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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-13
UNFORTUNATE BnIpEGRooms.

In Armenia everybody has a good
time at wedding except tho BRIDE
groom. First all the friends assem-
bic. and an entertainment, with dane
ing. takes place. The bridegroom is
expected TO arrive when the enter-
tainment Is at It's height and it Is con-
sldered good form for him to appear
with his face covered with powder to
simulate pallor induced by tho SOL
emnity OF the occasion. Friends of the
bridegroom then shave him publicly
and fall upon him and strip him OF all
his clothep. after which he Is sup
piled with new set OF garments and
completely dressed again. While they
are performing the Offices OF valet TO
the groom the young men present are
supposed to hold lighted candles In
their right hands.
The day after this opening marriage
feast the bride rides to church, and
the bridegroom walks. The priest who
receives them in the porch reads n
short sermon on their duties In the
matrimonial state. and then tho we'd
ding party proceeds to tie altar, where
the foreheads OF the high contracting
parties are bound together with gold
chains. The wedding festivities con-
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Senator recently declared that
stump specchmakins was the hardest
and most embarrassing of all political
work. mainly because OF tho discon-
ccrtinE and often brutally rude inter-
ruptions and questions mot with. AS
an example. he mentioned tho case OF
"A speaker who, toward tho end OF an
exceptionally lengthy speech. made use
Of the quotation; "A man is known by
his works" and received from some
ono in the audience the rcioindcr.
Then yours must be gas works.
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Nurse. begin nummnee Collection.

All Richmond was called upon yes
tcrday TO rummaEc It's closets and un-
cover all unused clothing, TO be turned
over 10 the Nurses Settlement Bags
we Co., ; anohs ehe ITies, an1
these during tho present week. The
articles turned over TO tho nurses will
be turned into cash or given directly
TO tho poor wherever practicable. The
Nurses Settlement is that agency
which directs tho activities OF the Wis
itiuG nurse. the sunshine Day Nursery
and the social workers.
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"rhc Boomerunx."

The seasons supreme comedy treat
i bsy p50mi ns;,.l local ,hsa,erFoefs when
f con success The Boomerans." 70
Truesdday night with a special matinee
tuesday. IT is most unusual oc-
.mrtencc for an acknowledged success
IN Richmond, but this is just what
VIII happen In this instance. with the
original Beiasco Theatcr; New York:
the usual Bciasco excellence.
and nc ne i bG1'n ,a is II three ACTS cts
way through of having been staged
oy master hand. 1t acquired It's tue
IN mat young physician. who. sets
and jealousy. falls in tho end victim
do with wealthy young chap, Budd
Taylor and ia insaneiy jealous or pres
ton Dc witt; Budd's mother. fearing
heart affairs, takes him TO Or. Gerald
Summer. who has just returned from
abroad and hung out his, shingle. Tn.
doctor examines Eudd,, but. can find
nothing the matter until. as nc Is feel!
ms tho young mans pulse, the name
Grace Tyler and Preston DC Wt,t are
Tho acccleration OF the puisc. gives the
d doctor his frst clue and he learns the
~f Dr. tSSa's has Jus Just aoss9asd
pretty Office assistant, Virginia Xelva.
He makes Budd promise 10 obey him
for a month. and places Miss Eclra
in the Woodbridge house as tho young
mans nurse. lie also prescribea plenty
of physical exercise and the absence OF
all friends. especially Miss Tyler.
Tho plan works admirably, and a
month later Budd Is fairly happy In
Miss Eelva's charge. Budd's birth
day Is at hand. and the doctor arranGes
a surprise party Miss Tyler atte mos
GUS OF Miss Xclva, the pretty nurse.
Also the doctor now discovers how at
;ractivc Miss Eclva really is. and he
100. IL stricken with the very disease
he has undertaken 10 cure Budd OF
From this point on the fun IS OF the
brightest and smartcst, with many sly
pokcs a, the medical profession The
very simplicity OF the tale is said TO
offer unsual opportunities for tho close
and n!cctics OF production which long
ago became inscparablc from every
Bclasco play.
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Grace Street: Mrs. Henry w Rountree.
907 Park Avenue: Mrs g. j. Knicker-
booker. 25oS-A West Main Street, or
to Miss Mtllhi3ers home. 25ol Monu
ment Avenue
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WILL CHEER CAMP LEE
BOYS ON EASTER MONDAY
Womnn's Auxiliary OF Richmond Grnyu
VIII Take Part in
Festivities.

