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The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-27

"The powers that be- have decided
that Coroner kumpe is sheriff, and
that the county fathers have no legal
right--as exercised in other counties
to fill any vacancy occurring in that
office.
For brief Seasonal very transitory
period-this county sported two of
these costly essentials, one appointed
by the county commissioners, whose
duty it is according to Article III, Sec.
9a6, general laws, to ill all vacancies
in county offices except commissioner;
the other holding Office by right of in
heritance, so to speak, the statutes
providing for the coroner to act as
sheriff in cases where that office be-
comes vacant, until an election, etc.
An application to Chief Justice
Wade to enjoin Tai. Reed, the commits
sioners' aplointee, from performing
any of the duties of sheriff, resulted in
the case being heard in chambers and
decided Us stated.
There being no vacancy in the Office
of sheriff until Howell's resignation
was received by the com missioners and
acted upon by that body in business
session, the Husbandman to the con-
trary, we still maintain that DIR. kumpe
had no legal right TO assume the office,
and the section in the statutes under
which he took possession stipnlates
that he shall act as sheriff "when there
shall be no sheriff in the county,"
Was Howell in the county? We are
informed he was. Was HOwelPs resig-
nation accepted by the commissioners
before DIR. kumpe assumed the office !
We are informed not. If such was
the case the ARGUs' position was right,
and il precedents are reliable the COM
missioners, upon declaring the Office
vacant had the authority to Gil it.
But the Chief Justice, he with the body
guard, sayeth different and that settles
it. Coroner-Sheriir Kunp is most sat
isfactory to us, and if he wasn't we
kumpc help ourselves.
The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-27

Small pox is raging in Montreal.
a pension for Mrs. u. S. Grant is
agitated.
Business throughout the country is
improving.
Two cases Of yellow fever in New
York last week.
Gladstone has gone to Norway,
seeking solitude.
An average Of 5000 new cases of
cholera a day in Spain.
Electric motors are proving a sue
cess in Baltimore, Maryland.
1t is suggested that Grants monu
ment be constructed Of red, white and
b!ue glass.
The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-27

Soon the American bison will rank
with the ichthyosaurus and the dodo.
This seasons shipments Of robes from
Wolf Point, Poplar River and Berthold
IA few years ago sources Of immense
supplies-consisted Of one bale, in
which were three and one-half full
robes, two splits and four calf skins.
At Winnipeg there may be 1900 robes
in store, held over from last season.
and they represent C.:nada's total.
The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-27

The Glendiyc Times il talking sheer
nonsense when it says carpet bag
governor il superior to one chosen
from the territory because man like
Hauser will look to his personal inter-
ests first when they conflict with the
interests Of the territory. Some men
have the public veal and woe at heart
and are able to see and do for them
selves and Others, and Gov. s. +. Hau-
ser is Of that stripe. When he makes
territorial interests subservient to his
private business, then howl, but until
shen, il you cant bold your peace, talk
sense at least.
The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-27

Inc administration has given notice
OF Its intention to adopt new policy
regarding endorsements Of improper
Characters for federal Office. II the
cla'mant is found to he unworthy be-
lore appointment the administration
~'ll notify the endorsers and urge
greater care IN the future. But if the
appointment is made and leads to pub
i'c scandel, the names of endorsers will
oe published. Thus the people will
know who to condemn. the president
Or schem'ng politicians. C.P. Judd,
WI" was appointed in May last, as
agent OF the bureau of labor statistics
sn9 recently proven To he borsetbiei.
The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-27

Commissioner Black, Of the pension
bureau, has discovered $50 names Of
parties ON the Chicago pension list
that are dead o. forfeited their right to
government assistance. The question
is who has been drawing this money
for the past year or so? Gen. Black
intends to make . thorough cleanup Of
all the pension offices.
The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-27

Hon. Chas. +. Whiting, Of Monona
county, Iowa, is the democratic nomi-
nee for governor Of that state. The
democrats and greenbackcrs have fused
C. T.. Gillette, the greenback champion.
having second place on the ticket.
The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-27

England has consumated an alliance
with China for mutual action in case of
war with Russia. When the greatest
nation ON earth" Graves assistance from
ihe pig tails, who Americans. by con-
gressional act, barred from settlement
in the U. s., she has no right to expect
our further respect.
The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-27

