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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-01-30

At 1890 yesterday morning, SaIlie
Belle. the youngest daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. T. P. Gable of Santa Fe and
known in this city, died at the resi-
dence of her parents in that city. The
deceased was 70 years old and nearly
all her life has been more or less OF
an invalid
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-01-30

What makes a more appropriate
gift than q plate and hundred en-
graved cards. in Gothic, Plain Roman,
Fancy Roman. Plain Old English, Or
Shaded Old English? Samples at
The Optic office. LIT.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-01-30

The best Of material. carefully pre-
pared. nicely and quickly served, by
attentive and sprightly waitors. on ct,
tractive tables, In cool and comfort
able dining room-such is DuvalPe
restaurant. 276-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-01-30
AN ACCUSED MURDERER
IS ACQUITTED TC

ASPEN. Colo, Jan. SO.-Owen
Thorn, a merchant charged with the
murder of James Coutts, who was
found dead in the rear OF Thoms s
store, today was found not guilty by
the Jury. Coutts was killed by
blow on the head. He was at one
time a wealthy mining man.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-01-30

When you find something and ad-
vertise it in The Optic, it shows you
are not only honest, but are anxious
to lignten q burden from the losers
mind. Or if you lose anything pus
an ad in The Optic and nine times
out OF ten you will find it. lott
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-01-30
WARMING UP At SANTA FE.

Governor Otero vetoes the Bill to Pay
Employees and Council Passes it
Over the veto-Empioyes' Salaries
Running About $500 day-Duncan
Introduces Bill to Create Mills
County Out of San Miguel and Quad
aIupe Territory, Which Will Cut
off Bell Ranch or $4,000 Year
in Taxes From San Miguel.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-01-30

LAS vEGAS-sANTA ROSA STAGE.
From and after the 10th OF this
month, no meals will be furnished at
Juan Pals on the Las Vegas-Santa
Rosa stage line. Passengers will
have to carry their own lunch. Soft
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-01-30
A WISCONSIN VILLAGE
Is IN FLAMES.

MILWAUKEE,, Wis.,, Jan. 3O-An
evening Wisconsin special from Port
age. Wis, says: The village OF Rio,
Columbus county, is burning. Rio
has a population of 500 and contains
but few business houses.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-01-30

Red blood Albumen will make your
hens lay, at any time Of the year. For
sale by o. G. Schaefer. 4S-tt
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-01-30

II you don't get "Side Tracked" to
see Side Tracked" The best way
10 get "Side Tracked" 10 to get "Side
Tracked"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-01-30

The City Steam laundry guarantees
beautiful finish to al work. Phones.
Colorado s.. Vegas 15s. 1122 National
street TIT
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-01-30

Benedetto AIlegretti Co. candies
None genuine unless box is sealed
with our trade label Bendetto ALE
gretti CO. Sold by o. g. schaefer. 87-ti
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-01-30

II you wish to borrow. money. 1t
will pay you to investigate the plan
Of the Aetna Building association. In
quire Of Geo. II. Hunker. Sec. 36-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-01-30

Detterick & Roseberry Will sell
hind quarters for Sets. cash per lb;
fore quarters sets, per III. They will
always meet any prices made for
cash. 72-3t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-01-30

Huyler's and Alligretti's candies re-
ceivsd fresh every week It the Center
Block Pharmacy. sa-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-01-30

An unexcelled Hne Of pocket cut
lsry. heaters ana hardware at r. J.
|0shsinGs. SIT
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-01-30

Ex.GOv. OF MASSACHUSETTS
DANGEROUSLY SICK.
BOSTON Mass, Jan 30.-The fol-
lowing bulletin was issued on the
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-01-30

Go and see Patty about new and
second hand heaters. Lots Of bar
gains. 3S5-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-01-30

The funniest funny fuss ever fused
by funny fellows. "sids Tracked
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-01-30

F. I. oswalt pays cash and allows
good prices for second hand goods
1910 National avenue Colorado phone
~, 6l-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-01-30

Trading stamps at Ptttenger's. Have
Pittenger do your picture framing.
37-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-01-30
MARKET REPORTS.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Jan. 30.-Cat-
tie receipts, 1000; steady. Native
steers $36O@$5.55; Texas and In
dian steers $310@$405; Texas cows
$1.75@$290; native cows and heifers
$2.OO@$425; ssockers and feeders
$3.OO@$4.35; bulls $3.OO@$3.7O; calves
S3.00@$7.OO; western steers $2.759a
$50; western cows $1.00@$3.00.
Sheep receipts, 1000, strong. Nut
tons s3.50@$5lO; lambs $3.6OQ$6.25;
range wethers $S.00@$4.S5; ewes
$30O@$4.9O.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-01-30

( Perry Onion pays casn and good
prices for household goods. Monte
Carlo Hall. Colo Phone No. 371. 143-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-01-30

COLORADO LEGISLATURE
ADJOURNS TILL MONDAY.
DENVER, Colo. Jan. 30.-Both
houses of the legislature adjourned
today, till Monday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-01-30
Money Market.

