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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-01
Forbes-Robertson
and His Hobbies

Sir Johnson Forbes Robertson. who
.s now making his farewell tour OF the
United States and Canada. has as his
hobbies painting, reading end golf
and. last--but not least-playing with
his children.
Sitting in his hammock on a sum-
ner morning at his beautiful house o.
Bushey Heath. England. or entering
hts painting studio, which his tnousht
ful sister in law. Miss Maxine Eiiiott'
had especially erected for him at the
bottom OF a typical English garden,
he Ia probably much more interested
In foliowing these pursuits, OF playing
with his children and driving with
his charming wife, Gertrude Eliiot',
than ever he was, or Is. on the stage.
AS a painter, too, Forbes Robertson
excels and hts work has more tnan
once been hung In the Academy. anu
hs has lately devoted most or MS
leisure TO paintings of his three little
daughters at home In England
He is proud of the fact that his nrst
bank balance was realized from ms
painting Of the church scene IN Mnci'
Ado About Nothing" which was hnns
in the London Royal Academy and
now rests in the Prayers ctuo AZ - :"
York since the sale OF the irving
relics. For 1t was commissioned ny
Henry Irving. who proposed tnas
Claudio should paint the scene In
which he appeared for $3.50.
Forbes obertson at once agreed
hut irving was so delighted with the
result that he insisted on doubling the
amount and sent him check for 81.
900. Forbes Robertson returned II
twice. but in vain; Irving was adamans
In his generosity, and had his way
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-01
RED S0X TEAM
TO CHANGE HANDS

NEW YORK. Nov. 30.--A big
baseball deal. involving the sale
of half the stock In the Boston
Red Sox for more than 5000 900,
was ctnched last Saturday night,
when Joseph Lannin. proprietor
of the Garden City hotel, and a
Long Island real estate man, OBJ
tanned the shares held by Presf-
dent James TX. Mc4Aleer. Secretary
Robert McRoy, and former Man
ager Jake Stahl. The formal
transfer of the stock will be eff
fected on December 10th. and
new officers of the club will be
elected. General Charles III. Tay-
ior and his son, John l. Taylor,
who own the other half of the
clubs stock, will remain in base
ball. and Ii Is believed that John
/. Taylor viii be elected president.
the Office he held until the fall OF
1911
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-01
Carl Morris to
Box Jess Willard

NEW YORK. Nov. 30.---Carl Morris.
the Oklahoma giant. and Jess Willard.
the big Texan. will box ten round in
Madison Square Garden next Wednes-
day night. There are no further OBJ
staclea In the way of this important
match. and the big fellows. who are
training diIige nifty. received the news
with much satisfaction today.
The squahble between Manager
Gibson, OF the Garden A. c., and
Matchmaker c. J. Murray. OF the
Queensberry A. c.. Of Buffalo. over the
services of willard. was finally settled
this morning.
willard made favorable impress
sion here two years ago when he
boxed a hard draw with the late
luther McCarty, and defeated Arthur
oelkey with ccnsummata ease. Last
ear willard knocked ont Soldier
xearns, In eight rounds in tho Garden.
ind then went to San Francisco. where
is lost a twenty-round decision to
Sunboat Smith. The Texans fight
with Bull Young, at Vernon last sum-
mer, resulted in the latter's death,
ma willard must return to the coast
soon to stand trial
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-01
ARMY ELEVEN GETS
A GREAT RECEPTION
CADETS MAKE MERRY AT EXPENSE
OF MIDDIEs--PRICHAH
NEW CAPTAIN.

WEST POINT, N. ", Nov. 3a>--The
victorious Army football team returned
rome at noon today. Their arrival at
Garrison. across the river oNet the
New York Central, was the sighai III
the small hamlet for the blowing of
whistles. ringing of bells, and the
booming of the ancient cannon belong
ing to the Hamilton Fish family. Upon
their arrival on this side of the river.
they were carried from the ferry boat
On the shoulders OF their exuitant fell
l,ry cadets who had assembled on the
wharf to greet them, packed into a
stage coach from which a team OF
horses had been detached. and drawn
up the long hill by the battalion OF
cadets, six hundred strong, heaoeo ny
the academy band.
A real army mule. impressed into ser
vice from the pack train stationed mere,
with navy" goat resting on black
pail. ana tied hard and fast TO TO the
mules back in a Knot peculiar only
to seafaring men, but which the cadets
had twisted SO as To resemble the
figures 20, indicative of the Army S
score in saturdays contest, was a
feature OF the parade up the hill.
Upon their arrival at the mess hall.
the battalion and football men sat down
to dinner. and joIlitication. Cheers
were given LOT captain anu AhCaN
Coach DAILY, and his assistants, Trainer
Harry Tuthill. and individual members
of the team. Speeches were made, and
football songs were sung over and over
again the one finding the most favor
with the cadets being entitled. Good
Night Navy" to the aid Good Night
Ladies'
on the train coming home this morn
ing the football squad elected "a cap
tain for next year. Cadet Vernon Ed
ward Prichard, whose play at quarter
back on the Army eleven has been so
spectacular during the season Just
closed, was chosen to lead the Army
men. Cadet Prichard is a member OF
the class OF 1915. He VIII be twenty
two years old next month. He WAS APP
pointed from the Eleventh congress
sional district of Iowa, and entered the
, Military academy June II, 1871. His
election to the captaincY was unani-
nous. Cadet Prichard is color SER
geant in the battalion of cadets.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-01
BLUES WILL PLAY
WASHINGTON TEAM

