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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25
SENATE AND HOUSE.
THE PROPOSED TAX on RECEIPTS
OF CORPORATIONS.
LINDSAY AGAINST LEGAL TENDERS.
He Says They Are the Dearest Money
Ever Devised-COrpOration Tnx
wouId Breed Lawsuits-Naval Hos
pital Corps.
pital Corps.

WASHINGTON, May 24.-That feature
of the yar-revenue measure placing tax
OF IA of 1 per cent. upon the gross re-
ceipts of corporations was under discus
sion in the Senate throughout to-days
session. Incidentally, the proposed tax on
bank deposits was adverted to. The prin-
cipal speeches were delivered by Mr..
Lindsay OemocraD, of Kentucky, and
Mr.. Platt Republican), OF Connecticut.
Mr. Plat maintained that an occupation
tax could be levied. provided the condi-
tions were fair and equitable, but that
the business of a corporation could not
be taxed, simply because 1t was conduct
ed by a corporation. To be equitable, the
tax must be laid upon the business,
whether it was conducted by corpora
ton, a partnership, firm, or an indi-
yidual.
Mr.. Lindsay vigorously antagonized the
proposed issue of legal-tender notes, de-
claring that it accumulated the existing
menace to the gold reserve of the Trea-
sury, and was, besides, the dearest money
ever devised.
BLOW TO NATIONS CREDIT.
He held that such an issue would be a
blow to the nations financial credit. He,
too, presented an argument against the
proposed corporation tax, maintaining
that II enacted into law 1t would breed
a batch of lawsuits, instead OF providing
what the government needed-ready
money with which TO conduct the war
operations.
Tomorrow the Senate will resume the
discussion OF the pending measure an
hour earlier than usual, the session be-
ginning at IL o'clock.
At ABB p. M. the Senate went into ex-
ecutiye session, after which IL adjourned.
HOUSE SESSION BRIEF.
The session OF the House to-day was
brief. Several bills were passed, notably
those for the organization of a naval
hospital corps, and to authorize the APP
pointment OF commission to allot GER
tain lands to and secure the cession OF
others from the Uintah Indians, in their
reservation I'm Utah.
The bill providing an American register
for the steamship Zealandia. which pass
ed the Senate yesterday, was also passed
The vessel is to act as transport TO the
| Philippines
The House, at 1:5s p. NJ. adjourned till
| tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25
FANITA EXPEDITION STARTS.
Cuban Patriots on Bohro-"o"ii'
Army Camp Notes


MOBILE. ALA, May 2L-The Fanita'
the action Cuban expedition steamer
CaptaIn Hall in command. finished load
ing here last night, and took on her coai
this forenoon. At o'clock she TOOK on
a nilot and dropped down the ship-chan-
mel hound probably for Tampa, but no
one knows precisely the destination
Tbere were four patriots on board-bri-
gadier-General Rafael Rodriguez and MS
sides Colonies Torres, Triste, ana Nunez.
-Four carloads Of war material were
taken on the vessel, consisting OF ainihu-
nition guns. and stores. Nearly two tons
of ice were also taken aboard.
Brigadier-General ]. c. Bates arrived
to-day from Chickamauga, and was as
eiened 10 the command Of the first dlVi-
sion OF the Fourth Corps. His stan APP
nointments are First-Lieutenant william
wright Second Infantry, adjutant-gene-
raj: First-Lieutenant ]. wilkins secoho
infantry. chief quartermaster.
John a Logan. assistant adjutant-gen-
eral and Major c. B. Edwards, adjutant-
general. reported to-day. They have MOI
vet been assigned.
Captain C. Augur, Troop Z, secohu
Cavalry, has asked to be retired.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25
ON THE APPoMATTOX
NEWS NOTES GATHERED IN THf
CoCKADE CITY.
VIII Probated-Bequests 10 Ch"r's-
The Richmond, Petersburg and
Carolina NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. soci-
ETY. organixcd-Personai Men''on'

