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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-11-16
Some Facts About Our New
Sister State.

Your Uncle Samuel is an induisitive
fellow. No sooner does he get new
nation or country to play with than,
figurately speaking, he takes it apart
to see what it is made of. While he
isn't exactly like the boy who pulled
up his seeds after they had been plant
ed week to see why they didn't begin
to show above ground, still he likes to
find out all there is to learn about his
new possessions. That's one way the
Anglo-Saxon differs from the Latin.
When did Spain ever bother herself Of
ficially about the natural and scientific
aspects of her far-away islands?
Uncle Sam, on the other hand, has
sent his servants into Cuba, Porto Rico
and the Philippines to find out actually
if amy good thing can come out OF
Nazareth" 1t won't be long before all
these islands will be made to pay, the
same as man who buys horse makes
him work and bring in money.
The department OF agriculture sent
into Porto Rico Robert I. Hill, a geolo-
gist, to find out something about the
forest conditions OF the island. Mr..
Hill went down there, got what he
went after and, having returned, the
results of his examinations are printed
by the department almost as much
with the object Of informing Porto
Ricans about their own island as to
tell the people of the United States
what kind of property we bought
with our blood money.
Condensed, here are some of the
most important and interesting parts
of Mr.. Hills report:
Porto Rico originally was mantled
by forests from the level of the sea to
the summit of its mountains. 1t is
doubtful if there was single foot Of
its area which was not at some time
covered by tree growth, varying in
height from the diminutive mangrove
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-11-16
United States Senator sulliva

United States Senator Sullivan.
Il desire to say that have been TAX
ing Pe-ru-na for some time for ca
tarrh. and have found it an excellent
medicine, giving me more relief than
anything | have ever taken.-W. V.
Sullivan, Oxford, Miss"
United States Senator Roach.
Persuaded by friend | have used
Pe-ru-na as tonic, and am glad to
testify that it has greatly helped me
in strength, vigor and appetite. have
been advised by friends that it is re-
markably efficacious as cure for the
almost universal complaint of catarrh.
w. N. Roach, Larimore, North Da-
kota."
A free book on catarrh sent to any
address by The Pe-ru-na Drug Mfg
Co.. Columbus, Ohio.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-11-16

forest. The island. though wood
ed in the sense that it is
still dotted by many beautiful
trees, is largely deforested from com
mercial point of view. Porto Rico, at
the time of its discovery, undoubtedly
was covered completely by forests of
many species of trees. but these hardly
can be said to exist at'present. A few
insignificant patches of culled forest
also occur in the central and north
western portions of the island.
To the casual observer the aspect Of
Porto Rico in places Is still that of an
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-11-16
Autom oblles In war,

The German military authorities e.
innate that by the use Of automobile
baggage-wagons, ambulances, and so
forth, the nobility Of an amy in a
country Of good roads can be vastly
increased. In England, recently, a
motor scout" was exhibited. 1t is a
petroleum automobile wagon carrying
a Maxim rapid-ire gun. A variation
of this type of war car carries two
Maxim guns in revolving turrets, and
an electric search-light. 1t is also
plated with armor, and driven by a
sixteen horsepower engine.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-11-16
DEFoREsTER MOUNTAIN, souTHoF ABINTo.

summit by leaves. A green shoot, deli
cate and pointed, from ten to twelve
feet in length, constitutes the upper
end of the trunk. At the base of this
terminal portion a fruit cluster from
three to four hands in length, divided
into different branchlets, grows out
about once month. This cluster is
full of a green, olive-shaped fruit,
larger than the filbert, the interior nut
being covered with a green substance.
This fruit of the royal palm is useful in
fattening swine, which is the only use
made of it. In the other islands they
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-11-16

extract an oil from
the fruit which is
good for lights and
other uses. The
central part (the
hearty of this palm
is cooked and eaten
like cabbage, and is
sometimes prepared
as a salad. The
Indians call it the
"pira" (pile or
pyre). In Porto
RICO 1t IS used
rarely, although it
has an agreeable
taste.
The COCO nalm is
found in great
numbers on the
plains and coasts,
and is a profitable
plant for cultiva-
ton. The external
sheath of the CO.
coanut is composed
of a multitude OF
fibers which fofrm
a nap of a reddish
color, which is ex-
cellent for calking
boats, as it resists
water better than
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-11-16
Chicago Great we.t.rn 1nerea...

