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West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-11-18


that line. Q
Where is it best to hold meetings
of local Unions?
Is it proper to receive members
who refuse to take the pledge =?
Ans. Take them in on probation,
and educate them up to total ab-
stinence.
What is the best methods for in
spring our women with interest
in Temperance work?
How make the Union more pop
ular?
How overcome natural timidity
in our meetings?
What is Temperance "Set-
back? Ans. II do not know !;
never saw one. Have observed
many set forwards, but have never
known the Temperance Reform to
be set back. The cause has never
had SO great and general success
as during the past year. Never so
large Convention as our last Ma
tional-never so great interest and
enthusiasm never so many actual
friends and helpers. We have
gained in all directions"
We only note few points in some
of Mrs. BuelPs answers. Each
question of I'M portance was the
text for a brief, pointed, pertinent
lecture on the matter brought up.
EvANGELIsTIC WORK.
A most interesting exercise was
the Normal Glass in Evangelistic
work, conducted by Rev. T. G..
johnson, Thursday afternoon. The
lesson was put in the form of d SER
les of questions by the conductor
and answers and comments by del
egates and himself in free and
informal way.
Among the many questions
were these;
What is Evangelistic work ?
In what lines is it carried on?
When and where the best times
and places to hold Gospel Temper
ance meetings?
Who is to conduct them?
What the best methods?
How Conduct Cottage visiting?
How accomplish Mansion WIS.,
ing?
How to do personal interview
ing?
Duties Observation-Disclosures?
In answering this last question,
Mrs. Buell. said the woman to sup
erintend the Evangelistic depart
ment was she who could get the
most women into the work.
She spoke Of Miss Wizards
wonderful faculty for finding
workers and putting them to work.
The session closed with an in
structive discussion of the Depart
ments of w. C. t, U. Work, by
Mrs. Buell..
The Mass Meeting and address,
Thursday evening is noticed in an
other column.
FRIDAY SESSIONS.
The morning session was opened
with devotional exercises by the
President, Mrs. Buell., after which
was most interesting Conference
meeting.
Short addresses were made
by Mrs. Buell., Rev. J. Dunn of the
M. P. Church, Mrs. z. d. Walter of
Marietta, Rev. T. C. Johnson and
others.
In speaking Of encourgements
and discouragements, Mrs. Buell.
said, cit is God who has the contro-
versy with the Liquor Traffic, not
We. 1t is for US to do our duty and
God will care for results"
In the afternoon, the President,
ably instructed the Conven-
zion on Scientific Temperance In
struction, Juvenile Work, and dis
cussed other topics and points spec
tally desired by delegates.
REPORTS OF COMMIT EEs.
Committee on Plan of Work, re-
,ortoI fha fotlo~ipo
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-11-18

coardgemenC III the prosecution
thereof
Respectfully Submitted,
Mrs. ]. w. CARTER,
Chairman.
The report was adopted and on
motion the President of the Dis
trict was authorized to select and
appoint the Secretary as provided
for.
REPORT ON RESOLUTIONS
Your committee beg leave to
submit the following report:
Resolved, 1st. That as members
of an organization born of a
determination to annihilate the
liquor traffic, We renew our ener-
gies in that direction.
ID. That we affirm our hearty
allegiance to our State and National
Unions.
Sd. That while in the nature of
things we can not be a political
party, we dare not withhold our
influence from such voters as cast
their ballots for the home and
against the saloon.
4th. That we use all legitimate
efforts within our reach to secure
the enactment in this State of
what is com monty known as the
Scientific Instruction Bill.
9th. That we use our best
endeavors to introduce and extend
the circulation of our State organ,
the WEST VIRGINIA FREEMAN, and
our National organ, the Union
Signal.
9th. That we extend to Mrs.
Buell. our grateful acknowledge
ments for her faithful and efficient
services during the exercises of this
Convention and for her generous
offer to give months work to
West Virginia.
7. That we tender our thanks to
every person who has in any way
contributed to the success and
pleasure of this Convention.
Respectfully submitted
MRS. r. l.. KENDALL,
Chairman.
The report was on motion read
and considered seriatine, and finally
unanimously adopted as whole.
A MODEL UNION.
One of the most practical and
valuable exercises Of the Conven-
ton was Mrs. Buell's closing dis
cussion of a Model Local Union, in
which the delegates were instruct
ed as to duties of officers and men,
oers, how to conduct meetings, &c,
&C.
Mrs. Walter, of Marietta, by re-
quest, spoke of Prison work, in
Marietta, and bore testimony to the
great good done by their Flower
Mission work, and Jail and aims
house visiting.
After brief parting address by
the President, rich in expressions
of Christian love and fellowship,
and closing prayer by Rev. r. A.
Hit, of the U. B. Church, the Con-
vention adjourned sine die.
THE RECEPTION, FRIDAY EVENING.
The w. c. T. U. Reception at
the Baptist Church, Friday even
ing, was happy and successful
affair in every way.
The lecture room was we'll filled
and all seemed alive with enjoy
ment, and glad for the opportunity
of meeting 80 prominent and
honored Christian Temperance
worker as Mrs. Buell..
Adding greatly to the enjoyment
of the occasion, with Mr.. Charles
Bukey at the organ, Mrs. DR.. Char
ley Scott sang several choice selec-
tions. The Misses Kendall also
favored the company with song
that was listened to with delight,
Mrs. Buell. gave happy talk to
the children present that was just
as gladly listened to by the big
folks.
The applause and emcoring of
the evening was monopolized by
the four little girls of the Elizabeth
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-11-18

