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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-16
FRENCH DAMSEL
NOW CHAMPION
MILE. CARPENTER, NO RELA-
TTON TO GEORGES, KNOCKS
OUT RIVAL.

PARIS. March 15.---The title Of
worlds champion woman boxer is
claimed by Mile. Marthe Carpenter.
who yesterday announced her will
ingness TO meet all corners. She is
good looking French brunette,
eighteen years Of age. weighs 127
pounds. and Is five feet eight inches
in height.
Mile. Carpenter. who Is in no way
related to the French champion of
the same name who twice defeated
Borbardier Wells. has been trained
by NJ. Albany. an expert boxing and
jiu- jitsu instructor for the past six
months.
Il have always been fond of sport"
she said yesterday, land 1 don't see
why a few rounds with the gloves
occasionally shouldn't be beneficient
to any young woman. / know 1t does
me good. 1t is apt, Of course, to spoil
a woman's beauty. but bruises do not
last forever.
Before I took lessons in boxing
I was nervous and irritable and tirnid.
l would not have ventured into a
crowd alone for anything. Now / IN
not afraid to go anywhere"
Her first serious match was with
NIL. Warner, at Chantilly the other
night. Mile. Carpenter scores a
knockout In the fourth round.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-16
WOMAN SUFFRAGE
SUFFERS ATTACK
MRS. ORVILLE OIIPHANT SAYS
SUFFRAGE is REVOLT AGINST
TRUE WOMANHOOD.

WASHINGTON. March lin a
statement signed by Mrs Orville d.
Oliphant, general secretary of the
New Jersey association opposed to
woman suffrage, given out here this
afternoon, there is contained a Wig
oroug attack upon the course of NO
man suffxage in this country. Mrs.
Oliphant said:
Woman suffrage is the keystone In
the arch OF feminism. and feminism,
as outlined by the suffragiSts, appears
to be a revolt against the true duties,
responsibilities and ideals of woman
hood During the month OF February
two feminist mass meetings were held
in New York city, all the speakers be-
ing suffraglsts, many Of them aoted
leaders of the votes for women agita-
ton. The feminism Is a live and vital
issue of the suffrage campaign, Is a
a fact because their official campaign
literature urges and demands femin-
ism, their speakers preach feminism.
It's hardly necessary for me TO say
that the women opposed to suffrage
stand for the conservation OF the
nome, the suffragists for the sex revo-
luton which means the disruption or
the home.
shall we abandon honor, morality.
civilization 1t the call of a minority OF
women whose slogan is votes for wo-
men, but whose evident intention is
a sex revolution Lot me suggest
that the time has come to conserve the
womanhood of the country, and there
by preserve the nation
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-16
HORSE SHOW DATES

CAmdsn, e. c., April Ia.
Sumter, 8. G.. April 7-s-s
Calgary. Alta, Canada, April is-1s.
Darlington. 8. c.. April 14-lG
PhiladAlpAla Indoor Show, April IL
10.
Columbia, s. c., April 3i-ss
Durland'A April 1874.
Vancouver. b. G.. April 37-May Z.
Greenwood. 8. c., April 1880.
washington. ID. G.. May as.
Greenvtlie. S. c.. May s-s.
Ottawa, Can. May 1e-16.
Tuxedo, N, r. May $3.50.
International Olympia. London, Juno
Springfield, O.. Juno 10-l1,
Dayton. O.. Juno 1870
So. shore Co. Club. Chicago. June
2s-17.
Newport, r. T.. September To.
Vancouver Exhibition Association.
Vancouver, b. c., September ALA.
Minnesota State Fair. Hamline. Mimi.
September I'll.
Kansas State Fair. Hutchinson. Kan.
September 1910.
Kentucky state Fair. louisville. KY.
September 14-19.
Tennessee State Fair, Nashville,
Tenn. September alas.
Rryn Mawr, Pa. September 22-2s.
Oklahoma State Fair, Oklahoma
city. Okla, September 1s-October ..
Missouri State Fair. Sedalia, NO.,
September 2s-October /.
Fort Worth, TexaH, October 12-17.
\ Shreveport, La. November All.
Chicago. Ill, November 2s-Decem-
Der g..
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-16
'MATHEMS0N HAS
.DLAMkEO MANY CLUBS
OLD MASTER HAS wHrTEwAsHEp
ALB SAVE RED sox AND
YANKEES.

