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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-01-12

'As an instance of the observance
Of the Sabbath in Scotland an Eng
lish paper tells Of a postman having
route between Stirling and Blaird-
rummond. He was observed to ride a
bicycle over his six miles on week
days and to walk the same distance
on Sunday, and when asked why, re-
piled that he was not allowed to use
the machine on Sunday. An investi-
CATION followed, and the postman's
explanation proved to be correct.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-01-12


1t is after the harvest is over and all
work finished that the farmer turns his
attention to caring for his stock and
increasing his manure. There are two
classes of animals to consider while
endeavoring to derive profit, the one
class being the producers of milk, but
ter, meat or wool, while the other class
consists of the immature or growing
stock. With the wonderful improve
ment in dairy methods the farmer
utilizes the winter season much better
than formerly, as the period was when
the cold season was considered loss
of time; but at present large number
of animals can be kept with less
labor, greater variety of food is
given and more care is exercised in the
preservation of manure. The foods
given TO the animals now have a value
not before accorded, as the profit does
not depend entirely on the product
sold. but also upon that portion re-
burned to the farm in the form of
manure. The farm increases In value
In proportion to the amount of fertility
added to the soil through the agency
Of the stock, and this fact Is now
strongly recognized, as many farmers
are satisfied to purchase animals to be
fattened, realizing no profit therefrom
other than the manure remaining after
such animals are sold, the expenses
and receipts being balanced. except
the gain in the manure heap, and the
system pays when the improvement OF
the soil is considerably Philadelphia
Record
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-01-12

Hon. David Meekison is well known not
only in his own State but throughout
America. He was elected to the Fifty
fifth Congress by very large majority,
and is the acknowledged leader of his party
in his section of the State.
Only one flaw marred the otherwise com.
plete success of this rising statesman. Ca
tarrh, with its insidious approach and te.
nacious grasp, was his only unconquered
foe. For thirty years he waged unsuccess
full warfare against this personal enemy
At last Peruna came to the rescue. He
writes:
"Ihave used several bottles of Pc
runG aal feel greatly benefited
thereby from my catarrh of the head.
feet encouraged to betievc that If /
use It a short time longer I aciLL be
fully able to eradicate the disease Of
thirty gears standing. "-Davtd
Meekison, Member Of Congress.
II you do not derive prompt and satisfac-
tory results from the use Of Peruna write
at once to DIR. Hartman, giving full state
ment of your case and he will be pleased
to give you his valuable advice gratis.
Address DIR. Hartman, President OF The
Hartman Sanitarium. Columbus, Ohio.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-01-12
" AGRICULTURAL.


Experiments made the past season
with rape show that it has long tap
roots and stands drouth well. The
plants grow rapidly, and when cut off
send out new shoots for another crop.
1t has been grown on light sandy soil,
and seems to thrive on all kinds Of
land. 1t is crop that can stand slight
frosts and lasts late in the fall provid-
ing green food until close to the ap-
proach of Christmas.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-01-12

We offer Ono Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure
F. J. CHENEr Co., Props, Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned have known f. J. Che
ney for the last 15 years, and believe him per-
fectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obliga-
tion made by their firm.
WEST & TnUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
Ohio.
WALDINe, KINNAs&MARvIN, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally aot-
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces Of the system. Price. 75c. per bottle.
Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are tho best.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-01-12
Price of White Star Line.

1t was officially announced in Lon
don, England, that the purchase price
of the White Star Line, on it's joining
the International Mercantile Marine
Company, is s53, ,497, $50, of which $15,-
736,1S0 is payable in cash, $25,174,000
in preference shares and $12,5S7, 900
in common stock. The shareholders
thus receive over s50,0O0 for each
1000 shares.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-01-12

Chicago's university professors are
called "sangy freaks" by a recent
British visitor, on whom all the hos
pitalities of the town had been
poured in sparkling showers" But
as he also called its policemen "por-
cupine sluggards," honors are compar-
atively easy between the cops and the
faculty, anyhow, with the rest of the
community looking on rather amused
than otherwise.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-01-12

An aluminium alloy is now used as
substitute for copper in the manufac-
ture of nails and tacks. The white
metal is much cheaper and in every
way as durable and desirable as copper.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-01-12

The best way to cure indigestion is to
remove its cause. This is best done by the
prompt use of DR.. August Koenig's Ham
burg Drops, which regulate the stomach
in an effectual manner.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-01-12

