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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-11-08

You can get cut rates over any railroad
ct Blake's ticket office 1903 Second
avenue. div
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-11-08

The ric hest young man in Philadelphia
is said to be Augustus Jessup, twenty
four years old, with an income Of over
100000.
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1886-01-02

The following is the new schedule OF
the V. s. & p. II. r. and should be
borne in mind: Passenger train (west
bound) No. 1, arrives at Monroe at
4: IS p. M; leaves at 7: 40 p. M; No. 2
(east bound) passenger, arrives at Q: 20
a. no.; leaves at 6: Is q. M, and stops
at Rayville for breakfast.
No. 3, accommodation. No. g., leaves
Monroe at G;2O q. M, for Shreveport,
and No. f., accommodation leaves
Shreveport for Monroe at 8, p. M, aud
arrive here at, pm. 1t is we'll that
our readers note these facts.
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1886-01-02

We have received information, from
reliable source, that several vaga-
bond tramps have been making calls
at the residences of some of our ciii-
zens, living in the upper portion ofthe
city, and we have besa requested to
give these fellows q fair warning to
leave or take the consequences of their
indiscretion. We suggest to our Mayor
who is always ready to act on any
complaint made, that he notify the pc
lice to keep an eye on this gentry and,
II necessary, srun them in" as vagrants
under the city law, or If this is not
done II is not unlikely that the DAILY
will have Items of a sensational nature,
to report ere the second week of the
New Year has elapsed.
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1886-01-02
business,

business.
Mr.. j. w. Cooksey of Crew Lake
was in our town yesterday attending
to business.
We have just been informed by our
young friend Capt. H. w. Williams;
that he propose making this the head
quarters for the Stein, in the near fu.
ture and that she will do all her reship
ing at this point.
We had the pleasure Of visiting the
Excelsior Steam Saw and Planning
Mills, yesterday, of which our esteemed
friends f. Vollman is proprietor and
Thos. s. Richmond, cashier. These
mills are fitted up with all the latest
improvement in machinery and are
said to be of the finest in the State.
We spent some time in viewing these
excellent mills.
We have frequently called the at
tention of our business men to the
condition of our streets, which were
completely under water yesterday, for
lack Of proper drainage, and which we
hope ere long to see receive the atten-
ton Of all parties concerned.
Mr.. o. Green returned from Missis-
sippi, yesterday morning where he
has been visiting his family at Bran
don.
We are glad to know that West
Monroe was so we'll represented al
the Masquerade ball, but are grieved
to learn that some Of her best dancing
and most active young men received
injuries caused by terrible contact
with the floor, which disabled them to
such an extent as to cause them to re-
main at home yesterday evening, suf7-
ering with bruises and headaches
caused by the terrible crash made with
the floor, which was all due we pre-.
sumo to the "excitement" they were Ia
boring under on this special occasion
but, we will say, while they are terri.
bly, "disfigured'' yet they care still
ia the ring"
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1886-01-02

The DAILY Is indebted to Mr.. w.
HI. Carkeet for fine msss of turnipe,
one Of which measured 164 inches in
circumference. Mr.. c., and bis son
worked the garden themselves and
these turnips are certainly a good
criterion and demonstrates satisfactory
what can be done 10 raising vegetables
in this country, when proper care and
attention is given the matter. When
Monroe gets her fair association, MIR.
Carkeet will compete for first prize for
fancy vegetables and is likely to carry
it of triumphantly.
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1886-01-02
Death Of Mrs. Il. Frost.

We, with deep regret, and pros
found feeling of sympathy for the
bereaved children, announce the death
of Mrs. Frost, relict of the late Daniel
l.. Frost, which occurred at about IL
o'clock this morning. Mrs. Frost was
a good christian; charitable lady and
a loving mother--and, the writer, can
we'll und ,rstand, from experience, the
sad plight and situation of the orphan
ed children, to whom We extend our.
heartfealt sympathies in bereavement
of which they are not yet fully con.
scious.
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1886-01-02

Sablett Bros, have just received a
large lot of Nursery Tenders, for Coal
and Wood Fireplaces, which will
prevent children approaching too close
to The fire on the hearth, as we'll as
prevent sparks falling on the floor.
Call and see them.
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1886-01-02

The new management Of the Alham-
bra Restaurant Is as follows: G. G.
Ensminger Proprietor; IN. j. Badu,
General Manager, and II. Jacobs,
Head Steward. The DAILY wishes the
new firm success and we have no
doubt that the old time prestage of
the Alhambra will remain.
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1886-01-02
WEST MONROE DOTS.

