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West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1882-01-11
Hardy County.

The Moorefield Examiner, refer
ring to an able Temperance Sermon
at that place, by Rev. S, D. Fergu-
son, of the M. E. Church, says:
He presented a powerful array
of statistics to show the power of
Alcohol for evil. To this doctrine,
we say, amen! For years we have
been an advocate of this doctrine.
We need not go out Of Moorefield
for evidence of this tremendous evil
Of the manufacture and sale ofspir-
ituous liquors.
And going on further speaking
of the fruits of the traffic in that
county, the editor says:
We have seen lawyers, doctors,
Sheriffs, and farmers 60 down to a
drunkard's grave. We have seen
the mother bending over the wash
tub, that she might put bread in
the mouths of her children, while
the husband spent his earnings in
the bar-room. We have seem the
wife and the mother habituallt I'M
der its influence. We have seen
minors drunk on our streets. Not
outstanding these facts christian
community licenses the sale of liq-
uOr.
Our Legislature, at it's approach
ing session, will be called upon to
submit the question of prohibition
to the voters of this State. Are
there not thousand voters in this
county who will sign the petition
to the Legislature to submit the
question to the people? If we could
but abolish the traffic in this accur-
sed stuff, we could bask in the
smiles Of general prosperity, and
boast of a paradise for dwelling
place. Pass around the petition.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1882-01-11

Judge Loomis said at the conven-
ton, if he had the power he would
sweep the liquor traffic from the
whole earth. If we haven't the pow
er to do anything so big, let US do
something little smaller and near
er our size, Let's sweep it away
from our own doors.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1882-01-11

out thrill Of joy at getting back.
So it was this time, and as we LOOK
ed out upon our own city we could
not resist the conviction that we
live in the best tom IN the State.
SCRIBBLER.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1882-01-11

How MANY.-If funeral process
sion were passing the Court House
on Saturday, following to the Gem
etery friend who had died of delir-
lums, how many would step aside
from the procession to vote alicense
ticket?
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1882-01-11

The present Council die and go
hence, and their water works do
follow them.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1882-01-11
Newburg and Morgantown Notes.

| Ed. FREEMAN: our cOrreSpOn-
dent spent his Christmas at New
burg, Preston county. 1t is a thirty
ing, wide-awake town on the B. e.
O. R. R. The people are active,
energetic, cordial and generous.
One who knows them could not
help being delighted with them.
For Christmas dinner we accept
ed an invitation from Miss Ethel
Smoot, and were delightfully."- enter
tanned at the elegant residence of
her father. Those who know Miss
Ethel, with her intellectual powers,
her beautiful manners, her lady
like and delicate attentions to her
guests, and who are so fortunate,
too, as to be acquainted with her
family, will be sure that our Christ
mas dinner, at least, was brilliant
success.
MoRGANTOWN.
From Newburg we took up our
pilgrimage to Morgantown, Pill
grimage we say advisedly. Gentle
reader, have you ever been to Nor
gantown in winter?
Fnot, 60 at once and then die
or rather, if you have any notion of
dying at all, be sure and do it Just
before you 60 to Morgantown in the
winter. Those horrible grades by
stage-But stop! Our feelings over
come us at their memory,
Let US 60 on till we reach the
ancient city itself. All, what diff
ference! Our travel-stained robes
q. G., our gauze over-coat and last
winters boots), are all laid down,
and our horrid trip quickly forgot
ten. We have four days of uninter-
rupted, unalloyed happiness.
THE UNIVERSITY.
We found the University enjoy
ing unprecedented prosperity. The
young men will seek it even thro'
the 10 terrible miles from Fair
mont. The attendance is larger
than ever before in it's history, and
the year has been one of unexam-
pied success. The people of the
State are justly proud of their Uni
versity, and are learning every
year to prize it more highly.
Our return brought us over that
lovely road to Fairmont, which we
accomplished in just 103 hours. If
you want to get the "worth Of your
money" pay $3.50 to ride over that
road at this season. But we forbear
on that subject.
1t made us almost cry for Joy to
see again the
B. & o. RAILROAD.
Our readers well know the great
thoroughfare, and it is needless for
us to say that it is well-nigh a
model of comfort, convenience and
expedition. Elegant coaches, quick
time, close connection, polite offici-
als-if you want to go Just IN style,
take the B. & O. r. r.
HOME AGAIN.
Parkersburg is the best place af-
ter all, and we never leave it with
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1882-01-11
Marietta & Cincinnati Railroad.
AND CONNECTION

