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nacIe Lamp.
Speaking of chickens picking up and
swallowing diamonds, +" chispas of gold and
other bright bits of stone and metal
ms reminded Judge, of this city, Of
an experience with the chicken at sea- In
June, 1850, he made the trip from Mazatlan
to San Francisco on the French bark Sur
prise. One day, when about half way up
the coast, the steward had out the pinnacle
lamp and was engaged in cleaning and pol
ishing that bit of nautical apparatus. He
had it on the deck, had taken it all apart,
and had the debris, wreckage, or whatever
sou would call it when at sea, scattered all
about. The vessel was rolling slightly, and
as it rolled it caused brass screw about
half an inch in length a travel down the
deck. Some chickens were lettering about,
and the fash of the screw caught the eye of
an old hen. She dashed at the bit of brass
and III moment it was in her crop.
The judge saw the transaction and in
wardly ehuckled, as he knew there would
soon be Davy Jones to pay about that
screw When the steward had polished up
the lamp and was putting it together again
he missed particular and important screw,
After searching for the screw for some min.
1tes in vain the steward spoke of his loss
to some of the sailors. They Joined in tn,
search, but no screw could be found. Soon
the attention of the captain was attracted tc
the group of searchers, and the steward was
obliged to tell him of the loss.
The skipper flew into rage at once, and
used much profane language in connection
with the frequent reference he felt called
upon to make to the stewards eyes. The
poor steward was on the point of taking q
short ride ON the toe of the captains boot,
when the judge thought it time to appear
ipon the scene. He told the captain tina
if he wanted the screw it could be founo
with little trouble. He had only to order
one of the men to catch an old black hen
that he pointed out, cut off her head, open
her crop, and the screw would be found.
At thisthe sailors gazed upon the Judge
rs though they thought him some practi-
toner of the black art, and the steward
gave him an appealing look, as much as to
beg him not to join sides with his persecu-
tor.
The captain had the fowl caught OF once
its head was cut of, is crop opened ane
out rolled the lost screw. Sailors and al
aboard were astounded, and even the cap
tain changed color. The face of the steward
showed queer mixture Of delight and awe.
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have very large stock Of Cooking
Stoves, Ranges and Heaters, now offered
at very low prices. Have also the Adams
& Westlake's Non Explosive Oil Stove
the very best in use. Tin Roofing
and Spouting. Stove repairs Of all kinds
constantly on hand. House furnishing
goods, &c, &c. J. J. LAIR, Al Bridge st
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The Kingston Weekly came out the next
day with full account of oil that had hap.
pened, and Frank Clifton was the hero Of
the hour. The paper went ON to state how
George Simpson, the engneer. lad leaped
from his engine when the bullet crashed
through the glass of the hoSElght and put
out the lamp, and how To fireman took Il
throttle and saved the train.
Mabers name was also mentioned. She
had gone up the road the day before, and
was returning in the engine. When George
Simpson deserted his post he deserted her,
and she never eared TO see him again.
Frank had been carried to Mrs. Craw-
ford's house, and Mabel became his faithful
nurse. When he learned of George Simp.
sons cowardice his heart gave great
hump.
He did not moan long over his lost limb,
for Mabel consente one day to take its
place.
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Largest assortment of Trimmed Hats
and Bonnets ever exhibited in this city,
at Van Horns Millinery Department.
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Our 25 ct. Hamburghs, beats any in
this city. -CARvER & WILLIAMS.
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Suddenly his hand sought his pocket; he
Jumped to the middle Of the track; there
was flash, sharp report of pistol, and
bullet went crashing through the headlight
Then all was dark.
Frank sprang bacward from the track.
He cleared the rail, but his foot slipped and
be fell, his left arm under the wheel.
The entire train passed before he attempt.
ID to move. Then raising himself he stag
gered to his feet and looked around. The
train had stopped a short distance down the
track.
With mass of shattered bones and flesh
hanging to his shoulder lie made his way to-
ward the engine. The furnace door was
open, and the bright glare lit up the black
vail of the night.
Two figures were standing by the engine.
Frank recognized Simpsons fireman in one
Of them, and shouted to him to get into the
siding.
" Hurry, for Heavens sake" he cried,
" not moment can be lost"
The fireman sprang to the throttle, the
necessary signals were given, and the train
moved into the siding As the engine pass
ed him, the light from the open furnace
shone upon the other of the two figures that
Frank had first seen. He caught glimpse
If the face, and started.
" Mabel-Miss Crawford you here ?" he
exclaimed.
g Yes, was on the engine" she replied,
quietly.
Suffering from his terrible wound, and
faint from loss of blood, he could say no
more. He reeled and fell to the ground as
the extra flew round the curve and dashed
by the station at speed of forty miles an
hour.
Mabel saw Frank fall, and went towards
him. She knew he must be hurt but she
could not tell how much. Kneeling down
in the wet, she raised his head and laid it in
her lap. Her clothing was saturated, and
the rain bent pitilessly upon her back and
shoulders, but she did not mind it.
Thank God, saved her. he murmured
family, and then became unconscious.
She bent over him to keep the rain out Of
his face. Her long hair had fallen down
and ii hung like q vail over her head and
his.
When the conductor and brakemen came
with their lanterns that had to shake hsr
gently to arouse her.
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FOUND IN A CHICKENS CROP.

