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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-14
PERSONAL.

Mrs. Warren Buckler has returned to
Bal,,no f,om eemiDsry Hill, woere
abe speui last week with her sister, MIS-
Carlyle Hefber. Smith.
Ms. Clarence Ale presented her nus
hand with a foe baby by on Monday
weighing IL pounds. :,
Mrs. sam Stone, of NeS York, Is
yIsiring Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Strauss.
Raw. Dr. Theron II. Rice, of Aslsnia,
formerly of this city and one OF the most
distinguished Presbyterian ministers IN
the south, was yesterday elected to the
Obsir of English Bible and Pastoral
Theology 10 the Union Theological Sem
iusry. from which he graduated sixteen
years sgo.
Col. j. s. Mosby WAS operated upon
at Garfield Hospital in Wis1lppt"p 10
day for a chronic ailment. de Is doing
we'll
The Fanchon Club gave q very de
liphlful shirt waist dance a! Mcbfney :
Hall las, night which was largely ST.
tended, among those present being msny
Young people from Washington. The
committee having tae affair in charge
was composed OF Messis. Jerome kaui'
mann, Charles Blondheim and Harry
Dachslager.
Mrs. George W. Pettey gave her hus-
band a surprise party at their homo 1881
night. The music on the occasion was
rendered by Messrs. Wellington. Hayden
and Lucas. Refreshments we're served
during the evening. ,
Ia the recent dual meet OF the V. r.
l. We. Washington and Lee, Frank Weste-
laken, of this city, won honors By WIN
ming the 22O aud 440 yards dsshes. In
the latter be broke the school record.
At the convention of the Virginia
Federation of Womsn's Club In Bed
ford City yesterday reports were maze
by Mrs. Z. s. Leadbeater, treasurer;
Miss Helen Cummings on literature, aud
Mrs. M. w. O'Brien on music
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-14
ACCIDENTS.

While the hose wagon of the Reliance
Fire Company was being drives up
King street yesterday afternoon In re,
sponse 10 the alarm Of fire which had
been sounded, the horse attached to the
vehicle fell ct Fayette street. Inc
horse Was somewhat injured by the acct
dent. but thu wagon escaped damage
A wagon loaded With county pro-
duce was overturned on Fayette strest
few feet from King, this morning. Inc
accident was caused by the breaking o.
a wheel. The man in charge OF the
vehicle had attempted to drive scross the
railroad trsck at that point, but the rall'
being higher than the street, the vince
collapsed when it struck them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-14
MR.. BULLA IN ROANOKE.

A most impressive scene presented IT.
self TO Those who looked out upon the
great company of men that filed the
auditorium of Green ACKNOWLEDGMENT 10
Roanoke lsst Sunday afternoon. Rev.
G. ID. Bnlls, pastor of the Nj. \. Church
South, In Alexandra, delivered the ed
dress. His theme was "The Great Re.
fussl." Among other things Mr.. Bulla
said: "The rich young young ruler Is
an interesting figure; be appears 10
gospel history Tor brief moment sno
then yaulsbes to be no more seen. de
was rich; he had youth on his side; he
was moral and smiable; but for all this,
his life WIS not satisfactory. The soul
can only be satisfied with God. He was
on the right search. He was after eternal
life. He looked toto the face OF the
lonely, homeless prophet OF Nazareth
and asked how TO enter into life. We
do not ask others for what they have
not. Christ bal the thing the young
man wanted. Christ lured blm on, but
the youth, like Hamlet, paused midway
between conscience and task and then
went away not angry but sad. Oh what
opportunity opened up before him 10
this call for discipleshipl What position
he might have held in the circle OF
apostles and 10 the memory OF Chrlsten.
dom, had he responded to this call OF
Christ! But he allowed the vision to
blight that which should have blessed
him. ~ Roanoke Evening News.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-14
LOCAL BREvITIEs.

