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enforced. as Mr.. Banks had predicted,
the women would not be put In TALL
MT Evans spokc briefly for the bill
Mr. Oliver moved 10 strike out the
section giving justices and circuit
courts concurrent Jurisdiction In gam
ping cases, so as to make the proce-
aure the sans Ms in all other cases
SIR. Norris approved the bill as
amended. saying II had been founl
almost impossible 10 convict when the
prosecution was required TO prove tnat
a greater sum than 500 had been won
or lost. II was as morally wrong, he
SAID. 10 play for cent az for $1,000
Alr Weaver opposed the bill. saying
It's great fault was that II made no
distinction between the social player
and the gambler who preys upon the
public-betwecn the man who runs a
gambling house and the men who
might match for drinks IN a cafe. you
might az well say" he argued. that
every man who kills another Is guilty
OF murder In the nrst degree" He
commented on the fact that the men
who favor the bill are apparently thor
oushiy familiar with card playing
terms,
Mr.. Jennings here moved the previous
question, which was lost.
social game for "A prize, said MIR
mite, "ouia not involve money.
"City and Cemetery
Speaking again, Mr. Banks said he
realized that the popular stand would
be for the bill There should be-" he
said, some distinction between O city
and q cemetery" a football game
played in Richmond would result In
sending hundreds OF men to jaIl were
the law enforced against betting. lie
characterized the proposition as per
nicious and absurd Legislation"
Mr.. Stephenson. or Bath, said tina;
he opposed the Oliver amendment be-
cause sometimes justices ara under
peculiar influences. 1t was we'll known,
he added. that such was the case re-
Gently In Norfolk
Mr.. Gillian thought tho Montague
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amendment worse than nothing. since
IT changed the effect OF the general
law.
A motion offered by Mr.. Howerton to
recommit the bill was lost
"Curtnils Liberty,
Opposing the bill, Mr.. Watts said II
had come 10 be the fashion to call
everything moral which curtails per-
sonai liberty.
The amendment to give the Common
wealth no appeal was agreed TO. while
chat regarding concurrent Jurisdiction
w. defeated, 25 to 81. There was an
efior; to force an aye and no vote. bu,
there was not e sufficient show of
nands.
The Montague amendment was lost,
as was the Banks motion to dismiss
the bill. 1t was thereupon ordered to
be enGrossed and read n third time.
The bill TO allow the supervisors of
Hcnrico county to increase the salary
or the circuit Judge was then passed
by.
The following bills were read the
third time put upon their final pas
sage. and passed:
To allow clerks of courts in certain
counties and cities TO collect transfer
fees for the Commissioners Of Revenue
To appropriate certain sums of
money to aid Confederate Memorial as
sociations to care for the graves Of
Confederate dead in cemeteries
throughout the State
Bills EnErosscd.
Tho following were read the second
time. and ordered to be engrossed
To authorize the school board of
Western Branch Megistcrial District,
in Norfolk county. to borrow $4,000
for refunding purposes.
To authorize the school board of
Washington Magisterial District, in
Norfolk county. TO borrow so, 900 to
build schoolhouse.
To provide that IL an agricultural
high school shall be moved into an
other congressional district. after re-
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by Mr.. walton: a Bill to amend tn

schools laws
To Committee on Finance.
by hr. Throckmorton: \ bill 10 provide
for ascer;aininS tho amount os delinquent
taxes chnrgeablc nkuln,t each piece or trac,
OF 'nnd In this State since January /. 1870:
requiring proper registration OF the samc.
the registration OF delinquent taxes since
that date. and providing for proper collcc-
tiou o. Same
by Mr.. Bowman: a bill to amend ana
re-cnact an act to provide for the settle
mcnt OF the public debt Of Virginia not
funded
BY ~ Land y bill to authorize and en-.
power tho United Agricultural Board. In
a1ni''on 20 its present duties. 10 acquire by
s''' pn'chase or loan. Limestone property
una oyster shells md purchase suitable ma
chihery. and 10 provide for the grinding Of
said rock and shells for the use O. the ueo-
PIE or IN. stn;c: to authorize the use o.
lying out OF the provisions OF this bill.
10 inint Committee on Special. Prfrntc md
Local Legislation.
-! MI. Grant: a bill for tho relic. o, G..
~ fucKet. late deputy treasurer OF II. NJ
browning. late treasurer OF Russell county.
ny Actsrs. Cox. Montague. C.eam.r Cur
US anu ltarwood: bill to amend the
charter OF the city OF Richmond,
TO Committee on Counties, Cite. and Towns.
bE MI. Coleman. ur Spo,syivania. \ bin
!" amend an act TO provide for the issu!n;
~ county bonds for permanent road or
nriuRe Improvement In the nlagistcr!al DIS
titts OF the counties OF the state.
To Committee for Courts Of Justice
ny MI weaver: A bill TO authorize the
na pay OF 500 per annun to tho treas
niss!oncrs Uniform Laws among tho
States. vac
BY Nj Grant; bill to repeal section
2fG OF the Code.
by Mr.. bowman: y bill 20 amend ana re-.
enact section 5S7S o. the code
10y MI bowman: \ bill 10 amend and re.
enact section 5STe OF the Code
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Here and There
in the legislature

