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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-14
SANlv1IE CRANE. WINNING
WAY BACK TO BIC TOP
ehorsop Who Was Spectacular Tavortte With Richmond
Fans, and Billy Kopf, Both Of Whom Failed In Big
Leagues Are TO Be Stars in Majors This Year.

Crane did excellent work for Baiu.
moro last year, and recently Manager
Grimth. OF the Washington club.
turned three players over to MAnaker
Dunn. of Baltimore. for Sam. Grimth
Is confident that Crane will be able to
jump into the place 30 long capably
hlled by George Mcbride.
Kopf was secured from Baltimore
last summer by the Cincinnati Reds.
He showed lot Of improvement from
the time that he left the Athletics and
his work made a hit with Manager
Mathewson. 1t also impressed Heine
Groh. the second sacker Of the Reds.
who says of Kopf:
Mack VIII Pull For Both
BILLY Kopf Is destined to fill that
shortstop place so beautifully that the
Cincinnati fans will not miss Herzog.
During the twelve games that Kopf
played with us last fall. ! was on sec
ond and working with him. That Mt
tie set OF games was all I needed to
convince me that we had at last found
Herzogs successor. Kopf was digging
them up to the right and left, and he
was coming over to the base to do
team plays with mo Just a. though he
had been there for seasons. He never
hssitated or stood with the ball In his
hand. a. too many youngsters do for
a second or 80 while making up their
minds what they ought to start or
which base needs the ball the most
Neither did he commit the opposite
mistake; make nurried plays or rush
in the wrong direction. He can hit
and isn't a snail on bases, ana. a.
have remarked, he 10 q thinking In
fielder"
Connie Mack will pull for both Kopf
and Crane to make good, but the Ath.
letics' manager will continue to be-
lieve that he has picked the right man
In Lawton Witt.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-14
PETERSBURG CLUB IS
LOOKING FOR FUNDS
CsMMfttes WIN Ash Business Men ia
Ala In Financing Game-wnl
lnpreve n1eacAeru,

Petersburg. Va. March ls.--An en-
thusiastic and we'll attended meeting
Of the board Of directors Of the Peters,
burg baseball club was held tonight.
Matters pertaining to the interests Of
the club were discussed and q COM
mittes composed Of President Neims
and Messrs. SiAgle and Crutchneld was
appointed to cali upon local business
men and merchants to solicit funds
with which to finance the club during
the coming season. The committee will
start out tomorrow morning. confident
Of securing all funds necessary with
but little effort
The board voted to construct q bon
net from the front OF the bieachers to
protect spectators at the games from
the sun and A. a protection against
rain.
The contract OF Goeller. a young In
fielder with the Jamaica. l. l.. team last
season. wAs received today. With ia
mAica. 0oeiier batted sac and stole
sixty Ave bases last year.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-14
Modesty of Bodie
Vanishes AS Value
OF Hit Increases

Ping Bodte played a game Of bali
on the coast somewhere not so long
ago. and during Its progress dropped
a home run over the fence.
That was q lucky one" modestly
declared Ping. as he came back to the
bench. "It didn't get over that fence
more'n a foot"
1t SO happened that the homer won
the game and thereby doomed up as
the one important wallop of the day
On the train on the return trip an
other bunch Of ball players climbed
aboard, and. Of course, inquired about
the game.
won 1t on my homer" said Ping
Il slapped the ball over that fence
mile"
An hour and a half later Ping was
on the ferry. BY this time the homer
had reached huge proportions.
Say" said Ping to friend he met
on the boat. you should have seen
that blow! They sent the two fastest
horses in the country after It in re-
lays. and they haven't caught up with
1t yet"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-14
JOE TINKER WI [.
BE FI5TlC PROMOTER

Joe Tinker. owner and manager Of
the Columbus American association
club. is not going To confine his ac-
tons snolv to the national pastime
this summer. He is going to turn his
up to-date base ball plant into box
ing arena at night and hold monthly
glove matches throughout the sum-
mer. Joe's initial appearance as a
ring impresario will he on the night
of the a. A. opening in Columbus, and
his card will probably feature Bryan
Downey against Joe Rivers
The idea of running fight shows at
night in the ball park struck Tinker
while attending tho Downey- Britton
match In the Buckeye capital tho
other night The paid receipts were
little over $4,000, and the town Is
Just beginning to get interested in
Downey's battling.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-14

