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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-27
MERRY ExTRAyAGANzAI Is
THE LYRICS BILLrOPPER.

A reign OF Joy and laughter will be
inaugurated by the Midnight Roiliek-
ers, q tabloid musical extravaganza or
ganizati on, which tops the new bill
at the Lyric for the first half OF the
week. commencing WITH the matinee
performances this afternoon.
The Midnight Rollickers come high
ly recommended. There are nine ver-
satile comedians. singers, dancers and
speciality artists IN the company and
fl beauty bevy OF show girls. The
production Is iavishiy staged. the
scenery and costumes being designed
especially for this production.
A glad welcome win be given AL
Herman, the Black Laugh" who Is
returning after an absence of more
than "a year. Herman's monolosue
was one of the most pronounced hits
of last season at the Lyric. He is
bringing an entirely new line of funny
talk
MIR. and Mrs. Harry Macdonald. for
rner musical comedy stars. will present
the Rice and Cohen comedy. "Our
Honeymoon" with special scenery and
effects.
Gladstone and Talmage, capital
comedian and a talented and pretty
chanteuse and dancer, with be seen in
a real variety act, which has won them
high favor In the big time" theaters
OF the Keith circuit.
Comedy, novelty and sensation are
happily combined in the offering OF
Sid and sid. pantomimists and far
ceurs, who have a great laughing hit.
New Mexican pictures, scenes from
the European war zones and some very
funny film comedies are among the
motion picture departments announce
ments
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-27
CUBS MANAGER Will
SEND VETS TO BENCH

Tampa. Fla, March 26.--It has been
decided by Manager Tinker. boss me-
chanic. that the Cub machine as at
present assembled needs everlasting.
Joe discovered sersval defects during
the games with Philliea. There was
considerable cracking at short and In
left field and he thinks that Mann
and Mulligan will not CRATE on HIS
sensitive ears as much as Schultz and
Doolan.
This may not be permanent. but for
the present at least the veterans Will
be sidstracked-
Mann IL pretty certain to displace
Schultz. as the latter did not show
the pep desired. Stiil. the veteran has
had only few days to get into con-
dition. due to his late arrival. and be-
sides 1t was a pretty tough outfield to
play in. As for Doolan, he has been
suffering from lame arm ever since
work started and distance does not
lend enchantment to HIS throws %
drst or the plate.
President Weeghman, who has seen
almost every game played. thinks that
in training ball players the defunct
Federal League had it all over the
older circuits. He so expressed nim
self by pointing out how much more
pep the ex-Feds have shown In con-
trast to the Cub regulars. This may
be tip to Schultz. who has not been
let in on the secret.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-27
Margaret niinxton.

Few actresses of today have the con-
hdence OF the theatergoers to O. great
er extent than Miss Margaret Hing
ton and her coming local engagement
In THE Lie." one of the latest plays
from the pen OF Henry Arthur Jones
shows her in the very best possible
light. Her role Is an exacting one, In
fact a powerful one. yet she brings
to 1t all the womanly sympathy and
when the time comes, as 1t does in the
third and fourth acts, she rises to the
occasion in two tremendous scenes.
Her present role of "Elinor Shale." In
The Lie" is unquestionab bly, the
strongest emotional part Miss Hing
ton has played since her "Marise,." in
The Thief" The Lie" Is play TO
be remern bered for # is one OF the
best constructed dramatic works its
distinguished author has ever sent to
this country and was presented all Of
last year by Miss Ellington at the Har-
ris Theater, New York city, The sup
porting company is most efficient and
capable and includes many well-known
players drawn from the English and
American stage Miss nlington viii
be seen In The Lie" at the Academy
Friday matinee and night
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-27
THOMPSOh'S WORK IS
FEATURE Of CONTEST

