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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-17

had consulted the judge and the Com
monwealth's attorney about the matter
and believed that lie was within the
law. His firm had been acquitted once:
again there was a hung jury. and once
there was conviction. with Il fine OF
500. This was reversed. Other cases
mad been dismissed. as the Common
wealths attorney believed there was
no intent 10 violate the law. Mr. NOEL
said he had evidence as 10 what the
attorney believed, but
Mr. TriniIlc refused it. declaring that
TO prove IL the attorney would have to
be summoned
Referring to the sinking fund loan.
Mr.. Noell described the property and cx-
pressed the belief that his security was
double what II need he. The sinking fund
commissioner had previously testified
as TO his satisfaction with the security.
Ills failure to get the approval of the
Council before, instead OF after the
transaction was made. was due TO his
following the precedent OF Captain Os-
borne, his predecessor. The loan was
S2,500. The commissioner said that
he supposed. OH taking office, that no
was personally responsible for the fund,
but no had later learned that the
Council was responsible.
Water Right Transaction.
Regarding a Council transaction back
in 1902 when the Council rushed
through in one night a deal with the
firm OF Surface II Flanagan for the
requirement of certain water rights, at
a cost in excess OF $1,000. the amount
the Council is permitted under the law
to appropriate without further time,
Mr.. Nocll said he was but one of the
Council and the hasty action had been
due TO a belief that the local water
power company meant to block the
deal. which had been designed for the
citys interest Tie water supply had
been reported on adversely by the
health "iiicere Furthermore. the Coun-
ell had h"en in conflict with the com
pany In the matter Of rates. The city
had been charged SIS light for thr-
ty-four lights. while the railroad had
been charged but S4S ii light and had
used but five
that Mr. NOEL had voted illegally, ana
that with his long service in the Coun-
ell, he must have known that he was
voting illegally, and therefore knew
That the city, money was being OK
pended illegally. Mr.. Byrd said that
Legislatures continually passed laws
declared Unconstitutional
by the courts, but those who had voted
for such laws were not thereby deemed
corrupt.
The charge made by President Bar
ringer regarding IA loan made to the
of Radford. by Mr.. NOEL as
Il member OF the finance committee Of
the v l.. l.. was taken up by Mr.. NOEL.
who said that it was madc in ac-
cordancc with plan which he oriri-
mated. and which had been approved
by tho board OF visitors. :iti which,
had Increased tho interest on the in
sutution's money from per cent given
by Il bank TO per cent. The money
loaned here was protected by security
which included not only the Radford
Roller Mills. but First Street property.
insurance policies and the indorse-
ncnts OF Captain Baldwin and his son
and their wives.
In the matter OF 4 charge Of wilful.
deliberate and malicious injury on prop
erty for which the water powcr COM
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-17

by tho sum assigned TO each in tic ten
tative want list The allotmcn, fol-
lows:
chirnborazo Park. 557.275: Marshall
square, $1,000; Jefferson Park. s2.l0o:
Tnylor's Park. s31s2 Monroe Square.
S3.l@o; CANDLES liill Park S7.7o:
Riverside Park. $4,000. Cutshnw Place.
$3.50: Monument Avenue grass plots.
50. 80. Asbury Place plot. :I.375; VIII
lam Byrd Park. s9si0o; City Nursery,
S3.52i; Joseph bryan Memorial PARK.
1900. Washington square. South
Richmond. Sl.226: small snuares and
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Turuer-lCubauk.

Special 10 The Times Dispatch
lieathsvillc. Va, December I6-AIiss
y. liubank, of Kiiinarnock and Gus
tavus Is. Turner were quietly married.
IN Baltimore on Wednesday. Imme-
uiatc!y arter the ceremony they left
for Northern trip. On their return
they will make their home in Kilmar-
mock.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-17

cluster Springs academy on December
10. and will end Friday evening. when
most OF the faculty and students will
leave for their homes.
The term has been n most successful
one good order and Studiousness hay
ing characterized tho entire student
body 10 a marked degree. School will
reopen on January g.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-17
ROUND TRIP CHRISTMAS TICKETS
Via Southern Hallway

