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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17

Policeman Castle of the ninth precinct
was called TO 81 18th street northeast
about 9::D O'Clock this morning and in
formed that George w. Simmons, a plas-
terer. forty-five years old, had cut his
throat with a razor. The wound was not
serious. and surgeons at the Casualty
Hospital told the police the patient would
have to remain there only short while
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17

in mind to get a new Over
coat this winter | have some
thing interesting to show you
i'll that line. But I'll have to
ask you to drop in to see about
it. To quote the prices
wouldn't mean anything un-
less YOU could see the cloth
and the style we want to
make it up.
DON'T FORGET about
the Double-breasted Frock
and Full Dress-and [ believe
you'll be interested in the
Overcoat matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17
Famous Old Cr,t.,,o, M.

a whisky that is favored by physicians
and connoisseurs. 1t is best for health,
best for hospitality. Fully developed.
smooth and of pleasing bouquet Keep a
bottle handy. 81 full quart. Big stock OF
1ne quality Cigars. Mail orders solicited.
Prompt delivery. Telephone Main 3644
John 7. Crowley. S31 18th St NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17

promptly delivered. p K Chaconas & Co.
corner 9th & La. ave. Phone Main 1Ie
and Ill. The busy corner. Everything
for your Christmas dinner at special
prices. Strictly home dressed turkeys,
chickens and capons. All kinds OF fruits,
vegetables. imported and domestic wines
and liquors at wholesale prices. Fancy
mixed nuts and candies. Full assortment
or fancy groceries. 1t will pay you to
deal with us.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17
Homemad. Eruit Cake for Xmas.

Order Holmes homemade Fruit Cake
Tow for Christmas. 1t Is the richest and
most delicious fruit cake made and i'm
proves with age. Any size you want at
PC pound Mince. Pumpkin and other
Homemade Pies. 2Oc. Genuine Homemade
Milk Bread 5c. Holmes Bakery, 1O7 T
st. Tel. VI. 1851
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17

Financial District Of New York, the Bal
timore and ohio is most convenient and
time saving. There has been no change
in the running of through trains to Jer-
sey City. The uptown terminal at West
Odd street, in the shopping and hotel dis
trict, is still maintained.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17

IL You Are Late Sleeper and Have
70 20 TO New York at night. take the
Baltimore and Ohio Pullman drawing
room sleeper ready at Union station 10
pm You can sleep until next morning.
-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17
Best Service ID

Best Service to California,
Standard or tourist. Latter personally
conducted, without change. via Washing
ton-Sunset route. Berth. So A. j. Pos
tom G. A. 9O5 F St, 7O5 18th st.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17
To Enjoy Health and Long Iss.

live nationally and drink plenty of HEU-
RlCH > BEERS. All the tonic elements oc
the matt and hops preserved in MaerZen
and Senate: doz. S1.15. doz. Lager,
S15O: bottle rebate, soc. Call West 1900
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17

ONLY DC PER LIB
The finest that skill and prodigal use OF
richest ingredients can make. Pound cake.
same price. At grocers', market stands or
Jno g. Meinberg's Bakery, 716 nth Sc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17

S1.25 to Baltimore and Return
Saturdays and Sundays. via Pennsylvania
railroad. Tickets good returning until
Sunday night. All regular trains except
the Congressional Limited"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17
II You Co

II You Contemplate Sending Flowers
to out-of-town friends Xmas. intrust the
order to J. H. Small & Sons. 14th & G sts.,
Waldorf-Astoria & 1853 Broadway, N. Y.
-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17

The annual election of officers of Di-
vision No. ?. Ancient Order of Hibernians,
Is to be held tomorrow afternoon. The
question Of changing the bylaws and
fixing the meetings in the future on week
nights rather than Sunday afternoons will
be discussed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17

2Sth and Penna. Ave-, Star DSanch.
Herbsts Pharmacy, 18th aud Pennsyl-
vania ave. NV. receives want Ads" FOR
The Star. Wanted Help advertisements
are only cent per word each insertion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17
Preparatory School Gives Dance

The Army and Navy Preparatory School
gave its regular Christmas dance yester-
day evening in the gymnasium of the
school. about twenty-five couples being
present The hall was decorated In holly
and the school colors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17

