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West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-24
No HifaIutin Critic.

One of the handsomest compli-
ments ever received by Madame
Camilla Urso, with who her troupe
will appear in grand concert at
the Academy of Music, Friday
evening, March 26th, was paid her
not long ago by an old farmer who
attended one of the Urso concerts
in city in Illinois. At the close
of the performance the farmer
approached the great artistic rever-
emily, and twirling his hat between
his hands, after some hesitation
said: Madame, / amt no hifalutin
critic, but | jest want to say that
you have done some of the most
silkiest fiddling that l have ever
heard"
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-24

March LIST we sent out personal letters ,
with generous propositions to ALI who were
in arrears more than year. Sonse have re-
sponded promptly-many have not replied.
Hope they will do so without further delay.
We this week, as OF date April bat, send
stat ements attached to the blank space
above, to subscribers owing n year or less
with the urgent request that they respond
promptly. The FREEMAN wants money,
AND WANTS IT BAD, to meet expenses and
pressing demands.
Please note that all bills are made out for
even years from first date In statement. III
any wish to pay up and discoassn they
can do SO by counting from fifsa date in
staten ent up to time of remi,ta noe. Mt the
rate OF 1917 cents month. Subscribers
who have paid to April LIST, lssS, wlil get
staten ents for the coming year from April
l,'S6 TO April l. ST slso. This comes M n no.
tice and an earnest request TO renew. We
hope none will wish to part company with
the FREEMAN, but should any wish the pa
per discontinued, let them please send no.
tice.
Now, friends, please let us hear from you.
II you can't send all you wish, send what you
can; cheer the printer, and hid ,he FREE.
MAN.continue its visits to your hoanos-
p. s. II you find any error In statement,
please notify us at once.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-24
Sickness at Long Reach.

A letter from Long Reach, Tyler
county, reports much sickness in
the neighborhood.
Edward Montieth, one of the
oldest citizens, died recently while
on visit to his sons in Kentucky
His remains were brought home
for burial.
Mrs. Massey, the aged wife of Mr.
John Massey, well known 40 years
ago as a river pilot, Was lying at
deaths door on Monday.
Simon Parker, who had been
quite sick, was better.
The family of Col. D. D. John
son were all but one on the sick
list. The children all have whoop-
ing-cough in it's severest form. Mea-
sizes, whooping-cough and severe
colds prevail in the neighborhood.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-24
EXCHANGE NOTES.

The pennsboro Monitor has sus.
pended for the purpose of moving
itself to Harrisville. Does it think
the Richie Gazette needs a monitor
at its elbow?
The People, of Harrisonburg, Va,
comes to US teeming full of the
Local Option fight in Rockingham
county.
Mr.. Silas P. Smith mounts the
tripod of the West Union Record, as
Editor and Proprietor, and in a
lively salutatory introduces him
self to a waiting world. We well
come another one Of the not yet
extinct Smith family to the brother
hood of fraternal warfare.
The Keyser Echo makes the
an,ende honorable, in correcting the
Intelligencer's unjust fling at the
Wellsburg Herald about boycotting.
In explanation, the Echo copies for
its readers the FREEMAN's state
ment of the matter, which the
Herald copied and approved.
Let the public bear in mind
that the spirit and essence
of boycotting, are born and
nursed in the saloon, as are nearly
all other nuhlic distem nars.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-24
WEST VIRGINIA. FREEMAN
PARKERsBURG. March 10th, 1885.

PARKERSBURG, March 10Th, 1885.
Mr. EDITOR:
Through your columns propose to an
swer two questions asked by two sincere
friends.
One says: "You allow yourself to be out
done both in the within and spirit of your
ads. I did cot think anybody could do
it,
Now let me say l have neither lost the
within nor the capacity, but l have certain
ideas about advertising and l carry them
out.
| have succeeded in my own way to at
tract the attention and custom of hundreds
and hundreds of customers that are this
day the most live and the most successful
adyer tisers l can have, and they advertise
me not only without any pay, but they do
1. cheerfully; they do it with pleasure; for
recommending their friends to our estab-
lishmenu where good goods and square
dealings are the principles.
When, in response to a very short ad., on
Saturday, Mondays sales show up IS cash
and 26 time checks, it means that few
words from Isaac Prayer have more value
with discerning public than columns OF
puffy, vaporous ads of others.
have sal d more than l originally intend
er friends may think as those that spoke
and l assure my friends that neither my
business nor my capacity to push it have
refrigerated in the least,
ISAAC Prayer.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-24
Improved Farm for Sate..

