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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-01-28
in
MANCHESTER
Committee Expects to Make
Big improvements This
Year.
MAY HAVE I. NEW lev, CITY HALL L J.
Mayor Maurice the Only Cam
didate So Far Funerals
Yesterday.
MAY HAVE NEW CITY HALL
Manchester Bureau, Times Dispatch,

Manchester Bureau, Times. Dispatch,
&, No l1o2 Hull Street.
street Committee in Manchester will got
what 1t asks for In the forthcoming
budget. They will ask for $4,000 for
permanent improvements, and the indi-
cations are that the Finance Committee
will see It's way clear to such an appro.5
printion.
a The Lands and Buildings Committee
hope at some early day to start on the
proposed new City Hall and It may be
that the budget may contain an enoour-
aging report on this line.
@ At the next meeting OF the Finance
Committee. the wants Of the various COM
mittees Will be made known.
81 55;s CANDIDATES FOR MAYOR.
up to date, the Incumbent, Mayor Maui
rice, Is tho only candidate for the may
orally. Councilman Sampson and Petty
have been mentioned as candidates. but
both OF these gentlemen have stated to
The Times Dispatch man that they would
not be candidates, SO that the field has
narrowed down to the incumbent.
& Policeman Vaymack arrested Yard
master Atwell,' OF the Southern Railway
yesterday, on warrant sworn out BY
r. r. &Totty. Mr.. Totty AYERS that Mr.
Atwell threatened to shoot him. lie pre-
serted himself at Mr.. Atwells home in
A his capacity as collector. when ths
latter threatened him. Mr.. Atwell says
the collector talked to his wife I'M man
ner that he resented. Mayor Maurice
was bailed. III
COURT NOTES.
The appeal OF Richard Patterson for q
new trial was granted by Judge Clopton
yesterday and the hearing will come
up at the next term. The accused 10
charged with shooting Richard Dixon
In the head on Christmas eve. a
The hearing in the applications Of q
receiver for the southside Land and 1m-
provement Company was continued q to
February 9th. tf t E
against the Passenger and Power Com
pany was continued to Saturday.
BAR ASSOCIATIONS.
THE Bar: Association Of Manchester
and Chesterfield will meet In the Cor
yporatlon Court room to-day to pass reso-
lutions on the death Of Judge Hancock.
FUNERAL SERVICES.
The funeral Of Alice Amos. the young
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. L. n. Amos,
took place from No. lilo McDonougn
Street yesterday afternoon OF o'clock.
The services were by Rev. ). - f t,,'k
pa stor Of the Presbyterian Church. me
burial was in Maury Cemetery.
The remains OF Marie Louise Traylor.
daughter Of Mr., and Mrs. J. B. sTraylor,
took place from the home, Rev. a. 3.
Shame conducting the services The
burial was in Maury Cemetery.
The funeral Of Mr.. Mosby Pulliam took
place from Meade Memorial Church at
8 o clock yesterday afternoon, and the
sinterment was in Maury Cemetery.
PERSONAL AND BRIEFS.
a bubble party will be given at the
residence OF Mr.. e. ". Weisiger next
Tuesday afternoon
n the evening tea will be given.
There will be good time In store LOT
nll
Mrs. P. C. Warwick is improving.
Mr.. L. p West Is much oetteF ana
expects to be out IN snort WINS
Miss Sadie Bailey is better.
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PREP AIRING
FOR P||:YT !. |
The Grand Lodge Will Meet III.
Petersburg Next Week for a
Three Days Session.
NEW BROOM FACTORY
Large Bart, on the Moore Quar-.
ter Farm, in Sussex County, \
DEMONSTRATING Cards.
special q rha Times. pispatch.,

