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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-02-03

separation the tather OF moLuer eA-
tends the hand, palm downward, and
the child bows over it and presses it
to his lips in a most r~eVerential man
ner.
The families are frequently very
Iarge-twenty or twenty-four chill
dren by one mother are not uncom-
non In one of the native churches
a man of thirty-two years of age had
two grandchildren,he having married
at sixteen and his daughter at twelve.
The custom of going barefoot still
prevails largely in the sitios. Tam
ancos, a species of wooden soled half
shoe, or chinellas-slippers which
can easily be slipped off the feet
are generally used. The feet are al
ways bathed at night, and it would
be a breach of hospitality not to offer
water to guests for that purpose.
The earthen floors and careless hab-
it of throwing scraps of food and
bones on the ground offer abundant
opportunities for the dogs to eat of
the crumbs which fall from their
masters tables.
Until quite recently the custom of
weeping and wailing and making a
noise" on the occasion of death pre-
vailed in remote places, and even the
hired weeping women are still spoken
of by aged people. Corpses are
brought into the rural cemeteries
wrapped in a sheet and carried by
bearers in a hammock and buried
without coffns. In the small towns
little children's bodies, dressed in the
gayest apparel obtainable, are borne
in an open ~pasteboard coffin, hired
for the occasion, by their little play
fellows to the grave, with the little
dead faces exposed for the last time
to the SUMS rays and then taken out
and laid in the bosom of Mother
Earth.
1t is not unusual to see a number
of rude baskets, woven of the cane
which grows a~bundantly in the thick
cts, turned upside down over the tiny
graves after they have been used to
bring the little bodies from a dis
lance for burial. The earth, they
say, was cursed, and the idea of
burying in unhallowed ground is so
abhorrent that long journeys are
made to lay them away in holy
ground. In some places the bells
ring out a merry peal when a baby
dies, to celebrate the entrance of an
anginho-a little angel-into heaven.
Babies are usually brought for
baptism on the eighth day. They are
sprinkled with holy water, signed by
the cross, salt and spittle from the
priests lips is put into the mouth
and his breath breathed into their
nOstrils to give them a living soul.
If they die before this ceremony
takes place, their little bodies are
buried in an u~nconsecrated corner
of the cemetery, and their souls sup
posed to be in limbo. When death
approaches the ignorant people fire.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-11
WILL INSIST ON swANsTRoM.
Talk of Judge Thomas as Successor to Justice
Goodrich in Brooklyn.

Now that the makeup Of the city fusion ticket has
been settled. interest in Brooklyn is centred in the
local nominal tons. There the usual number of
rumors about the way the ticket will be made up,
nut the most important seems to be that naming
United States Judge Edward B. Thomas for the
nomination for the Supreme Court bench TO succeed
Justice W. ". Goodrich. Judge Thomas could not
be seen last night but II was stated that he had
been approached the subject and had consented
to the Of ms
1t is conceded that all tbs fusion organizations
will unite in demanding that Borough President
Swanstrom again head the borough ticket. OF the
other offices the local ticket the Republicans
already planning 10 take three out of four, and il
may result in considerable friction with the indie
pendent bodies who are preparing 10 demand recog-
milton The Republican orgsnizs ton has tentatively
made the following slate: Register John x. Neal
for Sheriff John Drescher. 81. treasurer Of the Re;
Henry B. Ketcham. for District Attorney. They
concede the nomination for County Clerk TO one OF
the other organizations. and Otto Kempner. OF the
Kings County Democracy, is suggested for that
place Should the independents prefer the District
Attorney nomination Il may be conceded TO them
IN that the Republicans will claim the right
name the candidate for County Clerk. and Deputy
Charities Commissioner Charles z Teale stands a
good chance OF being selected 10 run
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-11
6O-62 West 23d Street.
PRESIDENT HAS A REST.
No Official Visitors at Oyster
Ban.
IsY TELEGRAPH TO THE rR1BuSE.I

By TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUSE.l
Oyster Bay, ~. Y. Sept 10.-President Roose
welt took advantage of the absence OF official
visitors to-day to enjoy a thorough rest. After
transacting considerable executive business and
disposing of a mass of personal and official cor
respondence with Secretary Loeb in the morn
ing. he passed most OF the remainder OF the day
in recreation.
Theodore Roosevelt. jr. the Oldest son OF the
President, and his cousin. George Roosevelt
who for more than a month have been on a
hunting trip in the Black Hills. as the guests
Of Captain Seth Bullock, Superintendent of the
Black Hills Forest Reserve, returned home to-
night. after an enjoyable and successful trip
Grant Lafarge. the son Of John Lafarge; owen
Wister. the novelist and Hamlin Garland. were
house guests at Sycamore Hill tonight. All are
personal friends Of the President. and their visit
has no especial significance.
pair Of handsome bright bay horses. six
teen hands high and almost perfectly matched in
color have been purchased here for the White
House stable. to take the place OF team which
has outgrown it's usefulness. The new horses,
which are Of Messenger trotting stock. are
speedy, il at present a trife soft. With their
sire a Messenger, and their dam coach mare
the new horses are admirably designed for the
carriage work for which they were purchased
The team has been in the care Of William j.
Youngs in Brooklyn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-11
oR1MM1Ns FOR BOROUGH PRESIDENT.
Plaza Republican Club Uurges His NOmi-
nation.

A. o special meeting last night ri the Tuxedo the
Plaza Republican Club Of the NXIXth Assembly
Dlsi-ict heartily Endorsed the denomination OF
Mayor Low and suggested John ID. Crimmins as
the fusion candidate Tor Borough President The
large business experience OF Nj. Criulmins. his
knowledge of the questions which the Borough
President has 10 pass his standing and integrity
would make him. tie club members declared. the
ideal candidate. The suggestion. Frank II. Part
ridge size president explained. was made entirely
without Nr. Crtmmins's knowledge. but a copy OF
the resolutions suggesting his name viii be sent
him to-day.
IN set Of resolutions offered 10y William c Da-
WILSON tho importance Of keeping Tammany Han
AWAY from plumber was pointed out and the clean
administrator or Mr. Low noted.
General George Moore Smith spoke briefly. prais-
FMS the Mayors conduct I'm Office. and favoring
heartily the suggestion IS 10 Mr.. Crimmns.
-Mavor Low" said he. has filed his Office with
great ability. eminent fairness and answering
integrity. He is man OF brOad mind, and =
business man 10 be- the executive Of a business
city Under him, there has been no buying OF
immunity Tor crimes committed: he hasn't stolen
anything himself and he hasn't let anybody else
steal anything. ] consider John u. Crimmins Just
The right type ~ man 10 the ticket with
Tho Mayor high class man. of known standing.
with technical knowledge u the work his once
would demand. Now, IL Is time for all good party
men 20 Get out and hustle We mustn't wait till
p week before election. when every ones mind is
crystalliZed Let us begin our work now
Alfred =. NJ. BullOwa. Alexander Caldwell Aus
tin p. Fletcher and s. j. Livingston also spoke
briefly coTnmending the spirit Of the resolutions
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-11
LEAVES REFORMED FOR EPISCOPAL.
The Rev. A. H. Bradshaw, Assistant to DR..
Burrell, TO Become a Lay Reader.

The Rev. Archibald II. Bradshaw. for eight years
an assistant minister IN the Collegiate Reformed
Church this city, has decided TO become Episco-
pal minister. He has been. since 1895 associated
with the Rev. DR.. .. ]. Burrcn. in the Marble
Collegiate Church. Fifth-ave. and Twenty-ninth-
ST. where he will preach his final sermon as a
Reformed minister Sunday
Asked yesterday his reasons for making the
change the Rev. Mr.. Bradshaw said that he had
studied the subject for seven years with a grow
ing conviction in favor OF the Episcopal ministry
He leaves his present place without prospects. ana
EXPECTS TO take UP mission work lay reader.
probably in the diocese OF Central Pennsylvania
Bishop Talbot Of that diocese, is his friend ana
the Rev ". r Breed rector. Of St. James's Epis-
copal Church, Lancaster. Penn, IS his brother-in-
law He does not expect to get into the Episcopal
ministry under year and half
The Rev Dir. Bradshaw Is a graduate Of Prince
ton Seminary having previously attended Franklin
College at Lancaster. He came from Princeton d.
rect 10 Vermyea Chapel Of the Colleg1ate Church
in this city and during two and haf years
there doubled the membership OF both chapel and
sunday school In 1888 he went 70 the Marble
CHURCH and his special work there has been IN
cornectlon with strangers. and especially those az
hotels Through the efforts OF Mr. Bradshaw ana
some Young people OF the Marble Church the sun
shine Mission was established in what Is known
as HelIs Kitchen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-11
NEGRO HERE TO STAY.
Senator HOar Says the Problem
Must BE Net SQuQrelg at Home.

