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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-06-17

Okolona. - Interesting exercises
marked the formal opening of the new
Carnegie library here. The dedicatory
address was delivered by Rev. O'Brien,
pastor of the Baptist church. before a
large audience Of representative cit
liens.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-06-17
Whcnever You Need q General Touic
Take Groves

Ths Old Standard Crove's Tssfe7em
hill Tonic = equally valuable - . Cen
erAi Tonic bscanss 4 containa he wen
1904 enatc prcp~rtiss a QuxNINE ~
IRON D oct. O. shs Liver. Drives ou1
Malaria. Enriches the Blood and Builds
up the Whole System 50 centa-Adv
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-06-17

They seem to be appalled, at trs
slaughter In the European battle
fields"
Yes: but they're not used to foot
ball games over there"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-06-17

Aberdeen.-As Brandon Of the West
Point team crossed the home plate
with a home run in the eighth inning
OF the game with the locals here June
5 he fell and broke his right leg just
above the ankle.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-06-17

"A speedometer indicates how fast
one is going"
$50 does ones bank balance"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-06-17
Color Scheme.

so the Germans are using green
gas
Yes. I suppose by way OF putting
the allies In a blue funk"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-06-17

The booster blows" and the rooster
crows" but heard above all is the
man who knows"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-06-17

Omar tQuoting)-A fool and hiz
money are soon parted
Hetny-WhAt was II this time-vine.
I wouan or songf
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-06-17

knowledge may not always be pow.
err. but 1t will tel a fellow when to
take to the woods.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-06-17

EVEN the children know hat
IL Arbuekies' Coffee gets the big
g~st welcome at the breakfast table.
II Is the popular favorts every
where. More Of II Ii used than any
ether paekagsd coffee. Think what
this means
In America 80 drink more coffee
than does any other nation Last
year 9oo.ooo.ooo lbs. Of coffee were
brought here. Think Of all the diff
fsrsnt kinda Of cofss-the different
varieties Of favor this represents.
For thsir favouss coffee, tho peo-
pie Of this country have chosen Ar
buckles. For nearly fry years they
have shown their preferences for this
coffee. In one state last year four
times as many pounds Of A~rbuekies'
were used during tho year as there
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-06-17

Appearances indicate that the aver
age man doesn't get much beauty
sleep.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-06-17

Footprints or the sands of time
seldom are left BY those who march
by the clock"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-06-17

what makes Miss Wasp look so
happy7"
Small waists are coming in again"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-06-17

The man with 4 spotless past is gen
orally too young to have figured in pol
tics.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-06-17

Never blame luck for your failures
until you've first proved yourself guilt
less.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-06-17

Why didn't they fine Doctor Dsrn-
burg for talking so muchf"
II they did. il ought to have been
with a Maxim silencer."
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-06-17

Do not rush headlong into anything
unless you have a thick skull.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-06-17

The fool seldom seems to hear the
answers to the questions hat he asks.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-06-17
HOW WOMEN
AVOID
OPERATION
BY Taking Lydia E inlH
hams Vegetable
Compound. \

Cleveland. Ohio Ny left ~
me 20 for several pears -
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-06-17

Our favorite order-the American
eagle.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-06-17

A man is known by the company he
represents"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-06-17

A close friend is one who won't lend
you money.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-06-17
Better than ever


Ever play goify
only I'm a cursory way."-Philadel
phfa Bulletin.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-06-17

The way of the tr-ansgressor is not
only hard. but blamed slippery.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-06-17
Make your coffee earn
lovely gifts

Saw the signature on every Arhuekis
wrapper. Get beautiful. useful gifts -arti-
eies Gu have alwsyswanted. Aroaeklc>'
premiums are nimost es famous 40 Ar
BUCKLES Ccdee- In oneycar we gave away
over q million Of cnspremium ainnsi send
for our big Premium Catalog showing isoef
our most popular premiums. Wrts today
20 Arbuekle Brca.- 7f-Y-9 Water st. MI
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-09
URGE RIVER TRAFFIC
AS COMPETITION
Representatives Of Commercial Bodies
and Traffic Associations in Confer
ence at Dubuque-Proteet Against
Canal Competition.

