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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-08
ALMA GLUCK WILL BE
HERE MONDAY NIGHT

Alma Gluck the celebrated operate
and concert artist, when she comes to
Richmond next Monday to give a song
recital here under the auspices of the
educational department Of the Corley
company. will hear one OF the local
artists, Miss Gladys Peyton. who re-
Gently made such success in singing
the soprano solos in the Messiah, Civ
en- by the Wednesday club Mr.. Cor
ley was so impressed with the bsauti-
full voice of the young singer. that he
asked her to sing for Nine. Gluck and
she agreed to DO so. The musical
critics of the city are unanimous in
tho declaration that Miss Peyton is
one of the best singers of the city and
predict for her a brilliant future in
the musical world. Miss Psyton Is also
Ia graduate IN piano music and har-
mony and studied voice culture with
Mrs. John A. Murphy.
The advance sale OF tickets to the
Gluck concert indicates a crowded
house and those who have not made
their reservations should do SO at once.
When last here Nine. Gluck sang to
"a crowded house and many people
were turned away for lack of roosa.
Alma Gluck. the soprano. believes
that wanting to accomplish thing
ana being destined to accomplish 1t
are two distinctly different matters,
When I see the hundreds of singers
who are striving for a career and when
as frequently happens i grant a hear
ing to some aspirant for concert or
operate honors. the truth of the old
saying. artists are born and not made,
impresses me more and more" said
the famous soprano in a recent inter
view. Because you want to be a
great singer or feel that a career
awaits you is no reason at all to be-
iieve your talents will make you IA
nous" she continues. Unless sing
ing or playing is the greatest thing In
your life. whether that knowledge IL
conscious or not. no amount OF study
nor ambition will avail. On the other
hand. do not believe any obstacle
can interfere for very long in the
achievement of great success II per-
son has the divine spark of genius.
II have never yet seen an artist of
mediocre ability who did not blame
a lack of opportunity or lack of
pull for her failure TO win fame.
And, also, l have never met an unsuc-
cessful artist who would admit that
he or she had any faults"
Miss Giuck is an American singer
who has climbed 10 the top of the
professional ladder In a very few years
and her words are of value to all who
seek q place In the public eye. Her
success was not won without hard
struggle and she il certainly qualified
to speak upon the subject OF career.
1t IL not saying too much to describe
her as the most successful American
singer OF this generation. She counts
her friends by the thousands and
wherever she appears In concert 1t In
practically imr11sihle TO ret seat az
oAutiuw N advnaea
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-08
BATTLE AXE NINE
GETS FIRST Stacker

DR.. William H. Parker yesterday
secured Fred M. Henry formerly of
the st. Joseph team of the Western
league, as first haseman on his fast
ssmi-pro team, the Battle Axe. this
season. Henry is an sxcellentp play
sr and happens 10 be staying In this
city at the present time.
Only one other player is needed for
the Battle Axe team now That is
an outffelder, and DR.. Parker has
several in mind. The infeld is com
posed Of strong and fast players,
who will put up a spectacular game.
The Battle Axes have full control
OF Boulevard field this season All
their games will be staged there
either on Saturdays or midweek.
The team will begin practice to-
morrow afternoon out on the ffeld.
Many of the fans will be out to look
the players over and get an eve on
the class of ball that will be given.
The sohdule will probably begin the
middle part of April.
DIR. Parker is now looking for fast
teams to meet during the season
Any team OF fast caiieer desiring 20
arrange q game with. the Rattle Axe
nine should communicate with Or.
Parker
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-08

