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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-12-01
Mre. w. B. r. Leech Died Sunday
In Florida

Mrs. Margaret w. Leech of Buff
falo, widow of Mr.. w. B. F.Leech,
died Sunday in Florida, after an
illness of several years from the
effects Of paralysis. The remains
reached Lexington this morning,
and will be taken to Oxford church
tomorrow for interment beside the
grave of her husband. Mrs. Leech
went to Florida in October, to
spend the winter, as las been her
custom for some years.
Mrs. Leech wes . daughter of
Mr.. John d. Houston OF near Nat
ural Bridge, and she was II years
OF age. She was a woman of at
tractive manner aud was devoted
to her home and family.
Six children survive, as follows
Miss Ella Leech who lived with
her mother: Messrs. j. Houston
Leeoh and Charles B. Leech Of
Lexington; Coray r. Leech of
Lynchburg, DR.. w. Stuart Leech |
Of Minnesota, Herbert b. Leech of |
Baltimore. One brother and three
sisters also survive: Rev. L. d.
Houston of Florida, Mrs. Bette |
Lurty OF Baltimore, Mrs. Matte
Rom berg OF Florida, Mrs. Matte
l.. Swink OF Buffalo.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-12-01
A Theililnx Rescue

How Bert r. Loan Of Cheny. wash,
vas saved from . irightful death Is a
story to thrill the world. "A hard
cold" he writes, "brought on desper.
ste lung trouble that batl1ed an expert
doctor here. Thea paid $40 to SIS .
visit to . lung specialist In spokane,
who did not help me. Then / went 10
California, but without benefit. At last
l used DR.. Kings New Discovery,
which completely cured ne aud now l
am a. well ss ever" For Lung Trou
bic, Bronchitis. Coughs and Colds, As.
thma, Group and Whoopiag Cough Its
supreme. Soc. and s1.O0. Trial bottle
free. Guaranteed by B. II. Gorrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-12-01
A Policeman's Testimony

]. N. Patterson. night policeman Of
MAJ hus, lows, writes: Last winter
had bad cold on my lungs and tried
Of iesst half dozen sdvertided cough
med icines and had treatment from two
sIciaDs without getting any benefit.
4 friend recommended Foley's Honey
and Tar and twosfhiids of q bottle
cured sns. consider II tho greatest
congh and lung medicine In the world"
n. n. 0errsii.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-12-01
Cadet Webster Injured in Foot
Ball Thanksgiving

Cadet Fred Webster, center of
the V. N. /. football term that
played Davidson College H. Lynch.
burg on Thanksgiving Dry, was
go badly injured in the game that
for six hours lie lay in stupor. 1t
was feared on examination that
the young man was suffering from
conclusion OF the brain. He was
hurried to the hotel where the
team was stopping and four phy-
sicians summoned. He remained
there under treatment until Friday
night when he YVES brought to
Lexington and 10 now in the V. NJ.
l. hospital.
The serious injury to Webster
has cast pail over the V. M. l.
football contingent. Last year
Half Back Ferrebee of Norfolk,
was killed in gume with Roam
oke College, and Webster's acci.
dent recalls vivdly ard painfully
that tragedy OF the eridlron.
just bow Webster was injured
in a scrlmmage is not clear. He
passed the ball for an end run
around Dsvidson's right, Al
scrimmaRe followed, In which the
ball was stopped. When the play
ers arose to line up again, Webster
did not rise. He was raised to his
feet and carried from the field,
crying trsntieally that he was all |
right and not seriously Injured.
That the young man was serious
" injured soon became evident.
His head fell to his shoulder ss
though his neck had suddenly re-
fused to support it. When laid
On the side lines, bis right leg
erked and twitched, as though he
could not control the limb.
Webster is twenty years Of age,
md is from Misscula, Mont. This
9 his fist year at V. NJ. l. He
las been playing strong game
or the CADETS and is very popular.
Webster is not the only man
lurt in the game. Right End
Thomas of Davidson, had his nose
'roken and was compelled to lsave
he pane. +
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-12-01
Women Who Are Eavled