IN effect November 20, 1881. The Shortest,
L Quickest and Best Route to all points West
and Northwest.
The popular line to ST. Louis, Chicago, ON
aha and Kansas City.
The daily gazette., 1882-01-07
New Port of Entry wanted.

Hon. John L. Thomas. collector of
the port of Baltimore, has received a
letter from Mr.. Chas. v. Bengley, rep
resenting the citizens of Cambridge,
Dorchester county, Nd, requesting
him to express his opinion on the ad-
visibility of making Cambridge q
separate port of entry, with view of
accommodating the bay trade OF that
section of the State, Mr.. Bengley
suggests that the bounds of the pro-
posed new district might be the north
bank of the Nanticoke river and the
south bank of the Wye or the Chester
river, which would not interfere with
the Crisfeld disiri t, but would take a
slice from that of Baltimore.
The reasons for wanting new.diss
trict are that shipbulldiug is being
conducted on large scale at Cam
bridge, and that it is great incon-
venience to come to Baltimore to get
out the necessary license and other
papers. Mr.. Thomas will investigate
the matter thoroughly and give his
views as soon as possible.
The daily gazette., 1882-01-07
LONDON, Jan. 8. 10l


The Daily News, discussing MIR.
Blaine's circular to the republics Of
Central and South America proposing
a conference at Washington, says -
"rhe meaning of the project il the
establishment of an American pro-
tectorate over both Central and South
America. MI. Blaine's pretensions are
novel and extravagant they were
never contemplated by the originator
of the Monroe doctrine, under which
an attempt will probably be made to
shelter them. Now that Mr.. Freling-
huysen has succeeded Mr.. Blaine
there is, at least, hope that some ra-
tional basis of negotiation can bs ar
rived At. That the American interest
interest on the Pacific seaboard hes
greatly Increased since the Clayton.
Bulwer treaty was signed admits Of no
doubt, but il is quite an open question
whether England is not interested in
the Panama Canal yet more deeply.
That England, with her vast American
possessions and carrying trade, should
become party to any agreement
yielding the canal into American
hands and acknowledging the
suzerainty of the United States of the
entire Western Hemisphere is . dream
beyond the domain Of practical poll
tics
The daily gazette., 1882-01-07
FIRST EDITION.
NeM Castle I,resbYterY.

Yesterday afternoon a special ses-
held in Central Presbyterian Church,
this city, to act upon the application
Of Rev. Mr.. Aiken, of Port Deposit,
Nd, for q transf@ to the Prssbytery
OF Chester, be having accepted a call
to the Second Presbyterian Church OF
that city. Those present we're Rev.
j. T. Umstead, Rev. DR.. J. Il. Nixon,
Rev. A. N. Keigwin, Rev. H. b. Du-
Val, Rev. Robert Graham, Rev. j. T.
Aiken, Rev. G. p. Mallory, Elder
Egbert Klair and w. X. Crosby. Rev.
]. T. pmstead was chosen Moderator,
and opened the meeting with prayer.
Mr.. Aiken presented request for
tue dissolution Of the pastoral rela-
tions between himself and the church
at Port Deposit, to take effect at once.
After comforting with him and the
commissioners, VIM. Steel aud VIM
Patten, tho PIesbytery granted the
request, and appointed Rev. John
Squirer to declare the pulpit vacant
on next Saturday, and act rs modera-
tor of the session.
Tho session OF the church at Port
Deposit asked and obtained leave to
supply their pulpit until next meeting
of the Presbytery. Rev. Mr.. Aiken
was giveB credentials transferring
him to the Presbytery Of Chester.
Mr.. Aiken has removed with his
family to Chester, and will be given a
formal reception by his congregation
this evening.
The daily gazette., 1882-01-07
GENERAL NEWS.

