The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07
LASHES FOR IAZINESS
GEORGIA NEGROES FORM A
 UNIQUE SOCIETY.
To Whip Those of Their Race Who Fail to Provide for Families Bad Citizens in Other Ways
 Also Receive Attention.
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Dublin. (Ga.), Telegram.
 Negroes living in the neighborhood of New Providence Church. a few miles from Dublin, have distinguish ed themselves by fo-nAng society which for originality probably has no equal in the whole country. The society is. of course, com posed entirely of negroes and has for Its object the betterment of the race, the inculcation of right principle and right living in the negro. especially those who are members of -he society, and the making of better citizens of those who live in the neighborhood of the headquar- ters of the society.
 The plan of the society is to inquire in- to the mode of living of its members and to correct, if possible. any defects found in the character of those who belong to brother who fails to right any wrong he has been guilty of Is. on conviction, soundiy thrashed in. the presence of the other members of the society.
 As soon as charges are preferred against member he is at once notified. If he corrects the evil complained of by the next regular meeting all well and good. If he fails or refuses to correct his faults as seen by the members of the society, if not of all men, he is tried by court martial. A court is formed. evidence taken and his guilt or innocence estab 1ished. The one under charge is alfowe to procure counsel from among the mem bers and is given every opportunity prove his innocence. If proven guilty the punishment is always a whipping. whic the erring one submits to with the bes possible grace.
 Whippings Do Good ab,.
 Since the formation Of the society |; few weeks ago three of the members hay been found guilty of failing to prov, themselves good citizens and providen husbands and have been whipped It wal reported to the society that Mark Cad wells wife was badly in need of a was. pot. He was ordered to show cause why he had not provided his better half witt this most necessary utensii He failee to buy a pot before the trial came of or to show when tried that his wife coul6 manage without one and still not be put to any great amount of inconvenience Conviction, therefore, resulted and Mark was whipped. The fact that he is a brother of the secretary of the society did not save his hide.
 In riding past the home of Early Burct it was seen by one of the members of the society that his front gate had fallen down. From all appearances he had swing 1t again would require but little work and but small outlay of money for hinges. On the trial of Early the facts were brought out that the gate had had made repeated efforts to get her hus- band to take more pride in the care oi his home. Conviction followed and Early will remember a long time the corporal
 
 the other members of the society.
 Trouble in Store for Others.
 The next meeting of the society will be held at any early date and 1t is said that at that time several members will be tried if previously they do not correct the things complained of. One of the members, Lewis Burch by name. has been summoned to show cause why he has not provided tackle for his we'll SC that his wife can draw water with more ease than at present. It is said that the society is doing a world of good in the neighborhood where it has headquarters. It Is making better citizens of the blacks who are members.
 Even those who have not joined have caught the spirit of the thing and are trying to live the lives of more useful citizens and to take better care of their homes and their families The white peo- pie living near New Providence Church in no way interfere with the workings of the society and hope that it's results will be far reaching They are watching with much interest the results. but are offering no suggestions preferring that the negroes work out their own salvation in this unique way If, that is their pur- pose and intention. The existence of this strange society is vouched for by James Roach and other reputable white men living near New Providence Church.