Daytona, Fla. March 26.-Connfe
Maek's Athletics were shut out by the
Dodgers at Ebbets Field this after
noon. The score: Brooklyn. Q; Ath-
letics. 0.
After the third frame. when the
Brooklyn boys made six runs off Pitch
er Crowell. the game lost all interest.
In this inning the Superbas made four
safe hits and the visitors contributed
several errors
Catcher McCarty started the hitting
with q single to center. but was re-
tired his second time at bat in this
frame. Thompson in center field for
the Athletics. and the playing of Dau-
bert and McInnis at first were the field
ing features.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-27
MASSAAUTTEN ACADEMY
To HAVE FAST OUTFIT
Crack prep School Team Has Games
Booked With Some of Virginia's
Fastest Outfits.

Woodstock. Va. March 26.-Al-
though delayed by the inclemency OF
the weather, the baseball squad OF
Massanutten Academy. under the
guidance of Coach Gibson, Is rapidly
rounding into form for the coming
season.
The infield contains three veterans
-Crawn, at first base: Crickenberger,
at second base, and Grub, at short
stop. The outfield contains two vet
Grams of last years team. Rogers and
Burgess. Osburn. mainstay on the
mound last season. will be assisted by
Diehl. new man.
OF the new men the most promising
are Hussey. catcher, and Lubliner, an
outfielder.
Massanutten's schedule includes
twenty games 1t being one of the
hardest attempted for several years
By all indications, Massanutten should
have a winning nine. The schedule:
April 1-Edinburg High School, at
Woodstock. Va.
April 4-Eastern College, at Wood
stock, Va.
April blue Ridge College. at
Woodstock, Va.
April 12-Mercerzburg Academy, at
Mercersburg. Pa
April 13-Conway Hall. at Carlisle,
Pa.
April 14-Harrisburg Academy. at
Harrisburg, Pa.
April l5-Winchester High School.
at Winchester. Va.
April 1s-Shenandoaf Collegiate
Institute. at Woodstock. Va.
April 22-Raltimore City College, at
Woodstock, Va
April 26-Business High School of
Washington. at Woodstock, Va.
April 29-Edinburg High School, at
Edinburg. Va.
May 2-winchester High School, at
Woodstock. Va
May 6-Shenandoah Collegiate In
stitute, at Dayton. Va
May e--Warrenton High School. at
Woodstock. Va (pending).
May 13-Timber Ridge Athletic
Club, at Woodstock, Va
May 1s--Eastern College, at Manas-
sas, Va.
May 1s-Episcopal High School, at
Alexandria. Va
May 20-warrenton High School. at
Warrenton, Va.
May 24--Augusta Military Academy.
1T Woodstock. Va
May 27-Gettysburg College IRE
eerves). at woodstock, Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-27
YANKEE OUTFIELD Is
PROVING BIG PROBLEM
anager Billy Donovan Is Not Quite Certain That Maise
Magee and Gilhooley Will Provide Defensive
Strength-An Three Men Are Speedy

