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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-25
Iheaters
MERRY IsICAL SfsOw
FOR CHRISTMAS DAY

The first OF the merry Christmas
shows will come to the Lyric this af-
ternoon. opening with IL special matt
nee to be given at o'clock, immedi-
ately preceding the regular Monday
afternoon show.
One of the big features of the new
show win be Harvest Days" mu-
steal extravaganza. presented by a
company of pretty singing and dane
ing girls. comedians and specially ar
fists, Harvest DAYS" is whirl OF
nonsensical fun and bIithe music.
combined with u big beauty show. IT
is handsomely staged and dressed.
Hayes and Rives. who open the bill.
have repertoire of surprise dances.
The act is one of the most pronounce
ed hits of It's type in vaudeville this
season.
, Then there Is Frank Crumit. come
dian and singer. known as The One
Man Glee Club" Crumit is II versa
tile entertainer. His act includes a
little bit of everything amusing.
Cecile Weston and company will Of
fer a classy singing and piano act.
Miss Weston is an accomplished vo-
calist and a distinctly original come
dienne.
Page, Hack and Mack. trio of nov
city equilibrists and pantomimlsts,
have an exhibition that Is both thrill =
ing and funny. They execute a series
of daring and difficult stunts and give
an excruciatingly funny pantomime
performance. With the new bill will
come seasonable motion picture ex-
hibits, including some amusing film
comedies and the> latest Selig- Tribune
pictorial news releases.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-25
envy on Wednesday matinee and night
Seat sale today.


|, The Roston English Opera Company
production of Martha" which comes
to the Academy today, matinee and
night, has everything to help carry
out the theme OF youth. From view
point OF scenery 1t Is simply magniff-
cent. Ia the beautiful second act,
showing the fair of Richmond. the
audience can almost feel themselves
interminglng with the gay crowd of
young men and youthful maidens on
the stage.
The cast engaged for this opera Is
n notable one Joseph F. Sheehan, the
! famous tenor. who created the role
Of Lieutenant Pinkerton In Madame
butterfly in America. has been Sc
lected TO sing the role of Lionel" In
Martha Mirth Carmen, who Is re-
nowned throughout the entire coun-
try for her wonderful rendition of the
beloved Last Rose of Summer" will
sing the title role. The other princi-
pal artists are Elaine DeSellem. Har-
recently member OF the Century
Opera Company for its entire engage
ment in New York city. Added 10
this is large and beautiful sing
ing chorus and symphony orchestra
of twenty pieces. which will prove a
rare treat for all local theatergoers
on the company's initial appearance
IL Richmond. The matinee today
starts at o'clock
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-25
WEll-KN0WX MAN
KILLED WHILE HUNTING

Mr., Butcher D. Hooe. member of q
weil-known Virginia family. was ac-
cidentally shot and killed on We'd
nesday last while hunting on his farm
in Maryland. near Washington. A
youth was out with him and the
charge from the gun of the former
entered the Heshy part of Mr.. Hooes
leg. and the wound proved fatal.
Mr.. Hooe was tho oldest son of Mr.
p. II. Hooe. of Cumberland County
and was a man of nne character. From
boyhood he had enjoyed the full con-
fdence and esteem OF all who knew
him. Soon after reaching manhood
he moved to Manassas. the old home
OF the Hooe family. and later moved
to Maryland. n short way out from
Washington. He was . successful
dairy farmer.
Mr.. Hooe married Miss Cannon, OF
Manassas. and Is survived by his wife
and one son. His mother died some
years ago. but his father still lives
at the old home near Trenton Mills
Three brothers and two sisters sur
vive. The body was inferred yester-
day at Manassas where sleep many
members Of this worthy family.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-25
REAL SPORTSMEN ARE
FOUND AMONG GUNNEIss

Can II be said Of you that you
are satisfied with a rt.asona bic ba8?
Docs the man that comes after you
get any Of the sport? In many No.
calittes such sy,ostsnsen exist. They
arc intcreeted in the protection
and pespefuAtion Of the country's
game rcBOsir<x,s. They get what
they want, but they have conserva-
tive wants. They never fire a gun
nj any kind Of game II they
thought by so doing they would
inturc the prospects fo- the in
crease OF that game supply. In
some sections wild water fowl are
exceptionally good this year. the
increase Is-ing attributed To the
migratory bird law and to the gum
ners who on preyjous cunning
trips only shot enough for their
actual nerds and never more fhcn
the Law limit.
THIS could he true OF all other
gnme. Dsn't shoot more than you
need. Don't shoot just for the
sake of hitting something. II you
feel that way about IL. go to the
nearest gum club and break tar.
0r4s. It's hsse sport and you are
mot killing ~ Or reducing chances
fnr future supply, no matter how
many ebay birds you Kill. BE =
cnaaiflcsase spOFtannAn.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-25
Neil O'DrIen Mfnstrels.

