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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-25
STUDENTS WILL STUDY
SOUTHERN NE|GHBORS
Course In Sosith American History and
Economics InauguTated mt
University of Virgin

Especial to Tho Richmond Virginian.)
Charlottesville. Va, Apri 24.-'The
University of Virginia inaugurated re-
lceutly 81 new course in the academic
department 1t deals with South
American countries. their history. gov
eminent and economic development
and possibilities.
During the last Ave years, thanks
to the efforts of the pan-American
Union and its director. John Barrett,
of the American Association for In
ternational Cancellation. of the Ma
tional Association of Manufacturers.
and other organizations of similar ma
ture, there has been widespread IN
terest aroused throughout the United
States In Latiu~American affairs. Com
mercial interchange was the most I'M
mediate basis upon which such inter-
est was founded The tremendous
trade of Latin America, amounting
five years ago to more than $l,1oo,-
| 100000 year, naturally attracted the
attention and stimulated the thought
Of North American business men who
suddenly realized that they were not
getting their share of this great com
n1erce. As a consequences of this reaf-
cation. an organized effort began 70
be made to draw some Of this trade
toward North America. and this ehor'
has grown rapidly and has taken on
many forms and activities, The result
already has been Of great hnanclal
benefit and cultural improvement 10
this country, and as yet only pe6lh-
ming has been made
The new course at the University OF
Virginia is designed to acquaint STU
dents with South American conditions
and problems.
/ In addition to this work In the regu-
liar session. the summer school OF 1910
will inaugurate the following courses
\ course In elementary Spanish; a
course in conversational Spanish; ana
a course on the geography, govern
iments and social systems OF the l'auu.
American republics. This series OF
courses Viii AFFORD the teachers or tne
South an opportunity TO begin the
study Of the spanish language and &c
Get great reai Of Information aeeG'
7 contemporary IAtin-Ameriea-
\ Professor Chas G. Mapllis. director
tof me summer school. announces tha'
4 the Carnegie Endowment for Inter
I national Peace has made an appro-
:. priation of $3.50 to the summer schoo
ito assist in paying the expenses %
courses in Spanish ana OF courses GOV
eri3g the general field OF international
policy and Cancellation The folloWlht
courses have been provided Tor;
4 course in elementary spanish,
course In conversational spanish
course IN Latin-Amertcan social De
tveioprnent. a course covering the gen
eral field Of international pohcy ahe
international Cancellation
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-25
Two JAILED ON CHARGE
| OF CONSPIRACY TO KILL
Bristol Dentist md Mrs. Eva Jones
Alleged to Have Plotted Murder
of Husband of Woman.

Especial TO The Richmond virginian. }
Bristol Va. April Cdr. William
G Long. we'll known dentist, and
Mrs. Eva Jones were Friday afternoon
held for the grand jury. charged with
la conspiracy to murder w II. Jones,
a railroad man and the womans hus-
band.
1t was shown that Jones' twelve
year-old son attempted to kill him
with revolver furnished him by DR..
Long. The hearing brought out that
"a love affair existed between DIR Long
and Mrs. Jones, who was his dental
assistant, and love letters written by
them were read in court.
Jones intercepted one Of the letters
which was being carried by the little
son. and following this DIR. Long is
alleged to have given the boy the
weapon to kill his father
Under searching cross examination
Mrs. Jones admitted Dr. Long had
given her costly presents. but denied
any improper relations. The couple is
in jail pending action on their applica-
ton for BAIL.
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F.InN COLLEGE.