George W. Brooks, U. s. District Judge
for Eastern North Carolina, died yester-
day.
The New York Woman Suffrage State
Convention will meet in Utica on the
10th of February.
AloBzo Harper was arrested yesterday
at Ssfferns, New York, for dealing in
counterfeit coin.
The store of l.. D. Newell & Son, in
Providence, Rhode Island, was robbed
of $500 worth of silk goods on Thursday
night.
Mr.. John Wanamaker last night gave
els fourth annual dinner to the en-
ployees of his Grand Depot, at Thir-
teenth and Market streets.
A large sale of barley took place yes !.
terday in Buffalo. 155 900 bushels of
"brisht Canada" were sold In one lot,
for which a check for $50, sol was given.
Mrs. Ann Denney died suddenly at
her son-in-law's house, near Smyrna,
Delaware, on Thursday. Last Sunday
her 104th birthday, was celebrated by a
reunion of her descendants.
The President yesterday nom mated
Samuel q. Parks, of New Mexico, to be
| Associate. Justice for Wyoming, and
| Joseph Bell, of New York, TO be Asso.
| ciate Justice for New Mexico.
| j am6S ID. hl1ueOranu, leW6lor, Ol
| Mer Ger, Penna is reported to have dis
appeared seve al days ago with $l00(
worth af goods, leaving debts to firms In
Chicago, New York, Pittsbnrg and
Buffalo, to tb Q an ouDt of $4,000.
Representative Ford of Missouri, lead
er of the Greenback ers In Congress says
his party will oppose all legislation fol
the continuance of national banks, anC
antagonize all refunding legislation, a.
they believe the bonds should be paid OF
at once in greenbacks.
1t is understood hat ex Senator Sa
gent has been selected for Secretary o
Of the Interi0r, but will not be nominal
ed until after the Senatorial election IL
Iowa.-Several of the e lstern Senator
express the belief that William E. Chan
dler will succeed Judge Hunt as Sssre
tary of the Navy.
The Pennsylvania Sinking Fund Com
missoners yesterday aceepted bids fOI
SO 900 900 for the new State loan, at 3, 3
and per cent, of which the greater par
comes to Philadelphia, Drexel s. Co. get
ting about Sc, 900 900. By this trausactio
when completed, the lnterest-bearin
bearing State debt will be reduced 81 ,4S2
| 600.
The daily gazette., 1882-01-07
prore OF rthe Dow Cnse.

The criminal charge preferred
against Mrs. M. L. Dow, of Philadel.
phia, by Mrs. Harriet s. Dunning, OF
this city, who accused the female
broker Of fraudulently retaining over
81, 900 which had been entrusted to
her for speculative purposes, was call
ed before Magistrate List yesterday
afternoon, but notice was given that
the complainant had Withdrawn her
allegations. This leaves Mrs. Dow
free of all charges of criminal transac'
tion except that of conspiracy with
Royal La Touche, which was heard
before Magistrate Burns.
The daily gazette., 1882-01-07
CITY COUNCIL.
Regular Meeting Last Evening
Committee Reports Ordinances
Passed.