Dubuque, June 9.-Dangers said to be
menacing commercial and manufactur-
ing interests OF the interior sections of
the United States brought representa-
tives Of commercial and traffic associ-
ations Of the middle west here today
for conference of the Upper Missis-
sippi River Improvement Association.
Disturbed conditions arising from the
new rates via the Panama canal were
considered. 1t was claimed these new
rates cause all benefits Of the canal 10
accrue 70 seaboard or near seaboard
points.
The conference, which opened this
forenoon, and was expected 10 occupy
at least two days, was presided over
by Thomas Wilkinson, Of Burlington,
president OF the organization. AS the
only available and obvious protection
against the dangers said 70 threaten
the commercial interests of this section,
the use OF the Mississippi and It's trib-
utaries for freight transportation, was
to be urged by the speakers. The con-
struction OF powerful tow boats and
barges to carry immense tonnage. be-
tween Minneapolis and ST. Paul and
New Orleans was TO De considered.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-09
MEXICAN PEACE FoREsEEN.
Retirement Of Bryan Indicates Strict
DEALINGS With Warrinq Factions.

Washington, June "a further
strengthening Of the presidents de-
mands that -he Mexican factions get
together and restore order in that
country is expected TO result from
Secretary Of State Bryan's resignation.
An earlier compliance with these de-
mands also is probable.
The moral effect Of Mr.. Bryan's
resignation on the Mexican factions is
expected to be great, lnasmuch as the
leaders in Mexico realized that as
long as he remained in the cabinet in
PREVENTION was a remote possibility,
whereas, with his departure it became
an Immediately probability.
If recent reports from Mexico con-
corning the victory of General Obre-
gon over the combined forces of Cen
erals Villa and Angeles are correct,
the first step IN the program may he
the recognition of General CarranZa
as president. The next will be the
lending Of such support as is necessary
for Cara MA TO establish himself more
securely in the position of power.
| Villa unauestionably is making a
strong plan for support from the
| United states now. He has Informed
the state department that his defeat
! at the hands of Ohregon was caused
| by his desire TO bring about peace.
According TO Villa, after offering a
/! truce, he withdrew his soldiers to pre-
vent battle and while Withdrawing
them he was attacked by Obregon.
| 1t is significant, however, that Villa's
stanchest friend IN the administration
| has been Mr.. Bryan. Mr.. Bryan's re-
/ tirement leaves the northern general
practically helpless, SO far as an adj
vocate here is concerned
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-09
TWO MORE ACCUSED
IN NAVAL SCANDAL
Ensign Cofer. Who Graduated Last
Week, and Midshipnan Rogers Are
Added to Defendants-Find Scraps
of Paper With Answers to Exanina-
ton Questions.

Annapolis. Nd June 9.--One ensign
in the navy, who became so with the
receipt OF his diploma upon gradua-
tion from the naval academy only last
week. and a midshipman Of the sec
ond class were today made additional
defendants before the court Of inquiry
which is investigating the "gougins"
scandal at the academy.
The additional defendants are En-
sign ". A Cofer and Midsh;pnan H
A. Rogers. The latter was present
when the announcement was made by
the court and at once Joined the seven
midshpmen who were made defend
ants hen the inquiry opened.
The court ordered Ensign Golfer TO
Annapolis immediately He is on leave.
Commander Trout testified yesterday
that the evidence derived from scraps
of paper found outside the exam:na-
ton room tended 10 show Cofer had
received assistance and memoranda in
the handwriting Of Rogers containing
both questions given in the examina-
tons ana their answers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-09
kiddie Was Comfortable.

They were speaking OF the bright re-
marks of little folks the other evening,
when this anecdote was recalled by
Congressman Henry George, OF New
York.
Recently woman entered crowded
trolley car where a nan and small
boy We're sitting side by side. Instant
iy the mar offered his seat 10 the
woman and seized starp.
Isn't that gentleman your father,
my hoy?" gently asked the woman
passenger, breaking into conversation
with the youngster.
Yes. ma am" answered the boy. we
are going 10 the ZOO
Well since he is so much older
than you why don't you give him your
seat" resumed the kindly hearted
passenger Don't you dislike to see
him reaching for the strap?
Not in a trolley car was the
prompt rejoinder Of young America,
but | do at home.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-09
A Kindly svoeriptendent,

A Chicago man with business inter
ests in Missouri tells of an incident at
a railway junction therein. He was
very hungry. with only two minutes
before the departure of his train.
Sandwich and coffee, quick! he said
to the counter man. Haven't time for
anything else"
Easy, friend" said the other. Take
ali the time you want. Cast your eye
over this bill of fare, and I'll telephone
the superintendent to hold the train
for awhile
Hold the train while eat?''
Sure. THE is a branch road. and
there's no other train comm or goin'
over it this mornin'. The superintend-
ent will want you to have good meal
he owns this lunchroom." New York
Times.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-09
DaiIv Grain Letter.

