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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-23
SHAKE-UP
AMONG CONGRESSMEN
Foss Declares Independent Spirit
Growing-Thinks Tariff Will
--Re Main Issue.

BOSTON, May 23.-"Not only on
the tariff issue, but on nearly all
questions OF public. import. is the
independent feeling growing In this
country" declared Congressman Eu-
gene N. Fess to-day, land the result
Of next fans election will show this
conclusively. Progressive men every
where are thinking and acting for
themselves and the personnel OF Con-
gress is certain to be greatly changed.
This spirit liz the same as actuatad
our forefathers to reject the govern
ment of George III. and adopt one
OF their own, more In keeping with
pure democracy, AID ! am certain
this spirit will become more open and
evident as the campaign progresses.
"The tariff will be the chief issue.
The temper Of the people will not
permit any made question OF the
comets tail variety TO blind them to
the real point. They have an object
lesson In tariff making that they will
be slow to forget. On every side can
be seen manifestations OF disloyalty
to the republican leaders,.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-23

OF the Bureau OF Insular affairs for
allowing the sugar trust, the most
criminal trust In the country to-day.
to get their clutches on the friar lands
of the PHILIPPINE Islands"
Coyington said the sale had every
ear mark OF a frame up" as within
thirteen days after the decision OF At
torney General Wiekersham, Legally
ing the sale OF the San Jose estate, the
sugar trust had made soundings for
a dock. planted a first crop of sugar
and forage grass. had strated a servey
of railroad and the erection of build
Ings on the estate.
Representative Maekinley. (Republi-
can, California;, replied to Covington.
declaring that his figures as TO the
immense value OF these lands were
grossly exaggerated.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-23

ton with the commencement exer-
cises. 1t was given In the beautiful
grounds in the rear of the building,
where there IN a natural amphithea-
ter. and everything combined to make
the presentation a most enpoyahie
one.
The baccalaureate sermon was
preached yesterday morning in the
Home Moravian church by Rev. j.
kier Frazer. pastor of the historical
Second Presbyterian church at
Charleston. 8. c.. and this was large
ly attended.
The class day exercises. ut which
some ivy cuttings from the George
Washington homestead at Mount Yer
non We're planted by the first lady of
the South. Mrs. "'Stonewail' jackson.
an alumnae. was the feature. were
held to-day. The reunion was also
held to-day, and the grand concert
will be held tonight.
Other features OF the commence
ment were the splendid art and cult
nary exhibit. and the drills by the
physical department.
The graduating exercises will be
held tomorrow, and the annual ad-
dress will be delivered by Dean Ed
ward Graham, OF the North Carolina
University.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-23
SHAPING PLANS FOR MEETING
UNITED AGRICULTURAL BOARD

Governor Mann Il drafting a plan
OF organization for the United Board
of Agriculture. the first meeting of
which he has called for May 81 III
the rooms Of the Corporation Com
mission.
The chief executive has staked the
success of his administration on the
success OF the farming interests. and
IL giving most careful consideration
to the outline OF the coordination
boards policy.
The board was created by an act OF
the recent General Assembly. Cover
nor Mann standing sponsor fol the
bill, which stipulated that the chief
executive, Coanmisa4oner Of Agrfcui-
ture, two members Of the Board OF
Agriculture. superintendent OF Pub
lie Instruction. president Of tho vir-
ginia Polytechnic Institute and general
director OF the dezaonstrstion work in
Virginia for the unitA6 States Depart
nsent 81 Asricuituxo should ~ the
neNnbof1 an s.l
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-23

fiict and lived to q good old age, bear
ing on his body the scars OF thirteen
bayonet wounds, a silver plate in
his head from q bullet wound and
the marks OF horses hoof on his
back. caused by being ridden over
by the English cavalry when wound
ed and left on the battlefield for dead.
He was sixty-three years OF age when
married the second time. and Mrs
Burch was born of this union.
Mrs Burch Is survived by her aged
husband, Mr.. John Burch. and three
children--Mrs. James Dove. OF Lees
burg; Mr. Thomas Rurch and Mrs
lillian Stewart. of Washington.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-23
MRS. MARY M. BURCH
is TAKEN BY DEATH
Aged Leesburg Woman Was
Daughter of Soldier in Rev.
dictionary War.

