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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-16
whsn one has such a big family.

whsn one has such \ big family.
Mary Louise took one trip for the
old dolls. Suzanne, Pexgy tthe Scotch
iassie> and Mary Jane. then she went
again for their chairs and extra
clothes The third trip was for the
four new dcils. Elizabeth. Georgia,
Bessie AL Practice. Practice had
that queer name. by the way. because
he was given Mary Louise by her
mother to keep her company while she
die her practicinx every day. Mary
Louise liked the idea Of having him sit
on the piano In front OF her while she
prnct!ced scales and finger exercises.
She didn't get lonesome and yst he
didn't bother by talking AZ person
might.
Now Just how or why II happened
Mary Louise didn't know. Probably
beca she had taken two trips up
stairs before was getting . little tired.
Or maybe 1. was because she had
such big family: maybe folks with
big families don't count their children
I'LL bed time. But however It hap
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-16

just mentioned. Note that the hole u
the movable arm 10 OF q different size
than the one In the ny wheel
Fish line or other stout cord should
be used for assembling the movable
arm to tho shaft The string must not
be stif1 but very pliabie 20 II viii wras
about the shaft easily. Tie . knot
Ia the string each side OF the shaft.
this will keep the string from slipping
through the hole In the shaft. Thread
The ends OF the string through the
holes bored In the ends OF the movabls
arm and knot two or three ttma9
To operate the drill wind the string
around tho shaft by turning the NOV
able arm on It. Then press down On
the arm, releasing the pressure ~ the
arm reaches the end OF the downward
stroke. this with cause the strias to
wind In the opposite direction o. the
shaft raising the arm for the mex.
stroke It will require . little prac-
tics to operate the drill sveniy. II the
arm sticks on the shaft before the
hole is worn smooth from uss rub
little soap on the SHAFT who're II works
In the arm.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-16
BILLS PASSED

! Fl. b. No. 47S--To amend and re-
enact section o of an act entitled an
act TO raise revenue for the support
of government and ubiic free schools
and to pay the interest on the public
/ debt, and to provide a special tax for
| pensions as authorized by section 1879
1 OF the Constitution, approved April
! lG, 1908, as heretofore amended.
! II. b. No. 47s-To amend and re-
enact section 1877 of the an act en-
titled an act to raise revenue for the
support of the government and pub
lie free schools. and to pay the in
terest on the public debt and to pro-
| thorized by section 1873 Of the Con-
stttution. approved April lS. 1908, as
heretofore amended.
II. B. No. ALTO amend and re-
enact section $3.50 of the Code Of Vir-
ginia.
II. b. No. 20l--Providing for keep
ing the account of the prohibition
department activities in the counties
and cities.
House Bill No. i45---To amend and
re-enact section / Of an act entitled
an act to create a commission to con-
slider the compensation OF court clerks.
examiners of records, treaSurers, COM
missioners of the revenue, sheriffs.
high cnnstabies and city sergeants,
and until action upon the report of
said commission, to fix the maximum
amount of the compensation of said
officers, approved March 81, 1914, as
amended by an act approved March
81, 1916, and as further amended by
an act approved March 8, 1913
House Bill No. 16s-To amend and
reenact section s7lS of the Code OF
Virginia.
House Bill No. 114--To amend sec
ton 5ss OF the Code of Virginia.
House Bill No. 1870 amend and
re-enact section 15s Of the Code of
Virginia.
House Bill, No. 1910 amend and
re-enact section 9sos of the Code Of
Virginia.
House Bill No. 1870 amend and
re-snact sections GAS and 658 of the
Code of Virginia.
House Bill No. al3---To provide for
the appointment OF "a commission to
be known as the University OF Vir-
GINA and Richmond memorial road
com m ission: To prescribe its powers
and duties: and to provide for the
construction OF the University OF vir-
ginia and Richmond memorial road.
House Bill No. 123.--To amend and
re-enact section 31o7 of the Code OF
Virginia. ~.
House Bill No, ao5--ro amend and
re-enact section 1898 OF the Code of
Virginia.
House Bill No. lotto amend and
re-enact section 3a10 of the Code OF
Virginia, az heretofore amended, az
10 the fees OF jailers, for feeding
prisoners
House Bill No. 111--To amend and
re-cnact section 4ssy of 'tife code tf
Virginia
House Bill No. 1910 permit. field
trials with hunting dogs.
House Bill No. 1870 permit wild
birds and wild animals protected, by
law 10 be captured alive and held in
captivity for propagation purposes.
House Bill No. 17I--To amend and
re-enact section Ass of the Code OF
Virginia.
House Bni No 2os---To amend and
re-enact section sA52 of the Code Of
Virginia, 1919.
House Bill No. s1e-Ests blishin.
the Virginia truck experiment station:
providing for the appointment Of n
board OF directors thereof ana pre-
scribing f1r the control and naainte=
nance thereof and prescribang the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-16

