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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-17
CHARMED BY A SNAKE.
And Buried Awe wine Under the

$3.50
Spell.
A San Bernardino Cal; special says:
Frank Saunders whittier man. stood
still in the face Of impending death from
the caving In Of a bank. being. unable to
move on account Of the spell which a
huge rattlesnake had thrown around him,
and he is now under the care OF ply
sician at Anaheinn. having been perhaps
fatally injured BY falling earth;
The accident happened in Santa go cans
on. where Saunders and S. Adams. also
OF Whittier, had gone to inspect an out
cropping Of coal. AS they were uncover
Ing q ledge the earth about hem began
TO split, and an Immense cave-in was im-
pending. Adams called to Saunders to
leap. and himself quickly scrambled down
the mountain. he supposed saund ers was was
sfolioWing. but On looking beck saw him
gazing Intentlys 81 thezsX erswid sninE crew
Ice above
ems TOD etaetz thss object
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-17
Suggests n Collision.
(NeWport News Press

The story told by that Manchester man
Who claims to have been the captive Of
South Sea Island cannibals for three
years, at the expiration Of which time
his life was saved by a ousky princess,
reads like a collision between the Sinbad
the Sailor limited, and the John Smith
Peeahontas vestibule.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-17

Now. while all this registration is going
on, and men are telling their ages under
oath. we should like to know if any cen
tenarian has been developed. or how near
the nearest has come to the hundred year
mark.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-17

Samuel D. Babcock, who died Sunday.
was one of the Oldest and wealthiest fl
nanciers of New York He was 81 years
OF age He was frequently consulted by
j. Pierpont Morgan, it is said
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-17
The Consistent Prude:

Baltimore Americana
There was once finicky prude,
Who vowed she detested The nude,
So chicken and feather
She ate OF toge her,
And said twas q decbrous food.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-17
TELEPHONES.
WHO MAY REGISTER.

I, A person who has served in time of
war in the army or navy of the United
States or Of the Confederate States, or Of
any State.
2. a son of any such person.
8. A person who owns real or personal
property, upon which, for the year next
preceding that in which he offers to regis
ter, State taxes of 81 have been paid.
f. person who can understand, or give
n reasonable explanation of any section of
the Constitution, either rend by him or to
him. by the officers of the registration.
Registration begins in this city September
18th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-17
REGIsTR.R. sITrIsa.

8 No matter in which precinct Of your
ward the registrars are sitting to-day.
7o', can pc registered bs them. Il YOU are
,ropeFls auallfi You cam So but 81 the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-17
CITY SUBSCRIPTIONS.

THE DAILY DISPATCH delivered to
subscribers in Richmond and Manchester
1t so cents per month, payable to the car, Z
rfer weekly or monthly: the SUM- a..
DISPATCH. $50 per anncm; % cents ioi
Six months
Those wishing the paper can order u os
Telephone or postal card. Complaints OF
delivery may be made the same way
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-17
Not Edible.

Harvard Hasben: Madam. I amt had
anything to eat for twenty-four hours
and
Mrs. Goodart: Poor fellow! There's
an old coat of my husbands hanging on
that line over there, and you
Harvard Hasben: Pardon me, madam,
! know my whiskers are getting long,
but do really. look like goat?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-17

promptly met and since September LIST
the painters, decorators, and paperhang.
ers have received the maximum rate.
Nothing has heretofore been allowed to
cause any disturbance between the con-
tractors for, the main work and the labor
organizations of Washington. as the de-
sire of the contractors has been upper
most that the work should be finished IA
promptly as possible.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-17

Why no? % asked the novice IN canine
affairs. Re
Because replied the expert, he isn't
small enough to be useless. stupid enough
to be utterly worthless, or ugly enough
to be interesting. =
This man, 1t may be said, had made.
study Of the pets Of fashion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-17
Current Comment.

The cow-or rather COW ordinance-is
the issue in Roanoke, and it seriously
threatens to sour the milk Of human
kindness in the Magic City.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-17
MA1L SUBSCRIPTIONS.
MAIL 81 6oSnA1 Z
PAYABLE in Advance Invariably.
TIE WEEKLY DISPATCH,

THE WEEKLY DISPATCH IS ISSUE" VI
two parts each week--on Mondays aiiu
Thursdays-at ONE DOLLAR per year,
payable in advance; six months, FIFTY
CENTS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-17

It is not difficult matter for any man
to comply with the conditions of a quail
fled voter in Virginia if the applicant Is a
fit man to vote, and no man should there
fore hesitate to offer to register from
fear Of MISUNDERSTANDING Index-Ap-
peal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-17
HOW TO REMIT.

