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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-01-13

TIE senate at first refused to confirm the ap-
poiutment of Carl Vrooman as one of the regents
of the state agricultural college, but the'Topeka
c.pital. with its usual assinnity and lack of
horse sense, praised the senators who voted
AGAINST Vrooman, and vilihed Vrooman and
denounced those who voted for him. Where
nnon the senate reconsdered the matter and
confirmed Vroomans appointment.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-01-13
A Good Farm Paper

is the Topeka Advocate and News tor r.
form readers 1t is up-to-date all over
and provides reading for every memb r
OF the family. 1t presents the news in a
pithy, condensed form. Leave your sub
scription or renewal with us. Ask for a
sample copy.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-01-13

IT would be a good idea to fumigate the
school buildings with sulphur to prevent the
spread Of la grippe among the children. Putting
powdered sulphur in the shoes will provea kelp
in warding off this disease.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-01-13

Ex.GovERNoR ALrGELD delivered a speech
at banquet in Omaha, the other day, which
should be read by every American citizen. We
haven't room for it, this week, but it will APP
pear next week. 1t is rather lengthy, but 1t IS
we'll worthy of the space it will occupy in these
columns. We shall have a number of extra
copies. and we want our readers to circulate
them.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-01-13

THE Republicans are again in power in Kan
sas. We expect nothing Of them in the in
terest Of the people. They made no promises,
and have no pledges to keep. They simply
cot in because Of lukewarm Populists Two
years more of republican rule will make the
neople olad of the chance to "turn the rascals
OUT
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-01-13

IT is barely possible that Warren Foster, the
Populst candidate for congress from the Salt
Lake City district, may secure the seat instead
of Roberts, the polygamist. 1t is certain that
he will if congress regards the law III the case.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-01-13
Ell CursiOn to Kans is CITY.

On January 21st, 22nd, 23rd and for
the early morning train ON the gath, the
Santa Fe Railway Co., will sell
round trip tickets to Kansas City,
with return limit of Jan. 2sth at rate OF
1925. c; s, COLEMAN. Agt.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-01-13

Socialism would have very few supporters if
people in general would only use their Christi
anity in every day affairs. Kansas City Jour
nal.
If the Journal man would look up the defni-
ton of the word Socialism, he would find that
it is applied Christianity. -,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-01-13
Purely Vegetable

and contains not n particle OF potash,
mercury, or other mineral. s, 8. s,
cures Contagious Blood Poison, Scrof-
ula, Cancer, Catarrh, Eczema, Rheu-
matism, Sores, Ulcers, Boils, or any
other blood trouble. Valuable books
on these diseases will be mailed free
to any address, by the Swift Specific
Company, Atlanta, Georgia.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-01-13
Letter List.

J Anderson, Miss Jessie Adams,
Charlie Ballard, James Forbes, Miss
Lydia Hitchcock, Mar KAY, Mark Leol,
W. ]. Norton, P. B. Spicer.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-01-13

TER anti-expansionists in congress feel hope
full, that this senate will reject the peace treaty
They will probably be able to delay the matter
till the next session, by which time the rising
tide Of opposition to expansion will make itself
felt
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-01-13

For up-to-date work try the bal Der
shop in the basement under the Pank n
Commerce. Fine porcelain bath tub +,
sonnestlen. Hot apd cold baths.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-01-13
THROWN FROM A HORSE.

