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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-08
VIRGINIA WILL CONTEST
REPORT OF L|TTLEF|ELD
Findings Of Special Master in Debt
Case Not Pleasing to Either
State.
HOLD HEARING FEBRUARY 2s
Supreme Court Of United States VIII
BE Asked to Set Date for Hear
ing on Final Decrce-Cnse Has
Been Pending Eight Years.

Counsel for the Commonwealth Of
Virginia have served notice that they
will contest tho report OF Special Master
Charles L. Littlefield. who was ap-
pointed by the Supreme Court of the
United States to settle points In dis
pute In the Virginia West Virginia debt
case. The court will convene on Feb
ruary %. when Il bill OF exceptions will
DO filed. Representatives of Virginia
Will AZ tho same time, ask the court to
set date for Il final hearing, both on
the report and the exceptions
The report OF Mr.. Littleneld which
was made two weeks ago, after lengthy
hearings, is considered a distinct vic
tory for this State. but the contest will
be based upon the findings of the spe-
cial master with reference to the time
from which he holds the joint assets OF
the two States to date. Mr.. I.ittleneld
found that the assets should he valued
as of January I. 1861. while counsel for
Virginia insist that the valuation
should be as OF June 20. 1863, when the
actual separation took place
West Virginia likewise feels agrieved
by the report of the special master. who
found that the State should pay inter-
est on the debt as of January l. 1851
West Virginia has all along contcnded
that interest should not accrue until
after the court had entered n final de-
cree. me interest. IL iS estimated will
amount to nearly s12.O0o.Oo0. while the
principal. after dcducting offsets
allowed by Mr.. Littlefield. will only
amount to s4,S55,312.1S.
In apDortioning the principal debt the
Supreme Court adopted the relative re-
sources Of the two States as the ratio
On this basis. West Virginia. the spe-
cial master reported. was liable for
23i2 per cent. of the accruing interest
since January !, 1861. while at the same
time 1t was due that proportion OF the
assets owned by Virginia at that time
The value Of these assets had dcpreci-
ated considerably between January l.
1861 and June 20, 1863
The State Of Virginia will benefit
little financially by the payment Of the
West Virginia proportion Of tho debt
The bonds arc nil held by outside pri-
vate interests. large block being
owned by English investors The suit
was brought in the name of this State
with the understanding that the costs
would be borne by the bondholders
The only advantage which can possibly
accrue to Virginia is tho STRENGTHENING
of its credit by having the -bellum
debt liQuldated.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-08
VILLA SEEKS DOMINATION
OF UPPER HALF OF MEXICO
VIII Invite Diplomatic Corps to Como
Into Territory Controlled
by Him.
coUNTERNovE TO CARRANzA
Agency I'm Washington Issues State
Inent, Giving List OF Original Dele
gates to Aguascalicntes Convcn-
ton and Their Present Alignment.

WASHINGTON February 7.-Advicee
to the Villa agency here to-day said
General Villa was at Irapuato. 100 miles
north OF Mexico City. directing an cN-
tensive campaign which has for It's OBJ
ject the capture of TampiCo and dU-nl-
nation of the northern half OF Mexico
That General Villa would Invite the
diplomatic corps to come into territory
he controls as countcrmove to the
invitation issued by Carranza for the
diplomats to go to Vera Cruz was ndi-
Gated i'm advices reaching here. At the
state Department no further news Of
the differences between Carranza and
the diplomatic corps was received.
The Carranza agency issued q state
ment giving the list of original dele
gates to the ASuaScalientes convention
who either were dead, in hiding or
missing. and those who were support
ing the various chiefs. The Carranza
list claims that out of the total num-
Der of more than $50. only eleven now
support Villa, nftvhve are aligned
with CarranZa: sixteen are with Eula-
Ito Gutierrez: twenty-five with Zapata;
twcnty-sevcn arc unaccountcd for; the
affiliations of eight are unknown; four
were killed In battle; five assassinated ::
two are In prison, and one. General
Jesus Davila Sanchez. is neutral, though
his whereabouts is not given.
Enrique Llorente. the Villa repre-
sentative. tonight explained that VII
las military campaign had advanced
along the three principal railroads in
Central Mexico to within II few miles
OF the border towns of piedras. Nuevo
Laredo. and Matamoras. At each place,
Villa troops are threatening the Car
rama garrison, he said.
Llorcnte added that General Angeles
had complete control of Monclova, Mon
terey. Saltillo and San Luis Potosi and
that the advance on Tampico was pro-
crossing rapidly.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-08
MAYOR ENDORSES WORK OF
TRAVELLERS AID SOCIETY
BcspenkH for Organization Reasonable
support of Richmond's
Citizens.

