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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-07-14

! Nothing of a disastrous nature
has occurred -ince our last commu-
nication. The health of the peo-
pie Ia generally good, and things
seem TO be moving along about as
welifas usual. The wheat has
been cut and the harvest feasts
have been partaken of by the
weary laborers. Your humble cor.
respondent did his utmost 10 de-
YOUR goodly share of the luxur-
les Of this life at the close of har-
vest. Owing to the hospitality of
Mrs. Laudis, whose tables were
spread with all the dainties and
substantials that the hands could
ask. and at the close ofharvest the
tables were loaded with ice cream
lemonade, cakes, candies. &c, which
were partaken of with joy to all.
The glorious 4th was pretty gen.
orally observed by the good peo-
pie of this neighborhood by har-
vesting until s o'clock in the even
ing, when the general aspect Ofthe
weather indicated that q rain and
thunder storm was approaching,
which caused them to suspend
buisreSs until the 9th, consequent
tly some OF US wended our way to
Williamsport, Nd, 10 listen to
the eloquent speeches aud to scru-
tinize the display Il Are works in
honor of the celebrated, 4th of july
1875, when the United States was
declared free and independent.
Oh arriving in Md, just after We
had crossed the river, on the bank
we observed that large stand
had been erected, which was beau
tifully decorated with flags. which
represented nearly every nation
under heaven, while the proud
flag OF the United States waved
triumphantly, and seemed to smile
upon the others with an air of SUI
premacy which seemed to bid de-
fiance After the band had dis
cours . sweet y. music, Mr.. e. II:
read the Declaration Of Iudepen.
dence, by Thomas Jefferson, when
was listened to with profound at
tention by 500 people, m IRE or less.
Fireworks were then displayed
which surpassed anything Of the
kind that we have ever before wit
messed. III. X. Douglas, Esq,
(StOnewali Jackson's chief staff
was next introduced) and gave US
a very grand speech on the pros
perity, growth aud wealth OF the
u. S. which was sanctioned by
long loud and animated shouts of
appreciation. So after Witnessing
the display of fireworks for about
half an hour, all returnei to their
homes and we presume, with their
hearts filled with benevolence and
patriotism.
Great preparations are being
made for the picnic which is TO be
held at Potomac Isle" Saturday
next Ito morrow for the benefit
of the people OF these adjoining
neighborhood5, and we hope that
all will avail Themselves Of the
golden OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES the
enterprising and es'inable COM
pany.
We were really very sorry that
Mr.. A. S. Golden g. Riley omitted
some of the most important feat
ures in the report of ihe Peabody
Institute, a. we wan ed tn secure
copy for preservation. But as II
is-we have nearly that much in
our note book, consequently, can
not afford to pay 25cts .or i
ARCTURUS.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-07-14

A young man who was presen-
ted with eleven penwipers last
Christmas by his lady friends.
continues to wipe his pen on his
coat tail.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-07-14

The question has often been ask
ed, "Can rupture abdominal hernia)
be cured ?" We most enaphdtically
sag YES. That this part of the
body offers no exception to those
physiological laws which govern the
whole physical economy and it
makes not particle Of difference
whether the age of rupture is one
year or a hundred years. For proof
of this send for a free book on Rup-
ture, to the Excelsior Cure Man'f'g.
Co., Ogdensburg, N. Y. mar 81, 1y.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-07-14

Last summers title is this sum
mer's style.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-07-14

Alta sale OF Snorthorns from the
Hamilton herd, Mt Herring, KY,
in Chicago last week, harrington
Lally Fourth sold for $4,000, and
harrington Son $t025, to Richard
Gibson, of Delaware, Ontario,
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-08-22

Missouri VALLEY, HARRISON Co., IA.
DEAR FREEMAN: can't do much
for the great cause for which your
heart and soul is fighting, but to
stop the FREEMAN would be to deny
myself of an ever welcome visitor
that | connot spare.
Enclosed find 81, and may the
FREEMAN live to herald the grand
triumph over the curse of the liq-
uor traffic.
Please send us some sample cop
les, that we may see what we can
do for you among our friends here.
Mrs. GEO. M. JACo.
POINT MARION, FAYETTE Co., Pa.
ED. FREEMAN Please send me
Specimen copies and terms, and |
will do all | can to get your excel
lent paper into circulation in this
neighborhood.
Yours in the cause,
E. 7. SHARP.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-08-22
Prohibition.
Organize for Victory.

