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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-04
CANDIDATES FOR QU|NT
HOLD FIRST PRACTICE
Richmond College Basketball
Team This Year.

Under Captain Dick Wood, can
didates for the Richmond College
basketball quint engaged in their
first real practice of the season yes
terday afternoon at Westhampton.
Coach Dohson will not take charge
OF the squad for three or four days
yet. he being down South attending to
some business for the college.
There were seventeen men out for
the team yesterday afternoon. but
more than double this number Is an
tictpated- Thirty-five men have ex-
pressed their intention of trying out
for the quint. and they are expected
TO be on hand by the first OF next
week, at the latest
There are only two old men hack
for the team this year. they being
Captain Dick Wood and Lin Cosby.
Dave Satterfeld and Perry Mitchell
have graduated: Chris Cox left school
for good at the end of last season.
while Mac Cosby is down on the
border with the Richmond Blues.
However. there Is no scarcity of ma
terial and the college Is expected 20
turn out another good team this sea-
SON
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-04
REPRESENT LYNCHDURG
At LEAGUE MEETING

Lynchburg. Jan. s.-Lynchburg will
be represented at the meeting of the
Virginia League in Norfolk next Sat
urday by Mayor Royston Jester ana
Herbert F.. Mley, who Will offer 10
take the sixth franchise In the circuit,
provided the travelling expenses of the
teams comprising the circuit are pool
ed
Sufficient residents OF the city have
been sounded to indicate that there
Will be no trouble forming a corpora
ton and securing funds to back a
team. There is a mortgage OF 500
on the Lynchburg territory, which
Is represented by salaries unpaid play
ers by former association which was
hacking a team here in 1912 when
the franchise was taken away from
the Hill City. II the franchise is
awarded Lynchburg an association
will be formed at once. and the first
call on the stock will he used to lift
the mortgage and clear this territory.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-04
TEX RICHARD IS WORLDS
BIGGEST BOXING PROMOTER
Has Pulled OFF Three Championship Bouts and Has Recently
Been Basking In the Limelght BY Reason Of His
Efforts To Lure Carpenter To America.

palace OF chance and cleaned up $780,
600 a year for four annums. with a
fortune in his pockets he returned to
the States. and In 1904 landed IN
Goidfeld, New. where he opened n
gambling resort. There he made more
money than he knew what to DO with
and ne decided to promote boxing as a
means OF getting rid OF some of the
surplus.
The first real fight Tex ever saw
was between Terry McGovern and
Jimmy Pritt. In New York, and from
that time he became a red hot fight
fan. Tex lost quite n hit OF coin In his
first venture as a promoter. when
he staged the Gans-Selson fight at
Goidield in 1905. but he wasn't cured
OF tho boxing bug. He went ahead
and staged n match between Jeffries
and Johnson. His original plan was
TO pull off this bout in Salt Lake City.
but he was induced to switch TO San
Francisco. Then the Governor hutted
in and the mill had 10 be pulled off
at Reno. Even at that Tex cleared
100000.
After that Richard vert TO South
America and invested his pile In a
Paraguay cattle ranch. He now owns
thousands OF acres OF grazing coun-
try, big herds Of cattle and many fine
horses. The lure OF the white lights
drew him back TO New York. how
ever. and IN the last year he has been
playing the role OF daredevil pro-
noter, which made him famous, Tex
cleaned up biz pile betting on Will
son in the last election.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-04