The Blues basketball team will
within the next few days meet the
strong r. M c. A. team OF Washing
ton and this game Is expected to be
one OF the best To he played on a
local floor this season. 1t is as near
an intercity game as will be staged in
this city during the winter. and should
prove TO be of considerable interest
to the followers of the sport.
Speaking of the Washington team
the Sunday Star says:
The fans Of the Virginia capital
will see in action one of the best
teams that have represented Y. NJ.
C. A. of Washington in some years.
as the local boys have "a quint which
will be hard to heat this year. Last
season the association boys played in
the Virginia capital and were return
ed victors. but this year 1t may be a
different story. as the Richmond lads
are out to take the Washington CITY
league champs measure. and, II posi-
Bile. turn the tables on the local lads
this year.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-01
Much Lead for
Cup Defender

BRISTOL. r. L.. Nov 30,--Eighty-
four tons of lead TO be used in the
keel OF the Vanderbilt syndicate 76-
foot sloop for the Americas cup de-
Tense trials next season has been
landed here
Preparations for actual construction
work on the boat are going forward
rapidly.
The marine railway down which the
yacht will slide is completed, and an
examination OF the testing board for
the boats frame showed It to be sat
sisfactory,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-01
Frank Farrell
Would Pay Big
Price for Tinker

NEW YORK. Nov. so.-Though 1t
Is doubtful If the National league will
permit Tinker To get out Of the circuit,
President Farrell, OF the New York
Americans, said yesterday:
If Garry Hermann will sell Tin
ker's release to me / will agree TO pay
more money for him than any other
major league club. / mean what /
say and HERMANN has only to say the
word. Tinker would be welcomed
with open arms by Frank Chance and
would be great man for our team"
Perhaps we can induce Hermann
TO let Tinker out of the National
league said Ban Johnson. who heard
Frank Farrelfs statement. Later in
the day Farrell sent wire to Herr
mann, but would not disclose the ma
ture of IL
II is known that McGraw has
wanted Tinker for Some time past.
but as the former Is on his way to
Japan. the Giants may not be able to
put In bid II the Brooklyns should
buy Tinker 1t Is. believed that Wilhert
Robinson's team would have a fight
ing chance for the pennant.
Brown pitched wonderful ball for
the Cubs before he was inundated by
G. w. Murphy a year ago. He was
railroaded 10 Louisville. but came
back 10 major league company as a
member OF the Reds under Tinker.
He did excellent work in the box last
season and il a favorite In Porkville.
Brown IN a level headed, intelligent
baseball man. who lis worthy OF a
chance TO MI Thinkers shoes.
The turning down Of Tinker Is not
surprising in view OF the experience
OF former managers In Cincinnati.
Buck Ewing. Charley Comiskey, John
Camel. Joe Kelley, Clarke Griffith and
Ed Hanlon all tried In vain to lead the
Reds to victory.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-01
New Golf Ball
Should Help Game

LONDON. Nov. 3o.--Dr DimmocK'
a practising physician In Harrosate,
has invented a novel golf ball.
He has introduced seven small palis
into an ordinary sized golf ball.
The small balls are wound round
with rubber in the ordinary way, ana
the space Ia then flled with rubber
II In claimed that this method adds
to the resiliency Of the ball and Inn
proves the flight.
When using a driver or an iron club
from the green the impact passe.
through three of the small balls. an,
has the effect Of lengthening the drive
on the other hand. when 1t comes
to putting. the ball - less affected b.
the putting than the ordinary rub
ber-core ball. insuring steadiness on
tho green "
The core remains perfectly central,
and 1t u impossible to knock the heh
out of ahApe.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-01

Henry was due IN his supper It WAS
now seven-two,
He hasn't came" she uurmured.
And the hash Is getting sold"
a sound as Of the upsetting Of a
scuttle Of coal fell upon her ears The
door spread it's wings and flew open.
IT'S him
why this lateness my dove?"
Got wrong car-didn't know my
ber-redched Woodland Heights
before discovered YVES on wrong car"
Moral-Strt car company, IN
order to keep suppers from getting
cold, must issue individual cars for
individual citiTers, giving numbers of
lines.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-01
THE BLADE
Published Every Monday Morning
in the Interests of
the Multitude.
Edited by Harry Tucker.

