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The Brookhaven leader., 1890-12-04

a. ihE United States Supreme Court has
Na" Nueo adversely to the appeal of the
pa'assa rioters. condemned for murder
act OF Congress Federal authority
IAenas Is to guano islands worked by
Serlcan S;a's citizens where no other juris-
th.a Ouon exists 1t will be rememb bered
saa s' negroes employed on Navassa ISL
sna' s IN the Car bbean sea, INDUCED in
=. O' against their officers, killing one
p" e"o, tne remainder being rescued by
R.I.,sh tiesh war ship Trial was had at
baltimore, Md.
The Brookhaven leader., 1890-12-04

JOHN w. MACKAY, owner OF the
Mackay- Bennett cable, has purchased
all the property and franchises OF the
Bankers and Merchants Telegraph
Company in New York, New Jersey,
Pennsylvania and Maryland, the United
Lines Telegraph Company and the
Postal Telegraph Company for $500, 600.
The Brookhaven leader., 1890-12-04

IT has been suggested that the only
way to prevent the Duchy Of Luxem-
burg falling into the hands of Germany
will be for the young Queen Wilhel-
NINA of Holland, when she becomes of
age, to marry the heir to the Luxem-
burg throne, and negotiations with this
end in view are now in progress
The Brookhaven leader., 1890-12-04

~ Is stated in London that Home Sec
oo ,0sary Matthews is fully prepared for a
oOmpiete answer in behalf of the Gov
e.nment to any question in Parliament
M%Ooaylng the allegations made by
S' at Davltt and others that tho Fenian
p,.soher' John Daily, is the victim of a
p.O' organized by emissaries Of the
| Uyal Irish constabulary. 1t is said
;na na' tne Home Secretary has himself
,,hSuestigated ~ the charges and come to
foundation.
The Brookhaven leader., 1890-12-04

THE State Board OF Pensions Of North
Carolina has apportioned $50, 900 among
ex-Confederate pensioners in that State.
That amount under an act of the last
legislature, was this year raised by
taxation, Tho pensioners are soldiers
disabled while in the service of the
State and widows of soldiers killed In
such sery ce.
The Brookhaven leader., 1890-12-04

inE Belgian Premier has introduced
bill extending the franchise. This
.cuon Is a complete surprise, and
W 'ne radicals are highly elated. The
"orkingmen who had threatened to
Srike S IN order to emphasize the!f
Semand for universal suffrage have
aecided to remain at work. There
S great rejoicing in Brussels and
'ue other large cities. the streets being
tro~aed with people celebrating the
important event
The Brookhaven leader., 1890-12-04

THE steamship .Breakwater, from
Puerto Cortez, brings the news that
Sanchez committed suicide when he
found that the tide of battle was
against him. Bogran's Adjutant and
his Finance Minister wero killed. II.
Aldenbakcr, who was reported killed,
was with Major f II. Burke at the
time and is uninjured.
The Brookhaven leader., 1890-12-04

Iron the premises of Henry Brock
man proprietor of horse rendering
establishment in the outskirts Of Chi
capo, was discovered quantity Of
neatly dressed horse flesh. He Is sup
posed to have been carrying on an act
i've trade with tho lower class OF res
The Brookhaven leader., 1890-12-04

THE lottery law passed by the Fifty
first Congress has decreased the re-
cepts of the New Orleans post-offlce
sl2O, 900 pear, and has resulted in the
discharge of quite number OF clerks
already, whose services are no longer
required to run the Office. This Is
about one third Of the annual income o.
tho ofTico
The Brookhaven leader., 1890-12-04
JOB PRINTING

out In the least augmenting their earn
ings. The returns from the recent
elections indicate that many Of them
have discovered the imposition that has
been practiced upon them, and are TAX
ing their places in the party to which
they belong. ng.-Louisvills Courier-Jour-
The Brookhaven leader., 1890-12-04

