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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-27
Many Parties Leave City For
Short Trips to Places of
Interest in Virginia-Visit
Backgrounds.
This Day Closes
Week S Sessions
Cincinnati Selected as Next
Place of Meeting; Officers
Chosen and Other Important
Work Done. in Spite of Time
Taken in Gay Round.

As usual the social features of the
conference proved one of the most at
tractiye portions OF the yesterday 3
program and hundreds of those IN at
tendance composed the parties when
went to the various places or interest
about the city and In the vicinity OF
Richmond as we'll as attending the
dinners and theater parties given mere
In town.
One of the first parties TO get away
was that which went to Charlottesville
Mt o'clock In the morning Ihey
we're followed a couple of hours later
by the delegation which had selected
Hampton as the site of the days eN-
plorations who in turn preceded the
Pa,ersburg excursionists by but
abort while. Two parties took the Pc
tersburg trip during the day. total
of about hundred visitors spending
the greater part of the day in That
City.
Seven Pines was not neglected, ana
several large groups OF men and wo-
men under the guidance or the high
school BOYS tramp pied the country and
the old hreastworks In that section
for several hours. The invitation
which had been extended the women
OF the conference 10 attend the mat
inee performance at the Grayce scott
Bttou was accepted by about TOUR
hundred.
Dinner and Smoker.
The State administration OF voca~
tionaI education gave a dinner at the
Murphy hotel early In the evening, al
which there was good attendance.
The dinner was an informal one. with
no set speeches. Those responding to
toasts held their remarks TO q lew
words.
One OF the most popular events Of
the present conference was the
smoker rendered the men or the con-
yention by the city OF Richmond last
night In the auditorium OF the JeTer~
son Over 500 attended the smoker.
Here too. there was no Formally,
and those present enjoyed themselves
20 the fullest. Light refreshments were
aerved and Polk Miiler's negro quar-
tet sang a number Of Southern songs
The present session of the n. T., A.
will officially come to close with me
business meetings today. Thfre VIVA
be no public session at the auditorium
In the evening and the meetings liz the
morning and afternoon will be short
and OF interest solely to the dele
gates interested in the particular sub
Facts which will be discussed. Most
ri them will remain in town onui
SUNDAY morning. Several hn1dreo OF
them will make the trip to Hampton
tomorrow with stop-over privilege OF
an hour at WILLIAMSBURG
The most important meeting or TO-
davis program will be the final SEES
s,on Of the department of superin.end-
ence which will be held during the
morning in the John Marshall high
schooI. at which time the work N the
general educational board will be dis
c,1ssed by several OF the best known
educators In the country.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-27
Fight Is Won
By Cincinnati

The department of superintendence.
IN executiye session In the John Mar
shall high school auditorium, yester-
day noon selected officers. the CITY LOT
the next meeting place and received
the report OF the committee on reso-
1utions-
The fight for the next meeting place
was one Of the most warmly contested
OF any during the meetings or recent
wears. A total of fourteen cities made
strenuous bids for the conference next
year, and promises. far exceeding the
balmy breezes and rose-laden zepliers
which the advertisers of Rlcnmond
are said to have made at Fhiiaoei-
phia, were introduced.
After a considerable time three OF
the, invitations were withdrawn. and
during the latter part of the debate
over the matter Chicago also with
drew In favor OF Cincinnati.
This city fought the real battle OF
the day against Detroit. and after a
considerable time won The meeting
will be held In Cincinnati during the
last week OF February, next year.
Officers Chosen.
In the election of officers there was
another rather stiff fight, but TINS Ill
no way reach the state of excitement
accustomed By the decidinE/of the COM
ing conference place. The oihcers
elected We're.
President, Henry Snyder. superin-
tendent of Jersey City; first vice-presi--
dent. p. w Horn. superintendent OF
Houston Texas; second vice-president,
II. c. Warmer. superintendent OF
Saginaw, Michigan; secretary, Mrs
Ellor Carlisle Ripley. assistant super
intendent OF Boston, Mass.
While Some other business was
transacted it was purely Of nature
relating to the superintendents them
selves. with the exception OF the re-
port OF the committee on resolutions.
This committee reported In part:
1. Resolved. That We recognize In
the public schools the foundation OF
our form OF government, the bulwark
Of democracy, and we believe that
they are the surest means OF solving
our social and civic problems, and Of
Axing correct American ideals In the
youth Of our country. No investment
s4~x6 ~ much to promote the general
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-27
ARREST WITNESSES
ON LARCENY CHARGE
Men Who Gave Information
Against Riley Wanted In
Philadelphia.

