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West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-02-18
THE EVIDENCE HEARD.
Time to Submit the Case.

Prohibition has been on trial to
greater or less extent for num-
Der of years. The people have
been taking evidence from time to
tine in connection with its work
ing, that they may bring in final
verdict as to its success. Bitter
enemies, fergent friends and neu~
trial observers have been on the
stand. The witnesses have had
much liberty and freely mingled
together their wishes, opinions and
convictions with statements Of
facts observed. Hence it takes no
little care to sift out all but the di-
rect testimony, and eliminate the
false from the true. From the
very nature of the case, many wit
nesses, and witnesses Of various
opinions and habits are necessary.
Because many communities must
DE heard from as we'll as all the
important facts from each commu-
nifty.
la order TO make up our verdict,
we must know the workings of
Prohibition in general and not
simply in particular places; and
we must learn to what extent it is
a success or failure in various
places and so in general.
There are now four States and
many counties and cities in va
rious States where Prohibition is
in operation.
The testimony of friends is
First, That throughout the coun-
try and III the majority of the
smaller cities and towns, the busi
ness is substantially broken up and
drunkenness very rare.
Second, That in the larger cities
the business is generally very
much crippled, and in not g few
entirely broken up,
Third, That Prohibitory laws
are easily enforced in all communi-
ties where there is q healthy pub
| ic sentiment against the business.
Fourth, That the Prohibitory
laws are generally wonderful
help in educating public senti-
ment against the liquor business.
Fifth, That wherever the traffic
is abolished, the business and finan-
ciaI status of the community is
never injured, but greatly improv-
Cd.
The testimony of enemies is
First, That Prohibitory laws are
off naive to liquor dealers and Grip
pla their business,
Second, That in many places
where the traffic is prohibited {
man can get liquor if he wants il
Third, That in a number o
places there is apparently as mucl
and even more selling and drink
inc than under license.
Forth, That the law is not or
f.. : cAcep. where there is
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-02-18
FREEMAN FOR 1885.

friends and the People generally
with no rash promises for the New
Year, 1885.
For it's fearless and independent
stand between
The HOME AND The SALOON
For its answering and persistent
defense of the God-given and Gov
ernment-guaranteed rights of free
people to enjoy
THE FREEDOM OF FREE HOMES
For its continued and continuous
condemnation and denunciation of
the prevailing systems of trickery
and trade in modern politics that
SO disgrace government and dis
honor God in the ready
SALE OF PRINCIPLE FOR fARTY--
For its faithful, bold and consistent
advocacy Of the Peoples right and
duty to rise up in their sovereign
might and free themselves from TIE
terrible incubus of the
GIANT CURSE AND CBIME OF THE
LIQUOR TRAFFIC.
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issues, it cam give no better securi-
ty for the future than may be found
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of the
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J independent
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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-12-24

EVERYBODY REMEMBERS the dismal
speech which Mr.. Blaine delivered in
Augusta, Maiae. in November, 1SS }
when the distinguished gentleman VINO
hadf just been defeated. deplored the
ruin which was impending over the
country by reason Of Grover Cleveland 5
election TO the Presidency. Just one
year later. in November, 1885, the Maine
State Bank Examiner reported that
during the year the d posts in the Saw
ings banks of the State had increased
81, 1877, 764. and the number of depositors
had increased 1878. 1t seems. really
unkind and ungrateful for Mr.. Blaine s
own State to go on prospering under
Democratic administration, and when
it is understood that the prosperity is
even greater than under a Republican
it seems downright
cruel.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-12-24

ITHAs been suggested that in case OF
the rejection by the Senate of the nomi-
nation of Judge Powers. an effort
should be made to induce the President
tonominate Utah man for the place.
Please don't. We admit that Mr..
Cley Glands appointments are not very
encouraging in the way of inspiring
hope that great and good men will be
sent to US, butwe prefer taking chances.
We know ofro resident qualified to per.
form the duties of the office who would
accept it, and it is better to run the risk
of getting halfway decent chap from
abroad than to take known scrub at
home.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-12-24

there will be any serious trouble" his
iIea being that the Mormons will
"abandon all their possessions IN Utah
and the adjoining Territories and mi
crate to NIX can soil, where they
would be free Ito work out their own
ways in their own manner, feeling en-
tireIy able to withstand the power of
the Mezic n government"
1t is rare indeed that we run across
anyreally intelligent newspaper com
ment about the Mormons, but for down.
right Stiffness, the Standards editorial
is entitled to the cake.9
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-12-24
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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-12-24
OPPOSITION To JUDGE POWERS

