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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-02
ANOTHER LIST FROM THE
COMMITTEE OF Fifteen

The Committee of Fifteen has gone
on its periodical vice report jag. In a
long letter to Chief Gleason they have
enclosed list of 70 saloons and
houses, naming the owners of the
places.
The list of property owners is not
quite as attractive as have some of
the past ones been. One of the star
owners of property used for illegal
purposes who we're named in the re-
port is Hopewell L. Rogers, business
manager of the Chicago Daily News.
He and Bernard F. Rogers are said to
profit from the operation of disor-
derby joint at 1166 N. LaSalle street.
Aid. George F. Harding is listed as
the owner of property at SOC E. 31st
street, which is used for immoral pur-
poses.
Arthur G. Thomson, one of the
members of the millionaire colony at
Brookline, Mass, gets profits from
the property on which an alleged dis
orderly saloon at 33 S. Clark street
stands.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-13
PLANS ARE MADE To
BETTER HIGHWAYS
Meeting Held Yesterday After
noon In Hall of House of
Delegates.

The new movement for good roads
and rural betterment. which was
launched In the hall of the house of
delegates Wednesday. was advanced
at a meeting yesterday between ses-
sions of the general assembly. Plans
were laid for devising means for the
carrying on of the work for which
purpose the association was organ
ICED
j. S. Potts. of Richmond. president
Of the new organization. presided.
Several talks along the lines of what
was needed in the rural districts were
made, The executive committee de-
cided that the members of the house
of delegates should be presidents or
local associations in the counties they
represent, and after the general as
sembly had adjourned that each
would be expected to organize
union in his county.
Several members Of the house. in
discussing the situation in their
home counties. called attention TO the
fact that good roads should be the
first thing in the minds of the mem
bers as only through this means
could Me civic and social condl-
tons Of the rural districts be bet
tered.
Mr.. Lewis in speaking OF the I'M
movements OF the county roads, stated
that his county had recently spent
$3.50. 600 on roads, but no provision mas
been made for the keeping OF these I'M
proved roads after they are built. ano
that he had been told that this con-
dition was also true in many other
counties of the State.
II was pointed out that this was the
nurpose OF the new association. and the
influence Of the organization would be
used to have the counties make some
provision for the roads which had beer
built at a great expense and then al
lowed to detericate.
Another meeting will be held in the
near future to perfect plans for ar
annual meeting here in May.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-13

that he knew nothing Of the land
deal in the southwestern part OF the
State at the time. Mr.. Houston re-
ceived a hearty hand by both the
members and the gallery.
Girls In Liquor Houses.
A bill amending and re-enacting
the laws regulat the hours of
labor in factories and manufacturing
establishments where females and
children under Fourteen years OF age
are employed az operatives. so as to
embrace mercantile. establishments
on Saturdays and laundries. and add
ing section prohibiting the employ
ment OF males under twenty-one
years of age and females in places
where intoxicating liquors are man
ufactured, bought, sold. packed or
shipped, caused warm fight on the
door.
The Richmond delegation taking
the stand that the girls employed in
the whiskey houses OF Richmond
would be thrown cut OF their posi-
ton berely because they happened
to be in the same building. They de-
clared the girls did not come In per-
sonal contact with liquor. their sole
duties being TO wash bottles and
paste on labels. An amendment by
Mr.. Hobson. providing that where
girls did not come IN personal con-
tact with intoxicating liquors. they
were to be exempt, was adopted by
a large vote. The country mercantile
stores and canning factories were ex-
empted from the ten-hour law by
amendments.
Mr.. Weaver brought up from their
second reading q large number Of
bills prepared by the State auditor,
vitality affecting the finances Of the
State, and had them advanced to
their third reading and engrossment.
He was the patron of the measures,
all OF which were reported favorably
by the finance committee. They will
come for passage today.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-13
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Doctrine. Mr.. Page said he wished to
correct the impression about the atti-
tude OF the United States concerning
British investments in Central Ameri-
can States with colcanic tendencies.
He said that he sometimes read
that the United States was entering
on a policy of discouraging foreign
Investments. There was a poiicy
forming in the mind OF the American
government. ne said. which was not
new, that would discourage suca In
vestmcnta or such concessions, as
would carry with them control OF the
government of any Of these States,
and only them. 1t was not the frsi-
ness Of the United States to put a stop
to, or place any hindrance upon any
Investments anywhere in the world,
provided only that the investments
were not made so that they took the
country with them.
Ambassador Page tonight was sur
prised ON learning OF the introduce
ton of Senator Chamberlain's reso-
luton in regard to his speech. He
said:
II have not received any ncsifica-
ton OF the action taken In the sen
ate from the secretary OF state. but
In view OF the cables s.nt to this side
/ feel that II must decline to discuss
the mafter. Ii / should receive a
request from the state department for
An explanation Of the detatle Of the
speenh, Will furniah An n the Sec
ITS ~ -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-13
LAYMEN To HOLD
SPECIAL SERVICE
WILL MEET TOMORROW NIGHT
].
IN CENTRAL Y. NJ. e. 4.
t
BUILDING.