ED. freeman; In order to a
grand victory for Prohibition, the
friends OF the cause must watch
carefully whom they select as candi-
dates in the various counties, and
support only such men as will
honestly carry out the wishes of
the People. Many, for the sake of
office, will represent that they will
be true, until they are elected, and
then prove false to their promises.
But we trust the temperance peo-
pie are Zoo wise to be deceived Let
US have a complete and effective
organization In every county of the
State. We are about to commence
active work in Marshall county.
We have a grand rally appointed
for the 9th of September in the
Baptist Church on Fork Ridge, and
we invite all the people to turn
out and aid in making the meet
ing a great success. 1t requires
work to accomplish any important
object. If a good reliable agent
can be secured, it will be produc-
tive of great good, but the main
part of the work must be perform
ed by the Temperance People Of each
county. They must act in harmo-
ny, and hold frequent meetings and
have the people understand that
it IS to their interest to stop voting
for liquor men. If it is wrong to
sell liquors, why license men to
sell? The whole license system is
wrong and pernicious and ought tc
be abolished. And the day draws
near when prohibition will prevail
J. A. P.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-08-22
DOddridge County.

ED. FREEMAN This county is in
bad oder just now because Of VIC
lence and murder. Two persons
killed, and three others supposed to
be, in six months, makes a fearful
record.
The law-abiding citizens seem
20 be much discouraged. 1t is diff
ficult to convict.a man of crime in
the county, and this will be the
case as long as lawyers labor so
hard to have bad men acquitted
and turned loose on society. If
this state of things does not cease
lynch law will be enforced before
twelve months are gone. This will
be misfortune to be sure, but it
will come, and it may be some in
nocent parties will suffer. There
is quite a deep feeling in some
places against the legal authori-
ties because of what is considered
incapacity or indisposition to deal
with criminals. WEBB.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-08-22
Sunday School Institutes.

ED. FREEMAN: On the 9TH and
Sth insts., Sunday School Insti-
tute was held on the New Milton
Charge, near Morgansville, Rev. R.
Wood, Pastor. "The Superinten-
dents Work with the Teachers
Preparation Helps and Work" was
among the topics presented.
The attendance was large and in
terest marked.
On the 9th and 10th insts::, an
other institute was held at Zanes-
vile, on West Milford Charge, Rev.
G. H. Cox, Pastor.
Prof. Stevens, Principal of West
Va. Academy, Rev. G. Hall, finan-
cial Agent of the Academy, and
Rev. J. W. Borgess., were present
and took part in the work Of the
Institute. The practical work Of
the Sunday School was presented
in many aspects and illustrated
in many ways. One night was de
voted to the Woman's Missionary
work, and was quite interesting
The attendance was good, and good
singing was marked feature Of
the Institute.
There are a great many young
| people here who are bright and re-
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-08-22
Huntington Prohibition.

EDITOR FREEMAN The fourth
monthly meeting Of the Hunting
ton Prohibition Association was
held yesterday evening in the Bap-
tist church. The President, Mr..
Thos. Medford, says it was the
largest monthly meeting we have
had. Rev. S. B. D. Prickitt read a
paper in which he discussed the
hindrances to the temperance
work. His paper was well writ
ten, well read and we'll received.
Prof. A. L. Purinton was present
and was coerced into a 20 minutes
talk, and the general verdict is
that "he said something" P.
The FREEMAN readers are always
ready to take it for granted that
something" is said when Prof
Purinton is called on in a Prohibi,
ton meeting.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-08-22
Marion County.

ED. FREEMAN Rev. w. w. Ry-
mer. Pastor of Hessville Charge, u.
B. Church, is pushing the temper
ance work with a good deal of en-
ergv and success. Two local organ
izations have been effected, one at
Grovetow and the other at Grange
Vile.
This sort of work can be done by
every pastor in the State, and
should be. Marion county has sew
eral local organizations and is now
agitating the calling of County
Convention. with view to organ
izing the county.
The prohibition sentiment is
growing all the time. There are
those who are unfriendly to our
movement, who claim that we are
closing ground" The wish is no
doubt father to the thought, and it
will be Just as we'll for the inter
ests of prohibition for them to con-
tinue to think so.
Now and then they find minis
ter who will not take any part in
the work of closing up the saloons
of the State, and this gives them
much comfort.
am sorry that there are such
cases, few though they be. | do
not see now man can pray for a
cause that he will not actively aid
A pulpit policy that would mean
Cancellation as to the whisky traf-
fc, needs modification in radical
sense.
Rev. j. w. Avis, Pastor of Cairo
Charge, U. B. Church, is also or.
ganizing wherever it is possible
Who will object to this sort Of
work?
PROHIBITION.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-08-22