10 EARS ago. when fires were not
" as easily started as they are now.
Y because there were no matches,
~ the Indian was compelled to
find something to take the place OF
matches. He had several schemes
He made sparks by striking pieces OF
hint together. or started the fire by
whirling an arrow with the end en-
oedded in dry soft wood. by means Of
his bow cord. A continuance similar
to the drill shown was also used for
starting fires. the whirlins motion Of
the drill shaft heating the wood and
causing it to burn. BY driving brad
in the end OF the old fire lighter We
will make drill. While some people
were using the drill for starting ores
the Chinese were using It for drilling
spots on dominoes and chess men
The drill shaft may be piece Of
round stick that you may be able to
pick up or II may DO shaped from a
piece OF straight grained wood. II you
are going to make the shaft plane a
piece OF the proper length one-haif
inch square and then plane OF the
corners. finishing TIL perfectly round
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-16
A NOVEL TOY

u CTS OF fun nsy &c had with two
h round clothes pins. which mother
L Will 9ive yon from her wash day
supplies, or which you can buy
sM8 any store. Pierce each az the
1<toeAes Plus with holes as shown in
- nfst 6gure, making four holes in
s9AcA pin: the nrst about three quar-
~ of an inch below the top. the
o1ceAd through the center of the pin
ltectly above the legs and the third
49, Ieasth through each leg near the
4310M- An awl or screw driver can
- used to make these small holes,
4ee4 cut OF the lsss close TO the place
4eko they Join tho pin and have LEFT
H. piecs such AZ you see In the second
sAouSA The next thing TO DO is 20
lx4A two thin p;eces Of wood. three
l4cAoe in length and drill three holes
no each: enc ut each end and one In
%kAe middle as In the third figure Then
|tAka some very fine wire and join the
clips Of wood that you have Just
s8Aefccd TO the top Of the clothes pin,
Auta3nK ore piece on each side for
Aknaa. Bend the wire at each END in
~ Form OF loop 20 the arms will
aet slip. but give the arms enough
sReodon to move easily. Cut OF the
stefs ersr wire.
Attach the legs In the same way TO
- lower holes in the body OF the
Take long piece OF black
AAreAd ara tie oae end OF II to a min.
- the string through the holes in
- csafer Of the arms and tie It abou,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-16

with a wire masher and ada tea
spoonful OF salt-mors II desired.
Stir well. Increase heat slightly
and cook for one-half hour moro.
BY this time the vegetable should
be thick and . rich yellow and should
be cooked dry enough to serve on a
plate with meat without seeming
"watery."
At the end Of the half hour add /
tablespoonful meat drlppinEs tbacon
is best) and cook Eve minutes more.
Servo hot. ~5T"@ fo
II any II left over. pour in q baking
dish. cover the top with cracker
crumbs. dot with meat fat and bake
20 minutes or until Drowned and Tot.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-16
THE ADVENTURE OF PRACTICE

4 M AIRY LOUISE had such = big
l. family II was . wonder she
\ could keep track of them slil
" = There was the French doll.
skAns. that brother Tom brought
S&ap1 from France. and ths Scotch
81 that Aunt Margaret had sent over
eeoa the old country when Mary
oai6o was three years old: and the
TT Acil Mary Jana that the family
1ADscted Mary Louise loved The most
~ AL These three bad been the fsv-
gM1ltap fer many day. But when
1Afe1kMAs came the family was IN
SleaAsed by four more and then tbs
NntNssy was full to evernowingl
OAs morning not very long after
FNhristmas. the house was SO colo that
Nary Leuise's mother said everybody
eAsusd bsinx their work or their play
|Maa ~ In the living room where a bic.
cAeefful log IRE made things warm
- comfortable. Mary Louise was
NuIlAg enough fer she loved to play
M ftcnt Of the Are. but moving. as you
MI know. IN hard work. Especially
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-16
THO JUDlOR COOK
RUDABAGO

Many times tasty and inexpensive
vegetables are not used as much Is
they should be because the cook
doesn't know the best way of prepar-
ing them. Rudabago is the very
cheapest OF all winter vegetables and
when cooked this way is one OF the
m ost delicious.
Peel and cut into inch size pieces
about 2 pounds OF rudabago.
Wash, cover with water and put
on 10 cook. In tightly covered vessel
After II has boiled hard for ten
minutes, put over q low IRE and cook
for / and one-half hours.
Take OF cover. mash the vegetable
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-16
SENATE

