Democratic Sentinel, Volume 22, Number 30, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 August 1898 — No Discrimination. [ARTICLE]

No Discrimination.

An aged Georgia negro, Nathan by name, is employed by a gentleman very prominent in State politics. That Nathan also has an eye to political favors is shown by the following conversation, which recently took place between him and his employer: “Marse Jim,” said Nathan, “is you gwine In dis yere race ter Governor?” “Haven’t thought about It.” “Well, es yer does run, an’ gits elected, will you give me a job?” “Certainly I would remember you, Nathan. What would you like?” “Well, suh, I’d des like ter black boots roun’ de Capitol.” “And what would you expect for that service?” “Well, suh,” he replied, “I should say four dollars a day would be reasonable. Das what de yuther legislators get.”— Youth’s Companion.