Who are to govern Parkersbu
next vear-the saloons or the
people?
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-11-18

Marshall County is calling for
Prohibition speakers and organic
ing.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-11-18
WEST VIRGINIA FREEMAN
W. C. L. g.
Fourth District Convention

Parkersburg, November II IS.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-11-18

NOTES OF PROCEEDINGS.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-11-18

The report was adopted and on
motion the President Of the Dis
trict was authorized to select and
appoint the Secretary as provided
Co.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-11-18


Committee on Plan of Work, re-
ported the following:
Your plan of work Committee
beg leave to make the following
recommendations to be submitted
to the various Unions in this Dis
trict for their adoption:
1st. That Constitution SINH
lar to that adopted by our State, be
drafted with notifications suited
to the needs of the District.
End. That a specific appropria-
ton equal to 10 cents per member
be made by each Union in the
District that the work of organiza-
ton may be more thoroughly pros
ecuted.
3rd. That the Secretary sbe ap-
pointed TO assist the President in
conducting the correspondence of
the District.
4th. That our Institutes be held
at least once year for the purpose
of perfecting knowledge in meth
DDS of work and for our mutual en-
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-01-02
LEwIsVILLE
How the Holidays Were Spent Great
Business Depression.

Correspondence Of the Gazette
LEwIsyILLE, TEX, Dec. 3l.--We
have had the severest weather during
the past week that we have expert
eneed for years. Christmas morning
was bitter cold. The streets were de-
populated and the town presented a
cholera-stricKen appearance, but later
in the day large and enthusiastic
crowds congregeted upon the streets,
in the stores, and especially at the sa-
looms, where q variety of temperament
could be discerned-"t bilious mel
aneholic,n the sanguine bilious, but
enough of the sanguine to create occa-
sional storms, calms, quarrels and en-
braces. The holidays have been re-
markable for thequtet manner In " hich
/ they were observed. A few Christmas
/ trees, suppers and soeiables constituted
all the amusement enjoyed
The business men complain OF hard
/ times and slow collections, and since a
/ large majority OF the producing masses
have dispersed their meager earn
/ lngs towards a fair and impartial
I liquidation oftheir indebtedness a very
large percentage over previous years
will necessarily remain unpaid, and a
Just and reasonable outlook from a
business standpoint indicates one of
the hardest Yearsin the history OF our
town. Yet we continue 10 Improve.
New faces, new firms, new enterprises,
new buildings and substantial im-
! povements continue TO adorR and
btautify our one and every interest,
and while II has been hard for some OF
our energetic and enterprising mer-
chants to survive the unqualified de-
mands Of iobhers, there has not been a
single collapse, transfer, sell.out or
burn Ia Louisville for years.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-01-02
Reader, give the Fort Worth Grocer
Co. your orders this month.
Pure rowaer.