III. ID No. sss-Tn amend ami re-
11cf xettscr 1854 of the Coed OF
1t9tniA. and repeal an act
m31tie0 an act to amend and re-
1Aet section 1859 Of the Code of
E9aaia as heretofore amended, with
M3erence to grain to be ground in
nfn; amount OF toll: penalty for vio-
M45cns. approved March 10. 1918.
81 H. h. No. fS=-fo amend and re
section. 13 of an act entitled
AIT 70 raise revenue for the sup.
1T Of the government and public
- schools and TO pay the interest
~ the public debt and to provide
pecial tax for pensions as author
- by section 1873 of the Constitu-
0E approved April ID, 1904, as
e1n tcfore amended
b. No. a63--For the protection
N EGftasn fish in Stafford and King
eQrge counties.
b. No. $3.50 amend and re-
kAct Eestion e431 Of the Code OF
1rGtnia.
ID D. No. 25e--To amend and re-
nact section 44s7 OF the Coed of
|lt1xinfa
k b. Ne. 22e~-To prohibit certain
ov1ces from being affixed 10 bags
QAtAtning stock foods. and to pro-
lit the sale OF stock foods put up
b4eE 10 which certain devices are
2lEixed.
ma hi r.. No 4iS--To amend and re-
z1kNGt section e23s of the code of Viz
@ss III. II. No. l2s--Tu permit children
EN3ef the age of z years to work in
&t4K and vegetable canneries and IN
&9nmsnit merchandise or run errands,
s ~. b. No. l70-To provide for the
kMBo0intmcrt OF a commission on the
ssNAo system in Virginia. and 10 pre-
&XfI4n<n the and duties Tf ia
BeQmsnission.
III r. Nc. S2l--Fer The relief of
q. Ehelhorse
Ill. b. No es---To amend section
4k u the Code of Virginia.
3. Nc. 32s-To require able
o1ied persons over sixteen years Of
mo 10 support their parents.
FINN b. No. 34T--To prescribe the
4tfiOns under which a pubic ser
1x3X corporation. II ii becomes nee
ey In the construction of it's work
ks3A changing its grade. or in double
eking the same. may cross at
mn any county road.
/. b, No. 4x5---To amend and re-
wc1 Dection sSse Of the Code OF
Uia. and to repeal an act entitled
5Gk TO amend and re-enact section
Ncf the Code of Virginia relative
temporary appointment OF circuit
- approved March ia. 1918
q ~ No. 4Sz-A bill to amend and
Act sections 1873, 1743, l74s
177I. 1874 and l7si OF tbs
oof Virginia.
III No. lss--To amend and re-
Aection - 81 OF, the Gods ot
-. concerning Tees 81 sherfffs:..
4nta. criers and constable
~ !. No. zzi--To amend and re-
GectIon 3172 OF the Code OF
y No. 3ss--rc amend and re-
eetion 1857 OF the Code OF
wv h No. 1t2--To authorize boards
&k1~Dors TO fell, or fell and re-
TAAe along public highways,
<DSp the iandz along such
an cleared Of growing trees;
ostdank for procedure under
IN. ta<--To repeal xecsson
&ho Gods of Virginia
NJ M 1e3--Fnr the protection
1e0tx0wAy river IN South
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-16

two feet from the pin. Thea pin the
little performers to the carpet or tie
10 the lower rung OF chair. rake
hold of the'free end OF the thread end
hold ii 80 the dolls just touch the
hoor Pull the thread and the little
men win wrrtle with each other.
II you work this novel toy In a
emi-darkened room and hold the end
Of the thread behind you as you Jerk
1t, any on-looker will be much myst,-
ned and wonder what 81 making the
queer little clothes pin wrestls.s per-
form so strangely.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-16

