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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-07

There is no joy in the heart of
"Huck" Sawyer. the Los Angeles boy,
who shares with Nick Altrock the dis
tinction of being the funniest man on
the baseball diamond
On one side Of Huck at the break
fast ia BILE is a contract with the Wash
ington Americans, on which team he
played last year. Propped up against
the coffee pot is contract with
film company. Neither is signed.
Huck can't decide whether he would
rather be a movie or a baseball play
err.
II have had to dodge pies; they
have run automobiles over me and
made me fall down from roofs and
put me through many and various
stunts but somehow / like 1t. / love
base ball. but. oh. you movies."
Huck says in the first comedy in
which he worked they ran Ford car
through a department store and then
over Huck. He nearly sacrificed his
fair young life. Then they decided the
play was too long and cut his part en-
tirely.
Its altogether different from base
ball comedy said Huck. I'm a way
it's easier; then again it isn't. Out
there on the coaching line you haven't
anything to be funny with except your
cap. But you do have room enough
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-07
Cincinnati Scout
! Pulls Boner By
Overlooking Star

This is the story of an ivory. ivory
hunter
An ivory hunter is a big league
scout. but most of them. although not
backward about calling their finds
ivory. would wildly disclaim any at
tempt to so characterize themselves.
Cincinnati sent one of its scouts to
Toledo last fall to sign an amateur
rightfielder. a member of the Rail-
Light team for trial with the Reds.
Either the collector didn't know the
regular right fielder's name was
Schaeffer, or he forgot about it and
when he arrived at Toledo he watched
a game, saw fielder and offered him
a chance for trial The fielder he
secured was Nietzke, a substitute, who
was playing in Schaeffer's place that
day.
Neither the scout nor the Cincin-
natl management found out for
months Just what they missed.
Nietzke played In eight games last
season and didn't make a hit.
Schaeffer took part in eleven games,
was at bat thirty-nine times and COL
lected seventeen hits for an average
OF .43s., His hits included four home
runs. three triples, a brace OF doubles,
and he had seven stolen bases.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-07

Grover Cleveland Observation-Disclosures
ander the Great-the most battling
right hand pitcher in the United
States. the shutout king, and last but
not least, the only drawing card on
the Philadelphia National league club,
has notified President William F.
Baker that he will not play with the
Quakers next season until he is given
. three-year contract at $4,000 per.
Baker declares he will not come
across, asserting that he stands ready
to deliver 5000 iron men to the noted
hurler for a seasons work. but 10
astounded at the demands OF his star.
Moreover, the chief mogul or the
Phils insists he will not raise the ante
one oent-meaning that Alec may re-
main In idleness at his home in St
Paul, Neb.. II he doesn't like the hg-
ure named.
No one could expect Baker to tum-
bio At the first explosion, but II 10
quite likely that Alexander will pitch
for the Phillies next season, and that
he will draw more than $4,000 for
hip services The big twirier Is TOO
treat q favorite to be kept out of the
gAme. Fans In the Quaker city VIII
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-07
RtQU|S|1|0N FOR
MAPP LAW OFFENDER

Governor Stuart yesterday issued the
first requisition for a prisoner wanted
for violation of the Mapp prohibition
law. when he requested the chief Jus
tice OF the supreme court of the Dis
trict of Columbia. to deliver Charles
Lincoln Beale. wanted in Westmore-
land county for selling ardent spirits.
1t ~ said that Beale was selling
liquor at wartime prices at Colonial
Beach. His arrest was effected through
the police. OF whom. II was stated,
purchased quart Of ardent spirits
from Beale at the sky-high figure of
So. The officer. It was learned. sampled
the liquor. and declared that II was
not worth the price asked.
While the police were working up
the case against Beale. he escaped TO
Washington. where he was later ar
rested J. Fl. Farrell. OF Westmore-
land county. will bring him back to
answer to the court.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-07
SPIDERS PLAY INDIANS
WILLIAMSBURG TONIGHT
Fast Richmond College Five Appears
to Have Edge on William and
Mary Aggregation.

