An occasional random shot might kick up the dust near an approaching negro.

Men actually or apparently the worse for liquor might stagger around, seeking an excuse for a fight.

It is not surprising that among the negroes the impression that it was unwise to attempt to vote gained ground.
Less crude but no less effective methods were employed later.

As candidates or party organizations furnished the ballots, the "tissue ballot" came into use.

Half a dozen of these might easily be dropped into the box at one time.