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West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-07-20
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.

An invitation from the citizens
of Weston to attend a banquet al
the Weston House, this evening
was accepted with thanks.
An invitation was accepted tC
visit the Hospital for the Insane
tomorrow at 10 o'clock, also a re.
ception at same place in the even.
ing.
The report Of the committee APP
pointed last session, to look after
the interests of the Association, in
reference to needed legislation, be-
ing called for, President Morris,
Mr.. Clark in the chair, made YER
bal report of what the committee
had done.
Messrs. Snively, Clark and Peter
son were appointed committee to
settle with the treasurer, and take
such measures as may be necessary
to collect the amount due from Mr..
Weisner.
Messrs. Edwards, Gould, Fleming,
Fague and Richards were appoint
ed a committee on resolutions.
Mr.. Clark moved the appoint
ment of committee of three on
LEGISLATION, of which the President
be chairman. Carried. Messrs:
McEldowney and Holt were named
as the other members of the com
mittee.
Messrs. Fleming, Weymouth, and
Morton, were appointed commit
tee, to enquire into the practicable
itv of the association, as body, pro-
curing materials and supplies from
one firm at an advantage to the AS
ISOLATION.
On motion it was ordered that
the poem be read at the banquet
this evening.
On motion the Association ad-
iourned till s a. m. tomorrow.
WEDNESDAY MORNING SESSION.
Met pursuant to adjournment
Tn the absence of the Secretary Il.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-07-20
Grand Opening !!
OF NEW AND CHOICE
Millinery Goods
AND
NOTIONS.
At
W. y. SIGLEReS.
y Full Line of Ladies', Misses and
i I'LL Line Of Ladies', Misses anc
Chlldren's Hats, in all the
Leading Shapes.

:. loo Ladies' Trimmed Hats. in all sbanes.
from SIPS up. 'i''''' III al SHAPES
Ladies and Misses, Hats. in all sbapes.
rom ron IS cents up. "
rom s2,Ooup. -i'''S' IL '''' SHAPES
ooo n. ileh Feathers, from 50.cents up.
E lunches of Flowers, lOc, zoe, 35c and up.
Woo, WI Line of Rich and Elegant Neck
c0I- "r,u other Novelties of the Season.
Ioo,,..N, Ky MERCHANTS will do well to
win slieir orders for trimmed hats, which
from e'eiVe prompt and personal attention
Nar,- NJ. ]. SIGLER,
net street, doors above R. R. Bridge.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-07-20
New Advertisements.
Walker House,
HARRISBURG. w. VA.
SAMUEL WALKER, Proprietor.
WANTED.

onp uuder-runner Corn MILL 26, 2S or 30
inches in diameter TO run with the sum.
One Iron Water Wheel Is, 30 or IS inches in
diameter. Must have iron casing and run
with sun.
one iron shaft, 81 inch in diameter, IS feet
long. Shaft can be in three or four pieces.
Parties having secondhand machinery to
.ail as above described, will do well to write
IN NEED BROS,
Reedy Ripple, Writ Co., w. Va.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-07-20
HONORARY MEMBERS.

Messrs. L. G Bennington, J. w.
Woffinden, J. w. Neff, J. w. Van
dervort, Hon. J. M. Bennett, DR..
T. B. Camden, Judge w. w. Bran
non, F,C. Piper, DR.. w. ]. Bland,
DR.. NJ F. Hullihen, j. Frank Man
own.
After the calling of the roll the
reports Of officers were called for,
and w. M. O. Dawson, treasurer's
report was submitted and read,
showing amount collected, S41.50
expended, s20.80; BALANCE on hand,
5000.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-07-20
WEST VIRGINIAFREEMAN
W. VA. PRESS ASSOCIATION,
Full Proceedings.

WESTON, w. VA, July IS, 1881.
The Association met in the Town
Hall, at 1 o'clock, p. M, and was
called to order by the President, P.
W: Morris, of the Richie Gazette.
The following members were
present during the sessions:
?. w. Morris, Pres't, Richie Ga
zette.
H. ]. Snively, Grafton Eaqle.
c. c. Gould, Sutton Mountaineer.
c. E. Morton, Gilmerite.
c. NJ. Wells, Writ Co. Mentor,
Thos. McCreary, Buckhannon
Banner.
A. B. Clark, Buckhannon Delta.
}. W. Weymouth, Mystic Tie, Bev-
erly.
J B. Reed, Tyler independent.
Jas. NJ. Holt, Grafton Sentinel.
T. A. Edwards, Weston Democrat.
j. Peterson, Weston Republican.
7. F. Fague, Mountain Echo.
}. E. Fleming, Morgantown Do
minion.
H. W. Rock, Moundsville Reporter.
W. F. Richards, Clarksburg Tele-
gram.
R. T. McEldowney, Wetzel Dem-
ocrdt
W. P. Wiley, Wetzel Democrat.
c. L. Bowman, Tucker Pioneer.
0. R. Wood, Wheeling Neus Letter.
c. H. fancy, Clarksburg News
|. H. Johnson, West Va. FREE
MAN.
J. G. Jacobs, Wellsburg Herald,
CA number of these were elected
to membershipduring The sessionsl.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-24


