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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-01-17
DAMAGING FIGURES.

Now we come to the most interesting
part Of the story. The new Constitution
went into effect on July 10th, 1902 Sec
ton 10 provided that at the general reg
istraton to be held in 1902 and 1903
every male citizen Of the United States
having the qualifications OF age and res
idence required in Section Is should pc
entitled to register, provided he owned
property, upon which. for the year next
proceeding that in which he offered 70
register state taxes aggregating ut least
one dollar had been paid. In 1907 the
tax rate was 40 cents on the 500. so that
a person registering in 1903 under this
clause must have paid taxes in 1902 upon
$3.50 worth of property. There is cir
cumstantal evidence to show that In the
wear 1902 assessments OF negroes residing
in washington district, In Berkeley. South
Norfolk and vicinity, were arbitrarily
raised all the way from $l5 and $500 TO
$3.50 in order to enable them to register
in 1903. 1t is not the purpose OF TINS
publication to make charges. but simply
to state facts.
First. AS to personal property. BY
reference to the books OF the Commits
sloner OF the Revenue Of that district. II
was ascertained that after the regular
assessment had been made thtsc was q
supplemental list Of twenty negroes ana
the following table shows comparative as
sessments In 1901 and 1902, respectively.
In the first line is the assessment OF each
negro in 1901. In the second line Is the
| amount assessed against each IN the
| s,Ipplemental list Of 1902.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-01-17

4 .,s,ea fl,r That protest that nothing oat
Il n ;ssr,,nnr,, e.ecihn would be satisfactory y.
ihntI, feY,i,tiiailng their solemn pfollse'
4 s.ttt,,r ,vith the Suite Executive Com
y l,jitee and .Gas We believe, threatehihs ~
Rbolt outright Unless q rcncaiins s,,,,
4 nivcn them. The committee. tlesr'nsa -.
rotc for the Stato ticket 70 be vot lt.' - "a
Il Ill the then ensuing e!ec.,"it aida ne
siEn cnsc and allowed all the call'i' i'ai1
- rema,n In the field, with the fesult
Il I'M Messrs. Cromwell and Owens WelI
y siactod l,v overwhelming indjoritles, ~
a. rnntpnfrd that tho successful caiidi.
dates received large negro Nutu' ~
we reply that With the cohsioeiuple I ~,
aorcd vote polcd by Mr.. Go!et''u,i' =. 49,.
ns,raightout' candidate FOR the ~. He '.,,,
NJ nniv received 1,Sl2 votes, Wniio Wy
i,e,noc,atic state ticket, for when th ny,
Il ,Ser1 I'd Republican OF negro votes POI.
ii i,1 q as votes III the county, thus SHOWING
,Gat with their negro votes. notaois a,
rh,,rcrland prccinct. tho 'Stra's htouth
3enild not poll anything like one-halt OF
The white Democratic votes III inc eo'''7
8aty. s,,to 1,xcrn
tive Committee. With siS menus ,.... ,,.a..
ent. decided that tho "Stralshlouts VIZ
entitled 10 i've committeeman from WASH,
iinrton Butts Road and Pleasant IroNs
,,istricts each, and that we were cnti,ieu
Y IL nvet members Of the county conmlt'ee
ftor,, western Branch, Tanners Creek
and Deem Creek districts each. mus ie ,,.
it,r- tho county committee equanS on i,!
between the two factions. nc n. '..
.Strnightout" members OF tho coltliii.'.ee
met in the summer of 1902. and voted lo .,
George w. Jones MS chairman OF saiu
committee. Afterwards, by e%erting ms
(; influence rs d member of the Democratic
committee OF the second Congressioili,.ii
i distric+ he managed to have hlmsell
recognized by that committee as chnir
man Of the county committee OF Notio'N
county for the purpose of arranging lot
Tie Congressional primary. Subsequent
to such recognition three OF our members
y Of the county committee attended 1iiee,-
Ing of the ''Straightout members WHICH
was called for tho solo purpose OF at.
y ranging the details of the Congressional
k r,rimorv. rho said three members hand
cd n paper to Mr.. Jones on this occa-
sion declaring that they did not recog.
NJ nize him as chairman, but were present
81 only for the purpose of arranging lor
& this primary and would not participate
IN the consideration of any other matter.
II Notwithstanding this fact 1t was sought
TO Anse their presence for the purpose OF
ratifying the action OF the III Teen
4 ..St1aightout', members in electlnS MT.
Jones as chairman. The motion was not
nut. however, until after our three mem-
hers, had retired from the hall. We con-
tend that no action taken by less than q
Fl majority Of the whole membership or
ny tha county committee can be valid or
u binding. and that the election of Mr.. Jones
Is in tile first place was null and VOID ana
that no quorum mas ever voted OF peen
u present when it was attempted to eject
him.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-06