The earnings OF the Chicago Great
Western railway. Maple Leaf Route
for the second week in October. 1899,
show an increase of s25,S37.22. Total
increase since beginning OF fiscal year
(July ID to date, 1924, 602.64. The 21s
per cent semi-annual dividend on pre-
ferred stock A is already earned In the
first quarter of the fiscal year, and a
surplus besides of s10,231.7S.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-11-16

The largest watermelon raised in
Kansas this year weighed 1O4 pounds.
A policeman had trouble with the farm
er who raised it because the latter I'M
loaded it in the middle Of an Emporia
street and interfered with traffic.-At-
Gibson Globe.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-11-16
Horrible Examples.

Yes. my hearers said a temper
ance orator, Il used to be a terrible
drinker. / once slept in young Gu
cumber bed and the patch yielded
nothing but whisky pickles for two
years" 'Humph," said one Of the re-
cent converts. That's nothing. ! once
spoke my name to my wife through
our front door. and my breath etched
my monogram in the glass. "-NeE
York World.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-11-16
AGENTS WANTED.

To sell "The Economy" the only
perfect gasoline gas-lamp; 100 candle
power; rs cents month. Absolutely
safe. Has stood the test of time; so 900
in use. Patented. Fully guaranteed.
Oxidized or nickel finish. Indoor or
street lamps. Prices reduced. Econ
omy Gas Lamp Co., 157 LaSalle street,
Chicago.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-11-16
PLAYA PLAIN.

and by manufacturing drinking cups
and other utensils from the outside
SHE'LL From the trunks of the trees
the best palm boards are made for
houses, because of their resistance to
the inclemencies of the weather.
There are masses of fiber at the base
of the leaves, which appear like
punches of tow or bast. These are
the fibrous remains of dried leaves
which have lost their fieshy portion,
and appear like pieces of cloth woven
from thick tow This is used for filter
ing and sitting.
Hardly secondary to the palms in
point of usefulness is the bamboo cane.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-11-16

He telling a hairbreadth adyen-
ture)-And in the bright moonlight we
could see the dark muzzles of the
wolves.
She (breathlessly)-Oh, how glad
you must have been that they had the
muzzles on.-Jewish Comment.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-11-16
believed in Signs.

Stubb-You remember that mer-
chant over the way who had Please
Close-the-Door" sign in his window
Penn-Yes.
Stubb-Well, the other day the sher-
if went over and put paddock on his
door.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-11-16

This beautiful plant may be seen
everywhere, growing in graceful,
feathery clumps. Its stem is used for
fence posts, telegraph posts, and con-
struction of the huts of the peasant.
The individual joints are also used for
utensils, flower pots, and for propagat-
ing the cocoanut seed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-11-16

Jerusalem is now nothing but
shadow of the magnificent city of an
Client times. 1t is about three miles
in circumference, and is situated on
a rocky mountain.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-11-16

There is a danger from a lack of in
terest in government Politics should
not be left to the professional politi-
clan alone, who is generally not a
close admirer of the ideal of govern
ment.-Rey. DR.. Conaty.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-11-16

The landladies of Ann Arbor, Mich,
and the girl students are making a
fight against the tobacco smoke of the
college boys.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-11-16

II all men were to perish who did
not succeed in obtaining what they
wish, all mankind would die.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-11-16

forest, while most
of them have been
planted for shade
or fruit. Orange
trees, mangoes. ag-
uacates, breadfruit,
mameys and other
stately trees are
common, while, as
in our own defor-
ested region, there
are a few timber
making trees which
have been spared
the ak. Besides
these larger trees,
flamboyanntes, MIS-
peros and guanabo-
mas of smaller
growth add their
foliage to the wood
ed aspect of the is
land.
Thoro ORC MANY
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-11-16
Ahead OF His Book.

Anyway" said little Johnny, "the
way they keep changin' things nova
days know more about joggrafy than
the joggrafy itself" - Indianapolis
Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-11-16
or Course she Had No malice.

