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The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-05-23
SEALED BIDS.

Sealed bids vii I be received by the un-
dersigned Board of Directors of School
District No. ~ 70 the building a school
house FOR sail District. Bids must be di-
rected to Is Roberts, Albany, Oregon,
Plans and specifications may be seen at
the Drug Store of E W Langdon, Albany.
Bids received up to o'clock, p. M, Satur-
day. May oath, 1884.
s. CANNON,
S ARCHIBALD.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-05-23

Every democratic candidate for the
Legislature in Linn county declares
himself in favor of the mortgage tax
law. They stand with the farmer, the
laborer, and mechanic against the en-
croachnents of capital upon the just
rights of labor.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-05-23

"Boss" DOlph's telegram to Marshall
forbiding his acceptance of certain
nomination calls to mind billit he sent
to Hon. A. Rosenheim on the floor of
the Oregon Legislature when that gen
tleman was about to do something dis
pleasing to the "Boss," it was to the eff
feet "Damn you Rosenhsim. if you do
that I will help to hang YOU"
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-05-23
The Hon EIIIa RIInI,

Life Senator OF the Dominion Parlia-
ment, BellevIlle. oHtario. Canada writes:
al tried st Jacobs oil for aguc ia my
face aud toothache. II acted like a
charm. A few iimes rubbing with it
took away all soreness and pain far
better than having them drawn at the
age OF seventy
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-05-23
Dissolution Notice.

Notice il hereby given the co-partnership
heretofore existing between l. Sepders and 81
Sternberg, under the firm name aud style Of
SeDders i Sterr berg, Of Albany is this day
dissolved. All indebted To said firm either
by account or note are requested to come
and scttie az once. The books are kept at
the old stand and all accounts not paid with
in thirty days will be placed in the hands Of
an Attorney for collection.
April lot. 1854.
SExDKKs & sTRRs BEE0.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-05-23

five are not very much in error, Ar
thur, despite all the blow and buster OF
the Blaine men, will go ints the Chica-
20 convention with more votes than the
latter. no man knows 20 we'll how to
use federal patronage and "soap' as Ar
thur does, and no maa is less scrupu-
lous In their use.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-05-23

flour readers on. Yaquina Bay and
those interested in seeing the Bay im-
proved want to have known outspo-
ken friend to represent them in the
state senate, let thom elect Rufus
Thompson and he is faithful friend of
that enterprise.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-05-23

When petition was In circulation
asking congreas to pass the Grover and
Slater bill increasing the appropriation
for the Improvement Of Yaquina Bay,
Mr.. Lee, then Senator from Polk coun-
ty, refused to sign the petition, stating
that congressman George know best
what the people wanted, end be was
willing to leave IL to him. Voters Of
Benton aud Polk will you now elect 3
nan who was not willing to help on this
great enterprise -? Rufus Thompson has
ever been the steady friend OF Yaquina
Bay, and will DO elected instead Of Mr..
Lac
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-05-23

George E. Chamberlain is the very
man whom the people of this district
should elect Prosecuting Attorney.
George is fully competent and will run
far ahead of his ticket. Mr.. WolVer.
ton is not popular at all and is regard
ed BY many Republicans as not q suit
able person for that office.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-05-23

A couple of dudes at the State House
in Salem have become members of the
Albany "litsrary bureau" organized to
build up Mr.. Films chances for the
Supreme Judgeship. They lay blame
TO the door of Thayer for which their
own masters are responsible.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-05-23

The county canvass opened Wednss-
day at Scio. Mossrs. Weatherford
Montanye, Black, Shelton and Reid on
the Democratic side, and Messrs. Lever
and Looney on the Republican side
addressed the people. It is due to
candor TO say that Mr.. Leever and
Looney are no match at all for Mr..
Weathcrford and Mr.. Montauye who
made the principal Democratic speeches.
WsathsrfOrd and Montanye placed them
selves squarely in limo with the people
on tho great living issues Of the day.
Democratic prospects are good for 100
majority on tho general ticket in scio
alone. Our canvass Is safe In the
hands Of those conducting il.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-05-23

A NIT FOR nOS. ,. .. LEE To CRACK

When the petition was in circulation
IN Polk County requesting our represen-
tation in Congress to favor the bill Of
Grover and Slater to increase the ap.
preparation from $4,000 the amount
asked by Congressman George TO sl0e,.
600, for the improvement of YsquinA
Bay why did Mr. Lee then State Sem
ator from Polk county refuso to give
aid to the measure and add his signature
10 the list et Re .1ublicaas and Dsmocrl B,
who passed the increased bill, was il
because his interests are 30 intensified
with Portland, that be disregarded the
wants Of the Valley. His action in the
last Senatorial contest in voting only for
Portland men gives color to tho general
Impression that Mr.. Lee 10 for Portland
first, last, and ell the time. Let Mr..
Lee rise and explain.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-05-23
OWE NO MAN ANYTHINC C.

