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The Virginia enterprise., 1907-12-13

The man who Is good only while ho
is watched is hardly worth saving.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-27
AND STABLE
DESTROYED BY FIRE
MIR. ]. III. Robinson, Owner,
Narrowly Escapes in Effort
to Save Animal.
HORSE REFUSED TO BULGE
1ncendiarism Is suspected-Thc
Damage Partially Covered
by Insurance.
HORSE REFUSED TO BULGE

AS the result OF what is believed to
be a fire of i%ncendiary origin. J. II.
Robinson. a grocer, OF No. 8 south
Linden Street. early last night lost
a valuable horse. which was burned
to death, his stable and wagon ard
all the feed and harness and other ma.
terial contained in the stable.
The fire started a little before y
O'clock and in twenty minutes the de-
was almost complete. Engine
Companies Nos. 4, 8 and 10, and hook
and adder truck wagon No. 3 respond
ed, and were able to save just the walls
of the building.
Mr.. Robinson was told of the fire
by n young man who saw 1t from some
distance, and who ran into the store
to inform the owner that his stable
was burning. MIR. Robinson ran to
the burning building. and dashing in.
attempted TO get out his morse.
Horse Wouldn't Move.
The animal refused, however, to
bulge, despite all the owners efforts.
In the struggle the horse stepped on
Mr.. Robinson and knocked him about,
and in desperation, with the hre liek-
ing over the stall, and himself in dan
ger, Mr.. Robinson had to leave the
horse to a certain death and run to
cover to q himself.
He did not escape. however. without
being badly burned about the hands.
Just in the rear of this stable q Mr.
Wa had a like experience with his
horse. Mr.. Wagner's stable caught. and
fearing that 1t would be burned. Mr..
Wagner tried to lead his horse out.
AS in the other instance the frightened
animal refused to move. and he had to
be left The fremen managed, however,
to save Mr.. Wagner's stable.
Mr.. Robinson's Aoss amounts to be-
tween $500 and $500. which is only
partially coveredS by insurance. The
building was insured for $3.50 In the
Virginia Fire and Marine Insurance
Company. The horse and wager and
other material were not insured.
Mr.. Robinson stated thai he did not
know how the fire originated. but
strongly suspected incendiarism. Fur
Their developments III the case are OK
Dected.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-27
R.. & C.B. R. "opens
MONDAY AT s A. N.
--
Regular Schedule to BE Main
tanned Between Richmond
and Ashland.
THEATRE TRAIN A SPECIALITY
High Speed Will Not Be At
tempted for the First Few
Weeks.
THEATRE TRAIN A SPECIALITY

All Ashland and Richmond, too, will
be glad to hear the announcement
lust made by the Richmond and Ches-
.apeake Bay Railroad Company that the
line between Richmond and Ashland
will open for regular traffic on Mon
day.
The first a will leave Richmond
at 6:1O A. NJ, from the Laurel and
Broad Street Station. and thereafter
the cars will depart at T:l0. S:l0. 9:i0,
11:1o. ITO. 2:1o, $40. 4:1o, $50, $40.
The leaving time from Ashland VIII
be 6 A. NJ.
AT present the schedule will be
forty minutes to Ashland, and al
though this is excellent time, it is
confidently expected that after a week
or so this time can be reduced.
Lakeside will be reached In fifteen
minutes each way, and this schedule
also will be shortened as the track
gets in more perfect condition. At
present, while both the tracks and
equipment are new, no attempt at
high speed Will be made.
Elsewhere will be found a complete
schedule Of the Richmond and Ches-
apeake Bay Railroad between Rich
D and Ashland, which shows the
interesting fact that a theatre train
will be run daily for the benefit OF
those who desire to visit Richmond
and return after the play.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-27
GERMAN IN HONOR
OF UNIVERSITY men
Society Girls Give Dance to the
Wearers Of Orange and Blue
and White and Blue.

