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The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-05-23
WEST VIRGINIA
PROHIBITION AMEND.
MENT LEAGUE.
CONSTITUTION
For a County League.
NAME OF ORGANIZATION.

NAME OF ORGANIZATION.
Art. l. This organization shall pc known
as the County Prohibition Amend
ment Leagues; auxiliary to the Prohibition
Amendment League of West Virginia.
AIMS OF THE LEAGUE. III
Art. 2. The sole purpose of this organiza-
bon Is to more fully educate the people upon
Aad to secure the ratification of the proposed
Rrehihtticn Amendment to the Constitu-
Msn of West virginia. 1t lis absolutely non
Amendments and soIicits the co-operation
81 oil who favor the Amendment whatever
may be their political affiliations. All are
but agree to WORK for the a sS Of oo the
Amendment on its own merits.
OFFICERS.
Art. 3. The officers of the League shall be
"a President, with one Vice-President for
each district or precinct in the county Sec.
rotary, Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer
and Executive Committee of five. These
officers shall constitute the Central organi-
cation for the county and is the channel of
communication between County and State
organizations. Af f.h RE
DUTIES OF OFFICERS.
Art. 4. The president shall preside at all
meetings OF the League. and shall be ex-
officio chairman of the Ex. Committee.
2. The other officers shall perform the
duties usually devolving upon such officers,
except the Vice. President Of each district or
precinct, is the President OF that district.
And Immediately after his appointment he
himself, shall constitute the District Com
mittee on the organization of local Leagues
in said district, and shall constitute the
channel Of communication between the
Leagues of the District and the County or
Central League. NJ.
3. The Executive Committee shall see
that the four persons, above indicated, are
chosen by the Vice-President of each dis
trict, and that local Leagues are organized
in such localities as will reach all the PEG.
pie of the district, and to distribute such
literature papers or documents as the State
organization may send them; also to ar
range for public meetings in such sections
OF the county as may be necessary to arouse
the enthusiasm of the people upon the adop.
best endeavors to make the League eff cient
IN the purposes and work for which it was
organized. They are to solicit funds fol
the general work. sNt
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-05-23
Circulate the Freeman.

We ask every friend of the Freeman and
Wiilard's Christmas Message to West Vir-
ginta Unions, w @. t. U. page. We are sure
the honored leader of the White Ribbon
hosts, would heartily extend her specific
request to every Tenn perance worker Of orr
State, and urge them to- Circulate The Fee
man. -.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-05-23
DIR. w. w. Monroe,
~. (Office 4081z Market Street)
Surgeon Dentist.

Or. Monroe extracts teeth with
out pain by the use of aereated
hypnotic. That this is no hum
bug, give him call and be con.
WINGED. This new method is guar
anteed to be perfectly safe, pleas
ant and effective. ~ Sa@a va.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-05-23
F. JENKINS & SON, e
(Cor. Fifth and Market.)
The old RELIABLE GROCERY.

Mr.. Jenkins, having been in the
Grocery business in Parkersburg
for twenty-seven years, is enabled
to buy the very best goods on the
very best terms, and this give his
customers the benefit of his
experience. lb GiHe- /.
The firm is now combining its
business to groceries and does not
handle liquors as formerly, and as
the corner stones of success, relies
on Choice Groceries, Full Weight
Goods, Fair Dealing and Courteous
Treatment. fa D.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-05-23
C. w. & G. and W. & B. r. II.

TIME CARD of the Clarksburg, Weston &
l Glenyille, and Weston & Buckhannon
Railroads.
@. W. e. q. RAILROAD. rE {
NoRTHBoUND. No. l. Nos. No. S.
Leave Am. A. M. Pm
soUTHRoUND. No.. Nos. Nos.
Leave AM. Pm. Pm.
Clarksburg. ..................950 d, LOO AS
WESTON q BUCKHANNONR R. R. f
EAsTBoUND. No. No. g..
80 Leave A. M. Pm.
Weston $500 3.05
WESTBOUND. T.# No 3. MOI
Leave A. M. p. M.
BuckhannOn ......... ....................7.50 $50
Ali trains daily. exceptSunday
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-07-31
A Story of the Late Emperor.

