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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-14
LAWMAKERS ACT
.FORPURE ELECTIONS
OFFENsEsS AGAINST THE BALLOT
MADE FT,LONIES BY A
MEASURE TO BE ENACTED.

RALEIGH, n. c., Feb. IA bill
that has been pending for some time
to make the purchase of votes and
similar otrenses against the purity
nf elections In this State fetonies in
stead OF misdemeanors is to have a
favorable report. Rather. a suosti-
tate biit-to- this effect II to he re-
ported by Judiciary committee No.
| for the Ewart bill. Other sections
of the Ewart bill, including payment
of poll tax and granting immunity
TO witnesses for prosecution are
stricken out and the substitute made
/ to simply amend revisal OF 1905 sec
ton 1885
Thus far this session OF the gen.
erai assembly there has been 230
bills and II resolutions ratified. For
the session two years ago to this date
there had been zoe acts and Is reso-
lutions ratified.
ON Friday night of this week there
Ii to be a caucus of the Democratic
members OF the legislature to deter
mine upon what this assembly shall
do with reference to redistricting the
State in the matter OF congressional
districts. This decision has Just been
reached In a conference of the Joint
cutffHittee On etuNTesFitihl
The situation svas discussed at great
length. the sentiment of the commit
tee seeming to be that there he an
entire redistrictinE instead of any
| minor changes involved in those bills
already introduced. The view was
! generally expressed that the State can
| be so distrfcted as 10 assure all ten
districts Democratic and, il not. then
certainly ii can be so adjusted as to
make ,,ninaf ess .shefa certain. et.e-
| After voting down a motion to re-
| fer and also the Baggett senate bill
| bearing on the same subject. as a
substitute, the house passed last night
on second reading the Ewart bill re-
duoing railroad fares to two cents on
alt trains where the companies refuse
10 pull mileage. The vote on second
reading stood 43 to IS. on objection
/ of billiard. OF Cherokee, II went over
/ fer third reading. The minority re-
| port was signed by league. of Alex
ander; Alspaugh, of Forsyth: Tay-
ior. OF HEREFORD. and Smith. OF
| Greene.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-14
TO FREE VETERAN
OF CAPlTATION TAX

Commander Simmons, OF the United
Spanish War Veterans. or Roanoke,
who is the State commander. has
written to the various camps disclos-
ing plan to procure legislation which
will make the soldiers who fought
against Spain exempt from the pay
ment OF poll taxes as a prerequisite
to the suffrage In Virginia.
1t is believed the plan will be OPP
posed. as 1t would be necessary to
amend the constitution. and the mat
ter would have to come before two
successure Legislatures and then be
referred to the people for ratification
or rejection.
Commander Simmons believes the
veterans of the Spanish American
war should have the same recognition
as veterans of the war between the
States, both Confederate and Federal,
who may vote without the prepay
ment OF the capitation tax. This is
the only exemption from the tax.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-14
SMALL BOY SAVES
SCORE Of LIVES
ENCENDIARY FIRE TRAPS MANY
PEOPLE, WHO ARE RESCUED
BY A PLUCKY "NEwsY."

NEW YORK. Feb. 1.-THE brav-
cry OF a newsboy. who was too scared
10 give his name. saved more than a
score of lives In fire that destroyed
a big tenement at 775 Grand street,
In the williamsburg section of Brook
Ign, early to-day. The boy clam
bered up an awning post alongside
the burning and cut loose a fire es-
cape ladder which was tied fast with
ropes, getting II down in time 10 per-
NIT men and women trapped on a
platform OF the escape to reach the
ground just as the flames broke
through the windows. alongside of
which they had been standing.
The FIRE wa marked by many bril-
liant rescues by police and firemen.
Policeman Newshafer climbed up a
ladder to the second story of the rear
OF the burning building and dropped
ten children, ranging In age from one
year to seven. into the arms of a fell
low officer. O'Callaghan. who stood
on the sidewalk below. Fire Patrol
men Lermie and Donohue rescued a
woman and two children from the
third floor with scaling ladders. In
ali sixty persons were carried from
the burning structure. The fire, which
was OF incendiary origin, Quilted the
tenement.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-14

