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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-10-18

Lynchburg travelling man, who
frequently visited Big Stone
Gap, and was well known to
many people here, was killed
by falling from n hotel build.
ing in Richmond Monday
night.
h. @. Taylor and wife have
given up their cottage on Pop
lar Hill, and have engaged
board at the Touraiuc for the
winter. G. |. Wade, Jr., has
rented the cottage which be-
longs to +. Prescott for him
self and wife and will occupy
1t in the near future.
X, s. Quans, of East Stone
Gap, was in town last Thursday
ana called in and subscribed
Tor the Post while here. MIR.
Qualls is candidate for con
stable in the Richmond Magis
terial District at the election to
be held next month and was
IN the Gap soliciting the votes
OF the good people OF this place
John Henry, colored bell-boy
at the Monte Vista, nearly
caused Manager Parks to have
nervous prostration Saturday
by having an epileptic fit in
the lobby of the hotel.
j w. Emmert, the V. a S
W. conductor, who was knock
ed OIL of trestle last week
near Gate City, and who was
taken to his home in Appala.
CHA after the accident, is re
ported much better, his case
not being as serious as first
thought.
Harry Cox, of Detroit, Mich.
one of the members of the Cox
Brothers Foundry and Machine
Company, who a short while
back bought the Big Stone Gap
Machine shop arrived in the
Gap Friday to look over the
situation here and may posi-.
bly, move TO the Gap in a short
time, works of the new concern
having increased materially
since the plant was taken over
by the Cox Brother.
Miss Flora Carter spent the
weekend with homefolks in
Gate City
Mr.. Harry w. Gillian, head
book keeper in the Sales De
partment of the Stonega Coke
y Coal Company of this place,
left on the 18th for st. Louis.
Mo-, where he viii spend sew.
eral days with friends. MIR.
Gillian lived in st. Louis for a
number of years, having held a
very responsible position there
with the Missouri Pacific Rail-
road Company Rumor has il
that he may not belong to the
Happy Bachelor Club when he
returns to Big Stone Gap.
However, themembers are hop
ing that he will not take such a
fatal step at this time.
Mrs. Jno. w Chalkley and
little son and Miss Margaret
Bullitt, returned Saturday
night from a most enjoyable
visit to relatives and friends in
| Kentucky, From l,onisville
they motored with friends
through the blue grass region
and were present at the Lex
ington and Louisville races.
They were also entertained at
Frankfort aud Elizabethtown.
LOST:-On last Saturday
night one ladies gray silk elastic
belt with dull finish buckle
Finder return to this office and
receive reward.
Mrs. j. NJ. Potter returned
last Thursday from an extend
ed visit to the family of j. r.
Kidd in Louisville.
The Womans Foreign Mis-
sionary Society will meet this
afternoon at three O'Clock with
Miss Della Pridemore.
j. b. Hoge, of Hazard, Ky,
is spending a few DAYS in the
Gap this week on business.
Mr.. Hoge, in addition to being
associated with Conpreasmnn
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-10-18
Standing of Candidates in Piano
Contest.
Contest.

NisS Hannah AlsoYer, Zig Stone Gap, Va.
Miss Frances sayers, Big Stone Gap. Va.
Mrs IL. f Fox, Big Sscnc esp. Va.
Miss Nary Skeen, Big Stone Gap. Va
Mss Mary lee Kilbourn. Zig Stone Gap. V
Miss Margaret Petit, Rig stone Gap. Va.
Miss Hattie Bruce, Big Stone Gap, Va
Miss Georgia Bos,wick, Big Stone Gap. Va.
Miss Edna Gilly. Big Stone Gap, Va
Mrs 5. a. Bailey, Zig Stone Gap. Va.
Miss Pearl Mann, Big Stone Gap. Va.
Miss Sarah Cochran, Mig Stone Gap. va
Miss Lauua Mars. Roda, Va
Miss FloSsic Hobbs, Stonega Va
Miss Margaret Martin. Jonesville. Va
Miss rhelma Baker Big Stone Gap. Va
Miss Memo Vineyard Rig Stoue cap. Va.
Mrs J G Nesbii, Big Stone Gap. Va.
MrS L G. Taylor Big stone cap. Va
Mrs II + lageart 6cokce. Va.
Miss Ne,tic + Scntcr, Nppalachia, Va
Miss Ki,tic Collier stonega. Va
Miss Christie Jones, East stone Gap. Va
Miss louise Goodloc Zig Stone Gan. Via
Mrs d. ID Akens, Cadet. VA
Miss Frances Long. Big Stone Gap. Va
Miss Rcbccca Wade Big Stone Gap Va
Mis- Mable willis Big Stone Gap Va.
Miss Flora wygd Drydeu, Va
Miss Evelyn Richmond Ewing va
Miss Wave llcndon Dryden, Va
Miss Matte Polly Applachia. Va.
Mrs i II Barron Rig stone cap. va
Miss Melissa Myers Big stone cap, va
Miss pevado Reason ornger Va
Miss Maole Baker ouugcr Va
Miss Marian Taylor Big Stone Cap, Va
Miss Ruby fIanary, Stoncga, va
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-10-18

