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The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1886-09-10

Now Is Alhany's great opportunity. Shall
we take advantage Of 1t. One thing at a
time keeps the bali rolling.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1886-09-10
CITATION.

III ase Coaaty Court of &c County Of Lin
for tie State of Oregon
In the matter of the estate II BENZ mi.
Freeiand.- deceased.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1886-09-10

Ficticious prices on real property often
knocks the bung out of the barrel "A word
To the wise Is sufficient"
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10
Hurrah for the 0. Il. II.

An enthusiastic meeting was
held at the Court House last night
in advocacy of the subscription to
the stock of the Ohio River Rail-
road.
Stirring speeches were made by
Bro. White of the State Journal,
Capt. S. F. Shaw, DR.. Scott, Mr..
Sweetzer, D. H. Leonard and others.
Capt. Shaw read some lively
figures showing how Omaha, Neb-
raska, had voted $3.50 600 70 a rail
road when she wasn't bigger than
Parkersburg, and had ever since
voted aid to every railroad that
came to her or went out from her,
and had grown richer every year
in proportion to her enterprise and
wisdom in favoring railroads. 1t
was regular boom for the O. R. R,
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10
Hospital and Orphanaye.

Bishop Peterkin, of the Episcopal
Church, has undertaken to establish
hospital and orphanage in the
Great Kanawha Valley. His ap-
peal issued to the people of West
Virginia, states that the institution
has long been needed, that it will
be centrally located and that $25,-
600 will be required to start the
good work. The benefits of the
Institution will be for all who need
them without regard to creed or
nationality; and while those who
are able to do so will be expected
to pay reasonable sum for board
and attention, yet the institution
will have this special end in view
to care for those who cannot pay
anything, and this it will do the
utmost of its power. Subscriptions
for the foundation and pledges for
the support of the institution are
earnestly asked.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10
Freeman Contents.

Already much good matter is
crowded over, and we havn't room
to particularize FREEMAN Con-
tents" this week.
W. G. T. U. page is more than
full, running over into column
on Local Page. Don't fail to read
carefully, Mrs. General Duval's
earnest appeal as Superintendent
of Legislation and Petitions. Home
Folks page has its usual variety of
good humor and good cheer.
Two columns Of "Along the Pro-
hibition Lines" will be found es-
pecially interesting. "More Pro-
hibition Testimony" from a prom
inent M. e. minister in Kansas,
ought to satisfy the most timid OF
the dou bting Thomases.
But we can't 60 farther. Look
carefully through every column on
every page, or you'll surely mics
something of interest in this weeks
FREEMAN.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10
Attention, 9th Warders.

Don't forget the Prohibition Club
meeting at the M. P. church to-
morrow evening. A lively time is
expected with large accession to
the ranks of those who are organ
izing for Homes defense. Read, in
another column, of the whisky
murder of the Richie county boy,
and consider whether it is not time
we were suppressing at its foun-
tain head, this black stream of
death that flows from Parkersburg
out through all the surrounding
counties. Come out to the M. E.
church aud hear some startling
facts and wholesome truths.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10
Send us the News.

AS soon as a Club is organized,
send the FREEMAN a full account
of the organization for publication,
giving a full list of the officers.
Also send the name and P. o. adj
dress of every member of the club,
that we may send them sample
copies of the FREEMAN free of cost
Please don't forget this. Have the
Secretary of every now existing
club send US names and address Of
all members. This will help things
wonderfully.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10
Misunderstanding their 6 Children.


In recent issue of the FREEMAN
we gave an account of the destruc-
ton of On illicit still by two brave
women of North Carolina, who
took ths law into their own hands
to save sheir boys that were being
dragged to ruin by the iniYuitous
den of lawless distillers.
The account was copied into the
w. c. T. u Department of the
Keyser Echo, with these brave
comments by sister Thompson:
ave think these brave mothers
have some of the spirit of John
Brown and they say, "His soul is
marching on"
II has always been marvel to
us how wife or mother could look
on and see her loved one dragged
down to a drunkard's grave with
out becoming desperate enough to
destroy in defiance of any earthly
law. A den of robbers or nest of
rattlesnakes to which their children
might be exposed would have been
less dreaded In the sight of these
courageous mothers. This very act
to which they were prompted
should put 10 shame the men OF
their own town who have allowed
such fostering plague, and will,
no doubt, do more to excite the
people to general uprising against
intemperance than long series of
petitioning and law making.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10
Mr.. John L. ThOmas's 1. o. G. r.
Itinerary.

