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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-02
OFF FOR TAPPAHANNOCK
Attractions Ut Fredericksburg Move
Down to the Yiticwatcr Fair
lSneciaI nisr,rtcll 10 Tho r,irnn.-

fREDERlCksBURG, VA, Oct. 1.-The
seventh ANIMAL Fair of the Tidewater
Agricultural and Stock Association onens
Wednesday, October 81, at Tapp:thannock
and continues three days 4 number of
race horses and exhibits. the side show
and balloon ana faktrs, who We're at the
Fair here last week, and many visitors,
left here by steamer this afternoon for
Tappalannocll to be present
Politics have livened up in this section
considerably in the past ten days. Both par
ties are organizing clubs, meetings are BE-
ing held and speakers sent out generally.
From now to election day both parties will
be active, and the prospects are that q
full vote will be brought out The Re
publtcans are pursuing in some localities
the old method of a ''stll hunt"
Mr. Samuel I. Baggett, Jr., who has been
manager of the Fredericksburg Star for
several years, and more recently an at
tache of the city postoffice here, has re-
ceiyed an appointment IN the Sixth Audi
tors office of the Postoftice Department
at Washington, and Will enter upon his
duties IN a few days HIS family resides
in Spotsylvania county and VIII move to
Washington later.
Miss Helen Barney, Of this city. has been
rendered the position OF head nurse in the
CITY Hospital of I1ynchburg.
Mr.. Robert Reed has resigned as a mem
Der of the Board Of Supervisors Of West
moreland county.
The fine rains of the past few days have
put the ground in excellent condition for
following and the farmers now feel en-
couraged to put in the usual acreage of
fall seeding.
Large shipments of poplar wood have
recently been made to the northern mark
cts from this section.
Rev. c. t. Stuart of Wythoville is as
ssting Rev. e DowIey il a protractel
meeting at the Bowling Green Baptist
Church, Caroline county.
Mrs. Elizabeth Houston, an estimable
lady of Caroline county, is dead, aged
eighty years.
Mr.. r. j. Finks of Madison county, OBJ
tanned 1885 pounds of chestnut oak bark
from one tree recently.
Rev c. Noyes Tyndell, of this city. left
to-day for Winchester, where he will be
married Wednesday, October Sd, to Miss
Rebecca, Lewis, OF that city.
Mr. c. Richel!eu Coleman and Miss SaIie
Wilson Davis. both Of this county, viii
be married at the Howard House, in
Washington, D. g, October Cd, at > O'Clock
P. NJ
Mss RosaI.na Moore. daughter Of DR.. ].
b. Moore. OF Stafford county, was married
q few days ago at Evansville, Ind, to Dr..
Seneca B. Bain.
Miss Eva Nelson. daughter of Captain
ana Mrs. D. N. Nalson. of M!ddlesax
county, viii be married the first week in
November TO Mr.. Ernest smoot, formerly
of Caroline county, now OF Washington,
d c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-02

CRATIC PARTY PLEDGES THAT TIE
EkPENsiss INCIDENT TO A CONSTR
sTUTfcSAB CONVENTION SHALL BE
KEPT DOWN TO THE LOWEST posi-
BE FIGURES
In commenting on this resolution the
Richmond D.epa.ci, said in its editorial
colninns: ...fi.e meaning IL, this Is that
AN EXTRA SESSION OF THE LEGIs-
I.ATrRE Will. NOT BE CALLED tn-
less tie necessities of the situation posi-
lively demand II However, 1t leaves the
authorities free to act upon the question
in the light CT future developments.
e the Disaatclrs Interpretation was cor
rect. IT deyolves upon the party managers
to show that there is some necessity which
did no; exist in May for calling the Lcgts-
laturc together in extra session. If party
pledges count for anything. it seems to US
that this phase of the subject should be
taken UP and disposed of before the dis
cuss:on proceeds farther.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-02
THE cIrIzE3N's RESPONSIBILITY