prrERsRI1RG. VA, May A--(SpeciaL)
The will of the late Mrs. Margaret nan
nahan was admitted to probate In tne
Hastings Court to-day, Mr.. DaViu na'e''
a brother of the deceased, qualifying do
executor. without security. the es'ase -
va,ued at about 5000. Legacies are iel'
% her two sons. a sister in Staten lsiano'
" her husband, 10 her brotner. MI
David Bailey, and to Rev. Fatner " o.
reu. Charitable requests were maoe' ~
n the Sisters of Charity at st. Joseph >
school. 500 to the Little Sisters OF the
poor Of Richmond; 500 to st. Joseph
church. The will also provides ior 'ne
navment of funeral expenses ana the e.'.
tion of q monument, not to exceeu s''V'' -
cost. r,>,,,1-prD
Mr. l.. p. Bruce, of Chicago, the con-
tractor for the stone work on the f'ioh'
mond. Petersburg and Carolina raii'oau'
has Il IL reported, surrendered MS con,
tract For some time Mr.. Bruce mas peer
engaged i'm the construction oil the SUN
work for the iron bridge over the Nos.o
,yav river. This bridge is between t"o anG
three hundred feet in length, anu a 81 80.
doaI ~ the material for ii Is now In ihis
citv. The interruption to the WoIh, =
any. will be slight, as the contract WI
he completed by others. Mr.. Bruce Is
contractor of high character ana ialse Ca
perience. ,,rD
DEBATING SOCIETY ORGANIZED.
A debating society was ORGANIZED ias
night at the Young Mems Christian AS
socIation rooms, and the following o nioei'
we're elected: President, j. MICS 6ucila asl
an. yice-P president, Charles l.. MOTIFS
Secretary, E. w. Butcher Jr.i ALeas %
G r Peasants. There was large at
tendance of young men at the nheelins
and much interest and enthusiasm "er'
manifested.
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
Row w. r. Evans, pastor of the west
Street Methodist Episcopal churcn, &c,
This morning for Murfreesboro' NJ "
70 visit relatives and friends.
Mr.. John Harwell, an honorea anu mei.
lxnoNn citizen, residing on Friend stree'
suffered n slight stroke of paralysis iaU
lost night after he had retired. HIS coli
dition to-day is improved, and hopes ar
entertained of his early recovery.
II is expected that the syndlca'e ~
| .ta purchase of lands delinquent TOT otdl
tayee will soon be at work in our CITY.
Misses Randolph and Coleman, Oh hicn
| rnond and Miss Smith, OF Phiiadeiphia
are guests of Miss Cooke, on Marsn"
| street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25
MEYER SycLE,
Ma Z. flroad ST., Next Corner first

sra.I1N,, clSEAT CONVINCING BAR
fsAf<S WE ARE POSITIVELY kE .-
TlRiNG FROM BUSlNESS. stO,sh'
a'oR RENT FIxTukEs, aoh H,s sn1 Is,su-
", r1 nH" OF II the West yard-wide Bleached
Cotton. reduced TO 7 3~4c. yard.
All the IL i-2c Black Duck, Tor sNfeS
and d re, s,., req 1os 70 reduced 20 Csc.
All the BEST Thoughts OF Chaiies DiS~-
ems reduced to sSc. .a 90 :,
All the $50 oxford Teachers bipies re-
dnced to N.2S. -. ro Ok 90
Boys' Duck Knee Pants, thaV "eie - "
50c.. new 15c. pair. 49,. .ha.
Bows White Duck Knee Pants, that
were CSC, now Csc. pair. ., 90 ono
Boys Wash Suits. that were 81 - anu
III she ~ i,2c. Linen skirting Crash,
rcsiuced 10 1-2c. yard: os.a,o
The zoe. Wide White French Organize
now I9c yard. - ,-...u.o .ha,
All the Solid-Block Wool Cnalhe' 'ha'
was eOc.. reduced to 3 i-2c. yard.
An the Solid Black and Navy-Biue
Nuns yelling, that was Csc, now hc'
All the .o-inch sc. White Lawn, lovely
grade, reduced TO locs yard; s...os 40
All the 25c Persian Lawn. reduced to
All the Wide lOc India Linon. reduced
70 30. ward -
g and soc. shirt-waist Sets, reduced TO
&c. set. q.
All the Most Popular Yard-Wide l-Se'
Sleached Cotton, reduced TO l-4c' yaro'
WHITE BEDsPREADs.
Come and buy White Bedspreads:
An the CSC. White Bedspreads, now SSe'
each. g.
All the 81 White Bedspreads, now sSc'
All tho Sc White Bedspreads, nov VI
as many as you want.
All the New Idea Paper Patterns re-
uuced to &c. each.
All the Bazaar Glove-F Fitting Patterns
reduced TO 20. each.
MEYER SYCLE,
los east Broad street,
next corner First
(my 24.2O
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25
FOR SOLDIERS ORPHANS.
Free Homes offered by Rev. DR.
Wharton, of Baltimore.

