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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-10

Tom Something's, formerly of Sum
ter, county, but who during recent
years has been making his home in
Texas, is here upon visit to his
Americas and Sumter county friends.
Mr., Something's talks interestingly of
the western state, he being a large
landowner in Texas.
Remember THE Strange Case of
Mary Page" has its initial appearance
at the Opera House tomorrow. Fifty
million people are reading about it il
the magazines and daily papers.
Miss Louise Marshall returned
Thursday from Alabama, where she has
been visiting friends for several days.
Little Miss Waller came this morn
ing to make her home with her par
eDts, Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Waller, on
Church street.
Two more chances to see that Won
derful Fox picture THE Soul of
Broadway" Opera House tonight.
Frank Lanier and his son, Hollis La
rier left Thursday for business trip
to points in middle and north Georgia.
Messrs. Lanier will visit Macon, Ath-
ems, and Atlanta and will return here
Saturday.
Ask your grocer for big B" Bread.
O-so fine. Made in Americas. The
Americas Bakery. 6-tf
Jesse Zimmerman, of Plains, was
among other prominent visitors from
West Sumter in Americas Thursday.
Miss Margaret Coney, of Cordele,
will arrive Saturday, and will be the
guest of her sister, Mrs. Catherine
Oliver, on Church street, for few
days.
The Want AID means q quick return
in anything you want. Try them once.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-10

Mr.. and Mrs. T. l.. Holman, of
near Leslie, were in Americas Friday,
shopping.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-10

Fresh Bream and Shad. Sherlock
q Co. 1O-1t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-10
THOSE WHO COME

New shipment Big Ben Clocks at s.
A. Daniels, the Jeweler.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-10

Ask your grocer for Quality Cakes
1Oc; made in Americas. The Americas
Bakery. CT
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-10

Delicious Hot Cinnamon Buns, Rolls.
Big B" Buns and big B" Bread, ev-
cry afternoon. Phone 1874. The Amer
icus Bakery. 6-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-10

John Clarke, of Plains, was Wis
itor in Americas today, coming o,
business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-10
FARTY GIVEN BY
MISS STELLA MATHIS

Miss Stella Mathis entertained a few
Of her young friends Thursday after
noon at her home on Lamar street.
While progressive "old maid" was
played at several tables, candy was
placed at the "old maids table. At
the conclusion of many jolly games the
guests were served with hot chocolate
and cake. Those invited were Misses
Catherine Davis, Myrtle Poole, Lena
Mayo, Carrie Lou Parker, Louise Jones,
Mildred Summerford and Verna Ma
this.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-10

Miss Carrie Belle Mathis returned
to her her home here today after a
visit of several days with friends in
Albany.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-10

Max Banner, of Columbus, was in
the city Friday, leaving on the Sea-
board for trip ON the western divis-
ion. Thence he goes to Columbus to
spend the weekend with homefolks.
Don't miss the first episode of THE
Strange Case of Mary Page" Opera
House tomorrow.
NJ. A Calhoun, of Columbus, com
mercial agent for the S. A. L. Railway,
was visitor in Americas today.
Just Received: Car of Richland Lily
flour. j. H. Poole C Son. est
Miss Wyolene Nance, of Arlington, is
expected in the city today to be the
guest of Mrs. C. P. Carr at her home
on College street
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-10
Americas The Mecca For
Those Seeking Pleasure,
Health and Business.

New shipment Alarm Clocks. Bel
the Jeweler.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-10
SOCIETY NEWS

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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-25
FLETCHER IS THREE SHORT
uuiy Lack "f Quorum Prevents iiis
Hrinr Confirmed aS hmbassndor
10 NcAicO.

