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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-12
Scouts Contest
at L.aburnum Was
Complete Success

The Scouts Second Annual Point
Competitive Contest held al Laburnsm
yesterday was a complete success, aad
each event was hotly contested by
each troop that participated.
The contest started promptly at
lao o'clock and lasted until so.
The three highest troops in each
event are az follows: STAFF Drill.
Troop No. 10. first; second. Troop No.
/. third. Troop No. 8. First aid. first,
Troop Nc 80 Signaling first. Troop
No ~ second. Troop No. third,
Troop Is Fire-making by friction,
first. Troop No 10, time, two minutes
and twenty-five seconds. Pyramid
building. first Troop No. 10. secol.a
Troop No 20; third. Troop No. 40.
Tent pitching. first. Troop No. lo.
second, Troop No 81: third. Troop
No. as. Wall scaling first. Troop No.
10: second. Troop No IS; third, Troop
No. 20. Laying and lighting fire and
boiling water. first. Troop No, So;
second, Troop No. al third, Troop
No. 40. Double trestel building. first,
Troop No. g. second, Troop No. To-;
third. Troop No. IL. Bugling, irst.
Troop No. /. second. Troop No. %;
third. Troop No. IS. Single trestie
building. first. Troop No. s. second.
Troop No a. third. Troop No. 10.
Drumming. first. Troop No 20: sec
nnd. Troop No, -? third, Troop No.
l.
The winning troops were. first.
Troop No. 10; second Troop Ne
Is third. Troop Nc. IL.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-12
GAME IN BALTIMORE
PREVENTED BY RAIN
Large Crowd w. Gathered at Pack
River, But Downpour Inter-
Nencd

Baltimore, Nd, April 1.-The
game scheduled at Back River Park
today between Jack Dunn's Richmond
club and the New York Giants was
prevented by rain. There was heavy
downpour this morning which soaked
the grounds and old Sol. which came
out shortly after noon had hard
job on its hands to dry them. ID
was getting alone very well. however,
when another heavy shower put an
end to any possibility of a game. Sew
ereal hundred fans journeyed to- the
grounds early in order TO get the best
seats and were greatly disappointed
when hostilities were called of.
McGraw left tonight with his team
for Washington.
Jack Dunn said he was delighted
with the way his club put 1t on
Ney York yesterday and had expected
TO duplicate the trick today with Nor
rissette or Jarman in the box. HIS
team went back to Richmond TINS
evening.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-12
VETERAN LAJOIE TO BE
MACk'S CLEANUP MAN

Philadelphia. April 1t.--No matter
who Connie Mack ultimately chooses
to play third base In place Of Frank
Baker. Larry La5oie will take his place
in the batting order.
Larry, who is still one of the great
est hitters in the game, just fits into
the cleanup fourth position In the
Msckian batting order. The chances
are that the order of hitting will not
be great departure from that Of last
year.
Murphy OF course, will lead off and
Oidring. as usual is probably the best
guess for second mau up, AS for the
third hitter. that is Yet an unsettled
question, because some of the posi-
tions on the club are unsettled.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-12
BIBLE CLASSES HEAR
GOVERNOR MONTAGUE

South Boston. Va. April 1.-THE
mems Bible classes OF the South Bes-
ton sunday schools held an inspir-
ing rally here this afternoon. The
parade OF hundreds OF men through
the main streets Of the town was
"A splendid sight The march ended
at the iazada Theater. which was
filled with men. r. s, Barbour pre-
sided and brief but interesting ad-
dresses were made hy Fl. j. Watkins
and Joseph Stebbins. of this place.
Congressman 4. i. Montague was
then introduced and made an impress
sive speech lie declared that habits
and affection were the. two great
roots of religious life TIE emphasized
the importance of Bible study and
made plea for the life of service
TO others.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-12
TARHEEL TEAM LOSES
TO CLUSTER SPRINGS

South Boston. Va. aprtl fe.--Clus-
ter Springs Academy opened The base
ball season here today by defea ting
the fast Trinity Park School team,
of Durham. y. c.. : to . The game
was pitchers battle between New
ton, for Cluster. and fdnshew. for
Trinity. with honors for Newton,
Trinity scored in the ffth and sew
enth frames. while Cluster pushed
two men over the plate in the sixth
and won the game in the ninth with
one man hand
The feature of the game was a
brilliant catch by Hopkins. Cluster =
little second baseman. Thompson.
Clusters big backstop. led the bat
ting. with single and a double.
Batteries Cluster Newton and
Thompson; Trinity Park, Linshew
and Mccormick. Umpire. Mr. Lacy.
of South Boston.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-12
CHICAGO GIANT AFTER
BOUT WITH WILL ARD

Chicago. April ll.---1ack Hennessy.
from the stock yards. SIX feet six
inches in his stockings, wants a crack
at Jess Willard for the heavyw Ell int
championship OF the world,
Just to show his friends that he has
some ability Jack competed in the
heavyweight class in the weekly try
outs at the Forbes gymnasium this
afternoon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-12
ROCKY MOUNT OUTFIT
HERE FOR GAME TODAY
Ray Ryan's Proeges From the TarheeI City Will Oppose
Nrginans in Contest Broad-Stree Park This
Afternoon Red Sox Here Tomorrow.

