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The colored American., 1902-07-19

His vacations during his school life
were spent in learning carpenters trade.
His first labors as an educator were
in the counties of Onslow, Duplin and
Sampson, where, because of his superior
advantages and acknowledged ability, he
held kind of monopoly, passing at the
close of one school TO another and then
another He taught in the public
schools of his own County, and was prin-
cipal of Peabody graded school OF Will
mington, n c., from 1888 to 1890. He
became president of the Agricultural and
Mechanical College for the colored race
at Greensboro, N. c., in 1896, and has
since held this. post, giving utmost sat
isfaction to all concerned.
The degree of A. NJ. was conferred
upon Prof Dudley in 1893 by Livingston
College. He was state organizer for
the Chatauqua, and editor of the Will
mington Chronicle, and because of his
brilliant editorials and other produc-
tions of unquestioned merit, became
easily one of the literary leaders OF the
The colored American., 1902-07-19

The educators who are laying firm and
deep the foundation Of racial glory in
the Southland are those who see clearly
the conditions about them, who think
quickly of remedies for existing ills. and
act promptly along an intelligently-plan-
ned course. They do not fritter away
valuable energy by attempting the inn
possible. They measure their strength
and their weaknesses; they consult their
environment and its opportunities and
decide in accord with the principles laid
down III phySlCs-that the greatest
amount OF power can be adduced from a
given dynamo by reducing frictional
losses to a minimum, consistent with the
purpose IN view. Human nature is a pc
cl.lar proposition only when under an
ay,s by an unskillful chemist. The
student who Is able to profit by expert
cncc gauges to a nicely the kinetic force
ol The stniIment with which he must
deal, he learns the resisting quality or
,auc force residing within himself and
Ills followers. The resultant of this
.e'l whether the problem be educa-
uonaI. religious or commercial. will set
.ae value of the protector or the project
10 The community The law of nature
A.,"N no color or creed and like causes
nIucn,cd by like conditions will pro-
Clle IDENTICAL results.
lhe.c everyday principles lay at the
.o" 'l the education of the Negro in the
Southland and the successful treatment
" ms lever of progress depends upon
' Itiher of the men and women ac-
w1! lSaged in the work A distin-
,-NAtd representative of that hapDilv
l.lgr.>,ng class Of instructors who are
"-.lS he subject of education and
"' material advancement of the Negro
an applied science is Prof lanes
,.S.h Dudley. The scene Of his splen-
, ~- effort. is the Greensboro Agricul-
l l-a- and Mechanical COLLEGE, at Greens
r- ~ l.. a school which stands as
~..l -,...4- ,N for the highest and best in
M, .,1> and results as does its honored
4gI. tor the study. character and
sgn,Irlul clements that 90 to make
HH,-''.'"undcd ~ Christian gentleman.
AMI teaches not only from textbooks
"-''s the paths of a prepared cur
H. -,'' r-' but places before his pupils
.t,, s-a$ Book of Life and assays from
gr'f-- YAhauStble treasure trove the
rsi FfulhS that point men to the sac
49, 'I The trust committed to them
Of dnI/ehS OF no mean city" the duty
Ia, u 10 man; the uselessness of strife
yes not ultimately lead to peace
'tue OF industry, and how to get on
The colored American., 1902-07-19
LEAD THE VAN IN The ME
GRO BUSINESS WORLD.
n arvsious Rise Of O. Useful Order
Grand NJ astsr w. L, Taylor a Worthy
Heir to Mantle Of Founder Browne
A Magnificent Object Lesson In In
dustrY. Thrift and Economy.

