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The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1886-09-01
Fourth Congressional Dis
frict Convention.

Delegates from a number OF
counties of the Fourth District
met in Parkersburg on the 26th
uIt., in pursuance of the call
issued by the members of the
State Executive Committee resi-
ding in said district. The atten-
dance was small but very
enthusiastic.
At two o'clock p. No., Dave D.
johnson, Chairman of the State
Committee, called the Convention
to order, and prayer was offered by
Rev. E. D. w. King, of Jackson
county. Mr.. Johnson then review
ed briefly the rapid rise and pro-
gress of the Prohibition party,
spoke of the enthusiasm and
earnestness manifested by Prohibi-
tionists and urged straightforward,
independent action and mo deals"
DR.. NJ. s. Hall, of Richie county,
was elected chairman, In as
suming the chair he made a most
happy and enthusiastic speech,
comparing the present campaign,
with the political conditions,
thirty years ago. When he made
up his mind to vote for John G.
fremont, he was subjected to
abuse, and he was not surprised,
when we were abused now
On motion, I. H. johnson was
CHOSEN as secretary.
A committee of three on creden-
tlals and basis of representation,
was appointed, consisting of D. Nc
Gfegor, j. K. Shaffer and R. l..
Cowan.
D. M. Sleeth, l. II. johnson and
Z. D. W. King were appointed
Committee on Resolutions.
While the committees were out,
hon. T. R. Carskadon, of Mineral
county, was called out and spoke
Tor fifteen minutes in his custom
Sfy vigorous style. The COM
mletee on credentials and basis of
representation made the following
report:
Al! persons present at this Con-
vention from counties within
enls Congressional District-who
are Prohibitionists in favor of
lfonlnltion party action are
invited to take part with US.
We have fixed the last total vote
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1886-09-01
Fourth Congressional District
Executive Committee.

Pursuant to the order of the late
Convention the following gentle
men are designated as the Prohibi-
ton Executive Committee for the
Fourth Congressional District of
West Virginia:
Dave D. Johnson, Parkersburg ;
J. H. Cammack, Huntington Rev.
w. M. Weekly, Pennsboro; John
U. Myers, Mason City; Rev. E. d.
w. King, Jackson c. H.
Now let them move ON for a
vigorous campaign.
M. S. HALL, Chairman.
|. II. JOHNSON, Sec'y.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1886-09-01
PROHIBITION COMPRESSION.
AL CONVENTION.
For the First Congressional Dis.
trict of West Virginia.
At Clarksburg, West Virginia, on
Tuesday, September 81, 1886.

A Prohibition Convention for the First
Congressional District of West Virginia will
be held at Clarksburg, on Thursday, the 2lst
day of September, 1885, for the purpose OF
nominating a candidate for Congress for
said District, and for the transaction of
such other business as may demand atten-
tioA at that time.
Each county should call n Convention at
once. Complete an organization for the
county and appoint delegates to the Con-
gressional Convention.
In counties failing to hold such Convsn-
tions, live Prohibitionists should see to 1t
that they are properly represented in the
Convention.
j. Melvin Richards l.. Il. Peters.
James NJ. Lyon. Jasper Pew.
j. NJ. Clouston. j. W. Odell.
c. C. Ridenour ID. g. Watkins.
L. d. King. W. Q. McMeehan.
c. r. Odell. r. Nj. Wallace.
Members State Executive Committee for
First District and others.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1886-09-01
Campaign Freeman.
Scatter ii Wide and Scatter 1t Noap.

Every county in the State ought
to have several hundred copies of
the FREEMAN for the campaign.
Kanawha is already receiving
500 week, Ritohie $50, Lewis $50,
and other counties smaller numbers.
Monroe is negotiating for $50.
CAMPAIGN TERMS.
To save delay in writing tor
terms, we announce as follows:
The FREEMAN viii, be mailed to
any number of addresses sent by
Prohibition Committees or friends,
for one, two or three months, at the
uniform rate of II cents per copy
1880 per hundred which is at the
rate of seventy-fve cents year.
Make up your subscriptions, and
send lists of names at once.
No other investment of Prohibi-
ton money will bring half as good
returns as that spent in scattering
the Cam paign FREEMAN.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1886-09-01
The Fall or Babylon.
CINcINNATn, August, 1896.

