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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-07
HOUSTON SOUNDS
CLARION CALL TO DUTY

Fog rhe first time at the prcsen, ses-
sion. Speaker Houston left hi chair
and tool; the floor Til. Governors
message. hc told the House is a clarion
call TO duty.
Al this time ii seems to Inc that
my duty as the Speaker Of this House
"a we'll as my sense of patriotism de-
nands that ! lag before YOU the seri-
BUSINESS OF the situation. which the
Governors message cmphasi said
III" speaker. IF the good name of tho
state is 10 he preserved and the in
tcErity OF it's interests are TO be pro-
tccted. prompt action is necessary on
the part OF this General Assembly
The Finance COMMITTEES has per.
formed patriotically She duty tina, was
assigned to it, and has reported a
uumber Of measures upon which all in
,cresis have practically agreed. We
have reached the danger point and
have gone a little beyond il. Unless
these bills are passed the appropria-
tions will have 10 be cut
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-07
GAYLE TAX-UEMIT'rEK
BILL. PASSES SENATE

Ia Tie Senate the Governors messa ge
was presented while the body WAS en-
gagged in debating tnc amended Gayle
taX -rcnittcr bill--thc measure that is
looked upon as the Keystone Of the
advisory boards structure OF tax re-
adjustment. The bill was passed late
in the afternoon by vote OF .. to :.
Indications pointed yesterday 10 The
ultimate ratification by the General
Assembly OF the advisory boards modi-
fed revenue program practically with
ou; material change. II this program
is carried out, it will yield to the State
approximately Ss50000 in increased
revenues for enough TO tako
care OF the estimated deficit that would
result If the present tax schedule were
maintained.
The most important measures Of this
revenue program provide:
For an increase in the minimum
license TAX Of merchants from 81 to
$40. and the application OF IA fiat 20-ccnt
rate To purchases in excess OF $40. 600.
ALLOW MANUFACTURERS
To MAKE DEDI C'rIONS
For readjustmcnt OF the tax on
capital. allowing manufacturers to de-
duci from their total capital subject
to taxation the face value OF all loans
made four months prior TO the taXine;
date.
For an increase in the franchise tax
of railroad companies from - per cent
to ~ per cent.
For the doubling OF the State 5O-ccnt
rate on heat light. power and watcr
companies.
For an enlargement OF The author
ity OF the State advisory board dc :
signed TO give IL Immediate control
over the activities uf examiners Of
records.
For the appointment or examiners of
records by the advisory board. instead
OF hy the Circuit Courts. as ut present
For tho limiting OF back assessments.
allowing tho state 10 go back TO 1903
In tho assessing and taxing OF hitherto
Continued on Fifth ragnD
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DISCRiM1NATES HE'TMEE>
STATE AND Loo Al.rUlES

The opponents. on the oihcr hand.
led 10y Senators STROBE and Gum.
alleGe that the bill is not only dis
crimnatory as between the State and
the individual communities. hut is uu =
constitutional as we'll Section lri OF
the Constitution. they say expressly
provides that no statute OF limitations
shall run against the claim OF the State
for taxes. They regard this inhibition
as being equally applicable to local
lcvies
In meeting this argument Senator
Cannon cited the Constitution To prove
that the Legislature has the authority
TO release by general act any individual
or an obligation to the State.
The powers of the Genera! Assem-
bly," he said, should not have entered
into this discussion. II is simply g.
question of policy.
'Hut, since the question OF ,.ous,i-
tntionality has been raised. ! submit
my opinion that. under the Constitu-
tion. we have the authority to remit
any obligation. Section is provides
that the General Assembly shall enact
no local private. or special law re-
nitting any obligation or liability to
the state or to any political suhdi-
vision. and, in the following section,
1t says that, in all cases mentioned i'm
the preceding section. general laws
shall be enacted
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-07
OFFICIAL NOTI: on
PASSAGE UF THE DlL

