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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-17
COMMITTEE HEARS
! Of COST Of. ROADS

IN -1e1uU4DA IN x1640IHtI6n-h Mt,
Fletcher II the Senate Monday, r.
B. J. Wilson. state Highway commits
sioHer. submitted yesterday 10 the
senate committee on roads report
showing the comparative cost or
highwaye buiit by free and convict
labor. Figures are taken from the
commi1elonersa lei0-fl report and are
based on . twelve foot road.
A macaAAm road built by convict
labor COSTS e3,ee7.3e 1 mile. The
same read built BY free labor costs
t4,es1.le, Or 4i,eel.9o more.
Gravel rad built ~ FREE labor costs
&lA.e1 4 mile morn than that built by
Il builAins soii roads the cost is ia
fAvvf ~ ira lAhor with 4 difference
q 1SSS.o3 { mile.
The wtls dtftefrnce In cost between
the mAcAdAm and oravel read ID ex-
piaiAea hy the statement that In
inAea4Am work the labor II concen.
tfateA ana convfcte can b worked
hfcrU ee0aoMaeQlfy.
70 build ! twelve foot metal ma.
cadAua ROAD IA 1910 With convict labor
co1t eSv1.0l leog than where free
labor was used ~ against 4 differ
SncA Or e1.eB7.1S Ia 1911. THIS has
bean brought about ~ reduction n
The maintenance Of couvtcte, who
were kApt ~ pAs4 ys4r ~ SOS cents
So = tete q go 49, esnss Tor
~ yesce - ffie labss
49, aeveaee1 o. M n n u
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-17
BILLS INTROl UCED
In Til : SENATE

Brook bill tor require all
regular passenger trains To stop at
county seuts upon ia g. -
Mr.. Tucker~--A bill 10 appropriate
$1,000. or SO much thereof as may
be necessary TO the State library board
for the purpose OF buying necessary
metal file cases.
Mr.. Holt-lA- bill 10 amend section
of an act to require all water COM
panies. heat. light and power COM
panies. and gas companies to pay a
franchise tax. properly tax and to
furnish certain reports to the state
Corporation Commission.
Mr.. Bowers--A bin to amend an
act TO provide for the opening and
working Of roads and keeping the
same In repair, and providing for
the county OF Culpeper
act TO constitute the town OF War
renton and surrounding territory q
separate school district
MIR. West--A bin to provide for the
sale OF ardent spirits by licensed phar-
ma cists upon physicians prescrip-
lions. 70 be used for medicinal purs
poses only. and 10 ministers Of the
gospel for religious or sacramental
purposes. and to hacteriolugfsfs for
mechanical or scientific purposes.
Mr.. Hari--A bill to require pub
lie service corporations to furnish
any persons along thet- lines with
electric light and power at reason
able rates and uniform charges.
Mr.. Hart---A bill TO amend an act
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-17
BILLS INTRODUCED
IN THE HOUSE