1t IS a notable fact that most Of the sub
jccts of King Edward VII. are Hindoos.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-01-12

Mrs. Winslow's 5 Soothing Syrup for children
teething soften the gums, reduces infiamma-
ton allays pain cures wind collie 25c q bottle
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-01-12

You can do your dyeing in half an
hour with PUTNAM FADELEss DYES.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-01-12

Exports of cattle have increased twenty
per ceat. in five years.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-01-12

FITS permanently cured. No lts or nervous
ness after first days use OF DIR. Niine's Great
NerveRes.orer. S2trial bottle and Jreatisefree
Dr.n. II. KLINE, Ltd. 93l Arch 81. Phila. Pa.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-01-12

The dentist that hurts the most doesn't
always charge the least.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-01-12

The leech is the only animal which pos
sesses three separate jaws.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-01-12

lam sure Piso's Cure for Consumption saved
my life three years ago.-Mns. THOMAS Ron
BINS. Maple st.. Norwich. N. Y. Feb. II. 1900.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-01-12

In Hungary the legal age of On indivi.
dual dates only from baptism.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-01-12

Love at first sight usually has an
heiress at one end.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-23
-
DILLON;

A large part Of the corn 10 planted
Wheat is in splendid condition,
Oats is good stand and looks very
promising. Alfalfa will be ready fol
the first cutting in about four weeks.
Miss Emma Rohrer went to Salins
Monday. Her sister Agatha is teach
ing the primary department during
her absence.
Fred Hover takes a collection Of
eggs each week that surprises the old
hens themselves. 1t amounted to
about 1000 dozen one week.
The A. o. U. W. will serve sup
per Friday evening, May l, in the
school house. All are cordially in.
vited to attend. A short program
will be given.
Luther Lininger met with what
might have been serious accident
last week. While painting the new
engine house at the stucco shaft east
of town, a scaffold broke letting him
fall twenty-five feet. He was bruised
and injured some internally.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-23

Miss Estella Ball died at 8 p. m.
yesterday Of her fathers home near
Talmage after a short illness. She
met death peacefully and passed
away In the same gentle spirit with
which she had during all her 81 years
looked out on life. She was the
daughter Of Oliver Ball and sister Of
+. L. Ball Of this city and Of Jay Ball
OF Talmage. She was Of sweet and
lovab)e nature and had many friends
who will be saddened by her dscaase.
She was member Of the Columb ian
club Of this city and took q keen In.
terest in literary work.
Funeral services will be held at the
home at Up. m. Friday. She will be
buried in Abilene cemetery beside her
mother who died many years ago.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-23
DONEGAL.

Miss Miriam Engle visited in Abb
lene few days last week.
The services at Belle Springs WERE
well attended Sunday.
Mr.. Smith Of Woodbine was In thii
vicinity Saturday.
Mrs. Simon Lenhert was the guest
Of Mrs. J. N. Engle Sunday.
A little shepherd boy" arrived al
the home OF Ira Shepherds April15.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Engle attended
services at Newbern Sunday evening
The love feast at Belle Springs will
be held May 2 and 5.
J. N. Engle sold his hogs last week.
Clyde Summers who has been on
the sick list is slowly improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Engle Of abb
lene visited B. B. Engle's Thursday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-23
MOONLIGHT.

John Lehman Of Abilene visitet
his sons last week.
Rev. J. M. Sheets spent Sunday ii
Clay Center.
A number Of farmers have COM
menced to plant corn.
Mary Brechbill Of the D. G. H. s
spent Sunday in this vicinity.
John Engle Of Junction City spent
Sunday at home.
Philip Hawk while working roads
on Friday was accidentally shot in
the thigh by some boys out on duck
hunt. He is able to be about and it
is hoped that the wound will not
prove serious.
Annie Bert entertained her Sunday
school class at her home on Sunday
afternoon.
Maggie McFerren visited with Mary
Hoover Sunday afternoon.
Church at Bethel was well attended
Sunday.
Mrs. Katie Bollinger spent Thurs
day at A. H. Brechbill's.
The crowd on the local telephone
line was miscellaneously entertained
Sunday afternoon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-23
GARFIELD.

