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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-31
TODAY's LINEUP.

l7aAAod by Ray Morgan. who 10 in
cl4xyo OF the team. Grifiith's WASH
lm4on yHnniGans arrived In Rich
Sm1 laee night for the game here
kI1e afternoon with Billy Smiths
Mla1naend virginians.
1horo arc many familiar faces In
~ naxionai capital squad. In fact.
rnDsk all OF the Washington players
Nho will 70 up against the Billsmiths
to1nv are well known In Richmond.
On the team are such men AZ Yancey
Wyatt Ayres the physician pit cher.
Who was sent to Clarke Grifith by
the Richmond Colts: Lefty Hum
phroys. who pitched here last year:
JuGHe, with Buffalo in the Interna
MonAl league during the 1915 season;
Morgan, who got his first real base
bail experience in the Virginia league:
Horace Milan, brother of the famous
Clyde, with the Newark Indians last
sAaeon; Sammy Crane. former Fir-
ginian and Orioie. and Sawyer. who
pml3ed a lot of funny stunts here last
gpSing when the Senators came
through Richmond.
Two old Richmond favorites. Doc.
Ayfes and Lefty Humphreys, viii be
seen on the mound this afternoon for
Washington, and they should draw Il
large number Of fans to the park.
Crane, who Is regarded as one OF the
most sensational shortstops In the
ssountry, should also prove big draw
ing card.
The Washington club has just COM
pleted 4 successful drive through
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-31
Liberty Piedmont
Loses Contest to
Wake Forest Nine

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
Wake Forest, ~. c.. March 30.-One
infield hit of questionable variety
represented the total damage done
against the combined delivery of Aus
tin and Franks this afternoon by Lab
erty Piedmont in a mediocre game
which Wake Forest won, . to 2.
The visitors played sterling field
ing game. but were helpless before
the Baptist mound artists. both of
their runs being accounted for by
ragged fielding and two wild pitches
by Austin.
Score by innings: r. Fl. f.
Wake Forest 200 040 s2"-s II S
Liberty Pied. 200 002 900 2 .
Summary: Three base hit--Leg-
gett Sacrifice hit--Hines. Hits--Off
Austin, ! in innings: off Franks,
in innings. Struck out--By Aus
tin. g.: by Franks. 8; by Gentry, 10.
Base on balls--Or Austin, /. Hit by
pitched ball-By Gentry. Harris; by
Franks, Ridge. Stolen bases--Mid-
dleton, Wicker, First base on err
rors-Liberty Piedmont, s; Wake
Forest. l.. Left on bases--Liberty
Piedmont, 3; Wake Forest, 2. Earned
runs-Wake Forest, 8: Liberty Pied
mont, 0. Batteries--Wake Forest
Austin. Ellis and Massey; Liberty Pied
mont. Gentry and Middleton. Umpire
-Caddell
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-31
.BURltsQUt GAME IS
WON BY D0ST0N|AhS
Thirty -sevcn Players Used In Ganac
and Brooklyn In Defeated BY
Score of 10 to 4.

Oklahoma City. Okla. March 3e.--
In a game that developed burlesque
features. but which was appreciated
by 1000 fans, the worlds champion
Boston Red Sox turned the tables
on the Brooklyn National league
crown wearers today defeating them
by a score OF 10 TO 4.
SO hard did the wind Blow that
balls hit into center field sometimes
were carried into foul territory. The
result was that fly balls were diff
'icult OF Judgment and hits as a con-
sequence piled up rapidly. In fear
that the wind would retard the
progress OF their players training.
Managers Robinson and Barry kept
sending in substitutes until thirty
seven players had been marked on
the scoreboard.
Robinson sent twenty-one into the
melee and Barry sixteen. Seven
pitchers tried their hand, but curvinR
a ball was so din1cuit they ceased
trying Jeff pfeffer, the Brooklyn
star. pitched against the Red Sox for
the first time since the series opened
and was mistreated by the Boston
players. who collected triple. two
doubles and q single during his stay
OF two innings on the hill.
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WIND PROVES HARMFUL q
TO RICHMOND LAYERS
Stenbrenner and Others Nursing Sore Arms Result Cool
Weather Here-Rchmond Players Hit Ball Hard In
the Daily Practice Contest

Another high wind at westhampton
throughout yesterday retarded the
progress of Richmond's bali tossers. but
Billy Smiths boys managed to get in
a couple of workouts. The practice
sessions during the last two days have
been very harmful to the virginians.
and several of the players are having
their arms treated.
In spite of the cool weather yester-
day, Manager Smiths proteges hit Jol-
lift hard and managed to get an easy
verdict over the Richmond college
team In their daily game. Fish. one
Of Richmond's now outfelders, con-
nected with one OF Joliirs twisters
and drove II out of the westhampton
field for the longest drive ever seen
in the park. 1t was an easy home
run. The other men also hit the ball
we'll. and Manager Smith seemed very
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-31
ROCKY MOUNT BlANktD
AGAIN BY NATIONALS
Washington Yannigans Win Third
Consecutive Shutout Victory
Over Ray Ryan's Team.

