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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-03
Send Good Men to the Convention.

Tho legislature has finished its work
Whether it did what it ought not to have
dCne and left dndone what 1t ought TO
have dcnc is a thing of the l,ast, and it
is now in the hands of the people and we
arc called upon TO do our part: a very
I'm Lori;.nt if rot the most important act
OF our livcs-io elect suitable men TO The
convention.
Mil NC discharge TIA. uuty as VIC
Ought or will we allow ourselves to be
hoodwinked into clectinS nell unfit for
1he position and who will reflect no
credit upon themselves or the people
whom they represent?
I he men that should so 10 that con-
reItion should be men with broad and
liberal views. and who could rise above
self and not be guided by the marrow and
contracted views OF any set of men from,
any locality, who so there with the view
of serving the whole State to the best
interest of the State
we want a more economical admins
tration of affairs: we want fewer OF
dcers, fewer judges, etc.
The question Oh Suffrage viii te the
most important act that Will come be-
fore that body and one that should be
handled with care, but it is one that is
all important to Virginia at this time
North Carolina has passed one. The
MARYLAND Legislature has been called to-
EciTef viii d w." " S'iiAiA'e' . -
1ien TO protect herself against the float
ing Vote and should Virginia fail to pro-
fect herself now that she has the oppor-
tuni,s, she will be between two fires and
that pu,chasable vote would be brought
in the State before every election. and
the party with the most money would
control IL Let us avert such a state of
affairs whilst VIC have the opportunity to
dc it and do it legally.
10 The wholesale GiSfrdO-
cl,iscment of the negro. ] wish that 1t
could be SO framed that the old slave
that has remained faithful and who has
acquired a homo and who pays his taxes.
rs well as those who have Been educated
or acquired homo and pay their taxes
to certain amount could be protected
Other States. North as well as South.
have qualification and why should not
E1rxInta7
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-03
PUBLIC opinion ON VARIETY SUBJECTS FR0A OF 1ES7h
VIEWS EXPRESSED ON CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION Take 9PE lead
wa Make oar Men Needed m camm sorS 4z rs
tonofR
q3sC lied Snoo and

white drlWinc-room awaiting news from
South Africa. On a table beside her there
lay upon a cushion five Victoria crosses,
that badge of bravery so dear to the Brit
iSh soldier.
The Chamberlains, as was usual. intro
duced one after another of these gallant
men, and in doing so recited to her what
they had done for her and their coun-
try The first introduced was Matthew
Fontaine Nfaury Mieklejohn of the Cor
don Highlanders. who lat the battle OF
Elandslaagter," on October 21st, 1889, at
ter the main Eocr position had been
captured some men, when about to as
sault q. kopje in advance, were exposed
to a heavy croSS-tire, and, having iosC
their leader. commenced to waver Seeing
this, Captain MiekIejohn rushed to the
front of the Shot-riddled band, shout
ing: Gordon Highlanders, follow me-
They rallied the kopje was carried sue
cessfully. and not until then did Captain
Micklejohn fall despera tely wounded in
four places. One wound was the loss OF
an arm. The gracious. sympathetic
Queen, with words of cheer and SYM
pathy, pinned the cross upon his coat
with her own beautiful hands. for this
was no porfunctory duty, but one OF
profound interest to the beloved SoVe-
reign Lady" as well as the recipient.
This Captain ,Nl1ckieJOHi 10 eiO SUI -
Professor Micklejohn, of st. Andrews
University. Scotland. who has now retir-
ed on account of his great age He was
a friend of our hero of science. LOT
whom he named his son.
Once before had Matthew fontaine
Maury NIieklejohn distinguished himself.
At the battle of D'Argai, in India,
few years since, when the troops had
been driven back from the DArsal
Heights, on which the fort stood, the
general in command said: Now the Cor
don Highlanders will take 1t. Ana they
did, Lieutenant NIicklejohn was the hrst
man that scaled the heights and entered
the fort. for which he was promoted to
a captaincy. All honor to this brave man!
we know that the name of one OF the
many heroes of our rich past is safe III
his keeping, and we wish him happiness
nd Succcss in all of life that is before
him. ~ y. ~
Richmond. Va, Feb. q. 1901.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-03