e The Colfax CHRoNIcLE-the outside
of twas four years old on the 18th
instant. The, CHRONICLE is . good
country paper and its editor is as
true as steel to the interests Of his
parish. - Morehouse Clarion.
Thanks. friend McMeans: for your
kindly notice. The time was when
the CHRONICLE bad an inside" full Of
good things OF home manufacture.
but we found we grew poorer while
our readers feasted on our fatness.
In the early future when our people
have learned that it takes money to
run u paper. and are willing to come
up and subscribe and pay for their
parish paper. we may again be able
TO run a journal more in accord with
the times in which we live. We know
how it should be done, and have the
Willingness to perform the labor, bu'
we cannot afford to work hard and
starve at the same Time. For sea
son, therefore, we shall continue t<
wear homerspun jacket over ou1
patent filing. b 81
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-24


Last Monday night, over in Baton
Rouge, for the first time, we had the
exquisite pleasure Of listening to .
lecture delivered by the renowned
poet-priest, Rev. Abraham j. Ryan.
We have heard much of this venera-
BILE gentleman and read more. He
was introduced to the intelligent au-
dience BY Maj. Heron, who paid
high tribute to the Confederate cause
while the war waged. and was equally
complimentary since peace declared
her reign once more in this quarter OF
the world, and Terminated by pre-
senting him with handsome badge
Of membership Of the Confederate
Soldiers Association OF East Baton
Rouge. Father Ryan was overcome
with emotion as be replied to the ad-
dress Of Mai Heron, Ne bis ALTERING
tones plainly indicated. We were too
far in the rear OF the ball to gather
in and commit to memory the foil re-
ply Of the eloquent orator. bat near
enough to perceive the effects upon
those more favorable as to position.
After the reply closed. the venerable
Father entered upon his subject for
the evening Poetry, and Poetical
Reading. To b. Just in orr criti-
clsm land We think Father Ryan de-
sires no more or less---we were dis
appointed 10 bis readings. His voice
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-24
CoIFAx GRANT PARISH LA, SATURDAY, DECEMBER "a 49,
LEGISLATORS AND ASSESSMENT.

After all it is doubtful whether our
legislature is as honest and patriotic
as we have given it credit for being.
In the matter of assessments they are
Influenced either by personal motives
or blind prejudice. The desire Of the
honest taxpayer is to pay his just
proportion of the taxes. and for that
reason he wishes the assessment OF
property to be SO eqnalized that be
does not pay on q forty acre farm the
the same tax that his neighbor pays
on one ten or twenty times as large
By harping on the unlimited powers
of board of equalization our wise
solons pretend to say that individual
rights will be abridged-as if it was
not right and proper to abrige the
right of man to lie in giving in his
assessment! The Legislature has
gone all awry on this question. They
seem to imagine that it is desired to
increase taxation, whereas the cry is
for equalization. The gentlmen talk
about the time having not yet arrived
for such law in Louisiana. In the
name of common sense, whom is it TO
arrive it not nowf We venture the
assertion that one-third OF the prop
erty holders of the State have given
in an unfair valuation Of their prop
erty. If the gentlemen of the Legis-
lature propose to levy license tax
on the trades and professions sufi
cient to make up for the deficit caus-
ed by the dishonest valuations given
in by property holders, then all We
have to say is that they are set of
robbers in common with the swind-
ling taxpayers, and the sooner the
people take matters into their hands
and retire such men into disgraced
oblivion the better it will be for the
State. 81
What is wanted is fair and equal
assessment of property according to
value. We do not care what system
is adopted to secure this end. wheth-
er it be State board of assessors, a
district board, or is left to the police
jury. The financial condition Of the
State demands such system, and
the States honor is in the balance.
Ia using the word State we wish to
be distinctly understood as meaning
her citizens-the people. We always
consider the terms as synonymous
aud all this talk about the State in
fringing the rights Of her people I'm.
der such a government as we have il
an egregious mistake. They are one
and there is no such thing as th'
people ruling themselves with an iroi
hand. 1t is only the dishonest tax
j payers that are made to toe the mari
as they should. ~
1 & .
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-24

