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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-09-10

When the government starts out to
bust a trust we Try to trust the bust.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-16
SENATE

There was nothing OF sweeping i'm
portanco on the s;ena,e calendar yes
ierday. hut the session was a busy
one and u great deal OF business was
transacted Many bills were offered
and large number, were reported
from the committees. Among the lat.
ter WAS the STROBE bill restricting the
running of trains on SUNDAY. All
clauses relative 10 passenger trains
were stricken out
EStension Of Session.
senator Ward proposed that at i22O
o'clock all Senate bills of local char
actcr on their third and second road
ing. be taken up and acted upon. Sen
ator Walker considered it best TO take
w all local bills in their order. but
AIR. Wards motion was adopted A
communication was received from the
House announcing that the Senate joint
resolution providing for the printing
III all evidence in tho Rhea case had
bnon eoncurred In
The FIRST matter taken up was a
House joint resolution providing for
extending the sessions of the Assem-
bly, thirty days. and requiring the bills
on the calendar to be read only once.
instead of on three separate calendar
days. There appeared 10 be some OPP
position to this and the matter was
passed by until tomorrow. Senator
Sale introduced a resolution which
seeks to investigate the coal business
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ton ! OF an act entitled act to prevent
cruelty to children. and to regulate and
provide for their control and custody IN GER
tain cases. approved March 3. 1896.
BY Mr.. Old--To amend and re-enact an
&C. entitled an act to amend and re-enact
an act entitled an act to provide places OF
ahcde and for the safe custody and proper
guardianship OF Children who are vicious
OF depraved, or without proper place of
abode, or proper guardianship or control, or
who shall be ill-treated. neglected or de-
serted by parents. guardian. or other ousto-
dian. who shall be exposed to immoral or
vicious influences and training. approved
April 2, 1902.
tEorize carriers of the United States mail
to go armed while on duty.
BY Mr.. Wngo-To prohibit tho granting
OF charters TO banks having minimum
capital stock of less than $4,000
BY Mr.. Byrd--To repeal joint resolution
entitled Joint resolution transferring a Ger
the government OF the United States to the
Mount Vernon Avenue Association. chartered
by :, this state. approved n, March ., 1855:
cider and other intoxrants in Arvonia viii
lage, Buckingham county. Va
BY Mr.. coffigan-To authorize tho Board
propriate money Tor the erection OF a mon
| rment to Confederate. soldiers,
BY Mr. Rew-.To incorporate the town OF
Chincoteaque. Accomac county.
| BY Mr. Powers-A bill entitled act to
amend and re-enact an act TO provide for
the opening. building and Keeping in re-
pair the public roads and bridges OF Caro-
limo county.
BY Mr.. Green, OF Fauquer-To amend an
act passed by the General Assembly of
Virginia, March A. 1904. entitled an act to
provide for the working OF roads in Eau
quier county, Va, amended and re- 'nacted
by an act approved March IA. 1905
BY Mr. Clarke-To amend and rs-rnact
an act entitled an act to amend and re-en-
&C. act entitled an act to establish a
general road fund for the permanent I'M
rrcvement of tho roads and the bridges IT
pinwiddie county. and to prescribe its pow
ers and duties and to provide for tho ap-
pointment of county superintendent: OF
roads. and TO regulate his duties, approved
March s. 1904, amended and re-tnactecl
by an act approved March Is, 1905
| BY Mr.. Powers--Prohihiting the sale or
wires. splrltuous and malt liquors In local
| option districts. counties or corporations.
! with provisions as to penalty and cases OF
convicton and application OF fine In such
| cases,
BY Mr.. sterritt---'ro amend ind re-enact
| section of chapter 4oa of the Acts of As
seribly, session l901-02, entitled an act to
protect sheep and other stock in the coun-
ties of this state. approved March 20, 1lo,
an6 to amend tho title thereof so as -
provide for imposing a license tnxSon dogs
