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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-16
AsTUTE POoTOFFICE FRAUDS
T. j. Bryan Works Unique Scheme
Through Fcur'h>Class Postmaster.
kcnoein IL Disna Eel 70 1'iu1ns !

Through Fcur.h>Class Postmaster.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
GREENSBORO, n. c., October 15.-Fed-
erul Court adjourned here to-day. A sem
srltion was sprung by the handing In by
the grand jury of q bill Of indictment for
forgery and fraud on the government by
T. j. Bryan, OF Laurel Branch. Allegheny
county, N. c., in which fifty-four third
ana fourth class postmasters In this Fed
raj district alone may become implicated.
b1yan's scheme was unique, bold and
simple. Its success can be estimated
when it is stated that for more than a
year these postmasters have been getting
from one to three hundred dollars out of
the government for extra clerical assist
1nce. to which they were not entitled.
and at the same time. to all appearances,
,Iey are innocent Of any intentional
fraud
Biynn's scheme was to approach post
masters who distributed mail to star
rou:es, and having worked for the gov
scrnment in official eXamina ton of and
taking contracts for star routes he knew
the law allowed extra clerical help for
distributing third OF fourth class offices.
according to the number OF pieces Of
r,atter and registered packages handled
above a certain point, and would take
contracts to get this extra allowance on
payment for one year by the postmaster
of one-half Of same. Agreeing. postmas-
ter, as instructed. would apply to the de-
rartment for necessary blanks to make
ont applications.
Instructions would come from Washing
ton for applicant to count for six days
every piece Of mail matter, every regis
tered letter or packa ge handled during
that period and forward result. Bryan
had instructed the postmasters to forward
this report through him, SO that no error
y ou. be obvious.
a report that SEQ pieces OF mail and 100
registered packages were handled during
The six days would be changed by him to
read ESQ pieces and $50 packages. ac-
cordins to whether he vas pulling for
one or three hundred dollar allowance.
The swindling of tho government has
worked like a charm for over year,
!srvan's territory constantly charging,
rural po.tmasters all happy and the gov
ernnent Knowing something was wrong.
out unable until few days ago to To-
cate the trouble Commissioners war
ant has been issued for Bryan ana three
Thousand dollar bond REQUIRED, but oncers
lave not yet located him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-16
They Would Not Talk.
(By Associated Press)

NEW YORK. October t5.-The coal op-
ora tors generally to-day were exceeding g
IL averse to discussing the coal situa ton
in any way. To those to whom the ques-
ton Was put: Would you assent to u
change in the personnel OF the arbltra-
ton commission proposed to deal with
the matters In dispute between the strik-
e-s and the operators?" the answers OF
the various presidents may be summa-
ri.cd in the reply made BY President
Truesdale. OF the Lackawanna. who said:
II would consider 1t highly improper to
talk about the matter 1t the present
TINA -
Some coal dealers who were holding an
thracite yesterday at certain price per
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-16
OPERATORS HAD NO NEWS
No TIdings Came to Them From Wash
ington-Held Co f.renee.
fBy Associated Press

fBy Associated PreSs.l
NEW YORK. October 15.-Upon 1eav-
ing their Offices this afternoon several Of
the coal operators said that they had
absolutely no adyices from Washington
to-day. either private or Official. They
said that their knowledge OF what had
q anspired between the President and Mr..
Mitchell was limited to what they OBJ
tanned from the press dispatches. II any
thing In the nature of counter-propo-
.i.ion from the miners Is to be made
they asserted that they had no knowledge
CT it.
The conference which occurred tts.s
afternoon In Mr.. Morgan's Office and
which was participated In by Mr.. Thomas.
l.r. Trueslale. Mr. Wideuer and others.
was said later In the day to have TO
hearing whatever on the strike situation
go far as 1t relates to what transpired
IN Washington to-day. In fact it was
said that the presence Of several OF tho
gentlemen in Mr.. Morgan's Office at the
time was purely accidental.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-16
With a Comment or Two.

