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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-11-26
C|T|zENS' LEAGUE
MOVEMENT GROWS
Splendid Results Of Years Work
of COOPERATIVE Educa-
ton Association.

Notable achievements in the beauti-
tying of school buildings and grounds.
in awakening public interest and CO.
operation in school work. and in max
ing the rural school the centre OF
community life, were reported yes
terday morning at the opening ses-
sion of the Cooperative Education As
Young Mems Christian Association.
President John Stewart Bryan was
In the chair. Mr.. Bryan made brief
opening remarks. He kicked at the
word "co-opera tive" ton que twister.
thinking simpler word might be bet
ter.
Professor j. II. Binford. executive
secretary of the association, told Of
the, work OF the organization. He
spoke of the gradual awakening OF
Interest in the parents of the State
in getting together for the good of
the schools, for the love OF beauty
and of order, and for an organized
many speeches during the eight
month of his incumbency. has encour-
aged beauty In architecture, has urged
the cleaning up of school grounds and
of developing a love of the beautiful
In the minds. Of the children.
Using the Press.
One Of his methods has been sending
out press notices at times, to be pub
lished in the newspapers of the State
One of these was an article on the
census showing, indicating the con-
tinued movement from the country to
the cities. Again, in typhoid season
netting was said about the disease
and possible sources of contagion in
the schools.
Mrs. L. R. Dashiell directed the pre-
sentation of reports of Citizens
Leagues. which have been organized in
many of the counties of the State
eating the valuable work done and
large amounts OF money raised in COM
munities.
Caroline proved to be the banner
county. having twenty-five local Citi-
S60.31 during the past year.
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LIBRARY PEOPLE
SEEK PUBLICITY
Officers Elected for Year-Will
Keep Up Fight for Library
Commission.

Approving unanimously a resolution
asking The Times-Dispatch to give
some of Its Sunday space once month
to the work OF the library movement
in this State the Virginia Library As
ISOLATION held It's final session in the
Office of State Librarian FL r. Nell
waine yesterday afternoon at $50. Of
fcers were elected for the year
DR.. j. c. Metcalf, of Richmond Col
lege, made the motion, following out
a suggestion made in the annual re-
port Of President W. M. Black, OF
Lynchburg. DR.. Metcalf said that The
Times-Dispatch had given space to an
educational department. which was OF
great value Finally. the State Library
force was asked to contribute to the
material for publication. provided the
space can be secured
1t was also determined to ask for a
column in the Virginia Journal of Edu-
cation, and further to seek space In
papers throughout the State.
Wanted Commission.
In his report, President Black told
of the efforts made In the last Legis-
lature to secure the creation OF State
Library Commission, with the power to
employ a field agent, The president
him self came to Richmond and got his
first experience as lobbyist, The bill
died as was expected but efforts for
the passage OF such a measure Will
probably be renewed
The association made application to
be received as a component part of the
Virginia Educa tional Conferences
Professor Black thought the presi
mt IL,
association thought otherwise, and ! t
reelected all the old officials, with
the exception of BROMLEY Bowen who
has left the state, as treasurer, Of
ficers are as follows w. NJ Black,
Lynchburg, president; DR. ]. ca Met
calf. Richmond College, vice-prciident,
G, Darlington NIoseley, State Library,
secretary, and w, II, Lewis, State LII
brary, treasurer. Tarl G., Sven, OF
Richmond; ], T.. Parkinson. of Danyille,
and Norfolk woman yet to be select
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TAFT is CHARGED
WITH PAR T|AL|TY
(President Blamed for Failure Of
Lakes to Gulf
Project.

