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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-12-30
CASES OF SLEEPING WOMEN
PUZZLE THE PHYSICIANS.
toae Condition a Month-Another
Woman Cannot BE Awakened.
REPUBILc SPECIAL

REPUBILc SPECIAL
Springfield. Ill. Dec. 29.-Physicians Of
Springfield are puzzled concerning the
strange case of two women Of this city
who are IN protracted sleeps.
Cora Sanders fell asleep November g.
Being in almost destitute circumstances
she was removed to the County Poor
Farm, where she has shown no sign OF
awakening.
Mrs. Mary Elan OF No. aol3 East Stuart
street, Is the second case. She has been
in a lethargic state FOR week past
Neither of the women has eaten a par
ticle of food since falling asleep. but both
take an occasional drink of water It is
impossible to arouse either OF them to a
sufficient degree of wakefulness to engage
in conversation.
The peculiar feature Of the case Of Cora
Sanders is that despite the fact that she
has not taken any nourishment. except
water. for over a month. her body shows
no sign of emaciation or Of physical weak
ness
This Ia the first attack of the sort she
ever suffered, but Mrs. Elan has been
similarly afflicted before, once remaining
in a somnolent state for several weeks
Mrs. Elan shows signs Of fever, but ND
to the present time Miss Sanders has
shown no sign OF any other ailment than
an uncomfortable desire to slumber.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-12-30
NEGRO RESIDENTS
ARE NOT WANTED
Business Men VIII Try to Prevent
Them Buying Property in
First Ward.

The First Ward Business Mems I'M
proveTent Association met last night at
No. 400 Turner avenue and discussed
plans to stop the influx Of negroes TO the
district. No decisive action was taken.
but proposed contract was read and ap-
proved by he majority OF the members.
in which all property owners will be asked
TO refuse TO sell their real estate 70 ne
groes. II the agreement Is broken the
signer will be compelled to pay for
feiture OF 800
Residents of the First Ward Will be In
terv!ewed on the proposition. and IL the
issue meets with their approval definite
action will be taken at the next meeting.
The members OF the association hold
that negro property owners cause a de-
preciation in the value OF all property.
and are desirous of adopting precaution-
airy measures to stop their migration TO
that vicinity.
A committee was appointed to draft a
letter to be sent to the City Council ask
ing them TO absolvs the proposed plan to
return the $500 in water tax TO the
Louisiana Purchase Exposition.
The same committee was instructed 10
walt upon the Postmaster with a request
to install a mail box at Redbud and Lee
avenues. The next meeting will be held
January 5.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-12-30
LEWIS MAY FIGHT BRITT.
Considfne Deposits Forfeit of 81, 300
for Such Match

New York, Dec. 29.-All that is needed
10 consummate a match between Jimmy
Britt and Willie Lewis for the light
weight championship is the acceptance
by the Californian OF the formal challenge
wired him to-day by Lewis's manager
a check for $3.50 was deposited here to-
day to bind the match. John Consldine
who has posted the money for Lewis. will
wager 1t on the result Of the fight Con-
stdIne Is an admirer OF Lewis. and thinks
enough OF his chances to press the amount
If called upon to do so by Britt
Lewis has demonstrated his worth by
his decisive victory IL nine rounds over
Martin Canole, feat that both Britt and
Battling Nelson failed to accomplish.
Britt and Canole fought tough twenty
five-round battle, while Nelson received a
good drubbing at the hands of Canole for
nineteen rounds. Canoe was completely
outclassed by Lewis. who was his supe-
rior as boxer and a puncher.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-12-30

