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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-16
Hna In New York.

Nenr the boulevard, upon the site
of the house FOG Eighty fourth street
and the lot adjoining on the east,
stood unit few years ago Il large
old fashioned frame dwelling in
which Poe wrote that chapter Of &C
cumulated horrors, 1.-The Facts In
the Case of NJ. Valdemar,' one of
the best examples of fiction which
has the semblance of literal fact.
Here, too, according to metropolitan
belief, he composed the deathless
poem which gave him his highest
renOwn.
1t is noteworthy that, while sew.
eral localities are now claiming the
honor of having been Poes home
when no wrote 1.-The Raven" Dr..
Woods is producing specious reasons
for his belief that Poe did not write
1t at all. The house stood high upon
the rocks in the midst OF a pleasing
rural landscape and was occupied by
the parents of Commissioner Bren-
nan, with whom the poet and his
family boarded. His room was a
large, square apartment OH tho sec
ond floor, whose front windows look
ed ACROSS the lo1dly Hudson to the
heights of the Palisades, and here
bis desk was 30 placed that his eyes
rested upon that inspiring view
whenever he lifted them from his
page. This chamber was thereafter
called the Raven" room, and the
belief of the Breunans and their
neighbors that tho great poem was
here composed Is alleged to have
been founded upon the statements OF
Poe and Mrs. GLENN. Theodore +.
Wolfe in Lippincott's.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-16
BETHEL,

AC tnc annual meeting OF tnc
shareholders of the Bethel Electric
Light and Power company held on
Wednesday evening it was voted to
increase the capital stock from $780,
ooo to $4,000. The new directors
are S. NJ. Washburn, NJ. n. Moody,
E. A. Davis, Nj. G. Saff ord, L. M.
Heath, w. III. Dreamer and Roll,n
Gibson.
Miss Iona Wells of Enfel. n.
H., is Il guest at Albert Bradb US.
F. O. Pierce, of Fitchburg, Mss,
is spending a week with his snnt,
Mrs. Edwin Morse.
Fred Pippin of White River unc-
ton will run the Bascom Ious,
after August l, succeeding Rollin
ellison who will move into the house
lately left him by his aunt, Mrs. !.
E. Wheeler. The retirement OF
Landlord Gibson after SO many years
service of the public will be regret
ted by many, but he will remain in
town where he has many real estate
and other interests. The Bascom
House has done an increasing Dusi-
ness of late years and has been
greatly improved.
The friends of ex-Postmastcr
George II. Upper believing that he
would be a credit to the state Demo.
cratic ticket are booming him for
the nomination for treasurer. The
delegates chosen last Saturday even-
ing at the caucus were instructed to
present his name in the state con-
vention. The deleg ates are Dr. l..
w. Clough and John keleher to the
state convention, II. Waldo and
6. II. Topper to the district con-
vcntion.
The y. p. S. G. E. held sue
cessful ice cream sociable at the
Congregational chapel Tuesday
evening. There was an excellent
program, charades and tabeaux.
Francis Rourke OF Somervillc,
Mass, is visiting his grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. p. NJ. O'Conncll.
II. S. Haskins and wife of Phila-
dclphia are guests at Mrs. Mary E.
Har,ington's.
The Bascom House was plunged
into darkness very suddenly We'd
nesday evening by the burning out
of Il transformer.
Misses Nellie and Kate Bascom
of Boston are visiting their friends
at the Bascom House.
The Ladies Guild of Christ
church met Wednesday with Miss
Harriet Wilson and Emily Starr
Fogg.
Miss Jessie Hamilton returned
home to Sutton, Que, Wednesday
and was accompanied by Miss Mol.
lie Stafford.
After working several months at
Gaysville, l.. b. Bates is back here
boar ding at the Bascom House.
Wednesday morning at the cream
cry, Fred Williamson's horse Ne.
came frightened at Il milk can dc.
scending by a rope and pulley, and
bolted forward, driving shaft be-
tween the spokes of a hind wheel OF
William Gilchrist's wagon, COM
Rletcly overturnlng it and receiving
se<eral cuts and bruises. Boil,
horses were prevented from running
by their owners and no further dam
>ge resulted.
Rev. George b. Johnson of Bur-
lington will otficrate at Christ church
tomorrow morning.
Rev. ]. J. Lewis lectrred at the
Univcrsalist church Wednesday
evening on "America and Spain
and Thursday evening on sold New
England" The lectures we've beau
tifullv illustrated.
Mrs. w II. Dreamer has returned
from long visit in Orange, N. J.
No appeals were taken from the
appraisals of real estate in this town.
Norm cuSfln lS nnN In Nrin1e con.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-16
NEWS OF THE STATE.