He-Miss Roseleaf's complexion IS
very delicate.
She-Very; I've known single APP
plication of soap and water to ruin it.
Stray Stories.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-11-16
The Proof Before Him.

"They say tibet things is gettin' con-
sarnedly rotten over in old Paris"
"They must be. Tibet last lot O. paris
green / bought want wuth shucks."--
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-11-16

cause. If that cause IS not removed its
influence reaches out and overshadows a
whole life. The reason Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound has been so uni
forfnly successful for over quarter of a
century in overcoming the suffering of
women, is that it is thorough and goes
directly to the cause. 1t is a woman's
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-11-16
A poubtfnl Commitment.

What is the price of this holder?"
inquired young man in small store.
taking up photograph holder, which
contained seytral pictures. Twenty
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-11-16

Germany still clings to the ponderous
keys of the middle ages, and keys
weighing from an ounce upward have
to be "carted' around.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-11-16
1t Looked Like a Trap.

Have you seen Timpson's new
'trap'?"
Il guess it was his trap. Anyway,
he had that rich young Gilfeather girl
in t."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-11-16
Imnnrfad Rnlhs.

Any of our readers desiring to obtain
genuine imported tubs at lowest prices
should write to Hulseborch Bros, Engle-
wood, N. j., for copy of their new FAN
Catalogue
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-11-16

When a man proposes to a girl and
she asks time to consider 1t means
that she wants to consider her chances
Of getting some other fellow.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-11-16

Pisos Cure for Consumption has been a
family medicine with us since 1S65.-J. r.
Madison, 2409 AID Ave Chicago, Ill.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-11-16

The japanese government in the
island of Formosa has a monopoly
of the camphor trade.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-11-16

FITS Permanently Cured. No fits nervousness after
first days use of Dr. Kiine's Great Nerve Restorer.
Send for FREE $500 trial bottle and treatise.
Dr. r. II. KLINE, Ltd, 93l Arch St. Philadelphia Pa.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-11-16
&2nnn Per WeaL

For gentleman or lady agent in every town in
the United States to introduce our New French
breakfast Coffee. No experience necessary.
Address with stamp. Partisan Coffee Co,
Parsons. Kansas.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-11-16

Some men expect st. Peter will pass
them into heaven on the strength OF
their wives religion.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-11-16

When All Else Fails. Try Wiki.
Cures Corns and Bunions without pain. Never fails
Drug stores or mail l5c. YiKt Co., Charlottesville Ind
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-11-16

The man who is too lazy to think
says, II guess so.'
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-11-16

Only the truthful man knows how
much he lies.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-11-16

on the contrary. individual trees are
abundant and well distributed every
where. Along the roadsides, around
every hut and throughout the coffee
plantations are many trees, a few of
which are remnants of the aboriginal
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-11-16

The most desirable watch charm is
the owners ability to pawn it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-11-16

The little green apple is always ripe
enough for mischief.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-11-16
Choice Farm Lands

| in Minnesota and Dakotas, near Big Stone Lake.
Low prices, easy terms. Special II. r. rates.
Write soon to Colonial LandCo .Ortonville, Mimi
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-11-16

Major General Joseph Wheeler, COM
handing the cavalry forces in front
of Santiago and the author of THE
Santiago Campaign" in speaking OF
the great catarrh remedy, Pe-ru-na,
says: Il join with Senator's Sullivan,
Roach and McEnery in their good
opinion of Pe-ru-na. 1t is recon-
mended to me by those who have used
it as an excellent tonic and particu-
larly effective as cure for catarrh. !"
United States Senator McEnery.
Hon. S. d. McEnery, United States
Senator from Louisiana, says the fol-
lowing in regard to Pe-ru-na:
"Pe-ru-na is an excellent tonic.
have used it sufficiently to say that
believe it to be all that you claim for
its. D. McEnery, New Orleans,
Louisiana
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-11-16

Money is apt to be tight with the
man who spends most of his time in
saloons.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-11-16

Cured After Repeated Failures With Others
! will inform addicted TO Morphine, Laudanum
Opium. Cocaine, of never-falling, harmless home
cure. Mrs. NJ. H. Baldwin, Box 1912. Chicago, Ill.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-11-16

