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The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

One hundred and twenty money or
ders were issued at the postofice last
week, which, Mr.. Willis says, was the
largest number in the history of the
office. Thirty-nine were issued in one
day. The average daily number of or
ders is about ten.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12
Unfortunate Affair.

Sunday last fatal encounter took
place near Syloam church, in the Poo
sey neighborhood, between James Wi
ley and Thomas Murphy, whereby the
latter was mortaTly wounded by Wiley
who claims that his victim was the az
gressor, having attacked him with g
rock. Wiley surrendered and wat
brought to this city.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12
Colonel BRYAN has writ another book
which he calls "Republic or Empire?
1t is an attack on the expansion party.

was reading an advertisement of
Chamberiain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy in the Worcester
Enterprise recently, which leads me 10
write this. l can truthfully say Inever
used any remedy aquai to it for collie
and diarrhoea. have never had to
use more than one or two doses to cure
the worst case with myself OF children.
w. A. Stroud. PopOmoke City. Md.
For sale by Perry & Thomas apI5-lm
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

Now that the big brick power house
Of the electric light plant has been
completed the machinery will soon be
installed, the wires strung and the
lights turned on. This latter event is
nrom;sed for Nav or La
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12
A Sudden Attack

of Group in the small hours of darkness
is very annoying to the parent who
needs sleep. DIR Bells Pine Iar-IlOney
will cure child's crOupy cough and
allay the irritation, ending the danger
in less time than it will take to 90 for a
doctor. All mothers who have used il
keep bottle ready for an emergency.
IF
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12
letter. salt-Rheum and Eczema.

The intense itching and smarting incl
dent to these diseases is instantly allayed
by applying Chamberlain Eye and
Skin Ointment. Many very bad cases
have been permanently cured by it. 1t
is equally efficient for itching piles and
favOrite remedy for sore nipples ;
chapped hands, chilblains. frost bites
and chronic sore eyes. % cts. per box.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

Those horrid fits of depression
melancholy. low spirits, and sudden ir
riIability, that sometimes affiict ever
good tempered people, is due to the
blood being permeated with black bile
Herb;ne will purify the blood, restore
health and cheerfulness. PRICE Scots
Perry & Thomas. apr5-lm
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12
BARRED PlYmouIh Rock.

Twenty years breeder of this one
variety, stock better than ever before.
BOOSTERS from E. B. Thompson, New
York. Eggs lie to II setting, 500.
MRS. NJ. +. ARBUCKLE,
Silver Creek. Madison Co., XIV. mS-3m
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

While one OF our bright little tots,
whose mother is widow, was saying
his evening prayers at his mothers
knee, stopped in the midst of his
prayers and looking up INTO his moth
er's face, he said: Mamma, must |
ask God to make me big boy SO can
make you turkey pen Winchester
Democrat
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12
Wanted

To buy all dead cattle, both in the city
and county, and will remove all dead
horses without charge, for the hides.
Headquarters at Hurst & Fowler's
store, near L. & N. depot.
SAM BROOMFIELD,
apr5-4w Richmond, Ky.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

Many people suffer untold fortunes
from piles, because of the popular inn
preston that they can not be cured.
Tabter's Buckeye Pile Ointment will
cure them. 1t has met with absolute
success. Price, Scots. in bottles, tubes
75cts. Perry & Thomas. apr5-m
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

The Richmond Cycle Club holds
its weekly meetings at President Henry
J. Streng's store. The club is large,
growing, and very enthusiastic.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12
Mhrn Travelling

take OH every trip bottle of Syrup Of
Figs, as it acts most pleasantly and eff
lectually on the kidneys. liver and
bowels, preventing fever headaches
and other folms OF sickness. For sale
in 90 cents bottles by all leading drug
gists- Manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

Since the law partnership has been
formed here by Hays, Hamilton &
Robinson, it has been said that their
initials could be used in forming a very
appropriate sentence: "In HI OF a
Hurry to Rob. Lancaster letter in
stanford Journal.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12
lust as Good.

