davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-14
Sports
Baseball Basketball, Bowling Boxing, Rowing, Racing
RICHMOND PLAYERS
TO REPORT SHORTLY

and he can either accspt the local
clubs offer, which In a good one, or
out the national pastime. There 10
no, Federal League to which he can
jump now, don't y'know.
We notice that Harry Smith has
spurned an offer made to him by
Manager Billy Smith. We were not
even aware of the fact that Smith had
made him an offer. The local leader
does not want any more catcherS. He
already has three seasoned ones be.
sides quartet of first-class young
sters. Smith didn't leave Richmond
for Macon with any expectation Of
getting any additional catching ma
terial and consequently didn't want
Smith or anv of the other catchsrs In
the Yankees squad.
We wonder If Allan Russell IL stfii
performing for the New York Giantsf
We were not aware OF the fact that
Bill Donovln had turned him over 70
the rival New York club.
The virsinians viii have 10 ret
down to some hard work from the
start next week for they will have
less than a fortnight to workout for
the opening exhibition game with the
Washington Americans. However, as
has been said before several Of the
men are In good condition ana viii
be In good form In time for the OPEN
Ing set-to. Last year the washing
tonians won a couple OF games from
the Vfrginians. but Billy Smith In
anxious to beat his old friend, Clarke
Grifnth. and he will make his under
hngs go the limit to emerge victorious
In at least one Of the contests with
the outfit from our national capital.
The signed contract OF Wyatt Lee,
the pitcher who played last season
with the Harrisburg Indians In the
International League. was received
here yesterday. Last season Lee won
ten games and lost fourteen. How
ever he was with losing tam, and
Is expected to make . much better
record this season with the 'virginiAna
Only three pitchers on the Harris
burg team had better records last
year.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-14
ARRAGON'S PLAYING
DEFEATS REGULARS

Macon. Ca, March 13.--The
Yankee yannIgans scored "a TO
victory over the regulars today.
Arragou, the Cuban. was the star
for the winning side. In the
seventh he tripled and scored
moment later. The Yannigans
kept UP the rally and Arragon
had n chance TO come ny for the
second time i'm the inning. With
two on he singled, scoring both
men. He also started u double
play that shut of run for the
regulars.
Arragon "a working hard for a
regular job with the team. In
order To do so he will have TO
beat out Mullen or Baumann, and
he IL trying hard to do II.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-14
BILLY II. VANS "SPOOKS"
COMEDY HIT OF LYRICS BILL

The comedy hit OF the vaudeville
season is the hilariously funny one
act laughfcst in which Billy b. Van.
the Beaumont Sisters and three as
'sociate funmakers appeared at the
Lyric Theater yesterday. "Spooks'
the whimsical farce Is called. The
piece is a riotous whirling of giggles,
vaccinations. grins and outlaws of
mirth. from start to finish. II kept
the big crowds that packed the
theater to the doors at each OF the
three performances rocking with
laughter.
'Spooks' ts recognized by old play
goers as tabloid comedy in which
Billy b. Van has concentrated the
strongest lines, business and scenes OF
"A Lucky Hoodoo,'' Props and
other com edies in which he scored his
enviable reputation as an eccentric
character comedian before he entered
vaudeville. "Spooks" is the most Ella
borately staged comedy yet presented
on the stage of the Lyric. Vans
quaint and droll speech. his odd man
nerisms ana his unique. ludicrous
faciai play were never more effective
than in this short-order comedy. He
In ably assisted In the funmaking by
Nellie Beaumont, who impersonates
Madame Holden digits. the palmist;
Rose Beaumont, as the Washlady's
Daughter, Lizzie; Joseph Harrington,
who play Adam Tightwad; Charles
White. the attenuated man servant Of
the palmisr, and Natty Whitestone,
in blackface.
Charles inpes and Maude Ryan sup
piled an excellent number on the new
bill. Miss Ryan Is rough Coincidence
with personality that radiates joliity.
She put over several good songs and
bunch of funny patfer in robust
and rollicking style that caught the
fancy of rho crowds and won her
repeated and insistent encores.
Leo Bee-s who has a nonchalant
and easy style OF his own. pleased
with a collection OF songs and piano
isms and the Florenz Duo. comedy
magicians. convinced their audiences
that there are some new tricks in the
conturing line, and they know all
about them.
The new war pictures, comedy Aims
and pictorial news review are up to
the usual standard OF excellence for
which the Lyric Is noted among dis
eliminating movie" patrons
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-14

