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West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-03-14

done. Our acquaintance is be-
coming extended, organizations
more complete, public sentiment
is growing, and the live men are
coming to the front.
HOW THE WORK Is BEING DONE,
The Committee has endeavored
to interest the Press, the Pulpit
and the Platform throughout the
State in this great question, and
the power of these influences is be-
coming irresistible.
Our utmost endeavors have been
used to induce two successive Leg
islatures of the State to hear the
petitions of the people, and to sub
nit a prohibition amendment to
popular vote Though we have
not succeeded. we are in no wise
discouraged. We have been i'm
Fortunate at their feet and though
they have spurned us, we know
that the people will send other
servants who will yet hear.
FINANCES.
All this work has necessarily en-
tailed upon the Committee a very
considerable expense, which has
only partiallybeen provided for, But
this immense amount of cores
pondence, scattering Of petitions
and printed matter, travelling ex-
penses, and some agency work, al
together has cost the Committee
less than three hundred dollars in
three years. Verify, was ever more
work done with less money? We
have no doubt the liquor power
spent ten times this sum and vast
~ more, in Wheeling during the
past winter, in fighting us.
WORK TO BE DONE.
Our organization throughout the
State must be better perfected.
Much canvassing and correspond
ence is yet necessary. Into some
of the counties agents must be
sent in order to secure proper local
committees, and to awaken public
sentiment. The printing press
must be utilized and temperance
literature distributed. Every pre-
caution must be taken and every
legitimate influence used, to make
it impossible for men to be elected
to office whose votes and influence
are against submitting the Prohi-
bition question to a vote of the
people.
To properly do this work, an i'm
mense amount of labor is absolute
ly necessary, and it cannot be done
without corresponding expense.
STAND BY THE COMMITTEE.
This Committee has no purpose
in view but to represent fairly the
friends Of temperance ana prohibit
ton throughout the State. 1t is a
Committee of the People, demand
ing the Peoples right. We seek
IlIoJ, olle Sicd1 ooJoTo oNoion@e'O"
ing even prohibition and all other
political questions. That object is
to secure to the good people OF the
State whom we represent
THEIR RIGHT TO BE HEARD AT THE
BALI0T-BOX.
Upon this Committee are found
representatives of all interests, con-
ditions, parties and religious de-
nominations. We are all interest
ed in common cause, and while
we seek to do the work assigned to
us, we know the sympathies and
prayers Of the people are supporting
us. DAVE d. JOHNSON,
Chairman.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-03-14
GRAVE MISTAKE.

ave believe the Legislature in
refusing to submit a prohibitory
constitutional amendment to vote
of the people of the State, commit
ted a grave mistake. The demand
came from large and respectable
class of citizens, and should have
been needed. w. Va. Argus, Dem.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-03-14

Gen. Warner held quite a large
and satisfactory Railroad meeting
at Newport, last Saturday.--Mar5et-
ia Times.
The most satisfactory meeting is
the one that lets the contracts with
funds in bank to pay for building
the road That's how it is with
us on this side.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-03-14
FREEMAN,
Parkersburg, W. Va.
Inside Pages.

Correspondence.
Vital Statistics.
Pro and anti-Pro.
Our Plan.
Under Their Hoofs.
Acts Of the Legislature.
Advertising the Eleven.
Eleven Philistines.
Alex. II. Stephens.
Out-Generaled.
w. G. L. u, &C., &C., &c.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-03-14

Judge Okey Johnson was in the
city a day or two last week, and
Mrs. johnson is now here having
their residence put in order to re-
ceive the family within the next
two weeks.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-03-14

Friends, please hand in your
dollar-and-a-halfs for the FREE
MAN for 'S3. 1t is little to each of
YOU; it will be much to US in the
aggregate.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-03-14
POPULI.
And Still The "Populi" Keep
on ''Vox"-ing.
WAS A MISTAKE.

"The failure of the State Senate
to submit the Prohibitory Amend
ment to a vote of the people was a
mistake, and one that is meeting
with general disapproval by the
State. The eleven Senators who
voted against it will very properly
be repudiated by their constituents
the first opportunity. p WetzeI Mes
SenQer.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-03-14

For Boots and Shoes,,if you want
solid, substantial, home made,
guaranteed work, call on Fischer
d Co.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-03-14

The best cucumber pickles, in
pure cider vinegar, are at Skaters
Old Reliable Bakery They are
the best we can find in the city.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-03-14

Bob. johnson "bobbed" through
town yesterday, on his return from
his farm in Mel IS county, Ohio
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-03-14

Good Upright Piano, slightly
soiled, for sale at bargain by w.
F. Attkisson.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-03-14

The w. G. T. US are installed in
"Our Home Folks" family, in this
issue, and henceforth.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-03-14
ORGANIZATION.

