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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-15

LITTLE Rock, ARK, Dec. 15.-The systema-
tic robbery Oh freight cars arriving in this city
mas been carried on for some time past. Late
yesterday evening the seal on an Iron Mountain
freight ear was discovered to be broken, and ON
Hurry Hughey, were found within the car.
Judge Grinth this morning fined them $40
ana an sent them to the county Jail for 25 days:
thieves on the outside. The mode Of operation
was for the boys TO throw out such boxes of dry
goods and notions they could handle after
the cars got in motion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-15

WOODEN GLOVES, Jersey gloves Kid gloves,
0ogskin gloves, buck gloves. castor gloves: in
fact, any style of a glove that gentleman
wishes to wear, at prices to suit the most eco
nomical. Francs, corner 9TH and d, the only
strictly one-price hat and gents furnishing
store In this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-15

The agricultural group In the French cham.
Der of deputies has resolved to oppose the i'm.
portation OF American salt meats in the In.
terests alike OF sanitation and Of French nus
bandry.
Ed. Jones, his wife andtwo children, of Troy.
N. Y, are all afflicted with trichinosis from
e ,ting ire n ,x,rk and sauSnge, and Jones has
be III made ms sne by Il. =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-15
A Youthful Desperatlo.

CLINTON, ILL.,, Dec. 15-Lewis Cash and
ulcA Hue. two ten-year-old school boys, got into
an alteration yesterday afternoon. Alter the
ulsmlssal OF school young Cash pulled a knife
from his pocket and Inflicted several ugly
wounds on kue's head. Rue had to be taken
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-15

AN IDIoT BURNED TO DEArH.-Martha Rro.
dinox, an idiot, fell in the fire at Franktin.
was burned crisp. The dwelling was Set fe ON
fire by the furniture isniting nom the hurntno
wonlans clothing and was totally destrOved
The farming out of convicts tn wealthv
planters and railroad corporations has nronse !
are made OF releasing all such convic1s S nv
force. -
At the Lexington, ny, lunatic asylum SIM.
Institution, shot and instantly Killed Jeffrey
Tyre, nn inmate. $500 -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-15
I'd EDITION,
Latest kilograms to Ths Star.
Destructive Fire ut D.nvt,,e VI.

ST. JoHNSBuRf, VT, Dec 15.-A disastrous
wooden factory containg six sets of machinery,
new factory not yet completed, q store and
belonging to Benjamin Greenbank, and COW
cred higlway BRIDE. The loss is estimated at
rom SSo,ooo to S75,OOO; insurance, about
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-15

A YER'S PILLS ARE A CONVENIENT RE
"A medy to have always at hand They sugar
coated. easy to take effective operate bring
relief and cure. They eectual In wide range Of
diseases which arse from dsOrdeSs Of the stomach
aud digestive organs. dis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-15

1.-the ToT.-Smallest skater in America. E
street Rink tonight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-15

DURGE OUT THE LURKING DTSTEMPER
"A that undermnes health and the constitutional
vigor will return. Those who suffer from
ebled and disordered Of the system should take
Ayers Sarsaparilla cleanse the blood and restore
vitality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-15

KILLED HIS FATHER AND A MrIE w,r,, f,,rr,
SHOT.-On Saturday night at Haddock's. thir.
teen miles from MacOl, Ga, John Thomas.
surprising 1t TO be made by cows, fred his gun
twice i'll the direction of tho noise. On SUNDAY
morning the dead body Of Bob Thomas. the
head shot of. mule was killed BY the other
shot. S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-15

The following changes from yesterdays quotations
ON the Washing Stock Exchange are Motel toSiav:
y. c. per. imp; rs. 1891, coin, ll5 bid: ll6 asked
5Oyear fund 35s, 1924. currency, ll6i4 bid, 11.as
asked. Metropolitan K. r. stock, Ill asked: North
capitol and street 4. r, a bid An tcustia r. Il,
asked. Fremens ms. ~ asked. Columbia Inns. Ills
bid, ID asked. Potomac lns., 4Si2 bid Washington
Brick Machine. III bid. Penn. fe Co.. 5Ola sed
U. Electric Light. u bid. W. L. l., first mort, 80
asked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-15

MARRIAGE LIcENsEs.LMarriage licenses have
Brooks, OF FauQuier county, Va, and Sarah A.
Lee, Of Fairfax county, Va; James H. Bowles,
OF st. Mary's county, Md, and Nora J. Kines:
Clement l.. Swing and Barbara U. Weser: w.
II. Kelly and Martha G. MITCHELL; John Conner
and Mary Geary; Clarence b. Hooper and Dora
Harvard, both OF Baltimore, Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-15

