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The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-01-09

Miss Palmers room Lucille Brum-
ley Maurine Cunningham Thelma
Wennegat Leola Blackard. Hines
Sims. Allethc Epps. Gertrude lsaacs
Maxine whitmore. Ira Thompson
Vera Nell Grantham.
Miss Thonhill's room Charlie
Ben She'll Thora Cotton. Ray sims.
Beatrice Wocdard Buster stacy
Miss lsaac's room Nora Byrd
Mary Bob Huckabee. Bruce Barnes.
Pasohal Watts. George webb. Doris
Buchanan. Orene Mcmillan.
Miss aWtt's room James B.idge-
man. Violet Bradherry lone Bridge
man Doris Pope Eliza Maurice Nc
Clinton. Marie Pierce. Christina
James. Mary Julia Mcmillan Elsie
Jones
Mrs KING room r. J Bradberry
Ernest Brumley. Ivy Rollins Adele
Baugh. Hazel Cauble. Gladys Lewis.
Mildred Plummer.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-01-09
school Report Snyder Public school
Fourth MONTH";

We wish 10 tnanR our patrons Tor
the support and cooperation they
have given us. II is our desire to
serve you unselfishly and by your
kind support we wish to continue To
improve the school every day we
teach
The percent of attendance based
on monthly roll was 93 per cent this
month The High school reportr1 no
tardies. Central grades 5. Colonial
Hili /. North Ward 10. Making a
total OF IS This is decidedly the poor
est record We have made this year In
punctuality. Habitual tardiness is a
sure indication OF lack OF interest
We must strive TO improve this re-
cord the comming month. No one can
succeed in any line OF business or in
any profession and hibitually be
tardy In his appointments. and meet
ing engagements. Hardness is a
greater moral crime than being alb
sent. However II one had to be tardy
or absent ! should prefer TO be tardy.
II one can not avoid being tardy the
thing TO do is To so on TO school not
turn back. and strive the harder not
TO be tardy again.
can not refrain from stating Just
here that in all the schools there was
not one case Of corporal punishment
this month The teachers have not
eliminated corporal, punishment but
by their conduct the pupils did for
one month. am glad OF this and !
trust the patrons will takd up the
subject with their children AZ home
and thereby help to keep II eliminat-
ed
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-01-09
DEACONS MEET IN
PASTORS HOME

On New Years evening the hospit-
able doors of the pastors home were
thrown open TO Missionary Hull and
wife and the Deacons with their
wives. AT an early hour a goodly
number had arrived and soon all
were usherei into the dining room
where after a brief prayer OF thanks
giving for the wonderful blessings
of the past year and guidance in the
new year, led by Bro. Hull, the dea-
cons were seated around a table well
loaded with the substantial things OF
life. When the deacons had sufficient
ly nourished the inner man the ladies
had their turn and all did ample
Justice TO the splendid culinary art.
pf Mrs. Sims and mother Rogers.
After supper all assembled in the
parlor where a musical program was
rendered. Mrs. Morrows music num-
bers were so much enjoyed by every
one present. Bro. Sims then gave us
short heart talk on his New Years
resolutions and plans for the year
expressing a hope and yearning for
an enlarge interest and growth OF
the Masters work during the new
year. Deacon Rosser made some
good suggestions regarding the work
especially emphasizing the subject
OF stewardship and tithlng We are
\hoping a large number OF our mem
bership will join the tithers band
Which will be a very helpful means
" dnancing our religion work.
oEive as the Lord hath prospered
Oh" is a command of divine origin
yoA we should heed It no less no"
anc in days of the prosperity OF the
thar \sh nation.
lev humber of other talks were
Nv both men and women al.
aAds hope aad enthusiasm for the
Ian ear's work
nee dpresident OF the ladies work
II NJ desire for the coopera-
EXPIRE phe men in her work and a
tioa q \enlist a large number OF
hoN t' the general aid work and
Women tles.
, in the 1was a great feast that was
In al, stpastor's home that night,
had al \ tai and spiritual and each
both ter. u\feeling that it was in
went az. ou have been in the pas
r deed gOu 'u1 this social hour.
I tors hos. Nu
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-01-09
NUMBER TElRTY
PROCEEDINGS OF
THE CITY COUNCIL

