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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-09
The Virginia Democracy.

It will be an inspiring sight to-day to
see 1900 Virginia d democrats assembled
Ii, convention. The delegates come from
nil parts of9the State as representatives
OF true Democracy, which Is but another
name in this Commonwealth for true
Virsinianism. They come representing q
pu,ty which has always stood for indi-
vidual rights and the highest type OF pop
ulnr government. They come represent
ing g party which has record OF which
any party might well be proud. The:
Democratic party Of Virginia has had an
IN broken rule since 1883, when the State
threw off the yoke of Mahoneism and
cc1rhnltted ita affairs once more TO
4 Democracy. Since that time its rule has
rairely been disputed by an opposing par
tS, and never threatened with defeat.
s Under the Democratic regime the State
rs DEBT has been settled, the credit of the
State redeemed and thoroughly establish
cd: the pubic school system steadily
4 Improved. appropriations made from year
to year for the care Of worn out Con-
fe,ierate veterans; a new and up-to-date
Constitution adopted, and statutory laws
necessary to put 1t into effect enacted;
tile electorate purged of the objections
able negro vote; a corporation commits
sion created; new library building erect
ed, and measure adopted to rebuild the
state Capitol, needful improvements made
at The peniteEtiary, and all the affairs of
the State well cared for. The revenues
OF government have been ample to ssnor-
vide for interest on the public debt and
for ali the necessary expenses Of govern
pacnt. yet without any increase In the
TAX rate, but a decrease Of five cents on
the hundred dollars. 4,
Many millions Of dollars have been col col:
lccted and dsbursed by Democratic Of.
ficials, yet there has been no public scan-
dal and only in few Instances have sub
crdinates proven to be unfaithful to their
trust. We doubt II any State IN the
Union can show a better record on this
score than the State Of Virginia under
Democratic rule.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-09
Young VandaIs,

Editor of The Times-Dispatch:
Slr,-Just now there Is being said a
great deal about identifying our city.
etc. This is well, and step in the right
attention OF ne proper authority to the
DETACHMENT Of SO many Of our nice
houses, by children with chalk, etc Last
Sunday | took a walk and was surprised
at the large number Of houses. especially
corner ones, which were all marked and
defaced, some with vulgar words and
pictures. 1t Is shame to have to pay
as high taxes as we do here, and then
manner, and no effort made by the city
to. prevent it. Can You not, with your
valuable paper, help us In getting rid Of
this nuisance, and thus rendering our
II. B. S."
Richmond Va 100
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-09
JUNE 9Th TN WORLDS HISTORY.

5S7 b. c.
the 9TH Thammug especial fast OF the Jews was observed
for the taking OF Jerusalem under Ing 81 Baoyoh
on that day.
The siege Of Jerusalem opened the first Crusaders Godfrey
standard the first swell Of Mount Calvary
Stephens gate the line OF attack was con
nued Tancrcd Roberts Count Raymond estao
shed lis headquarters citadel to the fort OF Mount zion
1896.
Heyn says n this day the clergy Of London agreed upon
the form 81 petition to King Henry permission the people to
read the Bible.
First child Of white parents born in Brooklyn New YORK
1914.
English Parliament proogued on account OF the deences
between Lords and the Commons It is said more than 100000
mounds spent in bribing the Commons
William Lilly, famous English astrooger, died t4e made
quite snug fortune the cavaliers and oundheads by
dieting for Both parties The Parliament under Cromwell
bounds hattering prospects, and he copl
gold chain and medal by the King OF sweden re
also made handsome by his manacs and other pubca
ons.
The only son Of King Louis XVI died in the
Temple in his year The convention agreed to exchange
His sister for the betrayed by Dumourier to
1914.
United States brig Raesnac Lieutenant >Renshaw captured
and DESTROYED British brig John laden with English goods
1896.
Battle of Micanop About Indians defeated by deach
ment OF United States troops under Holman
Admission bills for the OF North Carolina South Carolina
orgia onsana Alabama and Florida passed the Senate
Charles Dickens died.
Fords Theatre Washington, D. c. collapsed killing and inju
ing many people
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How to Settle IT.

front, with a solution Of the Moroccan
1t seems that Tia the United States gov
s eminent nigh. quickly sqlys The Per,
out OF danger OF Ills life by. paying the
indemnity demanded by the bandits, and
then notifying Morocco that she must
return the money, with interest. or take
the CONSTITUENCIES There is at Wasnips-
ton secret service fund that might IA
drawn upon in the emergency without
waiting for congressional action. The
Morocco to chase the bandits, but 1t
could make matters mighty UNPLEASANT
for the Moroccan. government by throw
Inc few shells Into Tangier'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-09

