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West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-06-22
The w. C. L. L. of Ohio.

The Eighth Annual Meeting of
the w. c. T. u, of Ohio, convened
at Akron, on the Sth, 9th and 10th
of this month. One hundred and
thirty delegates were present, rep
resenting all portions of the State,
and every phase of the work. Mrs.
NJ. A. Woodbridge, the able presi-
dent, conducted all the regular SEES
sions Of the Convention.
Reports were read on Temper
ance Literature, Scientific Instruc-
tionin Public Schools, Prison Work,
Gospel Temperance, Juvenile
Work, Young Ladies Unions, show
ing systematic efforts and encour-
aging prospects. On Thursday
evening the President gave her an
nual address in a very exhaustive
and able speech. On Friday morn
ing, Mrs, +. J. johnson, Of Hills
boro, held Crusade Camp Fire, "
recounting the events of that mem
orablc day, when she led the first
band of Christian women from the
Presbyterian Church to the nearest
saloon Of her town, singing as they
went,
'Give to the winds thy fears,
Hope on, be undismaycd."
The lesson read on that occasion,
the 146 Psalm, was also given by
Mrs. Thompson.
Quite a number of touching,
earnest experiences were related,
while the hearts of all were melted
by the precious memories Of the
Crusade.
On Friday, Mrs. s. NJ. J. Henry,
of Illinois, gave very interesting
and encouraging report Of Evan
gelistic work, and on Friday even
ing Mrs. SHELTON, Of Chicago, an
educated, christian, German lady,
gave an account Of temperance
work among the Germans. She
will remain in Ohio, and hold
meetings for her own people, adj
dressing them in their own Ian
guage, and already has many APP
pointments in the State.
Mrs. J. Ellen Foster, Of the law
firm of Foster & Foster, Clinton,
Iowa, delivered a powerful address
on "The Legal Aspect Of the Work, y
to large and appreciative audi
ence.
The sessions of the Convention
were harmonious and enjoyable,
and never did hive of busy bees
labor more assiduously and with
more practical results than did
those consecrated women in their
recent Convention.
The officers for the ensuing year
are Mrs. Woodbridge, President !;
Miss Jenny Duty, Secretary; Mrs.
Prof. Mills, of Marietta, Treasurer.
Cordial cooperation with the N.
c. T. u, and other organizations
was expressed in a suitable resolu-
ton. The next meeting Of the
State Convention will be held at
Youngstown The President re-
ported unparalleled success in the
South, through the efforts of Miss
Willard, President of National I'm
ion. M. b. K.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-06-22

During the Convention of the
State Temperance Alliance in City
Hall, Columbus, Ohio, when the
Rev. w. II. Boole was about half
through his lecture, he asked,
What good has the liquor-seller
done? Can anybody think Of any
one whom the liquor business has
benefited? 1 pause for an an
swer." The speaker expected none,
but the excentric Creighton broke
the silence by crying out "The
grave-digger." This brought the
house down.-iStar of Hope.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-06-22

Half million young shad were
put in james river at Lynchburg,
Tuesday, by the United States fish
commissioner.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-06-22
Sewing Machine.
i" Til e White r

They would like to tell you of its
Merits, but have not the time to
write it out; they will in future
editions tell you of it, but bow all
they can say is to try it, and if not
THE BEST, don't buy it,
They are LEADERS also in the
sale of Pianos, Organs, Stools, Mu-
sic Books, &C., at the very Lowest
Prices, and ON Terms to suit their
customers.
We advise you to call on them
and see their stock, at
~ Market Street.
Parkersburg, w. Va.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-12-29
Domestic Dashe..

Boston. 27.-Rev. James E Smith, Of
Arlington, Mass, pastor of the Univer-
salist church thera about 3 year, has re-
nounced that faith and EN- braced tie
Congregationalists. This was his first
psstorste.
Washington. 28.-The Japanese min-
ister and suite left this morning for San
Francisco en- route to Japan.
San Francisco, %. Superintendent
Fillmore, of the Southern Pacific, an
nounced that the first through train for
New Orleans will leave here on Friday
next. and that prob.bly train will start
south from New Orleans the same da7.
Chicago, 27.-Dempsey Rees, of Col
oradc, came 70 this city on the 18th inst,
stopping at the Brevoort House. He de-
posted package containing Sc, 600 in
the safe ut the hotel flee. To-day the
fact was developed that the package was
missing The night clerk who had &C
cess to the cafe. left for New York oH
Saturday evening last, which may have
some significance in .Se matter. Some
OF the clerks, however, allege that Rees
received the money back some days ago.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-12-29
Fl.0NDN.

Indianapolis, 27.-S:enuter> from the
southwe tern part o th- late report
overlooking of bottom and, and the
serious damaging Of whea' told-.
Wiliam.port Il big &. cd is ex-
pected on the SusquehAnrs tc-night.
The water is tn feet above low waller
mark and il still rising rapidly.
Springfield. Mass, 27.-Rains have
caused the meadows TO become sub
merged.
Albany, 2s.-The liver IS ten feet
above water level and 6,i.irg MI inch an
hour. The quAy ard pier are sub
merged and number OF the streets in
the lower part of the city under water.
Merchants on these streets are getting
out in boats.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-12-29
A Garlic Rivalry.

New York. 27.-On Tuesday an
evening paper had the following:
Reputable derlers o. Fulton and
Washingt n markets were mach
interested in the ahnour cement that $50
cases of California garlic. had arrived
here on board the steem,hip Colon The
experiment of raising this odoriierous
vegetable IN CaliforniS for shipment to
New York, which is now tried for the
frst time, ihss inspired great. ceGree of
jealousy aDeng the farmers and gard
ners of New York. Connecticut; and
New jersey, WIN have heretofore en-
joyed monopoly of the garlic business.
1t is also feared by some that the intro
duction Of cheap garlic from C,,afornis
will spoil the demand for oniens.
Another consignment Of California garlic
will reach this port in tho lstter part OF
the prefent week.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-12-29
MarYeIouA Escape.

