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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1890-12-06
TRUSTEES' SALE
Il OF A VALUABLE
LITTLE PROPERTY
In Hampstead District, Carroll County, Nd.

By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court
for Carroll County, sitting in equity, passed
in cause No. 1868 equity, wherein Fannie d.
Lynch and Jacob II. Lynch, her husband,
are plaintiffs, and Theodore II. Troyer and
and others are defendants, the undersigned,
trustees named in said decree, will offer at
public sale on the premises, situate at the
forks of public roads leading to Sparr's Mill,
Houcksville, Carrollton Station and Patap
SEQ Station, being about one mile from the
former two and two and half miles from the
latter places, on
TUESDAY, 10th day of DECEMBER, 1890,
at 2 o'clock, p. M, sharp, a valuable tract Of
land, containing -
ShoNrS n""N-~I 20 SQR. PER(II1ps
of land, more or less, being Ino.-or,. u, r.
which Jacob A. Troyer died siezeu dtaahu dtaa oi
sessed. The improvements consist of a cSa3-
Portable two story FRAME DWELLING
HOUSE, with bodybuilding
attached; medium size Bank IaES.l
Barn; well Of ff'-&ater at house; III nal
stone dairy, and other outbdfhd. ,3.e
ings, all in good repair; an excellent orvtlia-T
of all kinds of fruit, such as apples, peaches,
state of cultivation and enclosed with good
fencing. To anyone in want of comfortable
home, situated in one of the finest portions of
the county, convenient to churches, schools,
railroad and postofiice, this property is
worthy of attention.
Terms of Sale One third part of the pur-
chase money to be paid on the day of sale, or
upon the ratification thereof by the court;
balance in one and two years; the credit pay
ments to be secured to the satisfaction of the
trustees and bearing interest from the day of
sale.
For further information call upon or address
Geo. l.. Stocksdale and NJ. L. Walsh, Attor-
neys at Law, Westminster, Md.
GEO. l.. ST0CKSDALE,
MICHAEL L. WALSH,
VIM. H. Blizzard, Auct'r. Trustees.
nov % &c
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PURE WINES AND LIQUORS
FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES.

Patent Medicines, Horse and Cattle Powders,
&c. A fine assortment of STATIONERY.
p@ Physicians orders promptly filed and
Prescriptions carefully and accurately COM
pounded. mar 17tf
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%proRed Fn@s Redf BY TO an sIlSy slo4y B9eF Il
Dwelling, 32x1S, with a rough cast two story
log bodybuilding, 22x25 feet. There is a
cellar under the front building. This property
is conveniently located and adioins the
property of Mrs. TroxeIl and Francis Shriver,
and is in excellent condition throughout.
The property must be sold in order to close
the estate.
TERMS OF SALE.-0ne third cash on the day
of sale or upon the ratification of the same by
the Court, one.third in six months and the
other one third in one year from the day of
sale; the credit payments to be secured by the
notes of the purchaser, with approved
security, bearing interest from the day of
sale. NELSON GILBERT,
Acting Executor
novl5 is John I. Diffenbaugh, Auct'r.
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u OPPORTUNITY.

ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1890,
At 2.30 O. clock, P. NJ. will be sold at Public
Sale the Dwelling and Millinery Store,
together with good will and Fixtures of &ssAa
Store of Mrs. E. Taylor. This is the .RalaL RalaL
only business stand on Main street from John
street to Union National Bank that is for
sale. Good garden, water, &c. Finest loca-
ton and best business opportunity offered
in Westminster for some years. Terms
easy.
Great reductions in Hats, Bonnets and
Notions. Apply early.
nov % Is MRS. E. TAYLOR,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1890-12-06

Il costs more to revenge injuries than to
bear them.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1890-12-06
HOUSEKEEPING GOODS,

In Linen and Cotton Sheetings; Domestic
Cottons in all widths, of the best makes;
Blankets, Quilts, Comforts, Lace and other
Curtains, Table Damasks, Napkins, Towels,
Table and Piano Covers, Art Squares, Elan
nels, Lap Robes, &c.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1890-12-06
pUBLIC SALE
Il OF A
HOUSE AND LOT.