We had something to say In Sundays
paper about individualtsm in government.
We called attention to the fact that the
idea of government for the people origi-
mated in this country and that from the
foundation of the republic until now the
great object OF our Government has been
TO protect the individual in his God-given
rights. That is the obligation of cur Gov
eminent and any administration that de-
parts therefrom one jot or one title, de-
parts from our ti1ne-honored traditions.
Following Up this line of thought we
would also impress the fact that with in
d:yidual privilege comes also individual
responsibility. There are obligations OF
citizenship as we'll as obligations Of gov
eminent. It IS the DUTY OF the govern
ment to see that the individual enjoys all
his rights and privileges; it is the duty
of the citizen to bear arms, to pay taxes,
to do jury service and to discharge all the
obligations of citizenship, TO vote right.
the individual cannot shift his response
bility to any party organization. He can
neishbors. When there is public work TO
be done it is the duty of each and every
citizen to do his Part. A man cannot be a
good citizen and yet take no active part
in public enterprises and in politics. The
man who sits by his comfortable firestde
and leaves Others to look after those af
fairs in the community of public character,
to raise money for the charitable 1ur-
poses. to nominate candidates for office
ana the like Of these, is enjoying the privi-
lcges of American citizenship without
measuring up to its Obligations. It Will not
do for a citizen to excuse himself by say
ing that others viii do the work. 1t is his
duty to do his part of the work and ne
cannot shift his burden to the shoulders
of others. Ours is peculiarly a govern
ment of individuals, and our nation VIII
be great or not according as individual cit
liens discharge their public and private
duties. The republic cannot be greater
than its component parts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-02

soon as they can get it. What IS me use
Of talking about undue haste? me
Legislature provided last winter Tor SUI
hitting the question TO the people at li'e
spring election. The people decided ~ IA
vor of convention. If the Legislature
meets IN January next to arrange Ior
holding the convention some months must
elapse before the delegates can be elected
ind the convention can get down to WORK
and then more months must elapSe pc
fore the new Constitution can be put INTO
operation In all this there is dclberatlon
enough and it IS idle to bring charge
OF undue haste. There can be no good
reason for waiting IS months after the
people have expressed their wishes before
taking the first step towards complying
with them. If the whole subject is left
over to the regular session of 190l-t2 then
another year-perhaps two years-must
elapse before the needed reform can be
effected. TO our mind that would look like
trih.ng with the people and neglectinS
plain duty. II Governor Tyler will take
the pains to ascertain the sentiments Of
the people at large, we venture the asser-
ton that he viii find it Overwhelmingly
N favor of an extra session in January
next.-Lgnchburg News
II Governor Tyler should not cali an
extra session of the Legislatures; what?
That has been the startling question and
the runored suggestion for weeks 1t seems
to have been started as a feeler for the
public pulse. 1t is more question than
suggestion. But in whatever form it
comes the effect has been TO startlc those
who voted for constitutional convention
and to incense those who are advocating
Judge Prentis for the bench of the Court
of Appeals.
However that may be. it is well to
arouse The people to the suggestion or
the threat. II it be simply pulse feeier
the responding visor OF public opinion
will show that the life current is strong
and irrepressible. If it be a menace those
who make it viii be warned to desist The
people must be Observation-Disclosures
Star,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-02
s,K1NLEY,s WEAK POINT.

Mr.. Andrew Carnegie is cut in an article
in the current number of the North Anleri-
can Review, in which he says as between
Bryan and Mckinley he Will support Nc
Kinley, although he does not believe in
imperialism. Mr.. Carnegie says some
pleasant things about both candidates and
some unpleasant things about both. Of
President Mckinley ne says:
Had he followed his individual judg=
lnent the result would have been happy.
since he has SHOWN a remarkable insight
and faculty for grasp!ng the true bearing
Of pubic affairs. lie was sound upon the
question OF war; he was right in regard
to the Philippines, as is proved by his
instructions to the Peace Commissioners;
he was right in regard to Porto Rico, but
he allowed himself 10 be overborne by the
party leaders When he was not ham,
pe,,e,i or constrained he has shown the
highest craftsmanship.
We have time and again made much
the same criticism Of. Mr.. Mckinley.
We have no doubt that he is a. good man,
an honest man and a discreet man, but
he IS lacking in backbone. he permits
himself to be influenced by others; he
thinks too much about what is popular
ana what is unpopular. The man who has
been elected TO the Presidency IS undouot-
edly under u certain obligation 10 his party
and he ought, as far as he can consist
entity do 50, conduct public affairs IN such
a manner as to strengthen his party or
ganiZation. But the first duty OF the
President of the United States is TO the
whole country, and when his duty to coun-
try clashes with his duty te party there
can De no question as 10 which should
have the preference. If Mr.. Mckinley had
gone his own way and acted on his own
Judgment without listening so atten;ively
TO Hanna and without putting his ear so
often to the ground to catch the drift of
popular sentiment. if he had thought niors
about his first term than his second term,
his administration would have been wise
and able. AS il IS he Gyiil so down to his
Tory as that honest, kind -heasted Presi-
dent Who wsts famuos for having back
bone IKE a caterpillar
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-02
is THE PARTY pLlsDGED NOT TO
GALL an EXTRA SESSION.