cords Of the camp shall be kept in a
fireproof place.
The adoption Of the new constitu-
ton vacated the Offices In the ofgAnf.
cation and new officers to serve until
April II were elected as follows: J..
Singleton walker, commander; Geo.
b. keesee, first lieutenant command
err; George p. Morgan. second Meuten-
aht-commander: Il. NJ. Warren. sec
retary: Il. r. Cox, treasurer: r. r.
Rennie. chaplain: and executive COM
mittee. Ave principal officers and b.
B. Morgan, John b. Lightfoot, Jr..
A. r. Guigon, j. b. Robb. r. Leslie
Spence, Jr, John Landstreet and
Robert Lecky. Jr.
The committee which revised the
constitution and y-laws was com
posed OF John b. Lightfoot. Jr, T.
Leslie Spence and Il. b. Morgan.
Plans are being made for big cele-
bration on April II. when tribute will
be paid to the memories OF the men
who fought for the cause of the Con-
federacy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-14
Mr.. HOOE is NOT
A CANDIDATE
SAYS HE WILL NOT RUN FOR
LEGISLATURE--EN
ORDERED TO PANAMA.

Mr.. J. r. Taylor. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. r. Innis Taylor. Of this city, has
been ordered to the engineers ONCE.
Panama. Until recently Mr. Taylor
has been, employed on the Arkansas
division Of the Missouri railroad.
Mr.. Rice Hooe. az Warrington. a
citizen Of King George county. states
positively that he Will not be q can
didate for tho house Of delegates from
the counties Of Stafford and King
George. He had been prominently
mentioned for this position.
Meesrs. ]. s. Woods. w. s. Hit and
c. n. Howard left Tuesday morning
to attend the Grand Lodge OF Masons
In Richmond Tuesday. night.
Mrs. W. L. Iaughlin, former pro-
prietress OF the Exchange hotel, left
Monday for her home In McKees-
port. Pa.
On Sunday afternoon Mr.. William
Mills. OF Falmouth. saw q hawk with
4 pigeon In IT. claws. He scared the
hawk and made II drop it, prey. M.
MILE picked up the bird and found
two bands on it, legs The one on
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-14
MEASLES AFFLICT
ROYAL PRINCES

LONDON, Feb. 1s.~-It was on
cially admitted this afternoon that the
Prince OF Wales and his brother.
Prince Albert, are suffering with Ger
man measles at the naval training
college at Dartmouth. Up to the
present time. 1t has been insisted that
the two young princes we're suffer-
Ing simply from colds and the belatei
admission In regarded as ominious
because of the fact that German
measles are epidemic at Dartmouth
and two deaths have already result
ed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-14
PREACHER PRAISED
LESSEH--PUIPTT VACANT

NORFOLK. VA. Feb. 14.--Follow-
ing meeting of the congregation of
Fairmount Park Baptist church, when
the pulpit was declared vacant. Rev.
J. w. Barrett Jr., pastor =. Of the
'cnurch. resigned to-day.
Some time ago Mr.. Barrett made a
speech at political gathering in
Huntefsville. in which he lauded the
work done by Senator John A. Les
ner and soundly criticized the go
called straight-eat. faction, headed
by e. 7. Bilisoly. Members of Mr.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-14
FIRE BOARD RACE Is
DRAWING TO A CLOSE

Interest continues undated In the
contest for the position OF fire COM
missioner from Marshall recently
made vacant by the death Of Cap
tain q. Watt Taylor. Three candi-
dates are in the field. former Alder
man John Mann, Jr., Mr.. Joseph Sorg
ana former Alderman N. Thomas
Mosby. 1t looks as II Mr.. Mann has
the best Of the running.
The contest Is expected to be de-
cided Tuesday night when the COM
mon council and board Of aldermen
meet In joint session at 1870 o'clock.
Following the joint session. the al.
dermen VIII buckle down to the busi-
ness of their regular monthly meet
ing.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-14
TROUBLE IN CoURTSHIP
RATHER THAN DIVORCE

GRAND JUNCTION. COL. Feb.
14.--There is no need going after the
divorce evil Of to-day. The trouble
il before divorce; 1t is In the court
ships.
II YOU had enough family slippers
In the house you wouldn't need
curfew law.
American lodge life Is wrecking
American home life
These are some of the maxims of
Rev. T. Martin, evangelist, who is
holding services here.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-14
SUGGEST REARRANGEMENT
OF CITY HALL OFFICES

Suggestion was made at the meet
ing of the subcommittee on grounds
snd+bunidings Of The city courcif Mon
day night that a general rearrange-
ment of offices in the city hall be
effected with view of economizing
space and relieving the so-called con-
gested conditions In the building. No
action, however, was taken in the
matter. Action on the proposition to
add several stories to the city hall
vas postponed until February II.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-14
PRICE or HORSES RISES
DESPITE AUTOMOBILE