Before another week elapses those
who aspire to wear Richmond UNI
form will De seen in action at broao
Street PARK. The vanguard OF the
virginians are expected to arrive on
the scene within the next two or
three days, and by Sunday night
something like thirty-fve candidates
first roll CAL by Secretary Dewitt
Newing next Monday morning.
Acco, ding to letters received from
some of the players they have already
been taking advantage OF the warm
days and have been limbering up a bit.
Those who errive the latter part of
this week will be given uniforms and
allowed to 20 out to Broad Street
Park for brief workouts each day,
but the 4saI parctices under the
watchful eye Of Manager Billy Smith
will not begin until next Monday.
Manager Smith IL now In Atlanta.
but he 10 expected to arrive In Rich
nond not later than Thursday In
playing who arrive In advance. Billy
wifi 60 to Charlottesville for a con-
ference with Clarke Griffith, OF the
Senators, before coming back to Rich
mond. and he will doubtless be on
hand to talk over matters with the
Old Fox either today or tomorrow
Griffith has promised the local leader
a good pitcher, but just who he will
be IL a matter OF speculation. How
ever, It Is a known fact that Smith
will get one Of the best-looking young
sters on the hurting star. All OF
Grif,th's pitchers look good this sea-
son, and the virginians will do well
to get either one of them.
Secretary Dewitt Newing is expect
ed to arrive Thursday and assume his
duties as secretary OF the club. There
In a large amount of business to be
attended to. and he will be busy
man between now and the opening OF
tho season. He will leave his home
tomorrow night and will be on hand
by Thursday morning.
Don't be alarmed. fans. because
Tommy Mcmillan 10 a holdout. This
in nothing rev with Tommy. He does
this annually as q matter OF Formally
It In said that he Is not satisfied with
the contract rendered him by Manager
Smith. He never In.
Before the season opens the latter
part Of April Tommy will be seen
around the shortfleld posi-
ton for the virginians. Mcmillan has
been purchased by the Richmond club
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-14

When Pearl White. the heroine of
The Iron Claw" saw that Arthur
stringer, the author of this serial, now
running In the Sunday virginian, pro-
posed to have her jump from the Pal
isades into the early spring waters of
the Hudson River. she indicted the fol-
lowing lines OF rsprovai and promptly
sent them on TO the author In question:
Honest, Arthur. hear my plea,
Or you'll prove the death of me!
Say, remember this Is March,
And there's ice by High Bridge arch!
Put that high-dive stuff away
Till at least the end of May!
Can that Hudson swimming, please,
TIL the leaves are on the trees:
Shift the time, re-write the part,
But have a heart, man, have a hearth
To this invocation from the Pathe
star the author of THE Iron Claw"
sent back the following reply:
Fearless, peerless. reckless Pearl.
Atore a bird than a girl.
More fieck Of flying spray
Than child of mortal clay,
Dodging bullets. ditching trains.
Leapng slap through window-panes,
Smashing motor cars kerfiop.
Always coming out on top,
Trapped by Williams black with gore
Giving same the slip once more,
Gaily facing a la mode
Perils through each episode.
Can't you see | have to DO
What the world expects of you,
And that spirits more sedate
In your thrills tluxuriate.
And the hum-drum, commonplace
Hearts OF hum-dr mortals race
Nader. quicker. at the sight
OF our plot-immured Pearl White?
For the claw that drags you back
Leaves them gasping on the rack.
And each plunge you take. dear maid,
Though from roadster, Palisade.
Or from studio river bank
Plump into the Pathe tank.
Warns them to their very toes.
Making cocktails OF your woss.-
Therefore though the cAin Atlantic /,
Ice- aees drive yeu nearly fraxtie,
Juran you unuAt. 1nte that e1vsr
Txx11swe m 1aNy ull1Irs ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-14
"a. in a Locking Glass;

Kitty Gordon came. saw and con-
quered In her debut at the Colonial yes
terday when she was presented in AS
in Looking Glass" Not only is
Miss Gordon beautiful, but she Is an
actress as she conclusive
ly proved by the manner in which she
handled a most difficult part. AS in
a Looking Glass remains at the Colo
NAL today and merits the large pat
ronage il Will unquestiona bly, receive.
Tomorrow Madame Olga Petrova will
be presented In her latest play, The
Soul Market"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-14
"ro Have and to Hold- a hit.

