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Connecticut western news., 1881-03-02

UNPLEASANT. r.-Carding, says M. La bouchere, as praeticed in India. would seem to most persons most unpleasant discipline, for it consists of passing an agricultural instrument bristling with sharp nails along the back of the victim.
Connecticut western news., 1881-03-02

THE trouble about taking @ medicine warranted to cure all diseases is that it may not know exactly what is wanted of 1t, and in that case it will go fooling around in the system trying to cure you of some disease that you have not got.
Connecticut western news., 1881-03-02

ABOUT PNs.-A contributor to an English weekly writes: "I was told by an American friend that the ladies of Philadelphia have perfect mania for collecting pins. It amounts to klepto- mania. Calling upon friends with whom they are sufficiently intimate to see in their private rooms, they invariably make raid on the pin cushions. This is done without thought as they ap- proach the bureau to glance into the looking-glass. The amusing part of it all is, that on kissing good-by at the door, the friend who has been visited, and who is perfectly aware of the pecu- liarity of her visitor, calmly removes pin after pin from the outer cloak, where the departing guest has placed them, and smilingly sticks them somewhere about her own person."
Connecticut western news., 1881-03-02

TERMS: Si.oo PER YEAR, if paid strictly in advance. It not paid at the expiration of three months, S2 will be charged.
 Subscribers desiring their papers discontinued must gisc notice at the EXPIRATION of their subscriptions, any previous notice not .being sufficient; and unless all arrearages are paid. papers will not then be discontinued save at the option of the publisher
Connecticut western news., 1881-03-02

The Librarian was instructed to con- fer with the Concord School of Philoso- phy and see if he could not exchange some of his 1878 almanacs for some late works on the natural philosophy of insect life.
 The janitor was ordered to remove the red woolen rags from the interior of the kerosene lamps, as it had been found that the artistic effect was more than offset by burning an increased quantity of oil.
 The Secretary was instructed to ad- vertise for proposals for furnishing Paradise Hall with half cord of sea- ssoned stove.wood, reserving the right to reject any or all bids, and the meeting adjourned for one week,
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-07-06

We hope our business men will
close up on the Fourth of July. Es-
pecially do we desire that the sa-
looms and bar-rooms will close on
that day. There is no good reason
why you should cndanger the peace
and enjoyment of the large number
who are sure to be present, to put a
few dimes in your pocket. Rise
above this; look to the happiness
of all classes, and you will gain the
esteem of everybody.-Ca rksbany
Telegram.
Wouldn't you do well to close
your law-defying saloons on little
days as well as big days? Isn't it
just as bad to have one fight with
100 people in town, as 100 with
10000? If the business is danger
Gus on the Fourth, is it safe on the
list, I'd and 3D.?
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-07-06

Robert McEldowney is an infdel
on the marriage question. -Parkers-
burg Sentinel.
The foregoing libel appears in
the local columns of the above pa
per. We have employed counsel.
Take due notice, Mr. s., and govern
yourself accordingly Wetsel Demo-
c1'Gt.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-07-06
NEST VIRGINIA. FREEMAN.