The Dutch Inn, So nth st. NV,
will be open evenings, beginning Friday,
December 10 Ire
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17

The Most Approved Modern Carriages
are TTCO taxicabs. Elegant, speedy, de-
pendable. Rates, s. hour. Phone N. 1912.
-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17

When You Want q Stylish Carriaxe
for theater. dance or reception phone
Downey's Sta bles, 1920 l.. Reasonable rates.
-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17

Money to lend at 8 and 61e on real estate
Frank 7. Rawlings Co., 1906 Pa. ave-
Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17

That &1.OO Box Of 30 Cigars.
A small box Of good cigars. soc. Estab-
lished 30 years. Sickles, 1011 Pa. ave
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17

Roosevelt, Cowboy, Indian Celebration,
Cheyenne Virginia, 9TH F, G. TIL, Fri, Sat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17

During the Holiday Season Particularly
a supply of ARNOLD'S OGDENSBrR,;
ALE is a necessary adjunct to an open
house. Order from YOUR grocer Post al
or tel. West "a, Arlington Bottling 90
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17

Reduced Christmas Holiday Fares
Via Southern Railway.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17

Expert Sewing Machine Repairs
very reasonable Davis agency. 9l3 9Th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17

Mems gifts. Ladies' Exchange, So1 VT. av.
lie
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17

Toys, Tlnsel, Gold, Silver and Brick
Paper: scrap pictures. Gould's. 421 9th St
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17

Yellow Pine Laths ut a Price
that makes il wise to stock up" now
Phone N 1113. Eisinger Bros. 21Oe eth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17

Electric Reading Lights
and Gas Drop Lights: full stock.
SIG 18th st. c. A. Muddiman & Co. 12Oi G
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17
CITY ITEMS.
Xmas Gifts n Coss

We're disposing Of all our rich leather
goods at cost. Copeland. 4u9 llth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17

Roosevelt, Cowboy, Indian Celebration.
Cheyenne. Virginia, 9th, F, G. tn, Fri, Sat
-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17
Mrs. Martins Condition Better.

The condition of Mrs. George I.
Martin, who was burned Thursday
evening while at her home. 1917 Euclid
street northwest, when she attempted
to light gas jet in the kitchen, is re-
ported to be improved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17
Christmas Stockings

Full Of toys and full Of joys for all the
girls and all the boys.
From 25c up.
Whitman's and LoWney's
Bonbons, in Christmas boxes,
of various sizes.
Mixed Candies at 1oc and
I5c ID.
DATES, FIGS, GRAPES,
ORANGES. NUTS, RAILS
ms AND CIGARS.
n. w. Burchell,
1926 F.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17

Elk Grove-purest and best butter
Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17
Nm. CannaH

WIN. lannon's Famous Puriasima
"a rye whisky of surprising goodness.
Fully developed. smooth and of pleasing
taste. A health tonic. 1225 9TH ST. NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17
RelsinRer Ice Cream

is great treat: strictly pure. 81. 20 GAL
Ion. Coo Y gallon. 90 G. Phone NJ. 2767.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17
Ideal Method Of Saving.

You can accomplish much by adopting
the saving plan of the Prudential Build
Ing Assn, 1919 F st. Glad to explain 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17

S1.25. Baltimore and Return,
Baltimore E. Ohio.
Every Saturday and Sunday. All trains
both ways. both days, except Royal Linn
ited.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17

Elk Grove, a delicious, wholesome butter
-AdVt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17

are what make Conger's, carpet clean ming
the most satisfactory. Our service includes
removal and relaying when desired Cons
GER I'D Il \. Y. ave. Phone West 49,,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17

Charles r. Sugg. through Attorney III.
G. Kimball, has filed suit for absolute di-
vorce from Edith May Sugg They were
married in Rockville, November, 1902
and have one child.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17
Hood s
Sarsaparilla

So combines the great curative
principles of Roots, Banks and
Herbs as to raise them to their
highest efficiency; hence its un-
equaled cures.
Get it today in usual liquid form, or choco-.
lated tablets called SARSATABS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17
Farragut Post Election.

