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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-30
SLOW IN REGISTERING.
Only Sfxty-Five Per Cent of Po.vha-
tan Whites Enrolled.

IAN " nslSS LnFoAkcG.
POWHATAN, VA. September %
Especial. 1.-The registration hoard of
Spencer District closed its sitting at
Powhatan Courthouse precinct on Satur-
day. after having the books open for
six days. Fifty-six white and fifteen col
ored were registered This is about 60
per cent. of the white and Is per cent.
of the colored vote of this precinct.
The board will sit again at Pinevile
precinct to-day and tomorrow 10 enroll
those who did not apply at its former
Sitting. 1t will return here and open the
books October Sd and 9Th when the books
will be closed for tho year.
The board of Iiuguenot District opened
books at Dorset precinct on September
Odd and remained there for five days
registering Lightweight white and eleven
colored men. One white man was refused
at this precinct The board Will open
the books at Smiths Store to-day, and
remain there for five days. when it is ex-
pected that the balance of the white vote
OF this precinct Will come forward and
BE registered.
The Board of Macon District will COM
7nence its sitting at Smiths N-Roads
precinct to-day and will sit for at least
three days and then. if any are left off.
1t Will convene again.
Below is the registered vote of each
iration has proceeded:
Subjects precinct Sc white: II coiored
Dorset's precinct. IS white; II colored
Balksrille precinct. so white and Is col
ored. Pineviie precinct. SO white: q col
pred: powhatan Courthouse Precinct. SIS
white; Is colored. Total white, $50 Total
colored. so,
This is abou: 6o per cent. of the white
vote Of the county and about IL per cent
of the negro vote.
Miss Daisy Atkinson has returned home
from Richmond where She has been
spending a few days with relatives She
vas accompanies by Miss Willie Richard
non. OF Richmond, who will spend a few
weeks with her aunt, Mrs. NJ. T. AtkIn-
on,
The Allegheny Registrars.
CONVICTION. VA, September 2s-(spe-
4 ciaL)-At Grifhth's Mill, the first pre-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-30
.sDe1ightfu1 vacation rrip.y

$3.50 Richmond to Boston. or Provi-
dence. and return, by sea. via Merchants
and Miners steamer. Meals and rooms
included Send for particulars and IL
lustrated booklet. r. H WRIGHT.
Agent. Norfolk. Va.
Tickets for sale at Chesapeake and Ohio
railway. and Norfolk and Western rail-
way offices. and Richmond Transfer Com
pany.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-30
NIeck1cnhurg Registrars.

CHASE CITY. VA. September 29.-(Spe-
cial 1.-The Registration Board has been
at work here four days with the fol-
lowing result: Whites registered. go;
colcred, Il. The old books show about $50
whites and $50 co!ored voters at this pre-
cinct. Probably from s. to 80 per cent
of the whites will be enrolled. they
evince much interest in the matter.
Not over 10 TO Il per cent of the negroes
will be registered. as they show great
Indifference about it. The board will be
in session several DAYS moro.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-30
LEES NAME MENTIONED.
Used in Connection With the Uni
yersity Presidency.

yerAlty PreSlucncy.
CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, Sept. 20
{Special.)-Senator Thomas S. Martin and
representative James Hay addressed the
Democratic voters of Ivy Depot on Satur-
day night. These gentlemen will also
speak at Free Union tonight. and at
Stony Point tomorrow night. They both
urge the importance of immediate regis
tration under the provisions of the new
constitution.
The subject of a president for the Uni
versity of Virginia has been revived here
among some of the members OF the
alumni, and General Fitzhugh Lee is
spoken of as a suitable man for the posi-
ton. From the most reliable source it is
stated that the board will not meet until
Oct 10.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-30
German Steamer ashore.