:
The registration in Richmond closed on
the 1st OF October with s,s43 NAMES on
the egistration books. Of which S.0s3 were
y bite and 160 negroes. A dispatch to the
Washington Post says it is estimated that
the whites lost 2.0N. If this dispatch Is
correct what has Governor Montague to
gay as TO the assurance he gave that not
single white man would lose his vote
under the new Constitution Esprit of
the Valley.
The Constitution did not necessarily
keep these 1000 white men from register
ing. At least that many Just didn't try
to register.
'.Alabamr used to raise good old 'hy'ar
crops. How is 1t now?'' asks the Rich
nlond Times. Will you kindly tell US what
You're driving at? We don't grasp the
virginese dialect.-Montgomery Adver-
tiser.
Well. call them old rabbits, then.
We might as well begin the old-time In
dustrS Of picking up chips. for it seems
that mining Goa: is out of the question:
Richmond Times.
OF course. YOU do not refer to poker
chips. That was one of the old-time In
dustries of some people in Richmond
Fredericksburg Free Lance.
No, We didn't mean poker chips, but
since you mention it, they do make good
fires.
Csrta'n negroes in Alabama and in
Virginia are making a legal test of the
faachise law which dcpris:es them of
the ballot.-Augusta Chronicle.
They re doing any big things in Vir-
gina
Norfo'k-the New York Of the South
the great S aport and = etrc pol ssof which
the colonists Of Virginia and thu plante S
and citizens Of our State In the fl st half
of the century drea-ed, the magnificent
city claracterizing Southern progress and
development VIII CHI NIau predicted. and
for wish our own nor progressive and
- .essi e teens have !; bored ire Nor
{ folk. hicF must one day draw to herself
the $ o-ed wea 18th and commerce Of the
.rast Middle West the Southwest and
Vi gina and the Carolinas-thi Norfolk
i. fast approaching real ty.-Nortolk Dis
patch.
Good enough So glad to hear It.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-16
THURSDAY. OCTOBER le. 1902.
CARA TERAnD POLITICS.


Mr.. cleveland's ringing delirerance on
tariff reform sounds like old times ~ 10
my clear conviction. sad he. that the
hest assurance of success for the Democ-
racy in the next national campaign VIII
be found In q sincere and uniemlttnH
ansis,ence ,,pon .;s old time doctrine OF
. fair and bene1cent taiif adjustment.
1nis ms stence should be from now on.
II need hardly be sad that success VIII
depend upon the presentation OF 'aIiH
Doctrine. not only recognized as truly
Democratic by those who may be termed
veterans in the party. but also commend
Ing itself to the hosts OF the younger
men OF our land. Thousands OF these
await the opportunity to espouse cause
which must appeal to disinterested love
>of country, and which is based upon
thoughtful regard for all our people and
the safety OF the institutions under
which We live. To these young men no
hope is offered for the realization OF their
patriotic aspirations except through the
conscientious endeavou Of the Demo-
cratic party
We said yesterday that the Democratic
party was always strongest when walk.
ing its Integrity. The impression
prevails that a political party in order
20 succeed must be party OF expedi-
ents. That il must md out what is pop
MAR with certain element and then
adopt ii as party principle or policy.
whether it be right or wrong. For our
par. we believe that character is es-
eent'al to permanent success In political
parties rs well as in individuals. party
may have temporary success by renounc-
ing its principles. but In the long run 1t
is principle that wins.
In party councils the question is too
often raised. What is c1pefient2 Why
not try rather 10 find out what is right
and do it? The man Of character does
not govern himself by the scale Of ex-
pediency He docs what; he believes to
be honest and righteous and lets results
take care OF Themselves. So should 1t
be with the Democratic party. OF
you're. the party must have care to
II should never do evil that good may
oome. and Ii Should never commit Itself
to legislation that benefits one class at
The expense of others. Tariff reform
has been suggested rs a remedy for the
trust evil. Democrats should cling to
The principle upon higher grounds.
Tariff reform should ever be a cardinal
doctrine of Democracy, because it is
right Tariff reform saya the New
York Evening Post. 'is doctrine based
upon justice and equity. 1t is the cause
OF free and untrammellcd industry. as
against privilege and prerogatiNe It is
a demand FOR equal chances for all. a S
against governmental favors to private
enterprises and 10 corporate interests"
That's the doctrine and the Democratic
party should never depart therefrom.
r'arir reform is not merely a matter Of
tarin scedules. The principle OF equal
and exact justice TO all classes OF -Ameri-
can cit zons is involved. and that is the
very essence of Democracy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-16
ton, averaging about SIS. to-daY are ASH
5iSg bids for coal which they have pesn
holding In reserve
VIOLATE ANTl-TRUsTLAWS
Hearing Begun In Case Containing This
Charge Asainstthe Road.
(By Agsociated Prea,.,