Whenever druggist tells you he has
something lust as good" for coughs
colds, grip, ETC., as DIR. Bells Pine-Tar.
Honey, he is thinking of his profits and
not of your welfare. Good druggists
will sell you what You ask for. 1t
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12
Come on with your poetry. quick

Deputy Sheriff Dick Collier has a
pair Of Cuban spurs sent him by Bert
West, son OF the late DIR. West, of King
ston. Mr.. R. r Burnam has pair of
Cuban spurs which we're presented to
the late S. B. White by U. S. cavalry
man who was at the battle of San Juan
Hill.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12
To Cure a Cough,

DR.. Bells Pine-Tar- Honey cuts the
mucus, heals the lungs and bronchial
tubes quickly. Cures grip cough IN
one night. 25c, no cure, no paw. is the
wav all good druggists sell it. Take no
substitute IL
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

People like 10 talk about attractive
things in advertising. In a company
recently the proverb above quoted, and
which appeared at the head Of well
CONSTRUCTED series of advertisements
Of Hoods Sarsaparilla, was so much
discussed that we doubt if airy one
theIe will ever forget the source whence
it came. Messrs. Hold & Co. are using
these proyerh advertisements on very
broad scale, and they are sttrarling dis
russion and favorable comment every
where. Il
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12
Henry KOehIer & COMPANY.

Lumber dealers of Louisville, KY, in
vite correspondence with Mill men
who have lumber for sale. They buy
Poplar and Hardwoods in mixed cars,
Dry or Green. Write them. apr5-6m
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

Prof. T. C. Lowery was on Wednes-
day last admitted to the Bar of Rich
mond, having passed the usual exami-
nation before West Virginia court.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

The Estill county Circuit Court re-
turned l04 indictments against Madi-
son parties for failing to register their
lands.-Wincheste Democrat.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

DIR. Caiy's Condition Powders, are
inst what horse needs when in bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier and
vermifuge. They are not food but
medicine and the best in use to put
horse in prime condition. Price 25
cents per package
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

Mr.. J. II. Crawford will offer for
sale publicly at the George Ballew farm,
on April %, farming implements, stock,
cron, hay. etc. AID will appear in our
next issue.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

Mothers! Beware of those secret rob
beers of your baby's quiet and health.
Those sleepless nights and long hours
of tiresome vigil are caused by those
terrible enemies of childhood worms.
Destroy and remove them with
Whites Cream Vermifuge. Price 25
cents. Perry & Thomas. apr5-lm
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

Even the most vigorous and hearty
people have at times a feeling of weari
ness and lassitude. The dispel this
feeling take Herbine; it will impart
vigor and vitality. Price 80 cts. Perry
Il Thomas apr5-lm
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

w Frank Miller moved his family
to Lexington on Thursday last, and the
house they vacated on Fifth street will
be occupied by Mis-. J. f. Stone and
family.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

Editor c. E. Woods, of the Rich
mond CLIMAX, must bea man of means.
He has moved seven times in thirty
months, and as three moves are said to
be equal to one fire, it will be seen
that he still survives after being burned
out q times.- Stanford journal.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

often leads on to hacking. rasping.
racking cough. The very first symp-
tom should be met with dose of DR..
Bells Pine.;rar-Honey. This famous
remedy will cure il. whether of short
or long standing. Price 25c. No cure,
no pay. Atall good druggists. It
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

Miss Temple Oldham will close
cheap her small line of ladies' handkei-
chiefs, underwear and hosiery. Come
at once.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

e. b. farmer, of Ravenwood, Mo-,
brOther-in-law of w. E. Muncey, paid
$1,000 for the SO acre Crawford farm,
near Terrill, and has taken possession.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

The most brilliantly lighted store
in town is McCann q Deatherage's
beautiful China store, opposite Glyn-
don Hotel.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

For coughs and colds there is no
medicine sn effective as Conssen s
Honey Of Tar. Ii is the ideal remedy.
Price, IS coats and 90 cenls Perry &
Taomns. aprs.iill.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

DIR. l. H. Landman, the Cincinnati
optician, will be at the thinner Hotel
on Wednesday, April 18th
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

Spinal meningitis continues to carry
off many victims throughout the State
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

j. w. Bales paid $500 to E. P. and
J. A. McCord for bay saddle mare, a
full sister to Fayette McCord, the cham
pion at Madison Square Garden, N. Y,
in 1898.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

