. P. Hasbrook, J. R.

Harrihan, R. A. Hobson, Wilson Harrison, R. C. Harrison, Herbert W.

Jackson, Robert A. (Continued on Sixth Page.) CAR AND AUTO CRASH; MAN MAY LOSE EAR Victim Hurled Through Windshield and Severely Cat by Flying Glass. A collision between a street car and an automobile at the south end of the Mayo Island Bridge last night resulted in the injury of B. M. Madison, 28, of North Twentyfifth Street, who was badly cut up about the head and afce by flying glass.

The crash occurred as a Hull Street trolley, operated by J. W. Bridgeman, was going south while the automobile, operated by the injured man's brother, C. M. Madison, was proceeding north.

It is thought that the driver of the auto failed to see the approaching street car on account of the curve. Madison was thrown through the windshield of the car. He was taken to Memorial Hospital, where it was announced last night that his condition was not serious, although he was suffering from severe gashes on the head, one of his ears being almost severed. Both the motorman and the driver of the auto were arrested on charges of careless and reckless driving. but were bailed for their appearance in court.

PROHIBITION TO PROVE REAL ISSUE OF 1928 CAMPAIGN Associated DENVER, Nov. est issue facing national perpetuity slavery, in the opinion of Bishop national president of the Anti-Saloon In making this statement here, today he predicted that the wet dry question would be the leading issue in the 1928 campaign for the presidency of the United States. The attempt at Tuesday's election 10 weaken existing dry laws in seven States. Bishop Nicholson said, was the start of bringing the question to a place it would be paramount in the national election two years hence. The vote on the referenda in the seven States was seen as a dry victory by Bishop Nicholson.

"The heart of the country is for he said, "and we shall continue le our tight until wet forces are forced. to admit their defeat. The results ins these referenda Times NOW SUGGEST CREDIT ON NEXT YEAR TAX BILLS Proposal by Treasury Officials as Solution for Coolidge Plan. ALL ARE SURPRISED BY REFUND PLAN Few Seem to Have Been Consulted Before Announcement Made. Associated WASHINGTON.

Nov. 6. The sudden declaration of President Coolidge for a refund of 10 or 12 per cent of this year's income taxes caused a scratching of heads today both at the Treasury and at the Capitol, Surprised Treasury officials discreetly suggested that the President's proposal be accomplished through a credit on income taxes to be paid a rather than through a refund at straight this time. Equally surprised Democrats, suspecting that Mr. Coolidge was trying to take the political play away from them.

called the President's action a subterfuge to avoid a general tax reduction until 1928. to give the Republican party an issue. Surprised But Cautious. Surprised also, but cautious in his Senator Reed Smoot of Utah, chairman of the Finance Committee, whose ears pick up at the slightest mention of taxation or tariff, said he thought the business outlook should be studied a bit before anything was done. More outspoken was Senator Simmons, of North Carolina, ranking Democrat of the Finance Committee, who described the executive's proposal as a "humiliating surrender." and demanded again that the taxpayers be given al straight out reduction in taxes rather than the refund.

Generally, In Republican and Democratic circles alike, the move was taken to mean that the session of Congress beginning one month from today would have the issue thrust upon It. from opposing camps- the Democrats holding to their demand for straight out tax reduction. and the President's followers countering with the plan for rebates. Mellon Is Away. Secretary Mellon, genius of the administration's financial policies, was not in town when the official White House "spokesman" dropped the words setting forth the President's approval of the rebate idea.

The secretary planned heretofore to apply the $250.000,000 surplus for this fiscal year on the retirement of the public debt. Treasury, spokesmen explained, that the idea WaS entirely the President's, and that the proposal could be accomplished without embarrassment to the Treasury. It was emphasized that the Treadury would urge that the refund be accomplished through the credit plan, which would spread the benefit over next year's income tax payments. About 3,000,000 individuals and corporations would benefit by the program, and it was estimated that if immediate refunds were ordered by Congress rather than credit on (Continued on Fourteenth Page.) Today in Times-Dispatch PART I (Main News Section) -Detective in Hall-Mills case tells court he was paid to leave; South Carolina and Virginia linked by Tarheel highways; credit on next year's tax bill suggested; South Carolina downs V. P.