Especial to The Richmond virgipian. }
LEESBURG, VA. May 23.--Mrs
Mary NJ. Burch died ut the home or
her daughter. Mrs. James Dove, In
this town. last week from the in
firmities Of old age.
Mrs. Burch was In her seventy
ninth year. and enjoyed the distinc-
tion Of being the daughter OF q Reyn-
luttonary soldier, and was u member
OF that branch OF the Daughtera or
the American Revolution. very few OF
whom are living to-day. She was Of
fered 4 trip abroad by the members
Of this organization Q few months
ago, but owing to her feeble condi-
ton could not accept. Her father.
william McCianahan. Of Loudoun
county, ran away from hcme 1t the
age Of sixtecn and Joined the Con-
ttnental army, fghtipg ~ private
under Huxord, H survived the con.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-23
CAN'T UNDERSTAND
CONTRACT AWARD
Newport News Firm Was Lowest
Bidder But Wilmington Com
pany Successful.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. May ga
This city is mystitied ever the award
Of the contract for the construction
OF the Steamer Noethianti. for the
Norfolk and Washington line, to the
Harlan and Hollingsworth Company.
of Wilmington. 1t was announced on
Saturday last that the local shipyard
was the low bidder on the work its
bid being $3S7.000. while the Whining
ton Company's bid was s413,0Ve. On
afternoon news reached New
port News that the contract had been
awarded to the Wilmington yard. Cen
eral Manager Post stated at the time
that there was some mistake in the
announcement. in his opinion.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-23
ANNUAL REUNION OF
FIFTEENTH VIRGINIA.

The anniversary of this Confederate
War regiment, will be celebrated at
York Town Tuesday, the Gath. The
train leaves the Southern depot at 9
regiment which survived the ravages
OF the four years war. and the subse-
quent forty-flve years, So those who
are left 1t Is hoped will meet together
at this historic place. to talk over pos
sibly for the last time in some In
stances, the events OF their soldier life
in the cause they loved and the recol-
Iecttons OF which they still cherish.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-23
DENY DISSATISFACTION
WITH AMBASSADOR BRYCE

LONDON, May 23.--In response f
inquiries to-day regarding the rep0f<
In the United States that Ambass4d&1|
Bryce had asked to be relieved fToS
his Washington post, the foreign 0l
flee denied that any such request 6&
been received. SAsy33
The government Is DESTROYS thaxH
Bryce remain, as he is considerq1 &<f
most successful ambassador that
land ever sent to America.
George is particularly anxious
Mr.. Bryce continue at Weaknesses
least during the early stages 0t&
reign. - l a4ssl e.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-23
CROWDS OF VISITORS
AT COMMENCEMENT
Many Distinguished Persons Wit
ness Closing Exercises Of
4 Salem Academy.

Especial to The Richmond VirginiAno
IRRESPONSIBLE N. c., May %.
Over a thousand people witnessed the
open air performance Of Shake
speare's -'As You Like ~" on the
campus Of the Salem Academy Gatur-
{ day night given BY the members Of
the exprSsnion department. y connec-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-23
MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST
BEFORE COUNCIL COMMITTEE

The grounds and buildings OF the
city council viii meet Monday night
at 9 O'Clock to discuss plans for the
$4,000 exposition building soon to
30 UP on the State fair grounds.
A delegation from tho streets COM
mittee will meet 1t the same time to
take UP matters pertaining 70 the new
franchise rights askAd by the Virginia.
Railway Aild HoWee Company.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-23
INSUHGENT DEMOCRATS
HOLD SECRET MEETING

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
RALEIGH. N. c.. May 23.-There
was q meeting Of the insurgents OF
the democratic party here Saturday.
lasting until late In the afternoon.
None were admitted to the meeting
except those who were in hearty SYM
pathy with the movement, and raso-
luton was adopted not to divulgs the
proceedings OF Che meeting. 1t Is I'M
derstood that Mr.. ]. w. Bailey was
made county chairman, and an orr
ganizaticn perfected for every precinct
in the county.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-23
LUMBER PLANT BURNS;
Loss EXCEEDS s150,01l||
Capacity of Mill Recently Doubled
Many Lack Employment Fol- u
lowing Conhagration.