and proposed that the delegates
here and now turn their interest
in the paper and the cause for
which it lives and labors, to practi-
cal account. He asked how many
subscribers the delegates would
pledge upon their return to their
people. GLOW many will pledge
at least 20 subscribers each-speak
out promptly and the Secretary
will record your names and
the number pledged. Responses
came prom all parts of the house, as
follows:
w. p. Walker, of Cabell county. 30
l.. Z. Peters, Jackson. 30
r. S. Taft, Barbour. 30
G. C. Wilding, Wood. 30
Dave d, Johnson, Wood. 30
w. +. Powell, Wood. 30
I. c. johnson, Kanawha. ..........20
w. l.. Van Horn, Putnam. 30
N. r. Kirkpatrick, Wayne. 30
G. w. Kinsey, Marion. ............,20
Mr.. Sturm, Harrison. ...............20
d. McGregor, Richie. 30
j. w. Lambert, Wood. 10
Alex. Lowther, Writ.
V. nj. Hill, Summers. .........,....1O
J. j. Estes, Putnam. 10
N. c. Prickitt, Jackson. ..........10
T. Hawkins, Kanawha.. ..........l0
Number pledged. 800
The President announced the
following named ladies of Wheeling
as the Central Committee on Tenn
perance Literature: Miss A. Tay-
Tor, Mrs. John Carlin and Mrs. DR..
HALEY Mccoy.
Resolutions of thanks to the citi-
zens Of Wheeling, for their gcner-
Gus hospitality, to tho Pastor and
Trustees of the 4th st. Nj. f. Church
for the use of their edifice, and to
the steamboat Emma Graham for
reduced rates, were heartily adop-
and after some announcements,
the Convention, on motion, adjourn
ed, subject to the call of the State
Temperance Executive Committee,
closing with prayer and the bene-
diction by Rev. W. c. Snodgrass.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-07-06

The Old Hatters, Harper q Bro,
are like gold that never rusts or
pales Our business experience
with them fifteen years ago, makes
it a pleasure for us to present you
their card and say: "There go, for
Hats, and find business both profit
able and pleasant"
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-07-06

The Chester Meats cured by d. G.
List, Jr., Wheeling, w. Va, have
become SO celebrated and establish
ed in reputation for excellence, that
the only pertinent inquiry now is,
"is the supply sufficient, and who
keeps them ?" See advertisement.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-07-06

Mr. ]. NJ, Clouston, many Wood
county friends will be glad to know,
is flourishing in Wheeling, and we
will give bond that Wheeling peo-
pie win find uniform pleasure in
doing business with him.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-07-06

We are glad to observe that a
number of Wheeling Houses pre-
sent their cards to the Freeman
readers this week, and we take
pleasure in endorsing on each of
them 0. X.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-07-06

Young Peoples Social at the M.
E. Church, next Friday Evening.
Ali friends are cordially invited to
come and have a pleasant time.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-07-06

State, business and political
headquarters center at the New
Mcclure House, Wheeling.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-07-06
The Committee on
PETITIONS AND CANVASS

"hu"i y heAt 10 pass House Joint
Resolution No s, thereby submit
ting the question of prohibition to
vote OF the people.
"a. That these petitions be for
voters alone and be distributed
among the people by the first of
September next.
sd. That county organizations
have charge of the work of circula-
ting petitions among the people.
4th. That all petitions be so GER
tilted as to leave no doubt as to the
fact of their having been signed by
qualified voters of the different
counties.
9th. That at every temperance
meeting it be ascertained how ma
ny OF the voters present are in favor
of the proposed amendment, and
the number be properly verified
and forwarded to the chairman of
the Executive committee.
z. WARNER, J
J. G. DowNTAIN,
This report elected a general
and wide range of warm discussion,
participated in by Messrs. z. War
ner, w. c. Snodgrass, E. w. Ryan,
}. W. Carter, c. F. johnson, W. P.
Walker, 7. B. Hughes, Prof. P.
B. Reynolds, E. G.. Cracraft, d.
McGregor, Dave D. Johnson, w. H.
Barnes and others. Several amend
ments were proposed, discussed and
rejected, as to the form of the petit
tions and strictness in the verifca-
ton of the signatures of voters.
On motion the 4th section was
amended by adding, "and that the
Committees require autograph sig
natures as far as practicable
On motion of Prof Reynolds, the
9Th section of the report, after being
fully discussed, was stricken out.
The report as amended was unan-
imously adopted,
On motion of Dave D. Johnson,
the Committee on Permanent Or
ganization was instructed to submit
nominations for members of the
Executive Committee at the after
noon session.
In connection with a petition
from the W. c. T. u, Mr.. VIM.
Henry Barnes and Mr., J. D. Mof-
fat submitted the following resolu-
ton, which on motion, was unani-
mously adopted:
Resolved, That the President and
Secretary Of this Convention be re
quested to endorse in our name, the
petition of the National committee
of the Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union to the international
Committee of the Evangelical ALI
ance, asking the devotion ofone en-
tire day of the week of prayer fol
1882 to the cause of Temperance.
On motion, w. G. Snod-
grass and ". P. Walker were addeo
to the Committee on Permanent
Organization.
Recess was taken until 2 o'clock,
P. NJ.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
In the absence of the President,
the Convention was called to ordel
by Vice President, E, G. Cracraft,
and led in prayer by DR.. Warner.
The Committee on Credentials
reported 1879 delegates enrolled, rep
resenting % or more counties, ana
asked for information from dele
gates whose credentials failed to
note the counties they were from.
Report on Resolutions was called
for, but on motion its reception was
deferred till the evening session.
The supplemental report OF the
Committee on Permanent Organl-
cation was submitted and adopted,
electing the following State Execu-
tive Committee:
First Congressional District
Dave D. Johnson, Of Wood, chair
man; D. McGregor, of Richie, and
E. G. Cracraft, of Ohio.
ooo,l D;etriot-A T. Wade of
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-07-06
G. c WELDING,
J. A, MoFFATr, ECom
r. r. SADDLER,