Mr.. H. Kuhn, of Marion. Kansas. writes:
about three years ago my granddangh ,Ber-
tina Wildwood, was thrown from q horse. re
the treatment OF physiciens forseveral months,
the wound remained about the same, until 1t
finally became very angry-looking, and broke
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-01-13

TEE special session has made the office OF
state superintendent of insurance an elective
Office. We now nominate Webb McNall fol
that Office in 1900.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-01-13

THE treasury statement shows that the reve-
nues lacked $40, 900 900 of being sufficient to
pay the expenses of the government during No
yember-
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-01-13

OVER half of the waterworks plants in the
United States are owned by the municipalities.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-01-13

WE are sorry to say that the house killed
Credentials banking bill. 1t deserved bet
ter fate.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-01-13

Governor Wolcott, of Massachusetts, in his
message to the Legislature, asks for legislation
against assessment insurance companies.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-01-13

JOHN w. FOSTER, ex-secretary of state, is
dying at Washington.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-01-13

out into a running
sore. This soon spread
10 other parts of t h g
scalp and ran down the
side of the neck ,increas-
ing in severity and fear
fully disfiguring her
She was then placed nm
der the care OF the fac
ulty OF n well-Rnown
hospital, but even the
treatment she received
there failed TO arrest the
terrible sore. Reading
OF the many cures OF
blood troubles effected
by S. 8. s., we decided to
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-01-13
s. s. s. Cures
1S0G IS and Ulcer S

"somc YEAR ,go / was shot in the left leg
rerrin.nt NM cnnEilared Only o slight
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-01-13

eAANsTr. KANSAS. JANUARY 10, 1899
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-21

TAPPAHANNOCK. VA. June 2o-spe-
cial-The courthouse was crowded yes
ter1av and to-day during the trial OF
CAPTAIN 4. T.. Bagby. indicted for fel0-
uiously shooting George r. Scott on
March 18th last. Some time was con-
sumed I'm obtaining q jury.
II. 1. Lewis, r. II. Bagby and tt. L.
NeWblll were employed 10 assist Com
monweaIth's-Attorney Blakey. ana w.
l. Carter and c. B.. Jones conducted the
defence.
The case was hard fought from begin
ming to end. and the verdict OF not guilty
was the occasion for great cheering and
applause. which the sheriff quickly ST.
lenced. Public sentiment heartily an
proves the verdict. self-defence was the
plea relied upon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-21
CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS.
People of Carroll County Meet WIN
Various hi-fortunes

GLADESBORO. VA, June e.-speci"I
Afr. samuel Q~uesinberry while haulina
LOGS a few days since. got his foot caush'
between two heavy logs and 80 oa''y
mashed that the doctor bad 10 ampu'a's
hls Lex just above the ankle.
Afr O"ueslnberry il very bad of and the
doctors think his leg viii have 10 Do
aiken off higher up before he VIII re-
Mr. Hartwcil Alderman died a few
DAYS since from the effects OF a huIt
r@Cs,yod three weeks ago. Mr.. Alderman
h,d been on "A spree and MS morse
ram under an apple tree and struck ms
head against "a limb. which tt t. thous"'
caused DIS death.
Mr.. Alderman had been a very prom
incnt man IN public affairs. lie was "a.
one time postmaster AZ HLlsFiie' 1.v.a,
collector Of revenue. deputy bnli'i
states marshal ard a justice OF the pea''
for a number 81 years.
Mrs James Weddle was thrown from
bay horse "A few days since ana DroNo
her leg. She is suffering greatly, ou'
bar frinods think she rs IMPROVING
TUo large rattiesnakes were Killed mere
a few days since.
A little girl oi Mr.. y MarShah W.
kicked ty a horse a few days sihce az.
her skull fractured. she Is unc2nss.o"s
& ,o, evnocted 10 live many hours
Tbo temperature here has changed
-, extreme heat 10 extreme cod for
me limo 81 wear. A few days ago me
merenrv registered IS degrees. now II Is
down 90 - degrees.
Tho corn and grass crops are sreauy
refreshed since the rains, after a long,
dry nerl1d.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-21
FIGHTING BOB
MAKES ADDRESS
NARROWLY ESCAPES DROWNING.



