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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-19
FRED TENNEY WANTS
BEALS BECKER BACK

NEW YORK, Jan. 19.--Fred Ten
ney, the new manager of the Boston
Nationals, and his former boss, John
J. McGraw, manager of the Giants,
are negotiating for the sale of some
of the New York's reserve players TO
Boston.
Tenney WAS closeted with McGraw
for several hours Wednesday night,
and they got together again Thursday.
Tenney wants to get Beafs Becker
back again, and would like to bny a
couple OF good infielders.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-19
YOUTH ARRESTED CHARGES
WITH RoRBING THE 49,

ROANOKE. VA. January
Postcfslee Inspector Hal AZ Afe1
yesterday arrested Raymond q O.
seventeen years old. ron 81
Miilie II. Garst. postmistrssS
Boone's mill. on a warrant c1al1
him with rifiing the mails sS
time reports hAve bees nSiI tii1!
cernsng the loss Of various IA
mail In the once Al boone
last case os irnportance rNp0s
a registered letter contAInEne
postal Authorities wsut "A &
case. and sitter kath sxsax Nh
cided thtt Suaptct i1n N s
against young 1SrSt. M
"a and ~ nssN olS q
heaffng befef& xsnixe1 r IN n
xicnxr En9lfs1s n
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-19

o'clock. in interest of the Chimborazo
School Mothers Club
At the Y. NJ. c. A. Friday evening at
$50 o'clock. the indoor baseball team
OF the Mems Bible Class OF Leigh ST
Baptist church viii meet the team OF
the Third Presbyterian church. and an
interesting game is expected
Master John Cowan, OF 3320 East
Broad street, who has been quite sick
for the past week. is able TO be out
The marriage of Miss Mildred Lee
Baldwin. daughter OF Mrs T. Baldwin
OF 1907 East Marshall street, to Mr.
Bernard Stewart Whitiock was solem-
ni&ed In the Baptist pastorium of the
Fulton Baptist church, the Rev Mr.
Jones. being the officiating minister,
last evening at $50 O'Clock. A hand
some reception, in the home OF the
bride followed the ceremony.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-19
DIR REBECCA ArSTIN SENT
ON 30 ,-SEEEOLK GRAND JURY

SUFFOLK. VA..> January H.
Mayor Norfieet and Justice De Berry
yesterday afternoon after ftiir, In
vasrigation or the ease. sent ssDr.
Rebecca Austin on to the grand jury
for a serious offense, Ida Murphy.
one of the woman's pafientss was ac-
quilted on the charge OF infanticide.
The cash taken from the woman's
person was counted In the presence
OF counsel and was found to be So
22s.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-19
GARDNER KNOCKS OUT
MARTIN WITH EASE

FALL RIVER, MASS, January 10.
Terry Martin, of Philadelphia, knew
he had been in a fight Thursday,
although he only stayed three rounds
In what was to have been 12-ronnd
bout with Jimmy Gardner.
Martin shaped UP well at first but
lost ground in the second. during
which Gardner was taking his meas
ure. In the third he could hardly
offer blow and went down before
several swift punches amounting to
knockout. The referee stopped the
contest.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-19
ATTELL PLEASED, HE
MISSED MCFARLAND
SAYS WEIGHT OF MAN WHO Is TO
MEET WOIGAST Is TOO
GREAT

NEW YORK, Jan. la.~-The biggest
compliment that has yet been paid
Packey Mcfarland on his victory over
Jack Goodman Tuesday night came
from Abe Attefl. the featherweight
champion. Thursday. who frankly adj
nits he liz mighty glad he slipped out
Of match with Mcfarland a month
ago.
''if / had gone through with my
match with Mcfarland / would have
had to give him at least twelve
pounds" said Attell. And wouldn't
have been q suckers'
Mcfarland says that he has Ad
Woigast's positive word that the
champion will meet in ten-round
bout in Milwaukee on February 20.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-19
KID MURPHY is BACK
IN BOXING GAME AGAIN