By virtue of an order of the Orphans Court
OF Carroll county, Nd, the undersigned, as
executrix of the last will and testament of
Mordecai Gist, deceased, will sell on the
premises the following described real estate on
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1890,
at p. M, lot containing
l ACRE, 2 ROODS AND II PERCHES,
more or less, situate on the road leading from
the Washington road to Carrolton, about two
miles from Westminster, adjoining the lands
of VIM. Fenby and others. 1t is improved by
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$s4, ,906.77
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES A. DIFFENBAUGH,
Secretary, Treasurer and Examiner.
nov22 st
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To anyOne winning Il TIce TIIIIG nO1IIE =
this property offers special inducements.
TERMs.-One-third cash on the day of sale
or upon the ratification of the same by the
Court, and the balance in two equal annual
payments, with interest, to be secured by the
notes of the purchaser, with approved secu-
rity. ELIZABETH GlST,
novI5 Is EXecutrix.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1890-12-06

n Two story Log House, a
smoke house, a large variety
Of fruit, with a well of Er
fine water at the door. SsS
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1890-12-06

deceased in Westminster, Nd.
The lot is Sc by 1873 feet and
runs back to an alley. 1t is
improved by a 2 story Brick
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1890-12-06

Big prices will not do these hard times, for
no one can afford to waste their money. 1t
shall be our aim to give you dollars worth
every time, for if there is virtne in good goods
at Low Prices,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1890-12-06

Written for the Democratic Advocate,
BYJ.W. sLAGENHAI-P.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1890-12-06
DRY GOODS BUSINESS,

Has added double floor room by extending
the building, thus giving better light and
accommodations for his large trade and many
customers, extends a special invitation TO
visit his LARGE establishment.
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COLLECT YOUR BILLS.

nov15 At
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-06-03
Braius ana Money.

Ex-Congrcssman Logan II. Roots, at
the Christening ceremonies oi the town
of k,mball, on the Tennessee river, thirty
miles west of Chattanooga, said that to
make an Industrial development required
natures gifts. brains and money. The
Gcologist and every other intelligent per
son who examined the subject reported
the immediate proximity Of tim,crs, met.
ais, coal, clay, stone aud IN fact every.
thing that can bc well thought of ncccs.
sary for manufacturing city are situa'
ted right there on the banks of the Ten
ncsscc river, the only place where tn,
Tennessee river touches the Cumberland
coal fields. The Colonel also assured
parties that ample funds had been pro
vidcd for it, So that there will DC no lacl
of money; and United States Judge Ne,
said that Colonel Roots statement oi
such subjects could bc relied upon. TIN
Colonel remarked, however, that he wa'
not making assertions as to the brain'
devoted to the management. When /. II
known that Colonel Roots is the presi
dent of the Company, aud that II. ]
kimball. Of New England brit and Gcor
yia residence, famed Tor his management
of large enterprises, is the Nicc.ricsiden
| aud General Manager, the assurance u
brains controlling affairs is complete. Ill
| who misses being Il kimball on the 1ntl
| aud I Ith of June will certainly miss ~
opportunity for great pleasure and op
portunitics for profitable investment.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-06-03
Confidence In AsheviIIe.

Finding that my property is evidently
selling too low | have determined to
make the following proposition:
offer to pay five thousand dollars
,$5, ,OOO) cash by ten O'Clock tomorrow
morning to be distributed pro rata among
the purchasers of lots already sold for a
cancellation of their trades, each pur-
chaser to have pro rata profit upon his
lot if all the buyers will agree to this
proposition. RICHMOND PEARSON.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-06-03
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
County superintendent Elected
and Tax Levied.

At the joint meeting of the Board o
County Commissioners and magis
trates yesterday afternoon Mr.. c. b
Way was elected county superintendent
of public instruction on the fifth ballot
The tax was levied at the meeting as
follows:
County, 42h cents on the 500; school
12ha cents on the 500; State, 2S cents
on the 500. A total of SO cents on the
500.
The poll tax is $500.
These are the same taxes as those lev
led last year.
After the Joint meeting the board OF
commissioners met, and after allowing n
small number of paupcr claims, adj
journcd until this morning.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-06-03

REPUBLICANS who have been plotting
to capture the Congressional seat lately
filed by Mr.. Carlisle are likely to find
their plans thwarted by Governor Buck
ners call for an election on June 81. That
date falls on Saturday, the day of the
week most convenie%sss vor voting by the
Kentucky farmers, VINO torn the Demo-
cratic strength in the Carlisle District
New York Star.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-06-03
WHITLOCK'S
Special Sales Week.

