West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1882-01-18

and general complaints that some
body was violating law, but direct
and specific charges with proof to
back them up. The law was sell
dom violated without at least two
knowing it. The drunk man on
the streets, together with the man
who sells him liquor must be arrest
ed and punished.
In reference to houses of ill-fame
the Mayor was very particular, and
decidedly stalwart, to which there
was hearty 'amen" in the audi
ence.
After highly complimenting the
retiring administration for the great
reformation effected in this direc-
tion during the past year, His Hon
or declared in favor of following up
the good work to the end.
Heretofore punishment had been
visited almost mereilessly upon the
poor, unfortunate women, while
public opinion was such as to rem
der reformation next to impossible.
This is wrong. The weaker party
must suffer the penalty for crime,
but her companion and guilty part
ner in wickedness must be arrested
with her, and punished just as Sc
verely and just as publicly. Let
this be done and these vile haunts
will soon vanish.
The law was cited in reference to
owners of property occupied for vile
purposes, and the policy announced
of having the police notify all such
that unless such tenants were re-
moved, proceedings would be insti-
tuted that would render such prop
erty very improbable.
Stating mildly his objections to
the present water-works scheme,
the Judge couldn't forego the oppor-
tunity for little joke, which was
richly enjoyed. Speaking of the
1000 the City would have to pay
annually, he said this annual sum
would pay for 100000 bbls. of wa
ter, at the rate of 1 Ito cent per
barrel, which quantity of water,
paid for by the city, would be about
60 barrels for every man, woman,
child and baby in the city.
"Now," said he, turning to the
ex-Mayor, "if Bro. Wells will par
don me, | can't understand what
our people are to do with so much
water, unless we all become Bap-
fists and teetotalers."
We only try to give the substance
of some of the remarks of the even
ing, and not the language used.
After reference to many points of
interest in city affairs, urging a
thorough preparation for the small
pox, should it come, commencing
the police force for past efficiency,
and assuring them of vigorous sup
port in all faithful duty in the fu-
ture, His Honor, expressing ready
purpose and desire to consult with
the retiring Mayor and Council,
and have the benefit of their expe-
rience and judgment in matters of
common interest and concern, clos
ed his remarks, and announced the
Council
READY FOR BUSINESS.
On motion of Mr.. Epson, the
Rules of Order of the former Council
were adopted, and on his motion the
Council proceeded to the
EJECTTON or OEEICEps
For Recorder, Mr.. Covert nomina-
ted T. S. Conley, whose election was
unanimous.
For City Clerk, Mr.. Burk nomi-
mated F. B. Toothaker, who was
elected without opposition.
For City Solicitor, Mr.. Burk NOM
mated T. O. Bullock, Mr.. Williams
put forward the name of r. Heber
Smith, and Mr.. Conley named w.
L. Cole The roll being called, Mr.,
Cole was found to have 5 votes,
Messrs. Bullock and Smith 1 each.
For City Surveyor, Mr.. Burk
named j. S. A. Farrow and Mr..
Williams named julius Schubert.
Mr. Farrow was elected, having
received 5 votes, Williams and
Wild voting for Mr.. Schubert.
For Market Master, Alex Will
liams was elected over James Amos
and Joe Hollinger.
For Wharf Master Mr. Con1ev