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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
OBITUARY..
Thomas w. Trent.

News was received in this city yester-
day OF the death at his home
"Bellbranch,' Buckingham county, Va.
Of Mr.. Thomas w. Trent.
Mr.. Trent was the youngest ana only
remaining member Of a large family He
was the son Of Stephen w. and Elizabeth
Basset Trent. OF Auburn" Cumberland
county, Va, where he was born December
O. 1871.
For many years previous to the war he
was associated In business with the late
Robert @. Nicholas. at Virginia Mills,
subsequently removing to his present
seat, whore he has since resided.
During the early part Of the civil war
Mr.. Trent was associated with the gov
eminent OF tho Confederacy and subse-
quently saw service as an officer In Its
army.
On January 1s, 1867 he was united In
marriage with Miss Catherine Gannaway.
daughter Of Theo. Gannaway, Of BEL
mont" Buckingham county, by whom he
Is survived, and tWro sons-Messrs. John
G. and Stephen W., Trent.
Mr.. Trent came Of one Of the Oldest and
most honorable families in southsde vir-
ginia, and he enjoyed wide ana dis
Unpublished connection throughout the
3State, Being ono OF Buckinghanl's Oldest
and most beloved citizens. his loss will
be deeply felt by his many friends and
relatives. and by the people at large Of
the county which he so long adorned by
his many private virtues.
Galbert Tyree.
Mr.. Galbert Tyree, well-known young
man OF Fulton, died yesterday afternoon
at ! 80 O'clock at the residence of his
mother, No. 823 Louisiana Street.
Mr. Tyree had been In III health sew.
eral months He was In his twenty
fourth year. and had resided In Fulton
the greater portion of his life. He Is
survived by his mother, several sisters,
several brothers and a host Of friends
Tho funeral Will take place from Full
ton Baptist Church Tomorrow afternoon
at $3.50 O'clock Tho lnterment will be
In lakewood.
Mrs. Olay's Funeral.
The funeral service of tho late Mrs. A.
L. Clay will take place this afternoon at
8 O'clock at Epworth Methodist Church.
The pall-baarers will DO Messrs. Fl, q.
Osterbnd. i. y. Busaer, n. +, Bailey,
n, r, Dance. August Irangle, San, Hermit
man, G. B, Hundley and II, w. stocknlar.
William p. Norvell.
Especial to The Times, Dispstch.)
CHARLOTTE q. H., VA, February 7,--
William Dabney Noryell. one OF the old
yest and most highly esteemed citizens OF
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
Fierce Battle With Horse Thieves.

vINTTA, I. T.. February 7.-In fierce
battle between United States deputy
marshals and o band Of alleged horse
thieves at Blue Jacket. I. T.. to-day two
OF the bandits were killed instantly and
another surrendered to the officers. De-
putty Sheriff Rowland. OF Caddo county.
Oklahoma, received clue that the band
made Its headquarters at Blue Jacket.
and accompanies by deputies. he reached
the house occupied by the band at day
light. A fierce fight followed, and when
the smoke cleared away Doc Wattenbar-
ger and Jim Stevens were dead. Ben
Stevens surrendered, and was brought
to the Vinita JAIL
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08

Charlotte county, died at his homo at
midnight last night.
He was In tho oighty-nrst year Of his
age, a lifelong Democrat, and was wide.
ly known throughout tho county.
Mr.. Norvell was born In Lyncnyirg
May 20. 1892. His parents were Edmond
B. and Haluda NoryeIl. He camo to
Charlotte Courthouse when a boy twclvo
years Of ago. and clerked for Colonel
Dupuy. On arriving at manhood he
moved TO Richmond and entered Into tho
commission business. the style OF the
firm being Noryell and Jones. In jan
uary, 1859. no married Miss Sallle Hundly.
daughter OF Elisha E1undly, Of this city.
and has resided hero ever since.
Io leaves devoted vito and eleven
children, flvo daughters-Nfisses Lizzie
Dowell, Lee g.. Susie. salle, and An
nie-and six sons-E. e. Norvell, Murphy.
N. c.; ID. II. Norvoll, Taockport, Texas;
w. D. Norvo1l, Chaae City, Va: n, J,
Norvell, Charleston, s. c., and J. Hobson
Norvell and Caskie d. Norvell, Of this
place.
The intcrment will take place at ths
village cemetery Tomorrow, Sunday, at
II o. clock a. Nj 49, 55g'
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PLAY EUCHRE AT
THE VIRGINIA CLUB

