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Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1912-01-22

feet higher than the protected height
would mean the submerging of the
county seat of Mono.
A large amount of the land which
will be submerged is now under
bond to the company and other
lands will be secured at once. The
Stewart ranch, portions of the
Boone ranch and large acreage
of ground owned by the Loose
brothers of Bodie will be affected
by the plan.
The money demanded by the
Carey act for the temporary segre-
cation of the land affected in the
state of Nevada. has been paid
in at the Office of the state engi-
neer and as soon as State Engineer
Kearney returns from Washington,
where he has been called upon
business affairs, the permit to COM
mence operations will be granted
and the work will be started,
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1912-01-22
ANNUAL STATEMENT.

Annual statement of the King
Solomon Mining company for tho
year ending December 81, 1911.
Location OF mine. unorganized min
Ing district. county Of Esmeralda
state OF Nevada.
Debit.
December 81. 1910. to cash
on hand . 72S
To assessments collected
during l911... none
To amount received from
other sources . 3,012.25
Credit.
Mine expenses in yaer
1911 sS.OOs7S
General expenses in year
year 1911 included in
last item.
Paid dividends in year
1911 ......... none
Balance on hand Deem
Der 81, 1911...-. IA
c. X. JARVIS, Vice Pres,
Address: The King Solomon
Mining Company, Tonopah, Nevada
P. o. Box 1852.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-26
Here and There
in the Legislature

Two bills designed to cure the
Buchanan county land situation were
introduced in the House yesterday by
John w. Chalklcy of Wise One Is
practically the Kentucky forfeiture
law. providing that tracts Of lana of
more than 1000 acres on which the
owner mas failed to pay. taxes for the
years 1909 to 1911. and has failed 20
have listed for taxation. shall be for
fcited. An appeal is provided TO the
courts,
The other bill, elf-eXplanatory. stip-
ulatcs that when two or more parties
claiming the same land one OF whom
is in possession, and the land Is re-
turned delinquent in the name of ono
Or all Of the parties out OF possess ion
ana sold FOR taxes ana purchased by
the Commonwealth. the statute OF limit
tations shall ran against the Common
wealth in favor Of the party in posses
sion; provided, however, that the party
in possession is claiming said land un-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-26
SEM TIE

The Senate convened at noon with
MISUNDERSTANDING J. Taylor Ely
son in the chaiY. Prayer was offered
by Rev. ". 4. Burrcil, and the trans
action OF business began with the
reading 0: the journal and reports
from the standing committees
Senator Folkes moved that the
House bill 20 amend the Code OF Vir-
slnia IN relation 10 where county. city
ana district officers shall reside be re-
committed 10 the COMMITTEES on Couu
~ city Hii Town Organization, 10
"nA0i" certain persons to present ar.
sumen'S IN IT'S favor The measure is
designed TO relieve an awkward sit
uation in the. city OF Richmond. and
relieves cities OF more than 10000 in
habi'ants from the operation % the
present iaw as to residence
Upon motion, Housc bill No. 10.
the charter Of Gate City. was
taken up out OF its order and ia s>cd
senate Vest asked that hi. bill
the present law in relation
I" the salaries and fees OF certain
county ana cit! officers, on IT'S first
reading. be taken up out of lis order
and acted on at ono. lie stated that
II was an emergency measure. having
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-26