Though reorganized after each
Convention, the organization Of the
Committee has been maintained
the same all the time, viz: Dave
D. johnson, Of Wood county, Chair
man, and Geo G. Wilding, Of Wood
county, Secretary.
The Committee has held on an
average about four regular meet
ings every year. Six members
constitute a quorum. But little
difficulty has ever been experien-
ced in getting quorum of the Com
mittee together, and frequently the
meetings have been largely attend
ed.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-03-14

mix with politics. "-Ceredo Enter
prise.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-03-14

The Wheeling Register gives a
deal of credit to those Senators who
defeated the bill asking for the
submission of the Prohibitory
Amendment to a vote Of the peo-
pie. Well, the people will give in
their verdict through the ballot
box, at the next general election,
-Radical.
And the verdict will be-Guilty
as charged in the Indictment, Of
malicious assault upon the rights
of the people, with intent to
wound, MAIN, disfgure and kill"
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-03-14
THE WORK.

The object Of the Committee has
been to agitate the subject of Tenn
perance and Prohibition; and to
secure organization and concert OF
action among the friends Of the
cause throughout the State.
1t has twice scattered petitions
over the State, which were numer-
ously signed and laid before the
Legislature 1t has sought out
correspondents and local commit
tees in the various counties; and
while great deal Of effort has
been put forth in this direction,
yet it has only been partially sue
cessful and much remains to be
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-03-14
SECOND STATE CONVENTION

held at Wheeling in June, 1881.
The Wheeling convention APP
pointed a like committee, reap
pointing most of the old members,
but making some necessary chang
es. The convention also outlined
a system of work for the commit
tee and prescribed its duties to
some extent.
Again the committee entered
upon the work assigned it, and
prosecuted it with such energy and
zeal as it could for another year,
and rendered its account to the
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-03-14

J. H. Ferguson, of Kanawha Co.,
Z. Warner, of Wood,
Andrew Linklstter of Marshall,
VIM. Hastings, of Ohio,
T. H. Buck, of Jefferson,
G. w. Atkinson, of Ohio,
J. w. McCreary, of Raleigh,
Selmon Wells, of Tyler,
F. B. Carroll, of Wood,
D. McGregor, of Richie,
E. Harper, of Taylor,
Geo. J. Thompson, of Greenbrier.
J. L. Champ, of Wood,
John Martin, of Putnam,
G. E. Hite, of Ohio,
A. l.. Wade, of Monongalia,
A. C. Falkerson, Of Wayne,
l.. E. Peters, of Jackson.
Chairman-Dave d. Johnson, of
Wood.
secretary-Geo. c. Wilding, Of
Wood.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-03-14

The last copy of the WEST VIR-
GINA FREEMAN reads as though the
editor Of that paper is in favor Of
having those gentlemen in the
Legislature who voted against sub
hitting the Prohibition Amend
ment, remain at home hereafter.-
Ceredo Enterprise.
You catch our idea, precisely.
The paupers of Monroe county
are to be fed, clothed and comfort
ably provided with medicine and
medical attendance out Of 16 cents
each per day.-Ptedmont Observer.
If that's SO, we're right glad we
are not listed as one Of the pau
pers Of Monroe.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-03-14
WEST VIRGINIA MOVEMENT.
The State Temperance Executive
C0mmittee---ItS Origin, Its
Purpose and Its Work.

That the friends of temperance
and prohibition throughout the
State may better understand the
work of the State Executive Com
mittee, a word as to its appoint
ment, its province, and its work
hitherto, might not be out of place.
THE FIRST STATE TEMPERANCE CON
vENTIoN
in West Virginia was held at Par
kersburg, Dec. 18th, 1880. The
calling of that convention was the
outgrowth OF agitation among the
various religious denominations
and a desire for concerted action
among the temperance friends in
these various organizations.
That Convention appointed a
STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
of fifteen, and made it their duty
to direct and prosecute the temper
ance work of West Virginia, and
especially to give direction to the
movement looking to the securing
of a Constitutional Prohibito,y Amend-
me9t.
The committee organized at once
and proceeded to business, held
sundry meetings, did what it could
in its work and made its report to
the
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-03-14

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West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-03-14
IN A NUT SHELL.