II 81. Louis, Mo, November 25.-Charges
that President Taft is growing indif.
fcrent toward deeper waterway for
the Mississippi River, his Favorable
Ileaning toward his own river" the
Ohio, which was referred to as official
partially" and contests between fac.
tons of States for representation on
the committees enliyened the first SEES.
sion of the Lake to the Gulf Deep
Waterway Association convention
which was held here to-day
President w. x Kavanaugh, of tho
association, was cheered heartily by
the delegates during the reading OF his
opening address, when he declared that
President Taft has mistaken the senti-
ment of the nation.
Mr.. kavanaugh charged that by
tndirection' President Taft had caused
the partial failure OF the plans which
seemed near success when the last
river and harbor bill was passed.
He declared that the President had
mistaken the sentiment of the nation,
and he urged the convention to strive
Tor legislation SO strong and definite
las to be effectice despite Indifference
Tor untriendliness from any quarter,
however exalted"
The fight In the Illinois Republican
party came to the surface when the
delegation went into q caucus to elect
"a representative on the resolutions
committee. United States Senator Lori
mer's friends selected Congressman II.
4 Rainey for the resolution committee,
and Governor Deneen's followers an
nourced that they had chosen 1sham
Randolph.
When the factions reported before
the platform. efforts were made to com
promise on one man, but without avail.
and the scene bordered on a riot.
Delegates from other States gathered
when Governor Deneen mounted a
ton was prevailed on TO move TO
far corner. After an hours wrangling,
1t reported that 1sham Randolph hao
been chosen for the resolutions COM
mittee, and Congressman Rainey for
the nominatinf committee.
Isham Randolph, Of Chicago. told the
convention the waterway question was
not political one. He declared IN
favor OF aghting for the deepest chan
bel obta.nable-if not fourteen feet.
then twelve. or nine. Edward a. Hal
sey, of Chicago. took positive stand
in favor OF a fourteen-foot channei,
eaying that any one who did not stand
for q channel of that depth ought not
TO he considered a waterway advocate.
Governor Deneen advised the conven,
tion not to assume a defiant attitude
in advance OF the report of tho gov
eminent engineers, who have complet-
ed survey OF the Mississippi water
way project. lie said Congress must
be asked for money and water.
Chicago was chosen the next meeting
place OF the convention.
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Remarkable Christina,
Present.

Among the curious Christmas presents
of this year will be one for man Of ma
tional reputation, which has been all year
in the making.
Way last January the present was
decided upon, and friend Of the promi-
nent gentleman requested the Burrelle
Press Clipping Bureau, OF New York,
to watch every paper in America, and
to take up every item which appeared
concerning the man.
TIE clipping bureau people followed
instructions, and now present the history
Di one year in the life of this especial man.
4 The history ends Just after election,
and the 2O,oi2 newspaper items found
include everything from three-line edi.
torial mention to full-page illustrated
stories. These have been mounted on
$500 great sheets Of Irish linen paper
and bound into three MASSIVE volumes.
# At the head of each item is the name
and date OF paper clipped from. this in
formation having been put in with a
book typewriter. The words thus iii,
serted amount to 1882.
In actual time. a very strict record OF
which has been kept, the work has re-
CURED sixty-four working days through
out the year, and has kept in employment
during that time thirty people as readers,
clippers, sorters, mounters and binders,
Every newspaper Of Importance is repre-.
sented.
This is merely specimen Of some Of
khe unique orders which get into the Bur.
pelle Bureau, for the extent to which
clippings are used by individuals and by
business concerns seems to be remarkab BILE,
There are many people In private as
well as in public life who need press clip
pings and don't know it. 1t might b
well for them to look up this man Bur-
relle, who is said to be so well known
that letter simply addressed "Burrelle,
New York. !" viii reach him with no delay,
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ed, will. with the four officers, compose
the executive committee.
COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS
High and Low Standards Practiced In En-
trance Reullisttes,