WAslitNGTON. February 9.-Orly
tho lack OF = quorum prevented the
confirmation iu tho Senate late to-da y
pf th" nomination Of Henry lrrathcr
Fletcher as au,bassador to Mexico on
"A motto" - confirm. tho roll call
showed thirty-four affirmative votes and
twelve negative. This Was three short
az "A quorum. hnd tho senate adjourned
I" take up tho nomination Tomorrow
for a iual vote.
The senate reached vote on 'hc
uomima,ion OF Mr. Fletcher after less
than an hours debate Opposition
snccchcs We're made by Senators Borah.
Smith OF Idaho, and Fall OF New
hcHico, ell OF whom declared tina, to
confirm the nomination would bc TO
commit tno senate 20 tho .lminis,ra- :
u"n's recognition oc the Gnrrauza GOV
riumcu,
ADMINISTRATION lca4ers said ,o-ni"s,
thai Tho nomination wonlL bc con-
'rm"G vith"u, dtGi,ulry ,o-morro,v
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-25
GERMAN BANKER HELD
Rrfu>r~ 10 Answer 0ucstiuns before
fcdcrui trnnd iur: in strike
HInI InMuirN.

NEW YORK. February n Federico
Sialiforth. German banker. was or
dared to-day committed 10 the custody
at "a United states marshal hv Federal
ludG" Dayton for refusing To Iusw or
questions before the Federal grand Jury.
investigating alleged efforts of German
agents t" fotucnt truublo bctwce! this
country ANA Mexico. and to iuStigatc
strikes in nluuition factories
Stailforth WAS closely associated, IL
- said, with Franz Won Riutclcn. the
rcrit"d head Of tic German 1,ropa-
cnmda In tho United states
The Federal authorities have been
anxious I" lind "ut just what relations
existed between Stalirorth and Eiut"-
len. but tic banker has insisted th;,,
ne could not bc forced to answer Iucs-
tons on The ground thai hc is not a
citizen of this country. StalIforth is
The head of a German MEXICAN bank,
with headquarters at rarral. Mexico.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-25
ATTACK WAR SUPPLY TRAIN
1"" Of band Of >iN "r Eight Captured
tftrr Tcing t'"mEhi on L.. Crew
In seattle Nnrds.

SEATTLE, WNSiI February ct
attaching Great Northern freight
train loaded with automobiles aud war
supplies for shipucnt to Russia in tho
Northern Pacific freight Yards here to-
day. SIS or eight mon cut tho air hose
h"t~"cu cars in iivc places ami cut tho
tram IN four sections Tho train crew
fought them off. and captured two. who
SaNc the names Of sam Rusk" and
John Ross. and their nationality as
Austrian. Great Northern officials said
1t was known that the train carried
supplies for the East intended for
Russia.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-25
EUENIH LINES NOY
BfOI<EN At ANY POINT

l'NHIS. February - via London) -
Fighting is continuing with undimin-
iShcd Intensity III the region north Of
Ncrdun the French War Office an
noumCcd to-day
Loss OF the village OF Brabant is ad-
mittcd by the war Office
The War Office announces that tho
French limo has not been broken nj
amy pout
The statement fuliows:
IN Artois struggle with Erenades
is in progress 10 the east OF Souche1.
Ia the region north OF Verdun. the
struggle continued all night with tho
same intensity along the right bank
of the Mouse as far as Ornes to tho
south Of Ordes. owing to the violence
of The bombardmcnt OF our advanced
position AT Rrabant-sur- -Ateuse, our
troops have evacuated this village un-
der cover OF night, protected by tho
nan>iuS fire of our positions on tho
left bank of the Meusc.
AN attack directed on Samogneux
has been rcpulscd. \ strong attack,
which was participated in by at least
ono brigade. was launched by tha
enemy in the forest OF Caures Thls
attack succeeded in taking one part
Of the forest We still hold the gouth-
crn end. All the offcnsives directed
against Beaumont. in front OF which wa
arc established. havo failed to dislodge
us. To tho east OF the front attacks1.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-25
KAISER AT VERDUN FRONT
Makes nnil! Speeches 10 Troops. En-
"ouraSing Su,,icrs Not TO
Yield