December II to %. December al ana
January !. final return limit, January
6. 1914 Low fares TO all tho South.
Tickets to points in Arkansas, Okla
homa and Texas will be sold December
20. II and 30. Return limit lamar.
is, 1911.
Inquire 9o7 East Main Phone Madi-
son 90 Advertisements
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pany several years ago got $500 dam
ages from Mr.. NOEL. Mr. Noell said
thai "A contractor. WHO was moving a
small house for him. had cut n guy
wire which stretched across the street
lie had seen the situation when il was
100 iato to stop IL. The injury resulted
from the falling OF "a pole supported
10y the guy wire, the crossing of wires
ANA consequent short circuitinG
Produces Letter.
Regarding the note transactions in
which II was charged that he had con
tinued To accept payments OH notes
which he had negotiated, Il letter was
produced from Mr.. Thompson. OF
Thompson & Hagen. of Christianshure
saying that the transaction had been
entirely satisfactory To him, and thnt
Mr.. NOEL had been very kind In ex-
tending time.
Tho evening session was devoted to
summing up. Mr.. Trinkic said that il
mad been argued that Mr.. NOEL had not
been crtniinally guilty. but in Virginia
something more was sought in public
otfice--a man should bc above sus-
picion Where there was SO much
smoke, he said, there must he some
fire, and he quoted from DR. Paul Bar
ringers attack on Mr. Noel.
Mr.. Byrd attacked Mr.. Worrell. whom
he declared 10 have been used by 9th
ers, and referred TO the Ward fight and
the bitter feeling which had grown
ont of il.
The committee will report TO the
board OF trustees its findings.
The hearing was largely attended.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-09

"DIsAPPEAREDI ECHOED ROY BLANKLY.
pay handsome dividend, and 1 have
promised delivery at the time specified
by Fenby The $4,000 / sent to him
was a special issue of stock, and the
stockholders are people in moderate
circumstances. If / can't recover the
money the whole thing will 60 to
smashr'
HE hasn't had it long enough to
spend much" said Sackett thoughtful
ly. This morning l learned that he
was last seen in Galveston. Oh, yes,
they usually make for the States to
spend money. l suggest that you go
there and take up the trail. Get
good detective, and when you find your
man nail him and see If you can't get
some of the money back. Only my adj
vice is to locate him as soon as posi-
BILE, before he CANDLES it away. That's
his faiIing-cards. Look for him where
there is high play and you'll find him."
It'll do It," said the boy, with sud-
den decision. When can I get
boatr
0dChclL COuSulISo q DOOh
"a fruit steamer should be at the
wharf now. clearing for New Orleans
early tomorrow morning. I can get
you passage on her If you WISH"
Two days later Roy Bardwell was
in Galveston in company with New
Orleans detective.
"Man named Fenby? Stammers?
No, sir; never heard Of him. Had a
fellow here named Jacobs. He STAN
mered some. Cards? Well, yes; he
did play a mighty lot when he was
here. Don't know where he went, but
he did say he aimed to go to New
York"
That was sample Of the informa-
ton tina ~ and Eosr-the detective.
ces their search for a clew to
FenDy's present whereabouts. At last
there came a day when a definite clew
was obtained.
Fenby, or Jacobs, as he now called
himself. if he was the late superintend
ent and manager of the Bardwelll
Lumber syndicate. was at the Hot
Springs. So Roy and Dan Fox jour-
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the Constitution.
Approved April IL, 1919.
Now, Therefore, I, Phillips Lee Goldsboe-
ough Governor of the State of Maryland, in
pursuance of Section J., of Article IA of the
Constitution of the State of Maryland, do here
by order and direct that a copy Of each OF
said Acts proposing said amendments and adj
ditional section to the Constitution Of Mary.
land, be published in at least two newspapers
In each of the counties Of the State and n
three newspapers published in the City of Bal
timore, one of which newspapers. in the City
Of Baltimore, shall be published In the German
language, once a week for at least three
months next preceding the next General Eiec-
ton, which election will be held on Tuesday,
November 4, 1918, and at which election the
said above proposed amendments and additional
section to the Constitution shall be submitted.
in the form and manner prescribed by the Gen.
eral Assembly, to the legal and aualifed
voters Of the State, for their adoption Or re-
lection.
Given under my hand and the
Great Seal of the State =
(Great Seal Maryland. Done at the CITY
of Maryland.) of Annapolis, on this 18th day
of July, in the year Of our
Lord, one thousand nine hun
bred and thirteen.
PHILLIPS LEE GoLDssolovc2.
By the Governor:
ROBERT P. GRAHAM,
Secretary of Stats.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-09
In Search
of Fenby
He Led Them a
Chase
By ADELAIDE BURNHAM

