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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-27

to make excuses or explain way what
has occurred because the camera will
be the Judge that will record victory
and defeat without fear or favor The
element of gambling viii be removed.
because the outcome in known as soon
as the films are released.
The greatest wrestiers will compete
and nothing but good can he instilled
in the minds sf growing boys who ~tli
learn the advantage of clean bodies
and of muscles that respond TO every
demand of the viii, Parents viii en-
courage such an object lesson because
II will bring physical ideals up to a
moral basis
But wrestling is not TO compose all
Of the idea by any means. The greatest
of billiardists and cue wizards VIII be
caused TO show their cunning and these
contests will have many actual ad-
vantages-so far as the audience is COM
cerned-before the meets held before
a small crowd of enthusiasts The
spectators at the movies will look di-
rectly down upon the table top and
everything will be SO magniied that
even the muscles in the players wrists
may be seen to move.
Covers All sports.
Every branch of sport will be called
upon to give up ITS pest Tor education,
interest and entertainment. The purses
paid will be so large that the foremost
talent will be eager to compete, Golf,
tennis motoring, motoreycling, athletic
meets swimming and all the out
door sports will contribute.
The new films will be known as the
Selig Athletic series and VIII preserve
unde niabl records of the cunning OF
the highest opponents OF their respec-
ttiVe lines. And the always growing crop
of new material viii be able TO study
/ the screen and see exactly what was
done and how 1t was accomplished. AZ
the records will be perfect, 50 viii the
studies of the younger generation be
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-27
PRIZES OFFERED
To ALL ATHLETES
SELIG COMPANY PLACES CON
TESTS IN HANDS OF JACK
HERMAN.

The screen w hereupon the movies are
seen is ever calling for something new
TO give the patrons of the thousands
of picture shows. This time the best
OF all kinds of athletics and contests
of skill have succumbed TO the call
and Joined the already long procession
OF other things featured by the film
| The wrestling mat. the billiard table,
record breaking athletes and speed
specialists Will all contribute to the
thousands who have never had an OPP
portunity TO see the stars of the ath-
letic world in action The champions
OF the whole earth will be brought
within the reach Of all and the ring
side" will be wherever the celluloid
strips are run upon the screen
The Sehg Polyscope Company has
/ conceived the Idea and the manage
rnent of all the contests have been
placed In the hands of Jack Herman,
a notable promoter of athletic events
Herman will no longer have to pro-
mote shows In coliseums. armories or
baseball parks. but he will give purses
for the best and most scientific work
that can be had for the films.
While the idea Is new. il seems GER
! tain of success because of the appeal
lit will make to boys and young men.
1t will also appeal TO parents because
1t will give all the thrills without the
atmosphere af the sporting arena.
Youth may View the highest in the
way of contests without the odor OF
alcohol or the fumes Of tobacco.
Fathers, mothers and all the family
nlay--see the -nlnaed Contests -Mithnu1
coming in contact With any objections
able elements.
Valua ble-PrizeS.
! Mr.. Herman will be allowed TO draw
upon the Selig bank account for any
amount and will Be able to offer purses
larger than any promoter could give
for public matches because the films
will be shown In thousands Of picture
theaters and hundreds of thousands or
persons will see them, where but a few
th0usand could see the actual contest.
Every contest staged will be in the way
lot elimination. Winners only will be
matched IN subsequent contests. No
defeated contestant Will ever be able
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-27
RUNAWAY YOUTHS
HOME CHRISTMAS

Suffolk, Va, Dec, 26.--Scoutmaster
Woodhouse. of the Y. NJ. c. A., re-
turned Christmas eve from Norfolk
where he went to carry back to their
homes Arthur and Walter Bainbridge.
of Precursor Street, and William
Iambkin of Butte Street, who came
into Suffolk on a Norfolk and West
ern coal train. and applied at the Y.
M c. A. for supper and lodging.
They claimed to have hoped the
train at Norfolk to ride out about five
miles In search of holly and mistletoe.
and were afraid to jump off the fast
moving train. which did not slow
down until it reached Suffolk.
They were cared for at the r. NJ
C. A. by Probation Officer John e
Moore and were taken home by Mr..
Woodhouse
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-27
MIDNIGHT MATINEE TO
USHER IN THE NEW YEAR