fspeelai 70 The Richmond Virginlan'
E,lon College, n. C.. April 24'-~l
snrine term recital OF the pupils Of
Misses Barnes and Davidson was
highly enjoyable affair. as TINS inter
mediate recital always is. Many o.
the Young artists made their debut 70
,he Ffon public or the occasion, anu
All acquitted themselves well
The annual oratorical contest or the
ph,,oiocfan Society resulted in j. H.
e,rnyo nton's winning the much -covet
ca medal MIR. Crumpton IN a sopno-
more. hut he has won high distinc1oh
asa public speaker. He has been class
tebater for two successive years, WIZ
ming in both. and is elected TOT heAI
wear He has been society oenater
once. and VIGOROUSLY He vas alIet
nate 10 the North Carolina Feace vi
leefata Contest in February
The representatives for commence
mon, are Misses Ruth johnson ana
Annie Laurie Wicker for Inc
pslphelian society; r. V. Parks ana
r Brown for the philologian; ana
q p. Riddle and r. NJ. White Tor the
clio. nx,a.,,,,
ar asst {s commonly styled, the Fly
Skv-Hfgh. is from the press OF the
observer printing Company OK char
'lotte II ia a handsome affair. excel
tentIv printed and extremely well Writ
Ton In Is not quite SO numerous as
s.r,,. former ANIMALS. but II ia doubted
vsbether that detracts from 1t, / j.
Krllum and Il * Hancock. editor ana
business manager. respectively are
coming in for many t'ffhp hmehts over
their splendid yrcuuntion-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-25
PRESIDENT DENNY
RETURNS TO w. & l.

Special to The Richmond Nirgtnian)
Lexington, Va. April 24.-Presi-
dent George Hutcheson Denny, of the
University of Alabama, president of
Washington and Lee University for ten
years, was the speaker Friday before
the university ASSENT bly,
His address was directed particular
ly to the young men OF the class Of
1915. who matriculated under his
presidency In 1911. His theme was,
Larger Duties OF the College Bred
Man" which was eloguently delivered
President Denny was presented to
the audience by President Henry
Louis Smith. his successor at the head
OF Washington and Lee. student
Thomas Mop Glasgow. was the
spokesman for his class In presenting
DR. Denny with handsome cane.
DR. Denny reached Lexington Thurs
dav night and was met at the railway
station by the student body. and the
student band and given rousing re-
ceptfon followed by a parade through
the principal streets. a reception was
given by President Smith and Mrs.
smith at the presidents residence.
which was largely attended.
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j. G. ShnIfsa

Lynchburg, April 24.-James G..
Sholes. aged forty-eight, died here
Wednesday. He is survived by his
wife, who was Miss Florence Irwin
before her marriage. and the following
children: Wilbur 7. and James c.
Sholes, Jr., and Miss Margaret T,
Sholes
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V. r. 1.