as amended and re7enacted by chapter 80 Of
til. Acts of Assembly, session i9oe-s-i. APP
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Code. in regard to the sale of domestic and
proprietary medicines.
BY Mr.. Lewis--To authorize Essex county
70 borrow money and issue bonds for a sum
mot exceeding $500 In order rrss to ou'la new
BY Mr.. W. B. Daniel--To authorize the
Beard OF Supervisors of Prince George
county to appropriate money to Con-
BY Mr.. j. w. willlams--To provide for
an election by the qualified voters OF Frank
county. Va. to determine whether or not
intoxicating liquors shall be sold in any
manner within the bounds of said district.
and II the result of said election is against
the sale of liquor. to abolish the dlspensary
In said district. or IL the result be in favor
OF the sale of liquor to preserve the present
law therein
BY AIR Howle--To amend and re-enact
section of an act entitled an act to repeal
the charter of the town of smithHeld. and
to grant new charter TO the said town.
which took effect February II, 1900.
BY Mr. Edwards--To authorize and en-
power the Board of Supervisors of King
william county to build construct and main
tair bridge over the Pammnkey River,
near Hanover Town, between King William
and Hanover counties.
BY MIR. Luce--To amend and re-enact
section 1883 of the Code of Virginia for
1857. as amended and re-enacted by an act
approved December IS, 1908, entitled an act
Code of Virginia, relating to public free
schools for counties and the literary fund
By Mr.. Surratt--To prohibit hazing In
schools colleges and institutions of learning.
and providing penalties for violation of
same.
| BY Mr.. Montasue---To amend and re-en-
act section 1857 OF the Code of Virginia, re-
latng to Office judgments
| BY Mr.. Curlett--To amend and re-cnact
chapter 474 of the Acts of Assembly of
| 1895 1900. entitled an act to provide that
planters to whom natural oyster rocks have
| been assigned through mistake shall have q
! reasonable time TO remove their planted
oysters therefrom. etc. approved FEBRUARY
| 21 1900.
BY Mr.. spessard-To prevent the circua-
| ton OF false statements and rumors as tn
| the financial condition of banks and lnan-
! ciai institutions, and to provide penalties
| for a violation thereof,
| By Mr.. Stuart-To require supervisors to
pace telephones in the offices of the treas
urer and circuit court clerks for the conven-
.erce of the public.
Ry Mr.. Sydnor--ro amend and rc-ennct
| sections 61s and t14 OF the Code of Virginia
| as amended and re-enacted by an act ap-
proved March Is, 1904.
BY Mr.. Glcnn-To amend and re-enac,
section 75a of the Code of Virginia as
amended and re-enacted by nm act APPROX
ed March 10, 1901. entitled an act to ameno
| ana re-enact section 75s of the Code OF Vlr
| glria, In relation to State depositares. al
amended and re-enacted by an act approved
March 10. 1905.
BY Mr.. old--To amend and re-enact sec
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as it is now being conducted, with
particular reference to Norfolk and
Newport News. He declared that the
coal trust in a great many cities of
Virginia keeps the price of coal high,
without regard to the condition of the
market or the supply on hand. and that
in seaport towns this is a great hard
ship on both American and foreign yes
sells. The resolution, which was also
Introduced in tho House. IS printed
above.
SnIc OF Cocninc.
Senator Harmon introduced a bill
which seeks to prevent the sale, giving
away, or otherwise disposing of CO.
cainc. Severe penalties for violation OF
this law are proposed.
Senator Walker introduced several
bills proposing changes in the laws re-
lating to the granting of licenses for
catching fish for the purpose of the
manufacture of oil and fertilizer.
a bill introduced by Senator Wick
ham provides for the designation of
the natural oyster rocks of Virginia.
and appropriates the money necessary
therefor.
Another measure of great Interest
which came up was the pension bill,
reported as a substitute from the
Finance Committee. This is codifi-
cation of all the pension bills. and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-16