WASHINGTON, d. G.. Feb. IA
The auto hasn't got the horse licked
yet according to a report by the
bureau of statistics of the Department
of Agriculture To-day. showing that
in the last three years the average
price of horses in America increased
from $3.50 to $111.67.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-14

Barrett's church did not relish his
speech. and there has been rumors
afioat for some time that another pas
tor would be called. Mr.. Barrett is
q young man and has not yet COM
pleted his college course. He attend
ed the Crozler Institute. in Philadel-
phia. and came home every Sunday
to preach. He built the Paramount
church and says he will build another.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-14
LEE CAMP ADOPTS
NEW CONSTITUTION
SONS OF VETERANS ELECT OFT.
GERS AND DECIDE To MEET
ONLY ONCE A YEAR.

Members OF r. E. Lee Camp. No.
/, sons Of Confederate Veterans. at
a meeting Monday night. adopted a
new constitution embodying the pro-
visions that the monthly meetings
shall be discontinued and meetings
held only once a year, on Secession
Day, that the affairs of the camp
shall be intrusted to the executive
committee. composed of twelve MEM
bers, who shall meet not less than
four times year. and that the re-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-14
MIR. COHN Is READY FOR
Dog CATCHING CRUSADE

Superintendent II. J. Cohn. of the
street cleaning department. announces
that all IL in readiness for his an
nuai spring dog catching crusade
No notice will be given dog owners
In advance. he says. Each owner
must have 1911 medal II he would
evade the clutches Of the dog catch
erS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-14
YOCxG MAN Is BURNED
BY ELECTRICAL SHOCk

T.. A. Mckinley, twenty-one years
old, 2606 East Franklin street. is re-
ceiving treatment at ONT of the Rich-
mond hospitals for severe burns re-
sulting from an electric shock at the
Clay street plant of the Virginia Rail-
way and Power Company. His in
juries are not necessarily fatal. the
doctors say
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-14
NEGRO HELD FOR FORGERY
COMMITTED SEVEN YEARS AGO

SUFFOLK. VA. Feb. t4.---After an
absence Of seven years. John Folk.
a negro, is held in Suffolk on a charge
of forgery, the committing OF which
caused his extended absence. J. C. g.
Novels. the negro banker. was taken
yesterday to the penitentiary, where
he will srve nine years for forgery.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-14
Hold Annual Reception.

The annual reception OF the con-
gregation Of Holy Trinity Episcopal
church will be held In the parish
1890 o'clock. The object Of these
meetings Ii to bring the members
into closer touch with ~aah othAs-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-14

18c. Wasting Madras. lie
yard.--Very fine grade OF Mer-
cerized Madras, 81 inches wide
with printed designs in black and
red, these are offered at nanufac-
turers price, Tic.
&c Calico, &c yard BEST grade
OF Calico in a hundred or more
different styles, in light and dark
grounds, perfect goods, Sc yard.
Iec Percafes, 7c yard. So
inches wide, best grade of light and
dark percales, in lengths up to
8 yards, 7c yard
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-14

the right was silver and was marked
w. s., No. 1850; on the left leg
was brass ring marked No. 4.45S.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-14

32-inch Wide Bingham Mad
ras, II 1-1c.-Fast colored stripes,
suitable for children's dresses,
21-2c.
IL Lac Towels, Ice each
lsx36 inches Turkish and Ahsorbant
Towels. IL 1-2c value, tomorrow
10c.
II lac Dress Ginehans,
10 3-4c.-27 inches wide. in the
newest spring styles, in plaids,
checks and stripes OF pink, blue.
lavender and grey, this sale 10 3-4c.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-14

ginia committee who were present
at the meeting OF that committee In
Richmond early In May, 1910, when
the decision was reached to raise the
rates ten per cent, because of the IN
crease In the license tax OF the IN
surance companies doing business IN
this city.
Judge Barhsm's decision gives four
teen of the defendants the right OF
a new trial but in all probability
they never win be placed on trial
here again on this particular charge.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-14
More Good Things from
the Bargain Basement.

The bargain basement specials this week will afford some
OF the greatest bargains of the Everybody should
visit this Special Sale of Cottons Domestics etc. of all
kinds bought much underprice for this special event
Some OF the special values offered here tomorrow
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-14
Garments Cut
and Fitted at Very
Reasonable Prices.

