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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-05
STOP PAUPER|z|NG
SCHOOL TEACHERS
PROFESSOR MAPH|S
Has No Sympathy with Efforts
to Make of Them Objects of
Charity and to Pauperize
Them. He Says.
Salaries Should be Increased
Instead of Being Put lntoClass
of Dependents Bidding for
Sympathy. Favors and Pat
ronage.

Especial TO The Richmond Virginian.)
CHARLOTTE SNILLE. VA, Dec. 4.
THAT he has no sympathy In the
world with the effort which is gem
orally made to patronize and pauper-
lie teachers, and to hold them up to
the world as objects of charity" and
that adequate salaries should he paid
them" are the sentiments of Charles
q. Naphis. director of the summer
school Of the University of Virginia,
expressed tonight,
Mr.. Mephis was asked his opinion
of the present agitation of the nor
NAL schools. He had nothing to say
regarding the views Of Attorney Cen
eral Williams. but talked freely of the
poor pay OF the teachers and the ten
dency to treat them as deserving Of
charity.
Larger Appropriations
While believing that the cost of
attendance upon normal schools
should be made as small as possible.
and expressing a hope that larger ap-
preparations will be made he gave 1t
as his opinion that the root of the
trouble lies in the small salaries paid
TO teachers.
II have no sympathy whatever with
the efforts which is generally made
Continued on second page)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-05
Mrs. E. Pankhurst
Is at Home Again
ARRESTED ON ARRIVAL IN ENG
LAND AND LODGED IN
JAIL.

LONDON. Dec Airs. Emmellne
Pankhurst. the militant suffragette
leader, is back in Jail 10 serve out
the balance Of the sentence of three
years imprisonment until fresh
hunger strike gives her temporary
liberty again.
The army OF suffragettes who
swore their leader would not be ar
rested on her arrival at Plymouth
aboard the Majestic from New York,
was baffied in it's attempt to prevent
~Rankhurst- from being taken
from the liner by the police The
soldiers" are scattered and INDUCING
in threats Of vengeance, and the peo-
pie of Plymouth are enjoying hearty
laugh at the outcome.
The militants who were permitted
10 go aboard a tender. and so out 10
meet the Majestic, believing that they
were to be allowed to so aboard the
steamer, where they could make an
attempt to rescue their leader from
the police were forced TO stand on the
deck Of the tender in a piercingly
cold wind and watch Mrs. Pankhurst
as she was taken aboard a police tug
and brought ashore. They shouted
warnings to her but she made no re-
ply.
The police tug steamed 10 the naval
landing place at Bull Point, a distant
part Of Plymouth bay.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-05
SUFFRAG|STS SHAME
THEIR DfTRAcT0RS
Revise Constitution Framing it
Along Business Lines---Elect
Officers.

WASHINGTON, Dec, 4--The con-
vention of the National American Suf-
frage association tonight controverted
the prophecies OF its detractors by
writing int othe organic law of the
orga nization q revised constitution.
framed along business lines. which
will lift out of the realm of specuia-
ton. ana into the dominion OF GER
Ainties the business conduct OF the
suffrage organization in the United
States.
The publication business OF the ma
uonai association was placed upon a
business basis. Provision was made
for the incorporation of a $50, 600
publishing concern. &c be Incorporated
under the laws of the State of New
York. which will take over the pub
LEGATION Of suffragist literature OF all
sorts.
The election Of officers for the en-
suing year were held today. There
was small opposition, in fact, none of
more than negligible character 10
any of the candidates.
DR.. Anna Howard Shaw was re-
elected president. Miss Jane Adams,
of Chicago, was reelected first vice.
president. Mrs. Desha Breckenridge,
of Kentucky. was elected second vice.
president.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-05
NOW ON TOP; THEN
ON BOTTOM AGAIN
Fluctuations in Standing in
Gift Distribution Gives Every
body a Chance.
who will win the automobile ?