The following measures were pre-
scented In the house OF Delegates yes
terday and referred:
TO the Committee on Schools and
Colleges.
by AR. Byrd-A bill to require the
state board OF education to extend the
present school book adoption and to
give reasons for changes in books.
To the Committee ON Finance:
by Mar. Stephenson. OF Bath--A bill
TO extend tn. time Tor collecting taxes
accounted for by The city and county
treasurers and not returned deiin-
qucnt
by Mr.. Brown. of Westmoreland--A
joint resolution providing for tho ap.
pertinent Of u Joint committee Of the
Senate and House of Delegates to con.
fer with like committee on the r ri
of the General Assembly Of Maryland
to settle questions OF Jurisdiction OF
doubt as to the boundary tine between
Maryland and Virginia.
taya Mr. 1ate-'A bin to amend and
re-enuct sub-sectfons fourth ant
fifth OF section 1874 OF the Code 0!
Virginia In relation to salaries. mile
age and other allowances. approved
ebruaIy 7. 1903.
BY Mr.. Mustard--A bill to increase
WIG PpHSlcitc ~ &oAhC0CIdl0 t4LGVAHs
and their widows. and defining who
shall be entitled thereto.
By MI. Milsiead--A bill to amend
section of an act to require al
water companies. heat light and
power cafnsaniss and gas, companies
TO puy q franchise tax. propert,
tax. and to furnish certain reports
to the State Corporation Commission
approved February 20, 1910.
To the Committee on Counties
Cities and Towns:
BY al. HraMer--A bill to provide
for-thc sst g OF ardent spirits by
licensed pnarmacists upon physicians
pfesefitstsens,--to be -uscd for -meof.
cinal purposes only. and to ministers
OF the gospel for religious or sacra-
mental purposes, and to bacteriolo-
gists for mechanical or scientific pur-
poses.
and re-enact section 104la OF the
Code OF Virginia. as heretofore
amended.
10 the Committee for Courts Of
Justice:
BY Mr.. Chalkley-=-A bill to pre-.
scribe the order In which testimony
shall DE taken and introduced In any
trial, sctitn or suit In the Circuit
and Corporation Courts.
BY Mr.. Watts Coleman. OF Norfelk
city--A bill to amend and re-snact
an act entitled an act to amend and
re.snact section 3sS0 OF the Code Of
Virginia In reference to rape ana IT,
punishment, approved March 8. 1895,
by Mr.. Cox--A bin to validate ac-
acknowledgements to deeds heretofore
made snd certified by ofsacers having
to make such acknowledg-
ments In the State wherein they re-
eide.
BY Mr. Chalkley---A bill to provide
for the indeAinx OF deeds and other
records. TO lega'Ixs general index
books.
by Mr.. White. OF RockbridgA--A
bill TO prevent judgments being sst
aside for technical errors.
by Mr.. White. Of Rockbsidge--A
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-17