Tho City CounciI met in regular
session Monday evening. Jan. with
Mayor w. W. Echols presiding. 9TH
er Officials present we're secretary
Harvey Shuler, Marshall o. p. Wolfe
and Aldermen j. J. Taylor, l. w. Boz
ren, Gay McGlaun and T. j. Black
burn.
The minutes Of the previous meet
ings were read and approved.
Motion and acrried that Mr u. +.
Samples be given permission to fence
the street running East OF his place
near the Greek. provision made that
II il became necessary he would re-
move IL.
Tax Collector, o. P. Wolfe. filed
reports for Nov. and Dec. which were
approved by the Finance Committee.
The Bond OF A. L. Martin as City
Plumber was approved by the Coun-
Gil.
The selling OF the plumbing tools
belonging to the City was left u pto
T. ]. Blackburn.
/. w Boren. Gay McGlauf and J.
j. Taylor were appointed and in
structed to hire a City Tax Assessor.
The following bills were allowed.
o. p. Wolfe SIS; p II. Brumley
$500; Harvey Schuler s1.00; W. w.
Echols $500; Gay McGlaun $500;
It. J. Blackburn s4.OO; J. ]. Taylor
$4.OO; NJ. stacy $500; I. w Boren
$1,000: Frank Darby $125.o0 Sny-
der Garage S23.55; Grayum Drug Co.
S12.25: DR.. J. H. Hannabass $4,000;
SNYDER Ice 4 Electric Co. $37.65'
p. B. Minror S25.66; R. S. & P. Ry.
SS.34; f. l. Darby $3.50 Aviation
Garage s1.25; s. J. Castevens S5.25;
Gay McGlaun s15.75; A. L. Martin
s15.25: Snyder Tire & Rub. Co. SIS.
Gulf Refining Co. $171.24; James
Cruickshanks $50; e. E. Merchant
$500: c. Z. Walker, $2.50; Harpols
6 Tavlor $500; H. w. Wills s22o.12.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-01-09
school Notice

On account of the crowded condi
ton in the schools the board OF trus.
tees ordered all beginners starting
next term to attend at Central Build.
ing There will be no beginners
class at either ward
The board further ordered certain
classes in each ware to attend one
half day alternately.
We realize the above arrangements
are subject to fair criticism. but TO
the school board il seemed to be the
best solution to the problem of CON
gested rooms. We trust the patrons
will sympathize with those who are
trying to serve the community for the
best interest of all
Respectfully
S. l.. RIvES
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-01-09
YHE OIL SITUATION
IN SCURRl COUNTY

The Lorene-Penn oil Company has
unloaded their rig on the ]. ".
Wemken farm Section i67 one mile
south of Foch.
McFan OH Company's Brown No.
! drilling At 1870 feet in Kent Co.
has strong gas flow and enough oil
|to make one or more barrels a day.
stanton oil Co Emmett Treyey
No. / have all material in readiness
H. erect derrick on section i44 Blk.
7 in the southwest part of scurry
{founty.
u {. w. Jones Drilling Company have
3uoved complete drilling equipment
@ section ia II. a r .. Block 25 in
fSorden County on the Mrs. F. NJ.
.Nong ranch.
2 There is very optimistic feeling
among all operators that the shallow
pool predicted for this section will
ba found by some one of-the tests
now drilling.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-01-09
SPIRIT or COOPERATION DEM.
NSTRtTED by HIGGINBOTU,N ANS

