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Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-11-23

On FRIDAY LAST we visited Knox
vile Grange in Marion County, which
numbers over fifty members OF the
best farmers and their wives in that
County During the first three months
Of its existence it labored under un-
usual difficulties, but the faith and
perseverance Of n few brought it to its
present strong position. We worked
with them during the morning and
afternoon, during Which time five per-
sons were added to the Grange. With
the present zeal Of its members we
hope 10 see its membership doubled
this Winter. All that is needed
now is good rooms in which to
hold its meetings, but that will soon
he remedied as the meplbers coniemp-
late building q house for that and 9TH
er purposes early in the Spring. Our
visit to and association with the MEM
bers Of Knoxville Grange was very
pleasant one to us, and we here return
them our kindest thanks for the very
handsome club of subscribers to the
Homestead which they sent back with
us. Iona Homestead, 18th inst.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-11-23

A NEW ENTRRPRIsE.- q letter
recently received from the d. & NJ. r.
Railroad Company we learn that this
Company is now making arrange
ments-or rather is backing the par
ties who are making arrangements
to prepare and publish 10000 copies of
a new Book of some 200 pages, finely
illustrated, with Maps, &C., devoted
solely to the material interests and adj
vantages Of the Counties and towns
along the line Of the b. & NJ. Railroad.
Agents will visit the several localities
beforehand, to represent the matter,
gather facts, &c; and Counties and
towns will be asked TO bear portion
of the expense. We are not yet fully
advised of all the particulars-as to
amounts wanted, &c.-but we bespeak
the favorable consideration Of our cit
liens for this enterprise when it shall
be more specifically presented.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-11-23

TEACHERs.-Mr.K idenour, County
Superintendent elect Of Schools Of this
County, requests that the Secretaries
Of the School Boards of the several
Townships, or some other persons,
should send TO the VOTER Office lists
of all the Public School Teachers in
their respective Townships, for publ
cation. We would suggest that, when
this is done, it would be well to add
Teachers ages, No. of District, salary,
&c, &c.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-11-23

LADIES wishing to find everything
complete in the Dress line should call
ut Mrs. Wanbaugh's Millinery Store,
southeast corner of Square, Knoxville,
before going elsewhere. A New Stock
Of Goods has just been received, in
Guiding Bonnets, Hats, Ribbons,
Flowers and Plumes of the Latest
Style. The finest and most excellent
quality of Wooden Goods, Shawls,
Children's Wraps, Zephyrs, German
Yarns, &c, to be had at cost. She
has also procured Prof. Ewing's
"Guide for Cutting Shirts, warranted
u perfect fit from the first measure.
No family should be without this
model. s
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-11-23

KxoxyIILE.-One day last week we
nassed the best part of day at Knox
villa the county seat of Marion coun-
to one az the most difficult towns TO
reach in the State, at least tor county
seat. being fourteen miles from any
railroad, and roads very primltine.
The route we took was from Feiia,
after the two or three days ram,
which did not improve the ROAD very
much. The Des Moines river mas 10
be crossed by means of rope Ferry
and such ferry!-about four miles
from Pella-that is really dangerous;
and a disgrace to the wealthy county
where located, but especially SO 10 the
two important towns between whlcn
It is found. 1t appears to US tnat IL
would add greatly to the prosperity OF
both Pella and Knoxville If their clti-
gems would make even safe ferrlage
across the river, which is now the
terror of even those who traverse the
road daily. TRY and return so as 10
cross the river before dark is the In
junction always laid upon us when we
obtain team at Pella.
Knoxville is reposing in its usual
quietness, calmly waiting for us cross
railroad, operations on which having
ceased during the summer-butan oth.
er wear. we confidently believe, viii
enable them to shake hands with the
outer world, independent OF rope Ier-
iies-and from what we know OF the
intelligence, integrity, and genera
worth of its citizens, the outside par,
barians will be glad as well as profted
to meet them. Capt. Mathews, Prof..
of Horticulture at the State Agrlcultu-
raj College, and Ex-Governor stone,
" ho have state reputation, i've there
and we met the enterprising Van
Houten, one of the firm of Jones, Nc
CATCHY IL Van Houten, extensive
WOODEN manufacturers at Knoxville,
one of the Cunninghams, who took
away so many premiums at the last
District Fair in this city, for his fne
spotted hogs, besides others of its lead
ing citizens, and although last men
toned not the least, Major r.. II.
Booth, proprietor and landlord OF the
fremont House Mt Knoxville, where
we soiourned during our brief stay.
The comfortable home he presents to
the traveller has made it desirable
place to dwell awhile. We regretted
that pressing engagements prevented
us from stopping longer to enjoy the
Majors hospitality as well ms his con
versation, for he is genius, especially
in adding economical arrangements in
and around his premises, one at least
of which we must mentions: Under the
CRATE of his reception room he has
placed an air chamber, from which he
con veys heated air through pipe on
the outside of the building to the adj
joining room, sufficient to keep that
room comfortable, thus saving the cost
Of one fire
When her projected and partly
graded railroad is completed, which
will not he long now, as we learn that
its managers say it must and Will he
done this year. Knoxville will soon
he placed in the front rank OF our
most prosperous Iowa towns. because
she is located in one OF the richest and
most prosperous agricultural counties
in the State.-Io,ca Homestead, 18th
inst.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-11-23
FRIENDLY woRDs. There is no de-

