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that h. haa moro than one. Certain it is
that tho Senatorial candidate Is gen
tIeman Of polygamous proclivities. and
that his domestic affairs are deemed
worthy Of investigation by the SAT- Lake
Ministerial Association. which started
the original fight on Brigham ROBERTS.
Rnt II 10 not TO be supposed that man
NTH ,nor. thar, ono wife-or who wants
to have more than one-is the fellow to
take water. Certainly Apostle Smoot Is
not showing the white feather. On the
contrary, he seems rather to sn'it the pat
t1e from afar and to exult IN the gaudia
cnrtaminis." He has already announced
that he would brave any possible opposi-
ton like that which kept Roberts out OF
Congress and would demand his seat in
the Senate.
IT should be stated, incidentally, that
tho purBacious Smoot is not yet elected.
While the returns. at this writing, are
not complete, there appears to be no
doubt of the election Of enough legtsia-
tors to sustain tho Mornon's candidacy.
Present indications are that the Republic
cans VIII! have a majority Of thirty-nlne
on Joint ballot. A majority were pledged
70 The Apostle before they were noml-
mated. Some of the successful Repupn-
cans however, as we'll as five OF the
holdover Senators. are strongly opposed 'e
the election of any high church official 10
tho Senate. and they may refuse TO so
into the caucus Should this prove TO De
the case. Srnoot hopes to whip a FEW
Mormon Democrats into line through the
pressure of his church
Just how the Apostle will defend MN
SELF if the Senators investigate MS quallfi-
cations for office is not known. Possibly
ne will defy his enemies to prove that
he is a polygamist. and SO far as we
Know there has been no direct evidence
along that line. In the case Of Roberts
things were somewhat different. 1t was
established beyond a mo,al-if not le-
saI-doubt, that he was multi-marrled
man.
AS q. condition OF giving Statehood to
Utah. the Mormon church gave a solemn
rIedge not to influence in any way its
members in casting their ballots. In this
carpaign tic pledge has been directly
violated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09
Edgar AlIan,s Position.

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
In ro-day's issue of your paper the Nor
folk correspondent represents me as hav-
ing said L had beaten two candidates and
would as easily beat Judge Lewis as the
others. This is a great injustice to me,
and I ask you to correct it. l have not
been in Norfolk since Monday, and have
never said to any ono that l would beat
Judge Lewis. / have no contest with
Judge Lewis. II he is appointed in my
place, I know the Office will be filled by
gentleman. u scholar. and a lawyer. l
am fighting no one, but standing on my
record as a soldier of the Union; as a
citizen since the war, and term in the
office without a criticism and often com
mended.
I would rather have the endorsements
which have been given me- without the
place, than to secure reappointment with
cut those endorsements.
EDGAR ALLAN.
Richmond, Va. November s. 1902
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ANOTHER MORMON roLtr,c,.s

II no" looks very much as If the United
States Senate will shortly have a Mormo,
member on its hands. and that renet-
ton OF the procedure which ousted Hr;,.
ham H. Roberts from the House OF Renre-
sentatises few years ago will be neces-
STATED The individual who in ell ,ro.
liability will prove to be person, mon
sfa'a to the Senators, is Apostle Reed
sih'o'. OF Utah. an avowed candidate for
'hs upper branch of the nation.
Il, legislature sn,oot is a Re-
publican. But that is not the worst thinp
ahout him. for it is said that. like Boh-
H's' ne suffers from a multiplicity, If not
superhuity, OF consorta Just how
many wives Apostle smoot is possessed 81
@e 40 no. know-in fact. nobody seems to
apow definitely, though his high position
IN the church fs q. pretty good ruarante.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09
TELEPHONES.
NINTH DISTRICT.

