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The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1912-10-18

A benefit performance, the receipts of
which will go to the Democratic cam
paign fund, will be given week from
sunday night at the H!ppodrome under
the auspices OF the Wilson and Marshall
Theatrical League. George VI. Conan,
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1912-10-18

william Collier, Montgomery ana stons'
Elsie Janis, Montgomery ano ''
and George Bebam will appear.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-24
oliceman Defies
Gov. Goldsborough
at Harve-de- Grace

BALTIMORE, MD, Sept a3.-
Sprite belonging to f. X. Knapp, a
steward of the Jockey club. the hlly
who ran the fastest five furlongs ever
run on a Maryland track a few days
ago. this afternoon won the all-aged
handicap at liz fariongs over a
heavy track in the fast time of
1905 2-5, while Prince Ahmed Just
lasted to take second place from the
fast finishing spripabaard. Sprite as
sumed an easily lead in the first half
and was under double wraps at the
finish. She was arohibtiva favorIte
and Was we'll supported by the tall
ent. Prince Ahmed was on the rail-
all the way and although well ridden
he was not equal to the task of catch
Ing the winner while Spring Board
was in easy third.
Governor Goldsborough ordered
fifty policemen from Baltimore to
Harve de Craze to help Sheriff Clark
In the arrest OF bookmakers for vio-
lating the law tn accepting bets. but
the sheriff refused To take any action
in the matter. one policeman who
became tired of standing around do
ing nothing borrowed $40 and placed
il on Grosyenor in the first race al
Is TO /. winning $3.50 and leaving
for home shortly after. The meeting
will probably he continued without
further legal interruption.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-24
Virginia League
Magnates Meet
in Magic City

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.1
ROANOKE. VA, Sept. 22,~~Mag-
mates OF the Virginia baseball league
met today in Hotel Roanoke, this cay,
to discuss and receive reports on the
season OF 1914 President J. O Boat
wright. OF pansiiie. presided, with q.
Z. Woodall. Of Richmond. secretary.
Besides these officers. the following
representatives were present:
Herman West. of Newport News;
Charlie shafer. of Norfolk; W. r.
Bradley. OF Richmond; H b. Prich-
ard. Of Petersburg: T. Briggs, of
Portsmouth: Elmore n. Helms. and II,
{. Elliott, OF Roanoke.
sea son Of iaLs was received and was
referred To committee consisting of
Mr. Bradley. of Richmond. and Mr..
Prichard. of Petersburg This COM
mittee will audit the leagues finances
for the season.
No matters connected with the
league for the year 1919 were con-
sidered, II was decided To hold a
meeting in November i'm Portsmouth,
for the election of officers and ar
rangement of the circuit.
The question as 10 whether Lynch
burg and Danyilie shall be admitted
to the league was not discussed.
The meeting was entirely pleasant
and harmonious.
Jack Grim. formerly manager for
Lynchhurg. and with Newport News
part Of last season, was present
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-24
AUTO CLUB POSTPONE
ITS RELIABILITY RI
Weather and Road Conditions Cause Committee to Adv
Date Four Weeks for Weekend Touring Trip to Sk
ton, lexington Natural Bridge and Roanoke-Sivera
One Prize Offered

Owing to weather conditions the
reliability run OF the Richmond Au-
tomobile club to stanton, Lexington,
Natural Bridge, Roanoke and Lynch
burg, this week, has been postponed
to the la II week in October. Al q
meeting Of the committee yesterday,
including President F.. G.. Peiouzs OF
the club. former President j. T. Pal
matary, now chairman Of the exccu-
tive committee r. r, Airport, r. G.
Williams and Secretary Jay Lewis,
II was decided that the roads between
Richmond and Louisa would not be
In any sort of shape for the run and
that the return trip from Lynchburg
would be no easy tour.
The object Of the members is to
have a pleasurahIe outing and not an
endurance test. With the heavy go
ing the run would be anything but a
thing of joy. The fear that tho
equinox has not been fet in its ful'
force vet also was factor in the
decision of the committee.
October is one OF the most pleas
nnt months OF the year for an nut
.ng-and- the committee determined
t. advance the date of the run Just
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-24
Big Jeff I esreau
Is Bear for Work