Close buyers will please note
the following great induce
ments this week:
Black Mohair Brilliantines
at 80 and Toe, formerly 75c.
and 81.
Black Tamise Suitings, 60
and Soc, former price 75c.
and 81.
Black CamePs Hair and
Serge Suitings at 75c. and
81, formerly 81 and $1.25.
Black French Henriettas,
SOC, 75c. and 81, former
price 65c., ST and $1.25.
Fancy Mohair Brilliant
ines, soc. and 75c., former
price Toe. and 81.
Colorcd Henricttasat 25c.,
40c., soc. and Toe, worth
much more.
Domestic and Imported
Challies at &C., &c., and 12c.
per yard.
Wash Dress Fabrics, Lawns
and Prints at 31sc. and up.
| French and Domestic Sat
ines at popular prices.
Dress Ginghams and Seer
suckers, large variety.
Outing Cloths, Table Lin
ems, white and colored.
White Goods, Nainsooks,
f Lawns, India Linens, Ham.
burgs, Laces, Underwear,
Handkerchicfs, Corsets,
Gloves and Mitts. Large
assortment and low prices.
/, Parasols and Sunshades,
the most attractive in the
! city. Prices lower than else
where.
Just received-A new lot Of
Black and Cream Lace Floun-
cling and Drapery Nets.
= Something New-We sell
! the only absolutely Fast
Black Hosiery in the market
: made by Smith 4 Angel
for Ladies, Misses and Chill
5 dren, also for Men and Boys.
: They are guaranteed not to
i dye, crock or turn green, or
c money refunded.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-06-03

MISCELLANEOUS
ESTABLISHED 1874.
VIC, CARMICHAEL,
APOTHECARY,
20 SOUTH MAIN STREET, AsHEvlLLE, n. c.

For sixteen years ! have
carried on a Drug and Pre-
scription business in Ashe-
vile, striving at all times to
buy pure Drugs and sell no
goods that are not strictly
first-class in every respect.
Everything warranted as
represented sr money re-
funded. My goods are pure
and fresh and my prices as
low as the lowest. Prescrip-
tions filled at all hours, day
and night, and delivered free
of charge to any part OF the
city.
Mr.. j. Taylor Amiss is with
me, and will be pleased to
meet his friends and custom
ers.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-06-03
FOR SALE BY
7. S. GRANT.

Tyor prescriptions are prepared at
Grants Pharmacy you can positively de-
pendupon these facts: First, that only the
purest and best drugs and chemicals will
be used; second, they will be compound.
cd carefully and accurately by an expert.
enced Prescriptionist; and third, you will
not be charged an exorbitant price. You
will receive the best goods at very rea.
sonable profit. Don't forget the place
Grants Pharmacy, "a South Main street.
Prescriptions filled at all hours, night
or day, and delivered free OF charge to
any part of the city. The night bell will
be answered promptly. Grants Phar.
macy, 2f South Main street.
At Grants Pharmacy you can buy any
Patent Medicine at the lowest price quot.
ed by any other drug house in the city.
We are determined to sell as low as the
lowest, even If we have to lose money BY
so doing. We will sell all Patent Medi-
cines at first cost, and below that If nee
essary, to meet the price Of any competi-
tor.
We have the largest assortment o.
Chamois Skins in Ashcville. Over 200
skins, all sizes, at the lowest prices.
We are the agents for Humphreys
Homeopathic Medicines. A full supply
Of his goods always on hand.
Use Buncombe Liver Pills, the best in
the world for liver complaints, indiges-
tion, etc.
A thoroughly reliable remedy for all
blood diseases is Buncombe Sarsaparilla.
Try bottle and you viii take no other.
Us. GRANT, Ph. G., Pharmacist,
2fS. Main ST., Asheville, N. c.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-06-03
IiiA Not HOlsi Vet.

Mr.. W. A. Buchanan was asked this
morning Il there was any truth in the ri.
NOR that his mothers property had been
sold. lie denied the report but said that
negotiations are now pending whereby
IL may be. The trade is between then,
and certain Ashcville men, but he is OF
the opinion that the parties behind the
scenes are Vanderbilt and lnman. An
offer Of $40, 900 has been made for the
entire property, ~ acres, extending tn
the top of the mountain. The same gen
tlcman are after the other property
nlonp the side of the mountain.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-06-03
siuller's Application Refused.

This was the day for granting licenses
to retail liquor dealers, and the following
were renewed: !. II. Loughran, Frank
O'Donnell, Frank Loughran, G. a. Sor-
rcls, Hampton * Fcathcrston, a. G. Hal
lyburton, ]. B. Steele. NJ. IL. Kelly and
John O'Donncll were granted license for
80 South Main street. W. o. Mullcr's
application was the only one refused.
IL. Mackey, register of deeds, was di-
rccted to oemploy three hands to transcribe
the indexes in his office in new books.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-06-03

MORTGAGE SALE.

