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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-09
MAKING BETTER NEGROES.
Society Formed Among the Race il
George With Strange Powers.

49, - CIacon Telegraph.)
: The negroes living in the neighborhood
of New Providence church, a few miles
from Dublin, Ga, have distinguished
themselves by their originality. They
have formed a society which is probably
the most unique in the whole country.
The society is, Of course, composed en-
tirely of negroes, and has for its object
the betternent of the race the inculca-
ton of right principles and right living
in the negroes, especially those who are
members of the society. and the making
of better citizens of those who live in
the neighborhood of the headquarters of
the society.
The plan of the society is to inquire
into the mode of living Of its members
and to correct, if possible, any defects
found in the character of those who be-
long to the society. To that end any err
ing brother who fails to right any wrong
he has been guilty of is on conviction,
soundly thrashed in the presence Of the
other members of the society.
AS soon as charges are preferred
against a member he is at once notified.
If he corrects the evil complained of by
the next regular meeting, all we'll and
good. If he fails or refuses to correct his
faults as seen by the members of the So
ciety, if not of all men. he is tried by
court-martial A court is formed, evil
dence is taken. and his guilt or inno-
cence established. The one under charge
is allowed to procure counsel from among
the members, and is given every, oppor
tunity to prove his Innocence. If proven
guilty the punishment is always whip
ping, which the erring one submits to
with the best possible grace.
Since the formation of the society a
few weeks ago, three of the members
have been found guilty of failing to
prove themselves good citizens and provi-
dent husbands and were whipped.
1t was. reported to the society that one
mans wife was badly in need of wash
pot. He was ordered to show cause why
he had not provided his better half with
this most necessary utensil. He failed
to buy a pot before the trial came off or
to show when tried that his wife could
manage without one and still not be put
to any great amount of inconvenience.
Conviction, therefore, resulted. and he
was whipped. The fact that he Is a
brotherof the secretary of the society.
did not save his hide.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-09
The ArYonia yotera

ARvONIA, VA. October s.-(SpeciaL)-
The Board Of Registrars. composed nf
Captain R. II. Miller (presidenD. Mr.. r.
R.. Shaw (secretaryl. and Mr.. Julian
Smith, closed their books Tuesday, with
$50 whites and So negroes registered.
One peculiar characteristic of the ART
can manifested Itself when the educated
negro was unable to explain the sections
of the Constitution submitted to him,
while the "old-time corn field darkey''
read the selected clauses. The negroes
of this section are In comfortable circum-
stances. Sixty-two could have voted uu-
der the property clause, but some failed
to register.
Mrs. John C. Williams is in Richmond.
having been called there by the death Of
her nephew. r. Lee Peters.
s. William Jones. who died Saturday OF
peritonitis was buried Monday.
Mrs. r. B. Hughes. who has been criti-
Miss Ella Schultz. left for her home In
Scottsville Tuesday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-09

The farewell Registration Board.
Tazewell, Va. October 4, 1902
To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
Your daily of Tuesday contains a COM
munication from this place, In which,
among other errors, appears the follow
ing:
ION yesterday the Republicans sent
Major R. R. Henry and j. w. Chapman.
Esq. before the Registration Board at
Richards in their interest, but it is un-
Nerstood that the board declined receiv-
ing any instructions as to the discharge
of their duty
This statement is grossly unloading
We were received and heard by the board
with the utmost courtesy and respect
We advocated the registry Of all white
men who were eligible under the most
liberal construction Of the Constitution.
and the exclusion of all negroes who could
be rejected under the strictest construc-
ton Of that instrument.
There was nothing Of party politics
in the contest in the County Court over
the abolition OF the two Pocahontas pre-
cincts. It was conceded that one Of them
should be abolished, but the other one
was sought to be. retained ON the krnupd
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-09

