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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-18
WILLIAM AND MARY
IN DUAL POSITION

BY far the most interesting feature
OF the meeting Monday OF the Nir-
GINA Educational Commission vas
the discussion OF the dual position Of
William and Mary College in grant
ting degrees in both normal and aca-
demic departments. On this point
DR.. E. A. Alderman, OF the Uniyer-
sity OF Virginia. said he knew of 70
other State in the Union having two
institutions Offering courses leading to
the master OF arts degree.
From the general discussion OF this
question II Is very likely that the COM
mission Will recommend TO the next
Legislature :. that William eand Mary
will be hereafter conducted purely as
an institution for the instruction OF
men In the profession of teaching, and
that the academic department as such
be abandoned. There was some COM
ment on the fact that there are but
three or four teachers at the college
who give instruction In what the State
supports the school fora normal
training college for men.
AS an objection TO the abolition of
the academic feature II was stated
that the college would lose half OF its
students II such was the case. Men,
bers OF the commission, however:
the normal students would greatly
increase, and that William and Mary,
the second oldest college in the United
States. would be able to train men to
I'LL the great demand for male prin-
cipals for high schools and for division
school superintendent.
Speaker Richard Evelyn Byrd, DIR.
Alderman and DR.. j. L. Jarman each
made brief comment on the adxis-
ability and necessity OF more training
In the essentials. and II would be a
good idea for more attention be paid
to spelling. particularly among the
female pupils, and not pursue so dill
gently the idols OF various kinds of
arts
DR.. Jarman said that but small
percentage Of the State Female Nor
NAL School for girls marry. During
the nine years he has been with the
school about 500 girls have gradu-
ated. and OF these about so per cent.
are still serving the State as teach.
ers. Only about 20 per cent. have
married and have homes. DR.. Jarman
deplored this.
All OF the educators who spoke in
dorsed the mill tax proposition as
providing stable means for the sup
port Of the institutions. and obviatinx
the necessity or lobbying for appro-
priations at each season OF the Cen
eral Assembly. However, some OF
them wanted more money than sus-
gested In the table drawn up by Sec.
rotary Maphis. which was merely SUE.
gestive.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-18
CHARTERS GRANTED
BY COMMISSION

W. III. Reynolds Construction Cor
poration, of Roanoke. Va. Incorpora-
tors w. II. Reynolds, president; M.
=. Reynolds, vice. president; O. H.
Phipps, secretary and treasurer-all
OF Cedar Bluff. Va. Capital stock:
Maximum, $4,000; minimum, $4,000.
OBJECTS and purposes: Contracting
business.
The National Loan Company. In
corporated, Bristol. Va. Incorporators.
II. J. Simon. president; 3. l.. Osborne
vice-president; j.. ". Eakein. secre-
tary and treasurer-all of Bristol. Va
Capital stock Maximum, $4,000;
minimum, $1,000. Objects and pur-
poses: Conduct a loan agency.
Grand United Order of St. John Be-
nevolent Society, Norfolk. Va. Incor-
porators: J. H. Harrison. president;
w. T.. Skinner. vice president: D. Par
ker, secretary--all of Norfolk. Va
Capital stock--None Objects and pur-
poses-Fraternal beneficiary associa-
ton.
A license TO do business In the State
OF Virginia was this day issued to
American Investment and Loan Com
pany. corporation organized and ex-
listing under the laws Of the State of
Georgia, written power of attorney
having been fiied with the commits
sion appointing John A. Coke Jr,
OF Richmond. Va. statutory agent
Maximum capital authorized by char
ter, $500. 900. Objects and purposes:
Real estate business.
An amendment was this day issued
to charter of Standard Slate Corpora
ton. OF Norfolk, Va, changing name
to Esmont Slate Corporation.
An amendment was this day issu ed
to charter OF Albemarle Slate Corpora
ton, of Esmont, Va, changing name
to Standard Slate Corporation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-18
TO CLOSE SCHOOLS
BEFORE Term ENDS
LACK OF FUNDS IN FAIRFIELD
WILL GIVE 1900 PUPILS EAR
LY VACATION.