All tho furnaces in Pittsburgh and
Allegheny were compelled to close
down owing to the almost total failure
n the natural gas supply. The pressure
wos less than half an ounce when 1t
should have been ten.
The Brookhaven leader., 1890-12-04
Ordered to strike.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Ncy. 29-All the
coal miners in Alabama some 5000 in
number, have been ordered on strike
Monday, December ]. Some Of the
men are not pleased at the order, but
the leaders say the men will all go out
Some days ago a committee of the
Mine Workers Union asked for an ad-
vance in wages, which the operators re-
fused to grant, and orders for general
strike were issued.
The Brookhaven leader., 1890-12-04

THE threshing machine manufactur-
o.o of the United States have been In
sossion at Chicago for the purpose OF
Iorminu a trust which, whom completed.
will rival the harvester trust recently
The Brookhaven leader., 1890-12-04

AxoruER American woman has capt
n,od a Count, Miss Katheryn Louise
Railey, daughter OF Joseph T. Bailey
@ .ho head of a large Philadelphia jewelry
s.u, @ being married to Count de Sibour.
The Brookhaven leader., 1890-12-04

JUDGE COOLEY. chairman OF the Inter-
otate Commerce Commission, who re-
turned to Washington in an improved
condition after an absence of some time,
mas again been compelled to temporarily
,eIinquish his duties. He overworked
himself after his return and at the ad-
wee OF his physician has gone to his
nome to recuperate. He has written
Is felt
The Brookhaven leader., 1890-12-04

1rncE Urr, publisher OF the Dubuque
60 has been indicted for criminal
ihnI bv the grand jury, upon the com.
iOI i,ojrt Of Congressman-elect Butler o.
~ Eourth district.
The Brookhaven leader., 1890-12-04

N DE- FREYc1NET, French Minister oil
W., has become a candidate for the
a.rt wa, seat in the Academy. In conse-
o"ence OF his popularity all other can
55dotes save Zola have Withdrawn.
The Brookhaven leader., 1890-12-04

r,,r siberian Exile Petition Associa-
~ % New York has decided to call the
nOn n.,O - attention to the condition OF the
1ows in Russia.
The Brookhaven leader., 1890-12-04

-hE agents of American dressed beef
eS,as,a ers are showing great activity in the
Hnoiishment woH of shops in West Corn
f,"" England, for the sale OF their
smau ssn products. and the farmers and
MAI 4 stock raisers of that reglep am
SS'a alarmed BY the movement
The Brookhaven leader., 1890-12-04
CURRENT COMMENT.

r,v BRAZILIAN fleet, consisting OF an
ln l1,d and a wooden corvette, arrived
i.O Now York on the 25th, all we'll
The Brookhaven leader., 1890-12-04

The trial of Mrs Lucy Parsons at
Newark. N. j.. for completely in riot
ous Anarchist meeting resulted in her
scquittal,
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-06
FROM AUMSVILLE.

Chas. johnson, of Scio. WAS in
our town a few days ago.
Farmers glad to see rain after our
little cold snap, as it is beneficial to
fall sown grain.
Geo. McNeill, of the firm of Nc
Neill & Co, merchants at Ale, was
in town a few days ago on business.
Aumsville will be represented at
the horse show to take place at Sa-
lem this month. II. w. Smith will
exhibit Clydesdale and Ed. T..
Judd Percheron. Both fine
horses. Don't fail to see them.
Our school meeting passed off
quietly. II. c. Porter was elected
director and c. +. Helm clerk. ID.
D. Coffey, who received a first grade
certificate at the late examination,
was employed to teach our school.
H. b. Condit, deputy assessor, is
LllS VI lllC
upon the just and the unjust, tax
ing list of their taxable property.
Assessor Blackerby made good APP
pointnent when he secured the
services of Mr.. Condit as a deputy,
as he is a good judge Of fproperty.
VIM. Jeter. an old settler living
near Stayton, died Monday, of ca n
Ger, and was buried at the Campbell
cemetery Tuesday. He not only
lived christian life but he brought
up family of boys and girls who
have grown TO be useful men and
women. The family have the sym
pathy of the entire community in
this their sad bereavement. a large
procession of sorrowing friends fol-
lowed the remains TO their last rest
ing place. "An honest man is the
nJblest WORK of God"
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-06