The Order OF Cincinnatus, en-
couraged by the appreciation of its
past efforts to please visitors to our
city, takes this method os announc-
ing that from Sept 9th to 18th, in
elusive, realistic representation
of the Fall of Babylon will be gwen
under its direction at the Union
Ball Park, foot of Bank Street
This memorable event Will bs
portrayed upon the largest Stage
ever erected In this country, being
four hundred feet in length, and
one hundred and fifty feet deep,
The costumes of the five hundred
and odd characters, together with
the properties, will be gorgeous
and in keeping with the grandest
scenic effeots ever shown to the
public, The storming of the city,
introducing Charriots, Battering
Rams and Catapults of full size and
correct design, throwing huge
stones and balls of FIRE over tie
walls OF the city, will at once bs
startling and magnificent.
Incidental to the performance
will be a chorus of Chaldean
Priests; the lamentation of the
Jews by the Waters of Babylon
Ancient atletio games and exercis-
es; professions of victorious armies
and many interesting incidents IL
Illustrating life in Babylon at that
period of time. Next will be shown
the feast of Belshazzar, where amid
feasting, dancing and revelry IS
shown the handwriting on the
wall, which is Interpreted to the
King by the prophet Daniel The
entrance of the army of Cyrus att n
turning the channel of the river
Euphrates, is the signal for the
slaughter of the inhabitants, the
pillage of the temple and palaces,
and killing of Belshazzar by Cyrus.
In tho burning and destruction OF
the city the climax Of the elform'
ance is reached.
The subject chosen for ilIn%sle'
ton presents an opportunity for
display that will be taken sayan-
tage Of by the Order, and in which
it will utilize all the yast resources
at its command,
CINCINNATUS
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1886-09-01
Wood County Convention.

small! number of live Prohibi-
t;onists of Wood county met at the
Court House on Monday the 26th
ult,. in pursuance of the call
hseretofore published. Walker Dis
.rict did herself proud by sending
a GOOD delegation, Several other
districts were represented.
". Heese, of Walker, was made
ohsirman and J. r. Shaffer secre-
The following resolutions were
unanimously adopted;
RESOLVED, That we affirm our
allegiance to the Prohibition party,
clean.cut, straightout and we
hail with delight the rapid rise
snd progress of the party through
out the country.
Resolved, That we heartily en-
dorse the principles enunciated by
our Prohibition brethren of Richie,
Mason and other counties of the
State, as set forth in their respect
i've platforms lately adopted and
wa ioin with them for the vigorous
prosecution of the Prohibition cam
paign in West Virginia.
ResoIred, That any Prohibition
ist of Wood county, who fully en-
dorses the sentiments expressed in
these resolutions and who may be
in attendance at the Congressional
Convention to be held this day in
Petersburg, is fully authorized to
act as a delegate to said Conven-
ton.
RssoZred, Likewise that any like
straightout Proh;bitionist, who
NAV attend the Senatorial Conven-
ton hereafter to be called, is
authorized to act as delegate to
such Senatorial Convention.
On motion, a County Executive
Committee to consist OF five per
sons was ordered, J. R. Shaffer, o.
Walker, J. w. Johnson, of Viii.
liams, Barna Powell and J. P
Shaffer, OF Parkersburg, were named
as four OF said committee, and they
were authorized to appoint another
from the lower end of the county
1t was ordered that the Exc
cutive Committee call a County
Convention at a future day tt
nominate candidates for the House
Of Delegates and for Commissioner
In the meantime the Committee
were urged to hold mass meetings
throughout the county.
The Convention then adjourned
J. R. SHAFFER, Sec'y.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1886-09-01
Half Fare Excursions to the
Wes.., Northwest and
Southwest.

On Tuesdays, Sept. 9TH and 21st
Agents of the Ohio & Mississi p Ipi
Railway and connecting lines win
sell round trip land explorers tick
cts to points in Kansas, Nebraska,
Dakota, Texas and and other west
ern States at Half Fare Gone fare
for the round trip.
This is one of the best opportu-
mites you will ever have to visit
the West.
For rates and full particulars call
on O. a. M. agents and agents Of
connecting lines or G. w. Paris,
Central Passenger Agent, 48
West Fourth Street, Cincinnati,
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1886-09-01
Cincinnati Exposition.

For the occasion named above,
Agents of the G. w. & B. r. r. will
on Sept. 1st to Oct. 9th, inclusive,
sell Special Excursion Tickets to
Cincinnati and return at one and
one-third Of the one-way rate, with
twenty-five cents added thereto for
admission.
Going coupons will be good only
on date sold, and returning coupons
must be used whiting five days
from date of sale-except that tick
cts sold October 7th, 9Th and 9th,
must be made to expire Oct, llth,
1886.
Tickets will not be good for stop
over.
Arrangements will doubtless be
made for cheap excursions, with
shorter time limits than are proyi-
ded for in the foregoing, due notice
Of which will be given as soon as
possible after arrangements there.
for can be perfected
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1886-09-01
Ohio Prohibition Towns.