The spacious ballroom at the Jelier-
son Hotel, where the german given
under the direction of Misses Brent
witt and Rebecca Walker, by the So
ciety girls Of Richmond, to the foot-
hall teams of the Universities OF Wiz
GINA and North Carolina, witnessed a
beautiful and brilliant gathering last
evening.
Handsome decorations We're IN pains
md ~draperies of bunting IN pale niue
tand white and the dark blue ana
orange of the rival universities. me
Iafferson band furnished excellent
m,sics the rhytllmical swing of which
.heid out alluring invitations 10 the
dancers. ~. avaoinp
were the. pretty denu'ar.ss n,l hn naie
green and blue. blending in lower
|IilSe tints that We're put to shame ny
their flower-like faces.
The SOWING Se enssa Nd W riehness in
color and material that rendered y
most attractive to the ey.e.a
/, !, chapero Ms Of |. "a j. W Sysinktng Mr.. aad
SSfsvo' Mr.. wilson Mr.. ard Mrs, Ruth
aerfoord Fleet and Mr.. and Mrs George
Nraofa shose dancing were; Miss
alyrn C.ian1hers. with MIR, willis Rob
ertsan; Miss Eugenie TAYLOR With MT.
sNS orge Whitinore Of Pct rsai'rst Miss
.piidley Powers With M, Frdnk o.Fsr-
rem; Mis- Mabel, O'I'srrsll NTH Ny,
Enes. Miss Martha Robinson,
with Mr. John Martin; Miss Carrie
Neal, with Mr.. w. " sion M~eriw'sthnri
gIoercp Ntertaguc; Miss Julia drant
Moore, with Mr. Lewis Grnnts Miss
Julia Cageln ,Iovnes, With Mr., George
Morgan; Nj France ,ffohs,on;, viii
Mr.. KollneF. Gregg; Miss Anderson,
tyarl, with Mr. lellnson' Miss Loulst
Clarke, with NJ lnl,an ,pnn !, Miss I Is
lCarv and Mr. Kent FstvleSs Mis- rigE
VIM MI ~ Gsraon eoH smith /. a Mtss s MI,
Doris Quinn, MithaMp. Friendi Miss Re
h4eaca Walker; With h, MT. H 'nr1ss o. mo IN
Mines. with Mr., George Fitzgerald
Miss Anne Rnyall,, With Mr; stnnfor.
Weddall. Miss Louise Burton, with MIR
Joha Christian; Miss Mary Butler, vii
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-27
MUST GET LICENSE
Corporations Doing Bustners In Wiz
EInin Must Pay for the Privilege.

WI DOluS III VIE
Einin Must Pay for the Privilege.
ihe Corporation Commission nas is
rules against the %t.tlantic Dredg-
ing Company. Incorporated. the FRUIT
Dispatch Company II the Cotton OIL
and Fibre Company to show cause
why they should not be punished Tor
doing business in the State without
first having obtained a license. These
companies have been notified to ap-
pear before the State Corporation
Commission at II o'clock on the 1ith
The Atlantic Dredging Company has
been engaged in work on the Apo
mattoI River in Petersburg; the Fruit
Dispatch Company has offices in the
Mutual Building, of this city, Aad
the Cotton OIL and Fibre Compan is
located In Norfolk. It is said. that
these concerns have frequently been
requested to pay the license. but they
have failed to do so. The fine for
violation of the Law is from $40 to
$1,000. and each business transaction
may be regarded as a separate Of
tense.
Clerk Wilson. of the commission. is
authority for the statement that there
are many corporations doing business
without license. and rules will shortly
be issued against them.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-27

