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West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-07-09
DIR. Georges Letter.
The Question the Same in Illinois and
West Virginia.


letter by DR.. George, 80 well known
in West Virginia as to need no in
PRODUCTION anywhere in the State.
And when our friends read the let
ter they will know why we repro
duce it. The question is the same
in Illinois as in West Virginia, and
we are sure DR.. Georges brave
declarations will bring a chorus of
hearty "amenas" from every COM
munity where the FREEMAN comes
to hold "class meeting
But West Virginians will enjoy
reading what the Chicago Daily
Neaos, from which we clip, has to
say of DR.. George and his letter.
Here it is:
THE PROHIBITION QUESTION
"The letter of Rev. DR.. George,
which we print in another column
presents with singular force the at
titude of the prohibitionists in the
now opening campaign. 1t is the
more significant because it is the
utterance of a gentleman who
ranks as leader Of opinion in the
great Methodist denomination, and
whose position has been hitherto
underlined. Some parts of the argu-
ment at least may be said to be
unanswerable. For instance, the
assertion that the temperance peo-
pile of Hi nois are under no obliga-
tions to either of the old parties is
incontestible. 1t may be replied
that high license has been accom-
plished. Granted. But what has
high license done for the cause of
temperance? 1t was confidently
asserted that the Harper bill would
reduce very greatly the number of
places for the sale of intoxicating
beverages and that those licensed
under the increased fee would be
OF better class. The result, so far
as the city of Chicago is concerned,
has certainly not justified the prom
Use. No candid man will say that
the opportunities for obtaining
drink have been materially les
sened. 1t would require a person
of marvellous discernment to OBJ
serve any mitigation of wrongful
influences which are indisputedly
exerted by the saloons. From a
fiscal point of view alone, the
measure has proved a success. x x
D.. Georges letter will win for
its author the respect of every
reader. There is smack of man
illness about it which marks the
reverend gentleman as man hav-
ing the courage of his convictions,
and puts him in sharp and envi-
able contrast with some of his fell
lows of the cloth who seem to be
letting 1 dare not wait upon l
Would."
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-07-09

THANKs.-The State Journal has
the thanks Of Temperance people
for its fair and full reports of our
Convention proceedings. The Sen
tSqeel seemed not to have heard that
more than 200 Temperance dele
gates were in the city for three
days.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-07-09

Send for sample copies Of Specia.
Convention Edition Of the Freeman.
1t goes out free, and aoe aUant every
body to read 1t and pass 1t around.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-07-09
THE PEOPLE WILL BE
HEARD.
Thrice have They PetftiOned and
Waited, and Thrice Have
Their Prayers Been
Spurned.
The Four Years. Contest and What
Has Been Gained.

1t is a good time now for a brief
review of the now four years strug.
gle Of the good people of West Vir-
ginia for their right to be heard at
the polls on the most important
issue thatsever moved the. hearts
and minds Of free people.
In 1880 our people petitioned the
Legislature to submit to the SOW
ereign voters Of the State a consti-
tutional amendment, prohibiting
the manufacture and sale of intox-
icating liquors as beverage. From
then until now the measure has
been opposed by all the wiles, STRAIT
agems and tricks that the saloon
power with its trucuIent slaves
could possibly command.
But in spite Of all the fraud and
trickery Of politicians, in league
with the saloon power, together
with the apathy and unwatchtul-
ness of temperance people, steady
and remarkable progress has been
made, each year showing solid and
substantial grounds gained for the
Right and the People.
THE ISSUE THAT WILL NOT DOWN.
This great issue that will not be
put aside, but springs up at once
after the first roll-call IN each sue
ceeding Legislature, has now be-
come the one absorbing and all i'm
portant issue of the day and can
not be lodged
And now that another election is
at hand and another advance must
be made, it were well for the tenn
perance hosts to review the past
Let them note any mistakes and
avoid repeating them; and let them
review again the records of the
Legislature and note just who in
all this four years struggle have
been friends and who have been
enemies to West Virginia homes.
Three times has the question,
"ShaUthe People be heard?" been be-
fore the Legislature, and three
times have the peoples servants
answered No! And that our
friends may know and not forget,
who of our Legislators have been
faithful to their trust and stood for
the Home, and who of them have
betrayed their constituents, and
stood for the saloon, we here and
now republish the names of all the
Senators and Delegates, who have
voted against the submission of
the Amendment to a vote of the
People.
By reference it will be seen that
some gentlemen who voted wrong
at first afterwards repented and vot-
ed right. All honor to them.
LEGISLATURE OF 1882.
In the first session of the Legis-
lature of 1882, the question came
up on a motion to ''indefnitely
postpone" the Prohibitory Amend
ment. Those voting to ''indefite-
ly postpone" of course voted as di
rectly against submitting the ques-
ton to the people for their decision
at the polls.
On this first vote the following
Senators are on record as
VOTING AGAINST SUBMISSION, LEGIs-
LATURE 1892.
Samuel Dawson of Morgan.
Dennis of Greenbrier.
John r Donehoo of Hancock.
William Ewin or Mercer.
EBoYD faulkner of Berkeley.
VIM McNeel of PocahOntas.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-07-09
Speaker E Willis Wilson of Kan