Van Lue, Wellington, Millville,
Manchester, Bonneville, Bloomfield,
GAINESVILLE, Willoughby, Medina,
fredericksburg, Ada, Waynesville,
East Liverpool, Bowling Green,
Cortland, Mt. Oreb, Shreve, Tay-
lorsville, Arcadia, Yellow Springs,
Little Sandusky, De Graf, Rushsyl-
vania, Carrollton, Salineville, Fee
licity, Sunbury, Waynesburg, Wes-
ton, Alliance, Wellsville, Bloom
vile, Leesburg, Mineral Point,
Cridersville, Gainesville, Williams
burg, Cedarville, Mt. Blanchard,
Matamoras, and number of other
Ohio towns have voted in favor of
Prohibition within the last few
months.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1886-09-01
Sc A PAaceabIe Democrat, 80

The following is the last and sill
ly end of a Weston letter in the
Register,
We all know that from the be.
ginning of the world, at Adam and
Ewes time, forbidden fruit always
tastes the best, and it is 20 to .his
day, the more you forbid a person
from drinking intoxicating liquor,
the more he Graves it and 10 bou0d
to have it.
Prohibition does certainly hurt
the business interests wherever il
is maintained, and does not lessen
the amount of drunkards, but to-
creases them, as is plainly seen.
So, if these Prohibitionists Will
take these drunkards and r. form
them, one by one, they will accom-
plish a great deal more good than
by making q political element and
trying to crush liquor out of exis-
tence, which they can never do,
for it was made to drink, and if
necessary, people will go hundreds
of miles for the cake of getting it.
A PEACEABLE DEMOCRAT.
The Lord have mercy on all such
"psaceable" and silly Democrats.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1886-09-01
The General Association of
West Virginia.

This Association will meet with
the Baptist Church at Huntington,
Oct. 18th. The Church is prepar-
ing to entertain all who may at
tend. In order to complete the ar
rangements, it is necessary that
we have the full name of each per.
son by the first day of October. By
complying with this suggestion,
persons will confer favor ON US,
and add to their own convenience.
Address, RoBT. OpELL,
Huntington, w. Va.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1886-09-01
FALL IN, FAYETTE!
Prohibition County Convention
Kanapha Falls, Sept, II, 1886.

The friends of the Prohibition
party are requested to meet at their
several places of voting in their
precincts, to elect delegates to meet
in convention at Kanawha Falls,
on Saturday, September II, 1886,
to nominate a full county ticket
for the several offices of our county.
Come one! Come all
H. LIGHT, Chairman.
Y. B. BOWER, Secretary.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1886-09-01

cations that are laboring for the ad-
vancement of the cause of Temper
ance and the suppression of the
liquor traffic; and we ask all such
to join US in our efforts to give le-
gal form to such measures and to
array behind the laws a party
pledged to see that their provi.
sions shall he faithfully executed.
II. We hail with special graft
tude and admiration, that grand
est organization of Christian wo-
manhood the world has ever known,
the National Woman's Christian
Temperance Union, who proclaim
to the world that they "will follow
the white banner of Prohibition
wherever the Lord plants it."
D. M. SLEETH, Chairman.
The Convention then proceeded
to nominate a candidate for Con-
gress.
Rev. w. NJ. Weekly, in pointed
and vigorous speech, told what the
Prohibition party is and what kind
of man it wanted for standard
bearer, and nominated Rev. w. P.
Walker, of Huntington.
Dave D. Johnson seconded the
nomination. 1t might be objected
that Mr.. Walker was preacher.
He hoped that the party might
keep itself always so pure that
when the day of victory comes-as
come it will-all the preachers in
the land might be proud to be in
its ranks, and sharing its honors.
He had heard a minister say in
the Richie County Convention,
that he thanked God, he was now
identified with party, where he
did not feel degraded by participa-
ting in its onventions.' Mr.. Walk
er was a man who would honor
any position in the gift of the
American people and be none the
less an earnest, faithful minister OF
the Gospel.
Barna Powell also heartily second
ed the nomination. He had been
a delegate in the first Republican
Congressional Convention held in
Ohio many years ago. His right
there, was not contested as he was
then the only Republican in his
township. That convention was a
more forlorn affair than this. And
yet so rapidly did the party rise
that the nominee of that conven-
ton was elected. History was
repeating itself, and he hoped the
nominee of this convention might
be elected.
The nomination was heartily
seconded by a number of others
when on motion of Barna Powell
Mr.. Walker was nominated by
reclamation.
Barna Powell, l. H. johnson ant
D. McGregor were appointed as 1
committee to notify Mr.. Walker o
his nomination and solicit hi
acceptance.
The chairman and secretal
were directed to appoint anC
publish the names of a Congress
sional Executive Committee of five
members.
The newspapers published in
this Congressional District were
respectfully requested to publish
the proceedings of this Convention
Whereupon the Convention then
adjourned.
AT night a small audience was
addressed by Hon. D. McGregor and
Hon. T. R. Carskadon.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1886-09-01
First District Congressional
Convention.