Raw RYAN and his Rocky Mount
baseball outfit will be seen in action
this afternoon at Broad street Park
against Manager Jack Dunns Rich
mond Ints, the game being scheduled
for o'clock. The former Richmond
pilot has aggregated a likely bunch
of players for the Tarheel city, when
II makes it's debut into the Virginia
League. and. according to many who
have seen his FASTENERS in action.
he viii have a good chance to cop
the Ronfalon in the Boatwright cir
cult this season.
with his team viii be James Snyder.
who played first base for Richmond
last season from the hrst of July
until the close. taking John Raley's
place at rhe initial sack after the lat
ter had sustained an injury in Pc
tersburg which necessitated his re-
tirement from the game for the remain
der OF the season. snyder is un-
doubtedly one OF the most gentlemanly
baseball players that ever donned a
Richmond uniform, and he was big
favorite in Richmond. lie is one OF
the best first baseman In the minor
ranks, and he will add considerable
strength to Ray Ryan's outht in the
Down Home city
o'Brien May Pitch.
Mickey ~ ETtSb. OUt VI kNltHITlpUu y
best pitchers last season. has also
joined the Rocky Mount team. and
VIII accompany 1t here today and 1t
is very probable that he will pitch ut
least portion of todays game.
For the Nirginians either Morrisette
or Jarman will work, and It Ia very
proba BILE that Hasson will do the re-
ceivinE. Manager Dunn will put his
best team into the field and Richmond
is expected to experience an easy VIC
tory over the Virginia Leaeuers.
The local Ints have been going at a
rapid gait during the past few days,
winning three out of the last four
games played, two OF which were from
the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York
Giants. This is not bad at all, but
the locals are hoping to go through
this week with a clean slate.
The Boston Sox will play here to-
morrow. after which the team will
leave for trip through North Caro-
lima before the opening of the Inter-
national League season. April 81.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-12
MAJOR LEAGUES OPEN
SEASON WEDNESDAY
According to Baseball Wseacres Braves Will Have Hard
Time Repeating This Season-Chicago Cubs Expected
to Be Important Factor in n. L. Race

complish some thing moro than they
dld last season. The Yankees are
sure to show Improvement, but just
how much will not be known until
the season is well under way. The
pitching staff as II stands ranks well
with the others in the league. In
its defense. the Yankee team is all
that could be wished. but the weak
ness, II anywhere. will he in the hit
ting The addition of High and Pipp
may go great way in lettering
this weakness
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-12
GREATEST OF
PLAYERS THOMSON

chicago. April i1--'Eddie Collins
is she greatest ball PLAYER in the
game today. and hen make the White
Sox one OF the best teams in the
league this year said President Ban
Johnson. OF the American League. to-
day.
Collins is q wonderful fielder. a
great batter. and one of the snaartest
men p!syin baseball. He'll make
Weaver - per cent better short
stop and will make the White Sox
feared by every other team.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-12

Tho amateur baseball season in
Petersburg opened yesterday with two
games played In the Cockade City
League, resulting In defeats for the
Fifth Ward team by Chester Stars. at
Chester, 5 to 0. and for the Petersburg
Athletics BY the Matoaca Hustlers. at
Matoaca. The Chester Stars will play
Matoaca either AT Matoaca or at the
Central state Hospital diamond next
Saturday, and the Fifth Ward team
will play the Athletics AT Mckenzie
Street ball park, games commencing at
O clock.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-12
WOtGAST CLAIMS PART
Of W|LLARO'S MONEY

Cadillac Mich. Aprii 1l.~-Ad VOL
cast. former lightweight chalnpian,
VIII claim \ share of the earnings OF
Jess willard, the new heavyweight
champion. Ad holds a contract drawn
up between Tom Jones and Willard
given him which he advanced st,50A TO
release the cowboy champion from
Charley Cutler, who had claim on
Jess services.
Wolgast declares he can collect one
eighth of the total of WIZARDS ring
earnings. as long as the latter fights.
Ad claime to have received money
from willard on this contract as a
result OF WIZARDS fight with Gunboat
Smith and Charley Miller.
According to Wolgast, james was 10
nay him back $3.50, but he has the
amount still coming.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-12
Minnie Nutan's Case Continued.

