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A Holy Ghost Dove.

In the early days of Mormonism
the preachers of that faith made
pretensions to miracle workings,
such as healing the sick and raising
spirits. One of these charlatans
took up the idea of calling down the
the Holy Ghost, asthat spirit, it is
slid appeared at the baptism of
John-in the form of a dove
There was to bc sermon on Sun
day, by Rev Mr.. Nickerson at the
Free Church, w0xhipping in
wooden buiiding ne corner of
what is now Washfgron avenue and
Broadway, Chelsea, in 1912. 1t
was old-fashioned, in the middle of
4 cellar of which was large hole for
ventilation, covered with mora-
bic board. Taking an Irishman in
to his confidence, the preacher Sc
cured white pigeon, and hiding
the man and the dooe in the attic, told
Pat when he heard the words
Holy Ghost appear!" repeated the
third time, he was to slyly drop the
doUe through the aperture. The
preacher departed; the dav was
warm, and Pat hiring duly sam
pied a pocket flask, fell asleep.
He awoke during the sercicc, and
Instead of his dooe, saw "A meek,
satislied-loolSing tom cat licking
his jaws, while around the two we're
numberless little spots of blood.
Here was a fix. Tie pulpit man
was boasting his power, and soon
came the cue, starting the cold
perspriation from the poor Hiberni-
an. For third time in roice of
thund er, came the adiuratinn, when
in fit of desperation, Pat shored
his red face down the opening and
bawled out" Arrah. how the
diril can the the Howly Ghost APP
pear when the cat has ate him?"
That ended the Mormon miracles
in Chelsea forall time.
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and end June 18Th, 1879, when The annual
commencement will take place.
The year viii be divided into two ses-
-ions Of twenty weeks each. At the ter
minaficn of each session n strict sxami-
nation of all the different classes will be
paade in the presence of the Faculty
when a student presents himself for
admission into the COLLEGE. he mGst stand
an examination, and will be placed in the
class for which his previous attainn,ents
may have qualified him. Ills further pro
motion viii depend upon his application
and progress. The examination for ad-
mission viii be made Monday and Tues
day. Sept. Sal and 4fh, 1873.
The usual degrees will be conferred up
m s1n!s=.s who pass satisfactory ex-
animation upon the studies necessarf
therefor.
The College IS strictly non -secfarian.
The Preparatory course, in which a
solid English education is given. viii be
obligatory.
The Collegiate course is arranged ac-
-ording TO the Elective system. The ten
,lency of the age is toward special sn in
every ything. The Faculty, recognizing
his has divided the College into schools
50 that a student may study in one OF all
as he may intend TO pursue a special vo
~%iion. or as his parents NAV direct
Thoroughness viii be required IN every
department..
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svha, Tnrncs's Home Paper


Whether he will submit his claims
to the convention we are not advis-
ed. We think, however, his oppor-
tunity lies in submitting to the
convention. We believe he is the
strongest man on the track and if
his friends will take proper interest
in sending delegates to the conven-
ton he can get the nomination on
the first ballot. He has twice pro-
claimed that convention was
unnecessary teinsure the election of
a democrat in this District, and
twice has his judgement been
verified Now let them boldly take
the bull by the horns, and our
word for it. be will come ont vic
torious. In the convention he can
win: as an Independent candidate
he must fill, unless there shall he
a greater revolution in the minds
Of the people than we anticipate
Ballard News.
The Hickman courier., 1878-07-26

1t is probably not AN over esti-
mate to say that there have been
six hundred deaths in the last ten
days from sunstroke and excessive
heat. St. Louis las suffered greatly.
There have been about eight hun
dred cases and about one hundred
and eighty-five deaths there.
The Hickman courier., 1878-07-26

THE friends Of Col. Oscar Tur-
ner assert that he viii GO into the
District Convention, and that he
will SO declare as soon as able to
leave the bedside Of his wife. who
IS quite i'll. Il Paducah News.
Some of his friends inform US
that he win not; that his old sup
porters could not recognize him if
he did; and that they are fighting
against conventions, and not for
any man.
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CLOSING
CUT AT COST!
And IN MANY INSTlNCES GREATLY UNDER!