fothe Voters of the Richmond Magis-
terial District:
hereby announce myself a candidate
lor Justice of the Peace. to bc voted for
40 thc coming November election. 1911.
audi earnestly solicit the support and
good viii OF all the people in the district.
w r Gittly
Last StOne GAp Va.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-10-18

DO the Voters of Richmond Magisterial
District
take this method of announcing my
seli candidate for Supervisor oi the
hIchmond Magistcrial District at the
coming November election. lf elected
pmmise 10 faithfully perform the duties
oi said office TO the best of my ability
llENRY TAYLOR
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-10-18

Io rnr WORMS or rur Ri,uNoNn MAO
f,rEmAL Disrmcr.
Hereby announce myself a candidate
for Justice OF the Peace, to bc voted for
40 the coming November election. and
earnestly solicit the support and good
Nlilo AL the people in the district
w n BREEniNe
AWnlachia. Va.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-10-18

90 The Voters of the Richmond Magis-
icrial District
hereby announce myself a candidate
ior tho oilicc of Supervisor for the Rich
ullnd MagistorRl District at the election
Coz br held November 18th IL elected /
promise tn perform the duties oi said Of
hce to the very best OF my ability
l.. IL kENNEpN
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-03-31
After Supper Game
for Boys and Girls
HOLD FAST

Even the tots can play at the
good game of .thold fast" while
even the older boys and girls will
find it sufficiently puzzling to
make quarter hour pass blithely.
The only requisite is a number Of
lengths of tape all of the same
number of inches. Or IL the tape
is not at hand, cut silesia or any
cotton goods into narrow strips
and use this. The person who
leads the game holds one end of
each of the tapes. The opposite
end of each strip is held by some
other player, and all players other
than the leader form a semi-circle
which the leader himself must
stand facing. When the leader
Says hold fast" all players must
let Ego their tapes, and when he
says "let go" they must, ON the
contrary, hold them fast. Anyone
obeying the commands literally. as
some are sure to do, must pay for
feits.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-03-31
Jack Has to
Stay I'm Cell.

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
SAN FRANCISCO, March 81
Hoping for a change of scene, Jack
Johnson today unsuccessfully
sought to escape for a few hours
from his duties as horse chamber
maid at the county Jail. Johnson,
who was yesterday allowed by
Judge Treadwell to go to a local
hospital to visit his sick brother,
today had his attorneys ask for a
renewal of the privilege. Judge
Treadwell, however. could not see
1t, and the chastened scrapper re-
manned in his cell.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-03-31
WILL BREAK DEADLOCK

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
ALBANY, N. Y, March 81
The long deadlock in the election
of United States senator from New
York may be broken this evening.
1t is reported that Charles F. Muir
ply, leader of Tammany, is urg-
ing the election of Supreme Court
Justice James O'Gorman.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-03-31
FRAUDS
= ) CHARGED

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
- DENVER, March 31.-To inves-
tigate charges that water COM
panies of Colorado and Utah have
secured water rights on public
domain and are charging exorbit-
ant rates to settlers. and that rail-
reads are entering Colorado and
gobbling water rights and power
sites to prevent other lines from
securing right of ways. A fed
eral grand jury has been called to
meet In Denver May 2.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-03-31
CHIEF OF ChMORRA
TAKES THE STAND

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
V1TERB0, Italy, March al
Enrico Alfano, alleged chief of the
Camorra, testified today in the
trial of himself and 30 other
members of the order for the
murder of Gennaro Cuoccuolo and
his wife.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-03-31
LADIES':

We can promise you a clear,
clean skin and a beautiful COM
plexiOn ii You use ZEMO AND
ZEMO SOAP according to direc-
tiOns.
y ZEMO is a skin beautifier and
a scientific preparation for the
treatment of eczema, pimples,
dandruff and all diseases of the
skin and scalp. ZEMO SOAP is
the incest, best lathering anti
, septic soap you ever used for toilet
or bath.
Sold by druggists everywhere
and in Tacoma by Victor Malstrom
Drug Co., Cor. 9th and G SITS.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-03-31
EVEN RACE
(By United Press Leased Wire.)