re-enact section 1856 of the Code of
Virginia relating To cooperative asso-
Citations
House Bill No. s10-ro provide for
the relief from employment on Sun
days OF certain employees OF the state
and the departments thereof.
House Bill No. 30O-To prohibit the
! removal and carrying away OF sand
or gravel from the fast land, beach
or blur abutting upon any of the
! rivers, streams or other waters within
the Jurisdiction Of this commonwealth
or from the beds OF any such waters.
or from land lying between high and
low watermark OF any such waters.
and to repeal an act entitled an act
sand within this commonwealth, on
! the banks OF the Potomac river, ap-
proved March 8. 1894.
House Bill No. 4o5--To amend and
re-enact sections 1898, 400, 41o5,
4I10. All. ALB, Ais. 4l20, 412l,
4122. 4123 and 412S OF the Code of
House Bill No. 2ss--ro amend and
re-enact section 414s OF the Code of
Virginia
House Bill No. $3.50 amend and
re-enact section 2s42, 2S4s, .944 and
2945 of the Code of Virginia.
House Bill No. Alto amend and
re-enact section 9 OF an act entitled
an act to provide for the issuing of
county bonds for permanent road or
bridge improvement in the magisterial
districts OF the counties OF the state,
and repeating all acts in SO far as the
same are in conflict herewith, ap-
House Bill No. 1910 amend and
re-enact section 200 Of the Code of
Virginia
House Bill No. sos-concerning
SANDER and libel. and prescribing
punishment therefor.
House Bill No. SOTO amend and
re-enact section z543 OF the Code Of
Virginia.
the open season for the hunting, Kill
ing or capturing. in the Counties Of
Fluvanna, Goochland, Buckingham
and Cumberland, OF all the game
birds and game animals protected ly
the laws OF thi estate. and to prohibit
the tracking of wild turkeys and rab-
bits in the snow at any time in the
said counties.
House Bill No. 212---To regulate
The sale of bakery products; and fix-
ing penalties for violations of the pro-
visions thereof.
House Bill No 454-To authorize
the board of supervisors Of any county
constituting judicial circuit to sup
plement the fees OF any constable
therein by the payment Of a salary.
House Bill No. 1Se--To amend and
re-enact section 1893 OF the Code Of
Virginia.
House Bin No. l2s-To amend and
re-enact section 3S47 OF the Code of
Virginia.
House Bill No. 1sl--To amend and
re-enact section b2s, $50. $40. ST. and
5l2 OF the Code Of Virginia with ref
trence to forests. ana 10 ada TO said
Code three new sections 10 be mum
bered 646-a, s<S-b, 546-c.
House Bill No. 204---To validate and
hold firm and binding the receipts.
recordation and yerifcation Of deeds,
orders of probate, fiduciary accounts
and other papers and writings re-
ceived into the clerks offlCes OF the
courts OF this commonwealth by the
clerks thereof. and transcribed upon
the record books in said olYices.
though the receipt, recordation and
verincation certificates attached there
to have not received the attesting
signatures OF the said clerks. and to
provide for the attesttng or the said
clerks. and to provide for the Attest
Ing and vSftdc1ff01 or tire axaSsx. lsssgg7s
HOusN Bill No. 12S--TO nrOvina far
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psned. Practice got lost. when Mary
Louise loaded up her arms to 70 down
stairs he was tucked tight under her
elbow just az coxily A. could be. And
when. that night, after the house was
again nice and warm, Mary Louise
went to put her family to bed. Prac-
stce wasn't there!
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re-enact section 4see OF the Code OF
| Virginia.
House Bill No. ss7-Te provide for
| the consolidation OF towns.
House Bill No. :as--To provide for
the contraction OF the corporate lin
its OF towns located partially in one
county and partially In another.
House Bill No. 41i--To repeal an
act to authorize the city OF Bristol 10
, lease or sell the Gauthier property la
| said city. approved September 2. 1919.
House Bill No. 415--To amend and
! re-enact an act entitled AN act to in
corporate the town OF South Norfolk
in the County of Norfolk" approved
September II, 1913.
House Bill No. 416--To prevent the
trapping of foxes in the Counties Of
Albemarle. Nelson and Amherst
House Bill No. 4I7--To amend and
re-enact section II OF an act to reEu-
late the shooting and prevent the de-
struction OF wild water fowl in the
waters of Back bay or its tributaries.
and the lands adjacent thereto. in the
County OF Princess Anne, approved
March IS. 1914.
House Bill No. 1910 amend ami
re-enact section 59il Of the Code OF
Virginia, providing for the jurisdic-
ton OF circuit courts In cities which
went into effect. undergone transition
from cities Of the SECOND class to cities
OF the first class.
House Bill No. 424--To appropriate
money to the Southwestern State
Hospital to build a sewerage disposal
plant at the said hospital or to enable
the hospital to carry out a contract
with the town OF Marion. for the con.
struction Of q sewer or sewers in. con-
uACtinr with fha &nvynrn uyNfovv~ ~
the said town.
House Bill No. 42s-To amend and
re-enact section 4154 of the Code of
Virginia.
House Bill No. ls2-To provide for
preliminary survey OF the state
highway system OF roads, and certain
other surveys
creation OF the Office of public de-
fender in cities having a population
OF $4,000 or more. and providing for
their appointment and defining their
power and duties.
House Bill No. 47a-Endorsinr the
erection of a statute of brotherhood
at Fort Wool, otherwise called the
rip Raps,' in Hampton Roads.
House Bill No, 4s3-To provide for
the completion Of the publication.
binding and distribution OF the Code
OF Virginia
House Bill No. 4Ss---F'or the pro-
lection OF fish in the waters OF Ciinch
river and its tributaries In the County
OF Russell
House Bill No. 4s3---A bill to
amend and re-ernet section Sass OF
the Code OF Virginia.
House Bill No. 1914 bill CONFIRM
ing a payment BY the auditor OF pub
lie accounts to I4vnchburg city farm.
and authorizing the payment OF S7s4
House Bill No. 4SSTo authorize
and empower the Counties Of Han
over. Henrfco. King William, and the
city OF Richmond, or any one or more
or them. to acquire by purchase or
otherwise, or 70 contribute to the
purchase OF the toll road running frof,
tho city Of Richmond to Mechanics
vile. in Hanover county, and known
as the new Mechanicsville turnpike.
House Hill No. 48k-In relation to
fish ladders In Floyd county.
House BILL No. 183-Reuuirinx car
tain state institutions to purchase only
pura-bred cattle, sheep ana ho~n
Houas BIN No. 4s7-ro authursxA
IN hoard ~ supervisors Of La cpuaty
~ bofroW money and insue bonds 81
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Famous Old Recipe
for Cough Syrup
Easily and cheaply made at home,
but IL beats them all for
quick results,