When Christy Mathewson decides
70 quit the national pastime he ought
to start a school in which to teach
the art OF whitewashing. for ''Bix
Six" could get recommendations from
almost every major league team he
ever faced that he is an adept In the
use OF the brush. The Old Master
now has kalsomined all the clubs in
the fast set that he has pitched
against except the Red Sox and the
Yankees, and possesses record #
having fitted eighty Jackets OF white
on tho Directing opposition. Seven
ty-nx Of these goose-eggs affairs that
MAtty owns were pitched in the Ma
fional league. four in series for the
worlds title.
The National league, team that
MAtty has blanked oftenest is Bos-
ton. over whom he has registered
fourteen shutout wins. He has fed
henfruit to the Cubs thirteen times.
to the Superbas twelve times, TO the
Reds twelve times. to the phiiiies
nine times TO the Pirates eight times,
to the Cardinals eight times. and 10
the White Elephants four times.
Mathewson's greatest activities in
the shut-oGt line were displayed in
1905 and 1908. he pitching twelve
goose-egg games in each If those sea-
sons. walter johnson, Chalmers car
winner. had a dozen whitewashes TO
his credit last season. and so had Ed
walsh, OF the White Sex. in 1905.
John Wesley Coombs. of the White
Elephants. beating this mark in 1910
by distributing thirteen sets Of
ciphers.
Matty did not whitewash anybody
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-16
BASEBALL COMING
SPORT IN FRANCE
NATIONAL PASTIME is TAKEN
WITH ENTHUSIASM In THAT
COUNTRY.

NEW YORK, March 15.--France
has taken up baseball with no less en-
th0siasm than she adopted the art Of
boxing. according to w. Fl. Burgess,
president of the Spalding Athletic
club, of yesinet. who returned to-day
by the French liner la Lorraine. with
his wife. his daughter. and Bos-
ton bull terrier. Pink Mr.. Bur
CESS said he believed that France
soon would have one of the crack
teams CT the world. worthy to bat
tie with some of the best in America.
There are no professional baseball
teams in France yet. but there were
the makings OF one or more, The
games were run mainly under the
supervision OF the Racing Club OF
France. and the game was played
Just as 1t is here, but the uniforms
were different. Instead OF the ira
ditional baseball costume. the players
wore track athletic suitA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-16
WACO TEAM PROVES
EASY FOR GIANTS
TESREAU AND RITTER HOLD
TEXAS LEAGUERS SAFE FOR
NINE INNINGS.

WACO, TEXAS, March 1.-THE
Giants made IL quick start against
Waco this afternoon and had thb
game safe early. The NATIONAL
Ieaguers shut out the Texas leaguera
10 10 0. The pitching OF Tesreau and
Ritter was too real for Waco. The
home hitters were shorn OF all
strength, and were held to two hits,SS
one of jeff and one Off Ritter, and
there was nobody on base when tho
hits were made.
The Giants were efficient all arnun0s
They made numerous hits, and At thu
right time, and went in elahorately
for base running.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-16
IN LOCAL
THEATERS DURING WEEK

