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West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-07-18
How it Hurts

There is keenest joy sometimes
in loudest cries of distress, when
the walls come from a miserable,
constituencies foe, whose death will
bring peace and happiness to all
that survive it.
So must we rejoice in the cries
of distress that go up from those
engaged in the outlawed liquor
traffic.
The Champion, the liquor organ of
Chicago, bewails the contamination
in the following grieved language:
There is not a day when the
American press, in almost every
State in the Union, does not in
dulge in violent TRADES against the
saloon-keeper. He is held forth to
the world as ghoul, and blood
sucking vampire-as thief, rob-
Der and a murderer--as the most
dangerous, abhorrent, God forsaken
character of our civilization. In
large cities especially, the saloon
keeper is tossed and kicked about
like football by every religious
mounte- bank temperance crank,
and sham reformer, from the pull
pit or rostrum, or by means of some
dishonest, lying newspaper"
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-07-18
Let EN- Flop.

From reading the Weston papers,
we observe that some mullet-heads
are still Topping about on the dry
sand-bars since the liquor supply
was drawn off from the beer bars.
1t will affect the world but little
for the beer-suckers that are cast
upon the dry shore by no-license,
to flop about in the hot sun and
"gape" out to passers-by. The
country's ruined. "-"The channels
of trade are dried up."-"Busi-
ness reduced one-fourth," and so
on.
Just let 'em flop.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-07-18

seems to be contagious among the
apologists for the traffic.
So our neighbor, the Sentinel
joins the Register in high tribute
to the Reverend orator, and in
slandering him. Praise and SLAM
der generally go together, when a
friend Of the liquor traffic COM
mends the temperance address of a
minister of the Gospel, In this
instance the speaker used no such
language, expressed no such senti-
ments as the Sentinel charges. We
are safe in saying that if he ex-
pressed himself in favor of high
license at all, it was only as be-
tween IoaO-license and high-license
and as a step to the desired end OF
total legal prohibition. Had we
heard what he said on this particu-
lar point we should have given his
remarks in our report of the meet
ing; but we opine it is matter of
little concern now to the temper
ance people, whether Mr.. Thomp-
son favors killing the devilish
business by "high license strangu-
lation," or prefers putting an end
to it at once by break-neck jerk
Of constitutional prohibition. We
are very sure the West Virginia
temperance people are for giving
it a vigorous jerk and that right
speedily.
And even now the voters are
busy plating the halter out of
prohibition ballots.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-07-18
The Great First Task.

The Commercial Gazette says
"The great first task Of the Re-
publican party is to prevent the
country from falling into the hands
of the Democratic party"
And, Of course, the golden text
of the Democratic organs is like
unto it-to-wit-"The great first
task of the Democratic party is to
get in where it's out and stay in
where it's in."
Wherefore, friendly hearers, do
we see the great necessity of two
great leading parties! How could
the country survive without one
great party continually trying to
get the offices from another great
party? To the accomplishment Of
this "frst great task" are all party
principles shaped and all plat
forms constructed.
This az 710Zitirs
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-07-18
Ohio Organizing.

The Prohibition forces of Ohio
are rapidly organizing in all parts
of the State, and we are glad to
note the general disposition to let
all side issues have the go-by for a
grand rally for the Second PROPOSE,
ton.
Alta recent meeting for organic
ing Hamilton county. there were a
number Of encouraging and enthu-
siastic speeches.
Rev. DR.. Joyce being loudly call
ed for, said: Pm on the side of the
second amendment, and shall not
vote or talk anything else and all
should endeavor to awaken sympa-
thy, sentiment and interest in IA
vor of the prohibition of this all
destructive evil.
1t is the proudest day and richest
opportunity for noble citizens to
appear for suffering wives and chill
dren and humanity at large.
Would to God that every loyal cit
izen might understand the impor-
lance Of voting for the second
amendment.
Miss Esther Pugh said she had
come one hundred miles from Darke
County to be present at this meet
ing. The people are waking up,
and will speak in tones of thunder
next October.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-07-18
Better Late than Never.