The Woman's Auxiliary OF the Rich
mond Grays will join In tho Easter
Monday celebration to BIO held In the
base hospital at Camp Lee. Miss Lou
lie Millhiser, who has charge OF the
affair, has requested all members who
cannot attend 10 send baskets to either
Mrs. Lawrence II. Price, 1923 West
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iohn Cort is bringing back "I'io-
Flo." his sensational musical comedy
hit now running at the Cort LhSaisJ.
Saturday matinee and night. fio-
Flo" which is known on Broadway as
John Corta war bride show" drew
capacity houses to the CoEt Theatcr
with is perfect s." chorus. which
tivity by the way i, tricks hats: comedy
dancers. lining lyrics. beautiful girls
and magpincent fashion parade ,tl Vie:
lon has held the INTEREST nFl New
o Other musical solnedy Of the Year.
The Plot Of Flo Flo which is H., the
i Eamu afrair Of 9 XnEcline stokes daush
ter OF a match making mother who
count. who Is undoubtedly but not
openly bogus. Angelina. however.
cherishes the memory OF her Oshkosh
Mrs. Stokes has ordered her daugh-
tors trouseeau from Mosher 6 simp-
son. owners OF the Bride Shop. to
piled for position. which is immc-
dlately given him on the strength OF
simpsons acquaintance with the y"nr.
arrives for a fitting. accompanied by
the count and her mother. accidentally
meets with her childhood playmate.
covered by her mother, who orders
Mosher & Simpson to discharge the
young man.
having been finally rejected by Angc-
lima. falls for the wiles of Flo-Flo. the
beautiful model OF the Bride SHOP.
Angelina discovers them in each 9TH
crs arms and is broken-nearted. Bu,
her wedding TO the false count is MOI
10 ss ca TIE TIE talss no9lem nna, Is I'M
united through the intrigues OF the
Sherlock Holmes and Watson OF the
piece. otherwise known as Pinky ana
'Flo-Flo includes In its cast JACK
Norton. Cordoba Haager. Sam Howard.
Martha Lawrence. Thomas Gordon.
Booth. Francis and Ross. Gus Vaughan
and an augmented. orchestra under tn.
direction Of Edward j. Howe.
Good Variety at Lyric.
the best t types Of Keith vaudeville arc
ager Charles w. Rex has provided for
the amusement OF patrons of the Lyric
this week; Several features Of IN
opening bill. which is notable for its
WV WSfil!ard Worth and company in "rhe
Sa The sRt F0 Is Of tr riSsp
Music ard m,rth are happily COM
Rozellas. They are trio of musical
artists. alternating clever instru-
mental numbers with amusing antics
Then there is the Count Peronne.
baritone, assisted by Trixie oliver,
mczzo soprano, who will present a
classy singing act. Count Pcrronc, it
is ascertained, is a genuine Italian
nobleman. who was inyalidcd from the
italian army. With Miss oliver the
count is rendering n musicale In minia-
ture that will delight lovers OF good
music.
George Jessel, on tho. same bill, is
Offering an act arranged by himself.
which he calls Original Moments or
Melody and IIumor." Jessel Is quaint
comedian. A spectacular circus fea-
ture will be the, exhibition, given by
the Rios Trio. three daredevil gym
nasts and acrobats. who do dancing
and display remarkable versatility. The
Rios have been featured for several
seasons with the largest circuses.
Equally enticing is tho list Of novel.
ties announced for tho weekend show
it includes the musical farce comedy
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Not What He Meant.
ain arc too

The paths up this mountain arc too
steep for even an ass to climb; there
fore / did not attempt the ascent:"
were the words in lecture which
aroused untimcly mirth.
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t1nue for at least three days after this.
and tho couple arc not regarded rs
married until tho ceremonies have been
concluded. The social celebration OF
tho wedding Is carried through az con-
scientiously as the religious part
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a Good Letter.

