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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-02-22

The Argus says "Mayor Deering has gone
down to the sea in ships" The experience
will be useful in navigating his canoe up
salt river.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-02-22

The Argus says ''Mr. King is utterly lack
ing of positive convictions" But he has
not yet rated from one party into another
for the sake of getting office.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-02-22

Gen. Gordon's proclamation to the Arab
tribes contains distinct permission to re-
viye the slave trade. 1t was Gen. Gordon
himself who suppressed this inhuman traffic
when he formerly governed this province.
His present permission to revive it may be
only temporary expedient to gain time,
but 1t is difficult to defend 1t even as mea-
sure Of expediencY.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-02-22

The Washington correspondent of the
New York Times asserts that Senator Ed
munds is in favor of the nomination of
President Arthur and that he will so declare
soon in letter. This report should be re-
ceived with grave doubt. It is not at all
probable that Mr.. Edmunds, il he has any
intention of writing such letter as the cor
respondent describes, would reveal his pur
pose beforehand.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-02-22
Current Comment.


I lLoWlsbOn JOurnal.l
The spectacle of two fusion gentlemen, Eli
iot King and Tabulator Chase, forming an as
sociation of "the independent citizens Of Port
land, composed of mechanics and laboring
men," and resolving that"it becomes the labor
ing men, without distinction in class or calling
to maintain their rights and exercise their
powers in the manner best calculated to pro-
mote their interests, without regard To the
threats Of bullying ring-masters, or the crack
OF their party whips" is enough to make q
horse laugh. When did Mr.. King or Mr..
Chase perspire or labor, except rhetorically?
Mr.. L. b. Swan and ex-Congressman Murch
worked this little dodge for all it is worth in
this State, and it is too late in the day for any
Maine man in kid gloves to pose successfully
as the special friend and champion of the la
boring man. Some honest and Intelligent
working men once were duped by such profuse
statesmen, but the biographies of Mr.. Murch,
the champion OF the mechanic, of Mr.. Swan,
the special friend of the farmer, are eye-open-
ers. The man who loves his kind only Just
before election is altogether too kind.
Concerning Maine Judges.
(Boston Advertiser.)
The Governor of Maine has nominated the
Hon. w. L. Putnam of Portland, 10 be JUS
tice of the Supreme Court, in place of the
Hon. j. W. SymoDds, who has resigned. III
Mf. futnam consents to accept the appoint
ment, of which there is said to be much doubt,
his service could not fail to be acceptable in
the highest degree, His mind has the strength,
ciearness and readiness which go to make the
good Judge, while his personal traits fit him
peculiarly for the work of the bench. Judge
Symonds, who has served for twelve years in
t9e Superior and Supreme Courts with remark
able ABILITY, Is represented to wish to lead the
ireer lie OF member of the bar and 10 be
able to indulge his literary predilections It is
TO be remembered also, that the Maine Judges
are underpsid. This Consideration. it i said,
likewise has weighed with Judge Symonds.
The Governor, it ought to be said, has shown
proper impartiality in nominating Mr.. Put
nam, who Is Democrat.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-02-22

Hand organs are accompanied by two cranks
one on the end and the other standing be-
hind:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-02-22
Portland Roller Skating Rink.

Open every Afternoon and Evening. Mus
ic both afternoon and evening by Chand-
Ter. Sessions from to 4.3O and 7.45 to
1915 Juvenile assembly every Saturday
Afternoon. The elevator will run from
7.S0 to $50 every evening. None but
the celebrated WinsieW skate used at this
rink. The management reserve the right
to refuse admission and skates to all OBJ.
jectiOnable persons.
M.F. WINSL0W, Manager.
dec19 If
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-02-22
Special Rates for the Campaign.

In accordance with a long sanctioned
practice the PRESS, Daily and Weekly, is
offered 20 new subscribers, during the politi-
cal campaign of 1884, at special rates. This
concession to new subscribers, for limited
period, does no injustice to those who are al
ready subscribers. They will receive in full
msasure their due, indeed better paper,
both during the campaign and after ii. We
rely upon their good will to help spread the
knowledge of our special rates, and in return,
we engage to make the paper as much more
valuable and interesting as our increased
prosperity will warrant
To new subscribers, during the political
campaign of 1884, the price of the DAILY
PRESS will be
FIFTY CENTS A MONTH.
rThe Portland Daily PRESS Is the largest daily
paper published in the State, nd has the largest
circulation. At the special rates 1t Is also the
eheapest.l
To new subscribers, during the campaign,
the price of the WEEKLY PRESS, an page
paper containing digest of all the contents
of the Daily, will be
TEN CENTS A MONTH.
In all cases the money must accompany
the order.
Papers discontinued at expiration of time
paid for.
Subscriptions at these rates received for
nr any term of months not extending be.
yond November IS, 1884.
TRY THE PApRE ONE MONTH.
Address.
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Portland, Me.
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PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.,
Portland, Me.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-06-11
MRS. WELLS IN WEST VIR-
GINIA.
She Wins and COnquers as She
Enters.
Her Parkersburg Addresses.