The House OF Higeinbotham" the
term that distinguishes the chain
90 Higginbotham stores carries with
10 10 all Western Texas the essenea
of cooperative practice in the ram
ihoations Of their immense business.
The Higginbothams believe in CO.
operation in every sense OF the word
in buying and selling so that their
customers come IN for a share OF
I that beneficence in coloperation
of employers and employees so that
thN' exists In all departments OF
their great stores a feeling OF pride
aud confidence THAI bring employers
and employees closer together assur-
ing honesty o. effort and mutual
interest in the success OF the bust
ness and OF every individual factor.
II is house where faithful service
is expected and is rendered and
where confidence is never betrayed
and merit gets sure reward.
Snyder is the home OF one o. the
big stores of these people. Higgin-
botham Bros & Co. and no institu-
tion ever had a more interested. en-
erggetic. faithful and Trustworthy
corps OF clerks. accountants and
salespeople and the management
have not been unmindful OF these
people. The house has had prosper
Gus year and as the New Year OF
1920 comes 10 their employees are
remembered by the head of the
house in happy greeting and each
employee is the recipient of 4 bonus
check for the amount Of full month |
salary, additional to the regular sal
iry.
Such recognition appeals to all
hat Is pure and noble in the men
md women who have contributed to
he wonderful prosperity of the Sny-
Ter store ana we feel sure II will
ierve to impress them that honest
cooperation is priceless charm In
'uslnesa life and service.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-01-09

The Womans Missionary auxiliary
of the Methodist church held a very
interesting meeting Tuesday after
noon at which meeting the business
for the New Year and the study
course were discussed II was decid-
ed to take FOR our study: Christian
Americanization the task of the
churches and the crusade of compass
sion.
Mrs. Lee T. Stinson will conduct
these meetings and We urge the mem
bers To take the course.
We hope to have a very interest
ing and profitable year and with the
help O. each member nothing Is i'm
possible. Come join ns and work
with us and you will receive a bless
mig for service.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-01-09
fdrst baptist Church

All our regular services next sun
day. Teachers meeting at 500 All
Senior and adult teachers are urged
To be present, sunday School al
as Teachers training class also
at 500. conducted by Bro. Dodson.
Al IL 90 the pastor will deliver an
other new year message on the
theme The Men Who Drink Like
Dogs. The children will appreciate
the service. and ought 10 be present.
Glad 70 have so many good words
from the children concerning the
service FOR last Sunday morning The
Young folks meeting will be- al the
usual hours in the afternoon.
At the evening hour We shall dis
ouss some special attitudes Of our
Maker toward those who have never
believed Him nor trusted in Him
ui attitude is that o. the beet
m friends. but may change There
fore We should beware OF those
things that would make Him change
Ills attitude Both hours will be ac-
ceptahie and profitable to all.
We would emphasize especially the
Young Business Mems Bible Class.
We organized last sunday with about
twelve present W. VI Morrow was
elected president, Bro. Alexander
secretary and treasurer. and Bro. W.
v Bell was elected publicist
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-01-09
Methodist Church

All our services at the regular
hours. The church will be warm and
comfortable
Morning stbiect will be The An
ger OF Jesus. the second in the
series on the "Msnliness OF Christ.
Splendid music al both services.
JOHN II. HICKS
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-01-09
Census Enumeration started

MrS May C. Wilmeth has beer
duly appointed as census enumerator
'cr the town OF Snyder and is begin
ming her work today. She requests
people to be ready to answer tn,
questions when she comes. Her
time Is limited and she will have no
time to lose.
Col. A. C. Wilmeth has written &c
the supervisor TO urge quick action
in lining up enumerators for the ball
ance OF the County. II is a matter
~ Mcr'nnce and We should al
a''c iafercs IN getting
correct count OF our people.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-01-09
Honor Roll North Ward