streis will be seen at the Academy
Wednesday and Thursday, and Thurs
day matinee.
Headed by the only Honey Boy"
the comedians of The organization are
JOHN Ktaw, Sam Lee. Rags Leigh
ton and VIII Cawley. The principal
ypcaiistsS are Vaughn Comfort, James
MaehaH, william II. Thorn sen, Je-
seph Gillespie. ed Lindeman and the
little SWISS yodler. Master Paul Van
Dyke. There Is also a choir Of TWEEN
ty picked singers.
The dancing corps Is headed by
Tommy Hyde. the soft shoe dancer.
and includes Rags" Leighton. Amer
ica's cleverest eccentric dancer:
Charles Ufer, Eddie Girton. will
Newsnm and other capable aids. The
nius.cah adjunct Is under the leader
roster OF principals, the new program
is certain tt be we'll rendered. The
opening scene or First Part" is a
Transformation picture, and first
shows Summer Time In Japan"
with the music and atmosphere Of
the Orient predominant. Summer
sn'a, IN Hawaii Is tho aext scene
and the musical characteristics of the
t;awsHan isles are heard. fhis pc
ture faGcs sway into Sumsne. lime
In I,ixie." cLd then is introduced the
opening part. which has been titled
THE Good Old Summer Time" Other
features are Scenes from the Sunny
South" "Dinah's Wedding Day." and
the usual Evans minstrel comedy,
which this year Is titled Tho Black
VILE Balloonatics." 1t II In this aft
erpiece that the Honey Boy usually
shows to the best advantage as an
artistic portrayer OF negro roles As
"Sweetie Jones' this year, Evans will
be found funnier than ever. The skit
with its accompanying musical num-
bers has been written by Mr.. Evans.
There is no olio Of vaudeville inter-
polations a. the specialties Of the
show are introduced an the action OF
the several feature scenes. OF course,
Honey Boy" Evans viii offer his
particular period OF entertainment In
one OF those breezy m6nologue chat
tiers which have made him a national
favorite. The scenic environment for
Evans. monologue will this year be
cast in Times Square, New YorR, a
part Of the metropolis which he Is
credited with being on very intimate
terms.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-16
ODD FELLOWS TO
HAVE CELEBRATION

ALEXANDRIA, VA. March 15.-
All arrangements have been COM
pieted by Potomac lodge. No. So, In
dependent Order of Odd Fellows, for
the celebration OF the seventy-hfth
anniversary OF the founding of the
local lodge. The exercises will be
held Friday night at Odd Fellows
hall. A feature of tho celebration
will be an entertainment, which Will
be given by the dramatic association
OF that organization.
Arrangements will be perfected to-
morrow afternoon by Alexandria divi-
sion, No. /, Ancient Order of Hiber-
mans, for a program Tuesday In OBJ
servance of ST. Patrick's Day. Each
year the orga nization holds a cele-
bration on this occasion
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-16
HOUSTON BUCCANEERS
GIVE CHANCE SCARE.

HOUSTON, March 15.--Frank Chance
had to pull the cat-o'nine-tails on his
stekers for full head of steam to-
day TO escape the Houston Buccaneers.
He finally ran away from them by q
full length, but was never sure OF
safety until the port gates closed be-
hind him. The rubber match fell to-
his irregular regulars by a score OF
to l. The most edifying part Of
New York's performance was the ex-
cellent work OF Heating and Schulz.
The southpaw tofled the last four in-
nings in which time he allowed only
two hits.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-16
BOY TAUGHT COMSTOCk
TO THROW SPLITTER

GuI4FP0RT, MISS, March II
"A fourteen-year-o boy pitcher
taught Ralph Comstock how to throw
the spitball when Ralph was huri-
ing professional ball in Ohio,
and now he gets a chance In the big
league solely because of this damp
delivery.
Comstock was watching a crowd
OF small boys playing several years
ago, when he noticed one OF the kid
pitchers using slippery elm on the
balEa He kidded him about his
Splitter thinking the boy was onI,
bluffing.
He found out that really the young
ster was really throwing a ball
with a real break ON 1t and in
quired from him how to throw It.
From that time on he has de-
pended altogether for his effective
ness on the saliva shoot.
The near-demise OF Ed Walsh a.
q star pitcher last year and the pass
ing Of Russell Ford last season. does
not worry Comstock bit. He has
no fear that the splitter will prove
his undoing, although wise baseball
men again and again warn young
sters not to use 1t.
Il find 1t easier to throw the spit
ball than anything else" said Com
stock today. II throw 1t straight
over right out from the shoulder.
and 1t takes less energy than anything
else throw am not worrying
about my arm wearing out with 1t.
II It wears out 1t will be because OF
some other style OF delivery. not the
spitball"
Comstock found on his arrival at
Gulfport that he had forgotten his
slippery elm. He Immediately order
ed q bunch OF 1t from druggist
friend In Toledo.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-16
MANY ATTITUDES DETERMINED.
Report shows High Points
In Illinois.