Just as might have been expected.
the picture, ITO Have and to Hold"
written from the novel by Miss Mary
Johnston. proved decided hit at the
Little Theater yesterday with Mae Muir
ray and Wallace Reid playing the lead
ing roles. The book, as most every
body knows. was written by a Rich
mond author, while many of the
scenes were taken at jamestown, lend
ing added interest to the romance of
those early days in Virginia.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-14

Clarion" at the Odeon yesterday. The
popularity OF Mr.. Blackwell unQues-
tionably drew a large part of the au-
dience. but the play itself held that
audience after it was once in the thea
ter. An added feature and a feature
that was much appreciated was the
Hearst -Selig world news, which will
also be shown again today. Tomorrow
Maurice Costello with a cast which in
cludes Norma Talmadge. Anders An
dolph, Howard Hall and Anna Laugh
lin. will be seen in THE Crown Princes
Double"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-14
BROKEN JAW CAUSES A
MAN TO sTARyE TO DEATH

woodland, Cai.. March ia man
died in a local hospital recently as a
result of injuries sustained when he
fell from the county bridge at Tan
cred. He suffered a compound frac-
ture Of the jaw, since when he had
not been able to masticate food or to
take nourtshment properly. Gradual
" ne wasted away, literally from slow
starvation. The victim was an ex-
pert orchardist and had lived in Wood
land for several years.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-14
STATE LEAGUE SEASON
MADE MUCH SHORTER

Norfolk Va, March 13--yirgtnia
League fans will see fewer games
this year than in several seasons az
the schedule starts later and closes
sooner. April % to September 4. For
the first time in a number of years
the curtain will be lifted on q Mon
day instead OF Thursday as has been
the rule heretofore.
The split season will be tried again,
the first half closing June 30 and the
second segment opening July l. II
double-headers are played every Sat-
urday after July fourth an was the
rule last year and-the year before the
second half will contain sixty-ssven
games and the first sixty. In all,
counting the Saturday doubie-headers
and making no allowances for rain or
tie contests. OF games will be played
Without the Saturday double bills 11s
games will be scheduled.
Basfng the calculations on the
games played the 1915 season will be
the shortest since 1911, when the
average was "a games. The averages
for the previous years follow:
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-14
CENTRAL LEAGUE WILL.
ORGANIZE TONIGHT

A. n. voikmann, president of the
Central League, has called meeting
Of that organization to be held to-
uirht At 3 o'clock in the Harris-Flip-
pen Company building for the purpose
OF completing ARRANGEMENTS Tor the
coming season, Teams desiring to
enter this league should have repre-
sentative present.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-14

Robert Warwick in Sins of Society
is the attraction scheduled for the
Isis today. Robert Warwick Ia 80 much
of favorite that his legion Of friends
come to see him regardless of the play.
Tamorrow Vail. yalll VIM be seen q
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-14
CAPTAIN G. c. NICHOLSON KILLED.


London, March i3.--captain G. c.
Nicholson. only son of.Sir Charles Mich
olson, member of Parliament for tho
East Division of Hampshire. was killed
Saturday while making an aeroplane
night In England. Captain Nicholson
hrd lxefna sexsraI- month"; aeryice AT.
khs kronL
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-14
pe,dIcton Individual Star,

peud}eton secured only on" H"i"
aoa, in the opening half. but Ia the
closing he simply ran wild on me
focr getting eleven goals, In TINS
half he had only thirteen shots, miss
snr anyY Two Of them. Four OF the
goals naGe bv thjs big tad were OF
sbe Sneytacnlar variety, they heinE
,aadl. from most d.f1rult angles fe"-
way also pat up brilliant eXhlofuon
III centcr while Feivey played MS
usual consistent game at forward
Roth Patterson and Jennings put "P
d hrffilant exhibition n guarding
For tho McGin team. John Ky
ria "a good. consistent game, wh -I'
s~lears ard Gerrin also played Ven
t,nerln snstaiued an injury in the sec
~, half which VIII probably prevent
49, from further participation in the
ssear4o ou>b'p series.
winning this contest the Fair-
,naisut team taxeS the first leg on the
,orai cham piobship honors. The sec
N, @ar,o viii be played either Wed
1sesSias ar Thursday
+ The ljne-up and summar? f'Ho",
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-14
Nf,Irill
Observation-Disclosures .

