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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-04-12
A N~eighborly Act.

The Man at the Door-Madame,
I'm the piano tuner.
The Woman didn't send for a
piano tuner.
The Man know it, lady; but
the neghbors did.-Chicago News.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-04-12

Let those who would make their names ring across continents
and reverberate through the corridors Of time, brave the peris
of civilization and sacrifice their lives to succor humanity and
preserve the resources Of their country.
1t is better to wear a diadem of good deeds than to don the
purple Of authority, and more noble to contribute a life toward the
prosperity of ones country than to spill blood on the field of
battle. Texas Needs Great Men.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-04-12

LIHUSdy WdIbT5,
Secretary Rio Grande & Coast Assn.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-04-12
>&A&T-
TEXAS NEEDS
GREAT MEN
N<<
X PATRIOTISM.

- URING a famine the Roman government commissioned
Jill Pompey to procure food from foreign countries and when
the expedition was confronted by an angry sea and he
was urged to delay in order to avoid danger, he replied, 1T is not
necessary that / live, but it is necessary that / go" and he went.
The human race moves forward only when it has great men to
meet the emergencies of civilization and a citizenship that APP
plaudS sef-sacrifce in leadership.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-30
OLD TRADITIONS.
he SAYS. MUST GO
Boston Educator Tells Richmond
Teachers to Rid Schools
of Artihciality.

In lecture yesterday afternoon In
! the auditorium OF the John Marshall
the Teachers Cooperative Associa-
tion, OF lacnmond y. Il WinsnIp, LII.
u. OF Boston. cultor of the Journu OF
t.ducation, acpiorcd the tact mat old
fashioned Methods sun prevail In the
matter OF the instruction OF the coming
Seneratlon. lie pointed out that the
child OF to-day must be taught to be-
coiue the man oil tomorrow and not
the man o. yesterday.
Dr. Winsnp ~ Just ending Il four
months educational platform lccturint;
tour IN the advocacy oI the Inaugural
ton of more up-up-datc meInuus in
the schools of the country. His trip
has carri,L him through th,rty-scven
states. over II distance Of abuut co.
600 miles. In twcnty-seven states he
has spoken.
lie emphasized that the persons who
BLOCK the way OF progress, especially
in educational affairs, have In mini
the schools OF other days, and who
educated boys, and gir,s, TO be men and
women OF old-fashioned times.
Must Shake orr Tradition.
The schools must loosen UP all
along this line" pr. Winshlp said.
ditional death that has had US In It's
clammy embrace. We are inclined to
think that no one know the earth
was round until the close OF the
tecnth century. when Columbus, Copper
nlcus and Calico dared asser, the
ruin. me Tact is that $500 years
before that br.ght men knew it. but
they did not dare say il because OF
the universal prejudice against 1t.
so we have always had some good
teachers. but they did not dure speak
OF what they were doing because Of
the traditional prejudice.
The second great movement in the
educational world to-day is the as
cape from artiflclality. The artificial
standards. the artificial emphasis upon
branches of study. tho artificial claims
Tor educational values. are bci..g Iban-
doned. We place the real where the
artificial has hcen before
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-30
What the PARKS Nn.l

improvements desired BY the City Ens!-
neers Department in the city parks for the
coming year will cost $3.50. sea- 30. according
TO estimates furnished the Committee OH
Finance by City Engineer Boiling las, night
The estimate takes up each park in turn
providing for grading. walkWays, aranolithic
WORK. and all manner OF incidentuls even
In the case OF Monroe Park providing feed
Tor squirrels. Extensive improvements are
proposed at William Byrd Park including
completion OF driveway around the new
Shield Grove annex. the estimate ,o- ,his
PARK, the mott frcquented In the city, being
fSSiN For Joseph Bryan Park MI. Boiling
asks S2l4ji TO build fence memorial Entcs
and srGnolith!c wnikways. An appropr,n-
ton o. S6,iI0 is asked for Fairgrounds. The
payroll OF 2ark-kecpere aggregates sleass
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-30
NO BATTLESH|PS
No Bull d N G S