Who viii win the automobile
This question Ia on many lips
throughout the city.
Any of the thirty-odd nominees may
be the fortunate one. Can you pick
the winner?
One candidate gained more than
10000 subscription votes in less than
two weeks. Another did nearly as
well.
Subscription ballots count up rap
idly, and the voting score fuctuates
like a weather vane in summer
squat. There is no telling were
stand tomorrow.
which the nominees are eagerly climb
ing. Some reach the top rungs swiftly
only to fall back and begin their
climb all over again. Others get part
way up and hang on gamely to their
positions, while still others climb more
slowly. but steadfastly toward their
goal
The battle OF the automobile ballots
is exciting much interest throughout
the city, and this interest will In
crease AS time passes Only eighteen
days remain before the award OF gifts
IN made. and these will be short and
busy days for the nominees.
The holidays are almost at hand.
1t Is the period of good will and of
giving The 'Virginian's' gifts will
be awarded at most propitious time,
and those who assist In the giving by
helping one or another OF the noml-
nees to win will be performing an act
OF good will that will be highly an
preciated.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-05
Code Of College
Widows Explained
by One Of Them
MUST TREAT STUDENTS AS
WEAKMINDED AND KEEP
THEM AT CLASSES.

NEW YORK. Dec. Am the trial
of the suit of Ernest Wadleigh
against Loring Tonkin for $50. 600. for
the alleged alienation Of the affec-
tons of the plaintiffs wife, known on
the stage as Miss Vera Black. which
was continued today in the Supreme
court before Justice Amend, Mrs.
Olivia Crane. described as a Cornell
college widow" testified that when
she visited the Wadieighs in their
apartment she had seen 'Tonkie's"
photograph on the mantel. so that Mr..
Wadleigh had no right to say that he
never realized that his wife knew
Tonkin so well. Mrs. Crane. who said
she had been married three times.
spoke Of number of Cornell students
Familiarity by their first names. such
as Champ" Salisbury and "Skit'
Magnus. She always referred to the
defendant, Tonkin. as 'Tonkie." He
had gone to Cornell. she said. in 1911
and 1912. That was the time. she
said, that Vera set her cap for him"
She said that 1t was not ''Tonkies"
fault.
When asked by counsel for Mrs
Wadleigh whether there was not n
code Of honor among the college
widows at Cornell Mrs Crane said
there was.
What is the code Of the Cornell
college widows?"
We'll" said the witness. who had
verT wide circle of acquaintances
among the students Of Cornell. the
first rule. is never keep a college stu
dent from his classes: second. never
ALLEVIATE him from his parents; third,
treat him as though he were weak
minded; fourth. never inture him by
talking to others against him; nth.
forget him after he leaves college"
Under further questioning Mrs.
Crane said that Vera Black frequently
kept Tonkie from his classes. which
WAS contrary TO the foregoing code OF
ethics among college widows.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-05
DESTRUCTIVE FLOODS
BEGIN TO RECEDE

AUSTIN, TEXAS. Dec. f.--Leaving
property damage of millors Of dol
lars. and the loss Of at least a dozen
lives in its wake. the greatest floods
that have ever been experienced in
central and northern Texas are be-
ginning to recede.
Driven from their homes Ey the ris-
ing waters. hundreds OF people have
returned to find their dwellings swept
away or wrecked. II is feared that
disc ase will follow in many sections as
the result of the unsanitary condi
lions caused by the floods. Railroad
service is at a standstill, and tele-
phone and telegraph lines are down all
over the afflicted area With bridges
washed away In every direction, many
small towns are completed isolated.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-05
RULE REJECTED
BY SENATE COMMITTEE