J
The President-elect being con-
Quoted to his seat by the temporary
chairman, thanked the Convention
for the honor conferred, and remark
ing that he was called to preside
rather than to make a speech, in
ouired as to the order of the body.
The report of the Committee on
County Organization was called for
and received, and on motion the
several recommendations were TAX
en- up and considered seriatim. At
ter a full and general discussion of
the several items and sundry
amendments in minor details, the
report as whole was adopted
unanimously as follows:
COUNTY ORGANIZATION.
Your Committee recommend
LIST. That in every magisterial
district, and whenever deemed ad-
visable in every school district, a
temperance and prohibition society
be formed, where such an organiza-
ton does not already exist, whose
president, secretary, or some one
appointed especially for the pur-
pose, shall be the standing represen-
tative or correspondent for such
magisterial or school district.
End. That each community be
left free to effect such organization
in such manner, and with such
constitution and rules as it may
see fit, the organization to embrace
all who will unite with usin the
cause of temperance and prohibit
ton.
3D. That such organizations, as
early as possible, appoint delegates
to county convention, and that
such county convention shall APP
point county executive commit
tee of not less than three, nor more
than seven members, centrally To-
Gated, with whom the executive
committee may correspond, and
through whom they may cooper
ate
This will give US an organization
as follows:
A State Temperance Executive
Committee.
A County Temperance Execu-
tive Committee in each county.
A correspondent or committee
man in each magisterial or school
district in the State.
1t seems to your committee, that
this plan will, if thoroughly effec
ted, give access to the people and
secure unity of action. Until these
appointments can be made by the
people, we recommend that the
State Executive Committee do at
once appoint the county committees
temporarily, and that the county
committees appoint district COM
mltteemen also temporarily.
We further recommend that the
State Executive Committee prepare
and submit to the district societies
brief and simple constitution for
their permanent organization.
LSigned] D. McGREGoR, Chm.
T. G.. JOHNSON,
A. L. WADE.
A motion to take a recess Of Is
minutes during the storm prevail
ing, was lost.
The report of the Committee on
APPOINTMENT OF AGENTS
was next submitted and discussed,
ana with slight amendments, was
adopted as follows:
Your Committee recommend that
tne State Executive Committee be
Instructed to appoint an efficient
otate Agent, and if found practica
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-07-06

submitted the following;
LIST. The dissemination OF tenn,
perance knowledge and news is OF
brine necessity to the promotion OF
= healthy and uniform sentiment
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-07-06