There has been n great deal of
>nversation anent the Yankees and
heir pennant chances If the catch
r stan holds up. AS matter of
Sck, they have fair collection of
'ceiyars back of the bat.
. Munamaker la an experienced man
Ia good hitter. and he Is In bet
b condition than he has been for
)mo time. Alexander gives every
'dicAtion of being one Of the COM
II catchers of the league, and Wal
ire 10 one of the most likely look
u bali players of the training sea-
IN. Donovan's real problem Is
kelly to be in the outfield. So far as
fensive strength goes he is sure to
i've one of the best trios in the
|ague In Magee. Maisel and Gil
boley.
Each Of the three Is fast enough
/ give jackrabbit a couple OF
bids start In a hundred and beat
m TO the finish. They are all hne
kss runners, good waters and hard
)tters. Magee should prove to be
b Of the stars of the league. He
. much better ball player now than
was In the old days at st. Louis.
I'd he was a good ball player then,
y should be q SEQ hitter.
II does seem a pity. however. that
man OF his aggressive type and
lick thinking ability should not be
center field, where he would be
the greatest value TO his two COM
Unions in the outer sarden ana to
n team. Donovan has placed him
left field for two reasons In the
ut place Maisel cannot play the sun
bid, and even goes so far as to say
will under no circumstances at
)mpt It, even II 1t means his being
|Adsd to another club.
Ctihooiey had good arm for
yht fielder, but for all that IL is
Subtful whether Donovan wishes to
he q chance on his wing on the
niger throw from left.
Although Magee is willing to start
y season in left he does not really
llsh the idea OF that bad sun field
the Polo Grounds and has been
|orrying considerably for fear II
|Duld hurt his batting.
|Hughey witch ld:n shrdiu cmz
Hughsy High IL a good sun fielder.
BE he can neither run nor bat with
|a1ssl. Maisei himself is at present
h from a finished fielder. He has
bt played the position long enough
become accustomed to II although
10 Kelly 10 giving him some special
)aohtng and Fritz may improve
beatty by the time he reaches New
|prk
| Hs has the speed and the arm. and
aoss he II killed by fly ball while
krning to patrol his present station
|ere "a no doubt that eventually he
lould be rated with the best.
The thing hardest for him to over
|me II his tendency to come run
|ng In on any line hit. 1t lie hard
tall Just how long II will take him
|Sperfect himself In Judging balls
bAinst the concrete background of
u big Brush Stadium. II this out
I'D does get TO working properly,
bwsver, II should be one of the
feA1est In the game.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-27

LGordonsville, Va, March 25.--Fun-
~ services fer David Brocknan.
|ksnty-eeven years ois w no died In
/ cha rlottesville hoscitsl as result
gunshot wounds alleged to have
hen inflicted by Lyman Turner. a
|yAi In love with a pretty Orange
|ounty girl, were conducted today at
heart,
IL Il reported that the two young
On had been the best OF friends until
key engaged in a quarrel concerning
- glrl they both loved. 1t Is al
Iged they had been drinking just
flor to the tragedy.
Turner, who as popular young
I'M. claims he acted In self-defense
shooting Brockman, who was a
n OF Henry Brockman. a native of
ge County. The tragedy IL greatly
46lcred throughout Orange County.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-27
JOHN MARSHALL PLAYS
-FOUR GhnES THIS WEEK
Local High School Lads VIII Pry on
Lid Tomorrow Afternoon In
Chester.

After two weeks Of practice the
John Marshall High School baseball
team will pry Off the lid tomorrow
afternoon, when the local high school
lads go up against the Chester Aggies
in Chesterfield County. Wednesday
the Marshallites Will battle the Nc
Guirs University School at Broad
Street Park. while on the following
afternoon they will journey out to
Westhampton and lock horns with
Coach Frank Dobson's Richmond
College OUTFIT. Friday they VIII play
the Medical College OF Virginia at
Broad-Street Park.
The Marshallites have been work.
Ing hard for the past two weeks under
the direction OF Coach Graham Grtggs
and Captain Claude Woodward, and
they are reported to be in the pink OF
condition for the initial battle Tues
day.
Captain woodward's arm seems 10
be In better condition than ever be-
fore, and from present Indications. he
will experience the most successful
season Of his career. Stumpf, catch
err; PendletoD, second base; Sale,
shortstop. three OF the letter men
back. are putting up their usual good
games. Bill Wharton, who played in
the outheld last season. will doubt
less look after the initial sack this
season while 1t is very probable that
Lawrence will hold down the ''hot
corner" although Thompson Ia CIV
ing him a hard run for the place.
In the outheid. Bennett, Pettway,
Riggs. Smith, Hatcher Snead and
Thompson are showing good form.
There are q number OF other likely
candidates for the positions. but II
IL very probable that the three regu-
'ars viii be picked from the above
m entioned players.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-27
~ GROUNDING BENT
ON TELLING THE WEATHER