fan Francisco. Cal. Dec. 2..-Todays card at
Oakland had no special features. Three Ia
vorltes landed money. Adirondack al 10 TO !.
won easily from Barney Dreytus and Bat!doT.
First race. five furlonEs-Brcnze Wing. I0+
tlFntr.tainj. II > won: Emma Reut.)i lct
tGrrenhe!1. 10 to /. second; Troy. lc+ CTravers).
to ,. third. Time. l:r2. Hellas. Bee. Rose
water, cGme!!ttG- Distributor. Teufe Silurian.
AL Waddle. Preside and Haven Run also ran.
Second race six furonEs-SiL Sam. 10
,Grecufieidp. TO ,, wen: Sol f.rhtnnstein. Iu3
Davis. 10 !. second. MrHo. ltG CTrayersl. ID
10 !. third. Time. l:i4l. III Photo. J. II. Ben
nett and Aibonita also
Third race. mi.s-AdirCrGaCk. ;0i TravArsl.
10 to J. wen; Barney Dreyfus. 100 Davis. 4
10 !. second; Patidor. l4 Fountain, 10 70 !.
thrd. Time. 1:i2i.. Da1die 8sli. Alopath, Sug-
don. I"e Gal! and Dollie II. also ran.
Fourth race. Ave and on.-talf f1irongs-A.
STsk"iay 10 anderson. 5 to 3. won. platt 10
Gnvisl. 9 to /. second; Suithy Kane. ~
Gonesb. : to >. third. Time 1:6s d Albert.
Rot at ii.raeH. Fisher Boy. Big Beach and
Ben Eric alsO ran.
Fifth rnce FutGrity course-Dauty. iTI
Rrafpl. ! 20 .. won: Msty's Pride, I0I 'JoncsI.
10 !, second: Nart!R!nas. iC2 tkunzl. . to :.
third. Time. III" Albula and Rector also ran.
Sixth race. and one-sixtet.rth mile
stilocho. lDi CTravefsp to ). won: Budd
Wade. iOi ,Chandlerl ic TO J. second; sunny
shore l0i Davis. to ]: third. Time: l:bo;
Profitable. Frank Woods. FlyinS Torpedo and
Isabelita also ran.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-12-30
FORMER ST. LOUIS MANAGER.
Official Of Washburn- Crosby
Flour Co. Dies From Injuries.

Chicago, Dec CIV. II. Jones. manager
Of the Chicago office of the Washburn-
Crosby Company. wholesale flour dealers
Of Minneapolis. Mimi, died here to-day
from injuries sustained In fall over
banlster in his home. His skull and neck
were broken in the fall.
MIR. Jones had been suffering for some
time from rheumatism. and It is generally
supposed that his limbs suddenly became
useless and caused him to fall.
For the past three years Mr.. Jones has
been manager of the Washburn-Crosby
Company's Chicago Office.
He has been connected with tho COM
pany for ten years. coming to Chicago
from st. Louis. where he was also man
ager OF the local Office of the company
Previous to that time he was manager Of
the Detroit office Of the company.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-12-30
Johnny Regan Latest Of Accused
COtcrie to Make Protest Of
Any Collusion.
FIGHT WON ON ITS MERITS.
Saws That the Plan Was BrOach-
ed to Him, but That He Re
fused to Consider It
Meeting To Morrow.


