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West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-05-23
Should a Christian Minister Use
Wine!
An Incident.

At an ecclesiastical convention a
discussion on temperance brought
up the wine question. A part of
the clergy went for it's entire dis
use, and part took the side of
moderate use. At length an infu-
entail clergyman rose, and made a
vehement argument in favor of
wine drinking, denouncing the
radical reformers for attempting to
Danish the custom.
When he had resumed his seat,
a layman, trembling with emotion,
rose and asked if he might speak.
Permission being granted, he said,
Mr.. Moderator, it is not my pur-
pose to answer the learned argu-
ment you have just heard. | once
knew father in moderate circum-
stance who was at much pains and
sacrifice to educate a beloved son at
college. Here his son became dis
slpated; but after he had gradua-
ted and returned to his home, the
influence of home acting upon a
generous nature, actually reformed
him. The father you may well
suppose was over-joyed with the
prospect that the cherished hope
of other days were still to be realiz-
ed. Years passed when the young
man had completed MS profession
al study and being about to leave
home for the purpose of establish
ing himself in business was invit-
ed to dine with neigh boring cler-
gyman, noted for his social quail
ties and his hospitality. At din
ner wine was introduced and offer
ed to the young man and refused !;
pressed upon him again and refls-
ed. This was repeated and the
young man was laughed at for his
ungallantry. He could withstand
appetite, but he could not withstand
rldlcule, He drank and fell, and
long since has gone to drunkard's
grave"
Mr.. MODERATOR" continued the
Old man, with streaming eyes, Il
am that father, and it was at the
Table of the clergyman who has
Just spoken that that token of hos
pltallty ruined that son."
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-05-23

oaks grow in your region, and what
is each specially good for? How
does bird fly without moving a
wing or feather? How does a
snake climb a tree or brick wall ?
Is there difference between
deer's track and a hogs track ?
What is it? How often does a deer
shed his horns, and what becomes
of them? In building chimney
which should be the largest, the
throat or the funnel! Should it
be wider at the top or drawn in !?
The boys see many horses. Did
they ever see a white colt? Do
they know how old the twig must
be to bear peaches, and how old the
vine is when grapes first hang up
en- it? There is bird in the forest
which never builds nest, but lays
her eggs in the nests of other birds.
Can the boys tell what bird it is?
Do they know that hop vine al
ways winds with the course of the
sun, but bean-vine always winds
the other way ?-Do they know that
when horse crops grass he eats
back towards him; but COW eats
outward from her, because she has
no teeth upon her upper jaw, and
has to GU On it Chdtterbor.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-05-23
Some Things Boys Should Know.

Boys should never go through
life satisfied to be always borrowing
other peoples brains. There are
some things they should find out
for Themselves. There is always
something waiting to be found out.
An apple dropped at the feet of
Newton, and he took it rs an invi-
tatiop to study the forces of nature,
and thereby discovered the law of
gravitation. Every boy should
think some thought, or do some
good deed that shall live after him,
4 farmers BOY should discover for
himself what timber will bear the
most weight, what is the most elias
tic, what will last longest IN the
water, what out of the water what
is the best time to cut down trees
for frewood? How many kinds OF
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-05-23
Sabbath Sickness.

This remarkable disease has not
yet been treated in books of path
ology.
/. 1t is of the intermitting kind,
attacking the patient by violent
paroxysms, which return every sew
enth day.
These paroxysms return only on
the Lords day, and hence it is call
ed Sabbath sickness, but by the
faculty it is technically known by
no other name than Diei Domini
M0rbus.
2. The patient is sometimes de-
priyed of his limbs, and especially
the legs and feet, so that he is in
disposed to walk to the house of
God.
3. In some cases this attack has
come upon them after they have
gone 10 the house of God, and has
been attended with yawning and
slumher.
4. In other cases there has been
great uneasinees in the house of
God, and a disposition to complain
of the length OF the sermon, though
they have been known to sit very
contentedly in "a playhouse several
hours at time or stand on the
street in the cold several hours to
listen to Il harangue.
5, These persons often surprise
their neighbors with their great
activity and h-slth on Monday.
hewever unfavorable the weather
my be.
6. Most Of the faculty agree that
there is low fever heat, technical
ly called tcbris mnndi, or fever Of the
world, which may I've detected in
these patients during the days Of
the week.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-05-23
Family Temper.