WASHINGTON, May 24-Rev. Fl. M.
Wharton, d. D., of Baltimore, the found
err and head of two large orphanages-
one at Charlotte, N. c., for colored, and
the other at Luray. Va, for white chill
dren--has rendered TO the government
these homes, for the care, without charge.
of any child or children OF soldiers who
may die or be killed during the present
war.
Secretary Alger has written DR.. Whar-
ton. commencing his patriotic offer. and
accepting the proposal in the spirit in
which II is offered.
DIR. Whartons address is Baltimore.
Md. and applications for admission
should be addressed TO him there.
Secretary Ayers letter to DIT. Wharton
Is as follows:
war Department, Washington, May p.
NV Dear Sir: i want to thank you for
your unselfish and patriotic tender OF the
institutions under your conduct for the
use of those children who may be or.
phaned during the war. For this kind
offer you have the thanks OF the govern
ment."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25
THE TROOP-TRAIN FATALITY.
Train-Men All Asleep-They Had
uaap on Duty Fourteen Hours.

SAVANNAH. GA, May A.-The Coro-
ner's investigation Of the Florida Central
and Peninsula railroad collision In when
Private Barbee, of the First North Caro-
lima Regiment, was killed. and Private
Colcohoun was seriously injured. showed
that the conductor brakeman. and nag
man of the freight train which collided
with the military train were asleep Wheh
the third section Of the passenger train
passed the siding on which the freight
was waiting, and did not know whether
signals were displayed indicating an
other section was to follow. The engi-
neer denied he was asleep but was IN
doubt about the signals, and relied on the
fireman. who said none were displayed,
A bridge-tender a mile away testined
that he heard the whistle blasts OF the
passing passenger train. The fireman
has not yet been found, but an EFFORT VIII
be made to get him before the jury To-
morrow. The crew Of the freight tram
had been fourteen hours on duty when
the accident occurred.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25
THE PLAYING OF MASTER POWELL
He Gives a Benefit Concert at the
Y. vi. G. A. Hall.

Y. vi. 4. n. HAIL.
The playing of Master Powell Is re-
markable for many things. but in view
of his accomplishment It is particularly
noticeable for its lack of affectation. He
does not descend to cheap tricks to attract
attention, but he tries to get at the COM
poser's meaning and to please his audi
ence.
The performance through which he
played at the Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION Hall last night was somewhat
light In texture, but IL was evenly pal
anced. 1t opened with the Capriccio Bril-
liant and closed with Chopin's Concerto
in Il minor. 1t included also mozart
Fanfare IN G minor, Chopin's Fan
TASTE, f minor. and selections from
Greig and Schumann, with Mazurka by
MIR. Il. Ii. Hair. The audience was as
large as the hall would hold without an
infringement of the law. The enthusi-
asm, too, was in greater evidence than
ever.
Master Powell played not merely with
n fine technique, but with intelligence ano
poetry OF feeling. which render his play
ing emotionally impressive. lie was as
sisted by Miss Frances Digs and Mr.
i. G. Hair.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25
PROPOSALS.