FORTRESS AoNl,'-. fNr
saa. .f-Tae chief attraction 90 lne -ar
...f... .r tn. Master Mechanics
.....h by
AS 'ei..+'" Odds
Captain HouIey ID. -''i7
. m.ef enthusiastically received.
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Ir. .l.r OF both
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conn .....l f. confer
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Win 90 liN' ODD.
fu.oois 81.
power Io alii'se "'"
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49,. lame. c--rnin.ham indian Terri
40 t..r.f4 Ca. s. IS.
n. .0n hast Radf9rd. la.. ~ ST.
r..rr BIRMINGHAM. AIa..R . "a. GalDraith
r... p.rn Ark o.. 49,. Gentry. Richie
- ~. .urr.nIfn. Palestine. IeE
n.f... s.aneer N. g.. d. A..
1r.-.lrr tr.. O.. Oh. Henderson.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-21

and child and Calle Lewis, an colored.
were drowned. The boat contained SIX
people Tine rest had % very h"ro"
escape.
Crops are looking fairly well IN TINS
section.
The Methodist Episcopal chufch mere
has been thoroughly renovated ana ser
vices have been resumed
Rev. Thomas y. Potts viii lecture al
Pamunkey church on the night OF tne
goth.
Mrs. S. IT, McKeen and children OK
Keyoorr. ~. j., are the guests or Mfs.
a.. ". Eancs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-21
SICK nEADACHECURED

ana its return prevented by using DIT.
David's Liver Pills. They cure constipa-
ton. biliousness. dyspepsia and all stom-
ach and liver troubles. All Tho above dis
eases are symptoms of a disoreded liver
which. if properly treated with DR.. Da-
vid's Liver Pills. viii boz brought 10 per
form ITS proper functions In AN easy ana
healthful was. and thus make the pa
tient strong and healthy.
Don't waste time trying temporary pal
latives. but take at once DR.. DaVla 3
Liver pills. that operate directly on the
liver without any harmful results
children as well as grown people can
take DR.. David's Liver PITS with equai
benefit.
DR.. Davld's Liver Pills. taken by direc-
tions. will cure dyspepsia. causing the
food to properly digest and assimilate.
They act pleasant. are harmless and very
effective. Price, % cents a box % pills.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-21
SEASIDE RESORTS
REACHED VIA gHt
Norfolk and Western Railway.
TnE ONLY
ALL-RAiL LINE
20
Va. Beach and Ocean View,

making close connection al Noilo'A io'
both points.
Tlckets ON sale from June lst Old soptem-
be~ e1fh. good t0 return until October 5lsi.
i,4a from Richmond 90 NireiHa b.ich, nd
slro for the round "Trip. For One q W..
traIn Fridays. both trains on saturdays
and the morning train of sunday round
triD tickets are sold at $500. good to re-
turn until the following Monday.
For tickets. timetables and lul in-
formation. apply TO the Richmond Trans
fer Company. g3 east Main street. De. Ga.
Garter. ticket Agent Byrd-street station.
OF at company office, ao east M-+n
street. john b.. Wagner. City Passenger
and Ticket Agent g. d. h0SItrA,
District Passenger Agent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-21
NOTABLE WEDDING.
srr. Van Ness aud Miss Gregory Mar
ried Amid Brilliant surroundings.