one party, fraud in primary might as
We'll. with reference to results be COM
mitted as in general elections. Tha;
there have been frauds, we know; that
there have been jockeyings by commit
tees, we know. II is our duty to keep
such elections above suspicion.
IL the genius OF n man is destruc-
tive instead of constructive NJ can picl,
flaws In anything that can be devised.
as lonS as human nature is faliible
there will be defects in any system.
The defect In the primary system Is
that IL takes too much money 10 be-
come II candidate, SO that men of mod
crate means are barred from soaking
oiiica. The burden, therefore III upon
those who provide primary to pro
vide also the expenses of conducting.
It, Think of paying $4,000 merely TO
nave ones name on the ticket. And
yet that was necessary In the last cam
paisn and criticisms were unjust Tie
expenses nav" TO be paid.
Public Pays Expenses.
In this h!ll ] have provided that
the expenses oil conducting primaries
shall be paid by the counties and cities
IN the same manner as general cleo
lions. To keep out the man who mere
! ~ wants 10 Kick UP II fuss. and 10 ad :
49, 't''s lll'H' VINO 'iIS real canGlufl
nave madc an admission fee OF i ner
cent OF on" years salary of the office
sought TO u" paid to the public treas
ury."
In reply to question by Mr.. Throck
| morton, Sneaker Byrd said that there
was n" way to discover the compcnsa-
| ton OF fee officers. and therefore he
| had merely put in fee OF 81 weber
there IS no salary provided by law.
! 1T hill passes which has heen in
troduccf,' ne added by the next SEES
sion we shall know what each fec
! of'ciai receives and II may he possible
/ TO then amend the bill go as 30 make
| propci provision for charging them"
| Sundry minor amendments were pro.
posed by NJ" Byrd. such az the return
! OF the fec if there is no opposition and
! Allowing contests 10 be filed within ten
/ days after the votes arc certified and
counted
+ ~ 2:os tie Speaker agreed to a mo.
ZION 10 adjourn, which makes the bill
I unfinished business for to-day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-26
HOUSE BILLS

Tha following were pre.ented ana refer
red under Rule 81:
TO Committee on Finance.
BY Messrs. Fulton and Whistler. \ bill 10
provide ample revcnu. Tor tho sun
eta,c
BY Mr.. Norris: \ III! 10 amend the gen
cral tax law.
By Mr.. Houston blIi 10 remove N.
State tax upon qualification % Confederate
pensioners when such qualinca tiUns are had
solely to obtain tn. sum allowed from th,,
STATE Treasury To pay funeral expenses OF
such pcnsioncr.
To Committee on Roads and Internal Nu,i-
CATION.
~ NJ. stephenson. %: Bath: =, bill to
amend and Ec-cnact section 5St;a o; the
code az Virginia
To Committee an A-. lnn,s and Prisons.
BY Mr.. Coz: a bill requiring the directors
OF the Virglnia Pcn!tcntiary 10 report 10
the state Board Of Charities ana Corrections
( al prisoners pafoicd by them and direct
Ing the Stnte Board a. Char!tics and Cor
/ Fcci!ons 10 v!si. ana report upon all paroIsd
prisoners and authorizing said board to
ADOPT regulations therefor.
To Committee ON Counties. Cities aud Towns.
BY Mr.. Peek; y bill 10 protect Villages
and nnincornoratcd communities h4,,iu-
within defined boundaries Z Formulation of
$p or more against the running NJ large a.
horses cattle. hogs. sheep and goats uithin
said boundaries, and to uuthoTiz. the ,'t--
cult Court OF the county In which spcD
village or community Is located 10 Tx the
boundaries thereof tor the purposc afo-c-
saii.
! BY Mr.. Stephenson. Of Bath: A bill 10
amend and re-cnact section SIS ot the code
o. Virginia.
To Committee on General Laws.
-! Mr.. Moseley: y bin 10 prohibit TIE
hunting Of fox between April and Oc,obo-
BY Mcssrs. Moscley. rower,on ana Balm.
bill regulating the sale OF seed ca, on
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slider. So did MIR. Moncure. who said
me OBJECT would be ito murder this
OIL as CaeSa" was murdered At Pom
Pes statue. The motion was de-
cihred lost. and Mr. Con called for a
division. which resulted: Ayes ~.
noes 80 He failed 10 secure a roll
call, and the bill was ordered IN h..
enSrossed and to DC read third time
message was received from tho
Governor telling how extra sums to the
amount OF Sl0,lS0.75 had been cxpcndcJ
on convict road force In Eiolston Dis
lFict OF Washington county. and rec
ommcnding that this he returned bv
lne state TO the road appropriation.
me camp was about to bu withdrawn.
Wnsh citizens represented that the dis
trlct mad negotiated bond Issue. with
the assurance that convict labor wo,,ld
he used. had bought crushcrs and ma :
'efIai' and that withdrawal Of the
camp would disorganizc the situation.
Bills Are Passed.
senate bill 10 give concurrent iuris-
diction to circuit and corporation courts
In cities which have gone into the first
class since the now Constitution be-
came effective was passed
The following House bills were
passed:
7" allow directors OF corporation.
To put trust deeds Oh record.
To extend the opcrat ton OF the sta;
ute Of limitations as applied to store
accounts from two to three wears.
Prohibiting the direction OF verdict.
III certain cases. Vote. Ga 10 10.
Regulating the allowance of non-sui
in certain cases
a bin from the Senate amending the
bank stock taxation section was rcat
a second time.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-26
SENATE BILLS