oUARTERMAsTER's OFFICE fV 1So-
Menroe' Va. MAY II, 1895. Sealed pr
posals' IN triplicate, will BE- reeve so
here until u Il. May 30 l. g. and si tasa
onened' for Repairing Heating sys1Vyln
In Main Barracks - Fort MonIoe %. re.
U. S. reserves the riest 70 aD ,,st,on fur
nished ON application. Envelopes So s5
taining proposals should be mS's sni
s'Prop0sais Tor Heating Barrachs' :,
addressed s. Il. ALLEN, A. a. 9. u
my N-6t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25
Cost nj Army Subsistence.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., May A-The
Secretary OF War sent to the House to-
day an estimate of 100000 deficiency in
the current appropriation for subsistence
of the army. 1t will be included In the
general deficiency bill, making total of
sol 900 900 for the army so far received
for this measure.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25
wheeler Want. nryan ON His stan.

ATLANTA. GA. May PA special to
the Constitution from Montgomery, Ala,
says: j. A. Rountree. secretary or the
rsfurned from washington. brings the
private tip that Major-General Wheeler,
of Alabama, Is beseeching the President
10 appoint William jennings Sryan, OF
Nebraska, 20 high position on his stan.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25
MEETINGS.

ATTENTIoNl-GRAY VETERAN 81
ISOLATION win assemble az tho uprD.
mental Armory at 10 o'clock A. vi, ,m,,,e,,d
NFSDAY, May e5th. 20 escort Ilen ,.s M
Grays, Company NJ, Second hes''iis'''
Nv order OF President /. Goddar3;.,
~ ''N'' THOMAS O'kEEFE
my 25-tt s sSiese.s
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25
A seauoiuw Freak.

charleston News and Courier)
The British steamship Progressist ar
rived some days ago from Liverpool with
a cargo OF salt. The ship Is large one,
2025 tons. and draws, when fully loaded,
twenty feet Of water. In build, Il
seems to be hybrid between an ordi-
nary tramp" and ''whaieback-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25
The spanish Fleet.
Uondon Chronlcle.l

The extent 10 which Spain can rein
force her Cape Verde feet Is minimized
by the fact--which We have on the au-
thority Of caoiz correspondent OF the
0iobe-that the Asturias. one Of
SPANS most powerful armored cruisers.
is by 30 means ready 20 go TO sea. This
leaves Spain with. in home waters, only
the battleship Pelayo, the armored
cruiser Carlos ". and the protected
cruiser Alphonso XIII. l speak, Of
course. only OF large craft. for she has
In addition some half dozen torpedo
gunboats and four destroyers. The three
iirst-Eamed ships are powerful craft. and
would form a formidable reinforcement
20 the Cape Verde squadron. TO be Of
use, however, they ought to have Joined
It long ago.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25
Is the baby too thin?
Does he increase too slo

Does he increase too slow
ly in weight
Are you in constant fear
he will be ILL.,
Then give him more flesh
Give him more power to
resist disease. He certainly
needs a fat-forming food.
SCOTS Emulsion is just
that food. 1t will make the
baby plump; increase the
weight; bring color to the
cheeks, and prosperity to the
whole body. Thin children
take to it as naturally as they
do to their milk.
soc, and 1Aeo. al dtnsgissI ~,
SCOTT a RoWhE- chsnhn Nav York
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25
rRoJEcTrLEs FOR MIG GUNS.

sbip-LOad Leaves NorfoIk-NnVS-
Yard Notes.
NORFOLK, VA, May 2i-The Armenia
loaded with projectiles for l5-ineh guns,
left the navy-yard to-day for Key West.
she was accompanied by the torpedo-boat
Mckee.
The German ship Rhaetia was TRANSFER
red 10 the government this morning.
Calkers were put 10 work on the New
ark to-day. She Is being pushed rapidly.
and will be ready for departure In a short
time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25

