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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-21
Boats Break Loose.
;By the Associated Press.)

Mobile, Ala, Feb. 20.-The windstor1n
which visited Mobile last night at one
time reafched velocity OF fortyfye
miles an hour, blowing down trees and
fences and prostrating telegraph wires.
A number OF boats were broken from
their mcorings and were swept out into
the river but We're only slightly dam
aged.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-21
Bill to Treat FilipinOs as Cubans.
AZ the Aggociated Press

Washington, Feb. Ex-senator Bacon
today gave notice of his intention 10 OFFER
an amendment to the Philippine Tariff
Bill declaring it to be the intention OF
the United States, when order be re-
stored in the Philippine Islands, to allow
the formation of a government for and
by the Philippine people, and to guaran-
tee to them the same degree of liberty
ard Independence that this country has
pledged TO the Cuban people.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-21
BARCELONA TREMBLES
WITH SHOCK OF BATTLE
Swarmng Mobs Cut Down by the Artillery Planted
in the Plaza and Sweeping the Streets.
RUMORS OF 500 KILLED AND WOUNDED

practice at this place. S. 7. Nicholson.
owner OF the ball grounds, gave the use
of the grounds free and special hotel
rates. If they come there will be two
full teams, Philadelphia newspaper
man and an Associated Press correspond
ent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-21
The Bank in Fine Shape.
tspeciai to News and Observer.

Especial TO News and Observer.)
Washington. NJ c.. Feb. Gov. r.
Henry, National Bank Examiner. is hero
looking ever the books OF the First Ma
tional. He reports the bank In good con-
dition
a visitor from Hyde county says the
SNOWFALL was only two inches there aud
disappeared in one day.
Dr. Ira NJ. Hardy. formerly of Rich
uond. Va. is rract!cing medicine here.
Parties here say that the Philadelphia
baseball league team will almost surely
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-21
LEE TUNER sURRENDERs.
Contention That He is Tsnnesseean Should
Not be Taken to Kentucky
(By the Associated Press.) }


Knoxville, Tenn, Feb 20.--Lee Turner,
proprietor of the "quarterhouse" saloon
near Middlesboro. KY, which was burned
last week, during the fight between Off
GERS and mountaineers, in which five men
were killed, gave himself ur to Marshal
Moseley at Lafayette and was brought
TO this city today. w. A. Owens. of
Tazewell, and Jerry Jarnigan, of Middles-
boro. met them here, and as rewards
have been offered for Turner's arrest
they at once began negotiations with
Governor Beckham, of Kentucky, con-
tending that Turner is a citizen of Ten
nessee, has committed no offense and
should not be taken back to Kentucky
where 1t is claimed his life would be in
danger. Turner disclaims any part in
the battle with the officers last week.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-21
Pennsylvanians go to charleston,


Philadelphia, Feb. 20--A number
Pennsylvania commissioners to the Char
ieston exposition left the city today oEe
the Pennsylvania Railroad for Charles
ton where, tomorrow or Saturday. the
will receive the Pennsylvania buildIn
from the contractors.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-21
South's Need Of a Sub Treasury. =
(Ry the Associated Press !

Washington, Feb. 2O--The need of
Sub-Ireasury in the South was presented
to the Ways and Means Committee today
by Mayor Myers and a delegation Of busi-
ress men from Savannah who asked for
the establishment of such a treasury
branch at that city. 1t was stated that
such 2 branch would be of material aid
in financial dealings in the South, para
ticularly at the time when the cotton
crop and other Southern staples are be-
ing moved.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-21
DEATH OF A STUDENT.
Arthur Warren Harrison Dies at the Univer-
sity Of Spinal Menlngitis
Especial to News and Observer }

Especial to News and Observer
Chapel Hill N. c., Feb. 20.-Arthur
Warren Harrison, of Plymouth, Washing
ton county, n. G., after an Illness Of two
weeks, died last night in the infrmary
of spinal meningitis Mr. Harrison was
first taken sick with pneumonia and had
practically recovered when meningitis set
In. Mr.. Harrison was born February 7th,
1878, living a few days over his twenty
fourth birthday. He enterd the Univer-
aity last fall and registered as an on
tional student. During these few past
mouths he made a splendid record. Tho
University greatly deplores his untimely
death.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-21
Rayner Declines to Comment.
(By The Associated Press. /,

Baltimore, Feb. 20-Isidor kayner.
counsel for Rear Admiral Sehle,, left for
washington This morning lie declined
to comment upon Pecg' dent Roosev, lt's
decision In The matter Of ADMIRAL schloy's
appeal from The fin ling OF as Court Of
Inquiry.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-21
corsicAna Oil \ ills Burned.
lBy the Assoeiated press.l }