Elmer Parrish has accepted po-
sitiOn at Mr., Thos. Gibson's livery sta
bIa
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

The K. n. 1. & b. railroad will be
offered for sale again on Monday, May
l, at Versailles.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

The CLIMAX complains that stray
cattle are destroying the lawns and
trees in Richmond. Try some of the
Winchester Democrats COW poetry-it
broke up the cow business in WiDches-
ter.-Bourbon News.
Come ON with your poetry. quick!
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

Mr.. q. w. Samuels has rented his
farm at Caleast to II. NJ. Samuels and
moved 20 town to live.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

The Insurance Companies were not
indicted by the Grand Jury at this
term.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12
April Showers

Lightning struck the house Of Andy
Devine in Mercer county and melted a
gold watch lying on the mantel
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund money Il it fails O
cure. pc. The genuine has l.. b. @. on
each tablet. nOv9-6m
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

Capt. Tom Thorpe has resigned his
position as Deputy County Clerk.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

Rev. George Stuart, Sam Jones' CO.
worker, is holding a successful meeting
at Bowling Green.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

Base ball on the Campus Friday
afternoon-K. U. VS.. G. u. % cents
admission.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12
LARGEST on Record.

The weather still keeps cool; no
change in the last "a hours.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

Gentlemen in the notion of running
for Office in this county will learn some
thing to their interest by reading the
notice on our first page, third column.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

-zenie Cobb continues to improve
at White Hall
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

Rev. S. A. Owens preached at
Waco last Saturday and Sunday
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

of Detroit, says: "Digestos cured me
OF Dyspepsia of twenty years stand
ing" Try a box 25c at all druggists
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

More sensational testimony revealing
the details Of the plot to ruin Captain
Dreyfus is published in Paris.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

J. w. Earring & Co. paid Sl.75 for
four hundred barrels of corn.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

One hundred coal miners in Daviess
county went on a strike.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

1t is stated thatthe Rolling MillTrust
will be fully organized within a few
.6auc
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

Mrs. Ann Fife is occupying the
frame residence east of w. w. Pigg's
on Main Street, having lately sold her
Aspen Avenue cottage to, Mr.. J. w.
Bales.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

Proctor Knott Cigar.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

Roseberry Rodgers. farmer, died in
Paris Monday Of alcoholism.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12
nu..A...A cueAn BELIEF cure

I NhTAAAAAeAA " DNIf n z - z NuI-9
/ E~HHfHHVTN Collie. Neuralgia and TOothache
in five minutes. Sour Stomach
and Summer Complaints. Price. 20 Cents
Sold by Perry & Thomas Successors to w. G.
/ White
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

William B. Arnett. a prominent stock
trader of Shelby county, died Sunday.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

Cuts, wounds, burns, sprains and
bruises quickly heal if you apply Bal
lard's Snow Liniment Price, 25cts and
Scots. Perry & Thomas. apr5-lm
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

The Spring Festival at Chattanooga
next month will be q gorgeous affair.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12
The Richmond Climax.
WEDNESDAY. APRIL 70, IS

DR.. Hobson, Dentist.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

Orville NJ. Anderson a Louisville
man was run over and killed by a train
near Kingsland, Geor1ia.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

Winchester boasts of thirty-one
blind tigers.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12
Telephone 10 Winchester and Ford.

The nol-iTrita.ing cathartic. Price
Is cents of all druggists or by mail Of
CT. Hood & Co.. Lowell, Mass.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

Nice Dress Glngnalns. D, 81 and 73c yard
Fine French and Silk Ginehams . So to 2lc yard
Atwood Dress Goods, So inch wide, stylish, and
pretty Cheviot effects l9c yard, worth Soc
Nice Bleached Towels .. sc
Our Clover Leaf Damask Towels only 10 cents
Mems and Boys Percalle Shirts . 25c each
Baby Shoes, all cOlors and white 25c
Ladies' kid, button and lace Shoes, pat tip only 75c
Mems SUNDAY Shoes" good quality only CSC
Mems Cashmere Pants, black and blue 75c per pair
Our Boys Knee Suits all Double Knee and Seat.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

The Bourbon county Jury trying the
insurance cases failed to agree.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

The best smoker, the Proctor Knott
cigar.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12
rheumatism Cared.