While upon hunt in the neigh
borhood of Gotha in the year 1s43,
the Emperor, then Prince William,
visited the celebrated organ factory
at Paulinzelle. After explaining the
intricacies of the works the owner
seated himself at the organ to play q
piece for the guest, whom he did not
know. Finding a very attentive
auditor, he asked the Prince if he
could perform upon the instrument.
" A little." he said, taking his place,
and soon surprised the man with the
richness of his selections, ending
with the very popular melody, I" He'll
Dir uu sei9er Krantz." ''Excellent!"
cried the organist at its finish ''your
talent is very great. 1 can recon-
mend you to place as organist."
THAT" answered the Prince,
'you must give to one more worthy,
since I.already have a position which
1 cannot we'll resign"
r" May L ask with whom I have the
honor of speaking?" continued the
manufacturer, piqued at his refusal.
Al am William, Prince Of Russia"
"Ah, your royal highness, what a
pity The profession loses talented
disciple
s Yes, my dear MASTER" added
the Prince, giving him his hand in
farewell, but God divides talent
and position according to his wisdom,
and maybe 1 shall some day make
something ont of my profession"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-07-31
NEW SERIES, VOL. XIII. NO. 81.
POETICaL.
To Esteemed Republican Tariff
Reform Contemporaries.

4 very symmetrical thing is a crow,
It is glossy and trim and neat,
But feathers don't count in the cooking, you
know
And a crow isn't good to eat.
But it's something that mustn't be lying around.
When the weather is getting hot,
And to make square meal of it's something
you're bound
To do, whether you like it or notl
You may sputter and gag, get as black in the
As the bird you have got to down,
And without any sauce-for crow-eatins die
grace
Does't go with martyrs crown.
It's as tough as old boots, there's no nutriment
S there;
It is stringicr than billed owl;
But you've gotto pick closely and cieanly and
bare,
Every bone of the Doisome fowl
So you'd better go in with smile on your face,
II summon a snicker you can,
For to swallow the meal with a showing of
grace
Is always a capital plan.
You need have no fear that the habit will grow
If you sensibly do as you're bid:
You will never contract great passion for crow.
But you'll know heap more than you did !
[Chicdgo Mail
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-07-31
Various Items.

Col. Dan johnson is n candidate
for congress in the 1st district.
Among all the men named there is
not one leader.-John j. ingalls,.
A ACleveland and Thurman pole 200
feet high, is to be erected at Charles
ton.
All the iron bridges of the Shenan-
doah Valley Railroad are to be paint
ed red this summer.
Old " Blue Jeans" Williams
downed Ben Harrison for Governor
of Indiana, in 1876, by over five
thousand majority.
The details of scheme for the
consolidation Of the Chesapeake and
Ohio and the Richmond and Allegheny
Railroads have been completed.
Sherman. Allison, Harrison, etc,
have records that would be awkward
on the tariff, the currency. the Chi
nese question, etc.-JOhn j. Ingalls,
Rev. Forrest J. Pettyman has been
appointed pastor of st. Paul's Meth
odist Episcopal Church South. BaltI-
more. to succeed the late Rev. DR..
John S. Martin.
Rev. D. II. Riddle. an esteemed
minister of the Presbyterian church,
died few days ago. aged eighty
four. at the residence of his son,
Falls Church, Va.
An embarrassed young man who
had just been married by. clergy
man. not knowing how to express his
gratitude, in handing over a small
fee, said: 81 nope to give you more
next time"
Under the new code of Virginia
which went into effect on Nav 1st
it is not necessary that notaries, jus
tees and others taking acknowledge
ment to deeds, shall take and certify
the privy examination of married wo
men as heretofore. Now a married
woman signs and acknowledges il
the same way as men.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-07-31
A Woman's Discovery

"Another wonderful discovery has
been made, and that too by n lady in
this country. Disease fastened its
clutches upon her and for seven years
she withstood its severest tests, but
her vital organs were undermined
and death seemed imminent. For
three months she coughed incessantly
and could not sleep. She bought of
us bottle of DIR. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption and was so
much relieved on taking first dose
that she slept all night and with one
bottle has been miraculously cured
Her name is Mrs. Luther Lutz. -
Thus write w. c. Hamrick & Co.,
of Shelby, n. C. Get free trial
bottle at c. F. Jones' Drug Store.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-07-31
The Verdict Unanimous.