In discussing the question as to whetfes.
or not an extraordinary session of the Leg
ssiainre shall be called 10 arrange sor the
constitutional Convention. ii seems 10 us
thar az important matter has bsea over
looked.
When the Democratic Convention mel in
Norfolk last May 10 adopted series Of
resolutions embracing the following: ere
solved. That i. is the sense of this conyen-
ton that in framing a new Constitution
no efforts should be made 10 dssfranehise
amy citizen Of Virginia who hal the right
10 vote prior TO 1851. mr. The descendant Of
any such person. and when such constiiu-
don shall have been framed, ii shall be
submitted to a s.ote Of The people for rlti-
Hcation or rejection. and that TILE DEMo-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-02
ASSESSMENT GASES.
Land in North Carolina Faxed TTt
fNiiirUS its IFaluc.
Special Dispatch to The Times.)

WELDON, y. c., October Judge
James e. Shepherd, special master, bagan
hearing testimony this evening in The rail
road tax assessment case. SIX or seven
witnesses, all large landowners, testified
that the prevailing custom in their re-
spectiye counties was TO assess lands at
about two-thirds the cash value.
Rev. \. NJ. Journey, Methodist minis
ter, of Wayne county, was ons Of the best
witnesses for the railroads. lie said his
farm was valued by the assessors q four
teen hundred dollars, ana that il was worth
six thousand II viii take several days
to take al the testimony
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The Extra Session.

Editor Of The Times.
Sir,-I am a constant reader OF your
daily paper. and while have seen great
deal said about an extra session OF the
Legislature to consider the matter OF Con-
stitutional Convention, ! have failed to
see any reason assigned to justify it.
Will the game pay for the candle? is the
question The State is now burdened with
taxation, and unless ii is to be considerably
benefited, l am unable to see why she
should incur the expense of an extra SEES
sion The General Assembly, at Its next
regular session, can deal with the sub
ject, and if necessary, the Convention can
be held during the sitting Of the Legisla-
ture and thus save the State no small
amount This is matter OF Interest to all
the taxpayers in the State, and we all
have right to be heard. hope the Gov
ernor will weigh the matter we'll.
Very respectfully,
WIN. DANIEL. HIX.
fIixburg, Va. September 9th.
The people are tired Of the present con-
stitution and have said SO in unmistakable
language Neither the Governor nor any
body else can mistake the meaning OF
the popular verdict. The aeoole want 4
new Constitution, and they want it as
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-02
THE &lMEsRIcHMoND. Va. TUEsDAY. OCTOBER 2 $500
senator Ben. R. THlman, of South caro-.

Senator Ben r.. Tillman. of South Caro-
Una. among other things, said that the
Supreme Court would declare the disfran-
chis,ng acts of South Carolina and LOUIS
lana Unconstitutional" He further said
that The unconstitutional provisions OF
the two acts lay in the clause that allowed
to vote. without having TO submit to any
educational or property test, those whose
direct ancestors voted in 1868 Under this
provision, according 10 the South Caroilna
Senator, ignorant whites will be allowed
to vote, while ignorant blacks VIII be CTS
franch:sed by the educational test lie
said this was plainly a discrimination on
account oe color In contrayersion to the
Fourteenth Amendment to the national
nstitution.-Staunton News.
Mr.. Tilln1an is right. If ever this cues
ton comes before the Supreme Court
squareiy on its merits, not only the North
Carolina law. but the franchise law of
South Carolina Mississippi and Louisiana
viii also be declared unconstitutional
Would it not be folly. therefore, for Viz
ginia to put herself in the same predica-
ment?
A correspondent of the New York Times
makes a strong point when he asks that
paper how much it cost this Government
to transmit by cable the last report of
the Philippine Commission, which was in
a large measure campaign document as
we have shown by extracts from it Inc
Times, which is an advocate OF the Presl-
dents policy and thinks that the trans
mission of the report was right and proper,
decides that the cable tolls amounted to
S4,23o- The rate is $3.50 a word.-Norfolk
Ledger.
This reminds US of the attack which the
New York Sun made upon President Cleve-
land for taking an outing in Government
steamer at the Governments expense.
The elective franchise is the foundation
upon which Republican governments rest.
Their safety and welfare depend upon the
qualifications OF those who possess the
elective franchise, and the manner in which
they use 1t. To insure its proper exer-
else every voter should have sufficient in
teIligence to know for whom he votes, and
what office the man he votes for is to
fill; to know for what he votes, and why
he votes for it--how it will affect his in
terest and the interest Of the community,
State and country in which be lives.-Hon.
John Z. Massey.
We perceive that Mr.. Massey believes
in restricted suffrage.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-02
CURRENT TOPICS.