Tex, If you speak II real fast.
sounds like chewing gum. or some
thing to cure tired. aching and swol-
len feet, but the Tex here referred to
II that two-legged, two-fisted, red
blooded hombru known to the sports
Of as many continents as there are as
Tex Richard, the daredevil promoter
OF pukfIistic entertainments.
The man who has pulled off three
worlds championship bouts and who
has lately been basking in the lime
Hight by reason OF his efforts 10 lure
Georges Carpenter to America. cele-
brated his forty-sixth birthday Tues
day. He vas born In Kansas City, on
the Missouri side, January 2. 1871.
and started life as George l. Richard.
A. the axe Of two he took his family
to ths Texas Panhandle and at Ave
ne became a cattle herder.
At ten he took part In big cattle
drive from the Panhandle to Caldwell.
Kan. the nearest shipping point. On
that trip he didn't see n single white
mans habltation. but lots Of Tntuns.
Tex was a cowboy until he was %,
when he was elected marshal OF his
home town. Henrietta. which was a
pretty lively burg in those days, AL
though now safe as a church In as
Tex pulled freight from Alaska. He
dragged = sleigh over 800 miles OF
snow to reach Dawson City. the Jour
ney lasting two months.
He made several lucky strikes, but
lost out by opening a gambling house,
and, nat broke, went to Nome for a
new start. There he started another
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-04
WILLIAM CARR|GAN
STILL HOLDING OUT
and Then Says He VIII Give His
Answer Today.

Lewiston, Me-. Jan. s.,-William r.
Carrigan. manager of the world cham
pion Boston American League base
ball team last year, declined today to
continue In that position next season,
but in response to suggestions from
Harry II. Frazee. one of the new own
ers of the club, he later said he
would think over the matter until
Thursday.
His desire to atttnd to his banking
Interests here was given as the reason
of his determination to withdraw
from base ball.
Mr.. Frazee, who came to this city
last week to talk over with Carrigan
the question of his resuYning the man
agement. called him, by telephone
from New York today. and was told
that Carrigan had decided definitely
not 10 return to the team. 1t is under
stood that Fraxee urged him strongly
% reconsider
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-04
TO STRENGTHEN ATTACK
OF HAUeAT0A'S BRAVES
President OF Boston Club Advances
Six Ideas He Thinks VIII Help
His Team.

Boston, Jan. 3.-SuEgestions for re-
he contends has become lost through
the advantages enjoyed by the defen-
sive side OF the game, were advanced
today by President Percy D. Haugh-
ton. Of the Boston National League
Club. Haughton brought up the sub
ject at the recent meeting OF the Ma
tional League. which voted to have a
rules committee meet with a similar
body from the American League to
consider revision.
The natural ingenuity OF the
stroying the balance between defense
and attack In games said Haughton.
Tn baseball the defenders have had
the upper hand for years. 1t II harder
are dropping. indicating there is
something radically wrong with the
balance in baseball. What changes.
not revolutionary, will increase the
probability OF the base hit and the
earned run?
Here are six ideas have heard
advanced. each of which has merit:
Move first and third bases about
four or five feet nearer home plate,
not disturbing the position of second.
Eliminate the spitball delivery.
Let the batter walk on three balls.
Have only one foul strike
Have a much more drastic balk in
depreciation.
Reduce the width OF the plate by
few inches"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-04
Paramount F,aSy Winner

With Dick Gayle, formerly of Will
+iiam and Mary, and Heinie Leubbert
the one-time Richmond College star
back In the lineup, the Paramount
Athletic Club experienced little trouble
in disposing of the Barton Heights
contingent.
The Northeast Finders took the lead
from the jump and retained 1.
throughout the encounter. When the
initial period came to close the
Fairmount boys had garnered Just
fourteen points, while the Northsider,
were fondling three The victors huns
mp twenty-one additional points while
Barton Heights came through will
eight, thanks to the accurate goal
shooting of Waidrop.
Newcome. who once performed 70
North Carolina Agricultural an,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-04