The temper of the family is often
indicated by the atmosphere of the
table. Three times day all gath
er there to have the body fed. If
there is at the same time an ami
mated conversation, pure and dig
nifed, it will prove stimulating to
all and an educator to the younger
memb ers. Thus three times day
something is added to the stock of
information. If on the other hand,
the family drop in one at time, as
the manner Of some is, and each
one hurriedly disposes of what is
set before him, as if eating were a
burden, then hurries away, there
is an unsatisfed feeling, an I'M
easiness which will develop ner-
vousness and irritabilitv, aside
from the irreparable loss of regular
healthful conversation Whitelaw
Reid, in referring to the wonder
full conversational powers of Rev.
erdy Johnson, said it was his hab-
1T to rise early, read Two hours be-
fore breakfast, and rehearse what
be had read at the table. The act
of repeating impressed what he
had read on his memory. sothat he
could go over chapter of history,
giving the most minute details
and almost the style of the author
Pleasant repartee in moderation is
stimulating. 1t promotes good
feeling, but sensational or gossipy
small talk narrows the mind and
tends to friction and ill-humor !;
and that family who are led in
their social table-talk by wise and
cultivated parents, will have little
time to give to the failings of neigh
bors or weak-minded members of the
community.
1t will prove very profitable to
give some attention to this import
ant question.-ReIigious Herald.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-05-23
Untidy Girls.

Many girls who are in the even
ing genuine ornaments to the par
Ior, tastefuIly dressed and meat as
new pin," are little better than
s!atterns when performing domes-
tic duties.
| have no patience with this I'M
tldlness. 1t has always seemed to
me as if Cinderella herself might
nave kept out of the ashes even if
she was obliged to stay in the kitch-
en- and work.
10 look well while about house
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-05-23

Z. There also seems to be a loss of
appetite for savory food and want
of relish for pants ritoe-bread of
life, which in this case is an indis-
pensable remedy for this disease.
s. Persons affect, d with this dis
ease generally have disrelish for
private religious exercises of the
closet and reading of the Scriptures.
8. 1t is also coAtagious-neigh-
bors take it from neighbors, and
children from parents.-Ex.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-05-23

work is worth while. A neat calico
dress, short enough to clear the
floor, smoothly brushed hair a
clean collar, and a plentiful sun
ply OF aprons, are all within the
reach OF any woman, and | main
tain that she will do her work bet
ter, and feel more like doing Il
II so prepared for it. The mora
influence, u of dress is undou bted.-
Telescope.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-05-23
Where Honey is Found.

Sampson got his honey out of
the very lion that reared against
him. The Christian often gets his
best blessing out of the greatest
seeming calamities. Telescope.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-05-23
Vest Virqi7,ia W. C. T. q.

President MISS A. TAYLOR, Wheeling, w.
Va.
Corresponding Secretary-Mrs. j. B. Thomp-
son, Grafton.
Recording Secretdry-Mrs. S. S. Hooten,
Grafton.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-05-23
VEST VIRGINIAFREEMAN
w. C. T. Z.
aFoR COP AND HOME AND NATIVE
LAND"
National Wom,an's Christian Temper
dnce Union.

president-MIsS FRANCES f. WILLARD, of
Illinois; with Miss ANNA GORDON, Private
Secretary.
Corresponding Secretary-Mrs. c. B. Buell., So
Bible House, N. Y.
Recording iSecretary-Mrs. Mary A. Wood
bridge, Ravenna, o.
Assistant Recording Secretary-Mrs. l.. NJ. N.
stevens, Stroudwater, Me.
Treasurer-Mrs. Esther Pugh, 1857 Walnut
street, Cincinnati,O.
Southern Secretdry-Mrs. G. L. Mcleod, 2S7
Mosher street, Baltimore, Md.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-05-23

They that write books on the
worthlessness of glory take care to
put their names on the title-page.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-05-23
Laurel Fork 4 Sand Hill Railroad.

