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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-27

To provide a new charter for the town
of West Point, in the county of King
William.
To the committee on finance
BY Mr.. Reed: To impose an inherit
lance tax and to repeal an act 20
amerd ard re-enact section Ala of an
act approved April is, 1908, entitled
an act to raise revenue for the sup
port of the government and public
free schools and to pay the interest
on the public debt. and to provide q
special tax for pensions as authorized
by section 1S9 of the constitution.
BY Mr.. Nelson: To extend the time
for collecting taxes accounted for by
the city and county treasurers, and
not returned delinquent.
BY Mr.. Stearnes: To more equitably
divide the profits of the dispe nsaries
of the State.
To the committee on schools and
colleges:
BY Mr.. Stephenson: To amend and
re-enact an act of the assembly en-
titled an act to authorize the several
school boards of the school districts
ing to the literary Aifii for certain
purposes and to authorize the loans
OF said funds for each district, APP
proved March Is. 1906. as amended
by an act entitled an act to amend
and re-enact an act of assembly. en-
titled an act to authorize the several
school boards of school districts in
this State to borrow money belonging
to the literary fund for certain pur-
poses. and 10 authorize the loan of
said funds for each district, approved
privileges to cities, approved Febru-
airy rs. 1908.
To the committee on privileges and
elections:
BY Mr.. Johnson: To amend and re-
enact section 2 of the act OF the gen.
eral assembly approved March "a.
1908. entitled an act to promote pure
elections, primaries and conventions.
and to prevent corrupt practices or
bribery in same. to limit the expense
of candidates, to prescribe the duties
OF candidates and providing penal
ties and remedies for violations OF this
act, and declaring void under certain
conditions elections in which the pro-
visions Of this act or any of them
have been violated, and TO amend and
re-enecat section 9 of the said act as
the same was amended and re-enacted
by an act of the general assembly.
which is chapter sis Of the acts of
assembly. session Of 1908, which was
approved March IA. 1908.
To the committee on general laws:
BY Mr.. Nor Is: To regulate and pro-
hibit the carrying OF weapons upon
the person, and to provide a penalty
tor the violation thereof.
BY Mr.. Kinsey: To define and regu-
late the practice of nptometry, to
provide for the establishment OF a
board Of examiners in optometry for
the examination Of practitioners OF
optometry for registration and license
for practitioners, to provide for a
penalty for violation Of this act and
for other PURPOSES
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-27
IN THE SENATE

Mr.. Early. No. 1870 provide for
the attendance of the president OF
the Supreme Court of Appeals. or a
member thereof, or such person as
may be designated by the president
Of said court. upon the annual confer
ence OF judges aow officially desig-
mated as the judicial Section" of the
American Bar association. and to APP
propriate funds for defraying the ex-
penses thereof. Referred to the COM
EHittee on finance.
Mr.. Watkins. No. 1870 provide
for the building, working and repair
ing of public roads and bridges In
Powhatan county. Referred to the
Joint committee on special, private
and local legislation
Mr.. Watkins. No. 1910 author
ize and require the board Of super
visors OF Powhatan county, by and
with the approval OF the qualified
voters in said county. to levy a special
road tax TO be used fos permanent:
road Improvement. Referred to the
joint committee on special. private anc
sal legislation.
Mr.. Featherston, No. 1870 allc'
the boards OF supervisors OF counties
To establish and maintain public sew
ers where necessary. Referred to the
committee on county. city and town
organization.
MIR. Garrett, No. 1870 amend
and re-enact an act approved April
IL. 1903, entitled an act to authorize
the board of supervisors OF tho. several
counties of the State to retire out
standing bonds and to issue new bonds
at the same or lower rate OF interest
and to validate all bonds heretofore
issued by any county Of the State un-
der said act. Referred to the COM
mittee on county. city and town
organization.
Mr.. Larry. No. z00--A bill Of limi-
tation Of time for bringing action 10
contest right OF clerk to admit I'M
acknowledged or effectively acknowl-
edged writings to record. and making
such writing notice after Ave years
Referred to the committee for courts
Of justice.
Messrs. Featherstou and D-ewfy
No. 201--To provide for change in
form OF government of cities having q
population OF less than 100000. and
OF towns, and to provide In what man.
ner such cities and towns may adop:
such form OF government. Referred
to the joint committee OF special
private and local legislation.
Mr.. Gravatt, No. 2o2--To provide
rev charter for the town Ut Weet
Point, in the .,nnsy os King william
Referred to this Joint COMMITTEES On
special. private and local legislation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-27
WANTS LEGISLATURE TO
HEAR SEC. BRYAN