Mafeh4ye mpdt their appearance.
Theirs VS. relftsh ng sh'wer lsl'
We erdat even ".
There we're no cases fr trial In The
Pc ice O urt u is mornlpp@
Tois hiss been real summs' day, the
mercury al noon rtgis'rlrg Sb.
II |. understood hat vinegar mNnu-
factory Is soon to be started IN this CITY,
new schedule for the running oil
Sunday trains on the e'fc'ric railway Is
published elsewhere 10 the dizel'e'
Mr.. Oarliu la. innduced a bill In the
Hopss for'ihe relief Of The estate oil Mrs.
Matilda w. Fl'z ugh, deceased.
A marriage license was Issued IN
Washington yesterday to George h.
smith and Cora +. Heinlz, both OF Alex
andrls.
II IA ssid that there was another clay
of, in the Potomac railroad wards, north
n this CITY. Yesterday. The orlgiptl
force of about 1876 men has now been re-
duced TO rs.
A special musical and literary pro-
ersmme will be rendered next sunday
Afternoon at 2 O. clock by Roberts Chap
Al League choir a, the Florence Critten-
ton Mission (colorec), on north PHI
street.
Mrs. julia Anderson, vile OF Mr..
William Anderson, died In Frtderlchs'
burg few day s ago. She leaves besides
her husband one sou. The deceased Was
a sister of Mr.. j. w. Garner, OF this
city.
The Potomsc Fish Company will have Tor
sale Tomorrow shad, halibut. sea bass, trout,
rock6 h, white perch, taylors, black oass anu
hogfsh. -,
Mr.. Worth Bulfsh says The remarks ~ ny
DIR. Georse t. Klipstein in yesterdays "a
ze'te expressed exic1y nv sent,mSnr;
performance. 'Oak Farm, by the Elks Dfa-
matte Club should be repeated" Oak Farm
wili he 1epestel Nav 10. Tickets 26c, Sbc,
and SEQ. Reserved by Edward Warhel ,Jr"
King and Pitt streets.
Entire change Of pictures at the Alexan'
dria Amusement Co. IS hall tonight. BRING
the children out ia the cool OF the evening
Mr.. Robert Trsvers will have at his stand
in mari et tomorrow sturgeon, roe shad, trout,
&c. as well as crab meat End clans.
Fried Clans SOC dozen. Veget lble soup
Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday; clam SOUP
Nondsy. Wednesday and Friday. c. n.
Zimmerman, Market Space. msro u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-14
ROBBERY AT MANASSAS.

The plate glass window 10 Hibbs 4 Glib
ha,,s store At Manassas was broken Tues.
day night by thieves who entered aud
AtoIe a number of articles. Yesterday
Railroad Agent Panky arrested three
negroes a short distance above Seminary
station and brought them to the station
house In this city. They we're held on
suspicion of having committed the rob,
berry. Two OF the men, however, proved
an alibi and were released, bat the third
negro, Samuel Kennedy, was held. The
latter confessed that he and two other
Oolored men we're the guilty parties.
He said be did not know of the where
abouts of his partners In the crime.
He also said they had all the plumber dI
Kennedy came from Charlotte, N: o.
He was turned over 10 the Prince Will
liam authorities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-14
NEW SCHOOL BUILDING.

City EneiDeer Dunn has returned
from South Boston and Petersburg,
where he went to see the plans and
buildings of the new school houses-one
at the former place already erected and
that at the latter place now 10 course Of
construction. These are brick and con.
crete buildings of sixteen rooms, well
aud substantially constructed. The
building at South Boston cost $50, OOo
aud 81, 800 additional for The heating
aud ventilsting continuance. The build
ing at Petersburg Is to cost $lo, QUO.
Mr.. Dunn made come drawings OF the
buildings, which he will submit to the
school board.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-14
OITY GUIDES.

Mayor Psff has so far issued twelve
licenses to city guides. Some of those
who have obtained them are boys. a
10 the law forbids tresPssslng
upon cars, boats and wharyes on the
BART OF those spthorizsd 10 act IS guides,
but some of the enterprising youth who
have procured licenses still jump on
moving train in order to oner the ,,I
services 10 visitors. The mayor will
revoke the licenses of such as may be
caught by the police violating the law
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-14
rHE REaIsTRATION ROOKs.