Wrestling has performed a wonder
ful comeback. New York long re-
garded as a dead town" as far as the
grapplers are concerned, has become
wildly enthusiastic over their actiNi-
ties. The popularity OF the ancient
sport is spreading through the East
willis in the Middle West, its strong +
hold, the public interest has multi
piled,
Back in the hygone days the crap
plinx game ranked foremost in the
sporting world Over a long stretch
OF years II remained as the most popu
lar of them all And then came the
dark days when crooked promoters
and more crooked wrestiers got to-
rether. framed matches--and wrest
ling lost out.
About a dozen years ago there was
another revival. 1t was feebly at
tempted for awhile until Frank Gotch.
mat marvel that he was. jumped into
the iimelight. No straighter man ever
was mixed up In sport than wac the
great athlete who died a. short while
ago. The public soon came to know
that whenever Gotch was involved In
a contest 1t was one that WAS certain
TO be decided on its merits. And so
the populace once more Hooked TO the
big halls and armories until such time
AS Gotch passed from active participa-
tion on the mat.
with Gotch in retirement, wrestling
suffered relapse. At that time there
were few men OF more than mediocre
ability in active participation. No
contests of a stellar nature could be
arranged and interest in the game
Jagged.
But change has come about.
When boxing was killed in New York
state in November the public suddenly
became aware of the fact that wrest-
ling gradually had lifted itself out of
obscurity and was making a strong
bid for public favor. The fight fans,
hungry for some sort of athletic com
paf TO keep them interested during
the winter, began to investigate wrest-
ling conditions. II quickly found that
during the last three or four years
there has ben harvested some really
remarkable grapplers. And so New
York gladly welcomed the wrestlers
and the other big Eastern cities quick
~ fell into line. As result some
spectacular performances have been
put on along tho Atlantic seaboard and
enthusiasm over the grapplers Is grow
Ing.
About q week ago it was my privi-
lego TO sit In at the big wrestling
matches that were staged in Madison
Square Garden. 1t was the first time
had looked at the grapplers for some
years. I experienced. as did 10000
other spectators, q succession of thrills
due to the wonderful work In the
bouts that ware put on. 1t was one
OF the most enjoyable evenings l have
known for a long time and IL gave to
me m much entertainment and as
much pleasure an / have ever found
even In the most thrilling boxing
boute.
Much has hesn said ana wrjtten
\ nheu1 ~ otecher. ma IN wcnder4ul
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-08
SOLDIER" CADDOCk
MAY WRESTLE HERE

Following the big mat game be-
tween Stecher and Lemle at the
Academy on March 10, the promoters
may bring Soldier" Caddock here
This would be as big an attraction az
the Stecher -Lernle bout.
Caddock is a wrestler OF great abil.
ity and his coming here will attract
great attention. Caddock comes from
Iowa and Stecher from the neiEhbor~
ing state of Nebraska Iowa was the
birthplace Of the late Frank Gotch.
The revival Of the wrestling game
in Richmond will not only attract
great attention here but the neigh
boring cities and camps are also be-
coming interested.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-08
81, 600, 900 SLASHING
OF PLAYERS SALARIES

New York, March THE whole,
sale siashing of salaries on the two
major leagues pay roll aggregates
more than 100000. The iron men"
who were made by the Federal league
are being put back on a $4,000 basis
this year
The expiration OF the war contracts
made By organized baseball to hold
thsir PLAYERS 4 mostly responsible for
the reductions. i
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-08

The Chicago Cubs on their way back
from California will play games at a
number of army camps. The Cubs
leave Pasadena on the way back East
on April q. Their hrst stop is at
Santa Rita. n. Nj. on April 5. The
next two days they are at New Dam
ing; on April Q they play at Houston.
on April 10 at Waco and on April IL
at Fort Worth. Games in each of
these places Will be played at the
army camps. The Cubs jump to Wich-
tia from Fort worth and play two
games with the western league team
there. April 10 and II. then jump into
ct, Louis.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-08
YANKEES ACQUIRE
BODIE IN TRADE

New York, March THE Yankees
bought outfelder George BURNS, of
the Detroit club. today and traded
him to the Athletics for Outfielder
Frank Bodie. Bodie, formerly play
ed with the Chicago White Sox
Hugh High, another outtielder. ard
Yankee holdout. signed his ly1s con-
tract today.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-08
YANKEES LEAVE FOR
SOUTHERN CAMPS TODAY

New York. March 7.--Miller Hug
gins. new manager OF the Yankees,
will start tomorrow morning for the
Southwfth the advance guard OF the
Yankee players. BY March Is every
member OF the club will be at Macon.
Ca, for the spring training season.
~ have never started for camp
seventeen players are now under
contract
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-08
THE NORTHERN NECK MUTUAL