why IS tho letter r. held In high
esteem? Because It is never found in
sin. but always in industry. temper
ance and virtue: 1t is tho beginning
or religion AVID the end OF war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-17

very often cracked their fingers or it
 would get away from them altogether.
 And now comes Jimmy Wood with
 the story of a pitcher-Joe SpraSue--
 who threw a curve in 1S62-an era be-
 fore Martin, Cummings or Mathews.
 Wood, who began playing baseball
 nearly GO years ago, and who contin-
 ued in the game until the formation
 of the National league in 1876, says:
 "Joe Sprague, who pitched for the
 Bedford team while l was a member
 of that club, was the first man to
 throw a curve ball. And that happened in 1862.
 "ln those days the curve ball was unknown by such a name. All that we were familiar with was a straight ball. But we always noticed that some of Spragues pitching took l sharp twist as it reached the plate. TGe boys of our team quite frequently re- marked about the peculiar gyriatioLs of Sprague's pitching. We asked Joe about it several times but he never could explain it except by saying that he could control the twist of the ball by the mere way in which he delivered it.
 "Sprague continued using that ball all during his pitching career but none of us ever called it a curve ball. We called it freak throw of Spragues. But when curve balls became an es- tablished fact and the delivery was , recognized. all of us at once recalled l that the curve of the later era was nothing different than Sprague's freak ball in the heydey of his career" Who was the first curve ball pitcher? |?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-17
De Palma Sets New
 Flying Start Mark at DaytOna Beach
With Twin-Six Engine He Makes Twenty Miles in Less Than
 Ten Minutes
. By Associated Press


 Daytona, Fla, February l6.-Ralph De Palma, driving a specially con stucted automobile equipped with twin-six engine, late this afternoon broke every flying start worlds rec ord for distances up to 20 miles ex- cept the kilometer and the one-mlie distances which he had captured last Wednesday, according to announcement by Richard Kennerdell, chairman of the contest board of the American Auto mobile association, who made public the official records of the events. No time could be taken for the 15-mile distance however, it was stated. owing to there being no official timer at that point.
 The recognized distances and times established by De Palma today as an- nounced by MT. Kennerdell follow
 Two miles--49.54 seconds.
 Three miles-1:1:04.
 Four miles-1:39.77.
 Five miles-24.5S.
 Ten miles-4:9.30.
 Twenty miles--9:21.
 De Palma broke the kilometer ana mile distances last Wednesday, mak- ing the kilometer in 14.S6 seconds and the mile in 24.02 seconds. The records were established on the Daytona beach course.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-17
'S. l. A. A. THROWS OUT RECORDS FOR
 FOOTBALL SEASON
Players Not Charged With 1918 Athletic Year-Magic City Gets the Next
 Convention
By Associated Press

New Orleans, February 16.-The 26th annual convention of the Southern Inter collegiate Athletic association came to q close late today with the election of Dr. Henry Phillips of Sewanee, Tenn, as the president and the selection of Birming- ham as the next meeting place. The most important action taken by the convention was a ruling that the football season of 1918 which was conducted under the auspices of the students army training corps, would not count in the records Of players participating.
 Dr. Phillips succeeds Prof. B. M Walker of Mississippi A. and M. Other officers elected were:
 Vice presidents, M. H. Henry, Clemson college; Thomas Bragg, Auburn; W. San- derson, Tulane and Frank l.. Riney, Center college
 Secretary-treasurer F. T. Holmes was elected
 The throwing out of the 1918 football season means, it was declared, that stu dents who played under the army re- gime will be permitted four years or competition in addition to the one they played while in the students army train- ing corps. The current collegiate year, so far as athletics are concerned, was set from January to the close of June.
 This, it was stated would permit re- turning students who matriculated be- fore the first day of the year to partl- cipate in spring games. Students re- turning from military service may at any time take part in sports if there are no other circumstances to bar them, it was stated.
 Pof s. W. Sanford of Georgia univer- sity presented his redraft of the associa- tions constitution today. It was re- fin shape to be voted on at the Birming- ham meeting. The most important fea- lures of the proposed changes were de- clared to be the elimination of endless rulings, conflicting decrees and the detl- milton of amateur.
 Dr. Sanford's plan for identifying an amateur is fashioned from the ruling or the national body. It would permit sum mer baseball where commerclalsm IS not the motive to the player. Settlement of individual cases to de- termine violations of this rule would pc referred to the several athletic boards. One-year rule was not mentioned in pr. Sanford's plan. II was stated, how ever. that the matter would come up a' next years meeting. Nashville was a bidder for next year meeting but was beaten by Birming- ham by one vote.
 OgIethorpe university of Atlanta was admitted to membership in the assocla' 1 tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-17
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer February 16.-(Special.)-The National Steel Products plant, situated at 1900 First avenue has been completed, and the pattern department is in opera ton, making patterns for orders that are on hand from the, government and in dustrial plants in the district. Sufficient orders are booked to keep the plant run ming for sometime All of the buildings are completed and the smelting plant will be put into operation when machin- cry necessary. for the operation of the plant has been received, there having been quite delay in getting the ma chinery.
 Manager R. S. Bohanan states that by March 1 the plant will be running at it's full capacity, and will make steel fittings for the market The govern n.ent order on which patterns are being made amounts to $50,000, which is the first business done by the concern. The National Steel Products company is cap
 talized at s150,000, the stock being owned by Birmingham and Bessemer citizens.
 The engagement of the University Glee club Monday evening for concert at the high school auditorium is an event of unusual interest to the people of Bes- semer and the young men are always met with a capacity house. The men composing the Glee club are representa- tive of the best element of Alabama life, being young men from all over the state. The programme is varied and attractive, and exceptional talent is said to be rep resented in the personnel of the members. Mrs. W. C. Stoddard and Miss Grace
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-17
Strike on Election Day
 By Associated Press