Only short time now before
Miller q Miller, the celebrated
cut and filters will leave to fulfill
their engagement with out Nor
folk store where they were so
successful a few months ago.
Every one who has had
any work done by themwill
regret seeing them leave Rich
mond. Place your order be-
tween now and the first of
March.
Waist or Skirt cut and fitted, 75c
Long Coats, cut and fitted, 81.
Princess Dresses, cut and fitted,
$I.0e.
Evening Wraps, cut and fitted,
$1.00.
Tailored Suits, cut and fitted
SITS.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-10-20
BAG KEEPS SILVER BRIGHT
Articles That Are Easily Discolored
or Scratched Should Be
Thus Protected

The housewife who delights to keep
tho silver teapot. sugar basin and milk
jug in IL bright and spotless condition.
will find bag Of the kind shown in
our sketch great help 1t is made
0r green baiZe and lined with soft
wash-lcather and drawn up at the
neck on tape. 1t should be made am
ply large enough for the article it
is to contain. and that for the teapot
should be Of the shape shown in the
small sketch on the left hand side
when empty.
Bags OF this nature not only help
to keep silver articles bright. but are
also great protection from possible
scratches and dents. Initials would
look we'll on the dark green baize.
worked in silk of an old gold color.
Bags made of wash-leather only
will answer their purpose perfectly
we'll, but with covering Of baizc
they will last much longer. and are
greater protection to silver articles
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-10-20
One Step In Mr.. virgins House
Takes Him From South Orange to
Newark, n. ].

South Orange. N. J.-Wilbur F..
virgins entered the door OF his new
home In Holland road. sat down at
dinner in his dining room in Newark.
ard, after a vain effort to Danish dis
turbiug thoughts that interfered with
digestion, paced the door between
Newark and South Orange trying to
solve the problem. where am II"
He would have straddled the quest
ton willingly. but that course was i'm
possible because he could not locate
the dividing line of the question He
!-sd In hissnockets tax bill from New.
ark and expects another from South
Orange. Yet he owns only one house.
When he goes outdoors to cast an ad-
mirine eye on his coy home he sees
one building only on his land: but the
assessors records In South Orange
and Newark indicate there are two
He gets los:. dguratively, after te
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-10-20
ONE HOUR FOR THE KiCKERs
New jersey Mayor Sets Aside Time to
Hear Complaints Of Disgruntieo
Citjzens-Works Well.

Burlington. n. J.-Although this city
has not as yet taken up considera-
ton OF the commission plan OF gov
eminent, Mayor Charles p. Farmer,
who advocates the plan. has found one
of its features successful in bis admin
instration in the hearings granted
nightly to citizens with grievances.
When elected Farmer said the door
OF his ONCE would be open to every
citizen. no matter how humble his
station In life. and he has stood by his
promise.
He has established a kicking de.
partEent,s over which he personally
pres1ue---rur- rn--i,v,.r, -ei,s,,,p,5 y:
1880 o'clock every evening. The mayor
has let it be known that be is glad to
welcome residents who have kicks to
register against the manner in which
laws are enforced. and on any other
matters hav:sg to do with the Duoi:o
veal
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-10-20
MARRIED TWICE IN ONE DAY
Tennessee Girl Gets Herself into
Trouble by Contracting Two Mar
riages Without Divorce.

Memphis, Tenn.-A divorce bill
which has been filed probably begins
the final chapter in strange mar
rage tangle here. A girl who mar
ried two men in one day is alleged by
Joseph ROLES, the second husband, to
have deserted him, and Rolfes has
sued for divorce from Elizabeth Ship
Rolfes.
On the afternoon OF February IL.
1908. Elizabeth Ship was married to
Harris Butler. Several hours later
the 18-year-old bride was married to
Joseph Rolfes. Butler alleged that
the girl after their marriage had
changed her mind The girl said she
did not know what she was doing
when she was married to Butler. as
she really loved Rolfes. That even
ing she escaped from her home and
was married to Rolfes
Rolfes and his wife later flied suit
10 annul the marriage to Butler and
this was decreed on the claim that It
had not been cOnsummated.
An injunction restraining Butler
from visiting the girl was issued.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-10-20
THE PENCE RYLHCE-
ENGLISH DOGS DAY