BERKELEY, Cal, March 31.-
IL more than 5000 votes are cast
In tomorrow's mayoralty election,
Mayor Beverly Hodgehead, good
government candidate and presi-
dent of the California League of
Municipalities, will be reelected
over j. Stitt Wilson. socialist. All
coneede that few score votes will
decide the contest.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-03-31
HOT MAYOR FIGHT
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(By United Press Leased Wire.)
CHICAGO, March 3l.-"Hinky-
Dink" Kenna is planning to vote
5000 fraudulent ballots at next
Tuesdays election, according to a
statement made today by Charles
E. Merriam, republican candidate
for mayor. Merriam also de-
clared that Carter II. Harrison,
the democratic candidate, controll-
ed the election commissioners.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-03-31
Captain Found Dead
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VICTORIA, B. c., March 81
Lying in bed, the lifeless body of
Captain Everett Whistler, a well
known Puget Sound figure, was
found late yesterday afternoon in
his room in a local hotel. Death
had evidently resulted from a
hemorrhage.
Capt. Whistler was about as
years of age. He leaves a son,
residing in Tacoma.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-03-31
WOMAN GETS FOUR
YEARS FOR bIGAMy.
(By United Press Leased Wire

SAN FRANCISCO, March ST.
Judge Cabannis today sentenced
Anne Observation-Disclosures to
four years in San Quentin prison
for bigamy in having married
John Beck of Liyermore, whom
she met through matrimonial
agency conducted by her mother
The evidence showed that the
woman married John Beck after
she and her husband. Louis Koch
Ter. had fraudulently obtained
$1,000 from the Alameda county
farmer. Koehler is under arrest
charged with obtaining money un-
der false pretenses.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-03-31
ON TRIAL

BY United Press Leased Wire.)
BOISE, Ida, March 31.-Un-
usual spirit was injected into the
Lewiston National bank trial in
progress before Judge Robert
Bean in the federal court today
when George w. Kesler, one of the
defendants, was on the stand I'M
der cross-examination conducted
by Fletcher Dobyns, associate
prosecutor. Dobyns and Attorney
Tannehill constantly clashed.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-03-31

WASHINGTON, ID. c., March 81
The charge of libel brought by
the United States government
against the New York World dur
ing Col. Roosevelt's second term
as president, was formally dropped
from the court docket today when
District Attorney Wilson asked the
district court to dismiss the in
dictments.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-03-31

four kidnapers stole the rand
child of Judge H. L. Waldo, gen.
eral counsel for the Santa Fe rail-
road and returned him only after a
ransom of $4,000 had been paid,
were revealed here today with
the beginning of a hunt for the
criminals.
The kidnapping occurred at East
Las Vegas and the baby victim
was the two-year-old son of At
tormey A. T. Rogers.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-03-31
GOOD, SAYS BANKER

PORTLAND, March 31.-"Busi-
ness throughout the United States
is good, though not up to the top
notch" said Frank A. Vanderlip,
president of the National City
bank of New York. here today.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-03-31
Taft in 1912?
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PORTLAND, Ore, March 81
Frank A. Vanderlip, who was as
sistant secretary of the treasury
during President Roosevelt's sec
ond administration, said today
that Mr.. Roosevelt would not be
the next president. He said he
believed Mr.. Taft would run again
and be elected.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-03-31
Arrested for Soaring Voters

SEATTLE, March 31.-Frank
B. Wrestling, Harvard graduate,
late candidate for prosecuting at
torney, today faces disbarment
proceedings because it is charged
he attempted to intimidate voters
to work for him.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-03-31
American Team
Wins Second
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BERLIN, March 31.-Floyd
Mcfarland and James Moran, the
American team today collected sec
ond money in the International six
day bicycle race which ended last
night. The race was won by Wal
ter Rutt and John Stoll, the Ger
man team, who covered 2l1S
miles. The Americans were about
a third of a mile behind the win
ners.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-03-31
PORTUGAL ELECTION MAY Il

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BADAJOS, March 31-That the
Portuguese provisional govern
ment finally has decided on May
IA for holding the national elec-
tons, was intimated today. =
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-03-31
LEWIS ANGRY