The great trouble with funny stories
is they are seldom true.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-11-16

bushes which Dor
der the seashore to
the gigantic decidu-
GUS trees, mingled
with the fronds and
trunks of towering
palms, which add
height to the lofti-
est peaks and ridg-
es. Those who have
read Kingsley's in
teresting descrip-
ton of the tropical
forests of Trinidad
or Lafcadio Hearn's
vivid pictures of
the vast woods OF
Martinique will be
disappointed not to
find such forests
and woods dupli-
Gated in Porto
Rico, except in the
single instance of
the summit portion
of FL Yunque, in
the Sierra Luquil-
10, where there are
about eight square
miles of virgin
-.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-11-16

five cents" replied the attendant. Does
that include the pictures ?" "There!"
responded the salesman, in an affable
manner, Il was saying this morning
that some bright person would be ask
ing that, but l did not think it would
be YOU. Mr.. Sfewardr'
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-11-16

It's long road that has no road
house.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-11-16
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY,

Take Laxative Bromo Quinne Tablets. All
druggists refund the money if 1t fails to cure
25c. +. w. Groves signature on each box.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-11-16

Browns Teething Cordial is the babies
best friend, so say the mothers.
Beware the fury of patient man.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-11-16
w TOMEN do suffer-
w Even so-called healthy women sufferi

The marks left by pain young many our
daughters Pain that leaves its mark durable
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-11-16

tow, and endures longer. The In
dams make a eordage from this
fiber, and sails for their boats.
and in the dockyards OF Guaya-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-18
Lodges Install Officers.

The officers elect of Camp No. 20,
Nj. w. A, consisting of the employees
of the head Office, were installed last
night, George +. Morgan conducting
the ceremonies. The new officers are:
Venerable Consul-M. L. Stevens.
Worth Adviser-A. A. Burt.
Banker-W. \ Levitt.
Clerk--F. A. Graves.
Escort-E. II. Dade.
Watchman-Fred Raugh.
Sentry-Arthur McPherrin.
Managers F. Il. Hawes. j. Z.
Penry, d. l.. Hartman.
Physician-Dr. II. III. Chase.
Dorothy Dix garrison No. SO, f. l..
X. e.. installed the following officers
last night for the ensuing year:
Supreme Judgc-Miss Anderson.
Judge-Mrs. y. +. Munger
President-Mrs. NJ. Mae Jacobs.
Vice President-Mrs. Emil War
necke.
Commander-Mrs. George Kings
bury.
Lieutenant Communicable o.
wald.
Ensign-Mrs. 5. j. Collins.
Provost Marshall-Mrs. Fitsch.
Quartermaster-Mrs. Bleuer.
Guard-Miss johnson.
Sentinel-Mrs. Schneider.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-18
HE WAS REPRIEvED.
Mr. Harley Feels Very Grateful That He
Was Saved when on the Brink
of the Grave.

In France, man sentenced to death
is not told in advance on what day he
is to die. The first Information he
gets is from the officers who prepare
him for the guillotine. Between SEN
tence and execution the prisoners
life is full of terrors, for any football
outside his cell may herald the mes
senger of death.
SO free and honest men suffer
agonies of imagination when they
learn that they have diseased kidneys.
They may live for years. They may
die before another surset. Kidney trouble IS
more deadly than consumption If neglected or
improperly treated. Ii S a great mercy that
one sure remedy exists
Herbert Harley, dealer in shoes az Twen-
tieth and Pine STREETS, Philadelphia, says:
II suffered for years with chronic kidney
trouble and tried many remedies and doctors.
About a year ago had an extremely seriou
attacS 1 could not attend to business and my
family was much alarmed My back was
lame I could not stand erect. had high fever
and night sweats, and the p sin in my back
made it impossible to secure good night
rest.
THE doctor said had too much acid in my
blood. which caused neuralgia conditions. II
makes man pretty blue to be always ailing'
and one who has q store finds sickness an ex-
pensive luxury.
one day my daughter brought me well
known remedy and urged me to take il. A
friend had recommended it SO highly she was
sure it would do me good. didn't have much
confidence il 1t, for had tried so many things
that had little faith left in anything. Its ac
tion, however, was = pleasant surprise. 1t
seemed 20 take right hold and strengthen the
bladder and kidneys, and made me feel better
before the end offihe week. It just brdced
me like tonic, and 1 feel owe my life to
Warmers Safe Cure, which was The remedy
used
The doctor was right. Mr. Harley's blo5d
was charged with uric acid, a malignant poiS-
on. When the kidneys are sound they draw it
from the blood. When they are unSound the
acid remains. to shatter the nerves. to weaken
the heart and to dull the brain. 1t is needless,
and, to II any readers, it would be painful. to
tell in detail the progress of kidney dis
eases.
warmers Safe Cure, which drives them out
of the body, IS wi pin the reach of all
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-18
PLENTY BILLS SUBMITTED
Fifty-eIEht Attend the First Opportunity
in the Illinois House.

