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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-12

II briefly and TO the point. Mr.. Letcher
is gentleman of quiet and modest hab-
its. Ut can already be seen that HIS
fellow-members have great respect for
his judgment. He will have a powerful
influence in committee rooms.
SENATOR JAMES.
Senator II. O. James, though still
young man, served in the House a few
years ago. In many respects he reminds
one Of Senator Letcher. Mr.. James does
not take up much OF the time OF the
Senate in speech making. I'm fact. he
rarely has anything 10 say on the floor.
But he is q hustler for his constituents
and II actively against you on any pro-
position he is a bad man TO fight. for
he is an organizer and tireless worker.
SENATOR C. w. STEELE.
Senator G.. w. steele, Of Washington,
who sits near Mr.. James and listens
attentively TO all that is going on, does
not look bit like the man the "anti-wa-
.ermelon crowd" In his county has pictur-
ed him. He is n modest, dignfied gentle
man and has nothing 10 say unless some
his people. The Senator is already max
ing record for attendance upon meeting
and is making himself very popular
with all of his associates.
NEW MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE
Mr.. c. VI. Jennings. of Washington
county. IS one of the younger members OF
the House of Delegates and is fast be-
coming very popular, especially among
the older members. Though not a law
yer, he is quick and very pointed and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-12

NDOOlhttpCi VI INC AlVuSo VI DtitbdtcS.)
Delegates, was born in the county Of
Prince Edward on June ., 1886, and at
tended Hampden-Sdney College for two
and half years. For five years he held
the office OF deputy clerk of the County
and Circuit Courts. He then read law
and attended the law lectures at the
University of Virginia under professor
John p. Minor d. ring the summer OF 1850
and was admitted to the bar in Septem-
Der. 1888
Three years later he was made county
judge but resigned that Office In 1891. when
he was elected Commemorative After
ney. At the expiration OF his term i'll
1895. no was reelected for the same Of
fee for another four years He is a
farmer and lawyer and was this fan
elected member Of tho House OF Dele
gates
In making his appointments on the
standing committees, Speaker Ryan gave
Judge Watkins eleventh place on the
Committee on Courts of Justice. seventh
place on the Committee on Schools and
Colleges and third place on the Commit
tee on Executive Expenditures.
CHARLES GRAHAM KIZER.
Charles Graham Kizer, Norfolk's new
member of the House. was born in CAL
latin, Sumner county, Tenn. April q,
1866. AT the age OF seven he came TO
Virginia ard entered school at Salem,
Roanoke county. At the age OF fourteen
he entered the Office OF the Salem Con.
SENTATIVE" where he served an appren.
uceship Of dya gearss dtudying at Right
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under his father. At the age Of nineteen
he was made foreman Of the Lynchburg
Nirginian, which position he held until
1851 Soon after that time he located in
Norfolk. and has since been connected
with the Virginian.
Mr.. Kizcr has been prominently con-
nected with the labor movement for
number Of years. lie Is at present State
Treasurer Of The Virginia Federation OF
Labor. treasurer Printers Sick Benefit
Association. which he organized I'm Nor
folk eighteen months ago: organizer oil
unions for the States Of Virginia. West
Virginia. and North Carolina. for the
International Typographical Union Of
North America. and is now serving his
fourth consecutive term Of president Of
the Norfolk Typographical Union.
Mr. Kizer was a candidate for Legisla-
tive honors in 1885 but was defeated by a
small majority by Major William +. Fos-
ter. Senator from Norfolk and Princess
Anne. At the last municipal election, at
his home Mr.. Kizer was chosen mem
Der OF the City Council, and served as
chairman Of the Cemetery and Printing
Committees.
At the recent convention TO nominate
candidates for the Legislature. Mr.. Kizer
was the only candidate before the con-
yention who received its unanimous vote.
on November I'd tho people Of his city
elected him by n majority in excess of
1900. Mr.. Kizer is attentive 20 all duties
and is noted for the conservative views
he holds For n new member Sneaker
Ryan honored him by placing him on the
important Committees OF Roads and In
ternal Navigation. Claims, Manufactures
and Mechanic Arts and Priting.
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abe reelection OF Senator John w. Daniel
for a term OF six years from March D.
ls9a. While II Is likely that no votes
will be cast against the Senator in either
body. interest attaches 20 the election on
account Of the fact that the Senator is
expected 10 make an address 10 the
General Assembly
Six years ago the Senator received a
unanimous reelection and by invitation
he made a speech TO the members of the
Legislature. Senator Daniel will reach
here on Monday perhaps. and If no goes
up 10 the capitol. as doubtless he will do,
after his reelection. no will certainly be
called on for speech.
ELECTION LAWS.
Not much Is being said as vet about
amending the election laws. Some bills
looking to making changes in the exist
fng acts are pending but the Senate and
House Committees. IL Is said will not