The Board Of Governors Of the vir-
gInia Club have generously rendered to
tho Georgia table Of the Confederate Ia.
zaar tho use OF their beautiful club
house (ths old Van Lew Hansion) for
progressive euohrs party, to be held FOR
the benefit Of tho bazaar,
The offer has been accepted and tina
party viii DO held in the club rooms on
Friday night, February 1sth. between
the hours OF $50 and II O'clock.
Tickets can be obtained from any mans
Der Of the Georgia table,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
Entertainment at the College.

President Boatwrlght Will entertain the
students and friends OF Richmond Col
lege next Tuesday night. Mr.. Polk Miller
will conduct the amusement features In
the chapel. ard afterwards refreshments
will be served In the library. This occa-
sion marks the close OF the intermediates
examinations,
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CHARGED WITH
STEALING $4,000
(By Associated Press.)

NEW YORK. February 7.-Byron W.
Winters, for seven years in charge Of
the customs bureau at tho postoftlce here,
was arrested to-day on a charge of en-
bezzling money belonging to the United
States. The alleged theft is over 5000,
and the time extends over seven years.
Collector Stranahan was the complainant
Winters was held In $1,000 ball by Com
missioner Shields tor trial, examination
being waved.
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Thomas r. Robertson.

Especial to The Times. Dispatcht)
TARMVILLD, VA, February 7.-Thos.
2. Robertson, one Of Farmvllle's most
popular and foremost citizens, died at
his home In this place to-day about noon.
The death OF Mr.. Robertson came ass a
great shock to the community as he had
been confined ohis home only a snort
while. At no time was his condition con-
sidered very serious. although he was
suffering from heart trouble. This dis.
ease resulted In 1lis death.
Mr.. Robertson was flfty.nve years OF
age, and a member Of tho weIl-known
commission house OF Duyal, Robertson
and Company, OF this city. who arc also
owners OF the Farmville mills, one Of tina
largest roller mills in Southsldc Virginia.
He came to Farmville about thirty years
ago. and accepted a position as depot
agent for the Norfolk and Western. He
remained with them about five years at.
ter which he engaged in the c,ln. mission
business. and has since been conspic-
uous figure in business and religious cir
oles He was married to Miss Pattie
Booker, daughter OF Colonel R. a. Booker.
xyho uiyryfuac HIM + -
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HOW THE SECOND RICO
SECURED PRETTY BRIDE
Especial to The rimes.Dlspatch.,

PARIS. February IA second Rlgo Is
interesting Paris. He Is a swarthy Rou-
man!an. named Degin, who has Just been
secretly married to a rich Australian
heiress, Miss Mary DAILY.
Degin was leader OF an orchestra in o
restaurant at Brussels, and Miss DAILY
saw him there. On one occasion he
broke his violin and she sent him anony-
mousl" 10000 francs. with which to buy
a new one. He found out the donor, paid
assiduous court to her and they were
privately married. They are now in
Paris.
Degin is plain to the point of ugl-
ness. His bride is twenty-five and very
pretty. iSSas
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DEATHS.