EIGHT SURVIVE IN TESTS
TO MEET MISS BJURGTEDT

New York. March i3.-P1ay In the
woman national indoor tennis cham
pionship at the Seventh regiment
armory today. developed along lines
OF form and expectations. FAvorites
for the title now held by Miss Molia
Rjurstedt came through successfully
and as the result Of the days play
onlv eight of the original neld Of
ffty-one survived the grist OF compe-
tition In the singles.
These eight players VIII conte14
for places In the semi-hnal round to-
morrow. In one Of the matches Miw
Marie Wagner. four times holder Of
he title. will meet Miss Margaret
Taylor her doubles partner. Miss
Wagner defeated 1rA Jack Anderson
N The third round today 1t 50, e-I.
while Miss Taylor won from 2iaG 1oa-
~ Uo16en - ~ ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-14
PROVIDENCE GRAYS
SOLO FOR $4,000

Providence, r. l., March H.
The International league baseball
club was sold today by William
II. Draper. A group Of Providence
men paid $4,000 for the club.
Thirty business and profession
al men met Tn the City Hall for
the transaction. Already $25,O 900
has been subscribed. President
Barrow, of the International
league. was present with the OPP
ton no had obtained from
Draper. Governor Bcclunan was
among the subscribers TO the
club.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-14

ecatp fur "IntoleranNn

The box once OF the Academy will
rpen tomorrow morning for the sale
OF seats for D. W. Gritfiths screen
spectacle Intolerance" which will be
here next week. with matinee daily.
The return engagement OF ''Intoler-
ance'' was arranged TO give opportun-
ity to many persons who were unable
TO secure tickets when the attraction
played 4 limited engagement here
several weeks ago.
MIR. Griffi,h's production. his nrst
since THE Birth VI Nation" is In
every way the biggest art-work OF any
description ever created. The gigan-
tic structures erected by Mr.. Griffith
in his resusciation OF Ancient Baby
lon. tho gorgeous palaces and mighty
walls, are ye-stAgEering.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-14
DONOVAN MAY CARRY
ARRAGON AS UTILITY MAN

Macon. Ga, March 13.--The Yam
kee regulars" and I'VE lunteers," after
their military drill today engaged in
at battle.
Hughy High is laid UP with stom-
ach trouble. Olson, semi-pro Flor
ida find OF Bobby Gilks, Yank scout.
worked behind the bat for the second
team and showed we'll. Arragon, the
Cuban. also looked we'll and 1t Is said
he may be carried by Donovan this
year for utility purposes.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-14
BAT BOYS SIZE MADE HIM
FINANCIAL LOSS TO OURS

Red Gallagher, bat boy for the
Chicago Cubs, was built on such
generous proportions that one day
Charles Murphy, the owner Of the
club. called him into his office.
Red" said the magnate. I've
got to get thinner bat boy than
you"
"Why?" said the astonished
mascot.
Every time you bend over to
pick up q bat" explained Murphy,
you obstruct the view of a thou
sand spectators"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-14
Big Features at Victor.

In keeping with his policy to offer
daily programs OF high-c class photo
plays Manager 10y. OF tn Victor has
secured for tomorrow and Friday.
William Courtenay and Mollie King In
the big New York success. Kick
In" which will be shown for the first
time in this city
Kick In" Is the story OF a man
whom circumstances made crook
hut who meets the right woman at
.he right moment and her faith In
f,m awakens a determination to go
straight. In attempting to shield his
old partner Chick runs foul of the
police, and his past record Ia almost
the means OF his undoing. The plot
never puts the slightest strain upon
the spectators credulity. wins the
keenest sympathy for Chick and his
Young wife, and keeps bringing in
new and startling incidents and bits
of business that force one to sit up
and take notice to the fullest extent
II ones capacity. The play is melo-
drama. but meloarama OF a grade
that will rivet the attention and COM
mand the respect of "lowbrow'' and
,"highforehead" alike.
In transferring the drama to the
director. George Tttzmaurice, had the
assistance Of superior cast. Will
liam Courtenay PLAYS Chick with the
same skill that DISTINGUISHED the per-
Torrance OF Jack Barrymore. who
created the part Mollie King could
rot be improved upon as a selection
for Molly Cary. anc Robert Ciugston.
Richard Tabor Suzanne VILLA and
John Boyle are equally we'll fitted to
Inc cha-acters assigned them.
As usual, Victor patrons have the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-14
Reuuisition Issued.

