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The true reformer., 1900-07-25
GRAND EXCURSION.

The long desired excursion
from Littleton to the great
cities on the Atlantic ocean is
almost in sight-yOu can now
enjoy a pleasant trip to the
cities of Norfolk, Portsmouth,
Old Point, Ocean View and
Fortress Monroe. There are
wonderful sights to be seen at
these great ship building
ports, and where you can visit
your friends and have a lovely
time for just a trifle, only
$3.50 from Littleton to NOtfOlk
and return, Don't forget that
this excursion Will leave
Littleton at 6 o'clock on the
morning Of August 10th, 1900.
When the people learn that
Capt. Lester is the manager Of
this train everybody will 60,
for this is a guarantee that
you will have perfect order
and a glorious time. SEPARATE
CARS FOR WHITE AND CoLoRED
You will never get q better
opportunity.
The true reformer., 1900-07-25

neat figure and Of beautiful
appearance-it could be readi
ly seen that she was intelligent
and refined. Her apparent
modesty and attention to a
bright little girl who sat in
the seat with her delayed our
presentation for awhile, but in
short we approached her and
politely asked if we might
introduce the '"rrue Reform
err" a copy of which she
accepted, and it was not long
before her intelligent eye
decided that the ''Trne
Reformer' was a worthy paper
and should make its visits tC
her home. The next moment
we saw in her hand a pencil
writing on paper with hel
tiny fingers which she handed
over to Us and, to our delight.
it was her address written II
a beautiful hand, with the
cash for a years subscrsiptior
it was then we learned thai
this worthy lady was Mrs. R
II. Holmes, Of Sanford, n. G..
and our bow to her was one 0.
grateful appreciations.
The true reformer., 1900-07-25
wednesday at Warrenton.

We VI s;fed Warrenton on
last Wednesday in the interest
Of the True Reformer,"
where we found a large gath
ering to hear Hon. Cy Thomp-
son, the populist candidate for
governor. He spoke in oppo-
ton to the constitutional
amendment and the election
law, and must have made a
lasting impression upon his
hearers, which we think was
clearly evident from the mark
ed attention and the demon
strations heard in the crowd.
After the speaking the
populist party nominated a
| full ticket with Col. G. A.
Cook at its head for the House
of Representatives. We learn
that the populist ticket OF
Warren will be endorsed by
the republicans. 1t is predicted
that this ticket will win, as
Negros and white men always
work we'll together when the
Negros agree not to work III
front but get behind and dc
all the pushing.
We extend our sincere
thanks to that popular young
man, Mr.. David Alston, fol
giving us a nice buggy ride
from the Plains to Warrentor
last Wednesday. We also
thank Mr.. j. H. Falkener fol
taking US from Warrenton tt
the Plains on the same day
The true reformer., 1900-07-25
EDITORIAL.
LOOK OUT FOR RACE AS
WE'LL AS PARTY.

Rumor has it that some OF
the populists nominated on the
populist ticket at Warrenton
last Wednesday are bitter and
rampant in favor of the consti-
tutional amendment. This
would not concern us half so
much, were it not that the
colored republicans are ex-
pected to endorse this ticket
and vote for these men Even
since the nomination, one Of
these men has declared that he
is opposed to Negro suffrage
and that he doesn't see how
any white man can be
otherwise.
If such be true, we would
likA to know if these senti-
M6nts were kept under cover
until these men were nominat'
ed? 1f so, we think they have
made a mistake not to keeI
them covered until these
n.,minnas have been endorsed
by the Negro republicans
upon whose shoulders they
expect to ride into Office, bur
whose political rights they
Seek to abridge with one hand
While they hofd out the othe1
for their votes.
we are informed that th'
chairman Of the populis
party, in Warren, who wa
nominated on this ticket TO
Register Of Deeds, and wh'
expects to enjoy this fat offic'
by the aid Of Negro votes, i
an ardent leader Of the abov
sentiments to disarm the Negr
of his political rights, Will
he seeks to be elevated to otfic
upon his vote. This is politi
cal hypocricy in the trues
sense Of the word, and a mic
little trick to get Negro vote
ana at the same time degrad
ana humiliate him. The
The true reformer., 1900-07-25

think by sweete ming the dose
with the popular Col. they can
thereby force the Negro to
swallow a sweet and bitter
morsel at the same time.
Should the colored voters of
Warren county endorse and
vote for such men, we want to
ask in the name Of Heaven:
What have they gained for
the race? We ask in all cando1
what will be the difference in
voting for these men or the
democrats who are favorable
to the amendment?
The true reformer., 1900-07-25
The Newspaper an UnSelflSh
Educator.