Under lthe auspices of the lay
mems missionary movement of Vir-
ginia, special prayer service will
be held Saturday evening at
O'Clock in the Central Young Mems
Christian association building. Fol-
lowing Is the program:
Oliver j. Sands. presiding; Scrip
ture and prayer. Rev H. d. c. Mac
lachlin: five ten-minute addresses
by five men giving five reasons Why
They Believe in the Every Member
Canvass: The Personal Benefit to
the Canyasser" Rev. William Lock-
hart Ball: 1.-The Spiritual Benefit Of
the Church." Rev w. Russell Bowie.
The Special Benefit to One Family,
Mr.. w G. Smith; The Business-
like Method" Mr. Jacob Umiauf:
THE Relation to the Kingdom" Rev.
J. A. VIM,
last evening by the executive commits
tee of the laymen's missionary move
ment:
"AlI persons having acted az MEM
bers of a canvassing committee In
their local church. or those planning
to do so this month are urged TO at
tend this special service. It Is the
desire of the executive committee that
this meeting be helpful to all who
may be planning TO go out ouHaas ~
a member of the canvassifsg commits.
tee in their church. Realizing the
vast issues involved, the executives
committee of the laymen's missions
ary movement appeals to the Chris
tan people of Richmond to join in
frequent prayer for Gods clear guild
ance and manifested presence ana
power in connection with this every
member canvass being undertaken BY
many of the Protestant churches in
this city on Sunday March l5.'
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-13
fully by the house and amended to

fully by the house and amended to
suit It's views.
When the night session convened.
amendments by the score were piled on
the clerks desk. and then the nght
began. With Messrs- White, Willis,
Milstead. and Chalkley leading the de-
Tense OF the measure, and Messrs Boni-
FAINT, Walton and others against II.
on both sides this continued until
tha hour OF 10 o'clock, when Mr.. WAL
ton made heroic effort to dismiss
the bill from the calendar. The oppo-
nents fought the bill on the grounds
that it was law for sports and city
chaps and not one for the farmers,
they wanted a more democratic hii-
However. II finally came to vote on
whether the bill would be dismissed
or not and the motion by the gentle
man from Hanover went down IN ,oe-
feat by majority OF IA to &c.
The morning session was, opened by
Mr.. Stearnes. Of Roanoke. who OBJ
1ected so seriously to the smell OK
tobacco smoke, introduced resolution
providing that no member be permitted
TO smoke at any time In the chamber
of the house nor in the smoking room.
but the resolution did not carry.
why bill Was IatrOduced.
Following in rapid succession came
~--~
Buchanan land bill. Mr.. Grant OF Rus
cell. moved that this bill be taken up
out OF Its order and put upon It's pas
sage. This was adopted and Mr.. Har-
ry r. Houston, of Elizabeth City. took
the floor on question Of personal pri-
vilege and stated that he had heard
the set OF 1912. which the bill sought
to repeal. spoken OF as fraudulent
measure He said that he was the pa
tron OF that measure and he introduced
1t solely. at the instigation of his
constituents.
During the wars Of early days and
the Civil war. he said the court
house OF Elizabeth City had been
sacked ard burned and the records
destroyed, and it was impossible for
man to gain q clear title 70 his
land unless this was remedied. When
the city OF Hampton wanted to build
q P0stofsaee.. = clear sitles To- the land
could not 81 had On account Of the
an mn yecaff anid <hit yeas pst-
\ Sx5iI Il intx lss
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-13
MOST EXCITING DAY
OF PRESENT SESSION