In an interview With Charley Haugh'on
last evening, Johnny Regan. who was one
Of the principals In the last two battles at
the West End Club. denied positively that
there had been any agreement In those
contests, although he admitted that he
had been approached ipon the point by
the Attell faction.
III his statement Regan said that ne han
no knowledge o. any such agreement
heing in force, and he asserted that both
bouts were fought strictly on their merits
Monte AtteIl claimed to be sick that
night, and Abe asked John Reid 10 agree
to n draw r. both of us were on our feet
at the end o. the fifteenth round. Reid
at first seemed to favor this plan, but
refused TO agree to It. and said that
was going in to fry 70 knock out Monte.
TON Smith. who refereed that bout.
seems to have agreed to hand down n
raw verdict but had said that It must
Il, an oven break or he wouldn't do IL /
-. ,,,,, IT.. ,,,,1a-....,,,Irr, .h.ro -,e
't' n''''' " ''''. ''i' nc
UetTe"n any others OF the party. but
know l didn't have anything to do with
,,,cb rI,-,
- p'
lost. as YOU know. can't see where
i,.o anv aareorne,. and IN. vc-dic- o,os
iahuen DOWN against me. I'm the victim
Il the whole thing as 1 certainly hadn't
'hiik I" 90 win the matter
hHusi''oh was present "hen Resan mace
ms statement and sad that one reason
l''n'lIe action "olid -, taken WAS to pre-
vent tax which might be Inisconstrued.
There was a yery undesirable bunch Of
foIIou.-, o- .bo -, -,
"a '.'o s"''.e alo''iid Atteil al
'he stage sai1 ne, and soon after the
light It got noised abroad about that
a,,roa,,ar. W., ,o1, -. ?,
~outH i'ohi II 'aihen OF
ap"ut town. these guys going around and
Dragging about what they knew and about
heir inside Information Yo,, -ooar,
.a ~. -. u an 'eiui's
,ee "iidt pettiIls schene that draw YER
1ict would have been If It had worked.
BARRED THE FIGHTERS
"r h,,.o ,o--oa .,,
Na'e Da'ie 'he "hoie ounch and we
VIII meet Tomorrow to make the sus-
pensions Of n good many os ,bo-, ,,doa
nite E.ra, 70 erob ,,-ao,,a,.-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-12-30
AID MAN OBJECTS
TO LOWER POSTAGE
T. l.. Grigg Scores Proposed Re
vision of the Law at a Banquet
Many Guests Present.

Here's 10 the Pri1ca who writes tbs ads,
Here's to the King who gets EN-.
Here's 10 the Duke who edits the sheet
And 70 the Lord who prints EN-
Here's 70 the Queen who reals or adj.
And goes with rapid gait
To buy all the bar gains Offer hsr.
Biting most free a: our bait
But last and best name the toar
To the man who pays her bills
For he IS the Angel who paves the way
For banquets like this and other friIIa
Here's TO her husband, poos soul!
The proposed revision OF the United
States postal laws permitting the trans
mission through the mails OF all parcels
not exceeding eleven pounds IN weight
was severely scored last night by T. L.
Grigg OF the Drygoodsrnan at the annual
banquet OF the St Louis Advertising
Mems League In the Washington Hotel.
Forty OF the leading local advertising
writer's. relaxing from the tremendous
pressure Of the holiday season. sat COM
fortabIy about the board and gave to Mr..
Grigg their undivided attention. He Is
well versed In the mail-ort,er business,
and his views created general comment.
Summarized, they were to the effect that
postal laws permitting eleven-pound pack
ages to be sent through the mails at 5
cents for The first pound and l cent for
each additional pound would work great
injustice to all communities wherein the
dealers were competing with New York.
Consumers could. he stated. secure cata-
logues and land goods in their homes at
rates that would exclude the local mer-
chant from the field entirely, he being
forced buying in quantities. to pay heavy
freight and express rates.
Robert Z. Lee acted as toastmaster- The
L. y. kingsland. president st. Louis
Manufacturers Association: The Adver-
toasts were: The Million Club-Why?'
man; Advertising as | See It John 8.
Morrin. president Morrin-Powers Nercan-
tile Company. Kansas City: The Adver-
tisers' opportunities in Latin America
Arnold Shanklin. Honorary Words Fair
Commissioner 70 Mexico; dhe B3d sue
o1 It." Fred Busche. president MiSouri
Retail Merchants Association. and Mail
order Methods" T. l. Grigg, Inc Dry
goodsman. st. Louis.
Among those al the banquet were: POST
master Frank WyTnan. Arnold Shanklin.
]. S. Norrin, Gene Z. FOnte. John H Phil
lips. Frank D. Glldersleeve. George Nor
Sanders. Frank p Atwood. Walter. Wit
tenburg. George T. Doughty. 7. H
Thonas. p. H. Litchfield. Charles Jones.
". F~irchgatt. VI. Koenigsberg, John Wal
ter Bright. W. Putnam Craner, Alexander
Mcdonald. e. l. Grisg. P e Lee F l.
Der. s ". BALES ". 5. Donaldson, J. J.
Boonhili. S. j Hartbaugh. ?. j. McAlinay.
X. d Pressey f 4 Stevens. W. H
Paige F. p. Russell and A. J. Bross.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-12-30
PRIEST APPEARS FOR BROTHER
Mexican Charged With Insanity
Awaits Message From Home.