NEW YORK. Feb. 26.--Mickey Shea
and Paper Collar" Joe Gray. considered
two important Witnesses against for
mer Police. Captain Dominick Riley,
under Indictment for bribery. were ar
rested today in the district attor-
neys office for the Philadelphia police.
Both men are wanted there for lar
ceny in connection win an alleged
swin6lle of which they were the head
in 1910
Shea is a clairvoyant and fortune
teller. and Gray Is looked on as an
all-round confidence man. Roth are said
TO have given valuable information TO
the district attorney concerning the
workings OF the wire tapping gangs
in New York. and their relation to the
police department. 1t lis alleged that
certain regular payments were made
for protection. and that Shea and Gray
knew about them. 1t is also said they
knew the names of the officials who
benefited by the payments
Since the indictment Of Riley. some
weeks ago, Shea and Gray have been
almost daily at the office of Assistant
District Attorney Groehl. They turned
up as usual today. and Detective j, r.
Scanlon. of tho Philadelphia police de-
partment. walked up to shea and eS-
hibited a surrender piece calling for
his production in that city' to answer
charge of larceny. At the same
time Gray was put under arrest by
Al Thomas, and later was held for
eNtradit!sn to Philadelphia by Magis-
trate Appleton, in the Center Street
court.
According 10 the story told by the
police. Shea and Gray worked together
in swindling Mrs. Josephine krager, of
sa4a Paul street, Philadelphia. out of
s3s, ooa. Shea, it is alleged, worked In
his role as fortune teller. upon Mrs.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-27

Senator Robert L. Owen, of Okla
homa, arrives here today to address
the Virginia Progressive Democratic
league. This afternoon he Will make
an address on the question of wp-
mans suffrage in the chamber Of the
house of delegates at $3.50 o'clock.
This evening he will deliver an adj
dress on The Initiative and Referen-
dunn in the auditorium of the John
Marshall high school
Tomorrow at 1910 o'clock, the Hon.
Williams Jennings Bryan, secretary of
state. viii arrive in Richmond for the
purpose Of addressing the league. and
to return the visit of Governor and
Mrs. Henry G. Stuart, He Will be
taken directly from the train to the
capitol. where he will address the
general assembly in the chamber Of
the house at 1880 o'clock. In the
afternoon Secretary Bryan and Sem
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-27
Reports Villa
Admits Murder
w ASHING TON UEOFFTCIALLY
HEARS BENTON HAD NOT
FORMALrTY OF TRIAL.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.--Reports
were current in, Washington late to-
night in unofficial circles that VIVA
had confessed to the killing of Ben
ton, the British rancher, without the
Formally of court martial.
officials in the state department had
received no Information to this eff
feet, and members OF the constitu-
tionalist iunta in Washington also
considered that the reports were
groundless so far as they knew.
Nevertheless. the intimation per-
sisted that disclosures were imminent
that would remove all doubt as 10
the fact that Benton met his death
without court martial.
On top OF this report came the in
formation which indicated that a split
between Carranza and Villa is likely to
occur a any time. 1t has been known
here for several days that many OF
the constitutionalists, who are close
to Carranza, have been chatting under
Villas conduct. and have been rapidly
reaching the conclusion that Carranza
must break with him If the latter Is
to save himself. and the movement
which he inaugurated.
The information which reached
Washington was that Carranza was
about to be joined by obreian. a rebel
leader. with 3ooo men and that they
are TO hold conference at Chihuahua
with Villa. On the result OF that con-
ference probably will depend whether
villa and Carranza will stand together
in any corn&qn cause.
II is apparent that the forces are
threatened with disruption villa has
been the fighting man In the present
in the North of Mexico. while
Carranxa was supposed 10 be the di-
reeting head.
II the information proves correct that
the killing of Benton without court
martial has been established. the United
states undoubtedly will be called upon
by England to act against Villa 1t
will he up TO President Wilson then
to decide whether he will continue his
policy of watehfui waiting. or whether
mr. wilt taR~ active steps TO punish the
rebel leader.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-27
CARRANZA BREAKS
WITH PANCHO VILLA