"The legislature convened on the
10th of January; refused to submit
to the people the Prohibitory
Amendment, thereby saying the
voters of West Virginia did not pos
sess intelligence enough to vote on
the question raised the state tax
to % cents; passed hog law that
will be oppressive to the poor man i;
drew their per diem had good
time; cost the tax payers nearly
$4,000 and adjourned at the end of
45 days. "-Iucker Pioneer.
WHAT SORT OF INFLUENCE.
"What sort of influence was
brought to bear on the Senate to de-
feat theproposed prohibitory amend
ment is somewhat difficult to de-
termine; but certain it is, contrary
to the expectations of everybody,
kllled-killed in the Senate. We
believe, even outside of the many
thousand petitioners. there was and
Is, general sentiment In favor
of submitting the amendment to
the people, the only place, it seems,
where even the approximate voice
OF the people can be reached. As it
Is, the only remedy is to await the
next converting of the Legislature,
two years hence Meantime the
question should be well weighed in
all its bearings as affecting the in
terests of the people, Invested of all
political significance. It is to be
regretted that a question of the
character it is should be allowed to
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-03-14

AGENTS for BUCKEYE MOWERS and REAPERS, SOUTH BEND
PLOWS BUCKEYE CORN DRILLS, and handle Full Line of Ag
Implements all of which selling low this
every guaranteed satisfaction Give cali and
will do you good. Yours truly,
A. Ii. SMITH G& CO.. South Side Court Square
Parkersburg w. Va.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-03-14
THIRD STATE CONVENTION

held at Ravenswood in June, 1882.
This convention in turn appoint
ed like committee, increasing the
number to twenty, and this com
mittee under its last appointment
and authority is now voring
to promote the interests of the
great cause, and will report to the
next State convention when held.
For the current year, the follow
ing named citizens of the counties
as mentioned compose the
The Evening critic., 1883-01-13
PERTINENT PARAGRAPHS.


THE street.lamps will be lighted at
p. m. and oxtingushed at :15 a. M.
MIR. CHARLES S. MOORE, prosecuting at.
toruey nj folice Court, was on hand again to-
day after n weeks vacation spent In pennsyl-
vania
NEVER found any medicine that pro-
duced such remarkable and instantaneous OF.
feet as 81. Jacobs OIL did," says Mr. Short, pro-
priotor Of the Belmont Hotel, Lowell, Mass.
The will of the late Jennie Sullivan,
filed to-day with the Register, leaves all her
estate 10 her aunt, Catharlne Kelly, wife of
Bernard Kelly, and appoints her executrlx.
AFTER the report in the policy cases
closed yesterday Thomas Patton was charged
with writing policy at q shop on O street, be-
tween Twelfth and Thirteenth northwest, and
after several witnesses had testified the case
was dismissed. Patrick Mcnamara was then
charged with the same onense, but the case
was not sustained.
IT must have been a terrible state of
affairs, that caused the Psalmlst TO ask: "Who
can stand before his cold2" In his day the
remedies were few and doubtful; how much
happier should this generation be that has asa
household remedy DR.. Bulls Cough syrup; so
wonderful has been its cures that millions
rise up and call 1t "blessed."
THE Police Court convened at an early
hour this morning to continue the investiga
tion OF the case against II. d. Ruflln, the col
oied lawyer charged with the larc eny of fur
niture and household goods valued at S210
from Mr.. Benjamin F. Gilbert. The case was
not disposed OF at IL O'Clock and went over
until Tuesday, and the regular proceedings
were taken up.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-13
NeRs Notes.