(Bpeoial 10 The Times Dispatch.)
PETERSBURG, VA, Jan. 27.-The Ep-
worth League will hold o grand rally to-
morrow night at High street Methodist
Church. The Rev. r. NJ, Maxcy. Of Union
Station Church,in Richmond. will uen1er
an address. NJ.
The offerings Of tobacco at tho Peters,
burg warehouses this week have been
much better than heretofore and the
grades hRner. The sales on the market
to- ay. were good, prices ranging from
Y3.2oE TO- ~. For several days the weather
IN Tho territory hus been favorable Tor
handling the crop, and the farmers aro
taking advantage OF the good season to
market their crop.
pYTI1IAN GRANDSLOD0E.t i#Sst
itfJ The local lodges Of PythIans urc mak-
Ing arrangements for the entertainment
/ Of the delegates to the Grand Lodge,
which will meet In Petersburg February
18th and remain In session three days.
ION the night OF the 18th banquet Will
be served at Library Hall, covers being
laid for 500 persons. hat afternoon q
competitive drill will DO held, and the
following afternoon the Sir knights WAL
4 rorm q parade. MI Id ii. 81
4 # The large barn OF Messrs. Edwards ana
4 Roberts, on the Moore Quarter fam, IN
u Sussex county, was destroyed ny IRE
this week. Among the articles burned
were several bales Of cotton and seventy
five bags 8cf peanuts, and the loss WA
approximate Stt,55..e,. &. sa
m CIRCUIT JUDGESHIP.
E r. 3. Davis and several other proml-
nent Petersburg men were in Richmond
to-day for the purpose Of reinforcing
the efforts already put forth In the
interest Of the candidacy of Mr.. George
Mason, tho city attorney Of Petersours.
& for the judgeship made vacant NY the
death OF Judge B.8A. Hancock. 5$S5
Mr.. and Mrs. Bartlett Roper have issued
invitations TO the marriage OF their
daughter, Miss Emily Bartlett Roper, 70
Mr. George Pollock Burg wyn, Jr.. on
Wednesday evening, February 10th, at
8 clock, at their home, in South Market
Street, Petersburg. Miss Roper ls an ac-
compllshed young lady. and Mr. Burswyn
IL a we'll known business man OF jack
, son N. C., where they will reside.
II BROOM FACTORY.
IA broom factory, affor..ng employment
to- num- Der Of operatives, Is TO be es-
tablished at an early date in Chesterfield
county, short distance from Peters,
burg. u 7. VIZ
Mr., Plummer coldwell, g well known VI
citizen OF Petersburg, is alarmlngly III ]
his home in Hinton Street, as the result
Sof a second stroke Of paralysis. 855..
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Hanging at Lovingston.

tSpectal to Tho TIhaes- Dispatch
CHARLOTTESVILLE. y Az. Jan.& 27.-
named Ellis, n on the Southern Railway,
near Midway Mills. Nelson county. last
August. will be hung at Loyingston on
Harris told a Very plausible story OF, his
innocence OF the crime up to yesterda
when the carpenters commenced to build
the sea fold In the jail yard. Then ne
broke down, sent for the officers and ac-
iknowledged his guilt. s
Harris Is alleged to have been pro
& fnsslonal robber. and murdered Ellis.
who was stranger In Virginia and was
travelling on local freight train, for the
pur pose d OF robbery.
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an1 the color scheme was carried out
%, fectly The wedding march was rem.
dol Cd ~ Mr. Charles Nance, brother g I
tho bride. The bride entered the church,
with her brother, MT. Major Nance sand
Wal met at the altar BY the groom pom !rho
bridesmaids were Misses Rebecca Mars.
tor, Mary Nance, airline Ladd. Fanny
Walker, Electra Nance and Gertrude
Nance. Tho groomsmen were -Messrrs.
William Major, r. Stuart Marston. =
Al Marston, Jr., Allen P. Walker. Edward
MuItord and Walter Nance.
The bride is thes daughter OF Mr. ana
Mrs. G. 8. q Nance. 4.
Ing train for an textended tour They
VIII mako their home at Charles city
Courthouse, where the groom Is pr 'front.'
nenv merchant. 3fgt
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Williams Lofts.
,noo,o, - Tho Times. Dlsputch.)