Eight white and six colored schools,
with a total enrolment of nearly L.
zoo pupils, in the Fairfield district of
Henrico county. must be closed Oh
May 4, month before the end of the
regular nine month term, because of
lack of funds with which to properly
conclude the session.
Announcement of this was made at
a meeting Of the school board OF
Fairfield district, which Is composed
OF w. F. Gaines, chairman; j. Il.
Dowden. clerk. and w. M. Milan. The
vote to close the schools before the
expiration OF the regular session was
two to one.
Tho white schools in Fairfield dis
trict which will be closed are High
land Springs, Glen Lea, Fulton Hill.
Seven Pines. Glen Echo. Poplar
Springs. Antioch and Eiko. There are
approximately ss0 pupils now attend
ing these schools.
The action OF the school board fol-
lowed the failure of the board of su-
pervisors to increase the levy of Fair
field district from rs to 70 on $loe.
An increase of teh levy was asked by
the citizens, but Supervisor Washing
non Bottoms, representing the dis
trict, was opposed to the increase.
He is quoted as saying later that he
was In favor of the increase. but did
not care to assume the responsibility
of raising the taxes. The citizens
pointed out that they could continue
the schools until the end OF the reg
ular term and pay OF the debt under
increased levy next year.
The Fairfield District school board
also decided to petition Judge Scott.
of the Henrico County Circuit Court.
to order a special election In order
that the residents OF the district can
decide whether the levy shall be in
creased. At this election Ii is pro-
posed to settle the question Of whether
$4,000 bonds shall be issued for the
construction of new schools at Fulton
Hill and Glen Echo and the compile
ton Of the school at Glen Lea II is
likely the election vii be held near
the end of May
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-18
TACOMA FOLK ARE
ELECT|NG AGAIN

TACOMA. WASH, April 1s.--Taeo-
mas second recall election in two
weeks Is being held here to-day with
indications that the contest between
Mayor Eawcett and w. w. Seymour.
the millionaire gas man, for the may
orally, will be very close.
To-day's election was made neces-
sary by the failure of either Faw-
cett Seymour or Barth, the Socialist
candidate, to get majority Of all votes
cast at the first recall election two
weeks ago.
Barth was eliminated at the first
election.
The election depends on how the
newly franchised women will vote.
Fawcett Is pinning his faith to the
wives of the laborers OF Tacoma whom
he expects to vote soiidly for him.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-18
TONE IS HEAVY IN
STOCK MARKET
LEADERS SHOW DOWNWARD IN
CLINATIoN. FRACTIONAL RE-
CESSIONs BEING GENERAL.

NEW YORK. Apri, 1S.--Al.hough
a few stocks showed slight gains In
the opening trading to-day. the gen.
erai tone was heavy. Missouri Paci-
fic lost 1 SIS and Baltimore and Ohio
declined SIS. Fractional receasions
occurred in Reading. Union Pacific
and Great Northern preferred.
The character of the news from
the Mexican border and the state
ment by Senator Stone to the effect
that Congress should adopt extreme
measures as to Mexico acted as an In
centive for aggressive operations on
the bear side. Prices were down from
is to q points. Governments I'M
changed; other bonds irregular.
A steader tone developed after the
first hour and around midday some
slight recoveries were noted.
Pressure was exerted against Mis-
souri, Pacific In the afternoon on the ru-
no-s of friction in the board. There
was aggressive selling also through the
rest of the list.
Market closed weak.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-18
MAYOR APPROVES
WEAPON MEASURE
SIGNS ORDINANCE OVER PROTEST
of PAwNBRokERs WHOM 1T
VITALITY AFFECTS.
LAW MAY BE PUT TO TEST
CHIEF EXECUTIVE wITHHoLps AC-
TIoN WITH REFERENCE TO
RACE SEGREGATION
MATTER.

Mayor Richardson placed his sig
nature Tuesday afternoon to the So
called pawnbrokers' ordinance which
recently passed both branches of coun-
ell. Several pawnbrokers called on
him during the morning hours to pro-
test against hts approval of the meas
ure, but the mayor was firm and fin
ally determined to sign it.
In effect, the ordinance prohibits
pawnbrokers from dealing in pistols,
dfrks, bowie knives and other weapons
of like kind. In the case of a reg
uiar hardware merchant, the measure
prescripes that special permit shall
be obtained from the chief of police
for the sale of such weapons.
1t has been suggested that the
pawnhrokers might get out d mer-
chants license, in addition to their
license. and thus get around the law,
but whether they will make such a
test remains to be seen, as they are
not willing to commit themselves on
the question.
Delays Action.
Mayor Richardson still has under
consideration the Vonderlehr race Sc
gregation ordinance. which seeks to
separate the white and colored races
ia aNtNhhlbiihs rD hS places Va TESi-
dence are concerned. Several persons
called on tho mayor Tuesday morning
In regard 20 the measure, among them
being Mrs. Beverly Is. Munford. who
expressed disapproval of It. She war
accompanied by her nephew, the Rev
w. Russell Bowie, of Greenwood, who
also put in a few words of opposi-
ton.
Mrs. Munford Protests.
Mrs. Munford believes that the col
ored people in Richmond should be
allowed more scope to expand, for
health reasons, IL for no other, and
she believes the measure should be
held up until the problem can be
worked out more definitely. Above all
she thinks that nothing should have
been done by council until the special
committee designated to look into the
matter had reported, and she thinks
1t rather queer that the committee
has never been appointed for the pur-
pose,
Mayor Richardson assured Mrs
Munford that he would take no actor
until he had given the matter his most
careful attention. He conferred with
other protestants Tuesday afternoon
in regard to the ordinance.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-18

