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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-03-20

Washington Letter: "At the Ohio
reception last week / was standing be-
side Col. Dudley, the pension commits
sioner, when lady, noticing that he
looked at the hundred couples who were
whirling about in the maze of Strauss
waltzes with awistful eye, asked, do
you not dance, Colonel?' No. was the
reply with a smile, Il danced my last
dance just before the battle of Gettys.
burg. A lot of US out on picket duty
and skirmishing about came to an old
Dutch oven, beside which was found
three buxom German girls baking bread
We stopped to chat with them, and an
old man appearing with fiddle, VEIN.
provised a dance then and there. 1t
was great fun, and we went into the bat
tie next day all the better forit. Before
the fight was finished, however, shot
carried off my leg and stopped my
dancing forever, ,,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-03-20

Pr,f. Wiley, Chemist of the Agricul-
tural Departments at Washington at the
recent meeting of Minnesota Sorghum
Growers Association, stated that for
eign sugars are now being imported at
the rate of | $50, 900 tons annually, and
that if the home production is not in
creased the imports will soon reach q
900, 900 tons. He asserted that the best
syrups and molasses in the world were
now made from sorghum, the market
value of which is steadily rising. The
past season was an exceptionally bad
one for sorghum culture, yet there was
an aggregate of ,0O0,OOO pounds of su.
gar made by four sorghum factories in
the United States. The moral to be
cleaned from these points is sthis: that
there is no field of manufacture more
inviting than that of sugar, and that ir
sorghum can be found that royal roac
to success.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-03-20
The Friendship of Horse and Man.
IPhilidelphia Times.1

Dudd Doble, the turfman, was graft.
fled to a high degree when he visited
Goldsmith Maid in Trenton the other
day. "Did she know me?" said Mr.
.Doble. "Bless your soul, the minute
entered her stall she came up to me and
rubbed her head against my arm and
face. She neighed and frisked around
the stall like q colt and did everything
but speak. You remember she had al
unusually long tail. used to teach
her to lie down so that her tail would
be clear of everything. asked her to
lie down this time and you would have
laughed to see her turn round and round
and switch her tail about until it was
just so and then lie down with it eX.
tended on the clean straw"
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-03-20
Protection at its Best.
[Mauch Chunk (Pa.) Democrat ]

The simple, stubborn fact is that un-
der the existing tariff the industries OF
Pennsylvania receive much higher
protection" than those of any other
State in the Union, whilst in no State
is there as much distress, poverty and
suffering among laboring men as in
Pennsylvania. For truth and decency's
sake, will not some of our protective
tariff shriekers tell us where the protec
ton comes in? Is it in the Lehigh are
mines at go cents day, and living or
raw bacon and dry bread?
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-03-20

Many of the bitters and quack nos
trums of the day are also advertised for
consumption on the plan that the only
thing that the "stuff' wont cure is the
avaricious, ignoble greed of the pro-
prietor. Don't be deceived. The best
remedy for strengthening the lungs
soothing all irritation, and stopping the
cough, is DR.. Wistar's Balsam of Wild
Cherry. 1t has cured many cases where
physicians had given up hope. 2t
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-03-20

Luminous harness is the latest device
used in England to make the dark horse
visible at night. A phosphoric paint,
applied to the blinkers, collarand other
important parts of the trappings, is
used to bring about the result; and the
trotter thus prepared is said to resemble
chain lightning as he plunges into the
darkness of the country side.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-03-20
He Knew his Business.
From the Oil City Bllzzard.l

From the OIL City Bzzard.l
"A boy found woman's switch in the
opera house and returned it to her.
"Thank you, my little man." said the
lady. "You are an honest boy"
"Oh, no, Pm not so very honest.
But know what am"
"What are you then?"
IA hair restorer.n
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-03-20

Willard, Jay Gould and others pur-
chased a tract of land five years ago
near Portland, Oregon, for S45, 900. One
seventh of this property was lately sold
in lots for $265, 600.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-03-20
Ladies Hair Dressing Bazaar,

MRS.M F.. A. JOHNSON b CO., have opened q
vi Ladies' Hair Store. in room corner Of Main
md Scott streets, where they prepared to man
nfacture and finish to order switches, Puff Curls,
French Twists. Front Pieces, Ventilated Front
saves, Saratoga Waves Coquetts, Flirts, and Water
Waves. In all the latest styles. Will also do over
all kinds Of ladies hair goods. Salts faction gusran.
teed Pricesreasonable. Give usa "af.
M. .A.JOHNSON n co.
tecas.Sl-b Nspoleouo o.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-03-20