Especial to The Richmond Nirgin'an1
Plaaksburg. Va, April 24.--IWo
baseball games with Guisford Coilege'
the track meet OF high schools IN the
sixth and Ninth Congressional DIS
ltricts, and the official VISIT OF captain
Bayard SCHMIDT. inspector or miiitars
schools in the Eastern District, nave
occupied the attention of the CADETS
This week Not quite two months re-
main of the present session and many
fmnortant elections for next year VIII
be held before the last day OF the thifo
term. commencement begins June
II. with the juniors senior german ana
ends wednesday,, June 16. with the de-
livery of diplomas and address to the
graduating class
The ladies auxiliary of the Young
Mems Christian Association gave an
informal reception Thursday evening
in the reading rooms OF the oulains
for the outgoing and incoming officers,
the cabinet. this consisting or the
chairmen of the various committees;
and some other guests. Refreshments
we're served after pleasant social
hour The auxiliary, made up or
ladies from the town and college, was
forlanixed this year TO cooperate Win
the secretary in the social side or the
association work.
oficers of the Y. NJ. c. A for next
session, recently elected are; T. a,
Graves. Syria. Va. president; +. A.
Gray. Rlacksburg president, L. G.
Re nedict. Farmville secretary. c. t.
I.awson. Suffolk, treasurer. Professors
Randolph, Drinkard. Reed and New
man, Alexander Black. Branch Ro-
cock, Cadets Rust. Graves and $. w.
Davis constitute the advisory COM
mittee for 1856.
The marriage Of John =. Jones and
Miss Garth. taking place in Charlottes-
VILE this week. was of interest here,
as DR. Jones is a graduate of the v.
p, ]. class Of 1909, and was a famous
football star in his student days. His
best man, Harry III. Warner. is also a
graduate of the college and several
other alumni were in the bridal party.
President Eggleston has been in
Bluef1eld, w. Va. this week, as dele
gate from the Blarksburg church to
the meeting of Montgomery presby-
terry,
Mrs. S. r. Pritchard entertained che
members of Armstrong Chinn's Bible
class at supper party Friday even
ing when A number of young ladies
from town and campus were present.
Professor Lyman Carrier, Of WASH
lington. formerly member of the
agricultural college faculty. was q
visitor here this week.
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tigrew have awarded the contract for
the construction of a new macadana
road from Porters Cross Roads 10
Mill creek. this county, TO j. Kent
Warden. of Pulaski. for $is.447-so-
The road is three and half miles
long. Work is TO be completed by Noe
vember 20.
Harrisonburg--Two stores, one hotel
and three dwelling were burned In
CircleviiIe, Pendleton County. Tuesday
when yeggmen attempted to loot the
postofflce, which is located in Dunkte
Bros. store. Five hundred dynamite
caps. placed in the safe, blew out the
end of the building. The debris caught
fire and II spread to adjoining pro-
perty. The total loss is placed at s35.~
coo.
I4ynchhurg--The Lynchburg Trac~
ton and Idght Company has authorize
ed an Appropriation amounting to
SIS, 900 TO be expended here this and
next year in the rehabilitation of its
electric power wire systems. Some ar
the work Is already under way, but
liz is learned from General Manager
u. w. Hancock that the company will
not undertake to do this year all Of
the work contemplated; but Will allow
some OF 1t to go over into 1915 in or
der that the work may be done by tho
regular wire force.
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BEST YEAR PRESRYTERY HAD.
Lexington Hears Gratifying Report On
Sunday School Mnrl.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
Lexington, Va. April 24-The Lex
ington Presbytery adjourned Friday
to meet in fall session at Old stone
Church. Augusta County.
Commissioners to the general as
semb1y which meets next month at
Newport News. nominated at the fall
meeting, were confirmed except DIR.
A. r Graham, who viii De unable to
attend. Rev. D. X. Walthall was
named as his successor. The other
commissi oners were: Revs. w. ".
Scott. y. D.. and J. r. Massey, Elders
II Med. Adair, d. c. Rolston, and b.
+. Iarue.
w. w SprouI made the Sunday
school report. which showed the best
year the presbyterv has had.
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place Wednesday. at Sunnyside, the
home of the bride. in Louisa County.
The bride is the daughter Of the late
j. j. Boxley. OF Trevilians.
winchester--Miss Edith G. Maphss,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. j. Luther
Maphis and Howard X. Grove, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank E. Grove. were
married Wednesday at the bride
home by the Rev. DIR. George S. Bow
ers. pastor OF Grace Lutheran Church.
The bride was attended by her sister,
Miss Elsie Maphis, and William B.
Ryan. of Winchester, was best man.
A reception was held after the cere-
mony.
ynchburg--Miss Mary Dorothy
Harvey. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. j.
f. Harvey. of this city, and Griffin
Albert Wilks, of Danville were mar
ried Thursday by the Rev. DR.. w. w.
Hamilton. OF First Baptist Church,
They Will reside in Danville,
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VIRGINIA WEDDINGS.

Culpeper~-Miss Ora Iudson Vowel.
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs J. S. Vow
ell. and \ s. Ritter, if Wildwood. were
married Wednesday at the home OF
the bride The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. l.. NJ. Ritter.
brother Of the groom. assisted by Dr.,
Il. ". Wnifrey, the brides pastor
Roanoke--Mr and Mrs. Robert Fox
Roxlev, of Roanoke. Va, announce the
marriage of their sister. Roberta Helen
Boxley. TO DR. Wade Cleveland Payne.
OF Gainesville The wedding took
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-25
VIRGINIA BRIEFS.