ALTON, VA. Jan, E-Mr Nathaniel Id
Gross Roads gapts,t Ghur MA th Mime
s serny I,nftis' Of the News Ferry neighbor.
Suod The ceremony being per formed py
tho pastor Rev Wm Gree Tho e q roS
was tast!ly decorated. ~. ~, 4, !, !, 4, I. Az
with IL large circle Of friends. while sr ths
green sa,o ~ xga. tendercd the wedding party
tosnfaht at the home OF the groo1,m's par
snta. M. and Mrs. John I. Williams.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-01-28
Sick at ArVCnia.

ARVONIA, VA, Jan .27.-Pneumonia Is
very prevalent in Arvonia- Mr.. DICK
Jones. Mr.. Isaiah Boiling and little WIZ
While Mrs. Dick Jones and Mrs Alex
Duval are convalescing. Il,
Mr.. Humpden Nicholas Is still suffer- :
ing with phlebitis OF the LEFT leg. re IS
Dr. McCutchin, Of Clifton Forge. who
has placed tho limb In q plaster-o paris
cast. Mr.. Ellis Jones. who has been quite
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-01-28
GENERAL HILLS LOSS.
Loses His Stable by Fire, In.
Guiding His Fine Cows.

tsnccial to The Tlmes-Dispntch)
sCOTTSVILLE, VA. Jan. 27.--General
James O. Hills stable, containing two
fine COWS. two pigs. q large lot Of hay
destroyed BY fire early this, morning,
The "Bucket Brigade responded. but IT
was too late to save anything except enc
w wiEih IN am instance OF s225 The. cause OF
liz ' IRE e. is unknown It Is not believed that
It was Of an incendlary nature, as the
General has no known enemies, put on
the other hand. Ia held N the h!ghest ea'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-01-28
TAX AGAINST SOCIAL
i CLUBS ILLEGAL

Especial to Tho Timer DlBpa tuh.) "
III NEWPORT NEWS, VA. Jan. Piss
Judge Barham. in the Corporation Court
to-day, decided that tho ordinance pess-
fcepso tax OF 500 upon soCial clubs. was
illegal. 5 455?. 4 5f ss# 81
Tho case came up on tho argument
to dissolve an Injunction secured ~
the clubs restraining the city from eel
llectlnfs the tax. w
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Snaith-Leech.
lsnccial to Tho Times-Dispatch.)

NSpcCldle " AA'S
CLIFTON FORGE. VA. Jan. 27,-Nlr.
william G. Smith and Miss Katherine An
hvterien Church at 1880 o'clock this eve
ming BY NV. ]. "A. Barker. pastor OF the
Baptist Church.
The bride entered with her father, I, MI IL
With his best man, Mr.. G. p. Sh1ppiee II
The ushers were Messrs. =. = sues lIl -
Frank Wheeler. 6. D. Hall and =. -
Mr.. Smith is stenograp her for the Alle-
rhany7 ore and Iron Company. Inc oraue
was crowned queen Of the military l''a's' ca'-
The young people repaired to the nom ,.
OF the groom's father. where q recep.il'o'i
was tenderedl them
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CORNER TO BE NET ll:
BY IMPORTATION.

(speciat to The Times Dispatch,
" NORFOLK, VA, Jan. 27.--Ths efforts
now being made by Petersburg peanut
spectators to corner the market on
Spanish nuts will be met BY the Norfolk
dealers by tho Importation Of the Spanish
goods in quantity. Tho duty Is 50 low
mat at the present price OF Il q bushel
Tor farmers erddes highest price III fit-
teen years. the importation Of the nuts
will be profitable.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-01-28
WINTER SEEMING.
Home Of James Grayson Quar-
antined Because Of Smallpox.

(Srecial to Tho Times-Dispatch.)
4 4 FREDERICKSBURG. vA.,. Jan. c7.--
pastor from Smlthland and Fairport Bap-
list Churches, in the Northern Neck, ow-
ing to his exacting duties in having SO
many churches in charge. ne stu re-.
In tho same section.
Circuit Judge John 2. Mason has ap-
pointed Messrs. Allen Smith, f. G. Eltz-
board Of pension commissioners for King
George county. .s i, !, 5
4 The winter seine will be dipped at
Marlborough. one OF the largest fishing
shores on the Potomac River. a bout Feb;
ruary 1st the Ice having, disappeared
from that portion Of the river. ~.
home OF James Grayson. near old AcSu!a.
in Stafford county. Health authorizes
have quarantined the place. {.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-01-28
The Governor Will Speak.