At meeting OF the Board Of Health yes
terday the Reverend Estrada Alvarez re-
quested the authorities to delay the con-
sideration Of the case Of a brother, Pito
Alvarez. patient at the City Hospital
who is charged with being an insane per-
son. until word is received from the la
ters home in Mexico.
The patient is said to have come to this
city with a Wprlfs Fair exhibitor and
to have become demented. The board
granted the reQesut.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-12-30
BROWNS HAVE GOOD
PLAYER IN KOEHLER
Southern Critics Declare That
HcdScs's New Outtielder Is an
Excellent Find.
LEADS IN HITTING BALL.
Newcomer Had Batting Average
Of 300 While With the At
lanta Team-Mav Dis
place Padden.

ST. Louis has secured Il good player In
Bernard koehler. tho recruit from At
lanta- This youthful player halls from
South Bend. Ind, and Ia said BY critics to
be one Of the best players ever developed
in the Southern League.
koehler lei the Crackers in batting
last season. having an average of .2S. He
made l34 hits In III games. which Is an OK
cellent average. and shows that kochler
can be- depended upon to make at least
one hit a day
The Southern League lad not anly hit
the ball often. but swatted It hard. and
made a large number of doubles and
triples. Hedges has landed IN Koehler not
only great outfielder. but a man who can
play second base.
lie will be one Of tho youngsters who
will attempt to displace "Brains'' Padder
Jack Mccarthy, the umpire. who Jumped
the Pacific National League last season
and finished with the Coast League has
received an offer from Ban Johnson Of the
American League to handle the Indicator
for that organization. 1t is understood
that Mccarthy has accepted.
Cincinnati is having trouble with Pitcher
Ewing. The long fellow IS not satisfied
with the terms Garry Hermann flzs Of
fered to him, and IS holding out for more
money. II is said unless Bob gets a move
on himself he will be out of the Reds
fold in 1895
The ownership OF the Buffalo team of the
Eastern League has changed hands aud
twenty-six stockholders now control The
company. George T. Stalings Will CON
tinue TO manage the team
Doctor. Payne. former sparr.ng partner
and trainer Of KID" McCov and Ton
jenkins. IS booked to make the trip 10
the South with the Cleveland team of the
American League
Charles A Bender. the Indian pitcher,
who was operated upon recently. has been
Isle. Pa
Owner Conant OF the Boston Nationals
has renewed his offer Of Abbat!chio and a
cash bonus for Dave Brain. 1t is said
that F. de Hass Robson has positively
declined to consider an offer for his star
third baseman.
Pitcher Frank Hahn is spending the
Christmas holidays with relatives in Gin
c!nnat.
Big Jack" Mclean OF tho Cardinals is
devoting all his spare time 10 bowling III
game with Mike Donovan of the Al
hambra he recently rolled 76.
Smiling joe Corbett writes from his
home in San Francisco that he IA in ex-
cellent health, and much heavier than NJ
was while In St. Louis. Joe also says that
Jimmy" Britt beat Nelson fairly, ana
that the referees decision was just. Joe
Gays he will not return to the ma jor
leagues, but admits that he will play bail
on the coast next season. The Cardinals
former pitcher speaks well OF Jim
Buchanan. and declares he Is good
youngster.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-12-30
Woman Attempts. Suicide,

Kate Coughlin. 20 years old. residing at
No. 1zll Linden street. attempted suicide
last night by swallowing morphine. She
was taken to the City Hospital and
treated and her condition is serious. but
It is thought that she will recover. She
says she became tired Of life and wanted
tn diA
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-12-30
ASCOT SELECTIONS.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

