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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-08

be heard In the role Of Rhdddmts, wh!'n
he will sing at every performance WIN
the exception % IN. Saturday matinee
Miss Howard viii again voice the meas
urps % lmEer.S and will be seen IN the
gorgcous costumes that she wore las;
year Thomas Chalmers and Louis N'eid-
Ter will alternate in she role OF A'd0HdS,",
the former assuming IL Friday and SatN;-
day nights and the latter Tuesday u.gAt
! and Thursday matinee.
Henry Weldon will have ample oppor-
tunitics 20 display the sOuorisy Of his voice
in the music allotted 10 Rdbts. while Al
fred Kaufman has tn part "i the hth6.
Jacchla will conduct the orchestra. Cont
will direct the pageaHt:" and pymp of
the triunphal return Of KhUuamss and the
other spectacular features. While the bal
, let under the instruction Of Mbertierl
VIII disp RI itself IN III" ADVERTISEMENTS
which viii be led by .NlOeytra Rtsch.
Tine Tales Of Hofrauu" will also he
given during the week. but with several
changes of cast. Florence Macbeth, who
made a successful debut as the Doll last
week. will likewise be heard in the roe
Of .iHtoHjo. Graham Mar. the yourg
! American hnrytonc. who received rrtise
FOR his rendition OF the rol" Of William
r,H. will succeed Louis kreid!er in the
parts Of Coppciiits. DdppeH"tto and Mr.
CCic.
The title role viii I've alternately sung
| by Gustaf Bergman AID Orville Harold,
the latter appearing Thursday night and
SATURDAY mn'lhee' anu ~" ~ ~, 49, Wv,
gay anu Neu''' I'if rs ~ NItoa.
kaufman, Williamson. Phillips, Clement,
D'Ang-lu. Swioach, Dorfnlan and Captain.
Euro will conduct the performances and
/ Coini will direct the stage
~" mUr 10 10 -. 80 Nj. ,.dia I ;vd-
ia'tsSe VIII be sung NY MISS lEa IA. L' wa,
| gren. q Swedish meZZo- soprano Who mas
attained a reputation on the concert stage
! =, WOW untive coun,r,. ON cverv other
oCC as'oH next week M OF OF H"hLunS"
will be sung by Miss Elizabeth Campbell
'o'''''
@Hr a6ssr,a 10 nS S%s.a 80 WI VIZ,
HardT wl,,ia and Aired Kanr.nen
1 La S-reuata" ......... ........,...... Bragd
Thomas Chalmers.
BaIst sN!{e, a{Tiao r. -, ,Dss
! "Caro Nome" from "Riaoetto"...,', Verdi
Fiorenc. Macbeth.
| Serenade from Faust '"oNnod
| o,,,.s. ,-or,' inpinur4yl Verdi
Florence Macbeth Hardy Williamson,
| Alfred Kaufman. Elizabeth Campbell.
| I'm railing IN Love WIN some one,
So ,svr '"Ne"'' -"' ''''' Fay Fos,.r
Orvile Harold.
Hungarian march. ...,,.,,.......,,.B er!toa
At the Hlppodrome this evening John
| Philip Sousa and his band and also spe-
| clal artists OF note will make their FIRST
! end possibly their only concert appear
ance az an organization in the metropo-
lis this season The programme offers
features Of special interest.
| sixth rhapsody, Poster Carnivav .I.isgt
cornet solo "Neptune,s Court" new Clarke
Suit. 'orr,,-o hennsft - o.H W., imam,
sousa
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-08
Great Stir Made in London and Paris in the Last Two
Three Seasons by the Works of Scrabn and
Stravnsky-Notes of Music

favorite artists that appeared in this
Verdi masterpiece when 1t was initially
produced at this institution last season.
The title role will he sung by Miss Eweli,
whose Interpretation OF the haploss slave
both vocally and dramatically won
much commentator. Mr.. Kingston Will
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-08
NOTES OF MUSIC EVENTS.

