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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-28
Two Amendments Accepted
In Senate Yesterday and
Work on Measure Is Carried
Over.
House I urns Down
Bank Bureau Plan
Rolling Stock Bill, Bon Air
Home Proposition and
Others Reported From Com
nittees to Senate -Redistrict-
ing Fight in House.

At last the primary bill IS before
the general assembly for considera-
ton. Yesterday it WAS before the
senate as special order The entire
session after 1890 O'Clock was given
over to this measure, and after an
hours talk and the acceptance of
two amendments the bill was car
i-ied over until today. one amend
ment that is especially interesting,
W hitch was adopted. was that fixing
the date OF the primaries OF the
State all under one date. the second
Tuesday In August. the bill Will
again be taken up as a continuing
special order at 1870 o'clock.
Several bills were reported from
in the upper branch in
Guiding the Bon Air hume bill. which
provides for Sthe turning over OF the
institution To the Stale the Williams
rolling stock bill. which passed the
house last week was reported and set
for special order on Thursday next.
The house defeated the Montague
bank bureau bill, which has con-
sumed four days Of discussion by a
large majority, with little or no de-
bate. About twenty amendments were
tackled on the measure before il was
killed. An attempt was made to
discharge the committee on the
Brewer redistricting bill. by Mr.
Chalkley, of Wise. Hhis was de-
ff=a ttti and the biii will have u take
its regular course, wh 9Th means that
Il will not be considered al this ses-
sion of the legislature. Floor Leader
Williams made warm speech
against this motion, declaring that
should the bill be considered this
late. it would absolutely block
further legislation this session.
After Senator Robert l.. Owens, OF
Oklahoma, had completed his ad-
dress on "Woman's Suffrage" in the
chamber OF the house, yesterday af-
ternoon, the local bills on their third
reading were taken up at the after
noon session, and many were dis
posed Of By agreement. the after
noon sessions OF the slouse are given
up entirely to the consideration of
local bills and during the past two
days the calendar has been materially
decreased.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-28
Red Light
Bill Tabled
ON GENERAL LAWS,
IN EXECUTIVE SESSION,
DEFERS ACTION.

The senate committee on general
laws, meeting in executive session.
last night in the Offices of the State
commission indefinitely
deferred action on the RED Light
Bill"
action on the masure was post
poned." said several who were In
close touch with the sit -ation, while
others vouchsafed that "the commit
tee has passed it by and 1t is i'm
probable that the bill viii again he
heard from"
Senator Carrot presided over the
meeting al which were present: Sen
ators Cannon, Lesner, Montague,
West. Massie and Royal.
Several preachers and medical doc
tors were before the committee at its
invitation and stated their views on
the matter of abolshing the restrict
ed districts of Virginia cities
Among those speaking before the
committee were: DR.. Maclachlan, DR..
Freeman, Judge Crutchfeld. DR..
Shackelford, DR.. Sycle and DR.. Price.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-28
Sealed Indictments
Returned Against
New York Brokers

NEW YORK. Feb. 2T,--Sealed in
dictments against six Wall Street bro
kers were returned today to Unit
ed States District Court Judge Hoi-
lister in connection with alleged
alleged stock selling frauds of Frank
Inns, Inc, candy manufacturers, whose
president Floyd Frank in, has al
ready been indicted with Hova Adolf
plus Brown, a broker. by the fed
eral grand jury.
1t is alleged that the six defendants
continued to sell the company's stock
to the public, Notwithstanding the
first arrests. Before the first in
dictments. 1t Is said, $685. 900 In stock
had been unleaaed and now the pub
lie has 100000 more.
The government contends that the
company promised profit of 1000
per cent on the sale of Its stock At
the time the concerns stock was put
on the market the company's plant
atLong Island City had not been COM
pleted. The names Of the indicted
brokers have been withheld.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-28
Block
Is Thrown In WAY
Of Negotiations

WASHINGTON. Feb. 27-The me-
gotiations on the New Haven dissoiu-
tian plan at the department of JUS
tiee were brought to a complete and
unexpected halt today by the dis
covery of a joker in the charter Of
the Boston Holding company. through
which the New Haven controls the
Boston and Maine.
1t was found that the charter will
have to be amended by the Massa-
chusetts legislature before any sat
isfactory plan for the disposal bf the
Boston and Maine can be fixed up
on. This throws an unexpected OBJ
stacle in the way OF the negotiations
and strong doubt Is expressed as to
whether there can be any amicable
settlement with the federal govern
Hefft- cut Of eeaft.
Today's hearing ended without any
progress being made as to the sale
OF the Boston and Maine BY board
of ave trustees
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-28
BANK BUREAU BILL
DEFEATED IN HOUSE
Redistricting Measure and
Special Session Argued By
Lower Branch.

