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West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-04-06
Home.

Some unknown pen writes the
following sentiment that it will do
all good to read thoughtfullv:
"How tenderly and sweetlv falls
the gentle goodnight into loving
hearts, as members of family sep
arate and retire for the night.
What myriads of hasty words and
thoughtless acts, engendered in the
hurry and business of the day, are
forever blotted out by its benign
influence. Small tokens, indeed,
but it is the little courtesies that
make up the sum of a happy home.
1t is only the little courtesies that
can so beautifully round off the
square corners in the homes of la
boring men and women. The
simple i thank you, for a favor
received, will fill with happiness
the heart of the giver. True wealth
is not estimated by dollars and
cents, but by the gratitude and
affection Of the heart. If home
be happy, it is Of heaven the truest
symbol. If a home be happy,
whether the owner possess a patch
Of ground or a thousand acres, they
who live there are indeed
wealthy beyond mathematical
calculations. Then how much
more lovingly are the sable folds of
night gathered around the happy
home. How much more confd-
ingly do its members repose their
weary bodies in the care of divine
goodness, smoothing their overtax-
ed minds to the living realities of
beautiful dreamland awakened, re-
freshed and invigorated for the
coming days labor, by having bid
den their loved ones an affectionate
good night And if, during this
life we have faithfully attended to
all these little courtesies-these
soul deeds; if we have guarded care
fully all Gods heart placed in our
keeping-at the close of its event
full day, how much the easier to bid
all our dearly loved ones a final
good night"
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-04-06
I" Drew the Wrong Lever"

THE following verses from the English
Magazine, Good Words, are by Alexander An
derson, for many years 'surfacemanu
track hand on Scotch railroad, who has
published two or three volumes of poetry.l
This is what the pointsmal said,
With both hands mt his throhbing bend
Il drew the wrong lever standing here
And the danger signals stood out clear:
But before could draw il back again
On came the fast express and then
"Then came roar and a crash that shook
This cabin floor, but could not look
With strange, duh eyes at their murderer
Drew the wrong leverp' SIZES say!
Go, tell my wife, and-talxe me awav!m
Thatwas what the pointsman said
With both hands AT his throbbing head.
We of this nineteenth century time,
Who hold low dividends MS n crime
Listen. SO long as n twelve-hours' strain
Rests like load of lead on the BRAIN
with the ringing of bells and the rolling Of
wheels,
Drawing of levers until one feels
The hands grow numb with e merry eiess
touch,
And the handles shake and slipin the clutch,
so long will We have pointsmcn to say
Drew the wrong lever, take me awayr'
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-04-06
fl Were a Boy.

If I were a boy again ! would
school myself into a habit of atten-
ton oftener | would remember
that an expert on the ice never tries
to skate in two directions at once.
One of our great mistakes, while
we are young, is that we do not at
tend strictly to what we are about
lust then, and that particular mo-
ment. We do not bend our energies
close enough to what we are doing
or learning. We wander into a
half-interest only, and so never ac-
uuire fully what is needful for us to
become master of. The practice Of
being habitually attentive is one
easily attained if we begin early
enough. I often hear grown-up
people say, 81 couldn't fix my at
tention on the sermon, or book, al
though [ wished to do So" And
the reason is a habit of attention
was never formed in youth.
If l were to live my life over
again / would pay more attention
to the cultivation Of memory. l
would strengthen that faculty by
every possible means and on every
possibIe occasion. 1t takes a little
hard work at first to remember
things accurately; but memory
soon helps itself and gives very lit
tie trouble. 1t only needs early
cultivation to become a power, Eyy-
erybody can acquire thames I.
Fields.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-04-06
A Boy.

One Of the best things in the
world is to be a boy. Boys have al
ways been so plentiful they are not
half appreciated. A boy is willing
to do any quantity Of work if it is
called play. The feeling of a boy
toward pumpkin pie has never
been properly considered. A boy
furnishes half the entertainment
and takes two-thirds Of the scolding
of the family circle.
1t is impossible to say at what
age boy becomes conscious that
his trouser-lcgs are too short, and is
anxious about the part of his hair.
In fact, a boy is hard subject togct
a moral from. -EIchdnqe.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-04-06
A Soldiers Logic.