Bring in the Elk Grove coupons.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17

Beautiful Gifts 1T Cost.
Purses, Suit Cases. Bags and all leather
goods at cost. Copeland, 100 nth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17
Husband Asks Absolute Divorce,

Loraine-Elk Grove art subject.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17
Cut His Throat With Razor

ASK for Elk Grove butter.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17

Arabian horses may be q whole lot classier
than ordinary nags, but that doesn't prevent
them from being fond Of oats. When tho
aviator shows them the ArSt square meal
they have seen for . week, they Jump right
1T It, thus gfving the bird man IN elegant
chance to threw . laEiat around their front
legs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17

Mounted their Aefy Arabian steeAs,
DesmOnd and Ben give chase TO the aero.
plane. They wouldn't sta1d . gAost Of q
chance IL II were not fer the fact that the
machine II heavily loaded ana the gasoline
tank nearly empty. R0samond II at the
wheel. Claude and the aviator have ether
work to do.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17

Handsome Elk Grove art subject free
-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17
Annual 4. o. H. Election Tomorrow

Get an Elk Grove art subject.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17

Another good scheme wo0lA be e drag the
seven o eight miles. Yes, Il would be rather
brutal, and It might muse uD the desert .
bit, but who carese II DesmoAa haA the
same chance 1t Claude he'd do it In . mia
ute. II he coulAn't think Of s0metAlag Verse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-17

(To Be Continued.)
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1910-03-23
His Rules of Golf.

A lawyer of considerable prominence
took up the game of golf. Some of
his friends volunteered chapters of
advice. while another presented to the
beginner a book of rules. After COM
plotting his first round the counselor
was asked If he had mastered the
rules. The perspiring lawyer realized
the sarcasm of the remark, but proved
equal to the occasion. ''The rules? oh,
they are quite simple" he replied.
'"There are two know of, and to my
mind they are the most important.
You must hit the ball with your club,
and after you have hit it you must
find it. of course. before you hit it
again. 1t will take an honest man sew
eral weeks to master these two rules.
After driving the bail you must hit ii
wherever it lies. Good lies are as i'm
portant in golf as in fishing. Losing
a ball costs you two strokes and the
price Of the ball. Hitting a caddie
with the ball is justifiable homicide"
New York Tribune.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1910-03-23
Noah's Anchors.

A story of a pair of anchors is told
In the book entitled ITO Eairwan the
Holy"
Kairwan is the Mecca of the west.
1t is a city so sacred that women are
allowed to move about in it but very
little. One of the interesting sights
is the Mosque of Emir Ben Said Bon
Muphtah. This mosque, with its six
melon shaped domes, is the tomb of
a most amusing old Moslem who died
about the middle of the last century.
He had great power over the hey and
managed affairs according to his own
pleasure. This MOslem got possession
in Tunis of four large anchors which
probably belonged to some old men-of-
war abandoned on account of stress of
weather. The gentleman with the long
name was not content with any such
prosaic explanation of their origin. BY
means of the labor of 500 Arabs he
had the anchors dragged from Tunis
and deposited in front Of his house.
The transportation took five months.
He thSn declared them to be the an
chors by which Noah fastened the ark
to Mount Ararat. The relics are now
in the mosque of their former owner
and are regarded as holy.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1910-03-23
Ginseno's Growth

The manner of the ginseng's growth
gives it queer shape and in some
cases fabulous value There is first
a main root or trunk. Then on the
sides there will be smaller roots, one
on side. and by curious formation
the offshoots resemble arms and legs,
so that the full grown ginseng looks
for the world like q human figure.
The more the fancied likeness to the
human form is developed the greater
the value. according TO some of the
Chinese. The root as an herb has
wonderful properties, but. too. so
much beyond is the value Of one that
looks human. The others will cure
cancers and all sorts Of other diseases.
but the precious one having the hu-
man shape will keep off devils and all
bad luck.-ArgOnaut.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1910-03-23


There was a time. while Lyman
Trumbull was chairman of the senate
committee on judiciary, that Benjamin
Butler was chairman of the judiciary
committee of the house. 1t was at
this period that a delegation from one
of the southern states visited Wash
ington with desire to secure the i'm
parchment and removal of the federal
judge of their state. They interviewed
Mr.. Butler as to the probability of car
rying such a measure through that
session.
Il don't know" was Mr.. Buffers re-
ply; Il am chairman of the judiciary
committee of the house. The neces-
sary action can be had here. But Ly-
man Trumbull is chairman Of the SEN
ate committee. and Judge TrumbulI is
troubled with two things-tbe dyspep-
STA, which makes him miserable, and
conscience. which makes him uncer-
tain"
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1910-03-23
Notice 10 Creditors.