19 to 0. in gridiron season's biggest upset: U. of V. sinks W. 30 to 7: Tigers defeat Davidson, 12 to 0: Princeton wins from Harvard; C.

0. reported as central unit in Nickel Plate merger; John Skelton Williams is buried from St. Paul's Episcopal Church; Chicago courtrooms are raided; Maryland defeats Yale, 15 to 0. SPORTS- South Carolina defeats V. 19-0 in great upset before two Governors here: Virginia overwhelms Washington-Lee, 30-7; Carolina flays M.

HampdenSidney wins from Davidson; William and Mary loses to Columbia, 13-10; Richmond beaten by St. Johns. 10-7. in final quarter; Princeton trims Harvard; Maryland surprises Yale; Race results: local football games, breezy sports comment on current happenings. CAPITOL THEATER SECTIONPages 12 to 18.

PART I (Editorial) -Letters from Father Byrd; Everyday Questions, by Dr. S. Parkes Cadman; Voice of the People; Dr. Copeland's Question and Answers; Something to Think About, by Bruno Lessing. SECOND NEWS SECTION--Made in Virginia page: Close-Ups of the week; foreign news; Wall Street stock market backs and fills; bond market active during week; stock and bond quotations; Richmond stock market: curb market shows strength; "reversed panic" sweeps France.

PART HI (Society-Theater News) Society news, of interest to WOmen: Fairbanks and Pickford make great team; tapestries by Richmond women 011 exhibit here: book reviews and news: bed-ridden Virginian overcomes handicap; wild animal views, by Dr. W. T. Hornaday; Ed Wynn's Question Box; "The Secret Studio" (short story); Will Rogers finds newspapers are not reliable: Town Talk, by Reardon: children's page. PART IV- -Real estate and classitied advertising.

PART -Eight-page gravure section. PARE V1-Eight-page comic section. -Dispatch Average Circulation for Week Ang October 20. Daily 54,357 Sunday 62,824 SLEUTH TELLS COURT HE WAS PAID TO LEAVE Given $2.500 to Drop Investigation of Hall Murder Case. FINGERPRINTS ARE AGAIN UNDER INQUIRY Clothes Worn by Victims Are Shown by Prosecuting Attorney.

Universal Service.J Outstanding developments in the Hall- Mills trial yesterday were: Henry Dickman swore that. he received a $2,500 bribe from late Prosecutor Azariah Beekman to drop investigation of Hall- Mills case in 1923. Former State trooper stated that bribe was paid in presencec of Harry De La Bruyere Carpender, cousIn of Mrs. Hall, now indicted for murder. Joseph Faurot, Anger print expert, gave positive testimony that the finger prints of Willie Stevens were on the visiting card of Rev.

Hall that was found near body of slain rector. Love letters, handkerchiefs and clothing found at scene of crime placed in evidence. Cross-examination by defense of Mrs. Mary Damerest fails to shake her testimony attacking alibi of Henry Stevens. Clings to statement that she saw widow's brother in New Brunswick the morning after murders.

Special prosecutor Simpson asks for court order prohibiting any operation of Mrs. Jane Gibson, star witness, now in hospital with kidney disease. Pig woman's condition remains unchanged. William Phillips, New Brunswick night watchman, said he saw woman wearing light coat enter tall home about 2:45 on morning after murder, By Damon Runyon. behind him when he departed.

Was Former Policeman. SOMERVILLE. N. Nov. 5.

