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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-17
THE TIMES nSPATCI RICHMOND

ston replied that the Legislature was
not now In n position to make general
laws on this question. He read from
authorities on the social evil to show
that wherever remedial legislation was
enacted 1t always followed extensive
Investigations and reports from special
commissions. Unless some such COM
mission were appointed, lie said. the
Legislature Will always remain ignor-
ant OF the proportions OF the evil and
no legislation will result.
The commission, he said. could CO.
operate with the special commissions
now engaged in the study of the prob
cities, and act as clearing house for
all information on the subject. With
a tabulated and weIl-arranged report
before Ii, the next Legislature, he said,
would be I'm a better position to take
up seriously the question of correcting
the evil by the enactment Of laws.
There is n real need for an investi-
CATION Of this character" said Senator
Featherston. Conditions are getting
worse daily, and arc becoming n mem
ace to the moral and physical health
of the State. There is n general lax-.
ness everywhere. When polite society
has reached the point where it looks
upon the modest waltz as fashioned
and nsipid, and takes to Its heart
these so-called modern Dances. which.
To my mind. are nothing but series
of vulgar contortions, ] begin to be-
lieve that our whole social order stands
In need of an investigation"
Upon further objection to tho reso-
luton. Senator Featherston agreed to
a motion to pass the bill by for further
consideration.
Passes NontIcclIo Resolution.
Tho Senate concurred by 4 unanimous
vote in the House Joint resolution me-
morializing Congress TO purchase Mon
ticello and convert 1T into n national
shrine dedicated to the memory of
Thomas Jefferson. Nirginia's represen
tatlon in Congress is asked to support
any movement to this end.
The Committee on Rules reported the
House joint resolution limiting the
time for the introduction OF new bills,
provides that no bill, unless unanimous
consent shall have previously been OBJ
taiRed. shall be introduced in either
house after Friday. excepting bills af-
fecting the public finances or measures
Of a purely local nature.
Upon the motion of Senator Cannon,
tn appropriation bill. which was set
for q special order at 1890 o'clock to-
day, was reset for 1880 o'clock to-
morrow. The change was made to en-
able the Senate Committee on County.
City and Town Organizations to join
the same committee of the House In q
trip to Newport News to-day for the
purpose of looking into the annexation
situation in that city, preparatory TO
making n report on Senator Wenden-
burgs bill. which seeks TO limit the
amount of territory to be annexed by
a city at one time to 25 per cent of a
county's taxable values.
The Senate passed House bill No. SO,
which eXempts Gloucester County from
the requirements OF the general law
relating TO the levying OF a tax on
dogs.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-17

enact section 122 of Pollards Code OF lao4
as amended by an act OF the General Assem-
biy OF virginia of the sessions OF le02-3-4.
privileges and Elections
BY Mr. Thornton: A bill to amend and re-
enact section 655 OF chapter IS Of the Gods
OF Virginia OF 1857. Referred to the Commit
tee for Courts OF Justice.
BY Mt Thornton: A bin TO amend and re-
enact the charter OF tho town of Manassas
Referred to the Joint Committee on Special
Private and Local Legislation.
by MT. Wendenburs: y bill concerning the
Referred to the Committee for Courts OF
Justice.
BY Mr.. wcndenburg: 4 bill to amend and
ruary ~. 1924, entitled An act 10 amend and
rc-cnact sections IS to 117. inclusive. OF nm act
approved April ID. 1908. entitled An act to
raise revenue for tho support OF the govern
ment and public free schools and To pay the
interest on the public debt" Referred TO
Committee on Finance.
by Mr. Gravatt: a bin to amend and re-
enact section 56l OF the Code of Virginia In
relation to licenses. Referred 10 the Com
mlttee on Finance.
BY Mr.. Lesner; a bill to amend and re-
enact section 2Sii of the Code OF Virginia TO
known Columbus Day. Referred 10 the
Committee on General Laws
provide for the immediate admission. with
out an order of commitment into the stat.
hospitals or other state institutions for tho
insane or Insane persons who are in urgent
heed or immediate treatment and care or
VINO are dangerously insane and mcnace In
the public safety. Referred to the Commit
lee on Public Institutions and Education
by Mr.. Paxton: Senate Joint resolution No
IL. proposing amendment 10 section 90 n;
the Constitution of Virginia. and proyitin =
t 10, pubiishing said amendment and certi-
General Assembly. Referred 10 tho commit
tee for Courts of Justice.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-17
THE SENATE

