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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-18
GROVER ALEXANDER IS
AFTER BIG INCREASE
Star Pitcher Wants $4,000, But Phil.l
lies May Compromis>, With
Him for $4,000.

Philadelphia. Ian. 1.-THE differ
ence in salary that stands between
Grover Cleveland Alexander and the
Philadelphia Baseball Club does not
promise TO be bridged until the lat-s
ter part Of next month. It is taken
for granted that the great pitcher and
the club will come to terms. Alex
ander can no more afford to stop
pitching in the heyday of his career
than the club can afford to do With
out hfs services. President Baker res.
fuses to discuss the matter.
Alexander is canning 10 this city
about February 20, and, ii is UNDER
stood. will at that time talk over the
salary question with the club officials.
1t is believed that the club offered
him salary of $4,000 and that
Alexander thinks he should have
$4,000 1t is predicted that the diff
ference will he split and both sides
will he happy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-18

VIII TOO much prosperity and the
aging OF many stars weaken the Bos-
ton Reds In 1917? This is an all
absorbing topic in baseball circles.
VIII the, present champions of the
world 20 the way OF the Athletics' Or
will they sweep their WAY through the
American League to triumph again
next season.
Among well-informed baseball men
the consensus Is that Leonard, Foster.
Mays. Shore and Babe" Ruth. star
pitchers of the Red Sox. will be bet
ter next season than they were last.
Although neither Foster nor Mays was
at his best during the closing weeks
of the last campaign. there liz every
indication that next season will find
both at the zenith of their form, UNI
less injuries intervene. Ruth. Shore
and Leonard. though veterans in point
Of experience. are young In years, and
have several more baseball seasons
of the Red Sox need have no worry
concerning the pitching stan
Dick" Hobiitxel. hrst basema n.
never showed better form than he did
last season. 1t 80 not reasonable TO
expect he will 20 back during the
winter months On the other hand.
there is every reason 10 believe he
will be at his best In 1917.
Much 10 expected OF Harold Jan
vrin, who made pronounced hit by
his play In the world series Jenvrin
IL the Youngest member OF the team
and should improve considerably with
experience Not only L. he a big favor
ite with the Boston fans" but he has
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-18

RORERT E-DEEON IN
his BROTHERS KEEPER

Among actors of the present day
there is none who has graced the
stage more handsomely or done more
to place the acting profession on a
sure footing OF public respect, than
Robert Edeson. To one who has seen
him in many pieces; beginning with
'strongheart." ending with Fine
Feathers" and including pretty much
everything in between. to one who
has admired his exceptional intel
ligence and imaginative faculty, as
we'll as his splendid technique in
creating many parts, the witnessing OF
His Brothers Keeper" offers mega
i've pleasure.
For the part Is never worthy OF the
man, and after the vivid character
nations which he has done it il diff
fcuit to reconcile the mind to the
staid. though admirably enacted.
NJ. d.
The negative pleasure forbids us
big Robt. Edeson in the part. but
presents itself in our admiration OF
the actor-author's ability in evolving
a most unusual play. The impossible
has been Accomplished--A new phase
OF the eternal triangle has been dis
covered. and. being discovered. il pre-
scented interestingly
To say that the piece IL unusual
IL the merest truth. yet il exhibits
Weaknesses which speak louder than
could any record OF the authors ex-
periencc in the creating Of plays.
The main theme 10 too frequently OBJ
truded upon by Irrelevant by-plots
which bob up, and bob down again.
like floating corks when the Ash nib
BILE. Some Of the dialogue Ia clever
some OF 1t pronouncedly rhetorical.
Great acting opportunities are not
offered in any of the parts. since there
are no moments Of great suspense.
Considering this fact. the supporting
company must be credited with ca
pable work.
The other woman" in the case Is
beautiful to hook at and reads with
pleasing clearness and simplicity.
The best acting moment in the piece
is when the other womans brother
senounces the wrong to his sister.
Mr.. Blossoms play is evidently a
valuable piece OF property and with
the slight adjustments which are in
avitable in the evolution of the ve-
hicle which 10 new. will doubtless
prove even more SO.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-18
SPIDERS PLACED ON
VIRGINIA SCHEDULE.
Richmond College Gridronists Will Meet Orange and Blue
Eleven Again Next Philosophers Making Efforts To
Arrange Games With Other Large Elevens