INDIANAPOLIS, March al
Roasting his enemies roundly, T..
l.. Lewis today retired from the
presidency of the United Mine
Workers of America, for which Of
flee he was recently defeated by
John P. White of Iowa. Lewis
valedictory' was bitter. He stated
that it was unfortunate that the
miners organization was gradual
ly drifting into the control of men
with no sense of Justice.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-03-31
MORTALITY NOTES

The funeral of Margaret Hark-
ms, four-year-old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Harkins. 2122
South z street. was held from st
Leo's church this afternoon.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-03-31

The funeral of John Butnorius,
who was accidentally struck by
Great Northern engine, was held
from the Hoska-Buckley-King
chapel this morning at 10 o'clock.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-03-31

The funeral of Miss Cordelia
Lee was held from the residence.
1910 Spokane avenue. this after
noon. Rev. e. T. Ford of the
First Congregational church Off
ciated.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-03-31
GUARANTEE ACT EFFECTIVE
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LINCOLN, Neb., March 81
With the receipt of a mandate
from the United States court, the
bank guaranty act became effec-
tive today in Nebraska. -
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-03-31

The funeral of Ellen Violet
Freelin was held from the under
taking chapel today.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-03-31
, HALE OF TOWN BURNED

KELSO, March 31.-Over half
of this city was destroyed early
this morning by a fire that start
ed from an exploding lamp.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-03-31
KIDNAPERS PAID $l2, 900;
RETURN CHILD TO PARENTS

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ALBUQUERQUE, N. M, March
B1.-Details OF a cour by which
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-11-03

Probably no state Off ,ial in Rhode
Island is more deservedly popular
than General Treasurer Walter "A
Read. His increased vote every
election shows how strong grip
he has on the confidence and esteem
OF the people OF the state. Mr. Read
has held this important office for
some years and his experience has
become an asset to the state. His
business ability in handling bond
issues has been very marked, and his
efforts to make the revenues Of the
state meet the increased expenditures
OF the past few years has shown
skillful fnanciering. Mr.. Read Is
one OF the most ahaDle and courteous
Of officials and in him the state ha,
an ideal general treasurer.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-11-03
STi iPLE-GARDlNER.

Miss Hannah Josephine Gardiner, daugb-
ter of Mr. aud Mrs Lucius Gardiner OF
Mt Pleasant, was married on Monday
evening to Mr.. Henry Arnold Staples
The ceremony was performed by Rev. G..
+. Wood, pastor OF Academy Avenue Con-
gregational Church in The presence Of
nearly two hundred guests. The house
was handsomely decorated with palms,
ferns and Killarney roses. The b de was
attended by her sister, Miss Lizzie Ca di-
ner as bridesmaid and Earl III Adams act
ed as best man The ushers were George
Staples, f. A. Staples, J. j Gardiner and L.
Gardiner Jr., Before the ceremony, Miss
Wood, who presided at the piano, gave a
recital concluding with the wedding march.
The bride entered with her father, Who
gave her away She wore IA gown OF
white satin with a panel train, trimmed
with Irish lace. Her tulle veil was fasten.
ed in place with a lace Juliet ctp and
spray of lilies Of the valley She carried
a shower boquet Of lilies Of the valley and
bride roses. The bridesmaid wore a
gown OF blue crepe meter, trimmed with
baby Irish lace and carried Doquet If
yellow chrysanthemums. A reception
was he d from to s g. O'Clock. The BRIDE
aud groom were assisted IN receiving the
guests by their parents. Mrs Lucius
Gardiner wore pearl coored silk gown,
trimmed with Dulchesse lace. Mrs.
Staples, mother Of the groom, was attircd
in spangel net over lavender satin Mrs.
John Hutchinson wore white crepe metior
and black hat with plumes. Mrs. Her
bert Adams was gowned IN black satin,
trimmed with bugle lace Mrs. G. l..
Greene wore black broCaded satin and a
black hat Mrs, John Fox Of Cambridge
Mass, wore Dutchesse lace ovel black
satin. Mrs Mabel x ilty wore pink mar.
quisette over pink satin. MIS- Williams,
black satin; Mrs. Johnson, white crepe
meter; Mrs. G. Staples, white silk muslin;
Mrs. +. Staples, white silk muslin; Mrs.
Wright, blue fulard with black plum,d
hat; Mss Minnie Wright, blue gray foul
ard. The gift Of the bride to the brides
maid was gold pendant set with pearl
and garnets and gold scarf pins of Val
lere design, set with pearls and garnets
were presented to the best man and ushers
as the bridesgroom's souveneir. The |
gift to the bride was a gold |
chain with pendant OF diamonds and pearls |
Mr.. and Mrs Staples left on a wedding
trip to New York and Atlantic City and |
after January Ist, will be at home to their
friends at their new home on Ayrault ST.,
in this city.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-11-03
oct273t.
PROBATE COURT OF TIE town OF
JOHNSTON
Johnston, r. /. October 81, 1911.
IstBte Of eD.On WinsOr