Aida which Is regarded as one OF
the most popular of grand operas, will he
sung at the Century Opera House this
week with q cast including several OF the
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-08

him 30 lead the life OF virtuoso. To
accomplish this he resigned from the
Boston orchestera and devoted MS ertfrs
time to work with Charles Martin Loefrier.
He spent a summer at Godine with Ysays
and year later he played successfully
in London and on the Continent,
Continued on Tenth Page.
The Washington times., 1914-02-15

many managers. Once a youngster's &
heart IL broken, he never comes bacg.
Manck believes in treating them right
in their youth.
They tell Il story of how he handled
wyckoff, young pitcher. whom he went
through and won the hardest game he
ever pitched. on the morning OF Decora-
ton Day last season. Wyckoff was
working against Ford when Ford was
at his best. which is exceptionally good.
I'VE hadn't got anything that looked
like q hit OFF Ford for eight innings.
one of the Athletics told me in discuss
ing the game. He had wonderful
speed. and he could put his splitter
where he wanted 1t, and 1t was break
ing a foot wide. 1t was q tough game
to set, any pitcher in, let alone young
ster. but once he had started Wyckoff,
Connie did not want to take a chance
on pulling him out for fear the young
ste- would think his manager had no
confidence in him. But between every
inning, Mack talked to Wyckof. sitting
next to him OH the bench with his arm
around his shoulders like a father.
could not hear all he said, but ] caught
Sc raps Of the conversation that went on
between various innings.
This bird IS going pretty strong
now but he's not a full distance travel
er. Just hang on out there, and we'll
get some runs for you.' heard Connie
say once.
1T was the ninth inning before Muir
ply got hit through the box. The
next batter lined to Peckinpaugh, and
he should have had Murphy as tiat-foot-
The Washington times., 1914-02-15
No $4,000 Bonus to
Evers for Signing Up

NEW YORK. Feb. 15-President Gaff-
ney. Of the Boston Nationals. says that
tie report that Evers would receive a
bonus OF $50 900 for signing a contract
was groundIess. He admitted that
Evers would draw ycsry salary Of
$1,000 from the Boston club. which haG,
assumed his Chicago contract, in which
Eners received 5000 for playing ball
anc "a coc for managing the Cubs. Gaff-
nev stated that Evers would receive an
additional sum for his services but he
declined to say that the Boston club
would pay II.
Sweeney and Perdue will not be sold
bv the Boston club said Gaffrcy
Stal ings needs them In his business
Sweeney is a great bali PLAYER, and we
would be foolish TO let him 90. OF
course. II we could trade Perdue for
PLAYERS that would strengthen U.s. we
would consider a proposition But Just
now Perdue looks like a fixture.
1T was Governor Teners diplomacy
anc fairness that induced Evcrs to sign
' ith US. He handled the controversy
with rare ski ]. and we owe rluch to
him ] tn nix that Evers should be
praised. too because Of tn. honora bic
way he acted. He gave me his word on
Thursday that he would rot accent
terms with tn" Federe:s urtil he had
hsd chat with me on Friday. and he
MADE sood in spite of great temptation "
The Washington times., 1914-02-15
BOB GROOM DENIES
ALL THOSE RUMORS

ST. LOUIS. Mo. Feb. 15.-"rm not
talking to every body. do my own
business and SO I'm not telling what
I'm going to do. II have anything to
say, I'll tell 1t to Griffith himself. not
to somebody else" and this IL positive
ly all Bob Groom. the Washington
hold-out pitcher. will say ut his home
In Bellesville. ILL.,. across the river.
Groom denies he has signed with
Washington. He also denies he has
snSned with Miner Browns Federal
Leaguers. He denies that he has even
been in conference with the outlaw.
lie admits he has received an uns2tts-
factory contract from Clark Griffith
and that he haS refused to sign it. but
he won't tell what ne S going u 60.
They're writing . whole lot OF junk
about me that isn't true" concludes
Groom. and so I'm not saying any
thinS at all. ] don't see how they can
interview me about what I'm going To
do. when I'm not saying anything at
all"
The Washington times., 1914-02-15
SMASH AGREEMENT
TO END MURPHY|SM
Ban Johnson Says His League
Will Refuse to Work in Har.
mony With Tener.