New Years week at the Lyric
Theater will be period in the history
of vaudeville in Richmond To be re-
membered. To start the year with a
flourish. Manager Rex has secured a
list of attractions that will measure
UP to the best on the big time cir
cults
To specify, he is bringing such we'll
known features Of the vaudeville stage
as James Kyle McCurdy. former star
of several notable attractions playing
the first-class theaters of America.
James Kyrle McCurdy was last seen in
Richmond at the Academy Of Music
in Augustine Days big production Of
"A Night on" He played the role
created by John Drew. At that time
he esta hlished himself as favorite
here. The one-act comedy in which
the former comedy star will apper is
entitled Put On Your Old Gray Bon
net
! Another big feature Of the week win
be b. A. Ro1fe's Colonial Days" an
Ella borately staged singing and instru-
mental act, in which eleven clever
artists will be seen. Other extraordin-
airy features for the week include
Nonette. the singing vioiinistc; Prince
Charles. the monkey who made a man
I OF himself, and whose exhibition has
puzzled scientists the world over,
4 The bill for the first half of the
week Is particularly strong. Besides
the splendid company of actors pre-
senting Put On Your Old Gray Bon
net" there will appear the mysteriou.
De Lessio, whose act Is guaranteed the
biggest surprise Of the season: Walter
Weems. hlackface comedian. who Is
funnier than a minstrel show; Nonette.
the fetching instrumentalist. who also
sings. and the redoubtable Prince
Charles
( For the second half OF the week
there will appear In conjunction with
the big eleven-part act, Colonial
Days" a stellar galaxy of features, in
Guiding the following: The kelso
] Brothers hoop rollers and comic Jug
glers. Jeanette Spelman. singing CO.
medienne: ROLAND and Farrell. va
riety sketch artists, who introduce a
string of entertaining specialities and
the Jewell Comedy Four. The Jewell
Four are recognized as one of the most
pronounced hits Of the season on the
vaudeville stage The auartctte were
booked for four years in Europe when
the war broke out To this circum-
stance is due their appearance for a
limited tour of the Southern country.
M The vaudeville shows will be supple
mented, as usual by the Hearst Sells
I war pictures and several comedy
films.
( The New Year win be ushered in at
the Lyric with Midnight Matinee.
which Will begin promptly at 1880
O'Clock Thursday night, The Midnight
Matinee will not be permitted to inter-
/ fere with the regular schedule of the
evening performances. which will be
/ given at the usual hours.
SNOW WHITE AND SEVEN
DWARFS' AT THE BIJOU
What will unQuestionably prove the
dramatice sensation of the season will
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-27

There is one thing that is known re-
Harding the Lucille LaNerne stock
company and the Academy of Music.
That is that the stock company will
not play al that t,eater this week. In
Ms stead the Yiddish Players. on
Thursday night. and Al Wilson on
New Years afternoon and night will!
occupy the boards.
1t lis probable. though, that the Lu-
ellie LaVerne company will play at
tho Academy the week after. or may
~ the week after that, but nothing
definite could be ascertained from
indictments made yesterday.
There are a number of good travel
ding attractions which are booked TO
appear in Richmond at the Academy,
And. II they do not cancel their en-
EAgements. the Lucille LaVerne COM
pany will be without home in Rich
mond.
Al Wilson'S return To Richmond
Ought TO prove q strong drawing card
At the Academy. Mr.. Wilson Is popu-
Ar In Richmond and his play Is an
Did one, and Is known 10 be worth
while. Good music comes with Mr..
Wilson. and a capable cast. also.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-27
BIG NEW ROANOKE
CONCERN CHARTERED

Roanoke Dec. EFT is understood
that the Colonial Organization Cerpo-
ration has deposited a United States
government bond for 10000 with tae
treasurer of the State of Virginia at
Richmond, and charter has been
granted and the temporary officers
and directors of the Shenandoah Life
Insurance Company have been named,
so That when the capital of $500 600
and surplus of 1876, 900 have been
subscribed a license will he applied
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-27
NEWPORT NEWS WOMAN
PATENTS BED WARMER

Newport News. Va, Dec. es.-A
patent on unique and novel bed
warming apparatus has been granted
Mrs Theresa G. Mitchell. wife OF At
torney G. c. Mitchell. of this city. The
device is especially designed for the
comfort OF those who sleep out of
doors
The novel device consists of flexible
pad having one side depressed to pro-
vide a seat grove and a warming
element seated in the grooves.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-27

for so that the company may begin
the active business of writing life in
surance.
The officers and directors chosen
are: r. H. Angel. president, Roam
oke; f. Lee Trinkle. vice-president.
Wytheville; W. J. Henson. attorney,
Roanoke; J. II. Dunkley, medical
chief Roanoke: w l.. Andrews.
Roanoke, secretary and treasurer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-27
THIS WEEK.