II the only FIRE association offer
ing rates at actual cost. Old line
companies have recently raised rates,
The Northern Neck Mutual Fire AS
sociation Irvtngton. Va. insures your
factories. oyster houses, etc. at about
er concern: and stores, merchandise
ia ctories, eySter houses, etc. at about
ONE HALF THE PRICE asked by
others Save money. Write them.
tTwenty-one years old).
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-08

shoulders down.
Let bygones be bygones and let the
game be resurTected in Richmond with
a fresh start. Anyway, let the pro-
motors offer one match as a test, and
Judge by that. Let the things that
happened before the war rest in obliv-
ION. Some good sport is in store for
Richmonders at these wrestling meets
ing them clean and exposing the dis
tasteful
The biggest men In the game are
coming to wrestle at the Academy.
Joe stecher is one OF the leaders. and
Soldier" Caddock Ia also expected to
Be brought here. 1t liz also possible
that Zbyszko will wrestle in q match
later on.
Someone wonders why Johnny Ev-
ers did not enlist in the army while
he was jumping about There are no
umpires In the army
Another reader asks why Heine. the
Zim, did not enlist. There is no ia
Collins TO chase. either.
The hands OF william i. Hoppe,
champion billiard player of the world.
are said TO be worth 100000 He had
better never play with the monkeys at
the zoo.
The International IS singing. II may
be gone for a long, long time"
The hammer throw will be alfrni~
mated in the wrestling match at the
Academy.
Faher is not in the draft Like the
good player that he Is though. he is
willing TO go.
Fred Fulton wants TO fight Jess
Willard before he meets Jack Demp-
Eey Quite quick way TO reach the
end OF the journey. Might suggest
such plan as a speedy way for end
ing the war
Johnny Evers and Ed Barrow, Of
the Red Sox. both possess protruding
chns. which is said 10 mean deter
minatlon Goshes, what bioodshed
when these two Trojans meet over a
pertinent point
The onlYlhing that could give some
players a swell head is case OF
mum ps--whils with some others 1t IS
Theodore Roosevelt is the same old
fighter he always was,
Harsh things are easy 10 say---it is
the kind things that take the greatest
training Ask amy uup.
Doctor Parker says he is determined
not to let cohwebs or iImpson weeds
gather in Boulevard park this season
His seml-pro will whoop things up
with their battle axes.
Shakespeare said. ANS well that
ends we'll"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-08

Unusuainess as we'll as extraordi-
nary beauty is the note Of Miss
Springtime," to be seen at the Acad-
envy tonight, Saturday and Saturday
matinee. In the scenery and costua
ing there is wonderful Imaginative
freshness and novelty the delicate and
exquisite days OF the beginning OF the
year. The color combinations and
contrasts of the dresses worn by the
many pretty girls are MS charming as
flower beds. From the black and white
Pierrots In the first act the eye Is
astonished and delighted with the
strange and whimsical devices passing
swiftly before 1.-THE deep, bright and
intense variations of pink and purple,
soft damask and rose. apple green,
amber and lilac. apricot and orange.
Joseph Urban has exerted his ere
alive imagination TO the utmost for
the play, beginning with the cottages
OF the village. the vague view through
the archway, the tall trees. the gath
ering and merging of lines and col
ors, and going on TO the second act
with the fanciful drug store. Never
was there so odd a drug store. with
so curious an arrangement of color
motives. from the blszonry Of the
hanging lamps at the windows 10 the
sunfiowers in the window and the bot
Ties on the shelves The last act, rs
the curtain suddenly sscends, almost
takes the breath away--the huge vel
| low and glowing globe. with the hero
glyphics, in the center; the massed
olive green draperies overhead, the
tinctorial frenzy to the right and lefc
and yet the amazing harmony of all
those fiorid conceptions,
Cobaarn Minstrels at the Academy.
j. A. Coburn's greater Ministries
were the attraction at the matinee and
evening performances yesterday, and
they brought back several old faces
of Ministries to Richmond.
The old master. .Charfe Gano, who
is also producer and stage manager
was the headliner of the show. He
was particularly pleasing as the cook
Of the club, and his own particular
etyle OF comedy brought down the
house!
Gano also featured in little scene
originated by himself. This was en-
titled The Darktown Submarine
Chasers," and brought the real sights
OF life on the waters home to the
audience.
Roddy Jordan, singing Take Me
to MY Ma" and Tom Post with Some
| body Done Me Wrong" were very
pleasing, Clyde Clifford and jones
Bishop were also interesting in their
numbers.
The olio was particularly well ar
ranged The bouncing FOUNDERS. the
I'VE syncopated saxinees. Kent Cage
the American happist. and the cabaret
four were the attractions of this, part
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-08
Ply james C. BLAKE. Sporting Editor.