CHICAGO. Feb. 16-"Murphy must
90. II necessary. the American LeaSne
viii smash the agreement II has with
tho National League In order to bring
this about. The American League is
determined to end Murphy's activities
sor once and ALL" says Ban b. johnson.
Johnson. the nery leader Ct the Amsri-
1T is essential that President Tener
oe clothed with equal power With me. I
can remove any club owner who be-
comes q detriment to the orIanixatIon.
Iener should be given equal power. II
the National League 10 to work in har-
mony with the American LeaSue.
Murphy has threatened the foupda-
lions Of baseball before now, and hs1
escaped punishment. But his latest ao.
ton will be his last. He must be driven
from organised baseball, and Il q up 10
about.
We want perfect conndence And
sportsmanship in baseball. Murphy's
treatment of Chance, Tinker, Broy.e.
and Evers does not SAVIOR Of sports
manshtp. The public won't endure hin
much longer. The American I.e>01o
has cried quits now. Managers Snd
club presidents cannot afford to deceSve
players. as Murphy has done. This n \
dig league. not Federal League
The Washington times., 1914-02-15
HUNDREDS TAKE
ADVANTAGE Of
BIG FACTORY SALE
At GROSNfR'S
kuppenheimer Suits and
OverCOats Going
With a Rush
SALE A REAL MONEY
SAVING OPPORTUNITY

The announcement CT the arrival Of
the second shipment of Kuppenheimer
suits and Overcoats brought crowds
cf eager men to Grosner's. 1913
Pennsylvania avenue northwest. yes
terday.
So great was the rush that the firr,
found IL necessary to add several
cIs rks to its force to insure spee6ier
service during the remainder Of the
sale.
Kuppenhsimer clothes need little in
PRODUCTION to Washington men. They
are known the world over a. the
finest examples of the tailoring art.
Many ready made suits look well COR
a short time. but lose their shape
after a few weeks wear. Not so
with Kuppenheimer Clothes. For
they are made Of pre-shrunk cioth
and with skill and care that IN
sures the permanenry Of their orfsi,
4 large assortment Of fabrics are 10
be found here.
Then. TOO. the prices are most at
tractive.
suits and overcoats that sold rcsn-
larly for $22.50 and s2a.oe have been
reduced for this sale tn Sitss.
suits and ovcrcoats that sold ~
high AS $3.50 and sae.0O are now
yoirE with a rush at Sits5.
L. ~ any wonder that men ara
1ocktnu 10 GrosnCrs Tor either 4
rev SUIT or ov"rCoaI or both, IN view
Of ,hra. offerings Especially vhen
IA IL TamemNcrri that every garment
sold during this fn't'tb sale u ssh
iryI 20 Tho SAVE lihcral gusrHutes a@
thaush a fuil pricr vS- asked
TNnss Who have not Ssi takgn al.
vantage af thia sale Ehould d. 80 q
once n they ~aHt u set In on . Sod
bafsalh. AjNt
The Washington times., 1914-02-15
ROD IS N PICKLE
FOR BOSS OF CUBS

NEW YORK. Feb. 1a-when Charles
webb Murphy. Of the Cubs 10 officially
notified OF the action Of the NationSi
Leagues board Of directors in the Evefa
case II Is expected that he win jump
Out OF MS skin. While Gov. John X.
cooked up by the directors for Murphy
when questioned at the Waldorf-Astoria
YESTERDAY, II was said on good au-
tnor1ty that Murphy would Be called
upon upon 10 pay a large sum Of money to
iatters reputation and feelings.
According to the gossip6, Murphy vss
informed that the time had passed when
one club owner could iecpardi1e the In
Serests S OF the others. Murphy's outburst
more trouble with his CO leagues, II was
stated yesterday. His declaration that
ne would not allow Evsrs to 90 to Bos-
ton without getting Sweeney and Pur-
due In exchange. and that II necessary
ne would break up organized baseball
and the National League by going into
the courts. may prove b0omeranG.
When Horace Fogel was expelled from
the National LeSgue on November a.
1872, the league adopted this resolution:
RESOLVED. That this league Is not a
body Of limited powers whose au-
expressly enumeratc In its con-
stftution. As a voluntary associa-
ton of representatives Of Organised
baseball we have the same unlimi-
ted powers that pertain to individual
men and associations Of men when-
ever the representatives Of any club
falls short Of those high principles
which should be the standard Of all
modern businessmen and sportsmen
1t becomes the privilege and duty Of
this league to say to the c ubs COM
posing 1t and to the general public
that such person will not be admit
ted to its councils. We do not say
to the clubs who shall represent them
in the meetings Of this league. but
we do reserve the right to say who
shall represent them, when the per-
son so excluded shall be proven un-
fit to discharge the high duties de-
volving upon him in our deiibera-
tions.
1t was pointed out last night that the
league would soon place Murphy on
tria', charged with violating the letter
and spirit Of the above resolution,
which, il was said. the league adopted
In view of the relations shown to have
existed between Murphy and Fogel pri-
or to the conviction Of the latter OF
slandering the umpire staff and former
President Thomas ]. Lynch.
The Washington times., 1914-02-15
Chances Pitchers
Reporting Leisurely