.,,rr VA r.ro al -SoeclaL-
NEh9N1-AD w. ..hi,r-
one or the prel'i-7- a""
able weddings ever e'iemhi%e" " '".
Methodist church here. was celebrated
this afternoon 8t 3 O'Clock. the CONTRACT
ing parties being Mr. Archer H. va"
Noss and Hiss Mamie Gregory.
The church was ~orinIluhy ugo'la.-'
with cut flowers eteI-i,ena ""'
a beautiful bell OF no" aorforn,es
where the ceremony was ,,,|to5
The aisles ana p'.lll" .f
Win "Hi.e t.'l"' 4'.~ 9rse,
Iect, as ~ ''"''@ ,.5. b-d ar
surrounding. Towns Z No.. hesn
ranged every aelAH A'' ,t,-,f.r
tiful and perfect ln over, o,od a,a
Promptly 'l I'D. TobsnorIn
- -r'f be.rtf4ifv rendered by
Weadl9s w.t.m, a..daf rlrtv en-
80 ,be church THE u-hers came first
and were. bt- d. lH'.' -,
i-ey7 VIM ""- rr n-t.- ~ Nr.herrin and
nI"Hll' 1l.' ,r. W % glinn of
ST. a.. rr.rrv osborne of
l.cHi"o"'' '"'
ht - tbo oroom with
A. waiter A. Van Ness.
ms D,s, ,f New York city. his
I~etber fmmediately behind. followed
The maid of honor. Miss Daisy Garland.
rban came the bride. leaning ou the arm
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-21
PRISONERS ESCAPE.
Knock a Hole Through the Jail Chin
ncN and (rAMI Omt.

cREwB VA june 2O--special-Four
Dr.soners broke ont of jan at Holloway
courthouse last night. Two OF these
were negroes who broke into the store
Of Mr.. GeOrse Adams. az Blackstone. sew
erai months ago. and had been sentenced
10 the penitentiary for ~ and three
years respectively, and were being held
for an officer from the penitentiary TO
come for them.
Another OF the four was ALVIN Jackson
q NEGRO vouih. who robbed and attempted
a. bnrn the Bank Of Crewe about three
weeks aeo Jackson had confessed his
quilt. and was awaiting the action Of the
GRAND Jury on Thursday Of next week.
The escape was made by knocking a
hole through fhe chimney with a piece
az iron. Several times persons have es-
capped from this jail by climbing out OF
he chimney. ~ some time ago several
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-21
Virginia SUMMER RESORTS
And Mountain Homes on the Line Of
thc Norfolk and Western Hallway,

Simmer excursion tickets are now
ON safe good 10 return until Oc-
tober 81 1893. with stop-oyer priyi-
leces ~ AN stations. A descriptive PAM
nblet giving FL complete list Of the resorts
and boarding houses along its lines. So nov
ready Tor distribution, and win he mailed
d, any address upon application. Fo-
tickets timetables and fuii information
amply to the Richmond Transfer Com
ans e02 east Main street, B.. c.. Carter.
ticket agent. Byrd-Strcat Union) Depot.
or az company Office. S3S east Main
street. John y. Wagner. City Passenger
and Ticket Agent. C.. III. BOSLEY.
District Passenger Agent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-21
THE REAL THING.
DIR. WcrtenbaLer Recommends HOS
nifals for Smallpox at Dnnviiie.

~ ~
DANVILLE. VA, june &-special-
DR. e. p. W~ertenbaker. the expert Who
reached here last night from the United
states Marine Hospital Service. spent
to-day inves,igayng the s"enty cases OF
smallpox In this city. Tonight he made
an elaborate written report 20 the cry
Council and Board OF Health IN which ne
declares unequiyocaily that the prevailing
disease Is genuine smallpox. and while
It is now in mild form Il may become WRIT
lent.
lie recommends the building Of hos
pitfalls. rigid isolation OF all cases ana
thorough vaccination.
The Council win undoubtedly adopt
such OF Or. we~rtenbaker's susaessfoas
as have not already been carried ca,.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-21
RANGE OF THERMOMETER.

The range OF the thermometer yesier-
dav was: . 4. NJ. 50. II NJ. IS. 3 p. NJ,
Of: 6 y. NJ. 50. . p. NJ, 81; IL H., IS
Average, s..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-21
rhrce Persons Drowned.

OAK VA. June @-Special.-Whle at
,anon,,nr 10 cross the Pamunkey river
60 a small boat yesterday Gertrude Alien
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-21
COMMENCEMENT
EXERCISES Y. N. |.
The Military Drills and Gymnasium
Exhibition.
PICKED TEAM DO FINE WORK
The Parade Ground Visited by an Ad-
miring Throng During the Dress
parade of the Corps-A Brill
liant German.

