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West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-17
LOCAL OPTION FIGHT.
Virginia wants the Freeman for
the Campaign.

FINcAsTLE, VIRGINIA, March "A.
ED. FREEMAN Sample copies
received, together with your letter.
We like the FREEMAN and want it
for our local option campaign. For
the inclosed please send to the
following subscribers for the short
time:
BoTEToURT COUNTY, VIRGINIA.
FSncastle, G. NJ. Lumsford, P. F,
Price, Lewis James,
Amsterdam, M. Graybill, DR.. R.
H. Latane.
Troutsv5lle, James Bower, silas
Eddy.
Lithia, Geo. Delong.
Cyouerdnle, Carey Mooman.
Old Hickory, S. B. Stiff, George
Myers.
Buchonaw, J. H. Klipstein.
Roaring Bun, VIM. Bishop.
Glen Wilton, T. d. Kauffelt.
Hope to follow with anoth lists
soon. Will send you communities
ton occasionally.
Yours trnly,
P. F. PRICE,
Sec. Elk. Committee.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-17
Rev. Sam Jones in Chicago.

The interest in the meetings
oondu cted by Rev. Sam Jones pass
es all precedent, far exceeding al
ready the intense interest that pre-
vailed during his meetings in Gin
cinnati. The clergy of the great,
wicked metropolis are nearly all
giving special attention to the
Evangelist and his methods. In
their preachers conferences the
meetings are discussed, and while
many severely criticise much in
Mr.. Jones' style and language,
they nearly all bid him God speed
in his wonderful success in moving
sinners to conviction and repen-
lance.
1t is stated that the Chicago con-
verts already number more than
five hundred
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-17
Poor Aunt Susan's Fate.

The Monroe Watchman notes tlN
sad fate of poor old colored NO
man, known as Aunt Susan VICE
man, aged 100 years, who llVeol H.
a little cottage adjoining the valu.
able property Of Oliver Bierne, nea at
Gap Mills, Monroe county. RaL'
Susan was brought from Alcn
mond, Virginia, twenty years aS4 4,
to nurse Col. Andrew Blerne IN u. ~,
sickness, and Oliver Blerne Lao
cared for her since. ~
The cottage was burned IN sn VIZ
night, and poor old Auns ouSa;lt
was consumed in the flames, !.
being impossible to rescue h tT; a.,
ter the fire was discovered: " w.
her charyed bones and ashes wa 5
found her heart, unconsumeo aDd
entire, causing much wonder a 81
comment. 1t is supposed tne "a
originated from the aged woman
pipe.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-17
WEDNESDAY, MAR. II, 1886
Regulating the Traffic.

At the late term of the Lewis
County Circuit Court, as may be
seen in another column, convic-
tions were had and judgments en-
tered up in more than hundred
cases against the lawless liquor sell
lers of Weston. And now it is to
be hoped the friends of law and Or
der, of sobriety and prosperity, will
not make the mistake so often
made, of resting from their labors.
The vantage ground of this victory
over lawlessness can only be held
by constant activity and vigilance
on the part of the good, law
abiding citisens. This sort of law
defying Liquor sellers have no con-
sciences that can be affected by
anything but the lash of the law
we'll laid on.
When they cease to violate law,
let the prosecutions cease and the
friendly hand be extended; till
then, let the penalties of outraged
justice be applied vigorously and
persistently.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-17
To "Stay" and to ''Say."

In speaking of the FREEMAN's
fifth birthday anniversary, the
Buckhannon Delta had the kind
ness to say:
THE FREEMAN is five years old,
and when it came it came to stag.
Its influence is always for good and
we wish it continued success"
In copying this kindly para
graph in last weeks issue our
compositor, either unwittingly or
out of some deep laid scheme, left
out st." making it read, x when
it came it came to say"
Well, after all the compositor
was correct. While the FREEMAN
came to stay, it came to sag also.
And it will continue to sag all it
lcan, in truth and righteousness,
in behalf Of Home and Country
and against their legalizee and
entrenched enemy, the saloon,
Yes, the FREEMAN is here to have
its stay and to have its sag.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-17
EXCHANGE NOTES.

