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West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-05-21
MISS WILLARD AT CHARLES
TON.
The City Greets Her GrandIy and
is Blessed.
VIII Send d Good Delegation to the
Convention.
CHARLESTON. May s, '84.


DEAR MRS. JoHNsoN.-Miss Will
lard has come and gone; but not
gone is the sweet Christian infu-
ence left on our hearts, and the
benediction she always leaves.
Charleston is the better for her
presence among US. We feel hon
ored to think our National Presi-
dent has set the ball in motion
here that will not cease to roll un-
till we are freed from the thraldom
of alcohol.
Miss Willard held the fort at
Dickinson Chapel, with every seat
packed, and besides, every availa-
BILE inch of standing room was &C.
cupied.
She kept the people spell-bound
for one hour and twenty minutes.
Everyone was delighted with her
earnest and eloquent words, and
many were seen to shed tears at
the thrilling stories told of the
wrongs and sorrows caused by the
Traffic. w.. .-
Miss Willard earnestly request
ed the Union here to secure Mrs.
Chapin's services as soon as posi-
BILE, so l wrote to her yesterday.
Was sorry we did not know about
the Maiden Union until the day
Miss Willard arrived here, and
then it was too late to invite them
as Union to attend her meeting
here. Am quite sure the Charles
ton Union will be glad to clasp
hands with our sister Union at
Maiden, and will seek so to do in
the future.
We hope to have good delega
ton from this part of the work in
attendance at the State Conven-
ton. s-,.
Please let me know if there is
not provision made in the Consti-
tuition for local Unions to pay ex-
penses for one or more delegates to
Convention. All such questions
are coming up,and we want to give
correct answers in regard to the
work. ISIS.
PERMANENT ORGANIZATION.
The following is a list of officers
elected at our permanent organiza-
ton last Saturday
President, Rev. T. G. Johnson.
Vice Presidents, First Presbyter-
an Church, Mrs. Rev. j. c. Barr (;
Episcopal, Mrs. Col, Swami Bap-
fist, Mrs. J. E. Middleton, M. E.
Church South, Mrs. Rev. J. w.
Hampton; State St. M. e. Church,
Mrs. S. Blunden; Kanawha Pres
byterian Church, Mrs. DIR. Staun-
ton. ..-...
Cor, secy., Mrs. G. B. Behymer.
Treas, Miss Jane Hogue.
Rec, Secy., Mrs. L. A. Keely.
Yours in the work,
......' =. Mrs. G. B. BEHYMER.
......,-e,,... .,-. Cor. Secy.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-05-21
Our Weston Workers.
Letter from Mrs. Gregory, President

81 DEAR MRS. JOHNSON We are
anxious to know the exact date of
Mrs. Wells coming, so that we can
publish her appointment several
weeks beforehand. 3d. u.W}
Our W. g. u. U. will publish
with the notice an invitation to all
who will come to hear her, and pro-
vide accommodations during their
stay for all coming from the coun-
try or, from a distance. f.t...f NV
In this way we hope to- arouse
an interest among our country
people, who if once made alive to
the peril that surrounds them, can
and will do much toward educating
public sentiment in favor of Pro-
hibition. = s. Hf n ursa
At our last meeting made
known your plan in reference to
socials. The U nion decided unan,
imously to have one at an early
day. y.....,.o ..
Our membership now numbers
about fifty ladies and thirteen gen.
tlemen. No doubt more names
will be added at the social.
We wish to give Mrs. Wells a
cordial reception. | shall expect
her to stop with me and will meet
her at the depot.
Since writing you last, the out
look is much more encouraging.
Indeed our discouragen,e1ats in some
respects have proved to be enocoatr-
agements, or rather have served as
a propelling power, to nerve us up
to perseverance and effort, that
otherwise we might not have ex-
perienced. lu l.,-. i. ~.
shall certainly be at the Con-
vention, Providence permitting.
It will be such a pleasure and treat
to meet with Miss Willard and
others of our leaders. Am anxious
also to meet Miss Fowler, after en-
joying letters from her. ra
We have received circulars from
the National Union, designating
the Day of Prayer and subjects.
My heart is constantly lifted to
God in prayer for the success of the
cause. i- .''3it5' ." '''.'' ''s''
Itdoes me good to read of the
progress Of the work throughout
the State and country. Surely our
Father in Heaven will hear his be-
lieving children. 1 have faith tc
believe He will answer our pray.
ers.na May the time soon come
Lest l weary you, good night.
4'rSd, ,liL Yours faithfully "
tun'H as naio M. F. GREGORY.
Weston, W. Va, May 16, 1884.
A Lot 35 feet front on Court
Streetnexti to0Mr. Isaac Prayers
Dry Goods Store, for sale by w. F
J. ATTXgssoM,H ,E,.W 9H3
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-05-21
HOW HE CAME TO "SWEAR
OFF,
The Story Told by the Drummer
at the Bar.