The Khedive's proclamation
came late and was overlooked after
it came, but that our brethren may
know that the meeting is yet to be,
we copy this notice from the Ritch-
lie Gazette.
POsTPoNEMENT OF THE PRESS
MEETING.
The regular annual session of the
West Virginia Press Association,
ordered to be held at Parkersburg
on the fourth day of July, 1888, is
postponed to a day to be fixed in
the future, by the proper commit
tee. By order of the Executive
Committee.
P. w. MORRIS,
President.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-07-18
State Executive Committee.

The State Temperance Execu-
tive Committee meets in this city
Tomorrow for organization and bu-
sinsss, and we feel sure that in our
next issue we shall be able to re-
port some very important work
done.
We have assurances in advance
of a large attendance of the mem
bers.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-07-18

The death of Archbishop Purcell
was the departure of one who drew
all hearts after him. His funeral
obsequies in Cincinnati last week,
We're attended by more than fifty
thousand people.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-07-18
Just let 'eln flop.

"SentineI, conceded by everybody
to be the only reliable paper in the
city,"-Senttnel.
We find the above in the same
paper with the Louisiana Lottery
sWindle advertisement.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-07-18

Stephen W. Dorsey is roofing in
the graveyardS Of the last Presiden-
tial campaign and stirring up the
political bones Of his enemies.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-07-18
Executive Committee Meeting.

The State Temperance Execu-
tive Committee, appointed by the
Convention recently held at Clarks-
burg, are requested to meet at the
office of Dave, D. Johnson in Park
ersburg, on Thursday July 10 at
Il O'Clock P. M. for the purpose Of
organization and such other bust
ness as may come before the COM
mittee.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-07-18
DAVE d. JOHNSON,
DA ' II II y OII NOOIt
Chairman of former Com.

Chalrman OF IOfm6r JOm.
The following are the names of
the newly appointed committee:
Geo. E. Hite, Selmon Wells, J. S.
Pomeroy, A. L. Wade, T. H. Buck,
T. R. Carskaddon, J. H. Ferguson,
J. w. McCreary, John w. Claypool,
Dave D. Johnson, D. McGregor, 4.
Warner. F. B. Carroll, William
Hastings, J. L. Champs, George c.
Wilding:, L. E. Peters. G. W. At
kinson, D. M. Sleeth, R. T. Harvey,
J. L. Hensley and Allen Berry.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-07-18
WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 1883.

ALWA VS. In aO1fting as about subscrip-
tons, arrays 0ire p o. at a0lich you receiUe the
paper. This ,UiU save as much trouble.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-07-18

PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.-Let every Jriend
into 1ohoSe hands a Sample COPY Of the FREE
MA " comes, take its coming as an urgent re-
quest to subscribe.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-06
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

A negro named Hiram Johnson entered the
store OF Mr.. S. Blondhem yesterday afternoon
and demanded that gentleman to give him
whisky, which Mr.. d. refused, and upon his
request not being complied with johnson
struck the proprietor several blows and made
his escape. He was afterward arrested and
locked up.
The hands employed In the machine shops
of he Virginia Midland Railway went TO work
yesterday on the ten.hour system,
The alarm of flre sounded yesterday after
noon was caused by the burning OF a small
frame house at the corner OF Jefferson and Co
lumbus streets. The Fire Department was
quickly on the ground and rendered good
service. The house was owned by Mr.. Will
lam n. McVeigh. The fire was caused by the
children laying with matches and paper.
Rev. Father Denny, Of Georgetown College,
viii occupy the pulpit in ST. Mary's Church
tomorrow night.
Mr. George Simms, who strayed from his
not been heard or since that time.
The remains OF Mr.. Robert Merchant, VINO
died in Washington on Friday last, was
brought to this city and Inferred yesterday
afternoon,
Mrs. Mary Dwyer, relct OF the late Tholaas
Dwyer, was stricken with paralysis, at her
residence on Duke street, yesterday
The snowstorm OF last night ana the rain OF
today has caused the suspension OIL work on
the several buildings undergoing eonsruc-
lion In tho different sections OF the city.
There Is but one boat at the wharyes loaded
with oysters, and the river front presents any
thing but n lively appearance this morning.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-06
The south and the Yankees.