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a
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Hickman Ky, July &
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Voc Enr Hines

The 2emocrats OF Fu!'oa county should
bear ia mind that Judge Thomas Il
Hines q Warren county, is the regular
Democratic nominee fer Judge Of the
Court Of Appeals, 10 succeed JUICE Linl-
say, and remembering it give him n
rousing Democratic vote. lie is com
meuded 10 sbe people Of the District not
only as The Democratic nominee, but by
those who know him best, as man Of
fne ability and one every way worthy Of
the high position.
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From the Trimble News.
Guhernafortat

Three codntfes have instrurtsri for
Judge Lindsay without his ever intima
MBg hat he would De candidate such
al apureciative display Of confidence in
his Sfiliries 10 fill the responsihle office of
Governor should induce him 70 make the
race Ii he ean be prevailed Gpon il win
not require a sresi deal of prophesying
10 name\the next Governor
The Hickman courier., 1878-07-26

It woald be very unsafe husi-
ness 70 throw a brickbat into a
Tennessee crowd Just now, unless
YOU wanted to knock down two
or three candidates for Governor
Exchange.
And the same Is true in Kentucky
too, sir.
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Roard of Trustees:

Hon. II. A. Tyler. Chairman. Geo Warren.
Chas Baltzer Jao A. Wilson, n. P.
Harness, c. L. Randle, Wm-
Robinson, Sam I Landrum.
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THE sun.
Is7s. NEYY YORK.



As the time approaches for the renewal
Of subscriptions. TIE SUS would remind
its friends and weilwishers everywhere,
that 10 is again a candidate for their con-
sideraiion and support Upon iis record
for the past ten years IL relies for = con
tinuanee Of the hearty sympathy sod gen
erous co operation which have hiiherta
heen extended 10 II from every quarter oi
the Union.
The DAILY sUS is four pags-sheet oi
Is columns price by mail. post paid SO
ccnis a month or 10 super year
The SUNDAY edition Of 1nE SUS IA an
cight-page sheet Of 56 columns Whila
giving he news Of the day. il also con-
ia,ins large amolnt Of literary and mis-
ceilaneous mnitcr specially prepared lor
if. IHG SuSDtY SUs has met with 6reat
success Post paid 81 20 year.
TnE WEEKLY sun.
Who does not know THE WEEKtr SuA 4
II circuiafes throughout the United cfaith
he Canadas. aud beyond. Ninety ihnl-
sand families greet It's welcome rafs.l
weekly, aad regard i in the lighter
guide. counsellor. ani friend lis nenA|
editorial, agricultural. and literary nt.
pArtmenls make H. essentially lonrls
for be family and be hreride. 1eF.n
ONE DoLLAE a year, poet paid ING P.''s..,
quality colsideFcd. makes u lhe cnseP.I
newspaper published. FOR clubs q ".
with $40 cash, we will send an eHtfrP'f,
free. Address 49,.
puBLfsHrR or THE sun, n y. CITY,
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nonrd OF VISITING Trastees.

VIM AIexansler,- -EsF-, Dr. p NJ. UsheF, VI
y. Johnson. Jas. G. Harris, B W.
Tulle, Robt Watson. DIR. @. s.
Miles and A. 2. Fields.
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The Courier is muddled on the.qu Ttion
of National finances," said friend the
other day. True, we confess, and the more
We read the more we are convinced that We
do not understand. And the mischief Is,
we hear 50 many politicians arguing, and
see that they know even less than we, that
we are disgusted with the whole subject.
Let's get up something new.
The Hickman courier., 1878-07-26

MAIL RoBBERIEs.-During the past year
the official records show that there have been
over 600 arrests for robbing the mails,
against 100 similar arrests last year. The
Department. is making active efforts TO md
ont such offenders. and the activity IN de-
lection is believed to be the cause OF the
rr-..at .la.,ra -.
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THE county election comes off on Monday
week, Aug. 5fh. BE ready 10 exercise your
sovereignty as citizens
The Hickman courier., 1878-07-26

The Hickman COURIER speaks of a
movement On foot to induce Judge Lind
say 20 become a candidate for Congress
The people OF kentucky desire Judge
Lindsay 70 occupy the guhernatorial man
sion ~ the successor of Gov. NcCreary.
II THgg Democratt.
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Does the fact tIlatam MN

poesthe fact that man happens to live
in one Of the five counties above the Ten
nessee and Cumberland. i'm this district
sign his political death warrant?-F Hick-
man conrier
No hut seven has a greater winning
capacity than i've you know. anl that is
what The matter. See preee lent in the
electoral commission connt. showing the
result Of contest between ani T.
Trigg Democrat.
The Hickman courier., 1878-07-26

DOCKS, SASH AND BLINDS The
best and cheapest siock OF Doors, Sash
aud Blinds. and Buffers Hardware, 10 be
found at the Hardware and Stove Store,
Of " y. HARNESS & co.
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'f1Uf THE wAB, in lhs. .l,r3i price = Of Gr1o.s 9
eeries only shds21 ffssf YOU can bsv.
- very best quality at the very lowest
riccs. At
<pes JoHy wITrrSG's.
The Hickman courier., 1878-07-26

X EFT your prescri p,icns filed and mel
III icines at Holcombes Drug Store--ile
has had more than IS years experiences
in the drug hnsiEsss,
The Hickman courier., 1878-07-26

The incest selection of Prints. Domes
=. Lawns. piqnes. Grass Cloths. etc. IN
efcify. A. popular prfcez-csn aiways he
nndlat LUTTRELLS Cheap Cash Store
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Hickman Mile College.