Washington, January 29.-There will
be no appropriations for battleships or
sublc buildings at this session OF
he Democrats Of the House after a
spirited caucus tonight Elimination
VI n battleship appropriation was a
surprise, the caucus having been called
Tor the purpose Of considering Il Sl6,-
100000 public building bill, recon-
nended by the Committee on Public
Buildings and Grounds. Representative
Burnett, Of Alabama, however. offered
an amendment to a resolution to dis
7ense with the public buildings bill
that no battleship appropriation be
reported to the House. Representative
Robson. of Alabama, headed a bitter
attack on the amendment, but IL was
passed. % to g.
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l. ]. Davis. of the state Prison Farm,
VINO answered n few questions about
Tue safety of convicts. They Will cs-
cape unless watched. he said.
senator Saxon W. Holt was much in :
terested in the proposition that the
directors Of the pcntentiary had not
complied with the provision in the last
general appropriation bill. requiring
them to deposit money received from
Inc sale Of farm products in the State
ireaSury. Captain Davis said the
BOARD did not know of the presence
OF this clause in the law until the
hscal year had nearly ended.
The Rtson motion followed, and the
committee rose. Tho sucbtc- jcommittce
VIII be appointed later.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-30
POLICE COURT CASES
W. =. Mack Goes to Jail for sixty D,y,
ON GhMrEc OF ItnhhluI- SIax.

w. :. Mack Goes TO Jail for sixty Day.
ON Charge Of ItobblnE Showcase.
The hearing Of Ralph Knoor. chnrg
cd with nssaulting Arthur Evcrhardt
was continued In Police Court ycstcr :
eaN morning to February S.
w. >. Mack, charged with breaking
INTO a showcase belonging to the
Southern Stamp and Stationery Com
stealing a lot OF pencils. was schtenced
To sixty days In jail.
Percy Thompson was fined $40 on "a
charge OF Ill treating Il dog belonging
To Christian Juhl.
The hearing OF Allen Stewart col
ored. charged with ussaulting Willie
MosbS. was continued to February S.
The hearing OF John Necnan. charg-
ed with selling liquor at 2l02 East
Main street on Sunday, was continued
TO February 2.
II. II. liartzell was fined SIS for hav-
ing two wild turkeys in his possession
on January 27 In violation OF the cmer-
gcncy act signed by Governor Mann
on January 90.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-30
SHOOTS WIFE ON FLOOR
Arthur White, Colorcd, First Knocks lie,
UnAu with i,Lsinl

Arthur White, Colorcd, First Knocks Her
Dawn With Pistol and Then Fires.
Fo!lowins heated exchanged Of words,
EHn White. colored. was sho; through the
ABDOMEN. probably fatally, By her husband
arthur. ~ IL O'Clock last night in their
home at I"i North Fourth street, Tho man
Is SAID TO have attempted 10 shoot himself
afterwards, but was prevented by others
sounh OF "a shot
White Is sn:d 70 have first knocked his
WIG down with the butt o: his revolver and
on the floor. The police were called in, and
white was arrested and locked Up In the
Second station.
" watts. OF the city ambulance corps.
took the woman to the City Hospital for ~,
operation. ind stated that shc would prob
Amy dit. OFFICERS went TO the hospital 10
take hcr stntcmcni
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-30
WOMAN IS KILLED
IN S I RIKE RIOT

Lawrence. Mass, January 2e.-Tho
worst rioting in the fortnight of the
Lawrence textile strike. involving 90
100000 persons. occurred to-day. when
street cars were held up and stoned by
mobs which refused to let operatives
go into the mills. One woman was
Killed by stray bullet, policeman
was stabbed in the back. but not SER
lousy; military captain was badly
cut by brick and several others hurt
Dy stones, as well as by the clubs of
the police and militia.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-30
METAL REVISION
BILL IS PASSE D