Fredericksburg-C. B. Conway. of
Caroline County. will enter the contest
for the Democratic nomination to rep
resent Caroline County in the House
of Delegates. The other candidates
SO far announced is s. H Evans, who
represented the county several years
ago The incumbent p. b. Powers,
of Port Royal, may seek reelection.
Wytheville--The supervisors OF
Wythe County and State Engineer Pet
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-25

ty years. died at 1880 O'Clock Thurs
day of tuberculosis He was horn and
reared in Campbell County near his
present home and served through the
Confederate War. He Is stTyiyed by
his wife, two daughters and one son.
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Virginia Deaths

Taylor Phelps.
Concord Depot, April 24.~-Taylor
Phelps. a highly respected farmer liv-
ing near Six Mile Bridge, aged seven
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Joys are hnbhe-lke: what makes
them bursts shnn tuo Bailey
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German military helmets, though
made OF steel. are as light almost as
cloth cap or straw hat. and more
comfortable than bowler Round the
inside. where the helmet touches, is
ssns.aof netat ..ienf snrings' bound
with leather, which lightly clips the
head to keep the helmet on without
heavy pressure. The brass spike or
knob that crowned the helmet is made
useful as well as ornamental. There
are large holes In it. which give very
good ventilation to the inside Of the
helmet-much better than the pin
holes that are supposed to ventilate a
bowler In fact. the Germans seem to
have succeeded In making really
comfortable bowler out of paper thin
steel Manchester Guardian.
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paddled Away La a coMn.

Several men have succeeded In es-
Gaping from Devils island. where Cap
tain Dreyfus was confined One bold
prisoner escaped from his cell during
n dark night and forced his way into
a shed where collins were made. Sc
lecting a large shell. be nailed the lid
down in such a way that hole was
left big enough for him to crawl into.
Then he raided storehouse and stole
a supply of food, which he placed In
side the coffin. His next proceeding
was to drag the coffin and its contents
down to the waters edge. Reaching
1t in safety. he launched his sepulchral
vessel, crawled into It and padded
away by means of his hands. Devils
Island never saw him again.
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PRESENCE OF MIND.


In Napoieon's campaign in Russia
one Of his generals. Philippe de Segur,
had a peculiar adventure with band
OF Kalmncxs The Kalmucks are wan
dering tribes Of southeastern Russia.
They are fierce warriors, and their
light cavalry forms an imporIeDt part
Of Russian armies. De Segur's pres.
enee Of mind saved him from being
killed by them when the most desper-
ate lighting could not nave done SO
The French had attacked body OF
Russlins and Tut them to flight, when
segur suddenly discovered that he aud
few French dragons had become
separated from the French army and
were being carried away with the re-
treating party
He and bis men were surrounded by
band of Kalmucks. The situation
seemed so hopeless that the men gave
themselves mp and, disregarding his
orders. passIrely allowed themselves
to he struck down De segur deter
mined to sell bis life dearly and contin-
ued to fight A Kalmuek lance struck
him from his horse. He jumped to his
feet and getting behind his horse. con-
tinurd the struggle 1t was a hopeless
contest. however. and in few mo-
ments he would have been killed had
not happy thought occurred to him.
The KaImuek leader. n fine looking
Cossaek. remained calm while his men
were carried away with the fury Of
battle. The expression on his naughty
countenance Indicated that he scorned
to murder vanquisbed foe. and from
time to time he called. "Nikale. Dikale!"
De .Segur Guessed that this was an
order to cease lighting. He shouted i'm
periously TO the Kalmucks that sur
rounded him. "Nikaler'
Immediately the fury died out of
their faces and they paused. notion
less with establishment Their fury
once checked. Segur's life was saved
by their chief
He learned afterward that the word
meant DO not strike" and that while
the impetuous KaImucks had not heed
ed the command Of their chief they
were puzzled and disturbed at hearing
this word Of their native dialect from
the mouth OF one whom they supposed
to be an enemy.
De Segur was kept prisoner until
peace between France and Russia was
arranged some months later. = EJ
change.
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ClseRACED THE SENTINEL
For Not Killing the Army Chief Who
Had Struck Him.

Had Struck Him.
Ia France IN the seventeenth century
the Office of sentinel was a very solemn
charge, and part Of the scntiners
duty was to resent and punish any at
froat The severity Of this punish
nent was FL proportion to the high In
portanee OF his oi,sfe. A Frenchman
reiates mn inciden, illustrative Of this
fact:
Il, 1922 NJ. de Marillac rode away on
horseback from IN audience with the
kiag His horse stepped on senti-
nels foot. The man struck the horse,
which Ieaped forward and shook NJ. de
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WILD GOOSE LIFE.


