The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-14
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Large Appropriation for catawba.

The matter OF an enlarged appropriation
for CataYba Sanatorium FOR Consumptives,
in Roanoke county, is one that should enlist
the hearty sympathy OF every lover OF his
kind ir the state. The matter is now before
u committee OF the Legislature, which ii is
hoped will report fayorabiy upon the meas-
ure, with the result that the Legislature
VIII pass the bill and give the aid which
its patrons ask for. The dread White
plague annually Is the cause of the death
OF about $3.50 people in the state. IL is es-
timated that there are at present about
20, 600 consumptires In the State, large
proportion OF whom could be either cured
or greatly benefited by treatment at the
sanatorum, but the present appropriate ion
is entirely inadequate 10 meet the exigcn-
c.cs OF the case, hence larger approprta-
ton is being asked Tor and should be re-
ceired. The sanatorium. which is eminent-
~ well situated for the purpose. has been
In operation little over a year, and has
already fully met the expectations of those
who were instrumental in having it insti-
tuted. and It's good work should not be
hampered or curtat!cd by the lack OF funds.
Virginia has more valuable asset than
her citizens generally, and any measure
that Will tend TO save their lives or allevi-
ate their suiferlngs should be OF paramount
:mportance-B rookncal Sentinel.
The Home for Maynard Girls.
While we realize that sg problem is
being undertaken and many mistakes may
be made in the undertaking, we approve
most heartily the proposed Industrial home
and school for girls TO be established in
Chesterfield county, For the purpose OF
interesting RoanokerB a gathering of Roam
oke people was addressed yesterday by the
Rev James Buchanan, y. D.. superinten-
dent OF the Associated Charities OF Rich
mond, who has the promotion OF this school
and home for Maynard girls. 1t Is propos-
ed to secure from ell over Virginia, but
principally III the cities where tho larger
conditions arc found that ncccss!tate such
an institution, sund of So, COO to $50, 0QG.
donors OF SblD VIII he considered
founders while contribution of 800 VIII
entltled one 70 HE membership in the as
ISOLATION Richmond has already given
something like $1,000 Norfolk $1,000 aud
Danv!lle 5000. Roanoke, third largest city
In the state ana certainly recognizing the
need OF lust such an institution as il pro-
posed, should be d liberal contributor to this
| cause. Whio private foundation is being
occurred, It is intended 10 ask the state for
aid 80 more worthy use OF State money
could be made than in this form OF uplift.
WHICH. III inc case of girls. is sadly neglect.
| ed. Provided tho institution Is promoted
and managed with the utmost fairness, it
should mark a decided step forward for
Nlrginia. Tnat u has prospect of able, Inn
partlai ana honest management appears
certain in tho fact that tho managers.
founders ana lie members Will DO from
al over Tue state.-Ruanoke Evening World.
Must Settle Oyster Question.
The present Legislature will be an excep-
ton TO all its predecessors If the rural
iileHipe'a huEceed ~ mastering tho lntIlca-
cics of the fish and oyster question:, or even
i they make any serious attempt to do SO,
HERETOFORE these members seemed to have
regarded the subject as OF purely sectional
interest, ana as in some way aptagonlstic
TO The interests OF parts OF tho State remote
from. the coast, IN more or less degree II
has been treated MS a convenient means of
making Legislative deals FOR tho swapping
Of votes Disguise It as ono may, that is
or cefthini% has been about tho predica-
lncnt of tho tieat nsh ana Uystcr industry
Of virginia, and Il is deplorahlc that spttte,
plan IS not devised that WAL remedy this
evil Conditions respecting this industry
appear TO Do very bad. The Virginia Git'
zen callca by The Fish Commissioner Of the
state, says ma, owing to the failure in tho
similar to tho pending nyrd James River
bil, 'onsrr8 haVe not 1000 acres of available
rock, Mheteas had lilo bill passed. they
would now have 1000 acres of profitable
roe; and ~ Other causes which would
seem to be EASY Of remedy, tho state pays
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