FRIENDLY WoRDs.-There Is no de-
nying or concealing it-real earnest,
sincere friendly words do US GOOD,
encourage us, make us feel better and
more. contented with our work and
situation. And we would return our
special thanks therefor to those friends,
from different parts of the County,
who called i'm to see and chat with us
in Court week. Come again, friends
and more also. An editor of a coun-
try paper don't always have time to be
very talkative and ''sociable,o it is
true-for his work has to be done, and
done on time too-but he can appre-
ciate the kind words of friends never
theless, and be prompted thereby to
greater efforts to deserve them.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-11-23

CANDTDATEs.-Mr. John Virgins,
of Secash, humbly announces himself
as one of the candidates for the Office
OF Third Deputy Assistant Doorkeeper
to the Peanut Stand ON the corner
opposite the House of Representatives.
J Erostratos Greene. OF this County,
has the pleasure of announcing him.
self as Candidate for the Office OF
Deputy Keeper of the Brooms in Or
binary to the Janitor Of the Basement
Of the Capitol. lie flatters himself
that his past services to the party en-
title him to recognition.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-11-23

THE Miss. a. NOHTHwEsTERN.--
Though the bulk Of our readers are
fainiiiar with the Organization Of the
above Company, and with It's prospects
ana designs, there are many who nave
not followed closely the history OF its
operations. For their benefit we give
a brief account OF the inception and
present condition of the enterprise.
On the lZlh day Of June, 1871, Mt a
meeting held in the Court House, in
KeithsOury, the Mississippi Il North
western railroad Company was organ
ized, with the intention OF building u
road from KeitlIsburg to some point
on the Missouri river. Articles of
Association, under the Laws of Iowa,
were agreed upon, Board OF Direct
Ors, consisting OF John Bird, j. 3.
Hurley, }. M. Herrlck, i. w. Myers,
and M Davison, OF Iowa, aud 4. b.
Cabeen, Is. ID. Elicit, &. i. Orth and
r. Clancy, Of Keithsburg, was chosen.
The Board organized by electing John
Bird of WapeilO, President, T. Glan-
cey, of keItlisburg, Vice President,
w. IS. Kremer, of Wapello, Treasurer,
and Ed. l.. Wolff of Keithsburg, Sec
rotary. A survey of the first section
OF the route was ordered at once, and
upon its completion, preparations for
raising the necessary means TO build
the road were actively entered upon.
Keithburg raised by private subscrip.
tons $2j 900, aud the towns along the
proposed line AS far rs Osk aiUosa We're
asked to aid in the work. In every
township the friends of the road are
actively ut work. Elliott, in Louisa
County, has voted a tax OF ) per cent,
the township OF Brighton in Washing
ton County, u tax OF three per cent. !,
and the township Of Richland, in ke-
okuk County, u five per cent. tax.
| Wapello, in Louisa County, votes on
the 18th, for or against three per
cent. tax, with scarcely a doubt Of u
favorable result, and the citizens agree
To raise by private subscription enough
to make their quota equal to five per
cent. OH their assessment.
Thus far everything has gone swim
mingly with the new read. The Pres
ident has just returned from Philadel-
phia, where he received assurance
from the Pennsylvania Central interest,
of abundant aid to carry the road TO All
early completion; the work Of raising
local subscriptions is actively pushed,
and heavy capitalists are now on the
ground. examining theenterprise with
u view, to investing largely IN the
stock Of the Company. Within a
week or ten days from this time Mr..
Clancy, the Vice President Of the
Company, will visit the towns or the
line OF tho road from Oskalnosa west
ward taking Knoxville, IudiaGoia
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-11-23