DANoERoUs.-The small boy Is
always doing something that he
shonld not do. They have prac-
tice now Of attempting to jump into
every passing street car, and when
the drivers attention Is called they
will drop off as If shot. Yesterday
a young boy about eight years old
attempted to do this feat and was
thrown violently to the ground Oh a
pile Of rocks and sustained severe
bruises and almost a dislocated
shoulder. Parents should warn
heir children to desist from such
practice. The driver is helpless in
assisting the urchins off the rear end
of the car and cannot be blamed IN
the matter.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-06

SENSIBLE ODSERvATIoN.-We be-
lieve, says the Dallas Observer, that
Il majority of Polk county citizens
would readily assent to appropriat-
ing good SUM tor assisting to
bridge the Willamette at Salem,
provided the bridge so constructed
be q good one. We have conver> ed
with many people from outside pre-
cincts and this appears to be the
general sentiment.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-06
The PULPIT and the Stage.

Rev. F. NJ. Shrout, Pastor OF
Church, Blue Mound, Kan, says;
81 feel it my duty to tell what DR..
Kings New Discovery has done for
me, My Lungs were badly diseased,
and thonght ct uld live only a few
weeks. / took five bottles of DR..
Kings New Discovery and am
sound and well, gaining 26 lbs. In
weight"
Arthur Love, Manager Loves
Combination writes; AFTER a
thorough trial and convincing evil
dence, | am satisfied DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption
beats 'em all, and cures. The great
est kindness | can do my friends is
to urge them to try it," Free trial
bottles at Fry's Drug Store. Regu-
lar sizes soc. and $1.00.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-06

A man who has practiced medi-
cine for forty years, ought to know
salt from sugar; read what he says;
Toledo, o., Jan. 10, 1887. Messrs. +.
j. Cheney & Co.--Gentlemen:-l
have been iuthe general practice of
medicine for most 40 years, and
would say that in all my practice
and experience have never seen u
preparation that l could prescribe
with as much confidence of success
as l can HALLS atarrh Cure, man
ufactured by you. Have prescribed
it great many times and its effect
is wonderful, and would say in con-
clusion that / have yet to find case
of Catarrh that it would not cure, ii
they would take it according to di-
reniions. Yours Truly. l.. L..
GORSUCH, NJ. d. Office, 2l5
Summit St.
We will give $l00 for any case of
Catarrh that cannot be cured with
Halls Caturrh Cure. Taken inter
nallv. L. J. CHENEY & Co.,
Props, Toledo, D. Sold by Drug
gists, soc.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-06

FRUIT DRYING AND CANNING
Fl. 5. Jory & son, of South Salem,
manufacturer of a fruit dying ap
paratus, are now looking around
for Il suitable location in the city
upon which to start drying and
canning establishment on large
scale. They claim the merit OF
economy and ease of operation for
their plant and are positive they
can make it q success. All such in
dustries receive encouragement, as
they will add to the mannufactur-
ing interests of the city and create u
demand for the growing products Of
the surrounding country.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-06

Fast trains with Pullman Vestibule
Drawing room sleepers, dining cars ana
coaches IL latest design, between Chicago
and Milwaukee and ST. Paul and MIME
apOlis. ~, p,,,,r,on yastibuled
drawing room sleepers, dining cars ano
coaches of latest design, between ,,ninGafo ln,f
and milwaukee, aud Ashland ana Dululh,
Throngh Pullman vestlbule drzwing
room and colonist sleepers via me No1tn 1 "a
ern Pacific railroad between Chicago ana
Portland, Or. ,.o,,, Eastern
Convenient trains 10 and from EIaisteln, Iisl,,
Western. Mort hern and central Mlscon-
s,n noirits, affording unequaled service 70
md from Waukesha Fond du Lac ,.I,,l Osn-
LnSh Neenab. Menesha, Chippewa Fals,
eau Claire, Hurley, Wis, ana lron"Oou
and Bessemcr, Mleh. .o.ave,ations
For tickets. sleeping car reterNalioLis,
,,,,s tabIss and other informationl apply
~ a,5ents anywhere in the unlted States
ssSh'di ''' IL c. BARLOW,
u '"il'"' L5enl Traffic Mgr.
> Al-N9ii'' i0tJi ECKsTE y.
Asst GenI Pass'r and TIKI Agt' A'i"A~
kee. Wis.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-06