passed on It's second reading, and
then on suspension OF the rules or
dercd to It's onRrossment ana hna!
passage.
House bill No. G, patrons Messrs-
Harwood. Cox. Curtis, Dreamer ana
Montague. reported from the Commit
tt. on Counties, Clues and TOWNS
concerning the procedure necessary TO
recover and the liability on bonds
gwen by municipal on GERS for the
faithful discharge Of their duties ana
creating an administrative board and
defining it's duties. being the measure
known as the administration board
b.l. was likewise put through 10 final
passage.
Makes Practical Pension Law.
House bill NO. Z, Of which Mr.. Bell.
Of Cuipeper, Ia patron, was rushed
through to Anal passage. This meas
ure, as explained by Mr.. Bell. Is de-
signed to permit the boards OF super
visors to levy such tax as they ny
see ut up to ten cents on Inc nn"
bred dollars for the relief OF Confed-
crate veterans, The present law.
while leaving IT optional whether or
not any such tax shall be leNIeu. fixes
the maximum at fifteen cents and the
minimum at five cents on the hundred
dollars. Owing to the large amount
Of the minimum figure the law has
been imperative IN the larger mum
Der OF the counties OF the State. MIR.
Hefi was Of the opinion that by leav-
Ing the minimum rate to be hxed at
such figure as the boards might deem
proper would cause many more OF the
counties to levy some tax for the pur-
pose. The measure passed tho House
without dissenting vote
House bill No. 3. which had been
inadvertently omitted from the calen-
dar. providing for the appointment OF
assistant commissioners Of accounts,
was then placed on Its passage and
adopted,
All s:Ia@o.eioek- the Hc.sse adjourned.
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bill IA regulate and define the liability
Of common carriers tor injuries to
theil employees from negligence.
BY Mr.. Stsbhins-A bill to amend
and re-enact section 10 Of chapter 3
Of an act OF the General Assembly
OF Virginia, approved January IS.
1904. entitled an act concerning pub
lie service corporations.
To the Joint COMMITTEES op Special.
Private and Local Legisiation;
BY Mr.. Raiston-A bill to amend
and rc-enact IN act approved Feb
raary 1875. providing charter
for tho town OF Bridsewater.
BY Mr.. Moncure--A bill to make
an Appropriation for the erection of
\ monument In Or near the city OF
Alexandra. Va. to tho memory Of
Georgs Warrington and Robert T..
lee.
BY Mr.. Bella bill 10 amend and
re-snsct section. /. Of IN Act tn
titled an act to provide tor the open
ins and working Of roads and keep
ing the same In repair and provide
for erectiI.s ana maintaining bridges
In the county OF Culpsper.
BY Mr.. Cox---A bill to compensate
BENJAMIN W. Andrews for services -
guide to the Capitol during the years
1910 and Isli.
BY Mr. StsbbIns--A bill 70 amend
and Pu-enact section II OF an act np-
proved January 10, 1888. entitled AN
act TO amend and ra-enact An act en-
titled IN act to incorporate the town
Of South Boston. In the county Of
Halifax"
To the Oammittss on Asyiums ana
Prisons:
BY Mr., Banks--A bill providing
for the Establishment Of prison farm
In each congressional district. and tor
the working Of conytcta upon the
roaas and highways oe this stats. snd
for the regulation and supervision
thereof.
70 the Committee on General
Laws;
BY Mr.. BrAWNS-A bill to amend
boating, fishing. hunting and cunning
In or on the waters any-inks,
pond or raaerxnir used A. or In -coa--
nection with the public water sucply
of-Any- city or f3Wn In this COM
monweslth without the consent Of
thu city or town or water supply
company owing such lake. pond or
reservoir, or entitled to use the wa.
tCho VA NhU bouAV az oOuhNNtOh
its water supply. and providing the
penalties for the violation Of the
same.
By Mr.. Brewsa A hill to amend
and re-snAct section 3le7 Of tho Code
Il virginia n heretofore asnsndst
ny Messrs. WlittMe and opeesArd--
A bill to amend and re-snact section
ii0S-b OF the Code OF viryiniA. to
enable certain mining and asAnufAc.
turing corporations OF other States
OF countries 70 conAuc& operations In
this state.
By Nj w,llercy~-Absn fsr the pro-
lection Of wild suskssa. phssAants.
geese. QUAR-. paftftdges. hays TOR
rAhbits) And sQuiSfAls.,
TO the Committee On Insufance
and Banking:
BY Mr.. Smith, bill to require
any hre and ineNsance COMPANY do
ing business m virginia to pay the
facs value Of the policy N case Of 4
LOGS. by are.
70 the commitsss on Chesapeake
and III Tributaries:
BY Mr.. Coiepnan--A bill 20 amend
and ys-snact sub-secttons :. and
10 ct seotien 3ees oe the Csde with
reference 70 nA3ting m ne waters Of
the ktate.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-17
FISH DISCUSSION
ON JANUARY 80
URTIS MEASURE CROwDIN0
MENHADEN OPERATIONS OUT
sDT FOR HEARING.

The oyster and Iioh interests OF VIZ
giniA are largely interested In the
three measures introduced In The
House BY Captain John A. Curtis the
first day Of the session Of the General
Assembly and which on yesterday ~.
tsrnoon were Get for . hearing By the
IT. Tributaries for Tuesday. January
80, 1t three o'clock r. NJ.
The measure are Of far-reaching
importance. The irst prohibits men
hadsn fishing In the wators Of Viz
gtnia west Of the hne Of Cape Henry
light, which include the waters Of
the Chesapeake Bay and IT. great trih-
utares. It prohibits the use OF such
methods - have proven destructive
to the food ash OF tho State and will
have the effect OF crowding tho mem
the Atlantic for the purpose OF get
ting material out Of which 20 make
their fertilizers.
Tho second measurs introduced by
the doughty fisherman Of Richmond
city 10 to prohibit any other than a
resident of Virginia from catching
crahe, oysters and ether shsll-hsh In
the waters Of the state. while the
third measure repeats section 9aa6 Of
the COoes Whlcn Soctton OF the Co0e
now prevents non-rsaidents from rent
ing oyster lands. Captain Curtis says
that the intent OF the repeAling OF ths
prohibition II to get outae0e capital
to come In for the purpose OF develop
ing tho oyster interests OF the State.
1t II antictpated that Chairman
Houston's committee will have a very
large number OF guests whom the
hearing 10 begun. a. the menhaden In
terests vitality affected are expected to
make strenuous objection to the drtv.
inx their operations out into the
waters OF the ocean.
However. the Thousands OF people
who live on the smaller rivers Of the
state are expectsd 10 vigorously favor
tho measure on the 9round that the
methods useA by the Nssnasaaea peo-
pie causa the destruction Of many Of
the food ash Of the waters OF the
state.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-17
FOUR MEASURES
PASS THE HOUSE