Corsicana, Texas Feb. 20.-The Corsi-
cana 5ptton Oil Mills, one of the largest
in the State, was destroyed by fire last
night together with six freight cars on
the Cotton Belt Railroad tracks. The loss
is estimated at $125,o0O, fully covered by
insurance.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-21
a wINpsTORM IN THE SOUTH.
Trees and Fences Leveled and a Carriage Fac
tory Wrecked.
lBy the Associated Press. }


Naldosta, Ca, Feb. 20-During a ter
rife windstorm here today the carriage
afctory of the Roberts Crawford Dasher
Company was wrecked. The building
feteen minutes before the employees were
due to begin their days work. The
loss 10 the company is $4,000. No fur
ther damage. than shade trees and fences
destroyed has been reported.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-21
ON AN INDUSTRIAL BASIS.
The Conference at ruskegee Says That Upca
This the Negro Must Build.
fDv The Associsted p,.ess !

Tcsi:egee, Ala. Fob. 20.-The Tuskegee
negro conference in session here, Is the
largest and most successful gathering In
the history OF the movement, both as re-
CARDS the number OF negro farmers here
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-21
Miles of Fences Leveled.
CIV tha Associated Press. }

Opelika. Ala, Feb. ga severe
windstorm, accompanied by heavy rain,
passed over this section last night. Many
trees were blown down and miles OF
fences levelled There was NO loss of
life,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-21
a GREAT CANAL sCaEME
Richardson's Bill to Connect the Mississippi
With St. Mary's River in Georgia.
(By &c Assoclated press.

Washington, Feb 20.-Representatlye
Rlchardson, Of Alabama, today introduced
oiil Tor the construction of canal
connecting the Mississippi River with the
ST. Mary's River in Georgia by way of
the land-loeked waters Of the coast OF
louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and
Florida. and canal from st. Georges
Sound, Fla, tQ. st. Mary's River. Ga.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-21
schley Returns TO Washington.

(Hy tie Associated Press.)
Washington, Feb. 20.--Admiral rrd Mrs.
schley returned TO the city tonight from
their trip TO New York city and Albany.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-11

into something that looked very Ike
tpngle when Alderman Miller moved that
the entire proposition be laid over q week
This motion met with approval OF the
majority. and SO the plans and specihc0-
tons VIII be tackled again next meeting
While che market House matter was
pending. Attorney Bryan requested permits
sion q ne an appended petition with re-
Fard 10 the street car franchise asked for
hy G. g. Waller and associates The
amended petitlolf was read aud referred 70
tho street ana bridge committee.
As the market house matter now stands,
under the PROVISIONS OF the Houston char
Ter, the council must either adopt the rec
onmeudation % tho board of pnbNc works
ana accept George g. Dickcy & Go. IS
plans or set abide the recommendation Of
the hoard by ftwo-thlrds vote. From con
Nersqton VIM t'ounclmen after the meet
Ing IL Is amy }ut iherc h n question to
say the iensV " the recommendation being
adopted. 81 10 " the aldermen are opr
posed 70 " ZIG up q cheap structure.
fhey favoJai.,tad 3 good. substantial and
aitfaetlve 4 M "a shelter the huCksters and
nli the ST. ycsBeded on the Milan street
hlQe. andfiS,N W he present structure OF rs
femnhntl W i ed away. II Il pointed out
pL thenfs w y uston v 4 pxpggesslYe ana
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-11

theatrical. The plot hinges on the love ~
a huSsian prince Of the blood for a lowig
has been brought up In the ho,sett, Srl;
IHnce Valdemar Raletsky, a nobleman ~
tis1t impulses and great courage. 10 SoI H.
m m love with the peasant girl. SIZE retnrns
MS lpIe, " IS me story Of the consconences
or violation OF the stern law az eostn NJ
MMihere more inexorahle than in Rnssis
there are plots against the prlnee ana
S nb,oh tine woman OF his choice, plots III
wen as a viliainous member OF the ttbt.i
secIio4 me secret police OF the czsr,a
dominion It is complicated Story thongf,
C ci'ra,,g ana conyincingly worked ont. no.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-11
"FoR HER SAKr j.