All persons having claims against the
estate of William II. Tudor, deceased,
are hereby notified to file the same,
properly verified, with the undersigned,
on or before May LIST, 1910, or the same
will be barred.
STATE BANK & TRUST Co,
Admr. VIM. Ii. Tudor, deceased,
BY Il. f. TURLEY,
mar is, 1t Cashier.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1910-03-23

Hogan-Phwat makes We swally all
your dinner in two minutes. Grogan?
Are yez attn on bet? Grogan-It's
for the good av me dyspepsy, Moike.
Sure. the docfher tould me to rist an
hour after ATTN. and how else am OF
goin' TO get the hour TO rist in onless
Oi ate loike the divil?-Boston Tran
script.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1910-03-23
Not His Fault.

A story is told of a well known
Sheffield tenor who when asked to sing
at dinner. although he had no music
with him, went on to the platform to
try.
He did his best. but he broke down
in the middle and retired.
He was cheered up by an elderly
man sitting next TO him, who tapped
him on the shoulder and said:
Never mind. lad; tha's done thy
best. but = teller at asked thee to sing
owt TO be shot~-LoBdon Telegraph.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1910-03-23
A Medical Opinion.

Doctor. how do you account for
the existence of rheumatism"
THE mind. my dear sir. evolved the
disease to fit the word. Chicago Trib-
une.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1910-03-23
Lost.

Either at L. & n. depot or on train. a
plain black pocket book, containing SIG.
Liberal reward will be paid for return Of
Of same TO this Office or
Miss Pearl Kindred
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1910-03-23
still Ycunq.

Teacher-I am surprised that you
are not further advanced. You are ex.
tremely backward for your age. Lit
tie Girl-Yes'm. Mamma wants to
marry again.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1910-03-23

"The courts have decided that wo
man has no right to open her hus
bands mail" :
MY wife reversed that decision be
fore it was made."-Houston Post.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1910-03-23

The best rosebush. after all. is NOT
thar which has the fewest thorns. hui
that which bears the finest roses
Henry van Dyke.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1910-03-23

Fire, Life. Accident and Health Insur-
ance in the very best old line Companies.
Wm. s Broaddus. Agt. If.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1910-03-23

Tobacco canvas from 2l-2 cts. up at
f-lV-tf A Dobrowsly' IS.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1910-03-23
PEDIGREE

Verdict 1921, sired by Cero Gordo 1922:
by Black Squirrel IS: by Black Eagle "a:
by King William 60; by Washington
Denmark g. Nerdict's dam jay Bird
l0l4; by Peavine So; 2nd dam by Young
Diamond, he by Diamond Denmark 6S:
by Washington Denmark Ga
Cero Gordo's dam Miss Richmond 56I,
by King Richard; he by Peavine So.
King Richards dam Pharos (thor.) by
Imp. Pharo, Miss Richmond's dam
Jenny Lynn 30l, by Stonewall jackson
Y. by Washington Denmark g.
You will see that Verdict traces three
times to Peavine So (Old Peavine) and
three times TO Washington Denmark,
thus combining the blood of two of the
greatest show horses that ever lived.
TERMS
Verdict win be allowed to serve mares
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1910-03-23