Governor Stuart yesterday issued a
requisition on the governor OF New
York for the return of |. NJ. WeIn-
burg, wanted here for desertion. L.
L. Tenner will make the trip to New
York to bring the man back to Vir-
ginia-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-14
on For Kentucky,

Havana. March 13.--J. B. Goodman.
who has been racing here at Oriental
rark, left for Kentucky yesterday with
his sta Bile
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-14
FEW CHANGES MADE IN
SCHEDULES FOR SEASON.
General Playing Scheme Of Major and Minor Leagues Same
As In Past With Exception Of Interchange BY
International League and American Asso-
ciation-Opening Dates

Western observation-disclosures April
IL; closes September g.
GeorgiaAlabama league Opens,
May 7: closes, August 4. sas
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-14
. Simpson Il Chosen

Edwin Simpson. Of the Detroit dis
trtct, Anti-Saloon League OF Michi-
gan. has been chosen superintendent
Of the Anti Saloon League OF Rhode
island. He will succeed A. B. Cristy,
resigned.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-14
THE WEATHER
UNITED States Weather Buroau.
Department Of Agrtculturol

Washington. March le.--It will Be
colder Wednesday In the East Gulf
states and Western Tennessee. and on
Thursday In the Ohio valley and the
west portion OF the Middle and South
Atlantic districts. Forecast:
virEinia--Rain and warmer wsdnss-
day; Thursday probably clearing colder
In west portion,
North Carolina--Local rains wednes-
day. Wednesday night warmer; Thurs
day generally fair; somewhat colder
in central west portions
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-14

organ has q full set Of English oboes,
very seldom heard. and = family Of
six eaxaphones. also . new feature.
besides clarinets. hautboys. diapasons.
horns. flutes, cellos, picoios: In fact.
the whole instrument takes the place
Of a twenty piece orchestra
Besides the three motors. nine fans
OF large dimensions are used to pump
air into tho six different sections Of
this wonderful instrument and people
Of Richmond are alert to note every
advantage OF musical interest The
last feature OF this instrument II In
its wonderful attachments Attached
to the organ console are bird notes,
Indian tom-toms, bells, castanets,
tamborines. horns. train effects. snare
drum, kettle drums and Turkish
crash.
Professor Henry r. Houston. Who
has been specially engaged to play
this instrument, IL the only musician
can handle these attachments and the
organ. He has played In the various
cities and towns in England and Scot
land and has made an extensive tour
of the United States. Professor Hous-
ton can truly be said to DO 4 thor
ough musician, ana can make this
instrument talk. Thursday 10 his last
appearance mere and II Will pay every
one In Richmond TO hear him play
before he coca
Philadelphia OrchcstrA Coming.
Frequent complaint Is heard that
individuals are given far more credit
for some great dramatic or musical
performance than their single work
entities them to receive. That never
applies. however to the famous con-
certs OF the Philadelphia orchestra,
even when press and public unite In
praise of Leopold Stokowski. the
eminent conductor OF that noted or
ganizat!on. When Richmond turns
tut--As II wtll--to hear tho Philadei-
phia orchestra in concert next Mon
fay night. March -, At, the City
auditorium. where. assisted by
Reinaid werrenrath, baritone. II Will
appear under the local direction OF
w II. Belts. music lovers will again
acclaim Mr.. Stokowski and bestow
sull credit upon him for the or
chestra's superb playing.
Under his careful schooling and
brilliant direction. this superb organ
tzatlon OF ninety-fcur musicians has
become one OF the few vory great
orchestras In the world. Tickets are
row selling At W. d Moses q Co., i03
East Broad street. and indications
point to q large audience.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-14
LEGAL RaiaAall.