The Gandor Is a Master OF Strategy
and Fierce Fighter.
We know nothing Of the courtship
Of the wild goose. but we feel assured
that It must be a seemly and worthy
affair. Once mated. there Is 10 fur
ther nsed for vows and protestations.
for the birds mate for life. Together
they unite in building the nest. but the
goose alone watches over the eggs.
while day and night the gander weaves
In ali directions on water and on land
his trails of watchfulness.
Neither man nor beast may approach
without being tiercely and successfully
assaied. bnffeted and routed by re-
lentless attack with beak and wings.
This guardianship Is trebled when the
new generation. helpless and depend
ent, voices its first need for protec-
tion from the perils which encompass
and beset 1t.
II. perchance, the small family elects
to remain on the shore the parents
Will circle round and round the group
Of golden goslings. and If danger
threatens from any one direction the
gauder. by some miracle OF strategy.
will succeed In placing himself at the
one vulnerable point Of his intreneh.
mont His loyalty, astuteness and IN
sel5shness are not to be found III those
unobservant folk who have presumed
to SANDER him
IN swimn,ing the strictest discipline
Is maintained The young form in
siG.e file. following the mother, while
til. Ginder brings up the rear. with
eT constantly sweeping the whole
range of vision. His vigil is ceaseie~s
qud uitiring
SHch Is the life Of these two birds
that are mated In more than sex. and
wien death comes to one or the other
Of them we know that many times the
one that remains Will seek no other
mete but will return each spring to
The site ef his former nest. which he
Will never renew again. Atlantic.
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"You must push matters little
James," said druggist to his new
boy. by calling a customers atten-
ton to this article and that article
you often effect n sale"
ayes, sir" responded the new boy.
and then be FASTENED to wait upon an
elderly person who wanted stamp.
Anything else. mumT' inquired the
ambitious boy politely Hair dye, cos
metic. face powder. rheumatic drops.
belladonna, mole destroyer
The elderly lady deals over the way
now.
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A Military cnn,nlimsnt

During the South African war an
order was issued to the men of the
Highland regiments that they must
cover up their tartan kits as they
made too good targets for the enemy.
The order proved very unpopular and
caused great deal of dissatisfaction
among the soldiers concerned. When
Sir George White heard this he thought
of way out of the difficulty.
LET them cover up only the front
of their kits" he said. "The enemy
will never see the other side."-Lon-
don Answers.
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acrankan cataIau,,..i

A catalogue Of murderers is one OF
the curiosities in the Offices of the
United States secret service in Wash
ington. In this catalogue all the
''cranks" in this country are listed.
first alphabetically under their names
and aliases and, secondly, under the
particular forms taken by their obses-
sions. The catalogue is kept up by
contributions from the police Of every
town and city where a crank is found.
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A pitcher of cold water placed on
the table OF an occupied room viii abb
sorb all the gases with which the room
is filed from the respiration of those
eating or sleeping in 1t. In a few
hours this pitcher of pure water will
make the air of the room pure, while
the water itself will become totally I'M
fit for use.
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Uncle Sol threw aside the letter he
was reading and uttered an exclama-
ton of impotence.
"Doggonew he cried. "why can't
people be more explicitr'
hats the matter. par asked
Aunt Sue.
This letter from nome." Uncle Sol
answered. says father fell out of the
o'd apple tree md broke limb
Youngstown Telegram.
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The better wood engravings are
made almost exclusively Of lockwood,
and the large blocks are made of small
pieces glued together. The engraving
is done across the end of the grain
japanese wood prints. on the other
hand, are made on lengthwise sections
of cherry wood parallel to the grain
Argonaut.
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why did you place your finger on
this lady's cheek?'
''You know how it is, Judge. Fresh
paint exercises fatal attraction for
as all
The Judge discharged him. Louis
Vile Courier-Journal.
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ildren Cry
FOR FLETcHER's
9 a 8 Q RIA

a. THE INDEPENDENT
oA1 VEAL ONE DOLLAR
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Like Aeoantinn an o#s..

DO you take this woman to be your
lawful welded wifer' solemnly M
luircd the officiating clergyman.
Yielding with reluctance to the ear.
aest solicitation of my many friends. l
doF sonorously answered the Hon.
Rowland Hoopmore. Puck,