Chicago, February 16.--A general strike of union labor on April 1, the date of the municipal election. for the purpose of aiding the new labor party's ticket, was approved in resolutions adopted today by the Chicago Federa- tion of Labor, which phrased its ex- pressiion to declare a day off on mak- ing profits for the bosses" It was an nounced that the milk drivers had adopted the strike" plan, but would deliver milk up to midnight before the election, and after IF o'clock the night of April l. Labor men even talked of suspending all street car service on election day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-17
Dempsey Dressed Up

Having completed his business with Tex Rickard for the time being, Jack Dempsey and his manager slipped out of New York for Allentown, Pa, where Dempsey started a theatrical. tour of six weeks He is to get 5000 for each week for his time. Kearns has another of fer for Dempseys histrionic services, and probably will accept. since Dempsey will not have to begin training for the title affair before the middle of May. Demp- sey will not be allowed to engage in any boxing bouts before he meets Willard. which will not be pleasing to the Utah mauler. Dempsey thinks that to be a fighter it is necessary to be fighting.
 During the last year 542 factories in New York have been investigated with a view of finding out how many posi- tens could be filled by crippled sol- .aiers ret9ssinE from the var front; 2,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-17

The match has aroused interest throughout the district and will undoubt- edly be attended by the largest crowd that ever witnessed sport attraction at the B. A. C. Stetcher is doped as sure thing" in the betting and fans are lay ing their wagers only on the lenghth of the match Some think the Swede will fall in 30 minutes while others prophecy he'll last till 10 o'clock Few, if any, are willing to concede Avidson a chance
 Around the cub preparations for hand ling the crowd were we'll under way Sat- urday, and will be completed by the time the pasteboards begin to come in the gate Especial attention will be paid to seating the ladies, says Bill Streit, upon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-17

whose suggestion the fair sex were in- vited to attend.
 The club is being congratulated on se- curing the services of Karl Landgrebe as referee. Karl is widely known here as a lover of clean sport and also as one of the best versed men on the wrestling game in this section fthe cotton belt He can be counted on to rule without fear or favor.
 Little is known of Avidson's ability here but he is said to be a conner by ex- perts who have seen his work in the New York matches. He tips the beam at 24O, is 6 feet, 3 inches tall and handles himself on the mat like a tiger. AS for Stecher, his scissors hold will be care fully watched. for upon this he made his present reputation as the peer of all WrestlerS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-17
Gas Expert Dies

Pittsburg, February 16.-David Oli- yer Holbrook, aged A. one of the greatest authorities on natural gas problems in America, and head of the division of natural gas in the United States food administration. died early Sunday morning of acute indigestion.
 He was secretary and treasurer off the American Natural Gas association, president of the Natural Gas Supply Mems association, and vice president of the Dayton Pipe Coupling company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-17
Crane to Play hort for Reds, Says
 Manager Pat Moran

Ter Moran of the Reds admits tha- hnes the shortstop whom the Reds to get from Indianapolis. is not
 hitter, but figures that he will to be as long as he is a won- ielder and has that stonewall { Daubert, first base: Lee Ma pnd base and Heine Groh. third
 back him up. Moran hopes to
 player in the Red lineup by next
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-17
Princeton's Schedule