Henry L. Dickman, a prisoner from the Federal military bastile on Alcatrez Island, In San Francisco Bay, furnished the sensation of today in the Hall- Mills murder trial. He had been produced by the State to testify as to his activities in investigating the murder when he was a trooper of the New Jersey State Dolice. At the moment when he had been made out a pretty disreputable character by the defense, a deserter from the army and the navy, and everybody was wondering why the prosecution had offered him. Senator Alexander Simpson, pepperpot of the prosecution, brought, out from the witness that been given $2,500 Azariah Beekman to leave New Jersey.

Man Now Dead. Azariah Beekman is now dead. He was the public prosecutor of Middlesex County, where the HallMills murder, was committed. He was those in charge of the Investigation into the murder immediately after the finding of the bodies of Rev. Edward Wheeler Hall and his sweetheart, Mrs, Eleanor Mills.

Dickman said he did not know Beekman was dead at the time was brought East from Alcatraz to he been "He Governor's lately told me Island, confined. to get where out one has case and stay out." said Dickman. after telling that Beekman had paid the money. said he left three months' pay at $100 a month He was a member of the New Jersey State police, and was as. signed to investigation of the HallMills murder.

He worked on the case until April, 1923, when he left the service. He said he made a. trip to Lavallette and talked with Henry Stevens, and that Stevens told him he was on a fishing trip with Heury W. Mellinger, of Philadelphia, 8.t the time of the murder. He claimed he afterwarwards saw Mellinger and while Mellinger said he was on a fishing trip with Stevens about that time, he said he wouldn't swear to the exact date.

He asked Henry Stevens if he owned a 38-caliber gun, and Henry said he had at different times. 'The witness described Stevens as "nervous and evasive." but on crossexamination by Senator Case he did not seem to give a clear idea of what he meant. Saw Woman Enter. William Phillips, a watchman in New Brunswick, testified that at about 2:40 or 2:45 on the morning of September 15, 1922, which was the early morning after the murder, he saw a woman go in a side door of the Hall home. He said his attention was attracted by hear.

ing dogs barking. The woman wore a. light coat. There was 110 cross-examination of Phillips, and (Continued on Sixth Page.) Number Please? "Randolph is. of course.

the correct designation for quick, economical and satisfactory Classified (Want Ad) results. When you buy Classified Ads you want the best. S0 when you are in need at classified advertising think of Randolph 1. The rest 18 easy. Richmond Times-Dispatch SOUTH CAROLINIANS DOWN V.

P. 19-0, IN GRIDIRON SEASON'S BIGGEST UPSET It Creeps Up Slowly! MONDAY 478,338 398,615 THURSDAY- 318892 WEDNESDA 239,169 TUESDAY 159,446 MONDAY 79,723 LIQUOR SLEUTHS ARE DISMISSED Stop Car Without Cause; Flourish Pistols; Use Insulting Language. Associated WASHINGTON, Nov. object lesson in lawful law enforcement was set before the eyes of the prohibition army today by its commander-in-chief, Major -General Andrews. Explaining why the names of four of his officers will appear no longer on the rolls, he listed "frankness" and "straightforward ness" as qualities to be cultivated by prohibition agents, and described "threatening and insulting methods" as something that will not be tolerated.

Phrased In Direct Terms. The manifesto was phrased in terms direct enough to be reminiscent of the general's army days in France. It was addressed to the field forces of prohibition the country over, and it contained a definite order that agents "must not stop automobiles except for unquestionable reasons indicating the car is engaged in illicit The four men summarily dismissed from the service for violating these policies included Robert L. Livingston, deputy prohibition administrator for the District of Columbia. The other three were agents under him.

They were accused of having held up and searched without cause the motor car of Charles R. Nash, Deputy Commissioner of the Bureau of Internal Revenue, which is the parent of the prohibition unit. He reported the incident, he said, solely in his capacity as a citizen. It was not the first time the agents of General Andrews had (Continued on Fourteenth Page.) Fund Drive Failure Unthinkable. He Says A.

