Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-09-10
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the people do not appreciate tn
Importance of getting their name
on the registration books. ]
should be borne in mind that til
man who fails t. regiSt II, volunta
rily DISTINGUISHES himself. If h
neglects this duty while the book
are open, he cannot afterwards re
pair the neglect, and consequent,
will not be able to vote. He may
possess all the qualifications re-
quired by law, but if his name il
not on the books he cannot vote
and he will have nobody to blame
but himself.
One of the objects of calling the
Constitutional Convention was to
curtail the negro vote. That has
been accomplished. But it will be
partially defeated if the qualified
white voters fail to regist II. Ev-
cry qualified negro will manage to
get his name on the books. If u
large percentage of white men fail
to perform this duty, then the
whit vote as we'll as the negro
vote will be greatly reduced, and
thu evils to be corrected by the
Convention will still rem ain. Let
every white man tax the first OPP
portunity to register, because in
this case, as we'll rs others, delay
is dangerous. He my put it of,
thinking there is time enough, and
then some unexpected accident
may put it out of his power, and
he may find himself disfranchised.
The books Of the registrars will
be opened i'll the several districts
at various times ut I'LL the voting
precincts. When in your vicinity
have your name entered. Regis
tration is simple and easy. All
white men are probably eligible.
You can register if You are an
oil sollier. No other qualifca-
tiOn required.
You can register if You are a son
of an old soldier. M other quail
ificatiOn required.
You can register if YOU pay
taxes on $3.50 worth of property.
No other qualification required.
The understanding clause is not |
applicable to any man who poss-
esses either of the above qualifca-
tons
If you are not an old soldier, nor
the son of an old soldier, nor do
not pay taxes on S25) worth of
property, then yol mist under
stand" to the satisfaction of the
registrars such clau ,es of the Con-
stitution us the registration board
may submit to yon.
The Board of Registrars for
Natural Bridge District will sit for
the purpose of registering voters
between the hours of 8 a. IN. and
sunset, commencing September
18th and ending October 18th.
Registrars, John H. Overton, w.
A. Mohler and John W. Burger.
For Buffalo District, from Sep
TENDER 29th to October 9Th. Regis
trars, John ". Savilla, A. Fl.
Wilson, J. A. Wilkinson.
For Kerr's Greek District, from
September 9Th to September 23rd.
Registrars, Daniel Teaford, Charles
Lindsay, d. H. Hart.
For Walkers Greek District,
from September 10th to September
23rd. Registrars, j. +. Deacon,
Ham. S. Wade, j. B. Wood.
For South River District, from
September 18th to October 10th,
inclusive. Registrars, G. j. Bell,
w. T. Moore, Thomas Shewey.
For Lexington District from Oc
tober 1st to October 18th. Regis
trars, Samuel B. Walker, G. A.
Jones and w. Il. Tolley. /
For Buena Vistl, from Septem- .
Der Goth to October 18th. Regis
trars, First War DIV. T. Paxton,
w. p. Lee and G. w. Lackie Sec
Ond Wards. P. Gibson, Hugh !
A. White and Il. l.. Brown. s
These boards will sit at every c
precilct in the district during the e
period named. Voters will have Z
10 acquaint themselves of the time t
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