Certainly the story OF the new Rrss,.
siberian ss -, fo ,iI. ms,lodrama. "For Her
patrons Of the opera house T'hi,r5t"i,u Ste
yenoer ~ one night only. viii mmo NJ,
Itself as fgli Of promise In that ser at'' ~
material .ndt , Mnien thg9ter patrons know as
love which does not run smooth'G tha t iia
old stoTy, which. under the def hand ~
the skillfui dramatist is made ever 70 1 seem M
h Nm a u MIR ~ tnis Play has setting
susceptihle OF treatment that must nisess
u u the slasA q Reysl!lss amops tSinss
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-11
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL
A Warm Debate Occurred on the City Hall
Proposals.
All Plans and Specifications Inspected by Aldermen.
Architect Glover Appeared and Demanded the
Withdrawal and Return of His Bid.

The most important feature Of yester-
DAYS council was the debate on the ac-
ceptance or rejection az the report Of the
board Of public works on plans and specih-
cations submitted for the building Of the
new city hal pnd market house. me
boards renort. Il viii be remembered,
recommended the acceptance OF the pro
posal Of sIessrs. George y. Dickey q Co,
with certain additions and minor changes.
Certain aldermen made a vigorous protest
against the acceptance Of the report until
All The plans and specifications had been
carefully examined aud an estimate submit
tea slowing in detail the cost of the
preposed changes The mayor sustained
Inc demand for an estimate Of the addi'
tlonai work and The whole matter was
postponed until next Monday. The alder
men also examined the various plans and
specifications But nothing came Of It, Ar
chitect Glover appeared before the council
and demanded the withdrawal and return
OF his plans and specifications. His request
was complied with.
Mr.. c. C. Waller and associates amended
their former petition Tor right of way
through the city for an electric liue. and
same was referred to the street aud bridge
committee
-As ueD"'e On ny r. .5o-,.d
el'y nan anu N"' nv s,,,ir
every mug 'iFe l''
pasSeu 1ot one "teA
PELlLlONn'
From S. r. S. Andres, Ior correction Of
aaSesSN''n', ....4
From citizens, for opening ElShtA street
lct,ycau Washington ana Preston avenues
go, .r,,sI ., ha rokcu of Preston
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-11

rapidly growing city that cit,. ,s ,,,t..,
by IT. public buildings. that a chean RnTTd
ing would not reflect credit upop tbe cit,
Actiioe among n thls number is Alderman
has only small part " the money ne ciss
sary 10 build the, market house MS 6rovidnd
u the plans under discussion. ~ fhinis
until Houston Is able 10 nut mn y 6,,i,5 I'm
thaI VIII DC 9 credit 10 her station snd
source OF pride 10 her citizeps ' anu
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-11

some time ago relative 20 - proposed
tunnel over Hardy, Elyslan ana MaufF
streets
Alderman watkins moved 10 refer the
motion TO the street and bridge committee
Alderman Miller According 90 the report
the street and bridge committee has noth'
Ing TO do with II.
Attorney Stone since that motion Is
made. would state IN explanation. that
have not had time IT, attend TO the matter,
have been constantly busy aud have not
vet reached the case. u ] have time /
shall submit report next Monday other
wise further delay VIII he necessary. we
can not attend to wegnty matter IKE
this In the came manner that we would
build a barn or dig q ditch
The council evidently approved MT
stones remarks, ami Mr.. Miller withdrew
his motion
Motion by Alderman Miller requiring the
street commissioner 10 grade aud dram
Mosalle and Park streets
The mayor inquired whether tuey were
gravel on paved streets. and Mr. Miller re
Piled that they were not streets at an, ~
q sense Referred 20 the street and bndst
committee
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-11
RHEUMATISM
Tortures, CrIppIes and Deforms.

Rheumatism does not treat all alike.
Some suffer torture from the very begin
ming, the attack being so sudden, sharp
and disastrous that they are made help
less cripples in few days, while others
feel only occasional twitches OF pain in
the knees, ankles, elbows and wrists, or
the muscles Of the legs, arms, back or
neck but this treacherous disease is only
travelling by slower Stages. The acid
poisons are all the while accommodating in
the blood, and muscles and joints are
filling with corroding, acrid matter, and
when the disease tightens its grip and
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-11
The South Texas National 3D.
OF Houston, TexaG
Capital S5OO,Nl
Surplus. S1OOOel
.OFTICERS:

OFFICERS:
Chas. Dillingham;, II. Brasheni
President. list Vice Pitslis
o. Il. Holt, II. +. MacGregg,
I'd Vice President, 30 Vice PreSaA
j, u. McAshan, Cashier. 49,
Z. A. Mckinney, Assistant cAl'
Directors: ]. I. Campbell, Ghas W
ham. ]. %. McAshan, o. I. HON N
MacGTegor, Henry Brashear, Jaee' 4
T. A. Hoffman,. s, f. Carter
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-11
sHERIFrs, DEPARTMENT.

