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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-26
Coon ATHLETES WILL.
COMPETE FOR MEDALS
Man, Have Entered Five Mile
Marathon tn BE Held Satur-
day Afternoon.

Some of the best runners in Rich
mon6 will be seen in action when
the five-mIlc marathon 81 staged to-
morrow, Afternoon on Church Hill
The entries closed "Wednesday night
after something like thirty-flve ath-
letes had entered the race for the
ten handsome medals that will be
given to those finishing from first
To tenth. inclusive. The prizes will
he given by President Parrish, of the
Church Hin Bank.
Among those who have entered
since the names were announced
Sunday Is Iteuhi. who Ia recognized
as one of the best distance runners
in Richmond. However, he Is not
The only good runner who has en-
tered, but some of the city's best
will he seen In action.
Robert +. Mecook. who Is pro-
noting the run. has worked hard
and If the run fails to prove. sue
cess IL will not be due to the fact
that he hasn't worked hard enough.
Church Hill will have the largest
representation in the run. and the
East End boys are expected TO carry
off large share of the honors
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-26

ITALY TAKES MEASURES
OF PRECAUTIONARY NATURE

Rome. March 25.--A royal decree will
soon he issues setting apart zones
through Italy, especially IN the neigh
borhood of the frontiers, where for
eigners. irrespective of nationality,
will not be allowed 10 visit or So
iourn under any pretext. II is assumed
that spies, II they disobey the prohi-
bition, viii be arrested. This step will
be taken. it is understood. to prevent
mobilization and defensive arrange
ments from becoming known. and TO
keep the movement of troops secret.
The Giornale d'I,alia comments IA
vorahly upon the adjournment OF the
Chamber of Deputies. and says that
every deputy is now convinced of the
necessity of Italy acting enerEetically
and facing any sacrifice. even a SUI
preme struggle, to realize italian as
pirations."
with the fail liberty of action
granted by Parliament" the paper
adds, THE government is now free to
choose the way. the means. and the
hour of using the weapons at It's dis
posal with the frnness and prudence
necessary to insure success while the
country calm and disciplined. is ready
for anything.
1t is said that the government has
refused request made by Germany
that mission sent to Erythrea. an
italian proteetorate in East Africa,
bordering on the Red Sea, and oppo-
site Turkish infantry In Asia, be al
! lowed TO continue Its journey through
that territory into Ahyssinia Italy S
refusal Is said to he based on the be
I lief that the mission would incite an
attack by Abyssinians on British forces
! In the Sudan
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-26
LEACH CROSS BATTLES
CHAS. WHITE TO DRAW
Tap, HUT Neither Boxer
Took the Count.

New York. March 25.--Leach Cross
and Charley White tried every punch
they had any knowledge of on each
other tonight at Madison Square Gar
den. and while knockout punches
were always on tap, the men were
there at the end of ten rounds.
II was a draw. white landed the
cleaner punches. but Leach evened up
the score by tire1ess and persistent
attack. He did not take back step
throughout the fight. White fought
a cool. deliberate bout as he always
does, but the crowd did not like his
plan of battle. They yelled for Char
ley to put a little more action into
the fray. He cheerfuliy avoided
mixes with Cross. and in this he was
wise.
He had the best of II when he
stood off and pecked at Cross with
left uppercuts. Cross took many a
hard whack on the jaw as he bored
into get close for right handler.
Whites nose was cut. his lips were
red. and a cut appeared over his right
eye at the finish. Leach's right ear
rubbed 1t all during the fight Cross
crouch seemed to spoil the effective
ness of most of Whites well meant
blows. At that every punch he land
ed stung Cross. but the dentist al
ways managed to repay the compii-
ment.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-26
WARM WELCOME FOR
EMILIO De G0e0RzA
here In Spring Festival, Has
Host Of Richmond Friends,

In coming to Richmond. Emilio De
Gogorza, baritone, who Is to sing a..
the annual music festival Of the We'd
ncsday Club In the City Auditorium.
April IL and Is. Is coming to city
In which he already has host of
friends and admirers. BY reason of
his weli-remembered work here ut
other festivals. this famous artist Is
assured OF an enthusiastic reception.
De Goyorza, although, an American
by birth, has passed the greater part
OF his life In Europe. He was edu-
Gated in London and received his
musical training in Paris. under
Emile Bourgeois and Victor Maurei.
His work has an individuality that
distinguishes him among the baritones
Of the United States.
II is a great pleasure to hear him.
He has q beautiful. rich voice; his
diction Is excellent and he sings with
authority and magnetism. His voice
lends itself gracefully to the express
sion of the various emotions and en-
ables him to sing with marked effect.
DIR. Gogorza will At well in a pro-
gram that includes the Philadelphia
orchestra: Emmy Destinn. Herbert
witherspoon; Marguerite Ober. johann
mes Sembach and an half dozen other
artists Of flrst-rank.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-26
REGULARS BEAT ROCKS
BY TWO-RLlN MARGIN
Kellogg and Long Hit Circuit Drives, While Berger and
Breckenridge Also Get Two Hits Players Improv-
ing and Fast Rounding Into Shape.