Then let us sec to it that our best men
are sent to the convention-men OF stand
ing, men of intellect. men who are brave
who have opinions and are not afraid 10
express them and stand by them, men
who have no axes to grind. men who can
rise above self and who have the inter-
est OF State and the whole people at
heart. Send to that convention such men
as ]. w. Daniel. John Goodc, Eppa Hun
ton, Eugene Withers. Carter Glass,
Judges Rhea and Phlegar and a host of
others But should we fail to send such
men and send those who could be con-
trolled by office-holders and corporations,
the fear is that we will be in a worse po-
sition than VIC are now.
The responsibility is with the people.
Will they do their duty? j. Il. A.
Baskerville, Va, Feb. q, 1901.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-03

people who pay the taxes from the pro-
cecds OF which they are educated, strict
Justice would be done them if only the
proceeds of the school tax paid by
negroes were devoted to use OF negroes
Still, in view of all conditions flavor con-
ti1:uarce OF existing arrangements as
sumo that when industrial or practical
cot cation is suggested that the idea is
that such education is to be in addition
to that of the three RS. The means at
command are utterly inadequate for any
such scheme OF education The negroes
are Of the class which, the world over,
discharge mental duties and the lowest
forms Of manual labor. Their industrial
and practical education would be best
promoted by binding them for a term of
years to those who would train them in
the duties of the kitchen, household, farm,
barn-yard etc. The young negroes now
growing UP do not know how to discharge
manifold simple duties, which in olden
times all negroes knew, and which the
present classes everywhere learn. It is
not in human nature to appreciate that
which costs nothing.
I jot down these views in great haste
SCOTT SHIP,
Superintendent Virginia Military Institute
Lexington. Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-03

exemptions from the restricted class DC
made? 1t is probable that such an at
tempt will be made. Can such exemptions
be prcdicated upon sound principles! IL
must be remembered that we cannot en-
terrain as a motive the elimination or the
negro vote without morally violating the
United States Constitution. Suppose then
we undertake to eliminate the ignorant
and vicious. Can We say that one isnor-
ant man is not dangerous while another
is? or that one vicious man is entitled to
vote while another is not?
II ignorance is dangerous, is not the lS-
ncrant white man quite as dangerous as
the ignorant negro? If we wish to depar
v;ciousness, is it not quite tho same
whether it is incased in a. white SKIN or
a black one? 1t has been suggested that
soldiers and perhaps their descendants
should be exempt. Since when dld lhe
fact OF having been Il soldier make man
better than his fellows? Is soldier is-
rorance intelligence or soldier vice virtue!
BY what mysterious process are the de-
sccndants OF soldiers made worthy or DIS
tinctions and immunties not granted to
tho children of other citizens? IL; such
distinction is sound, why may we not say
that governmental restrictions shall Apply
to all except oftice-holoers and thelr des-
cendants The principle is quite the same.
Am an alarmist? Did not Admiral Samp-
son a few days ago, enter an earnest pro
test against the promotion of a competent
and worthy man solely on the grounds OF
social inequality? Shall we introduce
caste distinctions in our republic and
break on the rock that has wrecked SO
many nations in the past?
If intelligence and integrity are TO be
the tests on qualification to vote, would
not the exemption of the soldier element
he quite as absurd as saying that all
should be exempted across whose back
ward our grandfathers black cat had
struggled? Would not the latter methoo
arrive at the intelligence and integrity OF
tho voter quite as correctly as the former!
IF we arrange it SO that only the educated
NEGRO shall vote and that the ignorant
white man shall not be dcbarred. DO we
NOT nut a premium on intelligence IN the
,,ooro aud Ignorance in the white man
Is ,,,ic blindness to the white man! we
~ +o1d nv those who have business with
+h,+ element of the rural districts that
takes advances on their crops, that near
~ /, third ols these white mel! cannot "ille
their names. Shall we make provisions
that will increase this illiteracy? rms Is
. earious matter that may be far-reachlhS
i, its consequences, and we hope the press
IS tho state will give the subject such Sc
riors consideration as it's Importance oe-
sa,1-cs IT is not enough to say that TINS
~ +bo+ man advocates it. The main
,,o;nte are. Is it the proper thing to 40
can it be sustained on principles OIL iea-
son and right! ro,r.c
1vnchburs, Va, Feb. 26, 1901
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-03
The Electric Franchise.