The House got down to business
rromu,ly Yesterday and. on suspen-
s,on ~ the rules. passed four bills and
advanced a dozen more to their sec
ond reading in short order, All nut
Ave Of the hundred members OF the
House were present when the mrs,
call Was made
"A resolution was adonted. offered
by Mr. Cox. of Richmond. authorize
ing the purchase Of six volumes OF the
Code for the use OF the members.
Mr. Houston, of Elizabeth city.
called up n resolution offered by the
member from Westmoreiand, Mr.,
Brown. with reference 10 the settling
OF the boundary fine between Virginia
and tfnryfarc.T SIT a~rrunt' of the fair
~ar~-ef-th e-es.ta.stai4-f e.s.-~,te fai.R--tttfs
matter In charge to define the mean
ting Of the term head land" much
confusion has arisen as to the Juris-
dIetion OF the courts Of the State and
much cost had accrued In the ad-
ministration of Justice on account OF
this confusion. The resolution calls
for the APPOINTMENT Of com mittee TO
go 10 ANNAPOLIS and settle the matter.
1t was referred tn the Finance COM
mittee as II involved the expenditure
Of money to carry II into effect.
The message from the govern. al
ready printed, having been read In the
Senate on Monday. and certain norni-
nations announced la the Heate,sn
Monday. were communicated to the
House bv the governor.
Mr.. Willeroy. Of King William. NOV
ed to discharge the committee having
In charge his emergency bill provid-
Ing that. owing to the snow and In.
tenseiy cold weather. the closed sea
SON on wild turkeys squirrels. pleas.
Ants, woodcocks, grouse, quail. par
trtdges and rabbits be begun at once
instead OF waiting for February /,
when the general law already In ex-
istencA applies. In order to prevent
the slaughter OF tho weakened birdp
and beasts BY hunters. The House
agreed BY vote Of 30 to Is and the
measure became House BAH No. 20.
The ooIenAar WAS then called.
Henne bin Ne. 8. patrons MessrA
Land. Weaver. and Bell. reported
0om ~ Ccsnmittss on Finance. was
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-17

tors. not one word has ever been SAID
resiectinG on DR.. Carringtou's conduct
a. q surgeon of the pcnitentiary, nor
has anyone offered any evidence 30
rejecting on his conduct or capacity.
The appointment of J. Richard
wingfieid as q member Of the state
Corporation Commission. and William
ID. Saunders, as dairy and food cont
missioner. will be confirmed by joint
committee OF the Senate and House.
The appointment OF Claude a. swan
son to succeed John W. Daniel as
United States Senator does not have TO
he confirmed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-17

concerning public service corpora
tons.
Mr. Royali-A bill to increase the
pensions Of Confederate veterans and
their widows.
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the Senate chamber To hear Or. Ed
win A. Aldsgusan diaeuss 49, o1vo.
cate the Coordinate CelleGo Tor Wo.
men q the University OF vlrgtnta.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-02-27
At THE oRPHEUM.