ties to give a little attention to
this new device. 1t is also posi-
BILE that it is carried in saddle-bags
by itinerant whisky-venders and
sold by the drink.
Every day of this temperance
agitation is doing good by expos
ing the hypocrisy and hitherto dis
honesty of men. A.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-08-22
OUR LETTER BOX.
RALEIGH G.. II.

RALEIGH G.. II.
DEAR FREEMAN: | send you by
Bro. Powell, $3.50.
You have come to me regularly
and are "a most welcome visitor.
Still give them shot, and hot shot
at that, until the next election.
Down this way we are still labor
ing for prohibition.
Yours,
J. N. HUTCHINSON.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-08-22
WESTVIRGINIAF FREEMAN.
CORRESPONDENCE.
West Virginia Academy.

Ed. FREEMAN: This school of
learning is located in the town of
Buckhannon, one of the most at
tractive and beautiful towns of the
State, lying near enough the noun
tain spurs to catch the mountain
ibreeze, yet remote enough to escape
the rigid cold of the mountain
peaks.
Upshur county, of which Buck
harmon is the county seat, has
never granted license to sell
whisky as a beverage, and in the
main has attracted g. sober, moral
and intelligent people.
Now that the town is connected
with the outside world by rail, adds
new interest to the place. Vari-
Gus enterprises are already being
projected, and Improvements be-
ing made, which must increase as
the years 60 by.
The Academy building is now
being erected, with a fair pros
pect Of occupying some rooms this
fall.
The school will open September
4, 1883, under the control of Profs.
J. @. Stevens, and l.. F. John, men
of high moral and intellectual cul-
ture, having been tested in the
towns as teachers, to the entire
satisfaction of the patrons; the for
mer as superintendent of the pub
lie schools, and as Principal of a
normal school for several terms !;
and the latter as an assistant in
the normal.
Both are late of Otterbein Uni
versity, the latter graduating last
June.
The musical department will be
under control Of Mrs. Sue Baney
He'll and will be a success.
AS an evidence of the high es
TEEN in which Prof. Stevens is
held, we may mention that on the
evening of the 9TH inst, soon after
he had closed normal term, he
was the victim of a big surprise
party by which were lavished upon
him beautiful boquets of flowers,
money and other valuable gifts.
hon. Elk Speaker Moffet and
Hon. D, D. T. Framework made
most complimentary presentation
remarks, expressive Of the highest
confidence, to which the Professor
responded in well-timed words of
acknowledgement.
The Buckhannon Band dis
coursed most excellent music on
the occasion.
The evening was most enjoya-
bic one to all of the large crowd
who were present to participate.
The outlook is hopeful Of build
ing up an institution that will be
an honor and a blessing to the
State.
To all such enterprises we bid q
hearty God speed. E.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-08-22
GRAFTON, w. VA.

WRAFTON, w. a.
ED. FREEMAN Enclosed find 2.
O. Order for $500, for which con-
tinue the FREEMAN to H. H. Wheel
er and myself.
l wish our city authorities and a
thousand others of our citizens
would take and read our excellent
temperance paper, and be stimu-
lated to action against the open
violations of law by INSCRIPTIONS
whisky vendors.
Yours,
MOSES CASSIDY.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-08-22
Senseless Nonsense.

