The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-02

till our country is once more clothed in
wealth and BEAUTY"
The General bowed in closing to a
round of applause. His soldiers were de-
lighted with his speech and his old slaves
revelled in it with personal pride. But
the rank and file of the negroes were
puzzled. He did not preach the kind Of
doctrine they wished to hear. They had
dreamed of life of ease with govern
ment rations three times a day and old
army clothes to last till they put on the
white robes above and struck their
golden harps in paradise. This message
the General brought was painful to their
newly awakened imaginations.
AS the General passed through the
crowd he met the eX-Provisional Gov
ernor. Amos Hogg, busy with the organ
izing work of his Leagues
"Glad to see you General" said Hogg
extending his hand with a smile on his
leathery face.
well, how are you, Amos, since Macon
pulled your wool?"
Never felt better in my life, General.
l want a few minutes talk with YOU"
'All right, what is it?"
General you're a progressive man.
Come you're flirting with the enemy.
The truly loyal men must get together to
rescue the State from the rebels who
have it again under their heel"
$50 Macon's a rebel because he licked
your"
''You know the rebel crowd are running
this State" said Hogg
why Hogg you were the biggest fool
secessionist ever saw, and Macon and
were staunch Union men. We had to
fight you tooth and nail You talk about
the truly loyal!"
Eyes. but, General I've repented. I've
got my face turned toward the light"
Yes. see-the light that shines in
the Governors Mansion
Il don't deny it. Great men choose
greater sins. ambitions mine Come
into this Union movement with me,
Worth. and I'll make you the next
Governor"
I'm see you in he'll first. No, Amos,
we don't belong to the same breed. You
were a secessionist as long as it paid
When the people you had misled were
being overwhelmed with ruin, and it no
longer paid, you deserted and became
loyal to get an office. Now you're or
ganizing the negroes, deserters, and
criminals into your secret oath-bound
societies Union men when the war
came fought on one side or the other,
because a Union man was a man, not a
coward. If he felt his State claimed his
first love, he fought for his native SOIL
The gang of plugs you are getting to-
gether now as truly loyal are simply
towards. deserters, and common crimi-
nails who claim they were prosecuted as
Union men. It's weak lie
We'll win" urged Hogg.
Never" the General snorted, and an
grily turned on his heel. Before leaving
he wheeled suddenly, faced Hogg and
said;
Go on with your fool societies You
are sowing the wind There'll be lively
harvest l am organizing too. I'm or
ganizing cotton mill, rebuilding our
burned factory borrowing money from
the Yankees who licked us to buy ma
chinery and give employment to thou
sands of our poor people. That's the way
to save the State. We've got water
power enough to turn the wheels of the
world"
You'll need our protection in the
fight that's coming" replied Hogg, with
a straight look that meant much.
The General was silent moment.
Then he shook his fist in Hoggs face and
slowly said:
Let me tell you something When /
need protection I'll go to headquarters.
I've got Yankee money in my mills and
can get more if l need it. You lay your
dirty claws on them and I'll break your
neck!"
CThe continuation of this wonderful
story which began in the News and OBJ
server on Sunday, January 10, will be
found in next Sundays paper.)