The three sessions OF the house of
delegates yesterday. were by Tar. from
an exciting standpoint. the most IN
seresting of the session, but from a
business standpoint, in view OF the
iact the end is only two days Off. lit
tie was accomplished. The Myers
Christian episode again made itself
svident, precipitating a hot speech
rom Delegate Myers and warm words
between him and Judge Martin VIII
tiams, with the result that the latter
withdrew his vote of confidence in
The yeracity Of the Richmond dele
gate Twelve bills were passed, and
The calendar still remains loaded
Town With unfinished business. which
viii have to be taken up before sat
arday night or be lost.
On a question of personal privi-
lege, r. Lindsey Gordon. OF Louisa.
attacked Governor Stuart for the In
A crest he had taken in the passage
81 the bill, known locally as the
I Buchanan land bill. For nearly two
hours the debate continued, which
sesulteti finally In the passage of the
j bill repeating the act of 1912. pre-
4 scr,bing the effect as evidence TO be
given to deeds recorded prior TO the
rear 1866.
Fight On Game Bill.
The White-H Hart game bill was
fakcn up at the afternoon session, and
argued throughout the night session
without result For hours the OPP
ponents OF the measure fought end
wrangled over the bill. first trying to
load il down with amendments 81 all
xinds, then fighting to dismiss It from
he calendar The bill will be before
he house this morning.
Mr.. Bonifant. OF Powhatan, who
has 4 substitute Tor the White-H Hart
hill was also prominent In. the fight
4 mt ririft. Offering anne Hdnrent6 to
I taa hi and taking paxt IA numerous
b n Nc It'll S6 takeN NactiOn
IL
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-13

A happy combination OF legislator
and soldier is found in Colonel Rob-
ert +. Leedy. the distinguished rep
resentative in the House of Delegates
from Page county, and while this Is
the soldiers first term in the law
making body. his strong personality
and high qualities as a man and a
lawyer gave him prominence from the
beginning of the session. He Is the
patron OF several measures, including
the bill to provide night school at
the penitentiary. He also introduced
the bill providing that money on de-
posit in banks. the whereabouts Of the
owner OF which is not known, sh ould
escheat to the State. 1t Is estimated
that 81 900, 900, or over. Is on de-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-13

declared that the day the incident
occurred, he was in a private room
of the capitol, when Mr.. Myers and
some friends came in. and those
friends repeated what had taken
place in the hall OF the capitol when
Mr. Myers was approached by DIR.
Christian. He declared the party did
not know he was in there, but from
what he heard. Mr.. Myers was not to
blame.
During the latter part OF Mr..
Myers speech, the house was in an
uproar. Members questioned each
other and general confusion reigned.
1t was several minutes before the
house could resume Its business, and
then the incident WAS closed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-13
WEAvER-KEEzE[L
CONTROVERSY ENDS
MISUNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
THE TWO THEY WRITE IN

. b14 h1ho'
Mutual friends have succeeded in
pnding the controversy between Dele
pate Aubrey G.. Weaver, Of Warren,
md former Senator George b. Kee-
sell, Of Rockingham. The parties
we're approached without suggestion
rom either. explanations were made,
and the whole matter ended. as is
shown by the following correspond
snce:
Murphy's Hotel. March IA, 1914.
Hon. Aubrey G. Weaver.
House OF Delegates:
Dear Sir,-I was approached last
night by q mutual friend. Mr.. S. l..
Ferguson. who was present and heard
your remarks some days ago on the
floor OF the house. the published re-
port of which as seen by me in the
Harrisonburg News-Record. called
forth my letter to Speaker Cox as
published in The Virginian. His as
surances that you had not used the
language, which I stated to him was
reported in that paper. and which l
considered a reflection on my integrity
as chairman of the senate finance
committee. and offensive to me.
coupled with the receipt of your let
ter OF last Saturday. which did not
reach me until late Monday evening.
along with further explanations, con-
vince me that you did not use the
language at which / felt offended and
injured.
With the understanding I now have
OF the matter. the letter to Speaker
Cox, as published in The Virgtnian,
would not have been written.
Very truly,
GEORGE H. kEEZELL.
House of Delegates.
March IL, 1914.
Hon. George B. keezell.
Murphys Hotel:
Dear Sir,--Our mutual friend. Mr..
s. l.. Ferguson. has just handed me
your letter, the receipt OF which
am glad to acknowledge.
Had l made the statements con-
corning you. as published in the Har-
risonburg News Record. which was
seen BY you and upon which yot,
acted j can well appreciate your
feelings. but not having made them
~ published In that paper. you can
we'll imagine my provocation when l
saw your letter TO Speaker Cox aa
published In The Virginian.
exceedingly regret that such a
mIsapprehension should have fur
nished the occasion for my remarks,
and so far as I am concerned. ] shall
treat the entire mater as ended.
Very truly yours.
AUBREY G. WEAVER
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-13