take this matter up seriously before the
holidays. There are some influential
members, like DR.. w. d. Quesenberry
and Mr.. Isaac Digs. who are under
stood TO favor material changes in the
election laws. The Committees on Elec-
lions are thought 10 be largely in favor
of allowing the Walton-Parker act to
remain practically as Il IS
THE STATES EXPENSES.
The great problem. or one OF the great
ones. the Legislature will have to deal
with will be that OF providing revenue
with which 10 meet the increase Of $3.50, 900
per year in the interest on the State
debt. which increase goes into effect in
few years. just how this is 10 he done
no one can now tell. One thing is quite
certain and that is expenses are going
TO be cut down somewhere. Various
plans are suggested and proposed. One
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the use OF various means OF resuscitation
only two were SO badly wounded that they
had TO be carried from the scene OF car
mage and strife by their friends. Several
times when rushing together IN solid
unit the whole mass went down IN
heap of struggling arms and dangling
legs.
ALMOST A MIRACLE.
1T seemed almost miracle tnat no.
body was killed, and when, as was often
the case. an individual succeeded In OBJ
tanning the ball, he was inevitably down.
ed. and every contestant seemed bent
upon falling upon him with all the force
and power possible. 1 saw individuals
rush together and the impact resounded
like the crack OF a pistol shot
what. perhaps. impressed itself more
upon me than any other point in the
game was this one fact. that any player
who was so lucky, or luckiess. as 20 OBJ
tain the bah and make a dash for the goal
virtually carried his life in his hands,
for the whole purpose OF the entire OPP
position was 10 down him and evidently
to do so al all cost and all hazard. Not
only was he hurled to the earth while
running at full speed, but the entire body
OF contestants were either hurled or hurl-
ed themselves upon him.
"I know that my anti-footoall bill VIII
have strong opposition. but 1t is the
same kind OF opposition, and upon the
same ground that laws against prize
fighting met with.
THE OBJECTIONS.
1T will be urged that such law as Is
proposed is in restraint OF personal LIBERTY
which is always the argument OF the
iaw-braker. for every law is more or less
I'm restraint Of personal liberty III VIII
he urged that the exercise ana training
is beneficial | deny H. Such exercise IS
too violent and immoderate TO produce
any good results. and in the end IT'S etect
will be 10 destroy, rather than puild up
the constitution, and have good medical
and scientific authority for this con-
clusion.
"A dav or two ago I had an interview
with a lady in this city whose son thir-
teen months ago was almost tho imper-
sonation Of Young manhood. His future
was bright and his every prospect IN HE
was fun Of promise. But youth and
strength and mental capacity were all
dashed 10 earth in q prarctice game OF
football AZ tho University of virginia
and to-day he Is a helpless and nearly a
hopeless invalid. requiring the constant
care Of n devoted mother.
FOOTBALL CASUALTIES.
1T is useless TO go into details ana
give the casualties and deaths upon the
field in these modern gladiatorlal con
tests. They are numerous and they can ne
cited as every newspaper reader Of the
day knows fun well.
The Governor Of Georgia, I'm his veto
~ the football hill which passed the Leg
islature OF that state by an ovcrwhelrn-
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encouragement from Christian men and
women all over the state in this move
ment. and | expect TO press the matter
to the end confident that when the wives
and mothers Of this land are behind any
movement that movement can not be
very far wrong. They have n right 10
invoke the strong hand Of the law 20 pro-
tect the lives and limbs of their boys and
10 stay the sporting influence OF college
He In favor OF this brutal, dangcfous
inhuman, and yet most fascinating game
EXHIBITION OF BRUTAL FORCE.
II submit. said the Senator. In con-
clusion. that the game OF football Of
to-day is an exhibition OF brute force.
unworthy OF civilization which con-
dennis Spanish and Mexican bull fight.
prohibits the prize fight. and prescribe
the duelist. that IL Is a step backward
In the advancing civilization and enliglr-
cnment OF tho nineteenth century and
that in its effect and consequences II
fenevaces our entire body polite. The
Roman gladiator entered the arena amid
the plaudits OF thousands OF his country
men and was encouraged to butcher his
fellowmen by the smiles Of the fairest
and loveliest Of the women OF his land.
The football player steps upon the grid
iron with flowing name under exactly
similar circumstances. with desperate
determination 70 win the battle or die IN
the attempt. and the attempt does often
end I'm death. The contests bear a remark
able similarity I'm their every aspect ana
IRE exactly similar in their effect ana
influence upon the average man and
woman. 7 sincerely believe that II IS the
duty ~ the Virginia Legislature 70 pro
hlhit this game 50 terrible IN Us prob
abilities. terrible In its possibilities, and
awful in It's consequences.
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IS IT A TRIFLE?
THAT COMMON TROUBLE ACID
DYSPEPSIA, OR SOUR STOMACH
Now Recognized as q Cause Of Serious
Disease.