Dainty lasses. tuneful songs, Drawn,
sailor lads and a splendid cast made
H. NJ. S. "Pinafore," the charming
OF our mothers and grSndmothers ir
the past. and that was revived under
the auspices of the Alumnae Asso.
citation OF Miss Elects School at this
Academy on Monday evening. a bril-.
liant success from beginning to end
All the parts were taken by promi-
nent society people of this city, and
It really might be termed a home.
made production without apparent
ear-marks Of construction. PROBES
sor Moses Stein, OF Richmond, direct.
ed the chorus. and the musical side
was entirely free from halts and
breaks, the slight forgetfulness of
the singers on a few occasions being
happily smoothed over.
The chorus of fifty girls or more was
thing long to be remembered. They
were exceptionally pretty girls and
they wore pretty frocks. danced with
grace and sang with sweetness. wha,
more could be asked of a chorus ?
They stood In o semi-circle about the
stage most OF the time. and the sail
ors and marines, standing behind
foil, for they were dapper lookins
lads with very apparent sun-burned
faces, but rather as a background for
all this beauty.
The soioists. taking the principal
parts, sang exceedingly well. Al
Josephine Mrs, e, d. Hotchkiss, Jr
in gowns that were q dream, was the
proud and naughty daughter of Cap
tain Corcoran. Ahe has a strong
clear soprano Voice that was both
powerful and clear. and she was re-
peatedly eneored She was far more
at ease when singing than when
speaking her lines, which were chiefly
sentimental.
By far the best actors were Mrs
Frederic Gilmore. as Buttercup, and
William holland, as Sir Joseph Porter
X G. b. With rich. full contralto
voice. Mrs. Gilmore was thoroughly
charming and her facial expressions
and movements were far beyond those
OF the average amateur. As impress
manded. Mr., holland not only sang
WELL but his stage business was re-
markedly clever and effective and ell
cited frequent laughter
Miss Lettfce woodward, as Hebe
was altogether fascinating with her
winsome graces and charming make
up. In the portrayal of Ralph Rack
straw Mr.. Lewis Boyd's splendid
tenor voice was heard to fine advan-
tage. The skill and sweetness with
which he sang were among the mos,
delightful features Of an altogether
delightful show.
Striking terror to the heart by his
ghastly appearance. but brinxinR
smiles by his grotesQue movement
and antics, Dick Deadeye, Mr.. Otis
Alfrfend, was among the chief hits
OF the evening. Mr.. H. E. Feather
stone made a very imposing Captain
Corcore while Mr. Mason White. as
boatswain. and Mr.. Charles Harris
MS boatSwain's mate. were equally
good In their limited parts.
An attractive bevy of girls In
middle blouses'' sold programs and
candy through the house, which was
crowded with people. for the mos,
part. In evening dress The stars o,
the performance were showered with
lovely bouquets.
'Pinafore" will be repeated Tues
day evening.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-18
BIC SENSATION IS
REPORTED bREW|NG
CITY HALL GETS WIND OF STORY
FoREBoDING SOMETHING oUr
OF ORDINARY.

Something big is going to break in
the City Hail."
report to this effect was going
the rounds Tuesday In the Richmond's
municipal building, and It was said
thHt ti1s story was likely to create q
sensation in political circles.
But there was nothing doing. so far
az, developments were concerned,
Mayor Richardson stated Tuesday
afternoon that he had nothing to give
out In connection with the report, and
he could only say when there might be
developments. And that was all he
could say on the subject.
During the forenoon the mayor was
in conference behind closed doors with
City Attorney Pollard and City Ac-
countant Crenshaw for some time.
Both these officials. when seen later,
also said there was nothing doing.
AS usual. my office IL an dry a.
the desert Of Sahara" said Mr.. Pof-
lard. and Mr.. Crenshaw replied In
pretty much the same manner when
pressed for a solution of the mystic
rious report.
The report was also in circulation
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-18