The house OF delegates met yester-
day morning at o o'clock. The ses-
sion was opened with the Introduction
Of resolution by Mr.. Browning. Of
Orange. in regard to the tax con- mis-
sion, which follows:
Whereas. the existing fee system
obtaining in Virginia of providing for
the compensation of certain officials
State, county, city and town. In whole
or in part, in fees and commissions is
obsolete and is Objectionable to the
people and the taxpayers of the State,
and,
Whereas, various bills have been
introduced and presented To both
branches OF the present general as
is to abolish such system; and,
Whereas. 1t is deemed to be in
accordance with the wishes of the
people To abolish such system as APP
piled to the compensation Of said Of
ficials as nearly in toto as 1t is pos
sible to do; and,
Whereas. the matter presents a
question which is closely akin and re-
lated to the subject of reform in tax
alton; and,
Whereas, ii seems reasonably GER
tain that some character of commits
sion will be constituted by proper au-
thority to consider and work out a re-
port upon said tax reform.
Report to Special Session "a
Therefore, be it resolved by the
house of delegate of Virginia tthe sen-
ate concurring). that such commits
sion. as may be appointed and con-
stituted to consider and report upon
tax reform, do also consider and re-
port upon the question of the fee sys-
tenn, and the placing OF all fee and
officials. State. county, city
and town, upon a definite salary basis.
and to designate into what channels
all fees collected by such officials
under authority Of law shall go. And
such commission shall have the au-
thority to call before it any State.
county, city or town official or officials
with such documents and papers as 1t
may deem necessary tor Its enlighten-
ment on this subject.
and such commission shall make
its report hereunder to the special ses-
sion OF this legislature, should there
be any such. and the same shall be
considered and acted upon at such
special session
The resolution was referred to the
on finance.
Mr. Chalkley. Of Wise, although the
frcuxfn,,na - Nra.lt.n -. =
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-28
NEED OF INITIATIVE
AND REFERENDUM IS
PUT BEFORE CROWD
c0LQU|TT INSISTS
THAT BRYAN REPLY
Wants to Know of Whom
To Ask Vergara Slayers'
Requisition.

AUSTIN, TEN, Feb. 27.-Governor
Colquitt today sent another telegram
TO Secretary of State Bryan insisting
upon an answer to his question as to
whom the United States recognizes as
the constituted authority in the state
of Neuvo Leon in order that the
murders of Vergara may he extradited
and punished. The governors teie-
gram was as follows:
Secretary of State,
Washington ID. c.
Your telegram in answer TO the one
sent by me to the president is received.
do not want To invade Mexico with
a military force. | asked your Co
operation In maintaining the rights
and dignity of this State and your con-
sent to allow me to send State rangers.
who are peace officers in pursuit of
those who are constantly transgresing
our laws. Again | ask the president
to advise me who is recognized by him
as the constituted authority in Mexico.
l repeat the inquiry ard ask whom you
recognize as constituted authority in
the state of Nueyo Leon AS desire
to present acquisitions to the proper
authorities of that state for the sur
render of fugitives from justice from
Texas. notably those who are re-
sponsible for the theft of Clemente
Nergara's property and his murder.
Under the treaty between Mexico
and the United States the governor of
Texas has the right To present his
requisition direct TO the constituted
authority of the Mexican state of
Nuevo Leon. 1t being also border
state and / want to know whom you
recognize as the proper authority TO
present this reauiSition.
(Signed) 90. Il, COLQUITT,
Governor"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-28
I aft Against
Intervention
Ex -PRESIDENT SAYS THOSE WHO
URGE TT DISREGARD LOSS
OF LIFE.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.--Former
President William II. Taft lifted his
voice tonight in a warning to the
American people against intervention
In Mexico. IT was the first time Mr..
Taft has commented publicly on any
Of the delicate foreign problems con-
fronting the Wilson administration.
MIR. Taft also had a suggestion 20
make which will not be hailed with
Joy for Mayor Mitchell. of New
York. The former president urged
that congress make Colonel George
". Cocktails a major generai and
that President Wilson then appoint
him chief engineer of the army
Mr.. Taft was speaking before the
National Geographic society. In re-
gard to Mexico he said:
THE situation is in such condition
that II will be improper for me to
comment on it, except 10 say TINS.
That those who lightly look forward to
Intervention are either utterly regard
less of the loss of life and the expen-
iiture of immense treasure, or else they
don't know what armed intervention
on the part OF this government In
Mexico will mean. Those OF us who
have had experience in the tranquiliz-
ing tropical country, with a people
not very different from the Mexicans,
who take naturally to guerilla warfare.
and who would rather fight than work.
that is, would rather fight and run
than work. know the difficulties that
an army would have to meet to accom-
plish the only purpose that We would
have in going in. to wit, the bringing
about Of law and order.
'It would involve the organization
of columns to chase the Guerillas into
their mountain Businesses ard across
trackless desert plains and the subiu-
cation OF $1,000. 900 of people. I don't
know when we would get through |
don't know how many lives ii would
involve and I don't know how much
II would cost
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-28
GOOD SPEECHES HEARD
BEFORE ADJOURNINC

