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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-17

er share of the tax on the physical
property OF the roads.
Senator West concluded the argument
on tho bill and spoke in favor OF its
enactment into law. vote was called
for by the chair on the pending mo-
ton, which was on the adoption OF tho
committe. amendments dividing tho tax
on the 40 and 60 per cent. basis. The
Senate declined to concur IN the amend
nients by vote OF q to Ia. The vote
on the adoption of the amendments " as
as follows:
Ayes-EchoIs. Cummings, Drewry.
Early. Fletcher. Folkes. Hartman. Hart
Hobbs. Lesner. Mapp. Paul, Thornton.
Noes--Blanks. Bowers, Brock. Catron.
Crockett, Edmonson, Featherst ton,
Garrett. Gayle. Gravatt, Holt, Massie.
Moncure, Montague. Parr, RineharL
Rison, Royal, Saunders, Smith, SOW
der. Tavenner. Tucker. Walker. Wat
kins. Wendenburg West.
The new substitute was then reported
and submitted to q vote. 1t was adopt
ed by considerable majority, no eyl
and no vote being demanded, In es-
sence, It provides that rs per cent OF
the rolling stock tax go to the nome
office cities and the rimainlng rs per
cent. to tho counties. The cities are
given. In addition to the % per cent
exemption. their proportionate share
OF the remaining IS per cent, division
OF which Is determined by the total
value OF railroad property other than
rolling stock within the limits VI this
participating cities and counties.
Tho vote recorded in favor OF the
bill es newly amended was 81 to y.
the Senators voting as follows:
Ayes-Bowers. Brock. Canron. Crock
EFT. Cummings. Edmonson. Featherston.
Fletcher, Garrett Gayle. Gravatt. Hobbs.
Holt. Mapp, Massie. Moncure. Mouta quo.
Parr. Rinehart, Rison. Royal. Saunuers.
Smith, Sowder Tavcnnar. Thornton,
Tucker. Walker. Watkins, Wendenburg,
West.
Noes-Drewry. Early. Echols. Folkes.
Hartman, Hart. Lesner. Paul.
Senators Cummings ana Hobbs voted
with the minority, but at the conclusion
of the roll call changed their votes
from no to aye The bill thus passed
was the Williams Houss measure
which. at the instance of Senator Holt.
was substituted for his own bill. which,
contained the same provisions.
The Senate adjourned at 2:2S.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-17
SENA TIE

The net result OF the senate lAoors
yesterday Was the passing OF the roll
inS stoNk Dlll Oy the Notc OF ii 10 y
VITA tLc exception o. tnirty minutes
consumed in consideration OF one or
two local Balls, none OF which WAS
passed, ana nearing reports from the
Stanuing committees, thc entire ses-
sion Mas taken up Win acDate on the
Holt bill ana amendments, continued
as i special order from tnc day before.
The prospect of a consideration OF
the co-uruiMate college bill. when was
a special orucr AT i2:20 o'clock. caused
Il gathering of the clans. and when
Lieutenant Governor j. Taylor Ely
son raped for order n tha noon nour
the gallery was well filled with the
opponents and advocates OF the Early
RlsOn measure. AS the rolling stock
bill continued to monopolize the at
tention OF the law makers large mum
bcrs who came 10 hear the doDate on
the college bill left. Upon motion of
Senator Early, shortly before adjourn
ment, the coordinate college bill was
made special and continuing ordc.
.or Tuesday at 1880 o'clock.
Senator Tavcuncr moved that the
Senate give Senator Brock II few days
icav, Of absence To attend the bed
side of MS wife, who was reported yes
terday to he extremely ILL., The mo-
tion was unanimously carried.
Hart Continues Argument.
With the resumption Of tho debate
on the rolling stock bill, Senator Hart
took the floor. summarizing at the out :
set his argument against the measure.
made rhe day before. Since the Senate
had as yet taken no cogrizancc OF the
new Holt amendment giving - per
cent. OF the tax TO the cities and Is
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-17
CITIES WILL SAVE
FRACTION OF TAX
CONTINUED from nrst page3

6yrd-Jordan bills amending the regis
Hatioh laws so as to purge the books
ana give the public an appeal from
decision OF registrars who refuse TO
strike OFF the names of persons be-
neved to have been improperly en-
tered Another Of these bills requires
Printed slip to be given the appli-
cant. which shows him the law as to
what he is required to write
Another blu engrossed was that of
MIR. Spessard. eXcmpting from taxation
gil incomes not exceeding $4,000 a
year The present exemption Is $1,000
But tho redis,ricting measure as to
congressional boundaries. and tho bill
1or The election of the State Corpora
lion Commission members by popular
vote, went down under objections
EFFORTS were made TO amend the bill
aoE9idding the sale OF peanuts and
seed cotton at night, 50 that it would
hot apply TO sales at retail in stores,
out there were sufficient objections to
pass II BY.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-17
HOUSE BILLS