rolment this year is larger than 1t has
been In ten years, and Is so per cent.
more than 1t was w years go. He
called attention to the growing feel
Ing that there Is something wrong stn
the educational system OF the country
because the Bible Is left out of the
schools. This wrong must be righted
by the Christian schools and colleges.
Experience shows that the church must
look to these Institutions for its supply
Of candidates for the ministry. liamp-
has educstedsmor than 700
ministers, and 100 of these are now
members of this synod. He said that
In order that this college may do the
full work that II ought to do. its en-
dowment ought to be iDcreased. On
motion OF Rev. George II. Giimer the
SYNOD adopted a resolution calling upon
the sessions OF the church to Tool up
young men suitable for the ministry
andsto endcavor to direct their thoughts
in this direction.
TO Preach To-day.
Among those vino have been appoint
ed to preach Tomorrow In the various
churches OF the city. the following
Richmond preachers are included: DR.
w. W. Ioore. DIR. James 7. Smith. DR..
r. r. English. William s Campbell.
The moderator, DIR. w. y. Scott. wilt
preach at the morning service in the
church in which the synod Is meeting.
The ~synodical communion service Will
be held in the afternoon.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-27
Turnpike had been damaged In TIN
construction Of the railroad
,rn.scnxaIe Agency mere.

Owing to the raptd2srowth Of the
Richmond Office of the Massengnle ADJ
vertising Agency, the business in this
of tho South las been such as
necessitatedi the presence OF one OF the
officers of tho company In this terri
tory. To this end w. r. Massengale,
SECRETARY OF the Massengale Advertis-
ing Agency Is now located IN Rich.
With h~eadQuarters in suite 2l
ICONS 202, Bank of Richmond Build
ing. Mr.. Massengale is II of the best
known and most popular young men ~
the advertising field, and from his very
first entrance into the commercial
world made an enviapfe reputation.
Before becoming associated with. the
agency. of which he Is NOW an oflcial
Mr.. Massengale had several years OF
business experience. md was assooi-
ated with the r. &. u NA-canttle
Agency and the Singer Sewing Ma
chine Company.
Mr.. r. S.. Freeman, OF Richmond. is
also connected with the agency in,
Richmond, and represents them IN the
surrounding TERRITORY.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-27
RICHMOND COUNCIL
Three Candidates Were InItIn ted by the
Decree Tenn Inst Niaht.

Richmond Council held its usual
meeting in Snithdeal Hall last
night n occupied the new front
lodge-room. into which 1t has recently
moved. There We're three candidates
presented II they were given tho de-
team. Richmond Council enjoys the
peculiar distinction OF having the best
degree team In the entire State. Seven
additional applications We're received
and referred to the Investigating COM
mtttee. Rivalry in the red and blue
contest is or in earnest. and the raw
cling man on the road. on the train,
or In the store OF the mcrchnnt is daily
urged to join the United Commercial
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-27
Mr.. Wallace Henderson; Miss Cora
Younger, with Lieutenant Wadill, ".
& a AJigS I0ulIa Eitzuerald. with Mr..

Mr.. Wallace Henderson; Miss Cora
Younger. with Lieutenant Wadill, ".
s.. A., Miss Louie Fitzgerald. with Mr.
Charles Williams; Miss Martha Fftz-
gerald, with Mr.. aTazewell Fitzgerald;
Miss Hattie Shields,s with MIR. Johnson.
of Wisconsin,; Miss Daisy Boy
kin, with Mr.. Fontaine Jones'; Miss
Caroline Rennolds, with Mr.. Trtgg;
Miss Meta Randolph with Mr..
Madison Macon; Miss Ellzabeth john
ston.. with Nj. John Rutherford; Miss
loh and Cosby; Miss. Sarah Chamber
layne. with Messrs. Winso and Thread
craft; Miss Louise McAdams,, with Or.
Benedict; Miss Caroline Armistead.
with Mr.. Stuart MichnuS; Miss Rena
Glazebrook, with Mr.. w. B. Watkins;
Miss Brent Witt, with Mr.. Robert JEFF
fress; Miss Frances Myers.a-With MI.
William Crump; Miss Ellen Witt, with
MIR. Hiram Smith; Miss Mary Fry. with
hart, WIN Mr.. argyle Tarnsr; M Miss
Anita Cussen. with Dr.. Herbert Mann;
Miss Therrard Wilcox. with MI.
Blackstone; Miss Wnrfield Crenshnw,
Rosa M Mines, With Mr.. r. +; q.
DOYLE, or New York; Miss May White
hurst. with Mr.. William Crump
tucker MissaHelen Lntlrop, with ny.
John Lea: Miss Alice Doyle. with ny.
Lewis aBlair;; Miss. kltty Lancastep,
Jennings. NTH Air. Ernest Meade: Miss
sarah 1Iamilton,, with Mr.. P~leasanton
|Sonuuest: Miss Sophia hutchinson.
with Mr.. Hall: Miss Nancy Waddill
with Messrs. Landlord and Peters, ana
many Others.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-27
TWO. DIAMOND RoBBERlEs