Those attractive women who ale
lovely In face, form and temper are the
envy Of msnv, who misht DO like them.
A weak, sickly woman wilt be nervous
and irritable. Constipation or kidne!
poisors show In pimplss, blotches. skin
ereption and . wrstched complexion
For all such, Electric Bitters work won
dess. They regulate Stomach. Liver
and Kidneys. purify the blood; Civ.
strong nerves, brieA eyes, pure breath,
smooth, velvety akin, ovely complex
ion. Many charming women owe thei'
health and beauty tothem. SOC. at Is.
81. 0OrYell's.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-12-01
An Alarm of Fire

An alarm OF Ore Was sounded last
SATURDAY light. and the fremen re-
spondsd promptly, but the alarm
proved to be false. The scare Was
caused BY Q chimney catching fire on
Washington street near Jeffereon, 1t
was at arst reported that the fire was In
chs building o. the Lexington Pool
Company. A hre in that locality
would prove most DISASTROUS. ~ tho
surrounding buildings ara oil OF wood.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-12-01
9. A, e. reception

The 3. A. 4. Fraternity OF Washing
ton and Lee University held delight
fui reception Tuesday evening at thett
club house. corner jackson avenue and
Washington street. sfhe receiving
party besides members OF the frster.
atty, were Mrs. Denny. Mrs. CoIse,
Mrs. Humphrsys, Mrs. Semmes. Mrs.
Graham, Mrs. Robbins, and Miss
White. Mrs. Cross presided over the
punch bowl.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-12-01
Personals

Miss Ouida Cantieri Of Lynch.
burg, Va, is the guest of Miss
Anna Krause on Randolph street.
DR.. Templston Adair of Pulaski
City lie visiting his parents, Mr..
and Mrs.. j. Med. Adsir this week
Mr.. W. S. Roys was called to
Charleston. W. Va, a few days
ago on account of the illness OF
his wife.
Mr.. G. D. Palmer Of near Lex.
ington 10 suffering from . painful
wound in the hand from an ex.
plnsion Of q cartridge.
State Senator W. W. Sale of
Norfolk 10 mentioned as . posi-.
BILE successor OF Gen. Charles j.
Anderson, sdjutant general OF
Virginia.
Miss Margaret Caring returned
yesterday TO Hollins Institute
whore abe is student, after spend.
Ing Thanksgiving with her moth
or, Mrs. Percy C. Caring.
Mr.. and Mrs. Estes Kline of
Vsucluse, Frederic county, spent
the past week in Lexington visit.
ing relatives, ano were tho guests
Ct Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Fl. Gil
loSk.
Mr.. Ernest. l.. Rhodes Of Atisn.
Ia. Ca, who spent two weeks at
Springs,r returned to Lex.
ihgton last Friday to visit his par
sn.s, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank P.
Rhodes. He left Saturday for his
nome.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-12-01
Mr.. Quise n berry and MIsa steele
Quietly Married

Mr.. Edward Auskin Quissnter'
~, Jr., and Miss Lola Garland
Steele, & popular young couple OF
Lexington, surprised their friends
act Wednesday evening, Novem.
Der "a, 1909. when they were quiet
~ married at the parsonage Of
Trinity Methods. church at Q
o'clock. Rev. William S. Ham.
mond, their pastor, officist
ing. Tho bride wore q tailored
suit of blue, with hat and gloves
to match. Only q few intimate
friends witnessed the marriage.
Mr.. End Mrs. Quisenberry left on
the evening Chesapeake and Ohio
train for trip to Washington and
other points Of interest.
~ Mr.. Quisenberry 10 q son of Mr..
and Mis-. Edward A. Quisenberry
Of Lexington, and 10 AZ enterpris-
ing young business man Of the
town. He was educated at the
Virginia Military Institute. His
bride 10 daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel W. Steele Of near
GieeEville, Augusta county, and
for some time has made her home
in Lexington. She 10 quito pretty
and attractive.
Theyoung couple returned Mon
day morning TO Lexington where
they will make their home. They
the home of the brides
parents Saturday night where they
we're rendered u reception. which
was largely attended by friends
md relatiyee Of tho bride.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-12-01