The Fairmont West Virginian
is very nervous over the exodus Of
Prohibition Republicans from its
party. 1t charges that Mr.. T. R.
Carskadon left his party on account
of a grievance" Mr.. Burt tells
the West VirgisoSan about that
"grievance," in letter in this is
sue.
The Rockbridge County (Va)
Ne,0s is into the local Option fight
with q will and to, win. 1t brings
cheering news from the Old Do
minion. Liquor sellers are saying
"Our occupations gone"
Our Prohibition, exchanges are
all bringing good cheer of steady
advances all along the lines.
The Scotch Irish Picket of Wash
ington, Pa, has got its Irish up and
its Scotch cro5swise, because the
Prohibitionists failed to support it
Because of this failure of support
it now turns its mud batteries on
the cause whose flag it bore buta
few weeks ago. It is very dis
loyal Picket that would fire into his
own camp because the relief failed
to come as expected.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-17
Steamship Oregon Sunk.
Of 846 People on Board not one Lost

On Sunday the magnificent
Cunard Steamship Oregon, was
run into by an unknown schooner,
and sunk near Fire Island outside
New York harbor.
There were 641 passengers on
board besides the crew of 2O5 men'
The sea was calm, day was JUS!
breaking and pilot boat ana
schooner happened to be near, 70
which the work OF transferring the
living cargo. was begun at on 1?,3
and proceeded in perfect order I'LL
every life was saved, the Captain
leaving his post last of all, Jus'
before his splendid ship settled 70
the bottom, of the ocean.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-17

The Continental Hotel in Fair
mont, was Prohibition Headquar-
ters, last Friday and Saturday.
And right royalty did the ''cranks"
fare. The table was frst-class and
every attention paid to the comfort
and accommodation of guests. After
April LIST the proprietor will take
possession of the Mountain City
House, which has a more central
location. Our friends should make
a note of this.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-17

1t seems that the lawless liquor
sellers of Marshall county have
promised the Court to be good. 1t
remains to see what their promises
are worth. A Marshall county
letter on the situation comes this
morning as we 60 to press. 1t will
appear next week.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-17
The Macedonian Cry.

Our Virginia Friends are just
now charging on the, Saloon in
dead earnest, in which fight the
FREEMAN is glad to take a hand.
1t is always listening for the Mac
edonian cry. Wherever the Home
is assailed by the saloon, with
alacrity will the FREEMAN respond
to the cry Come over and help us. !"
The Saloon must be destroyed. This
is our politics.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-17

Marion county leads off in an ex-
ample eminently worthy to be fol-
lowed by all the counties of the
State. Thorough organization and
money to make the work go. That
is the team that will get the load
through.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-17

FREEMAN CoNTENTs.-We haven't
room for specified list of contents,
in this weeks issue. Readers will
find a full W. G. T. U. page, with
every other page tingling with
live and interesting matter.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-17

The State Journal is still as COL
icky as ever. At every sight or
mention of DR.. A. B. Leonard's
name, its diaphramatic contortions
return. Soothing Syrup is what it
needs.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-17
HARTFORD CITY, Mar. Is

HARTFORD CITY, Mar. Is.
Mr.. EDITOR:
For the enclosed, please send the
FREEMAN to Henry Knight, Arthur
Baker and Henry Wetzel, all at
Hartford City.
Our meetings are still increasing
in interest. About 46, have pro-
fessed conversion, and 80 have
joined the church. Last night IL
seekers were at the altar.
Yours,
r. M. MOORE.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-17

Ohio is still busily engaged in
vestigating herself as to election
frauds, briberies, forgeries, and the
like.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-17
Senator Colaui It's Tear.