Editorial -----------------
AS ye editer takes his pen and seat
in hand sounds OF strife from the front
seem to come through the broken pane
of glass left by a disappointed North
Carolintan on Thanksgiving Day.
Captain Mills, we are informed. has a
large force of volunteers ready az a
moments notice to rush the enemy.
while Major Ratcliffe is piling up a
large cargo ANNA tiHitfeH4," Scout
Ruskcll Is galloping hither and thither
like turtle dove striving To negotiate
peace a; all hazards. Captain Myers
has Used an order for moro horses.
and General Fuller is takinS out life
and accident insurance with Beirne
Blair.
All these things sound very good, to
we editor, for with hard winter COM
ing, and the price OF Jesse Ladd's coal
going up and meat out Of sight, 1t
would be better to enter a hot cam
paign and thus keep from freezing
to death. Get a-going We dogs of war.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-01

Apropos to Zimmerman's expulsion
from the players fraternity, a Boston
dispatch SAYS: "Reuibaeh, who repre-
sented the players In the Chicago club,
asked Zimmerman for his dues. Ztm-
norman declined, Evers reported the
matter to President Murphy, who. IL Is
said, told Reuibach that II would be
just as well II the player paid more at
tention to his work as a pitcher and
less TO the players fraternity. shortly
after that Reulbach was traded TO
Brooklyn. Reulbach reported the mat
ter to the fraternity, Another demand
was made on Zimmerman for his dues
and then the fraternity decided to ex.
pei him."
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-01
WARMERS TEAM
Of INDIANS HELD
VERY HIGH RANK
GREAT COACH BUILT MIGHTY MA
CHINE FROM YOUTHS IN
SHORT TIME.

CARLISLE, PA, Nov. 30.--A resume
for the season of 1919 of the work OF
the Carlisle Indian football team, put
into few words, might say that Glenn
D. Warner, recognized as the Connie
Mack OF football. took an aggregation
II semi trained Indian youths, who
aad comparatively little responsibility
IN playing the great college game. and
in less than twelve weeks had built
football machines America has ever
seen.
At the sea sons opening the Indians
faced by far the most pretentious
schedule, from the standpoint OF the
aumber OF games and prowress OF op-
ponents, looked forward to by any
eleven.
TO start with, the great Jim Thorpe
was lost to the New York Giants Such
stars a. Arcasa, who had earned the
applause OF the country at quarter:
eergie, a seemingly invincible center;
steam Roller Powell; Tackle Hodge,
and the remarkable ends. Large and
williams. together with at least half
Z dozen good substitutes, were missing
from the Indian lineup. Raw material
aad to be taken.
In one case. as with Larvie. an al
most raw ahorigine was introduced
into the Indian lineup without his
syer having seen football before.
tJntried men like Pratt. Waliette and
Calac were placed In important posi-
lions. and Warner wrought his handi-
work with what he had.
That the Indians won any of the
Eames 10 surprising, on account OF the
absolute lack of football knowledge
with which many OF the players be-
gan Unlike in former years big scores
could not be rolled up at hrst. The
Indian schedule speaks for itself and
sells the story of development. II was:
TNnTANS VS.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-01
Tommy Leach to
Manage St. Louis

ST. LOUIS Nov. 30.-Tommy
Leach, the ancient, but active out
fielder OF the Chicago Cubs, will be
the next manager OF the st. Louis
Federal league team. according to in
formation by a man closely connect
ed with the local hackers of the Fed
erai league team.
Through Leach the ST. Louis FEEDER
alites are counting on getting the SER
vices of two other Cubs, Zimmerman
and Schultz.
This would make a foundation of
three stars on which to build a team
and show that the local magnates are
confident of putting~a team into st.
Louis that will make things inter-
esting for the major leaguers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-01
Political News.