Especial to The Tlmes.Dlspatch.? -,
LOUISA, VA, jan. 27. Governor "A. J.
Montague to-day wired his acceptance Of
an Invitation to address. the people OF
Louisa On the Tree sohool system % q :
Ia the tow, hall at Louisa. February
9Th 9Th at r. NJ. and while here the Coy
ermor will DO tho guest Of. Mr.: ]. y.
Porter at his fathers home In the west
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Wedding Reception.
,peolal 10 Tho Timos- plspatoh.)

Especial to Tho Timos- Dspatoh.) h
EOYDToN. VA, Jan, 2i.-Mr, and Mrs,
Snrtso reception last evening from
$50 70 il O'clock in honor Of their so, son
ana daughter MIR. and Mrs. Edwin Wi-
iiums, who We're last, week married ~
Martnsyille, Va large company o.
the eyonlng was delightfully."- spent,
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Shultz-Parker.
Z ! ao,o = mic TImcs- Dispat ch.)

LEXINGTON, VA, Jan; ?l r.. d pre arS
CM':stian Parker to Mr.. chssley p p, q :
sinltz which took pla res, TINS az ths
brldo's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. a.. Per ar
KAY u, Of Raphine. Rockbrlge eounty.upv va
INC liz, ceremony was perfotmed. by h ! NJ
A IL Hamilton the brides pastor, a ths
b,;Ie. presided at tho plano and rendered
tho wedding march from Mendelssohh'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-01-28
RESULT OF OLD FEUD.
J. L. Wilhelm Shot -Four Times
by H. M, Euhanks.
(By Associated Press.)

CHARLOTTE. N, G.. Jan. s7,--J, e.
Wilhelm. former proprietor OF the Monroe
Hotel, was shot fatally BY H. NJ,
Eubanks, In the latter's store at Monroe,
N. O., to-day. The alteration which re-
suited In the shooting was the culmlna-
ton OF long standing trouble between
the men.- Eubanks shot Wilhelm tour
times. The Victim died IN halt an honf'
lubaaks was married last sunday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-01-28
ANOTHER EDITION READY,

Owing to ths very large demand for
our Artistic Portrait Calendar, we found
il it, necessary to discontinue cur offer 70,
a short time, We, have Just completed
renew our offer and send to any address
on receipt OF q two.eent stamp for pos
tage, Tho Portrait Calendar Is a repro,
dretlon Of an oil painting and y enclosed 9
m,nitea On O crimson background, Ia
~ ! Inches. ENCLOSE stamps loose, A. -
duss Art Calendar Department, Father
Johns Medicine, Lowell, Mass.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-01-28
Cumberland Court. !.

Especial to Tho Times Dlspa tch.) Wy
CUMBERLANDaC. H., Va, Jan. IT,
Yesteray and to-day saw the passing OF
the monthly County Court Of this county
CrLlt session was continued In order to
reach decision In an assault case.
Indictment one-rain pouring all day
quite a crowd was on hand. This court
ID SO fortunate as to have Judge Humid
10y continue as Judge OF this circuit,
wierc all recognize In him q very able
1uriSt. &'y5lI 49, Il. tF4 igs 8sE5sa 4ff
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-01-28
Stanton Republicans.

(Sner'sI TO The imes-Dlsnatch0
sTAUNTON, VA, Jan. Tho Repub--
lican COMMITTEES OF Augusta county met
here to-day and decldea1 g hold meeting
Of electing delegates to the Buena Vista
District Convention. 1t WILL also be the
duty:of this committee to elect county
chairman.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-01-28
Maior-Nance.