s II viii be Interesting to know what form
the lie about the Democrats and the Phil
ippiasss VIII take after the election next
November,--Pete Index-Appesl.
No use wondering. Alter the election.
all campaign lies viii be without form. ana
void. s
In speech in Chicago September 18th
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-02

Fannie Lancaster; Messrs. Easter, Hep
burn. Taylor, Leakc W. B. McNe4l' j.
r. McNeal, Phelps. c. C. Ferguson, j. w.
Ferguson and Alsop.
Music and conversation made the u[st
part of the evening pass most pleasantly.
Then came the delightful repast-
Among the most pleasant features OF tne
evening were the singing by MISS tfiiu
and the playing by Miss Fannie Lancaster.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-02
Entertainments M Ashland.

Special pspatch 10 The TiIneso
ASHLAND, VA, October Miss Louise
Child rendered Eta Chapter OF Kappa
Sigma splendid banquet and reception
last saturday evening Miss Child, one of
Ashlani.s most beautiful and attractive
young ladies'. was assisted in receiving
by her mother and Mrs. Ssoner. OF Riea-
molld.
The following persons were present:
Misses Scott. Irby, Natalie Il tanca ter and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-02
ATLANTIC COAST lin E-NEW
S;,Ein;uNG-CA!i ROUTE.

The Atlantic Coast Line will inausurate,
On october LIST, a new Sleeping car line 10
Charleston, S c., operating OF train No
So, leaving Richmond 6:se I. NJ: THIS car
will run through from New YORK 20
in rn~n,a+fc, as TO reserv tons, etc, apply
~ W. STEELE, 7. A..
Byrd-Street StatIen-
RICHMOND TRANSFER Co,
No. sos East Main sttreS.
c, S. CAMPBELL.
Division Passenger Agent,
No. sss East Main Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-02
$1,000 NEW yoEi1 AND RETURN
VIA NORFOLK AND IVES Helm
TX M q u : S. Co.

including berth and meals on steamer
Tickets on sale October I'd to 9TH, Sood
returning within ten days from cate OF
sale. Train leaving Byrd-Street ot<on
3:15 p NJ. daily connects with oio 20
,,,inion steamer which now leaves Nor
FOLK nj 6 I. NJ For further particulars,
tickets. etc, apply to John e. Wagner,
Citv Passenger and Ticket Agent, S3S f.
Main Street, Richmond Transfer Co., 500
.. Main Street, or at Byrd-Street Station.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-02
LOW RATES NORTH AND WEST

Before you travel North or West cali
upon or address The Undersigned Tor low
est RAGS via York River Line and Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad iRoyal Blue
Line. superb steamer service TO Ba,ti-
nlore, connecting with the finest. fastest
and safest train in the world. Leave
Richmond daily te2cept Sunday from ths
Southern Railway DENT ut 40 p. NJ
Amply to Richmond Transfer Company,
aOS East Main Street: or Arthur G. Lew
is, Southern Passenger Agent Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad. Norfolk: Va
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-02
STEPPED INFO 1--WE coA1s.

.sWhen a child I burned my foot fright
fullv.- writes w. H Eads, of JanesplIe.
Va. (which caused horrible leg sores for
20 Years. but Bucklen's Arnoa Saive Who'll
" cured me after everything else failed"
Infa1lib!e for Burns. Scaids. Cuts. Sores,
Bruises ard Piles. Sold by Owens & Minor
Drug Co., 25c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-02
c. E&. &z3 g. -, .!si &, =: 2 2
ga,rz +ha p The Kind You Have Always Bought
ii [zSS24zST Lol<ts<$1g5
Bankers visiting Richmond are co

Bankers visiting Richmond are cordially
invited 70 visit z. l. Barnes SAFE
ami Lock Company, No. 1881 East
Main STREET, where information relating
to the Latest Improved S9l:d-Doar Burg
lar-Proof Bankers Safes, as put up by the
Debo!d Safe ana Lock Company, Canton,
O.. will be chearfu,ly furnished. IN this
safe th=re are 10 holes through door for
sprdles; opens and closes automa t!cally,
and has finest make CT time lock. We
have recently secured one of tn large It
orders that has been placed in the South
for The last two years. We refer to Mr.. j,
NJ. Johnson, v'ce-Drss;d5 dams Riggs National
Bank, Washington, D. C., from whose
bank We received the above order, Tha
latest Diebold work can be seen at the
State Bank Of tbs city These safes are
shipped under positive guarantee, and sub
ject to any tests of drill OF liquid explosion.
i is to the interest of those. who c1ntem-
plate buying to examine the Diehold Solid
Door Innings and Vestibules before pur-
chasing elsewhere; and. whether you are
@ purchaser or not, ii will afford us gr al
pleasure to sivs- any desired information
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-02