L. Adamson, of Major Division No. 20 of the Community Fund campaign, says: "It is unthinkable that the citizens of Richmond will fail to put the third annual campaign over the to p. because this is a community 0 dertaking which makes Richmond a better place for all of US Foster. Photo to live in and A.

L. Adamson do business. In addition to the thousands who are assisted directly by the thirty -nine fund agencies. each one of 118. shares every das in the increased joy.

safety and well-being which the social program fad makes possible. U. of V. Sinks W. 30 to Romps Through Line at Will Clash Before Greatest Crowd That Ever Attended Gridiron Game at Charlottesville, Marking Fifth Meeting of Two Elevens Since Renewal of Relations.

By F. Earle Lutz, (Times- Staff Correspondent.) CHARLOTTESVILLE, Nov. Field was denuded of its goal posts by a historical mob of Virginia supporters when the annual gridiron clash with Washington and Lee ended with a 30 to 7 score in favor of the Cavaliers today. The defeat of the Generals was the most complete upst King Dope has received in the South Atlantic division this year. A tie would have satisfied, SO there is little wonder Charlottesville is a vast madhouse tonight.

The first ten minutes spelled de- cinched. The final period was feat for Washington and Lee, whose fought out with only the possibility goal was crossed twice in such 8 of several miracles snatching vicbewildering fashion that the Gen- tory from the grasp of the Cavaerals. in spite of several gallant liers. stands, were never really dangerous, Virginia fought as she has not even after the brilliant down fought for a long time. Even the the field for the solitary marker stand made against Virginia Polyregistered by their supporters sensed technic's vaunted "Pony Express' that the parade upfield was a flash.

was not as stiff 88 the resistance When Virginia kicked a goal from placement, victory was practically (Continued on Twenty- Fourth Page) NO CHANGE IN QUEEN'S PLANS Reported Ford Representative Is Expelled From Royal Train. Associated QUEEN MARIE'S SPECIAL TRAIN AT SEATTLE, Nov. -The storm cloud that has hovered over Queen Marie's train for several days passed away tonight with the departure of Samuel Hill, eccentric millionaire, who has been Marie's host on the western part of her trip, and the expulsion from the train of 8. reported representative of the Henry Ford Motor Company. At the same time it was official.

ly denied that Queen Marie was confined to her bed by illness and that plans for the remainder of her tour had been changed. The Queen spent a tiring day and late this afternoon retired to her private car to rest for a few hours attending a dinner as the guest of Mr. Hill. A call upon the Queen by Dr. William D.

Kirkpatrick, who met the Queen while he was a war Red Cross worker, led to a report that she was under a physi- cian's care. Expelled From Train. The reported Ford representative who was expelled from the train on order of Colonel John H. Carroll, official host to her Majesty, is J. A.

Ayres, of New York. The colonel's action followed published stories quoting Ayres as saying that Ford was spending nearly $500,000 to provide transportation for the royal party and that Ayres himself was loaning money to members of the entourage with which to pay incidental expenses. In 3 statement Colonel said Ayres represented himself in (Continued on Second Page.) INJURY IS FATAL 3-Year-Old Boy Mangles Hand in Washing Machine. to The Times-Dispatch. SHENANDOAH, Nov.

Climbing on bench, while his mother was absent from the room and catching his hands in a washing machine, badly mangling it, Allen Dobbs, 3-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dobbs, of this city, and a grandson of the late Mayor W. S. Long, of Shenandoah, died yesterday as the result of blood poisoning.

The accident occurred Monday evening. Upon hearing the screams of the child, the mother rushed to the room, and, after extricating his hand, took him to the office of a physician, where an examination showed no bones broken, although the flesh and leaders were badly torn. The wound was dressed and an early recovery was expected, but blod poisoning set 10. He is survived by his mother, father and three small sisters and a brother. SHIFTING TRAIN KILLS BRAKEMAN Russell N.