Remittances can be made by post-otiice
money order fthe safest wayl. check OF
registered letter. Currency sent oy man
at the risk of the sender.
Subscribers wishing change OF ADDRESS
must give the old as well as the ne"
pos:-off1ce.
Sample copies free.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-17
THE RICHMOND DISPATCH
BY THE DISPATCH COMPANY.
CORNER OF MA1s AND NINTH STREETS
RICHMOND, VA.

Uptown Office, No. sla east Broad street.
Manchester Office, No. 1903 Hull street
New York Office, J. E. Van Doren Agency
Tribune Building.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-17
ILLITERACY DECREASING.
Census Figures Show Efficiency
Educational Systems.

The United States Census Bureau has
issued summary of its statistics on
illiteracy. These figures throw light upon
the work of the schools o. the country
The following table shows the percent
age OF persons aged 10 to Il who were
reported as able to read and write in
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-17

ADVERTISING RATES ON APPLICATION
Address all communications The DIS
patch Company. Richmond, Va
Rejected manuscripts will not be re-
srrned.
Letters recommending candidates for
oftice and resolutions of respect inserted
only as paid matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-17

General Joe Wheeler's remarkable rig
ging- climbing exploit suggests that he
may be ambitious to round off his ver-
satile career in the capacity of an admit
raj Of our "navee.''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-17

An italian who was suffering from nos
taIgia played his violin in Gotham for
nine hours without stopping, and the I'M
scientific neighbors called in the police,
who landed him in an insane pavilion.
How his neighbors managed to escape
becoming fit subjects to keep him COM.
pany Is not explained.
The Portsmouth Star thinks that the
best cure for the cigarette habit in boys
is the mothers slipper, and that failing
it would recommend an interview in the
wood shed with the old man.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-17
pLArr AND THE PRESIDENT.

Good morning. Have you registered?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-17
what Is Necsaaary.s
tghlca 30 Evening fost j

YolI never can max q that Kind b
dor e1hioua II IA sSthas experts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-17

Right you are.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-17

Lynchburg; Va. September 16, 1902.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-05-29
FIVE BIOGRAI4IlEs IN BEEF.

OF the six millionaires who found
ed the Beef Trust, and whose com
bined and colossal fortunes are now
the basis Of the conspiracy to corner
the peoples food and create an
artificial meat famine among the
poor, five began life as very poor
men, earning their daily bread
literally Sin the sweat of their face. "
Here is the record:
Phil Armour started as a farm
laborer. He left an estate of $40, :
900, 900.
Nelson Morris came to this coun-
ty in the Storage, and his first en-
ployment was as hog-driver. His
wealth is estimated at Sac, 900, 900.
The Cudahy brothers were day
laborers as young men. They are
reputed to be worth $7s, 900, 900.
George F. Swift started as a poor
clerk in Boston. His fortune is es-
timated at $50, 600, 900.
George II. Hammond is the only
one of the Blk Six who created the
Beef Trust who had any money
to begin with. This is a striking
illustration of the wonderful op.
portunities which this country has
given poor men to become rich and
also of the fact that the millionaire
of poorest origin may have no
scruplcs about ''grinding the faces
of the poor. IN. Y. World.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-05-29
WHICH ONEi
Or The Last Relic Of An Ancient
Custom.

The very same objection which
for many centuries denied women
property or right of wages; which
offered neither opportunity nor en-
couragement to the education of
women; which prosecuted the first
women physicians and opposed the
opening of each new industry to the
women wage earneris still Directing
to giving women the ballot.
And what is this objection2 An
instructive fear that individual
liberty for women will disarrange
that time-honored scheme, once
thought Divine, and defined by
Blackstone:
"The husband and wife are one
and that one is the husband"
To maintain this oneness of
husband and wife, he once admin
stored her property, collected her
wages and spent her money for her.
He thought for her and acted for
her in every capacity possible.
Time has destroyed the old-time
oneness, and now the wife manages
her own affairs and does her own
thinking; but, as last relic of
ancient custom, the husband votes
for her.
He dose not do this because he or
any one else supposes for a moment
that he really represents her. He
votes his own opinions, while hers
go unrecorded. Man is usually
quick and willing to admit that this
condition is neither logical nor just.
But the average man who still
opposes giving the suffrage to women
stands frightend before this act of
simple justice He is like a dis
tinguished Congressman who adj
mitted the other day that he was
convinced the arguments for woman
suffrage could not be answered, yet
confessed that he quaked in his
shoes in dread of the necessity of
rearranging his ideals when once it
should come
1t is Man, liberty-loving, progress
sive, fearless, who advocates women
suffrage. 1t is Man, creed and
tradition bound, timid, frightend,
who opposes it.
CARRIE CHAPMAN GAIT.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-05-29