ate committee on rules today refused
to act favorably on resolution Of
fered by Senator Owen. imposing a
cloture rule in the senate that would
limit debate. The committee agreed
to report favorably a resolution Of
fered by Senator Williams, of Missis-
sippi, which permits senators who are
paired to announce their presence In
the senate for the purpose OF MAX
ing quorum, although they cannot
he recorded as voting on pending
measure in violation of pairs.
The committee also reported favor
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-05
YEARN|NG FOR VOTE
FOR WOMAN SPECIES
Of AUT0-HYPN0S|S
Minds are Rendered Temporal
lily Blank by Concentration
Upon Gittering 1insel, Says
ANT" Speaker.
Before House Committee Plea
is Made by Women Not to
Help Forward Votes for
CONGRATULATIONS From
Sufragettes Startle.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.--The oppo-
nents of woman suffrage had their in
nings before the house committee on
rules today.
Mrs A NJ. Dodge. of New York, pres
ident OF the Nationl Association OPP
posed to Woman suffrage, conducted
the hearing, and introduced the speak .
crs.
These were more numerous than
those who yesterday presented aTgu-
r1ents in favor of creating a commit
tee on woman's suffrage in the house
Of representatives. The speakers list
included Mrs. Robin Garrett, president
Of the Maryland Association Opposed
to Euoual Suffrage. Mrs. T.. Fl. Talbot.
OF Dayton. Ohio Mrs. Andrew j,
George, OF Boston Miss Alice f. Abell.
OF New York: Miss Alice Buck, of Tren-
ton: Miss Lucy Price, of Cleveland /;
Miss Julia NJ. Harding. of Pittshura
Miss Emeline Pitt. and Miss Eliza Arm
strong. Of Pittsbur9.
Quotes susTraRtsts.
The most elaborate argument against
the extension Of suffrage to women was
presented by Mira A. J. George. She
quoted almost exclusively from the
spoken and written words OF the auf-
fragists themselves She charged that
there was an INTERPOLATION between the
suTrsgist. the militant sufrragist. and
the Socialist movements, so intimate
that such work In one cause found Its
reciprocal in the effect of all upon the
public mind. and conscience
DIR. Anna Howard Shaw. president
OF the aaffragist convention, according
TO Mrs. George. has welcomed into the
rHnKz Of rfE gurTIgtsts tns Dvug
Socialists
Mrs George turned 10 the writing of
Continued on second pageS.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-05

ably a resolution by Senator Cum
Minis. amending the senate ruies SO
as to allow a separate vote on Items
in a conference report. Under the
existing rule the vote must be taken
on a conference report as whole.
and the change will permit Of the
killing OF many items that are in
serted in bills after they have left
the senate, and house. and gone to
conference, A favorable report was
also ordered on resolution by SEN
ator Bacon. providing that hereafter
the senate shalt not enter into a
unanimous consent agreement in the
absence OF q quorum.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-05
German Reichstag
Rebukes Militarism
VOTES LACK OF CONFIDENCE In
CHANCELLOR FOR SUPPORT
ING MILITARY.

BERLIN. Dec. 1.-THE Reichstag
adopted by an overwhelming majority
a vote or lack of confidence in the i'm
periai chancellor and the government
this afternoon az an expression by
parliament of It's disa pprovh OF the
governments support OF the military
against the civil authorities In Aisace-
Lorraine. The vote was 2s3 to 81.
For the second time In five years.
Donaueschingen, where the kaiser Is
hunting foxes. will be the scene of an
important conference AFFECTING the
future of the German empire.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-05
CAVE-IN AT SEWER
DELAYS CARS EAST

Earth between the ties and beneath
the pavement OF Broad street, where
excavation Is made at Twenty-nrst
street for a sewer, caved in about $3.50
last night delaying street car traffic.
While the pavement or the rails did
not give way officials of the Virginia
Railway and Power company regard
ed the point as unsafe and cars run
ming east on Broad. east OF Eighteenth
street, were routed down Eighth to
Main to Twenty-first to Marshall, re-
turning to Broad at Twenyt-fourth,
westbound cars used their regular
route
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-05

NEW YORK, Dec. 4.--The hearing IN
the governments antitrust suit
against the United States Steel corpora
ton was adjourned until Monday at the
close of a busy session today. The at
torneys will go to philadelphia tomor-
row. where the governments motion to
limit the defendants time for putting
In it's evidence to December esrd will be
argued.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-05
CONGRESS FAVORS
NAVAL HOLIDAY

WASHINGTON. Dec. 4,-Debate
was resumed in the house today on the
Hensley resolution requesting the
president to propose 10 the powers
holiday of q year in the construction
az ornaments The discussion was
waged by pro-navy men, ana small
navy members, who battted for three
hours without result Present indl-
cations are that the Hensley resolu-
ton will be passed before the holidays.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-05
Receives Corn Boys.