A HEAVY ROBBERY AT WILLARDs HorEI
REPOETED.-Wllliam Byers, q salesman foI
Arnold, Constable & Co., Fifth avenue and 18TH
street. New York city, reported to the police
this morning that some time between ha f.nasi
ten O'Clock last night and half.past snven
o'clock this morning his room at Willard.
hotel was robbed OF 1884 in cash and a gold
watch and chain worth . SO: total S4ai
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-15

RoBBERIEs RE" ,RTED.-Willam Silvernagle
reports stolen from an ice box AT X street mar
ket $23 worth Of meat.-Charles Pfanne, 633
street, reports clothing stolen from him
valued al St4 o0.-James l.. McDanieis re-
ports stolen from his house So
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-15

THE PRESIDENT and the members OF his cabi-
net this afternoon visited Messrs. Prince & Cud-
lips Photographic gallery at the corner of 11th
street and Pennsylvania avenue. and were pho
tographed in group.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-15

VERDICT AGAINST THE MErRopoIrrAy
RAILROAD CoMPANY.-TO-day, In Circuit Court
No z, the case Of Jane Scott agt. the MetrODoli.
tan R:tiir0ad company, was concluded by a
verdict for plaintiff for %. 500 damages. The
plaintiff claimed that she was knocked down
by horse OF defendant, and badly injured Nnd
but new trial was awarded, and she now gets
$500 more. 80
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-15

at NJ. Augentein's, S1s-S2l eth street NV n
great many could not be waited on and To give
every one a chance the extraordinar bargains
advertised for to-day will be offered ior to-n,or-
row,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-15

TEN PER CENT off for cash on holiday goods
o. Drew's, 9th and Penna. avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-15

TEACHERS allowed % per cent discount on
Christmas Cards. Max Cohen, 613 18th st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-15
Gents Fine DSgsktn Gloves, o..
At Auerbachs Knit Jacket Depot, eth and III.

special Bargains for the HOLIDAY
trade nj 2. Strasburger's, No. 800 eth street
doors above 1:
SO prs. boys red-top boots, at 73c
LA prs. velvet embroidered slippers at 04c.
~ prs. mat Kid button shoes, $I.24
100 prs. mems fine congress CATERS at el.A
4s prs. Ladies' beaded slippers, at 81 "a
24o prs. extra fine infant snoes, at 4Sc.
l2O prs. serviceable common-sense shoes, at %
col
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-15

Gone - the Bottom ~ Laat.-Gent's
hand-sewed Shoes, s.. The best made latest
In style. perfect Ia lifting, superior in quality.
A. +. Moran, 1922 .th ST. NV 2w
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-15

AMONG THE CALLERS ON the President to-day
were: Senators George, Walthall, Brown, Pal
mer. and Hale; Representatives Holman. Dowd
ney, Viele, Weaver. Hail, Frederick, Murphy
ridge. Foran, Seney, wilkins. Mason, Scott
Van Eaton, Barksdaie. Allen, McCreary, Towns
bend, Lands, Maybury, Steele, Johnston, ]
NJ. Taylor, Morgan, and Catchings, and Civil
Service Commissioner Edgerton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-15
FINE PORTRAITS. Kets Kemethy, 11O9 Pa. av
WONDERS for Xmas at j. Jay Gould's, 9th St

CALL AND EXAMINE FUSSELL'S grand dis
play OF satin, plush and fancy boxes, favors and
notices. Largest stock of choice candies in the
city. Prices 81 to Csc. per pound.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-15
FINANCIAL AND CON MERCIAL.

The new II OK MOCK MNFNGS.
The following are the opening alI 2SJ PIN.
If the New York Stock marked today, 81 -
SPECIAL wire to II. III. Dodge 13J Lj:l street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-15

FUssELL's Ice CREAM and Charlotte Russo.
1427 New York avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-15

MEssRs. BRULAToUR & DYER, 1928 Pennsyl-
vanis avenue, have received to-day another
selection Of fne etchings and engravings suit
able for holiday presents, inspection of which
the public are cordially invited. They show
the largest and most varied styles OF mouidings
and request their patrons desiring frames for
Christmas to place orders at once, to avoid dis
appointment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-15

We ARE OFFERING our entire stock of Bige-
low Body Brussels at $1.25 per yard. W. Il.
Moses Sons, cor. 11th and streets NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-15

ONE HUNDRED designs of Christmas Cards
Liberal discount to dealers. Max Cohen, 81 3 It'll.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-15
II Anyahisax

lf Anylhing
Will move clothing the prices we put on them
certainly will. Eiseman kros., cor. 9Th and 4.
sDkx,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-15
Baltimore Markets.


