The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-23


DIR. F.. JOSEPH MAGRI NJ. A.
St, Francis Institute for Coored Girls, Rock Castle
were founded and supported the one by
General and Mrs. Edward Morrell, the other by
Mother Mary Katherine DreXel, both of Pennsyl-
yann The Benedctine Fathers have charge Of
St Joseph's Institute. and the Benedctine Sisters
of ST Edth's Academy Bristow. The Xaverian
Brothers teach in academies at Richmond. Norfolk
tan Brothers labor Rock Castle. The teaching
sisters Sisters of Charity. Charity OF Naza-
reth Visitation Benedictine. OF the Holy Cross. OF
ST. Francis. OF the Blessed Sacrament and of Per
petual Alteration
Charities and Corrections. General-There
are city and county almshouses private charitable
organizations many the result of denominational
efforts. with various orphanages and homes
the aged. These with the associated charities
nurses settlements, free dispenSares and charity
hospitals. are doing most commendable work
The white and the colored are provided each with
a school for the deaf, dumb and blind, and one
each for delinquent youths A sanatorium for
tuberculosis patients is maintained by the State
insane. namely. the Eastern, Williamsburg: the
western, stanton; the Southwestern. Marion, and
the Central tcolored). Petersburg. a late institu-
uon Is the Epileptc Colony. Amherst County. near
l.ynchburg. The State convicts not working on
the public roads located either in the peniten-
There we're tJanuary l, 1920 2,135 State con-
yicts OF whom 81 per cent were colored. OF the
eghiy-nine women prisoners, only three were
white. the remainder being negroes.
b. Catholic.-The Catholics have four orphan
climates, 215l, one colored infant ASYLUM
climates, sixty-fve), four industrial schools two
each for boys and girls half for coored (pupils
$3.50. and one home for the aged, conducted by
the Little Sisters OF the Poor form of religion being
no bar to entrance Inmates. 200b. For the re-
lief of the poor are found in various parishes con-
lerences OF St Vincent de Paul and women's aid
and benevolent societies.
Government.-The Governor and Lieutenant
Governor are elected by the people for four years.
and the Secretary of State, Treasurer and Auditor
ny the General Assembly for two years. The I-egis-
lature embraces forty Senator's popularity chosen
Tor Tour years and 100 representatives for two
years Biennial sessions of sixty days, unless ex-
tended by vote to ninety days, begin the second
Wednesday in January. Five judges, chosen by
the Legislature for twelve years. form the SUI
preme Court of Appeals. There also Circuit
and County Courts and various State departments.
The right TO vote is given TO male citizens OF the
United States, twenty years OF age. who hav
resided in the State year and in the city or
county in which they offer to vote three months
preceding an election. a captation tax is also
levied
National Institutions.-Fo Monroe with its
extensive forhcations and garrison, together with
a National Soldiers Home Hampton. Fort
Myer near Washington, and the Norfolk tPorts-
MOUTH Navy-iard, are government institutions OF
renown The principal national cemeteries are al
Alexandria, Arlington, Fredericksburg, Hampton
Petersburg, Seven Pines and Richmond.
Legislation Affecting Religion.--The follow
ing data concerning legislation has been carefully
compiled by Attorney Maurice y Powers, secre
tary-treasurer Of the Richmond Bar Association
Violation of the Sabbath by laboring at any trade
or calling. except household or other work of neces
sty charity hunting Sunday, carrying dan
weapons Sunday to place of re
gious worship. and disturbance of religious Worship
msdemeanors, and punishable either by fine
Imprisonment, both. Profane cursng anC
swearing, publication of obscene books and pic
lures and generally all offenses against morality
and dccency likewise msdemeanors. Officer!
of the State must take and subscribe oath tc
support the State and Federal Constitutions. tt
faithfully and impartiay discharge the duties o
their respective offices, and against dueng,. Jurors
are required to take oath to try the accord
ing to the law and the evidence. Witnesses in thu
several courts sworn to tell the truth, thu
whole truth, and nothing, hut the truth. Any per
required to take an oath, If he has religious
scruples against doing So may make solemn ar
irmation. No form is prescribed for the admin is
tration OF oaths; but they usually administers
by using the Bible to swear upon, or by urlf!tet
hand. New Years, Christmas and Thanksgiving
Days legal holidays but no holy days. as such
are recognized by law. Daily, while in session, tn
General Assembly is opened with prayer, but it
use is not sanctioned by legislative provision.
Church Incorpora tions.--The Incorporation OF
church or a religious denomination is prohibited
by section 90 OF Article w OF the Constitution o
Virginia, but to limited extent conveyances, de
vises and dedications Of lands to church un
incorporated religious society, as place of publ
worship or as burial place, or residence for
minister, are valid
Tax Jury and Military Exemptions.-Chur es
church lots, church rectories and public burying
grounds, not held for speculative purposes, ar
exempt from taxation as is also the property
literary educational and charitable institutions &C
tually occupied and used solely for the specific pur
poses indicated Legacies and devises to such in
sttutions are not subject to the collateral inher
lance tax Ministers OF the gospel are eXempte
from Jury duty. Exemptions from military servtc
are the same as provided by the statutes or til
United States.
lieious denominations with authority from an
county or corporation court, may witness tn
rites OF marriage or the court may appoint one o
more persons to celebrate such rites. Marriage
must be under a license and solemnized pre-
vided nv the stetuteseof the State. Parental cor
sent, or consent Of guardian, is necessary @he