Joshua Day OF fenuleGon.
Won Fisher of Hardy
John B Floyd Of Logan.
i J l. Hall of Barbour.
| Septimius Hall of Wetzel.
VIM P Hubbard Of Ohio.
D H Leonard of Wood.
! George Lynch of Calhoun.
| Frank P McNall of Ohio.
James Meadows of Boone.
| Alexander Mon roe of Hampshire,
James Morrow Jr of Marion.
VIM A Quarter of Kanawha.
Chas w Seabright Of Ohio.
Isaac J Settle of Fayette.-20.
ABSENT BUT ACCOUNTED FOR"
Geo Rowley of Mason was alb
sent and sick, but would have vot-
ed for the Amendment.
Geo. w. Hack worth of Cabell was
excused from voting, but would
have voted No.
John K. Thompson of Putnam,
Chas. E. Wells of Marion and N.
M. Lowry of Summers, were alb
sent and were supposed to be
against submission"
40 TO 20.
Thus upon the first vote in the
House, the Delegates stood 40 to 20
in favor of the Amendment, but
the measure lacked a few votes of
having two-thirds of all the men,
bers elected, and so the People were
again denied a hearing. From the
first vote oils to- against the
Amendment in the Senate, the
People have now secured in the
House, the popular branch of the
Legislature, vote of 40 to 20 in
favor of the Amendment, and with
this encouragement the friends of
the cause 60 into the next cam
paign, with the grand result as
given below of So to IA in the
House, and Is to II in the Senate,
in favor of the Amendment. AS
before, so of this last struggle in
the Legislature we give the mega
tive vote, as it is especially impor
tant at this time to know who are
the enemies of the Peoples right to
be heard at the ballot box.
Voting Against the Submission
of the Amendment, Legisla-
ture of 1888.
IN THE sENATE.-11.
Benz w Byrne of Kanawha.
Samuel Dawson of Morgan.
John R. Donehoo of Hancock.
Jno B Floyd of Logan.
Jacob S Melvin of Jefferson.
VIM l. McNeel of Pocahontas.
Geo E Price of Mineral.
N B Scott of Ohio.
Joel E Stollings of Boone.
Joseph Vanmeter of Hardy.
Mr. President, t J Farnsworth of
Upshur.
IN THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES-l4.
Albert Allen of Boone.
Jas F Brown of Kanawha.
John C Collins of
C w Daley of Mineral.
Isaac Fouke of Jefferson.
L D Isbell of Fayette.
VIM P. Payne of Mcdowell.
CD Chambers of Logan.
J E Pennybacker of Pendleton.
John w Rider of Jefferson.
Louis F Stifel ofOhio.
j Timms Of Putnam.
Henry S Gilkeson of Hampshire.
Mr. Speaker, J J Woods of Ohio.
B B Dovener of Ohio-absent
sick.
Here is shown a progress that is
most encouraging indeed. We
have secured for the Amendment
now four-fifths vote in the House
of Delegates, and in the Senate a
vote of Is for to II against. Now
for the other three Senators, to give
US the requisite two-thirds vote in
both Houses.
| IT. is dino Col n A Roherts n
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-07-09

PLEASE SUBSCRLBE.-Let every friend
h,ssto whose hands a Sample COPY Of the FREE
~AAN comes, take its coming as an urgent re-
guest TO subscribe.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-07-09

the submission Of the Amendment
came before the House Of Delegates
and the records put the gentlemen
named below on the side of the sa-
looms and against the Home:
MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF DELE
GATES VOTING AGAINST THE
AMENDMENT, LEGISLATURE
1882.
Speaker e Willis Wilson of Kan
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-07-09

al VA YS.-Is tOrittng us about sslbscrip-
ttons al,Odys give p. o. at mitch you receive the
paper This WiU sose us much trouble.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-01-11
Gold
we;ser Leader.