Furnished by Lamson Bros & Co.,
Masonic Temple; Phone 1881
Chicago, June 9.-Wheat-Ea-ly buy
ers of wheat who considered the bear
,sh news all in with receipt of the gov
ernment report were forced TO sell out
on a declining market in which stop
loss orders were the feature. July
broke over cents from the high point
the Day while Sept was off about
cents Both closed practically at in
SIDE figures Foreign news was con-
sidered bullish and some complaints
were received from the northwest
where probably the leading factor in
creating uneasiness and discourag ing
investors.
Corn-Corn started strong on buying
by shorts and commission houses in
auenced by further cold. wet weather.
Sympathy with wheat finally resulted
in a sharp setback and closing prices
were at losses Of 3s1s to ass cents. The
Iowa state report as Of June l nakeks
the condition of corn 81 per cent
against 101 last year which is the low
est June condition or to be replanted
Cash business over night was small
owing to uncertainty Of the political
situation and shipping sales for the
day were moderate at 10000 bushels.
Oat-The governm ent report and
weather conditions which are favor
able for a possible Improvement IN
crop conditions Offset an excellent de-
mand for cash oats and yesterdays
liberal sales. The weakness in wheat
also affected oats which closed "a cents
to 11sc lower County offerings, both
old and new oats, especially the lat
ter, increase The demand for old
oats Is more than counteracted by the
excellence Of the crop prospect.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ruled higher,
largely on account Of short covering
in part Holders sold pork and ribs
while offerings Of lard were mainly by
packers. The close was easy and at
moderate decline for most of the list.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-09
The Youth Of Athens.

When Athens gave every fourth
block to her children and youth for
the gymnasium and the playground,
she built bodies Of silk and steel, and
great men walked. up and down her
streets In regiments, and her health
bloomed in the orations Of Demos
themes, and the essays Of Plato and
the marbles Of Phidias. Just as soon
as the race and the body began to
deterioriate, Athens went to pieces.
This has been the story, also, OF
Ephesus, and Corinth, and Venice
Newell Dwight Hills.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-09
Mountalnou. Greece.

Greece is extremely mountainous,
the only plain region worthy of the
name being found In Thessaly. In
this province Is large quantity Vi
undeveloped water power, furnished
by torrents which sweep through the
plains in the rainy season, doing great
damage, their course for the remand.
er of the year being marked by dry
favines.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-09
New York Produce.

New York, June 8.
Butter-Market steady: receipts. 3d.
1872 tubs: creamery specials, 28ls a %;
creamery extras, %
Cheese-Market unsettled; receipts.
1884 boxes; state whole milk fresh
special, white or colored, 1874 ais: av-
erage fancy, 15% @15R.
Eggs-Market unsettled: unchanged
to = lower: receipts. 32,077 cases.
Poultry-Live, market firmer; west
.rn chickens. "a to 20; fowls, Il to
15H: turkeys. IL to ID; dressed I'M
changed: western chickens. 16 TO %:
FOWLS. II to 49,; turkeys, IA to 81.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-09
teach him the kings English.

teach him the kings English.
II don't believe you know what ~
o-m-a-n spells.' said the future gene
eral to the uneducated soldier on one
occasion.
Trouble" as rule. sir" replie6
Tommy, with grin. ~.
Gen. Hunter was SO amused that NJ
was quite unable to reprimand the
man for his cheek
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-09
Grain Trade News Items.

Furnished by Lamson Bros & Co.,
Masonic Temple. Phone 1881
Primary receipts - Wheat. 10000;
corn, $4,000; oats. $4,000.
Shipments - Wheat, 1000; corn.
555 900: cats, sos 600.
Clearances-Wheat and flour, 1881
goo; corn, $1,000; oats, Isl, 900.
Northwest receipts = Minneapolis,
179; Duluth. 20; Winnipeg, i53.
Chicago receipts-WheaL 90; corn,
III; oats, SO.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-09
4. Guessed Right.