ny Nh Crockett: y hill to amend ,hc
Coco OF Virginia IN reference to cysInlission-
ers OF the revenue extending lev!cs ana
| taxes; compensat!on therefor. Referred to
the Commute" for Courts % Justice
by Mr.. Crockett: y bin to amend an ,c,
c"nc"rn!nS tn" exercise OF the power Of
eminent domain. Referred TO the commit
tee Tor Courts o: Justice.
Iiy Mr. walker: a bi!! % amend The COD.
OF Virginia, providing Tor recovery BY mo-
lion after fftecn days notice on contracts
RefeTred TO the Committee FOR Courts OF;
Justice
by MIR. Royal: bn. 10 define and pro.
hih' the making. salc. recti;yinE. manu-
featuring or di-tillinS or ardent spirits with
IN the counties %: Tazcwcli, Giles. buchanan
or Dickcnson Referred the Joint Com
mite" on Special, Private and Local Leg
ny Mr.. Crockett; i oill 10 regulate INC
pracccc o: medicine and surgery in ,h,.
| state OF Virginia. Referred TO the Com
inittcc Tor Courts OF Justice.
by Mr. smith: a bill TO amend an net
entitled An act 10 authorize the courts OF
the Commonwealth OF Virginia 10 pas money
ia infants entitled 20 II. or to Their uarents
q guardian" Referred 20 the Committee Oh
General Laws,
tiS Mr.: I.ssneJ; PIN to oroy!de cor The
employment % conv!cts within tile state
PenltenilaFy and upon the public road. 81
IN" state. and to appropriate the necessary.
funds for that purpose, Referred 10 thu.
ton
ny Mr. Icsncr: = bill to amend an act
entitled An act to provide Tor inca; assess
incnts In cities and towns" Referred 10
nc Committee on County. City and Town
Organization.
BY Mr.. Fentherston: i oil TO amend ana
rt-"nact section .f9i OF chapter IL OF tho
Code. Referred IL ;se Committee for Courts
! OF Justice.
! by Mr. Thornton: a nill to allow the
/ erection OF fountain in the city of Alex
andrlh ny the Mount Vernon Chapter o. tho
Daughters OF the American Revolution and
10 authorize the City Council OF Alexandria
TO grant permission FOR such erection ia
ferrGd 20 the Joint COMMITTEES on Speclai
! Private and Local LEGISLATION
/ u! III. Holt; \ bill to appropriate tho
! sum OF iorty-rvc hundred (i.Si1) dollar, m
~. r. Bonnewell. OF Warwick count. Tor Ger
tam oysters ETC. Referred to the roint
committee on Special. Private and rocuI
| Legislation.
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| purely local application. His mo.
ton carried, and tho bill was passed.
IT,,