LEXINGTON. VA. June 2N.-speeiai'-
The second day of the commencement
exercises at the Virginia Military lnstl-
tgte began with morning parade al .
o'clock. followed at 9.D with guard
mounting.
AL 1915 the gymnasium dril by mems
hers of the Fourth Glass. consisting OF
dumb bell exercises. swinging indian
,,Yhs and callsChenics took place in the
cadet gymnasium I'm Jackson Memorial
NAN before an appreciatiye audience
The exercises were concluded with am
exhibition by the gymnasium team which
fr,v sustained the reputation gained d"
PICKED TEAM.
The tumbiiue and horizonihl pay a0.te
were 0f "a very h1h ORDER 7n'" ,.t,,
athletics have received mucn
IT. -ho VIRGINIA Military Institute
T.c f,r.winp members composed l"'
team. Cadets III. a.. MORRISON.
n Powell. Virginia, j. VI. yates VIZ
oiria. W. B. Montgomery, NfAlNl"'
..l ,,ttraseof the artillery
III, tho afternoon on the
driI d' ''f' .ao orounds and az
bean.ll.l tmcrtal nara8e took
1..h ,sr.des wore greatly ado
place n'.' l.-.ctstors and they showed
ths excellent military training receiver
al This most admirable school.
r-rrrr,>T crpNAN
hi'ili- ,.-r ~ The cadets
ine n-'l -,,-t,.r rrs-.trfe to-nfehf
oi N"-"' -~,r4ost events of many
WIS '" ..r b.. eoryoffen by the
years 'N. "'i ,.hn b9d an opp0r
n.., ...o-d ~ Tro ballroom was
tNnli> I'D toI with flowers.
r s.1 bYnfing with pic
greens. h"' wo++os i'm
tures lNr design. '"' ~ new
miniature rIellflc "" and
pieces NIi 'Ii'''l a.. snfondft
WASHINGTON % y.,s ror-
orchr-l't '"i '...tf.1 bors while
dered has never ne'n and the
the Ho'' "'' IAN ,.-rusfed.
room gas COO ., tso twenty-one
at .-,d,,+sro class with
members 'i ,. +l.r ..5os marched
-.t, or+r,,oo and uo the
in 'Hrouen me n''i, e-.' -f..od me
oonfre OF inc and
Cn1ner0nas Hnf fNc'N'' -to
gr0tes0ne open H-' 80 ~
leadership OFT cadet n pa.
Noriolk ON
LARGE NUMBER OF pAN, HI',
owing ~ iN' 7tyf7a4 into
present The sides "eI. a., -,,,4
N'a''.' -,,,- lasted until
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-21
Mr.. MAUPINiS LEG BROKEN,
Large Shipments of Fine Cattle 20
New Work.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA. June a.
Specialize. W. J.. Maupin. clerk OF the
County Court of Albemarle. a few days
ago fractured the bone in his right Leg.
AmputatiOn may DE necessary.
a large shipment of fine beef cattle 20
New York was made yesterday by Mr.. D.
J.. Mauck. The cattle were raised by Mr..
O. w. Purvis. of Keswick, for which he
obtained 4 Il cents gross on the farm.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-21

The annual grand march and ball of
the Master Mechanics Association took
place In the Chamberlin bat. room to-
night. II was fully as brilliant an affair
as that OF the Master Car-Buiders on
Saturday night The costumes of the la
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-06-15
THE TOUCH OF A WOMAN'S HAND.
BY MARION F. HAM.