Washington, January 2?.-The Dem
ocratic metal tariff revision, TO make
reductions averaging 50 per cent from
the existing steel and iron duties OF
the Payne Aldrich law. passed thu
House to-day by vote OF 2l0 to 100
Republican efforts to amend or debate
the bill were brought to n sudden enc
when Democratic Leader Underwood
refused to permit the offering of furI
Their amendments and forced the Ious [
to vote upon the final passage of the
measure
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-30
TAFT OPENS FIGHT
IN HIS HOME STATE

Cleveland, Ohio. January .9.-presi.
dent Tafts three-day visit TO Ohio be,
gan N Cleveland to-day. and he spoke
on peace and arbitration, talked Ohio
politics with some of the leading Re-
puoTcans of the State. and sounded the
keynote for the coming presidential
campaign.
Leaving Cleveland late tonight, ne is
que In Columbus early Tomorrow for
thirty -stX-hour stay.
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VIRGINIA WOMEN
CANNOT VOTE YET
tcontinucd from nrst pagc).

CONTINUED from first page.
~ petitioncd the Legislature 10 oppose
woman suffrage, Miss Johnston placed
in the same class with the good aun-
tics of twenty years ago. who stood
aghast ut tho idea OF womcn's clubs
and prophcsied that they would
prove the dislntegra,ion OF the home
Happily she said, there are only
two score such women who have been
brave enough 10 come out into the
open"
VIII FIEh; TO the End
organized labor Is with woman
suffrage and is with It to the end
said Howard I. Calvin, OF the state
Federation OF Labor. III this Lerisla-
lure declines TO ratify 1t, then we Will
teke 1t 20 the next. and then to the
next until our principle triumphs."
More than $4,000 women brcadwinners
IN the state, he declared. ar. demand
Ing share In laying down the laws
when shall govern their hours of
ianor, their pay, the safety of the ma
chihery at which they shall work. and
the sanitation of their surroundings.
Samuel w. Meek. secretary of the
Mems Equal Suffrage League OF Viz
sinia. presented set Of resolutions
calling upon the committee to report
favorfbly upon the measure under
consideration. He was followed bv
clayton Terrence. "A member OF the
league. who made out a strong case
LOT woman's participation In public
analrs. Miss Elizabeth Cooke, OF the
NURSES Settlement. made the last ao
dress OF the evening.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-30
Whnt IIarhor Imnrurcmrn,s MN o,o.,

TOT InaIhtGhnncc of The city's harbor I'M
prorement work during the coming year
CITY Engineer Boiling last night usked of
'hc Finance Committee appropriations as-
1resaiinY $H,.7S.s0. This includes payroll OF
the crew OF the city tug and drcdgc. $3.50;
expenses OF tug and drcdgc. Including sup
piles and repairs, s7.rii: construction OF new
wharf and dredging in front OF same. 10
$3.50. w.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-30
One Cent Coo, Bnck tn 1ren..r-

The Council Committee on Advertising held
orie' meeting last night, settling its ac-
counts !6T entertainment OF recent couvcn-
.,o.'' YIN such nicely that when the vouch-
eFs are al In there Will revert 10 the treas
Try from the fund appropriated exactly :
cent The committee debated the various
purchases that might De made with tho
ruudt In hand bu. concIuse6 ma, - 80. -
a nloin! allowed 70 so back the Counct,
Mou!d oe more apt 20 be liberal with nppro.
p:!htioas .or the coming year
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nmildinE perrnits.