"No, I won't drink with you to-
day, boys" said drummer to sew
eral companions, as they settled
down in the sleeping car and pass
ed the bottle. "The fact is, boys,
I have quit drinking-pve sworn
off," He was greeted with shouts
of laughter by the jolly crowd
around him; they put the bottle
under his nose and INDUCED in
many jokes at his expense, but he
refused to drink, and was rather
serious about it.
whats the matter with you
old boy" sang out one. eff you've
quit drinking, something's up;
tell US what it is"
"Well, boys, l will, though I
know you'll laugh at me. But l'll
tell you all the same. | have been
a drinking man all my life, ever
since l was married, as you all
know. I love whisky-it's as sweet
in my mouth as sugar-and God
only knows how III quit it. For
seven years not day has passed
over my head that l didn't have at
least one drink. But [ am done.
Yesterday l was in Chicago. Down
on South Clark street a customer
of mine keeps a pawn shop in con-
nection with his other business. |
called on him, and while | was in
there young man of not more than
"a. wearing threadbare clothes,and
looking as hard as if he hadn't seen
sober day for a month, came in
with a little package in his hand.
Tremb lingly he unwrapped it and
handed the article to the pawn
broker, saying, Give me ten cents
And, boys, what do you suppose it
was? A pair Of baby shoes, little
things with the buttons only a
trifle soiled, as if they had been
worn once or twice.
'Where did you get these?' ask
ed the pawnbroker. Got 'em at
home, replied the man, who had
an intelligent face and the manner
of a gentleman, despite his sad con-
dition. 'My-my wife bought 'em
for our baby. Give me ten cents
for them-f want a drink you
had better take these shoes back
to your wife; the, baby will need
them said the pawnbroker. No.
s-she won't, because she's dead.
She's lying at home now-died last
night AS he said this the poor
fellow broke down, bowed his head
on the showcase and cried like a
child. "Boys," said the drummer
"You can laugh if you please, but
II have baby Of my own at
home, and 1 swear Pll never drink
another drop" Then he got up
and went into another car. His
companions glanced at each other
in silence; no one laughed; the
bottle disappeared, and soon each
was sitting in seat by himself
reading a newspaper.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-05-21
FairmOnt Falls into Line.
This is self-explaining:

e. t FAIRMoNT, w. VA
Mrs,Johnsom DEAR SISTER :-4our
favor of some days since came in
my absence. l am glad to say no W
that arrangements have been made
between the several pastors of the
town for a uAion temperance meet
ing May Is, at which time a w. G.
T. U. will be organized.
There is great need of cultivat-
ing better sentiment here on the
temperance question. Yours &c.
t7f prs '.'lH' J. F. CowAN.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-05-21

The house and lot on Pike street
between Market and Julianna Sts.,
known as the Mann property, and
occupied by Rev. G. c. Wilding, is
for sale by w. F. ATTKIssoN.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-05-21
international s. s. Convention.

The Triennial International s,
S.'Comvention, meeting at louis
Vile, u dne HEB, has,H through its
program committee, Iinvited,ln Miss
Willard and Mrs. Chapih1to ad-
dress the. assembly, on Temperance
I'M theSunday Schools Miss Lucia
Kimball, National superintendent
of S. &,worksin the iW.U. T. IT,,
wiE also, be- on hand, and with
Col, Balm, these ladies will interest
large temperance: mass meeting
held during the progress Of the CON
VnV. fnLilfl ofSYy l.tHH.lf q. fMn4ll As4s1llr
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-05-21
WESTVIRGINIAF FREEMAN.
DEPARTMENT w. C. T. U.
For COP AND HOME AND NATIVE
LAND"
Conducted by Mrs. I. Fl. Johnson
National Womam's Christian Temper
ance Union.

