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West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-04-23

that the constitution as read be
adopted-carried. On motion OF
Mr.. Samuel Steele, the blank re-
ferring to the number Of Vice Pres
dents, was filled by the number 3.
Mrs. Barnes, Mrs. Tallman and
Mrs. Byrne were nominated and
elected. Mrs. Milton Steele was
elected Corresponding Secretary
and Mrs. Lewellin, Treasurer.
Miss Hattie Martin was appoint
ed to get signatures to the consti-
tuition; on presenting to those
present she obtained 10 signatures.
1t was suggested that the Cores
ponding Secretary be instructed to
correspond with Mrs. |. H. John
son in regard to Mrs. M. L, Wells
visiting and assisting us IN the
temperance work in Weston,
Messrs. Gould and Grandon then
addressed the meeting. A motion
for adjournment being in order,
the meeting adjourned to meet
next MONDAY evening.
ELLA HALL, Rec. Secy.'
Mrs. Sallie A. Prichard, of Man
nington, acknowledges receipt of
"Helps" for organizing, and says if
she is not able to do the work her.
self, she will see that it is done
as she is certainly friend to the
cause.
WESTON TO THE FRONT AGAIN.
The Weston Union wants M RS.
M. l.. Wells, and through their
Cor. Secretary, Mrs. M. Steel e,
makes inquiry as to the possibility
af getting her Just as soon as we
can arrange in regular order and
the date of each lecture, they will
be published.
Miss Willard will lecture in
Charleston May 1st. We hope the
newly fedged w. CT. U. will
give our National President full
house and gracious reception.
Mrs. R. L. Kendall organized a
Union at Elizabeth with 81 regu-
lar members and Z honorary mem
bers. The young people intend
organizing a Y. w, c. T. U. the
last of this week.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-04-23
Jennie Smiths Letter.
SO E, 53RD ST., N. Y.

My DEAR SISTER Il regretted
not being able to get to Parkers-
burg before returning to New York.
How strangely our plans are frus-
trated.
Through the continued illness of
my dear mother and sister, l have
been detained in New Jersey and
have so been enabled to accomplish
much that we have prayed for, for
years.
The interest in our R. R. De-
partment work in Delaware, Penn
sylvania, New York and New Jer-
sey is increasing rapidly. We
shall soon be able to have organized
work in these States as well as in
Vermont, Massachusetts and Con-
necticut.
When we get through with this
more general work, we shall have
more time to spend nearer home.
l will be with you at the State
meetings in June. We hope soon
to arrange for an Interstate Con-
vention at Mountain Lake Park in
July. l shall attend the State AL
lance meeting in Baltimore next
week, then 60 on to Troy, N. Y,
to fill an engagement made several
years ago. Will write you about
it from there.
Miss Sherman will 60 on to her
home in Boston, and Maine after
the Troy meeting, We shall hold
Railroad meetings in Philadelphia
on our return, during General Con-
ference.
Our meetings at Camden, Jersey
City, &C., proved the need of or
ganized work. Many hungry
hearts are longing for it. O, how
hard to turn away from pleading
ones, when we see the fields SO ripe
for the harvest! 1t is SO every
where we go. Again and again
comes the cry, 20, for resurrec-
ton of buried talent, through the
power Of the Holy Spirit!'
1t Is most encouraging to see
how Temperance sentiment is in
creasing. The Lord is answering
prayer, and look for great victories
during the coming year.
| often feel hungry to see the
FREEMAN, when so far from home.
IT'S real feast to get hold of it.
Your faithful, persevering work,
dear friends, will not be without
reward. Yours in the work.
JENNIE SMITH.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-04-23
Is it a Wise Suggestion!

Asrggestion comes from wise
friend, to do away with the "Home
Folks" corner of the FREEMAN and
occupy the space with W. I. Q, U.
matter. We wonder if the sugges-
ton was born of the opinion that
it was being neglected by the
"House-keeper" to a degree that
scandalized the rest of the FREE
MAN household. What do the 9th
er friends say?
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-04-23
The Y. NJ. c. A. Cooperate.

The Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION of Keyser, extended an in
vitation to the w. C. I. U. to take
part in all It's meetings; also a
general invitation is extended to
all ladies to become associate mem
bers of the Association without pay
ing quarterly dues,
We hope the w. c. T. U. of Key
ser will accept this generous offer.
The coalition would be help to
both organizations.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-04-23
What the Newspapers Say of the
w. C. Z. u.

These associations have accom-
plished a great and good work in
other places and should be aided
and supported by the ladies Of
Weston Weston Republican.
Richie county now has Won.
ans Christian Temperance Union
and we hope it will prosper and do
great good.-Ritchie Democrat.
Bro. Zevely has gone to his re-
ward since penning this benedic
ton upon our work, and needs not
our poor thanks.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-04-23
Temperance Concert Exercises.

Superintendent of Bands of
Hope will find the Concert Exer-
cises "a Safe Word" and "a Safe
Sion" excellent. We do not know
the exact price, but do not think it
is more than five cents.
Send to the National Temper
ance Publishing House, New York
City, and they will send them.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-04-23
Union Signal Notes and Other
Notes.
NEW JERSEY.

A Temperance tidal wave is
sweeping over New Jersey and
hundreds Of moderate and immod-
crate drinkers are taking the total
abstinence pledge. Temperance
organizations are being started in
towns, and, from ten or a dozen
members, rapidly swell to hun
dreds. Saloon-keepers begin to re-
alize the fact that the war is direct
ed against them and that with the
loss of patronage their business
must become non-paying and fin
ally collapse. The churches are
joining in the work, and Protes-
tant ministers and Catholic priests
are working side by side, while the
Women's Christian Temperance
Union, and the Young Mems
Christian Association are helping
on the cause.
Mrs. Foster has just given
week to New Jersey; speaking in
Hackettstown, Lambertville, Elem
ington, Washington, Jersey City,
Camden and Woodbury.. Every
where she met with large and APP
preciative audiences. At Flem-
ington, the Baptist Church, which
will hold twelve hundred, was fill
ed; the w. G. T. u, one hundred
and forty strong, marched in a
body to seats reserved in the CEN
tire of the house, and received the
"Chautauqua salute" from the vast
audience assembled. "Bless those
white-ribbon women. Bless those
white-ribbon womenP was the
heartfelt utterance of Mrs. Foster,
as she sat upon the platform and
looked into the earnest faces of the
body of women before her.
LOUISIANA.
SECOND ANNUAL CONVENTION
The Woman's Christian. Temper
ance Union of Louisiana met in
convention March 6 and 7, at the
rooms of the Young Mems Chris
tan Association.
MASSACHUSETTS.
The w. G. T. U. of Boston, gave
a delightful reception to Mrs. Mary
H. Hunt on her return from the
successful New York campaign. 1t
was held in the parlors of Mrs. JOS
eph Cook, and addressed by Mrs.
Hunt, who gave most interesting
description of the labors of the w.
c, T. o., in behalf of Scientific
Temperance instruction. Mr.. and
Mrs. John B. Cough were invited
to be present but sent a letter re-
GREETING and explaining their abb
sence.
PENNSYLVANIA.
The Woman's Christian Tenn
perance Union of Pennsylvania, at
their last State Convention, decid-
ed to make vigorous effort dur
ing the current year to secure
from the State Legislature law
providing for compulsory temper
ance education in all schools sup
ported by public money.
Continued ON Sixth Page.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-04-23
w. C. T. U. Field Notes.