Ell. PASO. TEXAS. Feb 2s.-The
breach that has been actual for weeks
between Nenustiano Carranza and
Pancho Villa has at last become
known openly on the border. The
conduct OF Villa in the killing OF Will
liam Benton and his action in refus-
ing a satisfactory explanation TO the
United States. caused Carranza to at
tempt to exercise his authority as chief
Of the constitutionalist revolution, and
has led Villa to inform the agents OF
Carran2a Ia TO enmistakRhie terms
that he is not taking orders from any
one.
While outwardly Villa has appeared
To accept Carranza as chief. il has
been known for weeks that Villa was
asking nobody what he might do, and
reporting to nobody what he had
done.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-27
APPOINTS RECEIVER
FOR REALTY CONCERN
Would Annul Charter Of Cor
poration That Has Collected
More Than Million.

NEW YORK, Feb. 26.--supreme
Court Justice BLUR granted today
the application by Attorney General
McQuaid. for the appointment OF a
receiver of the Monaton Realty Invest
ing corporation. of 22o West Forty
second street, pending the trial of a
suit brought by the attorney general
o annul the realty company's charter.
on the ground that it's doing bust
hess in violation OF the law. The re-
Ceiyer was asked for on affidavits that
the realty company has been insoivent
for over year. and that although
the company has collected over S
o0o, 600 from investors, and claimed
two years ago to have real estate
worth s1,S30.S53. the only property
to which it now holds title Is an apart
ment house at 604 to clio West One
Hundred and Seventy eighth street.
mortgaged for Si32, 600, and assessed
by the city at $4,000
Mr.. Morganthau, who was appoint
ia receiver, is a nephew OF Henry
Morganthau. the ambassador TO Tur-
key, and is president of the Morgan
than company. He said today that
he would make vigorous attempts 30
conserve the assets of the CORP pration.
The Nouaton concern. through its
president Pierre N. LOCKER, opposed
the receivership Application hitt ,rly
and declared that if the receiver We're
appointed the entire roperty IF the
corporation Will be thrown from the
depressed real estate market. and
there will he nothing for the temper
airy receiver TO receive and the only
effect OF the attorney generals ac-
tivity will be to wipe out, by the stroke
of the pen. through the order APP
pointing a receiver, equities worth
several thousand dollars. The COM
pany claims assets of s537. 900 against
judgments of only $4,000.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-27
Smallpox in Norfolk Jail.

NORFOLK, VA. Feb. 26.--More
than three hundred and fifty inmates
Of the city jail will he vaccinated as
result of the development of small
pox by one of their number yester-
day. The patient. a negro, was re-
moved to Craney Island detention sta
ton as soon as his condition was re-
ported to the health authorities. I'M
mediatefy steps were taken to fumi-
gate and quarantine that portion of
the building in which the man had
been confined. DR.. Schenek also or
dered that all inmates OF the Jail be
vaccinated, ard several physicians
were assigned to this duty.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-27
PARIS SCIENTISTS
STUDY NEGRO RACE

NEW YORK, Feb. 26--Mr. and Mrs.
Paul Reboux, who arrived on the
steamship Olympic today. will remain
in New York for a short time before
they sail for Hayti, where they will
devote some months to the study of
the negro in his natural habitat. Both
Mr.. Reboux and his wife are we'll
known in literary and artistic circles
in Paris.
Il believe the negro question to be
both interesting and Important" said
Mr.. Reboux. II am going to write a
play about 1t. I think Hayti Is the
most suitable place to study the me-
gro. because there are but few white
people in the country, and the black
man is, therefore. less. spoiled than
elsewhere
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-27
SUES IN VIRGINIA
COURT GEN. COXEY
Man Who Led Army of I'm
employed to Washington
Won't Pay Note.