strayed or stolen. from premises Of Sam
Iigotino odln avenue. FIFTH ward
bay horse, II hands high, cripnied In o on,e
hind leg A. Il. Anderson, sheriff. :" on'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-11

strik S with full
force, no constitu-
ton is strong enough
to withstand its fear
fulblows, andits VIC
tiusare crippled and
deformed, orliterally
worn out by constant
pain. Rheumatisnis
caused by Uric Acid
or some other irri-
tating poison in the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-11

As a Liver Tonic
: use o&lpINE.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-11

circulation to pro
duce other attacks.
s. S. s. being a vege-
table remedy does
not impair the diges-
ton orgeneral health
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-11

like nikaliand potash remedies, but builds
UP and invigorates the entire system, and
ht the same time makes thorough and
permanent cure Of Rheumatism
White for our fiee book on Rheumatism,
FHE SWIFT SPECIFIC co.. Atlanta. Ga.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-11

mence on Walker avenue on the east side
~ Main street, and from Main street along
Walker avenue To Charities: thence TO JEFF
ferson and on to the city limits, etc. Re
fcrred 20 the street ana bridge committee.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-11

COMMUNICATIONS.

AhM-hA Nh HUNS
From Houston. OAK Lawn aud Magno-
la Park Railroad company. stating that the
work OF opening bitches from sampson
street to city limits, ordered by council.
has been done Received and hed with
thanks alderman KohlhauI)
From +. Nj. futile, commercial agent Of
the san Antonio and Arkansas Pass Rail.
road company. stating that the matter OF
placing a light on the crossing OF San
Autono ana Arkansas Pass and Iceland
avenue had been referred 20 General Mun-
ager Mouserratc at San Antonio. Received
and fled.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-11
THE BLOOD
AND
SYSTEM
RULED
BY ACID.

blood, and TINS IS the cause Of every va
riety and form of this dread disease. Ex-
ternal remedies do not reach the blood,
consequently do no lasting good.
s. $. $. goes directly into the circuia-
tlcn ard attacks the disease itself. The
Ac' palsons that cause the inflammation,
eofer and swelling are neutralized and
tae biaegl purified and cleansed Of all irri-
tstlng Natter and nothing IS left in the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-11
CITY ATTORNEY HEARD FRoM

Alderman Miller moved that the city at.
torney be requested to submit report on
matters retsrgsa 70 hin Tor laYsauGaaea
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-12-05
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ton and the results announced.
The negroes had elected 10 Rp-
resentatives and the whites TO-.
1t was gravely announced from
Washington that a republican
form of government" had at last
been established in North Caro-
lima! a
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-12-05
To settle your family Id
of churches and free 81
come to Fitzgerald.

A. ]. Smell wanted to attend
ty, but was afraid to do so 4
count of pains in his stomach,
he feared would grow worse
says, II was telling my troublel
lady friend, who said: ''Oha|
lain's Collie. Cholera and Diax
Remedy will put you in conditi.
the party I bought a bottIe
take pleasure in stating thu
doses cured me and enabled Il
have a good time at the party.
SuelPis q resident of Summer
N, Y. This remedy is for SAID
H. Goodman & Co.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-12-05

precincts into three and located
these in negro districts. He no
titled only the members of the
secret leagues where these three
voting places were to be found,
and other people were allowed tc
find them on the day of election
as best they could.
Perkins made himself the poll
holder at Ham bright, though he
was candidate for member OF
the constitutional convention, and
the poll holders were allowed to
keep the ballots in their posses
sion for three days before for
warding to the general in com
mand at Charleston, S. C.
Scores of negroes, under the in
structions of their leaders, voted
three times that day. Every ne
gro boy fairly we'll grown was al
lowed to vote and no questions
asked as to his age.
Nelse approached the polls, at
tempting to cast vote against the
Rev, Ezra Perkins, the poll hold
err. A crowd of Infatuated ne.
groes surrounded him in a mo-
ment.
Kill i'm! Knock him in the
head! De black dcbbil, votin'
agin his co1or!"
Nelse threw his big fists right
and left and soon had an open
space, in the edge of which lay a
half dozen negroes scram bling to
get to their feet.
The negroes formed a line in
front of him and the foremost
one said:
You try ter put dat vote in de
box we bust 20 head open!"
Nelse knocked him down be-
fore he got the words we'll out OF
his mouth. Honey, Is err bad
nigger!" he shouted with a grir
as he stepped back and started
to rush the line.
Perkins ordered the guard tt
arrest him. AS the guard car
ried Nelse away crowd of an
cry negroes followed, grinnine
and cursing.
We'll lay fur you yit, ole boss
was their parting word as he dis
appeared through the Jail door.
That night at the supper table
in the hotel at Hammond an in
formal census of the vote was ia
ken. There were present at the
table distinguished ex-iudge
two lawyers, a general, two
cIergymen, merchant, a farmer
and two mechanics. The only
man of all allowed to vote that day
was the negro who waited on the
table.
Thus began the era of cor
rupt and degraded ballot in the
south that was to bringforth scr
row for generations yet unborn
The intelligence, culture, wealth
ocialprestige, brains, conscience
and the historic institutions of {
great state had been thrust I'M
der the hoof of ignorance anc
vice.
The votes we're sent to the mil
1tary commandant at Charles
|Good Dr.
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Back umbers of the Enter
prise to the first chapters of the
Leopard's Spots can be had by
new subscribers.
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COUGHS AND COLDS IN CHILD
Rem.