All persons knowing themselves indebted
to the undersigned are respectfully request
ed to call at once for settlement, as must
make collections to meet my own obligations.
A disregard of this notice viii entail costs
on debtors.
CHAs. B. Mo@TAeUE.
Lebanon, Nov. 9th, 1883,
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-05-23

Many Republicans think that the
Supreme Court should be non-politi
cal, and hence will vote for Thayer.
Thayer was the first TO make it non
political, when he made it so by ap-
pointing two Democrats and one Re-
publican to that Office, when the
separate supreme court was first es-
tablished in 1873.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-05-23

We learn that it is we'll understood
in Polk county that j. D. Lee candi-
date for joint Senator from Polk and
Benton is Sol Hirsch's man for that
position,
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-05-23
Eight Years. serefaia Cared.

A valued correspondent Albert Simp-
son. Esq. writing from Peoria, Ill. says :
Samaritan Aervine cured me Of scro-
fula, alter haviAg suffered for years
with the disease" Mr.. Simpson lives
In Peoria. Ask him. Your druggist
keeps IL. $3.50.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-05-23
Money 90 Loan.

We are now prepared to make loans in
any sums desired on improved farm land in
Linn and Benton counties for any length of
time not less than one year.
RURKHARr Bros.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-05-23
Linn County Democratic
Ticket.

For Senator
J. K. WEATHERFORD.
For Representatives
HENRY CYRUS,
l. II. MONTANYE,
J.H. PEERY,
HARVEY SHELTON,
T. J. BLACK,
F. A. WATTS.
For County Judge
J. J. WHITNEY.
For County Clerk
j. P. GALBRAITH.
For Sheriff
J. K. CHARLTON.
For treasurer
III. FARWELL.
For Assessor
E. E. HAMMACK.
For County Commissioners
AARON CONDRA,
D. MEYERS.
For School Superintendent
D. V. S. REID.
Fer Coroner
ASA n. PETERSON.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-05-23
FOR SALE.

Improved farms in Linn and Lane
counties In the heart of the finest farming
district west of the Rocky mountains. For
particulars address or call on
A. WHEELER,
Shedd, Liam Co, Or
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-05-23
FOR SALE.

Two building lots fenced near depot.
One house and lot on Third Street. One
house and lot on Lyon Street. Inquire at
this office,
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-05-23

The Oregon Vidette, Of Salem liter
ally skins @. e. Wolverton, Republi-
can candidate for Prosecuting Attor-
ney. You ought to read 1t.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-05-23
For Sale.

A fine mare, 4 years el6, l6 hands high,
broke to work both single and double, first
class in every respect. Inquire at once of
Burkhart Bros.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-05-23

In the Circuit Court Of the State Of Oregon,
for The County Of Linn
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-05-23

In The Circ,at Court Of he State Of Oregon
for Liza County.
W $ Ladi and c L Tilton, Bankers and
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-11-09
$500 REWARD.

The above srev,rd will Is. piad for ID. sr.i
and conviction ~ sny party or parties found
guilty Of stealing. hliling Or ruanlna on.
altering brands or marks of any live ,,oef
bs'onGInG TO Any msmbsr Of chs Revsds Iiy.
sto,t Association.
c. ". Cnu,eHss. Prs.id,at.
y. Y. swEETsER. sserstary
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-11-09
, TAX PAYERS.
OFFICE o, covrrr rns,.vn...

ovTfcE OF courTy TRxUsunER.
- EtLn, Heyada. oct. 20. 1891 I
NOTICE IN HEDEBY GIVEN THAT THg
~ State. county spd other tsIes for the yssr
l@' are now due snd payable N my once, in
me fos'omcs building, and the law in relation
10 iheir eollecfon Will he strictly enforced.
MI taies nnpaid at o'clock y. ", Monday.
novembs l'th pretimo. will then become dc.
!in1uspt and ten per cent. additional sddsd
thereto. lave a. .ar
County Treasurer and sr.oado Iar soii.stor.
~ q ". uul<.. IsDul1,
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1884-01-12
HAYDEN BROS,
PIERRE. DAKOTA.