fhesideat-MIss FRANCES E. WILLARD, OF
Evanston, Illinois. -o
Corresponding Secreta,'y-Mrs. G. b. Buell., %
Bible House, N. Y.
Recording Secretary-Mrs. Mary A. Wood
bridge, Ravenna, o. 'iti ~
Assistant Recording Secretdry-Mrs. l.. M. N
Stevens, Stroudwater, Me.
qrensurer-Miss Esther Pugh, 1861 Walnut
street, Cincinnati, o. =, oo
sotstsern SecretarylMrs. G. H. Mcleod, 2S7
Mcsher.street, Baltimore, Md. t,. .iU,
West Virginia w. @. z. o.
Irestdemt-MIss A. TAYLOR, Wheeling, W
Va. iCE .IE xft
V5ce PrestdenLMrs. 1. H. Johnson, Par
kersburg.
Recording jsecretary-Mrs. e. F.. Nine, Key
ser. -, ~, .
Fowler, 1886 Main ST., Wheeling. fta
Treasurer-Mrs. G. F. Scott, Parkersburg.
70 OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OF DEPARTMENTS.
Literoture-Miss Lucy Shaw, Parkersburg.
EvdngetistGc-Mrs M. M. Love, Grafton.
Young Ladies' Work. Miss Carrie Scofeld,
Juuen0e Work-Mrs. D. B. Purinton, Nor
gantown.
Rail Road Work-Mrs. Emily Chambers,
Martinsburg. 49,
Prison Work-Miss Amanda List, 2201 Chap
lain Street. Wheeling, w. Va.
sabbath School Work-Miss Emma Fowler,
1856 Main Street, Wheeling, w. Va. tsttLttr
Legisldtiue-Mr F. M. Chalfant, Jane Lew.
Influencing The Press-Mrs! j. b. Thompson,
Grafton. --. ---..
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-05-21
Field Notes.

GuYANpoTTE.- "A correspondent
of the Huntington argus says:
"There was meeting at the
Baptist Church, on last Monday
evening, for the organization OF a
w. G. T. U. We think this is the
right step, and we hope they will
succeed in their good work k"
We much regret our failure to
meet the good sisters in that meet
ing, We sat up half the night
waiting COR boat, and would have
continued our watch longer but for
the information that the boat
would not be down. However, we
hope for good news from the new
Union.
A. Mrs. WELLs.-We hope to com
.plete the list of appointments for
Mrs. Wells, and have them pub
.lished on an outside page of this
issueof the FREEMAN. ii 1'H.I'
Mrs. Johnson, Vice President of
the G. T. U. of Parkers5urg,
visited our town, this week I'M the
intefest'of the temperance cause
Huntington argus.
There it is again. We tried to
be there, and failed. Hope for bet
ter success next time in "catching
a hoattn9'An 't i'.,'' ~
a-r. faann'uL ip
.,CAIRp Meeting. We are glad to
see in, the Richie Democrat an ex-
tended notice ,of the meeting at
Cairo, pext Friday evening, for the
purpose of organizing a w. c. T.
U, We hope the people generally
will come together and hear the
address by Prof. Purinton, and that
the same, may be true of the meet
ing at, West Union,I on Saturday.
evening" next. 1,In. ~. atl-'l
RALEIGH CouNTY. ut does seem
tous that the ladies of this place
should organize a Woman's Chris
tian Temperance. Union. The evil
of Contemporaries is on the Increase
and ifthe tide is, rot checked ruin
and destruction ill'be the conse-
quence. II Intemperance must be
fought face to face and the issue
met on every side. hand in order
that this can De done, Organization
must be effected. 1--WE are Sure the
ladies Of this place have the cause
at heart, now who viii be tie first
to move hthis place ? Raleigh IT,
l. H. M ava -gn 45@:5IE Ilifi eIt ~
aTha4P2k3si'to our + Brother Of, THE
Inde1 for these good words. ~ With
thelIedeaa to help our sisters at
c. H. should orgahize' and to work
at once. ..-....,.- s...,,,,,,,,,,u
International s. s. Convention.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-05-21

See Mrs. M. L. Wells Appoint
ments on outside page, with addi-
tional w. G. T. u. items.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-05-21

NV. c. T. U. Continued on Outside Page
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-05-21

A Lot 35 feet front on Court
Streetnexti to0Mr. Isaac Prayers
Dry Goods Store, for sale by w. F.
ATTKIssoMy .:,.W 1E,j
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1884-04-19
BLAINE-S LOSSES