A French soldier is placed on
sentry over 64-pounder. When,
two hours later, the guard comes
to relieve him he is not at his post
and is only found, after some trou-
BILE, in a wine shop.
"You worthless scoundrel," says
the officer of the guard, "is that
the way you keep watch over the
cannon committed to your care ?"
"Well, cap" says the soldiers,
"don't you see, | figured the matter
up andI found that it would take
at least twenty men to move that
gun. Suppose one or two came
along, they couldn't do any harm,
but if there were enough of 'em to
carry it away do you think l could
prevent them-whip twenty of
them MYSELF"
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-04-06

what they call 'Bessemer steel p J"
asked John.
YES" said Herbert, 'and a great
improvement it is. In this way
they can make several tons of steel
IN few minutes by blowing air
into the iron just as it comes from
the blast-furnace, where it is made
from the ore; while by the old wav
1t would take good many DAYS"
&! should think they would use
steel for almost everything now, ;"
said John.
ut is being used great deal"
continued Herbert. almost all
the rails for the railroads are now
made from steel. In France there
have been number of large ships
made entirely from it. At st. Louis
one of the largest bridges in Amer
lea Is made of various kinds of
steel, and it is expected to be used
IN the great East River Bridge be-
tween New York and Brooklyn.
1t is very probable that before long
steel will take the place of iron to
a large extent. But, here we are at
the station, and so I must end my
lecture"
will you explain to US sometime
how they make the iron out of the
ore ?" asked Oscar.
"Perhaps So" replied Herbert.
81 like to explain things to you,
because you always pay such good
attention. Christian Union.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-04-06
HumOring the Children.

There is a world of difference be-
tween humoring the children in
what is good for them, and what is
bad for them. 1t is bad to humor
them in having their own way, for
this will come to be the thing they
chiefly value and in the long run
nothing can be more disastrous to a
child than always to have its own
way. 1t is bad to humor them in
the habits of deceit, disorder, tardi-
ness, ill-temper, and in the expecta-
ton of being waited on unnecessa-
rily, pampered and cuddled. 1t is
bad to humor them in eating what
is not good for them, in sitting up
late, in reading frivolous or low
toned papers or books, in neglect
ing habits of personal cleanliness
and tidiness. 1t is very bad to hui
NOR them in expressions or conduct
showing a lack of honor for parents,
respect for their superiors, courtesy
toward their mates, and kindness
to servants. 1t is bad, in word, to
humor them in anything as chill
dren, that you would not wish them
to be or to do as men and women.
Golden RuLe.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-04-06

Organ of the Methodist Episcopal Church
in Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio, and
West Virginia.
Able Editorials OH all the live questions Of
the day. The Contributors include some
of the most eminent writers of the Church.
The weekly exposition of the Sunday
School Lesson, is pronounced by leading
Sunday School workers to be unexcelled.
Interesting news from all the Churches.
Special attention given to the Young Folks
Department.
Terms, sz.oo per year, in advance. All
Itinerant Ministers of the M. E. Church are
agents, to whom subscriptions may be paid.
Sample copies sent free. Mention this paper.
Address ]. A. MOORE, Christian AdOoeafe,
PITTSBURGH, PA.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-04-06

The Chicago hter-Oceam says, "a
society of young ladies in Bethle-
hem, Pa, is called "The Kaltraw
aho Vanikas K9tra pawhang."
It is wonder nobody ever thought
of that name for q young ladies'
society before
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-04-06

About 100000 tons of ice of un-
paralleled thickness and clearness
has been cut on the Kennebec river
in Maine this season.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-09

1t win be observed by notice elsewhere
that Mr. Charles E. Suits has become sue
cessor of the well known firm of II. A.
Suits & Co., and will continue the business
of importer and wholesale dealer in liquor
and cigars at the old stand, 13l Bay street,
Savannah. Mr. Suits was with the original
firm, T. J. Dunbar IL Co., and subsequently
became member of the house Of d. A.
Suits 81 Co., which he now succeeds. He
is thoroughly acquainted with the business,
and proposes to maintain the reputation the
house has enjoyed throughout this section,
for liberal terms and first class stocks. He
is young man of energy and ability, and
under his management continuance and
increase of the patronage of the house can
be confidently predicted. All orders will
receive prompt attention. See the notice.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-09