Miss Susie Kimmerling, Cores
ponding Secretary of the Martins
burg Union, writes:
"Mrs. Sallie Lowry was appoint
ed Supt. of Literature. Our Union
is not doing a great deal at present
We pray the Master to stir us up.
We expect to have good delega-
ton at the Convention in June
There comes breeze of good
cheer from Morgantown, and we
hope soon to be able to chronicle
tangible results.
Mrs. S. R. Hugg, Rec. Secy. of
the Ravenswood Union, writes:
"The Committee on Ii terature
are Misses Rudman and Emma
Harpold. They will solicit Sub
scribers for the FREEMAN. | will
send my name with the list"
Rev. M. Bib. of Hinton, writes
encouragingly for literature to as
sist in organizing a Union. He
says, The ladies are willing to do
all they can, if they can be put in
the right way. They are all will
ing to have a meeting at one of the
churches to organize and work for
the cause"
Mrs. N. l.. Chalfant sends good
list of subscribers-she has a Won
derful way of putting faith and
work together-and says, II spent
two or three days in Weston en-
deavoring to help the Temperance
work" She thinks they have the
Union now on firm basis, and re-
fers us to the Haaokeye, from which
we clip the following sentiment Of
a correspondent and endorse it as
ours:
eve like the Haaukeye because it
is bold and fearless in its warfare
against intemperance, and is for
truth and right. May God speed
you, Mrs. Gibson, in your noble
work in the temperance cause"
This also from the Haaokeye::
"At a meeting of the w. G. T.
u, April s, 1884, they passed a
unanimous vote of thanks, aoith
emphasis, to the county commission.
ers for refusing to grant license to
the Weston whisky sellers. Straws
show which way the wind blows"
And now my good sisters, keep
your eyes wide open or these whis-
ky sellers will ply their trade with
out license. Stir up your conni-
wing officials aoith emphasis, and lei
them feel that your organization is
not dead letter. Watch as NELL az
pray"
Our Weston women are standing
so bravely for the right in the face
of opposition and discouragements
that we feel like giving than a mo
nopoly of the w. C. T. U. Depart
ment this week so here is the re-
port of their last meeting from the
Haookeye:
W. C. T. U.
"On Monday evening the meet.
ing was called to order by the
President, Mrs. Gregory. Opened
with music and prayer. There be.
ing no Recording Secretary, Miss
Ella Hall was nominated and elect.
ed.
Mr.. Milton Steele then read the
constitution ; moved and seconded
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-04-23
Helps for Organizing.

We have on hand number OF
four-page circulars, prepared with
special reference to the work in
this State. Those desiring them
can have them by forwarding their
address.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-04-23
West Virginia W. c. T. y.

President MISS A. TAYLOR, wheeling, W
Va.
Vice President-Mrs. l. II. Johnson, Par
kersburg.
Recordir,g ,Secretory-Mrs. E. F. Nine, Key
ser. ,,. ~,
Coyrespondialg Secretdry-Miss Emma A
Fowler 936 Main ST., Wheeling.
Treasurer-Mrs. G. F. Scott, Parkersburg.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF DEPARTMENTS.
Literat,.re-Miss Lucy Shaw, Parkersburg
EunnoeListic-Mrs M. M. Love, Grafton.
YOUNG Ladies Work-Miss Carrie Scofield
J.reniIe JVork-Mrs. D. B. Purinton, Nor
gantown. ~
Martinsburg. o,o, 1,,
Prison WoTk-Miss Amanda List, 220l Chap
lain Street, Wheeling, w. Va.
sabbath School WorE-Miss Emma Fowler,
$50 Main Street. Wheeling, W. va.
Ieoislntiue-Mrs f. M. Chalfant, Jane Lew
Influencing The PreSs-Mrs. ]. B. Thompson,
Grafton.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-04-23
How to Utilize the Local Press.

We commend the following from
the Keyser Echo as an example of
how local Unions may prohtablv
utilize the press:
W. c. T. U.
"The devotional meetings OF the
w. CT. u. continue to be held on
each Tuesday and Friday afternoon
at 8 o'clock. Though often very
few are present, yet all unite In
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-04-23
New Unions.