rYRrD-pled, February 4, 1903, at 1880
O'clock +. M. at The residence Of his
mother. No; s22 Louisiana Street.
WED I'VE Il BY hi his mother. Mrs. Joanna ~
rec, several brothers and sisters.
Farewell, Galbert, thou art sleeping,
With death seal upon thy brow;
We. who love no moro art keeping,
Loving watch Ger thee now.
Close art thou bright eyes forever.
And no human can over bring thee
Back to US again
And thou spirit ever lowing.
Hovers still around lis here;
Everything and place reminds US
And 1t may not be long. brother.
Eer r. w swa. meet re IN redlms above
Eternal Ooundless love.
Like lovely flower thy faded.
Thy vast young to droop and die;
But the Saviour calls his loved ones
TO that bright home there on high.
one BY one We ,g go gather With hot thee
And then, at last may we, all
Gather In our fair and heavenly home,
w
(hlonday) AFTERNOON at 1880 o'clock
from Fulton Baptist Church, Inter-
ment In Oakwood. Friends and ac-
quaintances are invited to attend.
(Norfolk and Newport News papers
please copy)
L9Mp g p}aS ths tf os h e fsI!
urday morning at Q o'clock
st gSaerh H !aHs R'AfSu s. ft
$3.50 o'clock p. NJ.
TRDNr--Died at his home. "Bell-
brancl psslnsh11am", county, sat 4v
TRENT. In the elghty-second year Of
! funeral neral MONDAY MORNING,
URBAN-Dled. Saturday. January slst.
parsnts, DspHhh. Infant dSGG,hter Of
John II, ana nlla Gibson U.are, aged
Funeral took place I'pEl from
the residence at u O'clock.
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Made His Escape.

Especial to The Times. plspatch,)
LEXINGTON, VA. February 7,--1smAa
Henderson. colored. was shot and badly
wounded by William Williams, colored.
near Roekbridge Baths. and last nlsht
Henderson was brought to the Licking
ton Hospital for treatment. Wlihess
made hia esoapA
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
An Entertainment.

The local Hptasoph conclayes Will give
an entertainment on the 18th Of March,
with a view raising funds for taking
care of the national convention here in
June. The entertainment will be under
the direction OF Prof. Daniels aud rrof
Stein.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
GRAVE ROBBERY CASE
Or. J. 9. Alexander is on Trial In
I Indianapolis.
(By Associq,ed pr.x,.l


(By Associq,ed &Pr4x,.l
INDIANAPOLIS, IND. February Is
The defense took sudden turn to-day
in the trial Of DR.. j. G. Alexander for
grave-robbirig. when 1t asked that the
State be required to elect on which count
OF the Indictment 1t would go to the jury.
There was no motion to Quash the indict-
1nent The fourth count OF the indict-
ment charged that DR.. Alexander was
the "demonstrator Of anatomy" Of the
college, and had possession OF the body
of Rose Neidlinger. After spirited argu-
ments the court overrulcd the motion OF
tho defense.
Mr.. Span followed this ruling with a
motion to withdraw the second and
fourth counts of the indictments from
the jury, these counts charging the de-
PENDANT With having and concealng the
body OF Rose Neidlinger, which, he said,
were separate crimes. This was also
ooverruled. The court then adjourned
until Monday, when the defense will
take up its side OF the case.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08

pther With a charge Of nitro.s lycerine.
that shattered the massive steel box into
4 bits no bigger than ones hand. Hughes
Brothers. contractors, on West Twenty
seventh Street, ana the Kfllckeroocker
auction rooms, on West Twenty.eiEhth
+. them they lost nearly 5000 In money
and 1ilvcrware.
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Eaola,s to MATCHBOX.

Jack Frost, the well known shortstop,
of this city has signed with Natohez. OF
the Cotton States League, and will leave
FOR that city, within the next few days,
He will play at shortstop for the team,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
Major w. A. Donaldson.