More than 1900 datum points estab-
lished by the United States geological
survey in the State of Illinois. in addi-
ton to about fifty secondary eleva-
tons OF well-known SUBMITS and
water surface elevations of prominent
lakes. are described In bulletin $50.
Results of Spirit Leveling in Illinois.
1911 to 1918, inclusive" which has just
been issued by the geological survey.
The work reported in the bulletin was
done under the direction OF II. b. Mar
shall. chief geographer, in cooperation
with the State geological survey OF H.
linois. F. w. DeWolf, director. with
an equal allotment of funds from each
organization. The highest point noted
in the bulletin is that known as Charles
Mound, In 10 Daviess county. 1.241 feet
above the mean sea level. the highest
point In the State thus far determined.
The Topographic maps. published by
the survey. show the elevations, to the
nearest foot. OF points within the areas
mapped, but those given in the bulle-
tins on spirit leveling are exact and
consequently are OF considerable value
to engineers and surveyors who may
require some points on which to base
their work.
A number Of years ago the geological
survey published a DIRECTORY of Al
tituQGS AoE tuo cAttio 1.iANSt ot3t~a
(now out Of print). but the elevations
given in that volume were nearly all
approximate only; they could not be
used as basis for work requiring accu-
racy and care. The State bulletins on
spirit leveiing. however. when COM
plete, win form series OF inesrimable
value. because the elevations of most OF
the datum points are given in thous-
andths Of foot, and the points are so
n he Si1
A copy Of bulletin $50. as well as OF
bulletins AL and 4s3. which contain
results Of spirit leveling In Illinois from
1896 to 1905 and 1909 and 1910, respec
lively, may be obtained free on applica-
ton to the directory of the United
states geological survey. Washington,
y C.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-16
Things Theatrical.

Academy-w ednesday. Thursday ana
Thursday matinee, Honey Boy Evans
and Minstrels-"
Bijou-~-Grayce Scott company, In
The Man From Home"
Lyric--Lucy DAILY and Keith vaude-
vile.
Coloniai-vaudeville and motion pic
lures.
SHperior--High-cias pictures
Observation-Disclosures pictures.
Little Iheater--Eigh-cla pictures.
Features OF all kinds are being of
fered local theatergoers these days
and the managers of the various
houses appear to be ON the last lap
of a neck and neck race to see which
can produce the greatest collection OF
stars for q single performance. and
the greatest number for consecutive
bills. The public is the one benefited,
so we say let the good fight continue.
This week the Academy will be
bright and sparkling for three per-
formances when Honey Boy Evans
and his minstrel men will dance and
Ang and crack their jokes to what
will no doubt be packed houses The
Grayce Scott company Is producing
that charming play, THE Man From
Home" in which William Hodge was
so successful, and the Lyric has an
nounced that Lucy DAILY, the name
Is sufficiently explanatory, will head
the program there. Both the Supe-
rior. the Virginia and the Little Thea
ter have announced attractive pro-
grams OF moving pictures for the
week. which round out a list OF at
fractions capable OF providing ample
amusement for the most persistent
seekers OF pleasure.
The Ministries at the Academy will
undoubtedly be regarded as the stel-
lar attraction OF the week. for there
are few theatergoers indeed who can
resist the lure of the black face ar
lists with their songs. dancing and
their Jokes. But the play + at the
Bijou. with Its charm and appeal, it's
dry humor. and Its sweetness, sim
plicity and sweetness. makes an ad-
mirable vehicle for Miss Scott and
her supporting players, and the en-
gagement should be one OF the most
enjoyable OF the stock season.
Lucy DAILY. who heads the bin at
the Lyric this week, Is known through
the width and breadth of this coun-
try as one Of the most graceful dane
ers and popular performers who has
appeared ON the musical comedy and
vaudeville stages. In her act here
she will sing number Of her latest
songs. and with her partner, Paul
Chute. give the latest interpretations
OF the tango and other dances. A
number Of other acts we'll UP to the
standard of the house have been
billed for the week. and the regular
weekly Pathe news Aim will again
prove ono OF the best attractions,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-16
TURNER-AlDR|GHT
MATCH TOMORROW