LEGAL Ra1nfAu.
Rainfall last twelve hours. ......, IL
Rainfall last twenty-four hours. .is
Excess In rainfall since March L.. ass
Excess in rainfall since January I. l.So
Evening journal., 1917-08-16
These MEN MEN FAILED TO
REPORT FOR SERVICE

The following have not reported to
loca; Board No. 4 in answer TO their
summons to appear for physical ex-
animation. They have been certified
10 the district board which will in
turn certify them TO the adjutant gen.
eral for service in the National Army.
Johnny Jones. s26 French st.
william II. Evans, ST. Walnut st.
Joseph Del Franco. 6Os Poplar St.
william p. Shepherd, 800 Taylor
street
John T. shuman. Ala A St., S. E.,
Washington, ID. c.. 4O2 East Fourth St
James U. Fisher, 2S2 French st.
Thomas C. Cross 5O7 Market St.
Konstantine Bennett. S. p. Cor.
Second and Walnut SITS.
Frank Green. 2O4 East Second St.
Thomas Thomas, IL Robinson 81.
sverre Heileso, 115 Market st. \
John J. Lonergan, 2O9 West Sixth
street.
stanlic woycik. % Peach st.
Edward n. Lietz. 100 Walnut\st.
Henry Brown, III Shipley st.
Varteres Chakasbanian, 1916 King
street.
Benny Williams, 1112 French st.
John Z. wilkins care of Alex. y.
Hanna. tug registered in Philadel-
phia
Elmer c. Gordy. 7OS French St., 40
Upland St, Chester. Pa.
Frederick A. Blair. 2O6 French st.
Frank r. Hodges. 4O2 Townsend St.
James Brown, $40 Townsend St.
Frank Debmurg, Fourth St. Wharf.
Joseph ]. Rescigno. 213 Walnut St.
Reuben S. Ganga, 215 W. Front ST..
VIM. Lee Tydinge, 600 French St.
George A. Shuman, 513 Market St.
Alexander Konanczuk, 103 Poplar
St.
Horatio R. Hernendez, SS1 E.
Second St.
james Lawrence, 413 French St.
G.. e. Thompson Shellpot Camp,
General Delivery
Izydore Uszel. 1899 Apple street.
William Bowen. S14 French street
Samuel r. Woodley. 40S Feast
Fourth street.
wasyli Adamschuk, 1904 Lobdell
street
George W. Reed, $40 East Fifth
street.
William Powell. 2O2 East Front
street.
Edward II, Lagarda. 51S Market
street.
Michael wilkenes. 425 East Second
street.
Fritz Heidenreich 7O7 East Fourtl
street
David Perkins, 912 French st.
Andray Sargeanias. 223 Walnut St
Benedetto Matuiani. 622 ClaymOn
street
Joseph A. Long. 500 French st.
Joseph A. Latta, III Market st.
John Thomas Lyons S07 West Fiftl
street
Evening journal., 1917-08-16
CUPS FOR Church
CAMPAIGN WORKERS

Prize cups were awarded last night
at St. Thomas r. G. Rectory. TO the
campaign workerse who. last April.
raised funds for the new church build
ing during a special campaign
The first cup was received by Sylves-
ter Healy, as head of the Mems Division
Of the parish campaign, who raised
$4,000. The second cup was received
by Mrs. Anna Ylus. as head Of the
women's division in the parish cam
paign. who raised $1,000. The third cup
was presented to John j. Kennedy, head
ing the campaign outside Of the parish
the amount raised being $4,000.
Speeches OF congra'ulation and pre-
sentation were made by the Rev
Thomas Ryan. of Chester. and the
Rev. John ]. Connolly pastor OF st.
Thomas Church. A musical program
also contributed TO the delightful
celebration OF the close OF this sue
cessful campaign.
Evening journal., 1917-08-16
MILITARY FUNERAL
FOR ". |. kaiser

Beneath the folds Of Old Glory. 10
whom he had given eleven years of
loyal service in the United States
Navy. w. L. Kaiser, boatswain's mate
aboard the u. s S. Florida, received
the last tributes Of shipmates and
friends at his funeral services this
afternoon The services were held at
the home of his mother Mrs. Anna r.
Kaiser No 1O6 West Twenty-flfth
street. The Rev. w. l.. Pc tingill, pas
tor OF the North Baptist Church.
which the deceased formerly attend
ed. conducted the service which was
followed by a military burial.
The pallDearers We're from the U.
s. S. Florida, w. NJ Price, Chief Tur-
let Captain Il. L. Emrick. boatswain's
mate first class. c. w. Chapman. car
penter's mate, frst-class, II j..
Coates, j. n. Williams. and e. l..
Hartman. A firing squad from League
Island Navy Yard fired the last sa-
lutte over the grave in Riyerview
Cemetery.
A. detail OF Delaware National
Guards, ofiicered by Sergeant e. S.
Hutson. attended the funeral.
The room. at the home was a mass
OF beautiful flowers.
A very large assemb age OF friends
attended the services of the young
naval man who met so untimely a
death by drowning in Baltimore last
Sunday.
Evening journal., 1917-08-16
A rrRsoNA1 ANp PUDLIC DUN.