Richmond College has been given
a place on the University OF Virginia.
1917 football schedule, according to
an announcement made last night
This means that the Spiders will play
three Of Virginia's largest football
elevens next fall. they being Washing
ton and Lee. Virginia Polytechnic In
stitute and Virginia.
1t was announced a few weeks ago
that Richmond College would not meet
the Orange and Blue forces during
the 1917 gridiron season, but the an
nouncement last night removed all
doubt. Emory and Henry College
has also been given a place on the
Virginia schedule. The dates the two
colleges will get have not been an
nounced up to this time, but it is
thought that the Spiders will go up
against the Charlottesville gridiron-
lists the first part of the season. as
has always been the custom.
Richmond College will not stop with
these three big games. but has al
ready opened negotiations with the
University OF North Carolina Uni
versity of South Carolina, Clemson
College. of South Carolina. and Wake
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-18
LYNCHBURe IS SURE
Of HAVING BASEBALL
Committee Is Named to Solicit stock
In New Hill City
Corporation.

Lynchburg, Jan. 1T.-Acung under
resolution adopted by a meeting OF
baseball lovers held at the Y. NJ. c. A.
building last Friday night, Mayor
Royston Jester. Jr. today associated
Thomas d. Mays and William T. Mac
Leod with him for the appointment of
committees 10 solicit stock for an as
ISOLATION proposed to be formed here
In case a Virginia League franchise
is awarded this city at the adjourned
meeting OF that circuit in Norfolk,
January %.
This committee will name suh-com-
mittees to solicit stock and arrange
other plans under which the sub-com-
mittees will work. II is planned to
have number of committees in va
rious factories, as well as for the
wholesale and retail sections ana this
work will be started tomorrow so
that intelligent reports may be made
at an adjourned meeting OF the fans
at the Y. NJ. c. A. next Friday even
ing at s o'clock.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-18

ventriloquiss Ebs. who is Il most
original ventriloauist now before the
public. !. an Australian. His AT Is
distinct departure from the con-
vent'onal ventriloauIal act and is at
tract!veiy staged.
One OF the daintiest and classiest
instrumental and dancing features OF
the season will be the act OF the Five
Violin Girls The girls are expert
instrumentaiists and graceful and
comely dancers. They have dis
play OF costumes that will delight the
feminine eye. The Kanazawa Troupe
OF speciality performers will he seen
in a sensational exhibition. and Her
bert Clifton, late singing comedian
and star Of the Ziegfeld "Follies," Is
bringing the comedy and song spe-
cialty In which he scored his big hit
in the "Follies." New motion pictures
accompany the vaudeville bill.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-18

Forest College, of North Carolina. 1t
IL thought that at least two OF the
last named elevens will be played dur
ing the 1917 football campaign.
While no definite action has been
taken up to this time, it Is hardly
probable that Richmond College will
agree to playing the other three col
leges In the Eastern Virginia Inter-
collegiate Association twice each next
season. 1t Is known fact that the
Westhampton representatives will ad-
vocate playing only one game, but
whether the other colleges will agree
to this is still a matter of conjec-
ture.
There is a strong proba bility OF
either Clemson or the University OF
South Carolina playing the Spiders in
Richmond the coming season. The
Westhampton collegians are trying to
arrange games with both of the Pal
metto State aggresations. playing one
in Richmond and the other in South
Carolina. There is also q strong prob
ability Of the Spiders meeting either
Wake Forest here or the University
of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-18
Richmond College Placed On Virginia Scheeue Boone Will Not Play Here This
NAP IAAJOIE TO BE
IN INTERNATIONAL

Although announcement was
made q few days ago that Chief
Bender, formerly q member Of the
Athletics, had been signed to pilot
the Toronto Maple Leaves In the
International League, II now de-
vclops that the big Indian will not
be found grasping the manag crial
rcins when tho season opens. but
Nap LAjoie will be there inst. ad.
According to reports coming out
Of tho Canadian city, graceful Nap
has already placed hts coRnoJncn
to . Toronto contract, and will be
found At the holm when the 1871
campaign opens. There il also
. strong probability OF Lajoie APP
pearing in the role Of player imam.
ager. He IL still there with q num-
Der Of youngsters when II comes
to scoopfng them mp around the
keystone station.
This should be q welcome an
nOnnce1nGnt to Richmond fans. for
they will be rendered several op-
portunittes during the coming sea-
SON to see the Frenchman I'm ac-
ton.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-18
Lutte BOONE NOT TO
PLAY IN RICHMOND