FROM OUR REGULAR REPORTER
The d. Stein, direct from Alabama
Landing, arrived at noon yesterday
with 800 bales of cotton.
The oil mill received nine car loads
of seed yesterday aud is doing a -fns
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1886-01-02

The suit of r. p. Glenn vs.. E. B.
Cryer, has been satisfactory adjusted
and The steamer d. Stein, which was
seized by the United States Marshal,
has been released.
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1886-01-02

Sublett Bros, have en- route car
load of Licensed Barbed Wire, Cook
Stoves, Wagon TimbcrJ, Iron, Steel,
Betting, Rope, etc., all Of which will
be sold at figures that cannot be under
sold for same grade of goods.
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1886-01-02

Misses. Sallie Brown, and Meta
Mcclure returned to Whitworth, Col.
lege, Brook aven, Miss, on the train
this morning accompanied by Mrs. S.
]. Scale.
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1886-01-02
River News.

The river il rising rapidly under the
influence of the present rains and at
noon to-day stands feet inches
above low water mark-a rise of 3 fet t
Z inches in the past "a hours.
The Johh Howard will undoubtedly
be able to come through and we look
for her up Tuesday next.
The John II. Hanna will be at our
landing to day.
The st. John will leave New Or
leans, this evening, for the Ouachita.
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1886-01-02

Mr.. Hypolite LaBaum, continues to
improve, and his complete recovery is
only question of time.
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1886-01-02

All orders for coal left at Sublett
Bros, hardware store will receive
prompt attention. N. q. SKIPwITH.
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1886-01-02

Mrs. j. E. Mcclure left on this
mornings train, where she goes on
brief visit to her mother Mrs. Harvey.
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1886-01-02

The rainfall for the past "a hours,
ending at noon to day, amounts to 5
SO 100.
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1886-01-02

A No. l. Pittsburg Coal delivered to
any part Of the city at GO cents a box,
by Fred Habeyan.
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1886-01-02
TO SUBSCRIBERS.

Parties not receiving their paper regular
ly will confer a favor by filing their COM
plants with the business manager.
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1886-01-02

The total number of bales cotton re-
ceive at Freight depot of the w., s. &
P. r.. r., In this city,up to January 1st
amounted to $500.
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1886-01-02
HOTEL ARRIVALS.
OUACHITA HOUSE.

s. Hermanear, CHM; w. s. Grayson,
Ben Jones, La; Wallace Atkins,
Vicksburg; Geo. Sellman, Bee Bayou;
Mrs. Miller, New Orleans.
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1886-01-02

Judge A.A. Ganby and lady, arrived
in the city on yesterdays morning
train.
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1886-01-02

ALEXANDRA RESTAURANT.
G. H. Haynes; Levi Einstein; Major
Gibson; 3. Weaks.
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1886-01-02
VERANDA HOTEL,

John Carrot, Houston, Tex; F. B.
Colwell, Boston, Mass; ]. q. Myers,
Delhi; J. Semlou, New Orleans; N. q.
Skipwith, wife and two children, Mr..
Baker, City.
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1886-01-02

Drayage-Fred Haberyan runs a dray
~ and cart for public convenience. and
personally tends to all business given him.
Special attention to the delivery Ofbaggage
from and to railroad depot and steamboat
landing.
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1886-01-02

Eor Rent or sale, plantation miles below
l. Monroe. Apply to Mrs. d. Dinkgraye.
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1886-01-02

/ ost. A bunch Of keys, with small brass
IL lock attached. Finder will please leave
at K. III. Rills' and be rewarded.
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1886-01-02
MACHINE SHOP.

All kinds of Machinery REPAIRED REBUILT Supply
Pipings, Elbows Fittings Kinds Kept In Stock
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1886-01-02

7 ost-Last night. one Richardson an.
nHarrigan. 3S calibre pistol, between tn
corner OF Fourth street and the railroad
passenger depot. The finder will be liber
ally rewarded by leaving the same at thi
office.
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1886-01-02
CHEAP coLUMN-PAY LOCALS.