Ofollows:
No. leaves Volcano at 9:l5am, connecting
with Express mail West.
No. leaves Laurel Fork Junction at 10: 15amr
No. leaves Volcano at pm, connecting
with Express mail East.
No. leaves Laurel Fork June. at 6:l5pm.
Extra-Monday mornings only. Leaves
Volcano at 7 :4Oam. Leaves l.. f. junction ~
S:25am.
No. will wait 80 minutes for delayed Xxx
press from the East.
No. will wait hour for deayed Express
from the West.
NJ. C. c. CHURCH. Secretary.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-05-23
ParkerSburg W. G. T. u.

prestdent-MRs. GEORGE LOOMS.
Wee Presidents
Mrs. S, T. Stapleton, Mrs j. Fl. Spence,
Miss Annie Taylor, Mrs. ". B. Caswell,
Mrs l.. n. Logan Mrs. r. l.. Kendall.
Mrs. Ralph Covert, Mrs. Josephine Robb
Recording Secretdry-Mrs. o. G. Scofieid.
Corresponding Secretdry-M C. d. Mer-
rick.
Tredsurer-Mrs. r. A. Jones.
Petersburg Young Ladies' C. T. U.
President-MISs CARRIE SCoFIELD.
Vice Presidents
Miss Bette Devol, Miss Eva v. Johnson.
Miss Annie Ebert, Miss Lulu Gilbert.
iSuperintendent-Mrs H. K. Jones,
Secretdry-Miss Flora Cooper.
Tredsurer-Miss Maud Kendall
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-05-23
BisZantZ's Hotel.
FRANK IL. RESZANTZ.
Prop'r.

VUpVhIIe ItfIfIUtII DtpDli
Marietta, Ohio.
Opposite =. o.,
Opposite Depot.
] Square OF landing.
1SQusres Of Court House.
15sQuars OF Express Offioe.
Ftrst-class accom- m rotations at reasona BILE
rates. Special eanveniences for CONNER
elAl Travellers. Hanple Rooms on nrst door.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-05-23
Cleveland 4 Marietta Railroad
and Connections.

In effect Sunday, Nov. 10th, 1882,
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-05-23
Cincinnati, Washington 4 Balti-
more Railroad.

TN effect March IL, 1888. The Quickest
i Time and Fewest Changes, to all points
West and Northwest.
The popular line to st. Louis, Chicago om-
aha and Kansas City.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-05-23

Going South Going North
STATIONS. Nos. and g. Nos. and 4. .
PM, AM. AN. p. M.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-05-23
Petersburg Young Ladies' c. T. u

Mrs. r. A. Jones.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-13
"New England weather,
The Varied Programme of the Weathe
 Yesterday.

The Varied Programme of the Weather
 Yesterday.
 Some of Mark Twain's New England wealth. CT visited this section yesterday. The day before it was mild and lowery. Yesterday people were frequently divided in opinion as to whether it was blizzard or cyclone that had set in, and before night came to the con clusion that it was mixture of both. Peo- pie were shivering in heavy overcoats and hurrying to their destinations. There was very little of prolonged conversations on the street corners. Hats were frequently to be seen flying in the air or rolling in the streets. Orimps were flying about the faces of the ladies in wild and distracted state. Horse car drivers vowed that the blasts of wind came direct from the North Pole. Branches of trees were rended of and .tumbled around. Sheets on clothes lines were ripped asunder. Scuttles were blown of and old fences sway ed and gave way. One minute the sky would look murderously black and yellow and the next vigorous snow squall came, and the next the skies looked serenely and coldly blue Had the public been called to a mass meeting on the Green, even the State House question would have failed to arouse them to enthusiasm and the sharp cutting blasts would have cut of debate as effectually as g successful moving of the previous question.
 The wind made itself free with the tele- phone, wires crossing them in the most reck- less manner, the result being that the tele- phone repairers were kept very busy. De- casionally the wires would be crossed in such a manner that a voice through the telephone only block away sounded as faintly as if the owner was in Omaha or Nebraska, when the wind lifting the wires apart it would be found that the voice was just shouting as if seeking to outdo Buffalo Bill.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-13
Funeral of Frank D. Waite.

The funeral of Frank D. Waite, who died suddenly of heart disease in Hartford Satur- day, took place yesterday forenoon at II o'clock from the Whitneyville Congregational church, WhitneyviIIe, Rev. MT. Putnam off, ciating. Hartford friends sent beautiful floral column with the words IA friend to all" on the base; also two wreaths, one of center. A delegation of tho employees of the Whitney Arms company attended in their working clothes owing to the shortness of the notice, and brought wreath of flowers and leaves, the materials of which were has, tily obtained and put together. Rev. MT. Putnam delivered short address. The pail bearers were Messrs. John Lloyd, B. A. Buell., Frank Williams. B. Rice, Stephen Warner and C.. H. Redfeld.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-13
LOCAL NEWS.
Brief Mention.