The official vote on the nnal passage
of tho bin was a. follows
Ayes Mcssrs. Addison Earham,
Bowers. Byrd. Cannon. David. Down
ing. EARLY, Garrett, Gayle. Goodloe,
Goolrick. Ciravatt Jcnrcys. Lacy. Mapp,
Mathews. Pitcher, Rinehart Hison.
Robertson, Royal, Thornton. Trinklc.
Waller. Webb ana Wcst-21
Noes-Messrs. Allen. Conrad Gum.
Holt, Jordan, Saunders and Sirode-7.
Absent or not voting--Mcssrs An
drewS Buchanan. Corhitt prewry.
Hening and Wendenburg-s.
Sponsors for the measure say !, il
the best solution OF a difficult question
IN fixing the policy OF the state with
regard TO The collection OF omitted
taxes. and is intended TO allay the feel
ing OF unrest that came over Virginia
because of the uncertainty of the tan
payers status Eoth Senator'S Cannon
and Goolrick were in favor Of leaving
tho time limit just as it was fixed in
The original bill hut surrendered their
Judgment in favor OF those who saw
- ~ - 4 nm. Ia J,f,
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WOULD WIPE SLATE CLEAN
FROM DATE; or EXTRA 'SESSIoS

II don't believe we have TO 80 as far
back as 1903 believe we can set
any limit We choose. and, for my part.
prefer TO leave tho people immune
from collection Of omitted taxes o,
assessments prior TO 1915. believing
that the hest possible way to bring ont
intanEihles is TO remit any obligation
incurred prior to the extra session.
'Rut. in An effort to harmonizc di-
vergcnt views, | shall vote Tor this
CONTINUED on Fifth pagcl
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-07
MANY CONTESTED HILLS
NtE FINALLY "rtT 10 SLEEI'"

Under the same ten objection rule,
the House put to sleep yesterday tho
pure paint BILL the hill for the nholi-
ton Of tho Office OF Secretary OF Mill
tary Records. III, bin requiring iitnrys
TO file indemnity bonds and the bill re.
Continued on Fifth pareo
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-21
THE B. & o. REPORT.

A the annual meeting oc the stockholders of the
n Baltimore and Ohio railroad yesterday the
nintieth annual report was read. Ninety
years That takes one right back to the beginning
of things in railroading. 1t was just ninety-one
years ago on September p that George Stephenson
himself pilotcd locomotive on the Stockton and
Darlington railroad in England and steam railroad
ing for general purposes was born
That first train of thirty-four vehicles weighed
ninety tons. Some American railroads now haul
great trains composed Of that weigh more than
that sum and the Baltimore and Ohio has in daily
use Malet locomotives that weigh two and half
times that amount. During the year for which this
report was made the average train load from which
the Baltimore and Ohio received revenue was over
6O tons and the gross weight Of the average freight
train on that road must be much larger
The Baltimore and Ohio had splendid year. The
revenue statistics shows that, but they in them
selves are not so very important, for all the rail
roads of the country are breaking revenue records
The items in the annual report which are of even
more Importance than those which indicate pie
thoric treasury tell of the increase in the amount
of steel freight cars and liberal expenditures for
bettermcnts which have put the property in high
state oil efficiency
Evidently the Baltimore and Ohio officers are
preparing to lift their share Of the business load of
the country.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-21
RUFF STUFF
BY RED.
BY RED.

Figures tell true story in Marion
Yes, a number of Ollibams were fig.
ured in with the true story"
We've never before heard of con.
gressmen going to Washington by the
power of air.oh no.
Only difference is that they get
there by wind and come back in the
smoker.
Man suffocated by tons OF earth"
Times.
This frightened us enough to force
a bath to keep from suffocating.
Court house employees evidently
think ut Pays to Advertise from the
two dozen empty beer bottles and the
dozens of whiskey bottles found in
the narrow alley behind that institu.
ton this morning
But they we're found in front of
Charley Cuttings shop.
And we know Charley is prohibit,
ZIONIST.
Even as all West Virginiaus are
from an out-of.the.state viewpoint.
Grandmother Murmurings this
morning printed story that there are
too many breach Of promise suits
lately.
The way to prevent this is to get
some OF these good wise Democrats
to see why bread and meat is so high.
And it's said to be a great sensa.
ton" in the trenches to crawl 300
or 400 feet on the hands and knees"
And to stand sentinel by COW that
has been dead for Is days.
The Early Morning Waller" il Rw
fully afraid that CorMwell will be un.
able to place It's staff at Charleston
when Hatfield gets thru there.
Can you imagine Fairmont papar
speaking or election frauds In other
counties In the state?
Holy cucumbers
=
Texas bride gets happiness chest"
How peculiar.
On the Water Wagon Sure
Clyde Fish, of n. Y, married Ivy
Ferry, of Warrington.
=
So II you want to spend the money
for the bridges do so but be sure it's
for the bridges.
Twenty bombs found in Sugar car.
Co."
We've seen 20 buns in freight car
go.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-21
GREAT Rejoicing BY
RHEUMATIC CRlPPLES
If So Crippled You Can't Use Armi
or Legs Rheuma viii Help You
or Nothing to Pay