NEW YORK. Sept. 23.-The more
enc sees of big JEFF Tesreau the more
one becomes impressed with his re-
markable ability. For youngster
To tear up the National league in his
first year in fast company is phenom-
email. IT has been said that Tesreau
will be another Ed Walsh when he
gets some OF the rough edges shaken
off Tess is the equal of Walsh
now, AS no hurler could pitch better
BAH than he has delivered for the last
three months,
TpsrCau r. n bear fur WORK anu
thinks no more of pitching with only
one days rest than he does of eating
his meals In fact. he is better when
he gets lots of work than ii he Is
rested three and four days between
games He is likely to get ali the
work he can stand in the worlds se-
ties. as he is the pitcher McGraw
probably will bank his hopes on and
lis the only pitcher the Red Sox are
said to fear
Outside of New York some critics
have predicted that Tesreau will fail
In the worlds series on account OF has
youth and his nexperience. Anybody
who SAN Jeff pitch in Chicago with
the bases fun. none out and run
in, would change their opinion of
how he acts before big crowds On
that occasion he retired the Cubs
without another run.
Tesreau liz not terrified by So. 1000
crowd any more than II the stands
were empty, and noise has no effect
on him Chief Bender used to
have a reputation for pitching In pro-
portion To the crowds The bigger
the crowds the more effective was the
Chief In Philadelphia, hen the
chief was going bad about five years
ago. they called him the holiday
pitcher. 'sas es4sss--
Tesreau has something on the
Chief, AS he pitches the same whether
the crowds are big or small His con-
troll lis another thing that has neen
given his admirers much joy. For
q while the big fellow was wild. like
all spitbailers. hut in. his last few
starts hts control has been getting
better all ttt0-tirffe 9n Saturday he
did not pass a man and seldom had
more than two balls on any hatsmAn.
On few occasions the first two Ne
sent over werr balls. but the next
two were strikes and the batter
would pep w tbs next !
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-24
I oday In Baseball
Sept eInlpar 9th.

september 23fh-
1Ss9-Two sluggin matches in the
National leagu9 New York
whipping Indiapolis, ls-f2, and
Ptftsaurg trouneing Washing
tom. las
fss4-Phillies spanked st, Louis, IL
l.
isss-Iouisviile beat Washington.
25-4
1s03--Of Cieeeiand's Ii hits off Ortiz,
OF Washington. ten were for
EXTRA bases. Eve being doubles,
four triples. and one a home
run. Bradley had five hits for
a total of g bases.
I904~-Bob Wicker. Chicago Cubs.
pitching a one-hit game against
Brooklyn, Lumiey making the
safety.
Is05--t'ktcago Cabs scored nine runs
in the fifth inning of a game
against New York McGinnity
and Ames pitching
190s-Pat Dougherty made the only
hit obtained by the Chicago
White Snx in their game With
New York. Lake pitching.
Iahe-New York Giants scored 10
rams In the second inning of a
game against Cincinnati Row
an and Cantweli pitching. the
FIRST eleven athletes who bat
ted reaching first in safety
eight on hits and three on gifts.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-24

four weeks This date Will
any collision with the AmertceM
congress, next week. In AtiAn&4
and give the business men WHq
BEEN on the recent Booster'1 49,
chance To catch up in theif
before taking part In anothcr 49,.
The additional time also 91x4
committee on prizes chanc4
a little more missionary work
far the response has been crCrMN
generous. Yesterday this ietteNs
received: 9M
MIR. f. G. Pelouze.
Chii.man Committee on Frt14
f1
Dear Strive are pleased fM9
wise that we will be glad To ott4
the capital prize for the comtn4
liability run To be presented ~
discretion a silver loving cup.
Yours very truly.
GORDON MOTOR CO. 1Ntss.s
w. j. Miller. Secy and In
The change in the date OF TIM
Will gi.s the other concerns m
city who rave net yet egntrtpu&
cllante to announce their c0M94
ton 10 the committee on prfx&4s
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-24