-. c. Gardner of Lebanon, N. H., was
taken to Sparhawk's sanitarium at Bur
lington last week Thursday for treatment
for Il nervous disease. On Sunday morn
ing he disappeared and no trace of lin
has been found.
DR.. Arlington L. Pond, formerly OF
Rutland who has given up his position as
pitcher on the Baltimore Baseball club
and joined the hospital corps fthc army,
has been appointed contract surgeon and
is stationed at Fort Meyer, near Wash
ingfon, ID. C..
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-16

These our dead and wounded of
Santiago fought for humanity, for
the people of Cuba. The impulse
and the inspiration glority them and
justify the sacrifice. But sit Is for
us, the living" to remember our OBJ
legations, to be dedicated to the pur-
pose for which this war was begun,
to maintain invlolatc the national in.
tegrity. Not for conquest, not kill
ing tor the sake of plumber, not the
buccaneers conscicncc-but in sup
port of government of the people,
by the people, for the people," to
relieve Cuba and to free her -
Springfield Republican,.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-16
An Irish WhisDer.

IAN, sure, Dinnis, it's crazy Olive
been all day to hear ye till me that
We loved me-.
"Arrah, mavourneen, come close
to mo till fhisper it in yer ear
"Beggin yer pardon, Dinnis, but
it's hard of hearin Oh am wit me
cars, but Of yell jist have the koind-
ness to fhisper it on me lips 1t j
rache me comprehension in jiffy,
SO it willr'-Boston Courier.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-16
Fatal Accident at Royalton.

About / o'clnck p. M, Friday,
July s, Guy Tobey, aged ~, fell
from plank staging on the new
iron bridge at Royalton aud was in'
stantl y killed. Mr., Colebrok OF
Mortified was probably fatally in.
jured and two other men were badly
hurt. Tobey leaves Il wife, father
ard mother at Randolph and 4
brother, William, with Co. F., at
Chickamauga
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-16
BRIDGEWA1ER VILLAGE.

I)NlA/ ~ - W l. i<AN AA<AN' ~ 80
George Pollard and his son Leon
visited in Ludlow Saturday and
Sunday.
Mrs. Fred Wilson and daughter
OF Ludlow have been visiting friends
IN the village for a few days.
\. b. Idle has had masons at work
laying Il brick underpinning to his
house.
The band gave concert at Z. w.
Capron's Saturday evening and
were treated to ice cream, cake and
lemonade.
Miss Nellie Wiley and Fred Mer-
rill are out of the mill for a months
vacation.
DR.. and Mrs. Lane with their two
children returned Wednesday from
their vacation trip across the noun
tain.
Fred Drlscoe, Harry Davie and
Mr.. Fullam from Proctorsville arc
at work in the mill here.
The Bridgcwater band has been
engaged to play at the 6. a. r..
picnic at Barnard July 20.
George Bradley has added to his
stage line 4 new four-seated noun
tain wagon.
George Skinner from Waltham,
Mass, and Mrs. Ada Miller of
South Royalton have been visiting
at c. b. Cory's.
Miss Clausenc Cole is seriously i'll
with appendicitis. a successful OPP
Grafton was performed Thursday hv
Drs. Saith of Hanover, kideler of
Woodstock and Hurlburt of SIAM
ford, Conn. At this writing she is
as comfortable as can be expected.
The Brrdgewater JUNIOR base ball
club went to Quechee and played
against the West IIartfords Satur-
day. After playing nine innings
against nine men and an unjust UNI
pirc the Brldgewaters came out
ahead with IA score of Io to 7.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-16

Our naval officers are beginning
to think that their wonderful exemp-
ton from casualties and damage in
battle is due to the direct intcrposi-
ton OF Providence. The only OBJ
lection to this theory is that Provi-
dence did not take equally good care
of the brave boys who fought on the
land.-Springiield Republican.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-16
For over Fiji, Years,

Mas. WINsLOw's SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used for over fifty years by millions of moth.
ors for their children while teethipg, with
perfect success. 1t soothes the child, sOftens
the gums, allays all pain. cures wind collie.
and is the best remedy for DiarrhGa. 1t will
relieve the poor little sufferer Immediately.
Sold by I'll druggists In every part of the
world. Twenty-Five cents bottle. Be sure
and ask for ''Mrs. WinslOw's Soothing S.,
rup." and take no other kind.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-16
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CONvEN.
TION

A delegate convention of the
Democrats of Windsor county will
be held at White River Junction on
Tuesday, July 20. at l o'clock p. m.
DoN &. POLLARD,
Chairman County Committee.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-16
TAFTSNILLE.