post In the banks in Virginia, and 1t
is not known to the bank officials
whether or not these depositors are
living or dead. The banks pay no
tax on this fund, and 1t lis said most
Of the bankers are opposed to the
measure.
Colonel Leedy is a typical Illus
tration OF the self-made man. Born
on the farm July %. 1868, he re-
manned on the farm until twenty-five
years old, when for two years he was
engaged in railroad work, returned to
the farm until he was twenty-seven
when he went into the real estate
business in Basic City. Studied law
while he was working and was ad-
mitted to- the Virginia bar in Sep
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-13
SENATOR MAPP

interruption till tho calendar has been
disposed OF. But he IL having hard
time in doing this. The jug bill. the
gambling bill and other measures are
involved In the proceedings. and there
are many of tho senators who prefer
to have the session end rather than
to have a vote on any one OF them.
Relieving Dental Stuaents.
Four years ago bill was passed by
the general assembly which vested the
medical Colleges OF the State with the
right to compel students In dentistry to
take the four-year medical course as
we'll before they could be licensed to
parctice dentistry. That regulation Is
now in force in the colleges in this
State. Delegate Hugh A. white, OF
Rockbridge. offered 4 bill to repeal
that law. and 1t came up In the SEN
ate yesterday. There was brief dis
cussion Of it's merits. and there was not
q vote cast against the repeal Of the
measure. so that students will not have
to study the science Of medicine and to
graduate therein In order to practice
dentistry.
This bin when passed had the en-
dorsement OF the medical and dental
associations Of the State. and there
were none to represent the students
who were affected. 1t went through the
Legislature a flying. and when atten-
ton was called to II there was de-
mand for it's repeal. It II declared that
several men who desired to take UP the
study OF dentistry went TO other states
rather than submit TO tho regulations
In Virginia. thus Tossing to the colleges
the revenue. from that s0sr0e.
Apstemys 1enax 0U41aveA
s4nator Leener An4 Qena&or Holt. rs-
1o3n 1n1ng - despe Gisiaston
ESg1 N ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-13
Mr.. MYERS DECLARES
SHOULD Be HEARD
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capitol. was approached as the repre-
sentative OF my people and 1t was not
nv personal honor but the honor OF
a member OF this body that asked you
10 uphold.
when I brought this to your atten-
ton, thought you would investigate
the matter and still think you should
Investigate 1t. l am man enough to
maintain my own honor and can defend
myself without your help. / gave the
house of delegates a chance to defend
me and they gave 1t into the hands
OF a few, and to substantiate my
self. I offered to present to them wit
nesses to what had to say.
Demands Investigation.
II want this house to distinctly I'M
derstand that am not DR.. Jekyll and
Mr.. Hyde; did not so to them IN
open session and ask for full in
vestigation, and then go behind closed
doors and ask this subcommittee to
hush the matter up. ! want II un-
derstood that I can protect my honor.
and + think the general assembly
should protect it's honor and that OF
Its members. And right here l want
to say that l demand a full and open
investigation. and il can't substan-
uat6 WHAT navy NdAo eASA oAANS 80
your report accordingly.
you say you have a precedent Tor
the refusal to hold this investigation.
but what precedent can you have to
refuse to protect your honor? what
would have happened IL the man who
approached me in the hall had been a
representative OF corporation inter-
ests? You would have given me the
chance to defend myself. / can go
on the stump. in the ring, put on the
gloves or anything to answer the rev.
erend gentleman who insulted me.
and who offered me a bribe on the
threshold Of your chamber. and / am
willing to do 1t. The honor and the
integrity of the general assembly Is at
stake. but for myself. I can defend
myself"
Judge Williams. chairman OF the
committee on privileges and elections
interrupted the speaker. Are we to
infer from what you say that we
acted differently to DIR. Christian. to
what we would have done to another
man." !.
Myers-'Tf outside influence had
not been brought to bear believe the
result would have been different"
Judge Willialns-"You have not
answered my question"
Mr., Myers--"It was not because
they loved Myers the less. but be-
cause they loved" and he hesitated a
moment and added. something else
the more"
the chair, asked that his name be
stricken from the resolution OF con-
fldence in the veractty and integrity
Of tho Richmond delegate, and Mr..
Myers saad this was satisfactory %
him.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-13

