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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-24
SUPERINTENDENT OF
PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
IN REPLY To FORD
Makes Vigorous Defense of His Atti-
tudc Throughout Entire Book
Adoption Period.
STOOD FOR PROTECTION
OF INTERESTS OF PECNsLE
Did Not spring" Ontario Plan Sud
denly on Board--StatemcntC Colonel
Ford Criticized Was Signed by Gov
ernor and Attorney General.

Replying TO a statement Of Colonel
Henry G. Ford. member of the state
Board of Education, and of the faculty
OF the Virginia Military Institute.
which appeared IN The Richmond vir-
ginian Wednesday morning. and in
which he charged the head of the De-
partment of Public instruction with
apparent lack of sincerity and with
alleged failure to furnish adequate in
formation TO patrons and teachers, SUI
perintendent r. c. Stearnes last night
issued a statement. Mr.. Stearnes did
not make any personal thrusts at Colo
mel Ford, but confined hts statement to
the discussion of the merits of text
books opinions and theories.
The statement follows. in full:
while / retain the privileges Of
being a member OF the board which
has most to do with the child life of
the State l must ask TO be excused
from engaging in wordy war of per-
sonalities. Whether Colonel Henry c..
Ford thinks / lack sincerity, or not,
Is matter of opinion with him: wheth-
er or not | do lack sincerity is q
matter that pertains to character
which in Virginia at least is rarely
placed at the mercy OF an angry an
tagonist. am perfectly willing to
discuss merits Of textbooks. opinions,
decline to yield to the temptation which
the present occasion offers to make
personal thrusts. One must remember
that he owes something to the position
ne occupies and in this paper ! shall
neither permit myself to question the
motives OF my fellow members OF the
State Board of Education, nor shall I
knowingly utter any remark that
might be considered personally often
sive to them.
Colonel Ford declares that through
out the whole period OF adoption the
state board was handicapped by lack
of definite policy which should have
been outlined by the State superinten-
dent. Isn't il rather remarkable that
Colonel Ford waited until twelve
months after the adoption to call at
tention to this fact? Can he point to
single instance where he asked the
State superintendent to outline such
a policy or intimated that he would
even consider policy that the su-
perintendent might venture to out
line?
Superintendent Did Outline Policies.
.'rhe minutes of the first meeting to
consider the adoption of textbooks
fApril 20. 1910 show that the Superin-
tendent of Public Instruction did out
line a very definite policy, as follows:
"'Whereas, only two years have
elapsed since tho people of this State
were relieved of the yearly change Of
some portion or portions of the text
book lists and whereas this board
has heretofore requested from the di-
vision superintendents statement of
their views as to textbooks now on the
adopted list, and whereas fifty-two Of
the division Superintendent have re-
xpoHded in writing to this request
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-24
WILSON LEADS ALL
ON STRAW VOTE

New York. March President
Wilson leads all the rest in general
straw vote taken by the Nation and
announced in this weeks issue.
The President received 1885 votes
out of a total OF 2,47s cast Twenty
eight candidates were voted for In
the poll, and yet sixteen of those re-
ported had not yet decided upon their
candidate.
Next 10 Wilson comes Hughes with
724 votes. and then comes Colonel
Roosevelt. 263; and former Senator
Root, with ear or the remainder
Mr.. Taft received the highest num-
her. a. and others who We're voted
for included: Burton. "a: Cummins.
Ii. Mccall. g.: Weeks, 9; Bryan, s.
Sherman, Borah. 5: IAaFollette, 5;
Fairbanks, 4; Benson, 4. Herrick and
Lodge. 3 each; Clark and Underwood,
2 each: Penrose. Debs, Maurer. Nagei,
Bumbaugh. Lindsel. f. ]. James and
l., +. Post, each.
Mr.. Wilson comes within 20s of
half of the total vote cast Twenty
three who voted for him last year did
nor vote for him in this poll. or his
total vote. only 447 voted for the
Democratic ticket in 1912. showing
the President to be more than twice
as strong as his party in this straw
ballot
The peiI seems 10 Indicate that
Justice Hughes Is the Overwhelming
choice OF the Republicans Although
Hiram Johnson's name was on the
ticket" he did not receive single
yota-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-24
ATTEND TO THE KINGS BUSINESS TODAY.