delegates, and was granted time to
complete the same.
The Committee on
PERMANENT ORGANIZATION
submitted the following report,
which was adopted:
President-Prof. D. B. Purinton.
Vice Presidents-1st Dist, Hon.
E.G. Cracraft I'd Dist, Judge J..
T. Hoke; Sd Dist, c. L. Brown.
Secretary-I. H. Johnson, of the
West Virginia FREEMAN.
Assistants-J. G. Downtain, Put
nam Democrat, Rev. J. B. Reed, Ty-
Ter Independent, E. S. Taft, Philippi
PaindeaLer, Rev. W. E. Powell,
L0urnal and Messenger.
Treasurer-Hon. c. f. Scott.
q. G. WELDING
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-07-06

Pending action on the report, the
President introduced Prof. A. l..
Wade, Of Monongalia, who address
ed the Convention on the Relations
Of Temperance and Prohibition to
Education, who was followed by
Hon. G. T. Caldwell, of Wood, in
the leading speech of the evening,
which was most enthusiastically
received.
DR.. Warner was called for, and
responded in a speech full of en-
couragement and cheer.
Hon. E. G. Cracraft, in a few
words presented the Importance
and necessity of giving wide and
general circulation to the
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DANYILLE.

THY DO NOT co UPON THAT TICKEi-FEH-
Maids SPEECH AZ HALIFAX COURTHOUSE
CORNERSTONE OF THE CUSrON-HOUsB TO
b. LAID-wSDICTED FOR THE MURDER OF
THEIR F4THER-RETURNE TO VIRGINIA,
AND CALLED TO A CHURCH.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.I
OCTOBER ], 1881.
" Hold on, Mr.. Reporter" said hall
dozen friends one after another this morn
ny, 81 have an item for YOU" What ;
That :" said ]. a. G.. Pritchard VIII not
run on the black-and-wbite ticket" " 80
l had expected and had heard" said l.
r" Oh, bat +. l.. w. Graves, who was put
N his place, has also declined % go on that
!Ileket." ooh, WELL" said /, "thats an
The HqlifdI records report OF speech
made by Captain w. l.. Fernald, OF TINS
pace, at Halifax Courthouse on last court
way, was cut out and put upon the bulletin
~ Ossfd here yesterday. The language cx-
,uta much comment amongst the white
Eple. Towards night the colored peopie,
eS'hered 20 considerable number around
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READ TIE FOLLOWING INTERESTING
STATEMENT or THIS DISCOVERY:

READ TIE FOLLOWING INTERESTING
STATEMENT OF THIS DISCOVERY;
Celery has only come into public notice within
the last Few years A. a ncryine, but scientific eN-
pertinent, and experience have proved beyond i
doubt that u controls irritation aud periodic ner-
YOU, and sick headache, t. remarkable degree.
But combination Of the EXTRACT or CELERY
AND CHANOMILE, which has been but recently IN
troduced to the profession and the public 10y my
self has produced such marvellous results In curing
nervousness and headaches, and especially nervous
and sick headaches, neuralgia. indigestion and
,leeple,sness that il has excited public attention
and newspaper comments, and therefore give The
following information to the public 10 avoid an
,wering hundreds Of letters Of inquiry about Them
Ny CELERY AND CHAMoNILE PILLS, for the
cure Of headache and nervousness, are prepared
under my supervision, and are Intended expressly
To- cure headache. neuralgia, indigestion, seeplcss-
ness. and nervousness, and viii cure any case
where no organic disease of the brain or spinal
cord exist. Hundreds of cases Of many years
Standing have been cured. No matter how chronic
or obstinate the case may Dee, a permanent cure Is
morally certain This statement IS made after
wear, of experience IN their Use IN the general
practice Of medicine.
These pills are also valuable for school children
who suffer from nervous headache caused 10y an
oycrwOrkcd brain I'm their studies, and for al!
classes of hard braiu-workers' whose 0NerlaNed
ncry0u, centres need repair and sedation' Mr.
YOU, trcmor. weakness, and paralysis are "hR
dsilv cured by these pills. They correct costiNe-
ness, but are not purgative.
directions ON each box. Price 50 cents, or six
boxes for 49, so. postage free 20 any address. No
order filled unless accompanied by the money.
For sale 10y all wholesale and retail druggists
Depot, No. 100 north Eutaw street. Baltimore Nd.
Zoe l-cOdlwl
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THE WRITER OF THE LETTER DISCOVERED.
UTICI, y. Y, October 3.-Thc writer Of
the letter said 10 contain threats Of assassl-
nation against Senator Conkling has been
discovered to be Henry j. Rowley, OF the
Second ward, Utica, a Republican speaker,
who offered strong Garfield sympathy re-
solution at the late ward caucus, which
received two votes only-a more moderate
resolution offered by n Stalwmt being
adopted instead. ROwley has no particular
occupation. The letter was written to d..
II. johnson. Rowley admits that the let
ter contained the expression OF hope that
somebody would put bullet through Mr.
Conkling II he attempted to enter the Re
publican State Convention.
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fBy Associated Pre,s.l
The Assassin GuItoau.

