Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-13

aside count of verdict "hicn Tue
public considers just does. Inc
Mr.. Ellison
made the ruling that the matter was
not reyivable under the Circumstance
es attending it passage. though the
leading parliamentarians in the SEN
ate differed with him. The Dill was
very warmly fought by two Senators
who have generously catered TO all
exemption laws. The reason for ex-
emptions is for the protection of the
family and this bill, if passed, would
have applied the surplus over S2'
TO the support Of the families.
supported the Woman Suffrage
bill. introduced by Delegate Nonta-
que, because thought it would tend
to purify politics. break up vicious
machines, create better schools and
social conditions, and elevate man
kind, and there were many more
members at heart in favor of it than
the general public imagined.
voted against the Jordan State
wide prohibition bill, because my
county is prohibition and my city
grants licenses 10 sell liquor, and |
thought it wise that neither should
control the other. Also, passage Of
the bill would deprive my city OF
much revenue. throw many people
out of work. not remedy matters be-
cause of the proximity Of Washing
ton to my district. and make condi-
tions of travel on the trolley cars dis
agreeable for ladies', as we'll as deS-
troy the value OF much local prop
erty. Yet | know some Of my con-
'stitucnts favored the bill and many
of them are persons of the highest
character and for whom ] have the
highest personal regard. but in my
representative capacity had TO use
nv Judgment for the welfare Of the
general public. taking all matters in
TO consideration. Yet was prepared
to vote for strictcr regulation than
the liquor traffic is now controlled by
for the sake Of preventing drunken
ness and abuse.
] got an appropriation Of 10000
for William L. Robb (who was shot
by Virginia oyster police) after con-
siderable labor. lacking the measure
to the general appropriation bill.
favored and voted for the Child
and Women Labor bills after their
amendment, so as to permit stores
10 remain open Saturday night. and
their being made more liberal. Wo-
men and children should be protect
ed, but always allowed to help make
their living if exigencicS demand it..
also supported the mine control bill.
all or which were favored by labor.
Mr.. Crandal Mackcy. common
wealth attorney for Alexandria coun-
Is. desired passed bills giving conf
mOnwcalth attorneys the powers OF
a conservator of the peace. which
would have permitted States attor-
MES forcing people under bond or
! sending them 10 Jail, or else make
them leave their counties; also to
give such attorneys power to sum-
mon and examine witnesses. and to
make variance from eX-parte state
ments perjury. which in my judgment
! would be unfair TO accused persons.
and because | believed these bills vic
ious ! opposed and defeated them.
the giving too much arbitrary power
10 attorneys for the Commonwealth.
took no part in the rolling stock
bill. because representing both coun-
Is and city. while the city lost much
the county gained considerable. Sen
ator Thornton deserves great credit
for the good work he did for the
city and county.
deeply appreciate the fact that
my City and County people have hon
ored ME with two terms in the state
house Of Delegates. the second OIL
which was without oppoSition: and
in my feeble. way have tried to full
fill my duty to them in any way can
baving cast my entire lot with them
| but ! shall not be d candidate f0I
the House of Delegates again, a
there are other gentlemen prObabl!
who are good true efficient men. and
who want the honor and can efficient
ly serve the people. intend now
with the grace and help of God. tt
devote myself to the practice anc
I study of the law, myp rofeSSiOn, ant