THE MINER Of last week .ays that
three of tn. eighteen Divorce Cases up
before District Court last week sere
from Marysvilfe!-Mr. VIM. Brewr
q few days ago shot deer in the
woods near Marysville-the first for
several years in that vicinity.-Ihe
MarysviIle folks were to meet last
Monday evening, to make arrange
ments to observe Thanksgiving
The new Marysville Wooden factory
has contracted for the mannfactury of
a lot of wool which was sheared in
Europe and shipped to this country.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-11-23

3. d S. BUSINESS CoLLEGE.-We
would call attention to the Bryant &
Stratton Business College at Burling-
ton, Iowa. This is the oldest Business
College in the State, and its graduates
may be found in the most responsible
positions throughout the country.
Any one desiring to prepare for bust
ness should avail himself of the adj
vantages here offered. See Adver-
tisemcnt.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-11-23

STRANGE ACCIDENT.--Rev. J. J. ID.
Scoles informs us that young man
SOME u years Of age, son Of Irwin Pol
sOm. Esq, of Wheeling, some little
$ime ago accidentally stepped upon a
pin, In coming down stairs, and ran 1t
n little way into his foot. The pin
was pulled out, and the injury consid-
cred as mere nothing. But In a few
days the young mans foot began to
he very sore; and In q little more than
aweek from the time Of the accident.
his condition was such that his life
was despalred of. Afterward he re.
covered somewhat; but at our latest
word lie was considered to be still In a
critical condition--from no other
known cause but tho stepping upon u
pin. tR23f
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-11-23

"FUN ALIvE"-We have just re-
ceived from the Inventors and Manu-
facturcrs, Messrs: q. l.. Wild Il Bro,
APO Eleventh ST., Washington. ID. c.,
one Of their "Patent Musical Dancing
Toys"--which may be attached to any
piano, and then when the piano Is
played little figures dance and keep
time to the music with Imaginable mo-
tons. II Is really "fun alive" to see
them. Send stamp as above for Cir
culars.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-11-23

DIR. A. TICKNoR, the great Eye Doc
tor, is now on Professional Tour
through the Northwest, and may be
consulted, free of charge, at the Ely
House in Knoxville Oh Tuesday, Dec.
s, 1871. He will examine diseased
Eyes, and give them Two Weeks
Treatment Free OF Charge II ample
satisfaction Is not given. But if no
cases come on the first day, Dec. s, he
will not remain here longer. Nemem-
Der the day.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-11-23

THE ADVERTISERS GAzETrE, a
hook of0ver 100 pages, sent by mail to
any address for % cents. Published
by Geo p. Rowell h Co., Advertising
Agents, No. al Park Row, New York.
The Washington ID. ca &andard
says: ut puts the advertiser on the
track Of saving money by judicious
outlay, and gives information and ad-
vice that the eldest and most export
enced, ~ Well as new bcsinners, may
ind profit IN perusiag."
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-11-23

REFRFSHINa--to see our neighbor
the Dem0crdt--which has always been
80 mum about the New York Ring
frauds--coming out, now that tie Ring
has been overthrow, and denouncing
the thieves and claiming their over
throw M = Democratic victory! Why,
old Satan himself might take lessons
in "cheek" from the editor of the
Democrat.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-11-23

THE HOLIDAYS are cOming-and
BrObst has gone to the East for his
Holiday Goods. He proposes to adorn
his Book and Music Store, east side
Square, with the Finest Stock of Hol-
iday Goods, including Books, Pictures,
Music, &C., and especially Toys Of all
kinds, ever brought to Knoxville.
Make ready everybody, little and big,
for a good time.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-11-23

PAINyUI.--to ride In hack with n
baby who is sucking molasses.candy
and playfully wipes his dear little
fingers on your best Sunday-go-to-
meeting trowserlOons. But you can
l,uy still nicer Pants, and all Ready
made Clothing, Undertaking, Hats
IL Caps. Il Gloves Of oil kinds, at cost,
ut Yarger's, north side Square, Knox
Vile.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-11-23
DISTRICT CoURr adjourned at moo,