The Travellers Aid Society in It's
membership campaign has been brought
10 the notice of Richmond officials and
many of the prominent organizations,
MS q civic factor that has become In
dispcnsiblc to the community. Its
women representatives who meet prac-
tically all incoming trains are able to
give the best possible service to women
and girl travellers, particularly to those
seeking employment and who do not
understand how to go about 1t in q
strange city. In many cities the Aid
Society Is n part of the local govern
ment and its work is distinctly of n
preventive nature.
Mayor Ainslie gave his unqualified
Endorsement to tho work In letter
to the chairman Of the local society,
which reads as follows:
"'Mr. James T.. Ryland, Chairman,
Travellers Aid Society, City:
Dear Sir.-T am glad to endorse the
work of the Travellers Aid Society
Their efforts. which have as their prin-
c.pal purpose tho aid, relief and pro-
lection OF women and children who are
travelling alone, deserve the reasonable
support of our citizens. The number
OF cases receiving attention each year
in Richmond prove the usefulness of
the society, and l hope that 1t shall
soon be able to extend it's work to all
incoming trains.
Very truly yours,
GEORGE AINSLIE,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-08
MASS MEETINGS PLANNED
IN INTEREST OF PEACE
WaShington's birthday Chosen b.
Women Ms Date for BIS RnlIies
Over Country.

WASHINGTON, February MASS
meetings in the interest OF world peace
are being arranged all over the coun-
try by the recently organized woman
peace party for Washington's birth
day
This party was born in Washington,
and the district branch is eager to
make the demonstration here fitting
one for the national capital. Word has
reached here that assurance has already
been given that Boston, New York,
Chicago, San Francisco and other large
cities will have big meetings. addressed
by some of the most prominent orators
in the country.
The committee arranging for the
meeting In Washington is composed of
Mrs. William Kent. wife OF the Repre-
sentative from California; Mrs. Louis
+. Post, wife of the Assistant Secretary
of Labor, and Mrs. George Rublee.
The Washington women have dis
cussed and Endorsed two legislative
measures now before the House of
Representatives. the Macdonald reso-
luton and the Crosser bill.
The Macdonald resolution, introduced
by Representative w. j. Macdonald Of
Michigan. provides for an advisory ref
erendum on the matter of the foreign
policy of the United States, and gives
an opportunity to women as we'll as
question of what kind and size of
armament shall be maintained by our
government. This would be a step to-
ward democratic control of war, and
is in line with the platform of the
Woman'S peace party.
The bill introduced by Representative
Robert Crosser. of Ohio, deals with an
other demand in the woman's peace
party platform, namely, the Limitation
Of ornaments and the naturalization
Of their manufacture" Mr.. Crosser's
bill Is entitled "a bill to eliminate pri-
vate interest in war and preparation
for war by providing government ia
cilities for producing and manufactur-
ing military and naval equipment. by
prohibiting tho export OF privately
made munitions Of war, and by reserva-
tion to the government OF coal and fuel
oil In the public lands"
The legislative committee of the
woman's peace party is seeking to oh
tain action on this bin, and members
Of the organization throughout tho
country are being asked to urge their
Representatives In Congress to give 1t
consideration.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-08
General weather Conditions.

WASHINGTON. February Tho
pressure is relatively low over the
North Atlantic states. 1t Is high else
where. This pressure distribution has
resulted in rains and local SHOWS in
the region of the Great Lakes the Ohio
valley and the interior OF the Middle
Atlantic States.
Temperatures are below normal in
the Ohio Valley and the South Atlantic
states. They are moderate for the sea-
son in other parts Of the country.
The indications are that there will
be sno" nurrics near the Great Lakes.
rains in the Pacific States and fair
weather In other parts of the country
during Monday and Tuesday.
Temperature Will be lower Monday
in the North Atlantic States
Winds along the North Atlantic coast
viii be fresh west to northwest: on the
Middle Atlantic coast fresh westerly;
on the South Atlantic coast moderate
northwest and west.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-08
Mrs. Mabel Edna Pace.