Critics throughout the land are
unanimous in asserting that the Bos-
ton Red Sox possess the greatest trio
of outfelders in the big leagues to-
day, and peek into the records bears
out the statement. Individually. the
three players who guard the outer
arsa~n-feYs~the- ~siss sstYstaEs- are.
not the best, but collectively they
beat.
Next to Ty Cobb. Iris Speaker is
the most natural ball player and
greatest outheider In the league. In
fielding he. liz the equal of the feet
Georgian. He Is ranked second TO Cobb
in batting, at present being credited
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-24

with a percentages Of .39t. and COM
pares favora bly, with the Tiger star
of base stealer. so. of course. in this
depa rtment Of the game Tyrus is
without a peer.
There fs not weakness that Speak
er possesses. II there is, IL has not
.hsan noticed s!aa4-hA-~d a1aaa Red
Sox uniform four years ago. Year
by year his fame ard prowess have
increased, until today he is regarded
az the most valuable star in the Bos-
ton collection.
On the right of the Boston Satel-
lite. when on the field Is HARRY Hoop
err. while Duffy Lewis guards the left
pasture. Both are above the average
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-24
Cincinnati.

Totals ......Sl n IT Z
aKniseley hit by batted ball.
saBattea for Works in ninth,
Score by Innings; ~
Boston 80. ...s...-- @ . V0b0 I -
N N "A =
Summary First base on errors
Boston. g. Left on bases Boston. Z.
Cincinnati, Z. First base on hails--um
Hess. &. Struck out--Ry Hess. =: by
Suggs, s: by Works. =. Three-base
hit--HebiitzeIi. TIVE base hits-Egan.
Houser, Hess. Sacrifice hits -Raridcn,
Hess stolen -Rescher, Mitchell
Double piays-MeranviHe, Sweeney
and Houser. Kniseley and Severoid,
Sweeney and Heaser. 2. Passed balls
--Seperosd Impires-=-Owens and
Brennan. Time, 1850.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-24

calibre Of outf1eIders, and with Speak
/, er form an impregnable defense.
Lewis is a dangerous man at bat,
though as not as fornida bic as iris
He hit over 500 last season, and,
while at present he is rated a little
below that figure. may be back in the
select circle before the ~race CLOSES
Hooper. too. Is heavy sticker 1t
is his fielding. though, that makes
him q PARTICULARLY valuable man in
right. In throwing he is even SUI
perior to Speaker. and the player
who CANDLES a chance to score
against. Hooper Is mighty aen is dar-
ing indeed. unless he has the odds
with him
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-24
Football---Baseball---League MeetingMotoring
VARSITY TEAM HAVE
STRENUOUS WORKOUTS
Howe Gives Yale Candidates Stiff Practice, Pennsylvania
PLAYER Is Hurt Butler Stars for Cornell Team, Tiger
Scrubs Play Well and Mddies Turn Out in Full Force

played football thia afternoon In the
most unfavorable weather encountered
this season. the ground being neaVy
and muddy and the rain pouring down
ALI afternoon. Nevertheless Coach
Sharp and his assistants gave the men
Ia thorough workout and on the wnoie
they were satisfied with what was ac-
complished. In thirty minute scr,m-
mage the varsity scored twice on tine
second team and once on the thiro
besides getting safety.
A brilliant forward pass. Butler TO
Eyrich. was one of the features, the
veteran left and handling the slippery
oval with dexterity and took 1T forty
yards for a touchdown. Captain But
Ter was equally sure footed on the
treacherous ground picking up one OF
O'Connors punts on the fifty yard line
and working his way through oppos-
ing tacklers for a touchdown. David
son won a place at varsity tackle ar
ter q short Punishment 10 the scrubs.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-24

