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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-10-16
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Some years ago was visiting q family IN
Sussex county. y. j.. where large number
of hives of bee. were kept I'm yard near The
c,rm-house. The bees were unusually cross
and bel6gcrcnt-theyw would " biz out vt an-
crv fvke" at amy one who approached their
Ward. On speaking % Che o0dgen..cman on
the subject hrslid that thcy were feeding oa
the buckwhelt. and we've tull of pizeu,
and that De would cure them by the time l
came again. On the Lcx. day [ found the
bees quite paciicanl Quiet, freely letting nae
come Close to ,heir hives. On0sSing Tor an
explanation of their 0miab.oness, MIR. =.
pointed % am efigy hanging near the bee
ward. Tie had put this upin the night. I'm
the morning the ,waying Of the e.'isy excl
ted the wariikc h.tle fellows, and they liter
allv covered their enemy an the forenoon,
until all had stng him totleircont,u-, and
had exhausted all their poison without harm
10 themselves OF others. Verify. knowledge
i power C1unfrg Geat'tm0a.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-10-16
S.-THE OLD FA MILY JOURN AL.
Surveying and Conveyancinc

4 WILL survey anywhere, promptly a.,
short notice-accuracy guaranteed S.i a.
attention paid ia connection herewith :, nB 80
ING DEEDS or any other instruments Of W. W. .
Z. -Charlcstown, jefferson ca, W. Y,
Dec. 5, 1917. ). HOWELL BROWv
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-10-16
REMOVAL.

rlNlIE undersigned has removed his TIMING
ESTABLISHMENT 10 the store-room Of Mrs.
Mary Brown, on Main street, opposite the Par.
sonage of tue NJ. +. Church, South, where he /,
prepared 10 do in worKmaulike manner New
Work and Repairing. Promptitude and reason
able prices are recommendations which hone
will induce the public to accord me a lair share
of patronage. JOHN ). EASrERDAY.
Ocfnhcr 26. lsTs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-10-16

He was q demure COMMUNICATING man.
and was remarkably awkward and shy Hc
had been Co the restaurant once before, and
the smart waiter, by the name off William.
had palmcd ott q bad quarter on him. he
came a second time. and ON handing over 81
- bin he remarked FIN tm.d vay.
Last time you gave me % bad quarter;
please be more careful thi, time
No danger said the pert waiter. thatwo,
the only one OF the kind Z h.d Sorry
can't accommodate YOU with another rs De-
shcllcj out the change.
All the afternoon William was chuck'ms
to himself. bu, -he .ast time Pee smiled ri-hr
heartily was later ig the evening just before
he settled with the boss. when that iudivij-
ual chucked him bad - bili. with tte hue
morous'rcmarE; Iij make won present
of that -, William, and take it ou. oi your
salary at the end of the week.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-10-16
PLASTERING OF HOUSES,
The w est End
ALIVE AGAIN!

NOR the best selected and largest assorted
I STOCK Of Goods in ny linz, call at the One
Price Reliable Grocery OF James II. Rod.ick -
You will lind my Goods fresh and Prime in quail.
Thought from the best houses in Baltimore and
Philadelphia Among which are
SUGARS, COFFEES AND TEAS,
Sgrups of all grades. Spices, Canned Fruits, Jel-
lies \ pple aud Peach Butter, Dried Apples, Pea
ches and Corn. Pfunes, Rice, Pickles, Maccaroni,
C9uf-ciions, Crackers and Cheese, all grades Of
Tobacco and SegarS.
Glass, Queen's Rockingham and Wooden Ware,
Bacon-all kinds. Fish by the dozen or hundred.
70 supply the wants and demandso Of my many
customers have added 70 NY already large stock
a full lire Of =
DRY GOODS, NOTIONS.
Consisting. in part. OF Dress Goods, Calicoes
Brown ana Bleached Muslin, Hosiery, Collars
0verais, Ready Made Clothing, and nice line OF
Summer Hats These goods are marked down at
Bottom Prices, and intend O. sell them as cheap
as any live man In the city. Call and see me and
will prove il. Bring the "Dollars Of your Dad
dies" and invest them where your daddies used 70
do business. Being now established ca SOLID
basis, purpose making my establishment per
manent institution. Thankful to the general
public for the large and liberal patronage bestow-
ed upon me in the past, hope by offering none bot
the best goods at lowest prices and fair dealing ~
merit and increase the "a ne.
Gao-Ali kinds Of Country Produce taken in ex-
change for Goods. Goods delivered within the
rs Customers can have Accommodations for
their horses ii they wish without charge. u
Respectfully, JAMES. II. RODKlCK.
saLrsxrx, Jesse "; E9g;e.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-10-16
Charlestown Female Seminary
FEW BARBER SHOP.