1t is reliably leaking out that Harvey
Atkinson Is an aspirant for the posi-
ton of superintendent of the. in
dependent gas works. 1t is said the
reason for this is that MIR. Atkinson
has so man. friends after him for
JOBS ne wants a place 10 hano them
Alvin Smith. 1t Is said by those who
think they know. is in training for tho
board of aldermen from Ginter Park.
Mr.. Smith, when seen by the star re-
porter OF the Blade, would neither
affirm nor deny the allegation.
Hon. Graham Hobson has been
mentioned by one of his friends as
the best man for the place of Cover
nor General OF Highland Park.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-01
uiddies Welcomed. Too.

ANIMAL uLIS. Nov 30--The brigade
of midshipnen tonight welcomed the
team that lost at New York yesterday,
in manner that befitted victory
more than vanquished. The midship-
mon had planned to have every feature
last as II had been on the return of
the team after the victories which
had marked the last three years, but
in Difference TO the wishes of the play
ers and coaches, the bonfires and the
speeches were eliminated. The mid
shipmen gathered at the station near
ly mile from Bancroft hail. and
waited patiently until the train. over
an hour late. came in. The horses had
been taken from the vehicles used to
carry the players. and ropes attached,
and by these they were dragged at
double time to Bancroft hall. the mid
shipmen following. AT the hall cheers
were given for each player and coach.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-01
Sporting Notes.

Whether PerriiIi is The man or not
II is quite likely that the champion
ship or the assistant championship
whatever 1t is this time, vii. Iemain in
this country
Sam williams announces that he
can roll duckpins with one hand. and
win the penrant from any man at
the Soldiers Home.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-01
Sox AMUSE.MENTS-~Arrny Elects Leaders
GREAT VARIETY
IN ATTRACTIONS
HERE This week
CONCERTS, DETECTIVE PLAYS
COMEDIES AND VAUDEVILLE
MAKE INTERESTING LIST.
Amusements This Week

Amusements This Week.
Academy. tonight-"The kermisS.
Academy, Wednesday and Thursday
Robert billiard I'm THE ArgyA
Case"
Bijou, all week--'Tbe Shepherd oA
the HIS"
Auditorium, Thursday-Phiiharn
mic Orchestra.
Tyric--Vaudeviile.
Coionial--taudesili
observation-disclosures
Observation-Disclosures.
Empire-Plctures.
Abiofi--Piciures.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-01

NnHTb, I.
AS Mary Jane Sniff sat in the quiet
OF her budwiser nonchalantly eating
spoons with her soup, her mind went
back to the hour OF six-twenty. 1t
was at that mystic hour William
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-01

Harry Mccormick. manager of the
Chattanooga team, needs a third base
man and has hopes of getting Eddie
Grant, Of the Giants. McGraw picked
Grant up last season when he was shy
on infielders. but is likely to dispose
of him this winter.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-01

u. NJ Shively. OF Kansas City, presi-
dent of the Western association OF 1908.
has agreed to accept the presidency OF
the Western Baseball association now
being reorganized. according to a state
ment by Larry Milton. OF Carthage, Mo-.
one of the organizers. Milton probably
will be awarded the Tulsa franchise.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-01

John Mason, whose play. Indian sum
ner, did not seem TO meet with popular
favor, may go on tour in The Guilty
Man.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-01
The Argyle Case.