The latest estimate OF thu population Of
China is based upon a census. taken by
the purpose Of trreassesspg taxes. 1t gives
to China proper including the. IS pro-
ylnces. 4o7,737325 people. Manchuria is
credited with, 100000, Mongolia with 81
credited with S,500O00, Mongolia with 81
lurkestan with $4,000, making grand
total Of 426,447 325.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-09

OF to-day's game. easily won 3, the ) ,a l9s
I Gn,si by Tie Visitors and their four double
plays, orn OF them probably record
Being hanGle6 ny seven fieldcrs. Z, =
CHICAGO ..........o1o124oo1-s 10 9
Phiiadelphia ......1 ! o o % D o o.
Batteries: owen and sulllynn: Plank,
Bartholdt and Powers. Time, two hours,
Umpire, Dwyer. Attendance, $3.50.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-09
The Platform.

We agree with Chairman Ellyson that
tbe platform adopted should be brief and
rointed There Is no occasion this year
Tor long rambling platform. for no mat ma
ter whatAwe say, after all, the platform
for this years contest will be made oy
rho National Convention, and our dele
gates to st. Louis will have a hand IN
making It.
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Boston, s; Cincinnati, 8.

I BOSTON. MASS, June s.-Boston won
hits with Clnclnnati's misplays, after
loose fielding. had apparently given the
s Score: . So R..H. 2.
Boston ..sooo03ol5lo1-s 4!
Cincinnati ....... 500l310Olo0-5 4
Batteries. Wills and Needhamt Elliot,
Kelham and Schlei. Time. 2:o5. UMPIRE,
tombstone. Attendance, 1894.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-09
Fixing Next Census.

Chicago ministers age insisting, that It
Il marnrsy earl carly and rear large families
When read in Connection With the an
noNncement that the government has
evolved a plan to prevent censps PAD
alton out there.-New York Herald
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-09
FORBES, III; KINGAN, y.
Ball Game Between Employees Of
Meat Packing Establishments.

Ball Tame Between Employees Of
Meat Packing Establishments.
The game OF baseball At Broad Street
Park yesterday afternoon between teams
representing the Forbes and the Kingan
packing houses had the semblance OF the
usual 'lot game
The Forbes boys started out as win
ners by making ono run. The Kingans
beat that In the third by making Ave
runs. but the latter made no more until
the ninth, when two runners crossed the
plate.
In the meantime the Forbes team made
three IN the seventh five IN the eighth
and two In the ninth. making the score
II to In favor OF FORBES,
There We're no special features IN tne
hches OF the two houses. from the CHIEF
was we'll enjoyed one.
Score by innings; n. N ~
Torbes ,s...,.,,,...,..;, Z a Q 99 35oS
Line-up: rbes-Lpmpkin. left f ls
Boyd, first base; Hogan, pitcher; Raa,
Talbot fiis saeond base; sresofS fhird bass;
Trhlom,ass, center aslSdi Britain left t'e''
Kingahs. Smiley. second base; pashiel!,
pitchers KIDD, third basel Lrmssa asn
catcher; Galloway, right field N e sfa
left field; Fitzgerald, center NEG 49, ~,
Hattosk, pitcher. Umplrs. Tom fosnds ss
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-09
North Carolina Sentiment.

IHB WIlHIIIIS tVII DFuI TtlIItIho,- y
Lots OF people In this region still be-
lieve that Captain ISidd's treasure Is buried
on this coast. 1t has been dug for many
tlme by some folks. but they got Moth
others have picked UP s16oO,0 900 this spring
by searching among the strawberry vines.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-09
Standing Of the Clubs.

philadelphia, a; St. Louis, 8.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, June s.M l,r1 !
Hitting BY Lush enabled the home team
to defeat St. Louis In a3fast game,
Score: r. II: -
st. Louis. ......... 1oooIooIo-3 g. 9
Batteries: Corbett and Grady: Frazer
and DOOM. Time, l25. Umpire, Moran.
Attendance. 200. a-b i &
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-09

There AFRO 19oe27 professional boggars
In Spain. IN some Of the cities besgars
Ing aims Is recognized as legitimate bust
ness, and the municipality demands a
percentage upon tho collections. Seville
In the only city In the Kingdom which
forbids begging in the streets,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-09
A Marvel.