WASHINGTON. Dec. Mrs Wilson.
wife of the president, received the ohio
corn boys" this afternoon in the Red
Room Of the White House. I'm place OF
the president, who is confined 10 ms
room with "A bad cold.
Miss Margaret Wilson went to New
York this morning to remain until Sat
urday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-05
Secretary McAdoo Brands as
False Publications in New
York Papers and Welcomes
Investigation.
Presence of Lancaster Williams
on Board of Directors OF
Munsey Trust Company is
Basis of Stories Criticizing
Treasury.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.---Secre-
tary McAdoo issued a statement
today defending the course of his
assistant. John Shelton Williams.
and other officials of the treas
ury department., I'm assisting the
Munsey Trust company To absorb
the United States Trust company,
of this city. when the iatter's
doors were about to be closed by
the comptroller of the currency.
This statement was forced from
Mr.. McAdoo by stories which
have been I'm circulation in Wash
ington ever since the merger took
place two weeks ago, and which
finally found their way into type.
BASIS OF STORIES.
Tho basis of the stories was the
presence OF r. Lancaster VIII
liarns. brother OF Mr.. McAdoo's
assistant. on the board OF direc-
tors of the Munsey Trust COM
pany during the negotiations.
which resulted I'm the taking over
OF tho embarrassed trust com
pany by the Munsey institution
after John skeitou Williams. for
the United States treasury. had
agreed to deposit 81 100000 with
the Munsey company.
Members of congress have
shown keen interest In the n,er-
ger, and two or three Republican
leaders have gone so far as 10
consider THE al Visa ,a4tty AZ s4ssF<,--
ducfng n resolution calling for
an Investigation TO ascertain all
The facts.
In his statement Mr.. McAdoo
rharacterfzes a. false the pt,fff-
rations In a New York newspaper
concerning the action Of the
treasury department in the mat
YER, and says II AN investigation
A the local banking system by
bon4ro0U was cont '-urpiatod he
kuuld welcome such an fnvssttwa-
zion. IL could not, he said. fail
20 disclose the complete falsaty of
he publications i'm question. and
Emphasized the wisdom of the de-
partment in having saved by fts
prompt action q large number OF
innocent dcposftors from threat
encd LOSSES.
Cause of Better Feeling.
Mr.. MaAdoo's statement, toReths
With the stories that have been atios
n Washington for two weeks hay
bitter feelings in bankln
ircIes.
According to the story told by Wash
ngton bankers, Richard w. tfoodhar
he bank examiner, after an investiga
ion into the United States Trust com
any's condition, recommended this
he Institution be taken In charge b
he comptroller of the currency unies
he clearing house banks would com
. its rescue.
A little later "A run began on IN
United States Trust company. and the
egotiations were opened which result
a In Frank A Munsey's recent
.rganiged trust company taking owe
N the assets of the United tSates con
ANY. and guaranteeing the deposition
n full.
The announcement was made this
he treasury department had agreed
|eposit 81, 0oo. 600 in Mr.. Munsey's CON
ANY. but before this could be don
ne national banks belonging TO tn
learing house association bad to stan
ponsor for the amount
Mr.. williams could not deposit th
money directly with the trust compan,
he was forbidden to do 70 b
NV. but entries were made In the book
4 tho national banks which made thel
liable for tho entire amount.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-05
ItaiIcd 10 Light I'm: Fined.

Failed 10 light Up; FSneN.
Fl, l. Driscoll, arraigned in Police
court yesterday for failure to place
lights on building material in tho
street at jefferson and Marvhall
streets on the night of November 23rd.
was fined $500,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-05

FcIonious Assault Charged.
Thomas Smith, colored. was locked
up at the First station las. night on
charge of feloniously assaulting Dollie
White coiored.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-05
PROMISES RELEASE
Of TWO AMERICANS
Windham and Dunn VIII be
Given Up by Revolutionists
Attack on Monterey.

WASHINGTON, Dec. %.--Release of
two Americans, w. S. windham. and a
companion named Dunn, who have been
held for ransom by revolutionists
operating near Maxatlan, has been
promised by the revolutionary authori-
ties. according to dispatches to the
state department today.
Windham Is superintendent of the
ranch of former Senator Bard. of Cali
fornia. and Dunn IS with him. This
action by the constitutionalists Ia the
result of urgent representations by the
state department as soon as 1t was
learned that the two men were held
as prisoners.
Advices to the department today in
dictated that another attack on the
northern city OF Monterey liz threaten
auenoe of this menace, all the wealthy
Mexican residents OF that city as well
as most of the Americans and other
foreigners are reported to be hasten
ing to escape.
The capture and sacking of Victoria
by revolutionists is confirmed.
Meet Refugees.
Ell PAsO, TEXAS. Dec. 4.--Forty
autcfnobtIeS were sent from MARIA,
Texas this afternoon to Presidio
which Is opposite Ojinaga, Mexico, to
meet the refugees coming from Chi
huahua to the United States. The
refugees. accompanied by General Mer-
cado's evacuatlng federal army. were
reported Atty miles south OF Ojinaga
and the border. 1t isS possible that the
automobiles viii cross tho border and
enter Mexico after the refugees IL they
do not reach OJinaga by morning
Thirty-fve of the most prominent
families in Chihuahua are In the
Hegira- They are without food and
water. and the weather Is extremely
cold. There Is hardly any likelihood
of the rebel overtaking the column. and
the federal soldiers. after reaching the
border with the refugees. are expected
to make their escape to Nuevo Leon.
II was given out in Juarez tonight
that villa will reach chihuahua tomor-
row. II was said that he will tarry but
a very few days waiting for Carranza
to come from Hermosillo, whereupon
villa would lead his army southwark,
and leave civil affairs In the hands Of
Carranza.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-05