HIaarHs iRvrax-At Lexington,
Nov. Is, 1909, By Rev. Dr.. d. 4. PEN.
lek, Mr.. John William Higgins and Mise
Eva Leua Irvine, daughter OF Mrs.
John T. lrvins. ell OF Rook bridge.
RIcx-THcMfsoH-At ksxington,
Nov. "a. 1910. by Rev. d.. Charles
Manly, Mr.. Richard Barnett Rice and
Niss Florence Lillian Thompson.
daughter OF Mr.. J. G. Jhompson, all Of
Rockbridge.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-12-01
Death of Mr.. w. l.. Patterson

Mr.. W. L. Patterson of Browns.
burg, died Sunday, aged "A years.
He was Confederate colder and
served.in Company H, 1Ath Yirs
ginis Cavalry, and later as a men,
Der Of Company /. 4th Virginia IT,
fsntry. He wss several times
wounded. The interuent was
made as New Providence Monday.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-12-01
nany Sufferers

from nasal catarrh say they get splen
did results BY using an atotniser. For
their bensfit We prepare Ely's Liquid
Cream Balm. Except that II 10 liquid
It 10 In all respects like tho healing,
helpful pain sllsying Cream Balm
that the pablo has been familiar With
for years. No cocaine nor other dan
gersus drag IN Il. The soothing spray
b Q remedv that relieves It onco. All
druggists. 75c., Including tube, or mall.
Cd b. Ely Bros. IS Warren Street. New
Yeyi.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-12-01
Bneha Vista budget of News and
Personals

Garefe Co,yesbmd<nes
Nov. 30.-Tbe Specials and
Juniors played an exciting game
OF basket ball on the Seminary
grounds Thanksgiving afternocn
which resulted in a victory for the
Juniors. A picked team from the
Seminary will play the Lexington
College Widows next Monday af-
ternoon. Thanksgiving evening
the young ladies Of the Seminary
entertained a number Of the Wash.
ington and Lee students with
reception.
A small fire occurred at the
tome Of Mr.. w. e. Spepse lass
Saturday morning the loss being
about $500, which is fully
covered by insurance.
Three negroes were before May
or Lake Monday mnrning for crap
shooting and were faed e3.0
Rev. K. B. Snesd who has spent
the past two weeks IN Norfolk, re-
turned TO the city Friday and held
the regular services in the Episco-
pal church Sunday.
Mr.. E. l.. Embr left Tuesday
evening for New York on a busl-
ness tip.
Miss Adelaide Campbell Of Am
herst was the guest Of Mrs. w, J.
Wright at the NarIbrook Tuesday.
Mr.. q. j. Cunningham of Char
lesion, ". Va, spent several DAYS
the past week with his father, Mr..
George Cunningham.
Mr.. Shultz Boone OF Roanoke 10
spending several days with his
father, Col. W. |. Boone.
Mr.. A. W. Robertson was a visi.
tor in Roanoke this week.
Mr.. j. c. Taylor returned from
Norton Monday. H. K. NJ.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-12-01
Was the House for SsIs7

Every house ands quick sale when
painted With the L. 3, n. Paint. A
soat adds value ~ we'll ~ appearances.
It also Increases it, salesbls chances.
The L. h n. coiors are bright and last
Ing. l.. 4 n. 10 ussd 10 painting by
everybody. Oae Tsason cost 10 only
$3.50 per gallon when made resdy-tor-
use. It's taetxi Zine Oxide and Lead
combined. il wears and covers like
GOLD. Sold by McCruin Drug Coup
any. Lexington; h. l.. GiIksson, Buena
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-12-01
Death of Infaut