Bradford, Pa, 27.-John McCleary.
while torpedeing a well, today, acct
dentally exploded forty eight pounds OF
nitro glycerine. Seeirg the explosion
was coming he fed preci itaiely. His
ccat tails were cut IF SIN otni.y as if by
shears. Part of his body Was scerAted
by the flying d-bris ard he himself
thrown 200 feet. He jumped up and con-
tinued running until fatigue and fright
exhausted him. efec,irg he escape, which
is the most MAJ Vicious on record.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-12-29
InNtanS Tin Mexico.

City of Mexico, Is dispatch re-
ceived at the war Office, rom the officer
commanding the federal forces of Coshu-
lis, announces the capture of the hostile
band Of MescUmoro Indians, who have
been rsiding and CON hitting so many
outrases snd murders of lste as they
were crossing the Rio Gr-nde for refuge
in the United States. The Indians inChi-
huahua threaten IT, 90 on the warpath.
They have sent runners to differen points
in the neigh boring states and from re-
ports received here general Indian war
is feared is the north
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-12-29
a Fiat l}en,aI.

New York, Is. - The attention OF
Henry Willard, president Of the North
ern Pacific Railroad Company, having
been called to the statements telegraphed
from this city to the eject that during
the last weeks furry in Wall Street. he
became very much embau assed pecuni-
arily, and was Obliged to sell at loss
large lines of stock, i'll when he was IN
:erested, he has authorized fat and
absolute contradiction to the statements,
and pronounces them utter y unfJunded.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-12-29
BIackmnirer Bagged.

New York, 27.-Louis T. Ward, of
2O6 Henry street, ALIAS John 3. Black,
was arrested gu charge of sending letters
to Joseph A. White, threatening death
and disgrsceful disclosures, unless
paid $1,000. Ward was discovered
through the medium Of a personal.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-12-29
KeHerend Fraud .

Augusta, Ca. 27.-Five or six hum
dred negroes, from EdQefeld, South Car
DINA, passing through on their way to
Arkansas, complain that their guide, the
Rev. Hammond, is not playing fair in
the matter of transportation charges.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-12-29
Some Traffic.

New York, 2S.-Travel on the elev-
ated railway on Saturday WA the largest
in the history of the road. On the Sixth
Avenue line alone the passengers num-
bered 99,6CO, and on all lines over
200 600.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-12-29

Brownsville, Texas, 2s.-Mexicsn ado
vices state that yesterday, in the public
Jail at Humarguillo, under orders, tbs
political chief Francisco Olamilla, wa.
shot to death without n judge or trial
The affair caused great excitement.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-12-29
rELEGRAPHlC NEWS
SMALLPOX.

Newport, 27.-Small-pox here.
Nsx York, 27.-The excitement over
smallpox, as we'll as the disease itself,
increases daily in the city and vicinity.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-12-29

London, ga dispatch from War
saw states that resce has been restored
there. A false alarm of fire cSuse6 9
panic in theatre in East London. No
one was injured.
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anne man and wife, and here is the double
 ofo nf fhn nnanf made in inc Gnvernnr's innr-

came man and wife, and here is the double note of the event made in the Governors jour- nal by his own hand and hers: @S
 This day Alice Carpenter hath answered the question l asked of her six years agone among the roses of her fathers garden in Lincoln shire, and she hath answered yea, as she should have answered then.
 And below, this note:
 This day, the 18th day of August, shall hereafter be Known as the long day for it is the same promised by the same Alice Carpen- ter as the day thereon she would wed with William Bradford whom God forever bless and hold in His holy keeping. s saze
 What more do we know? Only that they lived to a ripe old age, and departed. he some years the first, leaving sons and daughters to inherit their name, and perchance their quali- ties
 NoTE-Constant Southworth, the son of Alice Southworth, was born in England, 1915, and came in 1898 to Plymouth, Mass. He was made freeman of the colony, and mar ried Elizabeth, daughter of William Collier, the 2d November, 1887. They resided in Duxburv, where he was represented, 1647, and the twenty-two years following. On.the death of his brother Captain Thomas" he was chosen an assistant, till his own death, on March Il, 1879. He was once Commis- sioner for the United Colonies His daugh- ter, Alice Southworth, married the celebrated Captain Benjamin Church, of King Phil lips war.-S0vGges First Settlers 0f Neao EngLGnd.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-03-10
br. tls .risina aenefation. the state and nation:

by the rising generation, the State and nation- al governments must afford every possible facility and aid. In tbis work the men of the North must aid. and xnot obstruet. ,Theysmust understand, once for all, that the Angl 10 Saxon race will not be governed by the African. and, if they are wises thcyes will content themselves with a1tling those who propose that the Afri- car shall be wisely, justly, and fairly governed blythe Anglo-Saxon. They must never forget that they themselves forced this stupendous problem on the people of the South, against all their protests and all their struggles to pre- vent it.
 If the South, writhing like Laocoon in the coils of the serpent, sometimes strikes out wildly, blindly, madly, in vain attempts to extricate herself, it i'll becomes those who fast ened the monster upon her to deride or de- nounce her ill advised and frantic efforts sY She has the right to demand from the people of the North, and especially from the Repub-
 ican party, sympathy, not obloquy, counsel, not condemnation, and, even for the excesses and misdeeds into which her sufferings may shuFry heIy the, tender compassion which drop ped tear upon.-the&record of Uncle Toby 8 oath.
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