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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-03
TRUE REFORMERS BEGIN
22ND ANNUAL SESSION.
Work of the Body Shows Enormous
Growth-Addrcss of Welcome
and Response.

The Grand Fountain OF the United Order
of True ReformeTs. the largest and
wealthiest negro fraternal society in the
world, commenced its twenty-second an
nual session yesterday at 10 o'clock In
the True Reformers' Hail. in this city.
There are in attendance more than 1000
delegates from twenty-siX States of the
Union. It is a dignified body OF men and
women and from their demeanor one is
impressed with the fact that they have
met for business.
The morning session was opened with
singing of America" by over 100 voices.
and while the tones of this national am
them niied the air Rev. ". L. Taylor
entered. and was escorted to the rostrum
by the grand officers.
Devotional exercises were conducted by
Rev. r. Wells after which Rev. Taylor.
the grand master. delivered the opening
address His address was received with
enthusiasm, and showed that since his
election four years ago there had: been
added 10 the orEaniza ton over $4,000 new
members, and that over 800 new subordi-
nate branches had been also added. Many
important improvements have been made
In the mode of operation.
After the ADDRESS OF the grand master.
recess was TAKEN in order to enable the
colored photographer, ]: c. Farley, to
take the photograph Of the Whole delega-
ton.
The Committee on Credentials, consist
ing of twenty-eight members, with W. P.
Burrell as chairman, was appointed
There was no afternoon session. as the
Committee on Credentials had not COM
pleted its work. The committee has quite
a task before it to examine and instruct
over 900 delegates. There will be no trou-
Bile because OF contesting delegations. as
these are things unknown to the True
ReformerS.
At night the splendid choir of the organ
ization sang a song, after which devo-
tionai exercises were conducted. Rev "
l. Taylor introduced J. c. Robertson, the
attorney of the order and chief OF real
estate. who delivered a Virginia welcome
bertson bears the reputation of being one
Of the best orators of his race. and right
well Gid he hold up his reputation; HIS
address was roundly and perslstentiy ell
cord.
Manly L. Taylor who has rich tenor
t..ce, sang a SOLO. and was roundly ap-
Dlauded.
R. B. McRary, of Lexington, N. c.. re-
sponded to the welcome address. LAWYER
McRary is one OF the best-knoWn and
most respected colored men OF Western
North Carolina. His address was master
~ and abounded in good advice. to the
southern negro. He declared that the best
friends the negro has ever had and now
has are in the South. The audience
pproral by vigorous applause. There we're
numerous short addresses by various dele
gates.
According to the programme for today,
the Committee on Credentials will re-:
nort and the Grand Fountain degree VIII
be conferred on new delegates.
One very enjoyable feature of the meet
ing last night was the singing, by RE
Washington, D. c., public school,. She
possesses a rich soprano voice. ana snc
handles it with ease. The audience cheer
ed her repeatedly. and enjoyed the ITO
selections she rendered,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-03
REPUBLICANS OF GILES.
Delegates to District Convention
Choscn-Spccches Made

PEARISBURG, VA, September 2.-{Spe-
cial.l-The Republicans held a mass
meeting on Saturday afternoon to select
CONGRESSIONAL cong s convention. to be held at
Abingdon September 10th. The meeting
was small one, owing in a measure, to
the fact that the party is divided here.
and that one faction had already elected
so-called delegates at a meeting held at
Eggleston Springs.
Hon. r. W. Blair of Wythe county, an
aspirant for the congressional nomina-
ton, was present and addressed the meet
ing, apparently making good impress
sion.
Colonel j. Hampton Hoge, who happen
ed to be in town on legal business, was
invited to speak, and did SO in his usual
racef1ll manner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-03
Hill City Want. to Get In.