Amusing Bill Draws Colonial Crowds
What was billed as a holiday bill
at the Colonial yesterday served to
draw great crowds to that theatre
afternoon and night. Holidays bills
are usually gotten together for hui
NOR and rousing purposes, and the
new weeks bill serves this purpose
well. The Lobster Party" a comedy
sketch in the hands OF Clay Mantley
and Company was able to keep the
audience in roars OF laughter through
out its enactment. 1t tells the story
of a pretty young miss at the mercy
of whims of a fretful old guardian,
the appearance of the favored young
fellow and the entrance upon the
| scene of darky preacher summoned
| to read marriage ceremony and get
| ting into the wrong house. AS ham
| died the scene was made ludicrous
In the extreme and scored genuine
hit for the players, four of them.
| John Early and Pearl Laight, for
mer stars of the old Bijou Comedy
! Company. were heartily greeted by
| old friends. Their splendid singing
| voices were much enjoyed in some
new songs and their bright CONVEX
| sation SO cleverly handled was APP
preciated. Miss Laight easily shows
| that she is considerable OF an artistic
! in several scenes OF their number and
! John Early is still an unctuous CO.
| median.
| Mysterious Moore in a comedy mag
! ic act devoted most OF his time to
manufacturing comedy and with an
| oily tongue and a grace of manner
! succeeds well, His card tricks have
never been seen here before and his
| trunk mystery is a mystery not easy
| to unraVel.
| Carl Garrett sings I'm All My
| Dreams | Dream OF YOU classy
| ballad telling story of the heart
| and the usual splendid Colonial pic
,suTe plays complete generally ex-
| celient program
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-18
REiNSTATE CADETS
WHO WERE DISMISSED

Admlttance has been refused one
third of the dismissed students frem
the Virginia Military Institute, who
was guilty of characterization at the
college in January last. and who have
asked ODE taken back In September.
General T.. W. Nichols superintendent
of the Institute, satd that sixty OF the
expelled students had asked to be re-
instated. or this number forty will be
taken back In September and twenty
were refused
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-18
NEW PRINTING COMPANY
"~ CHARTERED TO-DAY

The Central Publishing Company OF
Richmond ~as~ErErted d charter Tucs-
day by the State Corporation Commits
sion. The object OF the new company
la 20 conduct printing business. and
the maximum capital IL fxed Mt S25.-
900. The officers are: ]. Sterling Tay-
lor, president: John II. Rayford. vice.
president. Peter J. Kernodle. secre-
fary-treasurer. ali OF Richmond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-18
UNDER ARREST FOR
SHOOTING NEGRO

DANvILLE. VA. April 1s.-Geor~e
Cabell. member OF prominent fam
lily, and his companions. Cabell Young
and w. A. Baugh. were taken into cus-
tody by Sheriff Shelhorse early this
morning. pending inquiry into the
probably fatal shooting OF Watson
Ratchet. 9 negro, now ut hospital
with snastly gums shot wound in the
Jaw. admittedly inflicted with shos
gun by young Cahell. The trio were
together yesterday afternoon two mile.
from here when the encounter oc-
CURED.
All three claimed that the negro f,raA
irst upon Cabell. who returned yollsv
with probably deadly effect.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-18
INTERVENTION IN MEXICO
now UP TO CONGRESS



vas believed early to-day that the ler
sSiatar1rv w~se~ net yet ifs~tfe state or
mind leading to such a decisive step
as precipitating a war with Mexico.
When the Presidents attitude heco.n es
generally known along the border, i,
as expected that appeals for protection
VIII be forwarded to Congress-.
The President's reply to the appeal
for aid from Governor Richard e.
sloan. OF Arizona, sent early to-day.
disclosed the reason for his refusal TO
intervene without authority from Con-
gresa. 1t was feared by the presiden,
and his advisers that Intervention
would b. the signal for an uprising
throughout MEXICO similar to the Boy.
er revcits IN China According to
President TAfrs, conndentiat represen-
tAtives this Antf-AmericGn fever pre-
saient Ia AL MEXICO II now the most
serious phase OF the whole situation,
Tho President In his telegram to
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-18
Delay Dcparturc of Troons

WASHINGTON. D, c.. April IS. -
The departure OF troops Under orders
to sail for the Philippines this spring
has been postponed, IL was learned at
the war department to-day. The de-
cision 10 partly due to the presence
or many of the troops on the Mexican
border and partly because of a plan
for lengthening the tour of duty in
the philippines from two years to
two years and a half
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-18
YIELDS TO
BEAR PRESSURE

NEW YORK. April 1s.-The fail
ure OF the Liverpool market to show
strength expected led to rather ar
gressive bear pressure at the OPEN
Ing of the cotton market here. caus-
Ing decline of 2 to s points in old
crops. while new crop months we're Q
points higher. Local sentiment was
mixed, rather OF a reactionary aver
age Following the recent upturns.
Cotton prices: May. 14.7707s;
July. i477 10: August 14.42643;
October. 12.ss0so; December, I2.sa
GS3: January. 12so0s2; March.
12.s5@s6.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-18
DIR. Ilens B<ssisns.