BALTIMORE, February 7.-Mator Wal.
ter A Donaldson, superintendent OF the
National Cemetery In this city. died t..
day from blood-poisoning as a result Of
q slight wound on his head. Donaldson
was also veteran actor and played
with Junius Brutus Booth In 1853.
IN previous years, since the Civil War,
he had been superintendent Of national
cemeteries at Anteitam. Marietta, Ca,
Winchester. Va. City Point Va, and
Beaufort, 8. c.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
cOL0RED TROOPS PAID
Nearly Nine Thousand Dollars Coming
to Sixth Regiment.
Especial to The Tlmes- DIspatch.I

Especial to The Times Dispatch.)
WASHINGTON. D. O., February ~
The Secretary Of the Treasury has trans
mitted to Congress a report Of the iudg.
ments rendered by the Court OF Claims
for claims of the soldiers OF the Sixth
Virginia Regiment, Volunteers, Spanish
war, for time between enrolment and
muster In. This is the colored regiment
organized principally In Richmond,
These claims In the aggregate amount
TO 3s.7Ss,es. and are payable at once, IL
no appeal Is taken,
They range In amount from two to two
hundred dollars, Joseph B. johnson, VII
Lam II. Johnson. Edward w, Gould and
=, B, Shepherd, Jr., the highest colored
ofhoers, being the only ones to reach
the larger sum.
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Goes to Michigan,

Mr.. H. l. Barlow, formerly with the
seaboard Air Line. has accepted a posi-.
tion with the Adriant, Mich, knitting
mills. He left last Monday for his new
field of work.
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Mrs. Mary Frances Armstrong.

- }gpsGial t. Ihe Times -Dlspatch.)
Mrs. Mary Frances Armstrong died at
Hampton to-day. She came to Hampton
on visit a few weeks ago and was taken
sick soon after she arrived. The body
will be removed to Saybrook, Conn, for
interment Deceased was q sister-in-law
OF General Armstrong. founder of the
Hampton Normal School, and mother Of
dick" Armstrong, the well known foot
ball PLAYER
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
cracksmenin the TenderIol

Especial to The Times ,nispatch,)
NEW YORK, Feb. 7,--Ixpert cracks.
mon visited the section known as the
Tenderloin early to-day and opened two
safes. one by skllful drilling and the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
Rosemary Library Board,

The regular monthly meeting Of the
Rosemary Library Board, which was to
have been hold on Tuesday has been
postponed until Tuesday, March 9th. The
postponement Is due to unavoidable CIR
oumstances.
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Romulus Hurt.

Special to Tho Times. Dspatch.)
PETERSBURG, VA, Feb. 7.-Romulus
L. Hurt, brother Of Mr.. Samuel J. Hurt,
Of this city. died at his home in Motto
way Thursday. Mr.. Hurts home was
about six miles from Blackstone. He
was one Of the best-known citizens in
this section OF Virginia, and for many
years has been one OF the most success
full planters in Nottoway county. He
is survived by several children.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08

Edna LYall Critically III.
(By Associated Press)
LONDON, February Edna Lyall
ada Ellen Baylly), the author, is grave
ly i'll at East Bourne. Sussex.
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FOUNDER OF LIFE INSURANCE.
Memory Of Morris Robinson, First Pres]
ident of the Mutual.