"MY KILLARNEY ROSE
GENEROUSLY APPRECIATED

Al II. Wilson appeared I'm his new
Irish song play, MY Killarney Rose, $
q the Academy last night to an audi
enoe small In numbers. but generous
~ to the appreciation expressed Ro-
mancs. ireland. and song. are as Mt
ttngiy Joined together as could be
triplst daises blooming on the same
stem. Mr.. Wilson offers all three in a
pleasing manner.
JuAgvd by the same standards which
apply to dramatic effort ordinarily. the
verdict could scarcely be favorable
But Irish drama Is thing apart; a
thing In which the spirit stands for
tAe deeA and In which the beautiful
bfogue" nils the heart of your loyal
Ir4ohman AZ truly as could any gem
Of Lady Gregory Has not Chauncey
oaeot proven this time out OF mind. by
calling straight and true before the
wlnds Of good fortune on series of
mink and water romantic dramatic
eAips with the harp of "Old Erin
nailed to the mast head7 And has
not Al Wilson added his quota Of tes-
tifnony by forsaking the bosky yodel-
ink hilIsides and the blonde wig for
the brogrn-- and the brogue?
-~-A1xy Killarney ROSE" is as nearly
1--WE olcot In his Augustus Pitou days.
- ! piece and a player well could be
and not DO he. And this surely is
= rlsAeAnt thing to say. The piece
YARNS the cookies of the Irish heart.
the songs create no end OF enthusiasm
And the man himself IL romantic and
irish In mien. pressing into service
every trick Of voice and department
which his schooling OF ripe expert
ence has taught.
FOR the provinces MY Killarney
Ross's will do. Yes decidedly.
s.. I.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-04

Continued from First Page)
for the beiligerents to gather strength
for another struggle which. when re-
newed, would involve us"
Argue for Resolution.
Senator Hitchcock and Senator
Smith. of Georgia, argued in support
OF the resolution and demanded inn
mediate action They made ii clear
that the administration desired vote
at once. Meantime Senator Stone
chairman of the Foreign Relations
Committee. had discussed the situation
with Secretary Lansing, who had come
TO the Capitol on various matters
When 1t became apparent that the
peace plans, Senator Hitchcock
abruptly withdrew his resolution I'M
til tomorrow, at the instance OF ad-
ministration Senators.
Before the debate closed, however
Senator Lodge injected into the dis
cussion the declaration that the reso-
luton tended to line the Senate up
On the, side of ere group Of bellig-
erents
II do not wish.' he said. ito see
this country ranged on the side OF
either belligerent either in war. or In
seeking peace. l do not wish vote
OF mine to be misinterpreted to in
dictate that / am ranged on the side
of either belligerent. and particularly
/ do not wish to be ranged against
the side that Is fighting the battles
Of democracy, and on the side OF
military autocracy. / do not wish to
be ranged on the side of the allies,
and certainly / do not wish to be
ranged on the side of Germany, That
Is the Interpretation OF this note
which has gone So broadcast over the
world that the President has felt II
necessary to anticipate it,"
Senator Gallinger, of New Hamp-
shire. presented a substitute for the
endorsement resolution which would
simply place the Senate on record. as
hoping for peace.
Administration Senators tonight
were uncertain as to whether they
would continue to press the Hitch
cock resolution tomorrow.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-04

Richmond's Automobile Show has
bean listed among the official shows
held In all the big cities. The real
sos~on starts with the salon snow
which opened this week at the Hotei
Astor, New York. This Is the de
luxe show OF all the big shows. for
the cars are all high priced foreign
machines and the pick OF the Ameri-
can cars.
The Richmond show will be along
tha nnes Of the Astor show, as only
touring cars will ba shown and the
decorations will compare favorably
With the artistic work done by the
Aston decorators. From the remarks
OF those who have seen the design
for the Richmond show 1t will not be
lacki8 in any part, either from a see
mic or exhibition point OF view.
There 10 no doubt about the opening
of4the show. which IL set for January
81, It the Grays Armory. The use
Of tho armory will be obtained. ac-
cordinx to the best information to
b obtained at the headquarters OF the
association in the Jefferson Hotel.
Manager Stone will attend the As
tor Show and II Is expected that he
win be able to get a few valuable
hints from that famous exhibition.
Big Shows Listed.
Tho list OF official shows for the
month Of January. all over the United
States, ia as follows:
Jan. 2-1o--New York, Automobile
Salon. Hotel Astor, j. r. Eistis Man.
ager.
Jan. s-ll-Milwaukee Auditorium.
Milwaukee automobile dealers
Jan 0-1S-New York City. Show.
GRAND Central Palace. Netional Auto
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-04
And Church Hill Capture Show Listed With Northern
FEATURES OF 1915 SEASON.