DISTRICT CoURT adjourned at noon
Of 18th INST. For the following notes
Of proceedings of general interest We
are Indebted to the Clerk, Mr.. Bous
lust:
State W.. Harvey Beaver, for seduc.
ton, settled, defendant paying costs.
State w.. Mary brand, vagrancy, de-
PENDANT discharged on payment of the
costs.
State We. Fl. r. Stapp, for violation
Of Liquor Law, fine OF so5 and costs.
State vs.. John Finer, for violation OF
Liquor Law, default, bond forfeited.
State VIZ. Margaret Howard, forgery,
two cases, both continued.
State VS.. Daniel Kane, for larceny,
continued for arrest.
State VS.. Isaac r. Miller, for larceny
in dwelling house, fine of s. and costs.
and imprisonment at hard labor for
two months in Mahaska Go. Jail.
State VS.. G. w. Jones, def't placed
under bonds to keep the peace.
State VS.. Joseph Brannan, for assault
on Adam Wagner, delft discharged
and sureties released.
State vs.. Simon Simmons, assault on
George Baker, defendant discharged
and sureties released.
Thos. Ramsey vs.. James Bush ct al
the Reconstruction case" from Clark
County dismissed for want OF prose-
eution, at plaintiffs cost.
There were eighteen divorce cases
on Docket; and divorces were granted
10 the following parties:-A.F. Hughes
and Amanda Hughes, Polly Aim and
George Aim, John r. Reno and Mary
&. Reno, i. Y. Wilcox and Eliza Will
cox, Mary A. Wilson and John
HiIlison, G. Roclofscn and Il. Roe
lofsen.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-11-23

a. PuRcIIAsEs.---Cnpt. A. Tracy, known
Il, many Of our citizens rs Chief Engi-
reer Of tho AK. 4 d. II. II. lately pur-
chased Mr.. Oscar Thissel's farm Of l20
acres. In ScottTp. Of Mahaska County,
for $4,000; and OH the 10th inst. he
purchased Lots ], 2. 3 and 4 in Block
:. aud Lots 6, Q. 7and 8 In Block a, Of
Northwcs. 'Knoxviilc, from Messrs.
Jones e. Hanks, for $1,000
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-11-23
AFTER A SrHrNApp. not long ago

AFTER A SERENADE, not long ago,
the old gentleman of the house opened
the window and spoke to the young
serenader thusly:--"Young man, you
are great bore. think you must be
boring for water--and you shall have
It," And thereupon he emptied the
slop-bucket on the young mans devo-
ted head. Sensible old fellow--always
buys his Groceries at Rockafellow's,
east side Square.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-11-23

TO REsUscIrATE a drowned English.
man, place piece Of roast beef under
his nose; mn Irishman, gill Of whis-
ky; u Scotchman, a half-penny;
Frenclimasi, u pinch Of SNUFF q Span
iard, some fresh blood; a Yankee,
whisper to him how cheap he can buy
Roots 4 Shoes, as well as Dry Goods,
Clothing. Groceries, &C., ut Jenkins
Il Wilson's, southwest corner Of
Rquarc.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-11-23

=. OF II. ELECTION. We are re-
quested to give notice that the Mem
bers Of the Knoxville Grange Of Pat
rons Of Husbandry are desired to meet
on Friday, Dec ensuing, at o'clock
p. NJ, at Jones' Mill, Knoxville, for
the purpose of electing Officers for the
coming year. A full attendance of
members Is expected.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-11-23

LOST Boy.-My little boy, John
Laiiy, IL years old, left home four
weeks ago to day. He has black hair
and gray eyes, is heavy set and full
faced, and has scar over the left eye.
Any information in regard to his
whereabouts will be thankfully re-
ceived. Address James Lally, Des
Moines, Iowa, or REGISTER office.
Papers of the State will please copy.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-11-23

1.-THE Pen IS MIGHTIER,n &c
John Bittenbender, Esq, is having
built for his place southwest of town
a pig-pen and corn-crib combined, "a
by As fee. on ground, IA IT. high, with
sh1tef-work, &C., at q cost of about
81, 600.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-11-23
OTLEY, Iowa,

ASSAULTED During the wedding nj
Otley last Thursday evening, some
person or persons attempted to fasten
The Church doors by. tying a rope on
the knobs. After the services, Mr..
Henry Curtis, of Pella, in trying to
open one Of the doors broke off the
knob. On stepping out, he saw a boy,
n son Of ID. II. Hazen, near the door,
and supposing him to be the offender
no struck him with his cane, with a
farce that broke the cane, knocked
the boy down, and hurt him severely.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-11-23

HOME AGAIN. County's
delegates t. the State Agricultural
College-Prof. Mathews, Misses Au-
gusta and Addie Mathews, and Misses
Porterfield, Miller and Barker, of
Knoxville, and, we believe, Mr.. VIII
bur Morgan and Miss Saide Crate of
Pella-are home again for the Winter
vacation.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-11-23

their places. In this age IF the world,
unless the name of a business nrm Is
constantly before the public, some new
firm may start up, and by liberal al
vertising, in a very short time take
the place of the older ones, ana .he
latter rust out. rs it were, and are 1or-
foien. No man ever lost money ny
iudicous advertising.-Er.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-11-23