The Senate yesterday passed the
House bill introduced by Delegates
Cox and Milstead, which reinforccs tire
state Department of Labor with q num-
Der OF restrictions governing the safe
guarding OF machinery and regulating
tho safety of employees. The law Is
regarded ns Of prime importance by
Labor Commissioners Doherty, who was
in the chamber to watch It safely
through.
Among It's more important provi-
sions is one requiring all doors In
manufacturing establishments. used
for the egress ana ingrcss OF employees.
TO open outwardly. This provision.
as originally drawn, called out obtec-
ton from Senator Cannon. of Rich
mond, who thought that 1t would work
an undue hardship on some of tho
tobacco factories OF the state in
which the sliding door, used almost cx-
clusively for the receiving and dis
charging OF freight, are In common
use. 1t was impractlcable, he object
ed to require the replacement Of all
such doors with doors that open out
wardly.
ENempts SmnIl Factories.
Objections In the same line were
made by Senator Rson. An amend
mcnt was later Incorporated exempt
ing from the provisions Of the law as
To doors, factories that employ less
than Twenty-Five persons. and limiting
the number OF exits that shall be
equipped with doors opening outward
ly. In factories that employ larger
numbers.
I'VE have had fires in Richmond that
have proved the wisdom Of a law OF
tails nature" said Labor Commissioners
Dofcr,v, yesterday. In one downtown
iire that / remember, a large loss OF
life was narrowly averted by the
prompt einptyinE Of the building
The chief exit was provided with a
door that opened inwardly. and il any
thing like panic had occurred. the
loss of life would have been heavy.
We do not want I'm Richmond or any
where else in Virginia repetition OF
the Triangle fire in New York. where
just such a door as We seek in this
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-17
GIVE THAT PUAY CHILD
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, of this splendid medicine Is due to tho
fact that II contains ingredients that
furnish to tho entire system tho
strength, weight and health building,
substances 1t needs. And. il does all
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only pleasant to take. but even the most
sensitive stomach Is benefited by II and
the digestion improved. On the other.
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weakness and builds the body up to
its natural strength. at the same time
making it strong TO resist disease.
II ReNall Olive Oil Emulsion doesn't
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nuny muscles and make the little ono
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all Olive oil Emulsion with tho same
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ADVERTISEMENT
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-17
Here and There
In the Legislature

At an executive session of tho House
committee on Privileges and Elections
Yesterday afternoon, the new primary
biil was discussed III detail 1t was
stated afterwards that II would be re-
ported out OF committee In few days
Several primary bills have been intro
duced and referred to this committee
Wishing to avoid the lasco OF last
session, when the Byrd primary law
was so amended and cut to pieces In
both Houses that it's patron has
repudiatcd 1t. subcommittee was
named, OF which Mr.. Land, of Motto
way. is chairman. The Senate Com
mittce on Privileges and Elections also
appointed n subcommittee on primary
legislation, of which Senator Rison Is
chairman, and Il number of conferences
have been held. The terms OF the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-17
HOUSE COMMITTEE
REPORTS AGAINST
WOMAN SUFFRAGE


safety appliances and safeguarding OF
dangerous machinery. and requiring
the doors of all factories or places OF
employment to open outwardly, and to
be kept unlocked and available for use
during working hours.
The House passed the White joint
resolution providing for constitu-
tional amendment abolishing tho posi-
ton of Commissioner OF State Hospitals
for the Insane, on the ground that it is
an utterly useless office and an expense
on the Commonwealth. Nine bills OF n
more or less local nature were passed
by the House and sent over to the Sem
ate. An extensive bill, In regard to
local assessments In cities for public
was signed I'm both
branches yesterday. and transmitted to
the Governor. Coupled with the pend
Ing charter changes In Richmond in
regard to grades. 1t is claimed that the
bin VIII greatly accelerate the making
of street improvements In the outlying,
sections OF this city. the efforts OF the
Administrative Board and Council COM
mittees having heretofore been bound
up In endless red tape.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-17
THE HOUSE