George Rires, one Of the twin infan,
sons OF Mr. and Mrs. q. K. Kirk, died
last night. aged two months. The
body vas taken this afternoon to Cllf.
ton For. . for burial The remains OF
the other twin, Hamilton Howard Kirk.
Who cled October ieth, we're also taken
Ia Clifton Forge for reintermsnt.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-12-01
ROCKBRiDGE WINS
Awarded Road Prize by National
Highway Committee


Highway Committee
"Third. $3.50 to Roo bridge
county, Virginia, for it's notabl,
improvement of earth roads,"
The above item in Sundays pa
pers was the first intimation ouI
people bad that Rockbridge was
one of the winners in the contest
Of good roads that for several
months had been xLloited by the
New York Herald and the Atlanta
journal, resulting in the endur-
snce run between these TWO cities
beginning in New York October
25th and reaching Atlanta Novem'
Ter 9th, a distance Of one thous-
and miles.
The committee nsking the
awards Was composed OF A. l..
Westgard, president of the Tour
ing Club of America Joseph Hyd
Pratt, State Geologlsc OF North
Carolina, and Charles Ii. Hoyt,
superintendent of rood construc-
tion in the Urited States Office Of
public roads.
The New York Herald gave
prizes amounting to 81, 100, she
Atlanta Journal like amount, and
tho Southern Bell Telephone
Com pany, $500, making a total Of
o.. 000. The Herald prizes were
for the stretch OF road between
New York and Roanoke, aud the
between Roanoke and
and Atlanta. The first prize of
the Herald of 1000 was awarded
to Mercer county, N. j.; the Sec
ond prize of $500 to Jefferson
w. Va, and the third
prize of $3.50 to Rockbridge coun-
~. The Journals first prize of
81 900 was awarded TO Guilford
N. c.; the second prize of
$500 to Spsrtanburg county, NC,
and the third prize Of $3.50 to
Henry county, Va. The Southern
Bell Telephone fret prize of of $3.50
goes to Grsenville county, S. c.;
be second of $3.50 to Bessemer
Jity township, N. G., and the
hrid of 800 to DeKalb county,
IA.
The National Highway between
aew York City and Atlanta, ira
'erses forty-One counties in nine
itates. The selections announced
y the committee were made with
eference to surface indications
nd from the tourists point Of
lew, rather than from the en-
Ineer's standpoint. The follow.
og conditions were considered by
be committee: Alignment of l
Dad grading; width of roadway ,
etween bitches; width OF road
'sy surfacing; condition of sur
scing ;slope of shoulders and con =
ition of bitches; and general ap'
earance of roadsides.
Toll roads were excluded from
he contest for the reoson that the
hief object of stimulating inter-
u in road building is to enlist
ne active corporation OF counties
'r the improvement Of dirt rosdsE.
nd the construction Ct macadsm
lads. The committee said that y
most every district along the =
'uts gave evidence of the wide =
,read movement fer good roads, =
lerefore II was with great dilli- :,
ilty that they arrive at their '
'nolusions in making the awards.
In speaking specifically of the 6
ads in Rockbridge the commit .
Q ea,d: -
1.-THE only remaining section - -
nth of Roanoke. Va, Of which =
ention is made is Rock bridge y
unity, Here we found rocks and I"
ueh had been cleared away from =
9 earth road, which has also ~
en- we'll graded, well shaped and u
aimed, ard is a commendable u
ample OF q we'll built road" -.
re-. w. B. r. Leech Died Sunday W
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-12-01
The Gazrttf
LEXINGTON. Va. December l, 1909
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Nrs. John L. Morter-land for sale.
Graham J. Co.-Godman shoes for
ladies.
Helpbergs-Santa Claus toyland,
Christmas goods Of all KINDS.
X. b. Anderson Co.--holidsy goods
In silver, cut glass. fine china, etc.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-12-01

More than forty members of the
Junior Order Of United American
Mechanics marched t. tn. Presty-
terian church laet Sunday night in
body to attend the special SER
Vices conducted by the pastor,
Rev. DR.. Alfred T. Graham, who
preached a sermon with special
reference to the tenets of that
order.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-12-01
Unclaimed Letters.

