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half of the farmers. It seems to me this reporter 

 does not care to find out the truth; he only wants to 

 arouse public opinion favorable to the agitating farm- 

 ers. I know that their case will be lost when brought 

 before a court (and to keep out of court is the 

 farmers' aim) ; but I see disaster for Woodbine if 

 legal proceedings are not taken up." 



In a letter to Dr. Goldman, he says: 



"We must take decided action. Soon the public 

 will know the -truth that the settlers want to become 

 owners of the farms without paying for them." 



Ten days later he wrote Mr. Reichow: 



"I am trying to bury my feelings, trying to be calm, 

 but it costs me my health. I feel so uneasy every time 

 I have to leave Woodbine on business that I shall have 

 heart failure. I begin to lose courage. I am afraid I 

 am becoming quixotic. Threats are being made open- 

 ly, and I am warned by several outsiders to be cau- 

 tious. I do not pay much attention to these threats, 

 but my family is very much worried about me. I 

 would perhaps resign, but not until I see justice done, 

 even if my life is in danger." 



To Mr. Jacob Schiff, April 18, he wrote: 



"My dear Mr. Schiff : 



"I thank you so much for your confidence and the 

 support you give me in our just fight with the farmers 

 here. Let us hope that daylight will soon break, 

 peace and order be restored, and the quiet development 

 of our community be uninterrupted." 