NEW YORK, Jan. 30.-Money on
call easier, s@1a prime mercantile
paper 5@1a: silver 471s.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-01-30

CHICAGO, I'll, Jan. 30.-Cattle re-
ceipts, 5000, steady. Good to prime
steers $4.5O@$5.75; poor to medium
$3.OO@$4.5O; stockers and feeders
$225@s4.4O; cows $1.40@$4.5O; heif-
ers $2OO@$46O; Gamers $1.40@$2.40 O;
bulls $2.25@S43O; calves $25O@$6.75;
Texas fed steers $3.50@$4.40.
Sheep receipts, 5000, stronger.
Good to choice wethers $4.4O@$5.25; /;
fair to choice mixed $3.5O@$44O;
western sheep $3.75@$5.25; native
lambs $4.4O@$6.35: western lambs
$475@$625.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-01-30
Grain Market.

CHICAGO, ILL.,. Jan. 3O.-Close:
Wheat, May, 77h@ss; July, 74h;
corn, January 46; May, 447s; oats.
January, 33A; May, 36A; pork, jan
uary. $1s75; May $16.55; lard, jan
uary. 1890; May. s9.421a; ribs. Jan
uary, $9.o2la; May. s9.15@$s.17A.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-01-30
f. j. GEHRING
Tinnina Plumbing and Hardwar re

fittings
boilers
ron barb fittings
All orders will have the prOmptest attention and we
guarantee good work.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1903-02-18
Birthday Party.

The young friends of Miss Dora
Lowery gave her a pleasant surprise
party on the evening Of Jan. 30, in
honor of her fifteenth birthday. She
was the grateful recipient of numer-
Gus useful and pretty gifts. Those
present were:
Misses Julia Krunmel, Anna Burns,
Bertha Simpson, Alice Simmons, Effie
Meats, Abbie Corrigan, Ethel Wylie,
Nellie Smithey, Fern Gray, Ethel
Meats, Rosa Burns, Matte Smithey,
Nellie Nixon, Ava Collam, Aunt Fish
Nevans, Laverna Robertson, Emma
Albertson, Elsie Smith, Edna Smith,
Mabel and Anna Robertson, Sallie
Burns, Marie Pettis and Mrs. Rooney
Messrs. Bird Hubbs, Roy Smith, Les.
lie McMurry, Carl Sears, Herbert
Smithey, Clarence S,nithey, Pearl
Bullock, Emerson Mcleod, Paul
Gervais, James Powers, Frank Taylor,
John Nelson, Frank Bullock, Willard
Gervais, Russell Fitzgerald and Will
liam Rooney.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1903-02-18

Fruit Industry" .............
Prof. r. A. Cooley, state agri-
cultural college.
"What the State Board Has Done
and Hopes to Do" ............
Hon. c. NJ. Allen, state board
of horticulture.
Electios of officers.
Selection of place for next meeting
Report of committees.
Award of silver cup.
Throughout this programme musical
numbers will be inserted. The trips
to the training school and St. Mary's
mission will be pleasing and instruc-
tive diversions. The present mission
of st. Mary's was built in 1862 and is
one of the oldest buildings in the state.
The mission was the first one founded
in the state and fathered nearly all of
the early missions in this state, Idaho,
Washington and Oregon. The train
ing school building is now practically
completed, and is one Of the finest
buildings in the Bitter Root valley
If present plans do not miscarry it
will be occupied by the school during
the meeting of the horticultural So
ciety.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1903-02-18
A Word To The Wise.

A word to the wise is sufficient,
Farmers, just stop and think, Hamil-
toms schools are something for which
she is justly proud. Hamilton has no
superior for beauty of situation. Your
children are growing; by and by you
will wish to move into Hamilton to
educate your children. Buy you lot
while they are going cheap. Pay us
part down. We will take grain,
stock or anything to help you, as we
must leave Montana as soon as possi.-
BILE as other interests cali us away, and
we will give you chance to select a
beautiful residence lot anywhere in
Riverview or Riverside additions.
Just think, get from $50 size-5Ox14O
feet-upward.
M. J. ALLISON-REIN
Cottage Hotel and Reinkeh Lodge.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1903-02-18
Filed for Record.