Rev. Mr.. Handy will preach in
village hall tomorrow at , o'clock.
Lewis Parkhurst is at work in
Davis mill at South Pomfret.
The remains of Mrs. Stella (Burn-
ham) Smith, former resident,
were brought here for burial last
Monday.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-16
Bucklcn,s Arnicm SaIv~.

The best Salvc in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rhcum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give satisfaction. or
money refunded. Price 20 cents per box.
For sale by a. b. Morgan.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-16

The old stccl-ral ring is being re-
vived, and a combination of cutlery
manu-! acturcrs is also announced -
which shows that the distractions of
war have no power to divert the
trust from their attention to the
pockets of the people.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-16

1t may now be proper to say tina
if the American navy is manned by
the "riff-raff of the world" then
give us the "rlff-raff of the world
AS Lincoln said of Grants brand of
whiskey, he wanted some for the
other generals.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-16

"Why do you allow your wife to
rule you as if you were babya'
Indignantly asked Mr.. Mceker's
brother. You ought to have {;
voice once in awhile in the manage.
ment of the household. Assert your
Independence"
"Indeperdence!' echoed Mr..
Meeker bitterly. 'She won't even
grant me autonomy Chicago
Tribune.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-16
Spirit Of the A9c,
Woodstock. w.t., July is, 1898.
BY EDWARD c. DANA.

The Democratic county conven-
ton will be held at White River
Junction on Tuesday. July a6. 1t
is to be delegate convention and
each town in the county is urged to
elect Il full set of delegates. There
will be some good speakers in at
tendance and 1t is especially desired
that there be tull convention.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-16
A Biting Frost.

Reports from the Missisquoi val
ley indicate that a white frost coy
cred that section Tuesday morning.
All the growing crops We're smittcn,
but beans and peas were the most
seriously injured. Potatoes were
blackened, but it is hoped they will
revive.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-16
Admr. ordered to settle July

gan: Admr. ordered to settle July
IS.
Estate of Lydia L Allen: EN-
ccutor ordered to settle July 80.
Estate of Lucy 6 Alosher: E ]
Wallace of Hartford appointed
admr.
July Mason w Perham's cs-
tate. Woodstock, intcstatc: Hen
ry Perham, admir-, proposes to settle
account July 80; comrs.' report re-
turned.
Asa Hazcn's estate, Hartford, in
testatc: Arthur II l1azen appoint
ed admir-, Geo. c Brockway and +
S Hewitt apprs. and comrs.
Harrison & + Atwood's estate,
Barnard, intestate: Chas. II Eng
fish, admr. proposes to settle &C
count July 20.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-16
The Theory and the Fact.

Good Minister-I don't seq how
nm to get through my SCI nun to
day. It's almost church tine,
Fond Wifc-What is the teXt}
1T is about the wise and foolish
virgins.
But you were writing at that
sermon last night. Why didn't you
finish itl'
~ couldn't. Tho lamp went out. "
New York Weekly.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-16

Evan Thomas takes leave of the
readers of the Ludlow Tribune in
last weeks issue and Ephralm II.
Crane assumes the editorial duties
and business control. The Tribune
is one of tie best pa pers in the state
and under Mr.. Cranes management
it is expected that 1t will be kept up
to the high standard set by the rctir-
ing editor.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-16

Martin MADAM, an English Meth
Odist preacher, in 1880 wrote a book
called "Tclyphitiora, in which he
openly advocated polygamy.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-16

Impure blood is an enemy to
health, and may lead to serious dis.
ease. Hoods Sarsaparilla conquers
this enemy and averts danger.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-16