The Union Steamboat Company, of Bos-
ton, has failed.
Twenty-Five new cases of smallpox were
reported in Baltimore yesterday.
General Saussier has been appointed to
succeed the late General Chanzy in command
OF the Sixth Army Corps.
The Berlin newspapers all agree in prais-
Ing Edwin Booths performance OF "Hamlet"
in Berlin on Thursday night and last night.
Mrs. Frank Wittum, a well-known Ger
man lady, died at New Orleans yesterday from
an overdose OF laudanum takon for neu-
ralgia.
Another movement has been started in
Boston for the purpose of organizing worlds
fair in that city, TO be held some time next
summer.
The Tennessee Legislature has elected
Atha Thomas, OF Williamson County, State
Treasurer. He is a prominent lawyer OF Frank
lin, and formerly representative OF his
county In the Legislature.
Captain Edwards, late commander of the
British steamer Illirian, has been presented
with silver vase by the United States Gov
ernment in recognition OF his services In
rescuing the crew of the Isaac Webb.
A report Of Professor Dawson upon coal
deposits in the Bow and Belly River districts
Of the Northwest British Territory contains an
approximate estimate OF the Quantity OF coal
which can be easily mined, and shows that
the extent and richness OF the coal fields
guarantee an abundant supply Of fuel In those
districts for many years.
Mrs. Hettie Cunningham, "a widow at noon
yesterday, threw her three year-oid boy from
the suspension bridge at Fairmont, W. Va,
Into the Monongahela River, a distance OF fifty
two feet, and jumped In herself. Both were
rescued after floating over the dam below the
bridge and with difficulty resuscltated. No
cause is assigned for the act.
The temperature in New Hampshire and
Vermont yesterday morning ranged from 20'
10 3Oo below zero. At Petersburg, Va, the
mercury stood at A above zero. The Appo-
mattox River is frozen over II is feared that
much OF the game in that region has been
frozen 10 death. The lowest temperature at
New York was 81 above zero. At Richmond,
Va, yesterday morning tho Thermometer
ranged from zero to 50 below. AT White Sui
pbur Springs and MillborO', on the Chesapeake
4 Ohio Railway, at 7 a, M, the mercury stood
at IL and 120 below.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-13
The wa,cr.,ualu question.

ToWe EditorQf Tie Egenln0 C'itlc'
About the first OF September last, several
properly owners, citizens and residents, on
Maryland avenue, between third and fourth
streets northeast, respectfully petit0nen tue
Commissioners for water and sewer mains
along the line of said ayenue, adjacent 20
their property.
After wlillo they were notified by Mr..
Hoxle that their petition could be granted
only on condition that they advance TO tho Dis
trict Government u sum Of money sufficient to
complete tho Waterman for tho whole length
OF the square before tho commencement OF
the work thereon.
on calling tho attention OF the Commits
eioners TO the subject personally, we were in
formed by the Engineer Commissioner that
water-mRina. But having been Interrupted
In presenting tho case to the board, and not
understanding the nature, the reason and the
authority OF their new rule on the subject,
wrote them the next morning as follows;
10 ne hon. Board Of Commissioners for tie
DtStrtct Of Columbia.
GENTLEMEN: The water-maIn question may
rot have been made entirely cloar to tho board
in the presentation Of the subject yesterday.
As understand, the petitioners for u water
main with which to connect their residences
on Maryland avenue, between Third and
Fourth streets northeast, they ask 1t only on
the conditions contemplated by the law. The
tlvo petitioners constitute majority Of the
property.owners on that line of the square,
and they want the main laid by the proper
District authorities, the expense to be taxed
on the property Of the square, payable at once
or In installments, at tho option of the tax
payers, according to the established practice
and as prescribed by the law. See Revised
Statutes relative to tho District of Columbia on
the subject Il think about sections 300 to 20i.
But these fve petitioners are not willing to
advance TO the District Government a fund
sufficient TO complete the main for the whole
length of the square before the work thereon
Is commenced, to be reimbursed four years
hence for the portion thereof legltimately be-
longing TO other parties. This new project
seems TO be startling innovation on the pur-
poses of Just government, and not only un-
authorized, but also in conflict with the spirit
Of the law, which contemplates uniformity
and equality Of taxation on the subject.
Very respectfully, S. G. CLAIR.
No. sol Stanton Place, Washington, d. O.,
Sept. 30, 1882.
After waiting a month wrote again rs fol-
lows
TO ne Honorable Board of Commissioners for
tie District Of Columbia.
GENTLEMEN: Your early attention to the
subject matter Of my letter of the Doth OF Sep
tember ultimo, referring to the recent petition
for Waterman and sewer privileges for the
residences on the south side of Maryland ave
nue., between Third and Fourth strves north
east, Is respectfully requested. OF the receipt
Of said letter by your board have not yet re
ceived any acknowledgment.
Very respectfully,
s. @. CLARKE,
No. 501 Stanton Place, Washington, d. c., Oct
80, 1882.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-13
pennsylyania Coal Trade.

There is a moderate demand for lump,
steamboat, small stovo and chestnut, but none
for the other sizes. Nothing in reference to
suspension has been agreed upon up to tho
present time, though It is believed that the
present condition OF the trade must bring
about suspension very soon. The coal pro-
duct of the Schuylklll region for the week
ended January o was S0,336 tons, against
S5,663 tons for the same period OF last year.
Total product for the week was 422,077 tons,
against 375,146 tons for the corresponding
period of last year, an increase.of 47, 1881 tons.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-13
AMero of Three Tales.