HOT SPRINGS. Ark. Feb. 15.-lt
was reporting day in Hot Springs yes
terday for Frank Chances young pitch
ers and catchers. but at 10 O'Clock last
night cnly pitchers Marty McHale. Ray
KeHtinr Dode Criss and King Cole had
arrived.
Cole reached the Springs yesterday.
while McHale and Heating came IN to-
n-ther from New York. crtss hnbbcd up
from hts home Ia Texas McHale and
ECutinE hav. but little excess iroidur-
rols t. take IN cole II undrrw"'ght, W
anything. though the king WIS never
heavy.
Criss. always his. looks rugsr'l, 'ut
'SNr o., has ten pounds - tIkr IN tiig
nUd. claims hr was ruined while In ~
louis hN hsinv worked iu different puFi
tiu0s hy NvAls,r ~, pitched arynt hall
~ ne TssaH league last season and ID
gubnd,m be 10 bach ~ the bis ARENA u
tt,,k.
The Washington times., 1914-02-15

In statement to the effect that l had
tried to cut Baker. and the next time
the Tigers played the Athletics in Phila-
delpha, / went to the bench and told
Connie that / did not believe he had
given me a fair deal. These friends OF
mine on the Athletics. however. have
talked over their system with me. but.
Of course. without giving away any
pointe-s that would be used against the
club.
Does Connie say much to you fel-
lows?'' ! asked Ira Thomas one day.
During a game" replied Thomas. "he
let's most of us use our own judgment
when We go to bat or are on the bases.
unless 1t is some kid player. He never
says much II We are winning. but he
talks good deal some days when
things are not going right"
i have heard a player ask Mack what
he should do when he was going to the
bat. and have heard Connie" reply:
usual answer.
But he never finds fault with a man
for what he does II the play goes wrong
after Connie" himself has put 1t up TO
him.
'You did all right old boy he will
advise later. II he thinks right down IN
his heart that 1t should have beeh
worked different, but the next time
under the same circumstances l wouid
try il this way
Careful of Kids.
Then he goes ahead and gives his
reasons for his different point Of view.
Connie" IS always careful never to
break the heart of a young ball player
There is the great mistake made by 80
The Washington times., 1914-02-15