Snake river produces something
better than fine gold in bottoms and
shoals. Fifteen miles below the
mouth of bennett creek, near the
mouth of Sturgill creek, there is
placer mining claim that is good
witness for itself. G. VI. Keets, now
OF Mineral district, practical assay
er and miner, has shown evidence of
the wealth of that stream by speci-
mems Of coarse gold that reminds one of
the mountains. They were taken from
a claim owned by VIM. Tobin. Last
fell, within few weeks, $500 was
taken out of the claim-from a bar
on the edge of Snake river. A hall
| interest iii the claim was then sold
for $1,000, and shortly afterwards two
men washed out $4,000 gold dust
They expect to take out $1,000 next
season. This claim is on the Idaho
side of Snake river on the bar of tbs
mineral belt extending across thai
portion of this county.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-01-11
Sudden Death,

Ed. Miller, who arrived here Mon
day from Lower Squaw Creek, informs
US that Thomas Hayes died at his
(Haye's) place, at the upper end Of
the valley, at about Z o'clock last Sun
day evening. About an hour before
his death he was at Jerry Dill's place,
about half mile from his own, and
was apparently as well as could be.
Shortly after he returned home a man
from Dry Buck came along and ask
ed if he could stay over night.
Hayes said he was not feeling well,
and told the man to 60 over to Jerry
{DilFs. The latter said he was tired.
and would go out and make his bed
in the hay, and shortly after he reach
ed the hay stack he heard Haye:
scream twice This frightened the
man and he started off right away
to Dill's place, and went as fast al
possible. He and Dill made haste
to the house of Hayes, and when thel
got there he was dead. John Myers
Justice of the Peace of Placerville
and DIR. Rothwell, went down OF
Monday to hold an inquest. Deceas
ed has been a resident of Lowe
, Squaw Creek seven or eight year:
and went there from Horse Shoe Bend
| where he lived for two OF three year:
: He was over 60 years of age, and IN
, married.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-01-11
Twenty-four O'Clock.

The train for New York on the
Northeastern railroad now leaves
Charleston at 24:45 o'clock, accord
ing to the time table. The north
bound train from Jacksonville leaves
that city at 1880, and arrives at Sa-
vannah at 1880. The train for Charles
ton leaves Savannah at 1850. The
railroad agency at the Charleston
Hotel is now run on this new series
Of hours, and has kept up with the
procession by cutting out twelve new
couples OF figures so as to make the
old timepiece do the double duty re-
quired of it.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-01-11

ADoEPH FEYHL (Boise) was the vic
tim this time, and the Odd Fellows of
the other side" were the victimizers,
and the circumstances are these: The
night of the I. Q. O. +. installation
at this place three or four of the boys
called on Adolph. One of them had
previously dropped his optics on a
basket full of champagne bottles, all
tulI, THAT Adolph had Just bought OF
D. b. Emery, and he posted the
others. One of the boys had q big
speculation of some kind on hand,
aud took Adolph into the back room
to talk to him oonfdentially, and told
nm that he would take him in (and
50 he did) and they would make a
stake. The Odd Fellow talked seri-
ously about there being millions in It,
etc, and that they mus keep mum
I'LL the time came for action. When
the two again entered the saloon tbs
Odd Fellow was in a hurry to go
wanted to see a man up street. The
others had previously gone, and Sc
had the champagne basket, bottle:
and all. Adolph right away began tc
smell "a large sized mouse" and be
gan to look around to see if some
thing was not missing. Adolph says
l was Il grouse, [ acknowledge it, foi
L knew those fellows, and ought t
nave known better than to have al
lowed myself to be capped off int
the back room with those three fel
lows IN the saloon. But then | wa
pretty lucky, for Its big wonder they
ndn't get away with the whole works
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-01-11

Our typographical friend, Shade
Orchard, now in Missouri, sings the
following squib in private letter to
inform US all about how it is when
two storms" are "locked' for life, and
the proof" Of the first edition., or
addition, is presented for careful at
tention and correction" He says:
Happy New Year, brother Jones,
Well, il there's any one in this world
that's happy, its me. I'm pap, dad,
pa, father-in fact, in the language OF
the Missourian, I'm "might nigh boss.
There is one objection to being dad,
and that is 'sraring" around at night,
and can see no sense in getting up
so soon.h
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-01-11

THE second quarterly meeting for
the Idaho City charge will be held in
Idaho City, Saturday and Sunday, the
Il and 18th, as follows: Saturday at
2P. NJ, preaching, followed By the
business session of the quarterly con-
ference. Sunday, 10 A. NJ. quarterly
Love Feast, II, preaching, II, admin
istration of the Lords supper Z P. NJ.
preaching. Presiding Elder, G. w.
Grannis will be with US at all these
services. The public are cordially in
yited to attend.
/. y. 3. ANDERSON.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-01-11

IDAHO LODGE No. l, A. f. and A.
NJ, has installed the following Off
GERS: Fred. Small, W. NJ; NJ. G..
Luney, S. w; Henry Clifton, J. W.;
John Kennaly, IT,; Isidor Smith, S.;
ID. McClintock, S. D.; VIM. Lass, J.
d.; S, C. Silsby, w. w. Taylor,
Stewards; Adam KALI, Tyler.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-01-11

"Yes,n said the Vermont deacon,
81 always go down to camp meeting
and always come back feeling good,
Do you see that magnificent horse
there in the field? Well, you ought
to have seen the old plug took down
there"
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-01-11