But in wisdom he led the whole dance,
Porsooth, he was able @ 4
TO take a time table
And tell what 1t meant az q GLANCE,
Salt Lake Herald.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-09
New York, q; Pittsburg, o.

New York, q; Pittsburg, o.
NEW YORK. June s.--Although, New
to-day. the locals shut out the Pittsourg
team.
Score: Il; RI; =.
New york ! o. o OIL 0x-2 2
Batteres Philllppl and Phelps; McGin-
nifty ana Warner. Attendance. 5.0D. Um-
plres. Emslle and O'Day. Time. 1:io.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-09

College Games Yesterday.
+ AT New IIaven-Yale, 8; Dartmouth. L.
At Cambridge. Mass,--Haryard, 8: AM
at Princeton-Princct ton. o; Bucknell, o.
AT Philad elphia--;Lafayettc. 2; Uniyer-
'sity OF Pennsylvania, o.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-09

The census of tho Inhabitants of the
Philippine Islands. takon under tho
authority Of the United States, shows
tho population to be 1885, 426. OF this
number G47.74O arc classified as wild and
iunclvllized::. though with some knowledge
or tho domestic arts, IS 81
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-09
A Few FOREIGN Facts.

In a, parliamentary answer the secre-
tary to the British Admiralty gives the
average annual cost of maintaining n
tirst-class battleship Of $4,000 tons as
$4,000 pounds.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-09
Brooklvn. Z: CHICAGO, /.

g BROOKLYN, N. ". June s.-By defeat
Ing Chicago In to-dny,,s game al, Brook
! Ign. Hanlon's men helped New oTk 70
sr6tp. n. II. r.
Chicago 10000 90 00-l 2
Brooklyn ......... 22 90 olo x--s
Poole ele's and Bergen. Tine fine las. Umpire
thinner, Attendance. 2,o00.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-09
SOUTHERN LEAGUE.
Scores Yesterday.

At Atlanta-Atlanta, 7;bLittle Rock, L.
At BirminEham-B Birmingham. 10;
At NashyIiile-New Orleans. 8; Nash
At NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 4; Montsom-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-09
Standing Of the Clubs.
Detroit, 8; Boston, 2.

DETROIT. MICH, June s.-Detroit won
a good game from the champion Bostons
to-day.
Score: r. n. -.
Boston . ......... oooo-s s o
Batteries: Mulln and Buelow: Gibson,
Winter and Criger Time, 1:45 Umpires,
O'Loughlln and King. Attendance, 1000,
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z. 6',;re I, u, 0AoxgAt
Y. "a like sEand

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Chattanooga Times: The attempt OF ne
groes to work in the furnaces at Ironton.
Ohio, precipitated a riot that rendered
Of STATE o f99ps
ought to be worth more to the negro than
to have a representative make q speech
,seconding Mr.. Roosevelts nomination..
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-09

On almost the identical spot where Ro-
ger Sherman welcomed President George
Washington to New Haven, on visit
to the formers home, over a century. ago.
n tablet commemorative Of the event was
unveiled on Sunday last.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-09
The Durham Herald says;

'Wo do, not SEQ why all factions cannot
agree on Parker He supported tho free
silver ticket on both, occasions, and 1T Is
not the gold bugs who are kicking.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-09

George E.: Phillips, who was engineer
OF the collier Merrimac at the time she
was sunk in the channel Of Santiago har-
Dor by Lieutenant Hobson, has Just died
in Boston. sf,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-09
Cleveland. q: New York. q

O!eVeIallu, NeW DIX, q.
CLEVELAND. OHIO. June S.-Powell
had Cleveland at his mercy to-day. allow
81 Score re- w. $S' r, Fl. n.
Cleveland ,........o1ooooooo- 81 z g
New York. l 8 20 0 O. 90 Cd IL o
Batteries: Donolue and Abbott; Powell
and Mcclure. Time. 1.2S. Umpires, Sher-
idan ana Carpenter. Attendance. 1890. #
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---'7 ! = :
THURSDAY, JUNE 0. 1904.

nsEv- The Times Dispatch takes the full
Associated Press Servlst, the London
8Times War Service and the Hearst News
q eneral News Service and has Its own
correspondents throughout Virginia and
North Carolina and In the leading cities
of the country.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-09

give cents line. six words to the
lne," IS the printed instructions some
Of the weekly papers are giving to the
fellows who write letters advocating can
'didates for ffice.;-Ralegh Post.
& Real sensible, up-to-date instructions,
lie those.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-09