The House OF Delegates was convened
AT noon with prayer by Rev. Mr.. Tenn
plernan. II. C. Weaver offered a reso
luton Of sympathy with Delegate ].
y. Branscomb on the loss or his father.
which was adopted.
Mt. White called UP his joint reso-
luton providing for an amendment 10
The State Constitution, reported favor
ably by the Committee on Asyiums and
Prisons. The resolution aboilshes the
ounce oil Commissioners of State Hospi-
tails for the Insane. Tho amendmen,
strikes out section 152 of the Consti
tuuon, which provides for a Commits
Fioner OF state Hospitals who shall
DE appointed By tho Governor for a
term or four years. The Office Ia now
ieid by J. NJ. Bausernan. q lawyer of
woodstock. law partner Of State Sen
htor r. ;. Tavenncr. OF Woodstock.
The position pays $4,000 n year and
expenses, and. according to Mr.. White.
requires but a small part OF tho time
OF the appointee The present term
expires about year from now. and
Governor Stuart has already received
u number OF applications for what IL
generally regarded as purely sine
cure position
Useless Expensc, Says White.
The office is useless expense 10
the State" said Mr.. White, with no
benehts whatever. The State Account
ant completely covers the duties of
auditing the accounts OF the various
asylums, which was all that the com
missioner was ever expected To do"
The Joint resolution. which viii have
10 be adopted by the next General As
sembly. and then be submitted 10 n
vote OF the people before il can take
effect, was adopted. ayes, co: noes. IL
~ C. Weaver, OF Warren County
changed from no 10 aye, and moved
10 reconsider.
Mr., Bauserman came from his sec
ton OF the State. and he was OF the
opinion that il was ''onc OF tho most
important Offices In the state govern
nent." Mr.. White answered that the
resolution had been offered the open
ing week of the session. had been re-
ported by the committee two weeks
4 ago. and not a single person had
come forward TO say tina, the Office
i Sas worth anything to the Common
fwealth. or TO deny that IL was abso-
flutely useless. After further debate
1.-THE House refused TO reconsider the
resolution. Mr.. White gave notice that
pending the adoption OF tho consti-
tutlonal amendment he proposed to
move. when the appropriation bill is
$under consideration that. after the
term Of the incumbent expires. the
salary lie reduced 10 a nominal sum
/ in Keeping with the worth OF the SER
vices rendered.
Senator Fletcher announced that the
Senate had concurred in the joint reso-
iution approving the acquisition Of
Monticello by the Federal government
Senator Saunders announced that the
Senate had coucurred IN the joint reso-
luton providing THAI no new bills eS
ccpt those affecting appropriations or
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-17
Of a purely local character arc to DO
introduced after February 20.
Special Orders Passed Dy.