Acid dyspepsia, commonly called heart
burn or sour stomach. is form OF indi-
sestion resulting from fermentation OF
the food. The stomach being too weak TO
promptly digest Il. the food remains until
fermentation begins. filling the stomach
with gas, and a bitter. sour. burning
taste I'm the mouth is often present. This
condition soon becomes chronic and being
an every day occurrence is given but 1T
tie attention. Because dyspepsia Is not
Immediately fatal. many people do moth
Ing for the trouble.
Within a recent period remedy has
been discovered prepared solely 20 cure
dyspepsia and stomach troubles. II Is
known as Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets and
Is now becoming rapidly used and pre-
scribed as a radical cure for every form
OF dyspepsia.
Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets have been
placed before the public and are sold by
druggists everywhere at ~ cents per
package. IL is prepared by tho Stuart
Co, Marshall, Mich. and while il prompt
~ and effeciually restores n vigorous d.
eestion. at the same time IS perfectly
harmless and will not iniure the most
delicate stomach but on the contrary by
giving perfect digestion strengthens the
stomach. improves tho appetite and
makes life worth living
Send for free book on Stomach Diseases
by addressing Stuart Co. Marshall, Mich.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-12

EfsNAlOk W. I. bAtNhDDAlsEs
address in favor Of the bill. It is expected
that Delegate ~ b. Early. Jr., of Greene,
Will talk against the measure Mr.. Early
used to be a football player. and good
one. too.
The meeting will be open TO the public
and, # is understood. that some ladies
will be present to back Senator Barksdale
up in the position he has taken.
THE SENATOR s VIEWS.
A Times reporter called on Senator
Barksdale and asked him 10 state fully
his reasons for opposing football. which
he did without reserve.
Il am opposed to the present game Of
football and believe il should be prohb-
ited by law because it is brutal in its
every aspect and demoralizing in its
every tendency" said the Senator. mo
prize fight can be fraught with more
danger TO the participants and no bull
fight can be more bloodthirsty.
II saw a game played this week pre-
sumably for the benefit Of the legislators.
between opposing elevens from Richmond
College. and. although there could not
DC tho same amount Of Jealousy. rivalry
and feeling as i'm an ordinary game be-
tween rival colleges. to my mind ii pre-
scented conclusive reasons TO every inn
partial observer why the law should in
terycne and prevent such exhibitions.
WHAT HE SAW.
At saw twenty-five men drawn mp in
limo Of battle and assault each other with
the herconess Of a wildcat or mad
bull. They hurled themselves against each
other with terrific force and the impact
was something awful. Even up in the
erandstand. considerable distance.
which was my point OF observation.
could hear the creaking and swapping OF
bone and muscle. Eight or nine times the
game had to he stopped because a par
ticipant lay insenslhle upon the field Of
battle: but. by dint Of much rubbing and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-12
Severed n Vein.