Complaints are made against l.. s.
Treasure Jordan for his seemingly
Careless manner Of bagging and ship
ping gold coin us common express
from San Francisco to New York.
The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-27
Secretary Bayard may stay the {

Secretary Bayard may stay the ex-
ecution Of Riel ON the grounds of his
being citizen Of the United States.
Should he do SO we wonder if the
Canadians will realize that the Ameri-
Fan people believe that Riel had u
cause to make war ON their govern
ment and u just cause.
The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-27
Maxwell. whose true name is Brook

Maxwell. whose true name is Brooks,
lhe murderer Of Preller, is now in St.
Louis awaiting trial. lie will claim
that he administered chlorofvrm to
Prcller, in the capacity Of physician,
TO produce sleep, and thus hopes to
escape conviction Of the crime of MUIR
der. lie will be tried in October.
The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-27

The New York democratic state con-
.sention will meet in Saratoga, Sept.
24th. The meeting Of the state COM
,mittee was harmonious and endorsed
the administration.
The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-27

The administration is working to
make silver money unpopular and
secure the necessary legislation to de-
inOnetize il.
The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-27

A ton Of pure gold is worth sGO2,-
gy9.o1. A ton Of silver So, 7Oi.sI.
The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-27

Labor strikes AL over the country.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-01-14
Exchange Notes.

Bro. Jacob, of the Wellsburg
Herald, has been sued for libel, in
three cases, the plaintiffs seeking
$4,000 each. After reading the
alleged libelous matter as re-pub-
lished in the Herald, we hardly
think the Herald will suffer much
as to its wealth.
The Tucker Pioneer ,aments the
shocking increase of drunkenness
in its town. The people of West
Virginia are praying for the reme-
dy, and we trust the Legislature
will grant it.
The Prohibition Banner says we
were in error in stating that the
Banner was circulating petitions.
If we SO stated and we're mistaken,
we beg the Banners pardon.
Some kind friend sends us copy
of the Bellaire (Ohio) Tribune, Civ
ing the result of the Emmet-Mit-
chel murder trial, which ended in
fe-imprisonment sentence up
on the prisoner. The account notes
this sad ending as the result of in
diligence in strong drink.
The State Tribune takes all its
readers Down in a Silo," by copy
ing from the FREEMAN the article
on "Ensilage," &C., written from
the home of Hon. 7. R. Carskadon,
near Keyser.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-01-14
Our Future Workers.

Lit does the tired, worried editor
good to have such happy aashes of
sunlight burst into his sanetum as
the following, which comes with a
long list of names to the Family
Petition, and fifty cents for the
FREEMAN:
DEAR Mr.. FREEMAN: I have
done the best I could in getting
signers to the Family Petition. /
am not 10 years old yet, but | want
to work against whisky all my
life. Inclosed please End 80 cents.
Send the FREEMAN to
AIRY l.. FINNELL,
Clarksburg, w. Va
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-01-14
Happy Anderson.
Saloons Banished By Vote Of More
than TITO to Onei

With pleasure we clip the follow
ing from the Anderson Statesmen :.
"We congratulate the good peo-
pie of Anderson upon the result of
the recent election of town officers.
Nothing more clearly demonstrates
the growing sentiments of our PEG.
Pile in favor of decency and morali-
ty. Y The issue was clearly
made between license" and mo
license" Our people have declared
by large majority that license is
a great evil, and that they will
have none of it. Twelve months
ago the result was very different.
The 'license" party triumphed
then. What changel And it is
a happy thought that the same rev.
olution of'sentiment is prevailing
everywhere. Verify we believe
the Millennium is at hand"
NOTE. We notice elsewhere i'm
the Statesman that the anti-license
candidates, beat the license candS-
dates more than two to one.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-01-14
Death of Walter Ebert.

Among the many recent deaths
we are called upon to chronicle, none
have come SO near to us as the
death of young Walter B. Ebert.
Being a mem Der of the Relic Club
with its headquarters at our home,
h. was frequently in the family
and almost without knowing it,
his vigorous young life had drawn
our hearts after him with deep and
special interest, so that his sudden
illness and death came to US almost
as family sorrow.
The members of the Club s>cted
as pail, beares. These were, Horace
Tavenner, William Neptune, Ed
Sorrel, Will Ravenscraft, Samuel
johnson and Friend Hutchinson.
Little did these boys think at their
last meetings, how soon they would
be bearing the seemingly health
lest of their number, to the silent
grave.
The family and Walters many
friends have our sincerest sympa-
thy in this our sudden and COM
mon sorrow.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-01-14
Internal Revenue.