Mr.. John L. Thomas, State Lee.
turer, l. o. q. T., will address the
public on the subject of "Forceful
Organization" in Temperance
work, and "How to Secure it." at
the times and places named below,
meetings to be held in the even
ings, unless otherwise announced
by local notices: ~
Leon, Mason County, Feb. 10.
Buffalo, Putnam County, Feb. II.
Winfield, Putnam Co., Feb. IL.
st. Adams, Kanawha Co., Feb. Is.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10
Grand Jury at Work.

The Grand Jury empaneled on
Wednesday is getting in some eff
fective work. About 40 indict.
ments were brought in yesterday,
mostly for selling liquor to mi,
ners. Busy, you see, at the old
time work of Regulating the liquor
traffic under license. They are
still at work and we wish them
much success.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10
Are You Going West?

If so, don't purchase your tickets
until you have secured rates, time
and route via the Ohio River Rail-
road. Rates lower than ever be-
fore. Baggage checked through
to destination without extra
charge. Write or call on
w. P. ROBINSON, G. P. A.
Parkersburg, w. Va.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10
WELLsBURG, W. VA.
Jan. 2, 1886.
Mrs. JOHNSON,
DEAR FRIEND:


Ever since my return from the
far west, I have been studying the
problem, how shall l as Supt.
of Legislative Work in our State,
accom- plish the best results2 When
our State Convention honored me
last year with the appointment, l
wrote each president of Unions
throughout our State, urging re-
newedlconsecration to work, and the
necessity of sending up such peti
tions to our Legislature as wor lid
insure recognition.
Possibly a score or two of names
were the tangible result IS. Now.
dear friend, Iappeal to y, GU, of wider
experience, for sugge ,stions. How
may | in this new field do better
work for our MAST ,r2
In the years g. me by, have been
more interested. in Sunday School
and Missionary work than Temper.
ance, but realizing my indebted
ness tor the many bleA sings vouch-
safeo me an mine, l d % anxious
to do all that [ can TO fur. Their our
glorious mission.
My earnest desire is to be alb. Q to
influence every woman in tie
State to feel it an individual privi-
lege to assist in her REDEEM ption
from the curse of the traffic in
intoxicants. AS our Legislature
does not meet until Jan. of 1887,
| have thought perhaps an appeal
to our Temperance sisters urging
preparation for our campaign might
not be amlss. Enclosed find
few thoughts which, with the
general circulation your excellent
paper enjoys, may, if you will
kindly make room for them, accom-
plish some good
Forgive me for trespassing upon
your valuable time, and remember
| will gladly receive any help you
can give me.
Yours in the work,
MRS. l. H. DUvAL.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10

We regret that our wheeling
Letter" was crowded over by these
perverse printers. We sent
it in, but there was kade
all around and it so happened that
this good letter was caught in the
jam with much other original and
contributed matter. Our ever pa
tient w. G. T. U. shall have it
ext week.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10

SERIOUS AccIDENT.-John Mar
shall, in charge of the G. W. & B.
R. R, tanks in Belpre, fell from the
top of the tanks last Saturday, and
was seriously if not fatally hurt.
Both legs were broken, and one so
mangled that DR.. Campbell, who
attended the sufferer, feared ampu-
tation would be necessary.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10