THE following officers of Pioneer
Lodge No. l, I. 0. o. F., of this
place, were installed last Monday
evening: A. 0. Duquette, n. G.;
Fred. Small, V. G.; John Garrecht,
Jr., IT.; Isidor Smith, Sec; S. 7. Da-
Wis, w; Nelse Darrah, c.; Ezra Glib
son, |. g.; Chas. Marcus, 0. G.; John
Garrecht, R. S. N. G.; Henry Clifton,
L. S. n. G.; JAS. Mcintyre, R. S. Y.
g.; Ralph Calderwood, L. S. V. g.:
Ralph Goodliffe, r. S. S.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-01-11

WM. Hooton says the only build
ings he recognized in Philadelphia was
old Independence Hall and the city
hospital. Bill was born in that city,
and left there forty years ago, and
his recent visit was the only one he
has made to the Quaker city since
that time. He says this is the boss
country, and one can extract more
happiness out Of given area in Ida
no than from the same area of any
part of the East that he knows Of.
Bill says the thermometer showed 50
deg. below zero the morning they
left Pennsylvania, and the first bare
ground they saw from the time they
started was in the eastern part OF
E"God's country, Idaho"
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-01-11

THE youngsters had a gay dance in
Centennial Hall last Wednesday night
and a number Of the older ones could
not withstand the temptation, and
Joined in as lively as the youths. The
dance, although gotten up on short
notice, was well attended, and was q
very enjoyable one for all. Dances
of this kind should be given oftener,
as there is no other kind Of amuse-
ment here for the youngsters, and tc
say that they thoroughly enjoy dane
ing is putting it mild.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-01-11

VIZ. Hooton and family returned
Wednesday evening from Exeter,
Penn, where they went last fall on a
| visit to relatives of Mrs. Hooton's.
They were glad to get back to sold
Idaho"
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-01-11

1t may be remarked, for the COM
fort OF honest poverty, that avarice
reigns most in those who have but few
good qualities to recommend them.
This IS weed that will grow only in
barren soil. Conscience is the most
enlightened of all philosophers.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-01-11
Idaho City Charge. N. Il. Church,
Plan for January.

First, second and third Sundays,
Idaho City, morning and evening.
Fourth Sunday, Garden Valley. Will
visit the mining camps on my return
from Garden Valley The public are
invited to attend all these services.
/. n. 3. ASpERs y, Pastor.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-01-11

THE Odd Fellows of this place
had a dance last Monday night, after
their installment. None but Odd
Fellows and the families OF Odd
Fellows, and the ladies who went as
partners of members of the lodge,
were present, and of course none OF
the WORLD Office brigade being Odd
Fellows, the WORLD was not represen-
ed, and therefore cannot give re-
port of the dance. The dancers took
supper at the Miners Restaurant.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-01-11

I'm IRWIN says the Crown Point
mime. at Banner, makes a good show
||;og and he has no doubt that the
mime will prove to be a good one.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-01-11

SAYS the Weiser Leader: The To-
comotiye made a loud noise on this
|side of the Weiser river bridge on
l the morning of the 4th.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-01-11

TuE Weiser Leaders account Of
h. lvnching of Charles Dieterlie is
Ibont the same as has been published.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-01-11

ED. MuLER says there is no snow
on Lower Squaw Creek, and but very
little at Horseshoe Bend-not enough
for sleighing.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-01-11

The enormous growth of Chicago
is indicated in the statement that du-
ring the past year 1854 structures
have been put up in that city, at a
cost Of $l5,64S,100 and representing
a frontage of 77,191 feet.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-01-11

WIN. ABBOTT, Ben Miller and W al
lace. a we'll known quartz expert, let
Boise ON the 1st inst, for Long Val
lev, where they will pass the winter.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-01-11

Iu. IRWIN came down from Ban
Ier Wednesday, and brought the
hail.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-01-11

SIX of Mr.. and Mrs. a. .. Du-
onett's children, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Is;dor Smiths two, have had scarla-
tina. All are now about well.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-01-11
Bsuua-np of 5aeal-'ties,

Tug Board of County Commission
;. will meet next Monday.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-01-11
a CARD TO LAND MEN
OFFICE or Gppp's LAND OWNER.

WASHINGTON, D c., Nov Is, 1879.
To Land Attorneys and Real Estate Bro
kerS:
Our names will be inserted !, WITHOUT
CHARGE, il. ,4le last chapter Of The
American Settlers Guide" new book on
our public lands, TO be circulated extern
sively in the Atlantic States and in Eu-
rope Send for circular giving details.
Address HENRY n. CORP,
Washington, D. G.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-01-11
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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-01-11

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trasen sibt elm idle9tes Seiipiel, 9err
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