The Discovery Of Lost Screw of a Bin.
nacIe Lamp.
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BE sure to call on TITUS, 40 Coryell
st., before purchasing Furniture.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-06-11

Gentlemen who desire to be com
monwealth's attorneys, county
commissioners, sheriffs, &C., cannot
expect us to support them if they
are opposed to the right OF the peo-
pie to decide this question. The
election of man to any office, who
is opposed to us, will discredit our
movement, if it be known that a
majority of the people are opposed
to the action of the last Leglsla-
ture.
Consistency on our part is I'M
peratively demanded by the very
nature Of our cause.
3. The interests of the FREEMAN
must be earnestly considered by
the Convention. 1t is the right
arm of our movement. 1t needs
more practical friends. 1t needs
more money than it is receiving.
1t needs to broaden its work. In
deed there is work it has never
yet done. Generous provisions must
be made for its future, and these
must take practical form before
the Convention adjourns. Those
who want US to succeed now have
an opportunity that should be well
improved.
4. The future work of the State
Temperance Committee should be
decided upon and ample provisions
made for it. The Committee should
be made to feel that behind them
is the practical and substantial
sympathy of the thousands OF pro
hibitionists of the State. This
will make the committee strong
and aggressive.
Last but not least, there should
be much prayer for Divine direc-
ton in our counsels.
God with US, is an inspiration
and power that will lead to
grandest res ults. w.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-06-11
COlOred State Sunday School Con
yentiOn.

The Colored Baptist State Sun
day School Convention was in ses-
sion several days recently at Zion
Baptist Church in this city.
Among the prominent delegates
present were, Rev. c. H. Payne,
pastor colored Baptist Church at
Coal Valley, Rev. H. W. Taylor,
of Charleston, with Revs. Miller,
Price and others from the Kanawha
Valley.
The sessions were we'll attended
and full of interest and profit.
1t was our privilege to hear an
excellent sermon by Rev. G. H.
Payne, at Zion Church Sunday
evening. The house was filled and
the sermon listened to with much
interest.
Giving is a special grace with
our coIored friends and we'll do
they know how to cultivate it.
After the preaching, a mission
airy collection was taken. With the
preacher at the table, the singing
commenced, and with it came the
stream Of voluntary contributions
from all parts of the house. This
was kept up till-we think there
were not ten in the large congrega.
ton who had not come forward
with their offerings.
Many church members of this
city and elsewhere might have
learned good lesson at Zion last
Sunday evening.
PROPULSION OF THANKS.
Visiting delegates were most
profuse in thanks for their hospit-
able treatment at the hands of their
Parkersburg brethren and sisters.
The resolutions of thanks" in
Guided the steamboats, but one
steamboat was stricken out on mo
ton of a brother, who said the
steamboat clock was turned back
, one hour and half to make tn,
delegates lose breakfast. The un
lucky boat was stricken out unan
imously.
Rev. c. W. Taylor presides well
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-06-11
Fasting and Prayer.

OF the saloonists and license men
who are such strenuous advocates
of fasting and prayer" as temper
ance measures, and who insist that
saloons can never be closed by leg
islation, we would ask this one
question: How many saloons have
been closed by the fasting and
prayers" of the thousands of women
and children victims of the saloons
who have tasted and prayed them
selves into untimely graves because
Of this curse that came upon them ?
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-06-11
WEDNESDAY. JUNE II, 1884.
County Temperance Convention,

We note from the Raleigh linden
a vigorous call for Raleigh Coun-
ty Temperance Convention, to send
delegates, &c. Mr.. A. M. Prince,
Chairman in that county, means
business. Harrison and many
other counties are doing the same.
Whore this has not been, neverthe-
less, let the wide-awake men and
women of every community see to
it that they have representatives
in these grand gatherings, June
1918 49, See to 1t at once.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-06-11
The State Convention.