There need not necessarily be any con-
fest in the United States House of Rep
resentatives over the recent election in
the Ninth Congressional District in this
State
without prejudging the case in the
slightest, we would say that if the Will
or choice Of the majority of voters is
likely to be thwarted by reason OF mere
techuicalities, that trouble can be cor
rccted here and now. If a county board
of canvasscrs has improperly or unJustiy
thrown out the returns from voting pre-
cinct, any aggrieved person may petition
the Supreme Court of Appeals for writ
Of mandamus TO compel the county board
to do what under the law it Should have
done in the first place.
In 1885, by the throwing out of the re-
turns from one of the election precincts in
Halifax county. Mr.. Reese, the Repub-
lican candidate for the Virginia House of
Delegates. seemed to be defeated. but
even before tho abstract of returns from
the county had been opened by the State
Board of Canvassers here. Keesee sought
remedy of the Supreme Court Of Appeals
of Virginia. That court at once brought
all the parties before it and heard the
case, and issued its writ requiring the
county board to amend its abstract
which it did. That elected keesee.
That precedent stands, we suppose. And
it affords a remedy for MI Slemp or
Judge Rhea, as well as it did for Mr..
lleesee-prorided either has as substan-
tial a case or cases as Mr.. Keesee had.
So It would appear that if any county
boards have erred in the respect men
toned through misinformation, or over
zeal. or from any other cause, cur Su-
preme Court can compel them to correct
their returns.
That the court will do its duty fully.
and without fear, favor or affection, we
have not the slightest doubt. 1t did so in
the Keesee case, when public opinion with
respect to election matters was not as
well advanced and as strongly developed
| as it is now; it would not fail now, when
the general sentiment in Virginia is an
/ Nal technicalities.
J Thus it seems 10 us that the troubles il.
the Ninth District may be in large part
ST not wholly-disposed of before the State
Board Of Canvassers is called upon to
i award its certificates of election.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09
Halifax Potatoes.

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
saw in the Chester letter where our
friend. Mr. Sam Perdue, had raised a
sweet potato weighing five pounds. the
largest in that section. Old York can
beat that. have one weighing five pounds
and a half.
T. j. CROCKETT.
Grafton, York county, Va
Copying the above, the Halifax Record
says:
Now, If that's the best you can do, you
are not in it. So far, we have received
one yam weighing eight pounds; four
averaging four and a half pounds, and we
have the promise of another weighing
seven pounds-all raised within few
miles of South Boston. Halifax has long
been famous for its pretty girls. line to-
.bacco, wheat and corn, and now, so far
as We know, she holds the big potato rec
ord OF the State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09
zmportant Notice.

Richmond bankers and bankers visiting
Richmond will do US a special favor By
calling to see the only Modern, So!id-po9T,
Bankers Steel Safe ever in Richmond.
No holes through door for spindies 10
combination locks and L handle TO throw
bolts. Door locked with triple timer
bolts worked with automatic. y thrso
,l.d one-half inch reserved chest; bank
ers' combination lock. subject TO i've nil
lion charges-raid chest above this; Goet
secured by combination Ieck.
Our expert VIII take pleasure in snow
ing this safe. whether you wish 10 plr'
chase or not
r. L. BARNES SAFE AND LOCK CoM1
PANY, 1i31 east Main street, RichmeA9
Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09

Miss Mary Johnston, author of ITO have
and To Hold has written new romance
entitled "Sir Mortimer" the publication
of which will begin in Harper's Magazine
next May, following Mrs. Wards Lady
Roses Daughter" The new story is a
romance of the period OF Queen Elizabeth.
Of whose court the heroine is a lady-ln-
waiting. Sir Mortimer Ferne, the nero 10
an officer in Sir John Nevirs feet-a man
of action. who is also poet. An eminent
critic declares that this story VIII ach!eVe
:. new literary reputation for Miss John-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09
a Modern Thnnksgiyins.

A Modern Thanksgiving.
Well, John,, you needn't kill the biggest
turkey arter all,
And might just as we'll have made no
pumpkin pies this fall.
For 'cordin to these letters, not a child
OF ourn, ! fear,
Will jine us in Thanksgivin' at the home
stead board this year.
There's Susan-she that married Jones,
ans Twin in Malone
She writes she's fallen from her bike
an broke her collar-bone.
An Marthey, 'mongst them Hampstead
foxes, SO giddy and so gay.
She's got to jine a steeplechase that's
comm off that day.
From Bill-well, now, you know the an
wal tdin's from that source
He's been foot-balin' more, ans in the
hospital Of course;
An Jedediah-think O. Jed a-growin' SIGH
a bent
He's got to be a golf expart. ans In a
turneyment.
Anthusy writes she got to dress some
woman's club in town,
James booked to dine at Uncle Gill's with
people of renown.
Jerol'man's got Il Gentry run on hand
that's new to me
Lanks in a hockey game, an Sis grand
New England tea.
So John, guess the smallest turkey in
the flock Will do,
Since llcepin' up the customs left to only
me an you:
An though we can't help wishin' all the
children home with us,
Wen grateful be an thank the Lord it
isn't any Tuss.
WADE WHIPPLE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09
Cable Wins.