Pc. HaIYBuRros, Prof. of Mathematics
snd Physics.
@. Vi. FLowFRs. Prof OF Ancient and
Modern Languages
RICHARD HAMILTON. Prof OF Mental ard
Moral Philosophy and English Literature
r. C. PRArHEs. Prof of Anatomy.
4. A. FARIs, Prof. of PhysioIo- =
J. W. CowGTIL, Prof. of Chemistry and
Natural Science.
GEo. RouLHAc. Secretary and Prof. Of
Bookkeeping and Commercial Law
The Hickman courier., 1878-07-26

WEsr Tennessee is trying to make Hon.
John a. Gardner. OF Weakley county, the
next Governor Of the State. with reasonable
prospects Of success.
The Hickman courier., 1878-07-26

QuEESswARE A large stock Of
oneensware just received by y P. HAR-
NESS & CO., in their House Furnishing
Denfrtment.
The Hickman courier., 1878-07-26

BELLS The besr assortment of
Farm and school-honss Bells ever offered
in this market. are for sale At prices to
suit tire times, at n. P. HARNESS s. cos
Hardware and stove Store
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.Insf 0npned.
Selection of Prinfs.

IN elcgaut line of Ladies'. Misses ana
tidren Trimmed Hats. which I will
y very cheap. 4. O. LUTTRELL.
The Hickman courier., 1878-07-26

NORTHERN Jackson WurrE IRIsH
.psatoes. al 90 cents = bushel. at
q. WV. METHESY'S.
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v..ati', Lodge. Na sio k.' y
49, -, every Frlls1
a.',n.s renS armbsrs of p'hef
spse''p''' Jro W cor
yso ytusa. X
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! hi,e Shirt for STA White Vest. 9oc--at
aprl21 LUrTRELL'S.
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SAMUEL ElANH1EeUNI.
General Insurance Agent.
"a.
KHn~HxnHR@na, E& "

the Of
lis ho enn
pauy Of n =,
The Hickman courier., 1878-07-26
Wednesday. Sept. 4tl, 1878.

TINE Collegiate year of ls7s'7o viii
The Hickman courier., 1878-07-26
H. Buchanan,

Has now on exhibition his Cheap and
splendid Stock of Spring and
The Hickman courier., 1878-07-26

pAiI the above Goods are all offered
:, the very lowest prices ever offered in
.sis cOuntry-aIl first class durable
'.oods. "a [apr5
The Hickman courier., 1878-07-26

Ladies'.
1 Splendid

Linen Sn'ss-S3 anil upwards. NJ
LUTfRELL.S Cheap Cash Store
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otAsa--N'r4At ~ lttASAhNA-
What Is the character Of this American
alliance in louisiana What party does
II draw from the most p
Il can tell s-ol.-l -littls nothing. except
thar there - party there al that kind-
numbering ten or twelve thousand in the
city Of New Orleans aloqe think the
people there are tired Of both old parties
and / may say there has never been n time
in the history of this government at which
there was 50 li,tle cohesion in the old par
lies- That Is the reason. above all others,
OF our unprecedented success"
Have you received any large lump con-
tributions from any person 10 enable you to
carry forward the organization Of the new
partyr
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-10-23
Legal.
"GOD SAVE THE COMMONWEALTH" !"
GENERAL ELECTION.
SHERIFF'S PROCLAMATION.

