Democratic Sentinel, Volume 18, Number 21, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 June 1894 — An Incident of Life in Texas. [ARTICLE]

An Incident of Life in Texas.

In some Texas towns it is impossible to ascertain when any particular train leaves without going to the depot and inquiring of the agent how many hours behind time the train is. Col. Yerger, who lives ih Austin, wished to go to San Antonio on the 1 o’clock train, so he said to his colored servant: “Sam, go down to the depot and see what time the I o’clock train leaves. ” It was 3 o’clock when Sam returned. “Well, when does the train leave?” “Hit's dun lef’, boss. Hit’s lef’ at half past 2, sah!” “What!” 1 “I did jes whut yer tole me. Yer tole me ter see when de train lef’, an’ I watched till it was plain outer sight on de udder side ob de Colorado Ribber.” Beware of the man who defends any kind of evil.