See call in another column. A
typographical error last week made
US say Thursdoy, Sept. 81, instead
of Tuesday. We correct it this
week. Tuesday 10 the day.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1886-09-01

FREEMAN on trial, any time. 3 months
for Is two-oent stamps-Ssnd for 1t.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1886-09-01

St. Aary's Oil Is positive cure for Rheum-
atism and all pain requiring an external
remedy. A trial Is all that is asked. For
sale by all druggists. J. H. GOODWIN, Man
ufaeturer, Cincinnati. o.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1886-09-01

Sind IL tsoe'esat stamps for Tam
passn Freeman.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-02-26
The colu.a COUNTY Railroad.

The Colusa County Narrow-gauge Rail-
road has been completed from Colusa to
Colusa junction, on the line of the North
ern Railroad, and passengers for Colusa
can now go through by rail The narrow
gauge road may be extended before long so
as to tap the little valleys near the foot
hills. The company have little trouble
on hand at present, however relative to
their right of way. Yesterday, General A.
l.. Hart, on behalf of VIM. Ash, a Colusa
county farmer. residing west of Colusa. APP
piled to and obtained from the Supreme
Court writ of certiorari to review the pro-
ceedings of the Board of Supervisors of
Colusa county, authorizing the laying of
the railroad track over the grades and
bridges of a public Highway between the
town OF COllsa and Potts station, a dis
lance of about five miles. 1t is claimed BY
the petitioner that the said order of the
Supervisors was in excess of the iurisdic-
ton of the Board and void The track is
already laid, but it is asserted that if the
Supreme Court holds the order void. it will
become the duty of the Roadmaster to re-
move the track as nuisance. The theory
of the petitioner is that the Supervisors had
no authority to grant the railroad company
the right to lay its track on public high
way, thus virtually excluding wagons and
other vehicles from it; and if the road was
not public highway they could not grant
the right of way over it. The matter will
be heard at the first day of the Sacramento
session OF the Supreme Court
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-02-26
Borrowed a Ride.

Late yesterday afternoon, while Chief
Jackson was on the stand in Department
One of the Superior Court as witness in
the Zeller case, Will Rhoads, Deputy
County Clerk, concluded that as the Chief
would probably be kept in the Courtroom
quite while, he would take the officials
horse and cart, standing near the Court
house, and enjoy little ride He pro-
ceeded to do so, and drove away in grand
style. AT Sixth and streets he hailed a
friend whom he saw on the sidewalk. and
calculated. laughingly, Ran away with a
horse" Turning up street, the horse, a
thoroughbred animal which at one time
was very speedy short distance runner,
began increasing his speed. The driver
found himself unable to hold him, and
soon became settled in the conviction that
the horse had run away with a clerk
Rhoads didn't care TO remain in the cart to
witness the finale. but made a successful,
though rather rough and-tumble exit from
the vehicle. The horse finally ran against
some trees on Eighth street, near l., and
came to stop, after enjoying some spirited
kicking, during which cart and horse were
considerably damaged.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-02-26
A Family Blessing.