The match tomorrow night in the
Academy of Music between Joe Turner
and Con Albright for the worlds mid
dleweight championship promises to
be one OF the best ever staged In this
city.
Both men are in the pink or con-
dition and are ready to enter the
battle with blood in their eyes. Tur-
ner has been training under the super
vision Of DIR. Roller while Albright has
been receiving his instructions from
John Kilonis.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-16
TENNIS GAMES ARE
INTERESTING AT NICE

NICE. March 15.--In the tennis
games yesterday in the open singles,
Wilding beat Poulin SO. s-3. Lowe
beat Decugis So. s-2.
In the doubles WildinE and Craig
Biddle withdrew. Prince Salm and
Lowe beat Murray and Glenn walker
6-3 GIL.
In the mixed doubles Miss Lenglen
and Craig Biddie beat Mrs. Street and
Count. Almary SO. 81.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-16
SECOND STRING MEN
DEFEAT DALLAS TEAM

DALLAS, TEXAS, March lin .
losely fielded. but well pitched game.
the second division of Giants operat-
Ing against the Dallas team, of the
Texas league. won easily today. The
score was to s. which was some
what of balm for yesterdays defeat.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-16
MANAGER ROBINSON
ALLOWS DAY OF REST

AUGUSTA. GA. March l6.-For
the first time In over two weeks Man
ager Robinson gave his band OF ath-
ietos d day OF absolute rest today.
The players were quick to take adj
vantage OF this opportunity. and au-
pcinta Of interest in aAd around Au-
lguEta.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-16
SECRETARY Smith Leaves.

DANVILLE, VA, March l5---Mr.
X. r. Smith. who for the past few
months has been assistant secretary
Of the Young Mems Christian ASSOC
citation. left the city last night to
enter new field ef labor iii Rea-
noke. Mr.. Smith is replaced tcmpo-
rariiy by Mr.. Kenneth Carter. OF this
city. who is familiar with the duties
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-16

with the last sailing Of the Dewey
from JS.naica. on October 22nd, and
the last trip of the Schley to Port An
tonic a wee;S later. there will not re-
main In the jamaica fruit trade = sim
gla xAnael Qxtnk sthe A1nsrican flag.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-08-21
PRAISES DUTCH
|ASTHEONLYCOOL
HEADS IN EUROPE
Warmly Welcomed Tourists
Fleeting From Warning Coun-
tries, Says Theatrical Men
MADE NO ATTEMT TO
BOOST FOOD PRICES
Sentiment Abroad, Outside of
Germany and Austria, Fav-
ors Triple Entente