The following were presented and referred
under Rule 81:
To Committee on Finance.
By Mr.. Bowman: bill to amend the
hotel license Jaw.
by Nj. White. OF Rockbridge bill to
provide :or obtaining Information rs to the
amount OF all the local taxes. and the
sources from which they nre derived in
oider 20 obtain such facts IS may be neces-
which Will he the more equal, uniform and
efficient raising OF taxes. both for the Com
monweai;h and the subdivisions thereof
To Committee on Special, Private and Local
Legislation.
I:y Mr. White. OF .Nlocmarlc: a bill to
amend the charter OF the city OF Charlottes-
villa.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-17

they might as well have remained In
tho brains OF those who drew them.
They represent 50 much lost intel
lectual motion. To some extent tho
same thing Is true in the Senate side,
though the Senate committees do not
SO often avail themselves Of the privi-
lego of passing oils by in commit
tee. which generally means their death.
Now that the committees have been
relieved of tho work of considering Il
mass Of new bills daily, II would DO
feasible to hold Afternoon sessions of
the two houses in order 10 pass local
and uncontested bills. 80 as to make
way for controverted matters of gem
eral interest and great Importance. Tho
House calendar yesterday comprlsc cd
seventy-flve pages. and esch member Is
so anxious to have his local bills CON-
sidered that he Is willing for all oon-
tested matters to be passed by. Tho
morning working session is usually
only OF an hour and a half'e duration,
and should properly be devoted to the
discussion OF bills OF State wide APP
plication. Otherwise, the session Of the
Legislature viii end with many such
matters entirely unconsidered.
AS long as the session Is restricted
to sixty days It Will be necessary for
the Legislature to work under heavy
pressure the whole time and then have
the modification of anding that It is
unable to get through with more than
II fraction OF It's most important bust
ness.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-17
WIllinms-I.Ony,

:, Especial 10 The Times Dlspatchl
Spotsylvania, Va. February lS.-
hoy. a. Williams. formerly of New
siork, but now OF Spotsylvania, and
MISS Carrie Long. of this county, and
daughter OF Jeremiah Long were mar.
rled to- day by Rev. Decatur Ed wards ..
OF the Baptist Church. Mr.. and Mrs
Williams. after n Short bridal tour.
VIII reside in Spotsylvania county.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-17

Acoountancy was taken yesterday bo-
fore the Senate Committee on General
Laws. although tho House COMMITTEE,
killed the bill repeating tho act oon.
sututing tho board on Thursday. II
was decided to hear tho people fevoring
the bill on Monday afternoon.
Howovsr. out-of-town parties oppos.
Ing the measure were heard yesterday
afternoon. because they could not re-
turn on Monday, and Mr.. Stebbins, o
member of the board will clos, for his
side.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-17

Referred to the Joint Committee on Special.
Private and Looai Liquidation.
BY Mr.. Bowers: bill TO amend the
charter of the town Of Culpepar Referred
to tho Joint Committee on Special. Private
and Local Liquidation.
BY Mr. Moncure: bill to amend and re-
enact section 1919 OF tho Code OF Virginia
as amended by an &C, OF February II. 1910
Referred TO tho Committee for Courts Of
Justice.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-17
RICHARD BEss CAPTURED.
Mnn Who Killed William Day LANDED
IN EastyilIc JAIL

Cape Charles. Va, February 16-
Richard Bess, who killed William Day
by chopping his head from his body
in an argument over crap game at
the home OF Day. In cabin near
Cheriton last Saturday night, was cap
tured this morning at Bayview by a
crowd OF nturiated farmers. who had
been searching for him. Bloodhounds
trailed him to barn where he had
hidden lie was taken to Eastville
Jail John Kidd. who Is also impli-
Gated i'll the murder. was taken Into
custody Monday
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-17
Here and There
in the Legislature