The following appears in the Washing
ton Post of yesterday, and is an extract
from an account of the battle of Gettys-
burg given by Mrs. Pickett The letter
referred to was addressed to Mrs. Pickett
and was placed in Longstreets hands by
General Pickett, just as the latter rode off
to give to his division the order to charge
the enemy:
Gettysburg, Pa, July s.
My Dear Lady-General Pickett has just
intrusted to me the safe conveyance OF
the enclosed letter. If it should turn out
to be his farewell, the penciled note on
the outside will show you that I could not
speak the words which would send so gal
lart soldier into the jaws of useless
death. AS I watched him, gallant and
fearless as any knight of old, riding to
certain doom, said a prayer for his safe
ty anG made VOW to the Holy Father
that my friendship for him. poor as it is,
should be your heritance. We shall meet
l am, dear lady, with great respect,
Yours to command.
JAMES LONGSTREET.
Mrs. Pickett adds:
Pickett gave orders to mis- brigade COM
manders and rode along down the line.
his men springing TO their feet with shout
of delight as he told them what was ex-
pected of them.
He was sitting on his horse when VIII
cox rode up. Taking flask from his
pocket, Wilcox SAID:
Pickett, take a drink with me. In an
hour you'll be in hell or glory
Pickett declined to drink saying:
II promised the little girl who is wait
Ing and praying for ne down in Virginia
that would keep fresh upon my lips Jun
til we should meet again the breath of the
yiolets she gave me when we parted
Whatever my fate, Wilcox, shall try to
do my duty like man. and hope that,
by that little girls prayers, shall to-day
reach either glory 60 or glory"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-09
PENITENTIARY COAL.

No doubt there is lack of coal cars on
all the Virginia roads, but certainly six
can be found in which to haul to Rich
mond the bituninous coal some time ago
ordered for the penitentiary.
Surely six cars can be bought. begged
or borrowed" to do the old State this SER
vice 1t is not claimed that this coal is
needed instanter, but it will soon be, and
it is dreadful to contemplate condition
IN which our State prison will be without
fuel for cooking, heating and washing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-09
Confirmed It.
CBrooklyn Life.)

Rev. DR.. Van Boren-Ah, dear madam
l am persuaded that you, at least, are,
striving ever against the flesh
Miss Bulger-Indeed, yes, doctor! Ano
you'll be glad to learn since took up ten
mis- I've lost ten pounds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-09
How One Housewife Makes Fuel.
Utica ObserVer.l

Utica Observer.)
Here is the manner in which one house
wife has to a certain degree overcome
the pressing question, of fuel: ,a
She took four common bricks and plac-
ed them in a pail. Over the bricks she
poured a gallon of kerosene Oil and let
them stand until the bricks had absorbed
all of the oil they would take up. Then
she took out two of the bricks and placed
them in the kitchen range and set fire
to them. They burned fully two hours,
and the fire that they made was one by
which it was possible to do any kind of
cooking or other work requiring consider
able heat The lady says in this way it
will be possible in her home to get along
with the cooking. washing and ironing
without resort to gas. There was no I'm
pleasant odor or any trouble whatever,
for the oil just blazed away like stove
full of good wood
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-09
Current Comment.

The Petersburg Index-Appeal announces
that Mr.. c. A. voolfolk has organized a
joint stock company for the publication
in that city Of an up-to-date afternoon
paper The movement will not antago-,
nize the afternoon paper already printed
there, but contemplates the purchase Of
it's fixtures and the enlargement OF Its
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-09
CITY SUBSCRIPTIONS.

THE DAILY DISPATCH delivered 70
subscribers In Richmond and Mancfe sae
II 50 cents per month. payable 10 ...e e
.icr weekly or monthly; the so-. SUI sor
DISPATCH, no per annrrn: . Genus ~
.iS months ~,
Those wishing the paper can oFaes ~.
telephone or postal card Complain
sei.ve-y NAV be made the same way.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-09
bank C1enrings Of Richmond.

The bank clearings OF Richmond from
January i, 1902. to October ]. 1902. show a
total Of s15S SIG, EOS. 40.
What will be the total December 81,
1902? The clearings for August were
SIS 9s1. 1879 So, and for September. 1855
76a 9s. If you come nearest to the total
for the year 1902 before October 18th. $50
WILDE added to the first prize. Read the
big advertisement and act to-day. ssss
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-09
HE RICHMOND DISPATCH
BY THE DISPATCH COMPANY.
CORNER OF MAIN AID NINTH Streets
RICHMOND, VA.