| When IA It particularly good thini
to be an American citizen?
When you are In a foreign countr.
that Is mobilizing just as fast as II cal
for war with about every other powe
OF consequence In the world, but th'
u. s. A. s
At least that's the view Of Ray Hen
derSon. chap from Colorado Springs
who for three years has bssn IN thu
publicity department OF the theatrica
tours Of Sir Johnston Forbes Robert
son. and now In Detroit In the inter
ests Of the famous British actor who
expects to open his American tour n
this city In the Garrick theater, Sept
%. providing Great Britain continues
to keep open the paths Of the great
liners on the high seas from Liverpool
to Halifax.
Mr.. Henderson reached Montreal
Saturday, on the virginian from Eng
land. and came to Detroit as quickly
as the customs, immigration and many
other officials In the Dominion would
permit.
FOLLOWING one Of the lanes OF the
wonderful dreams of my boyhood,
was In Beyreuth at the Wagner fes
tival, In July, where had gone after
returning to London from New York
with the Forbes Robertson company
the end Of June" said Mr.. Henderson
"All my young days In Colorado
Springs had looked hopefully for,
ward to the time when could saturate
my soul In music In Beyreuth, and this
summer my dream.was realized. After
Beyreuth had intended travelling
leisurely In Germany, but scarcely had
left Beyreuth when the word came
that all Americans and British must
leave the country.
Our desire to get agoing' was no
keener than that Of the Germans TO
hurry US along. so between the two the
rush was a mad one. Transferred
from train to train every few miles
across Germany we were hurried along
to Holland. Those blessed Dutchmen.
Americans should pray for them for
the rest Of their days. or all the peo.
pie on the upset continent. the Dutch
alone remained calm. helpful and with
|a willing spirit to direct and aid the
fleeing refugees. In Holland we were
treated with the utmost kindness, and,
above all, no Dutchman thought of
raising the price Of food and shelter
on the distracted folk rushing SO madiy
for ships sailing to England and
America. I finally got on q ship for
England. and was In London only q
few days when secured passage to
America.
"Mr. Burton, Sir Johnston Forbes
Robertson's manager, said he would
not ask me to undertake the perilous
journey to America unless I was sat.
isfied to 60, but l assured him no An.
ticipated perils held any terrors FOR
me. All wanted was to set foot once
more In America. and as quickly as
possible get under the stars and
Stripes. don't suppose In all my life
die my Americanism have quite such
chance to swell and make itself
known.
1T is impossible to convey any ade.
quate idea OF the conditions existing
(Continpsa On Page rwoJ
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-08-21
Candidate For Prosecutor Insists
He Isn't Advocating Wide
Open Town 'sy
WANTS BIG BETTORS AND
SMALL TREATED ALIKE
Admits He'd Drop Graft Gre,
Declaring Convictions Would |
Not stick

Proctor X. Owens, running for the
Republican nomination for prosecutor.
denies that he II In favor OF q wide
open city, or that he has advocated
such policy In his campaigning for
the nomination. s :
Distorted reports OF what have
said have been circulated by people
afraid that I will be nominated" he
declared. They say that I am In
favor Of taking the lid on the city
completely and would allow the lawn
to 60 unenforced II I were elected.
That Is not true.
II am In favor OF liberal admins
tration with regard to the liquor ques-
tion--much the sam sort Of an admin.
istration az is In operation now.
don't see how anyone can object to
that. With regard TO the elimination
OF the vice district, believe the only
proper solution IL segregation. Let the
women of the underworld be placed In
. segregated district under the sur
Yveilfsncei of the police and the inspsc-
tion OF physicians. Now they are scat.
tered widely through the decent, re-
spectacle neighborhoods Of the city
where their presence cannot help hut
nave q tendency 10 pollute the morals
of the growing generation Of citizens.
"As to prize fghting and racing, l
have declared Il wrong to have boxing
I'm Lansing and Grand Rapids If II Il
wrong TO have Il In Detroit; and that
IL II rs wrong to bet 81 or 81 on rum
ming race, It II wrong to bet 800 to
$1,000 at the Blue Ribbon trotting
races.
III Il II wrong for a poor man to
bet, IL IL not Just as much crime IN
the rich? We have prohibited the one,
but still allow the other to 70 on.
What have said n either stop them
all or let them all alone. Alternate
your running and trotting races on the
State Fair grounds n would build up
the industry OF horse raising In Mychi-
gan, would bring LacA 10 tle country
q reasonable supply OF horses fit for
cavalry service In the army and would
keep In Detroit the money that goes
to Windsor In sums as high as $4,000
In . single week.
n Thee say that would throw the
Confined On Page Twel