RECOMMENDATION OF WELL KNOWN
CHICAGO PHYSICIAN.
use and prescribe Chamberlain g
Cough Remedy for almost all obsti-
nate, CONSTRUCTED coughs, with direct
results. | prescribe it to children of
all ages. Am glad TO recommend it
to all in need and seeking relief from
colds and coughs and bronchial attic
tious. 1t is non-narcotic and safe in
the hands of the most unprofessiona
A universal panacea for all mankind.
Mrs. Mary r. Melendy, M d., Phi.
D Chicago, Ill. This remedy is for
sale by j. H. Goodman & Co.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-12-05

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE ii
Take Laxative Bromo Quininc
lets. : All druggists refund the
if it fails to cure. e. w. Grow
nature is on each box. 25c.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-12-05
The Best Pre-

The Best Prescription for
Chills and Fever is a bottle
TAsTELEss CHILL TONIC
ply iron and quinine Ii
form. No cbre--no pay
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-12-05

CONTINUATION OF CHAPTER XIV.
will the majority be big?
asked Tim.
IF it amt big enough we'll dis
franchise more aristocrats and
enfranchise the dogs. Tim won
dered whether this proposition
was altogether f1attering.
During the progress of the
campaign a committee from the
organization of the truly loyal, :"
Ezra Perkins and Dave Haley,
called on Tom Ca mp.
Mr.. Camp, we want your help
as leader among the poor white
people to save the country from
these rebel aristocrats who have
ruined it," said Ezra.
You're barkin' up the wrong
tree!" answered Tom dry1y.
The poor men haye got to
stand together now and get their
rights"
We'll, if I've got to stand with
niggers, have 'em hug me and
blow their breath in my face, as
you fellers are dom, you can
count me out!-and if that's all
you want with me, you'll find the
door open"
Haley tried his hant.
Look here, Camp, we aim
got no hard feelings again you,
but there's goin to'be trouble for
every rebel in this county who
don't git on our side and do it
quick"
I'm used to trouble pardner, -
replied Tom.
You've got nice little cabin
home and ten acres of land
Fight us and we will give this
house and lot to a niger"
I don't believe it., "cried Tom
Come, come" said Perkins
you're not fool enough to fight
us when we've got dead sure
thing, majority fixed before the
voting begins, congress and the
whole army back of us?"
II amt er nigger!" said Tom
doggedly.
Whats the use to be a fool,
Camp" cried Haley. eve are
just using the Niger to stick the
votes in the box. He thinks he's
goin' to heaven, but we'll ride
him all the way up to the gate
ana hitch him on the outside
Will you come in with us?"
Don't like your complexionn
he answered, risingand going to.
ward the door.
Then we'll turn you out into
the road in less than two years, >
said Haley as they left.
All right" laughed the old
soldier, I slept on the ground
four years boys"
When he came back into the
room he-met his wife with tears
in her eyes. ''Oh, Tom, I'm
afraid they'll do what they say
To tell you the truth, ole
woman, I'm afraid so, too. Bur
we're in the hands Of the Lord
This is his house. If He wants
to take it away from me nov
when I'm crippled and helpless
He knows what's best"
Il wish you didn't have to 90
agin' EN-
'Tain't er nigger, ole gal, and
don't flock with niggers. If Coo
Almighty had meant me TO be one
He'd have made my skin black!'
On election day no publication
OF the polling places had beer
made. Ezra Perkins had il
charge the whole county. HI
consolidated the fifteen voting