sense Of the word, although we ali
felt rather discouraged, for it rain
ed all day, and we were afraid our
friends would be kept away, but
how agreeably We were disappoint-
ed. Twant to tell you how pretty
everything looked. In the second
story of our school building is our
large School Hall; opening out
from it is the room we occupy; 90
In our own room We had the tables
set--one covered with red, the mid
die one with white, and then the
blue. At the head of each table sat .
a lady with cap and apron CORES
ponding with her table cloth, each
table nicely furnished with silver
and glassware. Four little girls,
each wearing cap and apron of
the color of her table, served as
walters.
The room was beautifully decor
ated with evergreens. notices and
flags. For supper, everything was
of the best and in abundance. l.
suppose over 100 people ate sup
per. The verdict Of all was, "Never
bad we as nice a supper.' The
large hall was festooned with ever
ergreens and Chinese lanterns.
The cake, candy and ice cream Ia
bles were all in the main hall In
the centre small platform was
erected, from which five of our lit
tie Loyal Legion" girls recited
each, Temperance poem, and
fourteen of the girls sang from Miss
Gordon's new book. This conssitut-
ed the entertainment. All that
could hear were delighted. Upon
the rostrum we served oysters, l
understood to-day at the mission
airy meeting, the net proceeds
were St02.65. We feel quits rich
and are not forgetful to return
thanks to Him that put it into the
hearts of our people to help us. /
wished you could have been with
US. | took advantage of the crowd
and got quite number of sigma
lures to the petitions sent me
from Washington, D. O. I am
slowly getting my letters written
to each Union, but yo,tr own Par
kersburg Union is the only on@
from which l have heard. l know
that you are workers there ana
need no suggestions FROM me, i
hope to get all finished in short
time. l am now having a very
heavy cold.
Yes, | have calendar and enjoy
it very much. l intend making a
suggestion to our lea1 ers to put
them in our sohoOlV at least in
three rooms.
try to Aay>, as much variety in
our Union as possible, / mus
CLOSE IDS letter and write some
otb',rs. Your Friend,
Mrs. J. M PORTER.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10
WEST VIRGINIA FREEMAN
Vote for the Railroad.

To-day the enterprising citizens
of Parkersburg, Lubbock and Harris
districts will vote on the question
of aiding in securing the extension
OF the o. R. R.
The Company's proposition is
certainly fair and business-like.
They say, take enough stock in the
enterprise to secure US the right of
way and we'll put in on an equal
footing with you the millions of dol
lars, necessary to build and equip
the road. Put in few thousands and
we'll not only furnish the millions,
but will in few years pay back to
you in taxes more than We ask you
to advance.
Surely every reasonable and wide
awake citizen ought to jump at the
offer and vote for the subscription.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10
TelephOnic.

Capt, C. B. Smith has purchased
the Telephone Line from Parkers-
burg to RavensWood and thence to
Ripley, and will operate it in con-
junction with his Elizabeth and
Burning Springs line.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10
That Newburg Letter.

1t is proper to say, as a question
seems to have been raised, that the
Newburg letter referred to last
week, connecting the mine disaster
with whisky, was not written by a
member of the w. C. T. U. or any
one connected Herewith.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10
Good TempIars Stirring Things

The Good Templar Lodge organ
lied in Parkersburg last week by
the State Lecturer, Mr.. John
L. Thomas, is already stirring
things wonderfully.
Fifteen new members were re-
ceived last night and the prospects
are bright for Good TEN plas
cyclone in our city.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10

Our good Brother Morris, Mayor
OF the Metropolitan city of Harris
vile and Editor of the irresistible
and unsquelchable Gazette, made US
happy with his genial presence,
yesterday.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10

ISSUE JOINED The Sheriff has
levied on two B. & o. Engines
for 81 800 taxes on the B. q O,
Bridge at this point, and SO the is
sue is joined and the matter W Ill
be heard in the U. S, Court.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10
Harrison County Redeemed.
The Prosecution Of Whisky Sellers in
Clarksbars.
225 CONNECTIONS 6.0750O Fines and
~ Costs.