Miss HALEY room Harold Bro n
Dorothy Strayhorn. Ray Fesmire.
Annie Belle Underwood
Mrs. Ilargrove's room-Dan Fondy
Howard Robinson. Eldred Swint.
Marie Mcneil Bethel Mcneil. Forest
Wade. n II. Clements. Leroy Fesmirc
owen Morton. Opal Taylor
s. l.. RINES
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-01-09
>thekrogram

re ~ convention and ban
Second .aliaka Chamber of Com
quet OF w. wrt. January %, 1920.
meree at r gr&tration
s)ershhgiste e. the office
peieHatt,i Smber of Commerce
OF the All 6S.om where tickets to
llo Cypress st eAwin be furnished
the annual banqpnl delegates.
to all -:embers an6l Abilene
visit TO LAX, will be guests
At p. m. vistorer of Commerce
OF the Abilene Chambent of Abilene
and the City Governmlsit Lake Abb
and viii be invited to W under con
ilene, where there is nolgest dams
struction one a. the the south
and irrigation systems inc at hand
west Automobiles will me Cham
at the offices of the Abil
Der of Commerce. m.
Hotel Grace -7:3O I,auct
Annual Meeting and BaHerring.
Toastmaster Col. c. T.
Amarillo President.
Music.
Welcome address. II.
Turkey dinner Special MeDailas
Welcome Hon. - -
Mayor of Abilene'ord.
Response-Hon. ". V. Craw
Waco.
Music.
West Texas. Yesterday. Toes
and Tomorrow" address-Hon. r.
Hastings OF the 5. VI. :. Ranch.
Report OF tho General Manager
Porter A, Whaleyl
"Oil and Gas" address Hon. II
, Brelsford. Eastiand.
rIrrI aApn". Ad4resses-Hon. J.
\. Kemp. wichita Falls. Hon. II. p.
Chairman IRRIGATION Com
littee. House of Representatives.
Address Col. Louis J. Wortham.
'ditor Star telegram.
Report Of the Nomin hting S~ommit-
directors to the Executive
oard. ELECTION of Executive Board
Election of President And two Vice
residents.
Report OF the Resolution Commit
e
Good OF the Order.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-01-09

Newell Neely, a young man OF
Borden County was seriously injured
some days ago in an explosion OF
cement works at sweetwater. lie
went back to the home of his father
near Gail and a physician was call
ed from Snyder this week to see him.
He was splashed about the head and
ace with the cement and suffered
i,na internal injury but is said 20
5, doing alright.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-01-09
TO CON-
TR0L Government

uon - n. 1.-Charging
great railroad
,N,'',',-14 smpting to con
-, rough coercion
and with having in -,
cnt insane notion tn ..,
''''''' ~ - Nenry J. Al
'''' ''''' joint ses-
q" ." "1 1ture in spe-
sion o' 'ne h4aa@' I'D "profes-
''"' ses'''" 'o1a 1--WE off the
S'on'i 'Aoo' ol''''''' Noversies. q"
exploitation oi l'oo' ,c " victory
The governor declared (h,.,ooa
under government " .uhuo
through the Adamson A.a,c,es
these leaders held their
- wise to
" '0N'"' " that
@ '"s ''''' "''O"e 'A'V' Eau fright
the general public had n,
which labor was bound to resed
The leaders OF the United
Workers also were attacked b
ernor Allen in outlining bis tn( :,
tablishing "A court OF internaioit.
relations He declared they wes ot,
posing the measure because the "A.
alize that with its enactment 6el\
peculiarly radical type OF leaderhiI|
will be unnecessary
The proposed court Of lndus,ial
relations was described In detail W
Governor Allen. who declared thatt
was designed TO protect the interes,
not only OF the public but OF labc
and capital as we'll through invest
cation OF disputes and fair settl'
ment without appeal to a strike
Passage OF a law against d.sloya
lists and creation OF state empio.
ment bureau were mentioned by h
governor In his address
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-01-09