7 HAVE taken the room-frst-door in rear
l Of " City Hotel, and will conduct the bu-
sincss of Barberng i'm all its branchcs 70 the
satisfaction of all who viii patronize me.
Respectfully,
August p, 1850. WARNER GUY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-10-16

Straycd or stolen.

ERON the premises Of c. p. Heikes, about
1 the 9th Of August or 1T Of septenpel, .
large WHITE SOW, heavy with pig, wegilns
about 30 us No marks except piece Oh III
tail. liberal reward Will be given ioT nsI
cnvorv {. L. IlElkEr.
september =. lss0-3t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-10-16
Plain and Ornamental
PLASrrTGTSLN q.

rHNHE subscriber takes advantage ofthe Presfaf
medium by which to inform the citizens Of
ibis and adjoining counties that heis prepared t.
undertake the
PLASTERING OF HOUSES,
in any styIethat NAV be desired from one Coatto
three, Hard Finish, White Coat or Heavy skim
Cornices and Centres run, and Ornaments stuck,
ildesircd. None but frst-class workmcn viii be
employed on work that may be entrusted to me.
CLSYERNS CEWENTED AND GCARAN-
TEED TO HOLD.
thereby tender my observation-disclosures
for the liberal patronage have received since
commencing business, and hope by o. strict adhe-
renee 20 duty 90 inertia continuance OF ,hesame.
E.si- All communications addressed TO ne at
ChariestoWn, W. Va, viii receive prompt atten-
ton c. FRANK GALLAHkR.
March %. 1870.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-10-16
NOTICE.

4 IL. persons indebted to the undersigned q.
y former Agent of the B. & o. X. X. Comma,
Tor frcights. q" Commissions, or TO the late frs
of Starry K Lock, are notified that payment nus,
be made at once.
July 49, 1873. j. d. STARRY
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-10-16

Winchester, Iiryinia,
). l.. ROBBINS, Prop'r.
N.I. %, Isls.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-10-16
BARBER SHOP.

HAyING removed 10y Barber Shop 10 the
Room formally occupied By 4. L. Kennedy
next 10 Carter Housc, ] viii be- glad 20 see all oi
my old customers and many new ones.
Shaving ard Hair Dressing,
&c, &c, done with neaincss aud dispatch.
40 loafng will be allowed, drunken black
guards positively forbidden to come and occu-
py my guests chairs. The latest papers will
be kept for the use Of ny customers.
April &. 1850. JAMES +. BRADY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-10-16
J;DI

Canned Tomatoes,
Canned Corn,
Canned P,achcs,
Di'd Corn.
y led Peaches.
Dfird AppicF.
Cracked Wheat,
Uai Meal,
Rice,
Hnminv.'
Chccse,
Crackpfs
Superior GanpoWdgr. Young Tyson, Japan,
Ooong and Breakfast Teas. Toasted Liguira Rio
aud Green Coffee, New Crop y. q. MoInscs,
Canton aud Golden Suup, Brown, STANDARD a,
Grauulatcd and Cut Sugar. Ma, kcrel, Potomac
Herring by the Barrel or Dozen, All Roe Her
ring IN bali barrel. For sale by
Go. W. +. KEARSLEl.
En- u 1850
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-10-16

At Eablctown-Gcor-c Harris. Thomas T.
Woodward Caleb Burns.
At Summit r.. Y. Shirley, y. II. vii
Is. f. B. Ilaiucs
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-10-16
sJrER-PH0SPHATE OF LIME.