LONDON, February I'll Emperor
William has established his head
quarters AT the German positions Fac
in= NcrdUn. according to information
received from E"rlin hy the Evening
News. hy WAY OF Copenhagen. The
dispatch. which is dated February -.
says:
According TO nformaiion> received
trom Berlin. Emperor William since his
visit to the Balkans has been in Rel
GUM and France. His headquarters
now have been removed to Vcrdun
1T is reported the Emperor il more
energetic than ever, making daily
speeches 10 tho troops and encouraging
the soldiers not to yield. His Majesty
~ mainly inspired AZ present with a
desire to defeat tho French army at
any cost"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-25
viii Not
Seek REELECTION
Chairman Of National Demo-
cratic Committee So Notifies
President.
Especial to The Times Dispatch

Especial TO The Times Dispatch
NEW YORK, February William
+. Mccomhs clairiuan Of the National
Democratic Committee, has notified
President Wilson that he will not be
a candidate for recollection at the con-
vcntion in 81. Louis in June. Fred r.
Lynch. of Minnesota. has also expressed
his Discrimination 10 conduct the 1915
paign
Though the President is said to have
made no choice, two possibilities for
national chairmau have been suG-
Scstcd. One is II. $. Cummins, OF
Connecticut vice chairman. The other
- l:"bcrt :. iIudSpcth. OF New jersey.
Mr Aiccombs became the Wilson
Warwick IN 1910. lie ana former
senator James Smith. Colonel George
IiarNcy. James Il. NuGcnt ami the late
Robert Thompson helped elect Mr.. NIL
s"m Governor Of Sew Jcrsey.
Despite snccrs from veteran Demo
cratic leaders. MIR. Mccombs organized
"a uation-widc movement, which re-
suited in the nomination and election
Of Mr Wilson TO the presidency.
Friends Of Mr.. McCombs urged the
President 10 make him a Cabinet mem
hcr. President Wilson chose William
Mc.\doo. Mr McCombs's political un-
dcrst.idy. instead.
Mcssrs. Mccombs ANA Lynch met re-
ccmtly. u WAS agreed that neither
should he candidate for chairman.
Tho President is said 10 ic exceed
tnpiy anxious that William Church
Osborn" Shall bc retained ~ chairman
OF tie New York state committee
Gut tho leaders renewed ;heir talk Di
Supploutua; hinf
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-25
HANEL COMFESSES
Indicted FOR Murder in Connection with
Itobbrry and killing of Mrs. HcIlncr,
WcnIthy brooklyn Widow.

NEW YORK. February 2i-An in
dictmcnt charging murder in tho nrst
degree. growing out Of tho robbery
anh murder OF Mrs. Julia IIcilncr. a
wealthy brooklyn widow. was returned
'"-Iay against Joseph T.. IIancl ar
rcstah recently in Baltimore. TIancl
made full confession. according to
the district attorneys Office. in which
he declared he killed AIRS Hcilncr by
striking her over tho head with a bot
tic and then stranGlinG her with a
rope.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-25
CANNOT YIELD WITHOUT
tuNtEDiNt. IurDTENtI

1T Is important to reflect that il IN
tins instance We allow 80. cNpediemCs 10
tax" the place Of priucipio. The door
would inevitably he opened 4" Stiil tur.
ih"r CONCESSIONS once accept - single
abatement Of rIEht. aud many other
humIliaticnS would certainty follow
amI tn" whole fine fabric of inter.
national law might crumhlc hinder our
hands piece hN piece. Mhat we a,a
c"nt"udiy for in this matter is Of the
very csS"n"" cf things that have made
NmcricH - sovereign nation. She can
not yield thcn without couccdinc her
own imr"iCucy as q nation au, making
virtual "urrcudcr Of her INDEPENDENT
position among the nations "f the
world.
II AIN speaking. my dear senator. iu
deep solcmuitN. without heat. with u
clear consciousness OF the nigh rcSpuu-
sibiiiuics Of my office. amd ~ yuli'
sincere and devoted friend. Ii We
should uuiappiiy differ. we shall differ
as friends but where issues 50 mo-
mcntous as these arc involved. We
must just because We are friends.
speak our minds without reservation.
"Faithfully yours.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-25
WOODROW WILSON e
hEI'rEW or SI;NATON
STONE 'Iu PRESIDENT