wrestling match he sees his moneys
worth when there Is fast mill, who
ever is the winner, unless one man
fiagrantly allows the other to pin his
shoulders down.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-08
JOHN MARSHALL FIVE
BEATS CHAMBERLAYNE

In loosely played game between
John Marshall High school and
, Chamb erlayne High school yesterday
afternoon, the John Marshall lads de-
feated the Chamberlayns boys by a
score Of 10 to :.
The first part of the game was hard
fought by both teams, but they did
not progress much. Bethel. Riggs and
Emoot starred for John Marshall.
Bethel shot four field goals and the
latter two shot two each. Taylor and
Harris starred for Chamberlayne,
each getting two goals. while Harris.
guarding was particularly good. Line
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-08

Taking IL from an interrosative
standpoint, How can they do it2
Az much as we would like to see the
old league weather the storms and
escape the lurking submarines, How
can they do it,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-08

editors Note. This is the nine
teenth chapter of series OF articles
which Mr.. Corbett is writing on John
l.. AS | Knew Him" IT relates many
heretofore unpublished incidents In
the life of the great warrior. The
next instalment will appear tonor-
row
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-08

The Spring Pote's Raving.
The buds on tn tree, the bird's on
tn wing,
The currents ON the trolley wire, oh!
this Is spring.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-08

CHANGING from an impsrvious sur
face. the news reaching Richmond
yesterday in regard to the organization
of second international league after
the first dies a natural death on March
rs was indeed pleasant. Accepted at
its face value, 1t should instill some
rays Of optimism and hope into the
most skepticaL
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-08

81 Faul, Mimi, March Johnny
F.rtle bantamweight has been signed
20 meet Jimmy Azine, OF Duluth. who
has recently sprung into the limeiight.
The battle will go twelve rounds ar
New Orleans, March "a
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-08

Always wondered what a pool play
er's favorite game was
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-08

shall. HIGHS, Jewett. Treresi. Chris
titan: erlayne--Hawkins. Goals
from Blankenship "a. smoot
Cd Riggs f2). Bethel "a. Taylor
lfD, Harris ~. Poole O), Foul
goals-Hichs ~, Tenant ~.
T.rtie 30 Fight Anime.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-08

FAIR PLAY is all the promoters OF
the big wrestling carnival At the
Academy on March 10 ask. No un-
necessary comment or questioning Is
needed. although the fans will be Civ
en- full consideration. But men Ike
Stecher and Lemle. as well AZ the
many others that will be brought her.
are men too high In the game 10 stoop
to petty things.
And we have thought that when a
fan pays his good money 10 see a
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-08

President McCafrerty, of the Toronto
club, In the only league magnate who
has consistently contended that the
International league would play. Jack
Dunn has been persistently on and on
the fence. First he was throwing mp
the sponge. then he would jump back
into the ring. etc, etc. These two
owners alone embrace the clubs that
wish to play
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-08

The heavy hitter stood at the plate
two strikes were the call III
thought the next was ball and die
not hit. 1T WASN'T.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-08

The biggest men in the game are
coming to wrestie at the Academy.
Joe stecher is one OF the leaders, and
Soldier" Caddock In also expected to
be brought here. 1t is also possible
that Zbyszko will wrestle in a match
later on.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-08

Today's Little French lesson.
Qui est President Nc-Cafferty?
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-08

How can n league be formed with
these two? II is sincerei hoped. for
the good OF athletics, that they will
organize Il second international
league. AND SUCCEED
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-08

A 1ock Of wild geese passed over
yesterday evening on their way North.
The Yankees pass through this morn
ing on their way to the Southern
training camp,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-08

Someone wonders why Johnny Ev-
ers did not enlist in the army while
he was jumping about. There are no
umpires In the army
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-03-18
mrs. anna LEE
Dies at Home on West Fourth Street
Yesterday From Burns Received
Several Weeks Ago.