Which produced such wonderful effects ON Mr..
N,c.rgk lcm IN the l-.e trial with Twenty
other kinds Tie
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1880-06-17

THE fireproof partitions in the hous-
es of Paris afford q degree of security
mt secured by the London system of
building, and, Notwithstanding timber
framing is largely resorted to. the spaces
between the uprights or quarters are
built up with rubble loosely laid, and
then piasteEed on both sides to fill up
all interstices. Practically, the French
syptau may be described, In brief, as
xlows:I The fnme PARTITION Is en-
ol0sed ON both sides by strong oak bat
ten laths about three inches wide, nail
ed horizontally some six inches apart !;
within this the spaces are loosely pack
ed with rough stone, and a strong NOR
tar or plaster of Paris IS laid on from
both sides at the same time, and press
ed through the interstices, so that the
rubble becomes imbedded in the NOR
tar, consolidating both it and the tim
ber. The surfaces are also covered SO
that the laths are hidden entirely. In
this way, a thoroughly concrete parti-
tion is formed-more effective and self
supporting, it is stated, than the brick
w all, and certainly far more durable
than all ordinary plastered partitions.
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); Upper san.
A sEHmoN FOX AL nANkIND
Detroit Frea. Epnna


have found in myself strong ten
1t is not difficult to recall the faces OF
men whom Il have met on common
ground, and to whom, without provo
cation, ], have felt stirred in angry
resistance. There was q man who used
to frequent one of my daily resorts. ]
rarely heard him speak, but to my
confidential companions habitually
spoke of him as The Assassin. If ever
= man wore a murderer's cOuntenance
he did. His brow was dark and low
ering; his eyes were baleful his figure
was squat, and his motions were feline.
He carried an habitual frown, and his
whole bearing was singularly repulsive
To me. i must have felt thus toward
ter morning Il saw him carrying a
leaviIy-laden basket along the squalid
street. He had lost none of his baleful
influence over me, and without know
ing or asking myself why, / followed
him stDhiss destination. It was . 0uee
iaRk1ich lived : widow whom 7 ehanc-
ed H. knOW, and whose chiidren had
been sometimes for days with insuffi-
ciepg food, And often the house was
firefess. The basket That my Assassin
carried contained q generous donation
OF necessaries, and from that time un-
til the Spring buds gave promise, of a
betterment of the Widows state, he
kept her well supplied with food and
fuel whenever her own resources fell
short. My Godl did not know it
then, but that which i had mistaken
fsr frown was the involuntary ex-
preston of a pain from disease that
never left him until he died. He was
q railroad conductor who had been dis
charged because he could not resist an
appeal from the poor for free transpOr-
tation. I wish that / had never called
him The Assassin, for no more cruel
Injustice could have been done a fellow
creature who strove with all his might
against his own painful Affections to
saIve and sOOthe the hurts of other suf-
frring ones. 4es'4 = A
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1880-06-17

WHEN Brutus and Cassius wers
boys the girls used to say that Brute
was such nice fellow, but they pre-
ferred Cash. The girls haven't chang
one bit.-[N. Y. Commercial Ad-
Vertiser. 4u--f' f'f.4 fh't
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1880-06-17

DIANA locks are the names Of new
bangs introduced into fashionable cir
cles. They are called after the arrOwy
goddess because they culver whenever
a b ,au comes saround.-Boston Courier.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1880-06-17

A railroad man will not allow his
daughter to wear her back hair down.
1t reminds him of misplaced switch.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1880-06-17
Wagon Making and
~ IN 11isfHs TO N - Sl'l
''q a. Repairing.
. O. s. sBUZZELL