The officials at the Weldon fair iass
week awarded the Cao!e Piano first PFi-7
for superiority OF construction. exQuisiis
and artistic workmanship in case design
even scale. responsive and durable az
ton, and for its rare excellence OF toi'i
qualities
They were also awarded first prize io'
best exhibit of fine musical instruments.
including eight Gable. hinssbury. atu
Wellington Pianos. all OF their own MANI
facture.
Their booth was one OF the uatn az
fractions OF the fair. and this enterprise 10,
company is to be congratulate apoh -
taste and good judgment of their a1s21'i'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09
ANNUAL HORSE SHOW.
New York. November 17sh-ssnd.

New York. November 1.th-ssnd'
For the above occasion the Norfo.S ~. "a
Western railway. in connection "ll' ~,
Old Dominion Steamship Coinpan. "a
sell on Saturday. November 18TH. so'- ~
trip tickets to New York at
Including meals and berth on sseail ,ssr
with final limit November 18th; eii ..
tickets will be sold at the rate an
Passengers from Richmond VII w. AZ.
the Ocean Shore Limited at ~ IA
rive Norfolk 80 F. M,. and thas c,or
aboard the steamer about SO ~ a.
tickets and fnM information apply = -
Ass - ss4e ses'' s'S'A.s e 81. BosLEY.
District Passenger asss
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09
She won the Game.

He was an enthusiastic chess student,
and during a hull in the conversation he
drifted from all thought Of the lady at
his side. and wandered into the intrica-
cies Of some new chess problem. whose
imaginary moves carried him. in his abb
straction, to successful issue Of the
game, when he fervidly and audibly
shouted:
"Mate.'
Awakening him to consciousness by a
vigorous embrace. the young lady ex-
claimed:
Don't care If I dor
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09

In a cavern near Eyzus, France there
has been unearthed picture gallery
which dates from the stone age, and IS OF
rare interest to psychologists and anthro-
biologists The pictures are of prehistoric
animals They were not only cut in the
rock. as is usually the case with such
work, but were painted in several colors,
and gave, it is said some evidence OF
artistic Skill They are eighty In number
Of which forty-nine represent btsons OF
various kinds. The pigments used are
shades of red and brown, and have been
found, on analysis by Moissan, the emf
nent French chemist, to be ochres mixed
with minute fragments Of transparent
Silica
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09

It is disturbing Influences that interfere
with mathematical exactness. But for
the force Of gravity, it would be easy TO
stretch thread into an absolutely Gori-
zontal line. And. but for the mutual at
traction of the planets, all of them would
revolve around the sun in perfect circles,
And. but for the forces. within and with
out us, we would all move beautifully In
ou- orbits of duty. according to Law.
It is great consolation to us. on our
way through life and in our daily bust
ness. as we set before ourselves high
ideals, and study and lay down exactly
what we ought to do, and then find our
selves so utterly non-conforming, OF the
track, and apparently dead failures. to
find one another Just all the same. .poer
critters" But it is a still greater conso-
:1ation that none of US are put IN on
n,athema teal principles and accurately
correct. and under the law.
The crystals. that are stones and sense
less things, are seomstrically perfect. IN
cubes, pentagons. octasons, rhomhoEIs
etc. But things that have life defy math.
ematics. You will find no geometry piane
or solid In trees and plants and lowers:
nor in the human shape or countenance.
a mathematical countenance Is meaning
less Ave things work on great princi-
pies. ana the mathematics that Is Id them
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09
Not an Optical Defect.