W.D. Suit, Druggist, Bippus, Ind.
testifes: ''I can recommend Elec-
trio Bitters as the very best remedy.
Every bottle sold has given relief in
every case. One man took six bot
ties, and was cured of rheumatism of
10 years standing" Abraham Hare
druggist, BeIlville, Ohio, affirms :
"The best selling medicine L have
ever handled in my 90 years ex-
perience, is Electric Bitters. -
Thousands Of others have added their
testimony, so that the verdict is unan-
imous that Electric Bitters do cure
all diseases of the Liver, Kidneys or
Blood. Only half dollar a bottle
at c. F. Jones' Drug Store.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-07-31

THE tROD" CHANGES HANDs.-Af-
ter all, it is perhaps better that the
child should be little spoiled rather
than it should be unjustly punished.
The latter sometimes makes very
unhappy memory to carry about with
one. A gentleman said a short time
ago:
81 shall never forget, though have
wished thousand times chat could,
how 1 punished little, Mamie for con-
tinuaIIy pronouncing a word wrong
as / thought wilIfully-after 1 had
tried hard to make her say it cor
rectly. She was quiet for a few
minutes after had punished her,
and then she looked up with quiy-
ering lip and said:
"Papa you will have to whip me
again; I can't say it."
'sYou can imagine just how I felt,
and how I kept on remembering the
look on her face and the tone OF the
sad, little voice.-Detron Tribune.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-07-31
Vanderbilt and His Father.

The son was then thirty-two years
old, and himself father. They
were on board the steam yacht
p" Northern STAR on their way to
st. Petersburg. William, who was
a habitual smoker, was putting his ci-
gar. - 80
{" Bill" said the Commodore. az
wish you'd give up that smoking
habit of yours. I'll give you ten
thousand dollars If you will"
" You needn't give me anything"
was the sons answer, as he flung the
cigar overheard. Your wish is
sufficient He never smoked after
ward.
Would that more Of our young
men would follow his examplei"
T.Sei.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-07-31
Cure for rheumatism.

G. G. Treat, of West Granville,
Mass. writes of ALLcoCK's PoRoUs
PLAsrERs
Fer rheumatism, neuralgia, pain in
the side or back, coughs, colds, bruises
and any local weakness, they truly
possess wonderful curative qualities.
L have recommended them to my
neighbors with the happiest results,
many of whom but for ALLcoCK' s
PLAsTERs would be in a crippled con-
dition at home. In every instance
where they have been faithfully and
properly applied the result has been
wonderfully satisfactory.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-07-31
MISCELLANEOUS.
A Live Merchant.
LFrom House and Home.l

From House and Home.l
One of the most useful factors in
life In large cities is the
auctioneer. He must have the con-
fidence of the community and also
possess a thorough knowledge of
men and things gen.
orally. Mr.. c. B. Rouss, 466 and
46S Broadway, fills the bill exactly,
being n gentleman of great shrewd-
ness, perseverance and high charac-
ter; consequently, his services are in
constant demand. The stagnation
of business for the last few months
has been ominons and disastrous,
shaking the metropolis from center
to circumference, dragging down un-
der the car of credit the great masses
who staked their chances upon the
ledger, instead of the omnipitent dol
lar. What harvest fields for the men
possessing cash, who had coin to put
down and name their own prices, un-
der the hammer of the red flag of the
auctioneer, the white flag of the as
signee or the black one of the sheriff.
beating ut every point the old stdg-
ers who stagger along under four
months bills, and who have laid in
their gigantic stocks to catch sthe
early trade. Are merchants insane
enough to believe that even thirty
day buyers are so reskless as to sub
nit to a loss of five per cent. or sixty
per cent. per annum for the pitiful
privilege of little time. Mr.. Rouss
is one of our most famous auction
kings. who obliterates fictitious val
ues and sacrifices every conceivable
articles of merchandise, under his
never changing and merciless terms,
leash before delivery And yet
the regular ''dry goods merchant,
with his four-months bills, is con-
stantly declaring that his values are
equal to those of goods bought under
the ring of the hammer of a sagacious
auctioneer. like Mr.. Rouss, who re-
fuses and and discards all systems of
"crepit competition" Hence Hard
ing quotes bats at fifty-fiye that can
not be bought for one-dollar regular.
Kelly prices ribbons at twelve and n
half worth twenty-five to import
Marris pages of his stationery twenty
five per cent. under face value at the
mill Tench, line of shoes at State
prison prices, thirty per cent. off,
and so on through the twenty-eight
departments of this business. 1t is
impossible in a short sketch to de-
scribe this immense business. The
warerooms are packed with vast
stocks of the finest goods. but the
terms are fixed and Interchangeable,
viz, net cash next day after examina-
tion of goods, no discount whatever,
no thirty-day bills. This house was
originally established in 1866 and
Since its inception has always enjoyed
liberal and constantly increasing
patronage. Mr.. G. y. ROuss is held
in the highest estimation by the mer-
camille community for his unswerv-
ing honor and strict integrity and has
always identified himself with any
measure or project conducive to the
welfare of his. fellow citizens. Lib.
erality and promptness have always
been a marked characteristic of this
house, and the suscess which has at
tended this enterprise is but the just
reward of commercial policy, with.
out which no permanent prosperity is
possible.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-07-31