It is safe TO assume that the
Philippine bill will be followed by
the Nicaraguan Canal bill and that,
in turn, by the Cuban reciprocity
bill. Were there harmony in the
republican ranks the Cuban bill
would be next considered as that is
the wish Of the President and the
republican leaders, but the insurgent
beet sugar senators are still firm in
their opposition and in the hope
that the approaching heated period
and the pressure from the House for
adjournment will break their resist
ance the consideration Of the Cuban
bill will be postponed, unless Sena
tor Plstt can come 10 some agree
ment in the meantime by which he
may feel assured Of the prompt pass
age'of Cuban reciprocity measure.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-05-29
a R,lLno.DRn,s PRAYER.

An old railroad man was converted
so the story goes. and was asked to
lead in prayer. This is the way he
worded it:
30 Lord, now that l have tagged
the devil. lift up my feet from the
rough road Of sin and plant them
safely on the deck of the train of
salvation. Let me use the safety
lamp of prudence, make all the
couplings in the train with the strong
link of Thy love, and let my lantern
be the bible. And, Heavenly
rather, keep all the switches closed
that lead off on the sidings especially
those with a blind end. o Lord, il
it be Thy pleasure, have eyry
semaphore block along the line show
the white ligh, Of hope that I may
make the run life without stopping.
And, Lord, give us the Ten Com
mandments for a schedule, that
when have finished the run on
schedule time, pulled into the great
dark station of Death, may Thou,
the Superintendent of the universe,
say "Well done, thou goob and
faithful servant come and sign the
payroll and receive your check for
eternal happiness.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-05-29

The debate on the Philippine bill.
which still occupies the attention
of the Senate, was marked by a
very able speech by Bacon of
Georgia on Tuesday in the course
of which the Senator compared the
concentration camps in the Philip.
pines with those established by
Weyler in Cuba. The speech as a
whole was conservative but for that
very reason its more powerful pass.
ages caused the republicans, who
have attempted to justify the adj
ministration's policy in the islands,
to writhe under the scathing charges
Of the Georgia Senator.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-05-29
q LEGAL BLANKS
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of All Kinds
FOR SALE At THIS OFFICE.

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Hundred.
~ Coal LEASES, Notice to Tres.
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Bonds, Bond for Stay OF Exc
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BILE Fee Bills, Second Summons,
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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-05-29
FOR. TEACHERS INSTITUTES,

State Superintendent +. c. Miller
of the department of public schools,
is about to send out from his office,
10. 900 copies of the annual program
for teachers Institutes.
These institutes are held every
summer, each county having at least
one, some counties have two. This
year Mr.. Miller has issued a pam
phlct of about eighty-five pages,
which is larger than any program
heretofore presented for the in
titutcs. 1t will include a state
manual and course of study for
district schools and teachers read.
ing circles, musical selections and
blank pages for notes. The usual
number of institutes will be held,
but Mr.. Miller believes the attend
ance will be much larger than
heretofore.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-05-29
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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-05-29

Timothy, Clover and Orchard Grass Seed
Sherwin Williams Y amt ZelPs Phosphate.
Call and see J.. NJ. Albright for Rock
Bottom Prices.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-05-29

With the advent of the Choctaw
Route Hot Springs now has two
great railroad systems. The Choct-
aw running east and west crosses all
the great trunk lines north and south,
between the Mississippi River and
New Mexico, and furnishes a direct
avenue for reaching Hot Springs
from all quarters.
1t takes passengers from all con-
nections at Memphis, and lands
them in Hot Springs in six hours.
This train carries through Pullman
sleeping cars from Chicago to Hot
Springs. 1t has an additional train
from Memphis similarly equipped
and double daily serice between
Memphis and Weatherford, Okla.
homa, affording a direct route from
Indian Territory and Oklahoma
points to Hot Springs, and making
also close connections with all the
great lines that cross il.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-05-29

The Committee on Interstate
Commerce recently gave a hearing
on the bill introduced by Representa-
tive William Sulzer Of New York
providing for the establishment of a
Department Of Commerce which
was offered as substitute for the
senate bill. Hon. RI. b. Martin.
national secretary Of the Anti.
Trust League and Mr.. IT. J. Schulz
tiers, chairman of nihe National
Legislation Committee Of the Knigh.
IS OF Labor, appeared before the
committee and warmly advocated
the provisions Of the bill which are
calculated to secure that publicity Of
the affairs Of the trusts which was
so strongly recommended by the
President in his message 70 Cong
ress. There is some likelihood that
a part Of its provisions will be
added 10 the Senate bill when that
measure comes up for consideration
IN the House.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-05-29