Special Orders Passed by.
Tho rolling stock bill. set as a special
order. was passed by ut tho request OF
rs patrons. owing to the absence o.!
Sr Willis. o. Roanoke. The Montague
bank bin was also passed by The
Weaver Brewer bill. reducing the gem
eral rate OF State taxation from SO to
80 cents, Is the special order for to-
Jay at 1890 o'clock.
House bill No. 10i, to authorize the
Register of the Land Office to correct
csrtain Irregularities and supply onis-
.!ons N the recordation of various
papers Of record In his office. which
had been rejected on Saturday. was
'rcconssdered on motion OF Mr. Chalk
Icy. The patron. MIR. Houston, eN-
riaincd the bill. and after debate the
II appears that in past years various
grants of public lands have been
spread on the records without having
had The signature of the Governor.
which omission might cause the title
10 such lands to be called into qucs-
ton.
Hills Pnssed by House.
The House passed the following bills.
which were sent TO the Senate for con
currence:
No. toulouse bill TO authorize the
adjudication OF the claims of the hold
ers OF certain bonds and coupons which
have been guaranteed by the Common
wealth. and the funding of same when
so adJudicated. II extends for two
years the period for presenting old; un-
funded obligations OF the State TO have
them replaced with new century bonds
No. ll3-House bill to provide for
submitting the question of the sale OF
liquor by IA dispensary in Scottsville to
the qualified voters of the town.
No. 1li-House bill to protect nsh in
streams Of Shenandoah County.
No. 1l5-liouse bin to prohibit fish
Ing in the rivers and creeks Of Scott
County with seines moro than sixteen
feet In length.
No. 1l6-Housc bill TO amend the
charter of the town OF Lawrenceville.
No. 12o-House bill authorizing the
supervisors OF Powhatan County to levy
a special road tax.
No. l21-Housc bill to amend, so far
az the County of powhatan is concerned.
an act for working the roads Of Ches-
terfield, Powhatan and Goochland
Counties.
No. l22-House bill to amend an act
in regard to the interest OF the Com
monwealth in the Staunton and Park
ersburg Turnpike.
No, 123-House bill to amend tho
charter OF the town OF Virginia.
No. 124-House bill 10 prohibit the
sale of cider containing over l-2 Of
per cent alcohol within ono mile OF
any church In the town OF Front Royal,
in Warren County.
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making a temporary appointment to
hll tho vacancy meanwhile.
Virginia was one of tho few States
which did not ratify tho seventeenth
amendment. as it was adopted by tho
necessary number Of States and pro-
claimed by tho Secretary OF State be-
fore tho Virginia Legislature had an
opportunity to act.
Except In the matter of legal ma
chinery. 1t VIII havo little or no effect
In Virginia, as under tho old statute
tho Governor has had the power to I'LL
vancancies. and the Democratic party
primary plan has given tho dominant
party the right TO choose Senators at
the polls, the results of such primary
being binding under the party pledge
on the Democratic members of the Con-
eral Assembly. Senator Claude a.
Swanson, whose present term expires
March 4, 1917, Will be the first Virginia
Senator to come up for recollection un-
der the direct plan. The term of Sem
ator Thomas S. Martin expires March
4. 1919. Even with tho popular cleo
tion provided under the Federal amend
ment. the primary plan of the Virginia
Democrats will DO continued, and with
an almost negligible minority, there
Is little fear of the nominee of party
primary railing of election in the gen.
eral election.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-17
John Gnrnett In JniI.

Especial TO The Times Dispatch.J
buckingham, Va. February 16.-John
Garnet is In jail. charged with cutting
James MaXey with q knife. Garnett
Is said to be from Richmond and Maxey
lives in Slate River District, of this
county Maxey attempted to separate
were lighting. Garnett will be held to
await action by a grand jury when
the Circuit Court meets here on March
10.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-17

delegation OF local BARRIERS appeared
yesterday before the Senate Committee on
General Laws to urge the passage OF Senn-
tor Cnnnons bill establishing State board
OF examiners TOT burbers ana making IT un-
lawful for any person tn follow tho occupa-
ton OF barber In this State unless he shall
FIRST have obtained a certificate or registra-
tion from the board created.
Tho passage of the bill urged on tho
ground that II would have the effect of weed
Ing out incompetents who, II was stated.
crowd tho trade to tho injury OF competeur
barbers and to tho detrimcnt OF the general
public. Tho committee was unable to reach
n decision aud referred the bill to n sub
committee. composed OF Senators Cannon.
Lesner and Bowers
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-17

Judge Joseph L. Kelly. OF the Cor
poration Court OF Bristol. who was re-
Gently elected by the General Assembly
to the Supreme Court OF Appeals of
Virginin, and who will take his seat
when Judge John A. Buchanan rctires
on February l, 1915. was In Richmond
last night. and was warmly greeted
by many friends from Southwest Viz
ginia in the Legislature. Judge Kelly
Will call on the Governor and other
State officials to-day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-17
Senate Bills

BY. Mr.. }Parr: y bill to amend and re-en-
act the road law Of Spotsylvania County. Re-
ferred to the Joint Committee ON Special
Private and Local Legislation. fi
BY sMr. Thorpton: a bill 10 amend and 70.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-17

