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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-01

Attendance records went to smash
last night at the Richmond Ausomo-
bile Show, which is being held in the
Richmond Grays Armory. Seventh
and Marshall Streets. There was
steady influx of people from the time
the doors opened until II o'clock last
night, and before the doors closed for
the evening the commodious drill hall
was almost taxed to its capacity.
Last night was designated as Sis
ter Cities OF Virginia Night" and
practically every town in the Old
Dominion had representatives at the
show. There were large number
of motor enthusiasts from Petersburg,
while many automobilists from Nor
folk, Newport News, Portsmouth. Ro-
anoke. Lynchburg, Danville, Freder-
icksburg, Danville. Blackstone. Crewe.
Farmville. Alexandria and various
counties in Virginia were present. The
crowd started coming In as early as
o'clock and before the seats in
aisles were filled, while practically
all of the dancing space was taken
up.
To say that the automobile show is
a success would be putting it in a
very mild form. IT is huge sue
cess from every standpoint. The
crowds have been as large as could
have been possibly expected. while
the automobile and accessories ex-
hibits are very good.
The musical program last night
was unusually interesting, and Rob-
bic Gilbert went to the extreme In
pulling his funny stunts. This fell
low has been making big hit
throughout the week. and 80 far has
been one of the biggest attractions at
the show. The three cabaret singers
also attracted considerable attention
last night.
Tonight is Society Night" at the
automobile show, and the crowd
should be one of the largest of the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-01
VIRGINIA LOSES To
NAVAL ACADEMY FIVE
blue Basketball Quint by
Count of 30 10 II.

Especial 10 The Richmond Firginian)
Annapolis, Md, Jan. 3l.--The Mid
shipmen easily defeated the basket
ball FIVE of the University OF Virginia
here this afternoon. 80 to II. The
team work of the navy lads was dis
tinctly superior. as well as their shoot
ing Warmers two long shots at the
opening gave navy a lead and they
increased 1t to the end. The score at
the end of the frst half was 20 to d.
the virginians scoring but twice from
the court.
The lineup;
Naval Academy-Calhoun. left for
ward welch. right forward. Allen,
center Martin, left guard, Warner.
right guard,
University OF Virginia--White. left
forward: Bailey. right forward Rixey.
center; Churchman, left guard. Dit
trick. right guard.
Substitutions: Firginta-Bemley for
White, Meade for Bailey. Goals from
the field-welch, 5; Calhoun. 4; War
ner. 3: Allen. .: Martin. 2; Rixey, 5;
white, /: Bailey. /; Churchman, /, Dit
trick, !: Meade. !. Goals from the
foul line-Calhoun. s In !; White. /
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-01
MUST SLICE SALARIES
IN The BIG LEAGUES

New York. Jan. 31.-Readjustment
OF salaries of major league baseball
players is absolutely necessary, Presi.
dent Tener. of the National League.
declared in statement here last night
In reply to complaints of players that
their salaries had been cut. The Fed.
eral League. he said. inflated salaries
to such an extent that, notwithstand-
ing record attendances last season In
both big leagues, few clubs mads
money.
The game must be put on a hasia
where the men who have money Ia
the clubs can expect reasonable pro-
fit on their investment" heSsaid. III
the clubs cannot make profits with
record attendance, what can they do
in lean years? And no one can deny
the right of the club-owner, after his
big outlay OF money for players and
stands, to expect his baseball props
erty to yield him a fair income.
The players should be more rea.
sonable. Salaries were artificially In.
fiated during the existence Of the Fed.
eral League. and players. by holding 4
strike club over their clubs, forced
them to pay salaries out OF all pro-
portion to what their services were
worth or what the clubs could afford
to pay. Naturally. such contracts
could not be expected to be renewed
at the wartime figures -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-01
DAVE ROBERTSON Will
stick WITH STRIKERS
Norfolk Boy Made Promise to Presi-
dent Dave Fultx and He Will
Keep His Word.