Especial to The Richmond virginfamsN
EMPORiA. VA, May 23.-The luI
Der plant of the Emporia Manufa
turing Company was completely dGM
stroyed by fire Sunday morning. SQ4
capacity of the plant had just heG
doubled, and was just ready to 81 m
work. I'm
1t is not known how much insurance.
is carried. but the plant is the lal6
est enterprise in North Emporia. anl
must have been worth between 41E6S1
600 and 100000. Many men Will IN
out of employment, and the fire TN
hard blow on Emporia. mi
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-23
POOR WOMEN AND CHILDHEI1S8
WILL RE GIVEN AN QUIZ

Army, who expects to have "a
268 In the party. II s55s sa5
From present indication1 Ad4
Virgins thinks the outing viii
Forest Fill Park some time In Jt3I
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-23
FRIAR LAND CASE
FINDS NEW FRIEND
Representative Covington Ar
raigns Attorney General Wick
ersham for Gross Negligence. I.

WASHINGTON. D. c., May 23.--The
~Philippine Friar Land" case Saturday
tatiye Covington (Dem. MAJ. Al
though making his maiden speech.
Coyington severely arranged Attorney
oensrsl WickcrshAm ~ The c1astais
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-23

Northsids Lodge. No. 2s2. A. =. and
A. NJ. will put through class
Tuesday night ct o'clock In the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-23

and for critical examination by expert manufacturers
dealers and musicians from all parts of the United States
these Pianos have received extraordinary attention during
each and every process of manufacture and therefore
represent the very highest type of the artists and artisan
handwork.
The collection of these various factory exhibits
saesrooms present opportunity for intimate personal
examination exceling that offered at last weeks
exhibition land this interesting and unique display WILL
promise you, prove both pleasant and profitable
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-23
nufacturers' Exhibition Piano Sale.
OF Course You'll Come.
It's Time Well Spent.

We have many agreeable surprises
in store for you. We are alive and
wide-awake to this wonderful chance
for demonstrating that the Gable
Piano Company leads in everything
musical in Richmond. We will show
you Pianos that are poems.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-23

We have planned months ahead for this surprising event
this elimination of the First Great Exhibit of Fine Pianos
ever held
The Pianos and INNER-PLAYERS shown this sale
were made by manufacturers who allow single in
leave the factory that isn't strictly up their
high Standard of Excellence.
1t Extraordinary Sale with many astonishing values
The FEATURE of this great Exhibition Piano Sale
lies in the fact that every instrument positively the high
grade in its classmade especially go exhibition
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-15
TUESDAY.

recently furnished plans for four new
school buildings. Lebanon has voted
$4,000 for a new building; CORTLAND,
$12, 900; Gaylord, 100000; Atwood
$4,000. These buildings are modern
and Of approved plan of architecture.
Frank c. Squires. 62S Kansas ave-
nue., this week completed plans for a
new $4,000 school building at Silver
Lake.
State superintendent Fairchild is
compiling book of plans and specif1-
cations for country and small town
school buildings, which will be issued
in a short time and distributed among
the school boards of this state. This
booklet, Mr.. Fairchild believes. will
aid in putting all schools on more
uniform system, will give the country
districts, which frequently do not con-
suit an architect, a working knowledge
of what a school building should be;
and will cultivate a desire for more
modern buildings.
GAS an example of the right spirit
in building a new high school, take
for example the town of Madison .
said Mr.. FAirchild. 1.-THE town has
less than 1000 population, yet they
have completed one of the finest build
ings in the state. 1t will cost upwards
of $4,000 and is a model in almost
every respect. That gives one an idea
as to what the small towns of Kansas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-15