Mrs. NJ. L. Wells, President of
the Indiana w. c. 7. u, accom-
panied by her accomplished
daughter, Miss Nellie, arrived in our
city last Thursday, remaining over
Sunday, and on Monday left to fill
list of engagements with the
West Virginia w. c. T. U, as APP
pears in another column.
Our people had been moved to
tears by Miss Jennie Smith, star
tied and convinced by Mrs. Foster,
captivated by Miss Willard, and
now they were anxiously waiting
to meet Mrs. Wells and know how
they should fare in her presence.
After her happy Introductory
talk at the Saturday evening re-
ception, her two addresses on Sun
day at the Sunday School Child
ren's Day exercises at the First
Presbyterian and M. E. Churches
and her lecture at the crowded Bap-
list Church in the evening, we
could hear but one expression. Ev-
eryone who heard her was delight
ed, and all the friends Of the cause
in our State were ready to say,
"She will win and conquer wher-
ever she goes in West Virginia,
just as she has won and conquered
in Parkersburg."
Many of our conservative friends
who had hitherto thought it "hard-
err for camel to go thro' needles
eye," than for woman to make a
proper" speech from the platform,
after hearing Mrs. Wells at the
Baptist church, went away, not on
ly as woman's prisoners of war, but
were most happy in their captivi-
ty, and ready to swear perpetual
and active allegiance to the W. c..
T. U. Army. Many such conserva-
tives were captured and new re-
cruits enlisted at the Sunday ev-
ening meeting.
The simple prese ntation of the
opportunity by Mrs. Wells, to help
on the w. C. 7. U. work in West
Virginia, secured voluntary con-
tribution from the deeply enlisted
audience of about S25.
Henceforth the simple an
nouncement will be all that will
be needed to secure for Mrs. Wells
full house of Parkersburg's best
and most intelligent people.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-06-11
10 the Voters of Wood County.

Ny name will be before the Re-
publican neutrality-suspicious.
as candidate for Clerk of the Cir
cult Court of Wood county. If l
receive the nomination, I shall ask
the support of my friends and fell
low citizens of all the political par
ties, and all organizations. If elect
ed, [ will endeavor to the best of
my ability to faithfully discharge
the duties of the office.
0. M. CLEMENS.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-06-11
Burning Springs at s d. M.

Burning Springs at s p. m.
The Martin leaves the Springs
in the afternoon, and Parkersburg
in the morning.
Remember all these packets have
agreed to the uniform rate of two
thirds the regular fare from all
points. Doubtless other steam
boats will grant the same reduc-
ton if delegates interested will
confer with them in time.
Let the Temperance people show
their appreciation of these favors
by coming in body to these
BIG CONVENTIONS.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-06-11
Teachers Institute.

The Wood County Teachers In
stitute will begin its sessions at
the Washington school house, in
Parkersburg, June 16, 1884, at 8 a,
M. and continue in session five
days. DR.. Thomas w. Harvey, (au-
thor of the Grammar, and Prof.
Geo. E. Little, (teacher of drawing)
of Washington, D. c., will be the
instructors.
An examination of teachers will
be held on Saturday, June 81.
S. T. STAPLEToN,
Co. Sup't Schools.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-06-11
b. & o. FayOrS.

The always ready and untire-
able B. & O, has kindly granted
the Temperance people Of the State
the excursion favors usually grant
ed the political conventions. See
particulars in another column ;
and let our friends respond to the
favor by coming to the Conven-
tions with full delegations from all
points.
The biggest gathering the Tenn
perance hosts of the State has
ever known, is already assured.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-06-11
o. r.. Fl i!
Boom! Boom I! Boom !!
SO Roar the CannOns as the First
Through Train comes scream
ing into ParkerSburg.