I'D. FREEMAN
Our Circuit Court has adjourned.
1t was decidedly an interesting
term to the tenn pesance people of
the town and county. A few facts
may be of interest to the people of
the State. The grand jury found
305 indictments 297 of which we're
for selling whisky. Out of this
number, 225 have been disposed
of favorably to the State. The fines
and costs imposed were about S27
for each offense. If the Sheriff
does his duty these 6ues Will be
collected or the parties driven from
the town. s6,O75 90 would be a
handsome sum for the State and
pays much better than license fees.
The remaining 72 cases, were on
motion of defendants counsel con-
tinued until next term fous-ffths
of them will probably be sustained.
Capiases profae were issued against
old offenders who came in to con-
test indictments found against
them.
This certainly is noble record for
one term. Let the same diligence
and perseverance, be used in the
future and the accursed traffic will
be driven from town aud Clarks-
burg redeemed. Our Prosecuting
Attorney,Mr. &. w. Lynch deserves
great credit Cor the heroic manner
in which he conducted the prose-
cution in these cases. If the tenn
perance people will stand by him,
and not stand off and com plain if
their favorite method is not
pursued, Mr.. Lynch will rid Har-
rison county of the liquor traffic
before his term of Office expires.
Mr.. Lynch was elected by the tenn
perance people of the county, and
they may we'll be proud of their
choice.
1t also shows what they can do
as balance of power in political
contest. Mr.. Lynch was the only
man in the county elected on his
ticket, and that was by temperance
men of the opposite party.
One of our town papers tried to
throw a stone at the Prohibition
lists by making use of these facts.
1t said in words to this effect:
"Three hdndred indictments
were found against whisky sellers
in Clarksburg, and it is prohibit
ton town."
suppose the same papers would
contend that "prohibition don't
prohibit. These convictions only
show that prohibition does prohib-
it when law is executed. No pre-
hibitionist claims that simply
placing a pronibitory law upon our
statute books will effect the liq-
uor traffic unless it is xecuted,
What we need is such officers as
c. w. Lynch and a wholesome
public sentiment behind them.
Another good effect that these
prosecutions have had upon the
our community may be illustrated
by the following incident. While
Court was in session q gentleman
whose wife is very low with con.
sumption wanted to get some wine
for her. He went the rounds OF
the drugstores, but did net succeed
till he obtained the advice of a
physician. How wholesome is a
little faith in the execu ton of the
law. No Howard as yet, has arisen
to champion the cauee Of the poor
prosecuted (O whisky sellers.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10

OLD AGE.-Mrs, Kreuger of Lu-
beck district, died on Sunday, aged
SO years.
DIED.-Miss Belle Gardner,
daughter OF Mr.. Andrew Gardner,
formerly of this city, died at her
home in Columbus, Ohio, on Sat-
nrday last at the age of 81 years.
Some of the Parkersburg friends
attended the funeral.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10
For Sale.

Rev. J. w. Perry's House and
Lot in Belpre, Ohio. Good Barn
attached-price $500. Inquire or
address w. F. Attkisson, Parkers-
burg, or w. R. O'Neai, Belpre, o.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10
ScOtt's Emulsion of Pure
Cod Liver Oil, with HypOphOsphite

Is Excellent in Lung Troubles.
DR.. ENoCH GALLOWAY, Lagrange, Ca,
says: 81 have used Scott's Emulsion with
wonderful success in all Lung Troubles,
and also find 1t has no equal in Summer
DiarrhHa of children.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10

MARRIED-On Jan. 81, 1886. by
Rev. c. j. Rippetoe, Mr., James W.
Peters and Miss Ruth E. Holstein,
both of Winnifrede, Kanawha Co.,
W. Va.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10

Mrs. Frances E. w. Harper, stop
ped off in passing through, and lee
tured at the A. M. K. Church, on
Friday evening. Will notice her
brief visit, in aext issue. The edi-
t,.,r says now, no more room.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10
Our New Cumberland Letter.
A Red, White and Blue Tea Party
New CUMBERLAND, Jan. 20.

Il heU, WNIle ana Due I ca PGTty.
New CUMBERLAND, Jan. 80.
DEAR FRIEND:
Having finished the Union Sig
nal, (and how | do enjoy it, and
could not but wish that l was able
to send a copy to every Union in our
State), l will have little chat
with you.
l Unjust tell you of "Our Social"
or "Red, White and Blue Tea Par
IT," 1t was a success in every
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10

Send in the lists of names for
free sample copies. See LIST Col,
1st page.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10

The U. S. Grand Jury meets on
the 18th. About $50 witnesses
have already been summoned to
appear.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10

There are such things as ITEM
perance Grasshoppers," If you
doubt, read the letter headed, "Spy-
Ing out the Land" &c.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10

Don't pass over Prof. A. A. Hop
klns' letter from the Southern
Field. 1t is in small type but it
Is full of big facts and ideas.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10

We hope the Temperance Peo-
pie at these points will not only
turn out to hear Mr.. Thomas, but
will also hunt him up, and give
him God speed in his noble work.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10

The House and Lot of Rev. q.
Warner, for sale by
w. r. Atkinson,
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10

ParSersburg Union meets at the
Baptist Church tomorrow Thurs
day at 3 p. M.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10

,att nad any skin or blood disease, like
letter, itcn, scald head, IMPLIES, sore ewes.
fPTi[oiula, ETC., would take CDR. Lindsey's
blood Searcher" sure
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10
Our Wellsburg Letter.