VXYOULD inform the people of Portag ge coun
w ~ that he is prepared 10 maaufncture al
kinds of LUMBER and SPRING WAGONS
and to do general repairing promptly and in
the best manner. Also, HORSE SHOElNG and
GENERAL BLACKSMITHING.
~ Prices from 10 to 20 per cent. below any
heretofore charged in this region. 70 r cash.
WAGONS of all Kinds constantly on handI
Wofks'oni Main Street, West OF Ca p. Il. b.
DePot. ass al <r51@ MA adj
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1880-06-17
TRAINS WESTWARD.

Trans No. 3 ana u ON main line run daily
Palace Sleeping Coaches on trains No l. 2 8
and IL between Cincinnati aud New ork daily
Hotel Coach on trains No. 3 and ~, between
Chicago and New York daily, via Mansfield
Train No. connects ut Mansfield with Pitts
burg, Fort Wayne Chicago Railroad for Chi
cago, Milwaukee, Omaha and all points in the
Northwest, at Meadville, Union and Cory for
Oil Regions; and at amesto wn for Buffalo and
Niagara Falls; at Salamanca tor Rochester:
and At Binghamton for Albany.
Close connections at Cincinnati with trains
for the South and West. -
No" stop p-over''s allowed upon local tickets.
Local passengers must purchase tickets to their
first stopping place, and may then repurchase
from that point to destination. -
Passengers for Chautauqua Lake should on
arrival at Lake View: take the steamers Of the
. Peoples Line, the :. Mayvile % q rifith or
- W. B. Shattuc" which run IN direct connec-
ton with trains on this road for all points ON
the Lake.
w. b. SHATTUC,
General Passenger and Ticket Agent,
fa- ffEt.a CINCINNATI, O.
-A"1 p. ID. COOPER
1@D General Superintendent,
CLEVELAND, O.
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/. i also have for sale .iissf.s: = rllis,s ssNz
1. % 'VILLAGElsL
Well located on fghroiling ground, and in tn
most pleasant and growing part OF the town
Will be sold cheap and on easy terms.
an.6. 1875 33s
eHEAVE POWDER.

J. / have compounded Heave Powder whiA
warrant to beshe best ever offered in M,
directions are followed will perform, what
claim for it. My e5 years experience in
| care of horses has developed to me the propeA
treatment. and my Powder meets great wan !.
as 1t is a Heave Fowder-not o Condition Pow :
der. No man having horses needing treatment
for Heavcs should be without this Remedy. II
does not interfere with the supply of all the
water a. horsc may aeed. Four Oun cas. withtii-
rections, 81 90. Address o. w. COY.
- s~' p. u. Box 597, Ravenna, O.
ssi Sold at W aterinan's 5s9-4w i'Ft.''
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1880-06-17
Notice to Contractors.

Notice to Contractors.
CEALED proposals will be received at the
- office of the Clerk of Paris Township, POr-
tage County Ohio. until i've O'Clock p. NJ. on the
4th day of June, 1880; for building a School
and specifications on file in said Office. -tt.
None but the lowest res sponsible bid will be
accepted, and the Board may reject all bids.
By order OF the Board of Education.
J. A. MORGAN, Township Clerk.
May 18th, 1880. 611-4w+.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1880-06-17
= II
Ohio u Ournal of
FlOraculture.