PRINCETON, n. j., April 6.-Grover
Cleveland, former president of the
United States, has stated the following
at his Princeton home TO World cor
respondent: although l deeply appre-
ciate the very kindly sentiment that
prompted my Democratic neighbors in
their action at the Princeton primary
election, it is fact that l have but
just learned Of it through a social Wis
itor The recent movement looking to
a concentration upon Mr.. Parker's can
didacy afforded me the greatest possi-
BILE relief and satisfaction, not only so
far as my personal comfort is concern
ed, but as Democrat anxious for my
party's supremacy and delighted with
the prospect of its return to sanity ami
patriotic effort. l do not see how any
one processing TO be real, intelligent
Democrat can hesitate to accept Mr..
Parker, If he should be nominated, as
a fit representative of safe and conserv-
ative Democratic principles entitled to
hearty and unreserved Democratic sup.
port"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-06
CROWDING
RUSSIANS
~
Japanese Prepare for Cam
paign beyond the YaIu
THEY STILL HOLD WIJU
Town Will Constitute Base Of
Operations for Next Forward
Movement.
THEY STILL HOLD WIJU

LONDON, April g. - Advices from
Seoul say the japanese first army, con
sisting of $1,000 men, including the
imperial guard and the Second and
Twelfth divisions, which had been
concentrated at Anju, advanced on Wi
ju by three routes and have taken pos
session of ii. Thus eight weeks from
the opening of the war sees Japan
without any real fighting apparently in
complete possession of Korea and the
iirst stage OF the campaign ended.
1t was the advance guard, composed
of 45O infantry and cavalry, which re-
pulsed 600 Russians and occupied Ping
1u, siXty-tiye miles southeast of Win.
Lieutenant Kato and four japanese
Were killed on that occasion, and Cap
tain Kurowaka and eleven men were
wounded. The Russians had ten men
killed.
The few remaining Russians quar-
tered near Win have withdrawn
across the Yalu Thus the west coast
Of northern Korea is deserted by Cos
sack scouting parties The Manchu-
rian bank of the Yalu is strongly for
titled and occupied by,a large Russian
force
Grand Duke Boris has Joined the
active army for a share in the fight
ing.
General Pfug has telegraphed from
Mukden denial Of reported japanese
operations in Manchuria, stating that
there are no japanese troops in Man
churia whatever.
Small infantry garrisons, with hospi-
tails, etc, make Pingyang the tertiary
and Chinampo the secondary bases.
Supplies are being taken by junks up
the Chingchien river to Anju
The horses, 500 to a division, were
landed in bad condition. The necessity
for leading each horse reduces the
strength of the fighting force. Many Of
the soldiers are suffering from the eff
fects of frozen feet
The Japanese are fortifying Fusan,
southern Korea, and Konje island, off
the southern coast, to defend Masampo.
The Russians oyerestimated the
strength of the Japanese force at Anju
and consequently retreated without
making use of the natural advantages
of the country to oppose the japanese
advance.
There are persistent rumors here Of
the landing of Japanese troops on the
LiaOtung peninsula and in the vicinity
of Newchwang.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-06
LAYSALL TO
HIS WIFE
E. M. Hulett Says She Is
Responsible.
SHE HAS LEFT HIM
He has Gone to MarShfieId to
Look up Evidence in
His Case.
SHE HAS LEFT HIM