Miss Ethel Halbert Of Solomon
spent Saturday and Sunday with home
folks.
The Ladies' Missionary society Of
Poheta held lite missionary tea last
Thursday with Mrs. George Shier.
Mrs. VIM. Zoos and children Of Sa-
lima spent part Of last week with
her uncle, s. h. Waddle and family.
Miss Alta De Mersermsn visited
home folks Saturday and Sunday.
The Ladies' Missionary society Of
Mt. Pleasant will meet with Mrs. J.
Miller Thursday afternoon, April 80.
Miss Althea Hslbert left last week
for Clay Center where she expects to
enter the Clay Center hospital rs
nurse for two years. service.
Henry Myers and family, Fred Kog-
Ter and family spent Sunday with
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Kogler.
Quite a number Of young people
from Pohsta spent Saturday evening
at Solomon. The merry-go-round
seemed to be the attraction.
Rev. Graham has decided to remain
in this community and continue to
meet his appointments at Mt. Pleas
ant and POhstA
Mrs. Annie Russell spent Saturday
and Sunday with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. W. Sexton.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. v. z. Dawson and
little con visited s. Goldsmith and
family sunday.
3. S. Eagle and daughter Anna
spsai Monday in Abilene.
Misses Laura ny and Cora Purvis
Of Harmony attended sunday school
Il Pearl Sunday.
M r. rInk and uhndr,s visited.
a eo'1rrr errfrI.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-23
BUCKEYE.

Misses Edith Moore and Ella Martin
visited Mary Burkholder Sunday.
Mrs. John Piper is improving.
Frank Fair is buying considerable
house furniture to be a bachelor.
Mrs, A. E. SINNERS had the paper
hangers Tuesday.
MIR. Putnam OF Morris county 10 Wis.
iting A. B. Churchilrs.
Fred Winslow Of Moonlight was In
this vicinity on business Tuesday.
Elmer Zigler shelled corn for Elmer
Hoyt Monday.
Mrs. Mcconnell Is able to be around
again.
Mrs. D. W. Workings many friends
will be sorry to learn Of her being
very sick.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-23
DETROIT.

Mrs. Woodman has gone to Holto
to visit daughter.
James Dunlop now occupies hi
property purchased Of W. Lamb ant
enjoys life in town.
Miss Jessie Dunlop is home from
Lawton for several weeks assisting
her father in the store.
Born,to MIR. and Mrs. Perry Nichols,
! q son.
Dudley Lansing of Abilene called
on old friends here this week. y
Abner Sauer and son are working
in Alma.
A little child Of MIR. and Mrs. H.
Hawk, aged one year, died Sunday
and'was buried Monday morning at
Bethel cemetery.
Mrs. Ida McVicker and children
and Miss Ina Nichols OF Grrber, Okla,
are visiting their parents, MIR. and
Mrs. o. d. Nichols.
A box and necktie social will he
given at the school house Saturday
night.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Knox,
o son.
Those taking the county high school
examination we're: Edna Wagner,
Katie Engle, Ora Sauer, Roy Bushy,
Oscar Schneider, Emil Karl.
Mrs. A. C. Mitchell and children Of
Norman, Oklahoma. visited her sis
ter. Miss A. Munsell, recently.
Misses Marsh and Lydia Schneider
attended the Messiah at Lindsborg.
A very pleasant surprise party
was given Miss Clara Lamb recently.
George Bistline had the misfortune
to have three teeth broken off with an
Ak while used by his hired boy In
driving post. The ak being loose
It few of and cut of three front
teeth.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-23
wILLOWDALE.

Bert Keller came home from St
Joe. NO.. Saturday to visit bis par
ents and friends few days.
Nellie Dobson Of Abilene visitet
with relatives and friends here from
Friday to Monday.
Roy Low and family came down
from Barnard Saturday to visit hil
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. M. Low. Roy
returned to his work Monday. Mrs,
Low and baby will stay till the latter
part Of the week.
Myrtle Keller was home from Abb
lene over Sunday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-23
NOTICE TO TEACHERS.
Official Order Regarding Limits Of
Examination.

OFFICE OF COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT,
ABILENE, KAs., APRIL 20, 1908.
To Teachers Of Dickinson Countw
The following limits have been de-
termined by the State Board Of Edu-
cation, for the basis Of questions for
examination during the next year,
beginning with the examinations fol-
lowing the normal institutes:
Literature
Scott-''Ivanhoe."
Wordsworth Michael etc.
-"Christmas Carols"
Tennyson--"Enoch Arden
Simple operations leading to an in
Guiding equation Of one unknown
quantity.
Kansas History: The salient points
only.
General History.
English History: Henry VIII to
George III, inclusive.
Z. " DYER,
County Superintendent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-23
COWBOY BAND TO PLAY.
Parker's Musicians viii Furnish
Music Whom President Comes.