Los Angeles Dec. 2e.-Selections:
First Race-sinicado. c. P. Wa:erhorse Pip
per.
Second Race-Lady Mirthfui. Birdie Stone
hniraf.
Third Race-Mrs. Grammar. Colonel Ballan-
tyne. Allegiance.
Fourth Race-Gold Roso. Tramotor. Maggie
Mackay.
Fifth Race-TanSibe. Dutiful Exapo
Sixth Race-Ben Lear. Happy Chappy Tam
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-12-30
OAKLAND SELECTIONS.

REPJ BIsIC SYETIAI.
Eiba-
Second Race-Dotterell, H!pponar IIainault
Third Rsce-A Lady. Golden Buck Gallant
Cassie.
Fourth Race-Bard Burns. Briers Barrack.
Fifth Race-Bearskln. Serenity. Monia.
Sixth Race-The Lady Rohesia, Ink Leila
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-12-30
Ticket Custodian Resigns.

D. J. Templeton. ticket custodian of tho
Worlds Fair Department of Admissions.
has resigned. effective tomorrow. Mr..
TsmpIeton has been connected with tho
Exposition IN his present capacity since
April. 1873. He will leave St. Louis the
first of the year for Arkansas
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-12-30

TIE Mound CITY Paints were defeated In
three Of their FIVE games with the Meier Bros
at the Crescent alleys last night. Breemer made
an average OF 42
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-12-30
Beck1ey Defeats Raine.

Doctor Beckley defeated Tom Raines In the
three cushion tourney game at the NJ a. c.
last night by a score of 80 TO Is Doctor Beck
ley averaged 40 against average of 4J for
Ralres. Beckley made high run Of against
for Raines- Davenport and No!and will play
tonight.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-12-30

The F1~,eIichs won two OF the three games
MAYED with the Brooks five at the Grand al
i.ys last night W. Musick made high run
of Ie6.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-12-30

Damsoi. SCI. CCrimmins>. 10 TO 5. won; Anti,
mpny. % CRce). to !; second: M'dSs' sS
jAubucfonl - 10 ]. third. Time. l:2l 80.
l.ucian, Iiudabek, Green Gown and Byron Rose
E!sO ran
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-12-30
BOWLING.


The Enterprises defeated the Palaces at tho
Palace alleys by score OF to last night
Kaisers average Of lss was the feature OF the
game.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-12-30

CRESCENT CITY sELEcTToNa
IsIEPU- -EI.IC SPECIAL
New Orleans. Dec ..-Salections:
First Race-Tom Shelly. Roxon Hannibal
B"y-
second 3acc-Sism,ind Vcstry. Jpset'N.
Third Ruce-SulducCce. FoxrueaI, DICK Ber-
narl.
Fourth -sidshirruau. St. sever. Bess,s
Mccarthy.
fifth Kace-Han lspinner. Harry New. Col
dugp.
Sixth Race-To,nesr. Fanne;,e. Dallas.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-12-30
White Won From Klumpp.

Claude White outplayed Frank Klumpp ia
the French pool match at the Broadway last
evening. closing the game with a score Of !,
to q Lester Gilmore and Joe Mccoy Will op-
pose each other tonight -. = =
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-12-30
DR.. Meyers & co.
NV. Cor. Broadway ana Market. 81. Louis, no
Cure Men for $3.50.

HOOD POISON In 80 days.
GLEET new method) In 10 to Is days
STRUCTURE without cuttingl in 90 to %
vAaiCOCELE without operation, in 10 to 30
LOST VITALITY mo matter how long stand
ingl In 30 to 60 days
chronic cases cured. All burning. itching
and inflammation stopped in twenty-four
hours; cures effected in seven days.
KIDNEY, BLADDER AND pROSTATIC
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condition.
We especially invite all DISCOURAGED and
DISSATISFIED sufferers who have been treated
without receiving a cure 10 call on us u VIII
rcrt you nothing to consult us end have an eI-
animation Of your case made. and We shall be
glad to tell you frankly what lie your condition
and what we do for you.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-12-30

The JeTArsors won of tho three games from
the Columbia Dcmes at the Palace alleys last
night
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-12-30
CRESCENT CITY s.