Le Richau's Golden BaIsam No.
Cures Chaacres, frs. and .cond stages;
Sores en- the Legs and Body; Sore Ears,
Eyes, Nose, etc, Copper-c Nlortd BIotches,
Syphilitic tatarih, diseased Scalp, and all
primary fo-:ns OF the disease known az
Syphilis. Price, CO per Bottle.
lie Richau's G ldan Rnlsam No.
Cures-Terticry, Mcrcuria' Syphi.itic Rheu-
matsn, Pains in the Bones, Pains in the
Head, back CT the Neck, liberated Sore
Throat, syphilit:c Rash, Lumps and con-
tracted Cores, Stiffness of the Limbs, and
eradicateS al disease from the system,
whether caused by indscretion or abuse
q Mercury, leaving the bl )od pure and
healthy. P"ico s 60 per I ottle.
lie I.ichnu'i Golden - nnish An l.
dOto for tie cure of Gono-rhDa, elect,
irritation Gravel, and all Urinary or Geni.
tal disarrangements. Prize 81 SO per
Bottle.
lie RiChau'i Golden Spsnish In
iactinn, f>r s2vc-e cases OF GonoFrhGa,
lnf4mm 10 y Ioct. Stricturcs,&c. Price
81 per Bottle.
LIE kiichnu's Golden Ointment
for tie eft Ctyc heal.ngof Syphi!.tic Sor2s,
and cruNt.ons. Pricc 81 GO u Box.
10 ichau's Golde I'll s-Nc-ve
and Bra l treatment; loss OF physi"al pow
cr excess c. Ovcr-wor!i, rostration, etc.
Pric0 90 co per Box.
TJuic rad Eervine,
sent everywhere, G. o. D., securely packed
per express.
9. L. RICHAf4~S 8 g. co. Agents,
~ {; 40 Sansome street Corner Clay,
SIN Francisco, Cal.
CIRCULAR HAILED FREE
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-06
Epoch.

The transition from painful sick.
ness to health marks an epoch in
life. Such event is treasured in the
memory and the agency whereby
attained is wonderfully blessed.
Much is heard in praise of Electric
Bitters. So many feel they owe
their restoration to health, to the
use of the Tonic. Ifyou are troubled
with disease of Kidneys, Liver or
Stomach, you will find relief by use
of Electric Bitters. Sold at soc. and
81. per bottle at Fry's Drugstore.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-06
Conservatory Of Music

OF the Willamette Univer ity salem, Ore
gan, the most successful Music School on
the Northwest Coast. Courses in music are
equal to Eastern music schools. Yearly at
tendance of nearly one hundred and fifty.
The able corps ofteachers for the coming
school year will be Prof. Y. NJ. Parvin,
Leona Willis, Miss Eva Cox; assistant
teachers, Miss Lulu NJ. Smith, Miss Hally
Parish, and Miss Mamie Parvin.
Branches taughta are Vocal Culture, Piano,
Organ, Violin, Pipe Organ, Harmony,
Counterpoint, and Glass Teaching.
Diplomas given on completion of course
send for catalogue and circular.
n. NJ PARVIN. 7-25d 3m-wlm.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-06

Polk County Observer: The peo-
pie of Dallas and those Of outside pre-
cincts want a bridge at Salem, and
if our county court has the grit and
backbone 1t should have, it will en-
quire carefully into the matter and
assist in building 1t.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-06
To the Assessors Of the State Of Oregon

You are hereby invited to meet at the
court house in the city of Salem on Tues,
day, the llth day of arch, 1890, al III
o'clock II. m, for the purpose of consider
ing the question of uniform assessments
al d such other business as may come be-
fore the convention. d. p. BURTON,
Assessor of Lane County!
A. f. BLACKBERRY,
Assessor of Marion county.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-06
Ils Merits ThOrOughIY Tested

DR.. f. S. Holden, Dear Sir: The
Ethereal Cough Syrup received. l
have used this syrup for coughs and
colds for several years and can truly
say that it is the best, ii not the best
cough medicine that / have ever
used or known of. JOHN S.
KERR. Oakdale, Nov. 8, 1878.
Large size Sl.00, small so cents. For
sale by all Druggists.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-06
BuckIen's ArnIca Salve.