senator stones letter 10 the PrcSi-
dent follows.
Dear MIR. President:
since senator Kern, Mr. Flood and
talked with YOU on Monday evening
am more troubled than | have been
Tor many - daN. have not rcit an
li"ri"cd 60 repeat our conversation. nii
have attempted. in response to uu-
m"rois Inquiries from my colicacucs
To state 10 them, within the confidence
that they should observe. my general
understanding OF your attitude. | have
stated my understanding OF your atti-
iudc 10 bc substantially as follows:
Thal while YOU would deeply rc-rct
Tic rejection 10y Great I:riIaiu of MI
'.,nSinS : proposal for the ,liS.ir IN, M
oi merchant vessels of the allies with lie
understanding that Germany aud her
allies would not fire upon "a merchant
ship If she hauled to when summoned
not attempting To escape, and that tho
German warshipS would ouly exercise
the admitted right of visitation and
capture, and would not DESTROY tho
captured SLID except In circumstances
that reasonably assured The safety Of
passengers aud crew, YOU wcro of the
opinion that il Great Britain and her
Continued on Second paCe1
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-25
SPEAKER CI.tHI> BECOMES
INTERESTED ~ S,'rI \TIoN

speaker Clark bCraul" Interested i'm
tho situation to-day. and, after informal
discussion with senator stone. Hcprc-
sentative Flood and others regarding
ihc agitation. ~ was agreed that TIC
Snt aker, AIR. Flood and Majority Loader
Nilchin should consult with the I'rcsi-
dent OH tho matter Senator stone
thought he would not go with then,
unless sUnnonch. but he kcpt in CON
stant touch with AL -otiaiions dur.
ing tho dan. aud late in tho evening
sent special message to thr rr,si.
dent by private messenger, rhc con.
tents he did not disclose
Senator stone strongly cuunsc!cd
aGa'ns; any hasty step that might DIS
tnrb diplomatic negotiations. lie con-
fcrred with many Senator's on thc sui
icct. and later stated:
Il ihinl: it would bc uuwisc for Con-
gross to take any action while The
President and state Department arc
conducting diplomatic" negotiations with
Germany over the submarine issue. IL
Congress is 10 take action. uothin;
forts have hccu exhausted"
Senators Gore and IIol5c Smith wcro
very active throughout tho day sound.
ing the sentiment Of tho Senate Sen
ator Stouc also participated in this
'anNaSSing. talking briefly with tho
tcprhlicans~ among whom hc is .,i,i
=" hav" found few supporters or the
te;atcd action. senator Smith vas
said Ia have discovered that q large
number Of Democratic Senator'S believe
that some step should bc taken event
ually. but few were prepared to com
mi thpn1Sn1ICx In
;his time
ATTITUDE or SPECTATOR
Majority Leader Kitchin. OF tho
House. who is known TO favor tho
measure II Its passage would prevent
Continued on Second Page.)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-25
MAURITANIA RELEASED
Government Returns Liner to Owners
mud She May Bc Restored TO
Atlantic Trade.

Especial Cable to Tho Times Dispa tch ]
LONDON, February 24.-The Afaure-
taa,ia. sister ship OF the T.nsitania may
he restored TO tho Atlantic trade.
1t was officially announced In the
House of Commons to-day that she had
been returned to her owners. She has
recently been used by the government
as hospital ship.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-25
Wilson Stands Firm
Against Abndgn7ent
Of American Rights
Germans Inspired
by Kaiser Presence

Emperor and led by crown Prince
trrdrri"k William. the German
tr""ps arc engaged In Que OF tho
greatest battles at the war ON the
western front. rrntrrinE ground the
fortress OF Acrdun. Attack has fol-
i"wcd attack against the French
line after humhnrdmcntS. inrrs.ant
aud terrific. continuing; for several
days.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-25
POLL TAXES REMAIN
REAL ESTATE LIEN
House After Prolonged Debate,
by Vote Of ii to 41, Declines
TO Repeal Law.
VOTE TO AMEND CONSTITUTION
Primary Law Altered. Cutting
Out Petitions From Quail
fled Voters.