Robert Hilliard, who appears at the
Academy this week in The Argyls
Case" is an actor who has MADE nfs
reputation, not only by his ability to
portray the roles which he essays
but also because OF his dramatic m
stinat- aaa-ra pid-a re-thinklnR.-Ih0
two latter have proven OF much aid in
chara cterfzing several of his more
famous roles and much credit for
them is given the producer or author
Of the play when in fact 1t was Hil-
lizard himself, who wove the little bits
Of cuisines" or few gripping lines
into the play which make possible
several of it's most dramatic situa-
lions.
such Is the case in The Argyle
Case" One Of the most dramatic
situations in the play occurs wnen
Hilliard. as Detective Asche kayton.
is grilling young Argyle. who u
suspected OF his fathers murder ana
discovers that the boys hand is bleed
ing profusely The use Of this BUSH
ness was the result OF an accident. bus
billiard. realizing the effect wnich
such situation would have on inc
audience, Immediately decided to U.S.
it,
The original incident which suE.
gested the business occurred DUR
ing one of the early performances os
Inc piece In somewhat the following
manner. billiard, as kayton. Wae
severely questioning Harvey Clark6,
Young Argyle when he noticed thaS
the hoy seemed confused and con-.
cealed one hand behind his back,
What's the matter with your
hand9" asked Hilliard
II met with an accident" replies
Clark. II cut 1t, sir"
II was covered with blood. Hilliaro
sensed the thrill that ran through the
audience After the act Clark ex-
nlatned that just before going on the
scene he had torn his hand on nall.
cts good business" said Hilliard
chearfulIy: well keep it in"
OF course, Clark does not cut Ms
hand on a nail at every performs
! ance, but the property man STANDS
ready with a dab of red paint, and the
I erect of the boody hand nightly
sends its SILVER down the spine
/ "Preachin' Bnl' Returns.
! There is a character in The Shep-
! herd Of the Hills" the dramatizatlon
~ Harold Bell wrights novel, which
/ viii have its SECOND annual engage
I mant at the Bijou commencing TO-
/ night called "Preachin' Bill DespHe
the roughness of his character ne mas
! n brand Of philosophy that in its way
/ Is quite equal to that OF Davfo
I Harum." Some Of his sayings are:
( Some fellers can do mighty pie
/ things in {. burned 'ittie way
every mound has his strong points
hut some he's more OF EN-"
There Is bond OF fellowship in
sorrow that knows no convenuohaa'-
/ ties"
God mighty fixed 1t somehow e
tn birds and varmints doh ihaAe ~
,,,s.aka h,,t left hit plumb easy tor
men and women t make burned loois
OF themselves. -
! "Hit's good fer Teller t be down y
tha haek anct In a while. II hit warns
for that we'd git to standin' SO aurneu
proud and straight we'd go piuMn
! over backwards"
.Ir mis- face was the look OF one
WIN had done fought his fight to tne
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-01

Ny Dear Ed: In order to settle
wager please let me know the date OF
the widening of the north end of Mayo
bridge. Was it in 1885 or 1852
Very truly yours,
MANY VOTERS.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-01

Ed Blade: Suppose in getting on
street car l have nickel in my
mouth but the jolting of the car
causes me to swallow the nickel. am
anything out?
NIL DESpERANDCM
(No: you are nickel in.-E;d.)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-01

you are wrong. II was IN 1885,
Ed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-01

continued on Sixth page.)
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1913-12-19

Guayama l7.-Ayer y hoy fueron ee-
lcbrados IN esta cOrte de Distrito dos
juicios contra GregOrio Castor, por el
supnesio delito De abuse de coniianza'
consisiente en- haber yendido yarios ca
ballos que tom6 para domar. Fue abb
suelto en- un easO. I'm el Otro no hubo
veredicto por parte del jurado.-Tres
muchaehos que s. entretenian en- lamar
piedras 4 los postes de la luz eleetriea de
la Inca instalada por el Gobierno lnsu-
lar desde la planta Guamani Il esta ciu-
dad. destrnyendo 10 aisladores, fueron
arrestados paesios 4 disposition de la
Corte Municipal, acusados de danos ma
liciosos
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1913-12-19

Dorado l7.-Ayer fue dia de limpieza
general en- este pueblo.-IIoy estuvieron
aqui en asnntos relaciOnados con sus
eargos Il doctor Ruiz SOler, Inspector
del DiStritO NOrte. Andres Rodriguez,
inspector de alimentos y FL doctor Fran
cisco Rodriguez. Official DE Sanidad de
Bayam6n.-Jacinto FelieianO fue arres-
tado por Ia policia de este distrito acu-
sado dc fraude al erariO.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1913-12-19

Ponce 17.-Ha sido nOmhrado Official
primero del municipio ell joven Luciano
Col6n.-El dia primero de enero pr6xi-
mo tomara possession del cargo de Official
de Sanidad de esta zona ell doctor Orca-
sitas.-El viernes, con motive del Gle
rre de las escuelas por las vacaciones de
Navidad, Sc llevara efecto una parada
escolar.-Se encuetra enfermo en- ell Asi-
10 de Damas el joven Jose Dalmau, de
Guayama.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1913-12-19
B. R. DIX.

TOa Alta, l7-En ell barrio Pinas, de
este termino, Sc ha presentado un case
positive de difteria en- un nino de amos
Y nm caso sospechoso de la misma enfer-
medad en- una nina de II amos. La SAM
dad local ha tornado las preocupaciones
que el caso requiere.-La senora Adelita
Maymi ha obsequiado a su esposo senior
+. Pares con una hermosa nina.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1913-12-19

oUlNiNA oUE NO aFgcTA "a ca
BEZA. LAxATtyo bRoMo QuINiNA g mas
shess to6os ios e4sos en cue se necesitAstomar
Quinina. 20 eausando Esmii6os dc Oidos- contTa
nssfradoA Ia crppe. tnnnsnEa. PsiHdisHno
n1a eziia