Il Academy--Thursday night Yiddisn
players Friday. matinee and might
Al Wilson in When Old New OH
Was Dutch"
@s Bijou--Grayce Scott Company pre-
ssents Snow White and the seven
Little Dwarfs." all week: maunees
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Lyric--All week; matinee and night
performances. vaudeville and pictures.
i Standardization pictures.
ColonialMotion pictures.
\ Littie--Motion pictures.
rs New--Motion pictures,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-27
Steiner Afro.

Newport News, Dec. 2S.--With a
fire raging in her hold. the British
steamer Hampstead. carrying export
cotton from Galveston to Genoa. ar
rived here Christmas eve. The fire
was auenehed and the Hampstead
cleared for Genoa late in the after
noon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-27
Charge. Against Omcer.

Norfolk Va. Dec. 25--Chargine I'M
justifabie arrest, Vincent +. Sealco,
president of the Fruit supply Company,
has filed lengthy complaint with the
board of control aud Police Chief kizer
against Officer No. 1s4. C. II. Holschu-
maker,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-27
FrRECRACkER SET OFF
IN .MoxIES- HOUSE

Newport News. Va. Dec ga
lighted frecracker thrown into hot
air radiator In which had accumulated
scraps of paper. resulted in panic
Yesterday In the ONYX Theater, NOV
ing picture house here.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-27

accurate. The first installment will be
put out on or about January Is. to be
followed with new reel of film each
week.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-27
AT THE THEATERS

When l First Met You" Moon.
Moon, Moon When the Roses in
Spring Bloom Again." and "Mr. Bear"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-01-29
CLINTON GOING
To RAISE FUNDS
BASEBALL FANS OF NEW CITY
WILL BE ASKED TO SUBSCRIBE
LITERALLY.

Clinton, Jan. 28.-Upon this weeks
canvass of the fans of Clinton for sub
scriptions to the guarantee fund will
depend whether or not Clinton secures
the Monmouth berth in the Central
Baseball association, with Bert Hough
as manager. A committee of fans be-
gan the canvass Monday morning and
it is expected that the required amount
will be secured. Owing to the changes
at the ball park, the purchase of the
fair grounds grandstand and it's remov-
al to the ball grounds, the expenses are
heavier this year than are anticipated
in the future. @.a T.
While tentative contracts with Mr..
Hough and for the grandstand ball
park improvements have been made,
they depend entirely on whether or not
the fund, which is between $1,000 and
$500, is raised. Thus far the project
has been backed by comparatively
few fans, but it Is hoped that others
will be interested and the money rails
ed this week Local fans feel that
Clinton will never have better oppor-
tunity to get in league baseball than
the one offered by Mr.. Hough who
takes all the chances, only demanding
a guarantee of training season ex-
penses and the repair and improve.
ments of the ball park.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-01-29
JOE LINK WILL BE
REGULAR CATCHER
VETERAN sPEEDER WITH JOHN
HRUskA TO DO RECEIVING
FOR THE FLOCK.

Joe Link, the veteran catcher and
billiardist who makes this burg yhis
residence will be the regular back stop
for the Speed boys during the coming
semester according to letter received
from Manager Eagan today. Although
Joe has not as yet signed his 1914 doc
ument. Manager Ned is confident that
he will sign before the training season
opens. John Hruska the young recruit
whom Manager Egan secured in ex.
change for Eddie Wise, Chapman and
House will be Joes understudy accordi
ing to Boss Ned.
Manager Eagan has received consid@
cradle dope regarding Hruska since SCI
curing him month ago and he is con-
fidept that he will be a big league pro-
duct. Hruska has had only two months
experience in organized ball, but he
will develop fast under Manager Ned
and his chief tutor Joe Link. These
two months were spent with the st.
Paul Northern league club and many
of Ned's town folks who have seen
the youngster perform speak highly
of him. He is only 20 summers old
and is made of the kind that wants to
learn and go up in the game.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-01-29
MUSCAT|NE WILL
PLAY DAVENPORT