Mr.. w. j. Anderson loses 500 Pin and
MIR. Young Jones' $500 Diamond Pin.
Mr.. W. j. Andersen, Of NO. 1909 West
Franklin Street, was robbed of3aGS200
diamond scarf pinSat 2:30 o'clock yes
terday afternoon while on a Clay Street
car en- route home. Mr.. Anderson
boarded the car at Seventh and Broad
Streets. where many other passengers
also got on. Mr.. Anderson thinks that
he was robbed OF his jewel In the rush.
He felt hands moving about his per-
son: blu took II to be only the jostling
loss until he arrived at home. He re-
ported the matter to Policeman Walk
er. who reported it to the Second Sta
ton.
Mr.. Young Jones was robbed of a
$500 pin at the Broad Street Park dur
Ing the football game. The pin was
stolen from the wearer's bosom. This
theft was also reported to the police.
Both pins may have been lost, but 1t
Is believed they were stolen.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-27
E@xONnWATn BARnY,
Grounding 81 i%xantnrks Duo u Crowd

Grounding oY sK.ntpnkr Duo To Crowd
oil Condition OF Rrnds.
1 WASHINGTON y. O., October 26.---T'he
reyort gof thu board or inquiry N tho t.sna
OF the grnnnbtns OF tho battleship Ken
tucky on I.anbert Point. Hantpton Roads,
tlst rcnaived at the Navy pe~narfnAnt .eX-
8onerates from blame elrSptain Unrrv, tho
commander, who was on the or'F~gIrt tn,
lttino tho vessel ran ashore, II shown
thai the accident was due 10 the eroSYded
&c ndition OF the rpadstead. thers being two
sol three GOLFERS anchored there at tho
time. sThis Is q condition not infrequert In
Hampton Roads, md 1t Is said 70 be a cons
stant monaco to the safety OF the battle-
sh.ips and other, VESSELS. 1t ia expected tho
nsitmation will be considered by the DEPART,
ment with a view 10 the adontion Of more
RIGID regulations .eoysrlng the anchorage
Of yesaela, 9iM ,G.& sarSAES @, s#5s&N}
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-27
NO HEcHLER PROCESSION

for Trcasureshtp Denies ttu-
NOR He Was to he NO
MI. Henry G.. Hechler, Democratls
for the treasureship OF Hen
rico county, VINO was acquitted Friday
OF Illegally paying poll-taxes neiofe
the recent Democratic primary. STATED
last night that there was no founda-
ton for the rumor that a torch-light
procession w~asstoshave been held@last
night In his honor. He thought some
friend spoke OF the procession In an
ialc moment, but stated there was no
truth In the rumor.
Mr.. Hechler Is In very good spirits,
and Is very confident, now that he
has been acquitted, of winning in the
general election.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-27
Fought DoE.Catchers.

Joe Burrell, colored. charged with
interfering with the city dog-catchers
tho discharge OF their duty, was
fine $40 by Justice Crutch6eld yes
terday morning. The dog-atchers went
to Burrelps house, 1t. was stated. to
get an unlicensed dog. which tho
negro refused to let them have. He
began to fight with them and tried to
drag them from the wagon.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-27
GRANTS HAMMOND's PETITION

RehenrinE OF Condemnation proceeds
ingx In nrools Turnpike Case.
w. A.. Hnmmond's petition in the
Henrico County Circuit Court for u
rehenring hi the cas- of the ,condem-
nation proceedings by the Riehmond
ana Cheaapeake hay Railroad Com
pany against the Brook Turnpike.
WAS allowed by Judge Scott Ssster-
day morning. Mr., Hammond alleges in
bis petition that his propspty on Brook
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-27
IminlErant In Loves Tolls.