than $4,000 for buying the stock; and
they now are carrying Jewell City's
notes in their pockets.
Practically the Same thing hap
pened at Wamego. That town voted
$4,000 for a new high school and
within two days otter the stock was
issued the farmers owned the entire
block.
This prosperity on the part of the
Kansas farmer has caused the state
to become liberal in the education of
its children. Ten years ago the valu-
alton Of school building properties in
the state was $10,417.3 1892. The re-
cent report issued from the office of
the state superintendent of schools
shows a valuation of $17.O77.1S0. o.
V. Henderson, bond clerk in the super
intendent's office, Is of the opinion that
the valuation this year will show an
increase of nearly one and a half mill
lion dollars.
One Hundred and Fifty School Houses.
In the present year more than $50
school houses will be built in the rural
districts of Kansas, in the opinion of
Mr.. Henderson. In the cities of the
first and second class plans have been
submitted to State Architect Chandler
for his approval.
Practically every new school build
ing erected within the last year has
been modern and on a uniform plan
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-15
FORANOTHERTERM
Rhode Island Governor Candi-
date Once More.
Aram Z. POthi0r, Known as
Most Popular" Official.
DEATH OF BRAYTON.
Passing of Blind Leader May
Cripple Machine.
Waterman. Democrat, Hopes to
Profit by Insurgents.
DEATH OF BRAYTON.

Providence, R. l., Oct. 15.-Some-
what out of the ordinary will be the
Rhode Island gubernatoriaI campaign
this year. Aram j. Pothier of Woon-
socket, the 'most popular" governor,
is to be opposed by an independent
Democrat with radical ideas concern
ing mans duty to his state. Lewis A.
Waterman, clark horse before the
Democratic convention, was given
unanimous support and will enter the
campaign on the principle that a
popular government must be re-
constructed in this state.
Governor Pothier has been in Office
two years and the last election gave
him a larger plurality than any other
governor of Rhode Island ever re-
ceived. Hence his title of "the most
popular" governor.
Mr.. Wateman's campaign, while it
is not to be styled by the Democrats
as progressive will be in reality a
progressive one for Rhode Islands
to "dig to the bottom of the troubles,
and once having found them will
build popular government"
| 1--WE must construct as well as de-
story" says Mr.. Waterman. I'VE mus
/ go to the roots of the question and
find out the cause of existing condi-
| lions. A primary cause is that we
must have somewhat unwittingly
drifted away from the popular gov
| eminent. We have given over the
reins to a few or to one and sit con-
tent, dragged along behind"
| Mr.. Waterman, in his letter of ac-
ceptance said bluntly that he could not
devote all his time to the state il
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-15
IMPORTING COTTON.
United States Brought in 1876, 1873
Worth Last Year.

Washington. Oct. 15.-The United
States, greatest cotton producing, coun-
try of the world, imported in the fiscal
year 1910, S6,O37, SCI pounds of raw cot
ton valued. at $15.S16,13S, the second
the history of the country.
Most of the imported cotton came
from Egypt, according to a report of the
bureau of statistics of the department
of commerce and labor, though some
erage price was about 80 per cent high
err than that which ruled for American
cotton.
The importation of cotton, according
to the statisticians, is increasing be-
cause of the greatly increasing con-
sumption of the American product in
home markets. The home consumption
of American cotton grew from one mil
lion bales in 1870 to over five million
in 1909
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-15
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-15