Nothing adds more to the security of life, of
happiness and of health than safe and reli-
able family medicine. Simmons Liver Regu-
lator has won for itself the appellation of the
favorite home remedy" 1t is adapted to large
proportion of the emergencies which occur in
domestic life. If the child has the collie, it is
sure, safe and pleasant remedy. If the father
is exhausted, overworked, debilitated it will re-
store his failing strength. If the wife suffers
from dyspepsia, low spirits, headache, it viii
give relief If any member Of the family has
eaten anything hard of digestion, small dose
of the Regulator viii soon establish a good d.
gestion. 1t gives refreshing sleep even in cases
where narcotics have failed. 1t is the best pre-
ventive medicine, and fafe to begin with, no
matter what the attack; and In almost every
case will afford relief and effect speedy cure.
without the aid of other medicine. No error to
be feared in administering; no injury from ex-
posure amer taking; no change OF diet required;
no change Of habits; no neglect of duties or loss
of time. Simmons Liver Regulator is entirely
vegetable, and is the puress and best family
medicine compounded. Prepared by ]. H
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Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-02-26
Arrested at Daxisxiue.

Last fall ALI Nethercott, an individual
who has lived in Sacramento off and on
for score of years, and has not exactly a
savory reputation, hired horse from II.
o. Chapman, of Elk Grove, agreeing it is
alleged, to pay fifty cents per day for the
use OF the animal. He then borrowed a
saddle from another man, and in course of
time came to Sacramento. Jacob Gebert
saw the horse. was pleased with him, and,
supposing Nethercott was the owner,
bought the animal from him. Subsequent
~ Mr.. Chapman, not having heard from
Neihercott as per agreement, commenced
search for his horse, found that Mr.. Gebert
was in possession, and, as the latter would
not surrender the property, brought re-
plevin suit and was thus put in possession
Gebert determined to have Nethercott pun
ished for his conduct III the matter and
accordingly swore out warrant charging
grand larceny. Nethercott, to avoid arrest,
had left town, but Chief Jackson sent dis
patches to hunt him up, and yesterday re-
ceived word from Constable J. w John
son, of Dayisyille, that he had been taken
into custody at that place. Officer Franks
went over TO Davisville to get the prisoner,
and brought him to the station house last
evening
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-02-26
THE MARGUERITE HONE.
Second Annual Meeting Resolutions
ReSuecf

Second Annual Meeting RESOLUTIONS OF
Respect.
The Marguerite Home was founded by
Margaret E. Croker February %. 1884.
The second annual meeting of this institu-
| ton was held Yesterday at the Home, No.
1917 Seventh street. From the Secretary's
report it appears that during the year sew
eral applications had to be rejected for va
rious reasons. The expenses aggregate
S4.9l7 90, and the income from bonds,
notes, rents, etc, was S4,5S9 co. The in
yestments consist of $4,000 six per cent
registered S. p. Il. X. bonds, and SIS. 500
loaned on real estate secured by mortgage.
There is also 81, 1874 in the reserve fund.
The success of the institution appears
now to be well assured, and from the num-
Der of applications received during the
past year, it will be but short time when
the Home will have received its full num-
Der of inmates. At the meeting the fol-
lowing preamble and resolutions were
unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased an All-wise Father
to remove by death two of the lady Directors of
the Marguerite Home. We therefore desire to
place upon our records not only the facts of
this sad dispensation, but to express our keen
est sorrow for the loss and our appreciation of
the valuable services rendered by them in or
ganizing and carrying out the management of
this institution From the first day of the OPEN
ing of this Home for aged ladies until fatal dis
ease prevented further exertion, the devotion
of Hester II. Carroll to the interests ofthis char
ty knew no relaxation. Ever faithful to her obi
cations, and with will power which, to some
extent, overcame physical weakness. she had
the care of our aged women constantly in her
mind, and her acts of love and sympathy were
regular and selfsacrificing. In her was laid to
rest pure example of Christian charity, which
all good women may emulate, but which few
can excel. In the case of Ednah Miller with
in the island of Ceylon fresh in our
minds, we are impressed with the conviction
that words cannot express our feelings of sor-
row or smooth over an afiiiction which has
come upon her young family her friends and
the whole community like lightning stroke
Truly mysterious is this call from earnest life
work TO heaven, and only the great future will
reveal the wisdom of that providence which has
taken her hence She, too. as an original MEM
of her time, talents and womanly devotion to
this noble work and as we review her constant
efforts in behalf of this charity we are reminded
OF the fact that hardly day passed until She
started on her fatal journey that some portion
was not devoted to the interests of the Home;
therefore be it
Resotred, by the Trustees of the Marguerite
Home, That in the decease of Hester H. Carroll
and Ednah Miller we mourn the loss of two of
our most etiicient lady Directors, dear to us as
associates and friends, and that we tenderly
eondole with their afflicted families in this sad
bereavement
Resotred, That We enter upon our records this
heartfelt testimonial of our esteem aud SYM
pathy.