has promised that He will make a
way OF escape. that His people shall
not be tempted more than they are
able TO bear. Hence no man should
hold hack from the Christian life be-
cause he fears he can't hold out
that's the Lords part. We hold on
the Lord holds out.
We are especially anxious today to
see the Kings Business attended TO by
a crowd that shall pack the Y. NJ. c.
A auditorium at the midday meeting,
Or Weeks is breaking the very bread
Of life TO the hungry soul at these
meetings. Of which todays is the last.
Let our business men and their en-
ployes turn out in force. Who knows
but that this may be the day Of saliva
ton for many.
And tonight let our Christian men
and women sec that no unconverted
person is lacking hearty invitation
70 attend some one OF the revival
meetings ard let such invitation be ex-
tended with very earnest. very hum
Bic PRAYER tfat II shaft open the way
for new life to all such.
All Richmond for Christ!
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-24

xacAvnond's remarkable campaign
- CO salvation OF souls Is nearly
K <~~~ r sEs already surpassed the
wr-~-ssrc~ss cf the Christian people Of
90 yss-s, N.sss v-e tcsok for even greater
Nasmrnsx = scw from It
-Ns x-a-4-wsl life Of the city has
N~sn ~sssnr-a ard thousands who had
x-r~v <a-e1esv in attending TO the
%Errrs ~s~nrss have felt anew the
s~sr su~ = corsecratsd, whole-hearted
se~~~tcs
me- exrscs 30 half hearted in any
sx%s~r - gre would succeed IN it--aud
- - are living q half hearted, unset
E~sse, unsatisfactory life II is because
80 rsxeYs's so. our religion on straight.
ssne Lord can and docs make strong,
rpen and women of even
s4he weakest and most erring of NOR
4xas. when ~-s enlist in His army We
have behind us His omnipotcnt arm.
erer outstretched to succor and TO
eave, II we put our trust in Him we
are strong In His strength. we 10
not have 70 rely on our own puny will
aHen~ 70 overcome temptation, and He
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-24
HOLD EXAMINATIONS FOR
DEPUTY REVENUE COLLECTOR

On April simu1taneously IN
Richmond, Norfolk, Roanoke, Staun-
ton. Winchester. Lynchburg. Clifton
Forge, Charlottesville. Alexandria and
Abingdon, competitive examinations
for deputy income tax collector In the
internal revenue service will b. held,
It il announced.
Each applicant must sho 7 In his
application that he has had at least
two years OF responsible. practical ex-s
perience In public accounting. andif-
ing or as head ,bookkeeper, or III sims
liar responsible positions. ana Il must
b. shown also that the experience $3.50
acquired within the iast Ave ysaxM
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-24

Considering the fact that there Is
strict military censorship and the
wires are not In good working order
TO the Mexican front, the special cor
respondents seem TO have no difficulty
in filling their space.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-24

Maybe wo will be sorry that Aaron
and set up kingdom there did not
succeed. To keep the record straight,
however il might be said that Burr
was acquitted Of the charge,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-24

We have the Charlottesville Pro-
gress as authority for the statement
that spring has sprung.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-24

these may be had and 10 very ANXIOUS
to place this bulletin In the hands of
every citizen"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-24
A NEW TRIAL FOR JAMES CANTER,

ore ~ the most horrible crimes
which ever dieSraced Virginia was
the murder. with unprintahie incidents
in connection therewitl, Of Mrs. Maude
Wilson. lady Of standing and re-
ssnemant In her home i'm Washington
stnurfy IN Apr4l Of last year.
For the awful crime Luther and
sHansss canter were arrested. tried and
found guilty, although the eIdence
snxasnst the Younger brother was not
~ that conclusive character which
Virginia Justice demands Further
srcrf. Luther Cantor, In confessing his
rriit soIemuly ebsolvcd his brother
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-24

wall street "a inclined IN he disap-
] rren.ea because wee are not already tn
IN general war with Mexico.
In other words the Specializing and
i dollar mad gamblers would be per
sersiy happy n tho situation elready
had enough. should develop into =
scampaisn for the complete pacifica-
xion of the country.
OF course that calls for a long war
~h1rf, means big munitions sales. big
ssotor.truck sales. and a probable
srieas ap of the Mexican securities
lestusxson 80 that these stocks would go
indFy high. This IN all very weli--from
s4he Wall Street view point But who
TN to DO the killing and who will be
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-24
Tie Thawing Bard.