Shaves-Chas. Randolph's eight shaves fo
- dollar is allthe go.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10
Gen. GOf's Patent.

Hon. Nathaa COTS horses ran
"A way on 10Th street in Washing
son last week, throwing the driver
from the box of the coupe. Gen.
Goff, with great presence of mind
wrapped the soft cushions about
ais head and when the horses ran
into an obstacle and smashed the
coupe all to pieces, the General
smerged from the wreck unhurt !
Exchange,
Now we submit that General
Golf should be at once awarded a
patent for his newly improvised
"'Runaway Life Preserger."
What a happy contamination
when all buggy and carriage dri-
vers and passengers may go with
their heads so barricaded with
cushions that they may allow
themselves to be hurled against
stone fences with IMMUNITY and be
whelmed into all sorts of smash
ups" without harm. Let the lucky
General, by all means, have pat
for his Runaway Lite-Preserver.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10
AND STILL 1T HOWLS.
The Clarksburg Amti-Saloon Blizzard.


We're not going to exhibit full
panorama of the direful (to the
liquor traffic. effects of the recent
Circuit Court cyclone against the
saloons of Clarksburg. Our faith
full correspondent has given our
readers the happy results in an
other column.
But we have so enjoyed reading
the proceedings in the Clarksburg
papers, that we are moved to give
our friends sample, just to show
how healthy the Court galloped
along after the law breakers.
clean up to the end of the term, till
it had run down and convicted
She enemies of Home and Country
IN 225 cases.
Here's how the reports run:
State VS.. John Foley $40 fine
and costs.
State vs. Pat. KellyQO cases) SIC
ii ne and costs in each.
State vs.. William Spencer, 2
cases, Judgment $40 fine and costs,
each case.
State vs.. Theodore F. Martin
misdemeanor. Verdict Of jury, gull
ty; $50 fine and costs.
State VS.. H4nsel Schneaberger.
Misdemeanor g cases) $40 fine and
costs in each case.
State VS.. William Burk Go cases.
81 10 fine and c sts.
State VS.. John Lyon e cases)s1C
4ine and costs.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10
CONS TITUTION,
9TH WARD PROHIBITION CLUB O.
PARKERsBURG, W. VA.

9TH WARD PROHIBITION CLUB OF
PARKERsBURG, W. VA.
LIST. This organization shall be known as
the 9th Ward Prohibition Club, of Parkers-
burg, w. Va.
2d. The officers of the Club shall be q
President, Secretary and Treasurer and an
Executive Committee OF five mem hers of
whom the President shall be Chairman, e.
o0tcio.
Sd. The officers shall discharge the duties
usually appertaining to such offices and
hold their offices one year or until their
successors are elected.
4th. Bylaws may be proposed and adopted
or amended at any regular meeting.
9TH. To aid in defr -yipg incidental expen-
ses, an admission fee of % cents shall be re-
quested but not required.
9th. Amy persons over the age of fourteen
years may become members of this club by
subscribing to the foregoing Constitution
and the following,
MEMBERSHIP PLEDGE.
We, the members of the 9th Ward Prohi-
bition Club of the city of Parkersburg, w.
Va, hereby pledge ourselves to stand t1-
gother in every contest between the Home
| and the Saloon, and to use our influence in
every legitimate way to free our city, State
and country from the burdens and curse of
the legalized liquor traffic. And We who
| are voters hereby declare that we will vote
for no man for any office, municipal,
county, or State who is not openly opposed
to said traffic.
Following the adoption of the
constitution and the enrolling of
all present who will join the Club,
proceed at once to the election of
permanent officers; President, Sec
Rotary, Treasurer, and the four Cor
such number as may be provided)
additional members of the Execu-
tive Committee. This all done,
the organization for work is com
plete and the CLUB ready for bust
ness.
SYSTEMATIC PLAN FOR CONTINUOUS
WORK.
And now, to facilitate this work
of organizing more thoroughly, !
wish to suggest further plan that
l think will be the most effective
and one that l intend proposing to
our Club at our next regular meet.
ing. 1t is, to have furnished a
smal! pass book, one that can be
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10
Organize.
Organize moay.