Mr.. W. II. Clark, resident OF Philadelphia,
has in the past eight years come into posses
sion OF three fortunes without any effort. He
remarked to reporter: "You SEQ have
known q great many people who have drawn
large amounts from The Louisiana State Lot.
terry, and knowing that Its dealings were al.
ways fair, concluded to try my hand. In the
Centennial year purchased a ticket, and that
drew $1,000, which was paid to me In duo sea.
son. l bought tickets in the drawings after
this, and in one year from my first strike l
drew 1900. l sent SO TO NJ. A. Dauphln, New
In tho last November drawing, 1t being No.
33,710, and drew $4,000, which was two-nfths
OF the capital prize Of $4,000. The agent OF
This makes $4,000 from my Investments In
The Louisiana State Lottery, and / shall con.
tinue 10 invest.'-ErO7n ne PHILADELPHIA Record
Uecetube1 Ofb
The Evening critic., 1883-01-13
Ynunr. sneenIator.

bright-eyed lad was arraigned In Now
York police court few days ago on charge
Of lighting In the street. He gave his name
as Henry Lichenstein, and startled those
around him by saying that he was specula.
tor. ''Yes, Judge Smith, know your name,
because l used 70 live opposite you. l am
speculatOr, and support my mother and sister.
buy goods at pawnbrokers' sales and pawn
them again, usually with large profit make
from So to $15 per week." ''Smart boy, you
may CO." said the Judge.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-13
UndergarrnentS,

Which Commences Wednesday, Jan. 10.
All garments are manufactured from the best
brands of Muslin aud Cambric and trimmed with
the latest novelties in Laces and Embroideries.
The following Illustration shows Ladyls Night
gown, trimmed with three rows of Hamburg In
sertng and Clusters OF Tucks, AT the remarkably
low priCe of ~ cents
The Evening critic., 1883-01-13

Stocks and Bonds bought and sold at the New
York Stock Exchange for 1-s commission. and
carried on margin when desired.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-13
Communion Wine.

Physicians have used speers port grape
wine, of New Jersey, and, having applied to 1t
the strictest test, pronounce 1t u pure wine,
and recommed II to the aged and inflrm, aud
for general use whore wine is deDlrable, as
the most reliable of " 1es to be had. 1t re-
ceived the highest award at the Centennial
Exhibition. Mr.. Speer also preserves the
grape juice fresh and sweet Just as 1t runs
from the press, not by the use of Spirits but
by extracting the fermenting principle from
the ripe grapes when mashed. For sale by
druggists and grocers.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-13
HEALTH rs WEALTH.
DR.. BELLS NERVE AND

Brain Treatment. specific for Hys-
terra, Dizziness, Convulsiens, Nervous Headache,
Mental Depression In either SEX also loss o!
memory, SpermatorrhCea, Impotency, Involun-
tary Emissions, Premature Old Age caused by
overexertion, seltabuse, or over-indulgence,
which leads to misery, decay and death. One box
will cure recent cases. Each box contains one
months treatment. One Dollar q box, or six
boxes for five dollars; sent by mail prepaid, on
receipt OF price. We guarantee six boxes to cure
any case. With each order received by us for six
boxes accompanied with five dollars, we VIII
send the purchaser our written guarantee to re-
turn the money If the treatment does not effect a
cure.
M j. CARLTLE Sc CO.,
DRUGGISTS, SOLE AGENTS,
50 g. 81 Water St., Brooklyn, N. Y.
The Evening critic., 1883-01-13
THE EVENING CRITIC
ESrA pI.IauED ATrQTfgr 1898
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

The special bulletin Issued from the signal
Onice today says
Rain or snow Is indicated on Sunday In
&ew England, rain followed by clearing
weather In the Middle Atlantic States, rain In
the South Atlantic States, clearing weather In
Tennessee and the Ohio,valley, fair weather
west OF the Mississippi River.
Temperature.
The following special temperatures wero ro'
ported at p m. yesterday: Washington, ~
Norfolk, 20'; Savannah, f2'; Atlanta, u
Jacksonville, d6o; Pensacola, f0'; Now Or
leans, COZ; Galveston, 6io; San Antonio, ~
Tucson, G5o; Los Angeles, 50'; San Dlego,
GIo.