The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-04
GOVERNORS TALK
AT LONG RANGE
Executives Of South Carolina and Vir-
ginia Confer.
A CHAT OVER THE TELEPHONE,
Rcport of the President Of the Wiz
ginia School for the Deaf and
Blnd-Attorney-G Mon
fague to Speak.


with Governor insolvency. Of South Car
DINA, last night over the long distance
telephone. which has just opened be-
tween R.chomnd and Columbia. The con-
versation commenced at oclocS after
the telephone force had concluded their
days work. The two governors, In the
course Of a fifteen minutes talk, discussed
several TOPICS briefly and exchanged
complimentary remarks.
Governor McSweeny spoke in glowing
terms Of the business prosperity Of South
Carolina. referring especially to the better
feeling among the agricultural element
brought about largely by the advance in
cotton.
In reply, Governor Tyler called atten-
ton to the big trade demonstration here
this week and Of the presence of Presi-
dent Mckinley and Cabinet at the launch
ing as evidence Of the improved tone of
business In the old Dominion.
incidentally. Governor insolvency mem
toned the fact that he formerly attend
ed the Virginia Military Institute. and
expressed regret when Governor Tyler
informed him Of the furloughing OF the
cadet corps on account of fever.
The Virginia Executive was on the
point several times Of remarlNng that II
had been long time since the Governor
Of Virginia and the Governor OF South
Carolina had their lips 10 the same horn,
but was interrupted each time.
The two governors heard what each
SAID to the other without the least trou-
bic. and Governor Tyler after the con-
versatlon was very complimentary OF the
s.rviea given by toe long distance tele-
phone
DEAF AND BLIND.
President A. Maupin. Of the Virginia
School for the Deaf and the Blind, has
submitted. on behalf of the board of Wis
itors. the report for the quarter ending
September goth.
The session OF 1S99-19Oo opened most
auspicously on the 9th of September,
there being a larger enrolment Of pupils
than at the commencement Of any session
in the history OF the school. The number
now I'm attendance u.s. 207. which Is an in
crease over four years ago OF about a
per cent.
President Maupin says: "1ne school is
decidedly on the upgrade, the personnel
being far above the average OF past ses-
sions. and most excellent work Is being
done In every department. Since the
large increase Of pupils the shops are
not sufficiently large. for In them the
boys are taught useful trades. such as
carpentry, mattress-making, shoe-makine,
tailoring. etc. Therefore IL is all-impor-
tant that there should be more room for
this branch Of instruction. as IN aser
years those who would be dependent upon
relatives or a public charge without she
knowledge thus acquired. are self-suport-
ing citizens"
Attention IS directed 20 the need OF
greater facilities. and the statement that
a deficit Of S35l614 has accumulated dur
ing the past three years. The report con-
cludes:
when IL is remembered that the appro-
priation was 1880 per annum when there
were Go pupils fewer than at present,
when we are receiving only $4,000 per an
mum. 1t will be seen al once that We must
either send nome some Of the pupils or
be given more money 10 defray the ex-
pense actually necessary. We know the
superintendent TO be a man Of fine exec
utive ability, economical and DESTROYS OF
wisely expending the funds at his dispos-
al and in his judgment. as In ours, IL
will require at least $4,000 per annum TO
support the school this session"
MR.. MONTAGUE TO SPEAK.
Attorney-General 4. J. Montague has
made such progress with the business TO
come before the Supreme Court IN Which
he will appear that he feels at liberty TO
take days holiday. lie will go to-day
to Danville where he has accepted an
invitation. which came through former
state Senator Eugene Withers, 20 address
the voters on Monday evening. IL VIII pe
Mr. AIontague's first public appearance in
Danvllle since he became Attorney-Gen-
eral Mr. Montague Will be accompanied
by HIS family
putlic Works held on Wednesday. the
matter Of the Street Railway Company
of Portsmouth against the Port Norfolk
electrical Railway Company was con-
sldered The former road is cOntending
for permission to cross the tracks Of the
latter on the Portsmouth side. The bear
ing was adjourned over 10 the 18th in
slant. No other matter was considered
by the Board.
STARTS on THE MESSAGE.
Governor Tyler on yesterday commenc-
cd work on his message 10 the Legisla-
ture. At first he will devote himself TO
reading before commencing the actual
writing OF the document The Governor
proposes henccforth, until the message
has been completed. 70 devote his evenings
10 the work There is so much 20 engage
attention I'm the day-business and call
ers-that he has decided to set apart his
evenings especially TO the preparation Of
the message.