Our people were out in mass,
yesterday evening, as the first
through passenger train came in
from Wheeling, bringing His
Excellency, Governor Jackson, with
Senators Camden and Fair, and all
the other big fellows who build our
railroads for US, and get growled at
for having so much money to do it
with.
1t was a grand, good thing to see
the immense crowds, and hear the
booming of cannon, screaming of
whistles, and yelling Of all Par
kersburg at once, as the three fine
coaches glided up alongside the new
station at the foot of Court Street.
A syndicate of carriages oarried
the syndicate of capitalists and
friends to Hill's Central, where the
City Council formally did the prop
er homors Of rendering the hospi-
talities of the city.
The City Band filled all space
round about with sweet, harmoni-
Gus sounds, and between "musics,"
we had neat little speeches of well
come, congratulations, tributes to
West Virginia, thanks, &C., &C.,
from Recorder Turner, City Attor-
ney, Geo. w. Neale, Col. w. P.
Thompson, and Senator Camden.
Mine host, Jere Hill, led in
"three cheers and tiger" for the
Ohio River Railroad, that must
have made the remotest mountain
tops of the State, rattle their rocky
heads together with the echoing
reverberations.
And so the O. r. r. is a fixed
fact, full OF putting life and rafting
wheels. Regular morning and
evening trains will be put on next
Monday.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-06-11
Little Folks and Flowers.
ChildrenS' Day at the NJ. E. Church
South.

[Croaoded over from Last Week.
Children's Day was observed last
Sunday at the M. E. Church South,
and a most happy time was had by
the large church full of little folks
and visitors. The floral decora-
tions were in excellent taste and
lavish profusion, some of the class
emblems being especially artistic
and beautiful.
We are sorry to note that the
beloved pastor, DR.. B. F, Carroll,
was denied the enjoyment of the
occasion, being kept in his room by
sickness. By request, DR.. Warner
supplied his place on the program,
making a brief address, most hap
PLY appropriate.
The program was well planned
and happily carried out. There
was singing, recitations, the egg
brt king, distribution of medals,
&c, and during all the exercises,
the many little birds in their Gag
es almost split their wee Threats
trying to outsing the children
God bless Children's Day and all
who study and labor to make them
pleasant, enjoyable and profitable
to the little ones!
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-06-11
OFFICE ISAAC Prayer, PAR
KERsBURG, JUNE 2. 1854.

hEhSB htr, Z NE 4, 1904. J
Mr. Editor n, calling especial at
tentaom to my ad,, aoish to sag to
those that don't knoU me that my
offer IS made an good honest faith and
that not one cent extra a05U be paid
for the goods l offer to give to pstr-
chdsers.
To those aoho k1oao my aoav Of do
ing business, that haze dealt Nth our
House for nearly th5rty gears, l
soiU only sag that having TOO MANY
GOODS on hand, l make THIS liberal
offer to reduce stock.
Remember that / haze the largest
Store Room not only an Parkersbetrg,
but IN the State j, my Stock IS &C
knoaoledged by all to be the biggest and
my goods all Of the latest styles.
ISAAC Prayer,
The PnrkeTsbaLrq Boss.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-06-11
The Long Reach Rally--Steam
boat Excursions.

Besides the Chesapeake, Courier
and Chancellor, Capt. Jack Mon
tieth's steamer will bring an ex-
cursion from New Martinsville and
Sistersville to the grand Temper
ance Picnic and Grove meeting, at
Long Reach, June goth.
The indications say there will
be the largest crowd there, ever as
sembled in that community.
Let everybody come and add to
its bigness. See notice inside.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-06-11
Our w. c. L. US. Astir.
Preparing for the Conventions.