Deed-CarrieK Kohn to John Dowling,
lot - Stevensville; $50.
Deed-T. M. Dorau and wife to p.
M. Flugstead, two-fifth acre, Doran ad.
dition; $50.
Deed-Victo~ Townsite Co. to Eliz-
abeth Fowler, four lots in Victor; $50.
Deed-R. W. Martin to Mrs. Clara
Wehr, two lots in Corvallis; $40.
Deed-F. c. Ives to Alice M. Prento,
one-half lot Main street Stevensville;
$50.
Deed-S.Sedgwick and wife to Grace
Clark, lots 13, II, IS and 16, block 4,
Pleasantvale addition Stevensvi1le;
5000.
Deed Henry Buck and wife to Grace
Clark, lots II and 18, block 4, Stevens
vile; 500.
Deed-Wm. Steib and wife to w. P.
Hall, fractional lots IN Doran addition;
500.
Deed-P. NJ. Flugstad and wife to
W, p. Hall, fractional lot Doran ad-
dition; 1887.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1903-02-18
Valentine Party at Corvallis.

A unique valentine party was given
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Myers Saturday evening, Feb. IA, by
their two daughters, Misses Rea and
Lenora. Timely and interesting
games, ,aided and interspersed by music,
afforded ample joyance during the
evening. At II O'Clock a dainty luch-
con was served, and at II the guests
began repairing homeward, having
fully enjoyed the occasion. Tie fol-
lowing young folks were present:
Misses Mabel Carls, Ida Hunt, May
Burch, Grace Laws. Ethel Barr, Chat
tie Printz, Winnie Romney, Agnes
Johnson, Ethel Johnson, Emily Wehr,
Maud Hall, Clara Boughman, Fronia
Frogge and Ella Fidlar; Messrs Roy
Thomas, John Adams, Fred Riley,
Dean and Milford Cobb, Jamie Barr,
Sidney Johnson, Fred Jones, Harrison
Meadows, Robert and Ralph Laws,
Kenneth Romney, Paul Lear, Mark
Hall, Roy Boughman, Jasper Frogge,
Jamie Lear and Thomas Childers.
AURORA.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1903-02-18
FIND PROFESSOR
NOT GUILTY
Jury Finds Teacher Did Not Exceed
His Authority When He Adminls-
tered Corporal Punishment.

Prof. George Ordahl, principal of
the Corvallis public schools, was de-
fendant in a trial held in Justice
Frank J. Morris court last Saturday
afternoon that elected a great deal OF
interest.
Mr.. Ordahl was charged with mis-
demeanor, the complaint reciting that
the professor had "maltreated and
abused one Dudley Bowden, a pupil,
by administering undue and severe
punishment" by beating him with a
plated strap. The strap was offered
in evidence and witnesses testified to
having seen marks of the stripes in
hicted upon the boy, who is nine years
of age.
The case was prosecuted by County
Attorney Baker, assisted by 4. A.
O'Hara, the latter having been retain
ed by Joseph Bowden, father of the
boy. r. Lee McCulloch represented
the defendant.
A jury was drawn, consisting of
Lowell Osborne, Lou A. Pennoyer. J.
J.. Brooks, r. H. Smithey, Wesley
Barcus and G. r. Bell and which after
hearing the testimony and argument
of counsel retired, and after brief de-
liberation returned a verdict finding
the defendant mot guilty.. In connec-
tion with the verdict the jury request
ed to be allowed to submit ST tement
in which the defendant is censured for
unduly furnishing the pupil in the
manner alleged. After consultation
by the attorneys and upon stipulation
this was agreed to and the statement
was admitted.
The case attracted considerable at
tention and big crowd, principally
Corvallis people, was in attendance at
the trial
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1903-02-18
Auction Sale.

urday, Feb. %, at Jasper Evans
ranch, four miles north of Corvallis,
the following: 5 head of draft horses,
average weight about 1900 pounds;
new Plano binder; new Mccormick
mower; disk harrow; l two seated
spring wagon; l good farm wagon; 1
set double harness; l set of single
harness; 3 milch cows, and other
articles too numerous to mention,
Terms cash or bankable note at nine
months time.
17.2t G. H. PETTIS,
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1903-02-18
Bitter Root Valley From a