Quite spirited debate over the entrance
examinations OF colleges in Virginia marked
the closing session yesterday morning Of the
Association OF Colleges and Elementary
Schools, 1t was generally felt that the re-
quirements OF most OF the colleges are now
satisfactory. but there are. It was stated
few notable exceptions where students in.
adequately prepared are received
The meeting was held In the music room
OF the John Marshall High School. With
President James c. HARDWOOD In the chair.
The annual election OF officers was gon.
into and the following were chosen: Georg,
NICK. Balm. Norfolk High School, president,
DR.. Mary *. Benedict. Sweet Briar Instl.
tute, vice-president; DR.. John W. Wayland
Harrisonburg Normal School, secretary
Executive Committee: Retiring President
Harwood. Presldent-elect Balm. Secretary
Wayland. President OF the state Examiner.
C. G. Maph.s. and A. r. Hoxton, OF the
Episcopal High School.
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course Henry G. stuart the defeated
Democratic candidate, should take with
reference to contrasting the election OF
his opponent, preventative sleinp. 1T
Is intimated tina the committee Will be
divided in it's view Of the matter and
that a part of It's members is likely to
advise against contest However,
1T is probable the course OF the COM
mittee win be determined more upon
what may develop tomorrow than any
other consideration.
= Chairman Davenport. OF the Repub.
llcan committee. denies the rumor
that his committee has been called to
meet here tomorrow, but states that
such meeting will probably be called
for Saturday. week from tomorrow.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-11-26
w. p. LArrunE NAMED.
First Evidence OF Influence of Con-
prcsAmnn-Ele SelIs.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.1
Bristol Tenn. Nov 25.-The mrs,
evidence Of the patronage influence OF
Congressman Elect Sam Sells of the
First Tennessee District, was made
public to-day, when Postmaster j, NJ.
Fain, of Bristol. announced the ap-
pointment OF w. e. Latture TO be assist
ant postmaster here. Sells Is under
stood to be supporting DR.. a. j. Roller
for postmaster, but the appointment is
being withheld pending an arrange
ment satisfactory to Representative
Slemp whose candidate, G. e. Goodell,
a virginian, the President named for
postmaster here last summer, but
which nomination was later withdrawn
at the request of the late Congressman
Brownlow.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-11-26
TALE OF YOUTHFUL HERoIsM.
ads Court Death in Flames Rather Than
Desert Their Baby Sister.

Desert Their Baby Sister.
Especial to The Times Dispatch]
Bristol, Va, November 25-connected with
the destruction of j. H. Rohins's home at
Coeburn this week by a powder explosion,
when two little boys OF the Robins family
persisted. is story OF pathetic heroisHi
which scarcely has parallel.
The two youths who caused the explosion
courted death in the flames rather than
desert their baby sister, whom they thought
was still in the room OF the burning build
ing When the mother and ne!ghbors bait
tered down the door to rescue the children
they heard the agonized voices OF the boys
bravely crying for the little girl. whom
they believed to be In bed in the roo m.
which was then dense with powder fumes
that they could see nothing distinct in any
direction. The little girl had CHANGED TO
escaped in advance OF the explosion, but of
this her brothers had no knowledge.
The youthful heroes. who sacrificed their
lives to save their sister. lived to tell the
story, and when their bodie. were buried
tho little mounds were heaped with bios
SONS and watered with the tears of a
broken -hearted community.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-11-26
HARD FIGHT WITH GALE
White Star Liner Reaches Port an

White Star Liner Reaches Port and
Reports Heavy Weather.
New York. November 25.-The White
Star liner Romantic made port here this
afternoon after a hard fight With a
gale that blew her twelve miles OUT,
Of her course, Heavy seas smashed in
several OF her port lights. swept her
decks of loose gear, and flooded three
cabins. Two ssengers-Miss =. A.
oConnel, of Marlborough, Mass, and
Marcellus Holbrook. of Springfield, Mo.
were hurled across the saloon and
painfully cut and bruised Robert
Bachause. a steward, was carried down
a compani onway by the rush Of water,
There was almost panic in the steer
age.
The Koenig Albert. of the North
German. Lloyd Line, in to-day from
Mediterra mean ports. also reported very
heavy weather. On Wednesday. when
600 miles east of this port, she struck:
a terrific blow that carried her forty
miles out of her course, smashed much
cabin furniture, and severely wrenched
the leg of William G. Garland. a re-
tired merchant Of Louisville. Ky.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-11-26
FOUR NEW ONES