NEW YORK. Jan. 19.-Champion
of the ex-champio Is the new title
worn by Kid Murphy. former anna
teur bantamweight. At the Sharkey
A. G. Wednesday night ne fought ten
rounds with Jack Ladbury, ex-cham-
pfon of England, and bested him cas-
lily. Murphy showed much of his old
time cleyerness.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-19
JAP LOOKING FOR
PLACE WITH CUBS

CHICAGO. January 19.--Ito Sugi-
moto. japanese semi professional
ball player from san Francisco. Is an
applicant for position on the Chi
cago Cubs. He has been recon-
mended to President Murphy and
Manager Chance has been wired to
look over the Japanese record be-
fore he starts East next week It
is said that Ito is a swell little player
with whole lot OF experience at
nearly every position on the diamond,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-19
RESULTS OF RACES
AT JACKSONVILLE

JACKSONVILLE FLA. Jan. 10
Following are the results at Moncriet
Park Wednesday:
First race--selling, $500. four year
oids and up. six furlongs-Lord Mel
son first, Starbeard second, Congo
third. Time, 1:13 3-5
Second race--selling. $500. three
year oids, give and half furlongs-
Gold Cap first. Grenada second. Pre-
u,ier third. Time. ter 4-6.
Third race-tb00. three year Odds
six furlongs--Alorian first. County Tax
second, Miss Nett third. Time. 1920 3-5
Fourth race--pursc $500. three year
olds, mile--Compton first, Donau sec-
ond, Leamence third. Time, 1:40 2-6.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-19
Y. N. c. A. HOLDS
WATER CARNIVAL
VARIOUS EVENTS IN BIG SWIM
MING POOL ARE EN-
y0YED.
NEW CLUB ANNOUNCED
MEMBERS WILL BE TAUGHT Lat
EST STYLE N REsCuiNG AND
REyryiNe DROWNING
PERSON.
NEW CLUB ANNOUNCED

Just to show parents, relatives and
friends how safe 1t is for their sons
and boy friends to go in swimming
during the summer, the Y. NJ c. A..
held water carnival "Wednesday
night.
incidentally steps were taken to
form a life-saving club. where the
boys will be instructed in the art of
rescuing a drowning man and either
bring him ashore or keep him afloat
until help comes.
This affords great sport to the
boys. even II one has to enact the part
of victim. Usually the role of victim
IL the best Of all, for he can perform
all sorts of pranks on his would-be
rescuer, and the best swimmer is gem
orally chosen for this part
The work has been developed con-
siderahly the past year, especially
In connection with the boy scout
movement, which, by the way, was
started in England by an English
Boer war hero. Colonel Baden Powell.
who is now knight
Club Is Started.
The nucleus OF the Y. NJ. G.. A.
club was formed Wednesday night,
fourteen charter members putting
their names to the roll. but the MEM
bership list will be left open until
next Wednesday might at $40 O'Clock.
On that night the members win
get their fret lesson In the art of
saving drowning person. The big
pool in the gymnasium will be used
OF course, and this will give plenty OF
opportunity for practice. although II
hardly VIII serve as n miniature ocean
with heavy sea on. or lake in
storm. However. il takes the place Of
the old swimming hole all right
Results In Carnival.
The carnival of sports "Wednesday
night was most interesting and a
good sized gallery enjoyed the vari-
our events The results follow:
Twenty yard s~fm--o- II. Lewis
nrst: Charles Phillips. second; Il. II.
Robertson third. Time. IL 80 sec
,nds.
Forty-yard breast stroke--O. n.
Lewis first; r. II. Robertson. second.
&. Phillips. third. Time. ~ seconds.
Form front dive. /. Perkins.
first: X. r.. Kaehler. second: NJ. J..
hughes. third
Twenty-yard hack stroke--C /.
Perkins. first; G. Phillips. second.
Time. rs Is seconds,
Sixty-yard sWiin~-o. II. Lewis. first:
G, l. Perkins. second; r. r. kaehler.
third. Time. So 1-5 seconds.
Duck chase~~-O. H. Lewis, first e.
Phillips. second; Il. II. Robertson,
third.
Busters Win Game.
The indoor baseball league game
last night between Rufty's Busters.
and t'oreyss "Hustiers'' was won by
the former in a close contest. 8 to ;.
Summary:
Score by INNINGS. r. III.
Hugters s0 s---6
HustierS ........0 2 q 0 . Go s
Batteries: Lewis and Rufty; Corey
and chernault. Struck out--By, Lewis.
IA: by Corey. T.. Bases on balls-By
Lewis, 4 by Corey, 4.
Feature ~ the game. cath OF a hot
liner from Chernault's bat by Cock
ran and doubling up man off sec
ond base for a double play.
Results in the soiley ball league
games were as follows: Shorts. Il:
Fats. Z. Leans. 81; Longs. Is.
The regular basketball league
games will he played Thursday night.
beginning at s:45. cedars Ms, VIII
lows Naples VS.. Poplars. Oaks VS..
Sycamores
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-19
MODERN VARIATIONS
NEED TO BE REVISED
Return to Imitation of Ancient Condition of Heroic Race
Might Help Matters. Perhaps