Organize noas
Organize in every town.
Organize in every district.
Organize in every county.
Read what DR.. J. P. Shafer says
under the head of "Organize-Or-
ganize." His article is timely,
practical and just to the point.
Let us have live, active Prohi-
bition Club in every town, village
and neighborhood.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10
Organize Organize !
APRACTICAL PLAN FOR PUSH-
ING THE WORK.
Constitution and Pledge and
Membership Club Book.
Every Member an Actioe Yorker
Every Member an Actiue Worker.
PARKERsBURG, Fab. 9, 49,

PARKERsBURG, Fab. 9, $50.
EDITOR FREEMAN
AS to now we shall organize our
forces in favor Of the Home and
against the Saloon the mos:
speedily, the most thoroughly and
with the least expense, seem to
me to be questions of the greatest
i'm portance just now.
The present time, during the
year, and as early as possible, the
work should be organized in every
district in every ounty throughout
the State. This may be done
effectively by the Prohibitionists OF
each district. Let them call a
meeting of the citizens at conven-
lent place and time. Secure the
attendance of a speaker, one or
more if possible, to address the
meeting upon the great questions
of the day, after which let them
proceed at once to organize a Club
for the district.
This is very easy and simple
matter.
Let some one call on proper
person to act as chairman Of the
meeting, and on motion elect al
other to act as secretary.
You are now ready for business.
The chairman may invite some one
to offer prayer, after which
he should appoint committee
of three to draft and report Consti-
tuition and Pledge to be considered
by the meeting. And while this
committee is performing these
duties, the Chair may call for ad-
dresses or remarks from those pre-
sent who may be willing to aid
the good work by their counsel
and encouragement.
The report OF the committee may
be called for, read, amended if
necessary, and adopted, after which
proceed to take the names of all
who are willing to subscribe to the
Constitution and Pledge just adopt
ed. To facilitate the work of COM
mittees, l suggest the Cons titution
and Pledge as adopted by our 9th
Ward Prohibition Club. l think
our Plan of organization about the
best I have seen. Of course it may
be changed to suit the views of
others.
1t is as follows:
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10
Political Chickens.

the State Journa! says there il a
conspiracy Of prominent Republi-
cans of West Virginia, organized to
aid the reelection of Senator Cam
den, whereupon it proceedath to
lndignate. Just as if it wasn't the
business of every political chicken
in these patriotic times, to scratch
where it can find the most worms,
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10
General Hancock Dead.

AS we 60 to press we learn that
the following dispatch reached
Parkersburg yesterday evening:
"NEw York, Feb. 9.--Major Gen
eral Winfield Scott Hancock died
suddenly this afternoon at 3 o'clock
on Governors Island, in New York
Bay"
We have no further particulars.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10
Give Him Welcome.

We call attention to Mr.. Tho
mass I, O. G.. T. itinerary in an
other column. We ask our friends
to give him hearty welcome
wherever he comes. He is not very
big of stature but he is chock full
of vigorous and eloquent fight
against the abomination of abomi-
nations we all seek to destroy. Go
hear Mr.. Thomas and you'll all bid
him God speed.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10

The editor spent delightful
evening with Rev. B. Ison and
the President OF the Cameron w.
G. T. u, last Friday but getting
home with but two days left in
which to do a weeks work, his
notes of the trip must go over to
next week.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10
Send In the Names.

Many are already sending in
lists of names in answer to our ad-
vertisement on first page, but we
yet lack many of having the thou
sand. Send in the lists, friends; it
will aid US much in getting the
FREEMAN where it can do good.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10

The Parkersburg Postoffice agony
seems, to be about over. Mr.. A. N.
Williams is the center of congratu-
lations. His appointment has been
sent to the Senate and will doubt
less be confirmed in a day or two.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10
AMONG OUR EXCHANGES.
Their Notions and Ours.