'Arprent!cc allowance claluei,
Weather clear. track rnrt.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-12-30

big Jack" Mclean OF tho Cardinals t.
devoting all his spare time to bowling Ii
game with Mike Donovan of the Al
hambra he recently rolled 76.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-12-30

Owner Conant OF the Boston Nationals
has renewed his offer Of Abbatichio and a
cash bonus for Dave Brain. 1t is said
that F. de Hass Robson has positively
declined to consider an offer for his star
third haseman.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-12-30

Pitcher Frank Hahn Is spending the
Christmas holidays with relatives in Gin
cinnati.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-12-30

Charles A Bender. the Indian pitcher
who was operated upon recently, has been
discharged from the City Hospital OK Car
Isle. Pa
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-12-30

The ownership OF the Buffalo team Of the
Eastern League has changed hands. aud
twerty-six stockholders now control III.
company. George ]. Stallings will con
tinue to manage the team.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-12-30

Doctor Payne. former sparr.nE PARTNER
and trainer Of Kid" Mccoy and Tom
jenkins. Is booked to make the trip TO
the South with the Cleveland team of the
American League
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-12-30

Cincinnati is having trouble with Pitcher
Ewing. The long fellow IS not satisfied
with the terms Garry Hermann has Of
fered to him, and Is holding out for more
money. 1t is said unless Bob gets a move
on himself he will be out of the Reds
fold in 1905.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-13

GLOVER DESIGN FOR PICTURE FRAMES. tails given in the journal mentioned of rubbing the background, raising the design and filling and lining the back, but all appear to be simple, straight forward operations.
 Beautiful effects are produced by col bring or tinting the design. Two col bring mediums can be used, oil paint thinned with turpentine or dye. If dye is used the dye for cotton goods is required. For use in coloring leather dissolve portion of the dye in cold water, add this to small quantity of boiling water and boil the dye about five minutes. When cool turn into bot ties. For coloring the leather dilute with cold water and apply with soft brush
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-13
Plants Tn the HOuse.

We very often hear notes of warn ing about the bad effects which accrue from having plants in our living rooms. Such talk is exaggerated, according to writer in American Gardening. Dur ing the day the plants are assimilating the carbon dioxide which our lungs are giving off and giving us back the oxy- gen in free state. The small amount of oxygen which they require to build themselves up is infinitesimal, and its loss could not injure any one It may not be advisable to have plants in a sleeping room, as assimilation stops when the sun goes down. Carbon ia then given off and oxygen consumed. The effect would be the same as number of people sleeping in one room, but this does not apply to any other room, as assimilation commences again with the rising of the sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-13
The LirnekiIn Club
Brother Gardner Sees Danger Ahead
 For the Colored Race
rcopyright, 1903. by C. B. Lewis.l

[Copyright 1908. by c. B. Lewisl "A AT ' frens," said Brother Gard
 AWkH ner as. he stood up in his 1WG place after the routine
 business of the Limekiln club had been disposed of the other evening, T has bin tellin' yo' fur de last five vars dat yo' am all wrong an orter change, an Is gwine to repeat my words ag'in tonight. I has bin watchin' de cull'd man an woman mighty clus fur long time back, an Is tellin' yo' dat mos of lem am gittin' ready to cum down outer de tree wid a bang an bump.
 "Dar hain't skassly cull'd man of my acquaintance today who hain't pay in out mo money fur his cuffs, collars an neckties dan was paid fur de clothes of hull family fifteen vars ago.
 We needn't go outside dis club to find sich cases of extravaganza as will