Summary. Suhstitutionsv-Finnega
Tor fyfrr!n. Brand fol. Nickel; Kelly
f,r SaIiivan Rsferee--HargTove ~.
y ID Time OF periods-Twenty
minutes each
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-14
.Th~ CLARION. AZ the Od.oa.

corded Carlyle HiackwelE n The
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-14
Sports
PARAMOUNT Is WINNER
OVER McGILL QUINT

Charles Felveys Paramount Nth
let{c Association basketers made a
most anspicioUs start for the city
baskesball championship last nispt
on the Richmond Howitzers' court by
defeating the McGiu Catholic Union
Quint by a count of 81 to rs.
II was the great comeback power
dispiaved nv the East Enders in the
closing half that hoisted the Fair
mount color and buried those of the
Grace -Strecters beneath the peacefui
sod In the opening period the NC
Gill baxketbsllists put up a great eX-
hibftion. and for the first ten minutes
of play ans remained on top. but IN
she closing minutes Of this haf rel
Sey's proteges took the lead, which
they maintained throughout the re-
msinder of the game.
Hardly had the first ball neen
tossed into the air when the McGili
bows broke the ice. when Cleary, the
Nionrsted one. sent the leather spin
ming through the exalted nets. Ut.
Punk" Pendieton-~more will be heard
OF this youngster before this nara
tive is brought to close-evened mat
tsrs by tossing the ball into the basket.
However. the score remained tied for
cnlv brief rerfod for the McGill boys
soon took the lead again and held "
for several minutes, at one time the
score being ) 70 in favor or the Gray
and Black outfit The Fairmounters
,Iisnlayed very little Of their previous
GOOD form curing the first fifteen
minutes Of play. Despite the fact that
it TOOK the Fast Enders long time
To get started. when they did nv
their stride they began hssketing the
leather apoa 7ently al east. When the
initial period ended the score STOOD
is To IA in favor Of Charles FetNey
underlings 49,.
In the second half 1t was all Far
,nount The Orange and Black out
playsd rims around the Nc6!h ana.
thanks 60 the brilliant goal-shoetine
OF the aforementioned DR., fahk
pendlefor. :he Church Hill hasketer>
garnered 1o less than thirtN-slA va
ditionaI points. white the tathollc
hovx were registering eleven, len
,ninute~ had elapsed IN the second
period before the Mrti}l made h'he,e
score. and il took John Ryan 20 hhaiiF
break the Q 10y tossing one 'hIo inc
basket from fou|
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-14

4" Age when title was lost.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-14

We wonder IL Allan Russell In stfil
performing for the New York Giantaf
We were not aware OF the fact that
Bill Donovln had turned him over 70
the rival New York club.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-08
NEMSNOIES9 1lAvnVlELAND
S 6YDAISY DEAN "

Picturedom has once again been
favored with the pleasing personality
Of Maude Fealy, one of the first stars
OF the legitimate to grace the screen.
Several years ago Miss Fealy appear
ed in multiple reel films, then new
thing to the market, and in these spec
ial releases scored an instantaneous
success, second only to the fame ac-
corded her on the speaking stage
Maude Fealy first won distinction by
her portrayal of "Eunice" in Quo
Vadis," and her success was such that
she was engaged by William Gillette
to support him in Sherlock Holmes"
Later, Miss Fealy enacted the roles
hitherto created by Ellen Terry in
support Of the great Sir Henry Irving
and she completely captivated the
London public. Returning to her
America, Maude Fealy was starred
under the direction of John Cort H.
such well known successes as The
Illusion of Beatrice" The Stronger
Sex" The Right Princess" and 9TH
ers. She left Mr.. Corts management
to enter filNdom and the great success
she achieved is now screen history
Skinner Capitulates to Charms of
Screen.
Otis Skinner has been captured by
the advancing art of the motion pic
lures.
The greatest romantic actor on the
American stage has capitulated, con-
ditionally to the charms of the
screen drama, and while the surren-
der has not been complete it is none
the less significant, important and
cheering to lovers of animated pho
Biography.
The greatest spectacle Of the mod
ern stage, "kismet," is to be the We
hicle in which his art is to be brought
to a wider public than Mr.. Skinner,
even with his almost universal popu
larity, has ever heretofore reached.
Kisses Herself On the Screen.
In The Twin Triangle" a forth
coming Balboa production, Jackie
Saunders, in a dual role, kisses her
self This is one of several novel eff
fects of double exposure which Jo-
seph Brotherton, camera-man, has
accomplished William COnklin plays
opposite Miss Saunders and Harry
Harvey directs the play. The Twin
Triangle" has been selected for release
on the Equitable program, the sec
ond Balboa chosen by the Equitable
in the last few months. The first was
Should a Wife Forgive" with Lii
liam Lorraine and Henry King.
All the news all the time-The
Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-08