Next week our Convention will
be in session and a platform Of
principles adopted.
We may expect differences of
opinion as to the policy we should
adopt, but out of these will come
the true policy, The work Of the
Convention will be delicate if not
difficult, for a number Of reasons.
/. The line must be drawn be-
tween the real friends and the pre-
tended ones of our cause. This must
be wisely, yet thoroughly done.
Every real prohibitionist is strong
and decided in his convictions,
and so is every man who is really
in favor of having this great ques-
ton come before the people. These
two classes can act together in per-
feet harmony, and should consti-
tute the working force of our move
ment.
2. We must decide as to what
we will require of those who will
be candidates for the Legislature
and others who ask our votes. The
indications are that these persons
must be in favor of submitting
this question to vote of the PEG
pie. More than this should no
be asked. This position is one o
great Importance and must be wo1
before we can advance.
Our true policy is to take on
position at a time commencing
with the one nearest to us. Tn
thoughtful friends of our caus
| will in no case vote for an enemy
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-06-11
DR.. Warmers w DIRK.
What the Papers are Saying.

In CABELL.---On Sunday evening
the Baptist Church was crowded,
and the DR. gave lecture that
ought to do good. He is very de-
liberate and logical speaker, and
not afraid to defend what be be-
lieves to be right, in the face OF any
opposition.
Mrs. Wells, of Indianapolis, Ind,
will be here and deliver lectures ON
Temperance, Saturday and Sunday,
June 28th-29th.-Haeatingto'' Repao-
lscan.
In JACKSONVILLE Court House
was crowded on the evening OF the
18th of May, to hear DR.. Warner
The Doctor is without doubt the
ablest advocate of Prohibition that
has visited this part of the State.
He is logical and forcible, and his
speech was remarkable for the ap-
sence of personal bitterness.--JacE'
SON Herald.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-06-11
Wood County Temperance Execu-
tive Committee.

The following named gentle
men have been named as the Tenn
perance Executive Com. for Wood
county:
w. B. Caswell, Chairman; A. L.
Puriuton, Secretary; j. W. Kight ;
Il. H. Dis, Jr., j. H.
Spence, J. H. Wise, G. Watkins.
We hope these gentlemen will
all consent to serve, and see that
the temperance forces of Wood
county are put in campaign trim
without delay.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-06-11
DIR. Warmers Appointments.

BERKELEYCoUNTY Saturday and
Sunday, July 9Th and 9th. places
to be fixed)
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY: Romney,
Monday, July 7th.
HARDY COUNTY: Moorefeld,
Tuesday, July 8th.
GRANT COUNTY; Petersburg,
Wednesday, July 9th.
MINERAL COUNTY Thursday and
Friday, July 10th and 18th. places
to be fixed,
Unless otherwise specified all
meetings will be held in the ev-
ening.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-06-11
Wheeling Female College Com
mencement.

The Wheeling papers are unus.
ually elaborate in descriptions Of
what is always big occasion in
Wheeling, the Commencement of
Wheeling Female College, Miss A,
Taylor, President. AS usual, Par
kersburg comes in for a share of
the honors-this time the first
share, Miss Blanche Kendall,
daughter of DR.. Kendall, of our
city, being awarded the Valedicto-
ry. Miss Lizzie Stone, of Wheel
ing, was salutatorian.
Miss Lille B. McGregor, daugh-
ter of our Temperance apostle of
Richie, Hon. D, McGregor, was
awarded special honors, and was
complimented for her excellently
prepared and admirably delivered
essay.
THE PROGRAM.
Microcosm-S alutatory - Eliza
beth T. Stone, City.
Are we a Musical People ?-1la
May Marshall, Fairview.
Chills and Fever-Mary Agnes
Mcdonald, City.
Popular Superstitions = Lille
May McWilliams, Grafton,
The Infinite and Infnitessimal-
Lille Beall McGregor, Cairo.
Ueberschwemung - Nettie List
Adams, City.
Shams-Anna Baggs, Bridgeport
Ohio.
Valedictory-Blanche E. Ken,
dali, Parkersburg.
We do not wish to be invldious
in copying compliments at second
hand, but that our own folks may
see what some other folks say Of
some of our own folks when away
at College, we take this from the
Wheeling Registers report:
"Nothing can be said about Miss
KendalFs valedietory, other thar
that it was sweet, winning effort
Just such as one would expect from
a young and winsome lady. The
delivery was it's chiefest charm
and no one could fail to be pleased
even fascinated-by her soft, full
voice sounding those sweet gener
alities. Her adieux all around
were effective and affecting, anc
seemed more than the usual pre-
pared efforts. "
Miss Taylor is to be congratulate
ed on sending forth to the world, 81
much in need of noble womanhood
another class of earnest and tru
young ladies SO faithfully an
thoroughly trained for all the high
er duties of life.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-06-11
Our National Tickets.
GREENBACK TICKET.