Uptown once. 10. sle cast Broad street
Manchester once. No. i1oa Hun s..ee
New York ofsce. :. E. van Doren Asen'''
Tribune Building.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-09

accentuatcd force the demand g. %
the northern press and people that
Pennsylvania open the way 70 the Il -. -
sumptions Of mining by summary meas
ures, If necessary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-09
Mere Matter of Business.

a kind-hearted Washington woman
paid visit to New Orleans while the
shipping season on the river wa a its
height. and as the loading or unloading
az 2, big river boat !. la one Of the most.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-09
HOW TO RENT.

Rern,.tances can be made by post-oince
money order nhc safest way). check. o,
registered letter. Currency sent by his'i
at the risk Of the sender
Subscribers wishing change OF auo
must give the old as well as 'ie
post-of7ce.
Ssrnnie cnnies free.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-09
n.1r SUBSCRIPTIONS.
rur vrrE1v n1sPATCH.
peveh,. ., tsv,neo Invariably.

TIE WEEKLY DISPATCH is fssueu "a
two nsrts each week-on Mondays ana
Thursaavs-at ONE DOLLAR per year,
,syable in advance; six months. Flfii
CENTS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-09

that 1t was convenience to manyssVo-
tiers. Respectfully,
- r. r. HENRY.
Es5 ]. w. CHAPMAN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-09
ADDrccistiOn.
(Judge.)

% UUSE.J
What did the deacon say when you
sent him the branded peaches?"
He said he didn't care so much for the
peaches as he did for the spirit in which
they were sent"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-09
The Best Position.
ATLANTA Constitu

ATLANTA CONSTITUTIONAL
81 see the new magazine is out
Yes. and they've got my poem rlgnt
next to advertising matter!
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-09
Johnny's Definition.
(Chicago Tribune.l

How would you define exercise, as dis
tinguished from 'worh?' I" asked the teach
er.
Exercise" answered Johnny, sis work
you like to do, and work is exercise you
don't like to do.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-09
Carrier-Piseon A1ishted.

10 the Eultor OF the DISPATCH:
carrier pigeon stopped at the resi-
dence of William Waddill. Jr., several
days ago and is still there. On the right
leg is a. silver band, No. 1886 j. under it,
on the left leg. plain brass band: no fig
ures or letters.
Truly, etc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-09
Song o, the woodhre

ATLANTA Constitution.)
Rich man by de empty crate,
Feelin' FUR fun good,
Niger in de cabin
Cimoly full er wood!
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-09
,-, ,,e OK appL1cATIoN.

ov-RT1s1se RATES ON APPLICATION.
address all communications the DIS
Itch Company. Richmond. Va
Rejected manuscripts will not be re-
srped.
Letters recommending candidates 40,
Nlce and resolutions Of respect 1nse'eeo
My as paid matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-09

Many young men of the town are hesi-
tating about registering, apparently under
the impression that it is a severe ordeal.
Such is not the case, and they ought to
come forward and register. They will be
surprised how easily they get through
Staunton News.
Just 50. It's "as easy as falling off
log
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-09

Rich man hear de winter Win
En- what de price er coal?"
Hits gone up ter de rain-clouds
Ter hear de thunder roll!'
Blaze. Mister Backlog
Make de fire bigger!
Coal is fer de white man,
But wood'il suit de niger!
Rich man say: IT sho' will freeze!-
Shakes de roof en- rafter;
Niger in de cabin dar,
Hot ez de hereafter'
Blaze, Mister Backlog
You is DIES de figger!
Coal is fer de white man.
But. wood'll warm de niger!
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-09

1t is true that a Democratic House
could not revise the tariff without the
concurrence Of a Republican Senate, but
the fact that the Democrats would not
be able to accomplish all they might de-
sire is no reason why they should not do
all in their power for the protection of
the people and the benefit of the country
Lynchburg News.
No reason, indeed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-09
Success to the venture.