BALTIMORE Nd, December 15.-Virginia skies
consolidated So: teIi-f0rtes 81: do new threes
81: North Carolina sizes old, Is bid to-day
BALTIMORE. Md, December l5.-Cotton dull
mddiing, 9ls. Flour easy and dull Wheat. southern
quiet aud nominal: we4Iern lower; southern red
s2a85: southern amber. 0Sa1UU; No. western
winter red spot. Do bid January. SSaSas: Febru-r
9UA,a9O7s: March, 92aea93lA: May, y8as6a. Corn
southern easier fairly active western hrmer southern
white, !;ia46 southern yellow. Ass46 western mixed
February. 45:sa464: March, 45a,a!6,s: steamer, 43
isaac: western mixed, 3oa87: Pennsylvania, 37aiU
Rye steady, 7lss3. Provisions quiet and steady
Sugar-copper refined firm. l0AalO14. Whisky steady
l.lSaI.20 Other articles unchanged. FreighIs L
Is; grain, 4s4a5d. Receipts-four. 1.S42 barrels
wheat. 1000 bushels; corn, 1o5, 200 bushels; oats
6OuU bushels. Shipnents-h0ur. l .O14 barrels; corn
47.5UO bushels Saies-wheat. 6S8, wv bushels: corn
l25 OOO bushels.
chicago Markets.
CHICAGO. I'LL, December Is. HOO q m-Wheat
has been active hut weak under the large increase In
the visible suppiy-May opeaed as 81 sold off, to 9O7s
39l4 a;9ss. Pork aud lard steady and unchanged
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-15

For fine Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry and
Silyerware ut low prices go to j. Karr's, 629
Pa ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-15

| NOT REMOVED FOR "UFFENSIYE PARTISAN.
| sHIP."-At the light house board it is stated
that Ralph Il. Dodge, the Block Island keeper.
| has not been removed for offensive partisan.
| Ship as telegraphed from Newport. The
| charge against Mr.. Dodge is that he failed to
Darius 3. Dodge will be appointed to succeeu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-15

inS were the readings at the signal office to-day
> In, 26.S; am, 26.1; III am, rs; = D. m
bod. maximum, BOG. Minimum, 25.S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-15

NEW instantaneous photograph gallery, I'll
Market Space.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-15

PIANOS AND ORGANS BELOW Cosr-Under
"For Sale-Miscel,aneous' K. q. smith, lIOS
Pennsylvania avenue, sdvertises number of
actual bargains in pianos and organs These
instruments are In perfect order, and must be
sold, he says, the coming week, to make room
for new stock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-15

MCsr SELL---We have an overproduction OF
clothing; they must be disposed of. Eiseman
bros, cor. eth and E.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-15

The ASSOCIATION OF STEAM ENGINEERS
The above association met at Cosmopolitan
naii last evening, the president. Mr.. j. j. Pea
Do0y, In the chair. There was full attendance.
several new members were received. The even
ing was spent In suggestions and arguments rs
70 provisions Of the constitution and bylaws,
ne committee on the subject having called for
socn: They adjourned 70 meet at Tmms hail
On Monday ne xt az IA O'Clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-15

BETHESDA. direct from Waukesha, received
yesterday at Skaters Mineral Water Depot,
Z
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-15

Doy'T BUY your Xmas jewelry until you
have priced n. Harris & Co.'S, 432 7th st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-15

German Ha0a-k ME W0Olem Socks
at Auerbach's Knit Jacket Depot, 7th and n.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-15

THE MEETING To EE HELD TOMORROW
The public generally do not know the good
that Is accomplished by the training school for
nurses. In quiet way some of our most in
Hucntial citizens have undertaken a project
fhaf I'm Il few years must prove an incalcuable
benefit To the sick in hospitals and to those
Without judicious training few ever attain that
excellence i'll professional skill which is ac-
Hulrcd from experience and discipline In no
walk OF life does il require more patience and
The qualifications of high order than i'm the
treatment OF the sick. One must he prepared
not only TO minister to the body diseased but
also TO the machinery which controls the BODY
1t has long been felt i'm this city that trained
nurses are Indispensable. The trustees OF the
training school have endeavOurcd with their
limited means to supply this want. They h;sv G
through years tried tn carry OH this project "a.
most with superhuman Efforts and against all
obstacles. What success, has been obtained
must be matter of history. The school has
heen almost supported by few individuals in
Inc hope that at no distant day the necessary
aid must follow. Any one DESTROYS to come 10
their relief can do so by paying the small sum
of one dollar, which makes the subscriber
Il contributing member with power to cast q
vote FOR the trustees OF the association. "If they
could only espouse IN our eatlsc five hundred
members, said "a trustee, 1--WE would in a short
time prove to the people the worthy cause we
champion and the good that has been done -
70 which all are cordially invited, especially the
ladies of this community, who have ALWAYS
been first in the cause OF humanity and suffer r.
Ing. The meeting will be held at the Nurses
Directory, corner 18th and +. See advertise
Inent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-15