The stock of Bank of England
notes which are paid in five years
fills -, 100 boxes, which, if placed
eide by side, would reach over two
miles. If the notes themselves were
placed in pile, they would reach to
a height of five miles, They weigh
90 tons and represent Fl, ESQ, 900, 900,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-16
A Tumor Formed
Finally 1t Broke Inwardly
and Discharged
Trouble Began With Dyspepsia
and Impure Blood
thorough Course OF HOODS Sarsa-
pariiia Completely Cures,


pariiia Completely Cures.
Hherc is danger in impure blood.
lr"sc and suffering are surely COM
in, to those who neglect this threaten
in, symptom. Read this:
GILLIAN, Missouri.
&C. 1. Hood 4 Co., Lowell, Mass:
"Gcntlemen:-My troubles began with
nervous headaches, which would last
me for two or three days. The doctors
pronounced my trouble dyspepsia, but
they could not do anyt hing for me, and
advised change Of location. At the age
OF So tumor formed OH my spine, which
Was Very Painful
but did not rise or discharge. The doctor
thought best to cut it out, but objected.
1t finally broke and discharged a great
deal. The doctors said they could do
nothing for it. Then the tumor began to
rise inwardly and discharge. read much
about cures by Hoods Sarsaparilla and
thought l would try it. Before l had
finished taking one bottle was much
relieved. / continued the use OF Hoods
Sarsaparilla, and after taking IL bottles
was entirely cured. lam now well, have
a good appetite and feel that owe my
life to Hoods Sarsaparilla," w. d. FORE.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-16
81 r T HIS.

In Hartland. July 0. "a daughter to Mr..
and Mrs. r. n. Putncy.
In Felchville. July II, n daughter to Mr..
and Mrs. ID. +. Sawyer.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-16

The Mortified News regrets that
some of the state papers which have
been advocating young mems tick
ct are not satisfied now that such Il
ticket is in the field. It probably
will not be denied that some old
campaigncrs had Il voice in making
up the ticket, starting with the head :,
which the .'crcdltablc show of
young blood among the delegate"
to the Republican state convention
assisted in ratifying.
The naval appropriation made by
the congress which has now happily
adjourned provides for three new
battle ships, four monitors, I6 tor
pedo boat dcstroycrs, IL torpedo
boats and one gunboat. The work
of the session does not lack in nota-
bic features for good or i'll, conspic-
uous among which is the Hawaiian
job, pushed through by able terrific
rial expansionists for their own par
ticular purposes of profit it must be
regarded rather than for any advan-
tage the United States might gam
from the possession of these distant
islands.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-16

GeniuSes are rare, thank heaven,
or this world would wouldn't be
tolerable.- Boston Herald.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-16

Moro castle is now in prime con-
dition for matchmaking the streets
of Santiago Denver Post.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-16

schOo!boys should beware of lick.
ing pens or blots with their Tongues.
According to Mr.. Marpmann of Leip-
sic, there are microbes in ink, and it
may be dangerous to prick the skin
with a pen.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-16

-Four months trial sub
scriptiOn to The Age, 25
cents.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-16

The Age to Jan. |, 1899,
80 cents.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-16
MAR RAGE s.

In Bethel. July g. by Rev. q. O. Howe.
Clayton f. Durham and Miss Abbie t.
Fisher.
In Ludlow, July 2, by Rev. ID. d. Owen,
Lorcd b. Spaulding of Ludlow and Miss
Florence l.. Atherton of Cavendish.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-16
DEATHS.

In Ottawa. Ill.,. July 4. Jasper II. French
brother of Hosea V. French of Woodstock
aged 60 years and months.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-16

1t costs some people more to keep
up appearances than it does to live.
Chicago News.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-11-12

most of them do, and while generally
speaking they are harmless, still, as
developed at that trial last week. it is
easy to see how the matter may be-
come of dangerous consequence.
There was time when witches were
burned at the stake. That was a very
dark age. Even during the last cen
tury, the practice of witchcraft was
solemnly recognized by the laws OF
South Carolina as an oftnse, for which
the only adequate punishment was
death. We have cause for congratula-
ton, of course, that we have reached
a higher plane Of civilization; but
still all intelligent people must recog
nize that even to this day, it is easily
possible for shrewd and unscrupulous
people to impose upon the credulity
and work upon the superstitious fears
of their more ignorant fellows. The
tendency of such practices is unwhole-
some, and we really believe that ii
would he better if the law should pro.
vide some means whereby it would be
discouraged.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-11-12
LOCAI. AFFAIRS.
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