President Donati. Of the TriCity
League. has received a letter from John
w. Dobbins. OF Newark. N. j., who or
ganized the Newark Club of the Eastern
League, in which he states that he would
be glad to place a club in the proposed
Virginia League at Lynchhurg.
in that city, and one that will carry out
its schedule. Mr.. Dobbins is enthusiast
tic, and prophesies a big season next
year, with a splendid outlook for Vir-
eiuia league.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-03
TO CLEAN THE CITY HARB0R.
City Asks for Bids to Conplets This
worl-seu Old Dreaxe.

=
worl<-Sell Old DredKe.
The Engineers Department OF the city
is advertising for bids for dredging the
city harbor, the work to be done 40
speedily as possible. The. work IL expect
ed not to be more than 25.oeo cubic yards
and not less than 13,oOo It Is expected
that mud and sand to be drcdged out
will be from one to seven feet in depth.
The department., realizing that the har-
Dor is in very bad condition and that Il
is filling more every day. hopes to have
the work begun OF cleaning 1t out at an
early date in the meantime every possible
means will be resorted to to secure an
appropriation from the City Council OF
$50. with which to purchase new and
up-to-date dredging plant.
The old dredse. The City OF Richmond.
will shortly be sold by the department.
and may be converted in a short time into
junk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-03
Notariex Commissioners.

The Governor yesterday commissioners
the following notaries public: John N. Sc
brell, ST.. Southampton county; Charles
E. Gortrell, Norfolk; Landon c. Bell, Lii
nenburg; Mrs. E. L. Cosby, Bath; Lee
R. Grim, Winchester; George c. Gregory.
A. T. Harvie J. Thompson Brown. Rich
n1ond; B F. Kirkpatrick. Lynchburg; T.
G. Gray, Newport News.
Executive Clerk Sam w. Bigger re-
turned to the city yesterday after a
pleasant stay of two weeks in the noun
tains of Virginia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-03
Tin NurDhy Tonight.

Mr.. Tim Murphy Will be at the Academy
Tonight IN his famous play. old limo
cence- He Eill be supported By Mss
Dorothy Sherrod-in private life. Mrs. Tim
M,i.nhy-and a company. which has been
carefully selected. The arrival Of this
5compan ny marks the opening of the new
reason for the society folk.
Actor and managers a like are search
ing Tor plays that have heart interest
and IN none8ofs those seen In recent years
has this peculiar characteristic been %
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-03
onl, three Ncgroc. Rcgistered.

WINDSOR. VA. September 2.-ISpe-
cial 1.-The ation-books closed n
$40 this evening for the first days work
al this place. Forty-six whites and three
colored voters were registered. Verys rev
colored persons are making applica ton
to register, there being not oyer niteeh
MISS Mary Joyner. OF snlith1eldt s Is
visiting he: cousin. Miss Eva Joyner'
who has just returned from a visit g
Misses Mary and Erma sannd ers at
rIS,,ara A 1, - is n
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-03
Evnn.-shuu Nuptin1s..

ROANOKE. VA. September 2.-lsPe-
cial)-H D. Evans. an employee of the
Roanoke Machine Works. and Miss Bes-
sic Shull. of.this city. were married yes
terday at the rectory of Christ church by
Rev Mr.. J. A Plummef.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-03

Miss Mamie Blunt and Miss Lennie Tres
william, OF Church Hill. left yesterday Tor
the mountains, to visit relatives and
friends. They expected back September
18th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-03

Miss Edna Branch, OF Church Hin. hal
returned to the city. after a visit Z
GOochland county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-03
MAI. RANDoLPH's CONDITION.

Several Symptoms of Improvements
Manifest Yesterday
Mr.. Robert Lecky. Jr.. yesterday COM
municated with friends in this city con-
corning the condition Of Major Norman
". Randolph. who is ill in Waynesboro..
Mr.. Lecky stated that the patient was
much better, could articulate to some
extent. and recognized trends His
Temperature, too. is about normal and
there is every indication that the patient
will recover.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-03

T. Al. Hund1ey, OF rl6 west Cary sefs1A
left yesterday for Lorne. Caroline county,
where he will remain for few days. tne
guest of his cousin. Mrs. e. Il. Seay.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-03

Mrs. John Cartwright. of 2as south
Cherry street. is visiting friends and rel
atives in Ashland, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-03

DR.. George Ben. Johnston's children
are witt, their aunt. Mrs. Lee. at Moun-
tain Top Or. Johnston has returned to
Richmond. IS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-03

Mrs. John D. Murrell. OF south First
street, is visiting her brother, Thomas
Whitehead, in Lynchburg.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-03

Miss Gertrude Galbraith is visiting her
friend. Miss Made Wright, IN Fred
erickSburg.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-03
CHIEFLY PERSONAL.