The New York Evening Post makes
a good hit when it says that
seeing that the Republicans claim
all the credit for the good crops
and balance of trade of the last
two years. they should not be sur
prised if they are held responsible for the
coal strike. And this is not all joke,
considering the tariff on coal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-09

Yes answered Miss Cayenne, she
must have; otherwise she couldn't posi-
bly, derive so much enjoyment from listen.
ing to her own piano playing
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-09
Evidently.
WachtnrAan Starl

washington Starr
THAT young woman has some very orig
nal IDEAS said the susceptible young
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-09

TOOK OFF THEIR HATS TO COAL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-09

Governor Montague has been invited to
take the stump at the north this fall.
and is probably contemplating making at
least one speech in response to the re-
quest. Our Governor is looked upon as
being one of the best. When there is
anything doing he is found right there
Roanoke Evening World.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-09
The Tnzcwe11 Reg1stration Board,

e. 7. WADDILL.
Charles City Courthouse, Va October Z
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-09

Blaze, Mister Backlog
You is des de fgger,
Coal is fer &c white man,
But wood'll suit de Niger
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-01-18
THERE WAS A VACANCY.
Discharged Window Cleaner kne "
When to Re-Appiy.

Most businesses arc distinguished now
adays by. keen competition, and | beard
a story the other day which shows that
.he humble occupation of window-cleaa-
ing is not exempt from it. In a certain
studio in the city window-ceaner got
a contract job to clean the windows by
the year. He wasn't so punctual about
the cleaning operation as he was about
drawing his pay, and after bearing with
his eccentricities for a while he was
sacked. and another man got the job
Things went better for time, but one
day the Ousted man stuck his head in at
the door of the studio and yelled Am
to get the job to clane thin winders?'
No. was the reply; I'VE have win
dow-cleaner, alreadr. No: YOU hahn, ;"
was shouted back: ''he fell four stories
this morning at Briggate, IN he'll clane
winders no more" 1t turned out thar
the statement was true, and the enter
prising man was reins;ated in his old
job on the understanding that he was
to pay strict attention to both extremi-
ties of the contract.-Glasgow Evening
Times
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-01-18
ANTEDATED BIOGRAPHIES.
Darkey Preacher Explains Opening
end Closing of Red Sea.

Booker T. Washington tells an anus
ing story Of an old coiOred preacher who
was endeavoring to explain to his con-
gregation how it was that the children
of Israel passed over tine Req sea safe
ly, while the Egyptians, who came after
them, were drowned. The old man said:
My brethren, ii was this way: When
the Israelites passed over. it was early
in the morning, while it was cold, and
the ice was strong enough so that they
went over all right: but when the Egyp-
tians came along it was in the middle of
the day, and the sun had thawed the
ice so that it gave way under them, and
they were drowned" At this, a young
man in the congregation, who had been
away TO school and had come home, rose
and said: II don't see how that explain
alton can be right, parson. The geog-
raphy that I've been studying tells us
that ice never forms under the equator,
and the Red sea is nearly under the
equator" There, now" said the old
preacher, that's all right. Is been
spectin some of you smart Alexis
would be askin' jest some such fool
question. The time l was .alkin' about
was before, they had any jogafries or
'QuatorS either"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-01-18
SOciability Counts.

4 political candidate. on paying a sec
Ond visit to the house of a doubtful vot-
err of the peasant class, was we'll pleased
but somewhat surprised at hearing from
the elector that he would support him.
Glad to hear it," said the candidate
Il thought you were against me-"
80 | was at first" replied the peas
ant. When YOU called here the other
day and stood by that pigsty and talked
for half an hour, ye didn't bulge me an
inch: but after YOU had gone away, sir,
| got to thinkin' how ye'd reached yer
hand over the rail and scratched The
pigs back till he lay down wi the pleas
ure OF it. / made up my mind that
when man was so sociable as that wi
n pOor fellow creature | wasn't the one
10 vote against him n=Cit-Rit
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-01-18
WHAT SHOULD SHE DO
Question Might be Altered TO. whu,
Could She DO.