GREENBACK TICKET.
For President, B. F. Butler, of
Massachusetts.
Vice President. A. M. West, of
Mississippi.
REPUBLICAN TICKET.
For President, James G.. Blaine,
Of Maine.
Vice President, John A. Logan,
OF Illinois.
There are two or three more yet
to come.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-06-11
The Prohibition Tide. How 1t
Beats Down the Doors OF the
National Conventions and
Will be Heard.

In addition to the w. G. T. U.
Memorial, presented to the Nation
al Republican Convention at Chi
cago, (see w. c. T. U. page, Pro-
hibition came from two other
States, knocked, entered and Sc
cured a hearing, at least.
NEW HAMPSHIRE SPEAKS.
Mr.. Rollins, of New Ham pshire
Here is resolution | would like
to have read. | will send it to the
Clerks desk.
The Secretary then read the res
olution, as follows:
ANOTHER PROHIBITION RESOLUTION.
"WHEREAs, The evils Of the
traffic in alcoholic beverages are
great and general, and in the be-
lief of many Of the people are such
as to require change in the Con-
stitution of the United States in
order that by the cooperation Of
State and National legislation,
there may be a more efficient exer-
else of the right Of society to con-
troll that traffic and to remove the
evils thereof; and
WHEREAS, 1t is essential to the
growth of republican institutions
and the preservation of constitu-
tional liberty that the right of the
people to amend the fundamental
law should be fully exercised ;
therefore,
ResoIved, That this convention
recommends the submission by Con-
gress to the Legislatures of the
States of a joint resolution pro-
posing an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States pro
viding for the prohibition of the
traffic in alcoholic beverages, that
the same may be adopted or reject
ed according to the will of the peo-
people"
The Chair-It will be referred
to the Committee on Resolutions,
MARYLAND PUTS IN HER PLEA.
Mr.. Gary, of Maryland-I desire
to present to this convention me-
mortal of the Maryland State Tenn
perance Alliance, and | ask that it
be referred to the Committee on
Resolutions.
The Secretary read the resolution
as follows:
"That we do hereby earnestly APP
peal to the Republican and Dem
ocratic Conventions that will nom
mate candidates for President OF
the United States in the present
year, to adopt an article in their
platforms Of principles distinctly
recognizing the right and policy Of
the people 20 suppress or prohibit
by law the liquor traffic, and tc
nominate candidates in accord
with this declaration"
The resolution was referred.
Thus are the National Conven
tions feeling the spray that herald;
the coming tide Of Prohibition, that
is soon to lift all parties above the
saloon power and bear them on
ward over the engulphed wrecks
of the piratical Liquor Traffic.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-06-11

ANOTHER CANDIDATE.--Captain
Clemens modestly announces his
readiness to serve the people as
Clerk of the Circuit Court, with
the same faithfulness as heretofore.
The Captain has made many
friends by his affable and accommo-
dating manner of conducting the
business Of the office.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-06-11
Harrison County Coming.
The County Temperance Convention.
-Revs. Warner and Wilding Talk.