One Of the best stories OF ree1mehtaI
life told by Gen. Sir Archibald Hunter.
the commander of the third English
army, concerns a certain Tommy"
who was more noted for his wit than
his scholarship. The mans grammar
and spelling were simply awful, and
Sir Archibald who was young Of
ficer at the time, was always trying to
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-09
Chicago Produce.
Chicago. June 9

ShlCaSo, June 3.
Butter-Lower; creamery, 23M27.
Eggs-Higher: receipts, 25,G64 cases !;
at mark, cases included, 1sd171:; or
binary frsts, 16@1sk; frsts. 1-G17
Poultry-Alive, higher; fowls, 1879.
Pork-Cash, 17.70.
Lard-Cash, 9.471a.
Ribs-Cash, s.s712 a10.371s.
Rye-No. 2, LIS.
Barley-71@7
Timothy-5.006S .50
Ciovs. g sa@12 so
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-09
Range Of Chicago Grain Prices.

wheat-July opened at Iii: highest,
L12%: lowest, 1.07ta: closed, 1919:
September opened at los; closed,
1863.
Con-July opened at 71ss; highest,
721s; lowest, 7o1a: closed. icy: Sep
TENDER opened at II u; closed, 707s.
Oats-July opened at 44%; highest,
451s; lowest, 43h: closed. 435s; Sep
TENDER opened at 41A closed, 395s.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-09
One Bare Chance
For Leo Frank
to Escape Moose

Atlanta, Ga, June s.-Ths
Georgia prison commission today
declined to recommend 70 Governor
Siayton a communication Of the
death sentence Of Leo NJ. Frank,
convicted Of the murder Of Mary
Phasan.
The SoHm;..;S:,: aee;eion IL not
binding on the governor, who, it
was stated, will conduct farther
hearings before making his de-
eision.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-09
Ex.di,,a the inevitable.

He who refuses to face his worst
forfeits the possibility Of finding his
best. He does not solve the question
Of his sinfnlness: he shelves it. It is
thee, gathering darker meaning ana
more bitter consequences.-P G.
Ainsworth
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-09
CHICAGO Grain Close.

CHICAGO, June 9.
wheat-No. red, nominal; No. 2
hard, 1.27h @1.2SA.
Com-No. yellow. 71h G72G; No
white, nominal; No. 4 yellow. nom
inal.
oats-No. 8 white. nominal; stand
ard, 4s1aI50.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-09
Peoria Cash Grain Close.

FURNISHED by Taylor & Patton, over
q East Main.l
Peoria, June g.
Corn-Receipts twenty-six cars: =
a cent higher: No. ., Il; No. 8. II;
No white. ZIG 71l2: No. yellow. Il;
No yellow, IL No. yellow, 70la
Oars-Receipts, seven cars, I'M
changed; No >, 45ls No. white, asa
4SA; standard. is.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-09
GOVERNMENT CROP REPORT VlR-
1uALLY IGNORED AS BEING
DISCOUNTED IN ADVANCE.
STEADY CABLES ALSO
FAVOR BULL TRADERS
Numerous Damage Reports From Iowa
Tend to Hoist Price Of Corn Oats
Trading 10 Governed Largely by Ac-
ton of Corn With Shorts Covering
FrseIy-Provisions Boosted.

Chicago, June s.-Cold and frost
northwest brought about q bulge today
in the price of wheat. The government
crop report was virtually ignored as
having been discounted in advance.
Steadiness OF cable quotations tended
to help the bulls After opening IS
to q off, the market ran up sharply.
but later reacted to "a moderate extent.
The close was heavy at SIS and 314
to an cents under last night
Corn.
Numerous damage reports from
Iowa led to active buying OF corn. In
favorable weather elsewhere was also
bullish influence. The opening,
which ranged from u and 4 to l and
la cents higher. was followed by ad-
ditional upturns.
The close was weal1k at q and L to
q net decline.
Oats assembled with corn. Shorts
covered freely.
Provisions.
Provision prices were stimulated by
corn's advance. Trade, however, lacked
volume.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-09
Most Numerous Religion.