The old law gave all the revenue to
the cities where the principal offices
of the company were located. Mr..
Nelson is for tax reform and his
friends would like TO see him a
member OF the tax commission to be
appointed for the purpose of gath
ering and compiling information to
be used by the legislature in a special
session to be called by the governor
to enact new tax laws
This is the second time Mr.. Nelson
has represented his county In the leg
isiature. He Is a lawyer and served
as Judge OF the county court and has
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-13

Special evangeiistic services VIII Do
held in Porter Street PRESBYTERIAN
church every night next week except
Saturday The pastor. Rev. wesley
Raker. will commence these services on
sunday and will preach both morning
and evening The meetings next week.
however. will be conducted by Rev
j. NJ. Plowden. evangelist from North
Carolina An unusual array or musf-
cal talent has been secured and thr
local choir will be assisted by A. vs.
Martenstein, Miss Gladys Martenstein.
Miss Ada Kuyk, H v. Carson and the7
Union Theological seminary quartette.s
Sunday morning Rev. Mr.. Baker VIII
preach on The Sin of 4Achan," and in
the evening on "A Fathers Welcome.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-13

TENDER, 1893. Was mayor at Basic
City In the boom days. Went to
Page in 1898 to practice his chosen
profession, and has lived there ever
since.
Colonel Leedy Joined the State
militia and was captain of his COM
pany from 1909 to 1905. Was reg
ularly promoted. and in August OF
1906 was elected colonel. and is now
the senior colonel Of Virginia volun-
teers.
He is q member OF several orders.
including the Masons. and, is Bap-
tist. Has wife and six children
three boys and three girls.
Colonel Ieedy is member OF the
law firm at Leedy x Berry.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-13

While a member Of the minority
party in the Assembly. Hampton Co
lumhus Weaver is a strong favcrtte
among the majority membership He
In genial joviai. good mixer. popu-
lar member among all parties. and
knows personally everybody connected
with the legislature He is a poll
ticIan all over and lis for the COM
mon people first, last and all the
time. regardless IF party persuasions
or previous condition.
Delegate Weaver was born ia Gray
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-13
HOUSE IS STARTLED
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Francis w: Walton. Weaver. A. G.:
Wood ard-ll.
Paired-Browning, no: Meetze. aye
On motion to reconsider. Mr..
Gordon again took the floor. He said
Ne had known Governor Stuart for
thirty years. and had the utmost con-
fadence In him, but he had made a
grave mistake in this matter Inc
house also, he declared. had mace a
mistake In repeating the act OF iai 3
To repeal the act Of 1914, Mr.. Gordon
said. would Jeopardize tnousahos OF
titles in the State.
Mr.. Oliver, OF Fairfax. also fought
the passage OF the measure. AS
chairman of the committee on courts
OF Justice which reported the Dill Win
the recommendation that 1t do not
pass. he declared he would stand ny
that report for the good OF the citi-
zens of the State Mr. ffeid' Or Maat-
son. also spoke for reconsideration
Of the vote by which the bill was
passed.
The house refused to reconsider.
Al the afternoon session, Mr.. Cor
don. with a copy OF an afternoon
paper In his hand, again claimed the
fiour on q motion OF personal orivi-
lege He declared he had been mis-
quoted and reflections had been cast
on him when the paper said he had
threatened an investigation, and had
then withdrawn.
In False Position
He said he wanted to place him.
self snuarely before the house; that
he had the utmost confidence In the
governor. and knew he was incapable
of acting through a selfish motive.
He said that when the chair had ruled
on the question OF his personal privi-
lege and told him he had the right
to an investigation. In heat he said
he would demand an Investigation
The paper. he declared. had put
him In a position where he had de-
manded something he would not back
IN. He still held, the governor
should have submitted his reasons In
y message instead of talking fndi-
Yidually to the members.
Governor Stuart, when told OF the
attack. said: II have used my best In
auence for the passage OF the bill !
do not know whether ! have ex-
hausted my influence or not. but II !
.an think OF any further influence l
San possibly use before the rate is
taken I shall certainly use IT."