NEW HAVEN, conn, Sept. a.
Yale's two varsity elevens were given
AIRY minutes of strenuous football
this afternoon, battling until dark-
ness compelled Head Coach Arthur
Howe to call a halt. The teams be-
gan with the most formidable elevens
facing each other but substitutlons
made almost constantly. installed
green players in the lineup till only
the third and fourth eievens remained.
No one was given more than nfteen
minutes work during the afternoon.
Three times the varsity scored WITH
In the hrst fifteen minutes.
While regulars stayed In the game
they swept back the scrubs. taking
the bali three times without losing
It. all the way to the second teams
goal for a touchdown. Philpin was
the main bali carrier and two OF the
touchdowns we're the product OF MS
cieverness The third was by Cor
nish. the varsity fuilback who TOOK
the oval on a forward pass, dashed
outside tackle for twenty yards and
scored.
ph;lbin tried to kick the first two
-ro.fz fs-rr1is-esf hcti4.-Iss A- third goal
was not attempted. Cornell soon re-
placed cornish at quarter, but seemed
unable to gain in quarterback runs.
Coach Howe finally became impatient
and dismissing Cornell, played quarter
himself and illustrated dashing runs,
Howe feels that the quarterback ma
tertal In slow in developing. captain
spalding did not play today
Penn Player injured.
PHILADELPHIA. Sept IT.
svlvania has lost the services OF one
~ its most promising candidates for
a, less. a month through an injury
10 charles Wharton, who was suhssi-
tate end. With excellent prospects
or dispiacing one of the regulars
Wharton had his ankle badly sprair-
ga In q srriruruage and will have To
use clutches for two or three weeks
at least.
I'm the hope OF finding star pun
apass~a-tha~4 candidates Coach
Smith has almost every member OF
abe squad bootins the bali this after
noon and paid good deal Of attention
to Young and Ieurdes. the veteran
ends. and Harrington who has played
!, fha hack field for two seasons.
From the showing Harrington made
+rasw If La Ysspssisse that he will, a@
nsea to do snm,e of the punting in the
arst garne nf the year on Franklin
fsta next Saturday when the Penn
svlyania eleven Will pneet the Sftsys-
burg team. In spite of the soggy field
and slippery ball the men Were rut
through n long signal drill followed
by an attack on the dummy.
Butler Stars at Cornell.
ITECA. y. y, Sept. 2S.~~-forneii
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-24
Motoring Notes,
GoodRoadsNews
and Trade Matters

Richmond is teahave a series of au-
temobiie races this fall Arrange
ments are being made to hold meet
ing here about the first of November.
Already it has been decided to have
two five mile events, ten mile event
and one hundred mile event. The
latter will be for professional drivers
and already three of the most famous
drivers in the country have signifled
their willingness to compete.
The meeting Will be held under the
auspices of the Richmond Automobile
club, which. of course. will have a
sanction from the A. A. A
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-24
Tiaer Scrubs Play WaLl.

PRINCETON, n. j., Sept. 23.--The
Tigers opened their last week in pre-
season football with a long hatred
scrimmage In which most of the can
didates were given a try-out. The
varsity scored two touchdowns but
only after the toughest kind OF fight
ing. Pendieton and Baker were the
only FIRST string men TO gain eonsfs-
tentiy. The line is giving the coaches
trouble. and Dunlap was today shift
ed from end to tackle. Andrews TAX
Ing his place at the wing position.
The coaches watched the scrub line
material very closely. Logan and Del
ton on the second string lineup were
In every play. Time after time they
threw the varsity backs for loss
These men are pretty sure to get
try@out on the varsity before many
days.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-24
At The Empire.