Acker's Celebrated English Remedy
for coughs, colds, and consumption
Sold by us on guarantee. J. l.. 4 L
Leist. 6m
Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets never fail
6m
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-03-20

MrYTo DADTp may te found on file at fIeo
lid Z AI Ell p. Rowell Co.'S Newspal,e.
Advertising Bureau no Spruce st. where ndyertsina
contracts may be made for 1t IN NEW S">tkh
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-17

the saloons and fight against his
own home. Surely man must be
all gall and no gumption to talk and
act like this.
We have been constrained to give
this incident for the purpose OF
f-awing the distinction referred
to; and that we might here and
now appeal to all friends Of the
cause in behalf of the real and i'm
portant work before US. All such
friends can afford to differ without
dissension, and march forward
shoulder to shoulder on the COM
mon line of Right and Duty. To
all such, we say, Let the past go !;
let us heed the command" Eyes
fromt"i Let us charge for the
Amendment.
And now, what shall we say of
these few (and we are SO glad they
are SO few raging specimens such
as referred to in the incident given :?
We are well aware that "this
sort goeth not out save by fasting
and prayer" and as all argu-
ment and appeal were wasted in
their behalf, we are little puzzled
to know what course to ad-
wise. For honest Temperance men,
no matter for whom they voted, to
stand and suffer this unreasona-
BILE and vicious spewing of, "cranks"
fanatics" fools" and the like,
were at once puerile and cowardly;
and on the whole we think it
would be more wise for all good
Temperance citizens to quietly go
around these few rabid partizans,
until they can be drawn under the
influence of the divine and only
given remedy-''fasting and pray
err"
When the gall is prayed away
the gumption may reappear.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-17
Halt Way House.

This morning as 1 was coming
in from the country with
a friend, we passed a handsome
little building, having in large let
tiers over the door, "Hag Way
House." Said l, "Half way whore Z"
''Half way to the Old Boy" replied
my friend, instantly. Then L
knew it was dramshop.
Now Editor l. II. or Bishop A,
L.-here's Prohibition text for
you; interpret it, elucidate 1t, ap,,
ply it and put in "de rousementS."
O. M. NJ.
Washington, D. c., Dec. Y.
NoTE.-Let Brother 80. M. NJ"
give US the sermon, with the text,
Interpretation, elucidation, appli-
cation and "de rousements.
We have As of these Half Way
Houses" in our own drink-cursed
city, and they have "ds roasements"
in them every night, TO the con-
slant dread and terror Of all our
good people. Surely such legaliz-
ed '@sin is reproach to any people"
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-17

true defenders of their homes and
families. For every deserter from
motives of selfshness or revenge,
the cause should and wiU have a
score of true and brave recruits.
No true friend of good cause Will
turn against it because other
friends may have differed from
him.
Let the signatures for this guar
anty come in from all parts OF the
State. Any active friend of Tenn
perance can get the ten subscribers
without cost. We have faith to be-
lieve this list can be run up rapid
ly to the full hundred.
See the new names added this
week, and send in yours for next
issue.
Who'll be the ne1t?
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-17
Practical Results.

Bro. Weekdays practical Propo-
sition," is just the kind to bring
practical results. Let it be re-
sponded to promptly and numer-
ously.
This proposition" was made un-
der the spur of the temporary per-
secution of the FREEMAN and the
cause it upholds, by disappointed
partisans, who were so unreason-
able in their rage as to turn and
rsnd their very best friends, the
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-17
WHAT WE NEED.
Another Practical Proposition