In a sermon in Wilmington,
n. c., recently, Rev, Calvin
S. Blackwell said: ga news
paper Office is a school Of
unselfshness. No other class
serves a community SO we'll
and so often for 50 little pay,
either in cash or appreciation.
Every day and night the
newspaper is doing free work
for the general betterment Of
the community. II lawyer
was called upon by the city
authorities to do for the city
the same amount and no more
valuable writing than that
which every newspaper does
free every day the charge
would be $50 or more. If the
newspapers were to cease for a
week it would be as dark and
| lonesome as If the pail Of an
eclipse covered Us, and Will
mington would be to the out
side world practically as
though she were not. ',,-Ex.
In connection with the above
facts we have to say: That
when we think Of the hard
worked editors, their sleepless
nights in efforts to serve and
to please an ungrateful public,
the amount Of gratuitiOus
work done by them in booming
the towns and cities, and
lending their columns to foster
and build up all worthy
enterprises, it is apparent tc
us that editors and publishers
are poorly paid; they get less
for the amount Of profit accru-
inc to others from their labOrs
than any other class or indus
try on earth. It is often that
editors are asked to accept {
25 cents subscription to be
paid in ninety days, and
should they fail to devote {
column and a half in putting
these liberal patrons they
) lose their dignity and vii
, not pay the amount due no
subscribe to the paper again
The true reformer., 1900-07-25
NOTICE.

There will be an excursion
from Warren Plains, n. O.,
to Delaware Park, run by Rev.
S. G. Newsom, on the gath OF
August, 1900. This is a grand
opportunity for all who wish
to take a days recreation and
witness the many sights to be
seen at the Park, which Won
can do for a mere trifie-Only
S1.25 from the Plains, and rs
cents for children for the
round trip. This price is re-
duced at nearly every station
on the route, it being only -
cents for adults, and 30 cents
for children from Weldon.
For complete information see
excursion bills and make
ready. You will never regret
the trip.
The true reformer., 1900-07-25
!. A. L. RAILWAY SPECIAL
RATES.

Tickets on sale Saturdays,
good to return Monday, from
Littleton to Ocean View, Virgi-
MIA Beach and Old Point Com
fort. Three days outing at the
beach for $3.50.
Special round trip tickets
on sale to all points North and
South during the summer sea
son. Commencing June 1st.
For further information apply
to F. A. FETTER, S. A. l.. Rail
way Agt., Littleton. N. @.
The true reformer., 1900-07-25
VERY SICK.

1t is with sincere regret that
we note the severe illness OF
Mrs. B. II. Bullock, OF Hen
dersoD, she has been confined
to her room four weeks with
typhoid fever, More than
once the attending physicians
have thought she could
not pull through, but
we are glad to learn that she
is slightly better. Mrs. Bul
lock is a very estimable wO-
man, much loved by her many
friends, all Of whom would
rejoice to know sthat she will
surely recover. Mrs. Bullock
is an agent of the "True Re
former" and she has ou1
heartfelt sympathies.
The true reformer., 1900-07-25

A new posfoffice rule has
iusst now gone into effect i'm
posing a fine of $500 or one
years imprisonment on anyone
who, through carelessness or
otherwise, takes mail not be-
longing to them from the Office
and fails to return it at once.
This applies to newspapers as
well as letters and other valu-
able mail. People when taking
The true reformer., 1900-07-25

their mail from the office
should examine it before going
out of the building. It will
take but a moment, and will
save a deal of trouble.
The true reformer., 1900-07-25
QUESTION ANSWERED.

EDITOR YOUNG:-Knowing
your acquaintance with Mr.. S.
G.. Daniel, democratic candi-
date for House of Representa-
tives, l., i'll behalf of myself
and other readers of the TTUE
kEFORMER ask that you tell us
through your columns some
thing OF him,
A SUBSCRIBER.
In reply to "Subscriber, "
we will first state that Mr.. S.
G. Daniel is democrat and
{, man Of excellent qualities.
and is so looked upon by al
the colored people Of LittletOr
who have had any dealings
with him. We have known
him TO be honest and square
in all of his dealings with us
and we verify believe he is {
man who will not stoop to any
thing low or dirty against oul
! people.
The true reformer., 1900-07-25
Congressman White County
Chairman.

Congressman Geo. Fl. White
leaves today at $50 p. M, for
Tarboro to take charge of the
Edgecombe county. camgaign.
The true reformer., 1900-07-25
ON THE TRAIN.