Thomas Graham appeared I'll the
Police Court yesterday morning OF
the charge Of threatening to do bod
lily harm to Annie Marsh. and he was
put under security to keep the peace
for sixty days. Graham and the young
woman are recent arrivals from Eng
land. Tho girl may secure the release
of Graham, who had been paying court
to her, n became angry with her
on account OF the attentions OF an-
other man on Monday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-27
RESIGNATION a SURPRISE.
Expected Tint DIR. Fleming Will BE
come Stnte Eynnxclfst.

Especial to The Times-Dtspatch.)
LYNcHBURG. VA, October 26.-The
acceptance Of the resignation OF DR..
X. FL. Fleming as paztoro of WestInins-
ter Presbyterian Church here by the
Montgomery PresbyterS at an adj
journed meeting at Charleston. W. Va,
came as a great surprise. TO his friends
here. He had. been pastor for twenty
years. aud came here from Washing
ton, where he served for a ear after
leaving Woodstock, Va. 1t is expected
that he VIII be made general evangelist
for the Virginia Synod. This position
has been offered him, and he is consid.
ering 1t.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-27
DIVORCES IN this COUNTRY.
Startling Showing, According. to Cen.
E sus Office StntlStlcs.

Stnrtllns Showing. According to Gem
sns Office Statistics.
WASHINGTON. d. c., October a6.-
The Census Bureau is compiling, a res
port which is said to make q startling
try. 1T is claimed tile figures will
state that 1,3O0,000 couples. in round
have been before the divorce
courts Of the United States seeking
legal separation between the Years
1887 and 1906. Inclusive. IT is said a
urge force of census workers have
been busy gathering divorce data for
some of the special agents In the field.
Interesting chapters Of the report
will give the rcasons mel. u women
from Maine to California and south
lease them from, mntrlmony. The 8dl-
vorce volumes Will not he ready for
issuance to the PUBLIC, II is said, for
several months.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-27

MadisOn-IIarlO,y,

Special to The Times Dispatch
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. October
s6.--Mr. a. NJ. Madison and Miss Emma
Harlow. Of this county. We're mar
ried yesterday. The bride and groom
were accompanied by Mr.. Pierce Madi-
son. a brother Of the groom, n his
wife, AR. Edgar Madison. another
brother of the groom; Mr.. Samuel Har-
low. brother of the bride, and AIr. syl-
yester Nfatin.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-27
sLEMr IS xoNcoM,l1rTAI.
VIII Not Say Whether or Not He VIII
BE n Candidate.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.)
BRISTOL, VA, October 2s.-Sought
for an interview here to-day as to
whether he expected to be n candidate
to succeed his father in Congress in
the Ninth Virginia District, Bascomb
'Slemp said: II shall make no state
mcnt whatever as to my purpose until
after ! have received notice of the
Governors action with reference to
calling a special election"
Mr.. 'Slemp and L. P. Summers were
in conference here to-day, and it is
believed they have a mutual under
standing as to which of the two will
be a candidate for the unexpired term.
David +. Bailey VIII open his ann
paign at Abingdon Monday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-27
NOT TO HUNT IN CAROLINA
Roosevelt Misunderstood n.
To NcnOrtSl HcRr Hunt There.
Times-D ispatch Bureau.
Munsey Building,
WnshinEton. ID, d. d,

WIsHInEtuE, H,trV.. OCT. 70.
President Roosevelt does not {contem-
plate going to North Carolina to hunt
bears or any kline of game. A report
from Asheville last week was to the
effect that the President had accepted
mn Invitation of n gentleman of thai
State to come down n shoot big
game. This is denied.
Assistant Secretary Latta stated to-
day that the reply which the President
sent to the invitation was misunder-
stood. The President meant only to
invitation. i
The President does not contemplate
going to North Carolina to hunt. said
Mr.. Latta to-day, Certainly not at any
time III the near future, at least"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-27
UP IN ARMS