New Unions organized since
February 1st:
Terra Alta, Grafton, Ravenswood,
Weston, Harrisville, Volcano,
Huntington, Charleston and Eliza
beth.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-04-23
Conducted by Mrs. I. Fl. Johnson.
National Womam's Christian Temper.
dnce U1oaOn.

Iresident-MIss FRANCES e. WILLARD, OF
Evanston, Illinois. =,
Corresponding Secretd'y-Mrs. G. B. Buell., 81
Bible House, N. Y.
Recording Sccretdry-Mrs. Mary A. Wood
bridge, Ravenna, o.
AsSistant Recording Secretory-Mrs. l.. M. N.
Stevens, Stroudwater, Me.
TLeasurer-Miss Esther Pugh, 1861 Walnut
street, Cincinnati, o. oo-
southern iSecretary-Mrs. g. H. Mcleod, 2S7
Mosher street, Baltimore, Md.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-04-23
NEW BANDS OF HOPE.

Since the same date, Feb. LIST,
new Bands of Hope have been Or
gained at Ravenswood, Grafton
and Keyser.
And so the good work goes on.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-04-23
DEPARTMENT w. C. r. q.

"FoR GoD AND HOME AND NATIVE
LAND"
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-04-23
PENNSYLVANIA.

Continued ON Sixth Page.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-08
SPOKES FROM TIE HCB.

Boston, June THE Papyrus Club sat down
70 its last dinner OF the this evening at the Revere
House. The president, SIR Arthur Hooper Dodd, was at
the head of the table Mr. j. 5. Potter United states
Consul NJ Crefcld. and Nj Harry Edwards. tho
special guests OF the club Nh Sol smith Russell and Nh
Nathaniel Childs, who are members but owing to alb
sence from have attended but few meetings this
year. were present. The Iost-prandal entertainment
was unusually jolly.
A reception and dinner was rendered 10 Dr. Richard
Hughes Of London, ana 10 the graduating class Of the
Boston University by the faculty Thursday evening, ut
the Neudome over 100 people seated at table Dr.
l. 7. Talbot, dean OF tho University, presiding. Among
the distinguished guests Of the evening Governor
state Senator George A. Bruce, tho Hon A. W.
Beard. W. d. HOWELL Thomas b. Aldrch and President
W. T. warren OF the University Speeches made by
Governor Robinson, Dr. Hughes and others
The opera upon which Mr. W. d. Howells and Nj Hen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-08

sche have been engaged during the winter Is nearing
completion II Is called Sea Change, or Loves Stow
away" and ia founded upon dstinctively American
subject Of our day. with purely fantastic element
introduced for the sake of contrast Mr. Hensce has
already composed airs and the piano OF the frat
act Tho music Is brilliant and original in character,
with peculiar takingness" which will he sure to make
it popular OF the takngness Of The text those VINO
know Mr. Howellss style will have no fear The opera
will he brought out early I'm November at the Bou inc
arc the home OF comic OPERA where 1t will have the be5t
possible setting II it is 1t VIII he gwen IN New
York shortly after IL will be the event OF the coming
Boston musical season. .
Al the last meeting Of the Metaphysical Club for the
season, Mrs Julia AnaguOs the president eldest dagh-
of Mrs. Julia Ward ITOwo read paper written cK-
prc5y for the occasion upon he Three Cnyorscs: the
Physical Menta' and Moral" IL cpigrammatical IN
STYLE full OF flashes Of keen w.t. and wthal thoroughly
optimistic and healthy In tone. II was attenyey ia
by OF The largest gatherings Of the season
This club which was begun only I'm the latte" part OF mo
winter, has achieved most c1YlaDe ana unexpected
and reputation. The best philosophers thinkers
and scholars OF the city, men aud women have enr0ed
Themselves ~ members.
Before sailing for Europe day, Captain Nathan ~
petOn. with his characteristic generosity and thoughtful
ness has placed beautiful bronze Mercury six feet lgh
before ire Ellen Clifford Home for Sbelterlng Animals
in the suburbs forming the ornament OF public drinking
dian Catholic chapel OF Boston with beautiful set OF
altar laccs.
Mr.. Sol Smith Russell has been engaged by Manager
Field rs member OF the Boston Museum Company next
season.
Mr. and Mrs. T. b. AldrIch. who sail FOR Europe on the
Serya June Is, although part OF the time travelling III
company with the Hon Henry L. Pierce will not be his
guests, previously stated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-08
FASHION NOTES.