This is put down as the Iatestswin-
die in connection with the sharper:
The farmer objects to giving his note
and having it discounted for cash
The sharper says: "Oh, wen keep
the note" and he writes across the
face not transferable. In a short
time it is found in the hands of an
other party with an ''e'' added to
the "not'' which makes it read mote
transferable"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-07-31

Simmons Liver Regulator produces
no unpleasant effect upon the stom-
ach no matter how long it is taken.
A little taken at night insures re-
freshing sleep and natural evacua-
ton of the bowels. A little taken in
the morning sharpens the appetite,
cIeanses the stomach and sweetens
the breath.
81 never recommend a medicine
unless know it to be good In a
ministry of twenty-five years L have
often felt the need of such a med
icine, and when found it i exclaimed !:
Eureka '"-Rey. J. p. Harper, Pro-
prietor "Christian Visitor" Smith
field, n. G..
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-07-31

The barn of Mr. G. II. Williams,
situated a short distance west of
Castieman's Ferry, Clarke county,
Va, was destroyed by fire on Thurs
day last. He had just begun to
thresh his wheat, when a spark from
the steam engine fell among the con-
tents of the barn. consuming the
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-07-31

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-07-31
Farm Lands Wanted!

DARTIEs having IMPROVED or UNIM-
PROVED FARM LANDS for sale. i'll JEFF
fcrson. Clarke Frederick or Berkeley counties
will do we'll to send me description OF same
price, terms. SC. >-c,,r<,>-
Charlestown. jeff Co.. W. Va.
Lock Box 46.
January 81. lSSS-1y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-07-31
SARVEN WHEELS.

universally pronounced the best wheels made.
RErAIEING \ SPECIALITY.
have established Carriage Repository at
,Cppcrvillc. FaUqIIcr county. Persons dcsir-
n% vehicles at the above place. during my ah-
=cncc can leave their orders with W. Richard
son. druggist.
Thankful for ,jhc liberal patronage extended
to me from Clarke. jefferson and adjoining
counties, J respectfully ask Il continuance of the
came. GEO. &. THOMAS.
February %. 1881.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-07-31
whitney Side-Bar Spring

very neat and s;viis! IN appearance ard very
pleasant riding wagon. aIs', all styles and pat
:crns of Carriages. BUr-,cs. Ja=gcrs. Jenny
Limd< and Psa.st"ns. l keep on hand q large
stock. bat ;'r"TaFc': to ill orders at short
notice Prices suited to the times and satisfac
sion guaranteed. \ liberal discount allowed on
old vehicles in exchange for new ones. l use
altnrct,Icr the Old Rclinhlc
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-07-31

The Brown Guards have been mus
tered in at MorgantowH.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-07-31
Boarding.

ETRS. GEO. w. ARMENTROUT will ac-
vi commodate several boardcrs. at moder-
ate rates.
February 81. 1638-tf'
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-07-31
BerryrWe, Clarke Comty, Va.