An Improved Farm It S45 acres,
adjoining the town of Cairo, M the
B. & o. R. R., Richie county, 1870
acres improved, 100 acres in grass,
rs acres timber. Good Fences,
Good Barn, two Tenement Houses
Price, $22 80 per acre.
Address or inquire Of
D, McGREGoG,.
Cairo, w. ya.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-24

MARKEDLY Rev, W. E. Loom
is, Mr.. Al.Augustine, of Wetherell's
Jewelry house, and Miss Fannie
Mather, daughter of Mr.. Ellis
Mather, all of this city.
1t was a quiet affair and a sur
prise to the many friends of the
parties. May joy and prosperity
attend them Away, is the FREE
MANS wish.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-24
More Prohibition tor Wheeling.

Rev. J. w. Carter of Parkersburg,
will discuss Prohibition issues be-
fore Wheeling audiences Monday
and Tuesday evenings Mar, 1880.
Local notice will be given of
place and hour.
Our Wheeling friends, the enemy,
should all turn out and study them
selves, while Rev. J. W. Carter
keeps school for them awhile.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-24
Mass Meeting at the Court House
Monday, March 80, 7,3O, P. M.

The Park ersburg Improvement Associa-
ton have called mass meeeing of the
business and wide-awake citizens of Par
kersburg, for next Monday evening, at the
Court House.
Business matters of Importance will be
presented and discussed, and the possible
future of Park ersburg considered.
Everybody who has any interest in any
body or anything, is urged to be present.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-24
Brave Leaders These /!

The silence of political papers on
the saloon question is ominous.
Democratic and Republican pa
pers that fight each other all the
year, now exactly agree. They don't
even mention this great popular
upheaval against the unholy traf-
fic. Brave leaders, these THE Peo-
pie, Harrisonburq. Va.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-24
SAMPLE COPY.
If 1T COMES MARhED, III
COSTS YOU NOTHING.

If this item is marked with. n
blue cross itemphasises the fact That
this FREEMAN comes asking you to-
examine it carefully, and is you
like it TRY IT, and then if you still
like it, BUY IT.
Send at least l3 two cent stamps
and haye the FREEMAN Is weeks
on trial.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-24
Death of Mrs. ID. McCreary.

Mrs. D. McDreary, mother of Mr.. Ed. Nc
Creary, well known in our business circles,
died at his home on Sunday after several
weeks illness, and was buried yesterday,
funeral services at the residence.
Mrs. McCreary was for many years an
esteemed Christian teacher in our public
schools, and leaves to her many sorrowing
friends the rich heritage of busy, well
spent Christian life.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-24
Are You Gong Westl

If SO, don't purchase your tickets
until you have secured rates, time
and route via the Ohio River Rail-
road. Rates lower than ever ne
fore. Baggage checked through
to destination without extra
charge. Write or call on
w. P. ROBINSON, G. r. A.
Parkersburg, W. Va.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-24

Rev. w. A. Powell, now of Newark, Ohio,
has been greeting Parkersburg friends for
the week past, filing the pulpit of Calvary
church on Sunday, while the pastor, Rev.
ID. l.. Runner, supplied his place in Newark
"1e extraordinarily enjoyed visit from
Brother Powell on Monday, and the FREE
MAN office was encouraged by his calls and
prohibition good cheer.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-24
LOCAL OPTION FIGHT.
The Freeman to the Front.
Watchaoard, "Old Virginia Never
T'9reI"

HEADQUARTERS LOCAL Option Ex.
Con-, FINcAsTLE, VA, March 10.
EDITOR FREEMAN:
For the inclosed, please find a
list of fifty names and addresses in
Botetourt county. Send FREEMAN
to these gentlemen for the cam.
paign as per your offer.
You may hear from US again
very soon. Give US your best now
"Old Virginia never tire"l
Yours truly,
P. f. PRICE, Secretary.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-24
o. r. r. Booming.