Senator Colquit of Georgia has
been secured for a course four lee
lures in Ohio. Subject;
PROHIBITION IN GEORGIA.
The places and dates are as
follows: Akron, Tuesday, March
IS; Cleveland, Wednesday, March
II Springfield, Thursday, March 18;
Columbus, Friday, March 10.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-17

Wendell Phillips said rumsell ~
must be made q crlme--see ln'4'
page.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-17

Read Mr.. Burt's letter to the
West Virgimian, inside page.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-17

Stop and consider our offer, One
Freeman For Two.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-17

Iva S.-In 10rittng us about subScrtp-
tons, Arrays give p. o. at O1,ieh you receive The
paper. This oOiU Sose as much trouble.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-17
A Joint Revival.

Religion and Prohibition 60. Together
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-17

PLEASE SUBSCRLBE.-Let every friend
into Ohose hands a Sample Copy Of the FREE
MAN comes, take its coming as an urgent re-
quest TO subscribe.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1886-11-11

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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1886-11-11
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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1886-11-11
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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1886-11-11
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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1886-11-11
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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1886-11-11
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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1886-11-11
ORES ON NECK

Cnas Brady, Somerville. Mass. who
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ming sores ON the neck which had been
treated dy hospital physicians without
cure. and which yielded completely to
the CUTICURA kEMEDIYS.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-10-02

for the discipline Of the army, and he did
not keep his promise. One day he receiv-
ed from the general this telegram: ''Pres-
ident Lincoln: | pray you not to interfere
with the cour martial of the army. You
viii destroy all discipline amongst u sole
iers.'
The day after the reception Of the tele-
gram, an old man was seen by a congress
man crli1g al alone in a corner of the
White Hou 5e's ante-room, whiting with a
hundred others, to see the President.
"What's the matter with you Old man?"
asked the kind hearted representative. Tie
old man told him the story OF his son a
soldier III the army of Virginia, and sell
fenced to be shot. The congressman took
the old man into Mr.. Lincoln's room.
well, my old friend, what can l do for
you today" asked the President.
The aged father told his story.
Il am sorry to say that can do nothing
for YOU answered the President, in the
most mournful Of tones. ntoth hist tel
egram which / received yesterday from
the general"
The old mans grief as he listened was
too heart rending for the mercifui Presi-
dent.
Selling a pen he exclaimed:
"By lingo, general or no g%ene:al, herr
goesil' and wrote:
"Job Smith is MOTTO be shot until further
orders from me
"ABRAHAM LINCOLN"
"Nhy, I thought / was 10 be a pardon!'
cried the Old man, IS he read the words.
But you say not t. be shot till further or
ders,' and you may order him 10 be shot
next week"
We'll, my old fri end said Mr.. lincoln,
smiling at the aged fathers fears, 4 see
you are not very wdl acquainted with me.
If your son lives uitil l order him to be
shot, he will live logger than ever Methu-
81 lah did"
The old man deplrted, invoking a bless
ing upon the head q the good president.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-10-02
Joseph PIRcHER's GREAT FEAT.
He Climbs ST. Stephens Cathedral
and Unfurls the Austrian Flag TO
the Breeze.

