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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-09-16
CLAIM SHE KILLED HER HUSBAND


into the room where he was found.
The appearance of the room and
the position OF the body, together
with the discovery of the pillow slips
with their bloody evidence, all
strengthen the theory that the man
was first rendered insensible and af-
terwards dragged to whore his body
was found.
Late Monday neighbors we're at
tracted to the Carlson cottage by the
screams of Mrs. Carlson, who was
found tied to her bed. She declared
that her husband had gotten out Of
bed to investigate a noise in another
room, and shortly thereafter two
men had entered her bed room, and,
after robbing her of all the money In
the house, had bound and gagged
her. She succeeded in removing the
gag soon after the alleged robbers
departed. she claimed, and lad then
called for assistance. Her husband s
body was fonnd in an adjoining room
with a rope about his neck, sup
posedly the victim of burglars.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-09-16
RUSSIA PREPARING
FOR WAR WITH JAPAN

Victoria. b. O., Sept 16.-Accord-
ing 70 A. b. Denbigh, a Russian, who
arrived on the steamer Kaga Maru
from Siberia today, a second war be-
tween Russia and Japan Is looked
upon as certainty among Russian
military men. Russia, he says, 10
massing great army in Siberia.
barracks are being built and extern
sive fortlfications erected.
Troops are auartered every
where" said Denbigh. "and / was
told that there was at least SOC, 900
Russian soldiers In Siberia. This Is
four times as many troops as were In
Siberia before the late Japanese war
At Vladivostok. before | left, there
was a review OF $1,000 troops, and
more were arriving daily"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-09-16

from Kodiak, where a i4-year-old In
dian boy shot and killed an Indian
without apparent provocation what
ever.
AZ the inquest the boy calmly stat
ed that he shot the man lust 70 see
him fall" The real reason for the
crime is believed, however, 10 be the
receipt by the boy OF a letter from q
native who Is now serving a term in
the Washington state penitentiary on
McNeil's Island. II II the theory OF
the authorities that the boy deliber-
ately committed the murder so that
he. too, could go 10 the prison.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-09-16
POW WOW AN P0TLATCH
AT NORTH YAKIMA
[USIrrp PRESS LEASED WIRE. j

North Yakima. Sept 16.-AClad in
the fighting regalia OF their tribe,
warriors who fought under the grim
Nez Perc loader, Chief Joseph, in the
winter war OF 1877. today held a pow
WOW with their blood brothers. the
Yakimas, at Sumach Park here.
Two Moons, Yellow Wolf, Gone
Down, and About TO Sleep, with 9TH
er warriors. many OF whom carry fed
eral bullets under their skins, were
among those present.
The meeting was a ceremonious
occasion, and during the pow-wow
exhibition dances were performed.
The braves also gave a repetition OF
the scenes attending the Nez Perc
campaign. In which Chief Joseph was
made prisoner by the United States
men.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-09-16

REACHES
CHICAGO
Is Given Ovation and Hears
100000 Children Sing Ma
tiOnaI Air-AttendS the
Baseball Game
UNITED PREss Leased VIM. ]

"
Chicago, Sept. 16.-The first day Of
President Taft's western trip was
reached when he arrived at Chicago
shortly after Il o'clock this morning.
When the presidential train arrived
into La Sale street station thousands
had gathered to greet the chief exec
utive of the nation. and as he stepped
from the train he received an ovation.
A spectacular feature of the recep-
tion was an automobile parade.
The route of the parade lay through
Washington park and here 100000
school children had gathered. As the
president and his escort we're slowly
driven through the park 100000 lit
tie throats Joined in the strain OF
Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean" :"
Following the parade the president
was taken TO the congress hotel,
where he had luncheon. After lunch
con the Art institute was visited and
the members of the Hamilton club
escorted President Taft, who is an
esthusiastic baseball fan, to the west
side park, where two professional
teams will struggle for his edifica-
tion.
This evening the president will be
the guest OF the members OF the Ham
ilton club at dinner at the Congress
hotel Ltaer he will address a capac-
ity audience at Orchestra hall.
At II o'clock the president returns
10 the hotel and for an hour will at
tend the ball OF the American Bank
ers association.
At midnight President Taft boards
his private car and at 1880 o'clock to-
morrow morning his train will pull
out for Madison, Wis. which will be
the first stop tomorrow.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-09-16
KETCHELL- -LANGF0RD
FIGHT DECLARED OFF
IuNITED rnEsa LEAarp VA. }

New York. Sept. l6.-The Keteh-
ell-Langford night was called on to-
day because the authorities threat
ened 10 raid the club.
The decision to call on the night.
which was scheduled for tonight, fol-
lowed a conference between District
Attorney Jerome. Police Commission
er Baker and Sheriff Foley. following
the reception OF a telegram from
Governor Hughes.
The authorities decided that they
would raid the Fairmount club,
which was TO stage the bout, aud
served notice 10 that effect. When
this notice was received the club an
nounced that the fight would not be
held.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-09-16
ALASKA'S NEW GOVERNOR
ARRIVES IN FRISCO
UNITED PRESS LEASED WIRE.

