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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-01-19

BEST tluiLTs. --"c ns9c Just opened $50 OF
the 5ea, tlulus, and wa arc selling sh u at
81, -. Thap are 0! NJ, qistiy, iu oE.gth,
aud TcrLh d0Gol@. | EICuBlRG.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-01-19
.TEEH Allied

M0NTGoaERY, n. l., Jsn l0.-Thc U:sior
g 'Gy.y r2grcss .faio isom Kingston raa ov.:
a-d ki!isG Edward Cuiigao, ucG- B:2Dvrw2toy,
81 Inc y aIisI Valley road. ;his Looming.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-01-19

| FROM ton tc oeil4r STACKED with Day
GOODS :; ISAAC ElCuBERG's.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-01-19

EEW YORK, inn. - stocks strong. Money
2"c- F:oUr gTlCt ~ n"at steady Corn quiet
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-01-19

!gSHE FiRAf OF WASHINGTON s. BRO,
a OF which wss member, having been dis
solved, will continue the COMMISSION
HUSl hSS ard furnish GRAIN SACKS IS
herctofora Soliciting continuance of the pat.
tonago OF the isto firm. guarantee prompt s.los
and returns .or ail grain and produces consigned
70 nc.
jsn - GEORGa WARRINGTON, Ag..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-01-19

.G2ti, ~ AAShAHDElA, JANUARY ~.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-01-19

TO AND SEE the IMMENSE STOCK at
Isaac h,ICIIDrEG'S
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Nm. s, BRCWN, O!e-s.
j, J &;.ao;.; 20 q. i:a is-g.4e

& 800 A5-r large 10: u Rroo;ns, bought bo.
- !ors the late advance, for sale low hS w.
janl"r !. {. AILEU2N,
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-11-13

Last Wednesday week there was fall oil
76-l00ds of an inch OF rain. On Monday
night Of this week there was fall of one
inch and 26-l00is of an inch OF rain, making
two inches and Floods of an inch OF rain for
the fore part OF November. Rain in Novem.
Der is a good indication Of favorable sea-
son. With rain in the fall the winter will
be less severe.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-11-13

Mr.. David Fay, of Buff,lo county, pre-
scented US last Monday with = few stalks Of
African wheat that he raised on his claim
this season vi hort irrigation, that measured
ten feet high. I, i. something new for this
section and seems TO stand the drouth finely.
1t resembles the pearl millet, and Mr.. Fay
thinks it is better feed, and ~ it stools out
better and produces more feed to the acre
C.mmarron Signal.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-11-13
SPEAREVILLE HAPS.

Mn. Kinskesie, of Hutchison, accom-
panied by her daughter, visited her son, Mr..
Andrew Kingkeade, railroad agent here.
Mr.. Inmsn. foreman of the extra gang
working on the railroad, has been suffering
severely with sore eyes, but is now fast i'm
proving under the treatment Of Drs Loring
and Cbouteau.
Every class of Business, represented here,
Is improving and with good wheat crop
next year, we can have return of prosper
ity that will bring joy to many homes.
]. NJ. H. Bowman hss been quite poorly
30 much go, that some OF his friends became
alarmed at his condition, bu, we are now
glad to say, he has so far recovered, that be
m,nifest strong indications of many year,.
DR.. Loring Of Fl. Dodge and DR.. Chouieau
Of Dodge City have office hours at II. NJ.
Clark's office every Saturday from 10 A. NJ.
to 3 P. NJ, those wishing to consult or avail
themselves OF the services of these gentlemen
can do go by meeting them here on that day.
DR.. Loring talks germsn fnsntly.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-11-13

Rev. n. S. Buckner. presiding elder of tbi
district and formerly pastor OF the NJ. E
Church OF this city met With a cad accident
last week. HIS barn took fire and was com.
pletely destroyed. One of his horses was
also consumed. And in Rev. Buctner's
effort to save the property he himself was 90
badly burned that he must Loose two finsers,
possibly the whole left hand, and possibls
his left eye.-Sterling G zette.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-11-13

Postmaster Bell lost four f5e dairy COWS
recently, from eating the green shoots from
rice corn to excess. He had been in the
habi; Of g azing them for limited time on
the corn, but On this occasion the cows we're
suffered to eat their ill, and then were driven
TO the corral, and in the morning four were
found dead.-Eilis Sentinel.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-11-13

The Santa Fe extension from Pueblo west
to the Canon City coal banks is almost COM
pleted. Inside of thirty days our coal deal
ers expect 10 be receiving Canon City coal
AID that they will be able to sell it at about
seven dollars per ton, The will be good
news FOR consumers. Sterling Bulletin.
II Sterling dealers can sell at fesen dol
lars per too. Dodge City dealers ought to be
able to sell at much ie-- figure. There is
no Canon coal in the market, but il usually
sells at 50 to SO per ton
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-11-13
DODGE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL.
SECOND xosrHIx .xrosr.