There is considerable talk about
the Blaine boom. but the figures do
not show it. The highest vote he
got in the Chicago Convention IN
1880 was 244 !; necessary to a choice,
379. The only gaias Blaine now
shows is in Pennsylvania, Ohio and
possibly q trifling gain in New
York, where he had II votes four
years ago. He has lost ground in
nearly every other State where he
he was strong before. His losses
to date amount to nearly IS votes,
not Including possible losses in
Southern States. He has lost ground
in nearly every New England State.
This year it will take All votes to
nominate. He has yet to get in
the neighborhood of 200 votes to
be nominated. and we will publish
figures tomorrow to prove it.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1884-04-19

"AVlN<: SUCCEEDED TO
1.-The business Of the Carson CITY saw
ings Bank we are now prepared to do a
General Banking Business.
Bills of Exchange bought and sold on
San Francisco, New York. England,
Ireland. Germany, France and all the
principal cities OF the United States and
Europe.
Telegraphic transfers made.
Issue certificates of deposit and re-
ceive deposits on open account
Collect ions made at current rates OF
exchange.
Bullion bought and sold.
Mining stocks bought and sold on
commission only.
Liberal advances made on approved
stocks and other securities.
CORRESPONDENTS:
New York-Messrs. Opdyke& Co.
The American Exchange in Europe
CLimited) -Messrs. Knauth, Nachod q
Kuhne.
San Francisco-The Anglo californian
Bank Iimited.) Messrs. Homer T.
King 4 Co.
2Drl
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1884-04-19

II doesn't take . very observing
man to see that the real industry Of
Nevada just now 10 cattle instead
Of mining. During the past ten
years the industry has grown to
vast proportions. and is fast becom-
ing the paramont interest of the
State. Where one steer roamed
over the sagebrush . few years sge.
. hundred roam now. and every
man engaged in the cattle business
10 fast becoming rich. In stock
raising everyone who applies him
self to the work, and sticks to it.
soon becomes independent, whereas.
not more than one out of every
hundred miners ever make . dol
lar in the long run. Farmers are
rapidly retaining the sagebrush
lands, and before many years there
will be whole square leagues of
green grass covered with grazing
herds, representing SO much solid
beef at ten cents . pound. In the
local column is published an account
Of the success now being met with
in causing Arabian grass to grow
on dry and elevated soil. If this
account is correct it will render
thousands Of barren hills valuable
for grazing. and in time more than
double the wealth of the state.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1884-04-19

Blaine's book is ont and it speaks
in worry complimentary terms of
Coz king and Logan.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1884-04-19

Shame hides her face and de
cency calls for the rocks and hills
to fall and cover the whole dirty
Sharon-Hill business and bury all
its promoters beyond possibility of
resurrection.-Record- Union.
The above sounds all very vel,
but nobody really wants the hills
to cover the Sharon case. It is
exciting great deal of interest, and
every line of the testimony is read
with avidity, Hundreds of editors
have denounced the case in the
strongest terms, but they keep
right on, spending half an hour OF
valuable time every day. reading
the reports and take good care that
their readers have q juicy little tel
egraph dispatch evey day in refer
ence to it.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1884-04-19
Trial by Jury.

I would not be surprised If in the
next few years there were some re-
markable changes made in this
city. Even trial by jury is becom-
ing regarded as an obsolete insti-
ton, too cumbrous and uncertain
for modern administration. Why
should twelve men be called away
from their work to decide
q case that three judges can
understand in q limited time
and settle more justly? Here are
the courts crowed every day With
jurymen waiting to get on case
and all ardent to 60 home. They
ragard themselves in q measure as
injured by having been summoned,
and they often find verdicts accord
ing to the delays lawyers relatively
interpose. When they go out to
deliberate, if there is disagree
nent they do not wait about it five
minutes, but one side or the other
gives up or they compromise.
Hence the principal involved in the
trial is lost sight of entirely. Be
sides these juries of twelve men
are composed of some exceedingly
ignorant persons who sleep and
nod during the case, and by the
end of the trial forget what the be-
ginning was. Three judges would
not 60 to sleep and would make
the lawyers hurry up, and we
should not have our courts clogged
with cases, some of which take
week or two to try. when men who
understand the law would close
them up in half day or q day
Gath" in Philadelphia Times.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-01-25
Care Of Breeding Ewes and Lambs