The first meeting of the fives OF
Richmond college and William and
Mary will be tonight on the basket
ball floor at Williamsburg. While
the Indians have a strong qunt, one
that has made splendid showing
in all contests in which it has ap-
peared, the Spider five this year Is
one of the fastest turned out by Rich
mond college in years. The players
and Coach Dobson anticipate little
trouble in winning tonight's game.
Both teams have been on road trips
and each has made good records. Or
paper. however, the Richmond col.
lege basketers appear to have the
edge. and followers of the game count
on the Spiders returning victorious
The Richmond college lineup for to.
nights game:
Captain wood, right forward Dick
erson, left forward Tyson, center;
Corr. right guard; Wicker. left guard
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-07
CHANCES ARE ALEXANDER
WILL GET WHAT HE ASKS

demand his return. should the race
be started without him ana the team
strike a few snags. Baseball entnu-
siasts all over the country will want
to see Alec hurl. and will ciamor TOT
his appearance on the diamond.
Alexander received a regular salary
of $4,000 last season. but won bonus
of $1,000 by making the unusual rec
ord OF winning thirty-five games. No
PLAYER on the Quaker team drew extra
money through the gate except Alec.
That Is the reason Ty Cobb and
iris Speaker get enormous salaries,
and 1t also explains why Walter john
son. OF Washington. Is the highest
paid hurler in the country. The fans
all knew Walter. They waited for
his turn to pitch and packed the parks.
When Walter was not on the rubber
the Senators did not draw nearly as
we'll When Ty Cobb is out OF the
lineup the Tigers are not the attrac-
ton they are when the Georgia Peach
Ia covering the center field. And, so
IL has come to pass that the attend
ance at the Philiies' games. whether
at home or abroad, always is larger
when Alec is on the mound.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-07
COMMITTEE TO MEET
HERE FEBRUARY ID

Commissioner George F. Coleman. OF
the state highway department. yester-
day announced that the state legisla-
tive committee, appointed by the last
general assembly to formulate a state
system of roads, will meet in Rich
mond on February II for a conference
At that time such plans as have been
completed by the committee will he
considered. and, any persons advocat-
ing state roads are invited to leave
their plans with the highway commits
sioner. in order that they might be
taken up by the legislative commit
tee. This body win report a system OF
roadbuilding to the next legislature for
adoption.
The members of the committee are
Senator c. OfConnor Goolrick. of Fred
ericksburg. chairman: Senator A, Will
lis Robertson, of Buena Vista; Senator
Harry r. Byrd. of Winchester: Delegate
Berkeley d. Adams. of Red COAX; Dele
rate ] Sinclair Brown. of Rockbridge;
Delegate Kenneth N. Gilpen. Delegate
Norvell L. Henly. Of williamsburg. and
Commissioner George p. Coleman, OF
the state highway department
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-07
SEEKS TO VINO UP
PRODUCTS CORPORATION
J. 81. George Bryan Declares 1t Has
Never Proved a Paying Venture.
Is Large Stocknoadcr.

pspers in the receivers proceed
ings against the Virginia Products
corporasion were filed in the law and
equity court yesterday. following re-
csipt OF orders from the circuit court
Of the County Of Baltimore. Mary
land where the bulk of the corpora
lions assets are found. J In T. VIII
son. OF Richmond. has been appointed
oue OF three receivers who Jointly
uuw> bond for 100000 In Baltimore
and for $4,000 here.
ma suit died was in the nature OF
n claim held by J. st. George Bryan. OF
Tia city. against tho Products corpor-
sA1on. he being one OF the principal
s1ookholders. The Virginia Bank OF
Oomxnsroe and Trusts was 1t arst ap-
pointed receiver. In connection with
John q. 0chlipp. Of Baltimore. each
a1vtng 100000 bond. But at the re-
quest OF Mr. Bryan. the Bank OF Com
mseoa and Trusts was removed from
the reoeavership and Its president.
Jchn T. Wilson, substituted. Later.
Je0e 61ingluff, Of Baltimore. was APP
oo9ufeA q third receiver. and the bond
Sivou By Mr.. Sohlipp was cancelled.
dAsa q Joint bond for 100000 was
Szsouted BY the three men in the Bal
timoso court
Tne viruinta Products corporation
vas organised Juno IL. 1913. at Can
ton. Maryland. for the purpose OF re-
nning oils and greases.. and capital
Used as 100000. Of which 100000
W. preferred stock. and 100000
common stock. Mr.. Bryan stated in
M petition that the corporation had
.>,,c- hAAn n xavfnr prOpositfOn and
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-07
NEW ICE RECORD

A worlds skating record for a
mile was established by Oscar
Mathiesen, Christiania. Norway,
when he defeated Johnny Nilsson
at st. Paul, MINI. Mathiesen broke
all the old marks for both indoor
and outdoor tracks in the mile.
covering the ten laps in 2:341-5.
The old records were held by
John s. johnson, Minneapolis. who
made mile in 1885 SIS on an
outdoor track at Montreal January
2S, 1899. and by Norval Baptie,
Bathgate, N. D., who formerly held
the indoor record, made at st. Paul
February 26. 1909, his time being
2:39 1-2.
1t was Mathiesen's first profess
sional race. 1t also was the first
time he has raced in this country
and the first time he has competed
in an indoor meet. To break the
records that have stood the test of
years was a great achievement for
the Morse champion.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-07
SIX MONTHS AND S1OO,
FINE WAS VERDICT
Unknown Character Gcts Heavy
Sentence For Engaging In
Blockade Running.