shire. Lancashire and London pos
sess the largest number OF dogs Dur.
ing the last financial year for which
returns are available the local taxa
tion licenses produced in London
county alone G61.417 in respect or
dogs. the county of Middlesex. follow
ing with contribution from dog H.
censes Of 100000
Not for the last three years has any
muzzling order troubled the canine
peace of mind and natural love of lib
erty. New devices for dog comfort
are continually being put forward. new
methods of dog treatment invented by
skilled dog doctors. and there IS even
in existence at Brixton an institute for
the training Of canine nurses who.
both men and women. shall have q
better acquaintance with dog diseases.
The number OF dogs homes In LODI
don and various parts Of the country
has considerably increased in the last
few years. and there was, too, until
lately. at any rate. a dogs cemetery
in Hyde Park Many veterinary sur
CONS specialize in dog ailments. and
an expert dog doctor can command
high fees just as does the eminent
specialist who treats the mere human
Dog clothiers make fine ratment.
from the jeweled collars which adorn
the toy spaniels and Pekingese pets
OF pretty actresses and society bellies
to the warm woven and braided coats
which clothe coursing dogs and show
prize-winners Railway companies are
being sought to view dogs as passen-
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-10-20
WINDLASS SEINE FOR CARP
St. Louis Firm Will Clear Lakes Ad.
jacent to Spokane to Permit Trout
ard Bass to Grow.

Spokane. Wash.-Fishing with a
seine 5,40O feet long and 80 wide, op-
Grated by powerful wtndiass, is the
work IN which employees OF Bartholo
new Bros. OF ST. Louis will engage in
an effort to clear the lakes in Spokane
county Of carp.
The fish will be sent to st. Louis
Kansas City, Chicago and other east.
ern points in refrigerator cars 1t Is
estimated that the total shipments
will amount to more than fifty cars.
Trout. bass and other game fish caugh,
in the draws will be put back into the
water. according OF an agreement be.
tween the firm and j. A. Uhlig. fish
and game warden OF the county.
The seine fishermen will be accom-
panied by a state officer. who will see
that the game fish are protected 1t
Is estimated that the carp have de-.
destroyed billions of trout eggs during
the last few years.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-10-20
New Law imposes Severe Pen
atty for Cruelty.
Passage Of Sill for Protection OF AMI.
mails Marks Decided Advance in
Public Opinion Toward
CANNES.

London. Every dog has his day.
they say. and this is surely the day
II every dog. Never in all the long
history OF comradeship between man
and dog has there been a time when
the canine race was held in such high
regard as now. when every care Is ia.
ken by millions of dog owners and dog
lovers to secure the comfort and We'll
being OF one Of mans most faithful
friends.
The protection of animals bill. which
has just received the royal assent.
and now passes on the statute books,
marks a very decided advance in pub
lie opinion on matters affecting AMI
mas generally and dogs particularly,
when compared with that widespread
attitude Of Indifference prevailing
thirty years ago. The new act Sc.
cures. among other things. the pre-
vention OF revengeful treatment OF
dogs or other animals after con-
vlcitiOn OF an owner for cruelty, and
provides a deterrent to the cruel
treatment OF performing animals. 1t
also provides for the inspection OF
spring traps every twelve hours. and
imposes penalties on those who sell
poisoned grain or seed. or who place
poison without taking reasonable pre-
cautions against access to it by dogs
or other domestic animals
Contrast this legislation with the
comparatively hard time for animal
life that followed the great hydro
phobia epidemic. Many dogs were
then destroyed. and there was uniyer.
sal muzzling. 1t Is noticeable how
much more secure a place the dog
has gained in the affections of the
people. from the highest to the lowest
classes. in the last decade or two. In
stead Of claiming the dog up In dull
back yards or of muzzling the ant.
ma! On every appearance in a public
place, there is on every hand a re-
markedly demonstrative desire to
make much of this most valued among
domestic pets.
There were last year in Great Brit
ain l,S26.34l dogs In respect Of which
HCeuSCS were issued. lueSe were
dogs that we're happy enough to have
owners and homes. To this number
must be added 100000 dogs happy IN
exemption from license. making a to-
tai accounted for In the official returns
Of the board Of agriculture and in the
official accounts OF the inland reve
nue. department of we'll over 100000
dogs.
Upwards OF another l00,O may be
added to this census OF the dog life
of Britain on account Of ownerless.
homeless dogs which always seem TO
manage to escape the policemen as
well as the tax collector The num-
bers show no very remarkable tn
crease on those Of ten years ago. when
dog licenses totaled 1,525,273. and ex.
emptions totaleG 346.346.
England has the preponderance OF
dnxginess, with Scotland next and
Wules third. and in England. York