On our trip to Henderson
last Friday we saw sitting in
the rear end OF the car a very
The true reformer., 1900-07-25

The best Of their class. Elite
Flavoring Extracts. Double
strength at Fetter's Drug Store.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-05-03
Snow 40 Feet Deep on the
Divide.

Charley Harding came down from
the Plumb saw-mill near Eastonville
last Thursday TO look nfter his cattle
and w.d<1hsrc called on the TRIBUNE.
He says the great blizzard near EI-
bert must have been only a furry
compared with Eastonville, for snow
last week was still two feet deep on
the level there. On Tuesday, April
18th, the day following the last big
storm, he and company Of fifteen
men and one 4-horss team left
Eastonville for the Plumb saw-mill,
and they were just six days making
the six mile trip. Every man was
armed with a shovsl-and he had TO
use II. The route was along the
summit Of the Divide where snow
could get in its heaviest work, and
Charley says the entire trip was
through snow from six to twenty
feet deep. Two of the men went
snow-blind. but have now recovered.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-05-03
Quite Heavy
Stock Losses

As reports come in from stockmcu
the losses prove more than at first
expected, and may be still more, as
cattle are now thin and weak and
every day some are dying on the
range from effects OF the late storms.
D.Sanderson, Of Kuhn's Crossing call.
cd on the TRIBUNE last week and in
formed us that in the eastern part of
Elbert county where the investments
are principally in cattle the losses
are quite heavy. The W. ranch lost
about 30 head; Clarence Wood 80
head Of cattle and A of horses:
George Bernard 80; James Bland s
and Charles E. Kuhn had the hides
OF 20 head on his corral fence. All
stockinen are saving the hides, As
they are ready sale at good psices to
Denver buyers who swarm over that
country after every severe storm
The grass is now coming rapidly and
II no more heavy storms come stock
will soon be picking up. Feed has
been very scarce there all winter and
stock is not in as good condition to
stand severe exposure as usual.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-05-03
A Law Suit for Agents
Commission.

A lawsuit that has attracted q
great amount Of attention in Elbert
for several weeks came of in the
County Court at Kiowa Friday
last. 1t was the case Of Hon. f.
N. LaVell against Mr.. S, L. Grif-
lin for commission due for selling
his store building and stock OF
general merchandise. Hon. C.
l.. Dickerson was attorney for
Mr.. LaVell and Ewin Robinson,
of Denver, for Mr.. Griffin. The
latter decided to try the case be-
fore a jury and the first six men
broughtin were accepted without
challenge. After hearing evil
dence of both sides the jury re-
tired and in a short time unani-
mously agreed that Mr.. LaVell
was entitled to $3.50 commission.
Several wagon loads of men went
down from here to attend the case
and many were present from XII
owa and Elizabeth, so the court
room was crowded during the en-
tire trial.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-05-03
MONUMENT TO MEMORY
OF HON. N. R. CHAPMAN

The movement started at the ccm'
etery meeting Saturday afternoon to
place an appropriate monument al
the grave of the late Hon. II. r. Chap
man was favorahly received by all
present and will no doubt result In d
popular and appropriate testimonial
Of the love and respect borne him by
the pioneers Of our county. Mr.,
Chapman was ore of the earliest get.
tiers, always snterprising and public
spirited, and enjoyed the respect and
esteem Of all. His wise counsel left
its impress in the formation of our
county and when Elbert was founded
he was foremost in securing our pub
lie school building and other improve
ments A committee of ola citizens
composed Of d. L. Epler, J. n. Lun>
dy and 3. L. Baldwin was appointed
to circulate paper for popular subs
scriptions.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-05-03
Former Ebert Woman
Becoming a Famous
Writer of Dra-
mas.

Mrs. Middleton, former res
ident of Ebert, wife of Ben.
Middleton, the printer who work.
ed on this paper about two years,
is gaining quite high reputation
as a writer of theatrical plays.
The Denver Republican in recent
issue says:
"Marion Middleton, of Dem
yer, has written two plays reading
editions Of which have been
brought out by tho Independent
Journal press of Alamosa. The
dramas show evidences of talent
on the part of the author, and in
hands of competent stage man.
ager should make creditable pro-
ductions. "a Royal Intrigue"
deals with the court of France at
the time Of the massacre of the
Hugenots, the opening scene be-
ing laid in Paris on st. Bartholo-
news Eve. "The Bon Vivants"
is a costume play, the scene being
in England in 100, and the plot,
while somewhat reminiscent Of
1.-THE Two Orphans" is strong
and the situations well conceived. .
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-05-03
Almost Drowned.