Tho American League broke all
previous figures for attendance.
The Giants set o new mark of
twenty-six consecutive victories.
For the first time in ten years
Ty Cobb failed to win the all
around individual championship.
McGrAw pnt through the big
gest sfalke-up Of the year when he
brought HerDog, Zimmerman and
McCArty to the Polo Grounds.
The Yankees won the adimira-
ton Of the sporting world by their
pfucky fight with n crippled team.
Alexander captured thirty-three
games and allowed the smallest
percentage of earned runs of the
big league pitchers.
Hal Chase effected wonderful
comeback with the Cincinnati
Reds.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-04

SOUTHERN SPECIALS
PUT ON BY RAILWAYS

The first two special trains from
New York city to Florida points Ar-
rived In Richmond last night and this
morning. The Atlantic Coast Line
train left Richmond last night at
1885 o'clock. while the Seaboard Air
Line special passed through at $50
this morning.
The trains, which are composed Of
all-steel cars, will go from New York
to Jacksonville. Palm Beach, Dt.
Augustine, Miami and other points IN
Florida It Is understood that several
ders left on the train last
night and this morning.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-04
LOCAL SHOW LISTED
WITH NORTHERN ONES
Real Season Started This Week With Big Display In Hoe
Aston. New York. While Richmond's Show Will Be
Held in Grays' Armory Beginning January27.

mobile Chamber Of Commerce.
Jan. observation-disclosures Show.
Philadelphia Automobile Trade Asso-
citation.
Jan. e-10--Fort Dodge. Iowa state
Convention, Iowa Retail Automobile
Dealers Association.
Jan. 15-2o--Faii River, Massachu-
sets. Show. Casino.
Jan. 20-27-Detroit, Michigan, 18TH
Annual Show. Detroit Automobile
Dealers Association.
Jan. 20-27-Montreal. Quebec, Au-
tomobile Trade Association.
Jan. 22-27-Rochester, N. Y. Show.
Exposition Park. Rochester Auto
Trades Association.
Jan. 1927 -- Manchester, Ne W
Hampshire, Academy.
Jan. 22-27-Buffaio, N. Y. Show.
broadway Auditorium. Buffalo Auto
mobile Dealers Association.
Jan. 23-27-Oklahoma city, Okla
homa, Show, Auditorium.
Jan. 2s-27-Baltimore, Maryland
Show, Fifth Regimental Armory
Jan. 25-27--Ashville. North Caro-
lima, Ashevtlle Automobile Trade AS
ISOLATION.
In Grays' Armory, Richmond Auto
mobile Dealers Show.
Jan. 27-Feb. 3-Columbus, Ohio,
Memorial Hail, Columbus Dealers AS
ISOLATION.
Jan. 27-Feb. 3-Chicago. Illinois,
Show. Coliseum, National Automobile
Chamber OF Commerce.
Jan. 2T-Feb. 3-York, Pennsylvania.
Show, York Automobile Dealers Asso-
citation.
Jan. 2s-Feh. 3-wllmin gton. Della
ware. Show, Hotel DUPONT.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-04
COMEDY, MUSIC, CIRCUS
ACTS IN LYRICS SHOW

The realms of comedy. music and
the circus arena have been drawn
upon to assemble the new vaudeville
bill. which opens at the Lyric with
the matinee performance today. Con-
Spicuous in tho list of offerings Is the
Nngltsh novelty production introduce
inr Tor the first time to the Southern
country the trio OF eccentriques known
40 Tho Three Bobs. The Three Bobs
have one Of the most original acts Of
III type ip vaudeville this season.
The charm Of novelty likewise in
veoto tho amusing performance to be
g1von by the Travilla Brothers and
Mr.. Seat although Mr.. Seal 10 q ST.
1ent partner in the act he IL RESPONSE
HE Tor = great deal OF the merriment
4lA& marks time with the action Of
49, fantastic performances In which
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-04
"Maxiama Butterfly"