Muscatine, Jan. 2S-That the Cen
trail association team from Muscatine
and the Davenport Three-Eye team
will clash in series of exhibition
games directly before the opening Of
the Three-Eye schedule is the an
nouncement made by Manager Frank
Boyle of the "Muskies.''
Secretary Hayes, according to Mr.
Boyle, has promised all the way from
three to half dozen games at DAY.
export Boyle will have the champion
ship team in the Central this year I'M
less things miscarry sadly and will be
able to give Davenport the stiff work
out needed directly before the opening
of the season. .E. . 81.
1t is thought that the Central asso-
citation schedule will be longer this
year. The season will open May g..
AS Labor day does not come until
September 7, this year, there is pos
sibility that the season will not close
in the Central until Sept 15 This
would make a hit with the fans in
Muscatine and would also bring them
much added money as the cooler days
of September are more conductive to
baseball than the sultry days of Aug
ust. Muscatine fans are in favor of a
later closing date.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-01-29
STOCK TRADERS
BECOMING WARY
BUYING is NOT CONFIDENT
ENOUGH TO MAKE PRICES
HARDEN A LITTLE.

New York, JAN 2S.-Buying of stocks
vas less confident today but pressure
was not severe and prices hardened art
err the opening decline. Reports that the
Mexican problem was assuming more
troublesome aspect were cited In expla-
nation Of the reluctance OF traders 10
extend operations on the long side
Although earnings Of U. 5. steel Tor
the last quarter came up to the general
expectations, bears sought to make
capital Of the fact that they did not
equal the more bullish estimates OF the
last few days. Reading was pushed up
materially. The tobacco stocks ana Oth-
er investment shares also made a good
showing but the general upturn was
slow BY noon the level was still slight
ly below yesterdays close.
Bonds were irregular.
Trading began today with a narrow
and irregular movement. The volume
of business was not large and profess
doubt as to the trend of the list. The
widest movement was in Union Pacific,
which declined point. A few stocks
made small gains but a majority OF
changes were toward a lower level.
Extension of the losses brought
prices to a level at which scale buying
orders were met and the list hardened.
A spirited rise in Reading to 170R ac-
celebrated the rally Tobacco issues rose
3 to points.
The market closed steady. Rapid
slackening Of the demand for stocks
tempted the bears to make a concen
trated demonstration against the list
in the final hour hour. Reading lost all
OF it's rise and the general level sagged
again to fractionally below yesterdays
, closing,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-01-29
PENNINGTON.

Mrs. Chas. Bowles and daughter
Lulu returned Friday from Ottumwa
where they were the guests of Mrs T.
P. Baker.
James Pittman and family of Fort
Madison, are visiting at the William
Behren home.
The. old soldiers and their families
enjoyed an oyster supper Thursday
evening at the home of Ed Masters.
The evening was delightfully."- spent
with impromptu speeches. songs, etc.
Mrs w. M. Mcintosh was called to
Milton Monday by the illness OF her
mother.
=. Ms. Ethel Fench and son Ivan OF
Donnellson, are visiting the formers
sister, Mrs. Chas. Cleaye.
Mr.. Mattern of Donnellson, was a
Pennington visitor Thursday.
Mrs. Josie Raymond spent Friday IN
Keosauqua.
The Epworth league gave railroad
social in the league room of the church
on Friday evening. A large number OF
young people were present to enjoy
this social event. Refreshments were
served.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-01-29
GIRLS WILL PLAY
HIGHLAND PARK
BASKET SHOOTERS OF THE FAIR
SEX TO MIX WITH DIES
MONIES TEAM HERE.

The Ottumwa high school girls
team after a weeks rest will resume
it's schedule Friday night when it plays
the Highland Park college team. High
land Park was defeated by Ottumwa
about a month ago but at that time
the college club had just begun it's
basketball season and it's team had
not played together before. Plenty
of practice however has been secured
by the Des Moines team and the men,
bers will try to make things even by
beating Ottumwa. This game is a
very expensive one and means that if
the high school wants to come out
even on the money end, great num-
Der of tickets must be sold. Further
more, if not enough are sold to pay the
expenses Of the game, Ottumwa will
not be able to schedule any more good
games like that with Highland Park.
For several years Ottumwa has been
forced to play with only the small
towns around but this year it was de-
termined to get a better class of
games for the girls. As a result the
game with Highland Park was ar
ranged. However, good games can
not be scheduled unless the high
school and the people of the town will
come out and support the team. Prob
ably no other team in Iowa has made
the record that the o. H. S. girls have
made Several of the girls at school
are selling tickets but Coach Rice
wants more ticket sellers and the
students to get behind and boost for
this game.
The boys season started out with a
good attendance and the girls would
like to have the same prove true of
theirs. The game will be played at
the Y w. and it would be a great en-
enlargement to the team if both gal
leries were packed with a lot of OF
tumwa rooters. At Des Moines lot
of cheering was done and the whole
college backed up it's team. The
girls pep club have made up several
new yells and these will be pulled off
at the game. Anyone who attends
can be assured of seeing good game
and having an exciting time.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-01-29
GREEK GIRL WEEDS
SIOUX CITY MAN