The bill at the orpheum this week
has three headline attractions, and
was greeted by a crowded house at
all three performances yesterday.
The Kimball Bros. & Seagal, in a
newsboys stunt of harmony singing
and dancing were excellent, and re-
ceived enthusiastic applause.
Knight & Deyer, in their turn Tilda
e. Ezra, were two Of the best singers,
who have appeared here for some time.
Their turn is repleat with beautiful
melodies, well rendered and the stage
settings and scenery are appropriate
and beautiful.
The Three Millers, musicians, per-
formed a~cceptably on various band in
struments, and the young lady of the
trio gave a very delightful trombone
solo. Their costumes were very fine
and the act was beautiful.
Miss Edna Julian, the international
dancer, gave several dances charac-
t~eristic of various nations in costume,
and her act was well received.
The moving pictures were good, and
taken all together, the bill was de-
cidedly worth while.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-02-27
ORIGIN OF NAMES OF STATES.

New York Press: Some curious in
formation has been collected by the
antiquaries concerning the origin of
the names of certain Of our states. OF
Massachusetts, for instance, it is said
that when John Smith explored the
coast Of New England in 1914 he
found the shores Of this state inhabit-
ed by a tribe of Indians called the
Massachusetts. The word
near the great hills" being composed
of 'massa," great, "wadchuash," hills,
n "et,'' near. Thus the name in the
Indian tongue was "Massa-w adchu-
ashet," to which the first explorer
added an "s' to make 1t plural, and
shortened the name to its present
form.
The origin of Rhode Island has
been a puzzle to historians. Some
writers tell us the name is a corrup-
ton of the Dutch words Roode Ey-
landt, signifying Red Island, given TO
it by the Dutch discoveries because
it's shores presented a red appearance.
But they do not present a red appear
ance.
Others, with more probability, have
traced the name to Road Island, mean
ing the island near the roadstead.
Competent authorities have doubted
the correctness of this explanation,
because there is no piece of water
near by which sailors would naturally
call a roadstead. We should not know
where to find a good riding in the
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-02-27

Amongst many other good things, Dean
Brown said: THE social conditions
are always based upon the individual.
The attitude of the individual toward
these questions should be, viii they
help me to develop better the sides OF
my nature?' Man is made of clay, yet
within him is a spark of the divine
Every organ of the body can be turn
ed to it's most sacred use or may be
made the object of the basest prac-
tice.' The unregulated public dance
and especially the notorious moon
light dance was declared to be a dis
grace to Fargo IND her young people.
Some form of municipal regulation
should be instigated to stop these kinds
of dances"
On Tuesday, March 4, The Moral Is
sues Of the Coming Election will be
discussed. Great interest is expected
in the discussion of this topic so vital
ly connected to the lives of the young
men of Fargo.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-02-27
What's Said

Emma Bacher, Record Keeper: The
Ladies of the Maccabees will meet n
regular review Wednesday evening at
1880 o'clock at the Sons Of Norway
hall. A large attendance is desired.
Tilly NJ. siegel, Secretary: The
Rebekahs will meet in regular session
at 1880 o'clock in Assembly hall. After
the business meeting the doors will
be thrown open to the public for a
social time. Everyone is cordially in
vited.
J.. E. Wildermuth: Don't fail to at
tend the free lecture and discourse
at the Assembly hall wednesday night,
at s o'clock. This one and those 10
follow for Ave nights are under the
auspices Of the Reorganized Church
Of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Subject Wednesday night What Will
You DO With Jesus Who Is Called the
Christ?
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-02-27
City in Brief