At s:55 o'clock yesterday morning the
ambulance was summoned 10 the Chesa-
peake and Ohio shops. 10 attend q white
man named John Disney. who while at
work had one of the veins in his right arm
severed by a flying piece Of steel The
man bled profusely. but he was treated
by the surgeon in charge, and went home
soon afterwards.
At 5:45 o'clock in the afternoon there
was another call 10 negro named Sam
Price. who had suffered a paralytic
stroke. He was carried 20 the Almshouse
where he died in an hour.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-12
BARKSDALE ON FOOTBALL.
The Halifax Senator Tells Why he Is
Opposed 10 The Game.
he SAW 4 CONTEST LAST WEEK.
Graphic Description Of the Contest he
tween Two Local Teams'-The Reults
Was the Legislators Mind was More
Thoroughly Made Up Against It,

Football will be the absorbing topic at
the Capitol tomorrow.
At 10 o'clock i'm the morning the senate
Committee on General Laws OF "hieh
Senator Sands is chairman VIII meet III
room No. 4. in the old library quarters,
10 consider Mr.. Barksdale's bill prohibit
ing football games in virginia
The patron of the measure, VINO Is
rising young lawyer OF halliax county.
will be on hand TO make the prihclpdi
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-12

plain in his remarks while addressing
the Chair.
lie was opposed during the recent cleo
ton by an Independent Democrat, but
carried his county by a handsome ma
jority.
The Speaker has recognized his ability
by placing him upon three very impor-
tant committees: Roads and Internal
Navigation, Banks, Currency and Com
merce and Enrolled bills.
r. RANDOLPH HICKS.
Mr.. II. Randolph Hicks another youth
ful member Of the House is a native OF
Warrenton. Va, He received his educa-
ton at the Episcopal High School and
at the University of Virginia. Upon
leaving the latter institution in 1890 he
located in Roanoke and began the prac-
tice of law.
In 1893 he was elected chairman of the
Democratic executive committee OF the
city of Roanoke and two years later he
was a candidate before the Democratic
district for nomination for the Legisla-
ture. but was defeated by Colonel w. w.
Berkeley by a small majority. This fall,
however. he was unanimously elected as
one of the Democratic candidates for the
House of Delegates from the district com
posed of Roanoke city, Roanoke county
and Craig.
Mr.. Hicks was elected by the largest
Democratic majority given in the district
for many years, exceeding that given to
Mr. Bryan last year by 400. Mr.. Hicks
is at present twenty-eight years old
In the distribution Of the places on the
various standing committees Mr.. Hicks
vas Considered by Speaker Ryan in the
following manner: Committee on Courts
of Justice; Officers and Offices of the
Capitol; Federal Relations and Rssou-
tons.
JUDGE A. u. WATKINS.
Judge a. ID. Watkins. OF the House of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-12
Rev ". ". Brown Improving.

Rev. w. w. Brown. president OF the
True Reformers' Bank here who is in
Washington. ID. c.. for treatment, Is i'm
proving
II is not likely that any operation will
be performed upon him. lie Is gaining
strength. and IL Is thought he viii recover
unless some unforeseen complications set
1t. The business affairs Of which the Rev.
Brown was the head are so arranged n
to be carried on just as heretofore should
he pass away.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-12
Hickory Camn. No. G. woodmen Of the wsrld

Hickory Camp. No. G. Woodmen Of the
World. at it's last regular meeting elect
ed the following officers for IN year
1895:
Past Con. Com. John b. Allen Con.
Com. Robert l.. Adams; Adv. Lieut.,
James w Gentry: Clerk. Samuel Crane;
Banker. John $. Morriss; Escort r. A..
Fores: Waterman. A. X. Vest; Sentry,
Thomas OBerry; Managers. John 4.
Pfaff. ]. r. Day. G. r. Tinsley
Sovs b. +. Waller. James w. Gentry
and John S Morriss were appointed a
committee 10 arrange an elaborate enter
tainment at its Installation January 4,
1898.
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WORK FOR THE LEGISLATORS
Two EYents oil Considerable Interest
This Week.
SOME OF The MANY new MEMBERS.
Senators Houston, Letchor. Rover A.
James and g. w. Steele, Mon of Influ-
ence--scnstor Daniel May Make
speech.