Elegant, New, latest limp. SeWtag Ma.
chimes, $25. Special reduction for holiday
presents, at Auerbachs Sewing Machine
Rooms, 9TH and III sts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-15

FINED FOR KEEPING AN UNLICENSED BAR
Elias X Levy, who keeps n grocery and liuuor
store at 462 street northwest, WAS placed in
Inc Police Court this morning. charged with
Keeping an unlicensed bar. officer DAILY testi-
Ned that on the 2ist OF last month he saw four
colored men drinking whisky and beer in the
DEFENDANTS store. Gabriel Walker colored
testified TO getting the drinks in the defen dant
place and paying Tor treat on the ~ ST of last
month with money furnished him by the
officer. Other witnesses gave similar testi-
mony. The defendant testified that he was alb
sent from the city when 1t is said the coloretl
men got their whisky, and two OF the coiored
witnesses afterwards came tn him and said
they would leave the city il he would pay their
way To Pittsburg. which he refused 10 do. The
court mp0se i u linc oil sos.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-15

LITTLE Tor.-Smallest skater in America. E
street Rink tonight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-15
LOCAL MENTION.


OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFIrrH
WASHINGTON. ID. g.. Dec. Is, 1855, 1 n. m
For the middle Atlantic states. fair weather,
warmer on Wednesday, winds shifting to west
and south
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-15

GREAT CLosrNG-oCT SALE OF BoOKs-Now
Is your opportunity to buy books at less than
publishers prices. We want every book sold by
February LIST. Any books remaining In our
house on that date will be sold at auction Come
now and take your choice. Remember books
make elegant presents Tor the holidays. Christ
mas and New Year cards included III this sale.
Lansburgh * Bro, f2Q-i.2.a.-424-426 eth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-15

JAMES MEANS SS Shoes, A. F. Moran, 1922
street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-15

Gents Haud.HeWeA Calf Caters.
button and lace shoes, at x2.4s. L. Strasburger,
No. 800 9Th st., doors above L. coz
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-15

Dr.. David kenmedy's
Favorite Remedy cured nay wife ofGeneral De-
bility aud Liver ComplainI Gratefully yours,
VIM. Lundy, Baltimore, Md. co
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-15

Ge001me Diamonds
Can be bought of US at a saving OF 20 per cent
Call and be convinced. X. Harris a. Co.'S, 432
18th st. D
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-09-23
Wheeling Organizing.

EDITOR FREEMAN
Another good Gospel Prohibition
meeting was held in Arbentz Hall,
South End, Sabbath evening last.
About so persons were present,
and several short addresses made
while considerable earnestness was
developed in the cause.
Last night, (14th) quite number
of Prohibitionists met to consider
plans for advancing the work. 1t
was resolved to take steps towards
forming regular Prohibition
Club, and Com appointed
to secure that end.
A meeting or two for Fulton and
other parts of our City were also
planned; SO that hope to be able
to report good progress soon.
We are learning OF converts con-
tinually and are much encouraged.
Yours for Prohibition,
THos J. CARTWRIGHT.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-09-23
An Essay on The Pin.

A boy was given half-an-hour to
compose an essay in. At the end
of that time he produced the fol-
lowing: "The Pin. The pin is a
very useful article. 1t has saved
the lives of many men, women and
children" AS this was the first
effort, the teacher was pleased with
the result, but at the same time he
was anxious to know how the pin
had saved the lives of so many
men, women and children. "Why,"
exclaimed the youngster, "By not
swollerin' 'em, of coursep This
answer resembles that made by a
boy when asked to write something
about SALT Salt he said, was"what
makes the Eaters and meat taste
nasty when there isn't any"
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-09-23
Drove out the SaIOO MS.