Mrs. NJ. +. Rosser was hostess TO
a number OF aged ladies last Tuesday
honoring hem mothers seyenty-fifth
birthday. At eleven O'Clock the Ros-
res car gathered up the guests FROM
their respective homes and carried
them to their destination where they
wereinvited 10 a sumptious turkey
dinner to which they all did justice.
After dinner they We're invited 20
take a nap but not one was tired or
sleepy The ladies spent the after
noon exchanging experiences of past
days and when leave taking ttme
came each declared she would re-
member always the pleasant time She
had had during the afternoon.
Friends Of Mrs. Kelly were send
ing in rememberances such as caps,
handkerchiefs hose. hams towels
etc. and several called to join the
happy crowd in wishing her moro
such happy occasions.
The aged dinner guests We're
Mrs. j. r. Kelley, IS; Mrs +. H..
Taylor. p; Mrs. NJ A. Banks. 76;
Mrs. r. L. Bell, "A; Mrs. Lavina
Wright. 70; Mrs. NJ. p. Rogers 81.
and Mrs. :. F. Irwin, IS.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-01-09
Honor Roll Colonial Hill

Mrs. Howel's room Noel Banks.
Willie Fern Curry. Ellen Bruce John
son. Ruth Rossor. Erneotiue Rosser
Miss Hull's room Hubert Curry
Fannie jenkins James Bartlett.
Nargurte Adamson. Thelma Leslie
Lois Rosser. Lena Ruth Smith
Miss Clarks room Joel Tinker.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-01-09
Religious Census Of SNYDER

At a meeting OF the pastors Of the
city last Monday morning it was
agreed to take a religious census O!
Snyder next week. all the churches
cooperating The cards are being
printed this week and will be ready
for distribution next Sunday after
noon
Never has there been a census OF
Snyder more important than this one
as there are so many new people
moved into our midst that ought to
be enlisted in the Masters work.
The plan will be for the workers 20
meet Sunday afternoonn. receive in
structions as to the cards, receive a
district OF labor. and then have the
following week TO do the work. But
we must insist that every home be
visited during the week, and that a
worth while record be made OF the
inmates of the homes Please do not
fail us in the meeting for Sunday
afternoon.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-01-09

The forces OF righteousness have
az last begun to get into the saddle
as we say. but unless W. continue the
good work and fight the forces o. evil
90 the last ditch. and then push them
to the ditch. we have no assurance
hat We can stay IN the saddle The
forces OF evil are at work this year
as never before. and number Of
plans are az work to undo prohibition
and other late things that will make
this better world Therefore We
must not think the battle won, and
lie down on the job.
The ladiJ can vote in the pri-
maries and ough, to pay their poll
tax and be ready TO vote when the
time comes And the probability
now Is s,at they will have the op-
portu atty to vote in the general cleo
tions. AS the ladies will vote right,
casting Itheir votes for the men and
policiel .at viii make conditions
better Tor themselves. the men and
the children. not one OF them ought
to neglect or forget the opportunity
TO pay their poll tax and be ready for
he big battles that are sure to come.
DO this at once for fear you forget II. |
Neither ought any man "a forget II
DR. neglect It. The tax is only $l.75 |
md one dollar OF the amount goes
ntb the school fund.
w. II. SIMS
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-01-09
First 1920 Snow

People got up Thursday morning
and found a big snow on the ground.
1t is estimated that it was a two inch
snow but the wind was blowing and
the snow was considerably drifted
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-01-09

q. A. Glen has recently sold his
house and lot in west Snyder to Mrs
J. II. Ellis. DR.. j. G. Parsons ard
family are moving here from Ira and
will occupy the house for awhile
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-01-09
wnmcn nf scurrr Connty

ct US insist on every woman II
lry County paying her poll ia,
scui-e February l.
befoiDuCATIONAL COMMITTEES
ii ALTRURIAN CLUB
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-01-09

Mr.. NJ. A. Mastensen OF Wyoming
is feeding cattle this winter at the
Miller ranch. lie is living in Sny-
der for the present.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-01-09

! wou,a raise a howl II the state
Texas should take from you the
Il to vote and yet some people will
lbertly disfranchise themselves by
Asing to pay poll tax.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-01-09

tr. Earn est Taylor who has been
bnt from Snyder for several days
returned with his bride.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-01-09

uneasy must be the sleep of any
. nj N who takes the advantage OF an
hers circumstances and fleeces
OF his money or his property
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-01-09