San Francisco, Sept. 16.-Walter
e. Clark, recently made governor Of
the territory of Alaska, arrived here
today, where he was greeted by a
committee of citizens.
A luncheon in his honor will be CIV
en- tomorrow under the auspices of
the Merchants Exchange, the Cham
Der of Commerce and the Merchants
Association. Among the guests will
be Governor Gillette, Congressman
julius Kahn and United States sena-
tor Perkins.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-09-16
CLAWS VIII Not Talk.

Seattle, Sept. 16.--Louls Il. CLAWS
chief OF the field division OF the Unit
ed States land office. who has been
dismissed from the public service az
result OF the charges made by him
against Secretary Ballinger. was at
his office early this morning attend
ing 10 business. Before he reached
his office he had read the letter OF
the president 20 Secretary Ballinger.
To a correspondent OF the United
Press he declined TO discuss the let
ter.
81 have read the letter OF the presi-
dent TO the secretary" said Gayis,
but will not at this time make any
comment thereon, as / am still an of
flcial In the government service"
Beyond this, CLAWS refused to talk
That he VIII make a complete state
ment, however, as soon as he gives
up his office there is no question.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-09-16
GOVERNOR
JOHNSON
VERY ILL

UNITED PRESS LEASED wIM.
Rochester, MINI, Sept. 16.-Gov-
ernor John A. Johnson, who was OPP
Grated on yesterday for intestine
trouble, following an operation for
appendicitis, is somewhat improved
this afternoon, although his condi-
tion is still regarded as critical.
Late this afternoon DR.. McNevin,
the house physician at st. Mary's
hospital, issued the following state
ment:
Governor Johnson is resting fair
ly we'll this afternoon, although he
is still suffering from some gaseous
pains"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-09-16
BANKERS OBJECT
TO TAFT'S PLAN

Chicago. Sept 16,-Tho central
national bank idea, as outlined by
President Reynolds. OF the American
Bankers Association, and endorsed
by President Taft. may not be adopt
ed by the bankers who are In session
here. Considerable opposition arose
today among the Western financiers,
who declare that the measure would
wipe out a number OF country banks,
will drain the banks OF the West ana
concentrate money In the East.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-09-16
MRS. C. A WHALE
FALLS OFF CAR

While an electric car was moving
slowly between Union and Marion
streets this morning. Mrs. G. A.
Whale. who was standing on the run
ming board OF crowded car, fell off
and sustained severe injuries. She
was carried into house at sos Com
mercial street and was attended by
Drs. Smith, Clay and Mott No bones
were found broken, but her system
received n terrible shock. She is be-
tween so and 60 years O age.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-09-16

yesterday. and the two days will cas-
lily aggregate $4,000 people.
There we're IS coaches on the spe-
cial s. p train from Portland this
morning.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-09-16
SALEM
DAY WAS
GREATEST
Crowds Were Larger Than
Ever BefOre-The Throng
Was Well Handled by
Those in Charge

The Salem Day crowd at the state
fair was easily the biggest ever, and
surpassed in attendance of strictly
Salem people any former Salem Day.
II was well onto midnight when the
cars ceased running, and all we're
bronght safely back to the city with
out a single accident. The street car
service is the best ever furnished,
the cars ran faster, the service was
better, and the men on the trolleys
handled the people with good style
and great dispatch. The autocar SER
vice was a great help. Hundreds of
cars were run back and forth be-
tween the grounds all day, making
the run in all the way from four min
utes to ten minutes. Sixty to seventy
mile an hour in a motorcar on a
dustless street is going some, and
nobody hurt. The Southern Pacific
trains were also loaded from up and
down the valley, and had many spe-
cial cars.
Two Record Days.
Salem Day easily saw $4,000 peo-
Pile on the grounds. There were so
many that only a quarter of them
could get into the grand stand. only
half OF them could see the races. The
evening crowds we're larger than ev-
er before The pavilion could not
hold a quarter OF them. The wealth
er was perfect out of doors, and the
band concert should have been given
In the open air. Today is Portland
Day, and large special trains on both
railroads brought crowds such as the
city never saw before. The attend
ance today promises 10 be larger than
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-09-16
WALLA WALLA FLOUR
DROPS TEN PER CENT

Walla Walla, Wash, Sept. 16.-
Flour dropped from Sc a barrel 20
$40 here today following an an
nouncement TO that effect by retail
ers. The drop is taken by farmers 20
indicate that market prices OF flour
and wheat viii be less this season.
--O-
In medlocracy lies happiness, in
genius misery.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-09-16

We haven't heard anybody ex-
press sympathy for the California
man who died while playing an ac-
eordeon.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-09-16
Warning.