After approving the repeal Of the
law which constitutes the capita,ion
tax = lion uron real estate owned by
the person at the time such capi,atlon
tax is assessed the House OF Delegates
Yesterday experienced "a sudden and
decided change of heart. and defeated
IN" coX-Couains repeal bill by a vote
Of Il 10 Il, the measure failing for
the lack Of majority vote.
Delegate Cox. of Norfolk. one Of the
patrons Of the bill. pleaded for it's pass
age on the ground that by repeating the
iaw which makes the captation tay "A
lien. it viii simplify tho work or ,i,lc
examiners. who arc now compelled TO
make laborioms Investigations for the
purpose Of asccrtaiuinr If claims Of
this character rest against property.
Tho law. he said. was widcly dis
regarded
Under the present law. said the Nor.
folk member, a capitation tax unpaid in
one county IS a lion om the property
owned by the person in arrears in an
other county or city OF The State In
npccnt purchasers OF property, he said.
arc frequently faced with liens for un
paid POLL taxes OF previous owners.
rhc law prevents them from paying tho
poll taN Of another. and tho property
remains cuCumhcrcd
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-25
ASSAULTS FAIL .
TO BREAK FRENCH
LINE AT ANY POINT
Certain Positions Surren-
dered in Order to Avoid
Unnecessary Losses.
GERMANS CONTINUE
THEIR FURIOUS DRIVE
Now Fighting Within Five Miles
Of Great Fortress of
Vcrdun.
KAISER ARRIVES on SCENE
Bomburdmcnt Continues in Supreme
Effort To Win Decisive
Victory.
KAISER ARRIVES on SCENE
BomhHrdmcnt Continues in Supreme
Effort To Win Decisive
Victory.

Especial Gable 20 The Times Dispatch
LONDON, February 2i-The French
Tonight admit a further withdrawal
before the furious attacks Of the Ger
mans north OF Nordur. "On the wings"
says tho midnight official statement
issued IN Paris. we have carried back
our !nc. on one side TO the rear of
SamoGncux. and on tho other side to
the south Of Orncs"
The Germans, lighting within nve
miles OF tho great fortress OF yerdun
Itself. now hold the villages OF Bra
bant-Sur-McuSc, IIaumont. Samogncuy
and orncs. AZ we'll as the entire
wooded district Ia tho northwest north
and northeast. They also report the
CAPTURE of Beaumont and Hcrbebois
The French deny that their front has
bccn broken at any point. Tho retire-
inent has been made in good order. It
is stated, and ccrtnin points sur
rendered in order to avoid unnecessary
losses,
With the Kaiser himself reported on
the Nerdun battle field. and with the
crown prince directing operations the
EcfmanS are launching countless at
tackS against the French front. Their
unprcccdcntcd expenditure OF shells
continues. anh tho bomb;r,lrncnt is con.
, ,nuouS on a twcnty-iivc- mile front
The roar Of thousands OF guns; and tho
! shrek of shells continues day and
night.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-25
PETITIONS HELD TO nT
WITHOUT KEtL VALUE;