ALBANY. n. T., October IA hear-
ing was given to-day before Attorney
General Davies on the application that
proceedings be commenced against the
Hudson Railway and other coal-carry.ns
companies on the ground that they are
violating the ANTITRUST laws OF the State.
The coal companies entersd 2 general
denial OF the charges made.
c. J. Sheartn, for the petitioner. intro
duced contracts between the railway cC--i-
panles and coal mine owners Identical
In character. which he averred showed
that the companies were working In con.
cert and in violation of the anti-trus<
Law. Mr. Shearin argued In behalf OF
the petitioners aud David Wfleo1
against IT.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-16
DEAD IN THE FIELD
David E. Almond, Prominent Farmer
Died from II art Dlse,se Alone.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

LURAY. VA. Oct. 15.-sIr. David z.
Almond. a well known and aged citizen
OF this county. was found dead in field
near home on the hawks Bill. three
miles south OF Luray. at an early hour
this morning. Mr. Almond left his house.
telling his wife he was going to fsed
his cattle His long absence caused his
wife to make search for him, wnen he
was found IN the field dead.
Heart disease Is supposed to have been
the cause OF DEATH Dir. Almond was for
many years a merchant OF Luray. ws.rs
he was born. about seventy-seven years
ago. He Is survived BY four children.
Il. B. Almond and W. c. Almonod and
Mrs. r. L. Prirchard and Mrs. Ids
MARI all OF LUray
He has also large relation through
out Virginia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-16
AS TosFlsH AN OYSTERS
State Board Of Fisheries is II SEES.

State Board Of Fisheries IS II ses-
sion Here.
The State Board of Fisheries is holding
Its regular monthly meeting at the Capt.
toll All the members are present. The
board held long session yesterday az
$iernoon. and viii meet again at 8 o clock
this morning Vest erday's session was de-
voted to the hearing OF some contests
dive to oyste! lands in dispute. but neither
I Of there were finally settled.
The work to-day Will be in connection
with the annual report OF the board.
" hich will be issued on January LIST next
The members Of the board took In the
Hons Show last night
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-16
THE REGISTRATION
COMES TO A CLOSE [: |. D 5,
The Time, However, May Be
Extended BY the Courts.
RESULT FAIRLY SATISFACTORY
There Was a Falling Of Of the White
Vote, But a CorrespondingIy Large
Decrease in the Coiored Vote
Some Places No Negroes.
RESULT FAIRLY SATISFACTORY
Especial Dispatch to The 1imes.)

Special Dispatch to The Times)
DANV1LLE. VA, Oct. 4o.-Registre-
ton closed here to-day, showoing very
meagre results. The books show LooS
white and LIS colored voters recorded.
This is a very decided failing on from
all previous records. In the presidential
election in 1886 total OF 2,sl1 votes were
rclied in this city.
The last gubernatorial contest shows
recorded vote of over 1900 electors.
The fall nE of is not confined strictly to
the ina bility OF the negroes to register.
Little interes, has been manifested oy
the whites In the reg stration move
rnent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-16
COMPLETE RURAL DELIVERY
Rockingh m Couoy the First TO Nave
In W Daily Pap.v-

Especial Dispatch TO The Time&)
HARKISONEURG. VA. October ~
About ntteen new rural free delivery
routes began OPERATION throughout thu
county to-day. These, with those 81
ia blished tie first Of the month and those
that have been In operation Tor ovsf .
year, make the total number In opera.
tion thirty.seven. Rockingham IN tbs
f,rst county In the State to have eon-
plate system OF free delivery. All che
routes were laid out by Special AOooN
-Darr. Of the Po,tonics Department..
The f,rst issue OF the Morning Ssw1''
n four-pax. daily. appeared this morn-
Inf. This makes two datlies for Han =
sonburg.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-16

A New York fellow named Hartmann
has been severely dealt with by Justice
for bomba-ding his wife with decayed
eggs. She should not have married 2
man with such name
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-16
NEARLY ALL WHITE
In Some Prsc.nc,s in WYthe There.
Were NO Colo-ed Voters.
fSnecin1 DisDa tch to The Timee,)

wITHEvILLE,. VA, October 10.-All
registration books have closed for the
coming election. At Austinville Precinct,
in this county, eghty-three persons reg
istpred. all white No one was refused.
at Fosters Falls ia registered. all white.
Che colored man was turned down and
several white men were refused registra-
ton
At Royal Oak 10s were registered. all
White. There were previously no colored
voters at this precinct
Only.two negroes have registered in the
entire Black Lick District, out OF a for
rncr total Of eghty-four.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-16