Lutte Boone, who was slated for
heid captain of the Richmond club
this season, will not be seen In a
Nireinian uniform this season.
Roth the Pittsburg and st. Louis
Cardinals, OF the National League.
arc seeking his services and there
Is a strong probability OF his play
ing with one of these clubs I'm the
Tcner circuit.
NJ the present time Boone Is tIic
property of the New York Yankees
and he was to have been turned
over to Richmond during the 1917
season. playing shOrtstop or Sec
Ond base for the Nirginians.
Boone, II will be remembered. was
sent TO Richmond last year I'm the
place of Angelo Arragon. and
played the shortstop position for
the local club until he sustained
an injury and was forced to re-
turn to his home for the reInain-
der OF the season. Boone is stiii
n good hall player and he wonld
have made Richmond an excellent
field captain.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-18
Richmond College
Holds Scrimmage
With High Quint

In spite of the scarcity of expe-
rienced men on the squad. the Rich
mond College basketers are gradually
rounding into shape for the opening
game Of the season next Wednesday
night in Charlottesville with the Uni
versity Of Virginia uuint.
Coach Dobson gave all OF his men
a chance against the John Marshall
High School quint yesterday afternoon
and they displayed fairly good form.
The game was merely practice af-
fair and no score was kept, b ut the
Westhamptonfans ran up a number
of points during the initial period.
Coach Dobson has a problem before
him in developing a formidable out
fit out OF the raw material on hand.
The only experienced players on hand
are Captain Dick Wood and Tyson.
both of whom are showing good form.
However, those who have watched the
basketers cavort around the floor for
the past few days are optimistic over
the chances for a winning quint this
season.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-18
'~T9,e IAttle Chfrr

The big musical comedy success.
The Little Cafe" from its unsoualed
run Of nearly . year in Manhattan,
will be the attraction At the Academy
today. matinee and night. The lat
tie Cafe" IL a happy combination Of
individual talent and Specialization.
1t was taken first hand from Q French
farce. 'Te Petit Cafe by Tristan
Bernard. c. NJ. s. Mcclellan made the
adaptation and also wrote the lyrics.
Ivan Caryll composed the score.
klaw q Drlanger originally outlined
the production and Herbert Gresham
staged 1t. while Julian Mitchell put
on the ensemble effect and chorus
numbers It was this combination
that gave the American stage The
Pink Lady" and "Oh, Oh. Delphine."
They have more than outpointed that
standard in THE Little Cafe" for Il
has three score Of light musical sue
cesses to date. Beyond these es-
sential outlines 1t Is not necessary to
go into detail concerning the ensa Ke-
ment The piece il known for its
humor. delightful music, charm Of
color schemes and classiness in every
respect. The original production is
assured.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-18
MANY REMEMBER
INF1RMARY WITH GIFTS

Success favored the annual pound
party OF the Eye, Far, Throat and
Nose Infirmary yesterday. tidy
sum rolled In in nickeis, dimes. quar-
tors. dollars and some crisp green
backs. and cans. packages and boxes
OF foodstuffs heaped In the receiving
room. The committee In charge OF
the pound party with it's chairman.
Mrs. Samuel Cohen, wish to thank
those who contributed 50 literally.
The pound party is a great aid to
the good work OF the fnirmary, en-
abling 1t to sustain its patients dur
ing treatment Yesterdays contribu-
lions in money and provisions were
greater than last year and were re-
ported as most satisfactory by those
who received for the institution.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-18
Basketball Teams
Postpone Contests
On Y.M.C. A, Court

Owing to the fact that the game be-
tween Church Hill and Paramount
was called off because of the fact tina
the latter team had a game scheduled
with Randolph Macon College at Ash
land. the Barton Heights and Y. NJ. c.
A. quints also decided to take rest
last night. Both OF these games will
be staged later on this season.
The weak teams In the league have
been recently strengthened and the
fight from now on should be a warm
one. The odds favor Church Hill at
the present time, the East enders hav-
ing captured all OF the championship
games this year. Paramount has not
been eliminated Yet. however, and the
boys promise TO put UP a hard fight
for the honors
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-18
Oompronhse Verdict Rendered.