 About 200 feet of the almshouse fencs blew down last night.
 The G. A. R. in Middletown open grand fair of one week this afternoon.
 Comrade association held private re- ception last evening in Cutters Hall.
 One of the awning poles in front of Stevens & Brooks store on Chapel street blew down last evening.
 Mir. Nicholas Countryman took out per init yesterday for the erection of frame dwelling 42x45 feet on Howard avenue.
 Professor Arstingstall opens his elephant school for the winter at Barnum's circus win ter quarters this week with over thirty pu' pills.
 The house in Hartford formerly occupied by Mir. David Mayer, the merchant, former summer boarder at Savin Rock, was sold re- gently for $2o, 1000 to R. S. Moves.
 The committee on State House meet on Wednesday night to formulate their report, having finished the hearing of opinions on the subject of the removal or repair of the building
 The annual ball of the CIan-Na-Gael asso- citation will take place in the new Union Ar 1nory on Tuesday evening, November 27th, 1883. Music by Thomas orchestra, prompt ing by Flaherty.
 The alarm of fire last evening from box 423 gave the fremen fruitless search and after proceeding to the corner of Myrtle and Hamilton streets, where the box was located, they returned.
 The New Haven branch of the Woman's Board of Missions will hold iis monthly meeting in the Center church chapel this af- ternoon at 2:45 o'clock. Mrs. Logan, from Micronesia, will speak.
 A reception will be given in room 3, Or chard street school, Miss Alics NJ. Merriman teacher this afternoon from 2:3O to o'clock. In room 8, DHjght stree. school, Miss H. E Reynolds teacher, reception will also be given.
 At a recent meeting on Saturday in New York the directors of the New York, New Haven and Hartford road elected Charles P. Clark, second vice president of the road, to the vacancy caused by the death of the late Ches- ter W. Chapin, of Springfield.
 A barn on Old Mill Green, Bridgeport, be- longing to Mrs. Margaret M. Burr, took fire Saturday night and was totally destroyed LOSS about S0UO. Inc same nlShb denry Chope's house on North avenue, Bridgeport, caught fire and was damaged $2O.
 Patrick O'Connell, freight handler at the Consolidated railroad depot, Middletown, met with Q painful accident Saturday afternoon. He was handling a 60O-pound bar of steel when it slipped from the croVbar and fell upon one of his feet, crushing the toes almost to 8 jelly.
 St. Patricks Young Mems Literary asso- citation on Sunday elected officers as follows: James F. Mclaughlin, president; Thomas Coby, vice president; James Flynn, record ing secretary; Thomas Stanley, financial secretary; Edward Kennedy, treasurer; George Green, James Leonard, James Me Keiver, Henry Reilly, Michael Mockley, board of directors.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-13
Fatal Accident.

The 5 o'clock train down on the New Ha. ven and Northampton railroad yesterday af ternoon struck and killed man at Bassett street crossing in this city. His remains were removed to the saw shop near by, but life was extinct. Dr. White made the official examination of the remains, after which they were removed to the residence of the deceased, No. 422 Dixwell avenue. It was ascertained that the deceased was James F. Trecardin, aged about sixty years. It is supposed that he did not hear the train joiner and car inisher employed at the car shop, aud came here from Saco, Maine. He leaves wife and several children to mourn his death.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-13
A National Enca

General James R. Carnahap, adjutant gen. eral of Indiana, has addressed letter to the Secretary of War proposing that a national encampment, to consist of some of the best troops of the National Guard from every State, be held in Washington some time dur ing the month of May, 1884. The objects of the proposed encampment, as set forth by General Carnahan, are to secure Congression- al aid and encouragement by Showing Con- gress the high degree of efficiency to which our National Guard may be brought" and HFto promote 8 grand national comradesbip between all sections of our nation, breaking down all bitterness or partisan feeling and bringing us together in friendship stronger than can be obtained in any other way"
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-13
Personal.