Do not be persuaded into takinl
anything but Foley's Honey and Ia
for chronic coughs, bronchitis, hal
fever. asthma and lung trouble, Al
Il stops the cough and heals the
lungs. ]. @. Perry.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-09-16
PRESIDENT ENDORSES
CONTINUED from page One.)

the interior, however, and there is
no direct official connection between
Ballinger and Pinchot.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-09-16
KILLED AN INDIAN
TO GET INTO PEN

lUNITED PRESS LEASED wIKE.l
Seward, Alaska. Sept. ia re-
maTkable crime Is reported today
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-10-21
Bermuda Briefs

The cool dry werther of late is
giving the farmers of this section
a good chance to gather their cot
ton and hay
No marriages to report at this
time but think there will be some
soon
A c Moody and Gary Stephens
were the old North State Sunday
last
Charlie Moody of Dillon spent
Saturday and Sunday last in this
section visiting friends
Mrs B A Moody and daughter,
Miss Onie, spent Sunday at the
home of tina formers parents in
the calvary section
Colan Stubs of Rowland paid
this section applying visit last
Sunday, he was looking we'll |
tell you
Douglas McKentyre of Fork was
visiting friends and relatives
OLD Tom
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-10-21
Maple Dots.

Mrs. F. NJ. Lane has been
quite sick but we are glad to re-
port that she is improving.
Mr.. G. E. Rancke, of Lumber
ton, visited in this section few davs
last week.
Simon" attended the meeting
of the Pee Dee Baptist Associa-
ton at Wanamaker church, near
Nichols, lst week.
Mrs. Blanche McColl died sud
denly one day last week. The
cause was thought to be heart
trouble.
Mrs. Betsie Morris, after long,
serious illness died last Thur sday.
She was buried at Pleasant Grove
Cemetery the following dav.
The Manning School opened
Monday. SIMON"
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-10-21
PRESIDENT TAFT'S
Visit to

FLORENCE, S. c.
The President is to visit Flor
ence the evening of November 8
and address the people of that city
and section of the State. For this
auspicious occasion and the PEE
DEE INDUSTRIAL CONGRESS, which
convenes in Florence on Nov. 3
and y, the ATLANTIC COAST LINE
will sell round-trip tickets at yer
low rates from Wadesboro, Ben
nettsville, Rowland, Chadbourn
Lanes, Sumter. Clio and interme-
tiate stations.
Tickets will be on sale Nov. 7
and 8, limited to return on or be-
fore Nov. 10, 1909.
Rates, schedules, tickets and
any desired information can be
procured from J. L. Bridges. ticket
agent, Dillon, S. c., or by ad-
dressing the under signed.
w. J. Craig, T. White,
Pass. Traffic Mgr. Gen. Pass. Agt.
WILMINGTON, N. c.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-10-21

County, by deed dated January the i4th
1873, and recorded in the Office of the
Circuit Court i'm aud for the county of
Marion in the State aforesaid III Book
'H III" Deeds of Cnnveyances. page 500
ct seq.
One other tract containing Eighty
Eight 1881 ncres. mere or less, bounded
North by lands OF Misiam Hyatt !;
East by lands of run of Little Pee Dee
River; South by lands Of james II.
Berrr and West bv the above describ-
ed tract of land belonging TO the Estate
OF charles 7. jackson. deceased; the
same being the tract of land devised
to Martha jackson 10y her father
charles Hyatt in ana by his last will and
testament
The purchasers to pay for all neces-
sary papers ut aud any costs. And in
case he or they ,to not comply with the
terms of sale, then said tracts of land.
or either OF them, ais the cast may be,
vii! be res0li on the same rr some
subsequent n.les day, at the risk of
said purchaser or purchasers.
Marion, $. G. J. ID. McIucas.
October, 9th 1909. Master.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-10-21

Whereas, it has pleased The
Supreme' Grand Architect of the
Universe to remove from labor to
refreshment Bro. Albert Prince
Edwards.
1. Resolved, tn at we do hereby
express; our profound sense of loss
sustained by our lodge and COM
munity.
2. That we hereby tender to his
bereaved family our heartfelt SYM
pathy in their affliction.
8. That blank oage in our
minute book be suitably inscribed
to his memory and that our lodge
be draped in mourning thirty days.
4. That these resolutions be
published in The Dillon Herald and
copy be sent to the family OF our
deceased brother,
"A. E. C.. Pitman,
,. p. +. +. Ksksa, Eawards' Committee
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-10-21
Free State News.