spangled fans again in fashion.
The favorts shades for Suede gloves mushroom
browns.
New Moere vests OF Jet beaded lace are made over
lining of red, yellow white silk.
Gowns OF shot glac6 silk made up in combination
with velvet striped silk. and with mantle OF ye.
vet OF the color OF the stripe.
The oldume "plnking" with nOtched and scollopcd
edges is revived for the ounces of chameleon silks that
change nom one color TO another.
Dresses of black sewing silk grenadiue arc prousely
trimmed with e,cural lace fouGces and have vest and
a pettcoal front placed over red satin.
Brooches for bonnet strings and larger hair plns for
holding on the bonnet are made in the designs AMI
brilliant with stones that can scarcely he dis
uugulshei from diamonds.
Fouard dresses OF pale China blue satin in a lowered
design trimmed with RULES OF creamy lace and OK.
ydzed silver buttons. The small bonnet Is Of fancy
straw. trimmed with the same soft shade of blue satin
ana little russell brown velvet.
MushrOomcolored lace In the piece is used for the
pulled petacoas OF shot silks that have blue, red and
green chameleon hues.
Mushroom tweed and oheyot DIRE SEES with short
jackets 70 match rounding shorter the back ara
made by fashionable taors for seaside mountain AMI
travelling suits. Br'id OF tinse IN many LAYERS, ia
placed ON tan-rown velvet Tor side panels vest, culs
and AN o2iocr's high collar.
Black canvas galza manues are lined with red satin
aud have collar epaWettes and fringe OF jet drops in
the form ofpcars
black tue is studded with jet or gold beads or with
chenille ia large bouonce barred across with rows OF
the beads. Golden chrysanthemums aud gold aigrete
arr the hSh trimming OF the 'front.' and the strings are
formed OF Il beaded lace bow
The carmen hat with stf 5rm and square crown mod
erltey high, Is worn BY young ladies' II is OF light
mushroom brown straw, trimmed with fine feather tlps
ahd ana dl.rele ot darker shade Fine folds OF velvet
enclrclc the crown.
Dressy mantes are short. scant ana high shouldered
more useful wraps for travelling purposes ara long,
douole-brcasted ulters with dolman sleeves and full
peatcd blck IreY are lined throughout with striped
aea silk and the fSorte shades aro siyery gray and
mushroom brown.
Wash dresses made with either yoke vest OF
white embroidery and have short shved Oyerskirts that
are readily Numbered Percale and gngham the Ia
Yorite cotton goods Tucked skirts and blouse waists
worn with ribbon belt are pretty for simple muslin
dresses for morning wear.
Copper-red is fayOre color for the crepe dc OAiae.
and silk Jersey waists that are worn with skirts OF whito
WOOL of black lace satin
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-08