Look on the dark side OF the moon to-
night after the Horse Show 10 over, for
there Is luck in an eclipsed moon. 90
4 the moon fools say.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-16

President Roosevelt has some might:
good qualities. He has instructed the de
partment chiefs to make briefer annua
reports.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-16

Some people never know when they have
enough OF anything. Out in Indiana they
are drilling for natural gas, and that
while political campaign IS on.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-16

The miners and operators may trifle with
the politicians all winter, but they can't
monkey with the people much longer.
Frost Is here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-16

The Harraonizer is the name Of a pa
per published at Cherokee, Ala It ought
to be issued on wheels that it might trav-
Ell about
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-16

Any third rate politician can settle the
strike in thirty minutes-if you will put
him in office.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-16

The bulk of Piedmont Virginia was In
town yesterday. and the balance of !.
will be here tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-16

put away for future use heat from the
sun should be made to stand W now aud
be counted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-16

With 80 many charming women in the
boxes It is a wonder that the horse has
any show at all. but he has.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-16
"RECOGNizING THE UNION.

In saying yesterday that themine opera
tors OF Pennsylvania recognized the
union" under the terms OF their pvrosal
we did not mean recognition in the
technical sense employed by labor unions
In their proposal. the operators re-
state their post on as follows:
That they are not discriminating
against the United Mine Workers. but
they insist that the miners union shall
not discriminate against or refuse to
work with non-unlon men: that there
shall be no restriction or deterioration in
quantity OF quality of work, and that
owing TO the varying physca conditions
OF the anthra cite mines each colliery is
problem by Itself
In other words. the operators do not in
sist that the union shall dissolve and
so out OF business. They will employ
unton men and they may make con-
tract with the union when the ques-
tons IN dispute shall have been arbi-
trated. In that sense. therefore. they
recognize the union. but not in the
technical sense Of exclusive recognition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-16
HONOR 10 WHOM. Honor.

The Virginia Passenger and Power
COMPANY deserves the thanks Of the
community for the splendid service it
has rendered in connection with the
Horse Show. Ample cars have been pro-,
yided and they are handled superbly.
giving the large crowds quick and COM
Portable transit to and from the build
Ing. The city is to be congratulated
! that it has such system OF electric
!, lines. We do not believe 1t is surpassed
IN the whole country.
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The Chattanooga Times gives utterance
u this suticiency In word to the wise
voter: The city election is the most inn
; rcrtant OF all elections. City governments
cost the people more than all other gov
t,:.ments put together.
| ==------
Well, our horse shows have about
ched the point where it is impossible
10 make them any better. and how in
the namo OF common sense the women are
going to manage to look any prettier
next year we just can't imagine.
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Abuse OF Mitchell on the one hand ana
OF Baer on the other will not help to set
lie the strike.
----@----@
That genius who last summer ralRsd %
much about htD scheme 70 extract anA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-16
THE COUNCIL. INVESTIGATION.

The COUNCIL INVESTIGATION.
We are gratified that the Board OF Al
dermen adopted the joint resolution In
PRODUCED by Mr.. Minor providing for an
Investigating Committee to inquire into
the charges made by the grand jury.
we hope that the Council will concur
promptly, and that the investigation will
begin at the earliest possible moment.
If there are bad men in the Council the
people should know 1t at once.
Again. we hope that the committee will
be composed of men who are absolutely
above suspicion, and who have the abil-
ity and the courage to make thorough
investigations. There must be no covering
up and no suspicion OF it. The character
of the committee should be such as to
give the public entire confidence in lis
findings. whether they be good or bad
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-16

The Chesterfield prophet didn't miss 1t
rruch, only five days, in his frost predic-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-16
SNacbelrs Objections.