1t begins to look as though the SEN
ste Will not be over-anXious to enact
into law the Stephenson antigambiing
bill, which passed the House by larg,
majority. The bill was considered yes
terday afternoon By tho Senate Com
mittee on General Laws, the patron APP
pearing TO ask for report In execu-
dive session the committee passed tho
bill by until next Friday afternoon
when II will b. further heard.
Respite and nep.nthe from the hood
OF bills was experienced yesterday In
The Legislature. under the rule stop
ping the introduction OF measures after
Thursday. excepting matters purely
! local or Affecting the public revenue.
The few bills presented hereafter will
. come under the rule,
Colonel A NJ Bowman, by request
introduced in the House yesterday
! bill am ending the law in reference 10
The license taxes on hotels. No mate
rial change Is made. but there has been
some confusion as to the exact basis
On which the license should be- COM
puted.
An effort was made yesterday morn
Ing before the House Committee on
Roads and Internal Navigation 10 Sc
cure approval OF the bill forbidding o
charge OF more than cents per mile
on automobiles passing along the Val
ley Turnpike. The company ii Is un-
cerstood. has made a rate OF cents
per mile. Stephen Undertake, Clarke
Worthinston. J. S. Moore, of Stadnton,
and John w. Stephenson, OF Bath, adj
vocated the bill. which was opposed by
Harry F. Byrd, president of the Valley
Turnpike Company. The bill was
passed by--killed.
Mr.. Ftzhugh's antitreating bill. 1t
appears. has fallen upon troublous
times. 1t has passed the HOUSE. but in
the Senate It was referred to the Com
mittee on Privileges and Election Why
II should be before that committee no
noe seems to be able to understand
1t is suggested that when the Elec-
tons Committee reports 1t, II il should
dc such thing, 1t Will be recommit-
ted TO the Committee on Fish and Game.
Another shot at the STATE Roard ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-17

Tho Kemper bill. permitting the di-
rectors OF the Western State Hospital,
at stanton, to convey right O: way
through tho property of that institution
was reported favorably yesterday after
noon by the House Committee on Asy-
lums and Prisons.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-17
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Especial to The Times Dispatch
fredericksburg. Va, February 16.-
n. Edgar Dickinson and Miss Virginia
Isabel Smith. both OF Louisa county,
were married a few days ago at the
home Of the brides father. j. l. Smith.
Rev G. w. Leftwich performing tho
ceremnnY
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-17
A Home Remedy
For Chapped Hands
(By rcquest.)

tBy rcquest)
Before retiring at night wash the hands
we'll and after drying with soft towel.
apply Mentolated Suet literally. II the
treatment is kept up, the hands can be
kept smooth and soft and entirely free
from ckapping Negotiated Suet is also
a valuable remedy 70. cracked or chapped
lips and rough skins. Apply at night be
fore retiring.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-17
SENATE BILLS

BY MI Tucker: y bill! to amend and re-
enact an act entitled IAN act to provide
new charter for the town of Liberty. 10 en-
tend It's limits and change the name TO Bed
ford City" approved March 8, 1890: and to
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-17

be averse to preventing some of the
proposed changes. even with the AID
OF Republican votes.
Or course. any Democrats who do
not wish TO submit their positions 10
the action OF majority of their po-
iltical associates ma. IL they choose
absent themselves from the caucus .,nc
refuse TO be bound by it's CONCLUSIONS
Those who go into 1t would be In honor
bound to abide by It's action.
IL Is quite the usual course for uucs.
tons OF redIstrictlng to pe submitted
to q party caucus, as they are gem
orally considered To affect the party as
a whole and to be decided by a ma
jority of the whole party membership.
But, as these matters arise but seldom.
and the personnel OF the Legislature
changes moro often. the members are
unaccustomcd TO such mode of de-
cision and. therefore, are inclined to
rebel against It.
At the present juncturc the Demo-
Gratis are 30 much divided as to the
dcsirability of the proposed chang es
In the district lines that nobody could
predict with confidence what eau
cns would do. and Il is moro than
probable that, should one be called. "A
sufficient number would absent them
selves from 1t TO MAKE It's action OF
IL. tr1n W..
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-17

Hard work haa been done by the join,
subcommittee on the general appropriation
hili. II now goes separately to tho two
Committees on Finance. whore It Kill be
further considered and adjusted No one OF
the hundreds OF people who haunt the Cap.
itoi these days. whose pay and work for
the next two years depends upon this meas
nre, knows what Will be done. L. .s cer,a!,
That no one Institution Will get all II wants
ne hxed expenses OF government and the
Increasing annult,es to eleemosynnry insti.
tutions are hrst cared FOR. and then this
support OF the educational institutions Thu,
VIII take nearly ali the money the state
has to spend.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-17

Charlottesville contemplated sort OF
Administrative Board. bill introduced
Yesterday in the House by John s. White,
changes In It's charter. Mr. White. who
went home last night. will Try TO md out
something more about the plans.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-17

a friend OF c. J. Meetze. who came to
hichmohd and kept his eyes open, gives the
Prince William member away in a letter 10
his home paper. lilo says Mr.. Meetze 81,
euca iadies man that he speaks 10 the
WAX hgurca In the shop Windows
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-17