Tho impression still obtains that the South.
ern people cherish such deadly hatred to
Yankees that they will neither smell, taste,
touch nor handle anything contaminated by
Yankee hands. This is a most egregious
error. The Southern people love the Yankee,
and they show this affection In q thousand
different ways. When they retire at night they
unbutton Yankee-made conts, waistcoats,
pantaloone, shirts and drawers. They pull
OF Yankee boots with Yankee boot1acks and
divest their feet OF Yankee socks. They march
TO Yankee bedsteads, turn down Yankee cover
let's, Yankee blankets, PROSTATE themselves on
Yankee mattresses and lay they their heads
on Yankee pillows. The bedbugs are the only
things not made by Yankee hands and i'm
ported from the land of the Yankees, on
rising in the morning VIC tread Yankee car
pets, stumble over Yankee chairs and sofas,
build fre with Yankee coal taken from
Yankee scuttles, In Yankee CRATES; catch the
ashes In Yankee pans and use Yankee pokers,
Yankee shovels and tongs. We repair to Yankee
washstands, pour water from Yankee pitchers
Into Yankee bowls .and wash with Yankee
soap; then use Yankee towels and Yankee
tooth brushes, Yankee powder, Yankee cologne
table, covered with Yankee cloth, Yankee
knives and forks, Yankee dishes and feed
upon Yankee food We call for Yankee tooth
picks, seize Yankee hats from Yankee racks,
turn the key to a Yankee lock, open Yankee
door, enter a Yankee buggy, seize the Yankee
reins TO Yankee harness, and repair 10 our
place of business and spend the day IN trad
Ing on Yankee industry. The South is rich In
resources, but our people ere so fond Of the
Yankees that they lavish their wealth upon
Yankee enterprise.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-06
THE EVENING CRITIC.
EsTABLIsHED AUGUST 1865
LACoNIC LOCALS.


ELMER GALES, boy who broke street
lamp, was fined $5 by Judge Smell to-day
The only charge preferred against Mr.. +,
Mullen in the Police Court yesterday, as
shown by the record, was profanity.
DENNIS BLAND, n colored man. arrested
on suspicion Of trying to rob a drunken
man, gave his personal bonds for good
behavior to-day.
spvppA, of tho oases remandod to tho
Police Court on acconnt of unnerfected an.
neals were called to.dov and continued Nv
request of counsel.
GEORGE M. MILLER and James Wood =.
varJ were cboroed before .Indgs Snail 10.
dav with yostipe Potomac water. and botb
oaye tbeir nerso,.i hands not IN rcneat tbo
oiIense
r,rrrp colored bov who with n ann,
of comnanione stole about soyentv noSnds
Of fonr from n ra;Iroad car in tba e RaIti'
mora & obio Railroad ward was sentenced
to sixtv davs in ia;I bv INDIE Smell to.doy
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nan,e boira dncos Ue - cb,rSod al hnr Il, ,v;Ih
having committed adnlterv witb R;cbarJ
Ieo and others
rrno,, 40 $500, a,,o.a A., n.
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luiu h'as mas tne Group Unis news Is
uoueteu e, py many, ouL noewieIstanoing,
tee iIIehus o, ene king nave sent nun case
VI ~; @ puii ~ NEousn syrup anu con
sequeh'iy hno" MS cure Is oer'ain'
DABNEY DAsoN, an old colored man, wa
charged IN the Poiice Court to-day Will
BENG beggar. The testimony was tha
The Evening critic., 1883-03-06
EAST WASHINGTON.

Tho residents OF Southeast Washington arc
complaining OF the scarcity OF gas.lamps In
crossing shall be supplied with lamp, but the
law ls "dead letter" In many East Washing
ton localities, notably at the corners OF Fourth
and X and Sixth and X streets southeast
The dancing academy at McCauley's Hall
Will be managed hereafter by Professors
Welch and Miller, the latter gentleman taking
the place OF Professor Mccoy, who has gone
to New York. The new terpischorean flrm
are making arrangements TO give n phantom
soiree dansante on the 10th instant.
coaloil lamp exploded in the house OF Mr..
George o'Brlen, last night, and his three year
old child was severely burned about tho body.
The physician who was summoned said there
was little hope of the childs recovery.
A new gang of East Washington laborers were
put to work on the old Canal, by Lieuteuant
being received by the scores
Mr.. william Il. Dykes desires to correct the
statement that ho was married some time ago
He says: II am as free as the air that blows,
and am not married"
Guards number OF new members Will be ed-
mitied. The company now numbers over fifty
muskets.
An Id lady In East Washington, who is not
half as cranky as Virgins, said this morning
that water melted from the first snow tnat
falls in March and bottled makes an excellent
and curative eye-water for weak sight and
other optical troubles.
The Eighth Precinct Station-Ho was
empty last night, no arrests being made dur
ing the preceding twonty.four hours.
East Washington business Notes.
For health drink water from the celebrated
healing springs OF Bath County, Va, for sale
by Il. u. Ferguson, agent for the District, cor
ner of Second street and Pennsylvania avenue
east.
Coal and wood kept under cover and sold at
low rates by B.. l.. Simpson, GAO Pennsylva-
MIA avenue southeast. Full weight and meas
ure guaranteed,
The Evening critic., 1883-03-06
AMUSEME MENTS.
NEW THEATRE CoMIouE.