While Mr.. Weekdays PROPOSE
ton is wise and timely and must
be of practical value to the FREE
MAN, there is another method of
equal importance.
There are hundreds of mon in
this State who are for Prohibition
because it is right, and they can
not be honest and abandon it.
They do not intend to abandon it.
But it is not true that these per-
sons are doing all they can for the
cause of prohibition.
In many instances they do not
take the FREEMAN and in that way
aid our cause very efficiently.
The prohibition work cannot be
done without paper and paper
cannot be published without pay
ing subscribers. Let every sub
scriber work for one subscriber
and be sure and get it. This can
be done in ten days. This is ask
ing very little in matter of such
moment. Indeed, on the interest
we take in our Temperance paper
depends in large degree our sue
cess. One dollar and half paid
for the paper one year is small
investment in so great cause.
When men say they are good
prohibitionists but will not take
the only organ of the movement,
they make a great mistake. Prac-
tically they are in favor of prohiba-
ting the success of our movement.
Practically they stand by the
side of the saloonist and cannot be
felt in the battle.
| Such men will vote right, nc
doubt, but it may be long time
before they can have the privilege
to vote at all, with such help al
they are giving the cause. I know
l am right when l say that it i,
absolutely necessary to our success.
to have q paper under our. OWE
control and that the temnsranc,
people must support it.
Now friends, if we are in earnest
let US get down to practical work
There is no time for delay. Their,
is but one side to this question
Let us lifs that side up until i
shines in the Constitution "a tn
brightest gem in it.
n Subscribe for the Freeman, al
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-17
Must DO Our Duty.
SHEPBERDsTowN, w. VA.

EDITOR FREEMAN:
Enclosed find check for years
su description. l neglected to write
of DR.. Warmers visit here. some
time since. His speech was able
and did much good. DR.. Warner
is we'll fitted for the work and does
it we'll. He ought to be kept in
the field constantly.
The FREEMAN is faithful, digni-
fed and bold Be not weary in
we'll doing, We should all be eneour-
aged, for We are often doing much
more good than we think. We
must dc our duty humbly but
boldly and leave consequences with
God.
A great man said, Humility is
a beautiful garment but does not
fit many persons" 1t were well
for whisky advocates as we'll as
Temperance men, to apply this
patent truth and improve by it.
B,
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-17
A Great Newspaper.

The Pail MaE Gazette, of Lo1don,
England, did not overstate the case
when it said that The Mse York
Independent is zone of the ablest
weeklies in existence" 1t is as
overwhelming as a monthly or
quarterly magazine, with all the
matter in it's many departments.
Any monthly might indeed be
proud if it could show as distin-
guished a list of contributors as
The Independent. In a single de-
partment-its story department.
we find, among Englismsn, such
contributors as Sir Samuel w. b.
ker, the celebrated explorer Thorn
as Harday, w. E. Norris, James
Payn, F. w. Robinson and Henry
W. Lacy, the weli-known and des-
lervedlys popular novelists; while
among Americans we notice tne
names of Edward Everett Hale,
Frank r. Stockton, H. H. Boye-
son, Sarah o. Jewett, ]. S., of Dale,
Rebecca Harding Davis and Har-
riet Prescott Spoford. The Inds-
pende'at printed also, recently, the
last story from the pen of the late
Ivan Tourgeneff, having secured
the only translation from the Rus
sion into English. This depart
ment is but sample of the others.
1t would seem to US that The Inde-
President offers not only "ffty-two
dividends during the year." but,
in addition, a stock dividend with
each department. We advise our
readers to send tor free sample
copy.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-17
PRACTICAL PROPOSITION
To add One Thousand New Names
To the Freeman Lists.

Two weeks ago we published the
stirring practical communication
from Rev. w. M. Weekley, showing
special reasons why special efforts
should be made at once to extend
the FREEMAN circulation. The
appeal closed with the following
practical proposition:
ONE THOUSAND NEW NAMES,
Ought to be added to the FREEMAN
subscription lists in the near flu
ture.
Who wiU help add themI Let at
least one hundred Temperance
workers respond at once by sign
ing their names with mine to the
following agreement.
We tho undersigned, hereby respect
ively agree to secure and forward to
the Freeman aoathSn the me1t three
months, ten yedrty Subscriptions, or
the equivalent IN yearly and shorter
time subscriptions.
w. M. WEEKLY.
These responses came in before
this week:
q. WARNER, Parkersburg,
G.. G. WELDING,
J. F. CHENowETH,
]. H. SPENCE,
MRS. G. D. MERRICK,
G. W. WEEKLEY, Buckhannon.
FRANK BURT, Warrington.
R. R. SADLER, Winfield.
T. r. CARsKADoN, Keyser.
Here are some new responses
since our last issue:
J. M. CLoUsToN, Wheeling.
J. MELVIN RICHARDS, &
w. L. VAN HORN, Hartford
City.
Who'll be the next?
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-17