We have received from Hon. w. B.
Hazen, chief signal officer Of the Uni
ted States army, "a copy OF the in
structions lately issued establishing
a system of warning for uorthers,, for
the benefit of those districts subject
to storms. The only stations estab-
lished in Louisiana as yet are at Lake
Charles and verinilhonville, on the
Texas and New Orleans railroad.
We suppose after the N. @, Pacific
road is finished stations will be es-
tablished along that road, at which
time it is more than probable that
Alexandra will he made the central
distributing station for middle Louis
lana. So the time is coming in the
near future when the people Of this
section will know of the approach Of
storm the day before it gets here.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-24

There are some slight changes in
the personnel Of the present House
of Representatives. The fifth ward
of Orleans is represented by Frank D.
Cbretien, elected to fill the vacancy
caused by the death OF Felix LegeD-
Dire, aud the second ward of Orleans
is represented by Cornelius Gleason.
vice Thomas Devereaux. deceased.
Ouachita parish sends A. w. Garrett
10 the stead of Judge W. W. Farmer,
who has resigned. The death OF b.
C. Crane having caused vacancy
from Ca.ldo parish, Judge Seay re-
places the deceased member. Con
curdia and Plaquemines parishes are
not represented. Harry Manoney
fir m the latter parish, and Dave
Young from the former parish, hav-
ing been declared ineligible.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-24

PAn1sH Ar LAaor, Dec. 20, 1886

PAAIsH AT LARGE, Dec. 20, 1881.
Editor Chronicle:
Iwrite in haste to ask special ia
vor. I have some relatives / denire
put on the pauper list, and. a. it is
the fashion now, / will press the mat
ter es
Elijah Bumm-Is one-eyed, caused
from his daddy giving him a swat in
the eye with single-tree for fishing
on Sunday. Cannot say that Lijxh
was successful in his catch the day he
went or not. e''is' f hs
Henry jackson Bumm. is disabled
for life for close communion with a
government mule. His under jaw
war broken he has not spoken but
once since, and that was 10 the point.
Martha Ann Bumm. She is Wild
ow her husband deceased at q saw
mill she needs attention In the
language OF Dickens, she is a "lone,
lorn widow" m l
If there is any spare charity left
Judkins Bumm should also come in
for share. He is pigeon-toed, and
if any trouble arises about putting
him on the pauper list he will have
to heel it out.
/ sincerity trust that you will give
this matter your individual attention
and help man charitably disposed
rid himself Of q portion (only small
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-24

The Jetties have beeu examined
and reported on by a COMMITTEES ap-
pointed BY the Chamber Of Commerce
to investigate its condition. The
commi tee made 936 soundipgs, and
report the least debth to be found in
that portion of the mississippi that
has been jsttied to be twenty six feet.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-24

A horrible catastrophe occnrred in
the city Of Vienna on the 9Th instant.
The day was fete day in celebration
Of the immaculate Conception. and
several thousand people had gather
ed at the Ring Theater, formerly
known as the Opera ComIque. to Wit
ness Offsnbach's latest play. A fire
broke out ON the stage and spread
throughout the entire building The
loss OF life was fearful, six hundred
men and women having perished in
the flames. Many were trampled to
death, and the accounts Of the Ca
lamity are sickeDing in the extreme.
The whole city Of Vienna is in mourn
ing. 1t is reported but few Ameri'
cans were present, they having luck
lily been attracted TO another portion
Of the city
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-24

Said the Raven to the Swallow, ''Your
beauty is but for the summer, but mine will
stand many winters - evincing the moral.
Durability 10 better than show" Who
among the readers of this paper cannot call
to MUD many similar instances. Although
b. auty is svanescent, yet We call your mind
70 two stylish aud beautiful young ladies.
both of whom have spells Of sickness pecu-
lias t. the sex One obstinatly refuses tn
nse proper remedies for the restoration Of
e health and rsnains bssutful many years.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-24

The india-rubber tree 10 . native
of India and South America.
The gusva tree, from the fruit OF
which the delicious guava jelly is
made, is . native of the Indies.
In Malabar tree called the tallow
tree grows From the seeds OF It,
when boiled, is procured fine tai.
low, which makes excellent candles.
There Is tree in Jamaica called
the life tree. whose leaves grow even
when severed from the plant. It u
impossible to kill it save BY IRE.
The banyan tree is native OF In.
dia, and 10 an object Of great venera-
ton among the Hindoos and Brah-
mins, who look apon it as an emblem
Of the Deity.
The manna tree grows in Sicily
and CslabriA In August the tree 10
tapped, and the sap flows out, after
@hich il hardsns By evaporation. and
the mamma 10 left. of sweet and
nausesting taste.
The sorrowful tree is found in the
island Of the Goa near Bombay. II 10
so called becsuse it only hourishes in
| the night At sunset no flowers are
| 70 be seen, but soon sitter It 10 cover
ed with them, which close up OF fall
OF as the sun rises, Il has fra
grant odor, and blossoms at night the
year round.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-24

