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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-14

GUS task faced by these harassed
persons in picking out photoplays
best fitted to each particular star
they would be more considerate of us.
The plot may be the best in the world
but II the character of the lead is not
suitable for the star who is to take
the part it is absolutely useless to
attempt to film 1t, and of course, vice
versa"
Vivian Martin, the dainty little &C
tress who made such pronounced
success in "The Wax Model" 1.-THE
Right Direction" and "The Spirit of
Romance" will be seen at the Muir
rette on Wednesday and Thursday,
supported by Jack Pickford, in the
Lasky-Paramount production of THE
Girl at Home" written by George
Middleton and prepared for the screen
by Beulah Marie Dix.
Vivian Martin, by her wonderful
dramatic ability, has established her
self as one OF the most popular pho
todramatic stars Jack Pickford,
brother of the wonderful Mary, is also
star and scored a great hit In 1.-THE
Dummy" In their present production
they are both given an opportunity to
show their splendid dramatic training.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-14

whose duty it is to feed small army
OF cowpunchers daily.
Many days were consumed in secur-
ing a Chinaman that had actually
worked on a large western ranch and
was familiar with the methods en-
ployed in the cook house. An old
man was finally found that had spent
many years as "cooky" on a large
Texas ranch. He was brought to the
studios, and when he saw the settings
in which he was to perform many
well known duties he was delighted.
Mr.. Frederick Warde, appearing in
the remarkable perturbation of Oil
yer Goldsmith's classic THE Vicar of
Wakefield" which comes to the Wash
ington theatre Friday and Saturday,
is one of the most famous Elks In
this country. He ranks third In SEN
iority of all living members, having
become an Elk in 1881, at which time
his rank was No. 11S. He was third
to be initiated in the ST. Louis Lodge.
In nine different Elk lodges In the
United States, Mr.. Warde has been
honored with life membership.
He is president of the Actors
Church Alliance of New York City;
and acting national president Of the
Actors Church Alliance of America.
He has occupied the pulpit of many
famous churches in the United States.
He is a life member of the Bohem-
Ian Club of San Francisco as we'll as
the Press Clubs of Chicago and Salt
Lake City, and other organizations.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-14
Flickers Of What's Coming to Murrette

annie drama of strong dramatic inter-
est George Woods, the central char
acter of the story, is happy and con-
tented with his wife and daughter in
the small town of Milford. A million
aire in New York offers to make him
his chauffeur. George accepts and
goes to the city. Here he sees every
one spending his life in securing
wealth. The fever enters his blood
and he steals from his employer to
speculate in Wall Street He wins
and from then on he becomes a wild
devotee of the Golden God, forgetting
his wife and child in his vain pursuit.
Director ]. Searle Dawley in speak
ing of Marguerite Clark's latest pho
toplay, "The Valentine Girl" at the
Murrette Monday and Tuesday, which
he directed for the Famous Players
Film company, and which will be re-
leased on the Paramount program,
said: 1T is easy enough to cersure
the scenario department or the direct
or when story or plot does not seem
to appeal to ones personal taste, but
if people would realize the tremend-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-14
Washington Offerings For the Week

Stuart Holmes appears in an entire
ly new sort Of role in 1.-THE Broadway
Sport" his next William Fox photo
play which will be shown at the
Washington theatre on Sunday and
Monday
Mr.. Holmes plays the role Of Heze-
dah Dill, an awkward, bespectacled
sawk. employed as clerk in the flour
mill of the local magnate. An old
maid employed in the Office loves him
but he spurns her for hopeless am
oitiOn to wed the boss's daughter, the
village belle wanda Petit.
Suppose you were engaged to a
pretty. charming girl, and suppose
that you went west and she came
later to visit an uncle near the spot
where you were located; and suppose
hat near her destination the train
was held up by gang of ruffians led
by man who was your perfect i'm
age. wouldn't your girl be justified in
thinking that you were the man, that
YOU were the guilty party?
This is the striking situation pre-
sented in 1.-THE Price of PRIDE" the
new World-Picture Brady-Made which
comes to the Washington theatre on
Tuesday and Wednesday.
atmosphere is to be seen In the latest
Triangle drama, Wolf Lowry" at the
Washington Thursday, in which Thos.
". Ince presents William S. Hart as
star. The part is that of Chinese.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-14
On The Boards