Ragland Victim of Railroad Yard Accident. Russell Nicholas Ragland, 24, 5-A South Robinson Street, was killed instantly yesterday evening at 6 o'clock, when he was struck by a shifting train in the Brown Street yards of the Seaboard Airline Railroad Company, No one witnessed the tragedy, according to fellow in the therefore information as to exactiy how the tragedy occurred is meager. Statements conflict, but it is known that Mr. Ragiand was at work shifting trains as brakeman when his usual light was missed. Upon search, he was found dead between the rails.

One foot was completely severed. and the other party gone. A portion of Jus face WaS cut off by the wheels of the train. and one arm was torn from his body at the elbow. Coroner Views Body.

Coroner Whitfield viewed the body and pronounsed death due to "accident." Mrs. G. W. Cunningham, of 1426 Oakwood Avenue, a sister of the victim, was notified immediately cf the accident. The body was removed by friends to Billup's UD dertaking parlors at Twenty-fifth and Marshall Streets.

Mr. Ragland was formerly of Wingina, Virginia. He had been rooming on South Robinson Street for almost two years. He started to work for the Seaboard Airline Railroad in October, 1925, but was dropped during the dull summer season. The victim had been called back to his old position as brakeman in September of this year.

Unless last-minute arrangements are made the body will be taken to his home in Wingina tomorrow morning for burial. Mr. Ragland is survived by his land one sister, Mrs. G. W.

Cunninghim, of this city, father, W. N. Ragland, of Wingina. SEEKS AMERICAN AID British Organization Want Help for Shakespeare Theater. Associated LONDON, Nov.

6. -Archibald Flower, chairman of the board of governors of the Shakespeare Memorial Theater at Stratford-onAvon, sailed today on board the steamer Franconia for New York, accompanied by Mrs. Flower. The purpose of the visit is to ascertain whether Americans are inclined to provide money to aid In building a new Shakespeare Theater in Stratford to replace the one destroyed by fire some time ago. of the $500,000 required, the English people have only found $200.000, including the Insurance on the old building.

CONFEDERATE, 100, SMOKES 3 BOXES OF CIGARS A WEEK JACKSONVILLE, Nov. who can smoke nearly three boxes of of slang, "get away with it." James D. Smythe, a native of take up arms for the Confederacy a week. and thinks nothing of the birthday at the Confederate Veterans' Modern publicity hold no dread for the 100-year-old soldier. Sitting in a rocking chair, in bed slippers and with the inevitable cigar between his fingers, he smilingly posed for a photographicle Jimmie." as he is familiarly called at the home, has no recipe for longevity.

Although he is nearly blind, he is very active and exuberant. In fact. it has been necessary to change his living quarters several times because of his exuberance. Officials said he kept the "older boys awake." J. A.

Tucker, the veteran's roommate, said "Uncle Jimmie spent a restless night looking forward Lo the birthday party the United "GAMECOCKS" WIN SMASHING VICTORY HERE Gobblers' Famed Running Attack Smothered in Early Periods. FIRST SOUTHERN DEFEAT OF TECH Hitherto Invincible Eleven Fights Manful, but Futile, Battle. By Robert Harper, Times-Dispatch Sports Editor. V. P.

I's Pony Express collided with the University of South Carolina Cannonball at Tate Field yesterday afternoon and the Express was shattered to bits. Displaying a passing game that left Virginia Tech dazed and reeling. South Carolina achieved 8 smashing 19-0 triumph before the Governors of two States, Thomas G. McLeod, of South Carolina, and Harry Flood Byrd, of Virginia. Virginia Tech's famed running attack was smothered until the fourth quarter, and then South Carolina won the cheers of an imon downs inside their five-yard line.

partial nor by taking the ball Proves Real Upset. A. balmy November afternoon that was to provide many upsets throughout the nation failed to register a more complete reversal of form than that displayed at. Tate Field. Spectators will sing the praises of Bill Rogers, of Sammy Burke, of Bill Price, Wingfield and Wimberly, of Captain Bill Boyd for many A day.