Frank W. Tiliinghast, admr. ID. B. n. C.T.A.
on the estate of Ansou = .Winsor, late of said
Johnston, deceased, presents his petition,
representing thatthC personal estate of said
deceased is not sufficient to pay the debts
which said deceased owed, the expenses of
his funeral and OF supporting his family and
settling his estate according to law; that
said deceased 0t the time of his death, was
seized ana possessed of a certain tract OF
woodland, situated in said Johnston, and is
"A portion of the Daniel Waterman Farm SO
called, 0nd said tract is situated short dist
ance north OF the Snake Den Road, so called, i,
and IL bounded rs follows beginning at n
stake and stones, thence north 6215o, west 81
rods, ID inks, To a black birch tree, thence
north l51Ro W sst Il rods, % links, To n large
black birch tree, thence north 30, west 80
rods, links, To stones ON "A rock ut the end
of the Dens, thence on IA straight line l72
rods, l3 links, TO n stake and stones, thence
north 6ll2 o east 3S rods to the place of be-
ginning; and contains % acres, lis rods,
more or less.
And further representing, that by n sale of
only so much OF satd real estate AS Is absO.
lutely needed, the residue thereof would be
so much injured as To render the sale of the
whole estate more advantageous To those
interested therein.
And praying that he may be authorized to
sell the whole OF said estate, or so much
thereof rs may be necessary to make up the
deficiency OF the personal estate, for the
puroose aforesaid with Incidental charges I;
and said petition is received aud referred to
the fourteenth day OF November, A. ID. 1911 ,
In said Johnston for consideration; and IL is
ordered that notice thereof be published for
fourteen days, once week in the Olneyville
Times.
SIX. LUTHER,
oct27St Clerk.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-11-03

be provided under the railroad in a lin,
with Magnolia and McDonough street
Further than this there will also be a new
street from Plainfield street to Union ave.
nue.. This project is now in the hands o
a special Commission headed by tiIe Mayor
and it is believed that at this time mex
year the work will be far advanced.
This work vii be Of the utmost import.
ance to this section Of the city and nol
only will the Eighth Ward be benefited,
but the whole west end of the municipal
ty will have better station arrangements
and improved freight facilities.
One of the most important things to be
considered the coming year will be better
street car service, and the Ward delegation
will urge the needs Of this community.
one Of the most important features of the
desired Improvement will be the double
tracking OF Plainheld street.
1t is safe to say that the Ward will
benefit by keeping Alderman Parker and
Councilmen Wach, Windsor, Walton ard
ierce in office. They are earnest and
devoted in their efforts to improve the
s ction of the city they represent.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-11-03

An effort has been made by some
Democratic spellbinders to counter
act the popularity of Governor A J
Pothier in the country sections will
the argument that the governor m
vetoing the appropriation bills last
spring, proved that he was opposed
to good roads. This effort has not
met with any success. Governor
Pothier's vetoes Of appropriation
bills for which the state had n"
money to pay, has served to make
him more appreciated in the country
The voters OF the country sections
are opposed to extravaganza and the
businesslike view that the governor
took of these matters and his prompt
and fearless veto will gain for him
many votes this fall.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-11-03
BIENNIAL ELECTIONS.

The amendment to the State Constitu-
ton, which appears on the State ballot this
wear for the approval Of the voters OF
Rhode island provides for biennial cleo
ton of the Governor and other State off,
cials. If this amendment is adopted, as
Il should be, all the State elections in the
futuy, beginning with 1919 will be held on
the even years the same as the Congress
ional elections
This result is to be desired for several
reasons. One Of the most important is the
matter of expense for an annual election
which now costs the State and town treas
ur,~s some fifty thousand dollars each
year. II this can be avoided ever other
wear there will be an average saving OF
twenty-five thousand dollars annually, OF
fifty thousand dollars every two years
Then comes the fact that ouly two
States in the Union have annual elections,
viz Rhode Island and Massachusetts. i
all the other States can get along without
them why should not Rhode Island. The
continual agitation Of political matters
,akes mn valuable time Of the voters and
Office holders alike, and tends TO upset 'h'
progress of public events Experienced
officials are of value to the State, and one
wear is a very short time to become
acquainted with the business oi an import