The case of Minnie T.. Nutall. coll
ored, eharsed with stealing $40 worth
of goods from the Cohen Company.
was yesterday in Police Court contin-
ued until April II. Mrs. II. n. Gr-
bake. wife OF Detective Gubalke, ~.
perintendent % the local branch ~
the Burns Detective Agency. tnok the
colored woman into custody FL :day
aftern ,Gn in the Cohen Company's
store. She turned the woman over
to Police Detective Bryant and Thur
man
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-12

Even though Buxchs TEST OF select
ing team from the material which
he has on hand is & difficult one. his
mind seems pretty well made up. ex-
cept in one or two cases. and. even
though he should make mistake in
either of these there Is hardly any
danger of serious result. as the other
fellow appears to he as good as the
hest that has ever worn q Petersburg
uniform. As stated above, there are
only two weak spots on the team. and
these are believed to he stronger than
ever before at the beginning Of the
season
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-12
MEADOWS STRIKES
OUT II BA11ERS

Baltimore, Md, April Ii
With RUDE Meadows pitching.
Mount 81. Joseph's hall team yes
terday defeated 81. Johns Col
lego. Of Annapolis. 10 4. Mead
ows, who Is To join Jack Dunn's
Richmond team. famed seventeen
men. He only allowed four hits
In the nine innings and passed
Ave men. Meadows WIS practi-
caliy unhiuablc and the way the
st. Johns boys swung al his bend
ers without touching the ball was
ono of the amusing features OF
the game
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-12

DUMMY TAYLOR TO
UMPIRE WITH WHISTLE

Dummy" Taylor former pitcher for
the New York Giants. will be one of
the Kansas state League umpires for
the coming season, according to Roy
Gafford, president of the league
In calling his decisions Taylor will
use a whistle, blowing once for strikes
and twice for balls. a special code
will be worked out for base decis-
ions.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-12
.JERMAN IS WINNER
OF SHOOT H0N0RS
Breaks Forty three Out OF Fifty.
Fbppen and Nclms Are
Runners Up.

Barring q high wind. the openini
shoot of the West End Gun Club
saturday was auspicious w. Il. Jer-
man showed a clean pair OF heels to
the whole bunch and none of them
got close enough to him to make
him feel uneasy. Colonel Grumpy
was in good form and starts the sea-
son In class "A" clip. c. D. Cole
man, who won the Fred Gilbert cup
with Flippen and helms, were the
runners up, Archer Jones, shooting
a new gun, fell way below his usual
FORM
Three or four men came out too
late to shoot in the regulars,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-12

The crafty little Petersburg man
ager was much impressed on yester-
day with the work of Bruce Calder.
who PLAYED third base for the Battle
Axe team. and intimates that he will
probably sign him II a deal which he
now has under consideration does not
materialze Immediately. Calder had
seven chances in the game here yes
terday, three OF which were difficult
ones and made only one miscue that
being a bad peg to first base. A bare
handed stab which he made OF a red
hot grounder from Rarnetts bat in
the sixth inning, recovering himself in
time to throw the runner out at first
was one of the niftiest pieces OF field
ing seen here since the days of DAM
rau.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-12
FEDERAL LEAGUE.
Results \ est~rday.

Kansas city. ); Pitisburs. :.
Chicsg o-St Louis. rain.
Others not scheduled
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-12
standing Of Ciabs.
Ga mes To-day.

ST Louis IN Chicago
Pittshurg in Kansas CiA.
Newark in Baltimore.
Buffalo In BROOKLYN.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-12
Cockade City
Baseball Briefs

Petersburg, Va, April 11.-Manager
Heine Busch, OF the local Virginia
League Club, has commenced his
pruning for the 1915 season. Finding
it no longer necessary to put the club
to so much expense. Heine on yes.er-
day gave pink slips to William Her
bert, recruit pitcher from Baltimore.
and Bob Harmon, a recruit infielder
of ST. Louis. both of whom have left
for their respective homes. Herbert
was found TO be not OF Glass c calibre.
and Harmon, while a beautiful fielder
and fair hitter. was considered by
Busch not quite ready for fast COM
pdnS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-12

The release of Herbert and Harmon
leaves the club with twenty men now
on hand, several OF whom will be
given their releases at an early date.
Heine il satisfied with the material on
hand to FIJI every position on the team,
with the exception of second base and
the catching department. These two
positions are unsettled, but will prob
Ably be bolstered mp within the next
few days. Heine is now on a scouting
trip in search of material to I'LL both
of these positions.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-12