! Members OF the Legislature are hearing
from their constituents who want them to
vote against the Rinehlrt BILL abolIshtng
the United Agricultural Board Since IN.
senate committee reported The bill two more
c"uhtles-SilsscS and King and Quecn-hnyo
lion work.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-17
CHIEF OF BOY SCOUTS

Another shot at the State Board OF
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-04
Ladies' Wash Skirts

Our line of new Summer Wash
Skirts is now ready. We have a
large line of these popular Skirts
just in. Skirts are made in the reps,
wide bed ford cords, Indian head cot
ton and the linen.
AT $50 is very good value in
a White Skirt, made of the Indian
head cotton. Is a Skirt that has a
lot of style.
At $500 are couple of styles
in Rep Skirt. Is made with side
panel and finished with white pearl
buttons.
At $500 is a fine White Wide
Bedford Cord Skirt Is made over
drape effect, finished with detachable
pearl buttons.
At S1.25 is Linen colored Skirt
made of the heavy Indian-head cot
ton. Is good styled Skirt.
At $500 is fine Linen Crash
Skirt, made panel front and back,
finished with deep fringe.
From $3.50 to 500 we can
show you variety of different
styled Skirts, in the linen, rep, or
Bedford cords. See this line.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-04
TALK OF THE TOWN

May Is be sure and see David, the
Shepherd Boy" cantata given in cos
tune.
Strawberries are much lower. We have
them fresh every day. Diversi Fruit
Company.
Keep cool, use Hot Point electric
flatiron, sold by C. c. Perkins Electric
Co. Call and see them.
City Auction Rooms, where you will
find new iron beds, springs, mattresses,
chairs, rockers, pedestal tables, at low
prices.
The Perry Automobile company will
start their auto stage from Barre to
Hardwick Monday May 9. The ear will
leave City hotel at 1880 a. M. and goes
by the way OF East Montpelier, North
Montpelier East Calais, Woodbury. pond,
South Woodbury., Woodbury. Center, due
to arrive in Hardwick at 1890 a. m.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-04
TALK OF THE TOWN
Ladies, Comfit nose at Abbott's.


Alberto Brgnoli left this morning for
South Ryegate, where he has secured EN-
ployment.
Great musical treat at the First Bap-
fist church Wednesday, May Is, David,
the Shepherd Boy"
H. w. Varnum left yesterday after
noon for his home at Jacksonville,
where he will remain for few days.
Carlo Afilano of Granite street left last
night for Boston, where he will visit
with friends and relatives for several
days.
Bailey's Music Rooms sole agents in
Barre, VT. for the following reliable
pianos: Ivers & Pond, Knabe, MePhail,
Kranich & Bach, Stora & Clark, Lester,
Huntington, Wellington, Kohler a. Camp
bell, and many other good makes to Sc
lect from. IA Elm street Phone 79-ll.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-04
TALK OF THE TOWN

Auction sale to-day of furniture at
! p. m, II Forsyth place, city, for c. s.
There will be meeting of the Glen
ugie club in Woodmen's hall Saturday,
May 4, at s p. m. Every member is re-
quested to be present,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-04
TALK OF THE TOWN

Something new-a sanitary sink pail
Every home should have one. Only SOC
at the n. d. Phelps Co.
Notice; Monday, May 8, is the last
day you can pay your water rent with
out 10 per cent. being added. Office
open every evening from 7 until o'clock.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-04
BRooKFIELD.

Miss NJ. Cora Holbrook announces the
opening, Tuesday, May 7, of a branch
millinery store at Mrs. Staples house.
Main street, Williamstown A full line
of the latest styles in hats for ladies and
misses.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-04
Memo Corsets

The week of May is Memo week.
We do at that time special advertis-
ing and show up this line of Cor
sets, more to get the ladies acquaint
ed with the best Corset made than to
make sales.
Memo Corsets have been in our
stock now little over one year, and
the >sale. of these Corsets that we
thought would be slow on account of
price has astonished us. This all
goes to show that when any article
is better than any other made, the
ladies are willing to pay what such
a garment is worth.
Memo Corsets sell for $500 as
popular price. Their numbers at
$3.50 sell well and We have lots
Of ladies using their $500 and
$500 Corsets.
Well-dressed ladies should pay $500
for their Corsets. They are not in
keeping with her other garments I'M
less they are worth that amount.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-04
New Suitings and
Coatings