Eubnnk' Friends Say That Johnson,s
Arrest Was Proper.
Friends of Constable James N. Eur
bank, of Henrico, are up in arms at
the statement regarding HIS arrest M
prosecution Of Police Officer Clifford
Johnson made by some of the city.
policemen. They say this statement
is untrue AMI unfair to tho county
official. and that at the trial of .Johfi-
son 1T will be proved that Eubank did
make the arrest on account Of
spite. but for good and sufficient rea-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-27
Apno,nted Ia Marine CorpS.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., October ,2G,--
Mr.. r., ". II, Mailer. Of Virginia, son
ot3Colonel L.AfW, n. Waller, OF the Ma
barracks, has been appointed second
lieut. nant In. The Marine Corps, to date
from September l1,f1097.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-27
Mr.. love Married..

Mrs. Pinkney r. Bndell, Of Washing
daughter. lydia Purcell JaJney. tn Mr..
Thomda Rnchannn Love, son 2of Judge
Love Of F'airfaS.. NaSBon October esd
MY. Love IS we'll known In Rtrbrnnd
is a member Of the WeEtmorelana Club.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-27
SOUTHERN MEN WILL SPFIAI1
All DINNER TO w. j. HRiAN
Lsneeinltcr he Timcs. plspateh.l

II SntrlN 7 IIlcs- DIsVNIcIl.I 4.
WASHINGTON, d., Ca October 10
Senator Culherson,8 of Texas; Governor
Smith, of Georgia, and Governor Glenn.
OF North Carolina. Will be the speakers
William Il. Bryan when he visits this
city the 26thfof next month.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-27
Qnnntity OF Cotton Ginnea,

WASHINGTON, October a6.--rhe
complete report az tho Census bureau
on tile quantity OF cotton or this years
crop gtnnsd, up to october 18th. shows
l,40I7,o55 bales and 2A,,aS4 active GIN
bales, and a6,ls25 active s~inneries. IN
this report round bales are counted as
half balcS, 4.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-27
Negro Cuts Another.

Thomas White. ,colored. was arrested
last night on the charge of cuttirg
William Peasants. He was locked up
in the Second Station.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-27
LADY MACCABEEs
VIII Give liandsome Reception on
Tuexdny Night,

TucHuny N1EHt,
The Ladies' OF the Maccahees. Rich
Eome reception In Fraternity Hall on
Tuesday evening at S:30 o'clock, as a
compliment to the Lady Guards, who
cantured first prize In the recent COM
petttiye drill at the Jamestown Expo
sition. The reception issonlyafor mem
bers and specially invited guests.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-27

At night Rev. a. n. Graham. pastor
OF the Lexington Church. preached a
strong sermon on the amounting of
Jesus by Mary Of bethany
REV. DR.. j.. GRAY McAllister, piesi-
dent of Hampden-Sidney College, spoke
In the interes of the college oven
which he presides. He said that ems
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-10-03
HAS 500 BIRTHS A YEAR.
Lawrence County, In Black Hills
Stands Hiah With Stork.

President Roosevelt should be graft
fed with the birth records established
in Lawrence county. Figures covering
the last two years since the vital sta
tistics law went into effect, have been
compiled by Clerk of Courts Star, and
they indicate clearly that race suicide
is not. in favor here. According to the
records this county has an annual
birth rate of over 500, which, with the
population of 10000; gives a rate of
one birth to every forty people. The
records also show that large families,
especially among the foreign element,
are frequent. The largest of these that
is known, contains seventeen children,
while the next is one less. Fourteen
families are blessed with from twelve
to fifteen children each, and five have
from ten to twelve.
AS the records are compiled from
the list of families who have had chill.
dren within the last two years, it is
probable that many more large fami.
lies exist whose statistics are not of
record since July /, 1905, when the
law went into effect.