HAfttFItN JWHHSuH anu EasteTVN
Roger, Ltslan and O'Connor Empires
Brennan and shannon.
Evening star., 1915-02-14
RenovatIng -FOUR Hat.

m QUICK and effective way to clean
~ white felt hats is to make a
paste of Hour and gasoline. rub it into
the hat and hang in the air. When
dry 1T will look just like new, with all
dust and finger marks gone.
To clean white plumes, take one
quart o. gasoline anu divide 1t into
two parts, just = little more in one
part tnan IN the otner. Take one cup
OF Hour and mix with the larger part,
then shake the plume thoroughly in
TINS paIU and rinse il in the smaller
part. snake well in the air TO dry
and to destroy the odor OF the gaso-
ine. The tInsel pralds and rioOonS
that are SO much USED at present can
ue cleaned or refreshed by washing
them with a toothbrush that has been
dlpped nrst in suds and then in am
mona.
\ good way to clean children's bon-
nets made from Angora wool rs to dust
taicum powder through them, ruoplng
them in the hands II washing. Lay
them away for half DAY, then remove
ali traces of powder by shaking. They
will be as white and nuny when
Evening star., 1915-02-14

60HE English custom of serving
tea, in the late afternoon to fom-
lily and callers has grown III pop
ularity in this country, evidently stifnu-
lated by the increased automobile
travel, which naturally makes mot
bite" in cold weather or a cold drink
on hot day an appreciated ADDITION
to the afternoons pleasure
As these afternoon affairs are quite
informal, a profusion of eatables Is not
only considered unnecessary, but Vui-
gar and an attempt at ostentalon. AT
a little afternoon countryside 'brldSe
the other day, where the autos bfous MT
grandmorhers who knitted on Reo
Cross 'muffiers," while the younger
folk PLAYED cards-coffee dellclouSly
hot and fragrant took the place OF tea'
while little old fashioned crullers, ten
der, delicately Drowned ana foiAed
while hot in sugar accompanied the
coffee The hostess herself served the
| refreshments, assisted by Httleniece-
The card tables received their doiley
covers and the eat-bles were brought
in from the hitchen and dining room
and frequently reinforced. The "cu-
rates assistant" a light, portable, in
laid tripod stand. with three shelve:
and handle coming up from the toI
to lift it by, is a great convenience II
iserving refreshments for the Afternoon
tea. On the shelves may ue carried
pilates of cakes, sandwiches, nuts, olive
Evening star., 1915-02-14

pans and bake in quick oven. AS
soon as done, brush over lightly with
slightly beaten egg and cut into strips.
Honey 'Macaroons.
Beat the yolks of three eggs until
thickened, add a cup of strained honey
and beat again Now stir in cup and
u half of sifted flour. cup of chopped
nut meats and lastly fold in the stiftiy
whipped whites of three eggs. Drop
from a spoon into a paper lined pan
and bake in moderate oven ten or
twelve minutes.
Stuffed Prunes.
Soak large prunes in cold water until
soft enough to pit. Slit with a PEN
knife on one side. remove the pit and
fill each prune with half date, chop
ped walnut meat and a quarterspoon-
full of powdered sugar Press into
shape. roll in granulated sugar and
pu. away a week to ripen These
make a nice Inexpensive confection.
Hot Cheese Canapes.
Take circles or strips of Vienna
bread, spread lightly with butter, CRATE
little cheese over them, sprin..,e on
top IA little cayenne pepper and salt
anu put IN oven. LOOK HNe
Cheese and Tomato Canapes.
Cut white breau in rounds, bu, .er and
lay on a slice of tomato. Spread with
deviled ham. grated cheese over all
and season with paprika. Put in oven
until cheese melts-about five minutes.
Sardine Sandwiches.
Take the sardines carefully from
their box, split open. remove bones,
heads and tails Have ready snces OF
buttered bread, place sardines over one
slice. Squeeze lemon juice over ana
cover with another slice, pressing
closely together. Cut in thin narrow
strips
Berlin Sandwiches.
Have ready lightly buttered slices
of bread and spread between each
couple d wafer thin slice of boiled ham,
topped by almost as thin slice of
hard boiled egg. Spread lightly with
mayonnaise and press the slices to-
gether.
Haddie Sandwiches.
One cup of cooked finnan haddie freed
from bone and skin. the yoiKs of six
hard boiled eggs. and half cup OF
cream whipped stiff. Pound the fish
Evening star., 1915-02-14
FOR THE AFTERNOON TEA