Six months in Jail and fne OF
800 was imposed yesterday In the
hastings court on Henry Radcliffe.
colored, charged with Transporting
ardent spirits contrary to law. Rat
81 ffe IL thought to have been An old
offender. but the police seemed un-
able to nx a definite charge on him
until January IS. when he was ar
rested with q large quantity OF liquor
in his possession. He was on his way
home from Baltimore, and carried sew
eral quarts Of whiskey In a suitcase.
This In the heaviest penalty yet I'M
posed on any violator Of the clause
in the law which makes II unlawful to
transport liquor in excess OF one quart.
and Radcliffe received the unusual
penalty because he was known to the
police generally a. lawloss char
acter. The new Jury which tried the
case Is composed Of the following
men: James q. Phillips, Jr.. B. A.
Brauer. Joseph A. Firth. Jack =. Fer
gusson. Charles Pohlig. Jacob o. Nc
Gehn. George c. Jefferson.
Nick Rananuck, indicted for unlaw-
fully Transporting ardent spirits on
December ~. was given tho usual $50
fine and thirty days In Jail. Lump
Scott. tried on 4 similar charge, was
acquitted.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-07
Bad Elbow Joint
May Check E. ers'
Life Ambition

An elbow joint may prevent Johnny
/ Evers from realizing his iife's ambi-
ton TO play in the major leagues
twenty years.
Evers has played for fifteen years,
breaking in at Chicago in 1902. Evers
is thirty-three years old and would be
under forty should his ambitio9 be
realized
If Evers' throwing arm can hold out
there is no reason why the Trojan
shouldn't last in baseball until his
fortieth year.
His rare generalship on the field. his
indomitable courage and fighting spirit
make him a wonderful asset to any
team.
There have been few bail players
who have been able to remain in base
ball for twenty years Cy Young, Cap
Anson, Larry Lajoie and Honus
Wagner are the only ones who sue
ceeded in rounding out two decades
In the majors and it now seems that
Evers is about the only veteran who
has any chance OF getting in.
Evers has been giving his arm
plenty OF rest and the best of care
and hopes to have II In better shape
in the spring than last year.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-07
BASEBALL CLOWN HESTTATES
BETWEEN GAME AND MOVIES

to move around. That was what made
the movies seem queer to me at first.
You are confined to place about as
big as ten-ceut piece right there In
front of the camera. That darned
camera never let's up on you. In base
ball you can stand around ard wait
for funny bunch, but that picture
camera is on your trail every Sec
ond She keeps right on clicking and
she don't give you any chance to
think"
Huck says he hasn't made up his
mind yet which career he wants to
stick to.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-07

Mrs Mary +. Smith. wife of late j.
J. Smith. died at her home near Ring
gold Sunday night, at about o'clock.
aged sixty-hye years. She died after
being burned by her clothing catching
on Are Sunday afternoon while men,
bers of the family were absent from
her room. to which she had been con-
nned for several months.
DR.. Miles rendered services frnme-
diately. bat the burns were so severe
that she lived only q few hours.
Two sons and one daughter survive
here-w. J. Smith. OF South Rich
mond. and J. H. Smith and Mrs. r. j.
Walton. Of Ringgold. Va.
Burial took place near her home
yesterday aftsrnocn q . o'clock.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-07


A writ OF error and supersedeas was
granted yesterday by the supreme
court OF appeals In the case of James
f. Casey against John Stewart Walker
and A. W. Mosely. on appeal from the
corporation court Of Lynchburx. This
court rendered a decree against the
plaintiff on appeal for $500.
The case grew out Of a contract in
which the defendants on appeal were
to put in repair and rent property OF
the plaintiff. for which he would re-
ceive a stipulated amount for the re-
pairs, and also monthly commissions
for renting the property, The lease
was supposed to run for ten years.
but In about three months after It was
executed, the plaintiff sold the prom
erty. 1t was then removed from the
hands OF the agents. who later insti-
tuted suit to recover from the former
owner commissions that would hay,,
accrued under the ten-yeax- contra RI
Judgment was rendered the plain
tiff on appeal In the lower court. nm,
the case will now be reopened nv
the supreme court. which granted the
appeal.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-07