Once noted financier in Wall street
told British banker that if every Negro
business concern in this country were
bundled together and dropped into the
ocean, there would scarcely be a ripple
upon the surface of the commercial sea
to mark the event. This was twenty
odd years ago. He could not from his
narrow point of view foresee the 1eaven-
ing effect that the schools. colleges and
churches would have unOn the race Just
out of bondage. He could not measure
the initiative tendency of the discerning
Negro, nor did he imagine how far we
would realize the necessity for coDving
the intelligence. enterprise and thrift of
our Caucausian cOntemnoraries and how
we'll we could resist the temptations to
adont their vices. He had never heard
of William w. Browne a colorcd man
whose rare ORGANIZING genius found
concrete expression in 1881 in the for
nation of a society that should not onIv
"fakr care Of the sick and bury the
dead'-as others had been doing for
vears-but which would enhance the
race's opportunities along material lines
This was the
GRAND UNITED ORDER OF TRUE RE-
FORM ERS.
And its birthplace was Richmond. Va,
where its National ..eadquarters are
still located, and from which central
trunk the branches and blossoms spread
out to every section of the United
States
At the death of Rev w w. Browne.
in 1907. the order had firmly entrenched
itself in the confidence of the people,
and its membership was more than 49,
ooo-an organized army of men and
women, resolute and enthusiastic in
up the race by the sensible and
practical plan of saving money, investing
it judiciously, buying real estate and
enterprises that Will bring
rich financial returns TO both the race
and to the individual.
When Providence ordainS the removal
of a valuable man from the scene of his
He never fails to produce an
strong force to take up the work
where the predecessor left off. It free
quently happens that a man of certain
masterful characteristics Is best fitted
for the task of laying broad and deep
which when thoroughly
settled complete his earthly mission.
Another follows him who has within
him a peculiar magnetic force and
physical energy that combines in one
body the rigid pioneer organizer, and the
The colored American., 1902-07-19
VOL. N, NO. IA
LIFE HIS TEXTBOOK.
PRESIDENT DUDLEY TEACH
ES SOUND PHILOSOPHY.

That Education is Best Which Takes
Common Sense as Its Basis-A Ca
reer That Combines Literary Lcre
with Business to In
Measuring Resources.
The colored American., 1902-07-19

Continued on ninth page.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-27

to set aside the verdict was overru1ed.
The Goochland Telephone Company was
organized to-day with a minimum capital
OF $500 and maximum of 5000. 81. =.
Ieake was elected president; G. H|Pow-
ell. secretary; DR.. W. M. Holman, treas
urer, and R. H. Monteiro. general mama
ger.
.. H. Leake was directed to apply to
the judge Of the Circuit Court for char
ter Another meeting will be held on the
second Saturday in May, when the or
ganization will be perfected and work on
the line will be commenced and pushed.
The present plans are to run q metallic
circuit from Leake's Mill. about five miles
west of this place, to this place, and
thence direct down the river road to
Richmond, and then work on short lines
across the country to intercept the main
circuit at central stations along the line.
The promoters are enthusiastic and san
guine as to the success of the enterprise.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-27
A CHARMING "TRIP

to the Pacific Coast is now possible at
so small cost, comparatively, that
thousands annually take advantage of
the opportunity. Three occasions have
been arranged during the spring and
summer, when tickets may be purchased
to Los Angeles and San francisco at the
nominal rate Of $685. for the round trip
from Richmond and principal Virginia
points, with generous stop-oyers and the
privilege Of returning a different route
If desired. Passengers may avail them
selves of either sta dard sleeper, in which
the berth rate is SIS; through or excur-
sion sleeper, in which berth rate is 81.
The route is through the most inter
esting section Of the South via the South
ern Railway, New Orleans and Southern
Pacific It is most interesting to see New
orleans. San Antonio and Ell Paso. which
last named is just across the river from
the old Mexican town Of Juarez. where
all the old customs prevail. For the first
of these occasions tickets will be on sale
April 18th to 27th. limited to June 18th.
Mr.. c. w. Westbury, district passenger
agent. Southern Railway. No. 500 East
Main Street, Richmond, Va, will bs
pleased to furnish further information.
See the advertisement Of CHASE
HACKLEY CO., Cos East Broad.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-27
$4,000 FIRE.
Many Negro Ten~ments Burned. and
inmates Lost Their All.
(By Associated Press. )

(By Associated Press.)
NORFOLK, VA. April 26-F1ro de-
stroyed thirteen frame tenement houses
on Princess Anne Avenue this afternoon
The flames were famed by the heavy
wind and sparks were carried distance
Of three hundred yards, setting fire TO
another house, which, however, was
saved. Owing to low water pressure, the
fire got beyond the control Of the de-
partment.
The fire is supposed to have originated
from the explosion OF q lamp. Five Of
the burned buildings were owned by Miss
Blanche Baker, three by Mrs. John Lowe
and four by the Mutual Guarantee Build
ing and Loan Association. The place in
Which the ire ragged was occupied al
most exclusively by negroes, who lost
everything they had. In one Of the
burning houses was the corpse of a. child,
q removal Of which caused the report
that it had lost its life In the fire. The
property was the ordinary kind, but was
only partially insured. Tho loss was
about $4,000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-27
FULTON PARK AS
SUMMER RESORT
More Land Near City to Be
Bought and Many Amuse-
ments Provided.