Following Is the list of unclaiined
letters remaining In the LeIington post
ONCE for the week ending Nov. 30,
1919: 20
Ballard. Mrs. Carrie .s
Ballard. Osrar
Baker, VIM. T. s~et-zr 60 y
Rsiii-y, P. W. r. :.
Rublss, Giss
Persons calling for these letter.
gill please say they are advertised.
McCLUNa PArroH. p. b.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-12-01
Christmas Shopping

The Lexington stores ara put
ting on their holiday appearance,
and numerous attractive goods are
invitinsly displayed for the inspec.
ton OF prospective buyers. 1t is
suggested that shoppers visit the
stores carly this month 10 do their
buying, Fuller sssortsments and
moro leisure will afford more salts.
factory dealing. C ~.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-12-01
Horse Buyers

' d. T. Rsavss Of south Bostou will be
at Rceds Stable Monday, :, the 9th, to
buy horsss. The market for horses hes
been good, and good horses find ready
sale. with proper attention Rock.
bridge farmers might make the raising
Of norsss profitable Industry.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-12-01
Union Thanksgiving Services

Union Thanksgiving services
were held last Thursday morning
at the Baptist church by the four
white congregations of Lexington.
The sermon was preached by DR..
Charles Manly, psstor of that
church, and he was assisted by
Rev. DR.. Alfred 7. Graham, Rev.
William S. Hammond and Rev. w.
Cosby Bell. A good congregation
was present, and the services were
most attractive. Special music
was rendered by Mrs. Joseph R.
Long and Mr.. Karl Leath.
An Offering was received for the
benefit of the needy, and the re-
sponses were liberal. This amount
will be spportioned to the four con-
gregations.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-12-01
Thanksgiving al Coiored Church

The two colored congregations
united in their Thanksgiving ser
vice at the Fret Baptist church,
aud the sermon WIS preached by
the pastor. Rev. j. H. Types, WHO
was assisted by Rev. J. W. Jen.
kins.
A large congregation was pres
ept, and the music was special
feature.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-12-01

DR.. Burton eye. ear, nose and
throatspeeislist, will be In Lex
ington, (Dr. Lsird's ofics) Tues.
day and Wednesday, Dec. 7th and
9th. Glasses fitted.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-12-01

The W. C. 7. u. will hold their reg
ulas business meeting. At the home Of
Nm. William Jennings. Tuesday, De-
sembss 5th. $40 pm. All members are
requested TO b present..
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-12-01

Communion services will be held
at the Lexington Presbyterian
church mex. Sunday morning. with
preparatory services Wednesday
night at 1880 and Saturday after.
noon at o'clock. with preaching
py the pastor, D.. Alfred L. Ora.
ham.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-12-01

Mr.. w. 8. Zomb bro has bought
from Mr.. w A. Kinrear bis houss
ank lot on Houston street, adjcin.
Ing Mr.. N. w. Lady.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-12-01

Or. yahsnsy's Tssth.ag Syrup cen.
ss,ns "a the Pure Food Andi Drug
iasJ svssS bsttls gaasantssd. sample
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-12-01

For any psin. from top TO toe. from
any Cause. apply Dr.. Thomas Elsc.
tie oil. Pain can't stay where 1t 10
nd.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-12-01

Babies don't mind cold or take cold
II kept well with DR.. Fahrney's Teeth
ing Syrup. Get 1t anywhere. Sample
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-12-01
THIS fs An EASY TKST

Sprinkle. Aliens Foot Ease In ono
shoe aud not In the other, and notice
tho difference. Just thu thing to use
whom. rubbers or ov-rshoes become
necessary ard your shoes seem to
pinch. Sold everywhere, 25c. Don't
accept any substitute.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-12-01
Here 10 Relief for Women