Manager Murray is bringing to the
Murray Theatre a brand new COM
pany of celebrated Stock Players, be-
ginning Monday, July 18th.
Richmond play-goers will be glad to
know that the new company which
will be known as The Murray Stock
Company, will be under the personal
direction of Harry North, of The North
Brothers Stock Company
Mr. North for many years had a
great personal following in Richmond
and he promises to give the Murray
patrons bigger and better line of
plays with more carefully selected
cast, than has ever yet been offered
here.
For the opening bill newly re-
leased Broadway production has been
selected. "Hit-the-Trail-Hollida by
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-14
ETTE

MURRETTE
A billion stars glow like yellow
nassionless eyes in the polar cold of
sxskies. White in its sinuous twist
az lays the icy Saskatchewan with
Jew scattered lights visible where
ince Albert, the last outpost of CIV
zation, comes down to the river half
way. Out of the North have come
two men and a woman--brothers and
sister. The men have sworn to
take the life Of John Rowland, Ameri-
can. Yet, Rowland is innocent of any
w ong-doing. He does not know that
he has an enemy in the world. And
the girl, Meleese Thoreau, what does
shs think when she knows that love
for the American has possessed her?
What does she do when the handsome
stranger confesses his love for her?
See THE Danger Trail" a Selig-K. E.
S. Z. drama of the frozen Northland
at the Murrette theatre today.
That ruthless pursuit of wealth is
bound to bring unhappiness in it's
train is the theme Of 1.-THE Golden
God" at the Murrette Sunday, dyn-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-14

George NJ Cohan, the writer OF many
laugh producing comedies, will be the
initial offering.
An elaborate production and nota-
BILE cast is promised.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-29
DEPARTMENTALTO
CONTINUE SEASON
ON CAP|TOL HILL

The bowling game received a big
boost in popularity this week on Cap
itol Hill. when the new Manhattan
Bowling Alleys, at 141 and 143 B
street. southeast, opposite the Con-
gressiOnal Library, opened its doors.
1t will be the future home alleys OF
the Departmental Duck-pin league,
which will renew its schedule there
on the night OF January 2, with
n match between the Marines and
Auditors. January the team of the
Navy No. 1 will battle with the team
OF Navy No. ., the two leading teams
OF the league, in a match which will
have much to do with decision on the
pennant race. These teams are COM
posed of some OF the city's best
bowIers. Some exceptional scores can
be expected, as the alleys are new
and fast. Members of these teams are
practicing daily for the contest.
Scores of 14s by Dillon and 1871 by
Risler were registered last night.
On New Year Day tournament
will be staged and entries are now
being made with Edmund V. Rice,
who is in charge OF these alleys. Rice
is remembered in the sporting circles
as the former manager OF the East
ern Athletic club, which held the base
ball championship OF the District for
five years.
1t is also expected that one or two
more leagues will develop in this
section, as steps .haye already been
made by the Metropolitan Life Insur-
ance Company and House Office Build
ing to use these zIleys for their
league now forFdfAg,a -
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-29
Tennis men HAVE
EXTENSIVE PLANS
!. FOR 1918SEASON

Washington tennis men are already
planning a big drive for the 1918
campaign following the deliberations
Of the United States, Lawn Tennis As
ISOLATION in. New York three weeks
ago. Louis IyDoyle,- secretary Of the
Warrington Tennis Association, and
a moving spirit in the Departmental
League, is getting out q circular to
send to the Departmental men to be
prImed for their meeting early in
February.
Many men have been called away
from Washington by the war, but
numbers coming here for Government
work will be thoroughly canvassed
with the idea of interesting them In
tennis before the season gets under
way.
Present Departmental League plans
call fora resumption of the schedule
for the spring and summer. II Is
planned to offer the use of the Prince
ton Club courts for the Departmental
League matches since the Govern
ment has taken over the courts at
Sixth and B streets.
It Is felt in tennis circles that II the
Departmental League is started the
others will speedily fall in line. The
Departmental League was the most
thoroughly representative circuit in
the, city last season and pursued q
rather curtailed schedule.
For the coming year 1T Is de-
signed to open up the schedule In
every way and to play the matches
twice a week. Tennis men here are
expecting to welcome Paul Williams
feld secretary OF the u. s. n. L. T. A.
vrahahlU he haFa
Government work and be expected to
give the game a big boost.
Other leagues are expected TO plan
out their campaigns ahead OF time.
From present indications tennis viii
flourish during the coming year, &C
cording to several interested In the
sport.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-29
"HYPE" IGOE EXPLAINS
HOW JESS MAKES MATCH