WHEREAS, by an act of General As
w sembly of the Commonwealth of
Pcnnsylvania, entitled " An act relating to
Elections of this Commonwealth" passed
the I'd day of July, 1889. it is made the
duty of the Sheriff of every county, to give
public notice of such election, and to make
known in such nstice what officers are to be
elected:
Therefore, I, WILLIAM d. WALLS,
High Sheriff of the county of Juniata, do
hereby make known and give notice by this
Proclamation to the electors of said county,
that an Election will be held on
Tuesday, November 5, 1878,
il being the first Tuesday after the first
Monday of said month, in the several Dis
tricts of Juniata county, as follows:
At the Court House in the borough OF
Miffiintown, in the southeast room, known
as the Sherif's office, for the borough Of
Miffiintown.
At the Court House in the borough of
Miffiintown, in the northeast room, known
as the Treasurer's office, for the township of
Fermanagh.
At the School House in Mexico, for the
township of Walker.
At Smiths School House, for the town.
ship of Delaware.
At the Sc hool House in Thompsontown,
for the borough of Thompsontown.
At the Public House of Thomas Cox, for
the township of Greenwood.
At the School House In Richfleld, for
the township of Monroe.
At frymoyer's Hotel, for the township
of Susquehanna.
At the School Uouse in McAlisterville
for the township of Fayette.
At the School House in Patterson, for
the borough of Patterson.
At the Schoo. House in Port Royal, for
the borough of Port Royal.
At the Locust Grove School House, for
the township of Milford.
At Spruce Hill School House, for the
township OF Spruce Hill.
At the School House at Academia, 70,
the township of Beale.
At the School House near McCulloch's
Mills, foi Tuscarora township, except that
portion of it lying Dorth-westward of the
summit Of the Shade Mountain.
At the Lick School House, for Lack
township, except tina. portion of it lying
north-westward of the summit OF the Shade
Mountain.
At Lauver's School House, for 80 much
of the townships Of Lack and TuscsTors -
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POLITICAL NOTES.
YRox EXCHANGES,

The latest Greenback scintillation is
that resumption must fail because no
body wants gold, and how Is it going to
be got into circulationt The govern
ment Of course will have officers appoint
ed in districts whose duty it will be
to shoot gold aud silver with shot gun
This will settle the difficulty and the
rs2udiators both at the same time.
If the Republicans expect to secure
any Congressman in South Carolina,
they must do something besides send
ing speakers there. The buildozers
make no disguise of saying they intend
to elect solid Democratic delegation
At any cost. The threat il made over
and over again IN all party newspapers
Of the State, and it will be carried out
election day unless somethiun else than
talk is done to prevent it.
The New York Sun admits that the
net gain of the Republicans over the
Democrats in Ohio, Iowa, Indiana,
and West Virginia is $1,000, and it
says the result will attract the notice
OF the country because Of their import.
ant bearing upon the next contest for
the Presidency.
That $40 gold coin that Vailsndig.
ham, Pendleton and Thurman used to
show around against the greenback As
Democratic money, is nov no better
than $50 promise to pay. Now the
Democrats, including Thurman and
Pendleton, all that is left of that trium-
virate Of political headlights, want to
depreciate the paper dollar so that it
shall never be worth its face in coin.
They want to substitute . promise to
pay which shall solemnly declare that
it lie never to Do paid BY any one.
They have fat money in Buenos
Ayres, aud prices Of clothing run as
follows: Mems suits of clothing, 500 ;
children's suits Of clothing, $3.50. A
gold dollar there is work $3l.95 in
paper.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-10-23

IT is no uncommon thing for a man
to turn up who has two, three, four
and more living wives, but that q
woman should be guilty of the same
multiplicity of marriages was not
dreamed of; but now the news comes
from Chicago that a woman in that
city has four living able bodied hus-
bands.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-10-23

BEN BUTLER and Kearney are re-
formers in Massachusetts. Speer,
Stenger and the Tribune are the re-
formers in this Congressional dis
trict. For particulars, as to their
methods of reform, become acquaint-
ed with the history of the Demo
cratic Conference that nominated Mr..
Stenger.
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NOTICE.

A LII persons are hereby cautioHed
n against trespassing upon the lands Of
the undersigned, eithe, m Walker or Deia-
ware township, By fishing, hunting, or IN
any other way.
John N. Van-Ormer. ]. W. Leyder
Henry n. Miller. Solomon Msabeek-
George 5. Smith. .. S. Lukens.
William Manbeck. Luke Davis.
n. D. Long. John F. Smith
David Altman
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-10-23
CAUTION.

A LII persons are hereby cautioned no: to
IA allow their dogs to run, or themselves
to fish, hunt, gather berries, break or open
fences, or cut wood or young timber, or IN
any Unnecessary way trespass on the lands
of the undersigned.
NJ K. Beshore. M. & J. Fl. Wilson.
David Hetrick. Henry Hartman.
Thomas Benner. Porter Thompson.
Christian Shoaffstan. William Hetrick.
John Motzer. David Sieber.
Henry Kloss. laugI, 'iS
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Outbreak in Louisiana.
Il Large Number of Negroes Killed
Governor Nichols Orders Out
the State Iroops.