Davis Robertson, star outfielder OIL
the New York Giants and by many
big league critics conceded to be Ty
Cobb's greatest rival, is a hold out, &C
cording to a statement made by him
yesterday. Robertson, who has been
an inferno at the Norfolk Protestant
Hospital for the past two months. is
q member of the Baseball Players
Fraternity and promised Dave FuitZ'
president of the fraternity. at the close
OF last season that he would not sign
for 1917 until the objects for which
the players organization is contend
ing are granted by the National AS
ISOLATION and the National Commits
sion.
Robertson's contract with the
Giants expired at the close OF the 1916
season and while the new contract
rendered by Manager McGraw includ-
ed big raise In salary, Dave said yes
terday that he had given Fultz his
word not to sign until given permits
sion by the fraternity head and that
he naturally intends TO keep his word
He also said that Freddie Schupp. the
Giants southpaw. who created such a
sensation in the National League
toward the close of the season, and
Holke. the new first saeker. who
nnished the 1915 campaign with fly
Ing colors, are in the same boat with
him. Both of them signed an agree
ment last season not to renew their
contracts with the New York club un-
til the fraternity came to terms with
the baseball powers, He has heard
from both of them recently and they
are carrying out their agreements
with Fultz.
Another reason given by Robertson
Tor his refusal to sign was the failure
Of Manager McGraw to agree to eN-
smpt him from playing exhibition
games In and around New York ON
Sundays. He said he did not object
40 playing SUNDAYS -ahano-t the team
was on the road. but Is he had plan
ned TO take up some medical work at
one Of the New York hospitals he
wanted to he free to do this work
Sundays when the team is in New
York.
That McGraw Is taking Robertson $
refusal to sign seriously is shown by
the fact that he has recently signed
Red Murray former Giant right
fielder, and Jim Thorpe. the famous
Indian athlete. Murray, il Will he re-
membered, was released two years ago
after Robertson had beaten him out
for the right field job.
Should the major league magnates
and other baseball authorities refuse
10 meet the demands Ct the frater-
nifty the absence OF Robertson. Holke
and schupp will seriously affect the
Giants chances for the National
League pennant. as Robertson and
Holke were the big guns OF the
Giants attack. both finishing the 1916
season with hitting marks above 500,
and Schupp as the best left handed
pitcher In the circuit.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-01

With a return visit to Richmond
after an absence of several years, the
music-lovers of the city and State
will be delighted to learn that Maud
Powell. the distinguished American
volnist. will give a recital in this
city February 9. The concert will
take place in the City Auditorium.
under the local management OF the
educational department of the Cor
ley Company, and. following the plan
OF the Alma Chuck recital. popula.
prices will prevail The seats will
range in price from e5 cents TO So.
1t is said Of the noted artist that
Maud Powell always plays to
please" and her programs are ar
ranged to delight not only the must
cal epicure. but the humble citizen
or smallest child. who is made happy
q the hearing OF a familiar and be-
loved song. Her concert in Rich
mend will be one of the most pleas
ing events OF the season. and she Will
,e greeted by host OF old friends
The present popularity of the violin
in this city is attested in the large
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-01
GAPING HOLE MADE N
BAlT|M0Rt'S INF|tlO.
fessional Training in Richmond,
May Play Short.

Baltimore, Md, Jan. 31.--A gaping
hole has been torn in the Oriole In
field by the departure to Washington
of sensational Sam Crane. though the
deal that sent this sterling little short
stop there evidently was one that
benefited the local club. In their re-
spective positions, Barber, Bentley
and williams. all of whom were Sc
cured in the transaction, will certainly
add a tower of strength to the Birds,
but vital spot has been left without
a guardian. The shortstopping posi-
ton is, indeed. one of the most i'm
portant in the construction of an in
field A capable, brilliant fielder here
will make q team look like a world
beaten, whereas some unreliable short
fielder may make an otherwise we'll
balanced aggregation almost as WORTH
less as a plugged nickel.
All these facts are well known to
Jack Dunn, who must worry with the
building of a fast, aggressive team in
order to attract the fans the coming
season. A thinker, Jack is already at
work. In prospect he has a well-sea-
soned big Lacquer whose acquisition
would almost assure success 20 the
1917 Orioles. Then he has another
player. Hanging around York Road
and Twenty-ninth Street last season
was Wilson Fewster. product of the
local back lots, who has everything
in the shortstopping line but long ex-
perience. Wilson may prove TO be
Just the lad. but Dunn is taking no
chances With two well-seasonei in
fielders on either side of him, Will
son might prove to be star of the
first water. but this is absolutely
necessary Anyhow, he will go South
with the Birds and make a determined
effort TO land the position whether or
not Dunn has secured someone with
more experience in the meantime
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-01