Regular Meethm& MAABN evening NO
Committee Reports Ordinances
Passed.
Council was called to order last even
ing at 7.35 o'clock by President 5harpley.
All the standing and special commit
tees we're called, but no reports were
made.
The City Treasurer reported $13, ,43O,-
AZ IN bank To the credit Of current ex
pehses.
The Chief Engineer Of the Water
Department reported 81 men IN his
employ fer the week ending January
30; pay roll, $302.07.
The Street Commissioner reported III
men, 2 double and single team IN his
employ for the week ending December
31sl; pay roll, $2846.
George O. Ward, Coal Oil Inspector,
reported that he had approved 14,274
gallons Of oil during the month of De-
cember
PETITION AND COMMUNICATIONS.
Mr.. Paynier presented the resignation
OF LaMOtte DUPONT as a member of the
Board OF Water Arbilrators. On mo-
tion Of DIR. Paynter the resignation was
accepted,
Mr.. r. II. Taylor stated that the
Board of Arbtrators would meet on
Tuesday next for the purpose of filling
The vacancy caused by the resignation
OF Mf. DUPONT. On bis motion the
Chairman OF the Water Committee was
Instructed to be present and represent
the city.
Mr.. y. ii. Taylor called up for a
third reading the ordinance In relation
TO a bAtLeryman and llneman for the
designates the first meeting night OF
COnncil in January for the election and
the salary $500 per year, The term OF
flee expires the tirst Monday night in
January. The duties Of the eilice' Is to
keep the wires and batteries in perfect
order. The ordnance passed unani.
mously. The same gentleman thep
moved that Council proceed to the nCm-
iBatlon and election of batteTJman
aud lineman. he nominated Peter
Springer, and, there being no further
non nations, Mr.. Springer was elected
MIR. MerTis Taylor called up tor q
third reading the ordinance u lhorizinG
the city to b jrrow $780, 900 for the use OF
the Board of Educa ION.
The bonds are to be issued in sums Of
SlUO or nultiples, to bear interest at the
rate OF Al per cant payable in February
and August, Sc, 900 10 be redeemed eact
year. Passed unanimously.
On motion of Mr.. Merris Taylor
Council proceeded TO lhe nomination
and elee ion OF city vaccine physicians
He nominated the present incumbentsi
DR.. Howard ogle for the eastern dis
trict and DIR. Smith Cooper for the west
ern district, They were elected withou
opposition.
Mr.. Townsend presented the annua
report of the Chief Engineer of the Sur
vey Department, aud on his motion 30
copies were ordered to he printed.
Adjourned.
The daily gazette., 1882-01-07

Last evening the following officers Of
Indutry Lodge, No. 2, A. D. u. W. were
Installed by p. NJ. w. Joseph IL. Seal:
p. M. W.-Gsorge A. Maxwell.
III. VIII. IL. McMullin.
Foreman John Otto.
Oyerseer-John Johns.
Recorder-W. A Reynolds.
FinaB cier-B. b. Groves.
Receiver-L. b. Jone
Gulde-J. B. II ckman.
/. W.-Howard Wallace.
d. W &C. M. ratnall.
Trustee I8 mOnths-George w. Todd.
Representatives TO Grand Lodge-Dr.
Ogle, G.. A. Maxwell, W. A. Reynolds.
The daily gazette., 1882-01-07

First Presbyterian church, Market
street, above Ninth, Rev. r. d. DuFaI,
pastor. Preaching 10 80 a. IN. by Presi-
dent Williams, of Wesleyan College.
7.3O p. IN. by the pastor. Public cordially
invited.
Church of the Covenant. Preaching
at 10 10 q. IN. and 80 p. m, by Rev. w.
j.. White. Prayer NEE ing at 80 p.
m.
New Jerusalem church; 1870 a. m.'
"lnternal Perception Better than Exter-
nal Knowledge" z 80 p. M, "Responsi- :
bility Of Man for the Inevitable"
Grace chursh, at 10 30 a M, "a Sonth
Land Without Springs of Water 7.S0
.. M, "Man a. He Was, or the Divine
Image Created" the first of three SER
mons on man.
Reformed Episcopal Church of the
Redeemer, Rev. j. l.. Estlu, rectOr.--
Services at 1890 a. m. ami z 80 y. m.-
Morning subject, "The Souls Inherit.
ance." Evening subject, 1.-THE Infalll.
ble Guide" Sunday school At a. m.
Rev. Rufus II. Wendell, q Methodist
minister, of Albany, N. Y, will preach
Mt the Household of Faith In the morn
ing on "Who Will Live Forever?" and
in the evening on Deaths VictOry Over
the Finally lmpenitent."
The daily gazette., 1882-01-07
LOCAL LINES.