Contracts for the construction of the o. R.
r. to Point Pleasant, have been let and ev-
erything is astir for the rapid building of
the road. This is good news for the people
all along the line, as 1T insures an immedi-
ate Punishment of dull times, and a season
of business stir, hustle and activity.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-24
Camilla UrsO.

Seats for Camilla Urso Concert, at the
Academy of Music, Friday, March &c. are
now on sale at Van Wrinkle Bros
Prices are: Parquette, sI.0O; Dress Circle,
75c.; Balcony, Soc; Gallery, 35c.
Persons wishing desirable seats, should
secure them at once.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-24

If our Virginia friends think
the FREEMAN's English a little
strong sometimes, let them remem-
Der the FREEMAN is five years Old
and has learned to call a Spade a
spade"
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-24

Go to R. G.. Caldwell, 80 Market
street, and buy your goods. He is
giving away beautiful gents sill
yer watch to all cash customers,
and selling goods lower than any
house in the city.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-24
Do You Want to Make Money?

READER, if you want to make money
making pictures, write to me for an outfit.
have several to sell ranging in price from
SIS up, or can fit you out and teach you how
TO do nice work, Call on address
GEO. w. KIRK, Photographer.
Huntington, w. Va.
D9-Say where you saw this lad"
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-24
FREEMAN CLUB RATES.

The FREEMAN will Club with the Nation
al Prohibition Organ and the National w c.
T. U. Organ as follows.
The Union Signal, of Chicago, year. sl.75
The FREEMAN, year,...........-.......... l 50
Union Signal and FREEMAN together 225
The Voice, of New York, year,....... LOO
The FREEMAN, l year ........................ so
The Voice and FREEMAN together. 200
Union Signal, Voice and FREEMAN. 800
Address, enclosing Money Order, or Regis
tered letter with money,
FREEMAN,
Parkersburg, W. Va
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-24

Let all who are interested in the future of
our homes and country, read and consider
Mrs Warren's appeal in behalf of Scientific
instruction. See inside page.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-24

Business house on Market street
Just above the rail road bridge,
for sale by Atkinson.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-24

Brother Price, of Virginia says; Give US
your best, now-"Old Virginia never tire.
See another column.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-24

10 cents buy a pound Of fresh
roasted coffee in bulk Mt r. G.
Caldwell's.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-24

fresh shower of FREEMANs sail over into
virginia, this week, to take part in tn e
light TOR Botetouct county's homes.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-24

Now is the time to put in Prohibition
work and SOW Prohibition seed. Send for
the FREEMAN.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-24

$125 buys a pair OF pebble goat
button shoes at r. q. Calaweips,
that can't be bought elsewhere for
less than $3.50 or $1.75.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-24

Go to R. G. Caldwell, 35 Market
street. He will give you Water
bury Watch when you purchase
$3.50 worth of goods at one time,
or $4,000 worth at different times.
You have to have the goods; go
and see him. He will sell you goods
as low as any house in the city.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-24

Madam Camilla Urso at Academy of Mu.
sic next Friday evening.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-24

zone FREEMAN for every Two
is a generous propositioD npon
which all our real friends saould
promptly act.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-24

Ladies' kid button shoes at $1.00
at r. G.. CaldwelPs.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-24

Send us more lists OF Names sof
Sample Copies. We want shus To-
hunt up thousand new subscri-
bers.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-24
ScOtt's Emulsion of Pure
Cod Liver Oil, with Hypophosphite
It's Use in Lung Troubles.

DR.. HIRAM CADoRETTo, of Jacksonville,
Fla, says:"I have for the last ten months
prescribed your Emulsion, to patients suffer-
ing from lung troubles, and they seem TO be
greatly benefited by it's use."
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-24

Camilla Urso, the World Renowned Violin.
list, at the Academy of Music, Friday even.
ing.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-24

Ladies' fine shoes lower nj K. G..
Caldwell's than at any house ia
the city.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-24

The House and Lot OF Rev. z.
Warner, for sale by
w. f. ATKINSON.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-24

Read Mr.. Thomas's excellent
letter on first page.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-24

Send IN "Trial Trip" lists for
FREEMAN, 3 months for Is cents.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-24