EVERYBODY KNOWS Us.''--Some
cay that II Is no use to advertise. that
uiey nave been In one place Of busi-
ness all their lives, and everybody
knows mem. Such people seem TO
forget 20 take INTO coDsidc,ntion that
our country is Increasing IN pom,la-
ton very rapidly, and q. matter how
old the place mny be, there sra co..
start changes t9l:i11 place ~,y~s.
move 10 other par.s and sfra4leg. -,
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-11-23

DoUBLE WEDDING.--Our Otley cor
respondent writes that Oh the 10Th
inst. Miss Clara Fisher was married
to Mr.. J. l.. Hendershott, both OF OF
ley, and Miss Mary Ives Of Des Moines
to Mr.. Ross Of Galesburg-by Rev.
VIM. Wood, IN church, in presence Of
large audience
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-11-23

CHURCH NOTICE. We are requested
10 announce that Cooperation Meet
ing Will be held with the Christian
Church i'm Knoxville, beginning on
Saturday, Dec. 10th.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-11-23

HALH ADJOURNED--The Auction
Sale OF my farm Of $50 Acres 3 miles
sou Invest OF Knoxville, announced
tnr tho 18th inst, WAS postponed on
ACCOUNT Of bad " Gather, and will posi-
lively take place ON Saturday, ,25th
inst, between 10 an d 5 o'clock, on the
prem ses. Come ana see!
! Nov 90 1871, J, u. WARNS.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-11-23

FROM GERMANY.-Anoth install
ment Of Mr.. Donnel's interesting Let
tiers from Germany will appear next
week, having been received too late
for room in this issue.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-11-23

purpose of presenting the claims :.
the Company. and OF interesting sne
people along that portion OF ne Lne
in the success of the road. heis"so''y
Ill.) Keru,ad, 18th inst
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-11-23

NEw PIANO DR.. A. q. Cunning
;tl.olo Knoxville rtcoiyex new Pi-
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-11-23

1,-as 'a thursday.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-07-08

A ScouNpREL WELL KILLED.
Last week there appeared in the
streets of Detroit to all appearan
ces an old, crippled man, scarcely
able to drag himself along. His
we'll concocted story, and appa.
rently destitute condition attracted
sympathy. But while crossing the
street few days after bis advent
there, he was run down by truck
and killed But upon removing
the old clothes and masks, the
body was found to be that Of q
young man, about twenty five years
old. Upon examining his apart
ments there were found 80 % in
cash, together with several suits Of
fashionable clothing, toilet articles.
etc. On his person war found
81 60 in small change, t:.d up in
q buckskin bag. Young and nim-
BILE, this beggar would sooner die
in the street than betray his condi-
ton by running from danger. Such
characters are better dead than
alive.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-07-08

= Photographs are taken Of newly
arrived conyicts at the Missouri
penitsutisry.
Sixty thousand Swiss Watch-
makers turn out 100000 time
pieces annually.
Connectieut savings banks have
T7,677 deposltors. with s55.297,
7o5 dapositt.
Thsseperstitious belief in vam-
pires stiH sre~ail. in parts Of Po-
lish Prussia.
Why should young ladies' set
good examples ? Because young
men sre 50 apt to follow them.
Reverend Gentleman-"You
don't come to church as often as
you used to, Mrs. Chops!' Mrs.
Chops-"No, sir, l knows l don't,
but l ough,er, I'm sure, 'cause you
buys a dea! O. meat of ue.'
The Boston Transcript says:
"Boston girls, as a rule. are the
most intellectual; New York girls
the most stylish Brooklyn girls
the most 'flirtatious Philadelphia
girls the most lady like, Baltimore
girls the prettiest, aud Chicago
girls the most ex.ravagant."
A Darkey in Dangerfield. Texas,
recently saw o kite descend and
al once spread the report OF mir
acle An immense crowd OF his
own color was soon collected: who
waded through water and tore down
fences to reach the spirit of the
Lord lodged in the bushes, and
each one carried away q piece to
keep off evil spirit.
There are now 400 Chinese and
500 white laborers at work on the
/ Northern Pacific Railroad. The
company are pushing the work
vigorously. but will undoubtedly
avail themselves Of the six months
extension of time to complete the
first section, as a certain amount
must be built this summer or they
forfeit their land grant. WORK is
10 be pushed on the west end.
The story is told by the Rev
Newman Hall of negro pre- 1chel
who informed his flock that Adam
was made of wet clay, and set VI
against some palings to dry; ant
upon skeptical darkey rising t.
ask, Who made de palings, den9
retorted: Sit down, sir! such ques
tons as da, would upset any sys.
tenn CD teology.