Weather's been against us,
The winds have been SO sharp,
SHOWS have been so frequent
We scarce could twang our harp
Buttercups have tarrted
Meath coverlid Of earth,
And bluehirds have not sung
Lays vibrant with Springs birth
Dur ink was all frozen
And would not make a mark,
While of poetic fire.
We could not find a spark.
Ep' now we're thcwiny out
PALMER days are coming;
we soon shall see fields with
Bees in clover humming.
r W. GRfT/A RID.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-24

Villa Is probably good enough
greaser talk for Viilainy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-24

4 Clever Trick.
To the Editor OF the Times Dispatch:
Sir,--In your editorial of March 10,
headed THE Triumph OF Peters
YOU do yourself and those connected
with your paper an injustice to deny
even very faedestly- the possession of
powers to pierce the future.
The writer is entirely unacquainted
with any plans the Anti-Saloon League
may, or may not have made regard
ing the prohibition legislation, and
therefore. in Judging the truth Of your
statement OF last September, reassert-
ed March 10. has to choose between
your editorial and the statements di-
rcctly at variance with II. This choice
forces the not unrea sonable conclu-
sion, that the Anti-Salocn League did
not have the plans YOU attributed to
them, and that you were rather able
to Judge from the best prohibition
laws now In operation what course
would he followed by the temperance
forces in their legislation on this
Against the truth OF particularly
that part of your editorial. regarded
by you as a mere statement of fact,
which Is as follows: The Anti
Saloon League will insist, II Is said.
upon the creation of the State prohibit
ton commissioner. and will propose
that the General Assembly itself elect
Rev. !. Sidney Peters. field secretary
of the orga nization, to the position. ="
there are the statements in direct OPP
position from Senators Mapp, Saund-
ers and West, and of Hon. o. T.
Jordan. that Rev. James Cannon, Jr.,
took no part in the election Of Rev.
Mr.. Peters. and in further opposition
to the truth of your assertion, are the
of DIR. r. Fl. Pitt. president
of the feague, and Of Mr.. !. W. Hough,
m ember of the executive committee,
that his election was never discussed
by the league.
The phrase. ut Is said" Is very
suhtly and artfully inserted, but by
whom is very cleverly omitted.
II may have been. and most prob
ably was said by some one. who
knew nothing about the plans OF the
league, and for that reason was the
better fitted 10 tell what It's plans
were. Between your statement based
on such indefinite authority and
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-24

The Richmond virginian.
Richmond. Va.
My Dear Sfrs.---Enclosed is an
article which submitted TO the
Times Dispatch for publication, some
what in answer to its editorial. '"rhe
Triumph OF Peters" and which was
rejected by the editor OF that paper.
II you can use this In the columns
of your most valuable paper. ! shall
be very glad to have you do so, IL not.
why YOU may return.
Yours very truly,
ERNEST l.. COPLEY.
Yale University. New Haven, Conn,
March 20, 1915.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-24

from completely in the crime.
ON yesterday the Virginia Surrerns
Court Of Appeals reversed tho ind
inEs of the lower court and handed
the cage Of James Canter for a new
trial.
We trust that tho facts relative to
the lads whereabouts at the time of
the crime may be more clearly cstab-
Iixhed than they were at the former
TRIAL According 70 our recollection
his inability to give a reasonable az
count of himself during the time the
crime was In progress was largely re-
sponsihle for his being found guilty.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-24
THE WALL STREET VIEW.

getting killed? Is recruiting espccial'
ly active on the street? VIII the specu-
iattng fraternity be found on the firing
Iine--or will IL be the common peo
pie who will furnish the blood while
the gamblers win the stakes?
America r. willing 10 20 to every
length To protect Americans on their
own soil We are in Mexico today be-
cause the lives of Americans have
been ruthlessly taken in their own
homes-and we are chasing the out
laws responsible for the crime-but
ne are not willing to make war that
great fortunes may be made by msn
who will never be nearer the Mexican
firing line than the New York Stock
Market
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-24
= u ~ H. \ -
Remnant
Day"