uIs CASH IN TIE HANDS or TIE GRAND JURY
AT WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., October 3.-The
grand jury met to-day at 1919 A. VI. with
full attendance, and Immediately pro-
ceeded to the consideration OF the ease Of
Charles J. Guiteau, charged with murder
ing James A. Garfield. The only wit
nesses heard were SurgeOn-General Barnes,
who testified as to the wound, and General
George W. Adams, who was at the Balti-
more and Potomac depot at the time the
fatal shot was fired. DR.. Lamb, who con-
Quoted the autopsy, was also given a hear
Ing. but before his testimony was concluded
the grand jury, after session OF three
hours, adjourned until tomorrow. Dis
trict- Attorney Corkhill is busy drawing up
the indictment, but has not As yet con-
cluded his labOrs; and it is doubtful
whether the grand jury can complete their
work in time to present an indictment OF
Guitenu tomorrow.
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the board, and they too made somo oo,,.
y, ,sen's. may say that after passing through
enae croWa several times / heard no snch
So's'ncnss rs II seems the maker of that
sp,eOh expected u to excite amongst the
eV,oreu people at Halifax Courthouse.
,nN good campaign document for
s' @ld one white man, "and I'm going
to send IL around.v eo
,horotock Lodge Of Masons has been In.
Nueu 10 lay the cornerstone OF the custom.
mouse on the 9Th instant, and Hon. George
:. CaDell has agreed 10 deliver the Grafton
no, TOT that occasion. Roman Eagle Lodge Of
.1aSons mas been invited TO cooperate with
.he Morotock Lodge, and viii Join with
'heir brethren IN that good work.
Al the september term OF the Hastings
court OF The county the grand Jury pre-
sented indictments against Matilda M. and
Emma ). Williams for murder, the CHARGE
being that they killed their father, the late
hooeIt Milliams--a case which has been
reported In full.
Rev: John X. Faulkner, who moved
from Halifax county several years ago 10
hinston, n. c., returned to Halifax some
months ago, his health having not been
goOu nj hinstOn. Mr.. Faulkner was re-
Gently called to the paStoratc OF Republican
1roNe church, Halifax county. Some of
Mr.. Faulkner's friends in this county are
anxious that field should be made up for
nun, he having once ministered 10 churches
III u''S county ALPHA.
STATISTICS or LEAF TOBACCo-srppyN
DEATH-PumIc SCHOOL FOR COLORED PRO-
PIE.
Correspondence Of the Richmond DlspatchJ
OCTOBER 3, 1881.
Mr. L. W. Terrell, Of the Tobacco Asso-
citation, reports that in last month there
were sold ,, 1926 pounds OF leaf tobacco
ut Si7.36 per hundred; and that in the 70.
bacco year which closed on the Both OF Sep
tcmbcr there were sold 80. 5J2. 5O4 pounds
at an average OF Sl0.S9. lin September Of
last year there were sold 1,422, 1873 pounds.
and the average was S12.S2: and for the
year ending on the 30th OF September.
1880, there were sold 3,1j1 $40 pounds at
IN average Of SlI.3S. SO the quantity sold
III the year just closed is short Of the guam