THREATS clearly on managing Roses and all
Il Plants for the garden. window, conservato-
ry. warden case. fernery. aquarium. &c. 1t tells
all about ANIMALS. bulbs. hanging baskets. In
sects, flowers for winter, how to propagate from
seeds, cuttings. layers, &C: PRACTICAL. vigorous.
original, elegant. illustrated The volume com
plete in january of each year. with 21O pages
suitable for binding. 500 year in advance.
LEROY L. LAMBORN. Publisher,
(Prop'r Leroy Rose and Plant Nursery,)
ALLIANCE. OHIO. -. -
premium of Ten named beautiful Ever
blooming Roses sent free, by mail. to each SUBJ
scriber, 6a.3m
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c & G. COOPER ENGINES

r am Agent for the sale of the C. X q. Coo a. ;
IL g. Co. En- gines m ufacturcd at Mt. Vernon
Ohio. This Company has been established and
under the sam m nagenient for oyerforty Ieur
years. s.and their works have earned - rcpEt;ttion
for their superior qualities They manufacture
Farm En- gines, Traction Engines. Portable En-
gines, Pony Circular Saw Mills, Corn and Feec
Mills. &C., &c. ..-t.a- -f t.h
Persons intending to purchase anything in
the line of Engines, Mills. &c. will md 1s to
their advantage to call on me at my Repair and
Machine Shop, on Prospect Street
JOHN +. BYERS.
Ravenna. Dec. 81. 1879. 5s2-sm
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Ravenna March hi {

y :. - KaVennA. March II, 1910.
Mr. o. 8. BuZzELL: Dear Sir We have beep
using one of your one horse wagons now OVID
two years in our humber yard. often l0adingf
with one thousand feet of green hemlOck al.
oak, and we think it the best and easiest rn.-
ming wagon we ever had. IL viii carry 6O0s
bs. and has never cost us ono dollar tor repairs
for that time. Yours, truly, lf8s 1A
,-..@,f g. SUTHERLAND l. 60.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1880-06-17
A N EXPERIENCED ADJUSTER
FROM THE DAVIS FACTORY,

Will he atour place one day each week for the
purpose OF Repairing Machines of all kinds.
oT FRAZKR'S RAVENNA AGENCY.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1880-06-17
ROAD NOTICE.

MO OTICE is hereby given that a petition will
N be presented to the commissioners of Por-
tage County at their next session, to be held on
the first Monday of June, 1850 praying for she
establishment as County Roads. the streets OF
Mantua station as recorded in Portage County
Records of Plats and Surveys. Vol. I, pages 1856
and 143. w. Ii. BOWEN, Petitioner.
Mantua Station. May 3rd, 1887. 610-4t
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Shalersville, March q, 1876.
Mr.. o. S.BUZZELL. Dear Sir I'm the fall of
Z S69 purchased of you alight wagon. Weight
which think is the easiest running wageri-
use. have frequently drawn : 0e0 pounaisI
on it at one time. All the expense that ~
ting tire once Yours. with respect..
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written for the Democratic press.l
GODS CARE.
BIZ SKLLIE REKD.

Is therea spot in all the realms of space,
50 tar removed from Gods eternal care. &
That souls ay waa,ier from His saving grace.
And Love not reach them theres
A--lt y ~ IL. 1.s
Lives there the thought that He will not provide
For cen the meanest creature OF His will?
Why should the grave us from our God divide.
ss4 Who am His children stElG
Had at the first God named Himself our Lord.
And taught net Father we could emily fear
But Love the sterner majesty has barred,
Fs1f Death only parts Us here.
We cannot know just where the soul may rest.
In all the spacious Ornament above;
Yet sure arc it finds a parents breast,
And all a Fathers love. -rs
The weekly clarion., 1880-06-23