Neil OErien and his Ministries now
on their NTH annual tour will he the
attraction at the Academy Friday and
saturday and Saturday matinee. and
from, the lively interest manifested
in Mr O'Brlen's engagement. II
promises 10 he very prosperous one
for the box office people The advance
sale has been the largest reported
here for many seasons for any min
strel attraction. MIR. O'Brien comes to
this city this season with "A new show
throughout and promises an enter
tainment fun OF fun. and bubbling
over with melody. From n vocal
standpoint the company Is promised
as being particularly noteworthy. the
list of singers comprising no less than
dozen OF the most famous vocalists
known to the minstrel stage The
star has a new sketch. which he calls
The Jitney Joy Bus and has COM
posed several new songs as we'll, all
Of which are said to have scored hits.
Seat sale today.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-25
WILL DISCUSS PLANS
TO HELP OUT MINORS
Fan johnson Invites President of
Leagues to Take Part in Confer
cnCe January y.

Chicago. Dec. GA r. Tcarney.
president OF the Three / League, to-
day was invited by President Johnson
of the American League. to appear be
fore the National Baseball Commits
sion in Cincinnati January 3. TO pre-
sent a plan which Tearney believes
Will relieve the financial condition
of minor leagues,
President Tearney proposes a re-
classification and readjustment of mi
nor league territory and he also de-
sires to have the optional agreement
under which players are sent to the
minors, changed radically
President Tener. of the National
League, President Johnson, President
Barrow, of the international, and
President Justice, of the Central AS
ISOLATION, favor legislation 10 improve
the situation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-25
CHICAGO NATIONALS:
TO RELEASE TINKER
Former Manager of Cubs to Handle
Reins and Play Third Base For
Columbus Club.

Chicago, Dec 24.-Joseph B. Tink-
err, former manager of the Chicago
Nationals, who yesterday with Thomas
E, Wilson, of Chicago. virtually closed
a deal for the purchase of the Column
bus club, of the American Associa-
ton. will be given his unconditional
release from the Chicago club If he
desires it. Charles H. Weeghman,
president OF the club. announced to-
day
Mr.. Wilson announced that an OPP
ton expiring January l had been OBJ
tanned on the club and that the deal
in all probability would 20 through.
The purchase price is $4,000, he
added.
Tinker plans to manage. captain and
play third base on the team. He said
he would start to get into condition
Immediately. He will move his ia mily
to Columbus soon after the first of the
year.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-25

In the present day musical comedy
world new productions arc made
which. for certain length of time.
claim their share of public favor. but
within very few seasons outlive
their usefulness and are carted away
to the storehouse never to be seen
again. But there Is one musical
comedy which, for the past decade. has
held an enduring grasp upon theater-
goers, and today seems to be as pop
ular as it was when first produced.
That one exception Is The Prince of
Pilsen," an elaborate revival of which
Is announced to appear at the Acad-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-25
S AND 10 CENT STORE GIRLS
RECEIVE CHRISTMAS CHECKS

All female employees in the Nc
Crory and 10c store who have given
continuous service for one year or
longer. were presented by the man
ager at the close Of business Saturday
night with Christmas checks from the
New York ONCE in amounts proper
tomato to length Of service. Tho GUS
tom of rewarding faithful employees
at Christmas time is usual in all Of
the $50 McCrory stores. and this year
was only . continuance Of . policy
begun many pears 400 ssss
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-25
MCFARLAND IS QUIETLY
PREPARING TO RETURN