- purely appllCatlOD. HIS mo-
ton carried, and tho bill was passed.
To Invite Senator's.
Joint resolution was reported from
Tao House asking the concurrence Of
the Senate In extending to the two
united States Senators from Virginia
an invitation to address the General
Assembly at their eurllest convent
cnce. 1t was adopted unanimously.
Senator Montague moved that tho
House bill authorizing any city. town
or county OF the State to use the
waters Of Lake Drummond for the pur-
pose OF n supply of water to itself or
IT'S Inhabitants. reported with amend
ments, be considered at once out Of
Its order and voted on. The BILL was
passed.
Pass Insurance Bills,
Taking up the calendar for the day,
the Senate passed on their third read
ing batch OF four bills dealing with
insurance and related matters. These
were:
To regulate policies insuring against
bodily Injury or disease issued In the
State. and the companies issuing the
same
To provide reserve for outstanding
liability losses OF accident insurance
companies.
To amend the present law in relation
to the bureau of insurance and Incur
ance, guaranty. trust. indemnity and
frhtcrnal societies.
In relation to proceedings against
and the liquidation OF delinquent In
surance corporations.
The bill to prohibit the use OF the
name or likeness OF amy deceased off,
Ger OF the Confederate Navy as the
name or trade mark for any Intoxicat-
ing liquor or beverage. passed on its
third reading, with an amendment in
Guiding in the act also the names or
photographs of deceased officers of the
Confederate Navy.
Eight on burglary BiII.
senator Edmonson's bin amending
the present burglary Law so as to
change the punishment from i've 10 ten
years. 10 from Ave 10 eighteen years,
and making the possession OF a kit of
burglars tools priu,n facic evidence
o. the intent TO commit burglary, which
came up on It's third reading, opened
a long discussion. but WAS passed by
i safe majority.
'ator t.dInonson related a recon,
| instance of an entire county being ter
ror!Hed by "A band OF burglars and O.
the sentiment of tho community that
| the present law was not stringent
enough He was supported By Sena-
tors, Saunders, Massie, Walker, Rison
and Blank. Senator Wcndcnburs OPP
poscN ltS passage, because, no said, the
proposed law would In at least one
instance, make the intention to commit
burglary punishable by Il longer torn
Than was fiNnd Tor the actual crime
Senator Fletcher thought the present
burglary Law was ample, and that no
amendment was needed
message was reported from the
Governor making certain rccommenda-
tons with regard to the payment OF
| convict labor in Washington county.
senator Folkes Introduced a Joint
resolution. which waS unanimously
| carried providing for Joint commit.
tee from both houses, which shall ar
range for accepting the portrait OF the
late senator John W. Daniel which
Is to be presented 10 the State
Adjournment was taken AT . o'clock.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-26
Agriculture pulverize
Limestone

Is now in reach of every Virginia
farmer pulveried from high grade
Virginia limestone. second to none in
quality ana preparation, AT y price u
stinsy man would consider cheap.
The Norfolk ana Western Railway
has Jus; made special low rate on
this product. and VIII do the rest.
Write 81 call al my store r"r prices.
chemical ana phy sica' tests
Respectfully.
" T. rULBERT
ua"!0:!. Va
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-26

Two liquor d'spensnrres arc being
TAXED OF. one was favored by vot"
OF the city Council Of Fredericksbun,
for that place. but no bill has az yct
reached Mr.. Coleman. the rcprcgen,a
tive In the House. The other WAS 40.
rocated for Salem. but Coione. Bow
man, having been To HIS nome there
th's week. and having sounded publ,
sentiment and examined the oppoaiIlis
petitions. has stated that he VIII nc
ihtroducc tn desired bill. Salem IS q
college and orphan asylum town anu
has been dry" for many years.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-26

probably the debate on the bill TO
es'aoiish stata Tax Commission viii
be deferred until Monday or Tucpdavl
speaker Byrd now has his primary bin
on his hands before the House, anu
desires TO give II day or two longer to
the members for consideration OF the
tax reform measure
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-26
Reductions in Groceries