KEY WEST. FLA. September 29-Tete-
graphic communication from Tortugas
reports the German steamer Ormsbay.
from Port Tampa. bound for Germany.
phosphate laden. ran ashore, at SIaptack
Reef, early this morning
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-30
nation of the enemy. said to be about

nation of the enemy, said to be about
10000 strong.
The Brown division, which, was sup
posed to be encampel near Stockdale, was
under the command of Colonel James
Miller, of the Twenty-second Infantry.
The light-brown khaki uniform proved
a decided advantage over the blue. "A
man clad in the latter is visible instantly,
while the dust-colored khaki cloth rem
distinguish.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-30
ELDRIDGE NEATTs DEAD.
Wife Preceded Him to the Grave
by One Week.

by One Week.
CHATHAM. VA. Sept. ea-(special.>-
Eldridge Keats died Sunday evening in
his home near Galveston. in his eighty
the Pittsylvania Home Guard during the
war. at that time being unable to enter
active service. He was preceded to the
grave by his wife one week. The burial
Will take place this afternoon from the
home. Mr.. Keats had been in very feeble
health for several months. Several grown
sons and daughters survive him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-30

piles Cured without the Knife.
Itching, Blind. Bleeding. or Protrudins
Piles. Your druggist will refund your
money if PAzO OINTMENT falls TO curs
you Fifty cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-30
REGISTRATION COMPLETED.
Rolls Show 1879 Voters of Whom.
1850 Arc Cosorcd

CHRIsTIaNsBuRG. VA. septembc~
pa-(Special.)-Th registration in This
county is complete and shows a total uf
1873, of which 1850 are whites and IS
negroes. So far the Commonwealth's A.
torney has been notified of five appeals
About 60 per cent. OF the white and l.:
per cent of the negroes are enrolled.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-30
HOLMAN CASE TO-DAY
Interesting Trial Begins in the
Hastings Court This !.
..Morning.

The case of George P; Holman. who
is accused Of attempted assault upon
Miss Cora Lacy. will come up in the
Hastings Court this morning
Thise case promises to pc very me =
be weak-minded, and the man. Holman.
is the son OF a prominent family. who
will fight 1t to the end.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-30
BLEW our THE STREET LAMP.
And the Crewe People Feared At
tempted Robbery.

tempted Robbery.
CREWE. VA. September 29.-(Special.}
Much excitement was caused in town
Saturday night between II and Il o'clock
when two suspicious looking characters
were seen to blow out the lamp on Caro-
lima avenue and approach the home OF
Mrs. Annie Melton. it is supposed with
intentions of robbery. Mrs. Melton vas
out of town at the time. TWO young men
who had been watching them came out
and fired several times, but it is feared
that they escaped without a scratch. ~
is not known whether the men were
white or Colored.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-30

An appealed registration case was
brought before the Hastings Court yes
terday, and after hearing the evidence
Judge Witt dismissed the appeal.
The case was an appeal from the de-
cision of Registrar Long in Clay Ward
and the party was a. negro.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-30

In the Hastings Court yesterday Maria
HAYES. colored. was convicted of forgery
and sentenced to two years In the peni-
Tertiary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-30

A motion for Judgment was made ir
the City Circuit Court yesterday in the
suit of James Augustine VS.. L. F. Myel
for s7O1 80.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-30
Mileage, Senboard
AIR Line Railway.

Passengers will save money and annoy
ance by purchasing the Seaboard Inter-
changeable Mileage. good over GO miles
OF railroad and practically covers the
entire South.
For further information write or call
on any representative of the Seaboard-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-30

The appealed case of James Fry.
negro, charged with unlawfully gaming
in the Old Swan Tavern, between Eighth
and Ninth on Broad street. VINO was
found guilty in the Police Court and fined
$50. the jury found him guilty and fined
him $50.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-30
PLAYED WITH A SHOTGUN.
And Opp MARSHALL is Now Dead /,
CharIotteavfl1c.

CHARLOTTESVILLE A., Sept o..
Especial dan Taylor and Opp Marshall
were playing with a shot gun they didn't
think was loaded at Ivy Depot Saturday
night. when the gun was accidentally
discharged while In the hands Of Taylor.
the entire load entering the body Of Mar
shall &, killing him instantly Both hoys
were colored. and aged respectively
about sixteen years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-30
A r. f. Lee Named for Congress.