In addition, Acosta is one Of the
three leading base stealers. Marsans
the Reds star, leads with eighteen
in twenty-five games. Torriente has
eleven in twenty games. Then comes
Acosta with twelve in twenty-three
games.
In his latest game Acosta was on the
winning side and he contributed not a
little to the success of the Fes. He
scored two of the seven runs, drove in
two more, corraled two singles and a
from Cuba say that the little Griffman
Is fully as popular as Armando Mar
sans, the first Cuban to become a major
league star.
Allowing for everything. different
pitching. different fielding and different
scoring, Acosta must have improved a
whole lot since last summer" said Man
ag;r Griffith today.
Because he is going good now and
has all the confidence necessary, ! have
ordered him to report at Charlottesville,
Va, with the first squad. II he can
start ciouting the pitching at Charlottes
Vile just as he has been doins in
Havana this winter-well. the little fel-
low may make a great fight for a place
In my outfield. He'll get ii, too, if he
delivers"
Manager Griffith has booked two ex-
hibition games with Bill Donovan's In
ternational League team at Providence
r. J., on April II and Is. This means
that Schaefer's second squad will be
unable to play in Newport News on
the 18th. as the Old Fox means to take
opening battle of the 1914 campaign.
April II is Sunday and a large crowd
will undoubtedly be on hand to see the
big leaSuers. Following the game on
Monday the Griffmen will leave I'M
1nediately for Boston. an hours ride.
and enjoy a good nights rest before
tackling the Red Sox in the first official
contest of the season.
''Daredevil'' Dan Moeller. accompanied
by Mrs. Moeller. will arrive in the
Capital on February 21 Noel er is not
particularly satisfed with the terms of,
fe,ed him. and wants to have a conf
DENTAL chat with Manager Griffith be-
fore hooking I'D for another year. II
is barely possible that Moeller will be
given a bonus. If he manages to reach
a certain mark with the willow.
Chick Gandil. the clouting first
sacker. caves Wednesday for West
Baden. Ind. to boil out before starting
for Charlottesville. George Mcbride, the
veteran shortstop and captain Of the
Climbers. will meet Ga9dil at the
springs and go through the same
stunts.
Nick Altrock will be the central at
traction at the Cosmos tomorrow night
The human gargoyle is paired off with
Pork Chop" Evers in screaming
baseball skit. and Manage Griffith. ac-
ccmparied by the p AYERS residing here
vii occupy choice seats at the rinsside
u see that the comedian gets a good
reception Nick and hrs partner played
six weeks at the Alba nbra in Chicago.
and so stage fright probably will be ab-
sent when they come on tomorrow
night
The Washington times., 1914-02-15
Newark Club to Play
In Ebbets' New Park

NEW YORK Fob i6 With the an
n"un"emcnt that tho Frrcrai League
VIII plac. . team IN UrunkIyn. III" New q
arb International I..agu. club VA h,
tn nHterr.d to HrouklNn 10 compete
Win tho oui 'NH rhis win give the
ouilsvH conflicting dates ai all times
durins the season
The Washington times., 1914-02-15
Tourists at Nice.

NICE. France Feb Is The worlds
tourists arrived here without playing q
game In Rome. though thev spent -four
days In the Eternal city. Today all tn.
players Visited Monte Carlo. several
taking chances NJ the tables Tha
sguad will break up here. some going
direct Ia EnTlani o,i.rs - frcia nj
aud Charlie comiEksV 10 New York
tn" leader Of the 1-.-tV thinks n sivh'
- Tn. tinted States win do more than
ANYTHING clsr 90 IrIng hack hIs h.alth
The Washington times., 1914-02-15
Elberfeld Is Back.

Norman Eiherf'ld. formsr third has"
man for Washington w'll be IN the Sa
tionAi eaguc thls season having
flsned q contract With BROOKLYN to PlRs
utiif'y roi"s and act ss coarh for the
yOunsstsrs
The Washington times., 1914-02-15
Midget 0utfieIder Reaches the
Magic Mark With Wand in
Havana League.
WILL PLAY PROVIDENCE
Manager Griffith Books Two
Exhibition Games With Bill
Donovan'S Team.
By LOUIS A. DOUGBER.

On the eve of his leaving Cuba
for the training camp at Ch,rlottes-
vile, Va, Merito Acosta, tho midget
outfelder of the Climbers, has
reached the magic 800 mark with
the willow for twenty-thrce games
in the Cuban winter league. There
fore, he will report to Jack Ryan in
excellent physical shape and filled
with confidence in his ability to
make good with the GrifTmen from
tAe start.
The latest figures show Acosta's
work to be as follows:
G. ABB. R. H. Pct.
% 80 IL 1S 300
The Washington times., 1914-02-15
MIKE KAH0E WILL
WATCH FEDERALS
By THOMAS KIRBY.