Jacob Baumgardt. fifty-four years old.
otbRacine. Wis, has invented a new life-
constructions In the presence OF United
States naval experts, lif
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-09

the Republican party-Hanna OF Ohio,
Quay or Pennsylvania, and Plat of New
York-but ono now ins.-Macon (Ga.)
Telegraph.
And The is out Of commission, having
married a young wife and gone to Eu-
rome. ri ly}4 tf4 &
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-09

The sail cure" properly administered
in the leafy and scorching month OF
June. is liable to have a very moving
effect upon an otherwise adamantiue
tongue and dramatically sealed lips.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-09

not the gold DUES VINO arc hlcklng.
Referring finally to the recent tempest
In the North Carolina teapot. the Char
lotte Observer says:
1t Is noticeable that the honorable press
OF the state, which is Jealous Of Its rights,
also is not unanimously willing to be
dragged into an affair that 1t has nothing
to do with, and has with some unanimity
declined to- throw fits over an abridge-
ment Of Its. proper PRIVILEGES, which no.
body threatens, NJ
after this fashion,
North Carolina Irish potatoes will no
doubt bring good price, as the old crop
Is exhausted and the Charleston potatoes
are poor and a short crop, while the Wiz,
crop poor This Will give our potato
farmers q CHANCE at good scarce mar
ket North. a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-09
AMERICAN LEAGUE,

Scores Yesterday.
st, Louis, 49, washington, 0.
Detroit. 3; Boston, 2.
New York, 4: Cleveland. l.
Chicago, s; Philadelphia. 2. @
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-09
4 Personal and General.

Mrs. N. 3. Duke who carries 1853 600
worth of life Insurance. is said to be the
most heatily insured woman in the coun-
try FBSsi., I'll }45a f. f
q Francis Sma, long member OF the
Hungarian Parliament, has just died at
Fairport, Ohio.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-09

St. Louis, ~; Washington, 0. \
ST. LOUIS, MO, June S.--st. Louis shut
out Washington here to-day Glade was
invncible and allowed only two hits.
Score: II. II. u.
ST. Louis ........ .1411400,O2x-12 u o
Washington $50. 0 90 600 o 0 o. . 9
Batteries: Glade and Sugden: Townsend
and Drill Time, 1:4Q. Umpire, Connolly
Attendance. 1000.
Chicago, 8; Philadelphia, 2.
CHICAGO. I'LL. June s.-The features
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-09

a Western paper furnishes the inter-
esting news that owing to heavy rams
Of late the roads in Nebraska are SO
muddy that Colonel Bryan has been
obliged TO hire d hall in which to prac-
tIce for the st Louis Malkout IN u
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-09

Augusta Chronicle: 1t is evident that
what Is nliscalled the New South ie just
as prolific oflfgenlus for public affairs
as was the South before the war. 'Hhe
younger men are adapting themselves to
5taining all of the glorious traditions Of
their fathers and their undying principles.
Memphis Commercial Appeal: An es-
.teemed contemporary says 1t Is now con.
ceded that the Democratic factions will
not get together at ST. Louis. OH yes
they will. The dog may have some little
misunderstanding with his tall, but he
will wag 1t all the same.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-09

A call has been issued by the Bryan
Democrats Of New York for a convention
to be held in Cooper Union on June 18TH
Among tho sgners is Judge Samuel Sea-
bury Of the City Court, who complains
that New York's candidate Is 'colorless.p
We hope that does not mean that the
Judge wants candidate who is "colored.''
or does he want yellow" candidatep.
II so, what's the matter with Hearst?1!
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-09
With a Comment or Two.

With Comment or Two.
Richmond proposes to outdlstance even
Edison and Narconi-it Is going to solve
the servant girl problem. Norfolk
Ledger.
Richmond has a way OF setting the pace
for most good movements.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-09

Something must have hit Mr.. Hit
Haven't heard a word about his vice.
presidential boom for nearly week.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-09

Where They Play To-day.
Boston at Detroit :, 7, !, ], !,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-09

Atlanta Journal: Mr. Bryan asks again
what Judge Parker stands for, Just now
IT ois very much like he stands for the
Democratic presidential nomination.. Ni
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-09

get lost in Richmond. and the sooner tie
better.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-09

All Unsigned Communications will be
rejected. Is
Rejected Communications will not be
returned unless accompanied by stamps.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-09