Editor of The Times:
Sir,-lt is a little surprising to me that
the test of fitness for the exercise OF
the elective franchise should anywhere
be made an educational one. Especially
is such a test unwisc in Virginia For
here it would be Il two-edEed sword. MT.
Herbert Spencer obtained evidence from
Africa and other quarters showing that
up to Il certain age the negro chlid IS
more apt than The white, but alter that
age he did not correspondinsly advance,
and this he attributed 10 the greater
ability of the white to understand reason
ings passing certain degree OF apStrusc-
ness. Even among the whites there is
much difference in this respect MOST
of us have known men of little book edu-
cation, and others who could not read
or write, who, owing to superior common
sense were better qualified, intellectually
and morally, to vote than many a college
graduate 1t seems clear that the book
educational test is not the proper one
What, then should be required? n
property qualifications; but not per-
scnal-propcrty qualification one VINO
can put his wealth in a Grip-sack and
skip out of the country on short notice
in time of trouble is not so apt to become
patriotic But give a man d log cabin
and "a spot OF ground and you at once
quicken his love of country; for patriot
ism grows out Of local attachment ana
love OF home. He tEen has an interest
in common with those who are tied TO
the soil, and are opposed to high taxes
and agrarianiSm. He becomes part OF
the bone. Sinew and safeguard OF the
country he inhabitS. He is then safer
to trust with the ballot than many edu-
Gated and rich men who have no such
attachments. Hence. I hold that the
ownership of real estate is the proper
property qualification for voter. /
would require him to own in fee 500
worth of real estate. or TO have such
an estate in expectancy from parent
who owned realty. The right of suffrage
should cost something 20 be valued, but
it should not cost too much. 1t Should
be within the reach of the poor man
and stimulate him to save his money and
acquire a home. If Virginia would
adopt such system as this she would
take long step upward, l thnk-a step
which would at once promote her from
the grade of the imitator in legislation
to the rank of the initiated, as in the
days of yorc. Such H. requirement is
peculiarly desirable under present con-
ditions in this State. 1t would doubtless
be potent factor in the settlement of
the race problem.
The writer was a Confederate soldier.
but he sees no reason why service should
qualify a soldiers posterity to vote. lie
has never been a politician or Office
seeker, but has patriotism enough to
desire to sec his State adopt a rational.
instead of sentimental. racial, or 1icti-
tious test Of fitness for suffrage.
S. c. PERRoW.
Houston, Va. February IS. 1901.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-03

The Times is pleased TO publish tho
views of its readers and friends on squcs-
tons of interest TO the public Whiie the
editor Of The Times neither Undertakes
to endorse or to rcfutc the correctness OF
the views expressed, the paper is glad to
give spacc to these contributions.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-03

Permit me to say on behalf OF all true
friends of the anei-saloon movement that
they are not responsible In any degree
for the conduct OF this woman or for
the utterances OF any other weak-minded
and fanatical supporters.
]. E. HAWTHORNE.
Richmond Va March l. 1901
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-03
Tribute Well Merited.

Editor The Times:
Sir,-There is an incident, which! at this
time, L am sure would be OF interest 70
your many readers, in fact, to all South
crners, as once again and with added
honors has familiar name been made
known to tho public and honored by
royalty.
On the 18th OF December. three days
before the 81 eat and good Queen left
Windsor for the last time. she sat IN the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-03
TO Celebrate It's Anniversary.

The Italian Beneficial Society will. on
March 18th. celebrate it's 31st anniversary
with a ball and banquet at Masonic Tenn
pie. The committee having charge OF ar
rangements are: " DONATE. chairman: s.
Rocchiccolo, p. CARROLL, L.. Marchetti. Z
AIoricoui.
The association numbers about eighty
members and includes a majority OF tho
Italian colony. The officers are: Presi-
dent. C. 4. Canepa: VIce-Presidert. A.
Marchetti: Secretary, S. Rocchiccoio.
Treasurer: P. GunnelIa: Assistant Sec
rotary. L. Marchetti: Trustees, A. Labels.
T. AIarconi, J. Ciianuotti
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-03
General Scott Shlpp.

Editor of The Times:
Sir,-In reply to your queries I have to
say that when we consider the fact that
the colored people have persistently cast
their votes against the interests Of tho
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-03
Who Should Vote !?