THAT the Citizens Hose Company Of Smyrna. is one
4 OF the best volunteer fre-fghting organizations
down the state is admitted by everyone who knows
anything about protective agencies In the rural sections
Of Delaware II has It's membership roll many OF
the leading business in that community and has
displayed time and time again, its skill in combating
FIRE not only in smyrna which Is essentially frame
town but also in the hicy settled countryside which
surrounds IT, In fact southern New Castle county and
upper Kent county owe TO It and its members a debt
OF gratitude which they never can repay in full
THE Citizens Hose Company, like many other organ
zations Of its kind dependent upon public favor in
the matter Of financing IFS protective activities The
sacrifices Of time money made 81 its behalf by its
members do not suffice to supply its financial needs.
Heretofore st has obtained the big bulk OF the money
needed through a carnival held the public school
grounds in Smyrna That system VIII be pursued again
this year The week beginning August rs and ending
on September l. both inclusive, has been dedicated to
the work OF raising funds TO supply fire protection to
Smyrna and the surrounding district during the next
fiscal year
That carnival will be something for the public benefit
and not foD private profit Every man. woman and
child in the district served by the Citizens Hose Com
pany should deem it personal wen as public duty
10 make Il success and thereby assist in repenishing
the treasury OF an admirably managed organization
Evening journal., 1917-08-16
MAYOR LAMsON,s APPEAL.

\ FAVOR LAWSON has made an appeal to the people
IVA OF Wilmington for funds with which to defray the
expense OF the forthcoming demonstration in honor OF
the First Delaware Regiment the Of its de-
parture for its training camp.
That appeal should be needed. No time should be
lost in doing IT, The uncertainty relative to the pre-
else time the soldiers Will leave makes il necessary
that the committee in charge Of the big and common
dable function be put in position which will enable
u 10 act with celebrity and freedom from fnancia en-
barTassment
Tho Mayor has been good enough to authorize the
Wilmington newspapers to receive contributions and
to forward them r. p Robinson, OF the Central Ma
tona Bank who is chairman Of the Finance Com
mittee Of the demonstration committee We desire TO
inform the readers Of THE EVENING JOURNAL that
we willing to receive and forward such suoscrip-
tions or they may send them direct to Mr. Robinson
Certainly nothing should be left undone that can be
done to show public appreciation OF the patriotic and
selfsacrincing spirit OF Delaware's soldiers.
Evening journal., 1917-08-16
NATIONALS Will MOVE
TO CAMP ON sept. 5

Work is being hurried at the eXemp-
ton board headquarters now in order
to have the first levy of 3 0per cent. Of
the city's quota of men for the national
army ready to leave by September 5.
It was originally planned to mobilize
this first increment on September !, but
the date was set back because of the
heavy railroad traffic incident TO Labor
Day.
The boards are now considering the
new ruling BY Provost Marshal General
Crowdor, in which the bars against men
under weight are let down. Through a
resurvev of the cases that have been
disqualified for service because few
pounds were lacking, a few more men
may be obtained as eligibles. But IL
is not believed that many Wilmington
ians will be effected as in all cases
few pounds were allowed by the medi-
cal examiners.
William A. Krith. of No. 3lO6 Market
street, serial No. 2, SOL, order No. 225,
whose name was by mistake included
with a list Of men alleged not to have
appeared for physical examination, is
found to have appeared, been examined
and has filed claim for exemption.
The following named persons were
notified by mail by Division No. as
TO their fitness or otherwise for mill
tary service, but as postal authorities
could not locate them, it is to their
advantage to call att the Office Of this
board for these notices:
Everett Rose, southwest corner
Ninth and Rodney streets.
Columbus j. Howard, sol Windsor
street.
Frank w. Henvis. of No. ll0l Orange
street.