= IIANT. for wears built q large variety of va
1 rinus stvles of CARRIAGES and WAGONS;
;I!cv nave been in among our people. and
haTr civ,u satisfaction III every instance as far
3S have been able t" ascertain Through this
rxrcricncc I have learned what vehicles sui; the
people best and what are best adapted tH their
wants I manufacture Il handsome wagon
known rs the
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-07-31
MIDDLEwAY. JEFFERSON Co. W. VA.

IsNiEE undersigned have hccn established i'll
L the Carriage Business tie Middl"way
and ShcphCri>t"wn turnpike. one mile north of
Middlcway. for four years past. and during that
time have been doing II large and constantly i'll
crcaSim" business in ihc manufacture of
CARRIAGES. JI-Mr-SEATS, END
SPRING & SIDE-BAR 81 GGIES,
JENNY LfNDS, PiETONS.
JAGGERS, &C.
Our work has been sold all through Jefferson
and adjoining counties. and has always given
satisfaction in every particular.
Il Is OUr constant aim to work the very best
material and to do all work i'll Il tirSt-claSs man
ncr and as 10 our prices We pledge ourselves to
do work as low or lower than iirSt-claSS work
can he done for elsewhere.
If parties wish to consult us in regard TO work.
and do not find it convenient t0 visit our fac
tory. we will. If notified by postal card, send a
representative of the firm to visit them ut their
homes and give all necessary information.
Secondhand vehicles and good Horses token
i'll exchange for work
We keep constantly q large variety of New
Vehicles in stock. and have also Sccond-lland
Carriages Buggics. &c. which we sell very low
A. l.. ANDERSON X CO.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-07-31

Col. Dan johnson is candidate
for congress in the 1st district.
Among all the men named there is
NOT ono lpa6pr-TOhn H. JnHnHS
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-07-19
Systematically Neglected.

Kosciusko Murphy will not send for
DR.. Blister in case of sickness. DR..
Blister was Dragging about his profess
sion, and complaining that it was not
properly appreciated.
That's so; / don't think the press
treats you doctors right, said Murphy.
''YOu are correct, sir. We get all
manner of abuse from these would-be
humorists of the press. Almost every
paper contains some slur a: the doc
tors"
1T is not the editors sins of COM
mission as much as it is his sins of
omission that am abiding to now I
refer to the outrageous manner in
which you are systematically neglect
ed
'.Neglected!'
Eyes, neglected. When a man is
married the newspapers invariably
give the name of the clergyman who
performed the ceremony, but when he
dies the name of the doctor who at
tends him is usually omitted in the
obituary notice. The doctor does as
much to facilitate things as the preach
err, SO l don't see why he is snubbed in
that way."-Ie1as Sifzings.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-07-19
CHASTENEO.

how softly tread the specters Of our sorrow
: About our sunniest way!
How gently rest the shadows OF tomorrow
Upon our path to-day!
Beneath the laugh Of pleasures evanescent
The heart remembers pain,
And catches from the hilltops OF the present
The sound Of coming rain.
Yet not the skies in which no clouds are drifting
Reveal the beauty rare
0f those whose vailed smiles are ever sniItinR
Their half-lights everywhere.
we turn unblessed from faces fresh with
beauty,
Unsoftened yet by fears
To those whose lines are chased by pain and
duty.
And know the touch OF tears.
The heart whose chords the gentle hand OF sad
ness
Has touched in minor strain
Is filled with gracious joys and knows glad
ness
All others seek in vain.
How poor q life, where pathos tells no story,
Whose pathways reach no shrine,
Which, free from suffering, misses, too, the
glory
OF sympathics divine!
Some day our souls may face the Sun un-
clouded
HAnd bear its wonders near;
It's well awhile to gaze on visions shrouded
In earthly atmosphere.
Frank n. North, in Christian Union.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-07-19

"A Chicago insur ance agent says
that several of the large dry goods
houses of that city have each special
employe who does nothing but attend
to their insurance. And it keeps him
busy, too, for the average line of in-
surance carried by one company ON
any one risk is five thousand dollars.
while many Of the dry goods firms
have IN insurance of one million dol
lara or over.