w. n. Ashe, Jr.-Wants to buy 500 cords
of dry pine or oak wood.
Grist Cousins-Are prepared to supply
you with new crop New Orleans molas-
ses, self-raising buckwheat, currants
and seeded raisins, star breakfast bacon
put up in pound packages, roasted Mo-
cha and Java coffee, and grated pine
apple.
The Ganson Dry Goods Company-Claim
that they sell goods cheaper--qualitty
for quality-than any other house. in
South Carolina. By carefully reading
their advertisement in this paper, you
will probably be able to get informa-
tion with regard to things you want
and at prices which suit your pocket
book. They quote special prices on
number of articles for next week.
w. Brown Wylie, c. c. c. PIN today's
paper notifies persons who have claims
against the estate of DR.. j. Wistar Alli-
son, deceased, that they must be pre-
sented to him on or before Thursday
December lst, 1898, as payment OF claims
which are not presented by the date
mentioned, will thereafter be refused
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-11-12

audience listening to the searching ex-
animation to which her professional
sister was being subjected. She had
previously agreed to testify; but be-
fore the examination Of the first was
concluded, she realized that the ordeal
would likely entail more or less en-
barrassment, so she quietly stole out of
the court house, and when wanted was
not to be found.
Brick For Stock.
Mr.. w. N. Ashe, Jr., has made a
trade whereby he is to furnish the
bricks necessary for the proposed
addition to the York Cotton mills
for their equivalent in stock. He
says, however, that his first offer to
take stock in a new mill, payable in
brick at the market price, is still
open.
Married In Rock Hill.
Rock Hill Herald, Wednesday
Our city was invaded yesterday by
quite a number of young ladies and
gentlemen, their object being to wit
ness the marriage of Miss Blanche
Stewart to the Hon. T. o. McAlbany.
The following are among the num-
ber: Misses Josie Pharr, Bess Gibson,
Pattie Morris, Essie Stewart, of Char
lotte; Miss Annie Howard, of Prov
idence, N. c.; Miss Mary 10 Wither-
spoon, of Yorkville; Miss Marion
Leckie, of Chester; Mrs. Fl. H. Beard,
of Yorkville; Miss Mabel Ardrey, of
Fort Mill e; Hon. Thomas Brantly, of
Orangeburg Mr.. Willie Gelzer, Of
Charleston, and Mr.. ]. R. Stewart, of
Old Point Comfort; Captain and Mrs.
J. w. Ardrey, Mr.. and, Mrs. ]. M.
Spratt and Mr.. Thomas B. Spratt, Of
Fort Mill, and Mr.. J. o. Stewart, Of
Charlotte.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-11-12
ELECTION RETURNS.

Owing to the fact that there was nc
contest last Tuesday, and the imme
diate interest in the matter was not
sufficient TO justify the expense, THE
ENQUIRER made no attempt to collec,
the returns from the election in this
county.
But little interest was manifested in
the election, and so far as is known
it passed off quietly at all the pre-
cincts. The vote generally was light
and from an estimate based on the
figures at several of the precincts, ii
is not probable that the aggregate fig
ures of the county exceed 1000.
The exact vote will not be known
until next Tuesday, when the com
missioners of election will meet in
Yorkville for the purpose Of canvass
ing the returns and declaring the
result.
There were no Republican ballots in
evidence at the Yorkville precinct, and
in fact from the information obtain
able, it was the same way all over the
district. For some reason, unexplain'
ed, Candidate Jones made no effort to
marshal any portion of the Republi'
can forces.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-11-12
THE "CONJUR" DOCTORS.

The trial of the case of AMI Duno'
want, Frank Castles and Lizzie Goore
for the murder of old Ben Goore last
week, brought to light a condition
that seems to require attention at the
hands of lawmakers. We refer to
the superstitious belief of ignorant
Negroes in the power of certain mem
bers of their race over "evil Spirits
etc.
Frankly, we do not believe that the
real motive of the Negroes-Amzi
Dunovant and Frank Castles-in 60
ing to the house of Ben Goore was on
ly to take away his conjuration
charms. There was something deep
er and more malicious about the mo-
tive than that. The real motive OF
the crime did not come out at the
trial, and probably will not come out
at all, unless the Negroes make a
clean confession of the whole murder
Gus business. This they will proba-
bly, do. But at the same time this
conjuration business should be looked
after.
It is a well.known fact that in sla-
very times, on almost every big plan
tation, there was conjur or voodoo
doctor, who made it his or her business
to prey on the ignorant superstitions OF
their fellow slaves and secure from
them various benefits in the shape OF
labor and different articles of value.
The voodoo doctor was power in
those days, and he has found it profit
able to continue his profession to this
day. One or more of these "doctors"
are to be found in almost every neigh
borhood. They are generally the same
persons who used to pose as voodoos
in slavery time, or the descendants OF
such people. All Of the Negroes do
not believe in them, of course; but