In = suit for $4,000 damages claim
ed by Bette c. villemange against
the Virginia Railway ami Power
Company, n compromise verdict for
the whole amount was rendered In the
Law and Equity Court yesterday. The
suit resulted from an accident on
January ., when ]. NJ Villemagns
was Knocked from an automobile BY
. street car At Mulberry and Cary
Streets And received injuries which
caused his death.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-18
WILD WEST SCENES
AT THE LYRIC TODAY

Two adept opponents of the skill
and dexterity OF the cowboys,
rancheros. vaQueros, lariat and quirt
wielders on the border are the Ter
rvs. who give their spectacular ex-
hibition at the Lyric the latter half
of the week, commencing with the
matinee performance today. The
Terrys are appearing In a most novel
and altogether remarkable act. 1t In
realistic representation of life on
the rocky range and il permeated by
the atmosphere of the great and
bounding West.
Another novelty on the bill II the
performance to be given by William
Eba the different" comedian aud
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-18
OUckP|N VETS" LOSE
TO YOUNGER D0WltRS
Rowsey. Richardson and Patrick Are
Defeated BY Andy Anderson,
Butler and Bailey.

Last night on the Palace Alleys
those three old duckpin veterans,
Rowsey, Richardson and Patrick.
went down to defeat before the on
siaughts OF those three cheerful
youngsters. Anderson, Bailey and
Butler. II was an exciting and inter
esting game. with some exceptionally
good bowling by both sides Richard
son rolled 324 for his three games,
giving him high average 10s. Butler
rolled l4S for the high score.
= The complete scores were as fol-
Iowa
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-18
PRESIDENT TO WITNESS
PICTURES PRESENTATION

Encouraged by President Wilson's
selection OF "A Daughter of the
Gods" for his first public view of a
motion picture At the premiere OF
the play in Belasco Theater, Wash
ington. D. c., William Fox has de-
cided to memorialixe the event By
having made a bronze statute Of
Cinema. the Tenth Muse. OF heroic
size. "A Daughter Of the Gods" will
be the attraction Ut the Buou all
next week, with matinees daily. be,
ginning Tuesday. Seats for this ex-
traordinary attraction are now on
sale.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-18
WILL TRAIN
AT ATHENS THIS YEAR

Atlanta, Ga. Jan. 1.-THE Attain
ia Southern Association cl ub will train
this spring at Athens, Georgia. ac-
cordinE to a telegram received here
from Manager Charles Frank. who 10
in New Orleans on a visit. The
Louisville American Association club
also will train at Athens. and the two
teams are expected TO engage In prac-
tice games there.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-18
PERMIT ISSUED FOR COLORED
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ANNEX

Permit was issued yesterday foi
the new Memorial Hospital building
to be erected on the southside OF
Marshall Street. between Twelfth and
College Streets. at an estimated cost
OF $4,000, to be used for colored
patients. Tho permit calls for q
seven-story structure. of brick, steel
and concrete, hreproof throughout.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-18
DETROIT TIGERS SEND
DUBUC TO SALT LAKE

Detroit. January Announce
ment has been made by the Detroit
American League Baseball Club that
Pitcher Dubuc will be released to the
Salt Lake City club, OF the Pacific
Coast League instead OF to Chatta-
nooga. as previously announced. Du-
buc will join the Salt Lake City team
in the spring.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-18
HOLY NAME WILL MEET
SECOND BAPTIST FIVE

The strong Ave OF the Holy Name
will meet the Second Baptist and one
OF the hardest games of the season 10
expected. as the Holy Name has won
nine games out OF ten and the Second
Baptist has also defeated some OF the
best teams in the city. The game is
scheduled for tonight at SIS O'Clock
at the McGill Catholic Union
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-18
''FIora Bella"

There Is more sense, more story.
more graceful music and more de-
iightful stage settings in the produc.
ton of this seasons striking example
Of successful musical comedy, Flora
Bella" with Florence Weber in the
title role, which will be the attrac-
ton at the Academy on Friday and
Saturday. and Saturday matinee. than
II usually found in this manner Of
stage play. Tho score by Charles
Cuvillier and Milton Achwarzwald IL
charming In the extreme: the book
In itself Is sunicient for almost any
demand. and the lyrics are Joy to
hear.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-18
-anixans.