1t is so easy to criticize things about
which the critic knows nothing.
Take. for instance, Peruna. There
are plenty of people who are willing
to say Peruna is this and that, who
never have tasted Peruna. and have
never known anything about It's eff
fects upon the human system.
There are people who say and pro-
badly believe, that Peruna is used as
beverage by some people. 1t would
be the easiest thing in the world to
show the falsity of such a belief.
Let any one who reads this go to the
drug store and purchase bottle OF
Peruna. If, after attempting to use 1T
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-16

ride for the working. repairing opan-
ing, altering, changing and building
of the public roads. bridges. ferries
and landings in Warren county, Va"
approved March Is. 1906.
To amend and re-enact section 1913
of chapter 401 Of the Code OF Virginia
as amended and re-enacted by act Of
Assemble, approved February 4. 1896,
and by an act approved February "a.
1890, and by an act approved February
"a, 1892, and by an act approved jan
uary 90. 1894. and by an act approved
February 81, 1884, and by an act ap-
proved February Il, 1898, ana by an
act approved February Is. 1901. and by
an act approved March 10. 1901 in re-
lation to appointment of commissioners
in chancery.
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Those who SIander
Peruna Know Moth
ing About 1t.
THE PEOPLE WHO USE IT ARE THE
ONLY RELIABLE WITNESSES.
Read the Enthusiastic Testimonials on
This Page.
These Testimonials Were Given Out of Pure Gratitude
for the Benefit Received from Pe.ru-na.

as a beverage or take it in doses
sufficient to produce anything like in
toxicatlon, if after putting it TO this
opinion that Peruna is disguised
alcoholic. drink. he will be warranted
in making such a statement. Practi-
cally, Peruna cannot be 50 used. Any
one who knows anything about Peruna
by personal use knows that Peruna Is
a medicine. The very label on the
bottle, giving the principal active in
gradients. furnishes indisputable proof
that Peruna Is a medical compound.
We will be willing TO guarantee that
no normal person can or will use
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-16

provides that the appropriation be in
creased 10 S450.oO0, and that old SOL
diers now in almshouses shall not be
debarred from receiving pensions.
Senator Sims offered bill amending
the act concerning the number of
commissioners of the revenue. and pro-
viding that voters In a city may not
vote for commissioners of a county.
Hills Passed.
Following are the bills passed:
To amend and re-enact sections Is
and &c of chapter ESQ Of the Acts of the
General Assembly of Virginia, 1906,
entitled IAN act to amend and re-enact
an act to provide for the opening,
altering, changing and working the
public roads in the county of Warren.
approved sFebruary IS. 1856, to pro-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-16
ASSEMBLY, AFTER
COAL TRUST NOW
CONTINUED from first Pase)