If you want relief in two days, swift
certain, gratifying relief, take one
half teaspoonful of Rheuma once 6
day.
II you want to dissolve every par
'iCle of uric acid poison in your body
aid drive it out through the natural
channels so that you will be forever
iTee from rheumatism, get a 50.ceni
bottle OF Rheuma from Mountain City
drug store or any druggist today.
Rheumatism is a powerful disease
strongly entrenched in joints and mus.
Giles. In order to conquer it a power.
full enemy must be sent against it
Rheuma is the enemy Of rheumatism =
an enemy that conquers it every time
Judge John Barhorst Of Fl Loramie,
Ohio, knows it. He was walking with
crutches; today he is we'll. It should
do as much for you; it seldom fails.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-21

The Gang organ this morning printed an alleged
Wheeling dispatch giving figures from the files Of a
wheeling newspaper ostensby to show that the charges
regarding Illegal voting in this county are not true We
DOUBT that any other newspaper in the country would
be guilty Of such exhibition Of assinnity No one is
interested in Marion county election statistics as pub
hshed in Wheeling newspapers or even in the deduc-
lions that may be drawn from them. But how about
the specific charges Of election debauchey containing
the names OF well known Marion county Democrats
which this newspaper printed on the seventh and eighth
days of this month? The Gang organ has never said =
word about that.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-21

woman in public life have not beer
elevated. Politics has not been purl
fed"
The women suffragists were so &C
tive in this election the suffrage cause
gained little. In West Virginia a sun
rage amendment was beaten decisc
~ In South Dakota the amendment
Is thought probably lost, the belated
returns from outlying districts may
Eull it through by the narrowest OF
margins. More notable was the cleo,
ton Of Miss Jennette Rankin. as Con
gresham at large on the Republican
ticket from Montana; she will be the
first woman to sit in the House OF
Representatives.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-21
TUESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 81, 1916
HOW WOMEN VOTED.

IN CONTROVERSY as to the part the woman vot-
~ ers Of the nation played in the election con-
tlnues to interest newspapers aud individuals
all over the country. Some Of the remarks on the
subject are too much weighed down with prejudice
OF one kind or another to be of much value but in
another column this afternoon we print summary
of the worth while opinion made by the well train
+ ed editors Of the Literary Digest.
Manifestly the women were quite influential,
although it does not appear that the result would
have been much different ii they had not had the
franchise in the twelve states where they now vote
for presidential electors That they did not do the
things they were expected to do by the male poll
tcians of the land not their fault but rather the
fault Of these same politicians who persisted in dis
regarding repeated warnings that in the main wo-
snen vote just as men do.
sAs for the future in the light of the past-well,
we quite agree with the New York Herald that it
1s utterly wrong for women to vote in some states
and not In others, but the only possible remedy for
that situation is to enfranchise the women in all the
stGtes. It is impossible to disfranchisc the more
than 100000 women who now vote
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-21
U. s. GRAND JURY MEETS

CHARLESTON, w. Va. Nov. 21.-
Members Of the United States grand
jury representing counties throughout
The Southern district, have arrived
here for the fall term Of that court
which was convened this morning by
Judge B. F. Killer. This jury will have
an unusual number Of important Grim,
tnal matters to investigate at this SEES,
zion.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-21
Editorial Comment
on Current Subjects
WoMAN'S HAND IN THE ELECT
ION