NEW ORLEANS. LA. September Co
The Republican Congressional Committee
of the Second District this morning nom
mated Robert E Lee for Congress. Lee
is president of the Central Trades and
Labor Council of this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-30

Annie Love was convicted of grand
larceny and sentenced to two years IN
the penitentiary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-30

In the Chancery Court Kirkwood
Mitchell qualified as executrix of tile
estate of Eliza F. Mitchell.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-30
very Low Rates to California and
the west via seabcaSd Air Line

Railway.
Every day during the months OF Sep
tember and October the Seaboard will
sell one-way settlers tickets to San
Francisco and other western points at
exceedingly low rates.
For further informatio cali on or
write to any representative OF the Sea-
board.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-30
EVEN WOOD IS SCARCE
Pine, IS a Cord; Oak, 81.
Very Little L Coming 'I
Here.

At present there is very little WOOD
coming into the city, although lhe = a..o
is very active. From now on. hoWes.A'
receipts will vary from tWentv- Nv -
forty cars per week, averaging ifoii
to IS cords to the car. The Whoiesa -
prices Yesterday were: Pine wood, IS. 20
per cord; oak, s4.25; hickory, s5.n. Inc = e.
retailers, it is said. are getting 30 ioi
pine, and 81 for oak.
It is now feared that there will be
scarcity ofswood in this city Many 'o ',.i
dealers were communicated win why
said that their wood supply was slo"-
ing short and the price advancing. wv
ing to the fact that little WOOD, com pa q,
lively, was cut last season, there Is q
small supply on hand. Wood cut this tan
could hardly be burned before spring,
and pine and oak, to be thoroughly sea-
| soned, should be allowed to dry out from
eight to twelve months. The Wood thls
year is considerably higher than 1t was
! last year. The same wood that cose eiio
| city last year $3.1S, cost this year s4o9:
Haddon S. Watkins, probably one OF u the
| hest informed authorities Of this city,
said that not more than eight thousand
! cords of cut and seasoned tire-Wood were
| available for Richmond. and even TINS
was a large estimate. This means ,i'at
! the present supply, should the shortage
| Of coal create an ratificial demand, "oulu
run out about January, after which tlH1e
consumers will have to burn the unsea-
| sonede or green product
| Virginia has thousands of acres Oh
woodland practically untouched, Wnlch
would furnish fire-wood for generations
to come The high price of wood Is par
TALLY due to the high price of labor as
! men cannot be found to cut cord wood
at sixty cents. when they can make
dollar a day working on the railroad.
The trouble is that the fire-wood is
| uncut and unseasoned, and it would take
months to get this wood in a marketable
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-30
Pocahontn. Coal Advanced.

ROANOKE, VA, Sept. 29.-(special.)-
The coal dealrs of Roanoke were notified
Saturday by Messrs. Cashier & Curran
that they would have to pay 81 more for
per ton for Pocahontas lump OR nut coal
than they have been paying. The price
was advanced to $3.50. run of mine Coal
cannot be obtained by dealers for less
than IS per ton. which means that 1t
will not be furnished at all.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-30

ALGER TO ACCEPT sENATdRsH1P
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-30

The Allegheny Registrats.
CONVICTION. VA, September es.-cspe-
ciai3-At Griffith's Mill, the first pre-
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-08-02
LIVE SCHOOLS COUNT.

The teacher who does good work IL
the normal will do good work in the
schools. What the school boards
want, is teachers that are wide awake,
active and progressive.
Book learning is good, but book
learning Is not all, Life, snap, vim,
power to present incentives and
awaken desires, counts in the teach
er's life. 1t makes boys and girls of
the same sort and the world wants
that kind and will put no other to the
front.
School boards can find the kind OF
teachers they are looking for at the
Logan county normal from members
OF school boards in the county would
be OF advantage in more ways than
one.
The teachers need the cordial sym
pathy and support of the school
boards They need good live, wide
awake school boards. who will work
with them IN the schools.
There is almost every kind o. a
school from a mere assemblage of
children to an earnest enthusiastic
body OF seekers after knowledge.
Logan county is proud to have so
many of the latter put sorry that a
few of the former remain.
The common school is the pride of
The territory and of the nation
From It's halls goes forth the first
formative influence that shapes the
life OF the Iuture citizen. II furnishes
for most boys and girls the first
glimpse into the intellectual world
beyond the home life, the first touch
OF the pulse of the social life OF the
world upon which they are entering
The Importance of that first torch be
ing real live and infpiring needs nc
argument save the bare suggestion
other things may go wrong the
stream of lie toward its end may be
polluted but II the fountain heads are
kept pure and sparkling, the uurky
waters win be swept into the oeear
beyond and replaced by the pure life
giving streams from our common
lschools.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-08-02