It means the disposal of much desir-
able merchandise at GREATLY RE-
DUCED PRICES! Today these sales
will be held in every department.
MILLER & RHOADS.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-24

The Richmond virginian.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-07
HE ENDLESS CHANT
 DANGER 0F CATARRH
S. S. the Proper Safeguard

Catarrh is "cold" in it's chronic |orm The air is filled with bacteria which is taken into the mouth and nose through the process of breathing When he body is in a healthy condition no jarm results. But with our modern
 hethods of indoor living and sedentary Occupations, the mucous membranes are |sually not able to throw off" this |armful bacteria, making catarrh a |ery common ailment. These germs | reed and multiply, causing inflamma- lion, the blood rushes to the mem |ranes to fight off the bacilli. When he blood is in a vigorous condition its Idefensive' efforts are successful. Otherwise the cold "hangs on'-turns |htO catarrh.
 Catarrh Is chronic inflammation of he mucous membranes. Mucous mem |ranes are the lining on all the inter- Ial cavities of the body. Get that-ALL 'ayities, There is the endless chain |lement of danger.
 The only way to treat catarrh is to |urify the blood. The surest way to | |urify the blood is to take s. s. "S.
 Write us for special advice. Swift Spe- life Co.,, Atlanta, Georgia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-07
BASEBALL TAXES
 ON NEW LIFE WITH
 JOHNSON'S ARRIVAL
Pitcher Ponder Signs-Um- pire Rudderham Sends His Signed Contract to
 President Baugh

Baseball took on new life yesterday at the local headquarters, following the arrival of Arthur Johnson, the Baron pitcher, and the signed contract of Pitch CT Ponder. The ideal weather yesterday inspired Manager Molesworth beyond all thoughts of the opening of the season. ss well as other Barons who are already in the city.
 Johnsons arrival was unexpected as the Baron twirler was not expected be fore Thursday or Friday The elongated Swede is in the picture of health and says he never felt better. Although the big boy did not have such a remarkable year last season, Moley stated yesterday that he expected Johnson to return to form, which gained him success in 1914 Johnson has been wintering in Michigan where he has spent the entire winter
 laboring. He stated that he couldn't wait any longer and had to come to town and give everything a look over before starting practice. Johnson's arrival swelled the number of Barons in the city to six. Danny Clark, Dick Robertson, Burleigh Grimes and Cecil Coombs have been here for quiet while. The arrival of other Barons is expected either today tomorrow. Moley an- nounced yesterday that he would start preliminary practice on Thursday for what Barons that were here, and that on Friday, the practice for all the battery men would begin in earnest About 15 players will be in camp by Friday and by next Tuesday almost 30 will answer the call of the Baron chieftain for daily practice at Redwood.
 The signing of Ponder caused a relief about the headquarters, as it was gen. orally thought that the youngster would balk on the terms offered Only a few Barons still remain to be signed. AL though Moley is not expecting any serious trouble from any of his men, a number are still baking.
 Transportation was mailed yesterday to the remainder of the Baron roster that is not already in town. About b tickets were sent out by Moley. Infielders and outfielders are expected to report by Tuesday. March 15.
 The signed contract of Umpire Rudder- ham was received by President Baugh yesterday, making only one more umpire to sign Kerin has not signed as yet. and although MT. Baugh does not think he is holding out, he has not been heard from for the last month. No action has
 been taken yet in naming a successor to Scott Chestnut, who resigned several weeks ago to so to the International league.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-07
GULLS PREPARING
 FOR COMING SEASON; SEVEN MEN SIGNED
Manager Schmidt Lining Team Up for Practice. Swacina Problem Is
 Causing Worry