Which have lots within the last Consequently
following prices
United States This
and the following prices will be the proof
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1884-01-12
Proceedings CT the Beard Of County
Commissioners.
CLIFTON. ID. L. January I.

CLIFTON. ID. T.. January I, 1888
Under the law the County Board is re-
qured to meet on the first Monday in Jan
uary, April, July and October in each year
IN regular session, and on January 1th the
Board met at | O'Clock Present Com
missioner Hoover and Clerk of the Board
No quorum being present the Board adj
journed to meet at 3 o'clock p m
, o'clock. p. NAT three O'Clock. pur.
suant to adjournment. the Board met.
Present, Commissioners Hoover and Mil
lett Commissioner Millctt not taking the
chair in his capacity as Chairman pro tenn,
thcClerk requested him so to do as the
time for the meeting would in few min
utes expire. Commissioner Millett re- fused
saying that Mr. ~ III. Young was presen,
and he considered him Chairman and con
sequently he (MillctD could not act as
chairman. The Clerk stated that as Mr.
Young resigned his position as County
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1884-01-12
The Fire Fiend at Blunt.

Just before going TO press we learn
of disastrous fire which broke out at
Blunt Thursday noon. 1t is thought
that it originated in the millinery store
of Mrs. Binnie Preston on north Main
street, and soon communicated with
the grain and feed store of Smith Bros,
the dry goods and grocery store of W.
ii. Kyne and the restaurant and bakery
of Volts Il Son, all of which were con-
sumed, and but for the heroic effort of
the people and favorable direction of
the wind large portion of the business
part of town must have been consumed.
IL was the first serious fire the town
has had, and the excitement was great
So far rs we have learned the building
occupied by the Smith Bros was in
sured for $500, kyne's stock of goods
for $500 and the rest uninsured.
Mrs. Preston lost $500 in money and
a gold watch.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1884-01-12
Proceedings Of County Board.

CLIFTON, ID. T., January 3, 1854
Pursuant to the call of the County Clerk for
special session of the Board to Gil the vacancy in
said Board, occasIoned by the resignation of n H.
Young and his subsequent failure 10 qualify under
a new appointment, Commissioner Hoover and the
County Clerk met at IN O'Clock a. m, and awaited
the arrival OF Commissioner Mllctt and the Probate
Judge, the remaining members of such appointing
board unde. the statutes. Commissioner Millett
and the Judge of Probate not appearing the Board
adjourned to meet at o'clock p. m.
AFTERNOON.
Up. m.-Pursuant to adjournment the Board met
Present Messrs Hoover and Meloou. No other
members Of the board appearing the Beard again
adjourned to meet at . o'clock p. m.
m.-Board met pursuant to adjournment;
present, Messrs. Hoover and Meioon: the other
members not appearing the Board adjourned to
Monday, January 7th, lss4, at 10 o'clock n. m.
MONDAY, Januaay !, 1881.
10 H. m.-Boari met pursuant to adjournment in
special session; present, Messrs Hoover and Me
loon. Commissioner Hoover in the Chair. No
other members being present the Board adjourned
to meet TO 1890 p. IN.
80 p. m-Board met Pursuant to adjournment;
present, Messrs. Hoover and Meloon. The other
two members of the Board not being present, al
jonrned to meet at o'clock p m
5p. m-Board met pursuant to adjournment;
present, Messrs. Hoover and Meloon. The Judge Of
Probate sent n message that account of a severe
freezing accident he would be unable to attend the
meeting. The County Clerk requested Commission
er Milctt to take the chair by virtue Of his office as
Chairman pro TEN OF the regular Board Of Com
rnssioners. Commissioner Millett declined 10 do
since the meeting being called for the purpose of
filling vacancy in the Board which, in his present
opinion, did not exist, and Mr.. n. II. Young being
prere nj, he considered him member of the County
Board and its chairman. Commissioner MiIlett
also refused To act with the appointing board the
question OF hlling the vacancy. No quorum being
present the Board adjourned.
j. A. MELCoN, County Clerk.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1884-01-12
HOME HAPPENINGS.