Mr.. and Mrs John S. Fleming, of this
city are spending the month of Septem-
Der in New York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-03

The Mutual Military Band. of Pliladel-
ph:a, which furnishes the inspiration for
the veterans when marching, is compos-
ed OF sixteen pieces. The names of the
players are as follows:
Leader, Joseph Wilson; George Distler,
John Bowers. Paul Boll1nan. Billy Ven
ner. Gus. Lenoar, Tom Mauheny, Billy
Baker, Charles Williamson Frank
Cra,ner. James era tic, James Williams
Frank Sewer. James Fullen, Ambrose
Steele, James F. Barron.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-03

Miss Mabel Cartwright OF 2ss south
Cherry street. is visiting Miss Lille Eng
land, at Ashland, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-03

Superintendent c.. E. Boiling. of the city
water works. has returned from trip 10
Warsaw, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-03

Miss Brander, OF Richmond. who has
been the guest at Highland Homo. tho
residence of Capt. D. NJ. Lee. In Stanord.
has returned home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-03

Mr.. C. E. Loehr has returned to the
city from the Pacific coast.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-03

Miss Minnie Wade and Miss Sadie Mai,
lory have returned from Hampton. Wher1
they spent week and are now in WASH
fngton d. c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-03

Miss Evelyn Walton. who spent three
weeks at Columbia. has returned hons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-03

Or. A. L. Wexford has returned to the
city, after a visit OF two weeks TO NsW.
castle for rest and regeneration.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-03

N. Bowaitch CIapp. who Is In Boston.
will return hero the latter part OF Soy
TENDER.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-03

Mrs. Frances Cohen is the guest OF
Mrs. t. Lazarus in Lynchburg.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-03

AZ meeting Of the citizens OF Brook
land District Mr.. James G. Trusby,
chairman; Mr.. Charles "A. Peple, secre-
tary. the following resolutions were
adopted:
requested to appoint, committee to in
spect the roads of Brookland District and
to devise some method of putting them
in such condition that they will not be
dangerous to travel.
Second, That we appear before the board
in body and urge them to grant us re-
lief.
Later, the committee appeared before
the supervisors and explained the case
fully. The board promised to inspect the
roads and to give the matter prompt at
tention.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-03
Henrico County happenings.

The Board Of Reference, appointed in the
appeal taken by the patrons of Sydney
school in the case of Miss Winston, met
at the county courthouse at 10 o'clock
yesterday morning. After consideration II
was decided to withdraw the appeal. since
the board would, in returning the mat
ter to the Tuckahoe board for a re-hear-
ing, have no power to control that board
as to its action, and they hau unanimous
~ decided to stand by their first APP
pontee.
The board, with the consent Of their
counsel accepted withdrawal and the pc
tition was. therefore, dismissed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-03

Miss yirgie Baker has returned from
/ pleasant visit to FluvanHla county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-03
the city a. the guest Of Mr.. Otto. 81 J.e,-

Judge 8. B. witt has gone TO King Wiz
liam county to spend a day or two.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-03

Miss Maggie Litchfeld left for Gavin
yesterday afternoon, where. she will re-
main several days. and will later visit
New York and Atlantic City.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-03
FOR THE CAMP A|GN.
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PACED

jects of torture, civilized warfare, etc.
Still discussing imperialism. the Philip
pine civil government act is touched upon.
It is shown that the Philippine act vio-
lates the Constitution in several particu
lars. all Of which are set forth at some
length. The slavery system in the Phil
ippines is briefly but tersely commented
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-03

Miss Emma Mayo has returned from Q
visit to Columbia. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-03

Marx Klopfer. of Holyoke, Mass, is in
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-03

The following is the roster of the hearty
Grand Army Of the Republic veterans
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-03

Manly l.. Taylor, who has rich tenor
l.ice. sang a SOLO. and was roundly APP
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-10-31
ST. STEPHENS CHURCH.