Sackett's cablegram had summoned
Roy Bardwell to the little Central
American republic, where We're situat-
ed the 10000 acres Of mahogany forest
belonging to the Bardwell syndicate OF
New York.
Roy found Cyrus Sackett at his desk
in the consular Office at Lontigua, and
after the preliminary greetings were
over the consul pushed a box Of cigars
across the table and lighted a ciga-
rette for himself.
You sent for me. l am here. 1
suppose there is something wrong"
began Roy nervously as he scratched
a match. whats the matter?"
Sackett looked at the glowing end OF
his cigarette. while he answered the
question by asking another.
known this Fenby chap very long?"
"Oh, a few months before he came
down here. Why?'
ever do business with him befOre?'
mo, but he came highly recommend
ed from your predecessor on this job.
Seems he used to be secretary to old
Kerfoot when he was in Lontigua
some fifteen years ago. have per-
feet confidence in him."
'NThen maybe I'm mistaken in calling
you down here, but his head man, the
one in charge of the native help, came
to me short time ago and said Fenby
had diSanpaarad
Disappeared" echoed Roy blankly.
Impossible, Sackett! Why. he had
$4,000 of our money in his pockets.
sent him a draft on the LIST Of the
month. 1t was for running expenses
In getting out the timber, his salary.
etc."
"He has cashed the draft" said the
consul.
Roy was pacing the floor now. his
brows meeting in black frown and
his hands clinched in his pockets.
Suddenly he turned and faced the con-
sui. "
Tell me what to do, Sackett," he
pleaded why. we've got orders for
timber enough to clear expenses and
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-09

made five attempts to secure di-
vorce, thrice in the Bay State and
twice at Reno, without success. Few
had imagined it could be as hard
as that.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-09

AS Doctor Wiley Is a food spe-
cialist, we cannot see where he OBJ
tains right to lecture on dogs.
Dogs are not food-at least, so
far as we know.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-09

After all has been said and done
regarding the apparel of the fair
sex the ladies will continue to do
as they have always done wear
what they want and when they
want.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-09

The old saying that a fool and
his money are soon parted leads
us to assert that, In view of pass
ing events, the inevitable separa-
ton can not como too quickly In
most cases.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-09

A Baltimore belle and he1ress
has married handsome Boston
waiter, and no headline writer has
yet called it the romance of the
oriole and the bean.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-09

They say women's skirts are to
be tighter. than ever this fall. The
man of the hour will be one who
can invent self-propelling roller
skates.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-09

The woman who was robbed OF
savings of $1,238 while on her way
to deposit it in a bank must regret
that her confidence in banks came
so late.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-09

A New York doctor says that
only one in five men is tit to mar
ry, but every girl is sure she has
picked the right one.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-09

As to those counterfeit $40 bills
in circulation, you never have the
slightest trouble in remember
ing where you got your EOS, do
you?
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-09

The most fitting punishment for
bigamist would be sentence to
live with both his wives at once.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-09

A Cincinnati man who attempted
to dictate what his wife should
wear is now the defendant in d.
vorce suit. He's lucky to get OF
that easy.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-09

One of the great drawbacks to
war is the number of unexpected
mines it leaves floating around in
the seven seas.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-09

Baseball is a. popular sport in
the canal zone, but Culebra cut
continues to do most of the slid
ing.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-09

The fisherman who pulled HIM
self out of quicksand by casting
his line over tree could write 8
good testimonial for the line.
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CHAPTER 602.