The best salve in the world forcu;s, bruis
es, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tet,
ter, chapped hands, chilblains, cOrns, and
all skin eruptlonS, and positively cures
piles, or no pay required. Its guaranteed
10 give perfect satisfaction or money re-
funded. Price 25 cents per box.
For snle by Daniel j Fry, druggist.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-06
New Fish Market.

Allen Rhodes has established new Fish
Market on State street, and he keepsa good
supply of fish, poultry and game.
Give him call and your order will be
promptly attended to. S-2Slm
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-06
What Is Doing At the Cnvital City.

What Is Doing at the Capital City.
George Hughes took the train fol
Portland yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Meyers nrC
In Portland.
After this month taxes become
delinquent. r4
Architect G. A. Robert is home
from Hudson.
F. w. Williams, ofsan Francisco,
is in Salem. - 30
The new street car barn was dedi.
Gated Wednesday.
]. A. Graham, of Myrtle Point, is
in Salem.
S. Watson of Mehama, was in Sa-
lem Tuesday.
When you are in Portland don't
forget the st George bar. 1t
Mr.. A. Shanks, an esteemed citi-
zen of Turner, was in the city to-
day.
Judge Kelsay, of Corvallis, was in
the city to-day.
F. U. Hull, one of Mehama's
prominent citizens was i'm the city
Wednesday.
Miss Frazier went to Albany this
morning to attend the bedside OF a
sick friend.
The woolen mill is running nicely
and will be thrown open to the in
spection of the public on Saturday
the 18th.
Farley Brothers, Of Dallas, are
now the owners of the stage route
from here to that point and have
secured the mail contract after the
LIST Of July.
/ The steamer Modoc is making
daily trips to the mouth of the
Luckiamute for the logs for the big
sawmill.
The Capital Business college is
being largely attended. The night
school is proving a wonderful sue
cess.
Mrs. Robert Ford started yester-
day for visit with her sister, Mrs.
Baker, near Eugene, whence both
will go for visit with their brother,
Drew Prock, at Looking Glass.
The railroad bed between Salem
and Portland is now in a fair con-
dition and all the trains run on time.
The bridges that were washed OUT at
New Era have been replaced.
The Electric railway company are
going right ahead with their road.
The track is now laid as far east on
Chemeketa street, as 18th street
The power house machinery is looked
for every day as it is now over due.
John w. Minto has let the con-
tract for the remodeling of his brick
on Commercial street, to F.
B. Southwick. A fine front wifi be
put in and the building fitted up
suitable for a handsome store room.
Supt. Geo. Downing went 10
yesterday to make an ex-
of the head of the water
ditch. During the high water quite
Il lot of mud and driftwood was
lodged at the mouth of the canal
and this must be removed soon, else
the supply of water will be shut off.
Mr.. Downing hopes to make an esti-
mate of the cost, when some action
will he taken in the matter.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-06
MARKET REPORT.
A synopsis Of the Misunderstanding and
Selling Prices.
.... arTIING PRICFS

y
Selling Prices.
'.t SELLING PRICES.
REVISED QUOTATIONS.
ShoulderS-Sugar cured,per lb, l219
Breakfast bacon-l5
Hams-Sugar cured, per IN. l6 o. l6sSc
Beef--6 @ PIC.
PoTk-S a. l0IEc.
Mutton--lOc.
Veal--l0 a l21Sc.
Timothy seed-Per pound, SC; selling.
Red clover seed-Per pound, l2c.
White clover seed-PeT pound, lSc.
Beans-5c per h.. selling.
Oat meal-Se. ling at TO &c.
BUYING PRICES.
Wheat-t01SG63c net.
Flour-Per barrel. SI.20.
Oats-Per bushel, 20 q 3lc.
Barley-Per bushel, SOC.
Bran-Per ton. Sli.O at the mill.
shorts-Per ton, sl4.O.
Chsp-I'er ton, go.
Hops-Quoted at aa lOc per ID.
Eggs-lS 1Oc per dozen.
Potatoes-I'er Dushel, yOc,
Corn meal--Sc per pound,
Cheese-lOet ljc per pound.
Dried apples-Per h., 6aTc.
Green apples-l.75. Per box
Dried pldms-per ID. 6q7c.
Dried poaches--Per 10. l0c.
Dried pruues--Per 10. lOa l6c.
Butter--s})c per pound for good
Lard--lOfp lie pcr Id.
lIams--I'er pound, lOel21Sc.
Bacon sides-i0 per ID.
ShOuldeTs--7GDc per lb.
Chickens Ga lOc per pound
Hogs-On foot 81
Beef on foot ~
NOol-Pcr pound. lta lsc.
Turkey eys-Psr pound, l6c.
Hams, old--l'cr pound, lac.
Gsese-s6 la ~ per dpZ.
Ducirs-s5 20 81 per dor.
Hides grecn--Z cts.
Hides dry---5 cts.
sheep pelis-2olGTo-
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-06
LOST, srRA1ED OR STOLEN.