Norfolk, Va. March 26.--Tf the
|recast OF George Storminger Is cor
let. spring In here and here to stay.
|eorEe has been calling the turn on
u weather for several years and has
Swer missed it. His method of an
huncing the arrival OF spring Is in
|6Aring = straw lid and ne made his
bpesrAnce in such top piece this
|Ornlng. George Is the first citizen
be seen on the streets with straw
kadgear and some OF his friends
i've told him he was ahead of time.
leave II to me-" was the reply OF
u weather prophet Spring Is here
la here to stay do this every
SAr and never have to shelye the split
laid after / once decide to put 1t
II. / said last week that Saturday
|ould be the day for the straw lid.
kesn't / right?"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-27
Gotch Secretly
Preparing for
Return to Mat

San Francisco. Cal, March 2s.-Phil
Wand. a prominent member of the
Olympic Club and man who takes
deep interest in almost every branch
of sport, has returned from a trip to
the southern part OF the State. Wand
had lot OF interesting remarks to
make about the situation in sports In
the South. and particularly in regard
TO Frank Gotch. the holder of the
worlds wrestling championship
The Olympian saw Gotch frequently
during his trip to the South. He saw
him wrsstle Demetral in Los Angeles
and later watched the worlds cham
pion throw three husky grapplers in
San Diego. pinning each man twice
and combining the entire performance
to less than an hour.
Wand says Gotch ia still the best in
the business. Within tho last couple
OF weeks the Iowan has improved his
condition and form SO much that now
he Ia apparently as good as when he
was throwing the best of the worlds
wrestiers without turning hair.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-27
Garden Has Been
Scene of Many
Great Battles

The bout between Willard and Mo-
ran Saturday night was only another
OF the great battles that have been
held IN Madison Square Garden. II
has been the scene of many historic
meetings. -.
John L. Sullivan fought such men
as Mitchell. Wilson. Slade and Green
field In the old building. George
Dixon met Billy Pimmer and Ped
Ter Palmer there.
The same ring saw the contest be-
tween Frank Slavin and Peter Ma
her. After the Horton law went into
effect, Walcott and West met at the
Garden, and ii was there that Bob
Fitzsimmons knocked out Gus Rub
lin.
Almost all of the present day fight
ers of note have appeared in the big
arena. 1t was at the Garden that
both AL Palzer and Gunboat Smith
knocked out Bombardier Wells, and
that McGoorty beat Dave Smith and
Jack Harrison.
Other bouts of Importance were
land and Britton, Mcfarland and
Wells, Ritchie and Cross. Ritchie
and Dundee. Richie and Welsh. Cot
fey and Reich. Welsh and White, and
Welsh and Shugrua.
Since the Frawley law went into
effect Jess Willard has appeared at
the Garden FIVE times. Previous to
Saturday night he met Luther Nc
Carthy Arthur Pelky, Carl Morris
and Soldier Kearns there, stopping
the latter I'm eight rounds
Moran's two previous appearances
in the present ring were in the bouts
in which he knocked out Jim Cof-
fey and thereby gained his chance
for match with Willard.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-27
ANOTHER STAR LOST
TO SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco, Cal, March 2s.--San
Francisco Is experiencing deal Of
trouble retaining tennis stars who
have established national regulations
First r. Lindley Murray moved to
New York to make his home and only
recently Maurice Mclaughlin en-
barked in the sporting goods business
with Thomas Bundy and took up his
residence In Los Angeles.
Now comes work that Peck" Grif-
fin. who holds the doubles champion
ship with William Johnston. Ia con-
tempiating making his home In Hon
olulu.
Peck" stopped OF at Honolulu 10
play in the mid-Pacific carnival tour
nament. Ward Dawson and BsaIs
Wright. the other players from the
mainland, returned homo week or
so ago, but Griffin stayed over. 1t is
said that he likes the country over
there and Ii seriously Considering
making 1t his home.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-27
con rr,,l.- Al the Academy.