Miss Nellie Rogers continues danger
ously III at her residence on Lombardy
street. Her condition was unlmproyed
last night
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25
MILITARY INSTITUTE,
VA

the poard of Visitors at their annual
,oaaftn- on the 2Oth day of next June
viii appoint STATE CADETS to FIJI
vanancies I'm the Third, Seventh, Eighth,
Fifteenth, Nineteenth, Twentieth. Twen-
fx-serond Twenty-slxth, Thirty-third,
and Thirtv-fourth Senatorial Districts
and two Vacancies at large. These APP
nointments carry free board and tuition.
EpplIcations should be addressed TO the
1,naersiened on or before June 10th proxi-
mo on forms that VIII be sent upon re-
nrest SCOTT SHIPP,
my 1-su&W4w Superintendent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25
CHINA MarTINGs.

HAVE RECEIVED MY sr Ia.,Ses
stock of China Mattings. OF al staSS,H,,
and patterns: Carpets, Rugs, ana "
caoth. paper Hanging OF all styles ss,,'
trades. which am Offering az low prices
s'"~ A. JENNlNGs
$40 east Main street. Richmond
my 1-eodlm -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25

Major Miles M. Martin left last night
for Harrisonburg, 10 be gone several
days, attending TO business in the United
states Court there.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25
CANNoNADING OFF FLORIDA.

Spanish SpOnSers-fIeHty "H "'H"
A CarOEsal.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, May IA
special to the Times-Union and Citizen
from Tallahassee says: No cannonading
has been heard since o'clock this after
noon. The Spaniards at st. Marks are
now supposed to be spongers. They have
plenty of liquor. and had big carousal
last night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25
sCHooLs AND COLLEGES.
SUMNER Law LECTURES

9Th sqsner July to Sept. i is Ra1e proved
sspeeisiy profitable to beginners; 20 candidates
lacking systematic instruction; and to older prSc
tittonsfs desiring to combine recreation with a
review Of elementary principles For catalogue adj
ofsss H. u MINOR, Secretary, Charlottesville, Va.
frnv 1.-eod13)
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25
PAINTS.

LEWIS'S PURE LEAD,
LEWISS PURE LINSEED-OIL,
and ell material for painting. Only the
best quality kept in stock. Write Tor
quotations. PURCELL. LADD IL CO,
ap 81 Wholesale Druggtsts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25

Ola papers for saio ct the pisK,
s1acA
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-10-13
TIE MEXICAN HOUSEHOLD.
u L. Arranged and Conducted On N
Economical and Orderly
Plan.

The arrangement of furniture Is
much more formal than in the United
States. 1t is very common sight to
see q splendidly-furnished parlor with
a row OF straightforward chairs all
alike with their backs against the wall
and as close together as they can be
placed clear around the room, says
the Modern Mexican.
Heavy single doors, such as are used
In the United States, are practically
unknown In Mexican houses either at
entrances or between interior rooms.
All doors open in Che middle and are
fastened with bolts at top and bot
tom. Exterior doors are always fitted
with glass panels, for they also serve
as windows. All such doors opening on
the street or open courts are fitted
with solid shutters that are folded at
the sides out of sight when not In
use.
A good Mexican cook relieves the
mistress Of the house Of worry and re-
sponsibility in a manner that Is al
most unknown In the United States
The cook Is given so much day, and
with this amount she will purchase
each morning all the provisions for
the day, including even the staples
that are usually bought in large guam
titles in other countries. On dollar
day cook will provide very good
table for n family Of three or four
and get enough beans and tortillas and
chile to set the servants table besides
They can really do better than their
mistresses, because they can usually
drive sharper bargains with the mar
ketmen of their own class, and the,
have more patience to haggle over the
last penny.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-10-13
he Girrs.
Tz, Is an occurrence IN he hyt Of a yosng girl
.ho had a msay approach to death, and Of tho mar
Linn, sxanney n Wlfah size yas rescued.