EROM the Cascade range above M"ham
IL eleven head Of catt Z marked squai
crop on OF the left ear, ALSO diamond bfnn
on lelt hp Any persDu glVlng thv
Address 4. +. Davenport, Willard r. o.
l-3lVlm
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-06
Oregon r. r. Company Line.

(llmlleu.)
9. N. SCOTT, RECEIVER.
Tickets for any point on this line for sale
nj the depot, foot of Jefferson street, and II
the United car rage and baggage Transfer
company's office. corner Second and Pine
streets. Communication Tickets at cents
per mile.
General offices northwest corner First
and Pine streets, Portland.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-06
GENERAL BANKING.

Exchange on Portland, san Francisco,
New York, London and Hong Kong
bought and sold. state, County and CITY
warrants bought. Farmers are cordially
invited to deposit und transact business
with US. Liberal advances made on
wheat, wool, hops and other property al
rates. Insurance on such Sc
curity can be obtained at the bank in
most reliable companies. ....... -
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-06
THE MOST POPULAR RESORT
ABOUT THE CITY OF SALEM.
Lots Highland Addition are High and Dry and Well located Most Excellent Drainage

vw aed h a
If
and gdretyo he the arr
cal
Buy Lot in Highland Addition for Three Hundred Dollars
l fellow Wfr al Of ono well hcaed nceof
The Port Gibson reveille., 1890-12-03

is there a man in all this an.
dicnce, demanded the female sneak.
srr ON woman rights, fiercely. athat
mas ever done anything To tighten
The burden resting OH his wife,
shoulders? =? What do YOU know ~
woman's work i? Is there a man
here," she continued, folding her
arms, and lookingoYer her audience
with superb sc0rn, "that has ever
got up IN the morning, leaving his
tired, worn out wife to enioy her
rlninbers, gone quietly down stairs
made the fiie, cooked his own break.
last, sewed the missing buttons ON
The children's clothes, darned the
family stockings, secured the pots
and kettles, cleaned and filled the
lamps, swept the kitchen, and done
oil Of this. if necessary, day after
day. uncomplainingly E? II there is
such n man, let him rise nm. I
want 10 see him I" And away back
IN the rear Of the hall, a miId-look-
ing man in spectaclcs. in obedience
10 The summons, timidly arose. He
was the husband of the eloquent
speaker. II was the first chance he
had ever had TO assert himself.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1890-12-03
No Use Voting.

AT n local election in town in
Louisiana ! was in a grocery when
an old negro came in TO fix his
ticket, says q Detroit Free frtss
man. There was only one IN the
field, but he got out his pencil look
ed the titket over and said
II reckon dat first man on here
is Mars Whcelock. lie called me
niger 'tother day, and I'll scratch
he off. T"
He ran his pencil through the
name and went on
"Can't make out dat second name
but | reckon il Mars Tobias. who's
allus running fur Office. Trowed a
club at me once, an ! can't vote
fur him."
There we're twelve names on inc
ticket, and, though he couldn't read.
he followed the list down one by
one and scratched out each name IN
alleging some excuse IN
each case When there were n"
more to scratch, he scratched his
head and said
"Why, dey is all dun gone of dr
ticket, an SO dey ant ma Use !" put
in an squabblc around"