''You say you can't see the cottage on
top of yonder mountain? Why, Pat, your
eyes must be very weak
Accuse me. sor, but it's not the fault
Of me Dyes al all at all, but it's the fault
of the mountain bein' the layst bit too
hoigh, sor.''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09
A Vanishing Gift.

Mrs Flash: You saw my husband at
the theatre last night. Ell? Ho, no! I'll
give him a piece Of my mind when he
gets home.
Mrs. soother: Oh, I wouldn't If I were
you; it will never do any good. You
know yourself that the more piece of
mind you give him the less peace Of
mind he has.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09

Coal continues frightfully scarce in New
York, and, according to some OF the pa
pers, there is suspicion that the incoming
supply is being hidden away to await
higher prices However that may be, it
cannot be said with certainty that the
coal troubles are over.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09
Retaliation.

what became of that new plug hat
you were wearing the other day.
81 gave it away
Gave it away? What for"
Retaliation. It gave me away when
I came home from the club night or
two ago
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09
A SprinStir,e Twilight.
written for the Dispatch.)

The crimson hammered gates Of sunset
close
Upon new turrowed fields frail shadows
rest,
Wan evening grasps unblushingly the
hues
Which morning shroudeo in her pulsing
breast.
Out on the hills, where fingers winters
The tardy dogwccd spreads a tent Of
snow.
Amid its folds the fate bird brooding
hides.
And walls increasingly her tale of woe.
The whippoorwill cries from the dropping
elm
And from it's heights her sad notes rise
and fall;
And from the mead a broken melody is
heard,
Amid the gloon1-the nilkmaids urgent
call.
The mourrful cadence of an evening song,
The Transfers cry, the strcamiets hur-
ried fight,
All mingle into one harmonious sigh.
And dusk steals softly into deeper night.
Elizabeth Whitson.
Goodwich, Tenn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09

The New York Tribune, In backing the
movement for one-cent letter postage
truly says that it cannot be doubted that at
the halying Of the present rate would be
popular; that 1t would brl'g apou. iiuse
additions to the total of letters sent
through the mails, and that postal cards
are unsatisfactory substitutes for sealed
envelopes.
And in conclusion the Tribune exclaims:
May the era of one-cent postage for
every part of American territory soon be
here!"
So say we ALL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09

It seems that the old fight is coming
up in new form-in controversy over
the bin Of the stenograp her who reported
the proceedings Of the grand jury whilst
it was engaged in probing after corrup-
ton IN the City Council. Nobody here
wants to deprive the stenographer Of hia
earnings II they are Justly due by the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09
His Business Bent.

Parent: Well, Harold, now that your
education is completed, have you given
any thought to what you will do for
living?
Harold: Oh, yes. I thought I'd marry
a rich mans daughter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09

city: but there is a question whether ms
bill should be paid by the city or Dy ms
State. Yet there is no question tt1 On apo'.
the fact that there are a NUMBER OF men
in Richmond who would like to eee tnae
report destroyed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09
FOOTBALL.
University of Virginia VS.. Carlisle

University of Virginia vs.. cari''i'
Indians. Norfolk. November 22nd'
For this occasion the Norfolk and w.
ern railway Will sell round-trio tsAs .,.
to Norfolk at rate SIS. good on - -,
leaving Richmond Q 4. II, and tes''N'
Norfolk $50 F. NJ. November XII ,,
Apply company's Office, SIS east aA''l-'
street. or Byrd street Union sa::iotl
G. n. Bos'gY.
District Passenger Agent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09

Roosevelt and Shaw buttons. labelled
president and Vice-Pres1dent in 1905"
are being scattered through Iowa. There
is nothing like being in time. Tt is the
early bird that catches the worm, but on
the other hand. it is the early worm that
gets caught.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09
His Fear.