ED. FREEMAN During the last
session of our Legislature, when it
was feared by the whisky interest
all over the country, that a pro-
hibitory amendment would be sub
n1itted, the following nonsense was
addressed to the Democratic party
through the columns of the Wash
ington Cd. CO. Se1,tiroel:
eve demand that our Democrat
ic Congressman and Senators shall
Immediately consult together and
instruct the West Virginia and
Missouri legislatures to adhere to
the old principles of the party.
Honor, Self-Interest, and Self-Pro-
lection, indeed the threatened life
Of your party command you to ex-
ert yourselves in these instances
and take immediate action in the
premises"
The reader will pay attention to
the words, "Self-Interest" and "Self-
Protection" "Selfw That is a
fair explanation of the entire liquor
business. If it cared for the good
of society, the good of the drunk
ard, the good Of wives and children,
we would not have half so much to
say, but it is not the case. Inter
est" with the rum trade never gets
beyond self. Personal liberty is
the hobby. But what does that
mean? Evidently this: tina. eve
ry man who asks it be given per-
mission to sell where, when and to
whom he pleases, and that every
man be permitted to buy and drink
as often and as much as he may
desire. Self-interest demands this.
Nothing less will do The rum
interests oppose the interests of
everybody else. Show me what
the traffic wants, and I'll show you
precisely what no decent, sober,
humanity loving man will have if
he can avoid it. 1t is Il mean, con-
temptible principle and business
that cannot see beyond self"
Lucifer himself could not be more
un-Christ like.
Again: The same paper proceeds
to dish out some taffy to the mem
Der or Senator who has no more
self respect than to champion the
liquor interest: eve will publish
the name of the member or Sena
tor who will take the initiative in
this live question as that of bene-
factor to his party and country,
and the best man to carry the
Democratic banner at the next
Presidential election" A lovely
proposition. What an honor for a
Senator to have his name paraded
before the public in the columns
of a foul whisky organ. The SLAM
der upon the Democratic party as
contained in the above paragraph
is as foul as the heart that conceiv-
ed it. Wouldn't the Democratic
party or any other party make a
grand canvass under the leadership
Of the hero of the dirty whisky
traffic?
One can scarcely have decent
contempt for man who will write
or the paper that will publish such
nonsense as the above clippings
and send them forth among people
of common sense as arguments
against prohibition. DELTA.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-08-22
ON PAGEANT NIGHT

Another remarkable spectacle will be wit
messed, and effects produced never before
attempted in any city of the world.
The parade will be the grandest in extent
known in the history of mystic pageantry.,
The costumes, all entirely new, were made
in Paris, and beyond all comparison the fin
est ever imported to this country. The I'M
paralleled number of Forty Tableau Floats
will be in line, and will be larger and more
imposing in construction than ever before
known. Some conception of the amazing
extent of the pageant may be CLEANED from
the fact that upwards of thirteeu hundred
men, two hundred and thirty horses, six
bands and six hundred carried lights are re-
quircd to place it upon the streets,
No advance will be made in the usual
rates for hotel accomm odationS, either III
Baltimore or Washington, visitors being en-
abled to stop in either city, the Baltimore
and Ohio running
Troip RIM of ST
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-08-22
OLD POINT COMFORT
AND
FORTRESS MONROE
MOUNT VERNON.

Is but a few hours ride on the historic Po-
tomac from Washington. Splendid Steamers
leaving every morning and returning during
1 q q tnn
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-08-22
Lamp Oil.

ED. FREEMAN: The latest dodge
of those who want to sell and buy
rum contrary to law, is to have it
put in jugs, packed in a shoe-box
marked drugs, and the jugs labeled
Lamp Oil"
It might be we'll for the authori-
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-08-22
HINTON, w. VA.

My DEAR FREEMAN [ send re-
newals as below: Mr.. S. W. Wiley,
Hinton, w. Va, $3.50; Mr.. c. A.
Thomas, Hinton, w. Va, $50,
Now | am not sending you many
new names, and yet this makes
$5.05 / have sent you recently.
Please acknowledge by postal or
through the FREEMAN.
Whether | shall be able to at
tend the General Association, or
not. I cannot say. But | would be
glad to see you at the Greenbrler
and Hopewell Associations.
May your shadow never grow
less. Fraternally,
M. BIBB.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-08-22

spectacle. Many of them are ex-
cellent singers. w.
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1883-10-26
Don't Fear the Injunction.

New YORK, Oct. 24.--All Willard shares
advanced upon the announcement in Wall
street that the news had not yet found Its
way from the court room that applications
had been made for an injunction to prevent
the issue of the second mortgage bonds Of
the Northern Pacific. This strength in these
shares was regarded as showing that large
holders, as also the officials of the road, at
tach no Importance tn the legal proceedings.
Indeed, Mr.. Samuel Wilkinson, Secretary of
the Company, said that this attempt at secur-
ing an injunction Is simply an empty bubble,
and added that the Northern Pacific Com
pany Is impregnable and is as strong as the
rock of Gibralter against any attack that
may be brought against them. 1t is stated
that since the opening Of the Oregon transfer
books sixty thousand shares Of that stock
have been transferred and taken out of the
street. Solicitations for proxies for the rati-
fication of the Northern Pacific second mort
gage loan were sent out to-day, and 1t Is
announced that $50, oOO, 900 of the stock and
proxies are already acquired of the $31, 000,-
600 required. As the day advanced the up
ward movement gained force, and in the last
hour intense excitement prevailed owing to
the efforts of some of the bears to cover the
Vanderbilt shares. Oregon Trsnscontinen-
tai, Western Union, Lackawahna, Missouri
Pacific and Northern Pacific continue the
features of the market.
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1883-10-26
A DEAD CENTER.