Especial to The Richmond Nirginian.
FLOYD, VA. Feb. 26.-James II.
Brennan, OF New York city. instituted
suit today in attachment against Jacob
II. Coxey, who was the leader of
Coxey's army, on a $1,000 nste given
in July, 1912. payable on demand.
bearing 5 per cent interest Payment
of this note was refused at MassilIon,
Ohio. the home of Mr. Coxey.
AS the note was given to, assist in
starting the Brinton Arsenic Mines
corporation, of which Mr. Coxey was
heavy stocllholder, the suit was
brought here.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-27
RELATIVE VALUES
IN STUDY COURSES
Tendency to Concentration On
Few Academic Subjects Dan
gerous Says DR.. Yocum.

The day was not only replete with
social functions, but considerable busi
ness of moment was transacted.
The most important work done by
the department OF superiRtendence
was the election of officers and the
selection Of Cincinnati as the meet
ing place for the coming year. The
dinner at the jefferson hotel. given
by the American School Peace league.
was another OF the many features of
the day. II was we'll attended and
Ii Is thought that the cause of uni
versal peace was given added slim
ulous by the responses to toasts which
several of the we'll known men pres
ent made.
The usual public meeting of the
department Of superintendence at the
City auditorium was held in the eve
ming and again attracted a large gath
ering Of those attending the conven-
ton and Richmond educators. The
usual musical program was elimi-
mated to allow the men time to re-
turn to the Jefferson for the smoker
which the city rendered them, and
which was attended by large NUM-
Der.
Mental Training.
The general meeting OF the depart
ment of superintendent last night
was given over to a discussion or the
methods OF determining relative VAL
ues in the course of study. 1t was in
troduced by DIR. A. Duncan Yocum.
professor of education OF the Univer-
sity Of Pennsylvania.
DIR. Yocum insisted that while
knowledge is edacationally useful only
as a means TO mental training, 1t
should be training that exists IN
definite and permanent forms readily
Ineligible to lay minds All study
leaves behind 1t interest and ideals,
vocabulary. interconnectinn Of ideas,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-27
PEACE LEAGUE ASKS
HAGUE CONFERENCE
Believe Third Session at The
Hague viii Speed Universal
Peace.

The American School Peace league
gave dinner in the palm room of
the jefferson hotel last evening, at
which nearly d hundred were present.
and at which resolutions were passed
to petition the United States govern
ment to take steps looking toward
the third Hague conference in the
interest of universal peace
Governor stuart was 10 have acted
as POSTMASTER. but an indisposition
prevented his attendance. and r. j..
Condor. president of the league,
served in his stead. Among those
speaking were: Wyndham Meredith,
Professor *, Yoshida. of the Imperial
university. Toxic; William d. b.
Ainey, L. S. house of representatives.
Washington, u. C.; Philander T.
Ciaxton. L. s commissioner Of edu-
cation, washington, n. e.; s. e. Nit
chell. president Medical College IF
Virginia. Richmond, c. A. Duniway
president, University of wyoming
Laramie. Wyoming; Mrs. Fannie Fern
Andrews, secretary American school
Peace league. Boston. Mass
The resolutions passed were as fol-
lows:
The Resolutions.
Whereas. the two previous Hague
conferences have been milcstones IN
the path OF human progress, hasten-
ing the growth of Internationally and
achieving notable results in the sub
stitution of the reign of reason and
of law for that of force and of war;
and
Whereas, the second Hague confer
ence provided for the calling or the
third conference about the year 1915:
and
Whereas. we are informed that no
definite call for such third assem-
blage of the representatives of the
nations of the world al the Hague
has yet been issued by any one OF
the powers,
BE it resolved. That we respect
fully petition the United States gov
eminent to take such steps at as
early date as possible as will bring
about the proposed third Hague con-
ference, and that a copy of this reso-
luton be sent to the president or the
United States and to the secretary
Of state, whose proposed peace trea-
ties possess advantages that should
commend them to the American peo-
pie. and, whether adopted or not.
are conclusive evidence OF his hearty
interest and support of every move
ment looking TO the settlement ot
international differences without an
appeal TO arms.
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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-04
{ BY Associated Press. J