bill offered In the House yes,er-
day by W. a. Lind, OF Nottow;iy. reprc-
ients the IDEAS of Governor Mann as
o the grinding OF lime by convict
@oor' TO be sold to the farmers at or
AGAR cost 1t instructs the United
agricultural Board to secure n piece
u limestone land and location where
supply of oyster shells can be OBJ
aimed. II is directed to buy engines
'"ilers and grinding machinery. 1t Is
authorized to draw upon county and
ity )als. and upon the penitentiary.
.or as many convicts as 1t needs. Two
plants are to be established-onc for
grinding limestone. and the other for
srtnuinS oyster shells.
The price at which the product Is to
be sold will include the cost OF pro-
duction and OF materials, interest on
the investment, calculated depreciation
on the plants. and recognizable COM
pensation for the services of the con-
vlcts. Tho appropriation is $4,000
only one carload Of pro.uct can be
sold to one person. The act is made
an emergency one.
Election OF school trustees by n vote
OF the people. i:.-tead of by the School
Trustee Electoral Boards. is conte,n-
plated in bill offered In the House
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SEN4 TIE

I"enty-seven Senators were nrcs
ent when t-Governor j Tay-
LOT EllSSon called the upper House IN
"uer At noon. The departure OF i.
toiiaiucrable number Of the Lawmakers
.or their homes 10 spend the weekend.
ieit little more than bare quorum
LOT the transaction of business
number OF bills were reported BIZ
The standing committees The stc.rIng
.ee hHhouuced the appointment
ol senator >. L. Montague 10 member
snip on the Committee OIL PRIVILEGES
ana Elections, IN compliance with an
amendment OF the day before nro.
'iding Tor an Increase in tho Nom
Iersh-p of the committee from elevc,
TO twelve.
Inc House Joint resolution provtd-
ihS lor Joint committee from, botb
houses TO confer with u similar com
nice from tue Maryland Legislature
~ith View of adjusting certain honrs
AIRY differences that exis, he,woa,, ~, ,,'
nlat was sent to the committee
seven new bills were introduced.
BILLS Acted Upon.
MOST OF the Session was deyotaa 10
inc calendar. Which was acted unon
practically without debate. Two san
ate bills passed their third reading ana
Went over 10 the House. These zee.
REQUIRE course Of instruction
20 De gwen In civic training in all
pupiic nigh schools and ali higher
institutions of learning supported hy
the State -
10 authorize the Board OF s,nor-
yisors OF Isle OF Wight county 10 h,iia
bridge across Joncss Creek.
senate bulls that passed their second
reading were: o'u
TO amend tho Codc OF virginia rr-
int!nS TO the report of the Auditor NJ
public Accounts.
10 amend an act approved March ~
1910, relating to deeds and coutrocts
Upon motion the committee was r,.
leased from further consideration OF
senator Lesner's bill providing Tor GER
.aln changes In the law rcguIntnc
.aNes upon banking and trust com.
ranies. The emergency nature OF ,hc
heasure was offered in support OF ihr
motion TO place the bin on ITS passaro
dt once. The motion carried and tbc
Oil was passed.
First Heading bills.
senate bills that passed OH their
arst reading were:
TO regulate Insurance of nuh,ic
buildings and other State property in
Virginia.
To1 regulate policies insurins acci.
ochtai DOLLY injury or disease issued
In this State. and tho companies Is.
suing the same
10 provide reserve for outstanding
losses of accident insurance companies
iiapillty losses of accident insurancn
companies.
To regulate the proceedings against
and the liquidation of. delinquent in
suranee corporations.
To provide for the regulation and
supervision of investment compaies.
To amend the Code of Virginia reIa-
tive to tho standard OF cord measure
and of agricultural products.
To amend tho game law.
The Senate adjourned at 1870 untII
noon Monday.
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After Effects of Grip.