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, February
Mrs. Mabel Edna Pace. aged twenty
three years, wife Of Keller Pace, died
this morning at her residence on Carl
ton Avenue, after brief illness. Tho
remains Will be taken to Woodbridge,
this county, where Mr.. and Mrs. Pace
made their home up to two years ago.
The funeral and interment Will be held
there tomorrow. Besides her husband,
Mrs. Pace leaves one little daughter,
Matte. She Is also survived by her
mother-Mrs. Bette Smith-one sister
Mrs. Mary McDaniel-and five broth
ers-Thomas. John, Alonzo. James and
Herman Smith
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-08
To-Day and Tonight
in Richmond

Council Committee on Streets, City
Hall, 8 O'Clock.
Subcommittee on Public Utilities,
to cOnHider water connection appli-
cations, City Hall, 8 O'Clock.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS keliermann, In
"The Model Girl" $3.50.
HiJou-Grayce Scott Company, in
"BouEht md Paid For" $3.50.
Lyrlc-I'opuInr vaudeville and pic
lures; matinee, 81 night, 7i3O and o.
Strnnd-Macklyn Arbuckle, In ats
No Laughing Natter; pathe news
and comedy him; Paramount pie
lures, continuous performances, IL
noon to IL.
Coioninl-MotiOn pictureHt Lillian
Russell, I'm "Wildnre", Strand rnr
pictures and Keystone comedy, con-
tInuous performance, II noon to II.
Supcrior-One, two md thrcc-reel
motion pictures, changed daily, con-
tihuoun performances, 1880 I'm the
morning to I ut night.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-08
OBITUARY
Funeral of Dr. McCnu.

Tho funeral Of DR.. David McCnw. son
OF the late DR.. James Brown and Della
Patterson McCaw, who died Saturday
night. Will take place from st. Pauls
Church this afternoon at o'clock In.
terment will DO private.
DIR. McCaw was fifty-eight years old
at the time OF his death. He was born
In Richmond and was educated at the
University OF Virginia and the Medical
College OF Virginia. He Is survived by
two brothers. Colonel Walter McCaw
L. S. a.. and Thomas Wilcox McCaw
and three sisters, Mrs christopher
Tompkins and Mrs. Charles Davenport
of this city. and Mrs. Dabney Maury.
of Evanston, Ill.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-08
FOR CLOSER COMMUNICATION
WITH WASHINGTON AGENC'

Ell PASO, February Miguel Diaz
Lombardo. named by Villa as his For
cign Relations Secretary, when the
Northern chicftain assumed power of
the provisional presidency arrived to-
day at Chihuahua City. His trip north
1t was said. was TO obtain better tele-
graphic communication with Enrique c.
Llorcnte. Villa agent at Washington
Persons arriving from Mexico City
to-day said that Rogue Gonzales Cara,
first convention President left the can
ital of his own volition with the Zapata
troops and now was in CuernaVaca II
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-08
Chnrleu Il. Williams.

PETERSBURG. VA, February T.
Charles T. Williams. well known and
respected in this community, died sud
denly last evening at his home, on
Harding Street. He was sixty five
years old, and Is survived by his wife.
two sons and five daughters-N f.
Williams. of Southampton: Walter Will
liams. OF Suffolk; Mrs. Agnes Gwnlt-
ney. Mrs. Nora Pettus and Mrs. AddIe
Williams, OF this city, and Mrs. ]. L.
Heath. of Cape Charles. Several
brothers and sisters, all of this city,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-08

LYNCHBURCi, VA, February John
L. Hardy. aged sixty-five years, died
yesterday evening at his home here,
after long illness OF heart disease.
He was native OF Lynchburg, having
for thirty eight years been connected
with the mechanical department OF the
Lynchburg News. He was an active
member Of Memorial Methodist Church.
Mason and member of the Royal
Arcanum His wife, two sons and two
sisters-Mrs. Laura Padgett and Mrs.
Bertha Ray, both OF Lynchburg-sur-
yive him.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-08

was denied that Gonzales CARA had
broken friendly relations with Villa or
that Iapata and Villa had had any serl-
Gus misunderstanding.
Villas chief reason for assuming the
executive power. 1t was said. was the
lack OF communication with conven-
ton of{lcials
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-08
STUART JOINS SOCIETY
As SUSTAINING MEMBER

Among prominent recruits to Its
cause Is Governor Stuart. who, last
week. became sustaining member Of
the society The Governor took occa-
sion at the same time to endorse un-
rcsorvedly the work Of tho society in
this and other cities.
The Business Mems Club hns gone
on record rs heartily endorsing the
society and Its aims. Through their
boards Of directors similar endorse
ment has been given by the Chamber
OF Commerce and the Rotary Club.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-08
Tobe Edward PnuLett.