pretty and artistic stage setting An
idea of the success of the act is scor-
ing is given in criticisms at Terre
Haute, recently. Mique O'Brien of the
Tribune, classes the production as
pocket edition of the Ziegfeld Fol
lies" stating that it lacks only the
male comiques to be in class with
those big revues. "A bevy, or pre-
haps l should say flock of of girls
walk right down the gangplank from
the stage, singing vigorously and Mary
Gardenishly; it is big city stuff and
patrons of vaudeville like it, The
other clever number on the bill are
Harriet Rampel & Co. in a delightful
play of childhood and youth, called
When We Grow Up" 1t shows two
boys and a girl in their teens. All
that is predicted for them is reversed
in the later scene. The sketch is clev-
erly conceived and delightfully."- play
ed. Kenny & Hellis bring their side
splitting comedy skit, The Freshie's
Initiation" 1t will be remembered
that the boys were here last season
and scored one of the biggest hits the
Columbia has ever registered. Bonnie
Gaylord and Ivy Langton, talented fun
makers, will be seen in a brand new
act of much merit, entitled ION and
Off" Herman and Shirley will offer
their combination sketch and intri-
cate feats of contortion. The show
looks like the biggest thing the Column
bia has yet attempted in vaudeville.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-08
FIRE INSPECTORS
DUE HERE SUNDAY
s.are of Investigators and Illinois
STATE Marshal Expect to Remain
in Rock Island Two Days.
RI HOLD TWO PUBLIC MEETINGS
Ssssiep AT High Scho0l Tuesday Al
terueon and Another Tuesday Night
Probably at Local Club House.

plans today were advanced for the
sra prevention campaign to be con-
duc;ed in Rock Island under direction
a, State Fire Marshal Walter Bennett
next Monday and Tuesday Following
program will be followed;
Arrival Sunday night Of 20 inspec-
tors.
Monday morning. beginning Of in
snsction of business houses and public
buildings,
Tuesday afternoon, lecture in the
high school auditorium for school pu-
nils BY Mr.. Bennett.
Tuesday night, public meeting, prob
ably at Rock Island club, at which Mr..
BENNETT will give illustrated lecture
m Fire Prevention
Deputy Hopes and several other
representatives of the state fire mar
shals Office were in Rock Island to-
day. and at a conference with Com
missioner Liedtke. Fire Chief New
berry, and George H. kingsbury, sec
retary of the Business Mems associa-
ton. plans were advanced and every
thing was reported in readiness for the
visit of the inspectors, with the excep
ton of selection Of a hall for the pub
lie meeting Tuesday night. The Rock
Island club is looked upon with favor
bv the local men and an effort will be
made to secure it.
Firemen to Assist.
The inspectors will begin their work
early Monday morning. Local fremen
will assist in the work, Chief New
berry and Commissioner Liedtke hav-
ing offered the services of the men
Notation will be made by the inspec-
tors of all fire hazards, Copies of
their reports will be turned over to
the owner of the building, with the ad-
vice that the defects be remedied at
once. Another inspection will be made
two weeks later to determine whether
or not the needed alterations and re-
pairs to eliminate fire hazard have
been made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-08

white, cream and Beige;
Sc inches wide; yard 15c.
Double bordered voiles
in white, cream and
Beige; yard, 121ac.
Beautiful new designs
in Sunfast materials. An
abundant stock for Spring
at moderate prices.
Spring cretonnes in a
large assortment of de-
signs; yard 15c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-08
At THE COLUMBIA.

T. Dwight Peoples Song and
Dance Revue" which comes TO the Co.
lumbia tomorrow, is one of the dis
tinct novelties of the season and it is
registering a success in vaudeville
houses, which is one of the general
topics of conversation among vaude
vile fans. The act includes bevy of
pretty girls who sing and dance clev
erly, appearing before black and white
curtains which have been worked into
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-08
AT SPENCER SQUARE.

Jane Grey will be seen at the Spen-
Ger Square in The Man and His An
gel" Miss Grey has recently signed
contract with the World Film cor
poration. Miss Grey is not only known
TO the movie" world. but has been
practically all of her life on the stage.
She is ably supported by Henri Berg
man, who was last seen starring in
the Metro productions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-08
The Theatre
TONIGHT IN THE MOVIES.

Spencer Square-Pauline Frederick
in The Spider" and Burton Holmes
pictures OF the United States navy
Maiestic-Regina Badet in NO
Greater Love" also comedy reels.
Black Hawk-Clara kimball Young
in Lola"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-08

curtain SWlSses IN a
good quality; yd. SIZE.
Colored curtain swisses;
yard, CSC.
Plain madras in white
and cream; 19c to $1.25
a yard.
Colored mattresses suit
able for bedrooms and
sun porches; 35e to 81 q
yard.
Plain marquisette in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-08
COLUMBIA,

Vaudeville DavenporN. Two per-
formances daily, at 2:45. and SIS.
Three Saturday and Sunday, at 2:45,
1:S0 and 9 o'clock.