Mr.. T. Webb, the agent of Gaskell's
"Compendium of Forms," is canvassing
the city in the interest of that valuable
work. 1t embraces complete self teaching
course in penmanship and bookkeeping and
aid to English composition, including or
biography, capital letters, punctuation,
composition, elocution, oratory, rhetoric,
letter writing in all its forms, the laws and
bylaws of social etiquette, business, law
and commercial forms, complete dictionary
of legal and commercial terms, synonyms,
authorizations, foreign phrases, poetry, etc.
Also, a manual Of agriculture and me-
chanics, with a complete guide to parlia-
mentary practice, rules of order for delibera-
tive assemblies, organization and conduct
of meetings, etc. Those who "have no
time to read" extended works on various
topics, will be quick to realize the worth of
such a book to them. Hundreds of
questions arise ana are here answered,
which they cannot elsewhere find in so
convenient a form. They will obtain
thousands of facts and figures regarding
essential points of information which they
win here incidentally gather, but cannot
obtain from their text books. 1t is valua-
BILE book for the business man, mechanic,
farmer, clerk or student.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-09
An InteresIing Volume.

We were shown yesterday by Mr.. Alexis
McNulty, who was private In Company
A, Tenth Regiment South Carolina Volun-
teers, and who was promoted to the po-
sition of Sergeant Major, copy OF very
valuable and interesting work just Issued
from the firm of Walker, Evans & Cogs-
we'll, OF Charleston. 1t is handsomely
bound In cloth and printed on fine paper.
The volume contains the roll and
historical sketch of the Tenth
Regiment South Carolina Volunteers In the
army of the Confederate States, and was
written by G. l. Walker, late Lieutenant
Colonel Of the regiment, who has many
friends and acquaintances in Savannah.
The complete roll of the several companies,
the fate of the members, and other
points of interest are given, and a
history of the regiment, from the organi-
zation to the final campaign and the close
of the war To the members OF the regl-
| ment, and their friends, this volume viii
possess peculiar interest, and the admirable
| and thorough manner in which Col. Walker
| has compiled the information so laboriously
collected will command sppreciative atten-
| ton.
The frontispece shows fac Sinaile Of the
| old battle flag of the regiment, tattered and
torn by the shower of shot and shell through
which 1t was CALAMITY carried. The fol-
| lowing sketch OF the flag is given: cat
| Bentonsville Color Sergeant Meyers and a
part of the regiment were cut OF in the rear OF
| the enemy's line. The staff was thrown away
and the flag concealed by Sergeant Meyers
on his person. The party escaped and saved
the flag. The flag of the Nineteenth was
used as the coiors Of the Tenth and Nine
teenth Regiments consolidated, and was sur
rendered. Captain Hartlee preserved this
| flag and presented it to Colonel Walker
after the surrender of the army. Feeling
that so priceless relic was not
safe In private hands, Col. Walker on June
| IL, 1875, with the consent of all the COM
panY commanders, placed it In the keeping
| of the Carolina Rife Club of Charleston, OF
which he was then the commander. 1t is
now carefully treasured by the South Caro-
| lima Rife Battalion
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-09
Fire ON Generals Island,

About 2 O'Clock yesterday morning the
rice mill and barn on Generals Island, just
across the river from Darien, was discover
ed to be on fire, but before any assistance
could be had from the city the mill, togeth-
er with the barn, was totally destroyed by
the fiery elements. Mr.. Lagrae, who with
his family is living on the place, discovered
the fire soon after 1t caught, and managed
to get the mules out Of the barn, which was
all he was able to save, although he could
have easily saved the carts, ETC., If there
had been anybody on the island to assist
him. Mr.. Lagrae informs us that the fire
broke out in the upper part of the
barn, and that the watchman was
asleep below. At one time Mr.. La
grae's dwelling was In danger, but his
prompt attention prevented its destruction,
although the wind was blowing q steady
gale in the direction of the house. The
origin of the fire is of course unknown. The
mill and barn was owned by Mr.. j. II. John
ston, of Savannah, Messrs. A. s. Barnwell
and A. McC. Duncan, of this city, and was,
together with the other property that was
destroyed, valued at about thirty five hun
bred dollars. 1t is said that there was some
insurance on the mill, but nothing definite
is known in regard to the matter. The gen.
eral impression is that the fire was caused
from sparks from the slab pile at Todd's
mill on this side of the river and just about
opposite the rice mill and barn. Captain
Barnwell informs us that the mill and build
ings will be replaced at once. The wharf
was not burned.-Dariera Timber Gazette
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-09

