The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-02
CARING FOR
THE PAUPERS
Problem That Now Confronts
Prince Edward.
A NEW PLAN IN TOBACCO
The Farmers Have Decided to Save the
Prinngs -Protracsed Meetings and
Picncs-- Rain is Greatly
Needed.
A NEW PLAN IN TOBACCO
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Especial to The Times Dispatch.)
MEHERRlN, VA. August lit seems
now settled fact chat there will be
Some very radical changes in Prince Ed
ward county In regards to taking care OF
their paupers in the next few months.
Notwithstanding Prince Edward is one OF
the richest counties within the borders
OF the Old Domonion in finances and
lands, yet she has her share OF the pau
pers. And one of the main questions that
confronts her people to-day is how to
take care of this class OF people without
80 much expense to the Taxpayers.
Several years ago one OF tho richest
farms In Prince Edward county. contain
ing 300 acres. was purchased by tho Board
of Supervisors to be used for those who
were unable to support themselves. Teams
and all necessary equipments were also
placed at the disposal OF the ruperintend-
ent to DO used by him In making crops
to assist In supporting the institution.
This seemed to have proven success for
the first few years, as about two hum
dred barrels of corn. eighteen or twenty
head OF hogs, a nice crop OF tobacco, veg
etables, etc. were raised every year, and
It was thought that In a few years 1t
would be almost self-supporting, but In
this they have been mistaken. and each
year large amount Is taken from the
treasury to meet the expense OF keeping
these people. Only nine are at present
kept In this institution, and at no time
has there been a large number confined
therein but the bulk OF these paupers
are allowed to remain at homo and &c.
ceive so much z1lonth from the coun-
ty. This plan seems to be very salts
factory to the Board OF Supervisors. but
the idea Of keeping up large farm and
paying the superintendent salary Of
three hundred dollars per year and not
deriving benefits therefrom sufficient to
cover the expenses, has somewhat dis
couraged the board and they now have
tho matter up for consideration, and It
is quite evident that turn around will
take place very soon.
RENT THE FARM
1t has been suggested by few OF the
members that the farm BE rented to
good party and he be allo wed fair COM
pensatlon for the board of these paupers,
and in this way cut the expenses down
to a certain extent. and those who have
near relatives. that will take them, do
So and they be allowed enough out OF
the county treasury to live from. 1t is
quito certain that this matter will be
fully decided previous to this falls cleo
ton, and should the board adopt the
for the poor will be thing of the past
in good old Prince Edward.
The picnic and protracted meeting sea-
son is we'll on In this vicinity. The Chris
tians' denomination has for the past
three days been holding their annual
convention at Green Bay. Many dele.
gates have been on hand, with strong
corps Of ministers, and some good ser
mons have been heard and much bust
ness transacted.
A very successful meeting, which was
conducted at Tussekah Baptist Church,
closed several days ago, and another
will be opened here by the Methodists
at Wesley In few days. All-day SER
vices are held at these meetings. and con-
sequently large crowds attend.
Two picnics have been given near here
this week-one at Haileys school house
on last Wednesday night, and one Fri
day night following one was given at
Nutbush. On both occasions large
crowds wero present and dancing was
INDUCED In until the wee hours Of morn
Ing Refreshments We're served to the
guests, and on both occasions the time
was very pleasantly spent. A large pa
yilion was erected at Nutbush for the oc-
caslon. which will be allowed to remain
for future use.
The work OF saving tobacco primings Is
about ready TO commence through TINS
section In few days. Heretofore the
people have only saved a small share OF
this crop, but they are now preparing
to save the whole OF It, as they say
that the common tobacco has sold so
well In the past few years that they
think they can derive enough from this
source to pay the guano bills. This crop
is very good at present and should the
weather continue favorable 1t is quite
evident that a good harvest Will be
housed. All crops are needing rain at
present, and unless supply comes very
soon It is certain that the crops WIN sur
fer to great extent.
PERSONAL MENTION.
Miss Inez Barns. of No. OIL Floyd Ave-
nue., Richmond, Va, with her sister.
Miss Julia, Is visiting at the home OF
Mr.. w. A. Wilson. in this county.
Miss Edna Harding, of Kernain, this
county, is quite i'll with typhoid fever
Mrs. Eva Cogbill arrived here a few
DAYS ago from Baltimore. and is the
guest of Mr., and Mrs T. l.. Jeter
Miss Cordie V. Ewing left few days
ago for Dnwlddie county, where she
viii spend few weeks with relatives
Mrs, G, C. Wall. Of No. 1921 East Mar
shall Street, Richmond. Va, arrived here
a few days ago with her children. and Is
spending a few weeks with her mother.
Mrs w. H. Ewing
was here few days ago visiting Miss
Mary Crew at Coleralne
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