en- for the need of necessity of bet
ter roads.
On his journey Mr. Wagner passed
through Lynchburg. Danvi1le. Win
ston- Salem. Greensboro. Raleigh, Dur
ham, Henderson, Charlotte, Delaware,
Thomasvilie, High Point. Reedsviile.
Asheville. Bristol. Bluefield, Roanoke,
Spartanburg, GreenviIle. Anderson,
Greenwood. Columbia, Newberry,
Chester. Atlanta and Savannah. COM
pleting what was probably the longest
and hardest trip ever made out OF
Richmond in an automobile.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-19
BURKE WILL CAPTAIN
APPDNfATF0x HIGH TEAM

APPOMATTOX. Jan. 19.--Jerry
Burke has been reelected captain OF
the Appomattox High School baseball
team. Burke recently returned from
Highland Fails. n. ". where he has
been preparing himself dor West
Point. Alex Woodbridge will manage
the team. L. Crawley has been elect
ed president Of the athletic associa-
ton and Walter Durrpm secretary
and treasurer
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-19
YM c. A. Takes Measures to Head OFF Swimming Accidents

Fifth race--selling, $500. four year
olds and up. mile and seventy yards
Our Hannah first. Star Over second.
Epindle third. Time. 1:46.
Sixth race--Seliing, 5000, four year
olds and UP. mile and sixteenth
Edwin l. first. Falcada second. Mer-
man third. Time, 1:47 AS.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-19
THOMAS AND SULLIVAN
GO FOR FIFTEEN ROUNDS

MANCHESTER, N H.. January 10.
A rafting fast bout was the verdict
of the big crowd of fight fans that
saw the 15-round bout wednesday
night between Joe Thomas, of Cali
fornia, and Tommy Sullivan, of Law
renee, Mass, which was declared a
draw. The early rounds were in
Thomas favor, but Sullivan came
back and evened things up.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-19
TOURS 5000 MILES ".
BY AUTO IN SOUTH
II. L. WAGNER BECOMES PROMPT
CONVERT TO GOOD ROADS
MOVEMENT.

Another recruit for the good. roads
movement has been received in the
person Of H. l., Wagner. sales man
ater Tor the Richmond Iron Corpora
ton. which manufactures the Virgin
ian automobile. Mr.. Wagner has jus&
returned from i itftle 5000 mile Jannt
through the South. and he y outspok-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-19
Richmond and Petersburg Esei.ie r =

Cars lsa.e Msnshsstss. ssvsatA - ~
Streets. for Petersburg: ess " sSS M
..s $; I. - =. = 70 .I n sia ?. 49, - &
HOO r. n. foe Chssesr. 13soo m31n1o1l
Pstesshma. s7-- 4 ~ 7ss7s7s75
Carn isavs Petersburg. foot 6yensss eorGnk = lG5
Manchester. Voc ss$
5:is. e;a5. ss7:l5, s7:3s. s:36, psn2 49,
II 10 a. H., 1898. q - IA. - AlsoQ
es36. T1S. e:36. Gas, s10s10. ltsA0 n ~
Cafriea baGxAGs IN e1psoskw E3E3
ssLinft6d. sxoept Sundays and kn111Sx sSz
Al car. from Pstsssburs scsnsss -
Richmond. sS'S72 XSSS35
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-19
LAKE GIVES UP HOPE
OF MANAGING TEAM