Friday night at s p NJ, on the
Palace Alleys. c. Fl. Cosby and Benny
Cosby will try to wrest the two man
title from Andy Anderson and Peggy
Butler.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-18
William and Mary
Victorious Over
Lynchburg Quint

Especial to The Richmond Nirginiau.)
Lynch burg. Va, Jan. 17.--ShowinE
superior form at every stage OF the
game, William and Mary Colleges
basketball quint tonight defeated the
Virginia Christian College quint by n
score of is to IS The WILLIAMSBURG
ers took the lead from the jump ana
retained it throughout the encounter.
The Indians whirlwind attack and
beautiful passing at times had the
Hill City 'basketers completely baffled.
For william and Mary the work
of Robertson. Mattox and Murray
stood out prominently throughout the
game. They put up a brilliant ex-
hibition for the victorious five. Dot
son was the star for the home team.
His playing was of the sensational
variety. and had he received better
support the Virginia Christian College
quint would have made better show
ing.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-18

and Mary--Wilson for Crigier. Field
goals, William and Mary-Geddy. 4;
Murray. Ii; Robinson, .; Mattox, &.
Virginia Christian College-Rams3.
Hedgecock, 4. Goals from fouls
Murray, in six attempts; Mercer. 5
In thirteen attempts. Time of halves
80 minutes. Referee-knehr. Y. NJ.
C. A Umpire-Dr Brunei. Richmond
College. Timer--Johnson, Y. NJ. c. A.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-10-10

He also served clerk of
the South Carolina legislature
later Inspector of the dispensares for the State
how suffered all those years. continued Mr. Bullock
i" awful pains back and d and sleep broken all
headaches and dreadfuy
My appetite and lost weight and strength until
could hardly stand feet My whole down,
finally had take the bed tried all kinds of medicines but
nothing reached my
"A friend knowing the condition was n advised me to take ona
noticed improvement 1t looked like the
took better felt seemed gain strength
day. and consider myself in
physical condition the State have big appetite;
agrees with perfectly and sleep like log get
morning feeling refreshed and ready big work
disappeared and and dizzy like
pains side and back nown fact all
troubles and am full of life and
really $4,000 for the good Vona did and
who has kidney trouble in general rundown condition get
a bottle 1t certainly builds man up "a
Mr. Bean, Vitona made the following statement:
Viona, discovery daily caah
disorders blood disorders and
building hundreds of se rundown and Vitona
average proprietary medicines which,
nothing medicated alcohol which stimulates
relief Vona than medicine lis
more than liquid extraction of mineral
bnaion prepared laboratory the bowels the earth
unknown 1t contains iron calcium sodium,
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peutic vaiue.'
Vitona Holsten Edgefed and G. w. WISE Ten
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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-10-10
Buy 2 Bond.

Have you purchased Liberty Bond,
or have you been too busy to give the
matter serious thought? While you
contribute to the natianal war fund by
purchasing bond, yet you do not
donate a penny. Government bonds
are regarded the world over as the
safest investment man can make!
Therefore, in thus contributing to the
war fund you are only making an in
vestment.
preparations for the war must be made
on large scale and it must be prose
cuted vigorously, if an early termina-
tion is reached. To do both, prepare
on large scale and prosecute vigor-
ously, requires an enormous outlay
daily. The government must raise the
necessary money at once and the quick
est and best way is through the float
ing of bonds. This is why the Liberty
Bonds are now offered for sale.
Consider the matter seriously, now,
if you have not already done so.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-10-10
No Race Troubles at Camp Jackson.

Those who have fbeen predicting
trouble at Camp Jackson when colored
troops were sent to the camp for train
ing can now allay their fears. AS long
as Southern negroes, especially South
Carolina negroes, are sent to Camp
Jackson there need-be no apprehension
or uneasiness as to the department of
either the white or colored troops.
They fully understand. :. each; ;other, and
each race will accord to the other it's
rights. Trouble comes from mixing
the races in camp when Northern ne
groes are brought South. These men
know nothing of real Southern condi-
tions. The following from The State
of Monday morning shows that kind
ly and cordial feeling exists between
the white and colored troops of South
Carolina:
ga splendid spirit of patriotism was
shown by white troops toward the ne
groes being mobilized at Camp Jack
son yesterday. When a train bearing
several hundred negroes drove into
the camp the white troops broke spon-
taneously into lusty cheering, which
was taken up along the line until it