Tl,nt "a committee of ti,rce shall lie mp
pofnted. consist;nS of one member OF
tiic senate, to be appointed by the
President thereof. and ts,0 members az
the House, tn be appointed by ti'e
spcnIScr OF the House, who shnIi ~
once Investigate these conditions nnb
report tn The General Assembly stich
measures ns tlcy rpay deem proper 10
break mp any combination, which ~
found To exist.
:. The mrid committee shall hive
power to summon witnesses. scnd Tor
books, documents nnd other nnpcrs
which they think necessary for the
propcr cnrry;ng out of HE object nf
This resolutions; md Shnil nl-D Ire en-
lifted to employ such stenogrnpi,ic ns-
risancs ns inny he DcccsasTy; and to
emil on the Iaw officers of The state for
Hssistnncc.
After advancing q number Of Other
bills to their engrossmcni the House "
g o'clock took asrecess Until ] O'Clock,
ifternonn session.
when the session WINS resumed the
bin providing Tor continuing the otiice
OF secretary OF Confederate lt"cords
was taken No.
Mr. Iennlpgs spoke in favor % the
measure and Mi. Lowry In, opposttion
TO II. The latter eontended that 80 far
as he mad been able 10 discover. N3ior
Hunter had done little or nothing TO
warrant the continuance Of the office.
lie offered 9n amendment reducing The
appropriation from $4,000 To $4,000.
This was viaornusly ppposcd by McsFrF
jennings Wmgo and Stubs SIR. Cox
smoke along he samc 1inc, and com
plimented Major Hunter ON the work
already. dome.
Mr. 4. n. Love. Of Loudoun. advo-
Gated the bin ss IL came fror' the com.
mIttec ard Nj. Lowry modified his
amendment so rs TO make the appro-
priatiou $1,000 for the next two Years,
instead Of 5000. as Originally pro
posed by him
All amendmpnte were rejected. aud
ment.
The child labor bill IS reported froW
the Committee on General Laws. waa
debated a sore length. " Hxes the
age limit al fourteen Years and Mr.
srassie. Of Richmond city presented n
substitute measure. making. tile mini
mum age at whicif cntidren may lie
employed in Factories sixteen years.
Mr.. Atassie spoke earnestly In favor OF
bis substitute. and u was opposed b.
Messrs. Powell. Penuletoh. Oliver and
others. who favored the original BILL
In closing mis- speech FOR his sub
F'ituie, Mr.. Massie quoted the follow
ing lines from famous English poet:
III fares the land TO Fastening Ills u
prey:
Whore wealth aceumulatcs aud men
dccdY:
Princes and lords may flourish or may
fade,
a breath can mFke them as !. breath
has made:
But sold paasan,ry tneG country s
pride
When once 1eatroyed can mover he
supplied"
When The hohr OF o'clock arrived
the House adjourned until 10 O'Clock
Tomorrow morning without taking
action on the pending proposition.
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Throat and Head.

Mrs. 1. ID. Hayes. 1881 Druid Hill.
Baltimore, Md. writes:
"Peruna is one of the best remedies
for grippe. cold in the head, sore
throat, nervous headaches. and coughs
that has ever been discovered. After
tho use of one bottle in my family I
don't feel safe without Peruna in my
house
In later letter Mrs. Hayes says:
II am never without a bottle of PERU
ma in the house. ] find 1t good for
most every complaint. | give the
children Peruna if they have a cold
and 1t always relieves them. I don't
think could find better remedy to
give my children
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proved February L., 1908. and prescribing
penalties therefor
BY Mr.. Hall-Providing that no plea OF
former Judgment against a cotortteaser or
cotrespasser shall be held to be sufficient.
or shall be received by any court In any ac-
tor against u cotortfeaser unless said plea
shall aver that such Judgment has been
paid In full
section 500 of the Code of 1887. in relation
to extension OF county and city levies ~
the commissioner OF the revenue, and HIS
compensation therefor.
BY Messrs. snead. Withers. Houston.
Owens, of Norfolk county, and Mr.. Sylves-
toto create tho Virginia Truck Expert
ment Station. and appropriating the sum
o. s1T,5o0 TO To used in tho conduct Of said
STATIC ae,- non,.,,a ~ r.,s,, ~ 40. -.
tilted an act to authorize the sale Oh
lots purchased by the Commonwealth for de-
lrquent taxes and not redeemed within
four years or more, approved F~oruary 3.
1905.
ay Mr. W Y, ,no os amend ,5 5seaass
amended and re-enacted by act approved
March Is. 1904. entitled an act to amend
and re-enact section 75S of the, Code OF Vir-
gina in relation to State depositaries. as
amended and re- enacted by an act approved
March 10, 1906, entitled an act to amend
ami re-enact section 75s OF the Code OF Vir-
giria. amended and re-enacted by an act
approved March 10, 1904, entitled an act to
amend and re-enact section 753 of Tho
Code of Virginia. In relation to State de-
q /. d
BY Mr., sydnor--To authorize the board
of supervisors of any county to impose q
license tax on persons hauling over tho
public roads OF any county for compensa-
ton.
BY MIR. Brown-,ro amend and re-enact
section l0s OF an act entitled an act to raiso
revenue for the support of the sovernmenr
ard public free schools. and TO pay the I'M
terest on the public debt and to provide
special tax for pensions, as authorized bv
section. 1ss OF the Constitution, approved
April ID. 1908
BY Mr.. Bowman. of shenandoah--Provid-
ns, for the sale OF stock held by the Stata
in internal Improvement companies whera
no dividends have been paid for fifteen years.
ny Mr., Cox--To amend and re-enact the
18th clause of section 1sS of the Code of
Virginia. as amended by an act approved
February =, laoS. and by an act approved
March Z, 1901
BY Mr.. Williams, of Glles--To provide
school OF mines as department of the
Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical Coll
| lcge and Polytechnic Institute. and TO make
Representation FOR the same.
BY Mr.. Jett---To amend and re-enacf
section ISL. and TO repeal sections 5Sf anS
LISA OF the Code OF Virginia
| BY AIessrs Johnston, OF Mont somery. and
Stubbs-ro authorize the supervisors OF
Ieuo, county and the council OF each city to
Intake a special levy for the support and
maintenance OF MANNED and disabled Con-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-16