The reception committee on the
presidents visit held another meeting
last night and listened to reports
from sub committees. c. W. Parker
has kindly offered to furnish thu
music for the occasion. His cowboy
band will be out In full uniform to
play for the crowd.
Arrangements for the arch were
completed and the decoration com.
mittee reported that every business
house will be decorated suitably. 1t
will be a great day.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-23
RINEHART.

Robert friedrich was a business
visitor in Abilene Tuesday.
Most Of the farmers are busy plant.
ing corn.
The play given Saturday night by
the Rinehart Dramatic company en-.
titled "Miss Mosher OF Colorado, -
was good one. There we're about
three hundred people present to wit
ness the play. The company will
play the same In the Pearl school
house Saturday evening, April 20.
P. G. Weissenfuh was transacting
business in Abilene Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Murphy were IN
junction City one day last week.
Miss Addie Korn spent Sunday
with Miss Anna Murphy.
NJ. L. Baughey hauled wheat to
junction City last Thursday.
Misses .otta Hoag, Hamie Harris
and Bertha Bear Of Chapman spent
Saturday and Sunday with Ethel Ho-
linger.
A number from Chapman witnessed
the Rinehart play Saturday evening.
Miss Anna Baur spent Sunday with
Miss Margaret Hollinger,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-23
LYONA.

BentoL Goodnight purchased a lis.
ter Of Frank Yolkman last week.
Albert Westrup purchased lister
at Woodbine Tuesday.
Freeman Livengood is putting in a
fence for S. H. Gugler.
Rev. Hum6eld OF Wichita was in
this vicinity last week.
Mrs. r. Ahrens is very sick at
present.
Edwin Gugler has a sprained ankle.
Cloyd Rudd returned home Satur.
day from Hutchinson where she has
been visiting with her sister.
Some Of our young folks attended
the play given at Rinehart Saturday
evening.
Will Goepiert hurt his hand Sunday
morning while hitching up a young
horse.
Ben G1gler and Al JACKIE attended
the T. N. P. A. meeting at junction
City Wednesday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-23
DAYTON.

The Dayton and Jefferson base ball
teams played at Christ Hartman's
and was well attended. The game
was to IS in favor Of jefferson.
The boys Of Dayton are all buying
new buggies.
Bernard Rufener has returned from
Q long visit at Missouri.
The dance at Banner City was we'll
attended.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-23
New Paper for Heriugtou.

HERNGroN, Kas., April &c. M.
Rose, for three years superintendent
Of schools here, will after the close OF
his term next month start new Re.
publican paper. Although this is Q
city Of the second clsss with 2,7OO
people there is but one paper here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-23
SENATOR BURTON INVITED.
Abilene Will Be Represented at Gov
ernor's Dinner.

errors Dinner.
Governor Bailey has invited thu
following Kansas gentlemen to dine
with him May l in honor Of President
Roosevelt:
Judge W. G. Hook Of the United
States court. Chief Justice W. A.
Johnston Of the supreme court, Sena'
tor Chester l. Long, Senator Joseph
r. Burton, National Committeeman
David W. Mulvane, State Chairman
Morton Albsugh, Marcus A. Low,
Nelson H. Loomis, William Allen
White. Edgar W. Howe and Harry.
Bone.
OF the President's'p party there will
be at the dinner the President, Secre-
tary Loeb, Assistant Secretary Barnes,
Surgeon General Rixey and Dr. But
Ter Of Columbia university.
Senator J. r. Burton was in To-
peka yesterday. According to his
own statement Of the matter, be went
primarily to arrange for the shipping
and sale Of the crop Of vegetables
which he now Is growing in his gar
den. He denies. however. that be
uses government seeds. Incidentally.
be attended the dinner given to Presi-
dent stilwell, Of the Orient, Of which
he Is q director. and in the success Of
which be takes . very deep interest
The senator claimed that there was
nothing Of . political nature in bis
visit. and was very much disinclined
70 talk politics. II Am really dsvot-
ing my time to my garden now" be
said, Wheu The matter was mentioned.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-23
TALMAGE