Johnson Il Swain's Quaker City Combination
was the attraction last night at the Oomique,
and Judging from the frequent bursts OF ap
plause must have pleased the largo audience
present. general variety bill was presented
by corps of artists fully up to the standard,
among which may be mentioned rs tho best
Shossaboro Sam In his wonderful Juggling
foats, Mr.. Ed. Kelley and Miss Ida Bertha In
their sketch OF the 'Lost Husband" the
dances, Baker and Garder, an overwhelmingly
funny pair OF Germans, and Johnson and
Swain in their songs and dances. Professor
John shearer who was billed, failed to answer
In time, but will positively appear tonight.
He is without doubt the most wonderful trapoz
performer living, excelling all others In his
line OF business.
NATIONAL THEATRE.
II large audience be guarantee of the
merit of q new piece "a Bunch Of Keys" is n
success to Judge from the house at the National
last evening The audience was also enthusl-
astlc in its applause. There Is, however,
nothing new or original In the pioce. 1t Is n
melaDge of a half a dozen other plays OF the
same light order, and not at all up TO the mark
"satlre on hotels" but where the ''satlre"
comes In is Invisible. Edouin rs the LandiOrd
is very clever, as he Is In whatever he UNDER
takes. With the exception of Nessrs. Powers
and Smith the support Is scarcely mediocre.
Matinee tomorrow afternoon.
FoRDs oPERA-uoUsE.
"The Chimes of Normandy" was rendered at
the Opera House last evening by tho Hess
highly appreciatlve audience. As Glspdrd,
his masterpiece, Harry Peakes achieved n
grand success-hls acting and voice being
perfect. Tho company is enlarged and Inn
proved. Messrs. Mark Smith and Alfred Will
kie were very effective. Miss St. Quentin, as
Mi1nonette, deserves especial remark for her
graceful acting and beautiful voice. This
evening "Fra Dlavolo' will be sung. Miss
Abbie Carringtou Will appear In 1t for the first
time in this city. "Mascotte" Will be given at
tC-morTow's matinee.
THE NEW DIME MUSEUM.
The public should bear In mind that this is
the last week Of the great 'London Ghost
Mystery" at the Dime Museum, Pennsylvania
avenue, near Eleventh street. open day aud
night.
THE RoLLERsKAT1NG RINK.
Professor Curtis deserves great praise from
our people for his able management of this
popular resort. Assemblies arc held every
afternoon, and special assemblies Monday,
Wednesday and Friday evenings. Music by
Weber's orchestra. Special rates to clubs
wishing TO visit the rink.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-06
Death of Mrs. Ann Hitz.

A large circle of friends and acquaint-
ances will be panied to learn of the death
of Mrs. Ann Hitz, relict of the late John
Hltz, for many years Consul General to
this country from Switzerland, which took
place at So'clock last evening at the resi-
dence of her daughter, 414 @ street, Capitol
Hill. Mrs. Hitz had reached the advanced
age of So years, was born in Switzerland, but
had resided in this city for fifty years. Her
gentle and afIable manners endeared all to
her, while her deeds of charity were nu-
merous and will live in the minds of those
she succored in distress for years yet to
come. The funeral arrangements will be
announced hereafter.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-06
Robert Emmet's birthday.