Peruna as a beverage. If any one
thinks this remedy can be so used ono
trial Will be sufficient to disabuse his
mind.
Peruna is a great and useful family
medicine. 1t is used in multitudes of
homes. II has become a standard
remedy for various petty ailments in
the home. 1t is especially useful for
climatic diseases. 1T is an excellent
remedy for colds 1t is a well-tried
remedy for catarrh in all forms.
We have multitude of testimonials
recommending 1t for colds, for bron-
chitis for various affections of tho
respiratory and alimentary organs.
This is well known TO all who know
Peruna by actual experiences.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-16

Mrs. Alice J. Bordner. 1911 Maple
Ave. Harrisburg. Pa. writes:
II have found a cure in Peruna. /
cannot recommend Peruna enough, and
L also thank you for your kind atten-
ton to me. L am as wei as could be
ever since ! began ,aking Peruna, and
will recommend it to others. / only
weighed % pounds before taking Peru
ma; now ] weigh 1875"
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Mr. Wickline n. Smith, editor Of
The Potlach Herald formerly princi-
pal of the schools at Cameron. Idaho.
writes:
For some time ] suffered with ca
tarrh OF the throat and bronchial
tubes.
II tried many remedies but could
ind nothing that would give me re-
lief Finally ! tried Peruna. Three
bottles cured me. sound aud we'll.
believe 1t Will do as much for others
as 1t did for me-"
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Cures All Catarrhal Diseases"

MIR. ]. w. kightlnger, Cambridge,
Neb.. writes: II don't have any moro
trouble in my throat and have not had
headache for four weeks.
'Peruna is the very medicine for ca
tarrh. There is no medicine like 1T In
the United States, for 1 have tried a
good many before using Peruna
III will keep It in my house to guard
against catarrh, as it cures all ca
tarrhal Diseases
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HOUSE

BY Mr.. WessIer-To amend and re-enact
section 1862 of the Code. as amended and
rc-enacted by an act approved March Z,
300 and as further amended by an act APP
proved April I. 1903, in relation TO board
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:OPLE WHO REALLY KNOW what PERU MA IS.