The combined tonnage OF the vessels In
port on Saturday was 81 ,798 tons.
Among the exports from this port Satur
day coastwise were ,044 barrels OF rice.
There were exported from Savannah or
Saturday coastwise Az, 800 feet Of lumber
There were in port Saturday three steam
ships, twenty-three barks, one brig anc
twenty-five schooners.
OF the vessels In port on Saturday TWEEN
weight were American, fifteen Norwegian
two British, one Swedish, one Portuguese
one German and one Spanish.
The steamer st. Johns brought ninety
six passengers from Florida Saturday.
The steamer City of Bridgeton, which
arrived Saturday from Florida, brought
seVenty-on one passengers.
There has been received by sloops and
fats since the 1st of April 63S barrels Of
rosin and 1873 casks OF spirits.
The steamer st. Johns, which arrived
Saturday from Florida, brought 70 crates
and l47 packages Of vegetables.
The steamship Herman Livingston car
ried Saturday to Philadelphia 1854 pack
ages of vegetables.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-09

visiting oIergymen.

The pulpits Of several Of the churches
yesterday were occupied by elergymen on 8
visit 70 the city, and we're greeted with
large congregations.
At St. Johns Church in the morning
Rev. Otis A. Glazebrook, Of Macon, an elo-
quent divine, preached the sermon. Mr..
Glazebrook is well known here and many
of his old friends were present.
Rev. Dr. Hall, Of Brooklyn n. y, deily-
cred a foFcible and interesting sermon in
the evening, on the text "MOTtify, therefore,
your members which are upon the earth. "
The gist Of the distinguished speaker 5
address was the duty of mankind TO crush
out and kill corrupt affection and lusts,
and by force of viii bring mans lower nature
In subsection TO his higher. The lesson con-
veyed was expressed in strong yet simple
language. Il had a marked effect upon the
large congregation present, and the distin-
gUished speaker fully maintained his high
reputation on this occasion.
At Christ Church in the morning the ser
mon was preached by the Rev. u. w. VIII
SOB, of Rome, and in the evening Rev. j. Z.
Davis, of Athens, made powerful dis
course.
at the Baptist Church the morning ser
mon was preached by Rev. L. ii. shuck, d.
D., Of Charleston.
At Trinity Church Rev. W. j. snively, Of
Louisville, Ky, preached in the morning,
and in the evening at Wesley Monumental
Church.
an the services were well attended.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-09
FATHER O,BRTEN.s ADDRESS.
objections 80 Mr.. Patrick Collins as
aLand League Leader

Editor Morning Nscs: Father 0'Brien's
second address before the Land League was
excellent. It was everything the Land
League, and friends of the Land League
could desire. It was instructive and enter
tanning, and embraced many new and valu-
able points. Father O'Brien is well versed
In Irish politics, and as outspoken as to the
means to use, and the remedy to apply
touching the settlement of the land ques-
ton, as any advocate Of the cause. But
there was one point in his address In which
1 cannot concur, namely, his advice to rally
round the leadership Of Patrick A. Collins
of Boston.
There are many reasons why his advice
In this respect should not be followed, enleI
among which are the following:
l. There is no necessity for an American
leader. One leader 10 enough, and that
leader Mr.. Parnell is in Ireland. Our duty
is to aid him with material, and moral
means. This duty America is performing,
without leader, in q generous and SUB
stantial manner. The current number OF
the Irish World lust to hand, announces
having sent to date $780, to the Land
League in Ireland. Some more has been
5G1b through ObQ6T SOuICCSs 4nAS 40 0OAAS
very well-better let well enough alone.
2. Patrick Collins is a politician. II
Democrat, and we make him leader, the Re
publicans would charge that the Land
League was q Democratic machine. and
would withdraw from 1t. The interest of
the Land League evidently Is to keep clear
of, or remain neutral In, American politics.
3. Mr.. Collins character, 1t appears, is
not above reproach. In his ambition to be-
loo 1F ha and TaaUna hQ allnyra6
himself to resort to means which no honest
man can admire. He had published In the
Boston GLOBE telegram purporting to be
from Patrick Egan, Treasurer Of the Irish
Land League at Paris as follows:
PARIS, March 10, 1881.
"Pdtffck a.. Collins President, Boston:
"Now is the time for all friends in Ameri-
ca to rally unitedlY to support the work of
your Buffalo convention. All branches
should at once communicate with you, and
send contributions to your American Treas
urer, Lawrence Walsh. The Americans
must have common centre to give united
support to Ireland. Ireland is profoundly
grateful to friends In America for aid, sym
patty and public expression in this crisis:
patrick EGANn
The editor Of the Irish World was led to
suspect the genuineness of this telegram,
cabled to Mr.. EgaB, and received the fol-
lowing answer:
"E'ditor Irish World: There must be a
great misunderstanding somewhere. l
made no such request. Ny position is one
of strict neutrality. The League will glad
ly accept money through whatever channel
II may be sent.
"PATRIcK EGAN.u
Mr. Collins has not contradicted this grave
charge against him, at least in the paper
where the charge was made, and where his
denial should properly appear.
Is this the proper man for Land Leaguers
to look up tor am confident that Father
O'Brien, who il earnest and patriotic, was
not aware of these facts when he recon-
mended the leadership of Mr.. Collins.
LAND Lacquer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-09
me ExcursIon 10 Beaufor..