Since the first package OF Silver
Loaf Baking found its way to the
home OF consumer, it has grown In
popular favor with rapidity un-
known in the history Of any baking
powder yet offered the public That
II rose triumphant over every OPP
posing obstacle and took position
side by side with the leading brands
in the market, evidences the merit
claimed for II by the manufacturer
Why this unprecedented popularity
OF this new brand Of baking powder Is
"A legitimate question, and Che answer
is found In the guarantee OF j. ii.
Brown that every pacSSge IS chem.
icaliy pure.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-01-02

AS the result Of our extensive adver.
Using in the leading journal of this
country and Great Britain, we are
now receiving inquiries for Texas
lands, stocked ranches, and cattle for
future delivery.
That we may be able to supply this
demand, we ask those having proper
ties for sale TO furnish US with descrip-
tions Of same. We make no charge
only ia case Of sale, and have reduced
our commission to correspond with the
times. GEo. b. Loving & Co.
Land and live stock brokers, Second
street, between Houston aud Throck-
morton, Fort Worth Tex.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-01-02
PILOT POINT.
Writing Up the Town Death Of an
Unknown.

special TO the Gazette.
Pilot POINT, TEX, Jan. l.--Mr. w.
r Franklin of the 'Texas Monthly
Gazetteer" of Fort Worth, has been in
town three days writing up the city,
its business, social and educational
interests, for an exposition number at
New Orleans. He has met with much
encouragement, and Pilot Point will
make a creditable showing ut the great
worlds fair
A select party was given Tuesday
evening at the residence of MIR. j.
C. New bury, on Seminary street, in
honor of Mr. Lee, the hook-ke per OF
Of the firm of Newbury & CO..
and popular society young
man. The company Were roy
ally entertained. Among other
good things enjoyed were an oyster
supper, vocal and instrumental music
and variety of games. The young
ladies were beautifully attired. There
were present the Misses Anna and
BERTHE Hearn, Mavett EmbersOn,
Florence Noble, julia and Sallie Ken
dali and Mattis Brewer The young
gentlemen were John Williams, Ed
| Wilson, j. w. Bout, Ed Gilmore,
James Pickleand the Rev. j. Brewer
a young man named ROundtree, re-
( Gently from Arkansas, a stranger here,
1 with no relatives OF friends, slekened
with the typhoid fever and died Tues
day morning He had DO means and
was inferred at the expense Of the
/ county.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-01-02
CRAWFORD.
A Masonic Lodge Organized Rumor
of an Attempted Rape.

A Masonic Lodge Organized Rumor
of an Attempted Rape.
Correspondence OF the Gazette,
CRAWFORD, Ten, Dec 3l.-The
weather is extremely cold, the Their
mometer to-day at 10 o'clock eglstered
% and still the nor her is increasing.
The Masons have organized Ma
sonic lodge at this place The charter
was granted during the session OF the
state lodge at Houston. The officers
were installed ON the 9TH inst. by
Worthy Master j. NJ. Wright. a
trade has been confirmed with the
stockholders of the COLLEGIATE insti-
tuten to permit the Mason4 to rent the
upper story for the year 1885.
A car was burned on the Santa Fe
railroad to-day which was being occu-
pied by the bridge crew on the middle
division. The fire is supposed to have
caught from a heaung-stOve In the
sleeping car.
RumOr says that an attempt was
made TO rape eolored girl about two
miles distant from town yesterday
evening The party suspected is one
a. Roberts, who has been residing
here some rwo years. Papers We're is
sued fir his arrest, aud an officer is in
search of him, bat as yet nothing has
been heard Of him. The general inn
preston is that he has gone to parts
unknown,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-01-02
ACoeIs-FLght.

NEW YORK, Jan. I.-Last night 8
special train took one hundred ana
dry Wall street brokers and New
York, Newark and Baltimore sporting
Inen and prominent officials, together
with twenty-six game birds, represent
Ing Long Island and New Jersey, TO q
secluded resort 9 few miles from Hun
ters Point on the Long Island road,
ana q coekng-main was fought. The
stakes were $1,000 ON the main and
si1 on each battle. Each side showed
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-01-02
MARsIIALn.
The LadiesI Leap .Year Ban.

Cor ospondenoe Of The Gazette.
MARSHALL, TEX, Dec, 3l.-The
ladies Of the city gave a grand masque,
rade leap-year ball at the Capitol hotel
last night. Many of heoostumes We're
very elegant. They tripped the light
fantastic till the wee SINAI hours and
saw the boys home in the morning.
Anthony Walker has requested that
his execution be in public. Tho sher-
III has yielded TO his wishes and this
interesting event viii take place on
the 23d Of January.
The weather Is very cold and clear
this morning, The trains are making
/ regular time again, thanks to the en-
eTgy aud perseverance Of the railroad
officials.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-01-02
MERIDIAN.
A Quiet Holiday Seasonal Dearth
of Office Seekers,