| here he put on a great deal of style, boasted
Of his connection with the nobility of Swee.
den, and prided himself upon MS marks
manship.
The following are the distinguished
pupils Of Dr. Zealy's Seminary for the ses-
sion just ended In Penmauship, Miss Mat
tie ferret, Junior class In Penmanship,
Miss Lizzie Young, Junior class In Pen
manship Miss Ef6e Nicely Middle class :
In Department, Miss Matte Terrett Junior
class In Department Miss Lizzie Young
Junior class; In Mathematics, Miss Euge-
MIA Cranberry, Junior class; Ia Deport-
ment, Master Sammie Tolles, Primary class !;
In Elocution, Miss Addie Strauss, Middle
class In Elocution, Miss Matte ferret,
Junior class; In Flocution, Miss Lille
Chiles, Middle class; In studies Of Primary
Department, Master Joseph George.
Like everything else that Is undertaken
by that excellent Fire Company, Hope No.
3, its excursion to Nicksburg on Saturday
was, in all particulars, a success. After pay
ing all expenses, the company had upwards
Of $500, 90 with which to increase its treasu-
ry. The members of this company are ne
gotiating for a new and improved hand en-
gine-one that viii be in better keeping and
with their ability as firemen
than the time-honored Magnolia" Wecon-
our colored friends upon this eyi-
dence Of their prosperity. 1t Is also pro-
posed TO organize Brass Band Of twelve
n 40 Ear h.
chosen only from the ranks Of the company
The Opera House was literally crowded
on Thursday night last, the occasion Of
The large assembly being the Commence /
nent of Zealy's Seminary for Young Ladies /.
Dur people have before had the pleasure of
the closing exercises of this most .
excellent school, and knew what to expect /
rom this one, hence the unusually large
audience. The exhibition was a fitting
inale to the successful and prosperous ses-
ion just past. The exercises consisted Of
,raduating essays tableaux, music and the
.warding Of diplomas. The essays of the
,oung ladies' were all most creditable, and
we're listened to with attention and interest
The graduates and essayist5 were Miss
lille Peatross, Miss Lula Taylor Miss
susie Zealy, Miss Florence Peatross, Miss
Ella Wishart, Miss Eddie Terrett and Miss
Alphra johnson. The tableaux and music
,ere very fine, and were highly appreciated
y the audience. All in all the exhibition
-as must successful, and reflected great
redit upon the young ladies and their ac-
intructors.
The weekly clarion., 1880-06-23
Winona Advance.
THE EXODUS REPORT.
SPEECH OF SENATOR LAMAR.

WAsHIFGToS, June 14-In reply to Mr..
| WINDOWS speech upon the report of the exodus
committee, Mr.. Lamar said he would reply
briefly 10 what had been said by the Senator
from Minnesota. because the words of the lat
ter would be published far and wide in the
North and West and inspire the belief that the
South was an enemy of patriotism, peace and
religion, and would confirm in the South the
feeling that nothing could be done to overcome
the Northern peoples hatred.
After severely criticising the manner in
which the exodus investigation had been con-
Quoted on the part of the Republican minority,
NJ. Lamar quoted from book entitled "A Visit
to the United States in 1879, by Sir George
Campbell NJ. P.' from'letters written by Bis
hop Simpson and Rev Mr.. Hatfield, of New
York, after their return from the South; from
sermons of the Rev Dewitt Talmage, and from
the recent speeches of Gen. Grant, TO show
that.the negroes are well treated, ,and content
ed in the South; that they are more prosperous
than Northern and foreign observers expected
to find them and the people of the South gen
orally, instead of being murderers and oppres-
sOrs, as they have been sometimes represented
by Northern politicians are moral and patrl-
otic, and deal with the cOlored race in kind
ness and Justice.
In subsequent remarks Mr.. Lamar said he
wished to leave the blacks perfectly free to go
where they pleased. He believed that for
every one who went North a Northern laborer
would come South. The blacks were not the
best laborers in all res poets, but for the pecul
lar work of the South thew were peculiarly
fitted more than for the North. Education
in the South was not as well provided for as
the people would like, but it was improving,
and facilities for blacks and whites were equal.
The exodus was not the result of oppression
$4,000 negroes had moved into Mississippi
since the war perhaps $4,000 had gone OUT
but al that could be made of the movement
was that it great labor movement 1t
no more significant of oppression than the
numerous strikes OF thousands of laborers in
the North.
The very fact thatall that political agitation
and efforts had been able to do to set 70, 900
negroes in motion, showed how firmly based
the labor relations in the SOnth were. Referr-
ing to the enormous agricultural production of
the South he said no society full of disorder,
tumult and bloodshed could show such rec
ord.