Building and repair permits were
issued yesterday as follows:
w. G. Saunders. to erect two-story
brick tenement, two dwellings,, 703-105
$4,000.
j. Edward BEDFORD, to erect a two
story detached brick store and dwell
ing, Ills Hull Street, to cost $4,000.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-30

That only the air tllled with Hyomei vapor
is breathcd
This method OF treatment has saved
many child'S lie, and mothers OF croupy
children should see TO it that HYOMEI
j. always on hand Full instructions ior
prompt relief Of Group is in each package.
y 50ccnt bottle OF llYOMEI is all YOU
need for Group. 1t is sold by Tragic Dru.
90. and druggists everywhere.
HTOMEl is made n Australian Euca-
lyptu5 and other antiscptics. Monev
returned il it does not give satisfaction in
treatment Of catarrh, coughs, colds,
Group and catarrhal deafness.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-30

Trenton. y. J., January 29.-Governor
", w oodrow Wilson refused tonight to
one Issued by Colonel Henry waiter.
son, The Governor said he would flrst
Icad the matter given out by Colonel
PATTERSON carefully before deciding
whether 10 make any reply
At any rate he said IT shall not
ISSUE statement o-night."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-30
BREACH IN PARTY
is TAREATEA D

Washington, January 29.--The pro-
posed congressional Investigation of
the domination of the financial inter
ests of the United Suites by social
ed money trust has developed into u
live Issue in the House democracy,
threatening to mar the harmonious
progress of the party since its cleva-
ton to control of that branch OF Con-
gross.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-30

Ryan never heard of the matter.
Neither ! nor any one else spoke TO
s, hjm on the subject. The effort of the
Snnprincipled attempt to . divert 7 the he
p laens attention ,nio from the fact that
dlFnant rejection of Ryan, tho truth
, 1einE that Ryan was ncvor pressed
Groyeled ut Feet OF Colonel Harvey.
His courageous Reputation of Har-
SeS,. which has put such a feather in
Whilst Governor Wilson was RECEIVING
popular applause because of his sac
f ,i,iice OF private friendship to public
uut he was SrovelinE at Harvcy's
zee, after pardon for the Shameless
and heartloss treatment he admitted
having bestowed upon Harvey at the
honorable sensiblity, he will mt once
oemand and require the publication
or the abtcct, letters he wrote to
harvey when he was made to under
stand and realize that he must square
the account of ingratitude or take the
consequences.
Meanwhile. let me s;,, that whilst
the Governors tardy repentance may
the Iorgiring Colonel Harvey
whist It may even satisfy the sus-
eeptihle Mr. Ryan, refuse longer to
follow man whose nomination would.
III my Judgment. be a disaster, and
whose erection calamity. He who
Il
fate friendship cannot be trusted to
be loyal to ANYTHING.
lthin single year Governor
visions radical change OF base. his
rear snments and readjuStmcnts, per-
sonal and political: his offenscs to
come and apologies to others have
heen exactly concurrent with his sell t
iish aims. There seems no AMUSEMENT
INTO which he is unable to descend |!
God protect Democracy from such a !
leader and such leadership.
II submit TO the Democrats OF the !,
am a candidate for nothing There |
Is no Office within tho gift of the gov
eminent or the people the acce pt1nce
OF which | would So much as con-
S!ueE NY career is behind me.
nave pursued 1t in the light OF day If
y does not plend my cause l. cannot
plead FOR myself.
seeks to DO Injustice to No Man.
al, IN the supPor, ! Euve the candi-
related, | acted for the best, according
To the lights about me. In withdraw
inE that support ] must render some
tiifneleht reason to my party asso-
Is my. right. Why. at my time of life,
hnould seek to do Injustice 10 any
man, or in unywise to misIcad the
pnrE which, during forty years Of
faGil9 nnd stress: ! have striven so
The niche vacated hy C;oycrunr
iiSon ] shall not undertake to fill I
n"La nothing in reserve, backing no
f nI.vr aSparant, advancing no other
lone IN Florida, beyond the reach
rEen OF the telegraph. sure that In
M mater ] have done my duty alike
- pubic obligations and private
sides eaie Nc
isis ,edl HENRY wATTEHsoN"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-30
SENDS BULLET INTO BRAIN.
Prominent Citizen of Weldon Takes His
Own Life.
[Special to Tho Times-Dianatci

Weldon. n. c.. January 2O.-J. A.
Rtttenhouse. 4 prominent citizen of this
town. committed suicide to-day by
sending bullet into his brain He
lived three hours. He leaves a wife
and four children. He suffered a sun
stroke the past summer and since that
time he had said he feared he was
usual health at the dinner hour, ate
the meal with his family, went to
his room and fred the fatal shot
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-30
virginia CAROLYN, p,videpd