f. NJ. Hulett whose horses were seiz-
ed Saturday by U. S. treasury agent
on the ground that they were brought
in from Canada without payment Of
duty, has gone to Marshfeld, this state
looking for evidence in the case.
Hulett says his wife is to blame for
his trouble. He got the horses last
December of his wife's brother who
told him they we're raised in Marsh
field. Mrs Hulettgot mad and left him
five weeks ago and Mr. Hulett is con-
vinced that she wrote to the officers
saying that the horses were raised in
Canada and subject to duty.
Hulett married his wife after short
acquaintance last fall and their mar
ried life has MT been a continual
dream of bliss.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-06

NEW YORK, April 6.-When Mrs.
Getel Feinberg died suddenly at her
daughters home on Broome street
none of her children dreamed that she
had left them small fortune. She
was seventy-five years old and for
twenty years had lived with her two
sons and daughter, and every one
supposed she was penniless. When
she had been buried $107 in green
backs was found sewed into one of
her dresses, and further search has
discovered $500 in cash deposited in
a savings bank and several hundred
dollars worth of jewelry and yalua-
BILE clothing hidden elsewhere, 1t is
said she made it all by secret begging.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-06
AUXILIARY
TO Y. M. c. A.
Annual Meeting and Entertain.
ment Tuesday Afternoon.

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the YMCA
held an adjourned annual business
meeting at the association rooms Tues
day afternoon. About 40 ,members
and friends we're present and the fol-
lowing officers we're elected for the en-
suing year; President, Mrs j. S.
Holden; vice president, Mrs Louis A.
Graves; treasurer, Mrs r. B. Pope;
secretary, Miss Nellie Moore.
After the business had been transact
ed the ladies listened to the following
delightful musical and literary pro-
gram which had been prepared by the
entertainment committee, of which Mrs
Charles G. Cole is chairman
Violin and piano, Miss Florence
Hathaway and Earl Harbour.
Reading, Miss Ruth Martin.
Solo, Miss Bessie Bennett.
Mandolin, Miss Martha Pratt.
Reading, Miss Hazel Mcleod.
Duet, Misses Bessie Hudson and
Georgiana Austin.
Solo, Miss Lillian Newton.
Solo, Mrs John d Stehman.
Reading, Miss Nellie Newton.
Solo, Miss Jessie Potter.
At the close of this program light
refreshments we're served.
tIThe Auxiliary is in a hourishing con-
dition and during the past year has
done much to beautify the rooms and
to make the association more home
like for boys and young men.
The ladies wish to thank all those
who helped to make the entertainment
such a success.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-06
ARLINGTON.

Miss Mary Watkins is at home for
few days.
Hiram Hyde has gone to Chicago
for the summer.
Miss Elva Brownson returned to
North Adams Monday.
Miss Mary Lyon spent Easter with
her sister Mrs James lyman.
NJ. Paul Deming is spending a few
weeks with his aunt, Miss Hyde.
]. Mcintyre, who has been in Boston
for a week, returned on Monday.
Mr. and Mrs E. B. Holden of Ben
nington we're in town over Sunday.
The Ladies Auxiliary will hold
their annual meeting on Thursday at
the Rectory.
w. P. Wilson and family of Ben
nington are spending few days at
John Morrissey's.
The st James Guild held their an
nual meeting Monday night at the
home of Miss May Brownson.
The first of April finds the usual
moving about. Mrs Dunton will oc-
cupy part of Thomas Higgins house,
Mr. Mcintyre taking the house Mrs
Dunton formerlyEoccupied,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-06
OSCAR f. MATTISON
Dies at His Home in North Bennington Last
FRIDAY.

