Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-26

aid. The language Of the petition is
extraYaEant. not to say slightly ridic-
!s. The letter opens as follows:

ala. The language OF the petition Is
extravagant. not to say slightly ridic-
u1ous. The letter opens as follows:
10 His EXcellency, Hon. Gov.Tyler:
Esquire, Renowned Sir:
we respectfully invite your Excel
Sior's attention to our helpless plea, o,
Ruler of Men, etc."
| II the touching appeal could reach
the Governor while he is in the midst
or the Presbyterian Synod, there is no
teiilng what effect 1t might have.
A NORFOLK CASE.
argument in the controversy of the
Norfolk and Atlantic Terminal Rail-
road Company was held before Attor-
ney-General Montague this morning.
Judge w. III. Mann and Mr.. Robert
hughes spoke on behalf OF the Norfolk
and Western road, and Mr.. B. B. Mum
ford, Of this city. argued the Norfolk
and Atlantic Terminal Companys side
or the, question. The Attorney General
look the matter under ADJUSTMENT.
THE MEDICAL SOCIETY.
The Medical Society of Virginia held
three sessions to-day at the Jefferson,
during which addresses were made and
papers read of interest to the profess
sion.
Those who submitted reports were
Drs. T.. w. Rowe, Of Orange county;
George Ben Johnston of Richmond. and
.. n. Nefl of Harrisonburg.
Inc latter spoke on "IIow Best to
Promote the Health in Every Way of
our children in Public Schools" He
tolo OF some Of the difficulties he had
encountered is q school trustee in Sc
curing proper sanitary arrangements
Tor school rooms. Knowledge of sani-
t ts is not qualification required of
nose who are in charge OF the school,
ne said. Great difficulty had been found
IN finding experts on the subject of
school sanitation.
He suggested the appointment of q
commission by the Legislature to inyes-
tisnte the subject under discussion and
embody all the information that could
be obtained in n report to the General
Assembly.
DR.. Alfred Palmer, of Richmond read
q paper on the Care Of the Eyes of
School Children" He spoke of the num-
Der OF children who drop out of school
on account OF their eyes. The difficult
ties which would be encountered If an
eifort were made to dictate to parents
referred to. A great obstacle, he said,
IS the indifference Of the general public
70 the subject and the prejudice against
children wearing glasses. Efforts to
secure reliable reports on the condition
OIL the eye-eight of newborn infants
mad been laughed down in the Legisla-
ture
About a year ago DR.. Palmer said he
was appointed oculist to the public
schools. but had only been allowed to
examine pupils at the High School.
WIN, Why he had been required to begin at
the wrong end he did not know. When
a child reached the High School anv
damage caused by uncorrected vision
mad been done. The public schools had
now been in session a month, said DR.
PaImer' but he had not been notified to
begin his duties.
me damage growing ont of the work
OIL PROGRESSED oculists who examine eyes
"iIneut charge was pointed out.
Inc effect of eye strain on the nervous
system, especially among growing girls,
was discussed at some length.
The height. size and lighting of school
rooms. the desks, size of type in school
oooks ana other details should be given
careful consideration in the opinion OF
the speaker.
There were other addresses along the
same line by DR.. Hugh Mcclure, of AL
eXandria; DR.. Burroughs, of Ashevllle,
n. q; DR.. w: II. Taylor. of Richmond;
DR.. w: S. Christian, of Urbanna: Dr..
!; r upshur of Richmond, and Dr..
Tomorrow the society will elect off,
GERS and choose the next meeting place.