We cannot Withhold Mrs. Duvars
letter that touched us deeply by it's
beautiful spirit of gratitude and
Christian love. We believe it will
go straight to more hearts than our
own:
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10

stop and consider our offer, One
freeman For Ttoo.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10
w. c. 7. U.

Co,,tinaed From W. C. T. q. (inside)
Page.
The Dillon tribune., 1886-11-19
Calico No LonSc: Popular.

The calico made years ago would
wear twice rs long without washing
as the MODERN calico. More substitute"
in actual fibre is what is wanted: 10
regain popularity. Another relso.: is
the low price that wool has ruled At
for several years past, enabling our
manufacturers to make WOODEN dress
goods at IL very low figure, and these
goods do not require washing. SOM
may think they absorb just as mu"
dirt without showing it, but they G."
not. Cotton warp goods with conibe't
wool filling can now be sold just a.
cheap as calico used to be sold for. But
let clean wool again run up to 81 ana
over and calico would again be MOI
in demand. 1t might be in its new
form and under the more fascinating
name of sateen which is but the SAME
fabric with the same material anu pro-
cess of printing, only it Is woven on
three, four or five harness which en-
oh|es the manufacturer to make what
we call a warp or satin face Sateen IS,
in weaving parlance, "qrarter SATIN
both these fabrics take their name
from the method or manner of Wrt'-
;,r Satin is wovc on sixteen harness,
With fifteen threads up every tl'ir =
lllinc pick is throvnin: while s;itr"n
:. wove ON four harness "slllli! villa
four warp threads up every time 'iIl-
ing pick goes in. All observer: &c, WI, wat II
have noticed that satin will not i'"!'
The Dillon tribune., 1886-11-19
How " olives existed.

Ancient ci,nn,r!-s state that K;n.
N"S"l attempted to extr,pate the
"o!Ves III EIl-ian, hv cn,n,nut,no tho
f'iiahment Tor Certain offences i,.o
t'e acceptance of Il CERTAIN number q.
"o.'eS tongues 1I"3l each criminal
"ho' IN wales, by cor;,rt,ng the tax q.
goid and Silver into I'm annual lributc
or Three hundred wolves heads. In
subsequent times, their destruction
was promoted by certain rewards,
and some lands We're held on condition
OF destroying the wolves wuic.l infested
the parts OF the kia IN in which they
We're situated. In l2Sl these animals
troubled several of the English conn
Ties. but after that period the records
made no mention OF them. The last
wolf known i'll Sco:ilnd was killed in
laSO; and in Ireland one was killed in
l'Ol. Very fearful accounts are on
record of the ravayes committed hv
wolves when in hard weather TIL
associate in immense docks. 50 lat,
US 1860 such terror is said to have hyr,,
HSclted in France by ravuyes of wolves
GAat public prayers were offered To-.
tleir destruction. Since India became
50 much the country OF Europeans the
race OF tigers has D,nn niue thinncd.
The wolf in tntt islands was hunted
by an animal XII WI under various
Hpellations. lis .lr I..sh wolf dog. the
...sh greyhound: the Highland deer
lound and the Scotch greyhound.
There appears to be no doubt That al
she dogs thus dr - n.I!ated We're csscN-
TALLY OF the sane breed. It's oriy.l..,
home is supposed, % Lave been lrcllnst.
whence, during the proud days OF
ancient Rome, it was Frequently con-
veyed in iron cages to assist in the
sports of the cit, . .'lr Thor. Button
observes: "TAo Irish greyhouads are
of a very ancient race and still exist
Though their number is s,nulO in their
o.iginal climate. They We're called Ly
the ancients dogs OF :. ,.rn; and AiJan-
ian dogs" He. .,,lg (. ii H., 'De"sip-
ton OF Irelani and ,Ac .'i.,h." written
in 1886, says" They are not without
wolves ant, src,...o'l:::,s 20 hunt them.
.igger of bone aud limb than a colt
In Anglo Saxon times a nobl>man
never went out u:,"r'.nnMnird by
.,n,o of +bacn ,lc~.. .,,,i ..ic howl. aud
50 highly Were Lacy esteemed that by
re forest Laws of C;lniite it was
,,lered that no rnrS"l under the rank
Of a gentlcmar .;a.'.'i ;. > one.