Adolph Johns, the 13-year-old
sen Of Hugo John, met with mar
row escape from death by drown
ing Saturday afternoon about 8
o'clock while attempting to cross
the Kiowa on a foot bridge between
Jacob Epler's store and Mrs. L.
Carver's residence. The stream
was high and very swift current
at the point where he fell in.
Some children on the bank quickly
gave alarm and H. H. Denney ran
from his residence plunying into
water waist desp and held the boy
up, who by this time had sank
twice and was being swept down
stream, until S. e. Hutchins
arrived and assisted in taking him
to shore. He was conveyed homo
where he suffered a severe chill,
but by Sunday morning was all
right again.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-05-03
Fine Ranch Sold.

The we'll known Chapman ranch,
one hslf mile north of Elbert, on
account of the heirs not being OF
age. was sold last week by order of
the County Court at their request
and title given by the proper officer.
Mr.. Joseph Helgeth, prominent
stockman and business man Of
Elbert, was the purchaser and the
price psid was $1,000. The sale
was brought about through the a.
gency Of Hon. F. N. La Veil, who
has teen working on it several
months. This ranch comprises 1855
acres and is one of the most conven-
lent and valuable properties in the
county.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-05-03

reelected unanimously Carried old
declared elected.
graves, recommended by the Treasurer. Carried.
Moved that the secretary instructed to
everyone owing the Cemetery Association for lots
gence collect the Carried.
Moved that the be cleaned and good order
Decoration Dny Carried.
Moved that the Secretary be instructed keep complete
of each nterment in the cemetery the future Carried.
Moved that committee of three be appointed to
monument grave Hon NJ R. ha,man Carried
President appointed L. Eper, j. H Lundy
win said committee.
being the meeting melton adjourned
A. q. PUTNAM, Secretary.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-05-03
School Election.

usrt Monday, May 7th, the
school election in all dis
II the county will take place,
kcer to be voted for being
.ut. Following the election
unual meeting will be held,
hich the interest of each
Il should be canvassed and
steps taken as may be
hi best. In Elbert district
will be open from l to 5 p.
No interest is manifested in
tsttion go far, and the office
Frbi will be given to anyone
|Eil accept it, as it is a thank
|place and often subjects the
pant to severe and sometimes
Eited criticism.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-05-03
Dam
! Giving Away
!, Burst Through its
4 IN Many Places.
u Along Cherry Creek Flee
for their Lives

!. tribune goes to press
.,nss that the great Castle
Inn. 16 miles northwest o.
rhich banks up a quarter
lion gallons of water in
NV of Cherry Creek, is
ITO the mighty pressure
i, and cracks have opened
| hes and streams of water
|, Of a mans wrist are spurt-
Il, showing that the massive
! are being forced apart.
knts OF the valley OF Cnerry
from the dam to Denver
|upiug in the hills above the
Of food and all Denver is
hg with strained attention
!. first roar of the threatened
i Every possible arrange
!. being made to notify
%. when the breaking of the
ssurs aad releases n wall of
which is now S5 feet high.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-05-03
EW POST-OFFICE.

department has Just ordered
new postoffice to be known
Perry be established near the
factory of D. r. Williams,
niles northwest of Ebert.
IS the center of a well settled
Ping district and the new Office
Fsa great convenience to the
Es of that vicinity. Hereto
they have mainly received
Email at Greenland Douglas
Fg' Mrs. d R. Williams
|s the postmaster.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-05-03

a0Olorado is to secure q soldiers
'ne Fort Logan desires it. The
'ninent citizens of that place
:" taken the matter in hand and
Anl''ees are securing PROPOSE
,n' nom land owners for avail
" SITES. According to the bill
[' before the United States SEN
mere must be 800 or more
~ IN The tract and within ten
VI Denver. The home should
|''ag' 1t is claimed $50, 1000 a year
+. 'a' '. way of disbursement money
|" 'ne locality that secures it.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-05-03

loush grain has already been
fed by the Christian Herald S
nlttee to assure a full cargo
'As steamship which will sail
for the relief of Indian
flas sufferers, The capacity OF
ship is 200, 900 bushels. One
pared and sixty-three thousand
Wis Is already on hand and
p's'han 40, 900 bushels addition
' now on the way to New York.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-05-03
IrfVtu HIlu tOOK MS seat.
TREAsURER's REPORT.