The fine aud fast steamer Eliza Haneox
left the city yesterday morning for Beau
fort, thus inaugurating the first public ex-
eursion Of the season. There were some
$50 people, but there was ample &C
eommodation and no overcrowding.
The steamer is undoubtedly one of the
finest excursion steamers in the Southern
waters, having been built specially for the
passenger traffic. She left her wharf at a
duarter-past ten O'Clock and arrived al
Beaufort at a quarter after two O'Clock.
she remained ABOUT an hour and half,
thus affJrding time for the excursionfsts to
stroll around the charming little city and
see the sights on the return trip.
She made splendid run, arriving
here about half past eight O'Clock.
Everybody seemed well pleased and
spoke in the highest terms Of the manage
ment OF the entire affair. The Mechanics
Brass Band was on board, and refreshments
were served at reasonable prices. There
were quite 3 number Of ladies among the
party, and Mr. Il. A. Callan, the efficient
agent, had in charge Mr.. Southwick, agent
Of the Nassau line of steamers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-09
ryn,sea states circuit Court.

United states Circuit court
Hon. JOHN ERsKIEE, Judge OF the Dis
trfcts Of Georgia, presiding.
Court met at 10 o'clock q. m. Saturday,
when the following business was transacted:
Alexander Mendel vs.. the WestchesteI
Fire Insurance Company. The jury having
been out a day and night, announced theiI
inability to agree upon proper verdict, and
the ranel was discharged. Mistrial en-
tered.
The following named parties were drawn
to serve as traverse jurors st the November
term. 1881:
J. p. Harvey, Glynn county.
A. d. Gone, Bulloch county.
George NJ. Edwards, Liberty county.
w. F. Parks, Richmond county.
Griffin Henson, colored, Richmond coun-
NJ. J. Doyle, Chatham county.
Robert G. Ferguson, Efiugham county.
r. A. Lawson, Burke county.
James Grant, colored, Chatham county.
P. G. BovkIn, Bulloch county.
w. T., Minis, Burke county.
Harry s. Ravenell, Mcintosh county.
Abram B. Daniel, Liberty county.
Daniel G. Morgan, bingham county.
A. G. Force, Richmond county.
Court adjourned until Monday, May 10,
1891
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-09
FIre on Henry street.

This morning about quarterpast two
O'Clock mounted policeman Bennett,
whilst passing down Drayton street,
near Henry, discovered bright
blaze at the rear Of the premises cor
ner Of Henry and Drsyton streets, occupied
by Mr.. Henry Won Claim as a grocery
and residence. He Immediately rode to the
corner Of New Houston and Drayton streets
and turned in an alarm from sta
ton No. Al, which promptly
brought out the department. Mean
while the Protection Hose Company assem-
bled aud did good service in removing the
property from the store and dwelling, the
flames having spread rapidly, and in a
short time had a good stream on the ire.
The department, reaching the scene after
a hard run, prevented the total destruction
of the property. though the main building
was very badly damaged. The stock was
insured for about $500 in one
of the agencies represent
ed BY Capt. J. T. Wheaton, who
also had insurance on the house, but to
what amount could not be ascertained.
The fire originated 10 wood house adjoin-
ing the servants room at the back of the
store, but from what cause cannot be stated.