Salem Mass Sept. Ex-senator Hoar and George
Won L. Meyer United States Ambassador to Italy
were the principal guests this afternoon at the an
chusetts at Bakers Island They had dinner at
the wnnegan Hotel. Senator Hoar discussed
Problems Of the Nation" He said:
We have a great advantage over our Dem
ocrattc brethren this year. as We have had
in nearly every year we can remember
country just now for two things-frst. for a
ndidate and. second for a principle. When they
have got those two things they will be ready to go
into their campaign, national and State, and will
be very happy TO administer any Offices with which
the people willing to trust them. On the other
hand have got candidate for Governor and
have got candidate for President and We
have got some very satisfactory principles
We hear 4 great deal nowadays of reciprocity
and Of foreign trade and Of revision Of the tariff
A revision of the tariff is necessary IL is for
Massachusetts to revise the statutes. The time 10
make those changes is not in the year before
Presidential election. but after Presidential cleo
ton.
Discussing the race problem in the South the
Senator said:
I know. my friends. that there are special diff
cuties in this problem IL affects our colored fell
low citizens. 7 know how deeply moved the
utter toward them word Of reproach. know
how near their homes and how close TO their
social and political life comes this cloud and
shadow.
has renewed the proposition-that we shall send the
ten million negroes out OF the country. This IS
totally impracticable- Let not delude ourselves
We have got this question TO meet squaTely at
Asiatic will come. You cannot turn them out and
you cannot keep them out
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-11
TO Il DEAD BODY
Punishment for Being a Tammany
Candidate, SAYS ". l.. Bruce.

N linn Rr,,c. president of the Republican
County Committee, when asked yesterday II
he expected Tammany would nominate strong
man to head the city ticket. said;
The personal character Of the Tamrasny cand nj
nents Of citizenship battling for continuation OF
go, Iii vs1rsssnt Ts r,nanv and will stand for
all that Tammsny stands for. He cannot II he
Two years ago. when Mr.. shepard was nomi-
mated foT Mnyoc dhgn Mr sbepard is man
OF great ability and high character. but as the
sa%6 a hf 1sg d the
system, and before the end Of the CAMPAIGN ne
words OF ST. Paul: Deliver me from this BODY OF
In ancient times there was a legal punishmTe1,,,
for certain crimes that doomed the nylpg 6S b
bonation. No candidate Of the organization
he growing candidate. If we saw strong swim,
mer plunge into the river with stone chalneu "
his back we should not cali him a growing or a
He might for time keep his head a02 owe watfT
upon his back would bear him down until ne
Protestations are nothing more than. collections
of words arranged to deceive the puot 1 lines ~
one fixed, Interchangeable policy-that Is, 20 enrlcn
those tbd in snd 10 fpg s " Of
government Beyond that policy Tammsny "a ha T.
graft Tammany fosters vice and trafics in pro-
lection from the Pensity OF ne ma aW law matter Of
price Such is the record OF the organZaIl3Fn ana
in one campaign; Tammany is the same foul
corrupt organization. and candidate, however
high HIS ideals or pure his character, nominated
by that organization can change the issues OF ths
campaign. The night is for public deceneY against
indecency-for honesty against dishonesty, ON
those Issues the anti-Tammany ticket VIII Win
against any man.
Francis C. Huntington. chairman OF the ex-
ecutive committee of the Citizens Union. said
yesterday that in his opinion the chances for
fusion victory this fall were much brighter as
a result of Wednesday nights conference.
The prospects could not well be better to my
mind" he said. The opposition that was mani
tested in some quarters last night will, think.
pass away in the very near future. OF course, L
am not qualified to make prediction as to the
course of the Greater New York Democracy, but
/ have little doubt in my own mind that II
will be found supporting Mayor Low in the com
ing campaign IL did not come out In oppo-
sition to him last night. you know, and think
that when It goes into the matter thoroughly
Il will decide to follow the course pursued at
the last election"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-11
ACCUSE ANDREW JACOBS.
Politician Charged srith Bribery an
Leadership Fight.