County Clerk Curry issued mar
riage license thys week for Frank
Fades and Mrs. Fannie Allen.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-01-09

In Snyder Jan. Z. TO Mr.
Bornl II l. Davis a 90.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-01-09

" q. L. Rogers and family have
III I'd pack from Workman and will
LII al Flnrhnna.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-01-09
". Y. T.. L. Program

ne SNoTg VI tire iNoNs
Scripture Reading. Gen. 6 Bib
Pearl Foster.
The Wicked World-Ruby Hutch
erson.
One Faithful map-Buster Stacy.
The Cleansing Flood -Earnestine
Rosser.
Some Lesson for us--Leola Black
ard.
Song.
Closing Prayer.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-01-09

correct count OF our people
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1920-07-16
SAGE AND SULPHUR Z
r DARKENS GRAY HAIR
It's Grandmother's Recipe to
Restore Color, Gloss
" and Attractiveness.

Almost everyone knows that Sage
Tea and Sulphur, properly compound
ed, brings back the natural color and
lustre to the hair when faded, streaked
or gray. Years ago the only way to
get this mixture was to make II at
home. which Is mussy and trouble
some. Nowadays. by asking at any
drug store for "Wyeth's Sage and Sui
phur Compound" you will get a large
bottle OF this famous old recipe, i'm
proved by the addition Of other in
gradients, at a small cost
Don't stay gray! Try It! No one
can possibly tell that you darkened
your hair, as II does II so naturally
and evenly. You dampen a sponge or
soft brush with IL and draw this
through your hair, taking one small
strand at a time; by morning the gray
hair disappears and after another ap-
plication or two, your hair becomes
beautifully dark, glossy and attractive.
Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Com
pound is a delightful toilet requisite
for those who desire dark hair and a
youthful appearance. It is not in
tended for the cure. mitigation or pre-
vention OF disease.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1920-07-16
EAT LESS AND TAKE
SALTS FOR KIDNEYS
Take glass Of Salts before breakfast
II your Back hurts or Bladder
bothers you

The American men and women must
guard constantly against Kidney trouble,
because we eat too much and all our food
is rich. Our blood is filed with uric
acid which the kidneys strive TO filter
out, they weaken from overwork, become
sluggish; the eiminative tissues clog and
the result IS kidney trouble, bladder
weakness and general decline in health.
When your kidneys feel Like Jumps of
lead; your back hurts or the urine is
cloudy, full of sediment or you are
obliged to seek relief two or three times
during the night; If you suffer with sick
headache or dizzy, nervous spells, acid
stomach, or you have rheumatism when
the weather is bad, get from your phar-
macist about four ounces of Jad Salts;
take a tablespoonful in glass of
water before breakfast for q few days
and your kidneys will then act fine.
This famous salts is made from the acid
of grapes and lemon juice, combined with
lithia, and has been used for generations
to flush and stimulate clogged kidneys;
to neutralize the acids in the urine 80 it
no longer is a source of irritation, thus
ending bladder disorders.
Jad Salts Is inexpensive; cannot In
jure, makes a delightful effervescent
Whitewater beverage, and belongs in
every home, because nobody can make
a mistake by having good kidney flush
ing any time,
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1920-07-16
DIALECT WON ADMITTANCE
Southern Negro Reoains Citizenship
Rights Through His Speech.

The real American southern dialect
as used by Peter Snow, a negro, who
sought admittance at Ellis Island to
the United States as a citizen. was
deemed sufficient to substantiate his
claim of citizenship, and he was passed
by the immigration officials.
Snow had no papers to prove that
he was citizen of Georgia, as he
claimed, but the narration of his roam
ings in Africa won his case. He de-
clared that sometime about 1895" he
had shipped as a cook aboard ship
which carried negroes back to Africa.
He spent "a years wandering about
in the land of black strangers and pen
etrated into some of the darkest cor
ners of Africa"