The Buddhists are the most numer.
Gus Of the religious groups of man
kind, numbering some 50O,000,000, al
against some 111,G GGG , Gee isos:@:1zae-
dams, 100000 Hindoos, 400.000,000
Christians, 25o.000.O00 Confucianists
and about 100000, 900 "pasans." or
"heathen."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-09
a prob,em Of the LIE to Come.

A Problem Of The LIE to Come.
Small Johnny was wrigsling and
twisting in a vain endeavor to put his
arms through the sleeves Of an under
garment and then get it over his
head. After several futile attempts
he called out to his mother: Say.
mamma, when l get to be an angel.
and have wings, don't see how IN
ever get my shirt on!"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-09
CHICAGO Potato Market.

chicago, JUNE 9.
Potatoes Lower; Michigan and
Wisconsin whites, 3s645; Texas
Triumphs, sacked, 1.15@1.21; receipts,
did. seventeen cars: new. thirty five
cars
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-09
Sheep.
Sheep and lambs continues scar.

Sheep and lambs continues scarce
Most of the choice shorn native ewes
of suitable weight cleared al 1915 and
only fancy light stock was auotable
higher while some good lots sold at
s5.s0G5. So. Those at $3.50 when not
weighty were in medium flesh, and
heavy ones at that price We're extra
good in quality Only a few plain Of
ferings sold below $3.50, and most of
the seconds were taken at s40 450,
with inferior ones as low as $3.50.
Wetfers were quotable upward OF
1878. and good class is to be had at
$3.50. Yearlings offered We're taken az
s6m7.50. but prime light ones are
worth more than $3.50. Bucks sold
largely at s. and hardly any went at
any other price, although thin class
was quoted around $3.50.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-09
Liverpool Grain.

Liverpool June 9.
wheat-No. Manitoba. rs Cd; No.
: Manitoba, lis 4d: No. 8 Manitoba, 12s
ID; No. hard winter, 12s Id.
Cofn-New American mixed. So Id
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-09

Representative Cattle Sales.
Below we quote few representative
cattle sales.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-09

Representative Hog Sales.
We quote below a few representative
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-09
Range Of Prices.

Furnished by Taylor & Patton, grain
merchants, over % East Main street
Phone 6S
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-09
CHICAGO Livestock.

Chicago. June -Cattle-Estimated
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-22
Practiccd Fifteen Ycnrs.

WASHINGTON, June 21.-For
more than fifteen years the grand
father clause has been inserted in
constitutions Of southern states. The
most popular form has been to eX-
empt from educational and property
tests for voting those who could vote
in 1865, 1857 or 1868, thus leaving
the tests to apply to those who did
not vote at those dates.
The oklahoma grandfather clause
provides that no person shall be reg
istered as an ]eleCtor in this state. or
be allowed to vote in any election
herein, unless he be able to read and
write any section of the constitution
of the state of Oklahoma, but no per
son who was, on January /, 1866. or
at any time prior thereto, entitled to
vote under any form of government.
or who at that time resided in some
foreign nation, and no lineal descend
ant of such person, shall be denied
the right to register and vote because
of his inability to so read and write
sections of such constitution"
Had To Own Property.
In Maryland the clause was in
serted in laws governing elections in
various cities. In 1908 II vas inserted
in the law governing municipal cleo
tlons in the city Of Annapolis. 1t
authorized the registration as voters
OF all taxpayers Of the city assessed
for at least $500, all duly uaturalized
citizens, all male children of natural
lied citizens p years OF age, and "all
citizens. who prior to January l..
1855, were entitled to vote in the
state Of Maryland or any other state
OF the United States at a state cleo
ton. and the lawful male descendants
OF any persos who prior to January
!. 1868, were entitled TO vote in the
state of Maryland or in any other
state Of the United States at a state
election
Various arguments were advanced
to meet the attack that these clauses
violated the fifteenth amendment to
the constitution providing that 'the
right OF citizens Of the United states
TO vote shall not be denied or
abridged by the United States or by
any state on account Of race. color or
previous condition OF servitude."
Another line OF argument was that
the clauses did not deny" or
"abridge' the right OF negroes to vote
as forbidden by the fifteenth amend
ment, but IL merely Disseminated
against them by allowing those not
negroes TO vote without meeting the
qualifications imposed ostensibly
upon all.