Mr.. Bliss Black, president Of the Full
ton Park Land Company. Of Boston, is
In the city, looking after interests Of
the company, with a view of improving
the park this summer. 1t is understood
that Mr. Black, with Mr.. Fulton. the
Richmond manager, is about to close
deal for another large tract of land nearer
the city, which they propose to lay OIL
Tor building lots, and also to establish
a largo park. pavilion, outdoor theatre,
swimming POOL and other amuse1nents that
the people of the city OF Richmond Vesy
much need.
MIR. j. T. Wilson, builder, OF this city.
has been awarded the contract Tor ihe
erection OF an Episcopal Church at Mar
ttnsviIie, Va The cost will be IN the
nc,ehporhood of $1,000. Work begins at
Cnce.
This contractor will finish tho indus
t,ia! building by May list This is a
large structure where many Kinds OF
email industries will find their homes
Two large building contracts Will prob
nb,y be let this week. One is for the
erection Of the Chesterfield Apartment
House on West Franklin The other re-
lates to the proposed zinmermann,s Ho-
tel. The IWO pUt4Q1ISo Se.AAHAA.SeA ''-NN
cost nearly half a million ooiiaIs.
Contractor Wilson has been given the
E contract 10 extend the Tuxedo building, on
Broad Street. between Seventh ana
Eighth. back to the alley. The idea is to
/. provide room for a number or aocltlohai
pool tables. The cost altogether VIII De
several thousand dollars.
The fact that the Westmoreland Club
IS 20 have a ladies' cafe is attracting the
attention OF the prospective benenclaries
OF this Innovation. One way the iadies
Will find the new arrangement q conSe-
nience Wives Of the members can drop
in there and ,hayt,. their early lunch be
fore going TO the matinee without dis
1urbing their household routine
Two new stores are to occupy the site
on the west Of the Cordes & Mosby store.
which was burned This property was
recently sold for $4,000. but the name OF
is to be erected on the east side OF the
Cordes & Mcsby building.
Charles A. Rose reports the sale OF the
store No. S14 East Main Street. occupied
by p. A. Brown as harness store. to.
]. r. Gordon. executor and trustee. for
tho sum OF $4,000 The property was
owned by r. NJ Hewitt.
The store at No. 1915 East Main Street,
occupied by the White Hardware and
Carriage Supply Company. has been sold
by n. ". Bowe for s.. Doe The property
belonged to Charles and Sarah A. Thb,np-
son.
Sutton s. Company report the follov-
Ing sales: Dwelling No sli2 N,illia msburs
Avenue to Mrs. Julia Hogan for si,2lC.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-27
THE CAPTURE OF HALE.
The Feeling Against Him at Scene of
His Crime Very Great.
fEy Associated Pre-

(Ey Associated Press.)
ROANOKE. VA. April 26.-Wi1liam
Hale, the colored desperate, who last
November shot into a political meeting
at Ferrum, Franklin county, Va, kill
Ing two white men. and afterwards
emptied his Winchester rifle into posse
Of citizens who were trying to capture
him. has been arrested in New Orleans.
Sheriff Angle, Of Franklin county, went
to Louisiana to-day to bring Hale back
to Virginia
Feeling against the negro at the scene
of the crime is very bitter. 9s3 d.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-27
Wedding a Surprise.

Mr.. Floyd Il. Stratton and Miss Pearl
II. Scott were married in Washington
on Tuesday. pril s22d. The marriage was
quiet and quite O surprise to the friends
OF the couple, owing to the recent be-
"Wednesday nj llt, and will reside at No.
1916 McDonough Street. sManchester. ss8
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-27
80 COLONEL MANN BETTER.
E Gone to Charlie ston.

Judge D. Tucker Brooke, Of Norfolk;
Colonel Joseph Button, Mr. George Lind
say and g. party Of several other gentle
men left last night for the Charleston
Exposition. Some Of them will go to
Florida before their return.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-27
TO COMPEL SUPERVISORS.
Frederick County Fruit Growers Want
County to Eradicate San Jose Scale.

fSnecisl Dispatch to The Times,
b WINCHESTER. " A. A pril 81 26,-The
Frederick County Fruit Growers.Assucia-
ton, at an enthusiastic meeting to-day,
decided to- appeal ito the court to COM
pei the Board Of Supervisors to appro-
pirate money for the eradication Of the
San Joso scale
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-27

pal Church at this place last Wednesday
The ,sshers were Hon w. "A. Watson.
Judge S. Il. Farrar, w. o.. Gregory. and
n. b Mason. The groom's best man
was his brother, Mr.. Horace Hardaway.
The ceremony was performed by the
REV. y. Wrenn.S rector, assisted by the.
Rev. 81 o. Southall,s brother OF the BRIDE
and Rev. ]. S. Hardaway. brother OF the:
groom The bride was given away by
her brother, Hon. r.. g.. Southali
Immediately after the marriage the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-27
MIR. Mountcastle Chosen.