LYNCHBURG. VA. February 7.--Tobe
Edward Paulett, aged sixty-two years.
a farmer of Appomattox County. died
to-day at the st. Andrews Hospital.
His body was taken to Evergreen for
burial.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-08

Temperature. 40; humidity, ca: wind
direction. northwest; wind. velocity, IL;
weather. clear.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-08
LocnI Rainfall Yesterdny.

kainfail last twelve hours. Trace
Rainfall last twenty-four hours. Trace
Deficiency in rainfall since March
.................... 6.25
Accumulated excess In rainfall
since January Observation-Disclosures. 3.35
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-08
SITUATION DISCUSSED
BY ADVOCATES AND oppnNI.<,

Il
Many important phases OF the for
eish situation were gone into Ire
mehdous interest centred in the mer-
chant marine discussion, and a more
notable list of advocates could hardly
nave been desired than Secretary BRYAN
the hrst 10 get into action for the adj
ministration BILL and Secretary Nc
1900 following. Senator Burton. of
ONO, against it, completed a memoir
able debate. The interest shown was
tremendous. The speeches made di-
rect appeal TO business men. Very
tense. especially so following such an
uhusual session. was the discussion Of
me majority report OF the national
chambers special committee on mer-
chant marine II put forward a sys-
TEN whereby buyers and builders Of
steamers should have assistance In the
FORM OF secured loans from marine
development company, financed bv tho
soHernment, and reimbursement OF cx-
listing mail subventions.
number of resolutions wera re
ierred 10 the board OF directors of tho
chamber: This is significant in thar
ni"hy OF the resolutions so referred
nave 10 do with important national
questions requiring careful study and
investigation. in order that anv action
taken by the chamber may be based
upon more lengthy deliberations than
could be had in the short session NJ tho
convention. % 'hc
In iact, cooperation was the kew
note OF the entire meeting. and II was
mat more than anything else. which
Drought the splendid results"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-08
THE WEATHER
forrcRSti Virginia, North and south
Monday nnd Tuesday
Local Temperature Ye,t-rdn1

~ noon temperature. ............ AZ
J.. VI. temperature. ........... 40
. i. NJ. temperature. ....... 40
Maximum temperature to i. NJ. 45
Minimum temperature to s T. Nj. 80
mean temperature .............. AZ
normal temperature ............ 80
E%ccss in temperature yesterday 3
Deficiency In temperature since
March 344
Accumulated excess in Temporal
ture since January l........ 30
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-08
COMMITTEE FROM CHAMBER
TO AID TRADE, CnNHfTScYD

lhcn, too, we are very glad that
INC convention voted TO have COM
mittee from the chamber TO consult
with the Federal Trade Commission
ana Try to be of service to that body
w" Is appointed and organized.
Men of broad vision, thorough business
experience and economic study will be
called into service by the chamber of
service on this committee.
II was 4 strong meeting, Indicative
OF what the national chamber can ac-
tpi,sn lor the welfare of the coun-
try. With President Wilson and otha-
members OF the administration giving
cordial recognition to the purpose for
winch the Chamber of Commerce Of the
United States was conceived. tho Sos
siohs marked another decided step for
Maro IN tho naturalization of bust
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-08
OFFICIALS ARE PLEASED
WITH CONVENTION

otiicials Of the chamber last night ex-
pressed themselves as highly gratified
win the results of the great conven-
tion held last week at the New Willard
Hotei. which brought the most promi-
neht business men in all lines of en-
deavor 20 the national Capital
Elliot II. Goodwin. general secretary
OF the national chamber. in discussing
me convention last night, made n spe-
cial note Of President Wilson'S frank
admission, as Mr.. Goodwin called IT,.
mat the chief executive is In doubt as
10 me relation the antitrust laws
should bear toward combinations to oh.
tain foreign trade.
The Presidents request" Mr.. Good
win said. that the business men who
compose the chamber shall give him
'neir best advice on this subject was
received with splendid spirit. and we
are planning TO be OF seryico In th,s
connection.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-08

MINIATURE ALMANAC.
February s, 1915.
HIGH TIDE:
Sun rises. .1:09 Morning. -. IL 81
Sun sets. $40 Evening 1916
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-08
DECLINE FEDERAL JOBS,
BUT YET MAY DO WORK
Trade Commission Committee of Ma
tional Commerce Chamber
Calls Big Men.
TO AID NEW TRADE BODY
Officials OF Organization Gratifled
With Convention Recently Held In
Washington - Appreciate Presi-
dents Address.