The extra Saddle Rock oysters at
Fullmer's.
The celebrated Sheep Ridge oysters
at Fullmer's.
II you need Cough Medicine buy
tho best. Walton's Wild Cherry
Compound cures all who use 1t. Only
90 cents bottle, at 235 Market street.
JAM 6t*
Council had very little business to
transact last evening.
The Orphans fair in the Institute
Hall closes this evening.
The firemen are having quite time
at their annual elections.
The Delaware Fire Company have
ordered a Prunty Relief Valve.
The Shields Library Association
will remove to the SaVille Building
March 25th.
The only place in the city to get a
first-class oyster is at Fullmsr's, sos
Market street. nov5 I'm
There are several bad cutters around
the city since the recent freeze. A
carriage broke down, last evening, at
Eighth and Shipley streets, owing to
a bad hole IN the gutter.
The daily gazette., 1882-01-07
SECOND EDITION
The Powder MslI Horror.
TUSCALOOSA Iowa, Jan.


The boys who were killed by the
powder explosion yesterday were
all of prominent families. They
were seen to shoot at the building
from a short distance, then go up to
see the result. Afterward they fired
another shot. Then came the ex-
plosion. The body of young Phillips
was found fifty yards down the hill T,
theclothlng nearly all gone the back
portion of the head carried away
and the body otherwise horribly
mangled. John Stedman was blown
through wire fence 100 yards away
and fearfully torn. Gerald Joyce
was found in a creek $50 yards away
with the head almost entirely gone.
The boys had been warned to
quit.
The damage to the city Is very
great. Most of the houses in the
northern part are badly wrecked /;
doors and woodwork are broken;
stables are completely wrecked,
chimneys toppled over and fues
cracked their whole length. The de-
structlon of plate glass in the princi
pal streets is nearly complete and
cannot be covered by $50, 900.
The magazine was owned by A. L..
Spencer q Co., and located 10 an open
space bali mile north of the public
square and 250 yards east Of Market
street.
The bodies of the boys were buried
today. About thirty residences are
badly wrecked and some will have to be
rebuilt. Their losses will be severely
felt by some families. The amount OF
powder in the magazine was 1850
pounds. All the persons who were in
iured ara recoVhring.
The daily gazette., 1882-01-07
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
LONDON, Jan. 7, 1882.

LONDONs Jan. y, AOO@'
The Marquis Of Lorne will sail for
Canada in the steamer Partisan ON
"Wednesday.
The Viceroy Of India has sent .
remonstrance to Mandalay, Burmah,
In regard to the system of commercial
monopolies.
The revenue received from direct
and indirect taxes In France in the
year 1881 exceeds the estimates by
BIZ, 900. 000f.
The Austrian government has de-
cided to despatch reinforcement Of
2, 900 troops to paciiy the inhabitants
OI Kriyoscia.
A violent gale, accompanied by rain,
prevailed yesterday throughout the
United Kingdom, and considerable
damage was done, especially in Scot
land.
M. Fl. quet, member OF the French
Chamber Of Deputies, will relin-
quish parliamentary life In order to
attend to his new duties as Perfect Of
the Seine.
The daily gazette., 1882-01-07
Captain Elected.

A meeting Of q Company, DUPONT
Guards, was held last evening for the
purpose of electing captain In pace
Of Captain j. N. Curtis, who has been
promoted to Majar. First Lieu enant
Chaylor and Second Lieu. Rice were
nominated, but before the ballOting con.
menced Lieutenant Chaytor withdrew
and Lieutenant Rice was unanimously
elected captain. First Sergeant j. Pusey
Wickersham was elected Second Lieu.
tenant. After the election the members
Of the company adjourned TO RoblnsOn's
Ice cream saloon.
The daily gazette., 1882-01-07

In the u. s. Senate, yesterday, Mr..
Beck offered . resolution asking the
Secretay ofthe Treasury why the resolu-
tion OF the 21st ult., calling for infOrma-
tion in regard to the tariff imposed ON
English and American goods by France,
Germany and Mexico, was not complied
with. II was laid over. Mr. Sherman
moved to take up the Three per Cent.
Bond bill, but objection was made. Mr..
Hale's resolution for special committee
on the mode of electinS President and
Vice President was referred to the Com.
mlttee on Privileges and Elections. Mr..
Hale said that Committee had already
appointed subcommittee to consider
the subject, which would report at an
esrly day. The resolution offered last
month by Mr.. Davis, of West Virginia,
asking information in regard to pension
frauds, was adpted. After an Execu-
tive session the Senate adjourned until
Monday.
The daily gazette., 1882-01-07
RnuLaat Evenfnr.