Rocky Mount, N. c., March 3o.-It
was the great big day for Manager
Ray Morgan, OF the rockies, who
demonstrated to the minors and his
fellow teammates how to slash out
telling drives at the opportune time.
He sent the first run across in the
opening frame when he lifted one
over the fence. while in the next ses-
sion. with two down and two on the
path. he sent two runs to count with
n three base wheIp, and later scored
the last run himself. giving Washing
ton the third game by score of 4
TO 0. The game -was played at the
North Carolina mill town of Roanoke
Rapids and half-holiday was observed.
Gallia journeyed the whole route for
the Senator'S and held the minors well
in tow throughout. being aided greatly
by the startling inidseason fielding of
his teammates
Score by innings: r. H. f.
Washington .130 600 000--4 IL
Rocky Mount 900 600 600 3
Batteries: Gallia and Charity;
Baron. Larisy and O'Donnell. I'm
pire-Fenner. Time--1:a5.
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William and Mary
Defeats Medicos
in Close Combat

Especial to The Richmond virginian)
Williamsburg. Va. March Slower
coming . lead In the closing inning
William and Mary scored two runs
and won out over the Medical College
Of Virginia this afternoon by score
OF 5 to 4.
: With the score standing to In
favor Of the Richmonders and two out
In the ninth. Hefiin hit a ball to Nor
risette end went all the way to second
when the latter threw IL wild to first
Geddy singled. scoring Hef'in. and TAX
ing second on a throw in. Geddy
scampered across the plate on Loves
single, and the game was over.
The features of the game were a
double play. Close to Murray. and a
spectacular catch In left field by
Treaney. Of the Medical college.
Score ~ innings: R.
W. 4 M. .o2o ol0 0o2-5
n G. v. ................02 0 010 COL
Batteries: Close. Parker. Garrett and
CARRIER: King. Bruni and Gillespie.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-31
FORK UNION ACADEMY
OPENS SEASON TODAY
Captain scott ts offered 1ryout by
the baltimore International
League Club.

Fork Union Military academy Will
gsn lis baseball season by playing
GsDrionsviile High school at FORK
rion March 81. The cadets have
cen practicing steadily for the last
.Tsc weeks, and are getting in good
rendition Coach Harry Il. Griffin
isfs high hopes of turning out very
fss team this year. Scott, captain
~ the team has been offered a con
ract by the Baltimore Internationals,
sac remainder of the infieid com
ssoscd OF Hoover, Riley and Percivai
ire very fast men.
Before the game begins an informal
track meet will he held on the cam
sEs. number OF the county high
schools participating. The track
ssieef ~i'l begin at o'clock and the
haii game at $3.50 o clock
Mash 81 t.ordonsv.lic II n
school. nj Fork Union.
April { --. Charlottesville II
school. At Fork Union.
April i4~~John Marshall High
school at Fork Union.
April ls-Massey Business college,
ri Fork Union.
April 2s--Jefferson school. at Fork
Union.
April aS--Open.
Nav s~-Eastern college. AT Manas-
sas.
Nav 7--Woodberry Forest. al
Woodbury..
May s--fsordonsyiile High school.
al Eordonsville.
May ie--yirginia Christian college,
III Fork Union.
May lA--Jefferson school, at JEFF
serson.
May Is Charlottesville II h
school, at Charlottesville.
MAY fa--Medicai College or Nir-
EtniA, at Fork tniort.
May 2i--Arvonia High school. al
Fork Union.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-31