Efforts are being made by Attorney
Generate elect John Garland Pollard.
who Is in Washington. to have Secre-
tary of State William Jennings Bryan
come to Richmond white the general
assembly Is in session and make an
address to that body on the militia
tive and referendum.
It Is understood that Mr.. Pollard
has already received the consent of
Senator Robert l.. Owen. of Okla
homa, to visit Richmond and make
an address on this question and the
prospective visits OF these national
statesmen will he looked forward to
with great interest
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-27
BILLS INTRODUCED IN
GENERAL ASSEMBLY

and haul seines in the salt waters OF
this State.
To the committee on agriculture
and mining:
BY Mr.. Pennington: To amend and
re-enact sections 8, 10 and IL OF an
act entitled an act TO protect sheep
and other stock in the counties of this
State. approved March 20, 1908. as
amended by an act approved March
Is. 1912. SO that said sections 3, 10
and IL shall read as follows:
To the committee for courts of JUS
tice:
BY Messrs. Chalkley and Stearnes:
To amend and re-enact section 1851 of
the code. relating to execution dockets.
BY Messrs. Chalkley and Stearnes:
To amend and re-enact section 1859
OF the code. relating to Judgment lien
dockets. and 10 provide for Keeping
a record OF executions in said doekets.
BY Messrs. Chalkley and Stearnes:
To amend and re-enact section $3.50
of the code, relating to docketing
judgments and to provide for keep
ing a record of executions in the same
dockets.
BY Mr.. Stephenson: To provide
when and to what extent the statute
of limitations shall be suspended by
proceedings in general creditors suits
as to claims proyahle therein.
BY Mr.. Stephenson: To amend and
re-enact section 3577 OF the code OF
Virginia with reference to the limita-
ton Of proceedings to enforce judy
ment.
BY Mr.. Robertson: To require deeds
and court records in divorce and
criminal cases to show whether the
parties thereto are white or colored.
BY Mr.. Lowry: Requiring deeds to
be recorded within thirty days after
being delivered to the grantee.
To the committee on counties. cities
and towns:
BY Mr.. Smith, OF King and Que01.
To allow the boards OF supervisors OF
any county in the State to designate
with what banks or banking institu-
tions the funds belonging to said coun-
ty are to be deposited.
BY Messrs. holland and Daniel. OF
Loudoun: To amend and re enact Sec
ton 2105 Of the code In relation to
fish ladders, as amended by an act
approved March 8, 1900.
To the committee on special, pri-
vate and local legislation:
BY Mr.. Stubs: To give authority
to the Gloucester charity school to
sell real estate in Gloucester county.
BY Mr.. Powell: To repeal an act OF
the general assembly OF Virginia OF
1896, page 462. chapter AT. entitled
an act to provide for a road law for
Spotaylvania county, approved Feb
ruary 81. 1898. as amended and re-
enacted by an act OF the general as
sembly OF Virginia OF 1908, page $50;
chapter $50. approved March IA. 1905
entitled an act to amend and re-enact
an act entitled an act to provide for
road law for Spotsylvania county.
said repeal to take effect at the ex-
piration OF the terms OF the present
road commissioners. called also the
hoard OF public r0Ads.
BY Messrs Comminss and Gregory:
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-27
STREET WIDENING BILL
4 FAVORABLY REPORTED

The senate committee on general
laws last night reported favorabiy the
following bills:
To dedicate to the city of Richmond
the southeast corner of the capital
square to widen Bank and Twelfth
streets.
To empower the government to ac-
qnire land at Cape Henry for the pur-
pose Of building Notifications.
To increase the fee for examining
and licensing graduate. nurses from
IS to $40. and allowing members OF
the examining board a sum sufficient
instead OF SEQ a year..
To provide for working proper SAM
tary arrangements In Office buildings
In cities Of less than 5000 discretion
yry with the commissioner of labor.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-27