Mrs. M. A. Ellen re, ,urned Fri
day from weeks visit to relatives
in Latta.
Mr.. A. c. Ray was in Marion
two days last week.
The New Holly school opened
this morning with Mr.. Hoffman
as principal. Mr.. S. E. Fenepan
is teaching the Dalcho school.
Mr.. D. E. Allen spent a few
days last week with relatives in
Augusta.
Miss Leila Easterling and Mr..
c L Easterling of Dillon were
visitors in our neighborhood yes
terday
Miss Gertrude Rogers left ten
days ago for Cedar Springs where
she has been in school for several
years
Mr.. and Mrs w A Ferguson of
near Dillon visited h ere Sun
day.
Mrs e c Moore is spending
some time with friends and rela-
rives IN Gibson and Bennettsville
Mr. Braxton Newton OF Clio was
among the visitors here yester-
nay Cor
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-10-21

AUCTION SALE-I will offer for
sale at auction on Saturday the
23rd day of Oct at 3 O'Clock p NJ, ,
all of my household and kitchen
furniture. together with some
farming utessils, buggy, wagon,
etc Sale will be continued every
Saturday at O'Clock p NJ until
all is sold Private sales through
the week AK Par ham
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-10-21

CHARLESTON'S GALA WEEK
will occur this year from
OCTOBER rs TO 81,
and the
ATLANTIC COAST LINE
offers very low rates.
AS usual the progressive citi-
zens of the City by the Sea are
out with announcements of their
gala week, but this year with a
longer list and a higher class, and
more pleasing attractions, than in
former years, and they are accom-
panied by cordial invitation to
visit Charleston, which promises a
warm welcome.
The distinguishing feature will
be the five great musical attrac-
tions. The Russian Symphony Or
chestra, fifty pieces strong, will
make its first appearance in the
South, and chorus of more than
two hundred picked voices will
take part in these concerts.
Numerous torpedo boats, the
completed navy yard, parades, dec
orations by day and illuminations
by night, added to the assured
hospitality of the people, will make
this trip one long to be remem-
bered pleasantly by every visitor
Low rate round-trip tickets will
be sold to Charleston by the At
lantic Coast Line from all points
in South Carolina, and from Glib
son, N. c., Savannah, Ca, and
intermediate points, October rs to
81, inclusive, good returning to
leave Charleston up to and includ-
ing, but not later than, midnight
of November 2, 1909.
For tickets and information re-
gardihg rates, schedules, etc., call
on ]. L. Bridges, ticket agent, Dill
lon, 5. c., or any agent of the
Atlantic Coast Line.
w. ]. CRAIG,
Passenger Traffic Manager.
II. g. WHITE.
General Passenger Agent.
WILMINGTON, N. G..
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-10-21
State OF South Carolina
Marion County


In The court Of common Pleas.
William 8. jackson, Administrator of
the Perronal Estate of Martha Jack
son. deceased, ami Heir at Law of
Charles 7. jackson and Martha jack
son, deceased,
Plaintiffs
VS.
Mahala A. Turbeville, Susan Jack
son. O. 7. jackson, Nancy Bailey,
Alice Turbeville, James r. Jackson
Matte jackson, Lizzie Hyatt and
Joseph X. jackson.
Defendants.
In obedience to q decreetal order
granted In above entitled case, I will
offer for sale before the jury Court
house door in Marion, on the first Mon
day in November next, during legal
hours Of sales TO the highest bidder for
cash, all the following described pieces,
parcels or tracts Of land, situate, lyinp
and being in the County of Marion and
State aforesaid. that is 20 say:
One tract containing Seventy Four
and one-half (74 10 Acres, more or less,
and bounded North by lands Of John c.
Hamilton and Elisha Hyatt; East by
lands Of Martha jackson: South by
lands OF James H. Berry, and West by
Irving Coward and James A. Moore
and being the csme tract Of land con.
veyed 70 Charles T. jackson, deceased,
10y John WILCOX, Sheriff of Marion
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-10-21

Eggs ale selling at 81 per
dozen in Cuba. But there is con-
ISOLATION in knowing that one
place has been found where eggs
sell higher than in Dillon.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-10-21