6 Lots in Hutchinson's Grove
for sale by w. F. ATKINSON.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-24

See Mr.. Prayers announcement and letter
first and local page.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-24

What Is more nasty than running sores,
ulcers, pimples, boils, scrofula, erysipefas,
etcP Now, "Dr. Lindsey's Blood Ssarcher"
cures them all.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-24

$500 buys barrel of good fami-
ly -four at r. G. Caldwell's.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-24

1t matters not the age of sufferers fsc Ea-
Syrup" is good for all alike. Price z, oeszts,
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-24

Jennie Smith has good letter on the W.
c. 7. U. page.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-24

r. g. Caldwell proclsims on first PAGE.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-24

Read Kinks "Ad." in this ANN.
Der.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-24
2 Residences on Mar

2 Residences on Market street.
2 Pike street.
2 q" Julianna street.
2 Avery street.
Lots and Houses and Lots to suit
everybody, for sale by Atkinson.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-10-30
Religious.

Elder Terrell will preach at the Christian
church Tomorrow.
Rev. A. A. Moore will preach at Edenview
Tomorrow.
Tenth annual convention Y. N. c. A. Oct.
2s to 81, at Independence.
Regular services at the Methodist church
tomorrow, Sunday, morning and evening.
Rev. W. l.. Mcclure, pastor.
Young Mems Christian Association at Bal
tist church, 3 p. M, Sunday. Subject: "A
young man who followed the Lord in his
bu.iness,"
Daily services at the Catholic church, 81
O'Clock, a. M; Sunday services 81 and 10y
o'clock, a. NJ, and q O'Clock, p. NJ, Rev. j
j. Lilly, officiating.
Y. u. G. A, at Baptist church tomorrow.
Subject. Whom shall we worship."-Mat,
4:1O. Other references, Acts, 10: 25- &c
Col. 7:1S.
Higginsville Post:-'.It is stated tina, Bishop
Hogan, Of Kansas City has authorized
Rev. r. NJ. Ryan Of this city to build u con-
vent at Brownsville. Work is to he begun at
once on the building.
Messrs. B. A. ireland, VIM. Howe, Waite i
Waddell James r. Moorehead and DR.. X Z.
Vaughan, delegates from the Y. M. G. A., OF
Lexington. have been In attendance at the
10Th annual convention at Independence.
Usual services at the Presbyterian church
to -morrow, al II o'clock, and evening at I
O'Clock. Rev. G.. l.. Leyburn officiating
Sunday school every Sunday at $50 4. m
prayer meeting every Wednesday night
and song service Thursday night at 1880. p.
m., at the German NJ. Z. church in this city.
Evening services will begin at 1880 O'Clock.
Christ church. 18th Sunday after Trinity.
Morning Prayer with sermon at lO:45 u. m.
Evening Prayer at 4 o'clock, p. M. Sunday
school, $3.50 a. m. Wednesday evening ser
vice, : O'clock. Rev. John Davis. Rector.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-10-30
At Home,

One of the most elegant parties Of the sea-
son was the one given by Mr.. and Mrs. B.
R. ireland. in honor of their niece, Miss
Addie Glenn, Of Nashville, Tenn, and their
son Ben.
There were about one hundred present.
The spacious mansion was alive with the
beauty and chiYalry Of the own and county,
and man guests from q distance. Every
body who has ever partaken Of Mrs. Irelsnd's
hospitality knows how perfectly at home she
makes her guests feel, and how delightful her
parties are.
The supper, of course, was something most
excellent. The table. was very beautiful. 1t
was set in the shape of the letter A. In the
center OF each of the long tables were pyra-
mids of tropical fruits and flowers. The
small center table represented q silver lake,
bordered all along its banks with ferns and
flowers, and rising from the middle of the
lake was q large white eone-shaped pyramid
filled with lovely flowers. The CAKES were
delicious, and 1t is only necessary 10 say that
Mrs. Henry had the decorating and icing OF
the cakes in charge. and this time she fairly
surpassed herself. On one table was u large
lvre made and iced bv her ingenious fingers,
and on the other table were large, white
lswn-tennis racks. That tsblelwss q thing OF
beauty. The ices were nodded In the form
Of bricks and pyramids.
The souvenirs were unique, the ladies
receiving cards bearing a lovely bouquet with
some appropriate quotations from the poets
while the gentlemen received button hole
bouquets.
Among the strangers we noticed from Kan.
sas City: Messrs. Jerry and John Chamber
lain, Landstreet Denny, Henwood, Gill,
WeIghtman, Henry SlOnestreet and Hsr-
wood.
At a late hour the guests departed for their
homes, after thanking Mr.. and Mrs. Ireland
for 3 most enjoyable evening.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-10-30