Editor Of The Times:
sir,-H the Constitutional Convention re-
stricts the hight OF suffrage. should any
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-03

These ive divisions of the State, with
combined population of 1876, over one
tenth of the population of the whole
State, will be represented in this con-
vention by five delegates, or one delegate
to each IS .SS3 people. These counties and
cities are entitled to ten delegates, and
still have S,IiS population over
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-03
A Prohibitionist's View.

Lvnchburg, Va, Feb. 26, 1901.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1901-12-06
be Brief.

IT'S a busy world, dear friends, and il
you would have people listen patiently to
our story we must be brief. DR.. Barrow
of London once preached so long that all
his congregation dropped off, leaving the
sexton and himself alone. The sexton.
finding the doctor apparently no nearer a
conclusion. said to him: ''Sir, here are the
keys. Please lock up the church when
You get through your DISCOURSE" 1t is
G-,a'.tv and not quantity that counts. mot
H",- H..n. but how good. National
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1901-12-06

No one can reasonably hope for good
health unless his bowels mOve once
each day. When thislis not attended
to, disorders of the stomach arise,
biliOusness, headache dyspepsia and
piles soon follow. If you wish to avoid
these ailements keep your bowels
regular by taking Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets when
required. They are so easy take and
mild and gentle In effect. For sale by
Anti-Monopoly Drug Store. M
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1901-12-06
Continued on 18th page)
q Deep Mystery.

1t is a mystery why women endur.
backache, h ada e, nervousness
sleepiessness, melancholy tanning
and dizzy SHELLS when thousands have
proved that Electric Bitters VII
quickly cure such troubles. Il suf.
fered for years with kidney trnubi..,
writes Mrs. Phebe Cherley, of pete,
sou, Ia, land lame back ps,a4d M
so could not dress myself, but Elec-,
trio Bitters wholly cured me, and
althou - ,es' Id. now am able
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CONES rons'ipa ton, improves appe.
it,. gives perfect health. Only SOC,
atAnti- Monopoly drug store. 3
coiored fire for tablesux at Sid
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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1901-12-06

I decided to try S. S. s.,
but must confess 1 had
little faith left in any
medicine. After taking
the third bottle I noticed
q change in my condi-
ton. This was truly Ell
couraging, and I deter
mined to give S. S. S. a
thorough trial. From
that time on heimprove-
ment was rapid /; S. S. S.
seemed to have the dis
ease completely under
control; the sores and
ulcers healed and I was ,
soon free from all signs
Of the disorder: I have
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1901-12-06

The best dead Belgians are worth 20
cents a pound. The live ones have
brought, and will again, over S. per
pound. Join our family and we will
show you how to raise the best ones.
Should you want to start in this
business send your orders to F. w.
Biggs, proprietor of the English
American Rsbbitry, Ocala, Florida.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1901-12-06

For children's good shoes at low
prices try r. Frost. 10.25-tf
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1901-12-06
When the
Hair. Falls
accom anied By
mucous patches in
fhe ruonfh er,0

eAa~ - " -
0tD 30 10 tons on the skin,
sore throat, copper
colored splotches,
swS San! glands md a aching muscles
rapid Roadway. and far worse
symptoms will follow unless the blood is
promptly and effectually cleansed of this
violent destructive poison.
S. S. S. is the only safe and infallible
cure for this disease, the only antidote
for this specific poison. 1t cures the
worst cases thoroughly and permanently.
- Condition Could d In ths ssl S ST ,sa
R> A. -,- Poison. I tried
= their treatment
did me no good was getting worse all the
time my hair came out, ulcers appeared in NV
throat and mouth, my body was almost covered
with copper colored splotches and offensive
sores. I suffered severely from rheumatic pains
In my shoulders and arms. My condition could
have been no worse only those afflicted as was
can understand my suferings I had about
lost all hope of ever being we'll again when
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-08-04
FROM FLoRIDA's CAPITAL.
Corn Crop Nothing Extra Near Tai
Iahassee-Other Yields Good. .