WOMAN'S HAND IN THE ELECT
ION
From the Literary Digest.
1t was "the Girl Of the Golden West"
some one has remarked, who carried
the day for Wilson. OF the twelve
suffrage States, but two. Illinois and
Oregon, voted for Mr.. Hughes. The
other ten-Arizona, California, Color
ado, Idaho. Kansas, Montana, Nevada,
Utah. Washington, and Wyoming
helped to swell the Wilson total, and
1t was California, with her women vot.
ers, which finally swung the election
for the President. The fact that about
two million women voted in one-fourth
OF the States Of the Union received
added Importance from the circum.
stance that their vote was concen.
trated, as the New York Evening Post
noted before the election, "in fairly
debatable territory" Thus "the hand
that rocks the cradle" came very near
to being the hand that swung the
election.
The woman'a part, sothe New York
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-21

The annual official inspection of the Owens Bottle
Machine plant in this city is being made today Fair
mont is always glad to play host to this party NOT alone
because the big plant the East Side is one OF the
most important OF Farmonts business interests, but
also because the party that comes each year in the
Owens special is delightful composed Of some Of
the country's most interesting big business men,
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which have had tendency to make the reports
even more accurate than before.
There was an actual falling off in the yield of
most of the staple crops not only in this country,
but practically all over the world this year 1t is
possible that the yield in this country has been
underestimate to some extent, but it is scarcely
probable that the sweeping charge Mr. Hartgan
makes is we'll founded
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-21

Inc allies want another big loan without security in
this country and there will be widespread business
trouble they do not get it, This is not tho first tine
creditor has been confronted with the necessity OF nut
ting up more money order to save what he already
had in,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-21

Representative-elect o. p Bleakcy of franklin Pa
went from Philadelphia to Washington yesterday in an
airplane ploted by army aviator The CONGRESSMAN
owns the machine and he will fly to the capital
from MS home on March to take the oath of office
wonder II he Will charge up the mileage at the regular
rate?
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-21
CROP REPORTING.

" HARGES made by Joseph ITartigan, commits.
~ sloner Of weights and measures of New York
$ State, to the effect that the farmers of the
country deliberately underestimate the crop yield
this year probably will have the effect Of causing
general checking up Of the government figures for
all OF the principal crops but it will be surprising
indeed if any great departure from the actual CON
aftion is found
Crop reporting as it is CARRIED on by the govern.
$ment is one of the largest routine duties of tho
department OF Agriculture. 1t is likewise one of
the most important, and therefore it is always more
or less under fire. 1t is fact nevertheless that
the great private crop reporting systems usually
reach substantially the same conclusions that the
government experts do.
4 Some years ago the crop reporting machinery at
washington fell under the suspicion that it was
being manipulated by gamblers and rigid investi-
cation was made. Facts which in measure Srls
talned the charge were uncovered, but it is sionf
cant that the accuracy Of the figures were not in
the slightest impeached The spectators were
never able to get any further than to import
i ant information In advance of the formal publica
t1on OF the reports Steps taken to put stop
TO that and during the cleanup changes were made
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-21

made famous in the larger cities BY
Gus Hill, and at the present time is
being played by touring companies in
one night stands in various parts of
the United States. 1t is full of touch.
ing incidents and is rather an appro.
pirate selection as farewell bill.
Dave Holman Is highly enthusiastic
about the outlook for success OF his
new company. Miss McKinly, the
new leading woman. is expected to ar.
rive today and the actor who has been
secured for the leading male parts Is
expected to follow soon. The first of
the new company to arrive was Ronald
Rosebaugh. He came on from Chicago
yesterday and has already been as.
signed to play the leading juvenile
parts. He comes here highly recon.
mended and has vault full Of press
notices in support of his past per.
formances. The Cohan & Harris play.
"A Fortune Hunter. has been secured
for the opening bill, and negotiations
are now pending for five other plays
OF high class.
Additional heating facilities are be.
ing Installed and in few days the
painters will be at work to make the
inside of the "old Hip" look like new.
Manager Heilman has arranged with
the Monongahela Valley Traction
Company TO hold some OF its suburban
cars after the schedule time during
next week so that people living in sur
rounding towns may enjoy the full
show, and be assured OF transporta.
ton to their homes.
Helen Holmes, the pretty little dare.
devil of the Lass of the cumberland"
which Is showing al the IDEAL today, Is
petting three mice in a canary cage.
Helen values the mice for their asso.
Citations. Several weeks ago a pack
age came fer Miss Holmes from Parts.
1t had been long time in transit, ap.
parently. In it was a very pretty hat,
sent by one OF the stars friends in
the Rue de la Paix.
When Helen opened the box she
found the main works of her high
priced headpieCe still intact, but the
silk lining was In shreds. A lady
mouse had used it to build her nest
and two young mice were found with
her when the hat was lifted out. Miss
Holmes says It isn't everybody that
can hoase OF having French mice.
aLD STAGER.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-21