Washington, May Although
Carranza head of the Mexican reb-
els, has refused to declare an armis-
tice with Huerta, the South Amer
lean ENJOYS resumed their sessions
here this morning and are still hope
full The envoys are now trying to
settle the differences between the
United States and Ilucrta. Joaquin
D.. Casasus, former Mexican ambas-
sador to the United States was this
morning ordered here by Huerta and
this is believed by many to mark the
first step toward the conference
called by the mediators. They have
asked all concerned to send represen-
tatives and Rafael Subaren, Carran-
zas personal agent is already here.
A representative Of the United
States has not been selected vet 1t
is said he will not be any one con-
nected with the administration
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-04
MENCANS AGAIN DEMAND
SURRENDER Of OUTPOSTS;
NO SHOTS EXCHANGED
GENERAL FUNSTON HAS ASKED THE ADMINISTRATION FOR IN
STRUCTIONS REGARDING COURSE TO PURSUE
Carranza Refuses to Join in Arm ce Feeling Against Hura
creasing at Mexico City Custan Receipts Piling Up

gent stories of the situation there
. They confirmed the report of increas-
ing feeling against the Huerta re-
glme and reported rupture between
Iiuerta and General Blanquet, the
war minister. Some declared that
Huerta reiterated his refusal to re-
sign, but talked of a possible coup
against him. 1t is a disappointment
to Americans there because the Unit
ed States army has not marched
against the capital There is much
speculation here as to the disposition
of custom receipts which are said to
be more than a million dollars in
gold monthly The money is being
impounded pending orders from
Washington The administration
here as provost marshal of Colonel
T. Il. Plummer, began this morning,
He has been given wide latitude by
General Funston
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-04
lBy Associated Press. ]

Washington, May A General
Iiuerta has informed the mediators
that D. Emelo Rabisa, a Mexican
iurist, and Augustine Cara Galindo,
under secretary of Justice, had been
selected as delegates to confer with
the mediators A third name will be
submitted tomorrct
Two other nan which it is re-
ported will be added TO the reserve
committee are Harry A Wheeler of
Chicago and w. G II Harding, of
birmingham, Ala Wheeler is a Re-
publican. It is understood that the
president intends the board to be
non partisan.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-04
ACCIDENT At
LIGHT PLANT THREW
CITY IN DARKNESS

Saturday night an accident oc
Cured at the municipal light an(
water plant, which put the plant ou
! of business for several hours, the city
being dark from about $50 durins
1.-THE remainder of the evening anC
light. The streets were throngeC
with people. intent on their usua
saturday night purchases, and the
loss to the merchants was consid-
erable. Moving picture shows were
put out of business, and there was a
big demand for kerosene lamps and
candles, whose feeble glare present
ed marked contrast to the usual
brilliant illumination of the shops
1t was brought home very forcibly to
the people just how great a convent
nee the electric light service is, ana
to what extent they depend upon the
service.
1t was at first feared that the
olant would have to be shut down for
a week, pending the arrival of re-
pairs and other equipment, but Sup
erintendent Raffo with a force of
mechanics worked all night and all
day yesterday, with the result that
rn tY.C AA 10 nh tpN
that lights were furnished the city
last night, and the day current is
also on today 1t is hoped anoth-
er total breakdown can be avoided
until the plant can be STRENGTHENED
by further repairs
The immediate cause of the break
down is said to be due to the mex
perience of a new fireman, but the
fact of the matter is that the plant
is overloaded and entirely inadequate
to the needs Of the city About three
years ago additions were made to the
plant which it was thought would
enable it to take care of the needs Of
Lakeland for several years; but the
city has grown beyond the anticipa-
tions of any one, and if the people
of Lakeland want to prevent a recur-
renee of such experiences as that Of
Saturday night, they will have to ar
range to put in a plant equal to the
city's needs. This can only be done
by bond issue, and such an issue
should be called at once. It should
provide for a sum sufficient to take
care OF the requirements of city
of twenty-five to fifty thousand in
habitants and such a bond issue
should have the support of every cit
izen.