Verdict is a dark chestnut. 1913 hands.
coming ii years, with as much natural
style and action as any stallion living as
fine as any mare or gelding you will see,
combining all the qualities as to looks,
breeding style and action that 90 to
make great sire and a fisst-class pro
ducer. If the law of nature repeats it.
Self-''that like begets like"-then YOU
have and ideal stock horse in Verdict. |
claim that Verdict carries more of the
blood Of old Peavine and Washington
Denmark than any horse living as his
breeding will show.
Verdict's career as a show horse has
rarely been equaled-winning as a two
year-old and as a three-year-old straight
through the fair circuit without break
closing his three-year-Old career at the
Louisville Horse Show by winning two
first ties in his class and winning second
in his class for stations any age, thus
going against the pick of any aged stall
lion from Kentucky, Tennessee and Mis-
souri,, in ring of fifteen horses. Yer
diets show career was cut short in 1902
by sickness only showing at Richmond
and Lexington where he won first pre-.
miums in aged stallion class.
In 1904 Verdict had fully recovered
from his illness and after making heavy
season he showed first at Kirksville.
where he won the $500 stake for best
stallion. mare or gelding, also first for
best aged stallion. His second show was
at Lexington, where he won first, then
to Harrodsburg where he won first in
aged stations, first in sweepstakes 1S
entries), first in combined ring and first
in model ring at the fair. Verdict met
with an unfortunate accident which kept
him from going to the Louisville Horse
Show, for which he was being especially
prepared under the able supervision of
Mat S. Cohen. In 1906 Verdict's colts
won first in colt ring and first in stallion
and three of his get
The farmers of Madison and ad Joining
counties have a rare opportunity TO
patrOnize such a stallion as Verdict, and
| have decided to keep him in Madison
county permanently since as rule all
tirst-class stations are sold at high prices
and go to other States. There never was
time in the history of the county when
first class horses commanded such prices
as they do today But it is only by
patrOnizing the best that these prices are
obtained Ii is not what you pay for the
season of a colt, il is what you get that
| counts in the long run
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1910-03-23

Lost, Saturday. on Irvine pike. light
overcoat. Please return to Climax Office
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1910-03-23

We handle the very best
grades including the Cele-
brated
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-04-11
CALLS WAkELEE
BILL 4 SLEIGHI-
0F-HANO TRICK
Ex-Congressman Leake Attacks
Mysterious Revived Stat
utes Measure.
Especial to the Newark start


JERSEY CITY, April 11.-Former
Congressman Eugene w. Leake today
issl ed q savage attack on Senator
Wakelee's bill that is now up to the
Governor, and that has as its object the
putting into force. 1t is claimed, of stat
utes now repealed The statement by
Mr.. Leake in part follows:
Before the Govrnor there is a mys-
terious bill, the meaning of which should
be made public. That duty belongs
primarily to the members of the House
and the Senate, for many of their mem
bers are lawyers, and they are elected
by the people for that purpose and
would not undertake to trespass on
their prerogatives, except for the fact
that only one day remains in which to
expose the jokers in the bill.
"This bill was introduced in Feb
ruary, and the fact that its author
refuses to explain its purpose is evi-
dence that it is one of those legislative
sleights-o hand. which cannot stand
the light of publicity. 1t is a good
illustration OF the canned legislation,
which eminates from the State House
at Trenton, and l venture to suggest
that there are not ten men. either in
the House or the Senate, who know
any more about this bill than they
would about a can of soup, from the
Advertisement on the label.
IF this bill is an illustration of what
the Legislature can produce in its lucid
intervals, l think some of its members
will be haling with delight the public
ity OF debauchery and drunkenness, in
the State House on the closing night
of the session on the ground that 1t
will afford them a most charitable ex-
cuse for the legislation chargeable to
them.
Il do not claim to be able to read OF
fathom the mysterious mind of the
senator from Bergen, nor do L charge
other than a good intention in intro
ducing the bill, and l certainly would
not be willing TO even guess at the in
tention of the befuddled Legislature
who, by some ancient or disregarded
fiction, are supposed to represent us
The original act in question is known
as the vested rights statute. 1t has
been before the courts number OF
times for construction, and, as some OF
the cases were actually before Gov
ernor Fort while a member of the Su-
preme Court bench, it may be stated
that he is not unfamiliar with its pro-
visions. The object of the statute. as
expressed by one judge, is the protec-
ton of vested rights in property from
being destroyed or impaired by after
legislation. 1t is apparent that the
amended act will have two effects
First, 1t will increase the so-called
vested rights Of corporations and per-
sons by making limitation Of time
within which a suit shall be brought, q
vested right, and, also. secondly, will
stultify the effect of their clear Ian.
guage and legislative intentions OF
many acts of legislation passed during
the last thirty years