Georgs B. Mountcastle has been elected.
secretary and treasurer Of the Column
ybian Buildcing and Loan Association, to
mn the vacancy caused by the resignation.
OIL .. Ay1ett- sssz3#
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-27
Able to Be Out

Mr.. Everett "A. Clay, of No. 52s south
Laurel Street. who was one of the men
injured in the accident at the Hablistou
building about two weeks ago, IS able
20 be out, but the doctor forbids his
working again this summer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-27

Avenue for $500. The house was owned
by Hill Carter.
The three-story brick residence, No. el4
North Seventh Street, has been sold by
N. w. Bowe for $780, It belonged to
parties living in Massachusetts,.
Professor George S. Thomas has sold
through N. w. Bowe the dwelling at the
southeast corner Of Grace and Adams
Streets for $780, The name Of the pur-
chaser was not given.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-27
LICENSE VERSUS DISPENSARY
The Liquor Men Win at Warrenton by
Forty-eight Votes,
Especial Dispatch to The Times.

Especial Dispatch to The Tmes.} $500
WARRENTON, VA.,5ss April 26.-Tho,
election held here to-day upon submis-
sion of the question Of a dispensary IL
.cror law for the town ofsWarrenton res
suited in a victory for the liquor men
by majority Of forty-eight votes The
total vote cast was 260-1o6 for dIspensary,
15i against. Peace and order prevailed
throughout the day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-27
PENSION BOARD /
PET |E:.RI R:
J. Colin Neal Sees His Mother
IN Texas After Fifty Years.
a R EyNl0N OF I 4 E FAM lily.
Met Half Brothers and Sisters Whom
5s He Had Never Seen-A New Coal
Company in Petersburg Col.
Nm. H. Mann Improved.
.(epscial Dispatch to Tho Times.)

3 Especial Dispatch to TIE Tunes,
PETERSBURG. VA, April 2s.-Dr. W,
e. HaIwood, q. b. Vaughan and ]. b.
$Whitehorn3 have been appointed pension.
commissioners by Judge Mullen under the
law approved April I'd.
The Jackson Coal and Coke Company
has absorbed the business Of M. q. jack
son, and the new company began busi-s
ness to-day. The capital stock OF tho
company Is $4,000. The officers are: Pres
tident. NJ. G JACKSON; vtoe-president Aus
gustus Wright; secretary and treasurer.
w, "A Worth.
& Mr.. NEAL TO sED HIs MOTHER
An interesting letter has just been res
oeived from Mr.. j. Colin Neal, who is in
Texas attending the Confederate reunion
In his letter Mr.. Neal tells Of his meet
ing with his half brothers and sisters,
whom he had never seen before. and Of
his contemplated Joyful meeting with his
mother at reunion Of the family to
be held at Fort Worth Friday night.
This is the first time MI. Neal has seen
his mother since he was a. small boy
fifty years ago.
Mr.. Neal writes interestingly o. the
country and the reunion. He says that
Dallas Is unable to take care Of the.
crowd. and that many are compelled to
go to Fort Worth for accommodations.
Tie country, he says, is the finest he ever
saw. the wheat fields being beautiful the
trees In full foliage and all the flowers in
bloom.
COLONEL MANN BETTER
Colonel William Henry Mann, who has
heen confined to his bed for several
months. Is improved, and will leave for
trip to Baltimore.
Mr. John J. Cooke Is Ill at his home
in Prince George county.
Mrs. NJ J.. Baxter, who has been Ill
fo7 two weeks at her homo on Jefferson
Street, in this city, is Slightly improved
Rev. DR.. William H. Whitsitt, Of Rich
ncnd, will preach at the First Baptist
Church tomorrow, in the absence Of DR..
Battle, who will go to Blecksburg to
preach to the students OF the Virginia
Polytechnic Institute. by invitation Of the
fac ulty. At night DR.. Whitsitt will preach
under the auspices Of the Young Ladies'
Aid Society Of the church.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-27
Meps and Gossip
About the City Hall