By requestof subscribers we give
the following information in regard
to internal revenue provisions
touching the sale of tobacco.
We are advised that the grower
of tobacco raised on his own land
may, without paying a tax, sell his
own production ain the hand" at
retail to the amount of 800. But
if he "twist" it or sells more than
500 worth at retail, he must pay
the tax. He cannot buy and sell
at retail, in any shape OF in any
quantity, without paying the tax.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-01-14
Gun. Letter Box.

ED. FREEMAN Enclosed find
$3.50 for another year. Myself and
family prize the FREEMAN very
highly, SO much so that we could
not get along without it. Wish
ing you a happy New Year and a
largely increased subscription list,
/ am Truly Yours,
SAMUEL CHRIsHy.
Maiden, W. VA.
A friend sends us $3.50, saying
CAST am taking another Tenn
perance paper, please stop my
FREEMAN"
We are glad to have all Temper
ance friends take all the Temper
ance literature they can, but is il
good policy to "cut' on our own
and'only State paper2
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-01-14
Times Up.
Send IN the Petitions.

Let friends all over the State
who have Petitions with names
signed send them at once to Dave
D. Johnson, Chm, Parkersburg,
w. Va.
The Legislature meets to-day
and the Petitions must be present.
ed.
IF any can continue canvassing
for a week, they may do SO and
then send in the new lists secured.
But send in all you have now at
once, Don't retain aohGt you haze a
single day. This is very important
and we hope every canvasser will
act accordingly and act promptly.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-01-14
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOB
SALE BY w. +. ATTKlSSON.

Lot 6Ox160 on Market Street,
near the new house of Mr.. G. ID.
Merriok. For sale by Atkinson.
Two Story Frame House, large
Lot in excellent condition, on up
per Julianna.St., for sale by Att
kisson.
8 Lots at the corner of Pike and
Market Streets, and 4 Lots on Pike
street, for sake by Attkisson.
Good House and two Lots valued
at $500, to trade for Farm,
by w. F. AlttSisson.
16 acres of the Frank Tavenner
Land, on Meals Run, about one
mile from the Court House, for sale
by w. f. Atkisson.
Corner Lot on Murdoch Avenue,
50x160, for sale by Atkinson.
6Lots on the Base Ball Ground.
All for sale by w. F. Attkison.
275 acres Timber Land to trade
for City Property, by Attkisson.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-01-14
RevivaIs i'm the e. b. Church.

At Robinson's Fork-Three con-
versions and accessions, Rev. G..
w. McCune, pastor.
Near Morgansvilie-Seven con-
versions and accessions to the
Church, Rev. D. E, Weaver, pastor.
On Middle Island Cireuit-Nine
conversions and eight persons uni
ted with the Church.
Cairo Circuit-Rev. J. W. Avis,
pastor.
At Trace Fork-Sixteen CONVEX
sions and eighteen united with the
Church with others to come IN.
At Laurel-Three conversions
and three joined the Church.
Titles Mills, Circuit-Rev. G.
D. Holden pastor, six persons
have recently come into the
Church.
Not long ago the good people Of
Titles Mills visited Bro. Holden
with nice donation, amounting
to more than $1,000 He has sc
far recovered from the surprise, as
to be ready for another. x x
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-01-14
SUPERINTENDENT
Busy Death.
Funeral Week IN Petersburg.

| Funeral W eth tis vi "of eO"i9'
# has been q long time since SO
lanv Parkersburg homes at once
va shrouded in sorrow as were
ZINC last week. No less than
nbt homes in the city had Grape
!, the door last Friday, announc-
= that a member of the family
within, in the silent embrace
] Death.
/ Mrs. Hugh P. Neale was buried
Friday from the residence of
B. son-in-l law, Mr.. G. 81. Shattuck.
George Logan was buried on
kturday. Poor George! he had a
d and terrible struggle with his
tlentless enemy, strong drink.
lis many friends have the deepest
Fmpathy of all who have hearts
! feel.
Mrs. Kennedy, mother of Con.
bd J. R. Kennedy, was buried
(om St. Xavier's church, on Sun
BY.
Mr.. Richard Dotson, late of Writ
bunty, was brought to Lauckport
bpd buried on Friday.
/ James A Remley, in the prime
1 Young manhood, died of typhoid
liver on Friday and was buried on
RDnday from his fathers residence.
he funeral was largely attended.
BIZ printers of the city met at the
surnal Office, where the deceased
6G worked and made many
bends, and attended the funeral
body.
/ Walter B. Ebert, aged Is, died of
kaamation of the bowels, on Fri
BY morning, and was buried on
kturday.
An infant child of Mr.. Con. Ken
edy was also buried on Saturday,
esides there was another death of
hitch we could get NO particulars.
Flrely it was week of funerals in
hrkersburg.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-01-14
Dead Issue.