The funeral of Oscar f. Mattison
was held at his late home Friday, Apr
1st at p. m. Although the day was
very stormy, large number of relat.
ives and friends were present. Select
ions of scripture were read, followed
by prayer by Rev r. B. Tozer. En-
nest E. Bottum sang the beautiful
hymn "We are Passing Down the Val
ley One by One" Tucker Lodge No
s Z. and A. M. of which Mr. Mattison
was the last charter member, then rem
dered the Masonic burial service, Ed.
gar w. Mattison, worshipful master
The bearers we're chosen from the
younger brothers of the Lodge. The
interment was in the cemetery on the
hill, of which he has been the sexton
for over forty years.
There were many beautiful floral
tributes from friends, also from Tuck
er Lodge and Tucker Chapter OES OF
which he was member.
Mr. Mattison was son of the late
Asa Mattison of SALISBURY and the
last one of family of five brothers..
Although in his 77th year, he had al.
ways been a very active man till three
years ago, when he had long severe
illness, from which he seemed to have
entirely recovered. But was again
taken i'll last fall with a complication
OF diseases, and has been confined to
the bed for six weeks, some of the
time enduring great suffering. He was
a man who was always cheerful, with
a large kindly heart, ever ready to do
favor, and one who had good word
for all his fellow men.
He was one of the oldest, If not the
oldest mason in the state: and of late
years elderly people revisiting this, the
home of their childhood, have found
him to be the only one living, whom
they knew at that time. He will be
greatly missed by the entire commun-
ity He was the superintendent of the
North Bennington Cemetery Associa-
tion, of which the late NJ. G. Huling
was president, and their deaths oc-
cured within week of each other. He
was a member Of Bennington Chapter
of Royal Arch Masons, and of the
Masonic Veteran Association of Yer
mont. He is survived by his wife, one
son, f. ]. Mattison of Frankfort, Ind.
and one daughter, Lottie E. Mattison.
Among those from out of town in at
tendance at the funeral we're Jer-
ONE Mattison, Mrs Charles Galusha
and Mrs Grant Percy of Bennington,
nephew and nieces OF Mr. Mattison and
Miss Maud Galusha of Bennington a
grand niece. Mr. and Mrs Charles
Bourn, and Orlando Bourn of Man
chester Depot, Mrs George Wells OF
North Adams, Mrs John Rising of
Hoosick Falls, Charles Toombs OF Ar
lington, also several masonic brothers
from Bennington.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-06
SEVEN AGES
PORTRAYED
Baptist Fair Best Ever Held
in Town.
LARGE CROWD PRESENT
Efforts of the Ladies Make the
Affair a Striking
Success,
LARGE CROWD PRESENT

The fair of the Seven Ages given by
the ladies of the Baptist church open
ed very auspiciously Tuesday evening.
On going into the large assembly
room the first booth is that of sin
fancy" in charge of Mrs f. L. Bates
and Mrs VIM Barrett Here are sold
toys and garments for infants.
Next in order comes the "School
Girls Booth" Mrs Elmer Peeler has
charge of this and one finds an almost
limitless supply of dolls, along with
games and books for the older chill
dren.
Following the crowd one finds him
self at the "College Girls Booth" in
charge of Mrs D. A. Baldwin but pre-
sided over by Misses Leonard and
Douglass in cap and gown.
The Lovers Booth" comes next
after the college Girls" aud one can
purchase variety of presents suitable
for souvenirs Here also one
finds carnations for sale Mrs L. A
Graves is the presiding genius OF
this age Of life.
AS a sequel to the "Lovers Booth"
one finds the Brides Booth" next in
order. Mrs L. w. Bradford has
charge of this booth.
After the Brides Booth" comes the
"Mothers Booth" cared for by Mrs
W. c. Bull. Here one finds the neces-
saries of life as we'll as the business.
The last one in the Seven Ages is
the "Old Ladies Booth" in charge of
Mrs H. w. Downs, and Miss Florence
Hollister.
The Baraca Booth where are found
collars. cuffs from Cor,iss, Coon & Co
in charge OF one of their representa-
tives Mr. Gray and other things that
appeal more to the masculine mind is
in charge of G. Lynn Wood.
The Sunshine" parlor with Fred
Harmon and Miss Fannie Taft dis.
pensing shines and polish did thriv-
ing business.
And last but not least comes the
Gypsy Fortune teller who for the small
sum of ten cents gives you a cup and
saucer and a correct foretelling of
your future. Mrs Hattie Bradford
occupied this shrine and told the for
tunes OF all cCmers.
Mrs Ada Bingham presided over
the tea table. During the evening the
orchestra composed of Miss Daisy
and Mac Ritchis and Lawrence Gokay
rendered music at different intervals,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-06
NORTH BENNINGTON
Mrs Charles Chase is very i'll.