They were cCipg uptown III 4 cable
car to take Il suburban train, and were
10 bc fellow guests at a little house r4rfv
in the country. as the other Passengers
learned. IF She was sweet, as She I'M
deniably was. not less so was he. Cor
rect afternoon dress" was embossed all
over MIN. He was yOung and a Iri6e
stiff; she was young, and a tribe ami
mated. The others regarded them an
provingy. Gradually a smile rippled lis
way from one ear to the other. and ten
pairs of eyes focused at the point where.
the young mans dainty patent feathers
lightly rested on the floor. suddenly
the girl noticed it, Following the d.
rection of the suhdued smiles, she
was, he had the vile habit of hitching up
his trousers when he sat, and an ex-
nanse of artistic hose was in evidence.
But that wasn't ii. 1T" was n circular
garter, of delicate robins egg blue. with
a gold clasp, that reposed peacefully just
over the instep of the slightly patent
leather. The girl flushed a bit, then
tossed her head bravery and began to
talk. And talk she did. She talked
more words in a minute than the most
expert Stenographer ever could nope TO
keep up with. In the next five blocks
she discussed thoroughly seventeen diff
ferent subjects, ranging from psychology
to golf.
John" said a woman on the opposite
side of the car to her husband. don't
laugh. Find some way to tell MIN about
it,"
LET her tell him. said the man un-
feelingly.
You brute she retorted, resolutely,
turning her head away.
Transfer time came and the girl
jumped up with an air of relief such as
might be worn by condemned prison
er unexpectedly reprieVed. As he
walked out she glanced quickly from his
glossy silk hat to his feet. Only 4 tiny
bit Of the top of the de trop" garter was
visible. They got into the other car.
The first thing the young man did was to
stick his right foot ont in front Of him,
and hitch up his trousers, completely I'M
covering 1t again. He had no eyes for
anything but her. and was SO blissfully
unconscious that pity nearly over
whelmed amusement in the hearts Of the
passengers. The girl gave it up. She
became suddenly mute and very much in
terested in the passing scenery. His
face soon began to wear a In-Yhat-have-
I-offended air. Everybody in that car
would Ike to know just how it ended.
IIoni soft qui NAL pensc. Now. what
really should the girl have done New
York Evening Sun.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-01-18
SUBJECT TO vERIFICATIoN.
Blessing for Andrew CnrneEic's Gift
DELAYED,

1t is related that on the last tour OF
President Mckinley in the South, An
drew Carnegie was in the party, and all
were asked to attend n negro church in
ThOmasvlle, Ga. where very ftrvid
colOred minister officiated. II is said tha;
whenever a lull came in the services the
deacons took mp a collection, but through
hospitahle motives avoided passing the
box to the white visitors. The old pas
tor arose at last and preached Il GER
mon that was at the same time eloquent.
earnest, and idiculous-preachin: righ,
at the white folks. and his description
of the poverty of the church was so
impressive that when the deacons passed
the contribution boxes around for the
third time Mr.. Carnegie intercepted one
and dropped a $50 bill in the box The
old preacher counted their contents.
When he had finished he placed a hand
full of small change on one side and
crisp greenback on the other. Clearing
his throat. he said: "Breddern, We has
been greatly blessed by dish yer confer
button. We has heah fo' dollahs an
fo'ty cents dat is good, an if de fifty dol
lab bill put in by de white gemmen wild
de gray whiskers is also good, we is
blessed whole lot moah," and looked
suspiciously at the giver of libraries and
campaign funds.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-01-18
What They Called About.

st. john Brodrick, the British secre-
tary for war, recently threw an inter-
esting side light ON militay character.
He said that when the cable companies
with which he is associated offered re-
duccd rates for telegraphic communica-
ton between wounded officers in Africa
and their friends at home many officers
took advantage of the generous offer.
But in the first twenty cables from Of
ticcrs nothing whatever was said of their
condition and the senders contenteti them
selves with asking the odds on the Der
by.-New York Advertiser.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-01-18

The London correspondents who are
reporting that the German government is
irritated by the Monroe doctrine must
be hard of hearing; it is the Mormon
doctrine that is causing apprehension in
the Kaiser's empire, owing to the num-
Der of the converts made by missionaries
now al work there.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-01-18

Mormon missionaries are making so
many converts among the mountain pco.
pie of Virginia. Carolinas. etc. that the
work of PROSECUTING there is to be pushed
more vigorously. The elders go from
Efforts have been made in some com
munities to drive them away by egging.
tar-and- and like arguments,
but elsewhere they are received with
hospitality.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-01-18

The bottle which is reported to have
drifted from Central Illinois to the Gulf
of Mexico, and thence around the horn"
to the coast of California. must have
rolled overland by rail; because the cur
rents in the Gulf and along the South
American coast are not favorable for
bottles, southwark bound.