The New York World of the 18th con-
tains the following as a special tele'
gram:
DETROIT. Mich, December 1.-THE
Detroit Journal OF this afternoon prints
a Washington special concerning the
opposition to the appointment of o. w.
Powers, of Kalamazoo, which it de-
Clares to be really engineered by John
y. Game, the Utah Dele cate in Congress-
and, since the conviction of Cannon for
polygamy, the representative In Wash
lngtOn of the Mormon Church. The
Journal says:
Powers has excited the animOsity of
the MOrmOns from the fact that he. has
gone further than any other United
States Judge in refusing to naturalize
foreign born Mormon, and they realize
that if this opposition shall be main
tanned the end of Mornonism as a poll.
teal power is not far off. Hence the
opposition of the Saints to Powers, and
with the large financial means at their
command they are making a deter
mined fight. They have hitherto, how
ever, managed with considerable adroit-
ness TO keep IN the background in the
contest.
Edwin F. Comfy, late chief of police
Of Detroit and former Law partner of
Msybury, recently ac-
the latter here and has pre-
Ierred charges. against, Powers to the |
President touching some alleged irregu- |
larines in Powers s professional pract ce |
IN Mic igan. These allegations are !
mere pretexts. Behind the visible is |
The invisible but tremendous powers of /
the Mormon Church. now wrought |
almestlto frenzy by the attacks of the !
appointed United States
officials unon II
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-12-24
THE DAILY HERALD
II Salt Lake City, = Otanf I
,r,rnn DEcEMBER d. 1855
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sau1e rate. To weekly subscribers, eoIlec-
ions made by carriers, % cents week.
10 TIE sEMI-wEEKEY HERALD is published
every Wednesday and Saturday nlornIIlg,
At per year; six months, s1T5; postage
included.
The WEEKLY HERALD is published .eo.t every err
months sl.25; postage included.
anRsoR1 sERs viii confer a favor by for
warding Information 10 this eh1ee when
their papers are not duly dehYered
This viii greatly aid Us in our EFFORTS 70
determipa where the fault lies.
ALL Mail Communications intended for
this Office should be addressed to
THE HERALD,
Salt Lake City, Utah,
snd not 70 individuals.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-12-24

The peculiarities OF journalism are
only equaled in the matter of incon,
sistency with the pecuharities ofpohtics.
The President has most ernphaticaIly
declared his opposition to the Mormons,
and it is not likely that he can be in
fuenced by the Saints in their behalf;
there is no fact better understood in
this country, than that the United
States Senate is fanatically against the
Mormons, and willing and ready to go
10 any length to injure the people of
Utah no one will give the. Senate credit
for entertaining the most distant sug-
gestion Of a friendly sentiment for the
Mormons. 1t is hardly to be expected
that under the circumstances the Nor
mons would think of even approaching
that body with an appeal in their
behalf. The newspapers need but
look at slthemselyes n to know
how they stand with reference
to the Alormons,I If one Of them ever
shows the courage to speak fair and
kind word for the Saints, the others
Immediately pounce upon it in
NEST ferocious manner. The press will
certainly not land its influence to help
along a Mormon cause.
And yet we find it stated that Mr.. |
Game, Mormon that he is, is able TO
engineer a formidable movement |
against an appointee Of an anti Nor
mon administration. We will under
take to say. without fear of contradic-
ton, that Judge Powers is not troubled
by any fear of any opposition to him
that the Mormons are bringing or can
bring to bear against his confirmation. If
any one viii ask Judge Powers about the
matter the latter, we are confident, will
say truly the Mormon influence does
not in the least trouble him; that if
only Mormons stood in the way of his
confirmation he would be confident and
content. The gentleman knows that
the opposition to him Is much more ]
powerful than the Mormons; he knows |
that his pronounced anti-Mormon {
course is in mis- favor in the Senate i
rather than against him, and that Nor :
mon opposition would be accounted to I
his credit. The movement against I
Judge Powers is quite as anti-Mormon {
IN sentiment as the Judge is himself, I
and that is why it is formidable and I
threatening. {
1t has long been an open secret that '
a determined effort vvonld ho nod =
defeat and Gus. Judge Powers His
appointment was offensive to many c
prominent Democrats of his own State. !
and before Utah knew aught that was
good or bad of him, they were taking
steps to manifest their resentment | e
against what they regarded as an q
appointment. The fact v
hat he was SCI 60 Utah cut no figure i
n the case: the opposition would have a
been as earnest, as honest aud certain o
lad the gentleman been sent TO any C
other Territory, or given any Federal Fl
liice OF prominence. The chief opposi- v
ION to him arises and IS expressed in S
he east, and that which carries any n
weight from Utah is not Mormon. G.
Doubtless the Mormons Won 4 be pleased t
yer Judge Powers rejection by the p
enate, but the Judge knows that they al
VII neither spend a cent nor make al
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-28