A Lodge of Knights of Pythias hal
been Organized recently at SadieviIle.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

Charles Suhweinfurth committed sui
eide at Falkland Monday.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

S. P. Witt & Co., generel merchants
at Gratz, assigned Saturday.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

In this Hot Bargain Sale" we are naming Special
Prices en- Table Linens, Napkins and Doilies. They
will 60 very fast at prices named.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12
Headache
HOODS FITS

Biliousness, sour stomach, constipa-
ton and all siyer ills are cured by
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

Ready Wear Department showing beautiful line Of Ladies Sill
in
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12
See Our Line Of Lace Curtains.

Get Our Hot Bargain Prices on AL Kinds Of Hosiery.
placed the "Red Hottest line of Clothing
shown in this city, carry everything in favor this
in this department Get Hot Bargain Prices this
line before purchasing elsewhere Respectfully,
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

apr54w
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

the
Sueepou
They
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-04-12

days.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-23

ing In Gntcs county not for the pay that
was in ii. but to help the party all /
could. asked for and got the place of
registrar of AIinonsville township. /
took the books, pen and ink in my
road cart and went day and night, in
men's fields and woods where they were
ut work. until / got the last Democratic
vote in the township, and then on cleo
ton day. though ! was compelled to
stay at the boxes. had my horse and
buggy son the ground aud sent after
every Nerson that did not come, and in
that way got every Democratic vote
In the township.
Though j have been poor and was not
able to spend much money | have GER
tninly worked hard for the party with.
ont ever any thought Of pay, and but for
the eaEAof losing my home / should
not have made this application and this
is the first time that l have ever had
even n prospect of place. After
received the notice from DR.. Capehart
and while my wife and myself were
rejoicing of the prospect of being able
to save our home, here comes McMul-
lens mud-throwing.
AS McMullen's letter OF abuse has
been published in paper to which
/ do not subscribe and | think only two
copies come to our postofiice, / hope
Mr.. Editor, you will favor II poor old
Confederate Democratic soldier to be
heard i'll explanation.
Very respectfully,
Fl. J. REED.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-23
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.
The Grand Lodge Adjoul.ns After {
Splendid Meeting at Fayetteville.

The Grand Lodge Adjourns After {
Splendid Meeting at Fayetteville.
Fayetteville, n. c., June 21.-(Special
The Doth annual convention of tn,
Grand Lodge of knights of Pythias spd
journed to-day after one of the bes
sessions in it's history. The following
officers were elected:
Supreme Representatives,. a. Webb
of Asheville.
G. CIV. ]. Woodward, of Whining
ton.
G. V. CD. Il. Summey, Jr., of Char
lotte.
G. P.-S. J. Webster, of Monroe.
G. X. of X. and S.--W. II. Hollowell
of Goldsboro.
G. NJ. at Al. L. Scott, Jr., of Ora
ham
G. l. Oh. p. Strauss, of Hender
G. o. G.-E. e. Lawrence, of Fores
City.
More than 500 visitors and citizens Of
Fayetteville sat down to an elegant ban
quet served in the armory of the Fay
ettevile Light Infantry Z. r. Law of
fered prayer. Mayor w. s. Cook wa.
toast master. The address of wecom,
was felicitously delivered by Mr.. n. Il
Alexander and responded to by Crane
Chancellor Franklin and Mr.. III. III. viii
son, of Kinston. The toasts Offered
were:
The Grand Lodge-R. III. Rickert, =
G.. c..
Pythian Benevolence-L. d. Robinson
Social Side of Pythianism-J. III
Southgate.
Clergy in Pythianism-Rev. G. A
Page.
The Pythian Press. G.. Baird.
The ID. o. Il. KID. +. Summey.
The LADIES'. G. Finley.
The ID. 0. X. KS. had an elegant ban
quet at the Hotel La Fayette.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-23
tDally except Monday. tDaily except Sunday

