The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-29

close of the session. 1t was COM
tended that hens. under the propos-
ed law. would be compelled to marx
the cost price Of each and every egg
and that cows would be expected to
inscribe the cost Of each milking, In
order to make a lawful sale.
bill was introduced proposing
new tax OF six cents for schools, but
nothing doing in the way Of increas-
ed taxation. The house committee
on finance ! believe stood firm
against further burdening the tax
payers.
Permit me to say in closing this
report that from the writer's obser-
walton. and from the knowledge and
experience of former sessions of the
general assembly. that the legisla-
ture of 1920 was an active, conser-
vative, business-like body. and will
stand out favorably with any pre-
vious sessions,
WORK FOR GOOD RAODS
In discussing the work OF the good
roads committee, chairman W. Z.
Cridlin, pointed out that there was
much accomplished during the year
but still a great amount to yet be
done. He said;
1T gives your chairman of good
roads much pleasure to report that
one OF brighter promise of success in
the ultimate permanent improve
ment of the highways of Virginia
than has been given us to have the
right to anticipate in former years.
The r z. A. is fortunate in hav-
ing wide awake state chairman or
good roads. j. b. Primer, OF SUFFOLK.
He is keeping in full touch with the
good roads association and the road
Of he 81
written a letter to every post in the
division calling on them 10 entho-
siastfcally cooperate with the good
roads association in its effort to as
sure the building of a great highway
system throughout the common
wealth. 1T is the duty OF this post TO
give Mr.. Primer our very best sup
port and to see that he has just
cause to be proud of our loyalty to
his call for work within and without
our organization to increase the
mem bership of the Virginia Good
Roads association to such an extent
that its influence cannot be gainsaid
Every member of the post should be
a member of the Good Roads asso-
citation. and a working member.
plans are being made for cam
vass of the city so that our capital.
one Of the chief beneficiaries from
the improvements anticipated. may
show appreciat ton of the work OF
these public spirited men.
"Y Our post chairman attended the
annual meeting Of the Good Roads
association and can assure the post
that no one could listen to the ad-
dress there delivered by representa-
tive men of our state and nation: to
the interesting and valuable reports
OF what is being accomplished. with
out being imbued with enthusiasm
for such a movement rs has been
carefully outlined.
Your chairman Joined with the
officers of the above association in
appearing before the legislative
committees and endorsing the plans
as outlined for road Improvement.
"Y our chairman. under instruc-
tons by the post, appeared in n num-
Der of hearings before the highway
commission and the legislative COM
mittee in the interest of the return
OF route No. l 10 its original location
and had accomplished the desired
aim when the demands OF commit
/ tee from Caroline county for change
OF route to that of the old Telegraph
road -raused the legislative commit
tee to refuse action in making any
change at this time.
~ our chairman feels assured that
the route endorsed by the post and
state board. Will ultimately be de-
! cided upon, before any work upon
| permanent Improvement Will be done
on this route"