A bronze tablet to the memory Of Nor.
ris Robinson. first president Of the Mu-
tual Life Insurance Company Of New
York. which the Canadian Society has
placed on the front OF the building, No.
Sc Wall Street, the site ct the first office
OF the Mutual Life. was unveiled yester-
day afternoon. Miss Harriet Duer Robin.
son. granddaughter Of Mr.. Roblnson,
unveiled the tablet. after a short address
by Dr.. George D. Stewart, OF the y-ana..
dian Society. and prayer BY the Rev.
Arthur H. Judge. the soclety's chaplain
The tablet Is small square OF golden
bronze with PLAIN Inscription In raised
letters. It was executed by Tiffany 6
co. The only relief in the severe SIM
pllclty Of the d,sign Is circle at tho
to pcentre, half OF which extends beyond
the upper edge Of the square. containing
In relief the seal Of tho Canadian so-s
clety. !,
Tho inscription reads: /,
!. !. .r...-
(: TO tho memory OF
: MORRIS ROBINSON. &
(: A Canadian. 4
(: Born In Nova Scotia, September, 1884 q
/: Cashier OF tho Bank OF the United 8,
(: States who, as the ETst president Of q
/: the Mutual Life Insurance Company .
/, OF New York, established on this 6
[: spot the business OF modern life 3:
/: insurance on the American continent, 5;
8 February LIST. ls4s.
/: This tablet erected by
{: The Canadian Society OF New York. 8
/: February lat. 1908. g
After the ceremonies a luncheon was
served In the board room Of the Atlantic
Mutual Insurance Company. at No. 81
Wall Street. Addresses were made by
Chancellor MacCracken. Of New York
University: Clarence whitman, president
OF the Merchants Association. and R!chs- Z
ard A. McCurdy, president Of the Mutual
Life. s$5
Mr.. Mccurdy told the story Of Morris
Roblnson's life and work. Mr.. Robins
son was tho son Of Colonel Beverly Rob
inson, an officer In the British army dur
ing the Revolution Ills family. because
OF their loyalty to the Grown. were com-
PEELED to abandon their homo at Beverly,
near Garrisons-on-the-Fr Hudson. and so to
Canada. where Morris Robinson was born /
In log house. ITe came to New York
at an early age and became cashier Of I
bank at Goshen. Mr., MoClirdy told tho
story of Mr.. Robinson's business career
and tho beginnings OF the life insurance
business in this country.-New York Sun.
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Richmonders In New York.
Especial to The Timc.. Dispatch.)
NEW YORK. Feb. 7.--Filth Avenue.
c. D. Larus Waldorf. r. A. Taylor, G.
3Wortham, G.. v. Lewis.
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Thomas II. Steger.

Especial to The 11mes-Dispatch.)
ROANOKE, VA, Feb. 7.-Thomas H
Steger, an old and worthy citizen. died
to-day from complication Of diseases.
aged eighty years. He was native Of
Powhatan county and gallant Confed-
eratc soldier. He moved to Roanoke
county at the close Of the war and has
resided here since. He Is survived by
his wife and eleven children, eight sons
and three daughters.
Miss Keen Graves.
Especial to The Times Dispatch.)
CHATHAM. VA. february 7.-Miss
Keen Graves died at the homo OF her
father, ]. T. Graves. In the county. She
Is survived by her father. two sisters and
one brother. Supervisor ]. T, Graves. OF
Pigg River District. The funeral took
place Saturday afternoon. near =. come
Of the deceased.
Miss Lucy Ficklen. &
FRDDERICKsBUR VA. FEB. u
Miss Lucy F,icklen, a we'll known lady
OF Culpeper county. died at the home Of
Mr.. Thornton Stringfellow. near Batna,
after brief illness.
Mrs. Elizabeth Cox.
AARfoN. VA. February ms. Eliz-
nbeth Cox died suddenly yesterday at the
home of her brother. Mr.. W. @. Sexton,
clerk OF smyth county.
&
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Close art thou bright eyes forever.
Hush and still thy moan OF pain,
And no human can ever bring thee
Back to US again.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08

And thou spirit ever loving.
Hovers still around lis here;
Everything and place reminds us
OF q precious brother dear. \
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Like a lovely flower thy faded,
Thy vast young to droop and die;
But the Saviour calls his loved ones
TO that bright home there on high.
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And 1t may not be long. brother,
Fer we'll meet In realms above,
And be sWeetly reunited In
Eternal Ooundless love.
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Farewell, Galbert, thou art sleeping,
with death seal upon thy brow;
We. who love no moro art keeping,
Loving watch DER thee now.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-12
The IDEAL Nurse.