LII absence OF written report from the will offer
ana suggestions as Treasurer of Association con-
hecon with my financial statement which may general
lie at large. - - - WV pun
Dng the ~ months that have elapsed public
ing your officers have met frequent sometimes dax
ato when the interest of the required it and our
meetings have always en harmonious believe each member
ac'uaed by sincere and earnest desire faithfully carry
out tne sacred trust Association
Durlng this 10 months have constructed at cost of ao
$500 neat frame building grounds to be used for r
necessary tools OF cemetery being sze it can be
% s waiting room In sun or orm lift should for
suen purpose body could be safely held temporarily in it. 1t
OF matched lumber has substantial floor shnge roof
door and windows, is neatly painted, on rock
Inc fence surrounding the grounds in good
and last year white lead and oil
Last May previous to Decoration Day. with custom
followed by this Association the grounds rake weeds
ed rubbish of all kinds graves settled were
ell up all extra dirt removed visitors who came on
that sacred lay with loving hands help the
ceremony OF decorating with odorou,
gave Ebert cemetery credit of being the neate pretes
best-kept burial ground in all the Divide country
About $1,000 worth of kindred
silent tokens OF affection and remembrance grace haowed
ground where sleep relatives speak in high terms
of the kind generous noble feelings that apimate our
surrounding country.
There graves the cemeterve2 of which ora nm
marked AS Treasurer earesy desiring add all possible
to the beauty Of the grounds and mark respect
would recommend that this Association place
containing the at each unmarked grave should
perhaps be inches wide the top long, apeng they
could easily be placed painted white name in plain
black letter given These head boards gotten up
of 30 40 each-say could placed
position before usual Decoration Day
in the bear this expense meeting decides to carry
out the recommendation.
Eight lots have been paid for and deeds given public
meengAusust 6h 1898 Several lots which occupied have
not been paid for the baokwAdness those engaged
has been of considerable worry your
hcers would recommend that who has printed
stationery be empowered and instructed by this meeting
statements to each and diligence collect the
As Treasurer dollar received public
accounted for the following statement and dsbued
emized each being accompanied order
President and receipt from the party paid all which
spectfully submitted with the report
FINANCIAL STATEN ENT,
ELBERT CEMETERY ASSOCIATION
In ACCOUNT WITH
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-05-03
MUSIC PUPILS.

Miss Doran will accept limited
number Of pupils for instruction
on the piano or organ. Terms rea-
sonable.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-05-03
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
CALENDER,

Subjects for next Sabbath:
Morning-"Christ Calming the
raging Tempest.
Evening--"Life for a Look"
II. s. CHILDS. Pastor.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-05-03

Respectfully submitted
j. B. KING, Treasurer.
On nation H. H. Beckman W. L. Bergman and ~ l.. Eper
,1 oor,mit,ee to audit the books of the Treasurer.
~ oommee on examination of the books comparing them with
and vouchers counting the money on hand ue
clared them correct, and discharged
Moved by Epr that the report OF the treasurer e p
in the E1pERT COUNTY TRIBUNE. Carried.
90 ecsrs being in order L. Epler moyed that the
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-05-03
ELBERT CEMETERY,
MANY Improvements to Beautify the
Grounds.

ELBERr, Coo April 2s, 19oo
meeting OF Ebert Cemetery Association called to orler
The town hall at 23o this by President S L. Grn In
Secretary Putnam W. Bergman WAS elected
pro tenn. " ,'
president read the published and announced the osr.
now make full reports all their since Tho To-.
meehng-August 9th, 1898.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-05-03

Colorado Springs (colo.) Gazette Daily
Mining Edition. 81 a year In advance. All
the minlns new. and stock auotattoas
New-York tribune., 1900-12-27
4 POT-POURRI PARTY

Among the many post-Christmas celebrations the
pot-pourE1 party 10 be held this evening at Miss
josephine Walton's No. Is West Ninety-fourth-st,
promises 10 be especially pleasant There win be
games consisting Of endeavors to discover famous
artists Ell one table, at another well known must
clans, al others writers. NEUROLOGICAL characters
and on These viii be conducted on the principle
of progressive euchre. and those arriving at the
BOBBY table viii find jackstraws awaiting them.
The score cards are novel in character. being
water color and pen sketches suggestive OF the
Christmas season-winter landscapes. Santa Claus
holly mistletoe. wreath. star Christmas tree. bells.
hiied stocking plum pudding. boar's head, a
oanclng couple and several bars of Christmas
carol These designs are divided one serving for
Two score cards, and each guest will have the
pleasure q finding his match-his other If not his
better, haf The contests at each Of the tables will
last I'VE minutes, and at the tap Of the bell the
winning couples viii advance. Later IN the even
ing music and refreshments win be enjoyed