The virginia Carolina Chem!caI co,,ns,,.
announced yesterday that pureunn, -
:eso!ntion adopted by the boa I'd o, univ !;
is-i. the second ;as:alnent o: ~ per cont
vi '.If oN'henu OF per cent, then dccl,rnd
IN we common stock. would DC paid nm
fe"tu"ry ID TO al! common stocHhoIdcrs ~
syoFl al The close OF business on February
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-30
Mr. DIlIard Not n Candidate.

70 IIlsDH
opo'sSlHania. Va, January sa-Thc dis
po;ch sent to The Times Dispatch last nigh.
W. a candidate for county clerk. Tho nnsi.
non made vacant by the death OF Thom9s
a. Etrr!s Mr.. billiard, who Is II for,n.-
county treasurer. stated to-day that he was
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-30
THE WEATHER.

Forecast, For yirgipia-c,o,d
an!. preceded by ruin In cnri. aues-
W, colder In extreme west ,or,Ion
eahehdny fnirI moderate north and
North Carolina--Rain, foJ,ono,
by clearing Tuesday, colder M sS.u
.o ai Meanehdsy fair, moderate norths
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-30
Fine for Group
Mothers Should Cut This Out and
Be Prepared.

In any home where a child has ten
dcncy to Group a bottle OF HYOMEI
pronounce it High-omc> should be kept
constantly on hand
y sudden attack Of Group with difficult
breathing and extreme distress is apt to
come on al any time.
The course to be pursued is plain.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-30
Hugh Scott pnris

uSpScIHl 10 Tht Times Dlspatch. m
soy noiS,hcn6urg, Va. January 2a-Hues
Iind ndEih, aged thirty eight years
r., - SuhoaS afternoon at his hoinc IN
tsalrv!ew Heights. lie is surviye,d s,~
ms ~, VIE and a twelve year old daugh.
The funeral service wos h.,d 80.
morning from the home. condurtcd hy
HHe!; u M: Compiler. pastor OF the
Methodist Protestant Church. and Inc
i ,nry was at the Methodist GENE
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William J. Weaver.

tSPecia 10 The Times Dispatch
tork Union, Va, January 2e.---kVu.
tiain j. Weaver died at his home here
SallrdaE night. He waH tuken gud
aehly ~ Saturday evening and died
az II O'Clock. Mr.. Weaver was n Con
Generate veteran. an du trustee OF Tho
FORK Union Military Academy. He hna
lived In Newport News and Colutnbin
nut spent most OF his life here. HIS
wife aud one son survive bfr, ~
weaver was member OF the Fork
Ghurch, where his funeral waa held al
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-30
FUNERAL HOTICE

WELLFORD-The funeral of SUSAN S.
P. WEXFORD, widow Of Judge b.
( r. Wexford, will take place from
First Presbyterian Church THIS
TUESDAY, January 30. at noon. In
terment in Hollywood
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-30
DEATHS