Bates is = good man to be out In the
garden with the youngsters. for he
gives them confidence and keeps life
in them. In fact he Is lively at all
times and can make some noise on
the coaching lines
Infleldcrs Playing Wen.
Both Hoch and McInnis are show
ing up well at the initial corner. and
1t will be hard pob to pick q regu-
lar guardian for first base from the
two. Captain Ball is eating up every
thing around the keystone sack. while
the work OF kellogg at short 10 very
good. Both OF them are fast getting
back In their old form, and before
many days elapse they will be ready
for some hard work.
The catchers, Hasson and Schaufie,
are showing up well. but both Of them
are youngsters and older receivers
will be procured shortly to bear the
brunt of the backstop work. While 1t
Is very probable that both Of them.
or at least one OF them will be re-
tanned. 1t is hardly probable that they
will catch the majority of the games.
The pitchers are also fast rounding
into shape. Ehmiing. Jarman and
Duncan tossed 'em over to the Regu-
lars yesterday. while Shamlin. Hof-
fecker and Andrew worked against
the Rockies.
Manager Dunn asserted last night
that his men will be in fairly good
shape for the opening game tom orrow
afternoon with Clarke Grifilth's WASH
ington Senators The regular morn
ing workout and the practice game
this afternoon will be engaged I'M
again today,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-26

Coach Prince has been paying very
careful attention to the way In which
his men handle themselves when bat
ting, and he has shown number OF
them how. TO rectify defects in their
pastures and movements. which help
to weaken their strokes and would de-
lay them in getting OF to FIRST base.
He believes In having a heavy hitting
team and IN giving the Techs excel
lent batting practice at every oppor-
tunity.
The Techs play their first game OF
the season on March II. with st AL
bans, at Blacksburg. Va. 1t rs ex-
pectsd that an easy victory will re-
suit. and. very probably. several
pitchers including Bibb, Macon. Trea-
lsle and Little. will be given a chance
to warm up. Most of the new mate
rial will also be given a chance to
prove their caliber. and the Y. F. I.
students are awaiting the game with
much interest.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-26
MARSHAlu|TFs PLAY
PETERSBURG OUTFIT

Tomorrow afternoon the John Mar
shall High school team viii journey
the Cockade City high OUTFIT It will
he the Marshallites second game of
the season. the first one resulting ia
victory for the local high school
team.
Coach Hedeepeth has his men go
ing al Il RAPID pace. and before many
days e!apse he expects tha team to
be In the pink OF condition. The Mar
shaIlltes hasera good team this sea
son, and Manager Belts says he be-
iieves that the 1915 outfit Will prove
"A big success.
Next Tuesday the Marshaliites win
go over to Chester TO play the Ag
giles on their home grounds.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-26
INQUIRIES WILL PLAY
INITIAL GAME TO-DAY

The team representing McGuire's
University School Will play its open
ing game of the season this afternoon
at a O'Clock at Byrd Park with the
Ashland High School nine. Coach
Hulcher has been getting his men
into condition, and they are expected
to make good showing against the
Ashlanders.
Parrish and Powers will proba bly,
alternate in the box. while Leach and
Melton will take care of the receiving
end, For Ashland Tom Woodfin Is
expected TO ccupy the mound. AL
though Woodfin pitched Wednesday
gainst John Marshall he will be In
condition to work again today. and Is
expected to give a good account of
himself.
The teams seem to he evenly
matched ana battle royal from start
to finish is anticipated.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-26