every member of the tribe. Their
wealth consits Of the lands of their
reservation, monies deposited in the
treasury of the United States and a
liberal personal property holding.
Their annual income enables them 20
live in ease and even luxury.
They are asking 10 be organized
into county OF Oklahoma they are
already in the territory. They are
entirely qualified to carry on county
government and to support it liber-
ally.
TIE territorial Democratic platform
says: I'VE favor organized county
government for the people OF the
Usage nation.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-08-02

AT the school land lessees' conven-
tion Bill Little endeavored to defeat
that article in the constitution which
promised protection to the members,
and inquired what II meant. Hon.
Tom Doyle arose and said: 1T
means just what it says--that the
organization will stand together and
protect any member in the courts
when an effort is made to take away
the land from the lessee" This re-
sponse TO the willy politician and de
fender OF the rotten territorial admin
istration was greeted with applause.
Oklahoman.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-08-02
Ar1EMpr Ar lARcENY.

The Rpubncans through their board
OF reapporiionment. are evidently try
ing to steal what they cannot take
legitimately.
II has for some time been a matter
OF comment that the Republicans
seem unduly exercised about the next
legislature. That should have a nat
ural interest IN securing it is not TO be
wondered at; but that they should be
so intent upon Il as to be blind to all
other matters. even the election of
their candidate for congress. seems a
bit peculiar And the people begin 70
ask II It can be possible that there ~
a colored "pusson" in the woodpile. *
IL Is stated with degree Of author
ity that we do not question, that the
machine Republicans othes7xise
known as the organization, has
made demand for the legislature in
return for electing McGuire to con-
gress. Their interest in the next leg
islature must be amazing. when they
confess a willingness to forget such
defeat as they received at Enid If
they are given a legislature. There
must be some monstrous gratis" in
sight. to heal the hurt that honor
feels"
Perhaps a contract for printing the
school books Of the territory is one Of
them.
A coterie of political grafters that
viii go to the lengths of purloining a
legislature IN order TO place them
selves next to the territorial treasury
win at least pardon suspicion that
all IS not fragrant in Denmark.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-08-02
New Furniture Store.

Mr. V. Levy Of Oklahoma CITY, win
occupy the new building at 10 North
Second street August lst with a com
plete line Of mrni,ure Mr.. Levy viii
handle everything in the furniture and
household goods line and solicits the
patronage Of the public
Respectfully
Victor Furniture Store.
lt0 North Second street, Guthrie.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-08-02
BE a FREE MAN.
Be a Man Among Menl Be Strong and
Youthful Free Yourself From
the Chains That Hold
You Down.

Weakness pertaining to men-which
g wrecking the lives of so many--is
cured quickly and without trouble. 1t
is in curing these most serious nery-
Gus diseases like nervous debility, de-
cay OF body and mind, self-distrust,
poor memory. weak eyes, lack Of en-
ergy, ambition or hope, wakefulness,
dependency, neTyons prostration, i'm
poverished blood, epilepsy, and all
effects OF abuses, excesses, improper
life and the many other terrible forms
of nervous diseases which render mar
risge unhappy and life miserable that
our wonderful skill is best made mani.
fest
Consultation by letter free. Those
suffering from these terrible diseases
should address at once Hall Chemical
Co, jamestown, n Y.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-08-02
For commlssloner, ThlrN District.