This lady has been married thirteen years.
and during at least one-half Of that time,
had been . sufferer from the effects Of Lou
corrh9a or Whites aud its many attendants.
She was very much reduced in strength
and flesh. being unable to take any active
exercise Dr. l.. advised the use of DIR.
Droolngoole's English Female Bitters, aa
he knew it's composition. With many
doubts she commenced its use, but aftel
the use Of six bottles, (costing only 5 0Ol
she was restored 10 perfect health.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-24

We have received cordial invi-
taiion from the Director General OF
the Atlanta exposition to be present
ON Dec. 10Th, Editors Day" and
are presented with a card Of admis-
sion to the grounds. As the invita-
tiou failed to reach us before noon on
the 2Otb, and as the General failed to
send q check wherewith to defray our
expenses on such trip, we are sorry
to have to decline the invitation. With
many regrets, General, We remain
yours truly.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-24

[Natchitoches vindicator.I

lNhtcoAbOCnoo AuutOos<>Asl
The baton Rouge Capitolian keeps
hammer.ug away on the emigration
question in the most sensible manner
that has yet been suggested to secure
reliable, energetic and industrious
population for Louisiana. This is
the formation OF stock companies, for
purchasing the lands which are being
sold all over the State foe low 6gr
ures Then the prices and terms for
their sale, put ut such figures as to
secure reasonable profit on the in
vestment, yet place the lands within
the reach Of the immigrants, who
could easily find their location from
maps to be kept of them and their
prices, ETC., by application to the
Secretary or President OF the Associ-
alton in each parish. The plan is
feasible and simple. The natural
competition in the various parishes,
in order to secure settlers. would
keep down the high prices, and lead
the emigrant to locate where be could
obtain the best terme. This plan
should not only be kept before the
people. bat acted on, and must inev.
itably produce the results 80 earn
estly desired Let the press take up
the Capitolian's suggestion. and make
it prominent subject for the con-
sideration of earnest and progressive
citizens who desire to see the idle
lands occupied BY thrifty class Of
agriculturists.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-24

1ft0rNoys-df-I0W ana O0stctS0sS " 1SteV
and Foreign Patsnfs.
Al2 FrrrH STREET. WASHINGTON, ID. G.
Practice Patent Law in all it's branches
in the Patent Office and in the supreme
and Circuit Courts of the United states.
Psmphlet sent free on receipt of stamp
far postage
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-24

y Our article last week. "Arrant jack
asses, is complained of by some over
sealous bodies. who seem to think 1t
hits at them rather pointedly. We
are sorry their ears have betrayed
them. but if the cap fits SO we'll they
may wear il for all we care. go
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-24

Said the lecturer The roads up
these mountains are too steep aud
rocky for even donkey TO climb
therefore did not attempt tie Az
cont
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-24

T. n. Biossat has the finest selec-
ted stock Of watches and jewelry in
Alexandria uext door post oftics.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-12-24

Healthy location. Free tuition. Board,
lodging, medical expenses, etc, $l6 % per
MONTH Cheap uniform. Fnll corps OF
Competent Professors. Workshop Of Me-
chanical Department in operation Mill
tary discipline For further particulars
apply to PROF. l.. w. SEWELL,
au6-am Baton Rorge. La
The daily gazette., 1881-01-11
a MARYLAND MI5ER.

Mr.. VIM. Handy, q wealthy miser
living about two miles from Hopewel
Station, in this county, came very near
freezing to death, on Friday morning
December 3Ist. He is about Is or 7C
years old, and lives entirely by himself.
On the day named, he walked out into
the yard, and owing to the fact that be
was so thinly clad, he became so be-
numbed that he could not get back to
the house. He started to fail, but
caught to a tree and placed his arms
around 1t and commenced TO call for
help; bis voice soon gave out, and had 1t
not been for some gunners that discov-
cred him, be would have soon been dead.
He was speechless and unable to move.
and was taken to the residence of WIN.
Wright Coulbourn, Esq, where he was
properly attended to. DIR. Ii. III. Gun
by OF Crisfield, was sent for, and after
working on the old man about two
hours he was able to talk. He had Oh
comparatively no stockings, and ii is be-
lleved had not enjoyed square neal
for several days. He is reported to b.
worth between SIS, 900 and $4,000, and
is hateful old bachelor. A pair of
stockings was purchased for him, which
seemed to annoy the old man very much
--he was opposed TO all 'usel less" expen-
fitnre Of money. He told the doctor If
be recovered he would hereafter lead a
1iferent life. At last accounts he was
ioing well.-P. Anne Herald.
The daily gazette., 1881-01-11
=: =: - 28th - c: -.
Popular Monthly Drawing OF the
Commonwealth Distribution Co..