%. W. Lee visited Pierre this week,
returning Thursday.
Read the law card ofJas. T. Wat
son, of Pierre, in another column.
The merry jingle of the sleighbcll
is frequently heard in our midst.
Joe kokcsh, our blacksmith, has
taken Il pre-emption south of town.
Prof. d. Staples, County Superin-
tendent, was in town this week OH bus
mess.
Trains back in the States blocka-
ded last week. which greatly interfercd
with our Eastern mails.
We want to see the parties who
said the winter was going to be so mild
that no underwear would be necessary.
Some of the people in the country
round about are improving the beet of
the weather in digging wells-a very
good idea.
ANY one buying 80 worth of
goods at one time Mt the Clothing
House of s. T. Morgan, of Blunt, can
get the SULLY COUNTY WATCHMAS six
months free.
"A genuine "praric schooner pass
ed town, yesterday. 1t is rather early
for navigation by this kind of craft.
but we expect to soon see them in large
numbers.
Every once in while load of
lumber comes up for residence on a
claim, such a one stopping in town
Monday night Rather cool business
some days we should consider.
The Pierre and Clifton stage has
thus far made its regular round trips
exactly on time-nearly 60 miles day
with the same team. How many pla-
ces are there back i'm the States where
the same thing could have been done?
This speaks well for both our roads
and weather.
L. W. Needham, general manager
Of Farbank and the Missouri Valley
Town Site Co, accompanied by l.. j.
Herbison, of Pierre, was in Clifton
Wednesday and Thursday of this week
Mr.. Needham says that the contract
has been let for l00 ear loads of lum-
ber for Fairbank, to be delivered rs
soon as possible, and that the town
will loom in the spring
Now is your chance to get prize,
sure. 5. Il. Morgan, the Blunt clothier,
is closing his stock out ut a great re-
duction, and also making an additional
inducement to buyers by making them
a present of from one to five dollars on
purchase of goods amounting to so
and upward He is also giving bar
gains on goods For particulars see
his advertisement elsewhere.
No wonder it was slightly cool
hereabouts last week In some parts
of Illinois the mercury went down to
45 degrees below zero, and in Chicago
it was the coolest weather ever known.
In many other places the same condi-
tons are reported, both north and
south. The tropical fruits in some of
the southern States are said to be
severely injured. Nearly everywhere
there seems to have been more suffer
ing from the cold Notwithstanding
many of our people were lily prepared,
not having their permanent improve
mcnts made
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1884-01-12
MAKE YOUR LOANS of
Dearborn d Stinson, Clifton.


Patrons of the skating rink grow
in numbers and the interest increases
John c. Blaisdcll left for Fort
Sully the first of the week We shall
miss his genial company.
Cash will be paid for rclinquish,
ment to good tree claim in this vicin-
ity. Inquire ut this office.
There is some fear that the early
crop of bananas along the Okobojo belt
are injured, but the late ones are yet
all right
The stage line spoken of in re-
cent issue of the WATCrIMAN, to he run
from Blunt to Fairbank via Clifton and
Lewiston, will be put in operation by
the early spring time.
Ira Cole and Irwin Rickert return
ed home from the Black Hills Saturday
evening. They expect to return to the
Hills again in few days to open a
skating rink.
-Messrs. j. ID. Cameron and G. B.
Walker, of Pierre, and Del Coy. of
Fairbank, members of the Fairbank
Town Site Co. were in town on bust
ness, Tuesday, and remained over night.
Already some of our early settlers
are beginning to return from visits to
their old homes back in the States, and
all report that many of their former
neighbors are preparing to start for
Dakota early in the spring.
Frank 4. Lee returned to Clifton,
Thursday, from a visit to his old home
at Waverly. Iowa. He thinks there is
no place like Sully county, and informs
us that nearly everybody back in his
old State has the Dakota fever. and
many are coming IN the spring. If he
appears more cheerful than of old,
three words will explain--its a girl.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1884-01-12

Buying all goods strictly for Cash am
house in our line, enables us 10 offer ma
goods marked in plain figures One
times if goods are not satisfactory, ORE
the country.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1884-01-12
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
TERRITORIAL.