Superintendent cohn, Of the Street
Cleaning Department. calls upon tho c1ti-
zena to cooperate with him IN keeping
the streets in q presentable condition.
"Our department will do everything
It can" he said yesterday. "but citizens
generally can assist. There is great
amount Of carelessness displayed IN BUSH
ness sections by the thowing OF paper m
the streets. Business men so TO the post
Office for their mail and throw the en-
yeiopes on the pavement and IN the sreet.
This can be avoided ana the oepaIenAens
materially assisted.
AFT is nv ambition to make Richmond
the cleanest city in the country, and
hope the people will help me in my Ell
forts.
"Tho health officers and the Police Do
partment have offered their assistance.
The Fire Department yesterday pur-
chased Of the Jacob LANCE estate, through
II. A. McCurdy. the property at Filth
and Duval for the site OF new engine
house to be built in Jackson Ward the
property was sold for $4,000. The lot has
a frontage of 5315 feet
The board will meet May 9Th to decide
|. on the plans for the now building. Tho
engine-house is to be known as No. y,
and will have about ten regular men,
neer, helper, a wagon driver and several
hosemen.
Preparatory to the building Of the now
engine house Superintendent Thompson
is establishing a large number OF nav
alarm boxes
In the Law and Equity Court a divorce
was yesterday granted to Mary F. Butler
from R. P. Butler on statutory grounds.
Alimony and costs Of suit were allowed.
Drs. J. Allison Hodges and Leo w. Sta
ton have been summoned to appear in
the Law and Equity Court tomorrow as
witnesses in the suit OF Mrs Sadie Joyner
against the Imperial Union
The criminal docket OF the Hastings
Court has been cleared Clerk Christian
announced yesterday that civil cases Will
come up tomorrow.
Clerk Walter Christian granted mar
riage licenses yesterday to David w. Hop
hins and Miss Hattie NJ Walters; Joseph
A Eacc.ga lupo and Miss Margaret Louise
Grace, de, ghter of Mrs. Ella Grace.
Mr. hopkins is a machinist and Mr..
Bacrlga',-po is a boxmaker. Miss Wal
tors is the daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs, =.
F. Walters, of this city.
"A statisttcian of the United States Gov
eminent Is visiting all the departments
in the City Hail. He has also visited the
office of John Haley. clerk Of the Board
Of Health, where he was supplied with
information concerning the number OF
deaths and births in this city.
Commissioner Of the Revenue Hawkins
said yesterday that all persons desiring to
obtain liquor licenses must file notices
vi ricfSo NJ {ho freIr
Court, this month. The time for the
granting Of the licenses is next month.
Council committees scheduled for this
week are:
Mundoy-s Streets at 5 o'clock. regular
meeting; Third Market at S o'clock; Ac-
counts and Printing at o'clock; Claims
and Salaries at 8 o'clock.
-shockoe Creek at 8 o'clock.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. at 4 40 sO'clncl a7saSss
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-27
THURsTON SENTENCED.
Plan for a Telephone Line from Gooch
land to Richmond,
Especial Dispatch to The Tint

Especial Dispatch to The Timcs.)
MAIDENS, VA, April 26.-The trial Of
Munroe Thurston. VIZ has been on trial
since Tuesday, came to close at 1880
O'Clock tonight, the verdict being guilty
and the punishment fixed at five years
in the penitentiary. The usual motion
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-27
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Especial Dispatch To- The Hnes.}
AMELIA G So a, April cS.-Afr.
Thomas HardawayS and Miss MaryEs
ssouthall Swerag married 1T Christ Episco-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-27
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A statistician of the United states Gov
eminent Is visiting all the departments
in the City Hall. He has also visited the
Office Of John Haley. clerk OF the Board
Of Health, where he was supplied with
information concerning the number OF
| deaths and births in this city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-27

Commissioner Of the Revenue Hawkins
said yesterday that all persons desiring to
obtain liquor licenses must file notices
with Clerk Christian. Of the Hastings
Court, this month The time for the.
granting Of the licenses is next month.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-27

Council committees scheduled for this
week are:
Mundoy-s Streets at o'clock. regular
meeting; Third Market at o'clock; Ac-
counts and Printing at O'clock; Claims
and Salaries at o'clock
Tuesday Shockoe Creek at o'clock
Wednesday-Police ats O'clock
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-27

Two large building contracts will prob
ably be let this week. One is Tor the
erection OF the Ches tertleld Apartment
House on West Franklin. Ihe other re-
,.,as+o the propcsed Zinmermann's Ho-
toll The two buildings combined Will
cost nearly half a million dollars.