The outstanding success OF the
theatrical season in Chicago and New
York has been "0n Trial." melodrama
that has been called by many erudtte
critics the best American play in a
decade. ION Trtai' Is from the pen
of Elmer l. Reizenstein. a young man
heretofore unknown In the field of
piaywrights nevertheless his frst eff
fort turned out to be tremendous
triumph and has placed its author In
the front rank of contemporary writ
.efs.
ION Trial is entirely worth OF the
attention 1t is attracting. IL for no
other reason than that 1t tells ra-
tional, vet thrilling life story that liz
worked out without the usual illusions
Of stagecraft. Then. too, novelty
Is found in the authors mode OF pre-
sentatien. He has written his play
backward SO to speak, and in doing
so has been accused of taking his idea
from the movies" Be that as 1t
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-27
COMMERCIAL LEAGUE
WILL MEET TONIGHT
Clubs VIII Be Given Final Opportunity
to Get Into Glass A Organ
taatfon.

Tonight at Howell Brothers at s
o'clock will. in all probability, be the
last chance that an amateur baseball
club will have to get into class "A"
organization. The Commercial League,
which was thought to have completed
its circuit is still short club, the
managers having failed to decide on a
team TO fill the vacancy now existing
in this league.
There are several applications for
this franchise, with Portner the best
bet. President wilkinson, of the
Commercial League. hopes that all Of
his managers will report promptly. as
he desires to dispense with his bust
ness as Quicly as possible so that
President Floyd. who is recognizing
the Richmond League, may have the
floor. Mr.. Floyd Is very optimistic
over prospects of his league, and says
that there has been so much dissen-
sion among the best players that he
will have no difficulty in getting clubs
composed of good material into his
organization.
Duplex Wins Game.
Duplex, of the Commercial League,
played game against the Highland
Springs club. of the Jefferson Ward
League, Saturday, which resulted in
the score OF 81 to 1 In favor of the
boys that expect to play In the inter-
city series this year. or course, pre-
season dope OF games Hike this Is not
conceded to be of much value, but
those who witnessed the game be-
tween the Envelope Makers and the
boys from the Springs readily saw that
there IS no comparison.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-27
Ur or ERROR GRANTED
In PrTTEYLVANIA CASE

Placing bond at $3.50, the State su-
Sems Court Of Appeals yesterday
Santed writ of error and supersedeas
John ]. Motley. who declared him
tR aggretved by the Judgment oil
u Circuit Court of Pittsylvanta
hunxy, entered November %, 1915,
the suit of w. L. Hodges against
|ctlsy and others. hTe case involves
II sale Of seventy acres. more or less.
land under deed OF trust TO secure
|otley on loans amounting to $3.50.
|lter Hodges bought the land he
|nnd It short of seventy acres by
Sonty-three and three-Quarter acres
n Ne sued to recover s2ss.s7. ffgur-
n on the basis of 1880 an acre,
hich Hodges contends was the pur-
AAse price.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-27
NANCE COMMITTEE
| DISCUSS BOND ISSUE

The Ffnance Committee Of City
buneii will meet at o'clock tomor-
~ night to further consider the pro-
|oed bond issue.
|xAe committee recently recommend
m issue of $4,000. 900. This did
bt provide for q number OF PROPOSE
bns suggested by Councilmen and
p paper was sent back to the COM
1t1eo with q number of additional
ggastions-tncluding an appropria-
81 for the ChRmbsrlAyne Avenue
bulsvArd: the purchase OF q large
|nee Of property tor a park in Enl-
n; for improving thu city dock. for
|brfdgs across the river. and for the
krchass Of Fairfield race track for a
hyground and park
Many citixens and Counciiinen viii
on hand to present their views.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-27
Memories Of Two Wars.