The Virginia Japs and Russians will
have it out al armory hall before SAT-
urday night No long, hot ,sieges for
them.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-09

The Sandwich Islands are officially de-
clared to be for Mr.. Hearst for PresI-
dent, presumably Of the United States.
but possibly Of the aforesaid Islands
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-09

The sealed lip councilman was not
anxious for the sun to set on West twice
In the Richmond jail. and DO opened his
mouth and spake.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-09

Y Your Uncle Growers endorsement of
Judge Parker does mot seem toSbe hurt
ing the eminent ;jurist to q my alarming al
extent.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-09

Parker may get It just by acclamation
and then where can the bolt come In.
-===----=-=s.
Mr.. Barksdale came, saw and va
mooscd.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-09

Peace reigns in the Sixth District and
Congressman Glass now has only smooth
sailing. Sss, tllS gq
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-09

WashInuton bureau. NO; 2i7 Colorado
Building, Fourteenth and c; Streets
&5 Northwest TIL
J, Manchester bureau, carters Drug Store.
No. HOP Hull Street.
Petersburg Headuuarters'J.B Beverley Hat
rison's, No. 100 North Sycamore stree'',
The DAILY TIMES DISPATCH is sold
at . cents a COPY.
The SUNDAY TIMES. DISPATCH Is
snld al cents a. copy
v The DAILY TIMES DISPATCH. tnclud-
ing Sunday, In Richmond and Manohest g.
BY carrier, 10 cents per week or so cents
per month.
THE TIMES. sPATcH. Richmond, va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-09

The advance guard Of the big conven-
ton had pretty vel, done up the town
before the main body Of the warning
forces got on the scene. AZ
The Princeton union., 1904-03-17
Up to Date Wedding Notice.

An Iowa editor has the advertising
idea proper and draws the line no.
where. Here's his write-up of a we'd
ding: 'Miss Jennie Jones and Robert
Henry were married at the Jones man
sion last night. The bride is the
daughter of our constable Jones, who
made a good officer and will undoubt-
edly be reelected next spring. He
offers fine horse for sale in another
column. The groom runs grocery
store on Main street and is good
patron of our advertising columns.
and has got a new line of bargains
this week. All summer he paid two
cents more for eggs than any other
store in town. The happy couple left
on the 10 o'clock train for Milwaukee
to visit the BRIDES uncle, who is re-
ported to have lots of money and
Bright's disease. Bob certainly has
an eye for business.'' i
The Princeton union., 1904-03-17
BIRTH AND DEATH RETURNS.

State Board of Health Sends Circulars to
District Court Clerks. .
DR.. Bracken, secretary of the State
board of health has sent circular to
the clerks of the district courts
throughout the State, asking them to
endeavor to make complete returns for
their counties of all births and deaths,
matter of great importanc in many
cases. Town clerks and all local
health officers sare supposed to make
full and complete rettirns: to the State
board of health of : all births and
deaths, but in many cases this is not
done. It is not always the fault of
the officers. tits the duty of all physi-
clans, midwives, and parents them
selves to see that prompt returns are
made of all births and deaths to the
local health officers, who are paid for
keeping a record @. the same and max
ing returns: The letter of DR.. Brack-
ems is as follows:
st. Paul, Mimi, Mar. 1st, 1904.
To the Clerk Of the District Court.
Dear Sir:-From certain districts
of the State we receive quite complete
The Princeton union., 1904-03-17

returns of births and deaths, but from
other districts the returns are very in
complete. Do you think that all births
and deaths for your county during 1908
have been reported to the State Board
of Health as required by law? If not,
can you not assist US in securing more
perfect records? The Importance of
such registration should be appre-
ciated by the people. The record of a
birth or death is of the great legal
value in the settlement of estates. We
are constantly receiving requests for
certified copies of such records.
The clerk of the district court of one
of our counties volunteered to do every
thing in his power to aid in securing
complete returns from his county.
Can you not do the same for your
county?
We have special notice of which
the enclosed is a copy bearing upon
the reporting of births and deaths. If
you wish, we will send you copies of
this notice for distribution to your
town clerks. You are in closer touch
with the town clerks in some respects
than is the State Board of Health. I
am sure you will appreciate the i'm
portance of making the records for
your county as complete as possible.
Minnesota has never been recog-
nized by the United States Census as
a registration state because of the in
completeness of our records, due to
the neglect Of duty by local officials.
Looking to you for assistance in this
matter, I am
Very truly yours,
II. M. Bracken.