AN ACT to amend Section of Article I,
title effective Franchise" of tbs Constitu-
ton of this State SO as to permit the General
Assembly to excuse the vote seller from any
penalty for selling his vote and place the
penalty for the purchase OF votes upon the
vote buyer alone, and to provide for the sub
mission of said amendment to the qualified
voters of this State for adoption rejection
SECTION /. Be it enacted by the General
Assembly of Maryland, (three-ffths Of all
the members of each of the two houses con-
curring), That the following section be and
the same is hereby proposed as an amendment
to Section 5 of Article /, title Elective Fran
chise,'' of the Constitution of this State, and
if adopted by the legal and qualified voters
thereof as herein provided, said section shall
supersede and stand in the place and stead of
Section of said Article of the Constitution
of Maryland.
SEC. 3. If any person shall give, or offer to
give, directly indirectly, any bride, present
or reward, or any promise, or any security, for
the payment or delivery of money, or any
other thing, to induce any voter to refrain
from casting his vote, or to prevent him in
any way from voting, to procure vete
for any candidate or person proposed, or
voted for as an elector of President and Vice
President of the United States, Represen
tative in Congress or for any Office of profit
or trust, created by the Constitution or Laws
of this State, or by the Ordinances or au-
thority Of the Mayor and City Council of Bal
timore, the person giving, or offering to give
and the person receiving the same, and any
person who gives or causes to be given, an
illegal vote, knowing it to be such. at any
election to be hereafter held in this State,
shall, on conviction in . Court of Law, in addi-
ton to the penalties now or hereafter to be
imposed by law, be forever disqualified to hold
any Office of profit trust OF to vote at any
election thereafter.
But the General Assembly may in iM dis
erection remove the above penalty and all other
penalties upon the vote seller SO as to place
the penalties for the purchase of votes on the
vote buyer alone.
SEC. 3 And be it further enacted by the
authority aforesaid, That the said foregoing
section hereby proposed an amendment to
the Constitution shall at the next election for
members of the General Assembly of this
State to be held on the Tuesday next after
the first Monday in the month of November,
nineteen hundred and thirteen Qel3), be sub
mitted to the legal and qualified voters thereof
for their adoption rejection. in pursuance OF
the directions contained in Article II of the
Constitution of this State; and at the said
election the said proposed amendment shall be
printed upon the official ballot and the vote on
said proposed amendment to the Constitution
shall be by ballot, and upon each ballot shall
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-09

ons charm of a fong fishing trip
IL tnat the fisherman gets a chance
to let MS whiskers grow.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-09

A man in Baltimore died from q
horse disease, which had nothing
whatever to do with wagers.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-09

Smut songs ana animal dances
indicate the reverse of the Darwin
ian theory.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-09

Sometimes a mere took at ones
purse will reduce the vacation fever
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-09

be printed the words. "For the Constitutional
Amendment" and Against the Constitutional
Amendment" as now provided by law with an
appropriate box to vote for and against the
same the voter shall select And upon said
ballot the new words proposed to be added to
said Section Of said Article 1, namely, the
words: "But the General Assembly may in
its discretion remove tAs above penalty and all
other penalties upon the vote seller 80 a. to
place the penalties for the purchase of votes
upon the vote buyer alone," shall be printed on
the official ballot n italies ~ - to plainly
indicate to - voter the said proposed change
IN the Constitution. and Immediately after said
due election due returns shall be made to the
Governor of the vote for and against said
proposed amendment Is directed BY the said
Article IA Of the said Constitution.
Approved AprN II, 1918.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-09

krks are forming a
unto Is eligible unless
he here isn't another
10 IO0it "a the house, with an
air ct conscious rectitude.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-09

Chicago schools In 1919 cost the city
$27,399,275.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-09

The birth rate in Italy II 1882 to
each 1000 inhabitants.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-10-09
CHAPTER 81.