Joseph Pircher, who fastened the nag u
the pinnacle OF St Stephens Cathedral, IS
the hero of the day in Vienna. no nag
had flown from the Cathedral steaple since
8 when the restoration OF the steeple
was finished. but on that occasion the col
ors were planted by the workmeT, VINO
had ladders and scaifoling. Plrcher, .
Styrian by birth is thirty-seven years old'
and is a short, why man, but his appear
ance does not betoken great strength OF
hardihood. He made a bet that he Would
unfurl the Austrian flag. in honor Of the
emperor's birthday, upon the top OF the
cross of St. Stephens, 432 feet from the
ground. He began his periious feat at Ii
O'Clock at night, but it was moonlight "lid
\ great crowd gathered to watch nm, - y
was soon noised about the city that a man
was climbing the steeple. fIrcilef ued
his shoes around his neck and went up 'ile
Hehtnine-rod, and it took him thrty-hve
minutes to reach the platform q the tower.
From this point until twelve teet OF the
dome the fretted sides OF the steeple made
d stairway,up which the ascent was com
paratively easy. but after that there was the
sheer smoothe top u the giobular dome
which had to be sWarmed up.
BY this time the police and tiremen mad
been summoned. and they surrounded the
steeple, encircliny the tower Wltlnlattrese
and canvass stretched out to eaten hlm III
case he fell. Thousands of mel and Wo-
men in silent suspense watched the figure
Of the hardy climber As he slowly made
his p~erilous way over the top Of the dome,
and burst into applause when he finally
took the flag from his pocket, attached it
to the cross, gave three 'hochs' for the
emperor and coolly began his descent.
This was even more difficult than the as
cent, and finding his shoes in the way he
left them on the stone under the ball and
made the descentin safety, reaching the
ground two hours and thirty-three minutes
after he began the ascent. He was tired,
and his hands were badly bruised, but he
jumped gayiy to.the sidewalk amid the en-
thusiastic cheers Of the spectators, and was
promptly arrested. lie asked the police
man to go up and get his shoes, and then
was taken to the police station and locked
up, like our own bridgejumper.
Pircher has the record at present, there
fore, and may be called the champion
crank; but, as there is a man from Buf-
falo, in Washington, who desires to slide
down the Washington monument head
first, in a patent balancing apparatus, the
Austrian may not long retain his laurels
-Nao York Commercial IdcertGe.a.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-10-02
HOW THEY USED UP 4 BoAsTER.

On one occasion when Athens was run
ming to muscle instead Of brains, Simon, 4
swell young athlete, came to A%ristippus
and others, and commenced boasting
about his muscle.
4 tell You sir" said the Boosting Simon,
Il can swim farther than any man in
Athens"
"And 50 can a goose" said Aristippus.
"Yes, and can dive deeper than my man
ie Greese."
And 50 can a bull-frog,' said Diogenes.
"And more than that, | can kick higher
than any man in Athens, and"
"And 50 can a jackass," interrupted
Aeschines.
"And more than all of these, everybody
says I'm the handsomest man in Athens"
"And so is a brass statue-a hollow brass
statue-and it has neither life nor brains,''
said Aristippus.-From 4 Scrap Booh.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-10-02
Cariisie's Powder.

Mr.. Carlisle is very close r~easoner. His
strength in congress, when he was on the
floor as a debater, consisted in his abilityto
analyze questions and to make thoroughly
clear, direct statements. Henever affected
any of the arts of the rhetorician, nor has
he ever attempted any imprisoned style of
delivery. He rarely uses gestures. He is
a thoroughly courteous man, and never in
dulges in personalities. He thinks that
arguments in behalf of public measures
are weakened by appeals to p%rejudices or
the usesof personalities. He treats his OPP
ponents with almost the same courtesy that
he extends to his friends. He is unlike
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-10-02
THE FOX AND THE FARMER.

One day a fox made a call upon a peas
ant and bitterly complained N the custom
Of shutting poultry up nights il fozlroof
pens.
1T isn't because I suffer at all" added
reynard, "but think how uncomfortable it
must be for the poor fowls. 1t is their Con-
dition | wish to mitigate"
The peasant took the matter Under adj
visement and the next evening he neglect
ed to shut 1p his fowls. Next morning he
came across the fox just a. hc had finished
Teasing on a fat pullet ard cried out:
"Oh this is the way You pity my poor
fowls is it,"
We'll you See grinned Reynard, i feel
very sorry for the fowls, but at the same
time cannot afford to miss an opportunity.
Moral: The man who has ten acres of
land to sell IS the first chap who thinks Of
an orphan asylum.