Tho board 81 directors OF Leo Camp
soldiers Home probably will meet IN
ths near future to elect a physician
20 take charge OF the institutions
hospital Ia succeed County Coroner
w. A, Deas, who has resigned because
OF III health. His resignation will
take effect on May Is.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-18
Cabinet Members Say Nothing.

WASHINGTON, u. C. April -
Absolute silence regarding the Mexi-
can situation was maintained by Pres
ident Taft's advisers this afternoon
following the cabinet meeting. Each
one declared that the lid was on, and
Il was not even admitted that affairs
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-18
PRICE Of POULTRY
TAKES BIG SLUMP

With the close OF the Lenten sea-
son poultry has taken a decided drop
In price, falling from II to IA cents
per pound for hens. although spr,ng
chicken holds its own. Eggs are
slightly lower
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-18
Sam Bioo.c Con. IN Eloxd,

sam Bigger of the State Corpora :
ton Com mission Office went to Floyd
Courthouse Tuesday when he is to tes-
tify in the case OF Winfield Scott,
charged with offenses In connection
with the failure OF the bank at that
place
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-18
TAFT MAY ATTEND FINALS
OF BROWN UNIVERSITY

WASHINGTON. u. c.. April IS. -
President Taft will probably accept
an invitation to- attend the commence
ment exercises OF Brown University
at Providence, r. T.. on June 81, ten
dered to-day. by Associate Justice
Hughes OF the Supreme Court.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-18
Ready for Another Fray.


( Although Mexican federal troops lost
nearly 200 men killed in yesterdays
| battle OF Aqua Prleta, daylight indi-
/ Gated no intention on their part of Civ
ing up the struggle and bandoning the
town to the insurgents, Nearly all
night heavy firing was heard across
the border and although 1t was difn-
! cult to ascertain just what was going
on. It was evident that Colonel Rey-
naldo Diaz's federal forces repulsei
twice In yesterdays conflict, had taken
advantage of the cover of darkness to
, creep upon Aqua Prieta for an attack
Couriers coming into Douglas during
the night reported that the federas
had succeeded in surprising the rebel
garrison and resaining \ good deal Of
the ground they lost to the insurgents
yesterday.
The couriers declared that after
darkness fell last night, several hun
bred federal infantry crept across the
gully to within four hundred yards of
Aqua Prieta and from this point of
vantage began terrific fire upon the
town. The rebels concentrated their
forces In the bull pen and replied by
volleys.
Pour Heavy Shot in Town.
The federals brought up a machine
gun and a 4-pounder and began 10 pour
heavy shot into the town The cour-
ters declare that tremendous damage
was done by this cannon In the town.
That this sudden attack partly de-
moralized the Insurgents forces IL In
dictated by the fact that General Baa-
alarta Garcia. commander OF the regel
forces. hurried across the border short
iy after the attack began and surren-
dered to Colonel Skunk, commanding
the United States troops here.
Garcia surrendered as an individual
and not as leader Of the insurgents,
The seaaasN of Yhis action is not known,
but many believe hc took this action
with the intention OF bringing about
American Intervention,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-18
Pour Heavy Shot In Town.


ELL FASO. TEX April is.-Dis-
hcart~ncd over their losscs during
yesterdays fighting and over the de-
ss.rtion OF their leader. Balnsario Gar
cia, the Mexican insurgents evacuated
Agua Prieta early to-day, according
10 advtccs received here, When the
regular forCcs advanced to attack the
town they found II deserted, and ut
once occupied the vacant troTches,
says a dispath from Douglas.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-18

WASHINGTON, u, C., April 1S.--
The. administration was frankly pug
zled to- day as to what course to pur-
sue regarding the customs house at
Douglas, Arizona. which was closed
NY its collector Immediately following
the capture of Aqua Prieta by Mexi-
can rebels
The collector acted on his own in
ittAtiyey Secretary Of thfo Treasury
MacVeagh and Assistant Secretary
Curtis In charge of customs, have
been trying without success to find
some precedent for the action. If
the action was the result solely of
unwillingness on the part OF the Doug
las collector to treat with Mexican
rebels, 1t was to-day declared that
the law had been violated.