Blacksburg, Va, March 25.--rf the
past records of the candidates for the
1915 v. +. !. baseball team can be
taken as a fair measure Of their abil-
ity, the Techs will have one OF the
hardest hitting teams this year In the
history of the school OF the eight
first string men back, six are regu-
lars and include three OF the best hit
tiers that the Techs possessed last
year. And to replace the men lost Is
an extremely promising group of new
material.
Last year these freshmen all played
on high school or athletic club teams.
and, apparently, they can hit the ball:
Vaughn. Lloyd, who appears TO be
catcher OF considerable ability, hit at
1856 In the Baraca Federation League,
Richmond; Coffenbery, another artist
OF the big ,nitt, hit at .f19 in the New
York High School League; Open
heimer. first baseman. hit at BAT
with the Paintville High School team.
Paintville. Va; williams, a crack out
fielder. poled the ball to the tune Of
333 with the Farmville Athletic Club:
Logan. a star second baseman, regis
tered 1875 with the Emory and Henry
College nine: Robinson. another first
sacker, made $40 with the Newport
News High School team: Treakie hit
at $40 with the Franklin Athletic
Club, besides winning many laurels
as pitcher; Womack, an infielder.
registered .25e with the Craddoek
Terry team. Lynchburg.
Bruce Led Hitters.
Captain Bruce led the Techs last
season, with grand total of Asst In
nineteen games. The following ia n
list of their batting percentages:
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-26

Long drives featured the game yes
terday afternoon at Broad Street
Park between Manager Jack Dunn's
Regulars and Yannigans. both sides
having several OF them to their credit.
Although At times the wind swept over
the local bali field. both teams dis
played pep" galore. and the hundreds
OF fans who journeyed out to the feld
to sec them play seemed very we'll
pleased.
After lively scrap the Regulars
managed to win out over the Colts
by two-run margin, the score being
IL to 10. II was a Suggest from
start to finish, and at times the pitch
ers on both sides Jared badly. BILLY"
Kellogg, the gentleman who wears
purple socks and cavorts around the
shortfieid for the Regs. biffed one on
the nose and sent it to the clubhouse
doors. Before the sphere could be
returned no had circled the bags and
was resting on the bench. He not
only drove out this circuit wallop, but
hit another bender far into the out
Held for three bases- kellogg is I'm
proving every day in his batting and
Manager Dunn liz looking upon him
TO be one of the best on the team this
season.
Long Showing Form.
Long. the youngster VINO looks after
things around the "hot corner" for
the Regulars. also drove out one OF
those four-base knocks, besides MAX
ing two pretty catches. This youngster
sure In displaying some real form
around third base and II he keeps up
his present gait he Is practically sure
OF landing permanent berth with
the local team However. he still has
much to learn. but Manager Dunn
will shortly furnish him with the
necessary inside knowledge of the
game. He also must keep his head
At its normal size.
Clarence Berger. who has been
feeling bad for the past few days, is
rapidly improving. He played left
field for the Regulars yesterday after
noon and drove out "A three-base
knock. as did Breckenridge. young
ster who il candidate for one of
the outer garden positions,
AZ whole the squad looks much
better yesterday than ever before This
infi%ld is showing M in good form,
while the work of the outfield~rs has
been almost entirely satisfactory.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-26

Continued from First Page,
of the Baltimore conference. He Is
d member of the book committee or
the church.
All Lead Biamcless Lives.
In accordance with conference rule
No. %. which asks If all preachers
are blameless in their life and official
administ ration. the 3C9 ministers Of
all grades were passed upon this
morning. Nothing against him" was
the practically universal verdict
varied now and then with recommen-
dations by presiding elders for a
superannuated relation for some aged
minister.
Rev. r. r. Ball, Of Waynesboro, Va.
one OF the superannuated ministers,
took the privilege on the floor when
his name was called. and feelingly
addressed the conference in what
proved to be one of the most pleasant
features of the session DR.. Ball told
how he rode his first circuit forty-nine
years ago, and spoke OF the days when
he was a member Of Colonel Mosby's
famous band of raiders.
Referred Ia Committee.
The following were referred to the
committee on conference relations for
a superannuated relation: Rev
Indfies =. Siduutbii, vi ElhtoH, IL. :
Rev. ]. X. Gilbert, Of Churchyille. Va;
Rev. b. w. Bond. OF 1eesburg. Va;
Rev. Il. w. Wheeler. of Newport, Va;
Rev j. ". Mcneil. Of Covington. Va. {:
Rev r. Cooper and Rev. r. f. Ham
,mond.
Bishop Alpheus W. Wilson. who. to-
gether with Bishop Gambler. the pre-
siding officer, is one OF the two bish-
ops of the church attending the con-
ference. occupied the chair this morn
ing for a brief time. Bishop Wilson
was retired at the last several con
ference. He is eighty-three years old
but conducted the session this morn
inv during the time he occupied the
chair with all the yigor OF a man
many years his junior, Members Or
the conference speak of Bishop Wiz
son as the greatest preacher and
theoiogian of the church"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-26
LEO WHEAT, MUSICIAN,
IS DEAD At AGE OF "A
Noted Composer Passes Away In
Washington After Long
IlIunsS