CA tribute to the Red Cross nurses in
Letter andSterHberg hospitals whose gentle
and faithful devotion has saved SO many
lives.)
It's the subtle touch of wOman's hand
When death is lowering nigh,
That reaches down from somewhere above
And grapples a man with the hooks of love,
And drags him back from the shadOwy
strand
And Will not let him die
It's not that a man isn't good at heart,
Or kind in the way of man;
And ready to give of his Drawn and brain
But it isn't his knack to doctor pain.
Because he wasn't cut out for that part
In the cast of the Infinite plan.
It's something man can't understand,
An art that he can't acquire;
When the molten tide of the feyer'S tiOOd
ScorcheS his marrow and witherS his blood
its the cooling touch OF WOmanS hand
That plucks him out of the fire;
And pulls him together and sets him
straight,
And gives him place to stand;
OH, there isn't slave on this ball of dirt
That will ease the smart of a man that S
hurt,
And WOO him back from the jaws of Fate
Like the touch of a WOmanS hand.
And if there isn't city of gold,
Or bliss in a better land,
1t wouldn't be cause for a great regret,
Since God has tempered the toll and sweat
And give us heaven to have and to hold
In the touch of a wOman'S hand.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-06-15
GOING TO DELAWARE PARK.
Many Prefer This Delightful Spot to
the Seaside.

The Seaboard Air Line is Justly proud
OF the record recently made by Delaware
Park During the past week the trouble
has been to accommodate parties who
have applied for dates in June. Many
have applied far ahead, and the month is
almost full: but there are a few days lett
for those who will promptly call upon or
write to l.. S. Allen. General Passenger
Agent. Portsmouth, Va.
On the banks OF the NottOway river,
about forty miles from Portsmouth and
one hundred and thirty miles from Raj
eigh, the fishing ranges from net-haullng
to canoe and perch-angling for the chill
dren. They can go ont alone safely with
a paddle in the still water There are
shady "holes' for small i"v ''yellow bel
| lies which can be eaten H. and sweet
for lunch under the poplars.
Up the hill is Delaware Park, fenced in,
with swings and merry-go-rounds, blcy-
Gle tracks, and sloping, grassy, breezy
! lawns, paviliOns and music, springs way
down in the hOllows, with streams spark
ingly threading the lines between the
| hills
! The grandstand will shelter l, 300 peO-
| pie. There is plenty OF stage room for
concerts. There are ulphur springs, an
/ artesian we'll with n stream one hundred
! and iorty feet in the air, iron and mag
| nesia springs, bath and toilet rooms fol
J ladies, gentlemen and children, lavatories
and reclining chairs, fourteen acres o
/ rolling park, green and gold with but
/ tercups and great trees. First come
| first served.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-06-15
SHARP NEGRO RASCAL.
w caring the Garb of a r1inister he
Victimizes CreduIous CoIored Folks
of Weldon.
(WeldOn Roanoke NeWs.)

s.Rev" j. G.. Thomas, a colOred
preacher, is wanted here by many of
his victims, who would doubtless
scratch his eyes out could they but
get their hands on him.
..Rev." Jedekiah Catchem Thomas
came to Weldon short time ago and
shed tears over the condition of his
race. He visited many Of the homes
of our colored population and told
them it was a great shame for them
to work all their days here and barely
make living. He was here, he said,
in the interest of wealthy Northern
people who wanted washerwomen, din
ing room servants, nurses, stable boys,
etc. He had places at his disposal
paying $25 to $40 per month. All he
required was deposit Of s. each to
help pay fare to Washington. ID. c.,
as evidence of good faith, and when
he got there all moneys advanced
would be refunded. Several of our
colored people bit at the bait. SO
eager were they to plank down the
required amount that one woman
sold all that she had, including her
old Getting hen and gave the money
to .Rev." Catchem. Some actually
gave up good places and made prep
arations to leave at the time appoint
ed by '.Rev." Jeddy Thomas, and one
old woman here sold all her furniture,
rented out her house for one year and
now She is practically without shelter.
He gathered about $50 or 500 and
then left to fill an appointment at
Garysburg. But instead of going to
Gary sburg he left for parts unknown
and is probably working his little
game at this very time on the cred
ulous colored people of other sec
tions.