Lynchburg, Va, Feb. 6.--Washing-
ton and Lee easily disposed of the
West Virginia university basketers at
Lexington tonight by a score of 30 to
o, the victory of the Generals Incl
dentally avenging the defeat at the
hands of the Mountaineers a year ago
at the opening of Doremus gymna-
SUM. West Virginia played a pretty
game in the first half. but in the
closing period their style of play was
such as to result in the calling for
many fouls.
The goal shooting of Graham and
Young, defensive work of Captain "Af'
Pierotti and the passing of Engleby
featured for the Generals. Adams
who did not get TO play until the last
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-07
Y. N. c. A. FIVE MEETS
PARAMOUNT A. c. FRIDAY
John Marshall and Maury High of
Norfolk VIII Clash In Prciim
on Y. NJ. G. A. Floor.

Manager Tyler. of the Young Mems
Christian association basketball team,
has Just completed arrangements for
game Friday night with the Fair
mount Athletic club five.
There will be two games on the
floor Friday. the opening contest be-
ing between John Marshall high
school and Maury high, of Norfolk.
The game between the "Y" five and
the East Enders will begin Immediate
ly after the conclusion OF the initial
combat.
Manager Tyler has also closed with
the Randolph Macon team for q game
here February 81. while q game with
the Hampden Sidney Tigers on Feb
ruary Is Is pending
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-07
Schalk Is Hnneful

Ray Schalk the diminutive catcher
of the Chicago Americans, regarded
by many critics as the premier back
stop of the American league. sees a
championship ahead of the Chicago
club this season. This is our year."
Schaik said. eff we don't win the
pennant. I'll miss my guess" Schalk
a member of the Baseball Players
fraternity. recently signed q 1917 con-
tract at an increase in salary.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-07

San Francisco. Feb. O. MICK
Hawkins. discoverer and tutor OF Lee
Dnrcv Australian phenom. landed
here the other day on his way East
TO io,n his famous pupil and fellow
countryman.
The idea Of an American manager
signing Darcy and thereby getting
strangie hold on a fortune didn't per.
turh this quiet, unassuming chap OF
few words. All that Hawkins seems
to care about is for Darcy to make a
complete success OF his American
venture.
Hawkins is the one man in the ngnt
pame who isn't looking for personal
glory and profit. He's queer sort OF
a genius.
IF I And that an American man
agar Ia what Darcy needs" Hawkins
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-07
DARCY WITH GUN WOULD BE
ONLY ONE MAN, SAYS FINDER

said, IT am willing 10 take sub
ordinate position, like that of trainer.
I want TO do the best I can for the
boy; for I'm his friend and pal"
Hawkins discovered Darcy when he
was q lad OF sixteen one night durin
a tournament at East Maitland. He
recognized the genius OF the boy and
from that time on UP to the present
has remained near the fighter as adj
wiser and friend.
Darcy" he said. would be crazy
20 enlist. He's already done more for
his country than any OF those who are
insisting that he carry a gun. He col
lected $40. 900 In Australia 10 help the
war sufferers. And then, even II he
did go. he would be only one man
with one gun-only a drop in the
bucket"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-07
GAMES WITH PETERSBURG.

Omocrs Of the Petersburg base
hall club have arranged for two
exhibition games with the Rich
nsCnd International league club,
tho ArDt game to be played on
T1su1fiAy, April IL. on Petersburg
grounds, and the second on Sat
ufxlAy, April IA, on the new
grounds OF tho Richmond club.
Much interest win be attached to
ta,o outcome Of the games and q
largo attendance win doubtless be
attracted TO witness them.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-07