The W.. G. r. U. made about five
hundred dollars at the fair. This
money will greatly aid these noble
women in their tireless work for
the destruction. of the saloon
Wisconsin Proh5bitionaSt.
By hard fight the Wisconsin
w. G. T. U. drove the saloons out
of their State Fair and rented the
beer booths for refreshment stands,
and not only accomplished a
great moral victory but made $500.
into the bargain. This is what,
women do when in earnest.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-09-23
EXPENDITURES.
CALLED TO ORDER.

Mrs Johnson asked for informa-
ton, desiring to know whether the
item Of $40, in the report, covered
the entire gross receipts from the
Flower Entertainment, or was this
amount the net proceeds ?
Mrs. Chapin.-"Mrs. President, l
call the sister, Mrs. Johnson, to
order,
Mrs. President.-"Will the men,
Der be kind enough to state where
in Mrs. johnson is out Of order"
Mrs. Chapdm.-"The sister was
asking for information of the Chair,
without addressing the Chair, and
that, too, while sitting in her own
CHAIR"
Mrs. President.-"The point IS
double, and well taken at both
ends. Any member desiring to
speak should both rise in her place,
and address the Chair. Mrs. John
son will be pleased to observe these
requirements in the future"
Mrs. Johnson.-"Mrs. President !;
is it il order to call the President
to order ?"
Mrs. Pesident.-"Assuredly, yes,
in any proper way. The presiding
officer is but one of the Union, and
imperfect as the rest, and needs the
guardian watchfulness of all the
members, that all things may be
done in order. viii Mrs. johnson
state her point against the Chair 2"
Mrs. Johnson. -"When Mrs. Chap
in arose and addressed the Presi-
dent, the Chair failed to recognize
her by announcing her name, that
all might know who had the floor"
Mrs. President.-"The point is
well taken; the President stands
corrected, and sister Chaplin and
the Union have the Chairs humble
apology.
And now that we are all again
in order, the Treasurer will please
give Mrs. johnson the desired in
formation concerning the report
under consideration"
Mrs. Nanny, Treasurer, explain
ed that the $40 embraced the en-
tire gross receipts, but that the on
ly expenses Of the entertainment
were the items noted, of $3.50 and
s10O, for advertising and tickets,
leaving $3.50 as the net proceeds.
All the help by the young gentle
men and ladies, was donated.
The report was accepted, and on
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-09-23
Continued from End page.)

MARY Jane So-Long," arose in her
pIace, and beginning to read, was
ifalled to order by member not So
Iona. The point of order was made
that a special order of the Union
required all reports at this meeting
to be read from the platform.
The Chair decided the point well
aiken. The Superintendent pro-
tested that she was tall enough to
be seen, and her voice strong enough
TO be heard, where she stood; but
the Chair was firm, holding that no
member was "tall enough" to over
reach an order OF a w. G. T. u. (;
whereupon Mrs. "So-Long" grace
fully yielded, and stepping obedi-
emily to the platform, proceeded to
read her excellent
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-09-23
Texas Prohibition.

The question of prohibition is
gaining ground very fast in Texas.
Several places have had local cleo
tions and nearly all gave MAORI
ties for prohibition. Seventy-two
newspapers in the State are now
open advocates of the question
10000 people have petitioned to
submit constitutional prohibition
to the people. 1t will not long be.
delayed; the skies are bright
Charlotte ProeibuSonist.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-09-23

by giving to a reading people short
interesting items concerning our
work. Your Superintendent of
this department has prepared for
the local papers, a short report of
each meeting of our Union. Over
these items of news are always
placed the magic letters, W. C. T.
U. An account of the election of
officers, the appointment of dele
gates to our State and District Con-
ventions, indeed any reference to
the work or purpose of the Union.
hasnever failed to Standardization.
1t can hardly be expected that pub
fishers who advertise liquors and
recommend them, will allow Tenn
perance reading to appear regular
ly in their columns, but some of
them will give a short space each
week to Sunday reading, and this
if judiciously used can be made pro-
motive of both righteousness and
Temperance. Let us prove all
things, especially editors, and hold
fast that which is good" No mat
ter if we do meet with rebuffs and
defects. Let us remember that the
servant is not greater than his mas
ter nor the disciple above his Lord.
In remarks from the members.
drawn out by this report, much
indignation was expressed against
the local papers for their great
wrong in advertising saloons
and lotteries, thus holding up
constantly before our boys and
young men, these vile haunts and
fatal delusions that so surely lead
to sorrow and poverty.
There being nothing further
from Superintendent of Depart
ments, the Treasurer was called on
for a statement.