Clarksburg has contributed about
$3.50 for the Newburg sufferers, for
which she can feel proud.-Clorks.
burg News.
We are sorry Parkersburg has
been 80 careless as to deny herself
the pleasure of like or greater
contribution to these needy suffer
ers.
The FREEMAN seems to endorse
the Police Gazette business of the
Imtelligencer.- Wetsel Democrat.
The FREEMAN has no endorse
ment whatever for anything in the
linz of "Poliee Gazette business" but
whenever a paper rdts drunken
ness in high places and low VI sns
same plane of denunciation, the
FREEMAN has an Amen for that !;
just as it insists on putting the
guilt edged" saloon on the same
level with the back alley doggery.
There are now more than one
hundred and sixty houses in Chi
cago uninhab ited because they are
believed to be Register.
That's not strange. There are
right here in Parkersburg more
than forty haunted houses-houses
where whole host Of little whisky
and beer devils 60 dancing and
prancing about every night,
plaguing and tormenting all who
enter their doors.
Gen. Saunl. F. Carey, the Prohi-
bition orator, declares that "the
republican party must be destroy
ed before Temperance can make
Roadway" 1t is to be hoped, how
ever, that Temperance won't have
to wait so long.-Charleston TIT
buae.
Well then, to avoid any unhappy
delay, suppose the Temperance
voters all turn to and rush the
Prohibition train along, while the
two old parties busy themselves in
the old squabble for the saloon
vote. What d'you say?
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10

A sad case of whisky death in
Richie county under, What We
License. The good people OF Richie
have more conscience and common
sense than to license such lniquity
and crime.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10

Our Dayton Letter, and Spying
out the Land, on last page.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10
(SIGNED.1

FOllOWlng the CertlnCaCe, nave
printed in this pocket "Club Book"
the Constitution and Pledge, and
leave the remainder of the book
with blank pages upon which to
register the names of applicants
for membership. We see by this
method that each member of the
Club has a Certificate of Mem ber-
ship and the Constitution and
Pledge always with him and ready
to present to his friends as he
chances to meet them. Besides,
each member is a solicitor or Com
mittee of one to secure new mem
bers for the Club. Each ember
thus is made live, active, work
ing member.
This method is simple, cheap,
and thoroughly practical. By it
each member is armed and equip
ped with the implements necessa-
ry for aggressive warfare against
the Saloon and in favor of the
Home.
By it, we may not only be able
in short time to "chase thou
sand and put ten thousand to
flight" but we may soon unite in
active, aggressive work on the
Home side of this desperate con-
fict, the large majority of the peo-
pie of any community.
ORGANIZE! ORGANIZE! LET THIS BE
OUR PRESENT CRY!
Fellow citizens, Temperance
men and women, let us organize F.!
Organize n, every toWm and district :
Organize thoroughly without delay.
Let us organize and arm and equip
ourselves for the conflict as | have
suggested, and then can we march
in line, shoulder to shoulder, each
in his or her place, working and
battling for the cause. Small Club
Books" as l have suggested, can be
printed and furnished for few
cents per copy, and should our Club
adopt the plan l will ask that fur
ther announcements be made
through the FREEMAN, and inform
alton given as to where the books
can be had, price, &c.
Yours for active, organized work,
J. P. SHAFER.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10

carried in the vest pocket for con-
venience. On the front page, have
printed Certificate OF Member
ship, which may read as follows:
CERTIFICATE OF MEMBERSHIP.
Headquarters 9th Ward Prohibition
Club.
PARKERsBuRa, w. VA-1806.
To WHOM ITMAY Conc ERN Thus
is to certify that -
is member of the 9Th Ward Prohi-
bition Club, and that the said--
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10

The argument, the enterprise,
the equity, the good sound business
sense are on the side of giving all
reasonable and practical aid and
encouragement to all Legitimate
and feasible railroad enterprises.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10

--- is hrebs authorized and
requested, by official action Of the
Club, to sois;ssst and secure the names
Of special friends and dmy ~S,!0 may
be induced to join IN this good acors;
and report all such applicants to the
Secretary ofhse Club for membership,
and upon their admission, the Secre-
tary shall fill up and delsver to each q
like copy of this Certificate of Member
ship.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10
Vote for the Railroad.

There is no time lett for argu-
ment. Get yourself up at once,
gather your neighbors, 90 to the
polls and vote ''For Subscription.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-02-10

PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.-Let every friend
ascto a0hose hands a Sample COPY Of the FREE
MAN comes, take its coming as an urgent re-
zgtsest TO subscribe.