Mrs Charles Chase is very i'll.
Mrs Mary C. Piper is in quite poor
health.
DR. J. B. Woodruff has been i'll with
the grip and confined to his room.
Miss Alice Ball was in town to at
tend the funeral of o. F. Mattison
Friday.
Miss Winona Davis of Bridgewater,
VT, is the guest of her friends, Misses
Erin Mattison and Mabel Loomis for
few weeks.
George Elwell who has recently pur-
chased the Charles Thatcher property,
intends to convert the large barn in
to a dwelling house. That section of
the village will soon become known as
Elwellville, this making seven tene-
ments in all owned by Mr. Elwell in
that section of the town.
The Easter concert at the Baptist
church Sunday evening was unusually
good and listened to by large audi
ence, the aisles being filled and many
standing. Harry S. Phillips presided
at the organ. The choruses We're all
we'll rendered. and the duets, one by
Misses Mattison and Loomis, and one
by Misses Percy and Buffum, were
excellent. A special feature of the
program was the visit OF the four wom-
en- to the sepulcher. At the back of
the platform in the dim light was the
sepulcher; four young ladies dressed
in white in oriental style, represented
the four women, Miss Erin Mattison
being Mary Magdalene. Flossie Ha-
gar was dressed to represent the angel.
The four sang beautiful selection,
while kneeling in front of the tomb,
underneath the spread wings of the an
gel. All who saw 1t unite in saying
thatit was beautiful sight
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-06
CARD OF THANKS

Mrs Verona A. Mattison and daugh-
ter desire to thank the many loving
friends who have done all in their
power to Tighten the burden of sorrow
during the sickness, death and burial
of the husband and father, Oscar F.
Mattison. They wish to especially
thank the Master and members OF
Tucker Lodge, No 4s, F. & A. M, for
their great kindness in assisting to
care for their sick brother, and for
the beautiful rendering of the burial
service.
Mrs Verona A. Mattison
Miss Lottie 4. Madison
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-06
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News of the Town and Village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers.


Briefly for Busy Readers.
j. Ellis Bailey of North White Creek
has accepted a position in the Cooper
mill.
Miss Mary Kelleher has returned
from South Dorset where she has been
for some time.
Mr. and Mrs E. Estabrook spent
a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs
7. J. Hoyt in Manchester Center.
Taft Commandery X. T. has elected
these officers for the coming year. j.
M. Burt, E. c; j. B. Woodruff, Gen;
G. M. Lambert, c. G.; J. A. N. Will
liams, prelate; j. 7. Surtleff, treas;
A. G. Patchin, rec; J. G. Clark, S. W;
G. d. Phillips, warder; J. H. Norton,
sent; N. M. Puffer, first guard; NJ. B.
Morgan, second guard; F. H. Mat
tison. thirl lASz
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-06
POWNAL.