Mr.. X. Esveld, Company 3d." 21st
Michigan Y. l., 80 Hermitage ST., Grand
Rapids, Mich, writes:
81 felt with advancing years that my
vigor failed me, and fear Of poisoning my
system with noxious medicines prevented
my taking anything for it until noting
the effect Pcruna had on several OF my
comrades made up my mind it would be
good for me.
Z" suffered for years from effects OF
the la grippe, which seemed to settle in
my stomach and kidneys.
Five bottles OF Pcruna made a new
man OF me. wish that | had known
OF Peruna years ago, and then it would
have saved me much suffering"
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When the House met at noon, the
Chalkley bill, for securing the evidence
OF absent witnesses ut trials. came
from the Committee for Courts OF JUS
lice with recommendation that II do
not pass
The resolution previously offered by
MIR. Brown. OF Westmoreiand providing
commission to determine the bound
ory line between Virginia and Mary
land, was agreed TO.
On motion of Mr.. Throckmorton, 500
copies OF his milk bill were ordered
printed.
Mr.. White. OF Rockbridge, presen ted
D petition against women suffrage from
the School Teachers Association OF his
county. It set forth that the sub
scribers believe the better type Of
Virginia women Will not 60 TO the
polls. while idlers, seekers OF notoriety
and negro women will throng around
the ballot box" The paper further
says that the teachers had rather
teach girls gcntlcness and refinement,
than boldncss and audacity."
Gambling Bill Debated.
Tho gambling bill came up unfin-
ished business. The patron. Mr.. Ste
phenson. of Bath. accepted the amend
rnent suggested by Mr.. Weaver provid-
10 appeal.
Mr.. Banks resumed his remarks He
said such bill would not be enforced.
He "repudiatcd" the ISLANDERS TO the
effect that Norfolk was n wicked city,
asserting that II Is no worse than 9TH
crs and that II Is a valuable asset 10
Virginia, He described II as sitting
serent IN the east, welcoming the COM
mcrcc OF the earth. gathering to its
bosom tho ships OF the world aglow
with the radiance OF the rising sun
He protested that the Legislature
should not pass baby codes for grown
up men," and that il should spend It's
time cnactins sensible legislation, and
not turn the Virginia Capitol from
a temple of justice and liberty into tho
abode OF despousm"
Hill Montague offered an amendment
making the law apply to amounts
greater than SIS won or lost withip
twenty -four hours. He said he under
stood Mr.. Banks did not want lcgisla-
ton OF any sort on the subject. Mr.
Montague said prohibitory laws did no
good. The instinct to wager he said,
Is implanted In all: the only reason he
did not was because he was afraid he
would lose. lie knew successful bus
mess men Of Richmond who meet on
Saturday afternoons and throw dice
FOR a quarter" He did not believe q
law should be enacted to make GRIM
tnals of men and women who bet or
play for small amounts.
Result of Failure.
Mr.. Mcetze said IL the law were not
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81 together. but II has been ingcnIoua.
~ figured out 80 as TO ..savo ali tho
treasurers.",
Charter BiiI Effort wnr:cd.
Through some unexplained ,rror Tho
kichihond charter bill viii huv. IN ,.o
ash'h through the Legislative mil, ono
cHtiro page as printed In uamDb,e,
FORM was omitted. and the Governor
VIII be asked to veto the measure when
~ reaches him. The bin was again in
jtioduccu yesterday. and II must go
.nroush the committees and through
Varlous stages OF roll calls. before II
c'L'l become law.
city Attorney Pollard and Assis,an,
10y attorney George Wayne Ander-
son were In consultation Tor sor,., nm,
Ses,eroay morning with John w VIII
t'ans' Keeper OF the Rolls OF Virginia.
uoout the matter. 1t being suggested
that the Governor send the bill buck
win mis- recommendation for amend
uiehl' which ho may do under the Com
stitution. But 1t was finally det.tmin-
gu mat all the work must DO done over
Asaih. The page left out providgi that
tnc administrative Board should audit
hi btiis and let contracts for ndver-
aseihent and bidding; appoint ull Of
hceTs, save those specified elsewhere,
ana nave charge OF the administration
u puplc business save that under Ger
tain boards.
In the House OF Delegates. the bill
'or tho protection OF robins wus
agreed to and ordered to be engIos
mere wus come argument, tho OPP
position being based on the ground
that IT might interfere with some of
the general game bills pending and
couid DO Incorporated in tho one which
finally passes
The Throckmorton milk bill will
come up Tor consideration Ia the
uouse Committee on Agriculture and
Mining on Tuesday afternoon at
O'clock.
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sale OF property ordered by the courts