Popular Monthly Drawing OF the
Commonwealth Distribution Co..
AT MAcAuLEY's THEATRE,
In the t1ty OF Louisville, on
MONDAY, JANUARY alst, 1881,
These drawings occur monthly 1sup-
days excepted), under provisions Of an
Act OF The General Assembly of Ken
lucky, Incorporating the NEWPORT Print
ing and Newspaper Co., approved April 8.
As-This is a special act, and has never
The United States Circuit Court op
March 81 rendered the following decisions.
. lsf. Ihdt Lhe gonsmo'asOedhh DiStTTIutlo,i
"a. Its Drawings are fair.
n. B.-The Company has now on hand
large reserve fund. Read the list OF
JANUARY DRAWING.
80 ''.''' .....-..t ,0OC
'................. i0,OOG
10 Prizes s., ,OOO edoh doh............ ,SSGS 39
,D ~ 2I-es 5OO each. och.................... I0'OOO
aV 5V t1lses @ lgO eaoh...-......-.-.......I 1000
- - eucls sssss.s..ss...... 10000
,o oO0 fTtzeS ~ edch..... :. ............. 1900
lOOO Prt1es l0 each. I0H00
y prizes 500 each. approximation prizes 2,7Oe
y prizes 2OO each, :" IS00
- ioV e"c''' 9OO
,Y60 Erises, Sllo soe
:. Whole Tickets s2. Hall Tickets. Al,
~ Tickets, go. IS Tickets sIa
Remit money or bank DRAFT In letter, or
send by express. DON'T SEND ny |
LETTER OR posi-. |
JFfiCE ORDER orders of s5 and up-
ward, by express. can be sent at our ex.
,ense. Add ess ali orders to Il. M. BoAkD-
IAN, Courter-Journal Building, Louis-
iIlIe, KY, or I. J. CoMMkRFORD. 2I2
"'Ao"ay' N4W York. janl.
The daily gazette., 1881-01-11
Of 4, and subject them to the discipline

Of 4, and subject them to the discipline
of the same.
w. w. CRAWFORD,
Church Clerk.
The Teachers Association met and
drew up the following preamble and
resolutions
| WHEREAS, Certain articles have lately
appeared In the columns OF the Daily Re-
publican, having a tendency to reflect
upon our pastor. Rev. !. M. Haldeman,in
his relation 20 the Bible school of the
Delawafe Avenue Baptist Church. said
articles charging him with the cause of
/ q apparent failure, and that be IL opposed
TO D Bile -chool work.
| WHEREAS, He Is reported to have
| spoken der0gatorily of the former pastor,
Rev; Geo. W. Folwell, In his relation 10
the Bible School, therefore, be IL
Resokued, That the Teachers Associa-
ton of the Delaware Avenue Baptist
Church Bible School do heI eby declare
that the said articles are ialse In spirit
and In fact.
Resosted, Thatth this association hereby
EXPRESSES Its belief:
|. That the pastor Is not the cause of
any failure 10 the Bible School.
School work.
8. That he did not use language In his
"prelude" which could lead this as socia-
lion to think that he had assaulted
DIOtuSI II OlWeils
Resolved, That as an association we
hereby repudiate any responsibility for
the 'pafenLhesis" appended 10 the report
OF the report, and uAquaifisdly condemn
the false Interpretation put upon the
language or the pastors 'prelude."
ifesotUed. That we ~ an association,
hereby express our sympathy for the pas
TOR. our regret that any calumny should
have been cast upon him In the
name OF the Bible school and our up.
changed and continued confidence In
him. tIa
Reso ved. That copy OF these resolu-
items be presented to the pastor, and that
a copy be given to the Daily Republican
for publication.
These were received and adopted al
an adjourned meeting Of the church
held last night.
Much Of this information was receiv-
ed last night by Morning News re-
porter from the lips Of MIR. Haldefman
himself, in the presence and with the
approval of full Board of the church,
representing an overwhelming majority
OF the church members. Throughout
all this series of meetings there were
but three persons voting in the negative,
and one of these three was cited 10 ap-
pear before the official Board Of tie
church and answer charges preferred.