Delegates Myers and McctZc sun
ported Delegate Ilundlcy in the state
mcnt that the petition feature Of the
present law is useless and withou,
significance. ono siEHcr OF a petition.
il was stated. frequently signs tho
petitions OF TWO or three rivals. thus;
rendering them meaningless as am
wcll-foundcd expression on tho part OF
the voters In some COMMUNITIES, tho
House was told. there arc not enough
voters from which 10 recruit the magic
tifty required by law. and in others the
voting population is SO scattered that
the signing up of the petition is a diff
icult and laborious task.
chord and hardly "a voice WAS lifted To
oppose the passage Of The bill. \ few
minutes before tho body passed tho
JIobson bill amending tho primary law
TO require notice of candidacy to be
filed thirty instead of twenty DAYS bo-
fore tho holding OF the primary, and
requiring the ballots to be printed
twenty days in advance. instead OF ten
days in advance. as tho law now re
duircs. The amendments were made
primarily TO make The law conform
with tho hill. already passed by the
House. which allows absentees, under
certain conditions. to vote by reg
istered mail.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-25
UNWILLING TO TAKE LEVERAGE
AWAY IUOM TAN tOI.LEtrTuRs

Delegate Fcalc held the belief that
unpaid poll taxes should remain - lien
against real estate lie WAS in favor.
he said. Of amending the law TO permit
the purchaser Of property on which
there was a lien for poll tax tn dis
charge such lion, but Was unwilling to
take away from the tax collector the
powerful leverage tho present law gave
him i'm compelling the payment Of un-
paid poll taxes whenever property OF
the person in arrears for this tan is
transferred. The same view WAS taken
by Delegate Myers OF Richmond
The House Was impressed with the
argument OF those supporting tho bill.
au'! passed il hy u vote Of - TO %.
rhcrcupou Delegate Gordon. Of Louisa.
moved that the vote hc rccousfdcrc,I
Speaking 30 this motion MIR Gordon
addressed The members on tho dcsir-
ability of retaining tho Law poin,iuy
out that - has resulted in the payment
10 lhc state OF 81 larc" volume OF capt
tattru taNc$, which would otherwise
roiuuiu uncolicctihlc. Since the rev
"uuc from this taN'iS applied wholly TO
;h" schools hc said. tho fcpc.,l Of the
.HW would materially reduce The cGu,r,-
;ionaI fuud
Others spoke in the same tenor. The
hachirc turned the tide. and tho House
vote by which The bill Was passed
Voting again on tho nnal passage OF
the bill tho House defeated the meas
urc. 81 10 81. tho bin failing to receive
q majority Of the votes cast,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-25
In Letter to Stone Declares
Honor and Sclf-Re-
spect Of Nation Is
In0olUed

WASlIINGTON. February 2i.-Ircsi-
dent Wilson. At the end OF two days
agitation in Congress for some action
warming Americans off armed ships Of
the European bcliiScrcnts. Tonight
wrote Senator stone. chairmau of the
senate Foreign Relations Committee.
that h" could not consent To amy
ahridcmcnt Of the rights OF American
NiiiZ.nS IN any r..snn..t
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-25
MAKES rItANk REPLY
TO STONES LETTER

hbrldcmcHt Of the rights of American
citizens IN any respect
MAKES I,It,NI< u,.,iy
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-25

Thc House conourrcd in tho Senate
JOINT resolution amending the Cousti-
iution 80 - &" strihc out the scction
requiring uil. 10 h" read ~ length on
three separate calendar days, aud pro-
Nidins instead that bills may hc read
hN thor titles only. 1'h's Is tho prac-
ticc that is almost invariahiy followed
10y both houses. AMI the amendment
merely seeks TO losalizc what is al.
ready being done.
Ey vote Of 10 20 >. the House con-
currcd IN tli" senate Join, resolution
amending TIA" Constitution so as to al
low tho cities Of the Commonwealth TO
employ aS officers nonresident experts
The rrcSert law requires; municipal Of
nccIS /" bc voters This requirement.
has irouucutly embarrassed cities who
iiud ~ necessary on short notice TO
Till an Office requiring a person Of
specialized training. who is not always
l" hc found III the local coruunity.
The House passed the iIUndlcy-
Shunaic bill which amends the present
primary law so as tu provide for tbs
return of the fees paid ia by candidates
against whom no oppoSit ton develops
The bill! also strikes out the require
mcnt Of tho present law requiring :,
prospective candidate foT a local Office
TO ii'c with his notice of candidacy a
petition signed by it;y uiaiifc voters.