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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-06

southampton county complete, For
lieutenant governor llyson, b7s,
Machen. ass. Wedderhurn, 4. For
attorney general---Cumming 40. Pol
lard. ma williams, l47. For com
missioner Of agriculture Brown. 544'
koiner AIS. For house Of delegates
Il. !. Balm. A27. Guy T. Horner, S49.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-06
Naneemond County.

SUFFOLK, VA, August 5.--Vote in
NanBemond county. except Copeland
and Holy Neck missing precincts,
will not decrease majorities. For
lieutenant governor--Eilyson, 202;
Machen, 40. Wedderburn. 6. For at
torney rencral--CumminR 6, Pollard,
10; williams. 100 For commissioner
of agrieulture-Br Brown, IT'S; koiner,
CO. For house of delegates~~H6n. r.,
L. Brewer. Jr., declared nominee
without opposition.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-06
GrtpncsyiIIe.

EMPORIA. VA. Aug. s.--~A small
vote was cast in the primary here to-
day, as follows: For lieutenant-gov-
ernor: Ellyson, 1872; Machen. 112:
Wedderhurn, 81. For. attorney gem
eral: Pollard. cal: Williams. SO: Cum
ming, s. For commissioner of agri-
culture: Brown, 1928: Koiner, 216.
For house OF delegates: Hartley, 1874;
Moss, III.
The legislative district is composed
Of Sussex and Greenesville, and
Hartley is nominated in the district
by 8 majority. Pollard carried the
county by $50 majority.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-06
FIRST DISTRICT
Newport News.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA. Aug. b.
Vote In Newport News. For lieutenant
governor llyscu, h4l; Machen. 2sa
Weddcrhurn. 2S. For attorney general
Cumming. 205. Pollard. 464. Williams,
laa. For. commissioner of agriculture
Brown. 429, koiner 42s.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-06

FRANKLIN, VA, Aug. 5.--Vote In
Southampton county; For lieutenant
governor Ellyson. 574; Machen. 1858:
Wcdderburn. IA. For attorney gem
eral: Cumming, 40; Pollard, 773. VIII
IiAms. t4T. For commissioner of as-
ricuIture: Brown. 544; koiner, All.
For house of delegates; l.. j. Balm,
427; Guy T. Horner, $40,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-06


PETERSBURG, VA Aug. b.--The
vote IL, today's primary at Ettrick and
Matoaca precincts WAS AS follows:
Lieutenant governor: Ettrick-Elly-
son, eb, Machen, 81. Wedderburn, 10.
Matoaca- ElIyson. So Machen, 20.
Wedderburn. 4,
Attorney general Ettrick---Cumming
10, Pollard, IS. williams, ~. Matoaca
Cumming. 7; Pollard. Al: Williams, az
Commissioner of agriculture: Ettrick
-~ Brown, s5 Koiner. 40. MAtoaca---
Brown. 40; Koiuer, 40.
Legislature; Ettriek~tsaker, So
Ragland, so; Ronifant. 80; Clarke, 81
Matoaca-~Bsker. 40; Raeiand. 60; Bon
ifant As: Clarke, AZ.
Vote of Petersburg; Lieutenant gov
ernor~-Ellyson, 504; Machen, 290.
Attorney general--Wifl iams. 4s3, Poi
lard. ais. Cumming. 26s.
Commissioned of arriculture--Brown
535; koiner, 3sa
Returns from Dinwiddie county, with
Darvilies precinct missing, which gives
Wilson one majority as follows; VII.
son. 17s; Smith, 1875; Harris, 2s5 Har.
ris majority In the county, 10.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-06

HARRTSONBURG, VA, Aug. Six
teen leading precincts out of twenty
Ave In Rockingham county, give: ELY
son, ga; Machen, 124; Wedderhurn. 80;
Cumming. ITO; Pollard, 442; Williams.
$50; Brown. 1855; Koiner. 745. Twenty
one leading precincts for house of dele
gates give, c. II. Rolston, LOAF, George
b. Keezen 957; c. Driver. sci. Pre-
eincts unheard from are outlying and
probably not known tonight, but the
final count viii change the present
very little About half of Democratic
vote pelled.
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Prince Edward.