An extended hearing was held yes
terday afternoon on the bill raising the
age OF consent TO eighteen years. and
the matter was referred to a subcom-
mittee.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-17

Delegate Meetze offered a general bill
for the muZzling OF all dogs, except
when accompanied by their owners. or
kept on private premises. An excep-
ton is made in the case OF dogs en-
gagged In hunting
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-17

Delegate Thomas Il. Robertson offer
ed n joint resolution, amending the
State Constitution as to tho qualifica-
tion for voting. cutting tho require
ment as to payment OF poll taxes from
three years to two years, and reducing
the time such taxes must be paid be-
fore the election from six months to
three months.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-11-25
have FAITH In FUTURE
R. c. Hayner, On Return From Mich
igan, Says Financiers Are Optimis-
tic in Discussing Business.
THIS SECTION WELL ADVERTISED

R. c. Hayner, real estate man of
this city, has returned from a weeks
business trip through Michigan, Illi-
nois and Iowa. Mr.. Hayner owns
property in Battle Creek, Michigan,
and while there met some of the
prominent financiers of that state
Everybody seems to be full of op-
timism with regard to the immediate
future" said Mr.. Hayner in speaking
of his trip. "Orders are coming in
and new business prospects are nu-
merous," he continued.
cover in Michigan the people are
Enthusiastic about northern Michigan
lands, and know little about north
ern Minnesota conditions. But when
you get into Illinois and Iowa you
hear nothing else but Minnesota land
conditions. We are certainly well
advertised in those states and farm
els in these sections are making
plans to either move here or come up
to look over the field"
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-11-25
ASKS FOR NEW TRIAL.
Frank Gagnon Appeals From Verdict
for $1,000 Given Martin Duer.

In chambers this morning, Judge
C. w. Stanton listened to a motion
for a new trial in the Martin Duer
against Frank Gagnon case. Duer
was awarded verdict of $1,000 at
the September term of court, the jury
holding that amount due the plain
tiff for an injury brought about
through his being handled roughly
by Gagnon. The accident took place
last summer when Duer, as the evil
dence showed, was hurled to the
sidewalk in front of the Gagnon sa-
loon, striking in such manner that
one of his legs was broken. Charles
Scrutchin appeared for the defend
ant, and John Gibbons for the plain
tiff, when the motion for a new trial
was argued this morning.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-11-25
PREPARE FOR BANQUET
Tickets for Affair of Merchants Asso-
citation Distributed Yesterday
Plan Special Entertainment.
PRESIDENT BARKER TO PRESIDE

Tickets for the banquet, of Decem-
ber 8, were distributed among the
members of the Merchants associa-
tion at the meeting held Tuesday af-
ternoon, to all present, and members
of the association who were not there
may secure them from ]. X. Given,
who has charge of this department.
President E. A. Barker will pre-
side as toastmaster after the banquet,
and is completing arrangements for
an interesting program. Mr.. Barker
is peculiarly adapted for this posi-
tion and with him in charge, those
attending may be assured of most
enjoyable evening.
Miss Rubie Henrionnet and Miss
Margaret Newton, both prominent
young women in Bemidji social and
entertainment circles, have kindly
consented to give reading and solo,
respectively. In addition to these
numbers, Prof. w. B. Stewart will ad-
dress the gathering and other inter-
esting numbers will also be added.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-11-25
BEM1DJ1 READY FOR GAME.
Basketball Five Determined to Win
From Akeley Tomorrow.

With the championship of the
northwest, and possibly the nation
as it's goal, the Bemidji basketball
team will enter the game with Axe
ley tomorrow night, which is the
first of the season, determined to Sc
cure a victory. The last practice
was held last night and the boys dis
played mid-season speed and accur-
acy in basket shooting. Akeley is
held in high regard by Bemidji and
to win the team will have to play a
fast article of ball. The local five
will appear in attractive new suits,
being cardinal in color, bearing a
large "B'' on the front of the jer-
sey and Schneider Bros, printed
across the back It is expected that
a large crowd will witness the game
which will start at s o'clock in the
Armory. The Bemidji lineup will in
clude Brandon, Howe, Peck, Trafton,
Bestul, Jacobson, Miller and Bell.