Go to the Dixon cafe for your meals.
We serve nothing but the best. S07
Broadway.
States Attorney Skulason Of Nell
son county is in the city today on
legal business.
A marriage license was today issued
to Sydney T. Olson Of Hannaford and
Agnes M. Fladland Of Fargo.
Capt. e. @. Boyd OF Hinsboro and
clerk Of the district court Of Trail
county is a gate city visitor today.
The Cass County Medical society
met last evening in the commercial
club rooms. DR.. Morris gay a very
excellent paper on Blood Pressure,
which was practical and interesting.
Walter Ristvedt, secretary of the
postmaster narrowly escaped serious
injury yesterday while riding home to
lunch on his bicycle when the front
fork on his vehicle broke and brought
its rider t the ground.
Friends throughout the state will be
pleased to know that Rev. c, A. Mac
namara who has been confined to his
home in Fargo for I'VE weeks is able
to be out again. He is now ready to
make his second quarterly conference
visits.
Two more petitions were filed late
yesterday afternoon with the city au-
ditor. Both petitions are candidates
for alderman, one by DR.. ]. e. Fren-
cite for re reelection and the other was
that Of j. 6. Halland of the Sixth
ward.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-02-27
DICKENS AMERICAN
FAREWELL.

Baltimore Sun: Charles Dickens
made his last appearance before an
American audience 1T steinway Hall,
New York. April 90. 1868. At the con-
clusion Of his reading he made q brief
address, an expression Of appreciation
OF the enthusiasm Of the great audi
ence and a godspeed to America.
So far as lis known, there was only
one person in the audience to take an
accurate record Of that speech. He
was Lieut.. George G. Round, Of Man
assas, va, then a law student at
Columbia college. New York. Mr..
Round sat tar back In the gallery and
studied the great novelist through q
pair OF field glasses which he had used
Throughout the civil war. in which he
served as a union soldier.
Yesterday Meutenant Round. who Is
the guest Of his sister-in-law, Mrs.
Hattie M. Round, 900 North Fulton
avenue, gave his impression Of that
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-02-27
STATIONS
w. d. Maxwell,
Temporary official In Charge

occasion, and then read the novelist's
farewell speech, which had taken down
carefully in longhand.
After many difficulties, said Lieu
tenant Round. he had gained access to
the hall, for seats were selling at
prices that ran as high as $50 each.
The night was rainy, however. and
the gallery crowd was not as large as
had been expected. For that a
his standing room ticket enabled him
to find a vacant place to squeeze into.
AS l took my seat" he said, Il saw
through my field glasses the distin-
guished novelist as he tip-toed out to
the center of the stage amid a great
clapping of hands and waving of hand
kerchiefs.
My first impression of him was dis
appointing. He had a mincing walk,
his dress was dudish in the extreme
and below his low cut vest and big
shirt front, deliberately frilled, swung
a heavy watch chain with dangling
Jewelry. But when he began to speak
l noticed his face. and. in fact, as the
reading continued and he took us
through the pathos Of A Christmas
Carol and the humor of Pickwick's
trial, / thought the most interesting
thing in that night was the wonderful
play of his mobile features.
Next to his face. his most remark
able attribute as his voice. He had
a peculiar upward infection where
most readers would have let the voice
fall, and he had a peculiar way of
closing some of his descriptive SEN
fences with a jerk that suggested the
game of crack-the-w whip.
When he concluded his reading the
audience rose bodily. cheering and
calling for a speech. He paused a
moment, then began to speak, while
his hearers sat in silence. This is the
speech, a I tool it down:
" When ! read David Copperfeld
here last Thursday evening I felt there
was more than usual significance for
me in Mr.. Peggoty's declaration, My
future life lies over the sea. And
when / closed my book just now /
keenly felt that / as about to establish
an alibi which would have satisfied
the elder Mr.. Weller himself. Qaugh-
teri
THE relations that have arisen be-
tween us in this authorizations at
least sustained on my side by earnest
devotion to my task. and sustained on
yours by the kindest sympathy and
encouragement-are now to be broken
forever. But / entreat you to believe
that in passing out Of my sight you
will not pass out OF my mind. / shall
often recall you, especially by my fire.
side and in the green English summer
weather--never as a public audience.
always rather as a host of personal
friends: always with gratitude. tender
ness and regard.
Ladies and gentlemen, / bid you
farewell. God bless you and God bless
the land in which I leave YOU