II wssststed in The Gazette lev days
sso that Mr.. T. M. Wampler, o. Oul-
psper. bad spilled 10 Judge Barley for
q viii 10 comgtl Registrar Lswler, OF
the Fourth wa,d, to allow him TO inspect
tho registration books OF that ward. No
.pch writ has been issued. but the matter
will come up before Judge Barley next
val la this connection Mr.. Lswler
has sent the following card to this office !;
To the Editor Of the Alexandria Gazette:
Some of The Washington newspapers
have stated that Judge Barley, OF the
Corporation Court of this city, has Is
sued q mandamus against me, to compel
me to allow Mr.. T. NJ. Wsmpler to In.
spsct The registration books for the
Fourth ward of this city. This Is mis-
take. no such writ has been issued. A
uetItion has been fled which will be re-
iutusble on the l9lh inst and | purpose
TO answer the petition on that day.
Mr. Wampler called at my house and
asked to inspect the books. He was
a stranger to me aud declined to say
whom be represented, SO told him II he
would get an order from the court ne
could Inspect them. / had also beeD
Informed by the registrars OF other wardt
10 this city that q man had called and
inspected their books, keeping them from
their work practically all day and had
failed TO compensate them In any man.
ner for their time and trouble. l did
not intend that Mr.. Wsmpler or anyone
eIse should treat me in this way. have
never refused Mr.. Wsmpler's request.
and T referred him TO the court. because L
believed that the court would require
him to'psy such reasonable expenses OF
auy examination that he might maze
/ made an appointment with MIR.
Wsmpler for last Tuesday morning, out
be failed to keep the same. wslted
again at my residence for him Wed.
nesday morning until III O'CLOCK ana
again be failed to appear. In both ln-
stances lost practically half day. "a
Tuesday last, not being able to see Mr..
Wsmpier myself, l left word with Mr:
E. J. Fleming, the registrar OF the sra
ward, whose books he WAS examining,
that Mr.. Wampler could make such ex-
animation of my registration books ss he
desired at any time. am informed oy
Mr. Fleming that he delivered the mes
ssge to Mr.. Wsmpler.
Very truly yours,
JAS. I. LAwLER,
Registrar Fourth Ward OF Alexandria
Alexandra, Vs., May IA, 1908
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-14
pnMpING OFT THE STEAMER.

IA was stated Yesterday, the steamer
Trenton has been brought some distance
into the dock adjoining the wharf o. Inc
Norfolk steamers. Soc is supported Dy
a scow on esch side and pile driver at
the stern. Heavy chains have been
placed under the steamer and secured 10
the seoss and pile driver. The OLD
OoIumbIs engine was taken to Inc 1901
of Pince street this morning and iater
in the day placed 90 large scow wnlcn
was pulled alongslde OF the Trenton
The engine was used to pump out the
sunken steamer, and this afternoon sue
was floating again.
BABY's BODY FOUND.
About 3 o'clock this afternoon while
the Oolnmb ia steam FIRE engine wac en-
essei 10 pumping out the sunken
steamer Trenton 40 obstacle WAS noticed
against the suction pipe OF the engine
and Il was with DILIGENTLY that water
eould be- drawn through the pipes
Engineer Smith, having noticed the same
obstacle about two hours previous, msde
an Investigation aud discovered the body
of the 20 months OLD baby which was
drowned when the steamer sank sun
dsy. May 8. When 1t was gotten oa'
its little hands and face we're badiy
mutilated, perhaps by the suction pipe,
but the clothing aud little shoes were 81
good "a when first 1t sank benesth the
Waterr. The wonder OF everyone Is no"
the baby ever sunk between tn
engine aud boiler in the fire room, q
congested spot hard to be reached py
the living, especially when The chilo
was on top OF the water away from the
boat when forced from its mothers arms
Having sunk to the position Wner'
found, the child wss protected agalns'
the fish aud the body was somewhat les
mutllated. Sergeant Coz arrived AM
the body at about 2.lO Was removed Y
NIB. WbestIey's undertaking eStsDiish
ment where an inquest will be held 8
eo'clOek tOnigh.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-14
c.,.h,s,es slxtIeth Anniversary.

One Of the preitiest &c le5rations OF the feac
500 took place last evening in the home OF
oss p,e eat enjoyed thenselve, to their
hearts cot. nj. but when Jonathan A. Marsh
wa, called upon to take part in the celebra-
ton. he st ted that be came over not for that
M nose. but for the purpose Of foreclosing a
marriage. Wealhsrhy hiss not the money to
nav him, aud Marsh tells him that he knew
he would he cheated when he loaned him the
money" This eursges the old fellow to such
an extent that what happens will be seen In
COAX Farm" May 18th. at the Opera House.
Tickets on sale and re- ervsd by +. Warheld,
In. King aud Pitt streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-14
AFTERNOON oFsoNG AND STORY

Invitations have been sent out by Mrs.
w A. smoot for en- afternoon OF cong
and story at Colross on Tuesday, May
1etb. for the benefit of the ID. A. Il.
memorial tablet, TO be placed In Chris,
Church. Miss Jean Wilson, who viii
Give the reading and Rotations on tne
occasion. is Washiugtonisn OF dlst'n'
guIshed ability, who has Won the hen
AT encomiums from the press in Wash.
Ipgtop, Philadelphia, New York ano
other cities. Miss Janet Richards says
of her. "she is one OF the finest reciIA'
tiouis,s | have ever heard" MI heh'
meth Ogden, whose talent is vel KNOWN
will assist Miss Wilson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-14
ALARM OF FIRE.