NY sold in the preceding year by about
100000 pounds.
Mr.. j. VI. DOuthat OF Bass & Douthat.
died on saturday night Of congestion OF
the stomach. Mr.. Douthat was going
about on business during SATURDAY., and
seemed i'm his usual health. lie was
native Of Fauquicr county, and the
remains will be taken to that county for
burial. During his comparatively short
residence in Danyllc he had become rccog-
nized amongst the citizens generally as a
heightened gentleman and successful bust
ncSS-man. About two years ago he married
Miss Carrie Harrison, OF Charles City
county.
The public school for colored people
opens this morning with Professor Duyal
Porter at the head OF the faculty.
Al PHA.
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lower and unsettled: No. red fall, s1.5oT cssh,
sl.4s October, 81 .53i Noycmber, sl.51t Deeem-
Der Corn opened higher, advanced. hat closed
lower NJ soc. cash, 72ke. November, 1870. Dceein-
Oats higher; 4Sc. cash, 1910. October. 40te. No
ycmber. PORK quiet; f19.75 asked. Bufk-Dleats
slow: shoulders, go; rib, $1,000: clear, 5000.
Bacon slow; shoulders offered 9f Dl,c.; rib, Ike.
clear. ili.e. Lard higher at s12.l7,f. Whissey
firm at s1.l6.
MILWAUKEE.
MILWAUKEE, October 3.-Plour scarce aud firm.
heat excited and advancing: brisk speculative
demand: No. Milwaukee hard nominal: do. soft.
cash and October, el.4tf; November, 3l.564:
December, sl.<7X: No. 3 Milwaukee, al.2s: No.
4 Milwaukee and rejected nominal. Corn scarce.
high, and firm; Use. for No. 2. Rye stronger;
s11OH@sI.11 for No I. Barley higher and
strong; spring, 81. Provisions higher. Ae-s pork,
sIO.I2 cash and October, s2O.6O January. lard,
si2.25 c1sh and October, 1888 January Hogs
quiet aud In fair demand at s6.2O@s6.9O.
CHICAGO.
CHICAGO. October 3.-FiOnr I'm fair demand
Wheat excited; advanced steadily. essing on at
close; No. . red winter, fI.i3Ms1.43; No.
chicago spring, sl.42i,ao&l43 cash si.42A Oc-
tober.tl.46k November, sl.4St December. Corn
strong and higher; advance chiefly on cash and
near options; 75t@76c. cash. 1859. October, 75s
H10ac. November. Oat. active. firm. and higher
47<c. cash and October 4sc. November. Pork
active, trm, andhigher; sl9.25 cash and October.
sl9.56 November and December. s20.S5d
e2u.67l January. Lard fairly active and shade
higher: Sl2.23 cash aud October. el2.45eB
Sl2.471 November Buk-mcats IN fair demand
and shade higher; shnuldcrs, s.: short rib,
Sln.5j: clear sides, elO.s5. Mhiskey in fair de-
mand and higher % S1.l9.
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Murder I'm Arkansas.

CINCINNATI, October ga special dis
patch from Memphis says: Last Friday, at
Mariana. Lee county, Ark, Thomas e..
Rogers struck James A. Beckham with 4
club. Beckham drew his pistol and shot
Rogers through the thigh and in both
his arms. Rogers fell, but drawing out his
pistol shot Beckham in the stomach, caus-
Ing his death in three hours. Rogers, who
was farmer, had qlarrelled with Beckham
a few days before. Beckham was native
of New Orleans, young and wealthy.