Our enrollmenf for this month il 100,
Some families have moved sway, and thus
Withdrawn their children; but their places
have more than been supplied BY other fam
lies coming in. Special attention Of scme
parents is hereby called to the fact tia.
children must attend regularly 10 order to
make much progress. Let rs have your
children every Gay that school ia in ses.icn.
and encourage them to study and obedience,
and We undertake to answer icr their proper
education.
Names OF those scholars who have main
tanned grade OF ninety per cent. or more
In both scholarship aud department for this
month are: Elvsns Berg. John Curry.
Willie Curry, Baaueno Castle, John Cham
bliss, Hiram Chambli%, Annie Evermsn.
Charles Ford, Eddie Hadfeld, Eddie Hook
EFT, Leona Long, Eddie Martin, Lille Mul-
iendore. William Marcus. Sidney Reynolds
Eddie Riney. Dallas Shannon, Brown
Shannon. Effie wsrdman, Emms Warren,
Arthur Zimmerman, Clara Zimmerman.
Hattie Evans. Everybody seems to have
been too busy to visi, us this month.
TEACHERS.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-11-13

Mr.. Farr, who has large mining inierests
in Colorado, adjoining these Owned by Col.
Straaghn, stopped over in Dodge on Tues
day. He was on bis wsy to his home in
st. Joseph, No., where he will spend the
winter. He will return to Colorado in the
spring. He gives glowing accounts OF his
prospects in the Silver SAFE.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-11-13

The church people are holding series Of
socisbles. The first Of the ssasor was held
BY the Presbyterians Wednss lay evening at
the residence Of Mr.. Mallendope. The
Bsptists held q sociable at Mr.. McIn,yre's
residence last night. Refreshments were
furnished on both occasions. These sociatles
will be the source of much pleasure.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-11-13

The immense acreage OF whea, in Kansas
will be greatly benefited BY the late general
rains. and the prospect made still brighte,
for the next year. II favorable season is
accorded US, We expect to see Kansas go TO
the front again ~ the leading wheat State.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-11-13

DIR. T. J. Wight, of Warrensburg, Mo,
who had been in The Pan Handle for several
weeks past, on professional business, re-
turned 10 MS home Monday evening. Pan
Handle mothers can do no better than send
to Missouri for DIR. Wright, if tie mileage
does COS; something, and the babies allow
ance. are ali the same.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-11-13

Bu.ins-s in Dodge is improving. There is
a better business this :ai, than year sgo.
We believe prosperous iaes have come
AGAIN. The outlook IS favorable, and the
conditions bet er than last year. An era OF
prosperity is dawning, and next year we
shall wines. great activity.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-11-13

The exodus Of Chinese from California
homeward is reaching great proportions.
Last week about 500 went in one steamer
and on Thursday nearly 600 in another.
There is much rejoicing in the determination
OF the Chinese 10 go"
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-11-13

Through the efforts Of the present Secre-
tary of the State Board Of Agriculture, .
number Of leading wool commission houses
have been induced to quote Kansas wool
separately. instead Of classifying il as west.
ern." The point to this is to raise the price
one to three cent, on the pound.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-11-13

There was some ''bad blood" in the city
Tuesday. The cause was probably owing 10
the storm, or i, may have been another form
Of epizoot, at least every thing seemed to be
going infiuend-wsys.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-11-13

J. M. Rsiney, ole OF the proprittors of
the Dodge City Mills, and Mr.. May, father
of II. +. May, arrived in the city Wednes-
day evening and viii remain a short lime.
Mr.. Rainey and Mr.. May reside in Decatur,
III.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-11-13

This is q rainy storm moon, We wish to
remark. There are lots of people who will
swear to this testimony. For once the moon
is right, or wrong, as the case may suit.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-11-13