Tbe Leader Is authorized 40 announce the
name az JOHN HEDG ECOCk as a candidate
for County Commissioner of the Third DIS
trict. anbiect 70 the action OF Democratic
primaries, aug ~, 1902.
The Leader Is authorized 10 anuounte the
name OF r. A. Dyrne. az a randldate tor
county commissioner ior the Third District
suciect 10 the action Of the primaries on
AufusteS.
The Leader is authorized to announce the
lane OF Capt n Il. COOPER, as a candi.
date for County Commissioner of the bird
District subject 10 the action Of the Demo
cratic primaries, Aug. 2s, 1909
The Leader Is authorized to announce the
name Of J. n HOPKINS as candidate for
County Commissioner of the Third District
subject to the action of the Democratic
primaries, Aug. p. 1902.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-08-02
LAsr oE RIe pAYMENTs.

Each member of the Usage tribe
OF Indians is being paid $21l.3S. The
total payment is $S95,OOO. The larger
part OF all this money goes TO liqui-
date the claim of Indian traders. The
payment win continue until August 3.
This win very likely be the last OF
the big payment out of permanent
funds There is no disposition on the
part OF the tribe to encroach on the
reserve funds in the United States
treasury.
The osages as is well known are
the richest Of all the Indian tribes
and not only that but The wealthiest
people per capita in the world being
worth about $4,000 per capita for
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-08-02

by local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion OF the ear. There Is
Is ~ constitutional remedies. Deafness
* caused by an infiammed condition OF
the mucous lining OF the Eustachian
Tube When this tube gets iniamed yop
have D rumbling sound or imperfect hear.
ing and when Il - entirely closed deaf
Hess Is the result. and unless the inlam-
nation can be taken out and thls tube
restored 20 It's normal condition, hearing
viii be destroyed for ever, nine cases out
of ten are caused by catarrh. wllch n
pcthing but an inflamed condition OF tho
mucous surfaces
We will give One Hundred Dollars tor
anv case 81 Deafness (causod BY catalftl
that cannot be cured by Halls caland
Cure scdd for circulars. free.
r.. u CHENEY A. Co. Toledo. y.
Sold uy DRUGGISTS 13c
liol's Family pills are the best
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-08-02

Pawnee Courier: The Indians have
taken the town this week. The town
is full of big bucks, little bucks,
souaws, pappooses, Poncas, Osages,
Kaws, Ototes, Tonkawas, Missourias,
and Indian ponies and dogs. 1t is a
sight to behold to the strangers from
the East, who stop and gaze in won
der and amazement as the children OF
the forest roam the streets in Indian
garb and smile at them in their own
netive tongue.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-08-02

Patents are very useful rs an ineen-
tive TO the inventive genius. The in.
ycntor should have a royalty on their
use but the grant OF an exclusive
monopoly to a particular firm has in
many cases proven heavy burden
on the community. The inventor
should be permitted to grant the right
tc manufacture his invention on a
given royalty but Should be prohib-
ited from granting an exclusive mon
opoly.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-08-02

President Roosevelt is in luck TO
have received Senator MoIaurins de
ciination Of a proffered United States
judeeship Tie court Of claims Is one
requiring a nigh grade Of judges, ade.
quate 70 the important questions
brought before them and to the ser
ious responsibilities which they have
10 sustain and the retiring senator
from South carolna has impressed no
one. unless Il BE- the president win
hls auall6 estioas for thai bench
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-08-02

One OF the enormous advantages ac-
cruing TO the state OF Texas by the
retention in the state Of her title TO
the lands within her boundaries Is
shown in the annual appointment for
the support Of schools which amounts
10 IS .25 per capita.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-08-02
Kansas City Grain.

Wheat, Sept, 6sA @BS1s; Dec, 64M;
No hard, 6s@6S; No. 8, 6sQ65h;
No 2 red, 65966; No. 3, 62@6S1z.
Corn, Sept, 44%; Dec. S47s; No. 2
mixed, 561s957; No. ? white, 6O061;
No. 8. 5S45 @59.
Oats, No. white, S1@S4.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-08-02

President Roosevelt has decided 10
lei the appropriate committees of con
gress have charge OF trust legislation.
Congress will no doubt be vsfS giate-
ful for this extension of the constitu.
tion over them.