Princeton, N J., February 16.-The Princeton football team will play seven games this season, according to the schedule announced tonight. William Roper succeeds Speedy" Rush as head coach, and he will be assisted by keene Fitzpatrick. The schedule follows:
 October 4, Trinity; october II, La Fayette October IS, Fordham; Octo- Der 25, Colgate; November 1, West Vir- ginia; November 8. Harvard; November 15 Yale
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-17
WRESTLING TITLES OF UNITED STATES
 TOBE DECIDED HERE
A. A. U. Will Hold Cham piOnship Meet in Birming- ham March 17-1S-Many
 Stars Expected

The national wrestling championships of the United States will be held here on March F and IS, under the auspices Of the Birmingham Athletic club and by the direction of the Amateur Athletic union of this country. Entries will appear from New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, New Orleans and all the leading cities. ac- cording to local officials Dl charge.
 Each competitor must fill out blank stating that he is a registered amateur according to the laws of the A. A. U. and the association will reserve the right to reject any entry made. The matches will be governed by section 6, A. A. L. rules, part of which follows:
 "A fall shall terminate the bout, and in no case shall the duration of pre- limnary bout exceed 10 minutes. A fall shall terminate the final bout which in no case shall exceed 15 minutes.
 If no fall has been obtained by either contestant at the termination of the bout, the referee must award the bout to the competitor who shows the best qualities or who has acted mostly upon the aggres- sive. <.
 Registration cards may be obtaintu U of the chairman of the registration cor mittee of your local district
 Entries will be divided into eight q ferent weights as classified below:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-17
Noted Divine Dies
By Associated Press

Baltimore, February 16.-Rev. G. Mosely Murray, D. D., rector of St. Bartholo- news church and widely known clergy man of the Protestant Episcopal church, died last night. He was ordained in 1881 and had been rector of churches in Vir- ginia, Massachusetts, Arkansas and Maryland. He was born and educated in England. Three of his sons are in the American army in France: Capt. Allan Murray of the medical corps Capt. Harry Murray of the signal corps and Private Charles Murray of the 904th field signal battalion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-17
Lynch Takes on Criqui

London, February 16.-Joe Lynch, an American boxer. who recently fought Jimmy Wilde. the British champion in the interallied boxing tournament in and Criqui, the French bantam- weight champion, are soon to meet in a 15-round bout before the National Sporting club of France.
 Articles were signed today for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-17
Battle for Heavy
 Title ArOuses in Every
 Section

brting world is all agog over match between Jack Demp- Utah cyclone, and Jess Will noted "pacifist," who will firewor day for the heavy fight championship of the the big attraction is I've months off, considerable Ion is heard on every side as to ective merits of the two prin- d, who is, with one exception, It unpopular champion that re the belt, has also been the ercenary fighter in the busi- has stated on several occa- was after the coin. pure p." Hence we find that .enths of the ring fans are the challenger who several administered the sleeping Fred Fulton, the alibi ar
 after four years of soft his big western farm, can k" sufficiently to withstand hg attack on One-round il most assuredly have the argument. but there are mes who believe that the through.
 the physical measurements Fl fighters are concerned,
 all the best of it, but indomitable spirit and taking advantage of every be reckoned with. Then. Lrs' idleness will spoil any Is has certainly been talk easy. Commenting on the 1t, a contemporary has the To say:
 looks to be the worlds weight champion
 me in his ring career has hown the class of the boy acific coast.
 hts with Carl Morris, Lu- hy. etc, the fights always e limit of the no-decision aim in every contest except Fonship fight has been to his 1o-round fight with a 1916, after he had won Apionship. Moran who was but rater at the time of the bout. lis not aggressive. He all on the safe side. He is liberate.
 s his exact opposite.
 nto his opponent.
 tap of the bell he is all h, sending home a bewil- Pr of right and left swings. t as scientific as Corbett,
 heavier punch, and his
 have probably landed it bett's Jaw.
 na and punishing ability have beaten Fitzsimmons, ring general of them all.
 Jeffries, a ring battle been the only way to tell
 superiority.
 one of the most efficient chimes in the ring today.
 a physical freak in any muscular development is Dugh smaller in every y than Willard, he pos he lighting heart, which will lead him to victory when he le champion in the ring.