Governor Nichols Orders Out
the State Troops.
ST. LOUIS, Oct. l6.-Dispatches from
Waterproof, La to A. s. Yarner, May
or Of that town, who is here, say that
about $500 negroes are engaged IN the
reported outbreak there that fighting
began to-day, and that Judge Cordill,
J. p Harrison and JEFF Snyder were
wounded. The burning of buildings
is also reported.
FURTHER PARTICULARS.
NATcHEz, Miss, Oct. 1.-THE fol
loving is derived from the officials Of
the steamer Natchez: A fight occurred
with negroes yesterday in Goldman s
field, some four miles above Water
proof, in which it is said thirty-six ne
groes we're killed and the remainder of
them dispersed.
Some persons apprehend further trou-
Bile, while the general impression is that
the negroes will not again assemble.
Assistance was pouring in from all di-
rections.
Fifty more men left here this even
ing in answer to q call this morning
from St. Joseph, La. No plantations
have been burned. A communication
just received from a citizen of Water
proof states that all is quiet and settled
Ten negroes we're killed yesterday.
NEW ORLEANS, Oct. l6.-The city
is full of wild rumors to- day about trou-
BILE is Tansas Parish. Gov. Nichols
reports receiving information that a
fight had occurred at Waterproof, in
which FIVE negroes we're killed, and that
a company of militia from Natchez had
arrived there.
The parish authorities ask for State
troops. The Governor has ordered the
Louisiana Field Artillery aud the Cres-
cent City Battalion to be in readiness
to receive marching orders by 8 A. N.
to- morrow.
1t is stated that the steamer Par
good has been chartered by the State
to transport troops to the scene of the
disturbances
TIE following order has been issued !;
HEADQUARTERS FIRST BRIGADE
LOUISIANA NATIONAL GUARD, NEW
ORLEANS, Oct. l6.-General order No.
l6. In pursuance of orders from the
Governor of the State, the several re-
giments of this brigade will be got in
readiness to march at 3 P. NJ to-mor-
roy. fully armed and equipped for duty.
All s,aff and line officers and all en-
listed mec will, on seeing this order, at
once repair t. their respective armories
to receive further instructions.
G.. A. WILLIAMS, A. A. e.
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4 arge stock Of ready made clothing OF the
IL latest and choicest styles, for men and
boys, hats, caps, boots and shoes, notions,
fun nishing goods in endless variety fos ssss
at Samuel STayer's, IN Patterson.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-10-23
a Democratic Meeting.

Speeches of Randall and Stenger.-M-
tionai Banks Recorder BiI-Il-
dea-Economy-Silrer Bill Fisher
-Cqmeron-Recorder Bill.
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| TctcTu .JuuSc WIN tuC iiOlhOtis, anu Shs'ii
remaia on file Herewith in the prothono-
tary's Office, subject to examination as other
election papers are. If the election officers
shall find that the applicant possesses all
the legal qualifications Of a voter he shall
be permitted TO vote, and his name shall be
added to the list of taxables by the election
officers, the wosd s'tax'' being added where
the claiman: claims to vote on tax, and the
word sage" where he claims TO vote on
age; the same word being added by the
CLERKS in each case, respectively, on the
lists OF persons voting at such election.
SEC. II. 1t shall be lawful for any quail
fed citizen of the district, notwithstanding
the name of the proposed voter is contain
ed on the list OF resident taxables, to chal
Ienge the vote OF such person, whereupon
the same proof of the right OF suffrage as
is now required by law shall be publicly
made and acted on BY the election board,
and the vote admitted or rejected, accord
ing TO the evidence. Every person claim
ing to be a naturalized citizen shalt be re-
guired to produce his Naturalization certifi-
cate at the election before voting, except
where he has been for five years consecu-
lively a voter in the district where he offers
to vote; and on tie vote OF such person
being receiy cd, the election officers are to
write or stamp the word " voted " on his
certificate, with the day, month and year,
and if any election officer or officers shall
receive a second vote on the same day, by
virtue of the same certificate except where
sons are entitled to vote because of the
naturalization of their father, they and the
person who shall offer such second vote,
shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and on
conviction thereof shall be fined or impris-
oned. or both, at the discretion of the court
but the fine shall not exceed five hundred
dollars in each case, nor the Imprisonment
one year. The like punishment shall be in
fiicted, on conviction, on the officers of
election who shall neglect or refuse to make
or cause to be made, the endorsement re-
quired as aforesaid on said naturalization
certificate.
SEC. IL. If any election officer shall re-
fuse or neglect to require such proof of the
right of suffrage as is required by law, or
the laws to which this is 9 supplement-, from