The episootic has struck Dodge City, .
number Of horses suffering with the malady.
On another page We give = simple remedy
for the cure Of this disease.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-11-13

L.P. S.oue, W. J. Garvin, j. II. Kulz.
OF Adams county. Iowa, were In the city
Thursday. They were If the number who
came on the excursion. They we've we'll
pleased with Kansas.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-11-13

Dir. McClell nd, from New Mexico, who
sold 5000 head OF sheep 10 Walker q Gear
hear. expects soon TO bring large flock OF
sheep 10 Sequoyah county, says the Garden
City Optic.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-11-13

II is said that Armour h Co. have made
81, 0OO. 900 by ''cornerins" pork this year.
English is -orry he didn't 20 into the pork
business instead of politics.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-11-13

A grand excursion from the East j. in
ksnsas. The Dodge CITY division arrived
Wednesday evening. The immigration
move has commenced again.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-11-13

A. B. Webster AMI Gee. T. Hinkle were
hunting in the vicinity of Nickerson last
week. They repor, plenty Of ducks and 9TH
er wild game.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-11-13

Thoa b. Rice, OF this city, was married
to Miss Mary L. Wallace at Houstonis, Mo,
on Tue-day last Tom has returned 10 thi-
city with his bride. and ais friends ccrgra-
tulate hl,n upon the haPpiaefs IN store for
him.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-11-13
NOTICE.


Larned, KAnsas, Nov. 10, ESQ.
Complaint having been entered at this once by
George A. W Boedecker AGAINST Bazei ). Bull
lock Tor abandoning his Homestead Entry No.
s53s. dated December 3. 1873. upon the East y
Of Southwest ar, section 4. township % 5. range
TO the cancellation Of said entry: the said par
ties are hereby summoned to appear at this Of
dee ON the 18th day OF December, lsso. CT
O'clock, O. M. to respond and furnish testimony
concerning said alleged abandonment.
novls-5t c. A. NORRIS. Register.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-11-13

Gov. 81. John and Others believe that q
''iicers-" will protect till December 3lst, il
being in the nature Of a contract, which can
not be abrogated.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-11-13

The Commonwealth IN referring to the
action of the Supreme Court regarding some
contested cases where the authority to desig-
nste The official paper Of a county was de-
c;ded to belong to the county commissioners,
say-:
The court alo intmates that publicity is
of paramount Importance in legal adver,is
ing; therefore. that commissioners should
designate as the official organ, the paper
having the largest circulation in the county;
that reduction of the legal feps at a sacri-
fee Of circulation and publicity Is not in the
interest OF the public, nor sound founda-
ton for ECONOMY and retrsnchment.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-11-13

NJ FRIED, by the Rev. L. Fl. Plat, on the
4th ilst., J. s. Ames TO Mrs. Cri,tenden,
all OF Garden City. The young and newly
married coupe have the best wishes OF the
Ou,ic. Mr.. Am.s, the bridegroom, wa left
an orphan, his father Dying at the age OF
ion, wears: lis energetic ron, who is in busi-
pess here and doing we'll, nas seen fit to em-
bark IN the matrimonial! sphere, at the age
Of 80. The bti!e has been engaged in the
drsss. mskiug business at this place for some
time. May they I've long and prosper
Garden City Optic
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-11-13

Mrs. F. Meredith, wife of the editor Of
the Hutchinson News, has been visiting her
friend MIS-. A. b. Webster for some days
past.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-11-13

The Rspublicans Of Californ;s have .
msiority of rine on the joint ballot. in the
Leg stature. So that the election Of Re-
publican Senator 10 succeed Mr.. Booth Il
asured.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-11-13

Miss Laura Moore, niece OF Ms. Marsh,
has returned to make this city her home;
and her friends give her cordial welcome.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-11-13

Van Stone h Crosby, Wholesale and retail
druegisr, Toledo, Ohio, says: We have sold
large quantities Of the Excelsior Kidney
Pad, and have been surprised At the unva-
rying satisfaction given BY them.-See adv.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-11-13

A rain set in Monday nigh, at i o'clock
and continued all day Tuesday in Il drizze
followed with snow Tne temperituae was
cold bu, not freezing.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-11-13

Fred Singer AMI Mike Sutton, two dis
tiuguished citizens of Dodge, We see by the
Commonwealth, were regis cred in Topeka
last week.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-11-13