Kansas City Journal:-"Since the
republican party came into power it
has been the champion Of honest sui
frage." Is that SO? Was it the cham
pion of honest suffrage when it stole
the presidency from Samuel j. Tilden !?
Was it the champion OF honest suffrage
when Col. Van Horn, the editor of the
Journal, filled the seat in congress to
which the people had elected old Gen.
Jas. Shields, the gallant Irishman who
had exposed himself for American
manhood in two wars? Was it the
champion of honest suffrage when
Maj. Warner at the same time, by Rod
mans fraudulent destruction of the
ballots OF jackson county, succeeded
in getting and holding on to the ofics
OF circuit attorney, to which the people
had elected Mr.. Noland2 Is it the
champion OF honest suffrage now that
it is hypocritically crying out against
an alleged attempt by a democrat to
register IL votes illegally, when it is
boasting that the increase in registra-
ton is to Warmers advantage, and it is
q notorious fact that there has been a
big fraudulent registration in Kansas
City in that gentleman's interest? In
stead of being the friend of honest suf-
frage is it not a fact, proven by its his.
tory of prOscriptiveness in Missouri,
that there is no crime the republican
party will not commit TO carry its point
it there is a hope that it will succeed?
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-10-30

Higginsvllle Post: -"Woestemeyer
and Kroencke are honest ard qualified
for the places they seek; no matter if
they are Germans, with unpronounce-
able Names as our classical and pedan-
tic friend of the Intelligencer asserts"
The assertion that the IntelIigencer ever
said any such thing is a campaign fic-
tion-that is the polite name for it. We
did no say it. II the result of the
campaign depended on the relative
knowledge of the pronunciation of
German names by the editors of the
Post and Intelligencer, it is no egotism
to say that the POSTS party would be
badly left. Woestemeyer and Kroencke
are names which are perfectly familiar
to us, and they belong to very worthy
gentlemen, but not to the men who are
to be elected next Tuesday, and no
one knows better than does the Post
and Squire Woestemeyer that Judge
4enophon Ryland is the superior of tbs
latter tor the Office of probate Judge.
Demagoging for German votes and
party tealty may prevent the admission
by the Post now, but it knows that what
we say is true.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-10-30
A R

We suppose the following erroneous
statement by the Register will be at
tributed to a typographical error:
1t is said that Judge Robert Hale will be
placed on the democratic ticket to fill the
vacancy Occasioned by the resignation of Mr.
Thomas Young, as a candidate for township
constable.
Nothing of the kind has been said,
1t was announced in the Intelligencer
that Mr.. T. G. Young, one of the NOM
inees for Justice of the peace had de-
clined to u because of lack of time
to attend to the duties of the office, aud
it is known that the executive commit
tee has placed the name of Judge Robt.
| Hale on the ticket for that Office.
OF course if the Registers announce
ment causes Mr.. Evan Young, who is
the democratice candidate for constable
of Lexington township, to lose u few
votes 1t will have accomplished its pur-
pose.
Voters, remember that Mr.. Evan
Young is the democratic candidate for
constable, and do nc believe any yarns
that he has withdrawn, declined to run
or has in any other way ceased to be a
candidate.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-10-30
Senator Wade Hsmntop. K.

Senator Wade Hampton I'll will
venture to say that there are more COL
ored men holding small offices in Wash
ington at this moment than during the
whole reign of the republicans | am in
full accord with the presidents policy
on that point. l think that where he
can reward a colored man who has
been a good dem )crat, who is compe-
tent to fill an Office, he should do so,
and especially where the offices have
been held by colored republicans. |
have urged him to do it, and he was
kind enough to say to me that where
ever I could recommend men of that
sort he would give them appointments. !"