Following the. session. yesterday
morning IN the Jefferson hotel. the
commission on the reorganization of
secondary education adjourned until
next year. to meet in Cincinnati
Henry Neuman, of the Ethical Gull
turc school. New York city and JAMES
NJ. McCurdy, of the International y.
NJ c. y, college, Springfield Mass.
were the principal speakers yesterday
Mr.. Neuman spoke on The Use Of
English Literature in Moral Educa-
ton while the subject of Mr., Nc
Curdy's talk was Health Education
and the Bearing of Physiological Age
Upon the High School Curriculum"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-28
BROAD STREET WASHER
FINED BY CRUTCHFIELD

w NJ. Sutton, twenty mine years old,
was fined $40 and costs yesterday
morning by Justice Crutchfeld On
charge of annoying two schoolgirls.
a plea was made for "A small fine
but Justice John declared that he
would oppose his penalty in an effort
to break up the nuisance,
Policeman Gentry testified that he
saw Sutton accpst two small girls be
tween Ninth and Tenth streets, on
Broad, Thursday afternoon about b
o'clock. After ascerteining that the
man was a stranger to the girls, Cen
try Immediately placed Sutton under
arrest
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-28
TEACHERS CLOSE
SESSIONS HERE

The Function of the Training
Seheei Faculty iii the Training School
System Was the principal topic dis
cussed yesterday afteruoon at the final
session of the conference of teachers
In city training schools. held in the
auditorium of the Richmond hotel.
This discussion was led by G. .. Mead.
University of Cincinnati.
Frank Webster Smith, of the Peter
son Training school. discussed "Obser-
walton and Practice Teaching" while
J. Carleton Bell, of the University Of
Texas, had for his theme Training
Teachers In the Use of Efficiency
Tests in Education
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-28
ASSOCIATION
HOLDS CONFERENCE.

A conference on school grades in
America was held yesterday after
noon in the auditorium of the Vir-
ginia Mechanics institute by the.
School Garden Association of Ameri-
ca. j. A. c. Chandler. of the Rich
mond public sci. lois, was chairman
of the discussions. The following
persons took part in them:
Louise Klein Miller. Cleveland. o.:
Charles r. Weeks. Rock Hill, S. c.;
Caro- Miller, Philadelphia. Pa; Ed
win J. Brown, Dayton. Ohio; A. G..
Monahan. Washington ID. c.. Susan
+. Snipe. Washington. d. c.; Wallace
e Mason, keene. n. H.; Il, +. Bal
comb, Greensboro. y. G.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-28
SLASHER
RELEASED ON BAIL

BUCKINGHAM, VA, Feb. 27.---John
Garrett, who has been in Jail here for
several weeks, charged with cutting
James Maxey. in State River district,
has been released on bail. giving bond
in the sum of $1,000. with Mrs. Maxey
as his surety. Garrett married a Miss
Maxey. and the man he Is charged
with cutting Is an uncle of his wife.
Judge A. s. Hall will defend Garrett
and it is likely the. trial will be had
in the Circuit court, which opens here
March 10th. Judge John X. Moss heard
the application. for bail in the Garrett
case, having S>en recently appointed
bail commissioner in the place of John
Ii. Boatwright, who is now holding a
position in Washington.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-28
SECTION FOREMAN
KILLED BY ENGINE