WASHINGTON. February 7.--Consid-
erable interest was aroused In Wash
ington yesterday by reports that the
men who arc to DO named on the COM
mittee which is to be appointed by
the Chamber OF Commerce of the United
States to cooperate with the new Fed
eral Trado Commission, when the after
Is named. may In some cases be the
identical men connected with big busi-
ness In the United States who have
found themselves unable to accent posi-.
lions on the Federal Trade Commission
1t is known that President Wilson
considered 800 men for appointment on
the commission, some OF them leaders
In largo corporate endeavor In this
country II Is said that, while some
OF them felt highly honored by tho
show in them. the necessity of sever
ing their relations with their respec-
tive interests Obliged some of them to
1oTcgo the opportunity to serve tho
country under governmental appoint
mcnt
Directors of the Chamber of Com
mercc of the United States which
voted to form the committee at the
convention held here all last week,
SAID before leaving Washington that
they would not be surprised If some Of
the men the President wished to have
on the commission would serve the
country on behalf Of the chamber Sery-
ice on the committee Of the cham
Der, to cooperate with the Federal
Trade Commission. II was pointed out,
would not involve giving IN other h,,sI
ness interests
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-18
TEACHING IMMIGRANTS.

The necessity of teaching the adult
immigrant how to speak English as
soon as possible after his arrival is
emphasized by H. H. Wheaton of the
United States bureau of education in
a report just made public with
the adult immigrant desire for in
struction and ability to acquire Ian
guage are largely lost" says DR..
Wheaton. yet inability to speak Eng
lish is the most serious barrier to in
tercourse between American and for
eigners- Furthermore, employers are
coming to see the necessity of teach
ing their foreign-born employees the
English language and something of
the rules of safety. Experience shows
that a large proportion of industrial
accidents are due to the fact that for
eigners have not understood the or
ders of the foremen. A canvass of
many employers of foreign born work.
ingmen indicates that a knowledge of
English is urgently needed. This is
particularly true of railroads, steel
plants and foundries." In eight of the
principal cities of the United States,
according to DR.. Wheaton, the number
of foreign born adults unable to speak
English totals over 100000. New York
alone has 422, 900 The types of
schools adapted to the education of
the immigrant are evening, Industrial,
and camp schools. THE number of
classes provided by different cities,'
declares DR.. Wheaton, lis far from
adequate" Appropriations are insult
ficient to provide the requisite teach
ing Failure to appreciate the need
of increase in accommodations is
shown by the fact that 19 cities in
the state of New York, with a popula-
ton of 10000 to 10000, and with
the foreign-born population varying
from LOGO to 1000, have no public
night classes where immigrants can
learn the English language. DR..
Wheaton finds that private and relig-
ious agencies have largely supplement
ed the inadequate provisions, made
by the state to teach adult immi-
grants English and American laws and
customs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-18
DIVORCE IN SCANDINAVIA.

In Scandinavia. divorce by mutual
consent is the recognized way, writes
Potter Daegett in the Pictorial Review
for september. and she goes on: And
husband and wife may reach this
agreement when neither has violated
any marital obligation. The law, you
see, does not require them to wait I'M
til one has wronged the other. But
when they have reached the point
where they two know that their real
union is ended, they may secure a di-
vorce for the asking. 1t doesn't cost
anything. There is not even a law
yer needed. The process is simple.
You notify a magistrate that you are
separated. You are not required to
go into details You don't have to
spread your marital troubles on court
records and newspaper pages. One
reason is as sufficient here as when
you entered into matrimony. You
simply state that you no longer wish
to continue the marriage. Then one
party to the contract goes away for a
year-in Finland, it is for only three
months. At the end of the period, the
magistrate hands you the papers that
dissolve the marriage as quietly as it
was made. If. as rarely happens, mu-
tuaI consent through the refusal of
one of the contracting parties cannot
er, the probationary period of one
year being extended to two. But there
is always a way out Sweden has no