The 106th anniversary of the birth OF the
great patriot and martyr, Robert Emmett was
celebrated by the Clan-naGael, the Wolf Tone
and the Junior Clanna Gael Associations at
Odd Fellows Hall last night by n very in
teresting entertainment. The hall was deco
rated with American and Irish flags and en-
blems, and the stars and stripes twlned with
the gold harp Of Erin In picturesque fratern.
ity. Every available foot of space was occu.
pied by the unusually largo assembly OF
spectators, and all the prominent Irlshmen In
the city were present, either as spectators or
as participants In the programme. The cur.
tain did not rise upon "The Trial Scene OF
Robert Emmett until some minutes after 8
o'clock. Mr.. Charles ]. Barrett, in the char
acter OF EmDlet, recited tho famous speech in
a most eloquent and forcible manner. The
other characters in the scene were taken by
Messrs. Plant, Hannah, Boucher, Duffy,
0Meara, Gleason, Below, Mcintyre, Mullins,
Kennedy, and others. Captain L. o. NJ. Condor
then addressed the audience, after which the
following resolutions were adopted:
whereas the British Government and organ
izations and individuals connected with 1t are
endeavoring TO eXterminate the Irish people
by depriving them of the fruits of their indus.
try and compelling them 70 choose between
Whereas 1t is intended to transplant large
numbers of destitute people to this country
and cast them ON our shores without any pro
vision for their support, thus causing them in.
tolerable suffering and throwing upon our
citizens burden which the British Govern.
ment alone ought 10 bear; therefore be It
ResOkU6d, That as citizens OF tho United
States we respectfully and earnestly request
the interference of the Executive to prevent
the consummation of this outrage on the
people OF Ireland, and the consequent injury
to the citizens OF this nation about to be per
petreted by the British Government, under
the name OF assisted emigration.
And whereas further, the said Government
has made demand-bQsed on perjured anC
purchased eyidence-for the extradltion OF p
]. Sheridan, OF the Irish World editorial staff
be 1t further
PfsoIrfH That We destre 10 express our Urn
hope and trust that the State Department vii
refuse TO submit to the demand made upon /
by the British Government for the oxtraditioi
OF Mr. Sheridan, and that its action in thi
case will have the effect OF preventing any
similar demands based upon such false ant
fiimsy pretense in the future.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-06
SOUTH WASHINGTON.

Tho choir OF st. Dominics Church II prac-
ticing for the Easter holidays, under tho man
agement Of Mr.. $. j. Kubel, the weil.knOwn
vocalist. Haydn's second mass viii be sung
by n largo number ofsingors, composed largely
OF tho most prominent at the Federal Capital.
"Tenebra VIII be sung by a chorus Of male
voices during Holy Week, previous 10 Faster.
The choir OF ST.. Dominic's Is celebrated for
the remarkable talent OF the members, aud all
who visit tho church during Easter can expect
10 hear peculiarly excellent holy music.
After April first the present choir OF the
Tabernacle Will be dlsbanded and congrega-
tlonal singing Will be led by cornet, under
the management OF Professor Jaeger, of tho
Marine Band. The Tabernacle congregation
embraces many excellent vocaists, and the
music at the church will In tho future, as In
the past, be second TO none in tho city.
On Sunday Martin Becker, the genial pro-
prietoroI Beckers Hall and restaurant, was
presented with handsome gold. d.hoaded cano
by the Columbia Fishing Club.
The Washington Light Infantry Cadets VIII
give grand hop at Blake's Hall on Thursday,
March 20.
Tonight there Will bo a business meeting of
the vestry OF the Fifth Baptist Church, and the
revival services will be discontinued until
Wednesday evening.
The steamer Mattano, which was recently
repaired at Cumberland Il Benefits ship
yard, is fastened In the mud and unable to ro.
sumo her trips.
The water in the Potomac is remarkably
low.
In the last few days immense quantities Of
wood have arrived at tho South Washington
wharves.
A new dredge boat for Ross g. Sanford Is ex-
pecied 10 arrive here shortly. The company
has employed several additional Washington
workmen.
DR.. s. II. Mitchell, tho wel.kuown druggist,
contemplates the erection OF q handsome
dwelling and store, on Seventh street, near d.
The Board OF Directors OF tho Associated
Charities OF South Washington Will meet to-
night nt z 80 o'clock at the residence Of DR..
Donaldson, on Eighth street, TO consider the
needs Of the association and the work done.
John Scott, at AL Seventh street southwest,
IL selling dry goods at cost Call and sec him
and secure rare bargains for tho spring and
summer,