Especial to Tile Times Dispatch.)
nrcttiest marriages Of inc season took
rises this evening at o'clock In MT,
Pleasant Church, when Miss NJ. Susie
Marco became the pride Of mr.; George
MAJOR. Rev. r, Il. Rusby officiating, The
ci,i rel, was decorated In purple and green
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-01-28
Largest Steamship,

( Special T., Tha -Dispateh)a
NEWPORT NEWS. ,YAp Jan. ,2i,-Tho
the arsSeses g,eeamshR fvst
Old Point late last night She came IN
with one of her shafts hot, To-day at I
O'Clock she put to sea for her trial LIP
viii 90 into the dry dock at the shlpyasd
nara, n rs ~ Sjt ~ ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-01-28
Tvler-Angell,

Especial to The Tmes-Dispa tch.)
HOANokn, VA. Jaa. :l-Miss cora r
Anseli, and Mr.. Carson U tyler, Of tho
cat building department. Of the shops,
were married to-day, Rev. r. ]. DoCan,
patlor Of the Jefferson Street Bapt'sl
Church. officiating.
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Sentenced to Penitentiary.


lI1I91 Especial 70 TIC I1H1cb-O16PutVt3VT. 3.
CHARLoTTEsvILLE. VA Jan, 27,,-
The trial Of Leonard Barbour. colored.
charged With the murder Of Malinda alias
"Babe' Cousins, on the night Of Decem-
ration Court at II CLOCK last night, the
Jury returning verdict finding the pr!s-
oner guilty OF murder in the second de-
gree and fixing the penalty at ave years
IN the pen1tentlary.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-01-28
RERMlT us TO AGAIN

Gan your attention to the, merits Of
IA her Johns Medicine, It has been In
u.s. IlILy IS ca ana money IS .retuIued tor
any Cold, Cough or Lung Trouose that
1t dc es not cure. .,5
ITsYents Pneumonia and Consumption.
{ Eilty years " use N !.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-01-28
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.
Call to Meet in Luray to Elect
National Delegates.

.. (Sneclal to The TInes-D ispntch) @119
81 LURAY,, VA, Jan, CSC T. Holtzmnn,,
Republican chairman for the Seventh
District, has issued call for a conven-
ton in Luray Tuesday, February 1ath,
tionai Convention In Chicago In June.
This convention will also elect five State
committeeman. q member Of the State
Executive Committee and district chair
man. ga eFsfll 55a' t5-f 755fl 5-s "a.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-01-28

sometimes felt as II would be glad II
I could die, for twas misery to live
and feel as J. did, I thought some times
4 should lose my mind. 1had the head.
ache and could not sleep Mt times. I
tried many medicines but they did mo
no good. AZ last / decided to try
DR.. dreene's Ncrv,1ra blood and nerve
remedy, and after taking two bottles
Icould sleep well, and my mind did not
trouble me any more. ! am now able
to do all my own housework, which I
have not done for: two years before. !
am very thankful for what Or. Greene's
SNervura blood and nerve remedy has
done for me, and I gladly recommend
it to all who suffer as have SUI.
fercd.. -
The pity Of beauty sacrificed to pain
and nervousness Realize itnow and
prevent the inroads upon your happi.
ness and health. Dr.. Greene's Neryura
blood and nerve remedy always helps
women. Youswill understand this It
you tryfit. Dr.. Greene, 1ol Fifth a ve.,
New York City, will advise you free
Of charge, ii il you will call or write.
Your druggist recommends and sells
DR.. Greene's Eerv,1ra. @
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-01-28
CHARLEY RoUss F1REMEN
Will Celebrate Anniversary
Benefactor in Great Style.

(Special to Tho TImes-Dspatch.)
WINCHESTER. VA. Jan. 27.-rho
Charley Rouss Fire Company, Will cele-
the late Charles Broadway Rouss, with
an elaborate banquet February 11th.
The speakers viii be Clarence Martin,
Of Martlnsburg, w. Va; Marshall McCor-
ni.cK. OF n Berryville: Representative
Claude A. Swanson, OF Danville; Repre-
sentative James Hay, Of Madison; Lieu
sterart-G Governor Willard, or Fairfax.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-01-28
ORANGE HORSE SHOW.
The Association in Excellent FL
nancial Condition.

