West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-08-15

ly In their fields OF laO0r, ana tnere-
by keep their people informed on
the subject; and that they preach
temperance, talk temperance and
Uote temperance.
We urge that the question be so
thoroughly instilled into the peo-
pie that they shall demand and
secure prohibition at the earliest
day possible.
We insist that the members of
our churches support for office,
county and State, only such candi-
dates as are known to be men of
pure prohibition principles and
who deserve our confidence and
will pledge themselves to do the
thing asked for by their constitu-
ents
Respectfully Submitted,
w. L. BURDITT, Com.
It was soon manifest that there
was no lack of prohibition orators,
and the best of it was, the speeches
all had the "no-compromise," clean
cut, pure prohibition ring. Be it
known, that among West Virginia
Christian assemblies, there is no
longer room for any
LICENSE AND REGULATION NONSENSE
nor can any other device of "Scott
Law" or revenue" heresy find a
following in all the West Virginia
Temperance Camp.
On this occasion we were glad to
see the boys take the lead.
First, Rev. r. Swinburn, white
haired youth of four score years,
reviewed his experience in 60 years
of active temperance work both in
England and this country.
Rev. Father M. Ellison, about
the same age, followed in an inter
esting review and earnest appeal
Following these "opening field
pieces" came
REGULAR PROHIBITION BRoADsIDEs,
from all along the line.
In rapid succession came volleys
of piercing facts, stirring exhorta-
tions and hot appeals from Rev. 7.
Allen, Prof. Reynolds, Revs. w. P.
Walker, T. c. Johnson, w. E.
Powell, c. J. Rippetoe, Deacon Far
row, &C., &c.
1t was a good day to work and
good work was done for Prohibi-
ton. The sentiment was all one
way and the report was adopted,
and that part urging the support
of only temperance men was hailed
with special zest and emphasis.
The Association was we'll attend
ed, and the reports showed pros
porous year, with large increase Of
contributions for the various benev-
olences
With Rev. c. J. Rippetoe as Mod
orator and Bro. VIM. Keeiy as Clerk,
the business of the body was done
promptly and in the best order, and
was completed in time for good,
old fashioned singing and hand
shaking at the adjournment,
Thursday afternoon.
THE NEXT SESSION
will be held with the Slaughter's
Creek Church. Rev. T. G. johnson
was appointed to preach the an
nual sermon, with Rev. I. F. Holt
as alternate.
FREEMAN oBLIG ATIONs
are due and subject to sight draft
from active friends James Under
wood, B. L. Means and others, for
special favors shown and help in
swelling our list Of subscribers.
Another remark about
MAKING HASTE SLOWLY,
and we're done.
To beat US home, Revs. Holden
and Powell left on the fast train
Thursday afternoon during the ses-
sion, going via Huntington. Bro.
Farrow and Eye FREEMAN cleaner"
stayed to gather up the fragments,
and left Charleston Friday via the
Ohio Central and Point Pleasant.
Friday evening we boarded the
Chesapeake for Parkersburg, and
sure enough, here they were again,
the brethren in hurry, trying to
beat US home, "a hours from Hunt
ington with day spoiled in CALI
polls. They said they felt badly