Bitter Root Valley From a
Business Standpoint" ........
Hon. George 7. Bag s,stevensvi.le
"Plains Fruit Prospects" =. -.
G. c. Willis, Plains
"Best Mariet Apples.
Thomas A. McLain, Carlton
BEST Winter Apples. "............ :
Hon. Daniel E. Bandnan, Missoula
Discussion.
THURSDAY-1O A. M.
"F lower Culture on the Farm" -.
Mrs. w. E. Bass, Stevensville
montana Fruit as it Appears in
Market Compared with Import
ed Fruit. ...........
State Inspector of Fruit E. N.
Bandegee, Missoula.
prospects and Problems of Fruit
Culture in the Flathead Valley"
Hon. Fred Whiteside, Kalispell
THURSDAY--1:2O p. M.
Practical Top Grating" .......
W W. A4CtOSAAuAs AISSOuAd
"Irrigation Problems in Orchard
ing ................
Samuel Fortier, experimental
station, Bozeman.
"Birds Helpful and Birds Harmful
to the Montana Fruit Grower
and Farmer ........ $3.50.
Prof. M. ]. Elrod, state uni
yersity, Missoula.
Adjournment to visit St. Mary's mis- :
sion, established 1912.
"Future Markets for Montana
Fruits" -. Ex-Gov. r. B. Smith
"Reminiscences of an Agricultural
Editor"
r. N. Sutherlin, White Sui
phur Springs.
FRIDAY-1O A. NJ.
"Beautifying the FARM .........
Mrs. F.. A. ingalls,, Kalispell
"Pioneer Orcharding" ........
Hon. w. E. Bass, Stevensville
Report OF committee (appointed
last year, upon earliest fruit
planting in Montana. .........
Judge F. H. Woody, Missoula
"Imports versus Home Production
C. H. Edwards, state board of
horticulture.
FRIDAY-1:3O P. M.
"Orcharding on the Plains of Mon
tanao. ..........
Hon. w. M. Woodbridge. Milk
river valley.
Adjournment to visit the Stevensville
training school.
"Insects Most Dangerous to Our
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1903-02-18
Public. Sale,

I will sell at public auction on the
Buo1 ranch ~ miles northwest of
Hamilton to the highest bidder on
Monday, February %, 1908, the follow
ing described live stock:
4 head 3-year-old steers.
3 head 3-year-old heifers.
6 or more tirst-class milch cows.
head 2-year-old steers and heifers.
Also some other stock not herein
mentioned.
Sale to begin at p. IN.
Terms cash or bankable note at 6
months. HENRY DANIELS. 16-2t
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1903-02-18
PROGRAM ARRANGED
FOR FRUITGROWERS
OF the State Horticultural Society
Three Days Session Will Be In.
teresting and Instructive.

Stevensville, Feb. 1.-THE pro-
gramme for the meeting of the State
Horticultural Society in Stevensville
on the 25th, 26th and 9th inst. has
been completed. It is one of the finest
which has ever been presented before
the society, and Vice President Har-
Ian and the local members of the So
ciety deserve much credit for the work
of preparing it. The list of subjects
embrace large variety of questions
of interest to the horticulturist. 1t is
expected that after the readin, of the
papers general discussions of the
points brought out will follow, and
much good is expected to result. From
letters received by Mr.. Harlan and
others members of the society it is ex-
pected that the meeting will be rec
ord breaker in point of attendance.
The local committee is making active
preparations for the reception of the
guests and all will be provided for
who may come. The following is the
programme:
WEDNESDAY, A. NJ.
After greetings of members and
friends meeting will be called to
order by the president, and the Sec
retary will announce that member
ship dues may be handed in at any
time,
Address of Welcome ............
Hon. w. E. Bass,of Stevensville
RESPONSE.
Ex-Gov. Robert B. Smith, Butte
Appointment of committees on resolu-
tions, on award of silver cup of fruit
display, etc.
''Beet Culture in the Bitter Root'',
M. D. Fulkerson, Victor.
"Apple Packing and Apple Boxes",
Fruit Inspector E. Nj. Tucker, Mis-
soula.
Discussion of above topics.
WEDNESDAY-1:30 p. M.
"Clover in Orchards"
Henry Buck, Stevensville
"Clean Cultivation of the Orchard
VS.. No Cultivation" .........
Swan Johnson
Discussion.
effects of Fruit Growing in the
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1903-02-18

When you lack energy, do not relish
your food, feel dull and stupid. after
eating, all you need is a dose of Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
man and give you an appetite like a
bear. For Sale by Corner Drug Stores
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1903-02-18
Damage Suit for SANDER.