The annual ball of the Fame Active
Association took place last evening in
w ebster's Dancing Academy, and was
the largest given this season, there being
eighty FIVE couples on The march. The
march commenced at $50 O'clock, aud
was led by Master of Ceremonies, Peter
McGrale aud Miss Kate Lapisrre. After
the march dancing was commenced and
continued throughout the intermissions
when an abundance Of refreshments
were served. The affair was a very
pleasant one and all eDjayed themselves
and when ii became time to depart the
participants left very reluctantly but with
pleasant thoughts of the Actives ball.
The daily gazette., 1882-01-07
FIremen,a EIeotion.

At the annual meeting of the Fame
Hose Fire Company held last evening,
the following officers were elected:
President-John V. Christy.
Vice William II. Blake.
Seeretary-FIederick Busch.
Treasurer-James O. Aiken.
William McOTea,L Grimes,
Theodore Francis.
Directors-H. +. Borden, w. Finn,
j. Myers, James Pyle, George Lutz, j.
j. Riley.
The following were elected directors
of the Weccacoe Fire Company durlug a
meeting last evening:
William Reed, Charles Barry, John
Hayes, Caleb Taylor, Michael Glaucey
Peter Fagan, Michael Skelly, David
Reader,
The daily gazette., 1882-01-07
PoIice Items.

The following cases were disposed of
by Mayor Almond last evening aud this
morning:
John Armstrong, aud Peter MeGonigle
we're drunk and disorderly, 81 and costs
each.
Eugene Brown, colored, for carrying
concealed deadly weapons, 5000 bail tor
Court.
John GormaIi, vagrancy, 10 days.
One drunk completed the list.
The daily gazette., 1882-01-07
A Physician Fatally Stabbed by a
Lunatic.

KALAMAZOO, Mich January g.
DR.. E. A. Adams, Assistant Medical
Superintendent of the Michigan Asy.
lum for the Insane, was fatally stabbed
by a patient to-day. The patient had
been supposed TO be harmless. The
stabbing was done with large pocket
knife, which was recently lostsby one
of the attendants.
GENTLEMEN-Your Hop Bitters have
been of great value to me. was laid
up with typhoid fever for over two
months and could get no relief until l
tried your Hop Bitters. To those suffer-
ing from debility OF any one in feeble
health. / cordially recommend them.
J. @. SToETzEL,
6S3 Fulton st., Chicago, Ill.
The daily gazette., 1882-01-07
Death OF MIS- DenUy.

Mrs. Ann Denney, mother of Mre.
Go. w. Cummine, OF Smyrna, and
grandmother of Walter Cummins,
Esq, of this city, died rather unex
pectedly on Thursday evening at Mr.
George Cummins' residence near
Smyrna, from an attack of pneumonia.
She had reached the unusual age of
104 years.
Mrs. Denney, of late years, had
enjoyed unusual good health despite
her advanced age, and was able to read
without glasses and to talk intelligently
upon the events of the past. Her
memory was remarkable, ard up to the
time of her death she could recall oc-
currences of her far-dislant girlhood
with unvarying correctness, She was
born on New Years. Day, 1778, right
in the midst OF the American revolu-
tion, and therefore was an eye witness
OF all the stirring events that have
marked the history of the Federal
Government. For the past twenty
years her birthday has been the occa..
sion of a family reunion, when ali her
descendants would gather under the
family roof, while the people of
Smyrna and Kent county Joined iD
great numbers in wishing "Aunty"
Denney many happy returns of the
day. In fact her birthday was always
red letter" day in the neig
! The reunion was held on Sunday last,
as usual, at which time the old lady was
in her usual good health, serene and
happy, aud conyersed with her usual
vivacity with the many relatives and
friends who called. The next day, in
some unforeseen manner she contracted
a cold, which, despite the best atlenN
tion of loving friends and the most
/; skillful medical attention, turned to
pneumonia and proved fatal. Thus
ended long, useful, Christian life.
Her funeral will take place on Monday
aftern ION at 1 o'clock.