NJ lie. Martha and her sist~r.& re
the first a perfect picture N sssss
afffi-t'c woFnanhood.' and the
t"o' pair of sweetly pretty
mems of feminine juvenilttys =
rare combination OF SUNNI n $
roles inclusive of ymnasttcr.
battles and singing, at the Ennl
week. The sisters pleased ~
singing. The act carries pr&tfS
cry and electrical effects a a
highly entertaining exhihitio1f.as= z!
The Mardens. In q numhar r
entirely devoted to conyersattd
changes, were another or thS r.
Ing numbers yesterday. as9s
Grenier and La Fose. 4 ~
acrobat1c pair OF masculine q
characters, earned many 4 lat111] II
Ihefr odd humorous IDEAS
beth heavy weights, but
they display throughout thoa
decidedly surprise and earH6
splendid applause. !a5||
Dorothy Descheile and e<I
three people offering q play5e&
to do with the life OF the "a !
actress. when things are not
their way, added a diyerul01
Bsschefte is of charming nh
and displays artistic ability.
Klein and Yoste, a rathak&
OF young men, In singing
playing offering, introduc&<S
new song melodies.
New pictures plays with
them completed genera
ing list OF features.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-24
Dodgers Take Game.

BROOKLYN, Sept. 2s,---The Dodg-
ers took listless game from the
Cardinals before a handful of shiv
erinK fans to-day, to 2. Griher held
the Dodgers of until the fifth. when
they got to him for FIVE singles. with
4 hit batter. Melted four runs. Knetz-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-24
NeR Job for Stallines.

4 NEW YORK, Sept. 23.-- With the
International league season At an
end. Il II unofnciaily announced that
George q. atallings will sign nvk
yeafs e0ntraet n manage the Bns-
ton NAf lnnale ~ &s,oNo pexs
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-24
"A Fool There Was"

As uncannx and weird as the poem
which suggested -kipling's The
Vampire Porter Emerson Brownies
"A Fool There Mas, grips aud thrills
b. th, ,.ary- fascination nf its horrible
ness Richmond theatergoers saw
Robert HilIiard In the play last season,
ard II comes 10 tire Bijou for week
with William l.. Gibson In the role a
John Schuyler.
Mr.. Gibson measures up well In the
exacting role and for the most part
has good support Miss Elsie Jane
Wilson is an alluringly seductive
vampire and rises TO the tense emo
tionalism demanded in the tragic, cii-
max spiealidls4
Rupert JaIian,s conception Of the
part OF Tenn Burke, the friend. il
ideal He II easy and graceful and
the role Ats him Ike = glove. Al
though iahorinG under the handicap
Iof 1 cold last nlght ~ acuuitted him
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-24
Tail-enders Defeat Cincinnati Reds
While Dodgers Trounce Cardinals

BOSTON. Sept as.--Haavy batting
In the seventh inning by the locals
off Suggs enabled Boston To score
seven runs and win a victory over
Cincinnati today The score.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-24
Highway Meeting Today.

President Henry w. Anderson, Of
the Kfchm0nd-N Washington Highway
association. has called a meeting OF
the executive committee of that body
To be held In his office al neon to-day
This means that an aggressive cam
paign for the building of the high
way will be inaugurated at once
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-24
Al the Colonial.