Boxing writers everywhere are kid
ding the life out of Jess willard for
his recent willingness to defend his
title in a ten-round, no-decision bout.
with all proceeds to go to the Red
Cross" and the following illumi-
mating fist OF "Hype" Igoe. OF the
New York World. is about the best:
This 81 the way Jess makes a match.
Makes a match, makes a match,
This is the way Jess makes a match
So early in December.
81 will not take a chance. There
will be no crown shifting. I'm stuck
on me title, so there!
NO fair hIttin' hard.
mo right crosses go.
"1'll do the hitting, the other blo!Ie
can do the blocking.
mo fair fightin' with 'knuclis' out.
"All thumbs must be tucked In.
Cream puffs at ten PAGES.
Bean bags at twenty yards.
pillows at three strides.
"Beef tea in the corners.
"Marshmallows instead OF sponGes.
mo fair jabbing.
mo fair shifting with the left.
"And not very FAST rounds at that
"Nolhittin' in the stumJack.
AT least not HARD in the tummy.
"All hits must be scRttereu.
"And all shots must be called
mo side bets.
"Caroms off the bealI barred.
"Clinches requested.
Must not be over ten rounds.
They'll fall for ten. Barnum was too
conservative.
"And remember-NO TITLE GOES
AWAY FROM HERErr
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-29
WORLD CHAMPIONS
WILL SPEND MONTH
AT MINERAE5WEELS

CHICAGO. Dec. 29.--The White
sox. according to Charlie comiskey.
will go to Mineral Wells. Tex. March
5 and spend a month in training. The
boss OF the worlds champions ex-
poets no trouble in Interpretation.
now that the Government has taken
hold Of the couutry's railroads.
Fred Mitchell. manager OF the Cubs,
is due. here today for conference
with Charlie Weeghman. The Cubs
owner has a wad OF money left with
which to purchase players for his
North Side team and will lean on
Mitchelrs experience and knowledge
Of players in his dealings.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-29
COLLEGES RETAIN
ATHLETICS, asking
BROADENING SCOPE

NEW YORK, Dec. 29.-College men,
representing 164 institutions with 4
student body OF more than 100000
attending the sessions OF the Ma
tional Collegiate Association, believe
a new era in intercollegiate athletics
is dawninE.
The representatives and delegates,
which also include graduate managers
of athletics at the various institu'
lions, are expressing opinions that
the keynote OF the meeting was to
place intercollegiate athletics within
the reach of all students.
Through Col Palmer Z. Pierce OF
the War College, Secretary Baker
and Secretary Daniels sent messages
10 the college men. For purposes OF
general Development the Govern
ment desires physical training for the
mass OF students subservient to mill
tary training.
College men see in this broaden
ing cut OF general athletic develop
ment and before leaving adopted
resolutions retaining athletic team
competition and expressing the hope
that all colleges would give the stu
dents the intensified training so far
as possibly as has been formerly
given to special representative teams.
Resolutions adopted called for the
extention Of athletics as the larger
factor in military training, for the
arrangement of schedules for as long
a time as national and local condi-
tions permit, for the reduction Of OK
penses for training and the elimina-
tion OF professional coaches so far as
possible; for the holding of no pre-
season training of teams, no. training
tables and no scouting and that the
number officials for games be linn
tied with as low fees as possible.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-29

DECIDES TO ROUND
OUT ASAMANAGER

MONTREAL. Dec. 29.-Every sport
has its particular hero.
In hockey. Arthur Ross, of the
Montreal Wanderers, generally is con-
sidered the greatest player Of his day,
Art Ross day has extended-over a per-
iod of many years. Recently word was
received that the great star was talk
ing of retiring. II he does he will
be showing better sense than did
many another Yeteran-by quitting
the game which has made him fam
Gus before he draws the inevitable
pink slip in his envelope. This sea-
son he will manage the Wanderers
from the bench.
When Art Ross quits hockey the
winter game will lose "the greatest
player it ever produced. That batter
ed title has been tossed about a bit
conferred on first one and then
another. but when they have all been
ratified through the sitter Ro. stands
out as the brsiniest, most consistent
ly brilliant player, over a long period
OF years, that the game has ever
known.
Six feet in height, perfectly pro-
portioned. always in the pink OF con-
dition, Ross in his heyday added to
these assets terrific speed and a stick
wiZardry that was little short of mar
velous. In later days he has lost his
high flight of speed, but the ability
Is puzzle opponents with sheer stick
skill has not deserted the big Scots
man.
Although he does not flash and
Circle about the fee with the me
teoric dash OF yore. opposing defense
still finds it a difficult task to get
the puck off Ross elusive, twisting
stick
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-29
CUBAISATTACKED
BY GOLF MICROBES,
SAYSLATEST TALE