Thousands Of housewives have found
that they can save two-thwds Of the
money usually spent for cough prepare.
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for making cough syrup at home. ~
is simple and cheap but ii has no equal
for prompt results. II takes right hold
Of cough and gives immediate relief,
usually stopping an ordinary cough IN
81 hours or less.
Get 2h ounces Of Pinex from any
druggist, pour it into q pint bottle and
add plain graduated sugar syrup to
make full pint If you prefer, use
clarified molasscs, honey, or corn syrup,
instead OF sugar syrup. Either way, IL
tastes good, Keeps perfectly, and lasts
u family . long time.
It's truly astonishing how quickly it
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ems and raises the phlegrn, soothes and
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surely the annoying throat tickle and
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hoarseness or bronchial asthma,
Pinex is special and highly concen-
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its healing effect on the membranes.
Avoid disappointment by asking your
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full directions and don't accept anything
else. Guaranteed to give absolute salts
faction or money promptly refunded
The Plnex Co., Fl Wayne, Ind.
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PENNINGTON BRIEFS
news Of the Town and Village Ted
Briefly for Busy Readers

Coming While New York Sleeps, =
ADV. tItaRa n ms III IIsg
Coming-"The Law OF The Yukon
Library Theatre, Adv
Big treat at Harte Theatre tonight
Read the ad. ADV
a fine assortment Of chocolates in
boxes at $50 per box at Kandyland.
Adv.
Big special 2-hour program at Lii
brary Theatre today. Read big ad.
ADV.
A Box SociaI WIZ De neld at the
Wilson District School house Friday
night for the purpose Of raising funds
for a Victrola for the school. The
public is cordially invited.
A Box Social will be held at the VIII
son District School house Friday
night for the purpose of raising funds
fer a Victrola for the school. The
public is cordially invited.
The latest Charles Ray feature yet
shown in Bennington, "45 Minutes
From Broadway Geo. NJ. Cohan's
great play First National attraction
Library Theatre Friday and Sat
urday. Regular admission ADV.
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SUN VALLEY" AT OPERA HOUSE
Arthur Donaldson in "Sun Valley" at
Opera House Monday Evening.

The youngest but emphatically not
he'least member Of the big cast sup
porting Arthur Donaldson in Sun Val
ley the powerful new American com
edy by Chester de Vonde which comes
to the Opera House next Monday
night Nov 22nd is Master Carl John
son who although only twelve years
old, is a veteran player having APP
reared in the filmed drama since in
fancy. But his ambition is to win de-
served recognition on the legitimate
stage, the artistic and mechanical re-
quirements Of which he possesses
surprising knowledge
Carl, who is all lad healthy in
mind and body should be- is also an
enthusiastic Boy Scout. faithfully OBJ
serving all the tenents and obligations
of that splendid organization Of young
patriots. Too, he is mindful Of his
educational needs, and so devotes a
good part Of each day to his school
books under guidance of the tutor
who travels with him.