FARMN1LLE. VA, Aug. 5.-The
vote in today's primary was the small
est polled In Prince Edward for many
years. With three small precincts to
hear from. the vote is as FOLLOWS:
For lieutenant governor: Ellyson,
eSs; MaChen. So For attorney gen
eral: Cumming. 1S; Pollard. 243; Will
liams. 1870. For commissioners OF ag-
ricuIture: Brown, ISL; Koiner, 229.
No vote was taken for member OF
the houre of delegates. the electoral
board having been enjoined from
placing the name Of DR.. Peter Win
ston on the ticket as ineligible to hold
office on account of being registrar
within the last two years. Under the
rules, r.. Wararen Wall will probably
be decided the nominee.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-06

HEATHsv1ILE, VA Aug. s,-~vote
passed in the Sorthum herland county
Democratic primary today was the
highest in many years practically no
interest being taken in the election.
Thomas Brown, candidate for cleo
ton to the house Of delegates for
northumberland and Westmorland
counties was nominated without OPP
position n, o. Norris Jr., candidate for
the house OF delegates from Lancaster
and Richmond counties, Was renomi-
mated without opposition The vote In
the counties for State officers was as
follows: Taylor Ellyson. 7. Maehen, q;
n edderburn, 2; Williams. 30, Pollard
a. Cummings. s, Koiner, 81; Brown
IS. Three precincts have not been heard
from
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EIGHTH DISTRICT
Alexandria County

ALEXANDRIA, VA. Total vote In
Alexandria county: For lieutenant
governor: Ellyson, IS, Maehen, So.
For attorney general: Williams, 4S;
Pollard 81; Cumming, 2. For com
m issioner Of agriculture: koiner, Sc;
Brown, Sc.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-06
Suffolk.

SUFFOLK VA August 5.-Vote
in city Of suffolk. For Lieutenant
governor Ellyson, 1872; Machen. AZ
Weddcrburn, O. For attorney general
cumming. &; Pollard, SO; Williams,
81 For commissioner Of agriculture
Brown. 1876. Koiner, 81. For house
Of delegates-R. l.. Brewer Jr, de-
ciared nominee without opposition.
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Montgomery.

BLACKSBURu. VA, Aus. 81
Blacksburg gives Ellyson ~: MAchen
ia, wedierburn, Z; Cumming. D; Pol
lard, TO- williams. 81; Brown. VI
Koiner, "a. Vote between Koiner and
Brown about same N four years ago
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LYNCHBURG, VA. August 81
Radford ruaJofities- Ellyhon, 81;
williams. /; Koiner. So. Pocahontas
matoritics-@-E ilyson, 4b; WiiiiAmA. 81:
Koiner. So. Partial returns In Nelson
county indicate nomination OF j. T.
Harvey incumbent over Geo. w.
Cabell for house.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-06

ALEXANDRIA, VA, Aug. b.--The
total vote in Alexandria city at the
primary election today was as follows:
Lieutenant governor--Eliyson, $50;
Machen. 344 Attorney general-Wil-
liams. SAT; Pollard, 1a5; Cumming. 14s.
Commissioner OF OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
e6S; Brown, 1872.
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EAST RADFORD, VA, Aug. So
Ellyxon. II; Machen, 10; Wedderourn
s. Cumming, 1; Pollard, as; williams
Al, Brown, 10: Koiner, "a.
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ASHLAND. VA, Aug. b.-Returns
from four out of eight of the precincts
in Hanover indicate that Pollard car
ried the county by a good lead over
williams. and Koiner leads Brown,
Walton Is returned to the house from
Hanover and this county. like King
william gives its majority to Cum
minis.
-Four precincts give the following
vote
Ellyson. 3l2. Machen, 1870; Wedder~
burn. IA, Cumming, a5; Pollard. 2s2.
williams. $780, Brown. 1871; koiner, 242.
In the house night seven out of eight
precincts give the following vote: Ellis,
lac; Hart. %. walton. All.
Five precincts give Cummins for
floater about 2s5 and Willeroy a few
over 200
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-06
CAHlItl,ell.

LYNCHBURG. Aug. 5.-Campbell
county mine precincts out OF nine
teen) majorities. Ellyson. 12S; VIII
Hams. 81, K0rmsr, Naseisenv fer
house, 22s.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-06

CREWE. VA. Aug. 5.--Crewe gives
Land 1i3: Seay. 116; Eliyson, 2o4;
Machen, as; Wedderburn, s; Cum
ming. Ga: Pollard, IS; williams, lo5'
Brown. lO9; koiner, l48.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-06

w.AKEFTE ED. VA, Aug, 5,--Total
vote in Surry. Harrison, ~. Burt,
1853. Vote for State otnces t,-o i,.o-
cincts TO hear from) Ellyson. 3l3,
Machen, rs; Brown. 1858; koiner, 246;
Williams, 1872; Pollard. 20s.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-06

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, Aug. g.
Vote in Elizabeth City county, in
Guiding Hampton: For lieutenant
governor. Ellyson, 472, Machen, 1902.
For attorney general: Cumming 400:
Pollard. SIS, Williams, IS. For com
missioner Of agriculture: Brown, 1875:
Eoiner. 351.
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SIXTH DISTRICT


ROANOKE, VA, Aug. s.---Floyd
county completes - Eiiyser, eass Ma
chen. Z; Cumming. q Pollard, rs;
williams, 90: Brown. Is; Koiner, lot
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1873 All the other precincts have been
carried by Land. which insures his
nomination by a majority estimated at
1876.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-06
roo LATE ron. ola sxIrICATT0N.
LOST

REWgARD roN RETURN
OF sArCHEL with PAPERS LOST
NEAR CofsNER of TWENTY
THIRD ANDtBRoAptsTREE no
QUESTIONS ASKED. DR. WIN, n.
PARKER. gsas E.tTRoAD STREET.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-06

SCAT Ia the house Of delegates little
interest was shown In today's primary,
and I light vote was polled.
Notwithstanding the favorable
weascr, condition the vote through
southwestern Virginia In todays
primary was light Returns received
up 70 midnight show that Scott county
went soiidly for Ellyson with per-
centA9e Of almost four TO one for VIII
liAns and for Koiner by majority OF
400. farewell county gives Ellyson,
$50: Kofner. 175; and Williams. IT'S
m,3cr., .y ,.o,.a .,r,o., .o,,a,v
for Eilyson, Williams and Koiner. In
this county Brown seems to have run
ahead Of Koiner.
Botetourt went for Ellyson, though
the vote for Pollard and Williams is
close. Koiner also shows majority.
Franklin county went for Ellyson,
Williams and koiner by 200. No re-
turns from Wythe county. except
wythevtlle.
In Roanoke county returns are
light, showing about the same ratio
for Eliyson and Koiner. with prob
ably favoring Pollard in the county.
Roanoke city's vote was: Ellyson. S26;
/ Machen. 279: Wedderburn, 20s; Will
iiams, 934: Pollard, i,l5o; Cumming,
! 264 Brown. 1.029; Koiner, 1905
| Fox, 1921; Willis, 1,42l.
cksburg.
BIACKSBURG, VA. August s.
| Blacksburg gives Ellyson "a, Machen,
| l3: Wedderburn. :; Cumming. q;
Pollard. 80: Williams, So; Brown, II;
Koiner. "a.
vote between Kolner ana brown
about same as four years ago.
Lynchburg.
| LYNCHBURG. VA, August s.
| Pollard carried Lynchburg by 47o ma
| jority; Ellyson majority was 244;
Brown majority was 445; for Lynch
burg. Total vote. l,l0e.
Bedford.
| LYNCHBURG, VA, Aug. Sub
sti,ute for Bedford county: Fifteen
| out OF thirty-two precincts in Bedford
county give: For Lieutenant gov
ernor: Ellyson. Az; Machen. 12l.
For attorney general; Cumming, Al;
| Pollard, 432: Williams, 175. For
com 4, Missioner of agriculture: Brown,
sls; Koiner. 24s For house of dele
gates: Lowry, 31t; Bargamin, 3o2'
! Radford, Alb.
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FOURTH DISTRICT


WAVERLY, VA, Aug olive out
~ nine precincts IN Sussex give Ely
son 275. Machen. "a; Wedderburn, : 4;
Cumming. 6; Pollard, 143; williams,
i72: Brown, 81; Koiner, 1913, RE-
ports from Greenesville and Sussex
give Hartley majority or 81, with
one precince in Greenesville to hear
from. which will increase Hartley $
majority by few votes. Impossible
to hear from remaining precincts In
Sussex tonight. 1t ID thought re-
turns will increase Eilyson's majority
somewhat.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-06

WARRINGTON, p. e.. Aug. s.4.-Mos,
county phone exchanges closed II
o'clock. Nineteen out OF twentyfour
precincts reported. Chief interest in
Oliver and Robey FOR house Oliver
Ar Robey. 36s. Pollard seven ahead
Koiner leading Brown. Ellyson and
Machen nothing definite.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-06
MEXICAN SITUATION
lCnntfnpNd from EirAk paEe.l

man In Mexico. especially II he took
advantage OF the ,oc casion TO announces
that as long as he was Tn power. no
medalers from the8Cnfted states would
be tolerated.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-06
West Point.

WEST POINT, VA, Aug. 5.--The
voting here today was very light and
there was little interest manifested.
Pollard carried the town by good
majority. Following are the official
returns: Eliyson, 60; Machen, 4s:
Cumming, 8 Pollard, s4 Williams,
Ia: Brown. a.: koiner. as.
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BLACKSTONE. VA. Aug. 9TH.
vote nj this precinct h. In foilews: Fol
lieutenant 4oyeknof- EilyAon, zet
Machen. ~: Wed@enburn. q for Az
tcsney 9sbefa1 Etmtninx, nj Polsas1
~: aTtlltlsls n lieasatea icnsx ~ Agfs
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-06


WILLIAMSBURG. VA, Aug. 1.-THE
following was the vote In the Demo-
cratic primary in Williamsburg. For
lieutenant governor--Ellysoh, IS.
Machen, As: Wedderburn. For at
tofney generai-~Poilard. ~; Williams,
27 Cumming. II. For commissioners
OF agricultnre-Koiner, A.: Brown. 40.
For house OF acknowledgements, so,
Madison, 90: Garrow. 6; Childress, 4.
Two precincts In James CITY give the
following vote: Powhatan no one, Ell
Jxson, AZ MAchensass sRolla,ra. "a; WA
liams, 10; Cumming. L. Koiner, rs;
Brown. 10, Gregory. "a. Madison. g;
Garrow. .: Childress, Stone House
Ellyson. H. Maehen. s. Pollard, IA,
Williams, s. koiner. 7, Brown. IA,
Gregory, is; Madison, 2; Garrow. L.
Childress, !. Jamestown. No. 2; For
lieutenant npr-~Eiiyson, 4, Mach
en-, o. For attorney general-~-Poliard,
IA, Cumming. /: Williams, l. For com
missioner of agriculture~~Brown. II;
Kolner. S. House OF delegates---Madi-
son o. Gregory 7.
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ORANGE County.

Orange County.
GORDONSVILLE, VA. August 3d.
Vote in Gordonsviile and l3Arbours
vile, four precincts: For lieutenant
governor-El lyson. So: Machen. -
Wedderburn. rs. For attorney gtner
al--Cumming. 3: Pollard, SO; VII
liams. 20. For commissioner OF agri
culture-Brown. 20; Koinet, 81.
Five precincts--Orange. Rhcadet
willie. Lahore, Locust, Grove and Hal
lts--arc missing.
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FURTHER DISCUSS
fContinued from first PAee.)

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CsiI,,c,,er.

CULPEPER. VA, August 5.--Ml
Harry Smith is elected to the hous
OF delegates over Hon. Alden Bell. tn
presen, incumbent. by IS majority.
Ellyson for lieutenant governor
Wflliams for Attorney general, I'M
Koiner for commissioner OF agricul
ture, appear to have carried the coun
ty.
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Lynchburg.
LYNCHBURG. VA, August 81
Pollard carried Lynchburg by 47o ma
tority; Ellyson majority was Za4'
Brown majority was 445; for Lynch
burg. Total vote. l,l09.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1913-10-17
SALE OF COUNTY BONDS.

BY VIRTUE of the authority vested in
the undersigned by an order passed by the
County Commissioners of Montgomery coun-
ty we hold for sale twenty-five (25) Mont
gOmery county bonds. each bond being of
value of S., 900
These bonds are issued in series of
one O to twenty-five (25), inclusive.
Bond numbered one "a being payable on
August list, 1914, and each bond payable
thereafter each year in its numerical order
until the entire series has been redeemed
These bonds bear interest at the rate OF
four and one-half per centum per annum,
payable semi-annually. The interest and
principal payable at the Farmers Banking
and Trust Company, Rockville Maryland.
These bonds were issued by virtue of
an Act Of the General Assembly of Mary
land for the purpose of building by the
State aid the Glen Echo Ohassett- and
River road, in Bethesda district.
The undersigned will sell any one of
these bonds, or the whole series, upon ap-
plication to the undersigned, or either Of
them.
These bonds are negotiable and are ex-
empt from county taxation.
These bonds have been Autographed
executed and signed, and bear interest
from August list. 1918. and can be seen at
the Office of the undersigned.
Application for the purchase of same
should be addressed to either of the under.
signed. Any further information in rela.
ton to said bonds will be gladly furnished
upon request
BERRY f. CLARK,
Clerk to County Commissioners.
JOHN A. GARRETT.
Attorney to County Commissioners.
oct l0-td
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1913-10-17
CHAPTER 497.

AN ACT to amend Section 81 of Article
Ill. title Legislative Department" of the
Constitution Of this State, and to provide
for the submission of said amendment to
the qualified voters of this State for adop-
ton or rejection.
Section |. Be it enacted by the General
Assembly of Maryland (three- fifths of all
the members of each of the two houses
concurring), That the following section be
and the same is hereby proposed as an
amendment to Section 27 of Article iii,
title Legislative Department" of the Con-
stitutiOn of this State, and if adopted by
the legal and qualified voters thereof as
herein provided, it shall supersede and
stand in the place and stead of Section 81
of said Article ILL.,
Sec. 27. Any bill may originate in either
House of the General Assembly and be al
tered, amended or rejected by the other,
but no bill shall originate in either House
during the last ten days of the session, I'M
less two-thirds of the members elected
thereto shall so determine by yeas and
nays; nor shall any bill become law until
it be read on three different days of the
session in each House, unless tWo-thirds of
the members elected to the house where
such bill is pending shall so determine by
yeas and nays. and no bill shall be read a
third time until ii shall have been actually
engrossed or printed for third reading.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted by the
authority aforesaid, That the aforegoing
section hereby proposed as an amendment
to the Constitution of this State shall be at
the next general election for members OF
the General Assembly of Maryland, to be
held in this State. submitted to the legal
and qualified voters thereof for their adOp.
ton or rejection. in pursuance of the di.
rections contained In Article XIV of the
Constitution of this State, and at said gen.
eral election the vote on the said proposed
amendment shall be by ballot. and upon
each ballot there shall be printed the words
For the Constitutional Amendment" and
Against the Constitutional Amendment, :
as now prescribed by law. and immedi-
ately after said election due returns shall
be made to the Governor of the vote for
and against the proposed amendment. as
directed by said Article XIV Of the COnsti-
tuition.
Approved April 8. 1912.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1913-10-17

depress. Wilson Democracy is not fighting
wealth, but the conditions that create
poverty. 1t is not an enemy to enterprise,
but, on the contrary. the friend Of honest
industry and legitimate development. All
that it demands is that each man be given
an equal opportunity to labor and enjoy the
fruits of honest toll. Stand-pat Republi-
canism says come with US and we will give
you subsidy or a tariff enabling you to
make money at the expense Of your fellow
men. Wilson Democracy says come with
us, we cannot offer you any privilege over
others. but we can promise you that no one
else shall have an advantage over you
Stand-pat Republicanism appeals to ava
rice and greed of the few Wilson DemOc-
racy to the common good"
Upon the conclusion of the speaking a
beautiful bouquet of flowers was presented
to Mr. Martin in token of the esteem for
the host, and the company repaired to the
house where refreshments were served.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1913-10-17
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.

Farm. situated on Chesapeake Beach
Railway. about 20 miles from Washington,
in Southern Maryland. near Upper MARI
b0ro- owner. Paul Y. Waters-200 acres
Of fine land under excellent state Of Guilt
walton. about three fourths cleared. balance
in wood All fields well watered from pure
springs. Diversified crops. Over one mile
frontage on Patuxent river. Lies high, no
swamps. no mosquitoes. Young orchard.
three and one-half years old. over 400
trees, all kinds, principally peach and APP
pie. improvements, fine large house. II
rooms, big porches, bath room. hot and
cold running water, best plumbing, etc.
Water driven by ram from pure spring.
Cement cellar. stock barn. tobacco barn,
corn house, wagon sheds, new tenant house,
chicken house and runs, ice house, all nee
essary outbuildings, farming implements
and equipment. Finest fishing and field
and river shooting.
Having moved back to MONTGOMERY coun-
ty to live. | will sell the abOve-described
valuable farm on easy terms, or will ex-
change for Montgomery county property.
Write for full particulars or call at nv
Office in Rockville on any Tuesday.
PAUL Y. WATERS,
Attorney at Law,
oct lO-lm" Rockville. Md
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1913-10-17
CHAPTER 624.

AN ACT to amend Section 8 of Article S,
title Attorney General and States AttOr-
ney' of the Constitution of this State, and
toprOvide for the submission of said amend
ment to the qualified voters of this State for
adoption or rejection.
Section |. Be it enacted by the General
Assembly Of Maryland (three-fifths of all
members Of each of the two houses con-
curring), That the following section be and
the same is hereby proposed as an amend
ment to Section 8 of Article S. title AT
torney General and States Attorney" of the
Constitution of this State, and if adopted by
the legal qualified voters thereof, as herein
provided, said section shall supersede and
stand in the place and instead of Section 8
of said Article of the Constitution of
Maryland.
8. The States Attorney shall perform
such duties and receive such fees and COM
missions or salary, not exceeding three
thousand dollars, as are now or may here
after be prescribed by law and If any
States Attorney shall receive any other fee
or reward than such as is or may be allowed
by law, he shall. on conviction thereof, be
removed from Office; provided, that the
States Attorney for Baltimore City shall re-
eeive an annual salary of fifty-four hundred
dollars and shall have power to appoint one
deputy at an annual salary not exceeding
four thousand dollars, and such other assist
ants at such annual salaries, not exceeding
twenty-five hundred dollars each, as the
Supreme Bench of Baltimore City may au-
thOrize and approve; all Of said salaries to
be paid out of the fees Of the said State S
Attorneys Office, as has heretofore been
practiced.
Sec. 2. And be il further enacted by the
authority aforesaid. That the said foregoing
section hereby proposed as 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 (l9l3), be
submitted to the legal and qualified voters
| thereof for their adoption or rejection, in
| pursuance of the directions contained in
| Article IA of the Constitution of this State
and at the said election the vote on said
/ proposed amendment to the Constitution
shall be by ballot and upon each ballot
there shall be written or printed the words
For Constitutional Amendment" and
Against Constitutional Amendment" al
now provided by law. and Immediately
after said election due returns shall be
made to the Governor Of the vote for anC
against said proposed amendment, as di.
rected by the said Article IA Of the saiC
Constitution.
Approved April IL. 1912.