Leo Wheat. musician and composer
Of note, and for a number OF years
organist of Monumental Episcopal
Church. Richmond died yesterday
morning at also o'clock in Wash
ington He had been In bad health
long time. lie was seventy-four
years of age
Mr.. Wheat was born in Memphis.
Tenn, May g. ls4l. the son of Rev
J. r. Wheat, an Episcopal minister.
who, for n number OF years was pro-
fessor of English at the University OF
North Carolina. A brother of Mr..
Wheat was Major Roberdeau Wheat.
~of the famed Louisiana Tigers OF the
Confederacy. Mr.. Naeat himself.
was a Confederate veteran, having
served valiantly during the War Be-
tween the States.
At ar early age Mr.. Wheat's must
cal talents became apparent. and he
was sent to Leipsig. Germany. where
he secured his musical education. In
the university there he was a class
mate of Sir Arthur Sullivan, thu
eminent English composer. and the
two beca me intimate friends. In "a
number of splendid works the two
collaborated. Mr.. Wheat also was
intimately acquainted with the late
King Edward, whom he knew more
Familiarity as the Prince Of Wales.
Was known Throughout south.
After his return from Europe Mr..
Wheat made a tour of the South. and
in nearly every city in the Southern
States he was heard in his organ re-
citals For long time he was AS
ISOLATED with Theodore Thomas. Mr..
Wheat was the. composer of many
popular airs, a number of which are
still To be found I'm the homes of the
South's music lovers.
In 1872 he married Miss Florence
Allen. of this city, who survives Six
children, ]. Allen Wheat, Charlottes-
vile, Mrs. d. /. Potter and Rober-
deau Wheat, Clarksb1rg, w. Va, and
Miss Florence Wheat, of Berryyille,
Va. survive.
Mr. Wheat's health failed him about
ten years ago, and his decline. though
slow. was steady. His death, ii Is
said, was due to the infirmities OF age,
complicated with hardening of the
arteries The funeral and interment
will be in Washington.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-26
rs Win Out Over Rooes---McGuires Play Ashland Today
Sporting Notes

The Pacific Coast League is the first
to open Its schedule. Next Tuesday
is the day.
wrestling comes to the front at the
Frisco Fair Grounds next week. Anna
teurs from the East and Middle West
will be there on April 16.
The Havana racing meet. which was
extended to please the Cubans will
end tomorrow. The Cubans are strong
for racing, and the meet was called
a success.
Charley White and Leach Cross are
to meet In ring battle in New York
on Monday. White will then meet
Duffy or Grifiths at Buffalo on his
way West.
The speed maniacs will again be in
their glory tomorrow Mt Venice, Cal.
where soo-mile motorcycle speed
classic will be pulled Off
The spring racing season for thor
oughbreds opens next Thursday at
Bowie. Two weeks later the steeds
will be seen at Havre de Grace, with
Lexington to follow.
Governor Carlson, of Colorado, is a
clever boxer. When he dons the gloves
he means business. and slams in. He
has lost two teeth In his career, but
asks no quarter.
The New York bowling tournament
will practically wind up the season for
the pin hitters. The remaining event
is the tournament at Boston of the
Atlantic Coast Bowling Association
which will start on April 90.
1t has been figured out by some pa
tient calculator that the National
League baseball clubs will travel So
sos miles during the regular league
season this year.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-26
NOTHING AT ALI DOING
IN WESTERN WAR ZONE

Paris. March Interpretations on
the western front have dwindled to
almost nothing The official COM
munique issued tonight by the French
war ONCE says merely that the day
has been calm the only exception be-
ing the rep,ilse OF German attack at
Notre Dame de Lorette. north OF
Arras.
In the afternoon communicate IL
was Get forth that German attacks
had been repulsed at Les Eparges,
where the enemy made three Attempts
to break ths French fnes, IN ChAm-
payne. whore also three assaults were
made. and IN the Argonne. ~ Fon-
tA1A0 Madame. \
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-26
High Constable's
Sale!