St. John is wasting a good deal
of ink furnishing himself with a
character" St. John doesn't real
ize that he is a dead issue.-Intel-
hgencer.
Ar'nt you fellows making a heap
O. fuss about q "dead' issue?
The issue is, neither dead nor
"sleepeth."
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-01-14

No sufferer from any scrofulous
disease, who will fairly try Ayers
Sarsaparilla, need despair of cure,
1t will purge the blood of all Inn
purities, thereby destroying the
germs from which scrofula is de-
veloped, and will infuse new life
and vigor throughout the whole
physical organization.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-01-14
A Pastoral Letter.
st-To the Boys, Of Petersburg.


Ny invitation was accepted by
bite a number of boys, who were
resent at both services yesterday
j Jan. ~. And l was pleased to see
BE- good order, and attention you
deserved. A good boy is always
fderly, and attentive at Church.
Come as often as you can. |
ball be glad to see you at every
kryice.
Econd-To the Girls Of Parkersburg.
You too have an important part
b perform in making the world
! that it will be in few years.
Women are made of girls. Good
|omen are usually made of good
frls; bad women, of bad girls.
food women have done, and are
bling wonderful things for the ad-
|ancement of good in the world.
here never was a time when the
hhuence of good women was need
b more than at the present. And
Pc opportunities for general use
illness were never so favorable as
hey are now. In few years,
hen all of you who may live, will
e women, no doubt your opportu-
Titles will be better still.
But, What can girl do? Well,
4 you will be at the Southern
Methodist Church next Sunday
Jan, 1Sth) at eleven o'clock, you
pay hear something that will help
lou to be useful. The grown folks
ind boys are invited to.
Ehird- To Young Men Of Parkersbe1rg'
| have no doubt that many OF
lou who are young men, now llv-
Ehg in Parkersburg, have fallen in
r the habit of spending your Sun
Pays In worldly amusements.
You would candidly acknow-
Edge, if asked, that this is wrong
GU have stayed away from
hurch till, perhaps, you feel that
lou would be out of place in the
fouse of God. Many Of your num-
Per have Christian mothers who
Pre- distressed on account of your
feglect, and who are praying earn
fstIy for your reformation.
Permit me to say that you are
fndowed with gifts that, if proper
Y directed, will make you very
seful; but if you neglect to steer
your course in the right direction
fou will suffer the modification o.
ee;lng your life as to the past
allure, as to the future-througf
'edrnlty-hopeless.
On next Sunday evening I in
|e you to be present at tt;
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-01-14
Delegates to U. B. General Con-
terence.

We have it from the tellers,
Messrs. S. Fairburn, G. A. Dren-
men and J. W, Spencer, that Revs,
S. J. Graham. w. M. Weekly, E.
Harper and Z. Warner, D. D., have
been elected as delegates to the
General Conference of the United
Brethren Church, which meets at
Fostoria, Ohio, in May, 1885.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-01-14
Quarterly Meetings for January.

Parkersburg District M. E.
Church, Geo. e. Wilding, P. E.
Williamstown, Jan. 1913.
Sistersville Circuit, at Bethesda,
Jan. 24-2s.
Ravenswood Circuit, at Ravens
wood, January 81 and Feb. 1.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-01-14

Church at seven o'cock. Preach
ing specially for young men.
Your friend,
e. NJ. MURRILL, Pastor.
Jan. 18th, 1885.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-01-14

All contributions and all money
spent at the G.. A. R. Fair during
this week at the Rink, goes direct
ly to help the needy and relieve
the suffering.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-01-14

Union Services every day at NJ.
E. Church South, 109 A. M, Meet
ing at the several Churches every
evening this week.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-01-14