When David Belasco and John Lu
Their Long wrote Madame Butterfly"
they did not anticipate its operate
values. P-ccini, that modern macs
tro of heart stories OF conte,npora-
neous feeling, has seized on II as q
perfect libretto.
However. In Milan, in 1904, this
opera OF Japanese and American life
was presented. Although the COM
poser Is an italian there Is no sug-
gestion OF the fact in the music.
Madame Butterfly is an inspired bit
OF composition. singularly true to the
difficult theme. As Is the custom of
this gifted composer, the beauty and
passion of the score Is startling
revelation of the power in music to
interpret the emotions OF modern life.
Tho story Is simple and direct.
Cho-Cho-6an, a Japanese, marries
Lieutenant Pinkerton, and finds later
that he is already married in America,
and that her marriage Is not legal.
He leaves her. promising to return
when the robins nest again" He
comes back with his American wife.
When the deception 10 made clear
Butterfly kills herself. The opera like
the play is in two acts with an ideal
fntermexzo.
The appeal In this opera Is chiefly
as a marvel of exquisite dramatic but
melodious music. and a gripping story
that 10 pathetic and ends with much
spiritual dignity. The great Boston
opera will present this beautiful opera
at the Academy Wednesday night
Seat sale Monday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-04
WILL DISCUSS MERGER.

For the purpose OF taking up the
advisabihty OF consolidating the
Federation Baseball Leagues with
the Richmond Amateur Baseball
Commission. n rieeting OF the
board Of directors OF the Rich
mOlhd Amateur Athletic Fedora
tkOn Win be hch tonight At 8
O'Clock In the ONCE Of DIR. Charles
NJ. Hnsen, president of the organ
tzAtiOn, In the professional build
ing. TIlts movement has been ON
foot for the past four months, and
II In thought that Il will be brought
70 . head within the next few
days.
There Ii probability of q com-
mittce being appointed at the
nnc0ting tusa1ght 70 confer with .
MA - fkc1m the CO1numiasiOn 70
800 arsyne ats ~ ~.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-04

Church Hill and Paramount quints
continued their winning streak last
night on the Young Mems Christian
Association floor by administering
drubbings to Y. NJ. c. A. and Barton
Heights, respectively. The Church
Hill boys emerged victorious by a
score of 40 TO 26. while Paramount got
a 35 to II verdict over the suburban
ties.
Had 1t not been for the spectacular
goal-shooting of Bill Wharton, fresh
from Virginia Polytechnic Institute.
Church Hill probably would have suf-
fered a beating at the hands of the
~ basketers. When Y. NJ. c. A.
took the lead over the East Enders
in the opening hslf of their little en-
counter, the blonde haired youngster
got reckless and began shooting goals
in rapid succession. tossing three In a
row In the exalted basket before his
wild rampage was brought to an end.
Although this youngster was playing
guard. he scored no less than seven
goals. and played a very prominent
part in the victory of the Green and
White outfit Claude Woodward came
through with six baskets, while Per-
kins garnered quartette.
Hatcher's great playing stood out
prominently for the Y. NJ. c. A. FIVE,
the Highland Park boy making one
basket. that was nothing short OF
phenomenal. FITS passing was also
very good Walthall also played a
nice game. as did Mullin. This Church
Fiji boy made his debut as Y. NJ.
c. A. regular last night and well did
he perform. He was all over the
floor and his guarding was tust about
as good as could have been possibly
expected.
The lineup and summary:
Church Hill. Positions. Y. NJ. c. A.
Bell ..........R F........ Hatcher
Woodward IL F......... Blauser
Perkins ..,C.......... Gray
Ehrig ........R. @ ..... wa1lerstein
Wharton ......L @. ......-.. Muilin
Summary: Goals from fioor-Wood-
ward. 6: Wharton. 7; Perkins. 4 Bell.
2; Ehmig. Hatcher, 3; Wauerstein. s.;
Mullin. .; Blauser, walthall and
Robertson. Goals from foul--Hatcher
and Walthall. Substitutions-Rob ebert
son for Wallerstein, Wallerstein for
Blauser, walthall for wallerstain.
wallerstein for Gray. Tyler for
Hatcher. Reteree-vaughan- o q
". p. ~. Time of per1ods-Ffteen
minutes each.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-04
No CLEAVAGE ALONG
Continued from First Pago)
OF these problems, with ono purpoeo,
but widely different in nature.
A Notable Meeting.