BOSTON. JANUARY f9.--From n
usually reliable source comes the
statement that Fred Lake viii become
an active scout for the Boston Ma
tionals to earn his contract salary.
Lakes chances for a berth managing
ST. Louis having gone by. he plans
for several long trips, as soon as the
minor leagues begin playing. scouting
for good young material for the
Doves
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-19
CHAMPION LAfY LOSES
ONE TITLE TO MILAN

CLEVELAND, o., January 10
Edmund Lamy the heretofore irwin
chile little skater from Saranac Lake,
is now parading minus his title as
three-quarter mile amateur skating
champion. The title was annexed from
him Wednesday night by Robert Nc
Lain, Chicago's speedy blade artist.
who went the distance in 2:1i AS.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-19

Lest we forget. 1t should be men,
toned for no apparent reason that
the ponies are still running at Jua-
req. Mex. Jacksonville, Fla, and other
unknown winter resorts Later on
they may even appear In New York.
Charles Evans Hughes no longer is
governor there
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-19

Same remark has been made about
recent excitement in golfing circles
over putter introduced by Walter
Travis. Protest over its use came
from St Andrews. Merely Scotch
sputter after all.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-19

creases being over three hunat&6
cent. The grand jury adjourne4s3
evening for d week. Il N
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-19
CHURCH HILL NEWS.

be I'm
Church hank. or o
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-19
|Sideline Remarks
on Sport Topics
nv ;. l..

George Hackenschmidt took more
than two hours and a half to throw
George Ordeman. Russian Lion is
becoming lamb.
Jesse Westergarde is receiving ali
kinds of praise lately. Looks like
press agent work Well, hest re-
CARDS. Westergarde
Speaking of press agents. Packey
Mcfarland Is not lacking In that par
ticuiar line. Looks as If Packey was
getting back that X. O. punch he
lost when speeding up.
The X. o. punch is 10 the pugilist
what the home run drive IA to the
ball player. Gets the fans, every time.
Kidney punch is getting the boxers
into a stew. Bunch that use it are
getting griiled anyway.
Mike (Twin1 Sullivan nearly bea,
the Dixie Kid. General opinion Ii
the Dixie Kid would have lost his
end Of the purse had he won. Most
uf the bouts upstate in New York are
cut and dried affairs. Boxers cut the
money and the spectators are dried.
Gentleman named Masterson SAYS
there are few good boxers nowadays.
take .etn all in atl. Sounds diseour-
aging.
Likewise recent spell at weather
must be discouraging to Marathon
champions who have been girding
themselves up for the spring running,
as MIR. kipiing calls il. Holmes
Svanberg. st. Yves. Lundgstrom and
a host OF others have been heard from
hut where. OH where, is our old friend
Longboat9 Sent back to the reser~
walton or has he become a good In
diam
Speaking OF Marathons. why not
have one through that Goochland sec
ton automobtliSts rave about? Mere
~ suggestion to boost the good roads
movement.
Norfolk Is joining In the good
roads agitation. Capital city and bay
metropolis may he a little estranged
on baseball. but they are Siamese
twins on the automobile outlook
Baseball crouch Is sure sign fans
are feeling spring fever.
Fans in State League cities will see
so many new faces that who's who
in the statistic column will be chang
ed to who's youa''
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-19
HELP.