Chicago, Ill.,, Dec. 24.-Packey Nc
Farland is quietly preparing to return
10 the tistc life In order to get =
chance to tackle Les Darcy, who ar
rived in America today on the steam
err Gushing.
1t has been the ambition OF
Packey's lifetime to be a champion. In
fact as well as In theory. He now IL
middleweight or a light heavy
weight, and probably scales around
the 100 to l65 pound mark, within
easy reach of the middleweight limit
Of 15S pounds.
1t is not matter OF Packey's COM
ing back He has never been defeat
ed or sent away. He Is keeping his
hand In and every week ne takes at
least two gymnasium work outs.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-25
DRIVER KILLED WHEN
AUTO TURNS SOMERSAUIT

Clark, who was employed by Baker
Bros. was killed here when the Ford
truck which he was driving turned
somersanlt, pinning him under it.
He was returning from the country
where he had been to take a load OF
furniture. and on one of the best roads
in the county passing DeBerrys
grove is where the accident occur
red.
A colored man who was riding TO
town with him was thrown a good dis
lance and sustained a broken collar
bone. He went for help. but before
he returned Clark had released him.
self. He was taken to the Edgecombe
General Hospital, where he died in q
few minutes, his lungs being pune
tured.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-25
SN0WST0RM OBTAINS
PENNSYLVANIA TEAM

Buffalo, N Y. Dec. 2$,-Buffalo lie
snow bound. and so Is the University
Of Pennsylvania football team. The
Red and Blue eleven arrived here late
last night. several hours behind time
and found that II WAS impossible to
get out. as traffic Is tied up west Of
here, and no trains are being run out
of Buffalo. 1t is one of the most Sc
we're snowstorms in years, and Ed
Lewis. who Is managing the party as
representative of the Philadelphia
and Reading Railway. announced to-
day that 1t looks as If the eleven will
be stuck here for a ay or two.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-25
LADIES' SMOKE SHOP
IN NEW YORK HOTEL

New York, Dec. 24.--What Is be-
lieved to be the only cigar shop for
ladies only" in the country has just
been opened by the Ritz-Carlton Ho-
tel here. the first of the fashionable
hostelries to allow women to smoke.
The management reports 1t very pop
ular. Heretofore when women wished
to obtain cigarettes they were obliged
either to depend on a waiter. who was
apt to bring the wrong kind. or make
their own purchases in stores under
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-25
ASHLAND HIGH 6CHOOL ....
HAS DANGEROUS FIRE

Ashland. Va. Dec. 24.--The Ash
land High school building was dam
aged by fire, probably caused by spon :
taneous combustion. Saturday night.
The blaze was discovered by a num-
Der OF young men passing the build
ing. They sounded an alarm and the
fire department sucoeeded In ex-
iinguishing the blaze.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-25

A young man with an elegant ~
on asked a policeman whore he could
get q taxi to take him homo.
Said the cop: Next street 70 tAe
right you'll see two taxia Take M
sirst one the other won't be thego
Hudson Journal.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-25
Gradually Becoming More Has Three Champions RIM
Athletic Gossip

While critics are predicting the
passing of Sam Crawford next season
the Detroit slugger looks forward to
successful season. Barber Sam
thinks he will be able to play quite
regularly and maintain a 800 batting
average as Of yore.
Jimmy Sheckard will again wear
Cub uniform next season. The for
mer Cub star will act in the capacity
of coach to the outfielders.
Christy Mathewson has hired Larry
Sutton. the veteran scout, to don the
gum shoes and false whiskers for a
trip through the tall timber in search
of future Cobbs. Johnsons and wag-
ners. Sutton Is one of the best-known
scouts in the game. He worked for
the Detroit Tigers last season and
formerly dug up phenoms for Colonel
Ebbets.
Roger Bresnahan 10 finding the life
OF magnate rather expensive. The
Toledo sleuth admits that ne lost $10,-
600 last season
Barney Dreyfuss, wishing to enjoy
vacation in the South undisturbed
by reports that the Pirates are to he
sold. makes the positive statement
that he will hang onto his ball club
for another season or so.
Dreyfuss and Hermann have buried
the hatchet--until next season
Matty will try out a kid pitcher
mex. season who halls from Ripley,
Ohio. and is ucketed as another
johnson. The young phenom-named
Charley Febris-comes from the ANA
teur ranks. So speedy is his delivery.
reports say, that he could not And n
backstop to hold IT.
The American League. under the
guidance Of the astute Ban Johnson.
is winning many new friends by its
policy OF giving the fans considera-
ton in baseball legislation.
Johnson's move to reduce world =
series prices by doubling the ordinary
admission rates gained wide approval.
and now Ban makes another ten
strike by announcing that he will not
! have the bleacher seats reduced in
number.
With Johnson on record as being
opposed TO the reduction of the 20
cent seats. the National League will
hardly find it wise to carry out their
proposal in this direction.
So eager is Charley Weinert to get
chance at some of the leading
heavyweights that he has offered to
pay them to meet him in the ring
Weinert issued scale of prices he Is
willing to pay heavyweight rivals for
a bout that runs from $500 to Jess
Willard to $500 to Frank Moran
Al Wolgast is still threatening to
regain the lightweight crown. The
former title holder according to his
! manager, has had thirty fights this
! year, battling some 200 rounds, and
wasn't knocked down once.
| Wolgast Is matched to take on Otto
! Wallace in ten-round bout at Con-
vention Hall. in Kansas city, on New
| Years Day. This bout has cen sub
I stituted for the Morris Weinert
/ match.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-25