Boone, Jan. 27.-Miss Kalliopi Gren-
adj the young woman who came to
this country with Gus Poulos and his
niece, when he recently returned from
the Balkan war, was married to Leon
Poulos Of Sioux City by a priest Of the
Greek church who came from Omaha
for the service. The wedding was held
in the rooms of the Poulos Bros. After
the service the company enjoyed Greek
dances to national music supplied by
monograph. An elaborate supper
was later served.
The bride and groom had been sweet
hearts in the old country and she came
to this country to wed him. She Is a
gentle pretty young woman and the
American guests offered her the most
sincere best wishes for life Of happi-
ness. They will live in Sioux City.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-01-29
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MOLINE IS STILL :
AFTER c. A. BERTH
FANS OF THAT CITY ARE URGED
TO GET TOGETHER AND WORK
.a FOR FRANCHISE. .,a

Moline, ILL.,. Jan. 2S.-While it now
seems positive fact that Clinton will
be member of the Central associa-
ton with the opening of the league.
no city as yet has been settled upon to
occupy the remaining vacant berth
AS far as Rock Island is concerned it
seems that it is out of the race and
is generally considered barred by
as by President M. E. Justice. Presi-
dent Tearney of the Three-Eye league
Is of the opinion that all towns within
a radius Of five miles will not be al
lowed to join the Central association,
be there city within that limit that
holds berth in the Three-Eye circuit
Nevertheless the baseball enthusiasts
of Moline are working for berth in
the G. A. and 1t will probably be
brought up before the next meeting OF
the Greater Moline committee.
Fans Wait No Longer.
Further waiting or putting off of
the matter Of securing berth in the
Central association is likely to prove
disastrous to the city of Moline and
the few thousands baseball fans rep
resented here. Why wait longer? 1t
Is evident enough that Clinton got out
and worked a little. The same must
be done here. While the various mem
bers of the association are eager
enough for Moline to join them and
get into their company they are going
to come to Moline and perform all the
necessary duties to give an entrance.
For Clinton it required just two hours
to gather together enough funds to
make an opportunity to receive a
franchise to become a reality Surely
town of Clinton's size cannot Guido
Moline in matter of this kind TO
boost baseball team for the city Of
Moline is boosting Moline. There is
not the slightest chance of this city
getting into larger circuit than the
Central association; there is at pres
ent fair show of Moline landing a
berth in that league, but this chance
is not going to remain open the rest
Of the year, something must be done
now while the chance Is open and the
association is ready to recognize us.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-01-29
WHEAT MARKET
IS GIVEN BOOST
FALLING OFF IN SUPPLIES AND
PREDICTION OF COLD WAVE
AID BULL TRADERS.

Chicago, Jan. 2S.-Signs that Euro
peans We're becoming nervous regard
ing supplies carried the wheat market
today upgrade. Bulls were favored also
by diminishing of receipts northwest
and by predictions of a cold wave. Ex-
perts were of the opinion that hard
freeze would play havoc with the WIN
ter crop. Prices started the same as
last night to 1s a Nc higher and made
a material advance all around.
Absence of export inquiry prevented
a more radical advance. The close was
nervous at gain of sc net.
Corn showed strength the result OF
chances for a better feeding demand
and of continued export call. Advices
were at hand that locusts were doing
damage in Argentina. The opening.
which was unchanged to 70 higher was
followed by sharp bulge.
Slowness of demand from the east
tended to check the rise. Closing figures
were steady * ole to 1Ac above last
night.
Oats were firm with other grain. Of
ferings We're light.
Sagging prices for hogs weakened the
provision market. First transactions
ranged from last nights level to l0c de-
cline but covering by shorts led to a
rally