Special to Commercial Gazette:
LOUISVILLE KY, Deoembsr -
In the recent fight against the u
cal option law in Louisville IN
which the Liquor Dealers Associa.
ton took an active part, there wa.
much concern manifested by its
members. The aggressive prohih
tory spirit manifested throdgbont
the country has had the effect tn
put interested men to thinking
Within the last week some of The
most intelligent men in the retail
whisky business in this city have
outlined a plan to protect the liz.
uor interest against unjust local
State or National legislation. The
plan, IN brief, is this: In every
community where there are sever.
all people engaged in the liquor
business, an association is to be
formed. All wholesale and retail
dealers and brewers are tc, be inclu.
ded in this organization. To meet
the financial necessities Of such a
huge scheme it is proposed to as
sess all retail dealers per year, $40;
wholesale dealers, $25 brewers $50
According 10 Commissioner Evans
report there were, in the United
States and Territories, 1876, 1863 re.
tail dealers in spirits and malt liq.
uor, 1929 wholesale dealers in spir.
itous and malt liquors, and 2,37S
brewers. These classes, taxed up
to the amount contemplated would
yield the sum of s2,258,315. This
money is to be used, subject to ad-
visement with a National and State
Board, to prevent local or State leg
islatiou adverse to the liquor in
terest.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-17

along the line. Let the hills trem-
bic under the tread of ten Thousand
enthusiastic FREEMAN SUBSCRIBERS
and ten times as many earnest
Temperance workers. =
q. WARNER, State Tenn. Agent.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-17
WEDNESDAY, DEC. II, 1884.
Gall and GumptiOn.

We have hitherto said out little
about the hostile attitude assumed
by many towards the Temperance
cause and Temperance people since
the election. We have thought it
not wise to publish any of the bit
ter letters we have received, believ-
ing it to be far better to bear and
forbear than to encourage or in
dulge in any recriminations.
We have the utmost respect for
the opinions and feelings of the
true Temperance man who honest
ly differs from other Temperance
men as to plans and policies, but is
willing to concede to others the
same credit for honest and consci-
entious action that he claims for
himself.
But we have the utmost con-
tempt for the blatant political free
booter who goes about charged to
the muzzle with splenetic exple-
tives against all Temperance peo-
pie because the election didn't go to
suit him. We mean this very
small but very noisy class Of ma
chine partizans with more gall
than gunaptaom, who are ready to
buy, swap, coax, drive, trade, or
anything, to get votes during the
campaign, and who, in case OF de-
feat, choose to vent their spite and
venom on their best friends rather
than their enemies, because they
think their friends will forgive
while their enemies would remem-
Der.
A FREEMAN friend ran into one
of this sort in Wheeling, the other
day, who had an alarming excess
of gall with a woeful paucity of
gumption.
Of course he preluded his broad
sides of bitterness with asserting
tn at he was simon pure Temper
ance man, A NO. l but he wanted
it understood that henceforth he
intended to spend his life fighting
the Temperance cause and Tenn
perance people.
He was asked, "Why do you pro-
pose to do this?"
"Just for revemge," was his re-
ply. These fools and cranks must
be punished and I'm going to
spend my life helping to punish
them"
At this the humble subject of his
wrath ventured to inquire if he
anticipated much spiritual enjoy
ment along the line of conduct he
had chosen for himself?
And be it remembered that in
this wordy combat, this same vow
er of vengeance, admitted that hi
party had no cause of complaint
against the Temperance people o
West Virginia. 1t was for some
thing that happened in New Yorl
that he proposed to muster will
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-17

Before you make your purchases
for Holiday Presents, it win pay
you to call and examine the assort-
ment at Williams Drug Store and
see what he has to offer you in var
ity, quality and price.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-17

A Brother, strong in the faith,
writes from Warrington Enclosed
find s1 for FREEMAN. [ value it
very highly and will do all can
to advance the principles it advo-
Gates.
Here as elsewhere the. beaten
party is very sore and cries down
the Prohibitionists as a. kind of
retaliation. But so be it.. Perse-
cution will only strengthen the
cause."
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-17
Push the Petitions.