Ethel Cundiff has the chicken pox
W. A. Bysrs. son Of 9. s. Byers, IL
home from Wilson county where be
has been teaching school.
Mrs. Montgomery is out again after
q spell Of sickness.
Geo. Miller has meat market in
connection with his barber shop.
H. Z. Walker is identifying his
house with a new porch and paint.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-23

Wanted, cattle to pasture. I have
room for 150 head Of cattle, good
grass and plenty Of water. Write
ms at Carlton or see r. G. Tonkin at
Abilene. W. 7. W. STERLING,
1923 Carlton, Kas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-23

Henry Lenhert, bustling young
farmer Of this place, was married to
Miss Lizzie Jury Of Holland last
Thursday. We wish them much Joy
and happiness.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-23
Hoods JdrsapGrill0
and Pills

Forming in combination the Spring
Medicine par excellence, Of unequalled
strength in purifying the blood %
shown by unequalled, radical and per-
manent cures Of
Scrofuia Salt Rheum
ecaid Head BoIls, PImpies
All Kinda Of Humor Psoriasis
Blood Poisoning rheumatism
casarh Dyspepsia, Etc
Accept no substitute, but be sure to
get Hoods, and get it today.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-23
Spring HumOrs

Come to most people and cause many
troubles, --pimples, boils and other
eruptions, besides loss Of appetite,
that tired feeling, fits Of bihousness,
indigestion and headache.
The sooner one gets rid Of them the
better, and the way to get rid Of them
and to build-up the system that has
suffered from them is to take
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-23

BUTTER MARKET.
Prices for creamery butter at point
named for week ending today. Dicfinso
county price IN cents less than New YoIl
" cents less than Ohicago.1
KAEsAs OITy-Fancy separator &c, dair,
fancy soc.
oHICAoo-oreAmery IS o ssKc o dairy IS q
&c.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-23
COUNTY REFLECTIONS
By SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS
By SPECIAL REFLECTOR CORRESPONDENTS.

Tom Armstrong spent Sunday in
this vicinity.
Mrs. +. A. Harshman and children
spent Monday with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. T. J. Wilson, In Abilene.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-23

Upshsu's have secured the services
Of Mr.. Sam euist. who IL well knsTn
in AbIlsns g ~ expert wall Papar
man. Til, gives them ihrss hangsrI
and guarantees ihal thsy WI Do ihslr
uork rbsn promised,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-04
NEGRO CRUSHED MANS SKULL.
Prominent Young Man OF Birmingham,
Murdered

Birmingham, Ala, Sept. 8.-W. M.
Mclean, one of the most prominent
young men in Birmingham, and pay.
master for Brewer & Jones. contrac.
tors on the Seaboard Air Line near
Trussville, was Instantly killed by
negro named VIII Davis, at that place.
The negro used an ak, and crushed
the white mans skull in two places.
McCan and his brother both fired al
the negro several times with pistols,
and it is thought he was hit, but he
escaped and has not been caught.
The reports from Trussville say that
the man will be lynched If caught, and
that several posses are after him.
Coroner Paris, of Birmingham. one
of a party of deputies, followed trail
of blood for 2 miles.
The young man had ordered the ne.
gro to hitch his horse and the negro
was surly and did the work too slow.
Others had trouble with him before,
and McCan drew his gun and attempt.
ed to club the negro, but the latter
was too strong, and overpowered the
white man. The negro then secured
an ak and struck McCan three times,
two of the blows breaking his skull
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-04
MISSISSIPPI BLACKS ALARMED.
Think Vardaman's Election Will Re
turn Them to Slavery.

Jackson, Miss, Sept. 3.-Negroes of
Mississippi, and especially the ignor.
ant class, have acquired many ludi.
crous ideas as to the political mean
ing Of the nomination of Major James
K Vardaman to the office of cover.
nor.
An idea has gained considerable cur.
rency among the ignorant blacks that
Major Vardaman not only intends to
give the negro as few schools as pos
sible, but also intends to put them
back into slavery again and that
every white man will be allowed to
take his pick of two negroes imme.
diately after the new governor is in.
stalled into office.
The educated class of blacks and
the plantation managers land large
employers of labor are giving assur-
ances to the ignorant negroes that the
election Of Major Vardaman will mean
no abridgement whatever of their civil
rights, nor in any way change their
worldly status.
AS the negro rarely moves unless
prompted by overt hostility, there is
no likelihood that the result of the
election will cause any momentous dis
turbance of labor conditions in the
state.