If early lambs are expected, breeding ewes
should be kept separate from the remainder Of
the aock, and the less closely they are conhn-
ed the better, so that they have warm quar-
ter. at night. As weIning time approaches
roots or other green food should be given
Wheat bran wet with tepid water has the
same effect in stimulating ilk production in
ewes that it has ia cows, and we believe for
making lambs ready for the earliest market
the ewes milk ia worth more per quart than
that Of COW in an ordinary dairy. A little
new milk from the COW can sometimes he
given with advantage to young lambs before
they are old enough TO eat oats. No matter
what the cost of feeding, it will prove mis-
take to let the young lambs become stunted at
any time.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-01-25
A FaitbruI Teocher.-.we are so.r,

A Faithful Teacher. We are sosrr to
learn that Mr. j. J DlrI teacher Of primary
school No. /, Eighth Election District has
been compelled to give uP teaching for awhile
owing to severe nervous prostration, and gen
eral debility The week before Thanksgiving
while in sch ,ol, aud gust before closl1s up
tor the lay, be had IL severe attack OF lever
and ague, the fever lasting until the following
day. during which time he WAS deler1u,; but
by the prompt action taken by Dr.. George
Mudd, who was called upon, relief was soon
given, and the Doctor succeeded in wa"iing
off y repetition of the chill but it has left
him SO debiltated rs to have very little use Of
his limbs; aud we understand, that if he can
gain sufficient strength By the lst ofFebruarv,
he will pay his Old home visit, thinking
thereby, that a change of climate will he ben
cfeial. He will sail by the Allan Line to
Liverpool, then by cars to Edinburgh. We
hope the change will do him good, for from
what we can understand, Mr.. Darg has heen
a faithful teacher, and has succeeded in re-
tanning his school for over seven years, with
out complaint having ever been lodged
against him. During his stay in our midst he
has made quite number of friends, by his
quiet and ohliging manner. and there are
those, who with us, wish him safe journey
over the Atlantic, speedy return to health,
and we will welcome hun back to the land Of
his adoption.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-01-25
Transfers Of Property.-Deed fro

Transfers Of PrOperty.-Deed from
Sidney NJ Vail and wife to John w. Wheat.
ley, for tract OF land called Monmouth En-
arged, etc." consideration, $4,000. From
Hugh W Harmed to Edward N Harmed, for
tract of land called "Waters Hard Venture,
etc" consideration, S4F 90. From Margaret
j. Brawner aud husband to James G. Cox,
for pirt of 'Ashland;" consideration 81 $780,
From Jennie Y Burgess and Martha Burgess
to Nathan Farral!, for 5 acres Uf land, c0asid-
Grafton, SIS 90. From Alex. HGislip, ct al,
to james llaislip for interest in part of estate
Of late Walter Haislip. From Walter Ann
Cox ct al, TO Mary l.. Dutton for lot near
Cox's Station; consideration, $50. From VI
VI. Haviiand to Sarah Butler, for tract OF
.and called ''Hagau's Addition and Hagan's
Folly;" consideration, $500. From r. H.
Eleien, Trustee, to Emily Milar. From
Jabez Wright to Mary X Cox, for ! 3 acres of
land; consideration, 800 From A J. Smoot
and wife to F. H. Wills, for tract OF band
called "Green Spot and Mt Air" considera-
ton, S27Oo.
Mortgage from W. J. Norris to G. F. Hay
den, on house aud lot consideration, $246 -
From james G.. Cox to SAM H.. Cox on tract
Of land called Ashland" cons Iteration,
$500. From J. W. Whettley to Sidney w.
Vail on tract o. land called Monmouth En-
larged;" consideration, $500.
Bill of sale from Robert T. Barber to VIM.
A. Fisher; consideration, $3.50.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-01-25
Death of n Respected Citizen


at his home, in Nanjemoy, on Wednesday
January 2nd 1884, of Pneumonia, Mr.. ]. W.
Cox in the 47th year of his age. In the prime
oflife and in the hour of his usefulness has the
subject of this sketch been consigned to an
earthly grave by the fell hand of DEATH
Though it be sad to part with those we love,
and We shed the tear of sorrow on the grave
of the dear departed, we should take consola-
ton from the virtues that live, which are far
dearer than the beauty Of the human flesh. Such
should console the bereaved family OF the de-
ceased, in his, their sad home of affection,
for to them he bequeathed noble character,
the character ola truthful, honest, and hon
srable man, which will surplant the fostering
care Of good husband and kind and gener-
ous father.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-01-25
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