Mrs. Stratton, wife of Captain W. H. Strat, ton of this city, was reported a trife better yesterday morning. but in the afternoon the symptoms were again of very serious char acter:.
 Mrs. J. F. Bliven is seriously ill with ty. phoid fever.
 Mir John Bradley and wife, of Brown street, leave to-day for Monticello, Fla, where they will spend the winter.
 Joseph D. Plunkett and E. H. Rogers were yesterday appointed commissioners on the in- solvent estate of George s. Lester.
 pr. A. J. Du Bois, of Yale, gave the clos ing part of his able lecture on ''Heat and Work" before the Bridgeport Scientific so- ciety last evening.
 Mir. D. L. Carpenter, firm of Monson & Carpenter, is very much improved and is ex- pected to be out in few days.
 Mr. Samuel E. Mcintyre, of Bridgeport, died yesterday morning.
 Mrs Fannie McNeil, who fell down the stairs of Mrs. Platt's boarding house on Meadow street on the morning of November Sd, sustaining very dangerous wound upon her head and other bruises, is still at the hospital, but is now considered to be recov- ering.
 MT. M. c. Swezey, president of the New Haven Rufie company, is about again after an illness of several weeks which confined him to his residence.
 MT. Walter J. Hall, of Bridgeport, in re- sponse to request from one hundred prom inent Bridgeport citizens will give another series of chamber concerts in that city the coming season.
 Miss Mary s. Brewer, 8 daughter of the late Sherman A. Brewer, of Hartford, and a sister of Mir. c. s. Brewer. wholesale fruit dealer of Asylum street, in that city, died in New York Saturday. She had been taken to the Woman's hospital to have difficult sur- eical operation performed and died while it was being performed. She was an estimable lady.
 Professor Waldo of the Yale college obser- vatery called yesterday upon Mayor Lewis to arrange for the setting of the City Hall clock next Saturday in accordance with the new railroad time system which goes into effect on the Consolidated railroad on Sunday. The matter was arranged with Professor Lyman.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-13
YRla KRWa.

More than fifty seniors have signifed their intention to take the heliotype class album. About thirty more subscribers are required to make the scheme success, and 1t is ex- pected that these will be gained within few days
 After waiting nearly six months the college authorities have at last commenced to fix the Durfee pump.
 The business of the Harvard Cooperative society for the first month this year amount ed to $8, 926. Its members number nearly nine hundred.
 The Yale Alumni association of New York will give Thanksgiving dinner at Delmoni- cos on Wednesday, November Fist. The jubilee held at this time in former years has been given up.
 Gamma Nu has elected the following o fi- cers President, Phelps; vice president, Penney; secretary, Perkins treasurer, Whit 4lesey censor, Setchell.
 Pach will commence taking the senior class photographs in about two weeks.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-13
YRSfaFSRU

To say that the wind was high and the temperature low yesterday would be to put it in the miIdest terms. The wind was not only high; it was hilarious, and the tempera- ture sank so low that the man who hadn't laid in his stock of winter ulsters felt like a last years bean stalk. It was a November day pure and simple. A little furry of snow at noon was succe eded by continual furry of loose dirt all the afternoon. Travellers on the street were buffetted about by the wind had their eyes filled with dirt and were sent home shivering with the cold. The only thing to cheer the average New Havener was the reports from more northerly cities of driving snow storms. The harbor was filled with vessels and high sea was running There was 8 schooner on the sandbar of Say in Rock. She was supposed to be the Lulu, Captain Baker, from Alexandria, Va. There were less schooners upon the New Haven bars than usual and more Tom and Jerlies. It WAS A cold day
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-13

Lewis Lewinson, No. 214 State street, in addition to his well kept saloon, has lately refitted for frst-class lunch and oyster sa- loon, and with competent cook can serve to order any dish or supper for parties in first class style. None but the best of food served. Though recently started in the restaurant business, his place has been patronized to an extent beyond expectation and the cry is "st1il they come" Lewis deserves his well earned success and will be like the flag, ''still there, for all who come
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-13
HiR ESISs

The flow of water in three-inch main at the rubber manufactory in this city was stopped yesterday, and the committee of ln- quiry on the subject discovered the cause of the stoppage to be big eel, which was found tightly wedged in the pipe. The eel weighed four and half pounds and was forty inches in length. This, it is said, beats the big clock shop ee1s that Chris Langley and others fished out of the pipes some days ago.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-13
BuFElRrie6,

Ex-Judge S. T. Bronson's residence at Gs4 Chapel street was entered Sunday night by burglars. They stole three overcoats, eight silver plated knives and forks, heavy mar ble clock and left several more valuable arti- Cles at hand. The burglars left without dis turbinR the family.
 MT. Horace F. Hatch's hat store in Bridge port was burglarized Sunday night and about $175 worth of gloves taken. Burglars also robbed George J. Ccnnor's bookstore on Main street, Bridgeport, Saturday night of $2 in pennies and goods to the value of S15O. An attempt was also made the same night to enter the store of F. s. Stevens & Go. of that ciEv