A nurse generally arrives in time OF
crisis, the patient is turned over to her
the family draw long breath Of com.
fort and relief confide in her amazing.
ly, question her about the doctor, the
treatment, the patients condition, her
experience of similar cases and unhesi-
tatingly make her privy to their most
personal affairs.
Besides possessing unblemished cour-
age and professional skill a nurse
should be prepared to sweep, keep q
room in order, arrange flowers, read
aloud, write notes, unobtrusively quiet
such family Jars as might affect her
patient. She must understand what to
do herself, what should be left to serv-
ants, remembering that this will vary
In every household. She must be quick
to see when her presence is necessary,
when she is In the way. She can allow
herself no personal habits ns to bed or
board, no private existence or amuse-
ment while at n case, and when the pa
ttent is safely through the exciting pc
Rod of illness she has to settle down
with good grace to the ted1um Of con-
valescence, never resenting the inevi-
table withdrawal Of intimacy us the
family resume normal habit of life
and no longer made her the recipient
of every thought and emotion-Mary
Moss in Atlantic.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-12
Dolly mnat.on

There are many stories told of the
tact and kindness of Mistress Dolly
Madison when she was the first lady Of
the land. Her ready wit saved from
confusion many visitor to the White
House who was not accustomed to the
ways Of polite society.
One Of the most amusing of the sto.
ries is the tale Of country lad at q
White House reception who was sur
prised in the midst Of his enjoyment
of cup OF coffee by the approach Of
his hostess. In his confusion the poor
boy dropped his saucer and thrust the
cup into his pocket.
Mistress Dolly, who. although her eyes
We're keen and searching, never saw
anything that 1t was not intended she
should see, chatted away with her
guest SO pleasantly of the weather, the
crowd, and, finally, Of the young mans
mother, whom she had known or heard
Of, that he recovered from his embar-
rassment and was soon at ease and
ready TO accept the fresh cup of coffee
which his hostess ordered, despite q
certain curious and unexplained bulge
in his pocket.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-12

HE kind, o blinlsed ut that, butt he
said: I've half a notion to sell. The
truth is, I've got the finest investment
open 70 me that Lever had. If could
afford 10 wait :. few years, / could
coin inoEey ont Of this property, but /
believe iii t;.ni!g money quick
So do l, said l. and watched him
fitrt about In the frying pan. Then l
said, What is the price you hold 1t atY
/" I thought said he, that ought to
get as much as paid
AS much as you paid Abe Tomp-
kins and PerkinsT said, with q grin.
DO you think you could possibly sell
a piece of land for MS much as those
sharks? If you can, you'd better go
In the real estate business. You'd coin
money. Why, they yanked two thou
sand out of you, didn't theyY
81 don't really think Perkins had
anything to do with It, he said. That's
just report out about old man Bish-
ops deal. bought my land on my
own Judgment
Well, said, how will fifteen hun
dred round wheels strike your
I believe I'll take you up he said.
i want to make that other investment
So we closed, and / went Mt once to
have the deed recorded before he had
chance to change his mind. Now,
you see, I'm interested in the thing,
and Pm going to help you put 1t
through. If your folks want the loan.
bring them In in the morning, and II
we can manage our Yankee just right
we'll get the money"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-12

One of the strange things about the
churches of Mexico is that none of
them is finished. You may travel from
one end Of Mexico to the other and
wherever you go you will find from
one to half dozen workmen doing
something to every church. They may
be putting on Il spire there or bit Of
decoration here, but as soon as one
part Of the building is apparently com.
pleted they go to work on another, and
what is more, there is no likelihood
that the churches will ever be finished
until the laws are changed.
Since the present government came
into power the church Of Mexico has
not been allowed to own property, and
such property as 1t acquired must be
held In the names of individuals and is
subject to taxation. However, no taxes
have to be paid on an unfinished build
ing, and that Is why the churches Of
Mexico are never completed.