Barney Dreyfuss, wishing to enjoy
a vacation in the South undisturbed
by reports that the Pirates are to he
sold. makes the positive statement
that he will hang onto his ball club
for another season or So
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-25

Dreyfuss and Hermann have buried
the hatchet-until next season.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-25

Matty will try out a kid pitcher
mex. season who halls from Ripley
Ohio. and is ticketed as another
johnson. The young phenom-named
Charley Febris-comes from the anna
teur ranks. So speedy is his delivery
reports say, that he could not f1nd a
backstop to hold IT.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-25

With johnson on record as being
opposed to the reduction of the rs
cent seats. the National League will
hardly find it wise to carry out their
proposal in this direction.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-25

Johnson's move to reduce world 3
series prices by doubling the ordinary
admission rates gained wide approval,
and now Ban makes another ten
strike by announcing that he will not
have the bleacher seats reduced in
number.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-25

The American League. under the
guidance of the astute Ban Johnson.
is winning many new friends by its
policy of giving the fans considera-
ton in baseball legislation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-25

Roger Bresnahan 10 finding the life
OF a magnate rather expensive. The
Toledo sleuth admits that he lost $10,-
600 last season.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-25

So eager is Charley Weinert to get
chance at some of the leading
heavyweights that he has offered to
pay them to meet him in the ring.
Weinert issued scale of prices he Is
willing to pay heavyweight rivals for
a bout that runs from $4,000 to Jess
Willard to $500 to Frank Moran.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-25

Wolgast Is matched to take on Otto
Wallace in a ten-round bout at Con-
vention Hall. in Kansas city, on New
Years Day. This bout has | cen sub
stituted for the Morris einert
match.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-25

Al Wolgast is still threatening Il
regain the lightweight crown. This
former title-holder, according to hi.
manager, has had thirty fights thii
year. battling some 200 rounds. anc
wasn't knocked down once
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-25

Jimmy Sheckard will again wear
Cub uniform next season. The for
| mer Cub star will act in the capacity
Of coach to the outfielders.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-20

Of the city have been damaged by fire
and that their present appearance is
unsightly and detracts from the beauty
of the city. The resolution asks tina
the city attorney be authorized and d
rected to confer with the owners OF
such property and ask them TO cooper
ate with the citizens in the cleanup
movement and remove the insight i
structures.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-20

Mrs. R. B. Houston left Sunday to
join Mr. Houston at Santa Clara, Cali
fomia. On her way she will make short
visits with friends at Eugene, Roseburg
and will also visit in San Francisco She
was accompanied by Eugene Houston
who will devote his time to investigat-
ing collecting systems and agencies.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-20

Reserved seats for the grand opera
at the Heilig theatre in Portland next
Friday and Saturday are only $5 eacn.
Cheap enough. But about SO percent of
folks in Salem will not find it con
venient to dig up 50 for one snow and
will just manage to exist by taking in
q fifteen cent movie.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-20

A children's auxiliary to the Salem
Floral society was formed at the meet
ing held Saturday afternoon in the audi
torium of the high school with the elec-
tion of Mrs. Z. W. Wallace as president,
Ivan G. Martin, vice-president, and
Mrs. Inez Knapp, secretary. Supervisors
for each of the districts of the city
corresponding with the ten schools Of
the city, will be appointed by j. W
Maruney, president of the society
These supervisors will work with tn.
children of each school. Prizes will be
Offered and it is hoped to interest the
children in the planting of flowers not
only at their homes but in many Of thC
vacant lots.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-20