L.YNCHBURG. VA. Feb. 2T.--Joh
Edward Martin aged about nifty five
years. foreman of the section force Of
the Norfolk and Western railway at
Concord. was struck by a light shift
ing engine about one mile west of
Concord this fternoon and almost in
stantly killed. Martin was walking
along the track looking over the work
which had been completed when he was
run down by the engine.
III addition to his wife and chill
dren Mr.. Martin Is survived by his
mother. n sister. and brother, the later
living in Petersburg
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-28
Accents Villas OGcr.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 2T.~-~Secreta-
ry of State Bryan VIII accept the of
fer OF Villa of a special train To con-
yeY to Chihuahua official represea-
tatiyes Of the governments of the
United States and Great Britain. in
Gliding medical advisers, there to
view the body Of Benton. killed there
ten days ago. This announcement
was made by Secretary Bryan follow
ing an hours conference with Am
hassador Spring Rice. during which
the British ambassador sought to inn
press upon the state department. the
feeling which is shared by the British
people equally In regard to the Ben
ton case. II was declared that the
party will go to Chihuahua as soon
ms the necessary arrangements are
made.
Present indications are that there
will he several more steps taken by
the British and American represen-
tatives. Mr. Bryan has not received
from General Villa any definite in
formation as to when the special train
promised would be furnished or as to
what measures of protection, if any.
will be afforded the members of the
party.
The party will consist OF Consul
Edwards for the United STATES. or
4 pUSSlDly George y. 1aTOtNeTS, also
or the consular service. who Is now
In Ell Paso. one or two army surgeons,
the number not vet having been de-
cided upon, the British Consul
Charles Percival and such other per-
sons as he may choose to designate
as a representative of Great Britain
In the matter. Possibly another sur
geon, Mrs Benton. widow OF the dead
man. whose presence is considered
imperative for purposes of identifica-
tion and such other relatives or Ben
ton as may care TO Join the party.
Secretary Harrison communicated
with Secretary Bryan, asked General
Bliss. commanding the southern divis-
ion, to designate one or two army
surgeons for the duty of examining
the Benton body
The greatest skepticism was voic-
I'D here as to the expedition to Chi
huahua proving worth while Few
ofIicials. aside from Mr.. Bryan, be-
lieve that Villa has been, or is. act
Ing In good faith.
Denies Note From Huerta. ~
Secretary Bryan this afternoon in
sisted that no note had been received
from President Haerta or the Mexican
government regarding tho action OF
the United States in lifting the en-
harEo on arms and the consequences
theneof 1t 10 known THAT such a note
NM handed to Charge OShauGhnessy
sln ccmmon with all other diplomatic
S8E8ss ftsontfnued on Second paual
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-28
DR.. BARRETT WILL
SPEAK TO WOMEN

DIR. Kate Waller Barrett, of Alex
andria. national president of the Flor
ence Crittenden mission. and presi-
dent of the National Council of Wo-
men, AT 1 O'Clock this afternoon Will
address meeting made up exciu-
siveiy OF women. The session Will
be in the Second Baptist church I'M
der the auspices of the Social Ser
vice federation. of this city.
Mrs. Barrett, who was to have
spoken for the local federation two
weeks ago, was unable to give the ad-
dress at that time.
Her talk this afternoon will be for
women only, and her subject, THE
Mother and Her Daughter"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-28
Representative Mondell, of
Wyoming Declares Bryan Is
Too Busy Gathering Shekels
On Platform.
Nothing Definite
Yet From Villa
Secretary Bryan Has Confer
ence With British Ambassa-
dor on Mexican Situation
Receipt of Huerta's Note
: Asking Embargo's Return
Denied.

wAsHiN6ToN. Feb. 27.-~AHother
speech In criticism of the Mexican
policy of the Wilson administration was
delivered in the house today. To-day 8
speech was made by Representative
Mondell, OF Wyoming. Republicans
leader. This is the third time this
week that a Republican has denounced
In the house on the presidents policy
of ..watchful waiting over Mexico.
From now on il lis the purpose OF
the house Republicans to comment on
Developments in the Mexican situation.
thus departing from the policy OF ST.
Ieaee adopted IA. the instance Of the
adm ntstra ton.
Representative MondeN criticised In
sharp terms the foreign policy of Sec
rotary OF state Bryan. He practically
charged MIR. Bryan with neglect OF his
public duties in order TO find time TO
gather shekels on the chautauouan cir =
cies He intimsted that Mr.. Bryan had
not given that attention 10 affairs In
Mexico that sheir Importance war
tanted
MIR. Mondeu declared that he was
convinced that the policy OF watch
ful waiting" had prolonged "the la
inentahle conditions of appalling dis
order and distress which prevail in
Mexico
FL. PA20. Ten. Feb. 21.~-Chraies
Arthur lerclval. tho british consul
At Galveston. today began the official
probe for tho British government into
the death of william :. Benton at the
hands OF the Mexican rebels under
General Villa Tho consul is con-
Quoting the investigation privately
and examining all witnesses able TO
throw any light upon the last visit of
Benton tn Juarez, and the mans char
acter. temper. nationality, relations,
with federals, etc.
George e. Carcihers, American vice
consul at Tafrcon under ordinary
conditions. bat for several weeks
acting was confidential agent OF Sec
rotary II State Bryan in negotiations
with Villa rs assisting Mr.. Percival.
There - reason 10 believe that IL
Eenton's body is ever removed from
Chihuahua. where Villa claims he
had st Inferred. that it will he sent
direct TO England Villa has ex-
pressed himself as opposed 10 allow
ing the body to be sent to Ell Paso.
les; q demonstration be held s1err
that would cause sentiment unfavor-
BILE 10 himself and the cause for
which he is fighting. Hence his per-
sistcnce in declaring that the body
Will not he permitted to leave Mex
iVU at present.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-28
Arrives With Prisoner.