TERRITORIAL.
Delegate in Congress- b. Raymond
Goyernor-N. q. Ordway.
Secretary. III. Teller.
Trcasurcr-W. III. McNay.
Auditor-ieorgc l.. Ordway.
. Surveyor Gencra-Cortez s. Fessendcn.
Superintendent of Public Instruction
w. II. II. Bcadle
Chief Justice of Supreme Court-Alonzo
J. Edgerton.
Associate Justices of the Supreme Court
WIN. Il. j. Church. j. L. Kidder, $. b.
Hudson.
United States District Attorney-Ilugh
J. Campbell.
United States Marshal-Harrison Allen.
SULLY COUNTY.
commissioners. &C j. Millett Sr., B. p
Hoover. y. H. Young
Sheriff.. j. Millett, Jr.
Treasurer-Charles Agar.
Coroncr-Dr. J. A. Stevens.
Surveyor-William Ashley Jones.
AssessOr-Orr W. Lee.
Clerk of Court--lI w. Edgerton.
Judge Of Probate-Merit Sweeney.
Superintendent of Schools-David Sta
piles.
Register of Deeds and Ex Ofiicio County
Clerk, J. A. Meloon.
Justices of the Peace-Wm. =. Ross, G..
w. Everts. L. i. Kelly, ID. ID. Bryant.
Constables-licnryW w. Sprague, George
Bowers, Geo. II. Pease.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1884-01-12
CLIFTON, SATURDAY, JANUARY -,

Final proof work is lively in Cliff
ton to-day.
The Literary and Social Society
fiourishes.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-11-22
Where is Isen IsutIer9 ?


N. o. Picaynne.
And now that the campaign is over
it may be in order to ask what has be-
come of Ben Butler2 His. stontorian
voice has not been heard amid the
booming of cannon in honor of Mr..
Cleveland's election. His representa-
ton in the electoral college is not any
where visible. His fnsions and pro-
posed confusions have not left a single
ripple upon the surface. His legions
Of horny handed followers did not APP
pear at the polls on election day, In
fact his campaign has proven the most
lamentsble failure that has eyer fol-
lowed such high pretensions. In his
own State he was literally buried. His
total vote in Massachusetts was less
than $4,000, while st. John polled
over 10000. If there was ono thing
of which he bonsted it was his hold
upon the people Of Massachusetts.
His supporters had the hardihood to
ask for him the nomination Of the
National Democratic Convention npon
the ground that he could carry at
least half the electoral vote of New
England. The Massachusetts vote is
about as follows Blaine, l4l ,692 /;
Cleveland, llh692; Butler, eases /;
81. John, l0,03s,
The old topper bas at last been left
high and dry, outside Of both parties,
and without even respectable fol-
lowing of crauks. The Greenbackers
and the Labor party arc alike disgust
ed with him, and win not again com
nit the folly of intrnsling their for
tunes, whateyer that may be, N such
hands. Whatever scheme be may
have bad in pursuing such remark
able course has been completely spoil
ed, aud be is forced into retirement
from the political field At last, The
country can afford to have him retire,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-11-22
vy1lllanl Pitt kellogg.
Louisville Courier.Journal.

Louisville Courier-Journal.
Readers are familiar with the politi-
cal history Of that shrewd, cunning
and INSCRIPTIONS adventurer, William
Pitt Kellogg. He hailed from Illi-
nois, though native from Vermont,
and was appointed by President Lin
coin Collector of the port of New
Orleans a few days before his assas-
sination. When the quarrel took
place between the Republican mem
bers of Congress and President john
son he professed to be an ardent
admirer of johnson, and sent him
many messages, assuring him that he
was with him in the fight, body and
soul and every thread of his garment,
Before the close of that administra-
tion Kellogg found himself in the
Senate of the United States, where he
had no more right to be than hack
driver on Pennsylvania avenue, and
voted for Johnson's impeachment. At
the close of his term, which lasted
from 1868 to 1879, he was counted
in by fraud as Governor of Louisiana,
and subsequently by fraud back into
the Senate. This term began in 1877
and ended in 1883. He then became
a candidate for Congress in his Dis
trict, and was fairly elected. At the
late election he was defeated, and that
puts an end to the last carpet-bagger
In the South.
OF course he was disappointed and
He at once issued card
charging fraud upon his enemies. He
is a nice disciple to talk about fraud
"a man who Is stepped to his eyes in
evil practices. He may rail as much
as he pleases, but it will not avail
him. He is a dead cock in the pit to
all intents and purposes, Politically
he is in as bad a condition as the
family who was removing to Texas.
A traveller was riding along the road
in Arkansas and came across some
movers encamped on the wayside. A
boy about IA years of age, was lean
ing against a broken cart wheel, al
most choking with sobs. "What is
the matter, my n9' Matter enough,
stranger. Don't you see nanny there
with the ager? Don't you
see daddy there playing poker at bit
ante, with the last $5 we've got on
earth Don't You see sister Sal there
so drunk that she don't know seven
dollars and q half from q stick of
wood Don't you sec the baby there
in rags a-crying, and I don't care
d--n If / never get to Texas"