Especial to Tie Tlmes.Dlspatch) g.
ORANGE, VA Jan, e7,--The statement
Atsoclationtis very encouraging, The secs
reiaiy's re report, issued ycslefdny, shows
tile association to BIO FREQ from all debt.
ana has remaining credit balance OF
4 farmers institute will be held
hero Thursday February 4th,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-01-28
.G ] ...I||....C....(D..ly''l||....
Women Find Fl n Happiness
and Health BY Using
Dr. Greene's Neryura.
Thousands Of Women Praise
the Virtues Of DR.. Greeno's
Nery,lra. a
( E

u Arc these horrible aches and pains
natural : Am 1 doomed to lose my
health and good looks through suffering
Ican't prcvent7 Shall be nervous
I'd .nrcss b at tMentY.nYe. thin And
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-01-28
TO Restore Old Bruton.

Especial to TIE Times Dlspatch,)
riiLLlAMSBuRG, VA Jan. 27-Mr.
]. Stewart Barney, q prominent architect
Of New York, is expected here soon with
Mr.. J., H, klrnoohan to draw plans for
the restoration OF Bruton Church.
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Suicide bv Hanging.

Especial to The Tlmes-D iEpa tch.)
SOUTH BOSTON, VA, Jan. 27-Wil-
liam Duncan committed suicide to-day by
hanging at McGeehee's mill place. He
leaves o. widow, three daughters and one
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-01-28
.C0LONEL LEE TO. SPEAK
at LOUISA COURTHOUSE
(speclal to 4 The Times-Dispatch.l y

LOUISA, VA. Jan, 27,-colonel Il. T..
Lee. Jr., mem ber5o OF the House OF Dele
gates from Fairfax, will address the cti-
gems Of Louisn the second Monday iii Feb
ruury Told County Court dny), taking
for his theme the leading topics Of the
day. &.
At meeting Of citizens Of the town
last night It was decided to make a
strong effort to have the State Female
Normal School located at this place.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-01-28

0AAA We h.ls
sickly thirty,
and full OF.
wrinkles In my,
prime q" &.
Are you ask
Ing these queis-
tions Of your:
self, young wo
man? !.
Dr.. Gre 9 n e'I
Nervura b 10 o.
and nerve rcmegd.
will pres eIrv.'
your beauty ant
keep back tn tn
marks Of time.
It will h 0 lp=
you ut once.
Mrs. MA r
CLARK, 70. r
nerly Of Burial
N. VI, who no.. no,
lives at !CroN'
land, Ont, says
/" For 2 years
was miserable
and no one GA
imagine what q:
hours Iputiin. ii
I felt 80 sad q
and d Q " ny
hearted q j
the time and
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-12-09
aooagvELT oN IMMIGRATION

On the subject Of immigration me
presidents message is perfunctory
eLc general and disappointing. It
substance it 5ayors throwing wide
osen the republics portals to good
Immigrants hut declares that the
q this country should not
8e debased Not a single specific
recommendation IS made as to eurtail-
ing the admission d undesirable i'm
migrants.
During the last fiscal year over 500
900 immigrants landed in this country
end the larger proportion OF this mum
Ter came from southern and southeast
srn Europe. These are ne chief ser.
tons from which there is danger Of
The debasemeat Of our citizenship. II
Is mainly immigrants from these sec
tons that haze to be sent back % Eu-
rope although in splits Of the law pro
fibiting their admission many Of them
manage to land a stricter law is
needed to prevent the admission Of
foreigners OF this undesirable class.
some law osght to be devisea- that
would provide that foreigners who
!, Elk homes IN this country shall come
spfhcienuy equipped with money 10
,aiee care Of themselves for a reason
ale length 81 time TO enable them 70
obtain employment They ought not
ID be allowed 10 come here with scar
city Of form or Ira in Their pocket
after having paid the cost Of theil
passage across the ocean We already
have enough dependents upon public
charity. Besides, poverty among our
ioreign population Of this type is no.
ant to be productive Of good citizens
II lends rather 10 produce criminals
More was - be expected Of presi
dent Roosevelt on this subject Per
hsps however congress will take ~
ihe matter where he left on