The alarm of fire about A o'clock yes
tsrdsy afternoon vas caused by the DIS
covery Of q blaze on the roof Of q house 90
the north side Of Duke stree, near fsyne'
Tns damage was slight, the fire having
bean Quickly eztipguished BY people
living In the neighhorhood,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-14
MODERN WOODMEN.

Alexandra Camp of Modern Wood
men held an interesting meeting las,
night. Three new members were elected
and two applications for membership
were received, The degree team and
officers of Talbort Camp, OF Washing.
ton, paid a fraterdal visit and conferred
degrees on candidates. Arrangements
were made for giving an excursion lf
Marshall Hall June %. Refreshments
were served at the close of the meeting
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-14
FUNERAL.

The funeral OF the late Thoms' =
Gorhsm took place from the residence
on Payne street, near Duke, this sI'ei-
noon. TIE services were conducted by
Rev. Messrs. Morton and Carpenter aud
the pallbesrers we're Judge l.. o. Barley
DR.. 8. B. Moore, and Messrs. Thomas
Roweu, ]. n. Walker, 7. MCGOWAN
and j.. J. Keller, the latter Of WIN,
chester. Aie&andris Lodge OF Elks, oil
which the deceased had been 9 member
attended 10 q body.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-14
U. d. O.

The regular monthly meeting OF
the Seventeenth Virginia Regiment,
msut Chapter, I'D. O., was held In
Lee Camp Hall yesterday afternoon.
Much business of importance was trans,
acted, and plans to entertain on the Srd
of June in honor of the hundredLh an
niyersary of President Jefferson Davis
we're discussed. Some letters OF SYM
patty were ordered to be sent to mem
hers 10 tf1ctlon. One new member
was received into the chspter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-14
CHARTER.

The Corporation Commission has
Granted a charter TO the Terminal Taxi
cab Company, incorporated, OF Alexan-
dris. a. %. Wilson, president; j. d.
Corning, secretary; R. 0. Wilson, Z.
F. Myers, ]. Ficklirg. all of Washing
ton, d. O. Capital stock, $3.50, OOO'
Objects and purposes: Automobiles
and motor cycle dealers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-14
1uMpED FROM A WINDOW.

Some excitement Was caused on north
Alfred street this morning BY man, VINO
is suffering from pnenmsnis, jumping
from the second story of his residence 10
the pavement. Officers Beach and Raw
lett picked him up and carried him to
his room. Fortunately the man escaped
.a.tons ininFy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-14
sTURGEON A DELICAOY.

The scarcity of sturgeon during the
past few years has often been commsnted
mon. Msny nov living can remember
when the smaller specimens OF this nsn
.old for about Is much "a is now charged
for a pound. There Was scsnt supply
IN market this morning aud it was quoted
st 90 cents 8 pound.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-14
nrMnnRATIO COMMITTEE.

A meeting Of the city democratic COM
mi,,ee will be held st the Opera House
Cafe tonight. Matters in connection
with the spprosChiue primary convention
will be considered. The mode o.
choosing delegates to the Roanoke con-
yeolion will also be determined.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-14
PROPERTY SALES.

Esbert Thompson has sod to Carl ).
Basset the lot at the southeast corner oil
Madison and Payne streets.
Mrs. Grace Thompson has sold to Osrl
g. Bsssstt the lot at the northwest come!
on West spd Fsyette streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-14

You don't have to 90 to Washington
for sill the new dainty features In nne
footwear. Look our stock over anu o'
convinced. We have all the new styles
]. A, Marshall d Bro,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-14

TAs uew buildings Of the college OF
the city Of New York we're dedicated
today, Secretary of Commerce Strauss
made the address.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-14

Tsns are the real thing for sprlng
wear. We handle the SWEETEST iine In
towu. Our motto, high grade, low prices.
J. A. Marshall & Bro, 422 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-14

Rodol completely dieests ell cl,sses OF food,
II will let rights at the trouble and do the very
work it,. If for the stomach. il IS pleasant "
take. sold by W. F. Creighton Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-14

"ss,l your shoes are beauties, said
q prominent citizen to friend this
week. "Wbsre did you purchase them"
These shoes are the He's; l bought
them at ]. A. Marshall & Bros, 422
King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-14
DEATH OF MRS. CROCKETT.