Frank NJ. Hakes spent Sunday with
his parents here.
Mrs William A. Hermon is confined
TO the house with severe attack of
the grip.
w. d. Foster of Williams college
was the guest OF friends in this village
Monday.
Harold Day Foster of the Yale
School of Forestry is visiting friends
in town.
Trenor Harris has been engaged as
an extra man on the section by Fore
man Gatel,
Fred Woodcock expects to move
soon to Eagle Bridge, he having OBJ
tanned a position there.
Celiah B. McCumber has recently
purchased new victor Phonograph,
1t is a very clear machine.
The central of the local telephone
exchange is to be located in the resi-
dence of Mrs A. II. Potter.
Born Saturday April ,, at the resi-
dence of John W, Gardner, daughter
to the late Edward c. and Mrs Alice
G. Barber. Both mother and child
are doing we'll,
The listers commenced taking the
lists A pril LIST. Fred Potter chairman
of the board was unable to commence
work with the rest as he is seriously
i'll at his home with the grip,
Schools commenced Monday
throughout the town, the teachers in
the lower graded school being the
same as last year; Miss Sophie Nor
wood, Miss Elizabeth ]. burlington
and Miss Myra G. Wilcox.
The Republican town committee have
called caucus for Saturday evening
April 10th to elect delegates to at
tend the State Convention at Burling-
ton April 20, which convention will
elect delegates to the National Repub-
lican convention held in Chicago.
Rev r. II. Washburne left Monday
p. m. to attend the session OF the
Troy Conference held this year in
Gloversville, N. Y. Mr. Washburne is
the conference reporter OF the Troy
Times. He expects that he will be
removed to another field of labor the
coming year, Mr. Washburne's friends
are sorry he is not to return.
Last Friday evening Rev F. w.
Klein was presented with a handsome
gold watch, the presentation being
done quietly at his residence by Geo
w. Hudson and VIM Hakes. AL
thought Mr. Klien has been but a short
time in town he has made many warm
friends and the watch was largely the
gift of the employees OF the WHU Co.,
although some of his friends outside
the mill were glad to share in the gift,
He desires to thank all his friends.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-06
FUNERAL OF N. c. HEALY.
Very Largely Attended at St Francis de Sale.
Church.

The funeral of Michael c. Healy was
held at st Francis de Sales church
this morning, the attendance being un-
usually large, showing the respect in
which the deceased was held. Rev A..
j. Barron conducted the funeral SER
vices. There were large number of
floral tributes and many persons from
out of town we're present,
The interment was at Bennington
Center. The bearers were Frank Ril-
ey OF Hoosick Falls, John Nash,
James Hayes, John Robinson, John
Leahy and Edward Morrissey.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-06
PATRICK KELLEY DEAD
Old Respected Resident Dies At His Home
Tuesday Night.

Patrick Kelley, one OF Bennington's
respected residents, died at his home
on Lincoln street, Tuesday even
ing. The old gentlemen who was
nearly 10 years of age has been in fail
ing health some time.
He was born in Ireland came 10 this
country when young, and has since re-
sided here. For number of years he
was employed on the village roads.
He leaves wife, three daughters,
and one son.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-06
TRAIN WRECKED
One Car Tipped Over Tracks Torn Up Con-
siderablY.

siderably.
Train number three on the Chatham
division of the Rutland r. r. in charge
of conductor Corbett and engineer
Brimmer was wrecked by the heaving
of the track near Stephentown about
five O'Clock last night.
No one was injured. One car was
tipped over and the track torn up for
several rods.
The wrecking train from Rutland
passed through here at midnight and
the track was cleared about noon to-
day. The passengers over this divis-
ion we're sent around by the way OF
Hoosick Junction this morning.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-06
1900 GIRL.
Pleasing Report From West Arlington Con.
cernine Miss Darrow.

cernlnS MISS DaTOW.- sl
West Arlington, April 6:-Miss Hell
en- Darrow of Bennington who taught
in district No. last fall and gave
such excellent satisfaction intended to
have returned for the spring term, but
owing to her mothers poor health, Mr.
.Crofut could not secure her service.
/, Miss Darrow was an excellent teach
Ter and her work in this school was
highly appreciated by all. Her many
friends here wish her success in the
future.
Miss Darrow was graduated from
our high school in 1900.