under its own rules, but IN no case
shall any party nominate any person
whose nomination has been set aside
for fraud participated In by the can
didate.
Who Shall Vote.
All persons qualified to vote In the
regular election folliwing primary
shall be allowed to vote In the pri-
mary. No voter shall vote for the
candidate Of more than one party.
No person shall vote for any can
didate unless in preceding general
election he voted TO rthe presidential
nominees of such party or governor
or congressman or legislature, or who
shall promise to support such candi'
date in the ensuing general election
Upon being challenged the vote
shall make oath regarding questions
and II he swear falsely he shall be
prosecuted for perjury.
Candidates are to file formai writ
ten notice of candidacy at least sixty
DAYS before the primary election. at
tested by two witnesses and sworn to.
Candidate must pay five per cent
of the first years salary of the Of
fee which he seeks. In case OF zee"
offices the amount to be paid shall be
determined by the party committees.
These fees are to be paid into county
or city treasures, except assessments
OF CaUUluattS 4OI tut GEAASo tNoeS'H
senate shall be paid to the treasurer
of Virginia.
No candidate Is allowed to expend.
pay promise or covenant with any
person to influence voters except by
advertising, letters, kilograms. tele-
phone message. hiring OF halls; VIOLA
tons of these provisions shall be
misdemeanor, punishable by fine or
not less than 500 or more than $500,
hnIdSnE nffira for
FIVE years.
Must Mark Advertising.
Newspapers, magazines. editors. re-
norters clerks, publishers or agents
shall not print or publish any adver-
tisement for or against any candidate
under penalty of fine OF 800 to $500:
unless. in printing the same the pub
Usher. editor or manager shall see TO
IL that the words paid advertisement
are placed conspicuousiy at the beEfn-
ming of such article.
Candidates must file full statements
of expenses as now required
No candidate shall expend more than
Is cents for each vote cast for the
party In the preceding general election.
Separate poll books and ballot boxes
are provided.
law, AZ at present, and delivered to
the clerks of counties or city courts.
the same to be sealed and attested be-
fore being delivered to the messenger
The ballots must be preserved together
with those unused.
The commissioners Of election are
to declare the result, as in general
elections.
Election expenses are to be paid as
such expenses are paid at this time.
In case only single candidate shall
appear for aHy party. such person
shall be declared the nominee.
Under the section dealing with con-
tests IL Is provided:
In cases of United States senator's
decision shall be by the State central
committee.
In case OF representatives in con-
Eress, by the district committee.
state senators by the chairman of
the district.
Members OF house of delegates by
the county or city committee.
Count wand city officers by the coun-
~ or city committee.
Only one primary shall be paid for
by the State for any one year for one
office.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-27
IN THE HOUSE

The following bills were presented
yesterday in the house OF delegates
and referred under rule 81:
To the committee on chesapeake
and It's tributaries:
by Mr.. Robertson: To regulate tina
size Of the mesh In all fish nets. traps
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-27
BILL IS FAVORED
RETIRING JUDGES

After serving twelve years on the
bench of the Supreme Court of AppealA.
and having attained the age of seventy
years, judges OF that august tribunal
will retire on four-ffths pay IL a bill
reported favorably by committee yes
terday becomes a law.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-27

The aggregate value Of Richmond
mortgages Ii put at 81, 600. mari
mum, while the minimum - said to be
9l6, 0OD. OcO. Mortgage taxes are only
raid upon 100000, this representing
fa1s pr opertx Of wtdow1 and orphans
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-27
URGE PASSAGE OF
MORTGAGE TAX BILL
ZEAL ESTATE EXCHANGE WANTS
FLAT RATE OF FIFTY
CENTS ON s1ee.

Members of the Richmond Real lis
tate Exchange appeared before the
house committee on finance yesterday
and asked that the mortgage tax bill
be passed. This bill 10 modelled II sr
the New York and Wisconsin oiils,
placing fiat tax Of so cents hun
nred dollars or fraction thereof. on
Ill classes OF mortgage, the tax to be
paid by the party making the loan
md 10 be paid at the time OF recorda-
fi,n. OF the SO cents, Is cents Is 20
70 to the state and IS cents to the
l,cality In which the mortgage Is re-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-27

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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-10-16
WHY ANTWERP?

n What the Germans have done at
antwerp they could have done forty
bays earlier, but they did not care at
that time to leave behind a sufficient
force for its reduction. Occupying
Dnly so much of Belgium as was nee
essary to protect their westernmost
line Of communications through Brus-
sels, they passed on into France with
every man that could be spared.
With the failure of the blow at Par
Is, conditions changed The great
Belgian seaport, more important to
the life Of the country than its CAPT
tai, is not the coveted blue ribbon, but
p is substantial second prize, and its
taking will have a tremendous senti-
mental effect in Germany. Nor is its
Immediate military value slight. The
German defensive line now runs in a
pig curve from Antwerp to the Swiss
porder, varying somewhat from day to
gay, but in its greater part immense
" strong.
Antwerp can not be used as base
los naval operations against Great
fitain without violating Dutch neu-
uality, which the Germans have SO
lar shown no inclination to do. New
e having been used for naval purpos-
Is It is indeed less fitted for such a
Ease than Wilhelmshafen. But If ii
can De held to the end of the war its
possession will be Of immense value
q basis for peace negotations-to
v retained and annexed to Germany
victorious; to b chartered for cas-
At terms If she is beaten. For strict.
Y military reasons its capture there.
lOre was worth the heavy cost
World.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-10-16
WALL STREET GETTING ON a
LEVEL WITH OTHER STREETS