Sections OF Association Formed and Duly
Received.
Four new associations were organized yes.
terday morning among teachers who are
members of the Association of Colleges and
Secondary Schools. They are as follows:
English Teachers Association, Modern Ian
guage Association, Mathematics Association
and Association OF Science Teachers.
These become sections, and are all to be
subsidiary parts of the Association of Col.
leges and Secondary Schools. repo ring tc
the secretary OF that body. which is de-
par.ment of the state Teachers' Association
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-11-26
Rhodes--,fason.

Especial to The Times DI spatch.J
Cartersville. va, November 25:-Mrs.
Matte G. Rhodes, of Cartersyille, an
nounces the engagement OF her daugh-
ter, Annie Katharine, to Philip Henry
Richmond. the wedding to take place
late in December.
Miss Rhodes was educated IN Rlch-
mond at the Woman's College, and is
we'll known in the city and Throughout
Eastern Virginia Mr. Mason Is sec
rotary and treasurer OF the Noonand-
son Realty Corporation, recently incor-
porated here, and is popular In poth
business and social circles.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-11-26
WIN Suspend Onrations.

[SpeclaIto The Times Dlspatch.1
Charlotte, N. c., November a5,--.The Pied
mont Clothing Manufacturing Company, one
OF the largest concerns of it's kind in this
section. announces to-day that It will sus-
pend operations and liquldate Its business.
Paul Chatham, president of the concern, is
In New York, and no statement could be
obtained. The firm employed a large num-
her OF travelling men.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-11-26
Big Order for Lynehburs Concern.

7
Lynchburg. Va. November 25.-Announce-.
ment was made to-day that the Lynchburg
Hosiery Mill had just secured the contract
for the knitting of 10000 pairs of cotton
hose for the United States Army. this be-
ing the second contract this plant has had
OF this nature in the past few years.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-11-26
Allen-Whorley.

Especial TO The Tlmes-DIspatch.I
Lynchburg. Va, November e5.-Wedncsday
night at the parsonage OF the College Hill
Baptist Church Harvey s. Allen and Miss
Rosa e. Whorley, both OF Lynchburg. Were
united in marriage, the Rev W. A. Ayres
officiating
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-11-26
May Get IN Carolina AZ League.

Raleigh, N, c.. November 25-There
is believed to be some prospect for
Raleigh to get into the Carolina base
ball league for the next season 1t is
reported here that there is a posi-
son, S, G, Some action as to the sit
uation is expected to be taken before
great WHILE
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-11-26
uLnn gate tnr Classification.


LOST. BETWEEN MEADOW AND
Z Broad ans: Chimborazo Park, a bunch
of keys. Finder return to 1920 East
Franklin and receive reward,
FROM 271s EAST BROAD
stren rr,aay rsnih
Return to above address or phone
Madison 1854 and receive reward. ,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-11-26
DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE
MEETS IN BRISTOL TO-DAY
WIN Consider what Course Mr.. stuart
should Pursue In Regard


Especial to The Dispatch
Bristol Va November 25.-The Dem
ocratic committee OF the Ninth Vir-
ginia District will meet here to-mor-
row with a view to recommending what
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-11-26
Wiln,er-padrett

Especial 10 The TImes-Dispafch.J
Lynchburg, Va, November pat the par
sonage OF the College Hill Baptist Church
wedn sday evening Miss G!ennie NJ Padgett
was married TO Ernest R. Wilmer. Rev. w.
A. Ayres officiating. Both are residents of
Lynchburg.
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FAILS TO TESTIFY
AS TO INSANITY