This state wide agitation the election corruption
would amount 10 something worth while If it produced
few long term sentences to Moundsve in each Of the
counties where frauds were boldest
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body, but it Is Of particular interest
to those who have an awakened civic
pride, and is a forceful arraignment
ot the influences that so often retard
small town progress. The plot is
founded OH the Efforts of young man
10 run a newspaper independent OF
these influences. In the portrayal,
Varied interests are brought into the
piece and forced to show their hands.
Aside from the exciting scenes enacted
the moral Of the story is one that will
appeal TO every thoughtful person.
Coming from the pen OF 80 relentless
an Investigator and so forceful a writ
or as Samuel Hopkins Adams it may
be taken as Il story largely based on
facts. One Of the features introduced
was actually responsible for a govern
mont investigation and resulted in the
enactment Of some very important leg.
islation. 1t fairly teens with excit-
ing incidents and an intense heart
story runs through the whole literary
structure. 1t is being produced by a
htgh-clasS cast of screen artists head
ed by Carlyle Blackwell. 1t is in five
reels.
The LewisOliver Players are max.
ing the last week of their stay here a
memorable one to Hipp patrons. Their
presentation last night of "Cloverdalc
Farm" will live long in tho memory
of those who saw the production. It Is
a beautiful story of New England folks
and the character portrayals by each
member OF the company are deserving
of the highest praise.
There is plenty Of the way down
east good humor, and the Yankee wit
Is profuse. The stage settings are
pleasingly ruralistic, and several snow
scenes are uncomfortably realistic.
The open fire.places of the interior
scenes, however, give a more cheering
aspect and one can almost feel the
warmth Of the glow on the hearth,
and the kindness of heart Of these
good people Of the old New England
country.
Tonight is the farewell pay night"
of the Lewis.Oliver players. Last
nights bill will be repeated at each
performance until Thursday when a
now play, by.product Of the present
European war, will be presented. 1t
bears the rather familiar title OF "Its
a Long Way TO Tipperary," and its
hero is an lrlsa soldier LAD who has
gonS with the eolors. The ptAS. was,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-21

Well If the coming extraordinary session carries out
Tue program laid down by the Governor in his procla-
nduon II VIII blast the hopes of many Watsonite to
land an appolnnre job under the Statc-Kanawha
News. "
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-21

"Behind the Lines" at the Dixie to.
DAY Is a screen play rejecting the
1nndtions in strife ridden Mexico, and
kalso shows Uncle Sans soldier boys
an taeir routine along the border.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-21

The Clarion" which is at the Mel.
bon to-day, is full of interest to every.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-21
SHORT AND SNAPPY.

If you are undecided what she wants for Christmas
Just ask her.-Uniontown Evening Genius
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The return of 1T Pays to Advertise"
20 the Grand next Thursday night will
lnaugurate season of unusual activ-
tty at this popular house. Manager
Mnlers bookings disclose rapid sue
Eession of high class plays which have
been carefully selected as to variety.
Fhe sale Of seats for Thursday night
began at Martins yesterday.
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IF YOU DON'T GET YOUR PAPER GALL
..WESTERN CNIONn

Subscribers carrier routes failing got The
West Yrginian any evening should call WESTERN
UNI0N,' state the fact and give and residence
and messenger will deliver paper to your door at
'nce. There ia charge TO the subscriber for this
service. The West Virgnian plans TO render to its
subscribers the best newspaper delivery service pos
slbe and this is part of the plan.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-21

The third episode of the Liberty
teries, entitled American Blood" Is
pm ct the Princess today. Marie Wal
samp and Eddie Palo are the stars in
This series.