number of children that are now TAX
ing lessons on this instrument.
Miss Powell has always done her
violin playing in the spirit of the
pioneer. She was one OF the first wo-
men who succeeded in making an
audience forget her sex. remember
only her art and Judge her simply
as a violinist. In the face of severe
criticism, she was the first artist os
note to make actual violin records,
and as result her music has been
heard and enjoyed wherever a Vic
trola is played. She has toured this
and foreign countries in concert and
has been greeted everywhere with
crowded. delighted audiences. Com
bining a charming personality with
her wonderful art. 1t Is not surpris-
ing that Nine. Powell liz one OF the
most popular artists now before the
public.
There has been a great rush for
seats, and those who expect to attend
the recital should lose no time In
making their reservations. The box
Office is open al the Coriey Company 5
store.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-01
SPIDERS VICTORIOUS
OVER EAST END FIVE
Richmond College Basketers Expert
ence Little Trouble in Vanquish-
ing Church Hill.

Richmond Colleges basketball auint
experienced little trouble last night In
vanquishing the Church Hill bask-
eters, winners of the Federation
League championship. the spiders
winning out over the East Enders by
score of AZ to %.
The work of the entire Richmond
College team was good. all OF the men
putting up nice exhibition. Wood
showed his old-time form, basketing
the ball seven times from the field
and hanging up a quartet or foul
goals. Dickerson also put up nice
game. registering five goals from the
floor. Robert Bell and Hatcher fea-
tured for the East End quint.
The Spiders go UP against Hamp-
dem Sidney Saturday night in their
first championship basketball game
OF the season. The contest is to be
staged at Hampton Sidney.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-01
WHEN TENER WAS A JUMPER

The present difficulties between
magnates and players-whch don't
threaten to be very difficult-recall
the stirring days of the brotherhood
war Of 1890. when the fraternity"
OF that day deserted tho National
League and organized tho Players
League. 1t was just twenty-seven
wears ago today that the magnates of
the old circuit held a meeting in New
York to discuss war measures and
they decided to institute a suit In
equity to restrain their reserved play
ers from jumping. This measure was
not successful, and when the season
started but few of the players report
ed.
John X. Tener. now president OF
the National League, was one OF the
leapers. going from the Chicago Ma
tionals to the Pittsburg Players
League club. In fact. only two of the
old guard remained loyal to Cap An
son. who had to get together a squad
of kids. who were called Colts or
Cubs" The latter name stuck, and
the old title of White Stockings went
into the discard, until 1t was revived
by the Chicago Americans
The New York club was almost put
out of business by the war only three
OF the veterans remaining faithful.
Day and Mutrie. the owners. were
financially ruined and only the aid Of
Arthur Soden. OF the Boston club. en-
abled them to get through the season.
philadelphia had only four loyalists
In its 1890 club. Pittsburg was hard
est hit of all. Many of the games
scheduled for Pittsburg had to be
transferred. and some of than were
played in the smaller cities around the
smoky City. The club. led by Guy
Hecker. lost ia games, including
twenty-three in a row, and three in
one day. First and last. fifty players
--eo-called---wore the Pittsburg uni
form in 1890. J. Palmer O'Neii kept
the club going In spite of all adj
verstties. although there were many
times when he scarcelv knew where
his players next meal was coming
from.
10 all Appearances. tho Players
IAasue had the old circuit groggy. II
- 1loke1 ~ = 1INaQle- And yet.
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-01
SLE,MP CALLS MEETING.
Republicans to Gather in Washing ton
to Discuss Politics.