be acting in heavy seaway, and fIencI
waiter at the Paris hotel who aPpcdiou
merely to announce visitor was 80 eio
tesquely made UP as to provoke shout oil o''IS'o"
from all over the house which, had Things pe'L
going badly otherwise. might well have proven In'"i
to the piece Managerial eXigencieS are
responsible for giving the play to the puOic VIM
ont adeouate rehearsal That it uiumph'o w.
these peris and dra wbacks is tie best testimony u
its intrinsic mower There calls to the actors
oil tbrouob the evening and at the end the au'h'i'
ware neremptorilv summoned before ihe CURTAIN ~
receive the applause and homage OF the ho"Sc'
This play will presume, be produced III new,
York in due time but whether 1t he or not hoIol
need make no apology for the length, qulie Uh'N-
pected 10 me. of my account of it. The prod1c'o"
Of n nlay with serious claims TO originality OF To
criticism is an event so in London thar one can"
not 1uuch overrate its importance when IL occurs
Most of the leading London theatres are Playing
either adaptations from the French or reY'Vais OF
such old English plays are supposed sill 10 nav,
in the slang of the manager, money III th'in' Aao
TO these burlesque or two,an opera bolsiee farce
in from one TO five acts spectacle. and SundrN en-
tertainments difficult TO class but distinctly vulgar
or trivial and the list of current theatrical perform
ances is nearly full In such circumstances MI
Comyns Cars work is entitled to the hest attention
OF those-and they increase yearly III number-Who
look upon tie drama as something more than IA
friX olouS amusement. g. v. :.
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PHILADELPHIA.
AMIrSFNFNTS-

IRON AN OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT or THE rRIBUSEl
PHILADELPHIA, June THE control Of the
Academy of Music I'm the hands Of gentlemen who
will put life into its management Hitherto the Academy
has only been open occasionally during the amusement
Hereafter it will be open the best part of the
time and manager will be appointed to make engage
mcnts for it,
The Franklin Institute Electrical Exhibition although
It will have than had the Paris and Vienna
hibitions will STILL it already apparent not have space
enough The institute has begun the publication OF bi-
monthly paper which will be continued until the close of
the display.
weinless Peeticr who died on Tuesday at Riverside
" y was famous restaurant-kcepcr in this city years
ago He was especially renowned for the excellent quail
y of his liquor. HIS customers were among the very
highest classes.
Tho Pioneer Society of Philadelphia is TO erect IN Ger
manown a to Partorius in honor of his settle
ment OF place 1t is hoped to dedicate the monu-
ment III october.
Monday night at the Chestnut Street Theatre was pro
duced for the first time on any stage Plasar Queen OF
the Mines" with Miss Lille lenlon IN the title role II
j. a drama the style Of Miss and was received with
a good deal of commentator The author is Mrs. Annie
Lewis Johnson who is an English lady married 10 VT
dramatic work and has also svne literary reputation
There is an organization headed by the gentlemen who
visited New-York and familaized themselves with me
ton in this city.
The statue Of General REYNOLDS the north front Of
the new City Hall will be dedicated July l.
The rhododendrons and aZaleas now I'm full bloom,
and as Paramount Park boast Of fine specimens,
they make "A grand show These with large quantities Ot
hcrbaccous plants make the Garden very attractive.
The Park authorities just now erecting new lily
tank or pond lilies the cultivation OF which
has become quite the here partly for the reason that
they were beautiful in the Park last season. The Vic
tOrii regia will probably be introduced next year The
large tropical species, such Dentaa. DevOnensiS,
Ceruca and Rubra, among the most magnificent OF
which there is large collection the Japan naples are
the most beautiful and worthy Of being extensively
grown than they Few plants present finer pear
during the spring and early summer months Inc
rhodOdcndrons however. the browning feature at
present, and OF these the following superb:
Charles Die ems Evercstianum, Alarm Album Elegans,
AtroSaueuincum Blandyanum. Giganteun, II. W. Sar-
gent John Waterer Lady Eleanor Cathcart, Mrs. John
CIutton. PictuIatum, Purpureum eeeans, Purpureum
grandiAora, stella, GeOrgana, Chancellor and Madame
ClrXolbO.
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force oaye chase. The young man ran to escape,
but the crowd grew in numbers and pressed him
hard. Finally several policemen gave him Their
sanccccdcd in getting him away, but not without
fightng the mob vigorously lie was landed in tho
police station and booked +" for obtaining money
under false pTetcnces.
Instead of the Wdclwakes of 1860, and the
Tanners Of the two Grant campaigns. the march
ing columns this year are to be " Plumed Knights"
and number of campaign organizations to flour
ish under that name are already forming in tho
city