A commission house in Dallas, Texas
has heard of the Willamette valley and
its dried cherries and has written to
the Commercial club asking for samples
and prices of the Oregon dried cherry.
The matter was referred to the local
fruit houses.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-20

Five more cases of uniforms arrived
ut the armory Saturday from the head
quarters of the regiment for the equip
ment Of the recruits of the company.
This will provide uniforms for all of the
remaining recruits who have been drill
ing in their citizens clothes.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-20
Your suit pressed, SOC. Phone 43.

A Congregational social will be held
Wednesday evening Of this week at the
home of f. Cooke Patton. Mr.. Elvin
in announcing the social said that it
was not to be a high brow affair but
just an all around good meeting for the
common people.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-20

L, H. Alderman was elected superin-
tendent of the Portland public schools
for term of one year at a meeting of
the Portland school board Saturday
evening, lie has held the position for
the last three years and before going to
Portland was state superintendent of
public instruction. The meeting of tne
board was not exactly harmonious, but
Mr.. Alderman was finally elected with
but one opposing vote.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-20

The contest for membership, attend
ance and collections now on between
the First Christian church Sunday
school Of this city and that of the First
Christian church Of Portland resulted
yesterday in Portland winning for the
third time, making the score six points
for Portland and three for Salem. The
attendance yesterday was, Salem, 3l9,
and for Portland, $50; collections were
$12.23 for Salem and $24.06 for Port
land; new members, 2S for Salem and
% for Portland. The contest is on for
the months of March, April and May.
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On account of the cyclone that passed
Just south of Portland Sunday after
noon about 5 O'Clock, the Oregon Elec-
trio was put out of business for about
- hours. With the blowing down of
IL poles and the high tension wire be-
tween Donald and Fargo, all trains
were stalled and passengers were obEg-
ed to stay in the cars until about
o clock this morning. The storm passed
ON to Butteville where several houses
were blown down and several persons
killed at Lents. The damage at Fargo
has been repaired and the electric
trains are now running on regular
schedule.
Two ears Of corn from the ten ears
that received the highest award at the
Panam0.Pacific exposition were receiv-
ed this morning by L. J. Chaplin. The
corn is of the Pride of the North va
riety and was sent to Nr. Chaplin by O..
f. Freytag, director Of agriculture for
Oregon. 1t was raised in the corn belt
of the central states and will be plant.
ed by Mr.. Chaplin to test its growing
+ qualities and to find out whether it is
adapted to this climate. The cob of T.
ear is small and the kernels more than
the average length. Samples Of peas.
South American COW kale and pop corn.
all prize winners, were received bv Mr.
Chopin and win be planted to try their
growing qualities in this climate.
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The city beautiful idea is becoming
contagious and now the city council is
getting ready TO lend its influence to.
wards making Salem orat it should be,
the prettiest residence city of the north.
west. Noting that several societies are
. preparing plans to beoutify the city
and that clean up day viii soon be
inouguroted by the civic department of
the Commercial club, resolution will
be introduced at the meeting of the
council this evening calling attention
to the fact that the city is endeavor
ing 10 clean up. Also 70 the fact that
certain buildings on the main streets
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-20
DR.. Stones drug store.

The Woman's Alliance Of the Unitar-
ian church will meet Friday afternoon
at the home Of Mrs. Louise Forstner,
265 North Commercial street. All mem
bers and friends invited.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-20
DR.. Stones Drug store.

"Usury, Ancient and Modern" will
be discussed at the Unitarian church
Wednesday evening at the meeting of
the Mems Liberal club. John p. Rob
ertson will be the speaker of the even
ing. All men are cordially invited to
attend the meeting.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-20

1.-THE La Area cluD' of the United
Artisans will give a dance Wednesday
evening at the Moose hall. The dance
will be attended by delegation of Ar
tisans from the Dallas lodge.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-20

day for visiting other schools and the
high school teachers have decided tC
do their visiting next Friday. Of the
81 teachers in the school, 20 will visit in
the Portland schools.