After 500 years the m o n
dynasty has come to an end It's alb
rupt termination through the enforced
Abdtcation Of Gear Nicholas III and his
irrespective successors reveals again
bow hollow Is the pretense OF any
family to the divine right to rule
" hon the Manchu dynasty in China
only 4 few years ago, was abolished
the ancient system. founded in re-
ffKious faith and fntrenehed In power
Of its own weakness crumbled like a
house Of sand.
An idea to which whole nations, in
spite Of the promptings Of their intel
l,sencc. have reverently rendered obe-
d,ence. by the events at Petrograd ID
suddenly proved 10 be the hollowest
Of shams and a meaningless picture
It rested on nothing but the perform
ance Of 4 superstitution. Autocracy
was pleased to invest itself with a sa-
cred character and surround itself
with superhumAn privileges; but when
q few men. strong In the. right and
with the courage for decisive action
took the leadership OF the people into
their banda. the tradition that lent Sc
curity to an outworn institution ceased
to sway the mind even Of darkest Rus
STA.
90 simple fs the process OF endins
the imperial .riisruic Of the Romanoffs
that the world must wonder that any
pA0pls can continue in these days tc
tolerate the theory Of the sacredness OF
k.nGs and their divine mission to rule
New York World.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-31
Washington Team Richmond TodaSevera Players Nursing Sore
TYRUS RAYMOND COBB
EMBARRASStS GIANTS

Dallas, Tex, March 30.-Tyrus
Cobb battcSi, threw ant caught the
Detroit Tigers to q 4 to 1 victory
over the New York giants here
today. The game resemblcd q
contest until the eighth. Then
Cobb came mp and sent in two
runs by \ safe hit. He threw out
Benny KaufY at the plate, clever
~ stabbed" HOlke's fine single
and otherwise embarrassed the
Giants, McGraw's men played q
ragged game. They piled up SIX
errors. They made their one run
OF Cunningham In the seventh
inning.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-31
Woman Planter Complimentcti By
Officials

The first woman in the Philippines
10 take the lead in agricultural pur-
suits in her district is Mrs, Fedora
Zavilla, in Santa Rosa Laguna, says
he Times. Officials of the bureau
NJ agriculture speak highly of the eff
fors OF Ms. Zavilla to improve agri-
cultural operations In her district
stating that she has set an example
which ought to be followed by all
The farmers in the islands.
Report OF the activities OF the wo-
man farmer was received by the d..
rector of agriculture from Inspector
Mccarthy. of the station In Santa
Cruz LAguna. He stated that Mrs
ZayilIa IL now the foremost farme,
IN Santa Rosa district. She received
instruction in seed selection from In.
spector Mccarthy, and then she train.
ed fifteen Of her own men whom she
accompanied to the fields and assisted
personally In selecting the rice seed
for the next seasons planting. Why
should not Mrs. Zavilla be considered
when the vote Is extended to Philip.
pine men? Will the fifteen men she
'rained be given q voice in self-gov.
ernment while Mrs ZAvilia. with nj
her ability 10 dishonor "a IN state gov
eminent? what line OF argument car
POSSIBLY justify self government foI
men in the Philippines and not in,
clude women?
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-31
NEW JERSEY SECURES
GENERAL COCKTAILS

Trenton, y. J.. March 30.--Mat or-
General George W. Cocktails has ac-
Icepted the newly created post of state
engineer of New Jersey. His appoint
menr will be confirmed at tomorrow s
Isession of the senate.
This sets at rest all rumors as TO
the likelihood OF General Goethals
Ieither entering President Wilson's
cabinet or returning to Panama TO
take charge of the fertilization about
the canal
New Jersey Is about to expend s15,-
900 geo on new highway system
whose construction will be directly
under General Goethals supervision.
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sponsible for war. if war comes. The
responsibility Will be placed squarely
on Germany for the consecutive steps
which have forced the break between
the two nations.
The exact form of the presidents
address will be closely guarded up to
the moment that he arises to address
the congress in joint session. The
president Will be prepared to take
advantage of any change in the situa-
ton which may occur up to that time.
But based on conditions today. with
out drastic change in the German
submarine campaign, the address viii,
make il plain that the continued de-
struction Of American lives and
American ships in violation OF the
laws or nations and OF humanity. can
not be tolerated.
Confers on Preparedness.
At the close OF todays cabinet
meeting President Wilson held
lengthy conference with Secretary of
War Baker and Secretary OF the Navy
Daniels on the preparedness activity
in their departments. The steps talk
en- TO bring the nations war-making
machinery to the highest possible
point of efficiency, and the plans for
further preparations for war were
department heads likewise submitted
their views as to the legislation that
will be needed Immediately to further
the war plans The cabinet generally
approved of plan under which minor
officials of the various departments
will take over the work of preparedness
organization in the field OF industry.
commerce and business, In connection
with the council OF national defense
advisory commission. This will leave
the cabinet members free to handle
the preparedness work directly before
their various departments. and win
practically turn over the mobilization
of the resources of the nation to the
civilian organization OF the defense
council.
Everything Possible Done.
1t was stated tonight that the pres
ident and his advisers are satisfied
that every possible step toward pre-
paredness that can be taken without
action has been ordered by
the executive branch OF the govern
ment, and that only congress can Sc
cure further progress toward placing
the nation in readiness for impend-
ing war. A complete program for
war legislation viii be ready for the
legislators as soon as they get down
to business after the organization OF
the new congress and the delivery of
the presidents address.
Conversational leaders, and the rank
and file OF both houses. arriving by
every train. caught the spirit OF ac-
tivitv and tonight scores Of Informal
conferences discussed war legisla-
ton Meantime the formal party
conferences to plan the organization
OF the house got under way. and by
Sunday the leaders will be ready for
the tap OF the gavel.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-31
BOSTON BRAVES TAKE
ANOTHER FROM YAkKS