or bonbons and passed to each guest
that they may help themselves.
In case of larger or more formal
party, no attempt is made to seat the
party unless they wish to remain at
their card tables. On the serving table
in the dining room should be placed
at one or both ends Il silver. copper
or brass serving tray. from which the
chocolate or some other cold cup-are
respectively dispensed by some friends
of the hostess. The big Russian samo-
vars of copper are very popular-those
who have genuine old specimen still
burning charcoal for its heating. while
modern ones are run by electricity or
alcohol.
81 the sides of the table are piles
of plates, with spoons or forks group
ed near, and napkins, together with
small dishes of bonbons salted nuts,
candied fruits and plates of small
cakes. Plates of sandwiches delicately
made and In variety may be here or
on a side table. If punch or other iced
drinks are to be served, they may be
on a small or side table, with girl
friend presiding.
cakes and confections suited to this
light entertaining are the following:
For Afternoon Teas.
a new wrinkle at afternoon teas is
the service of crackers or waters
spread with orange. or other MARINA
lade, put together sandwich fashion
and heated in the oven just long
enough to allow the flavor of the fruit
to penetrate the cracker and soften it
slightly.
Hickory Nut Macaroons.
II one whole egg beaten light, add
one cup of sugar and beat well. Add
two tablespoonfuls of flour and one
cup of nut meats chopped fine. Grease
reversed tins. dust with flour, drop the
macaroons on by spoonfuls and bake
| twenty minutes in moderate oven.
Chocolate Chips.
Beat half cup of butter to a cream,
add gradually a cup of granulated
| sugar and beat thoroughly. Have
ready two eggs beaten without sepa-
rating whites and yolks. add to the
butter and sugar mixture, together
with four tablespoonfuls of me4.ed
cocoa, a teaspoonful of vanilla and 9
|cup Of sifted flour. Pour thin layers
Of this batter into narrow. well CREASED
Evening star., 1915-02-14
Four Jet Ornaments.

NYERY pretty slipper rosettes may bs
v made of pair Of cut-jet buttons the
size of nickel. surrounded by ruffie
of black velvet ribbon one inch wide. On
a slightly worn pair Of patent leather
shoes they will work wonders. To clean
the jet rub it with a cloth wet in equal
parts of water and alcohol. and dry
with a soft cloth. Polish cut steel by
applying powdered pumice stone, slightly
moist with a brush or soft rag.
Evening star., 1915-02-14

the thought. These alluring methods
belong to an older and more alluring
epoch in dress. But they have a warm
welcome in this day. because they spell
beauty and grace.
4 Mixture of the Empire.
There is no explanation for the ap-
parent truth that the fashions of the
first empire are to be generously
sprinkled in with those of the mid
Victorian era Queer mixture. isn't IL?
Josephine and Victoria. But. as de-
signers cap from epoch to epoch with
Out fear, they are. also. no respecters
Of persons. and they have neither
shame nor resistancy in coupling pagan
with Puritan. Tnais with a Jane Austen
heroine. monk and Cossack, crusader and
the liun.
" mat as history to them but a chance
TO CLEAN dress inspiration! They are
bees IN that they care not for the
name or pedigree OF the flower so long
as II gives money.
The tunic topping moderately mar
row skirt mas nothing to do with any
of revived fasnons. 1t is modern
creation in whlcn women are far more
Interested than in an Alexandrian
sleeve a Victorian basque, for they
nave tunics, they like tunes, and they
are ardently desirous OF knowing
whether or not there are still to be
tunes.
The answer to that all-important
question is, yes. Whether fashion
changes abruptly after all the first
Paris models are shown is not easy
to tell. But the first spring showlngs
have tunics IN various forms. Tney
serve to give fuliness to the skirt.
Some are pleated at the sides and back,
others are gathered and just escape
the hem of the underskirt. a trick that
Jenny employed very snartly last Oc-
tober.
There are also pleated skirts with
the pleats stitched down to the knees.
There are evening skirts that not only
have ruffies like Worth is showing.
but pannIers like Cheruit made fash
iona BILE two springs ago. There is not
always a disposition SHOWN to keep
the fullness nat at the rather hlgn
waist line, but there is danger when
one does not observe this law of grace
Evening star., 1915-02-14

ried an Englishman of high position,
was chosen in India to attend the Eng
lish queen during the festivities among
a large number also chosen for ofn-
cial reasons.
All of these ladies were disturbed
about their costumes while in attend
ance, because even Indian gossip was
rife as to what Queen Mary would not
allow in dress. The American, to set