It's odd how the golf micrObe often
strikes a person when travelling TO
distant parts instead of first making
itself manifest at home. In other
words, adventure is right around the
corner II one only knows where to
ind 1t. An illustration OF this is the
way the cubens have taken hold OF
the game during the last two or
three years until now It looks as IL
a second eo1fss on that island in the
west Indies ,SolpId be sznecsssity be-
fore long IN explaining the situa-
tion an onicial OF the Havana lcoun-
try Club, who IS in New York at
present, saidl
Every summer many CUbans OF
the weIl-to>do class visit tine United
States. They generally can be found
At the prominent resorts in the White
mountains anC various other places,
and Il is there that they become mi
tiated to the only game Upon their
return home the golf fever is raging
IN their systems. and they straight
way want TO. play.
THAT is why the Havana Country
Club now has a membership OF 600
an explains the reasOi for the
course rapidly becoming eongested.
Although many who can visit the
North in e summer, golf can be
played down there every day in the
year without serious discomfort /
Z look to see an insistent demand for
other links within . short time"
Every February the Havana Coun-
try Club holds a championship tour
nament, which usually attracts play
ers from these parts. there will be
q meeting there this winter. but be-
cause OF the war. which is taken as
seriously in Cuba as in tits country,
the chances are that the AFFAIR may
not be along such elaborate lines as
formerly. Most likely no title will be
involved.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-29
ELEVEN ONE-HTT GAMES
WERE Seen LAST YEAR

Eleven one-hit games we're seen in
the American League in 1917.
Bill James. the Tigers long-legged
hurier' appeared in two OF them. The
others were pitched by Cicotte. OF the
White soz; Babe Ruth. OF the Red
sox; Bernie Boland, Of the Tigers: Wal
ter johnson. Of the Grinmen: Stanley
Coveieskie' OF the Indians: George Fos-
ter. Of the Red SoN Guy Morton, OF the
Indians: Al Gould, OF the Indians. and
Allan sothoron. or the Brownies.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-29
SHORT SPORT TALKS
BY Louis A. DOugher

weird night out of the night Of baseball
darkest gloom baseball bohevik 1t is told IN
FIVE All its characters living today Most OIL
them to G halls s e National I a % o.
with aneroSm adnng and one glimpse Of the 5 eanV
sa 'SS
d &c. ssG s S f S G6ass
% Ra president The fTotest Sn shawn
the Free Ticket Gvers Union. and large rabble
Curtain shows Gar Ban Assistant Gar Tener
Ban John Gsbsr chief slavs-Brns in rem0n'ran'''
Enter r Cobb and others unsemy shouting shekng
Car slav Order! Have quiet else
cob5-4T that stuff Ban you've your job. Get me2
a cSs s ssm With Susssy
BaBe ensues other their into the
c ssR s BsS. aS. let Each
complaint forward and make them His case will be
me- speak my calls action
scalp Of Sid Mercer demand that h, he be
Se barred from M Eno5oe from ali nearby roofs
sSs. Light the se hf
Sao 5 or ealing as e d i SAM Hn r " pay
CbbYOu have heard brothers, this for ju What your
Sherry agee from the crowMae foam
Fletcher from vote for wins Justice for y dear
S b Fo f% S Da'eR ANSWER that Bshevk MGraw be
xSsE 75 demand and that that FL uTR5 ssI be
vo demand that the 1917 worlds
PLAYED over rate rewritten
annual guide.
7. Cobb-one a a time brothers, a time
NJ demand that the be fined for mistake they
make in crediting Make the fine heavy
Speaker demand be given outfelders.
T Cobb-Good suggestion, brother excellent suggestion
ShawPm against all records of bases balls They're
sary that's ALL Bologny for bases balls !
Camor from without and Gruber.
(weakly)-Mr johnson would enter.
T.. Goblet him wait till he's called
Gruber (stll weakly)-Mr. Tener would enter
T. Goblet him wait,
Gruber (weaker yet)-Mr. Hermann would enter.
I'm loud voce)Aw let him in; he's good old
Cobb-Tel him we'll for him when him.
Herzog-I that Muggy" Mraw be mpeached
fired of throne.
Vanguard Evers Tinker, W. Maranvl others howl
agreement
brothers, time. secretary
hayng all down with that stub a
voceI don't myself
gang you; There yuh big enough
take off, either; get me?
Evers heads mob wild "ugpsv" Nc
Curtain on Act L.
be continued)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-29
GRFF BOOKS TWO GAMES
With CHATTANOOGA CLUB