U YOu DESIRE a aTENO0RAPHEh
typewriter. or help Of any kind. use
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-19

Manager Shaughnessy speaks high
ly OF Roanoke recruits. Oh, Shaugh,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-19

Speaking of press agents. Psckey
Mcfarland Is not lacking In that par
ticuiar line. Looks as If Packey was
getting back that X O. punch he
lost when speeding up.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-19

Fans in State League cities will Sc,
50 many new faces that who's who
in the statistic column will be chang
ed to who's you %
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-19

The K. o. punch is To the pugilist
what the home run drive ia to the
ball player. Gets the fans, every time
New-York tribune., 1911-04-21
ON EMPLOYERS LIABILITY
Report Shows Numerous Acct
dentS-Fire Protection Urged.
fBy TELEGRAPH 10 Tho Tribune.

ny Telegraph 70 The Tribune
Albany. April ?0-The commission on en-
ployers' liability In its report, which was
presented 10 the Legislature to-day. states
that the prevention of industr' J accidents
has been its most serious problem The
statistics % accidents IT says, Illustrate
the appalling nature Of the problem
The number OF accidents on street rail-
ways IN New York City in 1910 Is given as
1873. Of which fifty-tEree were fatal and
or steam railroads in the city there we're
2.221 The commission terms the laws Of
the state IN regard 70 the prevention o.
accidents "a patchwork of many parts"
and "a mass Of uncollected attempts, un-
correlated and loosely organized. TO 90
something 10 ameHorate tho condition OF
the worker
The commission believes that TIE civil la
bility OF the employers FOR violation Of the
labor Law tends 70 make them more care
ful. and attention is called 70 the recently
adopted system for the prevention OF acci-
dents by large employers OF labor The
commission recommends mutual insurance
by employers.
Attention Is called 70 the recent fire in
New York where II is said the loss of lie
could have been prevented by adequate Ire
escapes. proper and unobstructed exits and
O system OF fire drills
This fire" e. is said. should serve a.
terrible warning "a both the Labor Depart
ment and municipalities as 70 the need o,
ire protecucn. ana il should lead the de-
partmeEt 70 make a complete inspection Of
buildings In other parts o. the state"
Many recommendations are made FOR ade-
uuate fire protection. The commission also
recommends supervision and new law for
tunnellins rock work with explosives. abo
lition. where possible. OF betting and shaft
ing, and substitution of electrically pro-
PEELED machinery. and calls attention 70 the
dangers Of electrical work. but SAYS the
problem Of the use Of high voltage must be
worked out by the Public Service commits
sions.
Bills carrying cut the recommendations
Of the commission were introduced by SEN
ator Bavne and Assembly man Jackson.
New-York tribune., 1911-04-21
INSPECTORS TO TESTIFY
Police Officials To Be Heard To-
dav bv Grand Jury.

Ofclnls of the Police Department includ-
ing several inspectors Will be among the
witnesses this afternoon az the continued
session Of the grand jury that is investi-
eating police conditions In this city.
The grand Jury will also continue to hear
the testimony OF citizens who have been
unable to get any results from the police
on complaints Of burglaries, larcenies. rob-
berries and assaults.
Assistant District Attorney Frank Moss
communcs ted Yesterday with tho depart
ment stores banks and other institutions
employing special policemen. He asked
for details of tho manner IN which the spe-
cial policemen had been deprived os their
badges and licenses TO carry revolyers. II
is expected that the grand jury will recor-
mend in It's present,nent that these privi-
leges be returned 10 the men hired by cor
porations to cooperate with the police in
protecting life and property.
Additional figures compiled by James 3.
Reynolds. Assistant District Attorney, will
be supplied 10 the grand jury to emphasize
the fact already established that compare
lively few arrests result from complaints
OF crime found on the precinct 'squeal
hooks"
II was learned yesterday thGt Mayor
Gaynor would probably not be asked TO
testify before the grand jury until the end
Of the inquiry. IL is the purpose of the
investigators fully TO establish the respon-
sibility for existing conditions before in
viting the Mayor 10 give an explanation,
should Il be decided that such an explana-
ton IL desired
New-York tribune., 1911-04-21
SARATOGA GETS CANFIELD'S
Clubhouse and Park Costing
s75O,O00 Sold for S150.000
I p Tel.r-anh - TNe Trinrne :