Mr.. Chancellor, for Mayor, re-
ceived GA votes. and F. E. David
son, the next highest man for
Council, received 500.
Of the Citizens ticket which
was first nominated, five were elect
ed, as follows.
Fischer, Moosman, Vrooman,
Martin and Reynolds.
We submit, therefore, that the
result is substantially a citizens
victory and should be SO regarded,
and that these five gentlemen
should take a bold stand above all
party considerations and direct
and conduct our city affairs in the
interests of good order and wise
government, without fear or favor,
and so carry out the purpose and
wishes of the citizens who first
named and so secured their cleo
ton,
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-01-14

Send in all. the Voters Petitions
at once, and send in all the Family
Petitions, cut out OF the FREEMAN,
by the goth.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-01-14
Blessing the Donors.
HARTFORD CITY, W. Va,
IAN 18th 1888.

ED. FREEMAN.-We wish
through your columns to thank
our many friends who so bountifully
supplied our larder on the evening
of the 10 inst, and we hope that
the great Giver may abundantly
bless each donor and we predict
lives of usefulness for those who
conceived the idea and drew the
plan.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-01-14

Now's the time to get new sub
scribers for the FREEMAN, 80 cents
i, Turing Legislature a1a t1June lst.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-01-14

No friend Of Home and human
ty will refuse to sign the petitions.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-01-14

This FREEMAN's fall of good let
ter's. See inside.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-01-14

Don't forget the G. A. R. Fair at
thu Rink.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-01-14
The Council Elect.

Below we give the Council elect
with the vote received by each:
MAYOR
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-01-14

Legislature meets to-day.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-01-14

The Voters Petitions are coming
lively. Send them all in at once.
Send in the Petitions
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-01-14

DR.. Isaac, Scott. 1859
C0UNCILMEN.
}. Henry Fischer. ...S44
John Moosmann. 1922
w. Vrooman. TAB
Q. j. Reynolds. ..................729
G. G. Martin. ........................779
Il. ID. Thomas. $40
VIM. Burk. .............. Gal
NJ Ghnano.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-20
More Radical Fraud Exposed.

Every day brings some new revela-
ton of the dishonest and dishonora-
bic methods that grow up under re-
publican rule. The latest is furnish
ed by Mr.. Edward JusSen, of Chicago,
who was appointed Consul General to
Vienna by President Cleveland. The
character of the particular fraud exposed
in this case is thus shown in a report
furnished by the new Consul General
to the Secretary of State: MY pred
ecessor, instead of paying his lessor $500
ON account of rent, put this money an
nually into his pocket and charged it to
the government as rent paid. The les
sor, Dr. William Herr, signed and de-
liyered a receipt for the rent quarterly,
but declined to take the money in con-
sideration of the assurance that he
would be retained in his present posi-
ton as acknowledgement. The whole
transaction was simply bargain be-
tween Dr. Herr and my predecessor,
Dir. James Riley Weaver, by which the
title Of acknowledgement was sold to
DIR. Herr for the sum of $500 annually.
A few days after / assumed charge OF
the office DR.. Herr called upon me and
made a proposition to me to continue
the arrangement. He told me that eX-
consul-general Weaver had never paid
any rent. and that he Herr was quite
willing to tender the premises rent free
in consideration of his being retained as
vice-cOnsul and having the privilege OF
putting this title upon his card. 1de-
clined preemptorily and in terms which
l thought could not be misunderstood.
The honorable vice-cOnsul, however,
seemed to be under the impression that
l objected merely to the form and not
to the substance of the bargain and at
tempted to reach his purpose by anoth-
er and more circuitOus route. He pro-
posed that 1 should pay the rent regu-
larly and that l should call upon him
once a year for advice with reference to
an investment in Austrian securities.
He would then make an investment as
my agent and would guarantee that |
should receive a profit of $500 for the
annual amount of the rent. declined
the second proposition as emphatically
as did the first, and my landlord and
vice-consul has failed to honor me with
his presence since. The Hon. John w.
Francis has informed me that the bar
gain in question was an open secret in
official American circles at this post. l
have no sort of explanation for this sale
of title by public officer except that
Vienna is an expensive place to live in,
and that at best the compensation OF
the Consul General is very moderate"
Evidently the great work of turning
the rascals out did not begin moment
too soon, and it cannot be pushed too
rapidly for the public good.