vousnes and bad state Of lie blcno. He
was not able 10 give me any fe1ief.
II lost al color, had no good blood, and
when ] held up my hands you could al
most zee through them. I was % weak
that ! could not walk up staifs.
II was completely discouraged, for the
physical state I was In was deplorable.
zone Of my friends suggested that take
Dr.. Williams' Pink Pills for Pas PEOPLE,
which I finally did.
AFTER having Used the pills Ia ooe box
! felt much better. kept taking the oils
and grew stronger each week, my nervous
ness deereased and fegained flesh and
health.
"Aiter l had taken the fifth box Of pill,
! did not have any thfobbing In my head
and l was as strong as I had ever been.
"To-day have . healthy color, good
appetite, and the nervousness has left me.
In the Last two months ] have gained flesh
rapidly and am In perfect health.
"Thh marvellous change In my condi-
ion Is entirely due to Dr. William Pink
Pulls, and cannot say too much for them"
That there be no doubt regarding this
story, Miss Shields made affidav;; Before
Notary Public L. L. James.
"Dr. Willi.mS Pink Pills for Pale Peo-
pie are composed Of vegetable remedies that
exert a powerful influence In purifying and
ennehing the blood. Many diseases long
supposed by the medical profession to Be in
cufable have suecumbed to the, potent In
huence Of these pills. Thn univessL remedy
b sold by al druggists.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-10-13

m. HH~k~1 Shi.iN.
a yeafs ago Mas ma0sa So'sso'
. 10 chieage
alive to-day, living with he:
4 lls wess Consrs's s'fsss ana
uctllent health.
,,,,r ago she commenced TO tail,
= oi complications setting in, ind-
t'adins womanhood.
,.u,enee and sufiesines during those
,.rs not only distressing Bot ter
4, I.,t. uttefiy discouraged, she fosnd
Es.,}ect health.
~ aosy relating this expesienee
matter Of great interest to hcn-
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-10-13
Farmers Break the Buggy Monopoly

II is claimed that for years buggy mdbufac-
t,irers have secured exorbitant prices for their
goods, but recently, through the combined as.
sistance OF the farmers OF Iowa, Illinois and
other states, SEARS, RoEBUCR Co., OF Chicago,
have got the price Of open buggies down 10
1885, Top Buggies, s22.76; Top Surries, si3.15
and upwards, and they arc shipping them in
immense numbers direct TO farmers In every
state. They send an immense Buggy Catalogue
free postpaid, TO any one who asks for It. This
certainly is big victory for the farmer, but q
severe blow to the carriage manufacturers and
dealers, 7-l4-lSt.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-10-13
BLIND PEOPLE IN SPAIN.
The Number IL Very Large and There
Ii No Effort to Re-
duce 1t.

The large proportion Of blind people
in Spain has attracted attention since
the beginning of the present century.
The subject is again brought up by an
article by Privy Councillor Hirschberg
in the German Medical Weekly giving
the results OF his recent observation
in Spain. whera he attended the hy-
gicnic congress. He says the streets
of Madrid swarm with blind beggars;
the further south he went the more
blind he met. The proportion in Spain
as given in the census of 1860 Is II to
10000, against eight to nine In Ger
many, France and England; but that
figure lie considered undoubtedly false
by continental authorities. More re-
cent figures give 1913. The chief causes
of blindness in Spain are lnAamma-
ton Of the eyes of infants, granula-
ton and smallpox. The widespread
fatalistic attitude of the sick, the lack
Of governmental oversight and the
small attention paid to disease of the
eye operate to increase the number
of the blind In Spain. There is not n
single public eye hospital in Spain, ac-
cording to DR.. Hirschberg; only wards
in general hospitals and private insti-
tutions. Instruction in diseases of the
eye Is neglected in the medical schools.
though there is hope that the new med
ical faculty in Barcelona, which has
been organized within two years, may
work an improvement In ophthalmol-
ogy in Spain