In discussing the plan of the state
handling the school bonds, Mr.. Hen
derson said:
eve frequently find that school
boards in the small towns and coun-
try districts will not sell their bonds
to the bonding companies, even though
those companies offer a premium for
them. They prefer to have the state
handle the business for them; and our
main effort has been to take care of
the small issues rather than to tackle
the bonds from first and second class
cities, which eat up our money more
rapidly.
ain the larger towns we pay little
| attention to the school issues, as they
| invariably run for long term of
years, and the bonds usually are
bought by the more greedy bonding
companies
In Atchison a 100000 high school
has just been completed Hutchinson
| is spending $4,000 for new build
ing, Winfield has voted $4,000 for
a new building, Wichita, 100000;
| Topeka has spent nearly 100000 this
year for new buildings and improve
ments. None of these big bond issues
| have been sold to the state.
! Statistics From Smaller Towns.
In some of the smaller towns bonds
have been issued for new school build
ings as follows: Emporia, $4,000;
Garden City, $2O.600; Pratt. $1o,600;
Madison, $4,000; Kinsley, $25,OOO;
Clifton, $4,000; Republic City, $16.-
| 900; Formosa, $4,000; Liberal, ST.
! 600; Morrill,, $4,000; Rosedale, $780,
| 600; Mayetta, $4,000; Munden $12,-
900; Mcpherson, $4,000, Sterling
schools, plans and specifications were
furnished by N. P. Nelson, a local
architect.
l l. NJ. Wood. 627 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-15

the Topeka offices from all over the
state. A large number of these re-
quests have been from school boards
in small towns, which until recent
years have been slow to place their
school properties in modern condition.
One Topeka architect alone has fur
nished the plans and specifications for
nearly a dozen grade school and high
school buildings in Kansas. These
buildings are modern, practically fire
proof, and range in cost from $40, 900
to $4,000. In the larger towns and
cities, a number of school buildings
have been erected at cost of from
$4,000 to $4,000.
Even the rural school districts have
been falling in line and have built
substantial buildings on the Kansas
prairies. In some localities, where
several country districts have consoI-
idated, buildings have been erected at
a cost of from $1,000 to as high as
$4,000.
The state school fund commission
several months ago found itself unable
to take care of all the bonds offered.
When the seni-annual reports were
found that $64S,347 school bonds had
been offered by the small towns and
rural districts; and all the money re-
ceived by the commission in July was
used to take up the offering.
This failure on the part of the state
to keep up with the offering has not
retarded the building activity. In a
number o. localities the bonds have
been sold locally to the farmers and
business men who have money to in
vest. At Jewell City recently the
town voted $4,000 for a new high
opened at local bank and in a short
time $4,000 had been subscribed to
buy the stock. Farmers in the vicin-
ity of Jewell City subscribed more
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-15

are doing; and I sincerely look for
the work to go ahead. 1t means that
Kansas is building some of the best
school buildings to be found in the
world, and that is what will put the
state in the front ranks more than
any one thing
These new buildings in Kansas
mean a great thing for Topeka. A
large per cent of the plans for the
buildings are furnished by Topeka
architects, the plans are submitted to
the state architect for his approval and
are on file in his office. Local con-
tractors have ground floor access to
these plans.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-15

Republican campaign will not be G.
striking one, but on the other hand
Mr.. Waterman promises to make
things interesting. Mr.. Waterman has
good chance of winning. He will
get the entire Democratic vote and a
large slice of the independent.
The vote cast this year will prob
ably equal that of presidential years.
The state Is to elect a complete state
ticket, two members of congress and
a legislature, which will elect a sue
cessor to United States Senator Nelson
w. Aldrich. The city and town cleo
tions come on the same day and, all
taken together, the votes will be ex-
ceptionalIy large. One other feature
to increase the vote lies in the fact
that the state has a new system of
electing a house of representatives of
| 10 members instead of ~.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-15

planned it's fight by congressional dis
tricts. This is partially due to the
confidence on the part of the Demo-
cratic leaders that Iowa's one Demo-
cratic congressman may not feel so
lonely at Washington after the COM
ing November election.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-15
SATURDAY.

statement made by him that he did not
consider the veto power was given him
to override the wishes of the legis-
lature. He has not used that power
since being in office.
Because of the generally large Re
publican plurality. In the state, the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-15

Ever been arrested before?" asked the
judge. No snapped the woman at the
bar; i've only been a suffragette two
days.-Yonkers Statesman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-15

For LUMBER and building material
see j. B. Whelan & Co.. Fourth and
Santa Fe tracks. Phones $50.