Corn Crop Nothing Extra Near Tai
Iahassee-Other Yields Good.
Tallahassee, Fla, Aug. 3.-There are
very few farmers in this section bragg
ging on their corn crops. While there
has been an abundance of rain it was
not properly distributed to be bene-
fetal to the corn crop. The oat crop
was excellent. fruit and melon crops
good and the cotton prospect at this
date is very encouraging for a good
yield.
The third baseball nine of Quincy
has agreed to play the Tallahassee
third nine next Tuesday. The first
game between these mines was played
at Quincy two weeks ago, the score be-
ing Tallahassee II, Quincy 10.
On Wednesday, the first nine of Tai
lahassee will visit Quincy to play a
second game with the Quincy first nine.
The first game was won by Tallahes-
see.
A new Baptist church, recently com
pleted at Madison, will be dedicated
tomorrow. The sermon will be by
Rev. S. NJ. Proence of Tallahassee.
II. Hitchcock of Atlanta, represent
ing the Georgia Heating Company, Is
here arranging to put steam-heating
apparatus in each of the domitories be-
ing erected for the state college.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-08-04
vIRGINIA's CONVENTION.
Last Session Before Recess "A Short
One.

Richmond, Va, Aug. 3-The Consti-
tutional Convention was in session
nearly an hour and half to-day, and
then adjourned to meet at noon on
Aug. 22
The chief business disposed of was
the adoption of a resolution offered by
Mr.. Gillespie from the Committee on
Privilege and Elections, calling for the
returns from Cold Harbor precinct, in
Hanover county, to be brought here
and recounted in the contest of Treat
VS.. Gregory for a seat in the conyen-
ton.
There was a very pretty fight over
the proposition, Chairman Harrison and
many of the Democrats of the commit
tee opposing it, on the ground that the
result could not be altered, only five
votes being involved and that the ex-
pense was for that reason wholly I'M
necessary.
Mr.. Withers submitted a report on
behalf of the majority of the Commit
tee on Reduction of Expenses, enlarg-
ing the jurisdiction of school superin-
tendents and decreasing the number
of such officers in the state. A minor
ity view of the matter was presented
by Mr. Waddill.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-08-04
RURAL MAIL DELIVERY.
Why Certain Routes in Georgia
Have Not Been Established.

Washington, Aug. 3.-Recently many
complaints have reached the Postof-
flee Department from residents of
Montgomery county, Georgia, regard
ing the rural free delivery service. An
effort was made some time ago to have
a rural free delivery route established
at Mount Vernon in that county. An
inspector was sent there by the Postof-
fee Department and after carefully
looking over the proposed route he re-
ported adversely to Mr.. Clarke, the
chief special agent in charge of the
Southern Division.
When / brought the matter to Mr..
Clarke's attention to-day he talked
very freely of the service generally in
Georgia and particularly in Mr.. Brant-
ley's district. Unfortunately in Con-
gresham Brantley's district" Mr..
Clarke went on to say, conditions
have been found so unfavorable for the
establishment of services that we have
been unable to take action on many of
the routes petitioned for. In addition
to the thinly settled nature of the
country and bad roads, we have been
unable to find a sufficient number of
people in one neighborhood who are
able to read, write and who receive
mail to any degree. There are
a lot of colored people who
don't take newspapers or in
fact any mail at all. The department
has given sufficient orders to the agent
in charge to take up matters in Mr..
Brantley's district. Just as soon as he
completes his present assignment
which will only take a few days longer,
he will again make a careful study nf
the conditions in Montgomery county
and other parts OF the districts. He
will then report to the department. and
we will be guided in all our actiont ac-
cordingly."
"Other Georgia congressman" con-
tinued Mr. Clarke, ARE thinking them
selves neglected in the matter of rural
free delivery. Mr.. Bartlett of the Sixth
district was in to see me yesterday
with a long list of applications which
he had transmitted to the department.
He showed me the acknowledgements
with all the tell-tale initials to indi-
cate that the matters had been laid
before me, and that all the facts in the
case were absolutely in possession of
the department. He said that he was
not getting the same show in this mat
ter as his fellow congressman. In
point of fact, however, the
interest in rural free delivery
has become so general in Georgia that
representatives from each of the dis
tricts make similar complaints. Mr..
Arnold, who is the inspector in Geor-
gia, is one of the most efficient men
under my authority. He has reported
more routes than any other Inspector;
he knows how to get at the facts in
the case. and l have learned to place
full confidence in all reports he makes.
This department endeavors to show no
partially in rural free delivery service
as between any Of the Georgia con-
grcssmen and we want to establish all
the routes that are practicable"