THE SILVER SPOON.
Season after season. the revival of DR.. j. s. Jones
great comedy drama has ranked among the
events of the dramatic year in Boston, 1t is one of
the most popular local plays ever written and the
character of the member from Cranberry centre,
with his chronic distrust of "that there Boston
clink In the Great and General Conrt is accepted
by every New Englander as genuine addition to
standard stage creations. Miss Partridge. the old
flame of Mr.. Batkins, is also study from life and
"The Silver Spoon' affords fund of sincere en-
joyment. The great comedian, Mr.. Sol Smith Rus
sell makes the role of Jefferson Scattering Batkins
one of his most decided hits and every comedies
that Mr.. Russell ranks among the most versatile
and character actors of the day. The drama will
introduce great many favorites of an organiza-
tion which is always welcome to our stage. Do not
forget the matinee. The theatre should be crowded
wih ladies and children. The sale OF tickets will
begin tomorrow.
THE LEILA FARRELL CONCERT.
Tomorrow evening the friends of Miss Leila Far
rel, the popular young actress of this city, will
teuder her complimentary concert at Thatcher
Post Hall, corner of Congress and Elm streets An
attractive programme has been arranged, and an
enjoyable evening may be expected. The names
down the order of exercises include several of
best local talent and the entertainment will be
made up of musical and literary features sure to
meet the appreciation of the public. Among those
Morgan, tenor; Mrs. Ella Littlefeld, soprano; Mrs
L. p. Beals, elocutionist MI. @. A. Farrell who
occupies al enviable position harmonica soloist
will give several of his inimi able selections upon
the mouth-organ; and the Star Banjo and Guitar
Club playing in quartettes, Duets etc.. will enliven
the evening by delightful strains Miss Helen Reed
will preside at the piano. Miss Farrell is deserving
of substantial token of appreciation, and it is
hoped large audience will greet her this evening.
THE FALL OF BABYLON.
The performance of Spohr's grand oratorio by the
Haydn Association at Union Hall will prove one of
the musical events of the winter Tickets should
be secured before tomorrow night when the per-
formance will be given.
THE sHAUGHRAUN.
The sale of seats for Mr.. Dion Bouccault's per-
formance of Conn, in the 'Shaughraun'' will be.
gin at the theatre Friday morning. A Boston ex-
change says: "The Museum was crowded last eve
ming at the first performan ce in the engagement of
Mr.. Dion Boucicault after absence of two years
The play was that wonderful combination OF humor
and pathos, the ''Shaughraun' and Mr.. Boucicault
in the part of Conn, the rogush, reckless vagabond
repeated a performance which had already afforded
the keenest enjoyment to thousands of Boston peo-
ple."
PEOPLES THEATRE.
Our readers must not forget the matinee today or
that excellent speciality company is now engaged
at this house drawing delightful audiences nightly
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-28
THE EXPLOSION.
Clearing Away the Wreckage and
Estimating the Damage.
Sensational Statements Printed in a
Paris Newspaper.

PARIS, Jan. 27.-The Gil Bias makes some
sensational statements about the London ex-
plosions. 1t declares positively that the au-
thors of the explosions are the same men who
made the dynamite attacks on London bridge
and at the Cover street railway station The
chief organizers of both plots, the Gil Bias as
serts, have been for long time past and are
now employed In an English printing office in
Paris and until q recent date lodged in the St.
Denis quarters in Paris where they manu-
factured the internal machines to use in their
diabolical work. When everything was in
readiness for the preparation Of the contem-
plated atrocities, continued the Gil Bias,
picked men who were to lodge and set the ma
chine departed separately and by different
routes for London, each carrying with him one
or more of the machines. This was six weeks
ago. The Gil Bias says that no one of these
conspirators SPEAKS French and that no mem
Der OF the entire band ever attended an An
archist meeting in Paris.
LONDON, Jan. 27.-The Greckage made by
Saturdays explosion in the House of Com
mons has been almost entirely removed. 1t
has been found necessary to pull down the
whole southwest portion of the gallery. The
work of removing the debris in the White
Tower was completed this afternoon. The
hole made in the floor where the dynamite ex-
ploded is ten feet long by five wide. The ma
sonry of the building is found to be practically
uninjured but much solid oak wood work is
torn or split.
1t is estimated that a3 900 will cover the
damage at the tower, including the replacin g
OF rifles Two extra companies of troops and
several detectives have been placed OF guard
at Buckingham Palace.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-28
THE STATE COMMITTEE.
Hts Meeting in Augusta last Night and
Election of OGcers.
Special to the Press.)