The meeting in Baltimore win 70
down in history as ono notable not
only because OF Its importance. but
also because Of its harmony and
brotherly spirit. You ask me e I
believe the two great bodies Of Up1o-
copal Methodism will be united: WITH
out hesitation ] answer. yea The
great majority OF the membership Of
both churches are anxious for the
union. and every token seems 70 In
dictate that It Is the will OF GOD t1ia4
they be united. OF course, khsro are
difficulties, and serious difficulties. but
no difficulties which are insuperable.
ut Is not the first tiYne that tho
church has stood. like the Israelitee
OF old, with the sea before them and
the divine command to go forward
ringing In their hearts. She has eouo
forward and the very waters OF 0f8-
ficulty have parted. She Will 90 for.
ward and walk to the Promised Land
through paths divinely appointed.
thank God for the bright outlook. and
the good hope Of that part Of Hin
church universal. Episcopal Moth
odisn." u
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-04
EAST END BASKETERS
AGAIN WIN CONTESTS
Church Hill Gets Verdict Over Y M G. A. BY 40 26 Score
While Paramount Has Easy Time Disposing Of Barton
Heights; Winning Out By Score Of IS to II.

Mechanical College. was the outstand-
ing star of this game, basketing the
leather no less than ten times, which
is the first time that this has boeu
done on the Y. NJ. C. A. court this SCI
son. Hap Lawrence, Richmondn
veteran basketballer, again demon
strated that there Is a lot OF good
playing left in his system bv playing
a good game at guard and tossing a
trio through the nets. Dick Gayle and
Leubbert couldn't get started good,
but they passed beautifully.
Waldrop's goal-shooting featured
for Barton Heights. This youngster
made nine of the eleven points gar
nered by the suburbanites; watson
and Gregory also put up a nice game.
The lineup and summary:
Paramount. Positions. B.H.
Leuobert .....R. F....... Waldrop
Newcome .....L F...,.... Stringer
Gayle ......... C.......... Watson
Lawrence ....R. G......... Scheer
Becky
Thacker ......L. G......... Gregory
Summary: Goals from fioor--N0w-
come. 10; Lawrence. 8; Gayle, 3:
Leubbert, Waldrop, 4: Watson. Goals
from fous-Leubbert, 8: waldrop.
Referee--Physica Director Allison, r.
NJ. c. A. Time of periods-F1ftAen
minutes each.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-04
F. O. Smith Wants $1,000 Job.

washington, Jan. S.-Former Con-
gresham Frank, o. Smith. Of Mary
land, Is a candidate for the position
of secretary Of the Shipping Board.
according to information received 1t
the Treasury Department today. The
post pays IS. oo0 q rear and the tenure
OF once II indefinite. A number OF
other candidates have appeared.
Mr.. Smith. while q member Of the
H. was on the Committee on Mer-
n1ue and Fisheries. He made
I6y AZ merchant marine
~ ~ r ssrye q. !.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-04
Funeral Of Miss LINDA pr4ddv

A large number Of Miss Linda Nav
Priddy's relatives and friends assem-
bled here yesterday to attend the flu
neral services over her body this af-
ternoon at $3.50 O'Clock In Pine-Stfeet
Baptist Church. Miss Priddys death,
which was caused by an automobile
accident near Kenbridge, Lunenburg
County. has caused deep regret among
all who knew her.