Charged with bribery in having, as alleged. paid
money TO Andrew A Sullivan, of No. 80 Courtst.
Brooklyn, TO get his support for Deputy Fire Com
missioner Larnbeer in the latter's fight to wrest
the Republican leadership OF the lid Assembly
District Kings County, from n. c. Hanton, An
drew Jacobs was arraigned in the Adams-st. court
yesterday He pleaded not guilty. and was paroled
in the custody of his counsel. Some years ago Mr..
Jacobs prominent in Republican circles In
Kings County. and was a member OF the Republi-
can State Committee.
Mr.. Jacobss counsel said:
The object of this attack IS plainly TO influence
tie primaries on Tuesday. The whole thing is an
atrocious falsehood'
The fight between Eanton and Lelmbeer is one
of the hercest in Kings County. Laimbeer. said to
be an adherent of Mr.. Woodruff, is trying TO re-
gain the leadership that was wrested from him by
Hanton who Is Dady man, year ago. The
charges against Mr. Jacobs are in an a m VI
by Nr. Sullivan. and were presented by W. W.
Wingate. a lawyer allied with the Dady faction.
Jacobs Informed him that if he would pledge him
self TO vote for the Laimbeer ticket and promote
he would pay him the sum CT 500, Ito which propo-
son deponent. for the purpose hereinafter stated
sullivan goes on TO allege that Jacobs handed
him $50 the remainder TO be gyen on primary DAY
faction advised him to continue negotiations with
Baker and other friends be present at his house
when Mr.. Jacobs to be there. on August q
cording to the afhdavit. handed deponent the sum
Of s25. informing him that he Jacobs. was giving
de- onent that money the express understanding
that he would vote for him. Jacobs, and Lambeer
al the coming primary and 10 IqrtheP ba ms
which money. in the presence and in the view Q.
the witnesses first above named, deponent accepted
Percy 4. Baker makes an affidavit corroborating
Mr., Wingate. who is acting as sullivans lawyer
This Is not a political move at all Bribery has
become SO na grant in the lid Assembly District
that people stand on street corners talking openly
about the money they are going to get or have
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-11
CALLS DEVERY EMISS.4RY.
Chanler Says er-Chief Is Working
for Republicans.

Ex-Congressmsn William Astor Chaner 81
meeting Of the Horatio Seymour Club IN The
I1Nth Assembly District last night accused Big
Bill Devery with being emissary Of the Re
publican parts. lie based his statement on an
alleged visit Of the big chief TO Postmaster Van
Colt yesterday afternoon.
n was the regular monthly meeting Of the
club, and before the speaking began there were
about TWO hundred and nifty new members
elected. The club II tie headquarters Of Frank
Goodwin. who is oontesting with Frank Bowling
and Devery for the Democratic leadership Of the
district. All the speakers predicted the election
a. Goodwin as leader and the election Of the
Tsmmsny candidate Tor Mayor. Mr.. Chsnler
said in part;
Dsvery boasts that he likes 10 exercise his
~ his money II he dd not get ID bsck in soma
way three fold. and be need have no fear that
puts out l. 80 dirty that II VIII come back 70 him
No other man would have a.
Biz Rli" now comes out a. friend 81 labor
snd the laboring man. look back few years ago
see whit ne did when Typographical Union, Big
six" went on q strike Look back and then
II Is admitted thar the Red Light District" no
Ives st ne sign Of ths pump He should say
that he lives al The sign q the hed lACht, lie
that have travelled through many countries and
J never saw bug that was irlenGiy Yet
~ this district last year. Wei. perhaps he was;
9
10 40 some house cleaning this coming Tuesday
and when yOu Do your house cleaning be sure
fl.at yoU put q clean man. ana that man is
Frank Goodwin
& want 10 tell YOU another thing. Devery this
afternoon Vis ted Cornelius Van Cott ana was with
him Tor ara hour Deyery is The oulissar9 OF the
Republican party. working under the guise - a.
tempting he elected reader OF The Democrat
~ the Ninth DISTRICT. ] know Mr Van Sott very
well bur Il would not dare visit him az this tine
7 tel you thet ne Is not working Tor The Interest
81 the Democratic party. DeEeTg Is Trying 10 get
your votes deliver them 70 the Republican part.
tel you aesin that DeteTy vas Win an 1oIt 20
day. J wcl6 not call upon BIN, get Devery Goes
The present ADMINISTERS ton boasts Of what II has
accomplshed. and points out The Charity Depart
nienf in circular thar have received. ana prop-
ably some of YOU have 3 department thGt tleA
have reorganized Now am particularly inter
estec charity and hospital work. and i tell YOU
AL the practical who have worked olt the
great reform 81 this department. claimed By ne
a6rnluistraticn. men appointed By John y
Keller our COMMISSIONS. Nr. Low says that tho
eEes are better and the patients are consequently
hfing better fed Well the Democratic party has a
lot d power. but a. can't control the hens
Ex-senator Guy also spoke. severely crit
cssing the reform administrator
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-11