WASHINGTON. D. c.. Oct.
15.-Thcre is excellent reason
or the belief that President
Mitchell has submitted to the
President a counter proposition
or a sett ement of the strike.
Mr.. Mirchell. it is be ieved. has
insisted HIT, the President be
given free IA d in the Sc ectisn
{ a board OF srbitra'ion. and
that the terms under which the
boa d will be created be remod-
el!ed somewhat.
Il is aso believed that the
wording e the offer Of the ope-
rators. leaving the union out OF
consid ration. does not meet with
I Mr. Mitchell's approval, and that
he may ask that the wording be
changed so as TO mo1e c.easly
recognize the union
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-16
n. poJGLAs, SHOE FAo TORY
The Worlds Largest Being Made Still
Lar err.

The ". L. Doug'as Shoe Company. Of
Brockton Ma s.. is about to enlarge its
. estnt factory BY tie addition OF two
foG.-s WI gs. one of which Is to be
100 feet long by As feet wide. and The
Of ser 5nx5o ( ct. This will give the fac.
tory add tional floor space q 800 SOU re
r ct. r,,ak #ng a toras floor pace OF Isl, e75
50 are feet. The enlarged factory Will
h re DIV % o erst! n December 24.h
= hen he present utcut Of 7.Sc0 rair VIII
be Increased to 10000 nni-. daily. To
make tbs increase N output. 600 'di-
tional shoe akers VII be emp Dyed. nd
the week pav-fol t. s., e-nakere alone
VI. be b erEh up to sse SEQ. The bus
ness for ao3 will amount to $1,000, 900. Tn
work OF construct: on will be begun as
soon as contracts can be place L.
one cannot understand OF couse, the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-16

The cool snap makes the horses more
epTightly and the women more lovely.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-16

sLEEPLEssNESs. You can't sleep in
T,ke Hoods Sarsaparilla. e Strengthens
the stomach and esta hlishes that condi-
ton IN which sleep regularly ~<sisSg and
= sweet and gOtroohiuE
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-16

Abuse OF Mitchell on the one hand ana
OF Baer On the other will not help to set
Tie the strike.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-16

y That genius who last summer ralRsd .
much about hi1 scheme to extract anA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-16

Petersburg Bureau-No. n2 Sycanaofe
more street. Mutual Phone. 40.
The Monticellonian., 1902-10-30

Ifyou are tro1bled with kidney or biad- der troubles, such as dropsy, bright's disease ca,arrh, gravel of the bladder, sIbumen in urine and unhealthy deposits, or too fre- quent discharge of the urine, pain in back and bladder, dropsical swelling of feet and leg, etc. etc., we guarantee by using Suith's Sure Kidney Cure, d complete cure will be affected.
 Peice 50 cents and sl.0o. For sale hy dll.o lsts.
The Monticellonian., 1902-10-30
For Rent or Lease.

The R. F. Hyatt place, in the North West portion of this city. Beautiful residence, several acres of good pasture and farming lands Orchards. barns and every other convenience. One of the most de sirable places in the country. Sev. eral head of stock, vehicles, farm. ing implements and household and kitchen furniture will be sold at q sacrifice. For full information call upon Mrs. R. F. Hyatt
The Monticellonian., 1902-10-30
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that a contract will be let to the lowest and best bidder, on the 18th day of November, 1902, for the build ing of bridge across Jordan creek about 4 miles South-West of Mon tieello on the Ozment Bluff road to be let at public outcry. The contractor to give bond for the building of it according to the plans and specifications on file in the County Clerks office.
 B. w. Maxwell,
 Road Com.
The Monticellonian., 1902-10-30

i have ,ihe best line of buggies and har- ness ever brought to Monticello. If you intend buying any thing in this line call and see my stock.
 J. l.. Allen.
The Monticellonian., 1902-10-30
He Learned a Gl leat Truth.
l. w Kimbro
Co. Clerk.


 It is said of John Wesley that he once said to Mrs. Wesley: "Wby do you tell that child the same thing over and over again?" John Wesley, because once telling is not enough. It is for this reason that yon are told again and again that Chamberlain's Cough Rome dy cures colds and grip; that il counteracts any tendency of these diseases to result in pneumonia, and that 1t is pleasant and safe to take. For sale by Brown, Me Quiston x Go.
The Monticellonian., 1902-10-30

The Jeter Furniture Co. has just received a,car of furniture, which h Was bought at a low price. and they are going to sell 1t likewise.
 Don't wait to have chills, but get a bottle of Browns Chill Ton ic as soon as you begin to ache and stretch.
 If Brown, McQuiston & Go.
 We are making some prices that can't be duplicated in Monticello. Don't take our word for this but come and see for yourself.