AN ACT to amend Section , Of Article 5,
titls "Attorney General and States Attorney
of the Constitution Of this State, and to pro-
vide for the submission a said amendment
to the qualified vsters Of tils State for adop-
ton Or rejection.
SEcTIeN 1. Be it enacted By the General
Assembly of Maryland tthres-Afths Of all
members Of each Of the tive houses concur.
ring), That the following sectiea be and the
same 10 hereby proposed - an amendment to
Section , Of Article ), title "Attornsy General
and States Attorney" Of the Constitution of
this State. and If adopted by the legal quail
fed voters thereof. az herein provided, said
section shah superseds and stand in the place
and instead Of Section Of said Article 5 of
the Constitution Of Maryland.
,. The States Attorney sAaN perform such
duties and receive such fees and commissions
or salary, not excsedIag three thousand dollars,
as now Or may hereafter BE prescribed by
law; and if any States Attorney shall receive
any other fee Or reward thaa such - is or
may be allowed By law, he sAah, en- conviction
thereof, be removed frsn oAes; provided. that
the States Attorney fer Baltimore City shall
receive an annual salary sf hfty-four hundred
dollars AID shall hsys power to appsivt one
deputy 1t IN annual ssiary net exceeding four
thousand dollars, aaA sacA ether 1sssssants ii
such snns.lz f.i.rivN net exceeding Twenty-Five
hunded dollars eaeA. - the Supreme Bench
Of Baltimore City may authorize and approve;
all of said salaries t. be paid out of the fee,
of the said States Attorneys Office, Is has
heretofore been praetced.
Sec. T. And be 1t further enacted by the
authority aforesaid. That the said foregoing
section hereby proposed Is an amendment tic
the Constitution shah at the next election for
members Of the General Assembly Of this
State. to be held On the Tuesday next after
the first Monday IN the month of November,
nineteen hundred snd thirteen QslO. be sub
mitted 70 the legal and qualified voters thereof
for their adsptisa q rejection, in pursuance Of
the directions contained in Article II Of the
election the vote on said proposed amendment
to tie Constitution sAan Be by ballot, and upon
each ballot here shall be written or printed
the words "For Constitutional Amendment, >
and Against Constitutional Amendment" as
now provided BY law. and immediately after
said election due returns shaH be made to the
Governor of the vote for and against said pro
posed anendnent Is directed by the said Arti
Gle II Of the said censtitutioa.
Approved Apil IL, 1919.
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CHAPTER 90.

AN ACT to smend Section Of Article 5
Of the Constitutions Of this State, and to pro
vide for the subnissisa Of said amendment,
10 The qualified voters It this State for adop-
ton or rejection
SECTION /. BE Il enacted by the General
Assembly Of Maryland. three-ffths of all the
members elected - saek Of the houses con-
curing. That the following section be and the
same i hereby prspssed - IN amendment te
Article Of the Constitution Of this State. and,
if adopted, BY the legal and qualified voters
thereof as herein and By law provided. it shall
superseds and stand in the place and stead Of
Section Of said Article.
SEC J. 1t shall Be the duty Of the Attor.
ney General to prosecute and defend on the
part of the State all cases which At the time of
his appointment and qualification and which
thereafter may be depending in the Court of
Appeals, o. in the Supreme Court of the
United States, by or against the State, or
wherein the State may Be interested; and he
shall give his opinion in writing whenever re-
CURED by the General Assembly or either
branch thereof, the Governor. the Comptroller
of ~ Treasury. any States Attorney, on
any legal matter subject depending before
them Or either Of them; and when required by
the Governor o. General Assembly he shall aid
any States Attorney IN prosecuting any suit or
action brough: BY The State in any Court of
the State. and he shall commence and prose
cute or defend any suit Or action IN any Of
said courts, on the part Of the State. which
the General Assembly or the Governor, act
ing according to law, shall direct to be com
meneed, prosecuted or defended. and he shall
have and perform such other duties and shall
appoint such number Of deputies or assist
ants 40 the General Assembly may from time
to time by law prescribe; and he shall receive
for his services an annual salary of three
thousand dollars, or suck annual salary as the
General Assembly may frsm time to time by
law prescribe; but he shall not be entitled to
receive any fees. perquisises OF rewards what
ever in addition to The ael~fy Aforesaid for
the performance of aay Official duty; nor shall
the Governor employ any additional counsel in
any case Whatever, unless authorized by the
General Assembly.
SEC. 4 ana pc fufthef enseteo' Inst INC
foregoing section, hereby proposed as an
amendment to the Constitution Of this State,
shall be, At the next general election for mem
Der. of the General Assembly, to be held in
this State. submitted to the legal and qualified
voters thereof for their adoption or rejection,
in pursuance of the directions contained in
Article "a of the Constitution; and at said
election the vote~sn said proposed amendment,
shall be by ballot and upon each ballot there
shall be printed the words "For the constitu.
tional Amendment" and against the Consti
tutional Amendment" n now prescribed by
law. and Immediately after said election due
return. shall be made to the Governor of tn,
vote for and against said proposed amendment.