sale OF property ordered by the courts.
Senator Smith calls his bills "recl-
procity measures" West Virginia.
Maryland and other nearby States are
enforcing similar laws against execu-
tors and administrators who reside In
Virginia. and he thinks II only fair
that TINS State should enact like
statutes Aside from this considera-
ton senator Smith believes IN the ad-
visibility of Keeping estate and exe-
cutor under the same Jurisdiction.
Tho Early Rison bill for the estab-
Continued on Fourth pagc.)
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Read What Victims of the Grin Saw
Bad Case of Grin.

Mrs Gentry Gates, East Lake, Ala,
writes: ~ had {; bad case OF la grippe.
tried several kinds OF medicine, but
could get no relief.
+" tried Pcruna and it cured me.
can safely say that it is fine medicine.
| have used it in our family often and
find it to be good"
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stemic Catarrh Follows Grip

Mrs. Jennie W. Cecil BIG Cabin, Okla
horna, formerly housckecpcr for Indiana
Reform School for Boys, writes:
Six years ago had la grippe, which
was followed by systemic catarrh. The
only thing used was pcruna and Mana
I'm, and have been in better health the
last three years than for years before.
give Peruna all the credit for my
good health"
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Neatly wrapped ana tastefully tied
with blue ribbons. petitions by the
armful were handed Colonel y. NJ.
Bowman yesterday morning. They
presented the most attractive sight yet
seen on tho 400" of the House. They
were from tho Audubon Society Of
Virginia. asking for the enactment or
the Bowman bill prohibiting the
slaughter OF robins.
Chairman Stratton, of the House
Committee ON Agriculture and Mining
has called meeting for l o'clock
Tuesday afternoon, to consider the
bill offered by MIR. Throckmorton, pro-
viding for the inspection of dairics In
this state.
a bill proposed yesterday by c. II.
Coleman. OF Spotsyivania, has for its
object the prevention OF more than
one election In magistcrlal district
In ono year on the subject OF issuing
bonds for road building.
II. II. Williams. OF Pcarisburg, Is
here on a visit TO his father. Judge
Martin Williams, Dcmocrutic leader in
the House.
So much opposition developed in the
meeting of the House Committee for
Courts of Justice yesterday morning
to the Chalkley bill regarding continu-
ances because of the absence OF wit
nesses. that the measure was report
ed unfavorably. 1t provides that when
such IL postponcment Is asked, tie side
asking the motion shall present an
affidavit stating what II is expected to
prove by the absent ono. Then, If the
other side chooses to accept tho AT
idavit as evidence. the trial shall pro-
,ccd.
Mr.. Chalklcy's object is to .xpeditc
trials, but IL was felt by some SOM
nIttccmcn that such action might re-
suit frequently In giving the opposi-
lion an Insight into what was expect
cd to be proven. and work an injus
lice by forcing IL show of hands
Threc bills were introduced by SEN
dtor Smith yesterday, al! bearing
ipon related matters One amends the
present law III relation to executors,
ay providing that-"no person appoint
ri BY will executor, thereof shall
iave the power of executor unless such,
tcrson 30 appointed be resident OF
Virginia.
Another demands tho same residence
qualifications of administrators APP
pointed by the court when no executor
IS named by tho will. The third bill
deals with missioners of sale. and
changes the present law. by empower
Ing the court to dbpolnt one or more
Hpcclal commissioners, but provides
that mo one not resident OF the
state of Virginia shall be appointed
special commissioner" 10 execute any
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HOUSE BILLS

The following were presented and refer
red under Rulo 81:
To Committee on Schools aad ooIisss.
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yesterday By w. B. Walton. of Han

In addition, the measure provides
for a board OF appeal in school mat
tcrs. composed OF the division super
intendcnt and the chairmen of the
various district boards.
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HOUSE POSTPONES
college, MEASURE

CONTINUED From First Page.>
81 together. but II has been inrcnIo,a.
~ Inquired out 80 as TO "savo all tho
treasurers.",
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r. II. Williams. OF harrisburg, IL
here on visit TO his father. Judge
Martin Williams. Dcmocrutic leader in
the House.
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a bill proposed yesterday by c. r.
Coleman, OF Spotsyivania, has for its
object the prevention OF more than
one election In n magistcrlal district
In ono year on the subject OF issuing
bonds for road building.
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CONTINUED on Fourth Pagc.)
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HOUSE

When the House met at noon, the
Chalkley bill, for securing the evidence
OF absent witnesses at trials, came
from the Committee for Courts OF JUS
tice with u recommendation that II do
not pass.
The Ordway new era., 1912-08-23
Sam Knew the Real Governor.