The following card has been sent
to Temperance workers all over the
State. We trust its injunctions
will he haadad
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-17

Enclosed $3.50 to renew subscrip-
ton. Wa. LAREw,
INDEPENDENCE.
A friend writes, send me some
petitions, and send them in sealed
envelope, lest the whisky Post mas
ter destroys them" Would'n it
be sorry day when the Liquor
Traffic should control all our mails ?
"Here's the $3.50 for FREEMAN
another year.
Your friend, F. III. Flesher, W ck,
Tyler Co.
Bro. Weekley, writes from Bulk
harmon, II do hope, friends all
over the State will respond prom pt-
~ to my proposition, enough of
them to give the FIREMAN the
1000 new subscribers in the time
named"
We are glad to say, the friend.
are responding, but still there is
rcona. Send in your names. The
Practical Proposition il still open
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-17

Iva VS. In Wrtttng as about subscrtp-
lions, al,Oays give P. o. at Which you receive the
paper. This aOiU save much trouble.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-17
SlsTERsvILLE, w. VA.

DEAR FREEMAN:
Enclosed 81 for subscmption.-
There is much bad feeling here,
but be not discouraged. Let none
of these things move you. The
Lord will bring light out of dark.
ness, and the right shall triumph.
May God hasten the day when ev-
cry home will be Temperance
home.
Your Brother,
GEO. STEWART.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-17
OUR LETTER BOX.
What our Friends are Saying.

What our Friends are Saying.
HINTON, w. Va.
EDITOR FREEMAN:
Please change my address to
Hinton. The FREEMAN is my
choice of all Temperance papers.
Send me some samples and I'll
get you some new subscribers.
Yours, H. N. Nickel.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-17

FLAT WOODS, BRAxToN Co.
Send a dozen blank Petitions by
return mail. w. S. HAMMER.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-17

JESSE, WYOMING Co., w. VA.
ED1ToR FREEMAN
Please send blank Petitions and
I'll see that they are circulated
and signed. M. W.. PENDRY.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-17

fowHATAN, OHIO,
Enclosed $3.50. Give the whis-
kyites their dues. If Prohibition
comes before the people of Ohio
again, it will get many more votes
than before. J. S. Boone.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-17

Please find 50 for FREEMAN, and
send ue blank Petitions.
4. D. W. KING,
Jackson, G. H.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-17

PLEASE SUBSCRLBE-Let every friend
irtto aohose hands q Sample Copy Of the FREE
MA " comes, take its coming as an urgent re-
guest TO subscribe.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-17
WHAT WE MUST NETT
In this Battle for our Ham,,

THE LIQUOR LEGIoNs MARsHA1,o
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-17

Enclosed $3.50 to renew subscrip-
ion. Wa. LAREw,
INDEPENDENCE.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-02-20
~alEif!ON,
Jews and G0gHip In Rotation t Variou,
.nr -#taN #.-NE. e 'Slanp,Fnr -a. N--.l.L nr-..I. =.

People
". s. Raymond, Esq and Mr.. 7. S.
Hougb, OF Fairmoat, we're in tho city yes!er,
day.
Miss Emma Crouss, Of Wheeling, Is the
guest Of Miss Hattie Souneborn, OF the
Fourth wazd.-Belairc Tribune.
Mrs. VIM. McKelvey and wife, Mesars. Dan.
lei Eimpson and William Miller, all left 10,
Grand Forks, Dakota, yesterday.
Hon. B. L. hatcher, State Superintendent
Of Schools, was expected home from Wash.
ingson and Philadelphia last night.
President Ecott, Of the Central Glass Com.
pany, who la. been Coz find to his room ior
several days, is ableto teout again attending
to his dates.
Mrs. Hannah Ayres, of Palatine, is the
gueat OF her son.in-!.w, Hor. 3 L. Butcher.
Miss Ida Higginbotham, Of PaIa.ine, Ia also a
guest at Mr.. Butchers residence. (
Mr.. Henry Htll. OF Dennieon, Ohio, ia in
the city, viewing the wreck left by tho late
d BOD. He is the gentleman who recently
married his vile (uee Kate Windei) in this
city.
Mrs. Henry Jereco died yesterday morning
at4 o'clock. Mrs. Jeraco was sick with COZ.
sumption, but her death, tbs physiclans cay,
WIS hastcned by the exposure consequent
upon the fl ,Ud.
Dr., TIL. Werlich, OF Wellsburg, wa. In the
city, accompanied by Mrs. yHetvey and Miss
Maggie Hervey. OF that place. Mrs. Hetvsy
was being taken to Wsaton, her raason huy.
ing left her. The horrors Of the l)od ia said
10 have teal largely the csuse. .#AFi