The Federal League. after all. may
act as boost for the Washington
ball club.
get into swing. Clark Griffith will
81 nd Mike Kahoe around the wheel
controlled by the outlaws In pursuit
for material. AS organized baseball
tas never recognized. nor is likely
to recognize. the existence of the
parties who have lately invaded the
realm, there will he no respect for
contracts. This Will mean that As
soon as Mr.. Knhoe tells his boss that
there is talent worthy OF development
arrangements will lie made for ship
ping II to Washington.
II means hut another movement
for the foxy manager OF the Ma
tiunals to import 10 this city what
ever might be Loose. Should the Feds
blow. arG that IS the general CoEvic-
tion among organized basvb al men.
tn. Washington club will hr in L
position to command material that
now promises tu ~ into the discard.
The Washington times., 1914-02-15

The st Louis Post Dispatch sHVs
that Ban JohnsUn viii bar a." Wash
irgton cl"wET from thu nrld il"w
about shIftinJ the argument to ~
Louis ~ Il bar IN" Ir"wus from tho
n.ld a. b,inp th, Errat'-' in'.o "i
all tlm't
The Washington times., 1914-02-15

Charic, I"mirkr,. president ~ 49,"
w ~, S"N. hir ,"Ll,d ihri thbIl. a.
MuTphy made ~ .E,Li miut'kr w hsu
h.. ItIoar,d Inlnn, I'yrtH ~ ~. nb.r
hall m-,tinE fhut mak'n u uutn
imous.
The Washington times., 1914-02-15
Friends in Philly.

Although Mack has Moved liked me
since hr accused the of purpos.iy g.,
~ l." spih. iith"r IN Detroit when W.
'rr' hRhtlng II uut with the Nthl.ti'- =
'or the p"nhhni toward the end ~ tho
SEASON ~ 1910 have ,rThi good
friends an the Philadelphia club M, h
Uot tho l'hiis dsIphia fans down ON me
The Washington times., 1914-02-15

Next week 'Ty" Cobb will tell Of the
toughest situations of his career.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-11-25
pErROGitin SAYS You CAN'T
Trust GERMAN STATEMENTS

Peuograd, No, 2i-.An official
communication issued here tonight
saye
TO what extent German offielai
statements can be trusted is shown
hy the following very short prussan
dated November 90.
This statement refers TO re-
doubt near the village 'of prxykop.
which. on the night Of November a..
q company OF the Siberian regiment.
stormed aud occupied,
''fhe next day the Germans cone
eentaied On tie rodoubt a violent
ire frem lange calihcr howtzers and
trnt up the attack ON it for four
hnufs IN nm effort to fetake It
During this attack the German
columns wero compelled 20 advance
over 4 small isthnus between the
lakes Noinoff tsoulh) ami bonvelno
aud ihe lake Leeuniin. After tho hat-
as this lsthnns. which Is about zoe
feet long, was pilcd up with the
bottles 81 Germans Killed during the
attack
After fierce fighting the redeuhi
remained III ouf possession
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-11-25

Germans have captured an Indian
trench, invariably Il has been recap.
tured. usually at night with the bayo-
net, Despite the cold weather. the
health Of the Indians Is better than
that Of the white soldiers who uerom-
Panied them from India. While feel
ing the hnrhshlns Of the trenches
acutely. they hayc not complained.
The officers Of the Indians arc *.
fraordnarily we'll informed regarding
the war Ia describing German meth.
uda 60 seduer the Indians, the repor,
Feya that the operator Of a Taube aero
plane threw down over the tfenchet
many leaflets leafing che announcer
nent ~ a German professor that
SHE III islam had proclaimed a holy
war. All the leaflets fell into the
hands Of white soldiers who were
puzzled by them.
Two Indians were creeping toward
4 German trench on scouting expe-
dillon one night when searehlight
was thrown upon ono Of them
lie was qnick-witted enough to
realise That no ordinary resource
would save his life" says the report
lie Immediately rose to his feet and
advanced, salaamlng. 10 the German
trench, It's occupants eeaeed to fire
The Indian bs signs. indicated
that Ne wanted 70 kill the British and
as result spent a luxurious night Ia
the German lines 10 the morning
an making signs that he could hrine