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
Ashland. Va. Feb. with the
Hampden- Sidney game only three
days of and the quint In crippled
shape, the prospects for Randolph
Macon victory are not very bright
1t the present time. On account or
strained heart, Jim Thomas. who has
been playing star game at center
throughout the season for the Yellow
Jackets, has been forced to quit, while
Waller. the substitute center. Is un-
able to play because of a sprained
ankle.
Efforts are being made to get Moss
out for the team. he having been
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-07
RANDOL PH-MACONQUINT
FACES TIGERS WITH SLIM
: PROSPECT FOR VICTORY
With Team Badly Crippled Jackets Even Home Court,
Have Hard Battle With Tigers Just Ahead of Them-Won
in Hampden- Sidney by Margin of One Point-Men Are
Hopeful

member OF the quint at one time.
There is rule in vogue that a man
can lose time from class in only two
sports, but he has been doing good
work recently, and at critical time
like this it Is thought that he Will pc
excused by DR.. Blackwell. Although
Moss has had no practice this season,
1t is thought that he will be able 10
lend some assistance to the team.
The yellow Jackets won from
Hampden-Sidney in Farmville recent
ly emerging victorious by the mar
row margin Of one point. The local
five had high hopes of getting another
victory over the Tigers until the team
was visited by this bit of misfortune.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-07
Where VIII Yiox Play2

Baseball enthusiasts are wondering
where John Camel, the new manager
OF the Kansas City team of the Ameri-
can association. intends to play Jimmy
Fiox, whom he recently purchased
from the Pittshurg Nationals. Viox
has played second and third bases and
shortstop for Pittsburg. at times hav-
ing substituted for Wagner. Viox was
with the Toronto club OF the Inter
nation league last year.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-07

Judge Z. Fl. Wells. of hustings court,
part H.. may hear argument on the
motion to set aside the verdict OF the
Jury giving b. c. Outlaw 32,0oa In the
suit brought against Charles T. Nor
ris and Thomas N. Williams. lawyers
Of Hopewell. The amount awarded
was the full sum asked for by the
plaintiff
The case grew of n real estate trans
action In Hopewell. Judge Wells Is
now considering the verdict of the
fury in the case. and will make known
in a short time II he will hear argu-
ments
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-07

An automobile. driven by J. S spen-
Ger. of S17 West Twelfth street, South
Richmond. collided with car belong
ing to Mrs. Fl. s. Schwartx, of 2s03
Monument avenue, at Eighth and Broa
streets yesterday about noon. Both
care received considerable damage. but
no one was hurt
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-07

A dre which started in grass outside
the southern stock Yards stables yes
terday and spread to the interior Of
the building threatened to become Sc.
rious, but prompt assistance from the
hre department stopped the blaze be-
fore II had assumed dangerous proper
tlons Considerable hay In the lofts
of the stables was burnt. but the dsra.
80 was ef minor conssausuee.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-07

Davis council. Junior Order United
American Mechanics celebrated the
twenty-seventh anniversary of the
council last night. the event being held
In the council chamber A program OF
music and addresses WAS carried out
during the evening. and a large at
tendance was present.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-07
Indians Want Thorpe.

Jim Thorpe. the noted Indian ath-
lete. may become a member OF
the Indianapolis club of the
American association. Thorpe be-
longs to the New York Ma
tionals, but played with Milwaukee
last season. Jack Hendricks, man
ager of the Indians, hopes to pur-
chase the Indians release ana try him
In center field.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-07
SOUTH SIDE
Funeral of w. n. F9ournoy

Funeral services for WeylAnd r.
Flournoy. fifty-eight years old. a prom
!nent citizen OF the South Side. who
died Sunday night. were held ysster-
day afternoon at o'clock from the
Decatur Street Methodist church. the
burial being made in MAury cemetery.
Besides his widow. Mr.. F1ournoy IL
survived by one daughter. and three
sisters: Mrs. Bernard Burton. OF Nor
folk: Mrs william j. Morr!sett. and
Miss Ida Flouruoy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-07

Mrs. Silvia DIM and daughters, Luz
ellie and Emily. OF 5o2h North Fifth
street. have left on an extended visit
to relatives and friends In New York
state and Canada. During their stay
In Canada they win visit the ice pal
Iao~ carnival
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-07

Summary: Sun8utuUoHs, W. anu a
Adams for Nay w. Va.--Gandy
for Latterner, Jasper for Candy.
Field goals--Engleby. Young, 81:
Graham, 6. Pierotti, Nay, 2; Adams.
Latterner. Rogers, 8: Ice, q Jasper.
Foul goals--Young. four out of IL;
Morrison, five out of 10.
Referee-Lile. Union university.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-07
WASHINGTON AND LEE
BEATS MOUNTAINOUS
BY COUNT OF 81 TO 19
In Game at Lynchburg Avenge Defeat Given Them
at Opening of Doremus Gym-Shootng of Graham and
Young Defensive Work of Perot Feature
Form Shown

few minutes of the game, showed up
in good form Ice and Rogers fea-
tured for the visiting team.
Tho IiOn-Ifp.