AS they issued from the church-door.
the elder remarked to his companion:
..That was what call a finished ser
mon
yes returned the worldly one, IS he
ouickened his pace, though at one time
I really feared it never would be.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09
Confirmed.

scudder: Bah! You're afraid Of your
own shadow.
shudaer: Ne? I'm afraid of nothing.
Scudder: That's just what I said.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09

The evidence for and against Mollneu1
is Ill In and tomorrow morning arsu-
ment will be begun. We do not expect
the prisoner to be convicted; moro proba-
bly, he will be acquitted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09

The President is beins urged in many
quarters to make it short-that message.
The shorter It Is the more generally
read ii will be.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09

Music for privates celibacy for officers,
says Corbin with reference to the army.
How about the grand. sweet song" of
which Cleveland has written?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09

you to hear that I was held up on my
way home last night?
Trippe: Oh, no. I've seen you when
it would have been impossible for you to
get home any other way.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09

The experienced court habitue knows
better than to bail out chronic tippler;
he is sure to get full again.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09
1HE RICHMOND DISPATCH.
sYrHE DISPATCH COMPANY.
uonxxa on xAIN AND NINTH Sc1KE1s'
1IcKNoED. VA.

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RnnAeessr once, 10. llos Hull street
Esw York oGoe, J. E. Van uoren Aseacs'
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09

The duty OF modesty in young men, as
in all human beings, should be insisted
upon. Egoisna is a manifestation of sell
fishness and bad manners besides. New
ertheless, q proper self-reliance is the key
not only to success. but to all right living.
The reason of this is that self-reliance
is the handspring Of action. Mans life is
q strife. Do and not do not is the great
commandment. Under the new dispense
ton thou shalt has been substituted for
thou shalt not.-EouSton Chronicle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09

A cellar is never so suggestive OF
warmth as when it is coaled.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09
SPIRIT OF STATE PRESS.
Last Thursdays Election and Sine-
teen Years Ago.

South Boston Times: Contrast Tues
DAYS election with the conditions that ex-
listed nineteen years ago. when the Rlcn-
mond Howitzers had to be sent to Dan
vile On election day as precautionary
measure to prevent a riot and when ar
morIes were established al nearly every
precinct in the State. Last Tuesday mark
ed new era in Virginia politics. Calmly,
quietly and soberly every man voted WITH
out being annoyed by the "heelers or
instructed by the wise men" It is q
significant fact that there was not dur
ing the day any Indications of any wflis-
key having been inbibed by any one.
Hereafter we hope all elections will be de-
cent and fair. The political juegler. we
are glad to know. finds himself like OtheI-
10, his occupation gone.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09
Southern Sentiment.

Whats the matter with the negro?''
inquiries an esteemed contemporary. The
bad influence Of foolish or vicious white
men over him, is the greatest handicap
the negro carries.-Chattanooga Times.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09
Not Surprising.

4 Sippe: Law1essness Is on the increase
ii our city, & fear Wouldn't it surprise
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09

American Tobacco Trust agents were
very active In the fight against the DEM
ocratic legislative candidates in Durham,
Vance and Granville. In all three the
Democratic majority was larger than ex-
pected. North Carolina folks will not &C
cept trust dictation in politics.-Raleigh
news and Observer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09
NURSING MOTHERS.

A mothers poor health is bad
enough for the mother but
worse Still for the nursing
baby.
Mothers find SCOTS Emul-
sion a nouris hing and
strengthening food. If the
breast milk is scanty or thin
SCOTS Emulsion will make it
rich and more abundant.
When mothers take SCOTS
Emulsion the babies share in
the benefits. Thin babies grow
fat. Weak babies get strong.
W=1lsend you little to Try, If you like
SCOTT & BOVINE. 4ee Pearl street, New York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09
MnthmaticalIy Correct.

observations of a Philosophical Friend
OF Curs.)
Hence no force, however great.
Can stretch a cord. however fire,
Into horizontal line,
Which shall be accurately straight
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09

Our board~of arbitrators for the coal
strike is wonderful to us, but it should
not be considered an experiment, since
another Anglo-SaNon people has found 1t.
so satisfactory that arbitration is made
compulsory by law. Republicans must
now find remedy that will cure If we
are not to see Socialism gather strength
among us, and that which is to endure
must be founded on substantial Justice
Jacksonville Times Union.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09

We want to bet our last quarter right
now that If Grover c. lives and keeps MS
health he will be nominated for president
two wears hence if he will have the non1i-
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Record.