/ viii sell by public auction. on
Friday, the 2sth day of March, 1915.
at o'clock =. NJ, at my storehouse,
No. 1905 East Franklin Street. the fol-
lowing property to satisfy distress
warrants and executions In my hands:
Lot OF Household and ONCE Furni-
ture, Silent Salesman Show Case. two
new Typewriters, in perfect order. etc.
TERMS: Cash.
W. H. WYATT. JR., II. C.. c. II.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-26

tContinueu irUm FlTst FaRe.J
away together. There were forty men
in the crew of the Glenartuey. one
was drowned. and the others escaped
in their boats and reached New Have.
Doehler says that at 1880 on
March Is he heard an explosion, saw
the matches shoot into the air. but
could see no trace of submarine. No
warning had been given. Boats were
launched and few minutes later
there was an explosion on the Gleuart-
ney and she went down by the stern.
Doehler was wireless operator on
the steamship Nantucket when II
sank the Old Dominion liner Monroe.
off Winter Quarters light on January
80. 1914.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-26
RICHMOND ACADEMY TO
BATTLE FORK UNION

The fast Richmond Academy team
will leave tomorrow morning for
Fork Union for a game with the Ca
diets Saturday afternoon. Coach Ar
mold is working hard over his squad
and he hopes TO have the candidates
in fine shape by this afternoon.
The Academy boys have already
played one game. defeating the fast
Emporia High School outfit last Fri
day.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-26
In the Land OF Scrambled Names.

~ care not who write sthe songs Of
country II I can name its cft1es,"
said the Gaiician patriot.
So he shook up 2a7 consonants and
a single vowel In a peck measure and
drew out twenty-three cities, a dts
trict and two misunderstanding
Plain Dealer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-26
Handicapped.

With but three minutes to catch
his train. the travelling salesman in
n'-i~ed of the street car conductor.
Cant you go faster than this?"
yes" the beli-ringer replied. but
have To stay with my car. HAIR
per's.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-26
Choice of Evils.

a maidens pouting can stand
(There are worse things there is
no douhting):
But. ah. of all things in the land,
Pray save me from a maidens
spoutins-
Judge.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-26
AMERICAN FIELD HOSPITAL
TO BE USED BY FRENCH

New Y k. March Is Shipment of
the first feld hospital of the United
states War Department to go to Europe
was made Tuesday on the Guatemala
for the American Ambulance Hospital
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-26

The Pacific Coast League is the first
to open Its schedule. Next Tuesday
is the day.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-26

Wrestling comes to the front at the
Frisco Fair Grounds next week. Anna
teurs from the East and Middle West
will be there on April 16.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-26
MANY TRYING

Continued from First Page,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-26

The Havana racing meet. which was
extended to please the Cubans will
end tomorrow. The Cubans are strong
for racing, and the meet was called
a success.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-26

The speed maniacs will again be in
their glory tomorrow Mt Venice, Cal.
where a s00-miie motorcycle speed
classic win be pulled off
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-26

The spring racing season for thor
oughbreds opens next Thursday at
Bowie. Two weeks later the steeds
will be seen at Havre de Grace, with
Lexington to follow
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-26

Governor Carlson, of Colorado is a
clever boxer. When he dons the gloves
he means business. and slams In. He
has lost two teeth in his career. but
asks no quarter.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-26


of the Baltimore conference. He Is
d member of the book COMMITTEES OF
the church
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-26

Captain Bruce Ted the Techs last
season, with a grand total of Asst In
nineteen games The following is
list of their batting percentages:
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-02-02
Coast Artillery
Band Names New
Officers For Year

At the annual meeting of the Coast
Artillery band held Sunday in the
band room,SJohn H. Mcclure was re-
elected president for the ensuing year.
Fred W. Bayers was reelected sec
rotary and treasurer. Other officers
chosen were: vice president, Frank
J. Schmidt; librarian, William J..
Dixon, permanent; Paul g. Gould
ing, William J. Dixon, H. H. Banks,
c. Biroscak. and F. w. Bayers; audit
ing COMMITTEES: G. Imrischak, J..
Crime and r. Appleton.
Paul q. Goufding who has done so
much to bring the band to its pres
emit state Of efficiency. will continue
as director. Under his leadership the
band has become one of the leading
musical. organizations of the state
and its services. are in constant de-
mand.s Director Gou1ding reports a
most promising outlook for the COM
ing season. The band has recently
deliberately refurnished its quarters in
the State armory. Arrangements are
being made for the annual party of
the band sometime in February The
date will be selected at the next
meeting of the band.