Styles are very closely fastened to
White Serges and those with hair
lines, the plain white Serge pre-
ferred.
White Serge with Black Stripe,
rs inches wide for 15c. One 80
inches wide for 25c, and another
} yard-wide half wool for zoe.
50-inch White Serge all wool, with
black lines, at 81 90 per yard. Com
sidering width, this cloth is trade.
Plain White Wool Serges at 59c,
Use, 95e, and 50-ineh one as spe-
eial at 500.
54-inch White Whipcord Serge for
suits and separate skirts at $50
per yard. This is a very swell cloth.
New Whipcord Serges just received
in brown, smoke, and changeable
brown and black, at $50 and
S1.75 per yard.
Another lot of those 54-inch
Sponged Spotless Serges in brown,
navy, garnet and tan, at S1.25 per
yard.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-04
WILLIAMSBURG.

Miss NJ. Cora Holbrook announces the
opening, Tuesday, May 7, of a branch
millinery store at Mrs. Staples house,
Main street Williamstown. A full line
of the latest styles in hats for ladies and
misses.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-04
Children's Coats

We have just received some new
values in Childrens Wash Coats.
These are the small Coats in silk,
pique and rep. We have had lots
of calls for these Wash Coats. These
are Coats that come in sizes from
TO years.
These Wash Coats come in a good
quality Of goods and are prices from
$50 to $500.
AT $3.50 we will give you some
good values in Children's Wool Coats
in sizes up to 8 years. These Coats
have the reversible pique collars.
At $500 we can show you line
of all-wool Serge Coats with pique
collars that are reversible. Coat is
lined throughout. See the Children's
Silk Coats that are made up reversi-
BILE, black one side and blue the other.
These are extra value.
At $500 is line of natural col
ored Rajah Silk Coats that are lined
throughout. These are a very serv-
iceable Coat, as we'll as being a Coat
that will wash well.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-09-25
GIRL FORGfR
 WEEDS MINISTER
SEVENTEEN YEAR OLD BRIDE AND s7 YEAR OLD GROOM ARE
 cuPiD's VICTIMS.
Mini1ter Makes Good Forged Checks, outwits Ills Children and Leaves
 After the Ceremony.

Little Rock, Sept. 24.-lElien Cash, the IT year old girl who was arrested by Little Rock officers last wesS, charged with having passed several worth ess checks in Memphis, was io day married to the Rev. A. J. Millaro. said to be ST years of age. When ar rested the girl was dressed in boys clothing.
 The officers said that on the day following the girls arrest the Rey MT. Willard came to them and asked if he would be permitted to marry the girl if he would make good the amount of the checks she had passci. The girl was Willing, but opposition of the groom children caused the mar- riage ceremony to be postponed until today. It is said the Rev. MT. Millard spent about s200 in reimbursing the holders of the cheeks given by ta. bride.
 The ceremony was to have been performed Sunday, but the groom's grown children threatened legal pro- ceedings to prevent it. Yesterday the aged groom outwitted his sons ali daughters by going to I.onoke to ob- tain the license, and the ceremony was performed by a justice of the peace behind locked doors in a law yer's office this morning.
 The Rev. MT. Willard and his bride disappeared after the ceremony had been performed and all efforts to lo- cate them tonight were unavailing.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-09-25
LEGAL NOTICES
coMMIssIoNEa,s sALE.

Notice is hereby given that in pursu- ance of the authority and directions con- tained in the decretal order of the Cham cery Court of Garland county, made and entered on the l7th day of September, A ID. l9l2, in u certain cause fN0. 5151) then pending between NJ. H. Pemberton, complainant, and l.. A. Barker and Laura B. Barker, defendants, the undersigned, as commissioner of said court, will offer for sale at public vendue to the highest bidder. at the west door or entrance of the county court house. in which said court is held, in the county of Garland within the hour, prescribed by law for judicial sales, on Saturday. the 18th day of October A. D. 1912, the following described real es- tate, to-wit: Lot No. three (3) in block thirty-fi t35) of the City of Hot Springs Garland County, Arkansas, as mapped and plated by the United States Hoi Springs Commissioners, in Garland Joun- ty. Arkansas.
 Terms oe Sale-On a credit of thres months, the purchaser being required ts execute bond as required by law ant the order and decree of said court fl said cause. with approved security. bear. ing interest at the rate Of 10 per cent per annum from date of sale until paid and lien being retained on the prem ises sold to secure the payment of the purchase money.
 Given under my hand this 2fth day of September, A. D. 1912.
 H. A. WHITTINGTON,
 Commissioner in Chancery.