An unusually large audience was in
attendance at st. Stephens's church las
Sunday. The rector, Rev. w. T. For
sythe, spoke from the text found in
IL. Kings, Is: l9-"What confidence is
this, wherein thou trusteth?"
The speaker first gave a brief history
of the events leading up to and OCCASION
ing this speech. Hezekiah was king of
Judah-Judah and Benjamin being the
only two tribes remaining faithful to
the Lord. The Assyrlans, under Sen
nacherib, were waging war upon the
lsraelites, and had demanded a heavy
tribute from Judah, which had been
paid. But his purpose was to wholly
subdue Judah, and he sent ambassadors
70 HtZekiah 10 demand his surrender.
He refused, which led one of the am
bassadors, Rabshakeh, to demand, In the
words of the text, "What confidence is
this wherein thou trusteth?"
The Assyrian thought that Hezekiah
trusted either in Egypt, or in the Lord
and believed that in either case, il would
be useless. The odds were great, and
it seemed best for IIezekiah 10 give up.
He prayed TO God for deliverance, and
was given assurance of help. A pesti-
lence fell upon the Assyrians, killing
thousands, and completely destroying
the power of Sennacherib.
Hezekiah is model in time of distress.
He put his trust in the Lord and found
that he had not made mistake. What
is the basis of our confidence, personal
(ColcinueI on PaP,s nj
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-10-31
At the Jail.

Under Sheriff Cobb has had several
new candidates for promotion recently.
On Tuesday the wife of Joseph Lorraine,
one Of our "village blacksmiths," made
complaint that her husband was intox-
icated and abusive. Officer Cobb ar
raigned Joseph before Judge Moore,
where he was held to bail on two
charges, that of public intoxication and
breach of the peace, to both of which
he pleaded rot guilty, and his trial was
set down for tomorrow. Lorraine has
the reputation of being an "ugly man.
when in his cups, but he gave the
officers no trouble, and seemed quite
penitent and ashamed of his position
after spending the night in Jail.
Herbert Plumley and Fred Pratt, the
young men arrested for buglarizng the
pOst-o flee at Orwell. and who are held
to bail for stealing railroad tickets, were
delivered to Sheriff Cobb few days
since. The former claims to belong to
Hague. n. Y, and the latter claimed
that place as his residence. 1t is sus-
pected, however, that "Pratt" has an
alias, and that his name is Charles
Wilkinson, and his home in Bridport.
Both young men begin to realize that
they are in a very unenviable position,
and that they Will not enjoy entire free
dom for some years.
The other occupants of the Jail are
Curtis Smith. of Goshen, charged with
felonious assault on female, and
George II. Morrison. of Starksboro, on
a charge of adultery.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-10-31
LOCAL MATTERS.
Very Destructive Fire.

The bright light in the northwest
between 0 and 10 o'clock Wednesday
night, proved to be fire at Vergennes.
The fire started near the furnace In the
National Horse Nail Co.'S plant, which
was entirely destroyed, Notwithstanding
the fireman were soon at work and did
all In their power to save the buildings.
The loss is estimated to be about $40, 900,
with $4,000 insurance. This is the
second time this company has been
burned out, the previous fire occurring
some twenty years ago.
Olher factories in the vicinity were in
great danger of the flames commune
eating, but the fire was confined to this
plant.
Ernest II. Davey, bookkeeper of the
company, fell unconscious on Wednes-
day and died during the night.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-10-31
Pro bate Court.