Sometimes a fortune. but never. if you
have a, sallow complexion, a jaundicad
look, moth patches and blotches on the
sl1in-all signs of Liver Trouble. But Dr..
Kings New Life Pills give Clear Skin,
Rosy Cheeks, Rich Complexion. Only p
cents at Owens & Minor Drug Co.'S drug
store.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-02
Hanover Finances in Good shape.

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
ASHLAND, VA, October 1.-Ata meet
ing of the Board of Supervisors Of Hano-
Yer county to-day, Mr.. W. z. Shelton,
treasurer, settlsd his accounts, and 81
5lo.l9 was found remaining 10 the credit
of the county.
The surplus was reduced 5000, or more,
on account of expenditures in smallpox
cases.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-02
AFTERMATH,

The Governor of Texas announced on
Sunday that the money received by him
for the benefit of the flood sufferers
amounted to sC7122 416.29
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-02
VIRGINIA STATE FAIR, NOHFOLh
VA, OCT 20. zoo HOUND ihi Z
VA NORFOLK AND WESTERN

;nc,uding one admission to Fair Tickets
an sale october 15t to 9Th, good for re-
urn massage until October zth. Apply to
Jnhn d. Wagner. City Passenger and Tick
Of Agent. S2S East Main Street, Richmond
transfer Co. 500 East Main Street, or at
rvrd-Street Station. C. H. BOSLEY,
District Passenger Agent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-02

Isaiah T. Montgomery, in youth a slave
to Jefferson Davis, founded after the war
a colony Of negroes in the Yazoo River
Valley in Mississippi. He is now mayor
of the town of Mount Bayou, the centre
OF the colony, where the negroes own
twelve thousand acres.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-02

Abraham Marks. whose name Harriet
b. Stowe introduced into "Uncle Toms
Cabin" as Marks, the lawyer" is Ill in
St Peters Hospital, Brooklyn. lie was
a friend Of Mrs. Stowe, and his character
bore no resemblance whatever to the
crafty, shfty lawyer of the book. He is
now cighty-e-ght years old.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-02

The Times IS always indebted to fTiends
who fa,cr il with society Items and per
sonais but must urge that I'll such De
sent over the signature of the sender
All unsigned communications VIII be re-
iectea ALWAYS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-02

In the old colonial days Boston had an
intelligence office which was also q
slave market, as appears from a notice
published in February, 1770: The intelli-
gence office opposite the Golden Ball, late
~ kept by Benjamin Leigh, is now kept
by Grant Webster. There is to be sold at
said office West India and New England
RIM, wines of several sorts, male and
female negroes. several second hand
rhsirs." etc.-New York Tribune.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-02

Capt. II. G. ,Quiserberry, accompanied by
Miss Mary Parks, left Saturday night for
Chicago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-02
Nominees for Congress Speak.
lsnncinl nisnntch Ia Thc TiLnes.N

Especial Dispatch 70 Tho IInesl
SUFFOLK. VA, October 1.-The assem-
bed Democrats at Isle OF Wisnt Court
housa to-day were addressed by Harry l..
MAYNARD. nominee for Congress. and Col.
Richard Z. Boykin, former State Senator.
Congressman r. \. Wise and Jordan
Thompson, a negro. appeared for the Re
publicans.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-02

Henry Solomon, a prominent merchant
of Cape Town, who died last month in his
eighty-ffth year, was born in ST. Helena
in 1915 and was present as a child at the
funeral of Napoleon in st. Helena. in May,
1921. G. II. Bennett. of Cape Town, who
Is now in his eighty-fourth year, IS one
of the few survivors OF those who were
present at Napoeons funeral. Mr. Ben
nett, who was bern at ST. Helena, was
present at the elimination of the body OF
Napoleon when, twenty years after his
death, the body was removed from St
Helena to France in the French frigate
La Belle Poule commanded by the Prince
de Joinville.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-02

MANCHESTER BUREAU,
CARTEkS DRUGSTORE, NO ii'-
HULL STREET.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-02

Statistics show that 5if,2S3 children be-
low fourteen years of age are engaged in
industrial pursuits in Germany.
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