a Quiet Holiday Seasonal Dearth
of Ofice-Seekers.
Correspondence OF the Gazette
MERIDIAN, Ten, Dec. 3l.-In our
quiet little town Christn mas came and
went without producing anything
tragic or comic. No disturbance OF
any kind occurred. Everybody was
sober except a few boys ana negroes.
There was one marriage, but no fire
crackers were heard, ana there were
no fights.
The weather of late has been like
most everything else--very change
able-hot and cold, wet and dry, frozen
and sloppy Very warm and pleasant
yesterday and the coolest norther of
the season to-day. The wood-haulers
are busy-fires are a necessity.
Provisions are cheap and plentiful
There is plenty to eat and there are
mighty stomachs TO relish it, The
health Is good. The doctors are idle
and are wanted only in few dozen
cases ofobstetrics. A continued sup
| ply of newcomers, both male and fe-
male, is arriving among US.
Times are dull and money Is scarce.
/ Tax-paying is now in order.
! The cattle and sheep are in a bad fix
for hard winter, but there is plenty
Of feed in the county 10 keep the stock
from dying.
Politics is at low ebb. Their,
are no aspirants for federal appoint
ments visible as yet in our almos
thoroughly Democratic little town
Some Of the hungry aspirants o
other towns had better apply for th,
postofiice ut Meridian. There wer,
enough aspirants during our lat,
state and county canvass in our county
to have supplied several states, if n,
larger than Rhode Island, but all o
them did not "get there, Eli, - and
some Of them did not like the idea Of
being left a bit, and, as burned chill
dren Learn 10 dread the fire, our office
seekers are willing for the people t
call, as they surely will ere long, SOM
few-nOt many--of the most worthy
or possibly lightning may strike of IL
own accord some Of the most promi
nent.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-01-02
JEFFEKaoN.

An Injunction Against the Texas &
Pacific
JEFFERSON, TEX Jan. Pole Tt
CERT, charged with the murder Of Ja-
cob Corynew in Morris county, sued
out a writ OF habeas corpus and was
tried before Judge McL'an last night
and remand,d 10 jail without bail.
w B Stallcup yesteld day recovered
q judgment against the rtXas d Pacific
railroad company for 1886 for personal
injuries su-tplned
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-01-02
Two Daily Trims

Are now running via Texas Il Pacific
between Fort Worth and New Orleans
The new train leaves Fort Worth at
1880 p. IN. and arrives at New Orleans
at $50 p. IA. next da y,running through
without change of cars. Through
sleepers on both trains No. 304 leaves
at a. m. and arrives at New Orleans
at 1880 a. m. No sos leaves at 1880 p.
m. and arrives at New Orleans at 600
p. m. b. w. MCCULLOUGH,
Gen. Passenger IL Ticket Agent.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-01-02
A RaLlroad 10 tho IIands of RecelYer

LOUISVILLE, KY, Jan, i.-George
Il. Evans, assistant to President Jonas
II. French Of the Louisville, Evans.
vile & st. Louis Air Line railroad,
has received uiileial notification that
the affairs Of the road have been placed
in the hands ofa receiver. MIR, Evans
has been appointed to assume the
trust.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-01-02
GEORGIA GOLD.
What Cincinnati Investor thinks of
1t, and the Profits Of Mining II.

1t, and the Profits Of Mining II.
ATLANTA, GA, Dec. IS Mr., Chas.
w. Short, Cincinnati millionaire,
and Mr.. VIM. Short, prominent citi-
zen of Louisville KY, We're in the city
yesterday on their way home, after a
three weeks tin into the gold-nining
seciit n OF North Georgia. They are
interest, d in mining property IN Daw-
son county, into when they have put
large sum uf money, and which they
are Just now getting into good run
ming shape. The reporter asked Mr.
Charles w. Short what he Thought OF
mining in Georgia, and he replied
with decided emphasis:
"Ihere Is no doubt as to the profit in
gold-mining in Georgia 1t is not
speculative, however. Gold mining
in Geargia has reached business
basis, and that is a very decided ad
vantage. The yield OF profit Is sure,
and the business of mining, instead of
b. ng speculative, can be conducted
with as much certainty of results a.
any kin of manufacturing. II is all
question of improved machinery.
We are very much pleased with our
investments.n
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-01-02

a relisble baking powder IL a house
hold necesalty, and IN the maKe-up al
silver Loaf combination has been
found by which the most inexperi-
enced housekeeper Is on AN equality
Win those who have made bread maxi
ing study for years. When direc.
lions are followed Ia its use tie result
~ always satisfactory, and no mouse.
VIE VINO uses Silver Loaf baking
Powder ever has cause FOR comniain7
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-01-02
Slnndard oll paYne.