L. E. McGarry is conducting the New
Wet published hi Cimarron, Kas. We wish
him succe in his new field of enterprise.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-11-13

Married at Garden City. on the 10th inst,
BY r. G. Cook, J. p, Daniel L.rmo,e to
Miss Mary F. Simon.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-11-13


There are various opinions on the effect
Of the Prohibiiory Amendmen'. We make
the following extract from an opinion, as We
know many Of our resders are interested in
the subject: The moment that amendment
becomes part of the constitution, every Law
We now have upon the subject will be re-
pealed. What. then, will be the result?
The constitution will absolutely prohibit the
ssle Of liquor, but it provides no punish
ment for the man Who disobeys it. Suppose
dram shop keeper should be arres'ed and
convicted Of ceiling liquors in clear violation
OF the amendment, what can the court do
with him? The Law provides no puni.h-
ment, and the court en- therefore infiict
none. We have similar constitutional
provision concerning lotteries, but it has
always remained inert for want OF Legislation
to enforce it; and this new provision can
never attain any other object than rendering
the liquor traffic absolutely free. until Law
is passed prescribing punishment for its vio-
lation. We we're the first to point out this
fatal possibility. We pointed II out In good
faith. and We have not the slightess doubt
that very soon our opinion will become the
Law Of this State, for the principles upon
which it is based are among the clearest in
constitutional Law. We wish 10 be clearly
under-tood, for the point il an important and
startling one From the moment the amend
meut takes effect until prohibitofy Law is
passed, the liquor traffic in Kansas will Be
absolutely free Of all restraint.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-11-13

There was grand Republican jcllifcation
here Saturday night last. A large cannon
inside the night air ring with its noise.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-11-13

Hickory bub from Misouri are trans
ported in wagons - far vess Is Newton,
and sold 1t 40 cents peck.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-11-13
LOCAL NE w 8.

Morris Collar is prouder than most men
in Dodge. 1t ia girl baby at his house.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-11-13
FOR SALE.

100 Improved Wethers, 3 to years
old, in good condition. Cheap for cash.
W. E SrEvEss,
no13 Grenads, Colorado.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-11-13

Winter is fairly upon ur,wi.h his cold lev
mantel.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-11-13

Look out for SNOW about this time Of the
year; snow makes fruitful seasons, for every
one.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-11-13

Mr. Si.ph,n Marsh, latter Of D. Marsh,
OF .ais ci,y, died at his home in Che'op'.
Kansas, of dropsy, on Sunday last, age 10
xears. TIE deceased resided for ehort time
in this citv, and returned to bis old home
,ast summer, rince which time he had been
in failing health until his death. This eli
mate was much better suited to him, aud
while here he enjoyed good health. Mr..
M.rsh was an early seuler OF Kansas. and
hv his industry contributed much to the
prosperity OF the State. Mr.. o. Marsh re-
,,rned from visit 10 his father on Friday
last, leaving him Improving, but dispatch
c,,a., evening announced the unexpected
death. The family and friends Of Inc oe-
ceased have our sympathy in Their saa 'os'
~ kind father and respected friend.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-11-13

The safe burglars are yet safe in jail.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-11-13

A number of strangers are in the city.
The Portland daily press., 1880-09-14
Third Day, Friday, Sept. 18th.

No. Glass 2.4o, sso0.-s1so 1st, $50 I'd,
F. o. Woodbury., Portland, s......b John Morrill,
John p. Gibbs, East Bangor, ns....cg Yellow Dog
l.. L. Farrar, Mich. Falls, ns.. blk Maine Jefferson
Geo. Bowen, Bangor, ms. .br j. z. Morris.
+. B. HeSelton, Skow hegan, u.s.. blk m Princess.
formerly Black Betsy.
w. b. Nutter, Cape Elizabeth, ns.. blk Wanderer
w. w. Wood, Michigan, MS ..........g Hendrick.
V. &C. Hall, Portland, ..b Arthur.
G. e. Mosher, Lawrence, ns.c hs Andover Fearnaught
Chas: Records, Portland, ns.. Knox Chief
w. II. Warren, Cornish. Ms. blk Black Diamond.
Z. X. Moulton. Portland, ms. b S wellington.
Il. ID. Marsh, Great Falls ms .ch nj Purity.
T. d. Marsh, Great Falls. .ch G Boston Boy
SAME DAY.
No. s. Glass free for all, S50O.-S30O 1st, $3.50
3D. $50 Sd.
John Prentice, Boston, ....c G Thomas l.. Young
f. IL. Heselton, Skowhegan. ns.b Tom B. Patchen
Edward Ware, Skowhegan, MS blk Ino
W. b. Smith, Gardiner, ms .br S Knox Boy.
ID. p. Applebury, Boston, ms. g m Golden Girl.
James keenan, Boston, ms. ...........g IN Emma Is.
jas Dqstir Boston, ns..'.....-'.bg Deck Wright.
j. z. Woodbury. Portland, ........ b mfMaud o.
John +. Haines, Biddeford, ms ......b G Camors.
CONDITIONS.
Above races to be mile heats (excepting No. 6
which will be half mile heats, best in 81, best
in in harness, and governed by the rules of the
National Association.
A horse distancng the field any part thereof
viii receive but one premium
Entrance fee 10 per cent of purse, which must
company nomination.
Purses payable at the close of each days
races.
Entries may be mad at Hall, on Tuesday; prior
Street.
alg27dtf
The Portland daily press., 1880-09-14
YOUNG WOMEN