"Old Line Democrats" Repudiate Butler.
BosToN, Oct. 23.-The following address
will be issued tomorrow by the "Old Line
Democrats
"Without abating our opposition to the
political methods of the Republican party
we believe Democratic success in the future
can be neither deserved nor achieved unless
we free ourselves from the charge of sup
porting candidates who have lowered the
standard of political morality. We appeal
to your patriotism and sober common sense
to oppose the reelection of Benz. F. Butler
Caring nothing for party or principle, he
subordinates every public interest to his own
aggrandizement. Should he be again cleo
ted, the Democratic party of Massachusetts,
would be held responsible for his admins
trative acts and eccentricities of the past and
the future, while no responsibility attaches
to us for any of the acts of Mr.. Robinson
Such being our belief, We cannot hesitate tc
declare that we intend to do all in our power
to secure the defeat of Gen. Butler, and we
urge all Democrats to join with us in sucl
action"
The Herald says it was announced on the
best, but not on official authority, that S. A
Rabbit, nominated TO the second place OF
the Democratic State ticket, declines. Bah
bitt informed friend that he had no sympa
thy with Butler.
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1883-10-26
THREATENED RAILROAD WAR.
A Rattle on the skirmish Line.

SAN Francisco, October ga circular
lately signed by all the railroad freight man
ayers Of lines west of the Missouri river,
except the Northern Pacific, has been adj
dressed to the merchants of the Pacific coast
to the effect that II the present rates As far
rs freights are concerned be cut by the
Northern Pacific, or II that road should offer
shippers rates lower than those specified In
the special contracts, such reductions would
be promptly met by the other lines, no mat
ter how low the Northern Pacific might 60.
At meeting of the local agents represent
ing the Chicago, Atlantic, New York, Erie
and Western, New York Central, Baltimore
and Ohio, Pennsylvania Central, Michigan
Central, and Lake Shore and Michigan
Southern roads, it was decided to stop the
payment of commissions or rebates of any
kind on overland business over their roads
A circular was also drawn up and addressed
| to the local agents Of other eastern lines
asking them to confine the organization o
excursions over their own lines, as under thu
agreement the contracting lines wonld b.
compelled to oppose such excursions in ev
cry way.
CHICAGO, October 23.-The new freigh
tariff issued to-day by the Iowa pool line
on business from Chicago via Council Bluff
to points in Idaho and Montana, make re
auctions rendered necessary by competition
of the Northern Pacific. Passenger rate
from Des Moines east are demoralized.
will be held Thursday. II. l.. Shute ha
been appointed general freight agent of tn
| Iowa Central road,
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1883-10-26
SEVENTY MILES AN HOUR.
How General coliis Delivered Stock.

NEW YORK, Oct. 20.-The scarcity of
stock In this market, and the ease with
which 1t loaned In Philadelphia, created in
the fertile mind of General Coils, of Coils
& Levy. Q brilliant and daring scheme to
improve the shining hour. He borrowed
1900 shares fat in Philadelphia, and began
dealing It ont on the floor of the New York
Exchange, at 1890 this morning, at rates
ranging anywhere from 5 to o! per cent. In
order to make his deliveries good he directed
Arnold, of the philadelphia house, TO char
ter special train and reach New York be-
fore 2:15 p. m. The business was very risky.
A failure to make his deliveries good meant
ruin and disaster, or detention on the road
was equally to be feared. However, Arnold,
with his valuable cargo, hurried to the Penn
sylvania railroad Office, at Fifteenth and
Market streets, and applied to General Man.
ager Thompson for . special train and .
clear track. An engine and baggage car was
placed At his disposal, and shortly before II
O'Clock the special train rushed from the
station, and was laundering on Its way to
this city at rate Of seventy miles an hour,
and before o'clock the stock was In Messrs.
Coils & Levy's office, ready for delivery.