Especial TO The Richmond Virginian.)
Washington. d. c.. Jan. 3i.--Con-
gresham c. Bascom ~'emp sent out a
call today for the Republican state
Executive Committee to meet in
Washington at 0 o'clock on the morn
ing OF February 90.
Mr.. Siemp. who Is chairman OF the
executive committee. said about two
weeks ago that the committee would
probably meet in Roanoke in ten days.
The responses to a letter he sent to
the members OF the committee asking
their preference regarding the date
and place of meeting indicated they
would rather meet in Washington
about three weeks hence
The meeting Ia called for the pur-
pose of having the committee discuss
Virginia politics in general and the
advisability of nominating candi-
date FOR Governor in particular. Two
or three men are understood TO be
anxious to run. and the committee
may decide to back one of the can
iiiates.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-01
HAWKINS IS DEFEATED
BY BROOKLYN CRACK

George A. Clarke, of Brooklyn.
gave a fine exhibition at pocket bill
lizards last night at the st. Elmo BIZ
lizard Parior After Hawkins had q
lead of "A to 81, he set to work ana
gave the large crowd treat by max
ing runs of 81 and 20, and winning
the match by 100 to 70. In doing this
II was necessary TO execute many diff
ficult shots which he performed with
perfect accuracy.
Hawkins also played in splendid
form and forced his opponent to go
at championship form to defeat him,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-01
CHARLES ?. COX IS
FAST RECOVERING

Charles Cox, graduate manager
of Georgetown University, who
has been i'll for some time in q
hospital At washington. is fast i'm
proving and will be able to return
to his home In a few days At one
time he was in a precarious con-
dition and little hope for his re-
covcry was entertained. Mr.. Cox
is well known in Richmond and
his friends will doubtless be glad
to learn that nc Is comvalescing.
He IL regarded as one Of the
cleanest sports in the country.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-01
CLARKE AND HAWKINS
TO PLAY HERE TO-DAY

Two interesting matches are ex-
pected this afternoon and tonight at
the St. Elmo Billiard Parlor, Ninth
and Broad Streets, when George A.
Clarke and J. S. Hawkins, two we'll
known cue artists. get together.
Clarke is champion OF the Eastern
States, while Hawkins is the Virginia
title holder. The game will start this
afternoon at 1880 O'Clock, while to-
night play will begin promptly at 8
O'Clock. No admission will be charged
by the St. Elmo management
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-01
oG Night At Automobile Show Beat Church H Loses To Middle
|ELlER WILL COACH
GEORGE WASHINGTON

Bob Eller, formerly OF George
town, who is regarded as one Of
the greatest track athletes that
ever represented an institution I'm
the South Atlantic division, has
signed contract to coach the
George Washington University
track team. Eller Is well known
In Richmond, having participated
in track events here On several
occasions. II he Is as good n
coach as he Is an athlete, George
Washington will have a great
team this year.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-01
Athletes to Front.

Washington. Pa, Jan. 3t.--Three OF
the leading athletes of Washington
and JEFFERSON College announced that
they would next week leave their
studies for France. where they had
volunteered for service with the Amer
lean Ambulance Corps.
They are Voiney Wilson, of Sisters
vile, w. Va. captain of the varsity
track team: c, II. Guy. of Boston, cen
ter of the football eleven. and Phillip
Fisher, of Sharon. Pa. center on tho
basketball five. Their. service in Eu-
rope Will be for one year. unless the
war ends before that time.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-01
JACK DUNN SECURES
NEW THIRD DASEMAN

Especial TO The Richmond Nirginian)
Baltimore. Md. Jan. al.--Jack Dunn.
of the Orioles has grabbed a third
base prospect in Bernie Lee Up at
Tufts College. where he played last
year. they thing he Is a bear. Harry
Davis. of the Athletics. got a slant at
Lee In action and was impressed. He
tipped Dunnie off and the local mag
nate sent a man to sign the young
ster Lee is a right hand hitter. In
college ball he made a rep" both at
she bat and In the field.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-01

Juarez. Jan. 3l.--The Mexican Cen
trail passenger train which arrived
here late last night was fired upon
by Villa followers at Moctezuma, ITO
miles south of Juarez yesterday morn
ing, The troop escort returned the
FIRE when the shots were fired from
behind sand hill.
The passengers on the train were
panic stricken, many lying on the
floor and others hiding behind bag
gage.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-01
To Close Deal With Tinker.

Columbus. Ohio. Jan. 31.-Presi-
dent T. j. Hickey. of the American
Association, came to Columbus yester-
day to aid in closing the deal where
by Joe Tinker is to have control OF
the Columbus club.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-01

victorious league that made overtures
for peace, Strangest OF all, II was
the New York Players League club
which took the lead In the peace
movement Having captured the
stronghold of baseball. the Players
League hung out the white flag and
admitted desire for peace at almost
any price.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-01
Vets Sign Petitions.