Mobile has started preparing. The Guls, under the leadership of Charley Schmidt, has finally begun to get the team in line for the coming season, and have announced that spring practice will start on March 15, the same day as the Rarons.
 The activities of the Gulls have been far below form thus far this season and especially in preparedness. No new men have been signed, and fans about the cir cult have almost formed the idea that the Gulls will be a cinch for the other teams in the circuit this season. According to the following from the Mobile Item, the GulIs are certainly pre- |paring to be in the race for the rag and l upset the preseason dope,
 "The contracts of seven members of the 1916 Mobile Southern association ball club have been received by Manager Schmidt, but by March 15 he says that | he expects number of more and that several of the players who will report Twill not attach their "John Hancocks" Ito documents until just before the league "opens
 "Swacina, who became a free agent Ion March 1, and wants to play with Mo bile but he is asking for a salary that |the local officials claim that they can hot pay. Swacina may come to Mobile | at an early date and talk over the situation. Schmidt is anxious to get |"Swats," who is a big drawing card in Mobile, and any team that gets him will have valuable player. The fans are all anxious for this fellow to return here.
 THREE PITCHERS SIGNED
 '"The pitchers who have signed con- tracts are Gene" Moore, last season | with Galveston, a left-hander, six feet tall, weighs 200 pounds and bats around
 BOO; won 20 games and lost F in 1915; .Ledhetter, a right-hander, six feet one f inch in height, weighs 226 pounds, drafted From Charlotte, N. C., team; Joe Wylie, from the Macon team of the Sally
 league. Townsend and Holmquist are working out on the grounds at Monroe park, but have not signed up. There is no doubt of Covingtons return.
 Tn the catching department Schmidt has signed up She'll who was with Mem phis in 1914 Last year he was in the Canadian league for a part of the time. Negotiations are on with the Atlanta .club for the return of Neiderkorn, but +n1S IS up In the alr, ana the proDaDllltleS hre that Manager Schmidt and Shell will
 10 the catching.
 "On the initial sack with the Mobile club there is vacancy. Calhoun is not coming back and Swacina wants a
 jig, salary It is up to the local club
 o get Swacina or some other high class
 nan.
 Schmidt has a trade on with Oak
 and for a man in place of Flick, who Twill be allowed to stay on the Pacific
 ,oast on account of his wife's health.
 TWO FOR SHORT FIELD
 Dobard, who covered the short field
 Tor the Gulls last season, will report,
 according to Schmidt, but he has not
 igned any contract. Waldron, from the Albany, Ga, team of last season, has
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-07
KAUFF FAILS ID ACCOMPA ANY GIANTS
 ID TRAINING CAMP
Star of the Federal League Makes Good Threat of Re- fusal to Report Until
 Paid $1O,OOO Bonus

New York, March 6.-Notwithstand- ing the many reports to the contrary, "Bennie" Kauff elected not to pay any attention to the orders to report for spring training, and therefore was not on hand to travel with the Giants who left for Marlin. This oversight automatically costs Kauff $1OO, a fine stipulated in each contract to cover this offense.
 Should Kauff continue to ignore the offers and orders of the Giants un til after the opening of the season April l2, he, according to the National league constitution, must be placed on the ineligible list. This means that Kauff will be "blaclxlisted" as far as organized baseball is concerned. He is considered part and parcel of the New York baseball club and as such it will be impossible for him to dicker with any other organization under the na tional agreement
 This does not worry Kauff to any degree, according to his own state ment. At his hotel last night he said that he had received orders to start for Marlin, but that he ignored these orders because he did not recognize the right of the Giants to issue any such commands.
 q want to play ball with the Giants" said Kauff, "but insist in getting what I consider is due me be- fore I will be led into any more trou- ble, I was promised $5O0O bonus by the Giants and I want this money. also think that I am entitled to $5OOO of the money paid to Harry Sinclair for my services. Mir. Sinclair had no right to sell me. He did not hold my contract, if I have any, and I think l am getting raw deal anyway.
 "I know several semi-professional outfits in this city that will pay me handsomely for playing with them. I can make almost as much as I would with the Giants"
 Should the boisterous Benny forget that there are such things as mines to which he has threatened to retire rather than take the worst of it in the argument with the New York club and Harry F. Sinclair over the filthy lucre, says the Brooklyn Times, here is tip off to the National league managers: Said MT. Kauff is a sucker for southpaw pitcher. In tagging the title of "the Ty Cobb of the Feds' to him, this is fact that has been lost sight of. His batting record in league that used a lively ball was made wholly at the expense of right-handed pitchers which we should say does not make it appear that kauff is such a valuable asset to club in league by comparison with which the Feds never started. Here is Kauffs record last year against portside pitchers: