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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-11
The Mortgage Tax.

The real estate exchange at the state
capital is renewing the publicity cam
ptlSn II commenced several years ago
against the mortgage tax, which II
describes as ''NirEinias abomination."
Inc TACT that this activity comes on
the eve OF the converting of the Gen
eral Assembly OF the State in biennial
kichmond trade organization is going
TO carry its fight direct to the I.cgis-
la ture
The law as IL stands on the Virginia
statute books places a State and county
tax of from 90 to l10 cents on tho hun
drcd dollars borrowed. besides in the
case or cities, an additional municipal
tax of from S1.60 to So per hundred.
This tax, while levied ostcnsibly
collected from him. is OF course, paid.
rs is the case with every other tax. by
the ultimate consumer" OF the product
in this case. crcdit-aeainSt which
ii is levied. III IL were paid conscien
tiously by dispensers OF credit, 1t would
ruin the man who borrows the money.
and the result is that II is cvaded 10
almost as disgraceful an extent as is
the State income tax.
AS Il remedy, the Richmond exchange
joins In IL very general rcccmmcnda
ton Of straight tax OF on.,haif or
per cent. collected at the recording OF
the mortgage. to constitute the only
tax on that mortgage during the term
for which IL runs. Outside Of the
mortgage tax, tho laws OF Virginia
arc recognized as attractive to tho
lenders OF money. and that statute
should not be allowed to remain longer
| In tho way OF capital that wants Ia
come here. --Alcxandria Monitor.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-11
4 Doomed system.

the South BOSTON News phys tho
Daily Press the compliment TO repro
dnc" ~ the leading article or its hast
issu. our recent remarks OIL the mort
gage tax. The compliment III agree
able. OF course. but the main thing rs
th3t ihc south iioston News ana other
influential ncwSpD perE throughout tho
stat" are a. last taking the mortgage
seriously and opening their eyes 10 tn.
ln1uStc" of II and It's .vll effects
For twenty years We have been
nEhuns the mortgage tax. but for n
Tong time most ~ our contemporaries
were indifferent. ANA some were actual
~ opposed TO repeating IL. Light IL,
n'ehkinE, however, ana We now hav.
IN" CONVECTION That this tax which FOR
so lonS has oppressed borrowers ana
nlndcfcd dcvclopnrut. - doomed
when the l4"Eislnture next meets, at
least one bin VIII be introduced la cut
Ircss
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-11
The finr l:xnn .

SIXTY eight applicants were exam
med Oh Thursday BY the state bar az
ainincrs. and thirty-onc passed, re-
peating thus the constant story OF de-
ieht OF applicants for license 10 prac-
plained by AN officer OF the board last
night. says the Richmond Times Dis
patch Of yesterday, that one reason
why a large number failed to make.
the state bar examination on their
hlSt trial il that many law students
AFTER taking only a year or two Of the
law course, attempt the bar cXamtra-
ton The fact is rather notorious!v
the opposite. The results In former
examinations show that men who have
had one year Of law are about as sue
ccssfui before tho board as men who
nay" been over the whole course. II is
y yohd dispute that men have passed
bar examination who have not had
training IN some of the subjects
as.
nc truth is that the examinations
are 80 thoroughly unsatisfactory and
so expensive and so useless that tho
LEGISLATURE ought either To abolish
them or so reform them that they viii
serve some good purpose 1t was not
the Intention of that body when ID en-
acted the law to keep men out of the
profession or TO limit the number who
might practice. There is not the same
need Tor examination for admission 10
practice OF mcdicinc.-Charlottcs
IrosreSS.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-11
Views Of the
Virginia Editors
DiSurnlut, crif.

democratic "ppositloU t. tho sense
less multiplication ot battlcshlps has
received the unqualified Endorsement
Of Secretary Of the Nav Daniels in a
declaration iavorins an agreement
among all the grca, powers Of the
earth 70 stop o. cur,ail the Increase
Of naval vessels Tor stipulated no
ROD. secretary Daniels stated the Sit
u..ion IN = nutshell ia The followin.
words The world to-day IL facine
the anomaly OF making it's navy less
adequate by increasing il, Tor when
new vessels are built, with their more
powerful ornaments. they render USE
'cNs tnc smaller warShlps save fot
coast defense. Unless some agreement
Is soon reached. every citizen viii ny
ura lNclE be carrying q soldier on ls,s
BACK WITH new vessels Superscd!ni.
anu making obsolete all that have gone
httofe the world is awakening to thr
GtliPinal folly OF this w!lfil waste 81
resources. II VIII bo giant aehcv,.
tcnl Tor American craftsmanship ii il
may succeed, where the mutual i,si-
Husy and dlstrust of European powers
mas necessarily failed. In briug.n,,
about wolld-wtdc movement Ia cI.rf
Tue armament FRENZY .-lfcninsuIa EN-
terpIiSr " 80
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-11
Az EAEncIsr II LOGIC.

uor , ,, 80, -
| ,o,,s o,., :, NJ, ,,,,,o.-,,,.,,,o,
- H., 49, ,or,n..,, !. ,,oro 80, !,
J., 49, ,,,.i, 80 ,a.-,. ho.o,
\ po, ,,, !, soo,a, .,.
~, In na, ,.,,a ,,,.
.,1no .,,o,o, ,con,. ,.ca hotter hons.
80, ,,,,a.. =, n..,ro :
.,o,y -, no ~. n,ys loo. ,t,cn,;o,
- ~. ,o,.,n. s,,,,,,,o, .o,d,.
ZION. ~ ,o.roos M, ~ whites
\, 5, ne.,,,. - -. Negro ory,n,,,
ton N. same wcok pr I 2 Mitchell,
urcea IN, necessity rnr hotter caro- .,
h'hto a'aitn. t"oh'r washington
said; "cnc Of tho greatest things YOU
arc doing is tho improving Of tho
health az n, ,n..y,> -; hlncIS neople
- .'b'''"'
In It's report On legislation. tho
Bctter Housing Society says; The
burden q paying the water tax is on
tho tenant, and i lie refuses 10 pay,
tho water Is turned on. Inc Health
Department orders she tenant to have
tho water supply renewed. The bur
dsn 81 paying 70: 'ie water should be
Placed un'n the landlord and nc should
ee prohio'ted from permitting his
7rop'r'y 70 y occupied for dwelling
purposes unless ,ho water is turmoil
on
~ INC last regular meeting OF the
common Council The chairman OF the
to'"'ii committee on pubic iuiidins"'
properties ana Utilities n the request
q '"e lA''''on' Nca' Estate Exchange
introduced Z resolution OF which the
eohe'"s'oh r'a's thus:
nes",Nt "a' me committee on
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-11
Sour Cranes.

Whose t.ooncy now Hes /, member
oi IN" House If Delegates from T.Yc-
well ana buchanan. who beat III, I'm,
Moose candidate as We have beat tho
iet"isburg lndev-Appnai To this uur-
pic, ptlsmatic and puichritudinous par-
agra PHI Richmond Times Dis patch
lhal which hurts is that our be-
toNeu contemporary should think wa
you'd be proud OF having pcrpctralnd
snch a paragraph or were capable OF
1NolNlnp ans thing even remotely sim
mar i3ut We 10 know who's looncy-
petersburg Index -ADDeal
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-11

one editor, whose reputation as n
huntSman Is not 50 wide as his rcpuia-
the iniorina,ion OF land owners that h..
PAS Killed one bird. ana thinks no
Killed the second, but the other f.liow
CANNED ~ hrst ana outran us.-SoutA-
side Sentinel
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-11

And so tho game operates as nm cdu-
Gator IN ways other than physical and
IN WAYS even better than Physical
Lynch burg Ncws
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-11
Queries and Answers
Old Duel.

Old Duel.
Was there ever u pamphlet account
published OF the Mordecai- Mccarthy
duel! H. HI
No.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-11

National State and City Bank
invites you to open an account either
subject to check or at 81 interest
in its Savings Department -!
CAPITAL and SURPLUS $L6OQOoOOQ
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-11
Abolish the Mortrnr. IT,,

Ono matter OF Importance that yvill
come before the next session Of tno
General Assembly via be the aboli,inu
OF TIE tax on loans, a proposition which
autcts the people OF the entire state
;, ~" ,aS which ~ an annual one. and
ranges III amount from to per cent
according 10 locality operates az :,
great hardship ana hindrancc TO bust
/ o.SS. ~
IT win he proposed. in lieu Of this
N%, that real estate mortgages l..
l%cd on.-haIf OF per cent AT the dime
81 rccordattoi, this TO be- the only tax
on ana during the life Of the mortgage
y plan which is now In satisfa1tor,
operation in tho States OF New Yori.
anu aiinhesota, and the change is one
both borrower and lender. we would
10 even farther than this and favor
thc entire abolition OF the tax on deeds
81 trust or mortgages. for the reason
uat we regard 1t as double taxation of
the plaincst kind. In many eases the
same party paying both taxes ana that
lender, being unwilling to invest his
money for less than per cent moi
demands that the borrower pay the
tax on the loan.
owns farm assessed at $1,000 On
/ ms property ho pays approximately
On this property for nvo Years f he els is
Wiling 10 pay the lender q per cent
net; This means that for The privilege
~ borrowing $500 on his $4,000 pron-
pay the State and county $3.50 n vcar
additional This he is unwilling to do;
therefore does not borrow the money
and - handicapped in his desire for I'M ;
proving the property or entering upon
some promising business venture, and
The progress and development of tho
state is impcdcd.
~ the adjustment and equalization
oi Nirfinia's lax system, this matter
-Southsidc Sentinel.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-11

rorsimmons cost 10 ccn,e Il mart n
Baltimore, but they arc a. rrce 10 no
air in Virginia.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-11
Zoe ,Iou.

Please toll me the meaning OF 10,
mou aas aSapo? SUBSCRIBER
IL IS ionic Greek. and means mn
life, / love thee"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-11
Cheers the Gri,liron G:nm..

, LUIS nv" TUOIDaI!. u UcscrVrs 20
sport that more deserves Indefinite
lease Of public favor. It teaches pa
thence. fortitudc; 1t develops valor OF
heart and vigor Of purpose. Vt invites
10 endurance, and challenges that finer
sense Of daring which will risk ali TO
ftivatcs college spirit; develops college
patriotism. and IN its last ANALYSIS
reminds OF the greatness OF effort and
sacrincc cssaycd ny true manhood In
| tho cause and to the honor of others
/! l:ach team lighting here for success
o-day Is Fighting for the name OF ita
incnt Of fcalty To alma mater md in
! bchalf oi hundreds OF fellow students
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-11
Cnrtcr Draxton,

Please inform mo where Car.c,,
BraXton. the Virginia signcr OF tho
Declaration, was born
MISS NJ w. l.
At tho family residence. Ncwine-
ton, on the Mattaponi River. In King.
and Queen County. Va
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-11

whiting about tho possum l. i eood
deal moro common than Tho eating
,h1rfnf
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-11

Tho magnificent "Bcn-Iiuin con
p"ny cnrrios two cars ~ cnmeis and
horses, but no "chickcns"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-11

cot out into the country ana cuiov
The Kaleidoscope coIors 81 the dying
leaves while you can
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-07-03
ROOSEVELT CALLS"
BATTLESHIP FOES
Such congressman and Senators
Untrue to People, He
Declares

NEWPORT, r. l., July 2.-Col
Roosevelt today dealt with senators
and congressman who oppose appro-
priations for al least TWO new battle
ships annually, in a speech before the
Progressive conference here, ar
ranged by the Progressive national
service This was the second day OF
The conference, and was designated
as Navy day"
Every senator or congressman,
whatever his party, should be regard
ed as unfaithful TO the public inter
est, as false TO the country, II he
fails 10 heartily support the program
OF providing every year for two bat
tleships Of the most efficient type,
and for whatever other vessels and
munitions OF war are necessary as ac-
compartments of these two battle
ships Roosevelt declared. Every
senator and congressman who votes
against appropriating money for two
battleships a year stands on a level
with the men in congress who voted
against fortifying Hawaii and our
stations In the West Indies. These
men are unfit representatives of the
American people. and they. by their
actions. invite national disaster and
humiliation
There could be no worse type of
public servant than those congress
men, who first do all they can 10 pre-
vent the American people from being
able TO uphold their interest and hon
or in event OF war. and then do all
they can with wanton and ignonnt
folly to plunge us into war"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-07-03
MANY CANADIANS
VISIT PUTIN-BAY

Dominion day was a big day In
Detroit as we'll as in Canada, because
of the vast number OF Canadians who
live on this side. And once Cana
dian always a Canadian" says Ollie
Dustin, general passenger agent as
he watched the excursion crowd get
on the steamer PutlnBay Tuesday.
and noticed the continual flow OF
Canadian coins and bills at the ticket
window Out OF the large crowd OF
about 5000 Mr.. Dustin estimated that
about nine-tenths of them were Ca
nadians.
One OF the largest crowds OF the
season made the trip 10 Putin-Bay.
The extremely hot weather OF the
last few days has caused many TO
take 10 the lake trips, and Put-in-Bay
has come in for the lions share OF
this patronage. The new attractions
at the Bay" this season. afford many
pleasant surprises even to those who
have patronized the place regularly.
Work is progressing rapidly on the
new Perry monument, and everything
will be in readiness for the laying
of the cornerstone, Friday, July 4.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-07-03
y SOCIAL and
PERSONAL

Mrs. NJ. Branton Tule, recently OF
South Africa. will give an illustrated
talk on Africa. Wednesday evening
In the Second Baptist church, for the
benefit of the Christian Industrial
Home for Colored Women.
@
Mrs Norman Hayward gave a
luncheon. Wednesday. i'm the Detroit
Boat club. for Mrs. Charles Allen
and Miss Allen, of Baltimore. y
@
Mrs. Dexter NJ. Ferry, Jr., gave a
luncheon Tuesday in her home, No.
1910 Woodwardave.
Mr.. and Mrs. William b. Gregory
and family have gone 10 their sum
mer home on the Canadian shore just
above Walkerville.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert w Hamilton
and children, No. 81 Clairmount-ave.
are occupying Mrs. b. ~ SCOTS cot
tage at Puce, Ont, for the summer.
g
Mr. and Mrs. Bertram y. Scott. and
the Misses Eleanor, Winifred and
Dorothy Scott, No As Josephine-ave.
have taken cottage on Hickory ISL
and for the summer.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-07-03
ST. CLAIR HEIGHTS NO
THIRD-CLASS OFFICE

St. Clair heights postoffice now
ranks as a third-class Office instead OF
a fourth-class office as formerly. The
order authorizing the change went
into effect July l. Residents of the
village are hopeful that the change
iii grade will result in improved SER
vice.
The reason for the elevation is
found in the increase of postal re-
ceipts. due 10 the steady growth of
the village.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-07-03
ALLEGE CONTRACTOR
NEGLECTED SICK HORSE

Special Officer Fitzpatrick, OF the
Animal Welfare league. was notified
by Deputy Sheriff Samuel Redman, OF
Hamtramck. that horse owned by
Frank Stole. Hamtramck contractor,
was lying in field, dying from bone
tuberculosis. and in pitiful shape. Off.
Gel Fitzpatrick says that he found the
horse In ditch on its back unable 10
move and suffering agonies. He shot
the animal
Fitzpatrick says he learned that the
forse had been neglected for three
DAYS. and he will prosecute the owner.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-07-03
GROOM BURTON \
TOFICHT MARX
FOR NOMINATION
Alderman's Friends Will Try To
Rush Him Into Race Against
Mayor
LATTER MAKES ENEMIES
BY APPOINTMENTS
=.
Shelving Commissioner Haarer
Causes Much Grumbling BY
Council Members

Friends OF Charles w Burton. al
president OF the common council, are
making early predictions that he will
be candidate for the Republican
nomination as mayor. Mayor Marx
viii not get the nomination, unoppos-
ed. that much being certain, unless
there Is a big change OF party sentl-
ment before the next primary. II
Aid Burton Is not candidate. there
will be another or possibly others IN
the field, say certain Republican poll
ticians whom Marx has displeased by
his appointments.
1T is too early 10 talk politics, said
AM. Burton, when asked as TO the
possibility of him opposing Marx. Il
could not at this time discuss that
matter without embarrassing the pres
: ent Republican mayor. II my friends
70 have mentioned my name in connec-
tion with the office. | must give them
credit for making an early start
Aid. Burton is 81 years old, and is
one of the brightest members OF the
council. He is a successful business
man, being interested in several large
real estate firms in the city and other
enterprises of which he is the execd.
tive head The Burton family has
long been active in city politics. AID
Burton Is the son Of c. NJ Burton
former school inspector, and al pres
ent a member of the charter commits
sion.
1t is limited that II Aid. Burton
should decide TO become candidate.
his campaign will be generously
financed by one and possibly two Re-
publican oficeholders removed by
Mayor Marx 10 make room for his
friends
The announcement Of the appoint
ment by Mayor Marx Of John A. Mer'
cier to succeed Jacob j liaarer as de-
partment OF public works commission
or seems to have had the effect OF
alternating some OF the Republican al
dermen who have hitherto been On.
rolled under the mayors standard
The grumblings OF the aldermen could
be heard on all sides in the council
meeting. Tuesday night and some
openly criticised the mayor.
Mayor Marx is depending. in large
part, on the support of the aldermanic
body 10 make his present administra'
ton success in street car and other
matters. Up TO the present time the
aldermen have given the mayor gilt
edged support II they waver at this
time. when the Marx street car ordi-
nance Is under fire, the mayor will
find himself in a delicate position.
II will be up TO the mayor and his
appointees TO make very strong
showing in office FROM now on TO re-
gain the confidence of some OF the dis
gruntled politicians and their friends.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-07-03
w. II. BAXTER ESTATE
GOES TO RELATIVES

BY the will of former Fire Marshal
William ri. Baxter, filed for probate
Wednesday, his estate is divided
among his children and grandchildren
Tne Baxter homestead at No. 21i
Joseph Campau-ave. is awarded to his
daughter. Ida Baxter Nellie. A be
quest of $4,000 is stipulated for the
purchase OF home for the family Of
his son, David r. Baxter. and after
minor gifts to the grandchildren the
remainder Of the estate is divided be
tween the two. One Of the sections
OF the will deals with his Masonic and
G. A. r. Insignia including a thirty
third degree rind and Shriner's
jewel all OF which are given to Charter
Commissioner William B. Wreford. a
grandson.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-07-03
EXPRESS PACKAGE
THIEF SENT TO PRISON

Joseph Klucynik, held for trial by
federal authorities on a charge OF
violating the Interstate commerce
law by stealing womans coat from
an express package, pleaded guilty
before Judge futile. Wednesday
morning. and was sentenced TO three
months in the Detroit House OF Cor
rection The bonds Of Edward Kliev-
er and Hong Wing were declared for
feited Kliever was held on a bond
of 81 900 to answer a white slave
charge. while the Chinese had given
bail Of $500 pending the result OF an
appeal from a decision ordering his
deportation.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-07-03
PEPLOSkY GOES TO THE
LINCOLN (NEBD CLUB

Joe Peplosky, one OF the numer.
Gus collegians secured by the Tigers
for trial this spring, will be sent at
once 10 the Lincoln club. where AL.
bert Clauss, southpaw. was sent yes
terday.
Harold Partenheimer, the Amherst
man. is the next 10 go The Detroit
club is trying now to find place for
him
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-07-03
MISTAKES BICHLORIDE FOR
HEADACHE TABLETS

OWOSSO. Mich. July 2.-(SpeciaD
Jas. McEachen. a wealthy farmer of
Haselton township, is dead as the re-
suit Of swallowing two tablets Of bi-
chloride Of mercury. Tuesday after
noon, by mistake. McEachen suffered
pains in his head during the after
noon and before going into the fields
he took what he supposed were head
ache tablets. Members of his family
found him unconscious two hours at.
forwards. and he died without regain.
ing consciousness.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-07-03
WEST VIRGINIA COAL
MINERS ON STRIKE

CHARLESTON. w Va, July 2.--Re
ports from the Cabin and Paint creek
coal fields indicated today that
less than 20 per cent OF the miners
are working In that district. The ma
jority are out in protest charging that
the operators failed TO live up to the
Gov. Hatfield agreement OF May l.
which settled the years strike in those
fields.
In the New River and Winding gull
fiaids where a strike was averted by
an eleventh hour agreement be
tween the operators and the miners
Monday, nearly all OF the miners were
al work today
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-07-03
LOBBY 4YICTIMS"'
ASK PROBE OF
MULHALL
Sherley, Mann and Webb Declare
Charges Against Them Are
Untrue
THREE RESOLUTIONS
DEMAND INQUIRY
Confession" Casts Shadow Over
the House AS
Whole

WASHINGTON, July BY
vote of 81 10 SO, the house today
referred to the rules committee all
resolutions calling for a complete
investigation Of the lobby charges
Of Colonel M. M. Mulhall. Of BalT-
more. The committee was In
structed to report out an entirely
now resolution on Saturday which
will provide for full and COM
plete investigation by the house.
INDEPENDENT Of the senate of every
phrase Of the Mulhail charges. II
was said by leaders that the reso-
luton will be speedily passed and
that the house Inquiry Will COM
rence at once.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-07-03
SPECIAL HOUSE COMMITTEE
ON SUFFRAGE ASKED

WASHINGTON. July 2.-Request
for the selection of a special house
con mittee on womans suffrage to
deal with all bills touching equal bal
log rights was lodged with Majority
Leader Underwood and Chairman OF
the Rules Committee Henry today by
tnt congressional committee of the
National Woman's Suffrage associa.
ton. The delegation comprised Miss
Alice Paul, Mrs. William Kent. and
Mrs. Helen Todd. Of San Francisco.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-07-03
CITY OF WYANDOTTE
ENJOINED BY CITIZENS

\ delegation Of Wyandotte taxpay.
ers secured temporary injunction
from Judge Murphy. Tuesday. re.
strainng the city of Wyandotte from
granting 1926 to the Detroit valve
and fittings company under a bonus
agreement entered into in 1911. The
c.ly viii attempt TO have the injunc.
ton vacated
cleveland may With ma few months
annex lis suburb of Lakewood