RiGHTSTINE-Died at her hom, in
Riverton. near Front Royal, Va, on
Suhday morning. the 2Sth inst, Mrs.
R NthLsHM VAS a. f a4GaTsTINE Mrs
which city she had a wide acoaatnt-
an fS.I and family eonnections;
MORNING. S6th inst. -" ofSDAh
WooD-Died, January ?. 1912, a, his
ty. 1a mr. A1 Roop IS eoG UNI
seventy-eighth year of his age He
leaves surviving him his WIFE, Mrs
Lou Lou Mood; one daughter. Mrs. Matte
Wood. He will be missed and mourn
cd, not only by his immediate fam
ny, but by large circle of relatives
and friends in Virginia and other
PATRAM-Died. January 90, 1912. at
S;io a. NJ. at the residence OF ". L.
Ihorp, 2209 Paramount Avenue Mrs
HATTIE a.. PATRAAL
Funeral from the above residence
TO-DAY at II o'clock noon.
CRUMP-Died. at the virginia Hos
pital. yesterday evening at 7:ao
o'clock, JAMES L. CRUMP, in his
f fort NTH year Of age. He leaves
sister e
The funeral will take place THIS
Ar ERNOON at o'clock from the
residence of his brother, l.. NJ.
Crump. 200 East Seventh Street
south slde Interment in HOLLYWOOD
Cemetery. Friends and acuuaint
ances are invited to attend.
PERRY-DIed, at 212 North Madison
Street. January 30. at 2 o'clock A. Nj.
LEANDER SHARP PERRY, faithfuJ
servant and driver of DR.. Lewis G.
Bosher.
Funeral from late residence WE'D
NESDAY at o'clock.
PHILLIPS-Entered into rest. Monday,
January 20. at 7:45 A. NJ, al hcr
residence, 90S Floyd Avenue, JACO-
BINE MoEBUs. widow of Henry a.
Phillips, aged eighty-one years.
Funeral Will take place from the
above residence WEDNESDAY, jan
uary 81, at IL NJ.
DAvIs-Died. at 72l Spring street very
suddenly. yesterday evening at S:l6
o'clock, MRS. Il. II. DAVIS She is
survived by her husband, three
daughters and two sons, to mourn
their loss.
Funeral notice later.
ALLEN---Died. suddenly, January 90,
1912. L. r, ALLEN, son of the late
Henry L. Allen. Deceased was a
printer employed by Clyde Saunders
Company, OF this city.
The remains are now at the parlor
30 a III oil
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~ Sea bi. OF age. died sunday morning
brother OF NJ. T. Wood, OF I,vnni,-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-30

Send for your
doctor at once,
and in the mean
time d Up 50
drops OF Hyomei
into a bowl OF
boiling water, and
hold the child's
head over it,
cover with a tow.
q or cloth, Sc
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-30
EMPLOY CONv|CTS,
ON PUBLIC ROADS
CONTINUED from first page,.

from the passage OF the Lassitcr-
Withers act. Al that time MAJOR Mor.
gan opposed the proposition as tho
then SUPERINTENDENT of the peniten-
tiary, but co-opcrated heartily and
within year recommended an extern
sion because IL was in the line of
penal reform.
1e reJoiccd that the time had long
since passed when tho State hired CON
Picts 10 work OH railroads. to die a..d
DC buried along the right of way, and
SAID the time had come 10 abolish the
system of contracts entreIy.
virginia maintains her pcnitcntiary
on piece of extensive property, he
SAID, which Is an economic mistake.
me prison would perhaps bring $780,
coy. Besides, with its removal the tax
able value of surrounding property
would be Increased TO an estimated
amount of sl.Qou.OO0, bringing III more
taxes to the State. Then, a,vuu prison.
ers are being kept In the julls in Idle
ness, attending primary school for
graduation to the penitentiary later
inc $4,000 now paid In Jail fees
could be used to build roads with con-
victS.
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Average Tcrms Short.

Although there are tifty-five life
term men now III the prison, the aver
age term is only five years and tour
months. and LEAVING out the lie men,
with their expee fancy. the average is
only three years and three months.
Therefore the talk of long term men
was largely buSabou. Inc bulk oil
the convicts are IN prison for lesser
felonics.
AS To the argument thut the Consti-
tuition requires Il penitentiaiy, he said
1t ala not have to be kept In an expen-
sive plant. but could be removed to the
state Farm. He wanted TO see 3OOc
men on the roads.
Allen ID. Jones, of Newport News
spoke in behalf of the Lesner bill
Rev. Norris S. Eagle spoke of the
uplif. side of the problem. He said II
was unjust to tax the laborng man
and then sell convict labor to break
his mead with.
Another earnest speaker for abolition
OF contracts was Rev. Landon r. Mason
y. D., who secuted the Idea that men
learn valuable trades In the prison un-
der the present system,