Saratoga SPRINGS, \. y. April 20.-Deeds
were passed to-day By which This village
becomes the owrer Of the $4,000 clubhouse
and park Of Richard 4. Garfield, Of New
York Mr. Canfield signed the deeds about
ten days ago. and to-day Park Commits
-ioner Allerd!ce on behalf Of the Village,
executed The sale. Possession will be given
on June l.. the purchase price being $1,000"
II is understood that later Garfield viii
give tie village $500 toward the first year g
maintenance ~ the estate a. one OF the
public parks OF the village.
The park covers an entire square. and In
addition 70 the clubhouse and its furnish
ings. seven cottages are included IN the
purchase. Since Mr. Csnheid purchased
the properly. fifteen years ago. Tor S0o'V"'
h,. expended over $4,000 IN improving the
place The original structure was erected
In 1857 By the late John Morrissey, and
since that time important additions nave
been made from time 20 time. The original
grounds comprise less than an acre SUB
seduently Mr Mor;isey associated himself
with Albert spencer and CHARLEY Reed
bur II remained TOR Garfield % transform
the house and grounds.
New-York tribune., 1911-04-21
HOSPITAL INQUIRY BILL OUT
Other Important Measures Reported at
Albany-Canal Appropriation Voted.

Albany. April @0.-Senator Roosevelt =
resolution. providing for an investigation of
alleged abuses 10 the AIatteawan and Dan
nepora stale hospitals Tor the criminal
,rsan- which carries an apprppriation Of
&, 600. was reported favorabiy to-day by
the Senate Finance Committee.
This committee also reported bills apprO-
,r,atinp 81 200. 900 for good roads improve
,,,ents in Orange and sullivan counties. and
teg- 900 for the completion Of the Albany
and Ringhamt0n state highway.
The Senate Committee on Labor and In
dustry reported the McManus bin for more
strineent regulations regarding ventilat tion
~ factories and the OBrien bill providing
for the enforcement of sanitary regulations
IN bakeries.
The Burd bill .ncrea Hng the penalties for
seJling tobacco 10 minors and raising the
ag.. limit from sixteen to .ightte en years
o,as reported by the senate Codes Commit
tee.
concurrent resolution was introduced
by senator Sake amending the constitution
by giving the Legislature power TO enact
employers compuiscTy compensation laws.
The Assembly passed the bills ~ A y.
smith. the majority leader. appropriating
100000 for improving the Erie. cham
ulain and Oswego canals and 81. 7y5.2J for
rcuairs " state highways.
New-York tribune., 1911-04-21
DIX FAVORED BOND ISSUE
Appeal for S10.0O0.000 Fund
Misunderstood, Says Mason.

Albany. April Ca $4,000. 600 bond
issue 70 nay the cost Of constructing the
ttaie educatiou building the new state
prison a. Wingdale, needed charitable in
su,utlone and other state buildings IN
cludinr n hall Of records and for the re-
rairs Of the burned section II the Capitol
and ttc restoration of the state Library. is
favored by Governor Dix. :; Is understood
the Governor suggestion will be embodied
later iu q special message 10 the Legislat-
ure
Garrett !. Benson. OF Albany. former sen
ate sergsant-at-arms. to-day cent II
check 70 the Governor Tor the fund which
he believed the Governor had asked FOR ~
Eew York last night. Secretary John \.
Mason tonight returned the check with
thanks.
The statement in the morning papers,
SAID Nr Mason. p letter 20 Mr.. Benson.
"of 7'an o raise d fund Of 100000 Cr
Z subscriptions g. based upon an entire
Misrepresentation Of what va said by the
Governor. TIE GoverDo. suggested the pos
sio.e wisdom ~ meeting by a bond issue
expenditures necessary for the restoration
o.. the Capitol. t-o rehabilitation Of the
s'ate library. tre erection Of the new state
prison 81 W.nsla.e. d needed administration
building Co house state departments nov in
iessed premises outside me Capitol and q
state hail VI records-au OF them perma-
nent additions 20 the property Of the state.
To indicate the feasibility Of the plan. with
or largely adding 10 the burden of taxa
aon. 10 referred 10 the fact that ;he issue
would 10 'rt'e more than a dollar per cap
ia Of .le population Of the state"