MORTGAGE SALE
by virtue Of n deed OF trust executed to the
undersigned by &. A. Smith and vic. a. Z.
smith. TO secure the sun, OF money therein
ncnt toned to Charles W. Woolscy, ana bear
ing date May 10, 1850, and registered on
pnycs 2sl, ct seq, Of Book IL Of the Mort.
gage Record IN the Office Of the Register oi
Deeds Of Bunconbr county. North Cnrol'in.
the undersigned trustee VIII sell for cash 81
public outcry to the highest bidder ut the
court house door In the city of Ashcyillc ~
said Buncornbc county on the 10Th day oi
Junc, 1890, the folio owing described pieces ana
parcels OF land; situate lying % nnd being & -
and being Lots Nos. forty.two aud finy.
seven Of Shelby Park. to the part Of which.
as registered, reference " hereby made, ior Z,
said Lots ARE further bounded as follows, to-
witt Lot No. ~. Bcginning ut point on
the eastern margin Of said HALEY street one
hundred and siSty.hyc feet y. 10 W from
where the northern line of said Shelby Park
intcrsccts spid street, and runs thence -
s7lyo u, one hundred aud scycnty.tour feet tu
the western margin of Wallack street thence
with II N. 7ot2SB. about scvcnty.six ,ID'
feet 10 the southwest corner of lot No. ~
thence N. S7iao W. with the Southct line ol
said lot No. II one hundred and eight y.ont
and three iourths 1879 ie,t to Bailey
ty.fsc (75) feet to the beginning" Lot. No
81 Lying Immediately east Of snid Lot M
~ across said Wallack street, beginning on
the eastern margin of this last street, oppo
sitc the southeast corner Of said lot No. =.
aud the northeast of lot No. ~ aud runs y
s7iso B. about ono hundred and Ave feet to
the eastern line OF said Shelby Park thence
u stake thence with the southern line OF lot
No 5s N. s7iso W. one hundred ,tOOl tcct I,
| said waiiack street. and thence with " :
To1g W. about scvcrty.hvc lI5) icct to th'
beginning rh'" May H. ,,,,,N ,snS cui,p.
mayi 3dit tuesdays Trustee.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-06-03
To lsuu TO Hiit,nore.

The Aslcvillc Street Railway company
has obtained permission from the board
ofcounty commissioners to extend their
road from the southern limits OF the city
five miles along the Buucoinbc turnpike,
The management Of the road confidently
expect to build the road to l,iltmorc, and
possibly further. The company have not
decided when they will begin.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-06-03
Coutested ELECTION case.

Special to The Citizen.
WASHINGTON, June 3.-The house to-
day began consideration of the contested
election case of McDufiie, republican,
against Trapin, democrat, from Alabama,
The republican majority on the commit
tee has declared in favor of the former
and this decision will be confirmed to-
doy
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-06-03

EVEN the most conservative must ad-
nit that the way lots are selling in Ashe-
vile is something unheard of. 1t is the
principal topic OF conversation on the
street at the club or hotel and the man
does not live who would not like few
feet of Asheville dirt. Now that the boom
is on why not purchase site for park.
1t has got to come soon and property
can be purchased at more reasonable
figure now than ever in the future.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-06-03
TO bankers ana Merchants.

The Tyler Desk company of ST. Louis,
Mo-, have just published, in colors, a
great work of art on Bank Counters,
Fine Desks and Office Furniture generally
big Cut in Prices, with increased cash
discounts. The Bankers Catalogue. 100
pages, in colors, free postage 1Jc.
Catalogue of Desks and Office Furniture
1870 pages free, postage Zoe. These
hooks should interest every business man
in the country.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-06-03

SpcCfal TO ne Sitizcn.
New YORK, June Sat l o'clock this
afternoon crowds began streaming into
Palmer's Theatre. vt O'Clock begins
the annual entertainment for the actors,
fund which will be opened bycx-Prcsident
Grover Cleveland. General Sherman and
General Horace Porter will also make
addresses,
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-06-03
TWO TOWNS DESTROYED
ANOTHER TERRIBLE CY-
CLONE IN INDIANA.
FREE MASONS HOLDING A MEET.
ING IN NEW YORK.
A Marriage I'm High I-lfe-Ameri.
can sharDshOOters Leave for
EurOpe-NeNvs Of the World.