Yesterday afternoon at the M. E.
church there was a large attend
ance and busy work at the Joint
meeting of w. G. T. U. and Y. w.
C. T. U.
Finding the matter of entertain.
ing the Conventions, growing on
their hands, the joint committee of
the two Unions selected and elected
land resolved an earnest resolve that
they act) the following named gen.
tlemen to aid them, as
COMMITTEE ON ENTERTAINMENT.
These are the gentle men, and we
do hope every one of them will
turn aside from all other cares and
"help those women"
Rev. w. A. Powell, Chairman;
Walter A. Leese, B. M. Amber,
Harry Caswell, J. w. Right, H. H.
Dis, Jr., Cook Devol, Rev. M. Lee.
The joint committee of the two
Unions with whom this committee
of gentlemen are requested to act,
are Miss Bertha Timms, Chair.
man, Mrs. Rev. j. w. Carter, Miss
Bette Devol, Mrs. DR.. Devol.
Rev. w. A. Powell, Chairman,
has called meeting of all these
ladies and gentlemen, at the Bap.
fist church, this Wednesday after
noon, at 5 o'clock. Let Everyone be
present as matters are urgent and
vigorous work must be done.
Several hundred invited guests
are to be entertained next week,
and Parkersburg's well-deserved
reputation for hospitality must
not be jeopardized.
Let every hospitable home in
the city be thrown open.
Amy citizen, who will entertain
one or more delegates to the
Conventions, and who has not been
called on, please report to any
member of the committee above
named, or at the FREEMAN office,
OTHER COMMITTEES.
Other important committees
were appointed at this joint VIC.
T. U. meeting, among which:
Com. Of arrangements Mrs. /.
H. Johnson, Mrs. Rev. J. w. Car
ter, Miss Bette Devol.
Com. on Decoration Mrs. Julia
Hopkins, Misses Bette Devol, An.
ma Belle Layman, Rena Johnson,
Cynthia Martin and Jennie Ogden.
This committee was directed to
solicit the kindly aid or Mrs. Good
and Mrs. DIR. Jones, and also to
draw on the young gentlemen hon
orary members for needed assist
ance.
Thus are we assured that the
Conventions on assembling will
not be greeted with blank pulpit
and bare walls.
LET'S ALL TO WORK!
Now, friends, let's all to work,
these few remaining days, and see
that the meetings shall be pleas
ant, profitable and most enjoyable
in every possible particular and
detail.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-06-11
Children'S Day.

Last Sunday was a glad, happy
day for the children at both the
First Presbyterian and M. E.
Churches. The preparations were
complete, decorations elaborate
and in exquisite taste, and the ex-
ercises happily appropriate and
profitable. We intended full'ac.
count of these meetings, but were
prevented.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-06-11
Notice to Teachers.

There will be an examination of
teachers for the Parkers burg Dis
trict at the Washington School
House, on Saturday, June 81, be-
tween the hours of 8 a. m, and 3
p. m.
Applicants must be provided
with foolscap paper, pens and ink.
A. L. PURINToN,
City Superintendent.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-06-11
Observation-Disclosures.
Announcement.

l hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the office of Prescott
ing Attorney of Wood county, sub
iect to the decision Of the Demo
cratic County Convention.
CHARLES L. CALDWELL.
May Ord, 1884
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-06-11
Prosecuting Attorney.

I hereby announce myself as a
candidate for Prosecuting Attor-
ney of Wood county, subject to the
nomination by the Republican Con-
vention Of Wood county.
J. w. VANDERvoRT.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-06-11

For lunch or a good square
meal, call at Howery's, corner
Sixth and Greene Streets. You
will find there all the substantials
and luxuries of the season, nicely
prepared and everything in "apple
pie" order. Don't forget the place.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-06-11

MARRIED.-Thursday, June 5,
1884, at the residence of Mr.. S. K.
w. Mcfarland, Center, Belpre, O.,
by Rev. D. Y. Murdoch, Mr.. M.
Dowler, of Marshall county, w. Va,
and Miss Anna E. Mcfarland, OF
Center Belpre.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-06-11
Local Attendance,

Let everybody within reach get
ready to enjoy the grand meet
ings at our Temperance Conven-
tions June II, Is, 10.
Addresses every day and eye
ming.
Remember, Miss Willard and
Mrs. Wells will speak, Tuesday
evening, at the Baptist church.
Everybody ought to hear them.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-06-11

The RUSH at Epstein & Felsen-
held's is because of their selling
goods at cost. Try them for big bar
gains while they're going.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-06-11

Parkersburg's good name for hos
pitality must not be allowed to
suffer.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-06-11

The Temperance hosts are com
ing. Be ready for them.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-06-11

GIVEN AwAY.-See Mr.. Prayers
announcement on last page. He
has but one price for his goods,
and his calico and chintz dresses
are actually presents to his Gus.
toners.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-06-11
The Convention
Attention Friends I!
To Reduced Rates.
TwO-Thirds Fare All Round.
We are glad to announce reduced
rates as below, for the benefit of all
delegates and visitors to
The w. &. II. u. and State
Temperance Conventions.