Trains on the Scotland Neck Branch Road
leaves Weldon 35 p m, Halifax Is p m, ar
rives Scotland Neck Oh p M Greenville 81 p
m, Kinston IS p m, Returning leaves Kin
ston so m, Greenville 81 a m, arriving at
Halifax II Is m, Weldon IL 80 m, daily ex.
cept Sunday s.s.s4 La i s,
Trains on the Washington Branch leaves
Washington 10 m and 30 p m, arrives Par
mele 10 m and 90 m, returning leaves
Parmele IS m and 8 30 p m, arrive Washing
ton IL 90 and 80 +. m, daily exec pit Sunday
Train leaves Tarboro, N G, daily, except Sum
day, 30 m, Sunday 10 p m, arrives Plymouth
40 p M 10 p m Returning leaves Plymouth
daily except Sunday, a so q m, and Sunday
90 m, arrives Tarboro 10 05 q m, II 90 q m.
Train on Midland, N @, Branch leaves Colds
boro, daily except Sunday, Z 05 m, arriving
Smithfeld 10 a m, returning leaves Smithfield
Q 90 m, arrives at Goldsboro 10 Is am
Trains on Nashville Branch leave Rocky
Mount at 80 q m, 3 40 p m; arrives Nashville
10 10 q m, 4 08 p m, Spring Hope 10 40 M, 4 Is p
m,rcturning leaves Spring Hope ii 90 q m,
ass m, Nashville II % m, s rs m, arrives
ct Rocky Mount II As m, 90 p m, daily except
Sunday. = se4 ~ tsEses sss5tast.
Train on Clinton Branch leaves Warsaw for
Clinton daily except Sunday, at 8 10 m and
4 is p m. returning leaves Clinton ut 90 M
and 10 as am
Train No rs makes close connection at Well
don for all points North daily, all rail via Rich-
H. M. EMMERsoN. Gen Pass Agent
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-23
ANSWER BY MR.. REID.

Yesterday the following letter was re-
ceived. in answer to Mr.. McMullen's
charges. with a request to publish:
Hartford, n. G., June 81, 1899.
To the Editor: | was in the town
of Hartford yesterday, attending to my
dirty as tax-list taker for Hartford town
ship. and on going on the street after
my hour of sitting. / saw Mr.. w. II.
McMulen with newspaper in his hand
going hurriedly from group to group OF
people. wherever he could find two or
three to listen to him, and upon inquir-
ing | found he was at his favorite prac-
tlce. The newspaper was the Charlotte
Observer. to which he had written. He
is at his best when he has some ones
character at which he can vent his
yltuperation and abuse.
lie came to our town a well-growll
hoy with his father. a Methodist preach
err. about 1859 or go. and since which
time he has never allowed the tongue
OF scandal to rest. Not even Methodist
preachers have been able to escape his
houndlDgs. He drove Rev. Joshua Gar
rett from the conference. the pulpit, the
church and finally to his grave.
Then he ponnced upon Rev. Willis
Whitehead, a local preacher from Per-
qulmans. but member OF the Virginia
conference, and would not rest until
he, too poor old man, was finally laid
to rest where the sting of scandal could
not pain his heart or the venom of his
tongue be heard.
For years he was an officer in the
Methodist church and I am almost GER
tain that there has not been n preacher
sent to this circuit or station to stay
as long as two years that has not gone
away with abuse of McMulIen following
him. and even now unless a change has
BEEN made within few weeks he does
not attend the Methodist church and l
hear has even taken or sent his chill
dren to the Episcopal Sunday School.
"He who lives in glass houses must
not cast stones" Like a back bitter is
not put down in the catalogue Of sins
with drunkards, gamblers, thieves, etc.
Then of his own volition without any
authority from the ''men in the
trenches let alone the officers, he has
set himself up as judge of the charac-
ter of such men as the Democratic
party shall elect to office. But for him
| am sure not a word would have been
said against my character, for / know
that have tried to live down the stain
which / admit was upon my character
years ago. / deny almost every word
McMullen says about me. 1t is true that
/ have had negro children. not my off
spring, hired, living in my house as SER
wants to do the bidding of myself and
wife until time to go to work in the
field Their being in my house was not
nor is of my choice. but because ] was
poor and had no other house, and not
able to build one. but certain part or
the house was set apart for them.
separate and distinct from my wife and
myself. When l left here in 1882,