(cpeclal TO tne RresS.)
AUGUSTA, Jan. 27.-The Republican State
Committee met this evening. Every county
was represented George g. Wing declined
reelection as chairman, and Joseph Fl. Manley
OF Augusta was chosen. E. A. Noyes of Port
land was elected treasurer. The following
were reelected to serve as an executive COM
mittee: j. I'll. Manley of Kennebec chair
man; A. W. Coombs of Cumberland, Geo. G.
Wing of Androscoggin, S. W. Carr of sagada-
hoe, John L. Cutler of Penobscot, H B. San
ders of Hancock and Fred A. Powers of
Aroostook. The executive committee were
authorized to elect a secretary, which they
will do at some future date
Mr.. Manley, in accepting the chairmanship
of the committee, made the following remarks:
Gentlemen: II thank you for this expression of
your confidence. 1 should be indeed ungratefuI
did not feel a just pride in being unanimously
asked to accept the chirmanship of committee
containing SO many men of marked ability and did
l not know that could at all times rely upon the
active corporation of every member of the COM
mittee. should decline the honor. realize fully
the labor my acceptance involves and recognize
that it is the duty of the chairman to use his po-
siion, not in selecting candidates for the party,
but to aid in electing whoever the party In its
Judgment designates to become its leaders.
also recognize that were 1 to continue to hold
the federal Office now hold 1t might subject the
party to some criticism should accept but my
term of office as postmaster expires in May, and
long before am called upon to act as chairman of
the committee shall have become private citizen.
For the first time since any member of this COM
mittee has taken part in political life, our next
campaign must be fought with the national admin
istration in the keeping of the Democratic party 1t
will be our duty to endeavor by wise administration
of every trust conded to our care to render it i'm
possible for the political power of this State to pass
into the hands of our opponents.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-28

On petition to authorize the City Council of
Belfast to fix the salary of the police judge,
Mr.. Sprsgue was authorized to report bill at
next meeting.
On petition for change Of time Of holding
the terms of court in Oxford county and es-
tablish an additional term, voted to report
bill and ought to pass.
Petition to increase the penalty for violations
OF the law relating to the tolling of grain by
millers. Referred to Mr.. Stevens to draft q bill
and report at the next meeting.
Voted to report bills to amend the act Of in
corporation of the Bryant's Pond and Andover
Telegraph company, to create lien on wood,
and resolve to furnish the town OF Oakland
with certain books, and ought to pass.
The following hearings were assigned:
Feb. 3-Pstition to reestablish the common coun-
Gil Of Augusta to amend the city charter Of Au-
gusta SO as 20 elect city marshal by plurality vote
OF the people.
ton.
Feb. loan act to supply the inhabitants of
Waterville with water.
The judiciary committee gave hearing on
the petition for enlarged powers of constables
in Portland. E. s. Redlon and W. H, Looney
appeared for petitioners. Committee voted
leave to Withdraw.
hearing was given to Oliver Otis on bill
to establish bureau of labor statistics.
Tabled.
The following assignments for hearings were
made:
Jan. 29.-Bill to provide for municipal judges
and magistrates; ten hour law.
Jan. 3O.-Bill providing for appointment Of
stenographers as commissioners to take deposit
n data aafiu
repeating penalties imposed treasurers of cor
poratons for neglect to make returns bill to pro
vide for speedy taxation of costs in civil causes;
bill to provide for attachment and arrest after
entry of writ
Feb. 3.-Bill to establish Superior court In
Aroostook county, order relative to changing State
elections from September to November; bill pro-
viding for the erection of posts and wires for
purposes of electricity.
Feb. 4.-Petition relating to pack peddlers and
hawkers and peddlers; bill relating to marriage
and its solemnization; petition to increase power
Of constables in Bangor; bill relating to births,
marriages and deaths.
Feb. 6.-Bill establishing State board of health.