An exchange says the man
who could run a newspaper to suit
everybody went to heaven long
ago." This is contradictory
People who never tell the truth
don't go to heaven.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-10-21

Throw away that piece OF stove
yonr wife is trying to cook on and
get an O. *. stove from Wheeler
Hardware Co. 1t is the best me-
dium price stove on the face of the
earth. We buy them IN car lots.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-10-21

Fayetteville Steam Laundry is
one of the bcst laundries in the
South.
When you send laundry there
YOU know it is coming back right
or you don't pay a cent for it.
Paws you for all dosage and dam
ages. Give us trial.
Geo. Brunson, Agt.
Office in BrunSonS Drug Store.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-10-21
Dillon. s c.. October Fl. 1909.

Peary says his name is pro-
nounced Pea-ry, not Perry. But
most people are pronouncing it
M-u-d.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-10-21

If YOU are in the market for
sewing machine inspect our line
before YOU buy. Our machines
are made by the Standard Sewing
Machine Co. and are unexcelled,
and the price is. low. Wheeler
Hardware Co.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-10-21

Terms easy. Will be sold within
50 days.
ALSO several small pieces
ranging from so to 200 acres.
Apply at once to
H. E. Montgomery,
9-S0-4t KingStree, S. c.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-10-21

For SALE. 40 acres good farm
land, one mile from Dillon, on
Little Rock road. Apply 10 J. w.
King or W. y. Blizzard at Dillon
Hdwe Cos. At.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-10-21
Special COLUMN.
Farm Land for Sale.

will sell for cash. or on easy
terms, some of the best farming
lands in upper Marion county.
One farm of 700 acres with good
residences and necessary out
buildings, on the Cashua public
road leading West from Little
Rock.
]. d. McLucas,
Marion, $. G..
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-10-21

For SALE.-55O acres of land,
200 acres under good state of cul-
tivation; room dwelling, Health
full, ? miles from KinGstree,
williamsburg County, Good water.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-10-21

Statement Of Claims Audited by County
Board Of Commissioners OF Marion
County, Tuesday, Oct. S.
1909.
Name of Nature of Amt
Claimant Claim Allowed
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-10-21

For SALE.-.Placc containing s
acres, one mile from Passenger Sta
tion. Good lard for trucking or
cotton. S. 7. Rogers, Dillon.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-10-21

LOST. organ stool top.
Reward if returned to J. A. Hur-
sey, Dillon.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-10-21

Balm S. H. 7 23
Berry !. F. IL so
Campbell w. ]. B. 81 Is
Fore T. L. 20 90
Foxworth J. w. IL so
Martin J. F. 20 90
Miller David 1000
Norton Jas Jr. so 90
Rowell w. D. 1900
Webster Robert 40 90
DIETING PRISONERS
Blue w. E. 1910
SALARIES
Berry Jas. H. so 90
Bethea John C.. rs 90
Slue w. E. 200 90
Lane Jos. P. sc &c
Martin D. J. 80 "a
u. r. Miles Al 66
Montgomery. ]. d. 80 "a
Wilcox John 80 "a
1926 80
Total amount of claims ordered
paid numbered As OF to As rs in
elusive.
Amounts allowed as claimed
except as above noted.
D. J. Martin
County Supervisor
John Wilcox
Clerk of Board.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-02-10

enough of insight to discover that
there was the promise of strong and
noble manhood in her homelv and
rather odd stepson.
The title or Honest Abe" that
attached to Lincoln in his later life
might we'll have been given to him
in his boyhood. All the records of
his early life prove him to have been
an honest boy and as frank and open
as the day. Lincoln's trip from In
diana to New Orleans when boy of
seventeen was his first glimpse of a
world outside the limits of his own
state. He went as boat hand with
load of produce and received eight
dollars per month for his services.
Abraham was twenty-one when the
Lincoln family NOV d from Indiana
to Illinois, settling in Macon county,
in the central part of the state. The
journey was made in wagons and on
horseback and as two or three fam
lilies moved with the Lincoln's it
was when making the journey that
Abe's keen sense of humor and
story telling proclivities kept the
little band from beco ming dull. AZ
ter helping his father build ogcab-
in and splitting rails enough to en-
close ten acres of ground, he started
out in life for him self with only his
great physical strength as capital.
Work was plenty and here he be-
came famous as rail splitter. In
his twenty-second year he took an
other trip to New Orleans and saw so
much of slavery that it enlisted lis
sympathy and ar used so II uch op-
position in later life.
On his return to Illinois he en-