The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-09-15

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the Reverend Elijah Lovejoy Of Al
ton had spent a night with the Tray
lors on his way to the North sitting
by the fireside he had told many
vivid tale Of the cruelties of slavery.
II would not have you think that
all shareholders are wicked and heart
less" he said. "They are like other
men the world over. Some are kind
and isdulgent. II all men were like
them slavery could be tolerated. But
they are not. Some men are brutal
In the North as well as in the South
II not made so by nature they are
made So by drink. To give them the
power Of life ind death over human
beings. which they seem to have In
parts Of the South, Is a crime against
God and civilization"
II agree with you" said Samson.
II knew that you would" the min
lister went on. I'VE have already had
some help froSn you but we need more
I take IL as duty which God has
laid upon me tn help every fugitive
that reaches my door. You can help
the good work Of mercy and grace.
II you hear three taps upon your win.
dow after dark or the hoot Of AN owl
IN your dooryard you will know what
4 means. Fix some place on your
farm where these poor people who are
seeking the freedom which God Wills
for all His children. may find rest and
refreshment and security until they
have strength to go on"
Within week after the visit OF
Mr.. LoyeJoy, Samson and Harry built
hollow haystack about halfway from
the house To the barn. The stack had
a comfortable room inside Of IL about
eight feet by seven and some six feet
In height. Its entrance was an open
ing near the bottom Of the stack we'll
screened by the pendant hay. But no
fugitive came 10 occupy II that winter.
Soon after the new year Of 1888
Samson and Harry moved the kelsos
10 Tazewell county. Mr.. kelso had
received an appointment as land agent
and was TO he stationed at the little
settlement Of Hopedale near the home
OF John Peasley.
Late In the afternoon Harry and
Samson left the kelsos and their eff
fects at small frame house In the
little village Of Hopedale. The men
had no sooner begun to unload than
its Inhabitants came to welcome the
newcomers and help them in the work
OF getting settled. When the goods
were deposited In the>dooryard sam
sou and Harry drove to John Peas
ley's farm. Mr.. Peasley recognized
the big. broad -shouldered Vermonter
at the first look.
do I remember your" he said.
well ] guess | do. So does my barn
door. Let me take hold OF that right
hand OF yours again. Yes, sir. It's the
same old iron hand Marry Ann y he
called as his wife came out of the
door. Here's the big man from Yer
II see II is" she answered. "Aint
We comm inF
"If YOU try to pass this place I'll
have ye took up" said Peasley.
There's plenty OF food In the house
an stable"
Look here-that's downright self
ish." said his wife. III We tried Ia
keep you here Henry Brimstead would
never forgive us. lie talks about yoI
morning. noon and night. Any one
would think that you was the Samson
that slew the Phllistines"
How is llenryf' samson asked.
"Hie married my sister and they're
about as happy as they can be this
side the river Jordan" she went ON.
They've got one o the best farms
In Tazewell county and they're goln'