Moultrie. Ga. March 30.--''Home
Run" Baker remarked to his cohorts
during the seventh inning: Come on
boys. we're hitting like old women"
That tells the tale of how the Braves
rolled the Yankees into the dust this
afternoon by a score of to /. The
Yankees got only five hits. Two of
these were off Lefty Allen. George
Magridge. who pitched for Ave in
nings. was slammed by the Braves for
ten hits. Shocker followed Magridge
and didn't yield a. hit
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-31
Suits In Circuit Court.

Notice Of motion for Judgment for
$4,000 was docketed In the circuit
court yesterday In the case of E. r
Giles against Reliable Ice Cream Co.
and insolvency Ice Co. Suit for
s7T2,s3 was filed in this court by II
K. Hayes against p. r. Clark & Co
Judgment for the plaintiff was rend
cred on the suit of e. r. Pitts agains,
George Bloomenthal and the Con-
tinental Producing Co. for s1f755.
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Costly Errors
Lose Game For
Virginia Team

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
Charlottesville. Va. March 30
Two fumbles by Darlington and a
sacrifice fly by Maynard gave Amherst
one run and hard learned victory
over Virginia today. Both teams
made a poor showing with the stick,
Prichard, Virginia's shortstop. get
ting the only extra base hit OF the
game. Goodrich. Amherst's third
baseman. covered wide territory.
making spectacular running catches
of three long fouls
Z. II. E.
Amherst . .. ~ / z
Virginia ~ 49,. ... 0 2
Batteries: Carpenter and Seey.
Darlington, E. Gwathmey and ".
Gwathmey.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-31

TWO ladies' on the other side Of the
Border were holding stafrheaa con-
fab one morning on the troubles OF
life. and husbands in particular.
IT dinna wonder et some puir wives
having TO help themselves out OF their
husbAndT tronssr- pockets" remarked
the. one.
II Gamma any I like them underhand
ways myDelf." rsspor ded tha second
mairon. II flaG turn ma mans
breechee doouIdo mp and help masel'
~ ~ $780, bifa
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-31

well pleased with the manner IN which
they handled their willows M
Steinbrenner is having considerable
trouble with his right arm. and yes-
terday he had a physician look at It..
IT was caused by the cool weather. and
IL Is thought that II will be all right
again In few days. 1t will hardly
prevent him from appearing in the
lineup this afternoon against the
Washington club.
The practice yesterday was probably
the last one that viii be held at West 4
hampton. All of the uniforms were
removed to Richmond. and there IL q
strong probability of the practice ses-
sions being held at Byrd park next
week.
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nv Jnjured n Auto.

| Louis Claiming, OF 2204 East Leigh
street was run down by an automobile
at Fourteenth and Main streets vester-
dav afternoon, while riding a bicycle.
and slightly injured. DIR. Lipnick. OF
/ the ambulance corps. was called. and
he treated the youngster. taking him
afterwards to his home.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-31