That the pursuit of villa IL In the
hands Of the man best fitted for the
read the thrilling record Of General
Funston's capture of the fnsurgent
leader Aguinaldo In the Philippines
The account of the twenty-hour con-
ference in which the, General laid his
plans. OF the skilfully forged letter by
which he tricked the rebel chief. Of
the surprise by disguised body Of
native troops loyal to the United States
this forms one OF the chapters of
Memories OF Two Wars" by Fred
erick Funston. published by the Scrib-
ners. Other chapters describe Cuban
and Philippine campaigns and fights
in which ths General has AIKEN part
In view Of the MexicAn situation the
book has q most timely interest
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-27
RECEIVE GOOO REPORTS
. FROM NATIONAL LEAGUE

Pinehurst. n. c.. March 2s.--John
Heydler, secretary of nhe National
League. said today that he Is receiv-
ing a satisfactory reports from all the
National League cities.
A cUupts of years will have 20
elapse, however. before the harm done
by the baseball war can be fully over
come.
The working out of new schedule
for the assignment OF umpfres and
from Is to SO heiss of Geif are daily
keeping Mr.. Heydier busy here.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-27
Willard Departs Home Chicago Prep Schools Play Games This Week
WILLARD IS WANTED
TO VISIT A0PENELL

The Booster Day COMMITTEES. tn
charge of arrangements for the big
celebration to be held ut Hopeweli
on April is on the occasion Of the
city's first Anniversary, will. IL 10
stated. make an effort 10 have Jess
willard, the worlds champion
heavyweight boxer, to attend the
celebration. willard would I'm
doubtedIy prove a tremendous at
traction among the many netsbies
who will take part iu the cefebra-
ffon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-27

Washington. d. c.. March 2e.--
Prohibition in Porto Rico was dis
cnssed and urged before the Senate
Committee on Insular Possessions
last week by DR. E. C. Dinwiddie. DIR.
Wilbur F. Crafts and others. Strong
reasons were advanced In favor OF
the measure Prohibition in Porto
ltie being urged On the ground that
II is needed as badly as in Hawaii.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-27
'SH|PBUIlDERS WILL
REPORT IN FEW DAYS

Newport News. March 2s.--Msnayer
Brooke Crist stated yesterday that he
will send transportation to all play
ers who have signed Builder contracts
tomorrow and the advance guard of
the try-outs is expected within tbs
next 10 days
At present there are Is players on
the Builder rolls, and Manager Crist
feels that he has a winning conbina-
ton In sight. The last player to be
added was J. e. Long. of Cincinnati.
an infelder. He comes highly toutsd
by Red" whalsn.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-27

may, "On Trial" is the most talked
about play in years, and the announce
ment of a local presentation in this
city assures theatergoers OF an unusu-
ally thrilling play produced with the
revolving scenic sets used during the
long run of the play, and a company
OF fifty people representing names OF
prominence.
''On Trial" will be seen at the Acad-
envy tomorrow and Wednesday and
Wednesday matinee.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-27
CENTRAL LEAGUE WILL
MEET TUESDAY NIGHT

The Central League will hold a
meeting tomorrow night at $3.50
o'clock in the Harris-Flippin Com
pany building, 1919 East Main
Street, for the purpose OF discussing
several matters OF Importance. Presi-
dent A H. yolkman. Jr.. desires all
of the managers In the league to be
present. as this is the final meeting
before the opening of the season.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-27
Witnesses Jailed.

Honesdale. Pa, March 26.-J. d.
Furman and Moses Whitehead. wit
nesses for the appellants In the cases
of Eugene Cortright and Abbie d.
Smith, OF Starrucca Borough. were
sent to Jail for forty-eight hours, by
Judge A. T. Ssarie In Wayne County
License Court for drunkenness
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-27
policenran Acxwsse,I

Columbus. Ohio, March 2e.-on
charges of drunkenness and conduct
unbecoming an officer. Chief Carter
suspended Patroinan John W. Croy,
who win have a hearing before
Safety Director Bargar this week.