CLEVELAND, ONO, Jan Lit Is re-
ported here that Col. Oliver H. Payne
is TO resign the treasurership OF the
Standard OIL company and accept a
high position under the incoming adj
ministration, possibly a cabinet posi-
ton. Mr.. payne's friends deny the
rumor.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-01-02
war Against The Railroads,

MINIATURES, WIS, Jan. l.-The
Of commerce directors have
resolved to wage war upon the rail-
roads Of the state in the next legisla-
ture, and Il possible to secure the
passage Of q bill prohibiting discrim-
ination in freight rates.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-01-02
AUSTIN.
Receipts From the Sale Of Public Lands
Placed in the Treasury.


special 10 the Gazette.
AUSTIN, Tx Jan. THE state
treasurer deposited with the comp
trollsr to-day the following receipts
from the sale OF public lands;
Permanent school iund ............,.... S ..y71
Available school fund o. ip5
UhiNersiiy and asylum nuds. .......,.. 2,sG
Total. .................... SIS sg5
The comptroller has notified three OF
his clerks, Messrs. Davenport, Sims
and Boynton, that their services will
moi he required after to-day, on account
OF the slaekening OF business in his de-
par,ment.
The local stockmen are proposing TO
give grand ball and banquet to their
guests, the members of the state stock
mems association, during its session
here In January.
The inquest over the body Of Mollie
smith, the negro woman murdered
Tuesday night, has been conducted Sc.
cretlyi out no light has been thrown
4 on the affair
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-01-02
pIsehargea Iron lhe Nary Yara.

BOsToN, MASS Jan. about one
hundred men were discharged from
the navy yard here yesterday, on az
count Of the lack Of an appropriation
for their payment. Some sixty work.
men remain 70 protect the government
property, iifty of whom chose 10 take
the chance Of payment by future ap.
preparations.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-01-02
Try It.

The widespread popularity
Loaf baking powder IS ~.
strength and purity Of the ln ,..,r
that enter into It's compQ u Il
repeated chemical tests pls4
By side with the most popasl,r.s.
In the market and show y sn s
any pow0ef y5. Offered W.
The manufacturer asks onlJ
with other brands, and IS H'
abide the result.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-01-02

thirteen birds. but only nine were
weighed in Eight battles were fought.
The eighth ba tie settled the result,
which was a victory for New Jersey.
In one battle $4,000 changed hands.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-01-02

Tickets to the worlds fair and ex-
position are now on sale at the Union
depot at $22.35 for the round trip.
Tickets are good TO return thirty days
from date Of purchase.
G. ID. IUsE. Ticket Agit.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-01-02
Reader, give the Fort Worth Grocer
Co. your orders this month.
RaInwater Baths.

Hot, cold and shower baths, only 25
,ents. Six elegant rooms at Il. Gutz-
man's barber shop, next to corner Of
First and Main streets. Also, Vapor
and MediosJed baths. Eight chairs.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-01-02
Reader, give the Fort Worth Grocer
Co. your orders this month.
Wholesale and Retail.
Tops. marbles, agates and boys
wagons at Anderson's gun-store.
Removal Notice.

On or before January Nj, H. A.
friedrich will remove his merchant
tailoring establishment TO Main street,
first door north of postoflice.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-01-02
Texas Wesleyan COLLEGE.

The present session will reopen on
Monday, January s. The work com.
prises the following departments: Pre-.
psratory, collegiate, musical and arts.
commercial and shorthand. Address
tue president, pm. WHITE.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-01-02
Light Bread.

II you have been unfortunate in the
selection of baking powder give Sill
yer Loaf q trial and we guarantee that
your bread will be nutritious, whole
some and light, for 1t has never yet
pointed the housekeeper.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-01-02
Reader, give the Fort Worth Grocer
Co. your orders this month.
Cash on Delivery.

On and after January /, we shall sell
coal for cash on delivery, except to
large consumers, and to them all bills
will be payable weekly.
n. G. BROOKS,
l.. A. HoLT d Co.,
Fr. w. GAS LIGHT Co., FUEL DEPT.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-01-02
Pump and Gas-Pipe.

A large and complete assortment of
the above goods now in stock. Write
for prices. Liberal discounts TO deal
ers. w. A. HUFFMAN IMP lEAIENr Co.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-01-02

Reader, give the Fort Worth Grocer
90. your orders this month
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-01-02

Try the Fort Worth Grocer Co, this
month.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-01-02

NY, NY the Fort Worth Grocer o. this