Springfield, Jan. 1S.-The first OPP
POrtunity for the general introduction
of bills was given members of the
house this morning. Fifty-eight bills
were introduced, relating to great
variety of subjects and some familiar
measures for several sessions past.
Among the bills We're, to pay the Illi-
nois volunteers from the time they
entered camp until mustered into the
federal service, to prohibit the sale Of
cigarets in the state. to prohibit the
importation of labor from other states
to create free public employment
offices.
Among the bills introduced in tie
senate were those providing for the
annual assessment Of property, repeal
Of the civil service act, authorizing
the organization OF municipal socie
ties. The appointments sent in by
the governor yesterday were con-
firmcd.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-18
SENATE AID HOUSE BRIEF.
: irst Vote Taken on The Nicaragua Canal
HiiI-SayaI lSiIl Passed.

Washington, Jan. i2.-AlmCst the en-
tire session of the senate yesterday was
[evcted to CorsiGeTG ton of the pending
Nicaragua canal bill. Speeches were
made on the measure pro and con, and
al p. m. consideration Of tie bill under
the ffteen-minute rule was begun and
continued to the CiCse of the session.
The fist vote reached was on an amend
ment offered ~ RawliEs. which pro-
viGed that the United States should
have absolute cCrtrCl of the canal for
military or naval purposes, with power
to dictate the use of the waterway dur
ing the existence of war. The friends of
the pending bill rallied against the
amendment end it wcs defeated by the
decisive vote of 3S to 9.
The. house PASSED the naval personnel
bill without division on the final pas
sage. thus accomplishing what the Off
GERS of the navy have striven for during
mere than a decade. by its provisions
the line and TIE engineer corps arc
welded into an amalgamated line. The
bill also practically equaliZes their pay
with that of army officers. An amend
ment IVES adopted abolishiEg prize
rlOIey
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-18
BAD BRIDGE BREAK.
Serious Damage Threatened by
Collapse at CleYe-
land.
SUPPORTING STRUCTURE SNAPS

Many Important Industries In PeriI-First
Opportunity to Submit Bills in the Hi
nois Legislature Results in an Inunda-
ti"n of Statutory Suggestions -MIsceIla-
neous News of the Afternoon.
Cleveland, Jan. 1S.-This morning
a portion of the dam under Wilson
avenue bridge gave way. Thirty
woIkmen had a narrow escape. Back
of the dam is body of water a mile
and-a-half long and hundreds of feet
wide, and in some places % TO so feet
deep. In spite of The efforts Of hum
dreds of workmen the em bankments
are slowly melting into the raging
flood, which has already caused much
damage to the big plants on the flats
below, including the Standard Oil.
Cleveland Paper Company mills and
the Flick Slaughter house. Wilson
avenue bridge will probably be Il to-
tai loss. Shortly after 10, the sixth
abutment of the big bridge gave way.
the structure sagged, and then with a
tremendous report snapped in two.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-18
PAM Negroes Own the Guns.

PaHa. Jl,=., Jan. 1S.-An important
meeting took place at the St. James
hotel yesterday between the coal OPP
orators and Sheriff Dowrey and COM
E1ittee of union r1irers. Colonel Wells
was also p-essnt. Sheriff Downey made
a proposition to the coal operators to
this effect: That If they would sur
render all weapons in possession of the
negroes he woul6 see that the union
miners would do likewise. The operator
say that they sold 70 the negroes all
their firearms. and as they belong to
the negroes they cannot compel them to
turn the weapons il.