At Parkersburg, June 1883.
THE b. & 0.
VIII sell round trip tickets at the
usual excursion rates of 2 cents a
mile. At all stations between Pied
mont, Wheeling and Parkershurg,
these excursion tickets will
be on sale June 10Th to 18th, good
to return up to June 81.
Delegates East of Piedmont must
apply for them on same days at Ell
Their Harper's Ferry, Martinsburg,
Shenandoah Junction, Paw Paw,
Sir Johns Run or Keyser, as no
reduction can be had at other sta
tions East of Piedmont, than those
lust above named.
STEAMBOAT COURTESlES.
The Masters of the following
steamers have kindly agreed to
bring and return delegates at the
uniform rate of two-thirds the reg
ular fare from all points.
COURIER AND DIURNAL
Leave Wheeling every day at 1 1 a.
M, arriving at Parkersburg at mid
night. Tickets coming will be
good returning by either boat.
w. N. CHANCELLOR
Leaves Charleston, Monday morn
ing, arriving in Parkersburg, Tues
day morning in time for the w. G.
T. U. Convention. Returning,
passes Parkersburg, Friday even
ing.
HIBERNIA
Makes daily trips, leaving Pome-
roy in the evening and arriving at
Parkersburg atdaylight next morn
ing. Connects at Pomeroy with
daily packets for the Kanawha and
below.
ONEIDA AND e. Z. MARTIN.
Oneida leaves Burning Springs at 6
a. M, arriving at Parkersburg at
II 80 a. m. Returning, leaves
Parkersburg at 3, p. M, arriving at
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-06-11

The w. G. T. U.and Y. w. G. T..
U. of Parkersburg have SO ordain-
ed and proclaimed, which is suffi-
cient guaranty Of the city's most
generous hospitality.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-06-11
STEAMBOAT COURTESIES.

The Masters of the following
steamers have kindly agreed to
bring and return delegates at the
uniform rate of two-thirds the reg
ular fare from all points.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-07-10
New Coal Yard.

Mr. Henry Meyer, an enterprising
west end grocery dealer, has leased
the large yard known as "Duvall's
Livery Stables" on Cathedral street,
near West, and is having it fitted up
for coal yard. The entire space
has been enclosed with q new and
substantial board fence, and one of
Fairbanks improved platform-scales
put in place, and every necessary
convenience for conducting the coal
business has been attended to. This
will be great convenience to con-
sumers of coal in that section of our
city, and Mr.. Meyers is deserving Of
liberal patronage for his enterpris-
ing spirit.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-07-10
LATEST NEWS.
CITY za8 COUNTY.
n A Y Al No ES!
5TATE -AFFAIRS-
OTHER LOCAL J0TTINGS.
a COLONIAL RECORD.

Mr.. Dennis Claude, Of d., in look
ing over some papers recently. came
across paper, of date of September
D, 1888, relative to the erection Of St
Anne's Church, which was burned
here in 1858 The church of this
parish stands on the site of the first
brick church built in MARYLAND. The
following is the frst'paragraph of the
paper
The trustees for building the
church, having received o letter from
a number of very respectable subscri-
bers, wherein it is recommended to
them to decline carrying up the
steeple, at present, and to proceed in
getting the church fitted for use as
expeditiouslys as possible, have recon-
sdered this matter with that atten-
ton which the Importance of the sub.
ject requires, and as they have not
seen sufficient reasons to induce them
to alter their first resolution, and are
extremely desirous of meriting that
confidence which the public and the
subscribers have placed in them, they
beg leave to state the motives that in
duced them to proceed with the brick
work of the steeple, in hope that those
gentlemen who now differ from them
in opinion may alter their sentiments.
One of the chief reasons was that the
contracts they had made would not
be annulled by the contractors, es-
pecially obdurate were Messrs. King
and Hammond who had the furnish
ing, it appears, of the lime and bricks
The paper bore the signatures of w.
Paca, John Ridont, A. Scott and I.
Hyde. 49,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-07-10
Anne Arundel Tomatoes.

We notice by the Baltimore papers
that large quantities of fine large TOM
atoes, and early cabbage are being
shipped from this county to baltimore.
One trucker in the fifth district ship
ped 5000 heads of early cabbage and
100 boxes Of fine ripe tomatoes one
day this week, the former realizing
him $4.50 per hundred and the latter
S2.5O per box, The same quality of
tomatoes retail IN our market at the
rate of $6 per hushel. or 80 cents per
quarter of a peck. They will be
cheaper by.and by.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-07-10
Illness of Squire Thompson.

Mr.. d. G. Thompson, a prominent
citizen of this place, was taken sud-
denlyill last night about seven O'Clock.
with what is supposed to be an attack
from paralysis. Mr.. Thompson had
been complaining for several davs.
and had also been suffering somewhat
from an erysipelas trouble, which, it
IS thought, brought about the attack.
lie was attended by Drs. Abram
Claude and Frank III. Thompson. and
is much improved today.