There are various stories going
the rounds at the Capitol, the ac-
tual truth of which have not vet
been able to ascertain, in regard to
the test of disappearing gun carriages
which recently took place in the
presence of number OF senators
and representatives near Washing
ton. Newspaper reports OF the test
say that it was eminentIy satisfactory
but have learned from other
sources that when the officers con.
Quoting the tests were requested to
operate the carriages with small
amount of sand on their bearings
they refused and it was admitted
that they would not work if they
were not clean. 1t was represented
TO them, according to my informant,
that were such guns under fire. in
actual use, they would be liable to
be showered with sand from the
emplacemenis, as we'll as with bits
Of shell, ect., but the reply was that
men would be detailed to keep the
working parts clean. The conclus
ion Of some Of those who witnessed
the test was that the guns and their
elaborate carriages would soon be
put out Of commission in an actual
battle.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-05-29

Trains Daily except sunday.
NO persons carried on any other than
ne trains named above and stops only al
stations designated. A. MARTtN
GcnI Snpt
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-05-29
New Hack Line.

On and after April 4, 1909, will run a
hack line from Kingwood TO the new mill
below Masontown every Monday, Wcdncs.
Gay and Saturday, leaving Kingwood At 6 =.
m. ana connecting with X. & NJ. trains.
returning Immediately after arrival Of train
from Morgan,own.
A. A. Brown,
kingwood Liveryman.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-05-29
SCROFULA

1 bequeath to my children Scrofula with all its
attendant horrors, humiliation and suffering This is
strange legacy to leave to postery heavy burden to
place upon the shoulders of the young
This treachcrous disease dwarfs the body and binders
the growth and development of the faculties and the
child born of blood poison scroula
is poorly equipped for life's duties
Scrofula is disease with numerous and varied
symptoms; enlarged glands tumors about the neck
and arps catafrh OF the head weak eyes and dreadful
skin erupons upon different parts OF the body show the
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-05-29

and stealhy disease
white swelling pad
q gradual wasting OF the
S, s. S.
teed entirely vegetable, making theid
all scroulous
blood, makes 1t rich and a and
~ s. S.
the digestion of food restores the
lost to the blood qukens the circulation healthy
Write about physicians cheuy advise and
np IN possible health
SKIN diseases free THE SWIFT Atlanta. q.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-05-29

NO. AZ Is the regular accommodation going
west and stops at all stations.
NO u the summer accommodation and
does not 90 on till tune -.
Trains marked s. stop regularly and trains
marked Fare flag stations. other trains do not
stop. w NV
d. b. MARTIN Manager Passenger Traffic.
G. X. MErzLEn. ACT at Tunnelton.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-05-29
3. & O, TILE TABLE
Taking Effect May 18th. 1909.

The new Flyer" No. 12, leaves Grafton at
6a5 r.. m and Is due at Terra Alta AT
1913; the only stop In the county, except
Rowlesburg. Gag station. and Oakland
SD: No az the accommodation and stops
at all stations
No. Is tho summer accommodation East In
the morning and does not 20 on till June 49,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-23

Important Resolution Adopted
Horrible Example for Cigar
etc Smokers Set Forth.

PORTLAND. ME-. October 22.-Much
time was devoted to two important reso-
lutions by the National Women's Chris
tan Temperance Union here to-day. Both
We're adopted The first was. in effect:
THAT we stand committed to the prin-
ciple and the practice of compulsory sci
entjfic temperance instruction for all pu-
pills in all public schools of this coun-
try
The second was: THAT we respectful
~ differ from the statement OF President
Charles w. Elliott, Of Harvard University.
that The attempt to teach total absti-
hence in the public schools has been an
injury to the teachers Of science nasmuch
aus ideas concerning the effect of alcohol
were taught which could not be proved
and remind the public that teaching on
this subject in our public schools has the
approval of men Of acknowledged emf
nence in science, and has never been
proven false.
Mrs. EbenaIls, superintendent of the
department of anti-narcoticS, submitted
report in part as follows:
.'ln circular sent out at the beginning
of the year l said if we work quietly.
easily. and keep at it. the cigarette would
be driven out of existence in ten yerrs.
A very careful statistical examination
has ben made by educators of boys drawn
by lot This table shows the average
efficiency of non-smokers is IS per cent.
that is, % per cent. out of 100 would ac-
uuire a good educa ton. On the other
hand, only out OF 100 cigarette smokers
could hope to battle successfully against
the mental ineffcienc5 produced by the
cigarette habit"