Continued From First Page3
be allowed to tell what he considered
the reason for Mrs. Martin being sane
at the. present time.
DR.. Oswald II. Roth. physician at the
county jail, testified that. he found
nothing seriously ailing Mrs. Martin
and nothing peculiar in her actions,
DR.. Being had been asked to stand
aside for this testimony
Characterization of DR.. Beling was
resumed, with hot fire of questions
on the reasons that impelled him to
seek many Jail interviews with Mrs.
Martin in rapid succession. He said
the interviews were for verifcation Of
her purported facts, but he refused to
admit that her statements prompted in
vestigation by their resemblance to-
decisions. The case will be continued
o-nlorrow,
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McKee-Daniel-
TSpecinl tn The Times-DisDatch.1

T"-T---1 [ SVtCIUI 10 4 no II1Ie5-HSkSP"tCu'J
Lynchburg. Va, November 25.-Madison
D Mckee and Miss Efie 3. Daniel, both oil
Buena Vista, We're united in maria ge
wednesday evening at the College Hill Bap-
fist parsonage, the pastor. Rev. w. a.
Ayres officiating.
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Hughes Probable Nominee.

Although Mr. TAFT has not Indicated his
anal choice TO any one. the impression is
growing that Mr. Justice Charles E. Hughes
will be named a chief Justice of the Su-
preme Court. The former Governor has
been the first in the Presidents mind ever
since the death of Chief Justice Fuller.
several candidates have been recommend
ed TO the President. and he has given
thoughtful consideration TO all OF the claims
made in their behalf. Lately. however, II
is said that he has become more firmly con-
WINGED than ever that Justice Hughes is the
man. Who VIII get the TWO vacant asso-
clate Judgesh.ps on the supreme bench
probably will remain secret until the
President is keeping his own counsel.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-11-26
WANT ORGANIZER
FOR LIB R AR | ES.
Speakers Advocate Enlarged
Powers for State Library
Board.

Every speaker at the annual meet
ing yesterday morning of the Virginia
Library Association, held in the John
Marshall Auditorium, advocated the for
NAL and legal recognition of the asso-
citation by the Legislature as a distinc-
tive body with special work to perform.
There was no dissent from this view
The consensus Of opinion was that
there should be an organizer. paid by
the State. TO work UP local sentiment
for public libraries, and for putting
these libraries in proper setting.
AT the request OF Professor w. NJ
Black, president of the association, the
entire body in the outset Joined in sing
ing MY Country TITS of Thee" For
mer Governor A. ]. Montague presided
The Ex-Governor said that he hoped
Legislative action could be secured
through enlightened public sentiment,
to give the association legal status,
He had had the honor of seeing the es-
adjustment of the travelling libraries
through recommendation made by
him to the Legislature. But the travel
ing library was but an introduc ton
preliminary to the permanent library,
The problem, he said, was to co-ordl-
nate the school and community ltbrar-
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.W|LLNAME HUGHES
AS CHIEF JUSTICE
Taft Discusses Judiciary APP
pointrnents With His
Cabinet.

washin g,on, November ?5.-President Taft
had a protracted meeting with his Cabinet
today. discussing with the members the
various features OF his forthcoming message
to Congress and some OF the judiciary ap'
poiniments that soon are TO be made. Presi-
dent TAFT will not send these appointments to
the Senate until after his message has beer
read and is well out OF the way. The ap
pointments may go over until the second
week OF the session. Their submission rests
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-11-26
Fire In steamers Hold .I

IIEe ~ steamers f1Oid.
Norfoik, Va November 25.-Heroic a for
still are being made to extinguish the 4
In the Austrian steamer Guilia, from Nj
Orleans for Trieste. which put In here %
terday. The fire. burning in 1000 bale.
cotton, Is stubborn one NJ
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stinnet-Colernnn.

Lynchburg, Va, November e5.--Last night
at the parsonage of the College Hill Baptist
Church the pastor. Rev. w. A. Ayres, Off
cating, Harvey Stinnet and Miss Nellie n.
Coleman We're united in maria &c.