---str,e -e,orter who called OF him at the Of
Gees of the City Trust Company No. 36 Wall
ST. Il doubt about the trustworthiness OF the
rtories because I am in no sense candidate
for any public Office"
VIII Low. orout and Fornes VIM" he was
asked.
-'oh. Z an not ready 10 discuss that question
now said Mr. Crimnins. The conventions
have not been held, and we DO not know what
kind a. ticket the Democrats win select L
think the fusionists have set a high standard
fn remaining the old ticket. IL is a standard
that Tammany viii DO well TO keep in mind
MI Low has been an intelligent and active
Mayor. There can be nc question about that
The ticket impresses ne as strong one
Leaving the question OF candidates 10 be
talked about letter. I would like TO suggest 10
the friends Of good government in this borough
that greater attention be paid 10 the selection
Of the nttest candidate for borough president
That Office is hardly second In importance 70
that OF Mayor. Indeed. when II comes 70 the
administration or construction OF things which
come close 10 she people. the borough president
70 the most important official OF al. ] was on
the charter commission. and I recall that
great deal Of time given 10 the considera-
tion 81 the powers OF borough president
The borough president is particularly po-
teufial officer when IL comes TO constructive
work 7 am particularly impressed with this in
riding about the city. look upon the erection
OF new buildings the beginning OF any note
worthy Improvement in this city with as much
interest as the florist watches the budding and
growth If q new flower Borough President
Hafen Of The Bronx has given object lesson
with reference 10 what an energetic and brainy
official can do for his borough. cite his work
because lately ] have been looking over the
great amount OF constructive work going on
there. i am informed that the same might be
enid % Brooklyn The borough president needs
- be FIRST OF al a business man. The ONCE
should not be regarded place for distribut-
ing political patronage For that reason IL 20
my candid judgment that man should be Sc
lected for the place who first Of al has con
sfructive ideas and ability TO put them into
execution.
New York City Is what we make II. 1t can
be made grander and more beautiful OF by a
policy 81 neglect through the election OF on
ciais OF mediocre ability IL can tran behind
other large cities. An efficient borough presl-
dent is endowed with exceptional powers under
the charter for advancing or retaroing the high
or interests o. his borough. The president OF the
borough Is chairman Of all the local boards.
where the improvements originate. A borough
president with progressive ideas can not only
ma ke himself power with the people who wit
ness his good works but can. as said before.
confer lasting and magnificent benefits upon the
rff al q whole
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-11
SENATOR o. H PLATTS NOMINATION.
Connecticut Republicans Told That President
Roosevelt viii Be the Party Leader.
- rrLFGRAPH ID THE rE1RrNr. ]

New-Haven. Conn. Sept Ex-senator Orville H
Plat OF this State this afternoon nominated Theo-
dore Roosevelt for President. Senator Platt was
the guest at the annual clambake Of the Young
Mems Republican Club. the largest Republican club
OF Connecticut. IN speaking "Our Great and
Glorious Nation he said:
Let US look for a moment 81 one political affair
OF the future. The Presidential nomination and
election nearly a distant. but there one
issue OF the campaign which may face and set
tie now. and that is the nomination for the PreS-
dency by the Republican party OF Theodore RoOse-
Welt who has shown himself true-hesrted man.
Then IL viii be for the people 20 that. chosen
70 the Presidency by the saddest accident OF all
time. he Is elected to that ONCE
Cheering greeted Senator Piatts proposition
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-11
TNDORSED IN BROOKLYN.
kings County Democracy Loyal to
Lo5c, Kcmpner Says.

Republican politicians. well the rank
and fle of the party IN Brooklyn were ready
20 admit yesterday that the Endorsement by the
fusion conference ~ Mayor Low and his asso-
ciates on the ticket for denomination was the
best thing that could possibly have been done
OTTO kempner declares that the Kings County
Democracy. the delegates of which did not vote
on "Wednesday. Viii support Mayor Low 10y
ally
Tax Commissioner Rufus /. Scott. who Is p
member Of the Brooklyn Democracy. eK-Senat to-
Coffey's organization, says that il was not rep
resented at the conference because il was IN
necessary. The organization is firmly in SYM
psthy with the action that was taken.