Fair today: partly cloudy
tomorrow.
Full Report on rage Two.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-12-31
Indepenlent Of Others
Lawyer Make Statement

New New York, Dec. 30.-Rose Il
tPaskus, counsel for the Simpson
Crawford Company and the Four
teenth Street Store, for which re-
ceivers have been named along with
certain other interests OF the Siegei
Stores Corporation, issued the fol-
lowing statement today:
"The appointment of receivers was
consented to only after every effort
had been made to continue the busi-
ness. The concerns have been &C.
customed to large line OF banking
credit, which has been very much
curtailed during the past year. The
individuals, Messrs. Siegel and
Vigel. have contributed their entire
personal fortunes as well as all OF
their energy toward saving the situa'
tion and will continue to devote theil
energies in connection with TIT
creditors toward speedy reorgan'
ization and resumption OF business
of the several concerns.
The Siegel Stores Corporation wa
incorporated in Delaware In lSoS
Henry Siegel is president and mai
been active manager OF the stores
The gross business OF the corpora
ton has been about $40,0O0,O0O an
nually. The Vogel referred to in tn
statement of the counsel is Frank A
Vogel, who was associated VIII
Siegel in the banking end OF the pusl
ness. ~ N
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-12-31
SECRETARY M'ADOO
REPORTED IMPROVED
Resting At Home of Friend Near
Baltimore, But Keeps In Touch
With the Treasury De.
partment.

Washington, Dec. 30-Secretary Nc
Adoo is recuperating at the home of
Isaac e. Emerson, at Brooklyn Wood,
near Baltimore. The Secretary Is in
touch however with the Treasury De-
partment and is directing the organi-
cation work of the new Currency
System. Reports at the Treasury to-
da announced rapid improvement in
the Secretary's health. It has nnounc-
ed today that the complete itinerary
of the regional reserve bank organi-
cation board, consisting of Secretaries
McAdoo and Houston, of the Agricul-
tural Department, will be completed
in 4S hours, and all cities claiming
their right to such banks will be
heard by February %.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-12-31
Cutter To Escort Lind

Pass Christian, Miss, Dec. 30
Coupled with the expected arrival of
Secretary Tumulty tomorrow, the
news that John Lind was slated to
reach Pass Christian Friday morning,
produced great excitement here. The
revenue cutter Wilma will sail from
Gulfport withi. the next few hours
to meet the Chester at sea and con-
vey her into Gulfport or Pass Christ
ian. 1t was assumed that Mr. Lind
is coming to Pass Christian on the
order of President Wilson and that
he will remain here for some time
before returning to Vera Cruz. That
important developments have taken
place in the Mexican situation with
in the past few days is evident in
the fact that Mr.. Lind is coming to
Pass Christian on rush orders.
1t is expected that Secretary Of
State Bryan will come to Pass Chris
tan from Miami, Florida, for q con-
ference with the President and En-
voy Lind.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-12-31

prominent British citizens at lamp
leo, Chihuahua, Durango, Mataplan,
Puerto Cordes and Salina Cruz, de-
handing that they be taken care of
by physical means, in view of the
indifferent attitude of the United
States government.
The dispatch reciting these facts
came to the State Department from
Mexico City and has explained q
great deal that has happened
through the Influence of Sir Garden
and Lord Cowdray. The Navy De-
partmelt has information that arms
and ammunition are going to Huerta
from British sources. One of the
Navy officials who received this in
formation, is in close touch with the
President and there is no question
that the news of this British assis-
lance to Huerta has reached Pass
Christian.