The Griffmen now have three spring
exhibition games scheduled-Chat-
tanooga having settled arrangements
to entertain the Griffs on Saturday
and Sunday. April @ and :. The other
game is with Joe Thinkers Columbus
American Association club on April
II.
Mique Finn, veteran manager OF the
minors, is heading the Lookouts this
coming season, and he got into COM
munication some time ago about
bringing the Griffmen TO Chattanooga.
They have not called there in years.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-29
TOM CHVINGTON MAY
BE BUSINESS MANAGER

LOUISVILLE. Ky, Dec 29.-Aftsr
conferences here between Thomas NJ.
Chivington, former president OF the
American Association, and o. II.
wathen, president OF the Louisville
Association baseball club, Wathen an
nounced that he had offered the post
Of business manager to Mr.. ChIying-
ton. The contract is for QUE year.
It Is stated Chivington also il con-
sidering offers from other associa-
ton clubs and from two major clubs.
William Clymer will remain mana
ger of the playing end.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-29
THINKS BUSINESS
LADS HAVE GREAT
CHANCE TOLAND

An optimistic coach. one OF the
rarities OF athletics, has been discov-
cred. Earl Fuller. who is handling
the Business High School team.
smashes all. presidents by declaring
his team will be in the hunt for the
high school title.
'Unless I am much mistaken Bus
mess will be in the hunt for the high
school title this winter" says Fuller.
THE team has done some good work
and as soon as we get down to more
regular practice you can expect to
hear from the Stenographers."
Fuller's words will bear watching.
On the showing to date Business ap-
pears to have a chance to distance
some Of the other teams in the league
IL not to win out in the end.
The schedule Is running twenty
games this year. and much may hap
pen before February rolls around
For this reason Business Is putting
up a stiff front and Is expecting to
give the other scholastic quints all
they are looking for.
The Stenographers defeated G. w.
q. once, and gave them a great scare
a week ago. Towbes. Fegan. Schnei-
der. Fegan and Schaffer appear to be
a well-rounded combination.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-29
WILL GIVE PRIZE FOR
HIS BEST COMPETITION

Prof. George Wheatley. a crack
pocket billiard shot. Will meet all
corners at the Grand Central Parlors
next week. He wants TO meet all
Washington players in hotpoint
games on regulation 5XlO table.
and. TO coax the good ones, will give
a $40 prize to the opponent making
the best showing against him during
the week.
On Wednesday and Friday. follow
ing the regular games. Prof. Wheat
ley will give an exhibition OF the
technical possibilities of pocket bill
lizards, endeayoring to convince the
spectators that so-called trick" shots
IRE IL reality mathematical certain
lies
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-29
STANLEY COVELESKIE IS
STINGY ABOUT SCORING

Stanley COveleskie. the Cleveland In
dams star hurler. is quite stingy about
allowing the enemy to score on him.
He had nine shut-out victories last
season.
Jim Bagby. also Of the Indians, and
Eddie Cicotte, OF the worlds champion
White Sox. each pitched seven scoreless
contests. but Walter Johnsons eight
shutouts gives him second place behind
Coyeleskie
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-29
Just Officiating

Football Officiating" is the
subject which Sol Metzger, the
brilliant Washington and Jeffer-
son coach, discusses for you read
ers in The Sunday Times. It has
some humor along with its seri-
Gus angle that should prove in
teresting even to those not deeply
versed in the intricacies of the
great college outdoor sport.
Remember, this article comes
in The Sunday Times. Don't let
it get by you.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-29
MOST ALL ARE HURLERs.

Of the twenty weakest hitters' in
the National League for 1917 all were
pitchers except Red" Murray,
pickles Dilhoefer, who figures in
the deal between the Cubs and Phil
lies involving Alexander, and George
Kelly. with the Giants and Pirates.
At that. Kelly did try his luck in the
oN/once or twice. DilhOefer is a
catcher Of promise, say Chicago writ
ers. Murray was extra batsman for
the Giants for q while.