Register Frank w. Thomas, acting as
county Judge in the absence of Judge
Bliss, Las granted Martin b. Wilcox
administrator of the estate of the late
Jonah 5. Wilcox a hearing on November
2i to consider his application TO sell the
real estate Of said decedent. Also, the
application to prove the will of the late
Samuel II. Hendricks, on the same day
Also, the application of AdeIpha II
Piper, trustee of Stanley G.. Piper, a
minor, for license to sell the real estate
of said ward, proceeds to be invested in
other ways.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-10-31
Dam Carried AWAY.

The dam at Weybridge lower falls
belonging to Shaw Brothers. that was
carried away year ago and which was
being rebuilt, was carried out Tuesday
morning by the high water. Four days
more would have put the structure out
of danger
1t is thought that the high water and
lateness of the season will prevent re-
building the dam this fall. Over $500
has already been spent upon the work.
The loss will fall upon the contractor,
George Dunlap.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-10-31
Pleased to Hear IL.

An unconfirmed statement crept into
the columns of the Register last week
to the effect that Judge William II. Bliss
was afflicted with brain difficulty.
His many friends will be pleased to
learn that the statment was a mistake,
and that the ailment was only tempor-
ary. The worthy Judge is convalescing
rapidly, and if no adverse symptoms
supervene, he will be at his Office attend
ing to business next week.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-10-31
Former Resident Dead.

Intelligence has been received of the
death at jackson, Mich, of Mary Wheel
ock, wife Of Judge Samuel Highly, in
the SID year of her age. Deceased was
the daughter of Noah and Betsy Wheel
ock, of BridpOrt, and will doubtless be
remembered by some of the elderly peo-
pie of this county She is survived by
her husband and son, Charles w. Highly,
of that city.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-10-31
An Agreeable Social.

The Congregational church social
Wednesday evening was the largest
attended and one of the most successful
social gatherings for years. Fully one
hundred and twenty young people par
ticipated In the exercises.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-10-31
a Destructive Fire.

The residence of John Hurlbert, west
of the village of Bristol, was burned
Thursday night with most of its contents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Hurlbert, being away from
home at the time of the fire, The loss
was about $500 with Sl00 insurance.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-10-31
uccessful Hunter.

A. j. Blackmer returned Tuesday
from ten days hunting expedition In
the Adirondack region. He brought
home the haudsomest buck deer seen in
this place for years 1t weighs over
three hundred pounds.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-10-31
The Shakesperian Readina

to be given by Miss Minnie Williams, Is
to take place In the Ladies' Library,
Bank building, on the evening Of
Tuesday, November 4. A large audience
should be present, AS no better enter
tainment was ever given here. Tickets
~ % It : % = s'cre opposite
The park.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-10-30
Notice Of Sale Of School and
Institution aads.

The following described school and instttu-
tiOn lands situated In u rlsy- county and state
Of North Dskota. will Lc offered for sale ut
public .utiNa TO the highest bidder Ut the
court house In the t44n Of CoOperstown.
county Of Gsiggs. state'! N"ssl Dakota l,c-
tween the hours Of ~ Uc!C.E Y. M. and +
Thursday, NOV. 18th, A. D. 1902.
a. m. and to econtinue from sdsy to day
! until all lands herein described have been
sold OF offered for sale.
All lands will be offered In tracts as herein-
after designated and upon the following con-
lditiOnS;
No tract will be sold for less than its up
praised value and in no case for q less sum
than ten dollars per acre. Theiterms Of thesale
are: One-6fth Of the purchase price to be
paid ut the time Of sale; One-dfth in five
years; one-ifth in ten years; One-ffth in If
| teen years and One-fifth In twenty years with
interest at tile rate Of six per cent per annum
payable annually in advance.
| Upon approval Of sale by Board Of Uni
versity and School Lands the purchaser shall
pay interest from the date of sale to January
I9o3on the deferred payments vt the rate
i OF six per cent per annum.
The Board Of University and School Lands
| reserves the right to reject any or all bids.