1t is stated that there are over s.
900 people out of work in Wall street
clerks, stenographers, bookkeepers,
messengers, etc., formerly employed
in brokerage offices that have closed
their doors since the Stock Exchange
closed a! the beginning of the Europ-
can war. An Employees Relief Com
mittee has been organized in the
street, designed to assist the jobless.
The movement is entirely new and is
attracting attention because of the
rather peculiar features connected
with it. Wall Street has always re-
sponded generously to appeals in be-
half of distress elsewhere, but it has
never been called upon before to con-
tribute to the relief of it's own depend
ents. The movement is also interpret
ed to mean that the street does not
soon expect peace.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-10-16
coLuM BUS Day

Christopher Columbus discovered
America in 1892, first landing on the
new continent on Oct. II. While not
recognized as a national holiday, Col
umbus day has become legal holi
day in the following states: Alabama
Arkansas, California, Colorado, Con
necticut, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois
Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine
Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan
Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New
ada, New Hampshire, New Jersey.
New Mexico, New York. Ohio. Okla
homa, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island,
Vermont, and Washington. In all OF
theses states some patriotic obser
vance of the day are given gen
orally under the direction of the
knights of Columbus and the educa
tional bureaus. Many parades. pag
ents and receptions are arranged.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-10-16
moarAllrv ~ sAvrts

To reaa a. . battle n uhish aleaae
eoo men are eneasea natufallf feiees
visions ~ whoissais sisashfsf a.
the appliances % moaern warfare A.
designed 20 that end 81 ~ an IS
science ~ the areniesi mililafg 80.
perls are dlreciea - 49, pnFp<se
Vet. basinn esfimnies un autheatie
historical rsoofda. there Il So 80
500 10 assume that the numisf -
men ALLIED IN amr nne hnifie in FfasNe
win Be Surprisingly ioN ehen num
pared wiih TIE death rats undef naI.
NAL circumstances amoan ~ 500
number ol men. Az 0eifsahafN -
instance. me death rafe - Zee ses
SIS, the hlnhent n t2enig sne naiilsa
IN ne eivii war AeooFains - -
figures pablished ~ tbe Nsfhwwst
ern Mutual Ire companr ~ -
Americas Experien<e rehle - 49,
talitY. Zoe ever feeo men nsiaa "a
TIE aes ~ foftf nlne thsFs 80 -
sse deaths bsfofe feaehiaa tas aHe
% hfly4hrse foF al pafpa&es go
h exaetiy ne same rate - msataiilF
a. that on ne asid ~ 0ellfsA4f2
That T. % ssY. saea saiaisf 80 tae
same chance of sufsltlna 80 aaiiis
II Geiifabufe thal q man eae faEif
nine years uid baa ~ hsina 81 -
nftyahree. AZ ihe baitls - taaaEsl
loFaxilie the aesth fals smnaN iae
soldiers eaeaaed sas SOS ~ lasa
Accordins q the nfs lneafsars a.
bies the death Fsfe pef ts4 anaaa
men snKaned CD pesfffai rfHsiis
ranging n awe ffpn faftffae a. faatf.
foar 10 exaeslF the sass Nseft -
dier 81 shiloh whsFe gha assfh Fsfe
ia bafile was AS psf lea 80 ~
same elanee ~ etfaelna aiIts a. 49,
aYerage man of lhiffF 6as af feasstaa
ne asa 81 ihlFiF esa
These hssres are safFFialHs m
showina haW a. - afs issif IS -
I'D astray 10 seieaisiins fae fslaffse
mortality Ia haftlee Nafl8
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-10-16

side man where God placed her at
the very hour of her creation.
War is the great blot that has mar
red the beauty and grandeur of the
world.
Who believes that had woman shar-
ed in its dominion, as God intended
that she should, that war, with its aw-
full horrors, would have left it's trail
in all ages and in all lands?
In the declaration of war, as women
are the chief sufferers and mourners,
why is she not consulted? Why is
She not enrltled to be consulted?
| fain believe that when women
share the responsibilities of govern
ment, as she is in the end destined
to do, that beautiful, benignant peace,
will spread itself over all lands in the
same manner, with the same instinct
i've love and affection that "a hen
gathereth her chickens under her
wings"
With no fear of war and an endur.
ing peace there will come harvest
of plenty, and want and the fear of
want will take wings and vanish from
the earth.
FRANK HARRIS.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-10-16
ITEMS FROM OAK