Mr. George w. Amory, 3T West 10Th St, New York
City, New York, writes: !
Sonehow 1have always had prejudice against adver-
sed medicine but want to decided exception
! in favor Of Peruna.
81 caught cold last winter and ii settled in throat
and head, developing most persistent caarrh, which
seemed to defy all medicines until tried Peruna. Before
hadnscd two bottles Iconsidered myself oured."
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| BE Montague--To repeal an act er-
tilted an act to authorize the sale Oh
lots purchased by the Commonwealth for de-
| lirquent taxes and not redeemed within
four years or more. approved F~oruary 9,
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The TIMES pspATf RICHMOND SUNDAY FEBRUARY 49, 1908

-~~W~~-I~s-r-S-S-s-D
Mrs. Emma J.. Mumford, No.
n Olsen's Court, Salt Lake City,
Utah, writes:
"Four months ago I became
Chilled through and through
by getting my feet vet.
"The next morning I was
stiff and sore with a severe
cold which had settled all over
my body. Tho blood seemed to
rush to my head, causing dizzi-
ness and binding headaches.
"As soon as Peruna was re-
commended to mo decided to
give 1t q trial and am pleased
to say that 1t cured mo after
/ had used 1t only two months.
~ think you have splendid
medicine and gladly endorse
it.n
People preferring solid mcdi-
cines should call for Peruna
tablets. Each tablets equiva-
lent to one average dose Of
Peruna.
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BY Mr.. Sydnor--To authorize the board
of supervisors of any county to impose q
license tax on persons hauling over tho
public roads OF any county FOR compensa-
The Ordway new era., 1908-06-26

This is the time Of year when thou.
sands turn their eyes toward the
mountains seeking rest for tired
nerves; when the bnyish instinct in
the hearts Of all men stirS within
them l0ngings for the woods and trails.
ior exploring expeditions, for chance
TO shout at the crags or to climb the
peaks and exult in the glory Of free.
ooln from care or bounds. The pulse
thrObS little faster at the thought Of
running streams and shaded canons. of
winding trails and where they lead to
pine and aspen groves; to primeval
spots in which to dream, where fancics
woven with threads OF sunlight spuu
In forest glades refresh the soul and
all the world Of work and worry seems
so far away. Here in Colorado we have
many beautiful mountain resorts
half wild canon camps-comfurtab
hotels and mountain cottages hidden
among the valleys. Within few
hours journey one can find scenes as
though In another country, another
atmosphere, deep in the heart of the
mountains, up among the clouds or
following singing trout streams from
pool to pool. Denver Field and Farm.
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IuNs GRATING

,ew fruit growers here and there
,,.,,.hou, The state are meeting WIN
success with June grating WING
mis- method OF top working Is hoo "''
,,,.d ,n working over large limbs u
has many uses, and is so simple 'ha'
any one can do IL rapidly with 'er,
little practice. ,
Cinps nre selected from the new
,r.au yrrwths as soon as the Ter
minal bud has formed. This VIII
usually be towards the latter part ="
June in most localities In C"I"f"''"'
The ciuns are cut three or four Inches
long. the lower end being shaped VIII"
nuc slanrlng out. An inci>l"h i no"
u,,d, through the bark AT the r'lhl
where the new limb Is desired auu the
,,nn i .nppcd in hct~rcn III" BARK
ana wood. \o WAX ar Wrapping i
required ,
In order To- he entirely successful
th,r,. should not hr too much growth
1l,pyc the new ciun. The side hrhhclir>
uu any tree which are murc ur less
shaded hy vigorous branches above
them are usually >tuutrd IN growth.
the ,.iun need, TIE minimum amount
uf lpnd and sunshine, consequently IL
must bc placed III an advantageous
pY-iliun Some gruwCrs have reported
that gratis put IN apple trees III lhi>
manner tailed tu make much growth
and soon developed bIus>"m'hud>.
/ TIN, result may be- accounted Tor IN
two ways. II flowers were produced
the following spring, a terminal "a~
unduubtcdly .,lcctcd which had al
ready formed a ilnwcr bud. ON tine
other hand. II hln~~uHI~ did not appear
until the Second or third spring, III"
cion WAS probably placed IN such Il
position that it did not receive enough
10 ID ru force 1t into vigorous growth
The writer would be pleased to hear
from anyone who has had experience
Of any kind with this form OF graflins
W. PADDOCK.
IIurticulturi>t, Colorado Agricultural
College. Fort Collins.