Detective Sergeant Bailey arrived
in Richmond yesterday afternoon
with James Copeland. a negro,
who was arrested in Lynch
with throwing a lighted lamp IL Ar
thur Owens, coiored. February 10th.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-28

tcontinuea ~ TAtr4 P.gs.,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-28

aContinusd o. Second pass,)
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-09-07
SECTION TWO
SUFFRAGISTS WHO WILL SPEAK
AT NATIONAL CONVENTION

Miss A. Carey Thomas because shs
is president Of s great national sui
frage organization affiliated with orr
association. and has a broad view
point IN regard 20 suffrage.
Mrs. FuuK because shs Is a most
able speaker and can present the n
tionaI amendment in most SUCCESS
full way
Mrs. Gait and olive Shreiner for
reasons every one knows already.
DR. Shaw says that Frau AnSer, Of
Norway. and Miss Borg, OF Denmark.
are exceedingly interesting women,
and it would be q pleasure TO honor
them as International guests.
Mrs. Breckenridge because OF her
wonderful appealing power as an or
ator, and the special appeal she Can
make 10 southern women.
Mrs. Jacobs because OF her tucreas-
ing influence in not only her own
state, but throughout the south.
iona Gale because Of her world
wide reputation as an author, ana
her enthusiastic suffrage interest
Miss Shaw says Il will be exceed
ingly difficult to get good speakers
from all the suffrage states.
Mrs. Nunds is president OF tbs
Arizona association.
Ethel Moore, one Of the leading
members Of the California civic As
ISOLATION, immensely interested in tho
playground movement
Mary =. e. Bradford is state super
iutendent OF education or Colorado.
also q member Of our congressional
committee.
Helen Eacker is known 10 most OF
you as one OF the leading Kansas
women.
Ella FlagG Young has been asked
to speak at the two last conventions
and has been obliged to decline each
time because of tho pressure of her
own work. DR.. Shaw hopes Very
much she Will find il possible to ac-
cept this time
Adella Parker. Of Seattle. was sug-
gested by George Creel, who was here
the other day. He says she is one OF
the most interesting women on the
whole Pacific coast.
Miss Breckinridge suggested Miss
Melodies as one of the leaders in the
recent municipal campaign in CAica-
go
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-09-07

committee rooms, etc, and for the
time you can spare for other purposes,
many points of interest in and around
the city are available. Fort San Car
los, erected by Don Andres de Arriols
in 1886, near the site of the present
Fort Barrancas; Fort Barrancas it
self: the twelve inch guns and NOR
tar battery at Fort Pickens; the Navy
Yard, where the armoured cruiser
North Carolina will soon be stationed,
and the aviation station, from which
flights are made daily in the navy's
flying boats.
Pensacola bay has been proclaimed
one OF the most beautiful bodies of
water in the world, on which short
trips to the sea buoy, the life saving
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-09-07

station, the bathing beach on Santa
Rosa Island, OF up the Sound, afford
way Of passing a delightful after
noon.
The people OF the peninsula, instead
of being proud Of the extent of our
state are inclined TO look upon the
citizens Of West Florida as foreigners,
and group Pensacola with Calves on,
Houston and New Orleans. If they
could only be persuaded to visit our
section and see our fIourishing crops
and orchards. our splendid city, our
beautiful waters and busy shipping,
they would speak as boastfuIsy Of
West Florida as We do OF South Flor
ida.
Please do not overlook this oppUr-
tunity of paying us a visit. You Will