b. good health, betweea 20 and SO
- years OF age, who would like posi-
lions as Atten sianfs upon the insane, can
hear of such places by applying (encio.ing
recommendations as TO character aud abis.
Ity) 10 Dk. j. g. PARK, supt. Worcester
LunaIc Hospital, Worcester, Mass.
seplo d&Rlm
The Portland daily press., 1880-09-14
Points as to the Change" Cry.
Detroit Post.)


Change for the sake of change" will lead
no intelligent voter to support the Democratic
party in the present contest. They will see
that if a change is desirable, there must be a
reason for it. III there is such reason, what is
it? If change will improve the condition of
anything or anybody, whose condition will it
improve. and how will it do it? These are
things that thoughtful voters will ask:
Will change help me?
Will change help my neighbor?
Will change increase the wages Of mechan-
les and laborers?
viii change secure better price TO farmers
and producers?
Win change make employment more GER
tain?
Will change increase the profits OF mer-
chants aud manufacturers?
Will Change increase the sales of the pro-
ducts of mines, forests and salt wells?
Will change make the collection of debt
easier?
Will change make II ,t..sr to borrow mon
ey?
Will han o haer the .es Of interest?
The Portland daily press., 1880-09-14
"Ge orge Harris"
the Chief Characters in Uncle Toms
Cabin
IChicago 'rribune.l

This home of anti-savery, although but
small town, has many historical romances
connected with it. have found great pleas
ure in roaming over the village talking with
the old residents on various subjects, and find
that the topic of slavery still remains as a
leading theme of conversation here, especially
among tho old abolitionists.
The other evening, shortly before dusk, l
knocked at the door of No. 100 East Collie ge
street-a cosy suburban residence, situated
within one hundred yards of the Lake Shore
and Michigan Southern railroad track My
knock ut the door was readily answered, and
was ushered in by a man past the middle age
of life. He was really younger than he looked
his form being bent, and possessing the ap-
pea-ane of an aged person. His skin was al
most white; hair curly, somewhat thin, he had
bright, sharp eye, clear-cut face, and full
beard almost white from the frosts of time
He weighed about 175 pounds, and stood five
feet eight inches in height. showing that at
one time he was model of physical manhood
The warm welcome to his cheerful home and
famly-which consisted of himself and nile
fine children, the eldes. 10 years of age-led
me to feel that was in the presence of man
Who was not an entire stranger to good society
and culture. With the memories still fresh
from an early reading of Uncle Toms Cabin,
l appreciated the enviable opportunity of con-
versing with the person from whom Mrs. Har-
riet Beecher Stowe drew the chief character
and incidents of that work. 1t was none 9TH
er than
LEWIS CLARK,
the George Harris of Uncle Toms Cabin. He
was ready and willing to answer questions and
talked freely of his early history. After being
comfortably seated by his side, Clark related
to me something of his personal history.
"Who were your father and mother?" |
asked.
MY mother was handsome auadroon wo-
man, the daughter of her master. My father
was Scotchman, weaver by trade, and a
revolutionary soldier My mother was given
to him IN marriage with the express under
standing that she and her children were to be
free. This promise was never fulfilled. Upon
the death OF my father my mother and her
nine children were taken back into bondage to
her fathers house. | was born in Madison