Best GranuIated Sugar, IL lbs. 81 90
Large cans best quality Torna-
pocahontas Corn, ) cans for. .3sc
Smithfieid Country Hams, lb.. ISc
Va. Pride Coffee, fresh roasted,
per Id: .25c
High Grade lib. prints Butterine zoe
3 cans Square Brand Condensed
Milk for .25c
New BoneIess Goldfish, h.. &c
Imported Sour Krout, quart ~. Sc
81 bottles Duffy's Malt Whiskey .s5c
New Clipped Herrings, dozen. Zoe
81 bottle Old Fulcher Whiskey. Use
Good Green or Mixed Tea, lb.. 40c
Extra quality Early June Peas, can.12c
Extra fine Sugar Cured Hams, Id. loo
Sweet Potatoes. peck ...... .25c
Good Carolina Rice, 5 lbs. for. 25c
Winner Brand Condensed MIX. 10c
California Lima Beans, h. .S Sc
Green Gage Plums, large cans. Toe
Quart Mason jars Queen Olives 40c
Fresh Laid Eggs. dozen. ..3 4c
Finest Canned Tomatoes. ..... Sc
Large cans Fish Roe, lib. cans, , for .25c
5-lb. pals Home Made Preserves. .:35c
Good Canned Salmon, 3 for. ..... Csc
Good Carolina Rice, h.. ......... Sc
lib. cans Good Luck Baking Powder. 81
va. Stralncu floley, x IDS. lot &c
New Hominy and Grits, . lbs. for. SC
New Seeded Raisins. ID. pkg. $500. 10c
American Sardnes cans for. ..... Csc
Ccrcsota or Gold Medal Best Flour,
42c bag; per barrel ......... $500
I lbs. Loose Lump Starch. 1865. Csc
Gold Medal Coffee, Java and Mocha
mixture, Id. cans .,............ SOC
Good Mixed Tea, per To-. ......S SOC
Eagle or Brookdalc Asparagus. Can. 100
Bakers Cocoa, can .........,.... Zoe
Smoked California Hams, lb,...... .12c
Good Creamery Butter, per lb.. 35c
Silver King Best Patent Family
Flour, &c bag; or, per barrel. $500
Finest Breakfast Bacon, h.. ...... Toe
Absolutely Pure Leaf Lard, h.. .....I2c
Good Lard, per h.. loo
Large bars Circus Brand Soap, bars 25c
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-26
ONLY one COUNTY
CHANGES POSITION
(Continucd From rirst pacel

oil! prohibiting the sale OF what is
called by the Fire Marshais' Associa-
ton of the United States the .cri,ninai
nlatch'-the ordinary affair Of com
mercc. Ii was opposed by reprcscn ta-
uves OF manufacturers OF the common
match, who said tho instigation was
with makers of safety matches.
The House Committee on General
Laws approved the bill making October
u legal holiday, TO hr known as
columbus Day and it was reported to
the House yesterday morning
The bill extending the hours OF work
for State employees was also approved
| III committee.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-26

der the color of tito and paying taxc,
on same"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-26

As explained In detail! in The Times.
Dispatc when ~ was introduced ten
days ago, a bill offered In the Hous,
OF Delegates by sir. Cox would abolish
the fees OF the sheriff Of the city OF
Richmond and put that official and his
deputies on salary basis. Tho bill IS
still IN committee
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-26

y bill offered in tho ttrHsc ~ Az.
Moseley would pro!ibi, iltY Limiting OF
foxes between April ,tad october
OF any year
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-26