The Legislature this week will get down
20 hard work. All the committees are
organized and ready for business. Not
very many important bills have been In
troduced and the real work Of the Assem-
bly, Will not begin until after Christmas.
There win be two events Of consider
able interest during the week. Jo-mor-
row morning Mr.. Barksdale's anti foot
ball bill will DO considered by the Com
hnittee on General Laws. 1T Is p.racti-
eally a foregone conclusion that the re-
port on the measure Will be unfavoraole
% sts massage Senator Barksdale real
ICES this fact But he Is determined TO
make the fight and TO accept the conse-
euences.
DANIEL TO BE REFLECTED.
The other event referred to will be
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-12
Criminal EXPENSES.

A meeting was held yesterday afternoon
AZ tho Capital by the special Joint commit
-tee of the General Assembly appointed
under the resolution offered by Mr.. Win
borne. OF Rockbridge. 70 look into the al
legged excessive criminal expenses of the
counties Of buchanan. Dickinson,
Greenesville. Franklin. Patrick. Scott.
Warwick and Wise.
The various counties were briefly dis
cuseed until Warwick was reached, but no
final action was takes.
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The Governors Clemency.

w. A. Kemp, a negro. who was con-
victed Of killing another negro. and was
sentenced 10 eighteen years imprison-
ment in the ponitentiary. was pardoned
bv Governor o Ferrall yesterday Kemp IS
from Richmond. He had served about
two years Of his sentence.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-12
Donation Day Home for Incurables.

Donation Day will be observed al the
Home for Inourables. No. 1915 Ross street,
on next Wednesday.
Friends OF this worthy institution are
requested to donate provisions. clothing
and other useful articles which will be
gratefully received.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-12

Thomas williams. a Manchester negro
was arrested last evening by officer A. p.
Walton. NJ the Second District charged
with stealing brasses from tho Danville
shops i'm Manchester. Chief Lipscomb
OF the Manchester police. came over and
secured williams last evening. taking, him
10 the Manchester jail.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-12
Received the New Pastor.

The young men OF the Second Bapust
church last evening rendered their new
pastor. Rev. DR.. w. r. L. Smith an in
formal reception in the church lecture
room.
There was a large attendance. ana the
rendition Of some excellent music ana me
service ~ light refreshments added much
to the occasion
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-12
Howitxer nannuet.

The Richmond Howitzers ana the HOW
itzer Association viii hold their annuai
banquet at Zmmermann's Hotel to-mor-
row night.
on the 18th Of December, every year
this banquet is held, because that date
is the anniversary OF the battle or FRED
ericksburg. in which the Howitzers tooR
q prominent part.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-12
Mr. Wright Improving.

The condition OF Mr.. John Wright was
reported as much improved at the old Do
minion Hospital last evening. ana his
friends look forward with confidence to
his recovery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-12
A Soiree Wednesday.

St Patrick's Social and Beneficial So
ciety will tender its members soiree on
"Wednesday evening. Mr.. L. l.. Kelly
viii reoite. and Mr.. ii. Thurston Cardozo
and George Parater will sing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-12

Or. J. s. Dill. pastor Of Venable-street
Baptist church. will preach to-day on
The Goodness Of Cod" At night. Take
Heed to Thyself." Right hand OF fellow
ship will be given 20 new members at the
morning service.
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that seems to meet with much favor
IS TO have the State pay out of its treas.
ury the salaries Of Judges, sherffs and
commonwealths attorneys and to have
the counties each pay all of the other
criminal expenses. The argument Is that
II each county Is required to pay its
criminal expenses more care will be exer-
cised TO make these expenses as light as
possible.
AS TO OFFICES.
There is talk, too. OF aboblshing several
offices, including those OF Second Auditor
Register OF the Land Office Commits
eioner or Agriculture, Adjutant General
and Assistant Inspector General, the
duties of all OF these officers will be
carefully looked into in order TO ascertain
whether or not any or all OF them can be
abolished without injury TO the interests
OF the Commonwealth. Some members
favor reducing the number OF judges.
commemorative attorneys and superin-
tendents OF schools.
When the knife is applied it may cut
very deep. 1t may not be used at all
but II used no one can safely predict
where the cutting will stop
PERSONAL ABOUT MEMBERS.
The Legislature is composed OF material
1hat Is somewhat OF an Improvement
upon the personel OF general assemblies
OF the last few years. 1t appears as
me TWO Houses are harder working bod
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