Have you noticed how 1uhilAnt the
press of Arkansas Is over the dignity
that the legislature has conferred
upon the women OF that state by
giving them the right to vote In
primary elections? The Arlaasaa
man II the real thing In chivAlry and
not merely a bragEart. He doesn't
tow and ecrapo in q manner hatter-
ing to himself. and that shows him
on TO personal advantage. bu: he
makes women equal participants In
government and its dignit!es. Other
states are contempolativeiy regard
ing the Arkansas precedent. The
Sandhill Citizen Of Southern Pines,
North Carolina, says editcrialiy:
Arkansas has found i rather
unique way 70 bestow pruc.ical suf-
rage upon its women white with .
holding real suffrage. It has enacted
a law allowing women to wore In ali
primary elections. AZ. Arst glance Il
Doesn't seem 10 fsattsr much, hut
wait. In Arkansas ~ IN scest Hnxth-
cru states sisStians ree.iT ara SaStled
Ct the primaries and thu SlActson =
simply ratiAcAtion q ~ Aesnss =
the pximaxta2
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FRANCE FIGHTING OUR
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were asked about the affair. the reply
was, I'VE got 1t. Only about a hun-
dred and twenty-five are left. but we
tot Ii, and the rest doesn't matter. be-
cause II ID for France This spirit,
~ speaker said, has created In
France an expression, which means,
I'VE kneel before them" and in the
land OF crstwhile gaiety and peace
tho soldiers who are giving their lives
Tor the lily nag. are almost worship
pa.
Don't Understand Us.
~ At times Il is difiicult for the
Ffenchman to understand why Amer
tea has not declared war and come
more tangibly to their rescue. They
sroaliSe that without the help OF the
land they once saved from defeat their
ealoa will suffer. and perhaps be lost
mt above all they still believe In
i A1ssoricA'ss policies. as their sister re-
bHbllc, and feel that in time the
0nlIod states will push to the rescue
ma redeem the pledge OF our Revo-
sIu1fonary days.
Preperedness. Mr.. Campbell thinks
s13 AQr only hope. This WAS driven
Aosle to him when no compared the
NQ1niblo manner In which Americs
M6tM have handled the situations Al
sFx9ncA has handled 1t In preparation
m ard engaging in the greatest bat
a. The world has ever known. Around
I'M enmme front. before the battle
b1An. the French had carried rs
slo1&1oe more shells than they had
nAteds they could use. but they
&M them there IL readiness for any
Skn6fooncy.
n - UnburteA Multitude.
Around ysrdun. he said. the larger
~ oftty ~ the $4,000 men who died
fe have not been buried. They can.
d "A intArrsd. he stated. because the
- Tiers II saturated with men now
~ dig = new grave would be but
~ uncover the tombs OF other men
stUeJ6d before. OF the French. whom
TT Says - loves: You might kill
II ron smight exhaust them. but
\ VA never hAat them"
11oe Dut Daysaet's Handle.
IN rt41 Il rapidly going out Of use
4 m $50 except - tor eomsthing q
II layoaet a. 1hA hand grenade
1aehinA w1n - apaayiue ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-31

part OF war, and . deadly part II Is.
1t is the spirit Of the French that
will win the war because when the
war began spirit was about all they
had.
Mr.. Campbell has aeen men with
ing and choking to death from gas
fumes sent over the line by the Ger
mana and this has given him the
hatred of the Teuton soldier he does
not try to conceal. TIC see man shot
dead. he says. has something clean
about It; but when y strong man Ia
suTocated by the nasty yellow fumes"
of poisonous gas. he cannot reconcile
1t to human beings.
II Is Americas nght. Just AZ II 10
the struggle Of France. The French
are not crying for help. but they need
!. Just as badly. ana confidently feel
that America will not wait until they
are forced to appeal for relief. Mr..
Campo II urges that tho splendid SER
vices this country has rendered tho
allies during the struggle win not
cease. and that gifts from American
organizations OF all kinds win continue
TO flow into the trenches.
Mr. Campbell has been there since
the night began. His associates with
him know the situation. and know the
debt that America owes the French
He has stayed there. with others. for
nearly three years because he feels
that in SO doing he may be repaying
his share Of the nations debt Of honor,
and the French are applaudinE the SER
vices OF the ambufancs, which at hrst
they had not 10 much confidence In,
America must come 10 the rescue. he
thinks. and the Frenchmen are wait
ing bresthlessiy for the United States
have excused many things for which
the English. AZ we'll ~ others. have
censured this country most harshly and
live in tho hope that America win not
forsake her colors and disappoint them
In the hour Of their greatest need.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-31
A,pomsttox 7. Winner.

Especial to The Richmond virginianl
Appomattox, Va. March 30.-The
first battle of the season at the APP
pomattox Agricultural school resulted
today in Score of 10 to 2 In favor
of Appomattox school over Farmville
High school.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-31
THE WEATHER.
UNITED States Weather Bureau.
Department of AEriculturc.)

Washington, March a0.---It will he
warmer Saturday in the Atlantic states
and colder quite generally Sunday east
OF the Mississippi river. Forecast:
Virginia-Fair and warmer Saturday;
Sunday rain and colder.
North Carolina-Fair and warmer
Saturday; Sunday rain; colder In CEN
trail and west portions
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-31
Bingham Takes Another.

Bingham School. Mebane. ". c..
March ao.-The victory of the team of
Bingham school over Belmont college
In the third game OF the Southern tour
adds another to the Cadets line of
triumphs. Bingham plays at Furmans
university tomorrow.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-31
DIRECT AND TO THE POINT

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