The County Temperance Execu.
tive Committee of solid old Cen.
tennial Harrison county, mean
business, and right well do the sub.
stantial citizens of this rich and
prosperous county come up to the
committees support.
1t was our pleasure last Monday
to attend their county Temperance
Convention at the Court House in
Clarksburg.
Mr.. J. NJ Lyon, Chm, called the
meeting to order, when Rev. J. W.
Newton was made Chairman and
Mr.. J. F. Allen, Secretary.
The house was well filled with
the honest, thinking farmers and
business men of the county, and
the aggressive speeches of Dr. War
ner and Rev. Geo. G. Wilding, of
our city, were listened to with the
closest attention and deepest inter
est.
POINTED RESOLUTIONS.
Through mishap we failed to
get a copy of the vigorous and
pointed resolutions adopted with
hearty unanimousness.
The preamble stated the facts of
the people having thrice petitioned
the Legislature at three successive
sessions, for the submission of the
Prohibitory Amendment, and the
resolutions,
Resolved, That the Temperance
citizens OF Harrison county, in Con.
vention assembled, do repeat these
petitions and demand of the next
Legislature the submission of said
Prohibitory Amendment to a vote
of the People, and,
RESOLVED, That we will support
no candidate for the Legislature
who is not openly pledged to give
his vote and influence for such sub
mission.
Committee was duly appointed
to nominate delegates to the State
Temperance Con vention at Par
kersburg, June Is and 10Th, and
after Withdrawing for their work,
returned with their report.
Five of the best citizens OF each
of the ten several districts were
elected as delegates, and the best Of
it was, that assurances were given
then and there, that they would
nearly all come. So Harrison will
be on hand. We secured the names
of these fifty delegates for publica-
ton here, but find that so many
proper names in this issue has used
up all the FREEMAN capital letters,
and the FREEMAN will never print
temperance mans name with
out a big Capital to begin it with.
We will, however, send each dele
gate who is not already a subscrib-
er, copy of this issue. More than
half of them are subscribers; we
hope all will be.
Come to the Convention, and
help roll this big Prohibition ava,
lanche right over all enemies and
opposition.
Harrison will do her duty-mind
that.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-06-11

LIVE AGENT.-Any of our friends
in the Kanawha Valley, having
any business in the line of insur-
ance, would do we'll to call on Mr..
D. G. Lovett, of Charleston, who is
perfectly at home in matters of
insuring property, life or limb. He
is also Agent for the Allen, White
Star, and other lines of ocean
steamers. Cali in person or write
him at Charleston, Kanawha Co.,
w. Va.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-06-11

making business go right along.
and most good-humoredly withai.
Monday morning. Rev. C. H
Payne left for the Chicago Conven.
tion as West Virginia delegate
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-06-11
WHEELING, W. VA.
WALTER S. LONG.
MCCLUNG DELEGATION.
REEpY, RoANE Co, June s.

ED. FREEMAN Pm making ar
rangements to send little delega-
ton from Roane County to the
Temperance Conventions, called
the "McClung" delegation, about
10 in number. They are not all
regular appointees as delegates, but
they want to come, if the good W.
C. r. U. of Parkersburg will be
able for the avalanche they have
invited. Their names are as fol-
lows: :: If "open house" is
kept these and more may come,
otherwise some will not be able.
Please answer by card.
Yours,
M. A. MCCLUNG.
We answer, come on with the
"McClung Delegation" Parkers-
burg has spoken, and will keep
"open house" till the house is full,
then We'll all camp together These
are to be the Peoples temperance
Conventions, and we want the
Pesple to come.
Come, all who can, and you'll find
hearty welcome with the best
we've got.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-06-11
Our Letter Box.

ED. FREEMAN Count me one for
the Convention. | do hope we
shall have a large Convention, and
that such measures may be devised
as shall be ratified by the people
and insure the election of repre-
sentatives from every county and
district who can be relied on to vote
for the submission of the Amend
ment. Yours for Victory,
J. S. PoMERoY.
Moundsville, W. Va,
THE RIPLEY MEETING.-The Sec
rotary of DR.. Warmers rousing
meeting at Jackson G. H., Rev. A.
D. Perry, sends US an account OF
the good time. In addition to the
notice in "Dr. Warmers Notes"
the Secretary says the address
made most profound impression
and stirred the large audience won
derfully. A very liberal collection
was taken at the close.
WHEELING, W. VA.
DEAR FREEMAN >Agreeably to
instructions from FREEMAN Head
quarters, put me down as general
State delegate to the Temperance
Convention, advocating Constitu-
tional Prohibition as the only eff
fective method Of roofing out the
most gigantic evil of our land.
Cordially,
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-06-11

ALWA VS. In aOrjtiflg Us d60Wt SUbscrGp-
tto,lS Ul,OoyS gire p. o. at oOItch om receive The
Daper. This WiU SAFE as much trouble.