bill offered in tho ttaHsc ~ AIs
Moseley would prohibi, tt4 hunting OF
foxes between April aa4 october
OF any year.
Carrying instruction in cducatioii
TO the country district. Of tho state,
especially tho Southwest, "as edvo-
Gated last nisi before the Joint meet
Ing OF the Senate aud House Financ.
Committees by President Lyon i
Tyler. OF william and Mary College
Ills idea was that the professor
might 90 to Zig stone Gap get tho
use Of the high school there and ne
s,rlict young non to bcComc Hchuui
and the demand should go, He want
cd a small sum "a pay the expenses
The University Of Virginia asked
for $4,000 WHICH, together with $1,000
from Il certain endowment fund would
IN g flo.0Vo for normal training. Win
this basis. the Peabody fund vii civ"
$1,000 tn erect buildings FOR tn
work Besides the university wants
its resuiar annuity OF $4,000, arld
$4,000 for IS hospital
any distinguished educators wcr.
sether with leading men in public
III who are on boards OF Visitors ana
directors. Educot!onal institu,lon.
which they felt would be FOR ia. best
interest OF the pubic.
Tic farmers institut. OF Nort!..ri.
Virginia has paid e. J. Mcctze, tn.
| IN .bcr of the lIouss from Primo,
William. the compliment OF memorial
izlns Speaker Byrd to appoint Mr.
M"ctHe on the Committee on schools
ana Colleges This is done because o
his Interest In agricultural cducutiUil
president of the Mlnass as .NGri-
cultural High school IL instructed -
see the Speaker on the subject
What looks at iirst blush like a rrc;.l
bill bnt which on Investigation shows
q scrious bent. was offered In the Housr.
yesterday by Mrssrs. Mosclcy, lowcrtol..
| and Balm. OF the Sou,hsidc e.ction, Il
F! prohibits the sale OF seed cotton ana
peanuts at night going into effect a.
| dusk ana suspendinG at daylight. II
! nlso prohibits the delivery Of such com
| moditics at such hours for sale at -
| future time. Both buyer and seller
! viii &c punished for violntion of In.
act, which does not apply 10 regular
warehouses and factories. All purcilas
. crs are required 10 keep a strict ac
count of seed cotton and peanuts bought
/ by them for the inspection OF any per
! son having pecunary interest In
same. The penalty is fine Of from $40
| to 500.
The key TO the bill Is that persons
| Continued on seventh paEc)
I
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Continued on seventh paGe.)
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-04-17
SEELYEILLE.

Mr.. and Mrs. William Schott, of
Lackawaxen, spent several days of
last week with their son, George,
of this place
Emanual Holland has purchased
the T. l.. Green property.
Marie Hartwick spent Easter with
her brother, Adam, of Clarks Sum
nit
Edna Som, a student of the
Scranton Business College, is spend
ing her vacation at her home here.
A few of Clarence Purdy's friends
gave him surprise on Wednesday
evening, it being the anniversary of
his birth.
Charles Ordnung, who has been
working in Deposit, is home on a
visit
Dorothy Dein entertained a num-
Der of her friends at 800" on Fri
day evening.
Miss Laura Malin and Ida Spran-
del, Of Scranton, spent Sunday with
Rose Hahn.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-04-17

teaching at Watervelt, N. Y, is
spending her Easter vacation with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. M. L..
Skinner, of this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. H. Tyler have
moved in their new house.
w. J. Tyler is moving to Kenoza
Lake, n. Y. where Mr.. Tyler has
rented a farm. Mr.. and Mrs. Tyler
will be missed and we are sorry to
have them leave the neighborhood.
Mesdames w. d. and w. b. Yerkes
entertained the Ladies' Aid society of
the Baptist church last Wednesday.
Mrs. Rudolph Hipe, of Callicoon,
N. Y, recently visited her parents.
Mrs. Henry Stadler, of Narrows-
bury, spent the last of the week with
Mrs. A. Baird.
The Easter service at the Baptist
church was well attended
Those who attended the surprise
party at A. Baird's on Saturday
evening had a very pleasant time at
their coZy home.
Miss Mabel Skinner returned from
Binghamton on Wednesday morning.
Carl Kessler who has been en-
ployed by NJ L. Skinner for the
past two years, will work at Tyler
Hill for Joe Abraham this summer