Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-03-08

But wish to say that the money that
paid for this meat was sent by the gen.
erous people of the East.
shall continue this daily distribution
as long as l can obtain them from any
source; and hope that the generous
hearted people of the East will not stop
the supplies, even if the 'boomer cries
enough" Nebraska's needs will not dis
appear with the coming OF spring, but
must extend until crop is raised. Many
of the farmers have turned their horses
in the "hills" to pick living, or die.
And to-day, some of the more fortunate
that can keep team, are earning liv-
ing, how? By picking up the bones.
feel safe in saying that not one farm
er in ten in Holt or Boyd counties has
grain either to plant or feed or money to
buy it with. When Bill Cook says,
"Your money or your life," he leaves
the matter of life or death at your option,
but, when the "land shark' says, "There
is no destitution in Nebraska" he de-
prives the suffering women and children
OF that which will preserve their lives.
The man who will wantonly keep re-
lief from the poor hungry people of Ne
braska, is the most detestable wretch
that casts a shadow in Gods sunlight.
The assassin kills his victim at single
stroke, but the miserable "boomer' tor
lures his helpless victim to death by
starvation. When [ am compelled to
turn my pleading neighbors from the
door with scarcely enough food to last a
single week, there is feeling of bitter
ness rises in my mind that is closely akin
to revenge; when know that the noble
hearted people of the East are willing to
help, if they knew the facts as they are.
| am constrained to wish that speedy ret
ribution may fall upon the cruel
"MolOch" of the West, and rich blessings
upon the generous people of the East.
Just as the snow falls and the cold be-
comes more intense the news comes that
the railroads have stopped free transpor-
tation. The change in the weather in
creases the demand while the change of
the railroads decreased the supply.
Will the people of the East help us to
Temper the Winds to the Shorn Lamb"
The southwestern counties have been
getting aid since October, but the CEN
tral aud northern part of the state is suf-
fering greatly at the present time for
food and fuel.
We have supplies awaiting shipment
at several points, but lack the money to
pay the freight If the generous and
wealthy farmers of the East could con-
tribute bushel of grain each, think
where it would put the destitute people
of Western Nebraska. 1t would give a
new lease of life to the people of this
land of blasted hopes, and the memory
of your generous act would forever
brighten the pathway of your life.
Who in your vicinity will make the
first move in this noble work? We ap-
peal to the people of Bennington, to the
people of the state of Vermont; will you
help lis provide for these needy ones?
We stand in urgent need of your cooper
alton. We ask you in the name of Him
who said, "Inasmuch as ye did it unto
the least of these We did it unto me-"
Money and supplies should be sent to
Mrs. j. Hewitt Broaddus, Ewing, Holt
County, Nebraska, Local Agent for
State Relief Commission, for sufferers.
References: Hon. G. F. Smith, Lin
coin, Neb., Rep. of the Fifuleth Repre-
sentative District of Nebras ka; or Rev.
A. R. Wightman, Prof. of Latin and
Greek, Gates College, Neigh, Nebraska;
and formerly Dean of the Wesleyan Uni
versity Place, Lincoln, Nebraska.