II you have pains In the back. Uri :
nary, Bladder OF Kidney trouble, and
want Q certain. pleasant herb cure for
womAn's Ills, Try Mother Gray's Aus
tralian-L Leaf. 1t Is q sale aud never.
failing regulator. All druggists or by
mail 50 cts. Sample package FREE.
Address. The Mother Gray Co. LeRoy.
Nv
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-02-19

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@lsat aaC ssaels&cipe CaasfL- mr. q
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asked geg--tssscu 10 retire AID regz-
lafe the TINE Of 6e5zts- Tklz 2svzzls-
a--ss-a1 MA granted TIE committee
fixed me A1-fE to the debate a. eight
1ot4utss r0Ee for the z61-11Izsrz15oz
forces and Two minutes Tor TIE fTsez1s
ot tie bills. The reporr was adopted
and the vote secured
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-02-19
SEX REVEALED
BY INSTRUMENT

LONDON, Feb. 15.-An instrument
for which remarkable qualities are
claimed made its London appearance
on Thursday. The inventor calls IT
me seXaphone. He declares that II
- an infallible discoverer OF sex The
Invention IS simply a plth ball sns.
pended at the end OF a piece Of mag.
netized stel and cooper wire. with n
wooden handle at the opposite end.
When held above male creature the
plth ball rotates steadily. n placed
above female, the disc swings back.
ward and forward like a pendulum II
was tested successfully on rabbits
mice and other animals. The lnyen.
or Who Il Interested in poultry farm.
hg' states that the instrument tells
ne sex Of eggs. Cynical opponents
u woman suffrage argue that here Is
ne most complete scientific proof Of
he ineapaeity OF woman for the bal.
ot
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-02-19
NO COLOR LINE
IN OLD ENGLAND

LONDON, Feb. 13.--An attempt tc
draw the color line, a new depart
ure In this country, met with signal
failure at Birmingham, where an eft.
fort was made to exclude a negro stu.
dent OF the university from the local
skating rink. The incident aroused
heated controversy. The students
took up the negroes cause and hired
a lawyer to oppose the renewal of the
Kinks license. The management OF
the rink apologized in court and prom
ised not to make any race distinction
In the future.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-02-19
PRIMARY BILL
WAS AMENDE
SEVERAL CHANGES MADE oRI|
lNAL DRAFT-ALl THREE MEAS
URES WENT THROUGH.

| NASHVILLE. Tenn, Feb. 12.-Sel
eral amendments to the direct prima-
bill were made Thursday before III
measure finally passed the senate
Most Of these amendments being o.
minor character, and which do 1o
change the measure materially IRON
the original draft. One of the amend
ments Of importance, however. wal
the one exempting candidates for So
preme judge and for judge Of tls
court OF civil appeals from the prc
visions OF this act. An amendment
TO this amendment offered BY Senate
Cox, excluding all Of the Judiciary
was adopted. Another amendment
adopted was one by Senator Basker
Vile, which prohibits delegates from
accepting free passes TO or from con.
yentions, and making il a misdemean.
or for them to do so. Another com.
mittee amendment adopted limits The
assessments to be made on party can
lidates for primary expenses, and ct
another adds subsection s TO section
80, which subsection provides that
any candidate. or his authorized rep
'esentatiyes. may be present when
he returns are eanvassed.
All three Of the election BILLS assei
he last being the bill providing for
he appointment OF a state election
commission. The other bills are the
rect primary bill and the bill rag.
lating the appointment Of the coon'
election boards.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-02-19
HOTEL is SUED
FOR BIG SUM

GUTHRIE, Okla. Feb. 13.-state
Prohibition Enforcement Attorney
Caldwell today filed suit against the
lone Hotel Company. proprietors Of
the lone hotel, for 5000. 900. at the
rate Of $1,000 per day, az a fine &C.
crulng for alleged violation OF the
prohibition laws. The lone is the
gathering place for politicians, mem.
beers Of the legislature and lobbyists
who make It their headquarters