The late Senator Taylor was fond
OF telling an incident that happendcd
while he was governor Of Tennessee.
Then he was quite irregular about-com.
ing to his meals. At times he forgot
to come to luncheon. That annoyed
Mrs. Taylor very much. One day the
governor came to his midday meal on
the dot. Scarcely had he got into the
house when his negro body servant
came to the door with the Information
that there were three men at the cap
itol who wished to see him.
Tell them. Sam," Governor Taylor
said. that l shall be down immed.
lately"
"You will tell them. Sam," said Mrs.
Taylor, that the governor will be
there In half an hour"
Inform the gentlemen" said Gov.
ernor Taylor, positively, that I'll be
there right away"
Sam. the governor will be there In
half an hour" remarked Mrs. Taylor,
just as positively and firmly.
"Sam," said the governor, thinking
to end the argument, you know who
the governor Of Tennessee is, don't
you?"
"Yes. sch; yes, seh," answered Sam.
II suttenly do. I'll tell the gemmen
you'll be there in half an hour.
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True PolltenSss7

Tallyrand. when carving at dinner
parties. says the author Of "How to Be
Happy though Civil" graduated his
manners, to rank Of his guests in this
way: To prince OF the royal blood:
MAY I have the honor Of offering you
"May ! have the honor Of offering your
Royal Highness little beef?" To .
duke: "Monseignor. permit me to Of
fer you some beef?" To q marquis:
Marquis. may cut you little beef!"
To q viscount: 'Viscount. have some
beef?" To a baron: Baron. some
beef?" To an untitled gentleman:
"Some beef?" To his secretary:
"Beef?" When there was a person
present even inferior to his secretary.
to him Talleyrand did not say SO much
rs a word: he simply looked at the
man and pointed to the beef interro-
gatively.
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Have Control of Millions

same personal characteristics which
distinguish the three others. She lives
simply. enjoying the company Of old
friends. never Haunts her wealth, and
gives her spare time to charitable
work. which she accomplishes as Sc
cretly as possible. Miss Arbuckle
shares with her sister and nephew the
income Of the estate which she now
will manage. they being the late "su.
gar kings" only surviving near rela.
tives. She assisted Mr.. Arbuckle in
the management of his fortune for a
number Of years before his death. and
Is thoroughly familiar with the details
of its administration. She intend.
particularly to continue her brothers
philanthropic work In connection
with the Brooklyn church Of which
the late Henry Ward Beecher was
pastor.
The Ordway new era., 1912-08-23

denly appeared in Wall street and
began operating in cotton in accord.
ance with . "system" that seemed to
be infallible. This IL the man whose
methods completely mystined tho
wisest old stagers In the country.
whose profits ran up n high A. $780,.
900 In one coup-ths man whose fail.
ure, when announced from the ros-
trum Of the cotton exchange on
March Is. 1904. caused the widest
panic ever known in the history Of
that institution.
The Dan" sully who now takes
people through his house and quotes
prices on rooms to them was once
worth $4,000. 900. He lost nearly 81
000. 900 OF It in two minutes. Accord.
ing to him. he announced his volun-
tary suspension to the superintendent
Of the cotton exchange at 1:46 on tho
afternoon OF that fatal March ii. It
was not read ON the floor OF the ex-
change until two minutes past !.
"That delay Of two minutes cost
me $1.176. .600." sully said once. in tell.
ing the story. III 1t had been read At
or before . O'Clock l might have come
out all right"
As It was. when the smoke cleared
from the field where he had met dis
aster. his liabilities totaled up to
something like 100000. At the time
Dan" sully said to reporter:
Three weeks ago I was worth $3.-
600, 900. Now I'm not worth $50"
Such was he who now runs the Sea-
side boarding house and expatiates
upon the glories Of Watch Hill and
its many advantages a. . boarding
place. Into all his laudations Of tho
place he puts real enthusiasm: they
would be creditable to the most con-
summate Boniface of them all.
would you like to get back to New
York;"
Like a shot came the answer. with
a CLEAN of the ego and . snap Of the
jaw:
".would I like to get back? Why
New York is the only place in tho
world!"