Trovollo, with his original kind
Nentriloquial entertainment, wAp 6
OF many hits of the new bill yAGf1
day at the Colonial. He is ahaolux1
original in the feats he sf1owe.
more properly spea king, in his MT
cd or doing them. Special $50
effects are used and a variety
figures. N
Jed and Ethel Dooiey were w0t4T
partners of Trovollo in the six6Nf
made by the bill. The girl Ii px1
and remarkably graceful. Tha
Is the most versatile of indivt6N1
showing excellence in bicycle rt(f
dancing. singing. monningy, ana MI
outdoing Fred Stone in a rope t&
ing dance. s3sa
One of the merriest OF acrOl
pairs ever seen Is Valveno An4
more. Originality Of executfdn BIN
feats that are interesting ID
| makes their success. The stron9
| OF the pair Is extremely f1fnIIH
! they were fiattefingly received
Heien Vincent. remarkably ~
ful and excellent singing girl. r6SN
another pleasing number. ThN
is the personifcation OF Kranue
moreover in unaffected and
Her vocal range is wide and .of m
/ did volume.
A variety of feats was the O.
pution of Billy Newkirk ana
youthful Evans sisters. VV3ti IT,
hodge podge of songs, dancfnSe
hipitions that include every NJ
the art of terpsichore. piano n
/ ing and nobby costumes fhNx3s
piled lively number. n Is
Finely selected picture PLAYS II
| highly interesting stories werSasss
offered "A Child's Ramorsa. ~
much applause. 5s ssyz
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-24

Boston, Z. Cincinnati. T.,
Brooklyn, !: St, Louis. 2.
hieage-Ffi Philadelphia, postponed,
wet grounds.
pittsburgNew York. postponed,
-gnE4naS.---
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-24

Games Today.
Pittsburg In New York.
Cincinnati in Boston
Chicago in Philadelphia,
St Louis In Brooklyn.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-24

s.Batted for Wingo In ninth.
Score by innings, r..
ST. Louis ...1 o O. 0 1 o o 0--2
Brooklyn 1900 o II 4 o x---e7
Summary: Left on bases--Brook-
Iyn, 3: St Louis, I. Three-base hits
Moran. Wheat Sacrifice hits
Knetxer, .C.utshaw. Stengel~ double
Evans to Wingo. Bases on
ballsoff Knetxer. y; on Grciner. !.
Struck BY Knetxer. s: by Steele.
4, Hit BY pitcher--By Greiner Knetx-I
er1. Time Of game. IS. Attend
ance6O0. Umpires-Ftnntran and
Rigler.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-24
Thorpe and Cosby
Roll High I otals

r. Thorpe and c. l.. Cosby had
warm battle in fauF-gane series
of auckpins on the Palace aliays YES
terday afternoon, Thorpe winning by
IS pins.
Thorpe had his lucky spell, as only
now and thea these high scores ar.
put up Cosby rolled we'll. making
1853 in his third game against Thorpe's
49, Both Cosby and Thorpe rolled
in top-notch form. a. any spare that
showed UP was never doubtful in
yesterdays series.
Thorpe totaled $50 pins in four
games and had an excellent average
OF 1871.
Cosby -tetaied So pins in his fetff
strings and also made good average
of 1898.
Following are the scnreE:
5 Total
Thorpe 12s ia 1877 1885
Cosby -. Ia7 10 1853 123---523
Records in ducks on Palace alleys:
Thorpe, 1873; c. III. Cosby, III: Row
sey. 16G. c. l. Cosby, 1873; Bishop.
161; Rain. 1855: Beck. 1853.
These records are from $50 and
over. Thorpe missed his previous
record Monday afternoon by pins.
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Games Today.
New York in Boston.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-24
Maxwell Manager in Cfty.

j. II. Thomas, branch manager for
Maxwell machines. was in Richmond
yesterday. He arranged for the
Eastern Meteor Sales company to
handle the Maxwell cars here this
year and stated that the outlook for
the season was particularly good In
all quarters. He scoffed at the iitiga-
ton concerning the United States Mo-
tor company, saying that It involved
patents more than anything else and
had absolutely nothing to do with the
making OF Maxwell ears. These ma
chimes, said Mr.. Thomas. will not be
impaired by any sqnabbfe OF lawyers.
but will surpass in 1913 the already
high standard they have set in years
past. As the Maxwell Is a Glidden
tour winner Its standard Will haze to
advance considerably to surpass the
record of the fsfa output.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-24

Standing Of Clubs.