Special to THE CITIZEN.
JEFFERsoNvILLE IND, June 3,-A terri.
bic cyclone swept over the State last
night III the vicinity of Huntingburg and
Jasper. Everything in its path was swept
away and many people were killed or in
iured. The towns are completely ruined
and the wires down. Details are meagre.
The cyclone struck the towns at midnight.
Huntingburg and Jasper are seventy
miles from this point.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-06-03
FIVE HUNDRED MASONS.
Are Holding Their Annual Meet,
Ing In New York.

Special to TIB CITIZEN.
New YORK. June 3.-Five hundred Free
Masons from every part of the United
States were in attendance at the opening
of the 1O9th annual session of the Grand
Lodge in the Masonic Temple this morn,
ing. Grand Master Voorhees, opened the
gathering with review of the years
work by the order. Secret session began
this afternoon. BY tomorrow night in
itiatory steps will have been taken to
provide for the new asylum for aged and
INDECENT Masons at Utica. The report
of Grand Secretary Eplcrs will he prcsen'
ted tonight.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-06-03
A wedding In High Life.

SpccinI TO TTIK CITIZEN,
TRENTON, N. j., June 3.-At noon to-
day at the residence OF Stephen Il. Elkins,
A. c. Oliphant, u son OF General Oil
phant, and Sallie b. Elkins, daughter OF
Mr.. Elkins, were married.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-06-03
The ncDowcII Property sold.

The Mcdowell property, in South
Ashcvillc, containing twenty-thrcc acres,
has been sold to d. 5. Watson for S26,-
600. There are rumors that hotel or
sanitarium will be erected, but the pur-
chascrs will say nothing.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-06-03
Its I.abOrs Begun.

Special to THB CITIZEN.
ALBANY, N. Y, June 3.-Thc constitu-
tional commission whose duty il is to
revise the articles of the State constitu-
ton referring to the Judiciary began its
labors here to-day.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-06-03
The New scale Adoptcd.

Special to TiE CITIZEN.
PIrTsnrRc. June 3.-Thc Amalgamated
Association Iron and Steel Workers met
here to-day. The new scale was adopted.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-06-03
commissioners for Henderson.

|
HENDERsoNvILLE. n. c., June 2.-At n
meeting Of the magistrates of Henderson
county to-day the following were elected
county commissioners: Albert Cannan,
B. +. Posey and Is. r. Morriss.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-06-03

Special to The Citizen
NEW YoRk, June 3.-Thc Sharpshoot.
crs left to-day for Europe to attend the
international contest in Germany.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-06-03

THE Farmers Alliance in the two Da-
kotas are on the warpath and they want
Republican blood. Just now they threat
en- to destroy the G. o. p. in those States.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-06-03
THE DAILY CITIZEN.
FACTS AND COMMENTS.

RICHMOND is reeking with rebel flags
and Col. Elliot F. Shepard has not yet
started for the front. On, Shepard, on
Washington Post.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-06-03

In AN interview in New York Mr.. John
A. Scrvcnt, a prominent merchant OF the
new town of Guthrie. Oklahoma, gives
some interesting facts concerning the
negro immigration. He does not appear
to be alarmed, and If his opinion is the
opinion OF the majority of the residents
Of the territory the negro has finally
landed in haven Of rest:
zone of the most remarkable pccul-
iaiitics about the settlement of Okla.
homa," said Mr.. Scrvcnt, "is the negro
immigration which practically invaded
il, and which is still daily streaming into
the Territory. From all the surround.
iny States thousands of wcll.to.do col
orcd people, with their families, hay,
rushed in, taken up land and settled
Many Of thcm-in fact, most of thcm-
are well fixed financially. could nam,
more than fifty men oi that race
who, desiring choice claims near Guthrie
the capital city, have bought then
at from $500 to 81 900 apiece. Thi'
influx of wcll-to-do negroes made boon
| which at one time, as we understand !,
out there, came very near inducing Prcsi
dent Harrison to appoint the Hon. Il. l.
| McCabc, now State auditor in Kansas
and a black man Of good reputation, n
| Governor of the new territory, and tha
fact has been one means OF turning tn
eyes of many intelligent and wealthy ne
rrocs toward Oklahoma as a sort q
promised land for their race, and ha
done n great deal toward bringing int,
Oklahoma thousands oi men of that rae
who would otherwise not have made til
venture"
Mr.. Sergeant is also of the opinio
that the territory will be democratic.