Mrs. Anna Ficklin Lee passed away
at her home on West Fourth street
yesterday morning at 4:10 o'clock af-
ter four weeks of suffering from burns
received on February 20 when her
clothing caught fire from an open gas
stove at her home. Miss Anna Shack
leford, niece of Mrs. Lee, was also
badly burned at the some time when
trying to extinguish the burning
clothing clothing, but it was thought
at first that both of the women would
recover.
Miss Shackleford improved stead
lily but Mrs. Lee, on account or her
advanced age, slowly declined and al
ter much suffering passed away at the
time stated above.
Deceased was large property hold
er in Maysville and was one OF our
best-known residents Because OF her
pleasant disposition she was we'll
liked by all with whom she came in
contact. She is survived by one sis
ter, Mrs. Lucy Shackleford, Of this
city.
The funeral will be held from her
late home Tuesday afternoon at z
o'clock. Interment' will be made in
the Maysville' cemetery.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-03-18

and advise all ailing women to try
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound and l will guarantee they will
derive great benefit from it."-Mrs.
FRANK FITZGERALD, 25 N. 41st Street,
West Philadelphia, Pa.
There are thousands Of women every
where in Mrs. Fitzgerald's condition,
suffering from nervousness. backache,
headaches, and other symptoms of o
functional arrangement. 1t was o
grateful spirit for health restored which
led her to write this letter so that other
women may benefit from her experience
and find health as she has done.
For suggestions in regard toyour con-
dition write Lydia e. Pinkham Medicine
Co., Lynn, Mass. The result Of their
40 years exnor'ence Is at your service.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-03-18

On the World War Given to Large Au.
dience at tho Washington Open
House Yesterday Afternoon by
Captain .Renaudeau, Of the
French High Com
mfaalou.
mission.

A large audience was present at the
patriotic mass meeting held In the
Washington Opera House yesterday
afternoon to hear Captain Renaudeau,
OF the French High Commission, give
an address on the world war. The only
regret Of the meeting was that the
Opera House was not large enough to
accommodate all present, as many
were turned away.
The meeting was opened with pray
err by DR.. John Barbour, pastor Of the
First Presbyterian Church. Mr.. Carl
Dodds then sang la Marseillaise, u
the national anthem Of France, the
audience standing with him.
DR.. Barbour in few well chosen
words introduced Captain Renaudeau
to the audience.
Captain Renaudeau characterized
the Germans as liars, thieves, hypo-
critics and murderers, citing the false
promises, me and Colt" campaign,
the looting Of Belgium, the slaughters
of civilians, women and children as
one of the many proofs.
On closing he praised the American
army, Its supplies and equipment. In
order to make connection with c. G. O..
train No. 8, Captain Renaudeau had to
shorten his talk, and left amidst the
enthusiastic applause of the audi
ence.
The meeting was closed by the sing
ing of Keep the Home Fires Burn
ing" by Mrs. Carl Dodds, and Amer
ica," by the audience.
The meeting yesterday was held I'M
der the auspices of the Woman's
Council of Defense and the people Of
Maysville are certainly thankful to
this organization for having this dis
tinguished soldier here to give us
some first-hand information as to the
great war.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-03-18

Deon III DM uehiul
and had several at
lacks Of nervous
prostration until II
seemed o. II the
organs In my whole
body were worn
out. ! was finally
persuaded to try
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Com
pound and 1t made
o well woman OF
me. I can now do
all INV holIaaw0rk
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-03-18
A WIFE WITH A PAST,

A real dramatic treat featuring
Harry Carter and Priscilla Dean is
the special feature at the Pastime to-
day. See this big sensational picture.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-03-18

Mrs. r. ]. Henderson and little
daughter, Jean, of Portsmouth, are
visiting her sisters, Mrs. Eneas Myall
and Mrs. Clint Calvert, of West Third
strnet
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-03-18

Chief of Police Harry A. 0rt re-
turned yesterday from Charlottesville,
N. c., having in custody Paul Coryell,
Of this city, who went insane at that
place last week.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-03-18

Mr.. and Mrs. John Mann of Vance
burg, are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Groppenbacher, Of East Sec
ond street.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-03-18
OUR coLoRED CITIZENS

Regular meeting of Pride Of Mason
Lodge No. 70 X. Of p. tonight at 1880
o'clock. All members are requested
to attend.
EMMIT PAYNE, C. C.
W. G. Patton, X. of r. G. s.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-03-18

Mrs. Margaret Bauer, of Arnheim,
Ohio, is the guest of her sister, Mrs.
Lotto Sproemberg, Of Commerce
street.:
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-03-18

Mrs. l. Fischer, Of South Bend, Ind,
returned home Sunday after a visit
to her daughter, Mrs. Simon Alper, of
East Third street.