They rose to great heights as the Gamecocks stunned and then aroused to frenzied enthusiasm a crowd that had gathered, confident of seeing the Virginia Gobbler literally peck its foe to pieces. Against the long and short passes of Bill Rogers, and the superb receiving of Burke, Wingfield and Wimberly, Virginia Tech folded up like a tent withstanding a hurricane. A team that could hold Dartmouth to three touchdowns, defeat Virginia and Maryland, and tie Kentucky, a smart passing outfit was outguessed and outplayed by a wide eleven filling the role of under dog. Briefly, South Carolina gained 282 yards through its overhead attack, to forty yars gain by Tech; made eight first downs to seven by V. P.

1., held its own in punting, threw Tech backs for thirty-two yards in losses, and for three-quarters kept the ball in Tech's territory. It was a most startling upset, the memory of which will linger as long 8.8 present-day fans follow football. Sammy Burke a Star. Only in rushing did South Carolina play second fiddle to the favorite. Tech ripped off ninety-five yards around the ends and through the line.

to twenty-nine yards credited to South Carolina. If it 1g single out South Carolina individual, the Gamecocks themselves probably would award the laurel wreath to Sammy Burke, a native of Hampton, Va. When he was replaced late in the fourth quarter and fell in a heap near the South Carolina bench, the spectators gave him salvos of applause. Courage and hard fighting are recognized everywhere, and the young Carolina wingman displayed both qualities in superb measure. He snared difficult passes from Rogers and nimbly sidestepped tacklers when he wasn't stiff arming them.

He was down the field fast. under punts, and he broke through Tech's interference to nail runners for losses several times, If a man ever showed All -American qualities, Sammy Burke filled the role to the queen's taste. South Carolina scored two touchdowns in the second quarter, and added another in the final period. This game of thrills kept spectators in suspense from the outset. Teen kicked off and on the second play South Carolina dazzleo the throng with a pass.

Wimberly to Wingfield, that gained thirty-five yards. Tech rallied, but South Carolina was not to be denied. Passes from Rogers to Burke and Wimberly carried the Gamecocks to Tech's four-yard line as the quarter ended. Then came a lucky break for the (Continued on Twenty-Third Page) -There are not many centenarians cigars a week, and, in the parlance has developed into the largthat has arisen since the alys of Thomas Nicholson, of Detroit, interLeague. showed conclusively that dry sentimento is on result the of increase." congressional elections also was seen as a dry victory by the bishop and the large dry majority, he declared to be perfectly amazing tribute to the wishes of the American people, have proved their loyalty to who prohibition." While explaining he was not in a position to speak for the committee.

Bishop Nicholson said he was contident that when the executive committee of the AntiSaloon League meets in Washington 0.1 November 16 it would approve the recommendations of General Andrews making the enforcement for, departinent a separate government unit. Scouts Are Called to Gather Today Pennsylvania, who came South to in 1860, smokes that many cigars nicotine. He celebrated his 100th Home here today. Daughters of the Confederacy gave him today. The natal celebration included music.

dancing and a cake with 100 candles. Not only did "Uncle cut his own cake, but he danced with his hostesses who are especially fond of the veteran because he left his Philadelphia home to fight for the Southern cause. Serving throughout the War Between the States in the Second Florida Regiment. "Uncle Jimmie" saw most of his service in field about Richmond. After the war he settled at Monticello, where he operated drug store for many years.

His wife died about eight. years lago. Boy Scouts of Richmond have been called to meet this afternoon at 3 o'lock at the Grays' Armory, according to an announcement made last night by Charles L. Weaver, head of the Scouts in Richmond. The meeting will be held in connection with the Community Fund drive, and every Boy Scout in Richmond has been: asked to attend the meeting.

Mr. Weaver stated last night that matters of importance will be discussed with the boys. 8.