Stevensyille, Feb. 13.-Allen Fork
ner has begun $4,000 damage suit
against Albert May, at Hamilton.
Forkner, in his bill of complaint,
states that at Stevensville on June 80
last, in the presence and hearing of c.
L. Cowell, B. F. Julian, Al Hoag and
S. L. Bryant and others, May 'false-
ly and maliciously spoke of and con-
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1903-02-18

cerniLs2 he plaintiff, using the words,
he is J, rty thief. He stole 200 of
our shee I'd took them to Missoula
and shea. them, and afterwards ran
them out (. he county and disposed
of them.' > =. B. Calkins and Joseph
X. Wood are attorneys for the plaintiff.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1903-02-18

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bro1no Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. E. w. Groves sigma
ture is on each box. 25c.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1903-02-18

THE WESTERN News for job work.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-03-23
More Refugees Are Arriving and Will
Be Cared for i'm a Camp to BE Estab-
Iished by the Authorities.
BAD SITUATION LOWER DOWN
BELOW NATCHEZ THE LEVEES ARE
YIELDING TO THE FLOOD.
May Have to He Cut at One Point
Feeling Runs High Over the Pro-
posed Act of the officials.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, March 22.-The river
continued to slowly fall at this point, the
gauge tonight registering 1916 feet. The
flood conditions are becoming brighter and
1t is generally accepted that the worst is
over. Reports from the levees both north
and south of Memphis are that they are
holding splenddly. The railroads west of
the river will be open for traffic by Wednes-
day next, it is believed.
More refugees arrived to-day from the
south and are being taken care of by the
authorities. The shipment of tents by the
government from Jeffersonville, Ind, is ex-
pected tomorrow and refugees camp will
be pitched with ample accommodations for
all destitute flood sufferers.
Reports from Natchez state that while
the weather to-day has been most favorable
for effective levee work, it was found neces-
sary to send more men to the Sycamore
levee in Concordia parish, La. 1t was ex-
pected that the grade would be reached
yesterday. but when daylight broke this
morning the work was SO far behind that
the New Orleans & Northwestern
Railroad sent sixty men to the
front There has not been enough
sunshine to dry out the earth with which
the men have to work. The fears Of the
people have been increased by the con-
tinued rise in the river, and while the levee
men and engineers contend that Sycamore
will hold. oldtimers who have experienced
the high waters are skeptical, as a heavy
pressure is yet to come. The Natchez gauge
tonight reads 1880, rise of 2 in the past
twenty-four hours, and still rising.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-03-23

thinks Mr.. Tillman, for people in Wisconsin
TO talk of reinstating the negroes In their
constitutional rights; but there is not
power enough north of Mason and Dixon
line to carry IL out.
II Is to be regretted that Senator Tillman
made no mention I'm his otherwise perfectly
frank address of the specific issue into
which all these generalities about the race
problem soon likely to be merged,
namely-the reduction of representation In
DISTINGUISHING States. To a subsequent
question on this point by State Senator
Johnson Mr.. Tillman made an evasive re-
ply. But in this constitutional measure
lies, as competent judges even in the South
incline TO think. the real way toward
gradual, peaceful and regular reinstate-
ment of colored citizens in their legal
rights. Until it has been judicially decided
that the fifteenth amendment, forbidding
Acknowledgement account of color. has
been technically violated there can be no
proceeding under that article-nor. to speak
the North to do So The difficulties of the
situation at the South are fully realized,
there is much kindly sentiment and SYM
pathy, and il is felt by many that the en-
reimbursement EN- masse and without quail
fication of the newly emancipated and Tor
the most part iensely ignorant black was
premature and a political mistake. But the
step was taken. The fourteenth amend
ment recognizes the possibility OF disfran-
chisement by state laws. and, without Tor
bidding it, attaches to it, presumably as a
preventive. the penalty or condition or pro-
portional reduction Of the basis OF repre-
sentation. Congress is directed to make
such reduction-there Is no may or
ought about il. and, therefore, action
should be taken to make the apportionment
law correspond with the dictates of polit-
ical fairness and the federal Constitution
When this is done we shall probably find a
sentiment setting in against Senator Till
mans way of solving the race problem.