Special Cor. 0cala Banner;
We are still having a generous
downpour of rain, 10 the dlsmay %
our hay-makers.
Our school holds np a good en-
rollment. and Is progressing nicely
under the management 81 Mrs. Eva
Bassett and her assistant. Miss Agnes
Crago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Weber and Mr.. and
Mrs. Wills attended the picture show
and enjoyed the Million Dollar Mys'
terry Wednesday evening.
Mr.. A. Clark Is expected home IN
short time from wellsvllle. O., and
will resume his position with the Me-
Dowell Crate and Lumber Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Wilson have re
Gently moved to Oak.
Mrs. ]. I. Bryant expects q visit
from her father. Mr.. J. /. Chandler.
next Saturday. Heis an old soldier.
Mr.. l.. v. Helton recently purchas.
ed a banjo. and we expect q rare
treat In the music line soon.
Mr.. II. Jones. our fisherman. II still
having the best Of luck, although be
forgot" TO come home last Saturday
in time 10 deliver his fish. which spoil
ed. greatly TO the disappointment 81
his customers.
Mr.. Adams was the latest 90 sac
cumb to Cupid's darts and brings
comedy bride from Waco. Tex. The
oakites welcomed them with q sere.
made. and were served a delightful
treat. followed by music and danelng
at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. n. a.
Dyal.
We still have sunday school a. 8 80
on Sunday afternoons and prayer
meeting al 7:30.
Hard times" may be just ahead.
and 10 an "unlucky number" bnt Ne
who attended the chicken piilan ~
the residence Of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Seller wednesday evening have car
doubts about II. on arriving the
guests could see the hreliEht IN tbs
back yard. where two large pots con.
tanned ls nice. Eat chickens previous.
ly sent in-together with a iarse
quantity OF rice. pepper. home made
butter. etc. At . o'clock the table "a
the front lawn was made ready. aaa
the pillau was served. accompanied
by bread and butter. pickles-sweef
and sour-and a generous quantity
of hot coffee. with cream and SUGAR
Over one hundred guests partook ~
the feast. with which the most fastid
ious in taste could have found no
fault. During the evening many M.
joyed the music rendered on the play.
er piano. banjo and other instruments.
and yet others. taking advantage %
, the beautiful moonlight. INDUCED IN
various games out OF doors.
The invitations were given By Mrs.
Bryant and Mrs. Helton. who are due
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-10-16
us WOMEN ARE SHOWING THE
WAY OUT!

. rour million cotton bales without
markell And everybody crying
.,ow shall we move that piled up cot
on@ Well, the women can do it. In
~ they have started to do so, and
Eomen in Washington and farther
nth are making their frocks of cot
= instead of silk or linen. They
! asking shopkeepers for American
z,oda things, embroideries, cotton
nos and curtains. All American wo-
,on can do the same, and each few
ants invested in cotton goods will
seIn move the huge cotton crop under
Ahich the south now staggers. Mrs.
5oebinger, who is already thinking
sut plans to make happier and more
-roperous the girl who works for her
living says it is only matter OF
thinking and knowing" "If the
Eomen knew, she continued, some of
he attractive new cotton materials
Ind methods of treating them, these
foods instead of inferior grades OF
silk
IF cotton were used instead of silk
b linen, every wage Garner in the
and could be well dressed. Cotton
largely matter of prejudice.
But it is in stockings that the
worst crimes are committed. The
heap silk stocking is the working
iris serpent of temptation. l almost
think those four million cotton bales
would melt in a joffy if the silk stock
Sng mania could be cured.
But they will melt anyway if wo-
men will just get the habit of asking
Nor American made things. Catch
she cotton. habit.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-10-16
THE "coLoNEL" VERY BUSY

This is indeed an exceedingly busy
week for former President Roosevelt
He is touring the state, la automo-
bile, in the interest of the Progress.
i've party, having advised the leaders
not to give up their fight. Col. Roose-
welt believes that the Bull Moose fol.
lowers have it in their power to re.
habilitate the party in the Empire
State and the way in which he is fir.
ing into the other political organiza.
tions show that he is sincere his
belief. 1t is probable that he will
come into contact with Charles F.
Murphy more than once during the
campaign.