Wet petitions. containing more
than the requisite number of sigma
lures, have bee nturned in at wet
headquarters in Duluth, Mimi. call
ing for local option election in
April. The city is-dFy now.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-01
CROWD AT AUTO SHOW 3
LARGEST OF THE WEEK.
Attendance Records Are Broken the Crowd Exceing That d
Saturday Nght-Many Motor Enthusiasts From Various
Sections of Virginia Observe Society Might

week. There il a special program.
including vocal humble and syucO4
pated music, and other attractive
features g
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-08-16
NEW HOPE

Miss Elsie Smith of Frankfort
was entertained Saturday and Sun
day. by Richard Corson's family.
Harold Kelly of Olney, spent Sun
day with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Kelly.
Mrs. Richard Bennett is being
entertained two weeks by relatives
in Phillipsburg.
Joseph Holcombe and George
johnson enjoyed the afternoon con-
cert at Willow Grove Sunday.
Frank Herman and Richard Raik
of Morrisv!lle, are spending this
week with their grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. Lewis Bennett on Ferry
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Hutchinson and
children spent Saturday in Willow
Grove.
Mrs. Frank Foster spent one day
this week with relatives in PENIS
Grove, N. ].
Mrs. Simpson Kelly spent We'd
nesday with relatives in Taylorsville
Richard Fetherstone of Philadel-
phia spent the week end with his
father, Edward Fetherstone.
Miss Margaret Higgins of Doyles-
town spent several days the past
week with George Horn and family,
Miss Elsie Pew was Trenton
visitor on Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Magill and
son were weekend guests with rel
atives in Philadelphia.
Mrs. A. N. Kerr and children
spent Monday in Trenton.
Miss Grace Ashton is visiting her
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Amos
Gilmore at Buckingham.
Miss Annie Whitley entertained
the Sunday School class at her home
on Monday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. John D. Cryer and
daughter Edith, and Henry Cryer,
were entertained on Sunday by
friends at Point Pleasant.
Charles Helme moved his family
to their new home on Ferry street.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-08-16

John McCue, tagged about "a years
died at his home in New Hope on
Monday, from infrmities of age.
The funeral was held this morning
from his late home at $50 O'Clock,
with requiem high mass in St. Mar
tins R. C. church at 10 o'clock,
Rev. Henry S. Hasson, celebrant.
Interment in St. Martins cemetery,
under the direction of Moonan.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-08-16

Fred A. Ness of Detroit, Mich.
gan, was a guest of Isaac Van Pelt
and family for several days.
Mrs. Andrew Scarborough and
children returned Sunday after g
weeks visit with her parents in
Buckingham.
Miss Sara Masten of Trenton is
spending a few days with relatives
and friends here.
Mrs. Levi Pursell of Philadelphia
spent Sunday and Monday with the
John Pursell family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kurtz and Miss Sa.
die Vert of Trenton, N. j.. spent
Sunday with friends here.
Rev. j. Hastings Patterson, form.
er pastor of the Presbyterian
church, now of Princeton, N. j.,
was guest of friends here Sunday
Miss Bessie Yerkes will return
home this week, after having recov.
cred from an operation at St. Luke's
Hospital, Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Sheetz and
children are enjoying a two weeks
vacation with relatives in Perth
Amboy, N. j.
Preston Carter of Cheltenham
and Mrs. Annie Carter of Richboro
spent Sunday with Grant Oblinger
and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Kurtz and
children of Altoona, are visiting the
latter's parents, DR.. and Mrs. J. E.
Scott.
Charles E. Foulke, ESQ.,, and
Stanley Faust motored to Wrights.
town, N. j., Sunday and enjoyed
the day in the camp.
Miss Olive Hortman of Fleming.
ton, N. j., is being entertained this
week by the Misses Adele and Der.
nice Borden.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Battye anG
children of Trenton, were guests Of
the formers parents. Mr.. and Mrs
James Battye, Saturday and Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Douglas Pew anG
daughter Marion of Trenton, anc
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Pew and dau
ghter Dorothy of Railway, N. j..
were weekend guests of Fenwick
Pew and family.