Mrs. Mary Crockett, an old resident
OF this city, died last night lee us.
c, s,ed was about IS yeats old. She was
the widow of James Crockett ME-
Crockett leaves two sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-14

For this section partly cloudy tonight ana
Friday. net much change In 'einief"'u'''
light southerly wind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-14

Keunedy's Laxative Cough Syrup does rot
const pate, but on the ether hand its laxat'ye
principles ently move the bowels. Cnilfren
fike il. Sold by w. i. Cie' Rht)n q 90.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-14
Tomorrow, Friday, Is
REMNANT DAY.

The character and Importance of this
Regularly Weekly Bargain Day are so
we'll understood by our patrons that
mere announcement of its recurrence Ia
sufficient.
Tomorrow there will be very large
collection Of remnants, abort lengths,
one.of-a-kind articles, in complete as
sortment,, odd and broken sizes, &c.
There will also be several bargain lois oil
goods from regular stock or that were
secured under price tor the OCCASION
10 either case, they will be worthy
YOUR attention, IS they are desirable
goods aud offered at very Low remnant
prices for quick clearance,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-14

All want the best. The Hess, Walk
Over, Red Gross, and Queen Quality
Shoes are to be had at ]. A. Marshall
q Bro's.. 422 King atrest NOVEL u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-14
japanese Fans.

They are 10 black, white, aud ss,rted
colors aud combinations, with a,ral aud
agure decorations, aud have painted and
natural wood sticks.
Special prices, loo, 16c, Zoe, S5c, Doc.
Less than Half Prices.
Main hoor-F at.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-14
Local Matters.
Sun ana Tide Table.
Weather ProbabIIItles.

Gun rises tomorrow at Al and sets Iao'
n Oh water at SAT 8. m. and 1922. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-14

NAEMBEas OF ALEXANDRIA LODGE,
Nt NO. 75s. h p. o. ELKS, AND VIZ
TING BROTHERS You are requested to
meet In the lodge room TOMORROW Thurs
day) promptly at 8 p. M, for the purpose OF
attending in body the funeral Of Brother
Thomss 3. Gorhsm. BY order Of the Exalted
Ru'er. w. NJ. DONNELLY,
n Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-14

I OST.-Last night 90 King street.. between
- Columbus and Pitt. black slk VEIL.
Suitable reward for its return 20 lOt south
Colum bus strict.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-14

one wbs
w has some knowledge Of bookkeeping '
Salary small. Address ID" Gazette Once
mayl2 sc
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seTICE-COAL AT BOTTOM sum
MER PRICES,

Just arrived, barge Nansemond with GU
tons of Best Clean NEW MINED COAL A.
lowest summer prlcs. viii be pleased 70
have your order. Both phones.
DEW. AITCHESOH.
anrQ2 lO7 south Royal street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-14

Registrar Fourth Ward Of Alexandria
Alexandra, Vs., May IA, 1908
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-03-22

the courts of the Southern District
of the Indian Territory.
In the year 1896 the firm of Nun
zeshemer & Daube failed and w. A.
Ledbetter was appoined receiver of
the esate. During the course of the
management of the estate by Mr. Led
better in the year 1897, one X. Man
dell of New York filed a claim against
the estate for the sum of $4,000,
the amount which was claimed to be
due Mandel by the firm, while as a
matter of fact the firm was not due
Mandell anything, yet the claim was
allowed and paid, Mandell on the
other hand was related to a lady by
the name of Rachel Munzesheimer in
Texarkana, and in the year 1897 Man
dell wrote a letter TO this lady IN
TeXarkana giving her an account OF
what he did with the money secured
from the receiver of the firm. This
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-03-22
TAFT ON NECRO'S FUTURE
BRIGHT OUTLOOK FOR RACE

stand that the intellectual negroes
of the country object to the passage
and enforcement Of such a law in
such a way as to- exclude the incli-
giblc negro and allow the white men
who are equally ignorant and incl.
igihlc to vote.
Optimistic About the South.
Eut. my fieuds, | am an optimist
and as have already said. regard
the signs OF the South as an indica-
tion that in the near future there
will be a steady Improvement toward
more and more equal and Impair
tial enforcement Of these electoral
laws.
Few maintain that the negro to
day has not in the South an equal
chance for bcttcring his condition
by industry and education. The
demand for labor with the increased
prosperity Of the South makes him
more and more valuable to that sec
tiou. and If by industrial education
under the influence Of the greatest
of these industrial institutions his
usefulness as member of the com.
munty is increased, race prejudice
will fade before business necessity
and we shall have rapidly grow
ing negro electorate in the South
whose political influence will be rec
ognizcd in the states Of the South
as worthy Of respect and as one to
be rcCkoned with"